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The Public Safety open house gave area families an up-close look at its day-to-day operations.

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The Arcadian won 2 first-, 3 second- and 5 thirdplace awards in the Fla. Press Club 2015 contest!

Plein Air Paintout..........2

city’s financial condition

By STEVE BAUER

ArcAdiAn AssistAnt Editor

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Three years after being placed on the state Legislative Audit Committee’s watch list, Arcadia’s finances have rebounded in a big way according to the results of its most

recent audit.

Daniel Anderson, representing the auditing firm of Mauldin and Jenkins, briefed the City Council on the fiscal year 2013-14 audit, and complimented the city for its fiscal responsibility in recent years.

“The last two years you have

had revenues in excess of expenditures, so that’s something to be proud of,” he said.

“You’ve also closed the gap of the ratio of your fund balance and expenditures. The wider the gap, the less leverage the city has entering into a new budget year. At the end of fiscal

year 2014 the fund balance was 34 percent of expenditures in the general fund, which is extremely good for this city.”

Anderson said the firm did have two recommendations for the city, one dealing with cash

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ARCADIAN PHOTO BY MICHELE WILLIAMS

Roy and Jan Shipley smile and wave at the crowd. Roy servied in the U.S. Army. They ride in the Veterans Day Parade every year to honor our military.

Walking with classmates at the Early ChildINSIDE hood Center, Richard Williams Jr. wears a Navy-inspired outfit in honor of his mother, Turn to page 12 for Michele Williams, who served and his father, more photos from the Richard Williams Sr., who continues to serve Veterans Day Parade. in the U.S. Navy.

Highly decorated veterans walk along the parade route, grateful to be warmly greeted and appreciated for their service to our country.

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County Public Safety holds autumn open house ARCADIAN PHOTOS

BY THOMAS SIMMONS

Robert Schmidt and Vic Accurst worked together as organizers of the Open House event. The festivities were funded

by DeSoto County and Arcadia businesses, and supported by fellow firefighters and law enforcement officers.

Schmidt acknowledged that without many people working together the project could never have been completed.

Bob Bailey is the Helicopter pilot/EMT who flies the medical transport. Bailey has been flying for 30 years, and still averages two to three transports a day. Amanda and Danny Jason help their children Jean-Marie and Jack-Kevin get a close up look at the transport during the Open House at the Fire Station.

Smokey Bear waves to the guests arriving at Fire Station 1 for the Fall Harvest Open House on Saturday to remind everyone that only we can prevent forest fires.

Third paint-out draws artistic talent to Arcadia

This 1924 La France fire engine was on display for the Open House. Children could climb on the truck and sound the siren. Owned by the City of Arcadia, this rare truck is being refurbished with funds allocated by the City Council.

ARCADIAN PHOTO BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN

Mac Martin poses with the winning artists at the Saturday evening reception when awards were announced. The paintings created during the Third Annial Plein Air Paint-out will be on display at the Gallery at Martin Realy, 207 E. Magnolia St., through December during regular business hours.

Many of the paintings are available for purchase. • Turn to page 19 for more photos.

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OUR VIEW

City’s finances looking rosy City’s financial responsibility finally reaping benefits ith the recent storm the county has faced regarding its serious budget problems, it was a breath of fresh air to learn at Tuesday’s Arcadia City Council meeting that the city’s finances are in the best shape they’ve been in years.

To refresh your memory, less than three years ago the city’s finances were a mess. At one point things were so dire the state’s Legislative Audit Committee took notice and sent the city a letter basically threatening to take over the city’s finances if it couldn’t correct the situation.

Fast forward to Tuesday night, where the city’s auditing firm Mauldin and Jenkins praised Finance Director Beth Carsten and her staff, noting only two minor discrepancies in its annual report. In addition, Carsten said the city enters this fiscal year with approximately $1.8 million in its reserve fund, which is light-years from 2013 when Arcadia’s reserve cupboards were bone dry.

So how did the city turn itself around in such a short time? The obvious answer is the hiring of Carsten after the exodus of former administrator Judy Jankosky and finance director Rene Green. After a short learning period, Carsten took control of the Finance Department and was quick to straighten out several issues that hampered the department. (She also found the discrepancies in former City Administrator Tom Slaughter’s city credit card statements, ultimately leading to him being fired and, later, arrested for fraud.)

As if that job weren’t difficult enough, she also took on the role of Interim City Administrator after the resignation of Tom Slaughter.

Credit also goes to the city council for grasping the severity of the situation and taking steps to ensure that not only was money set aside into a reserve fund, but spending was kept to a minimum. They were able to build the city’s cash reserves even while property values and revenue sources continued to stagnate.

The addition of City Administrator Terry Stewart has solidified the city’s financial security to an even greater degree. With 35 years experience in city administration, Stewart has made it a priority to further the city’s commitment to building a strong financial foundation.

As the city’s finances continue to improve, residents will soon reap the benefits. Plans are in place for approximately $2 million in infrastructure improvements in the next two years, and that’s just the beginning of what will be some significant improvements to the city.

We salute everyone at City Hall for their efforts in turning what was once a dire situation to one where there is real reason for optimism for Arcadia’s future.

It took some time (and a few key position changes), but it seems the city is finally on the path to give its residents the better quality of life they deserve.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thanks for great Veterans parade

Editor: Thanks to all the folks who helped to make our Veteran’s Day parade

so great. As I watched all of children from our schools parade by, I was so impressed with all the sheer numbers of children passing by in line and behaving so well, and singing various patriotic songs. Many, many, thanks to

our teachers in Desoto county who do such a great job with little money and not much support.

Margaret Way Arcadia

GRITS & PIECES

It’s time to kick some butt

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make no apologies to anyone who smokes for writing this column. It was not written to be judgmental, but to offer encouragement and genuine hope for those I care very deeply about. And it certainly was not an easy one for me to write.

The Great American Smokeout is today. I was probably about 16 when my mother sat me down in our living room and asked me if I wanted to smoke a cigarette. I told her “No, ma’am,” while I watched her smoking one herself. At her urging, I finally lit one, took about two cough-filled puffs, then extinguished it. She was 39 at the time and would be dead by the age of 48 from a long, horrible battle with emphysema.

I have no regrets for not smoking, but will always regret that she couldn’t save herself from this terrible habit. I’d watched the person who’d given birth to me and my siblings go from a happy, energetic young mother to a very tired woman who looked much older than she was, tethered to an oxygen tube that stretched throughout her home. Her decline was very slow and horrible, and you don’t know what being helpless is until you’re forced to watch someone you love fight for every breath, all the while wondering if it will be their last.

Grits & Pieces Luke Wilson trubador55@embarqmail.com

I know from this experience that it’s no easy task to walk away from nicotine’s powerful addiction and I also know that it’s none of my business if anyone chooses to smoke. But I also know that an estimated 42.1 million Americans smoke, and that this habit kills people at an average of 480,000 per year in the United States alone. This total includes 42,000 who die from the effects of secondhand smoke. If I didn’t care about the friends and family I have who continue to light up, I wouldn’t be writing this column — please know that.

The Great American Smokeout was founded by the American Cancer Society in 1976. Countless campaigns have been launched against smoking, including the removal of cigarette ads from television and billboards, and creation of school-related organizations such as S.W.A.T. (Students Working Against Tobacco). And

even today, some 3,200 children under the age of 18 smoke their first cigarette every day. Every day.

If you’re a smoker who is not concerned by all this, at least be concerned for your own children, including those unborn. Don’t we as parents want to live long enough to see our children’s children grow up? Do we really want to be the one endangering their health with secondhand smoke?

I remember when my mom was paying about 30 cents for a pack of cigarettes. She’d sit down at the kitchen table and begin making out her grocery list each week, and every time at the top of the paper the first item she’d write would be “cigs.” Priorities, you know.

Inflation has certainly affected the tobacco industry since then. At today’s rates, the lowest average to be paid for a pack of “cigs” is $5.25 in Missouri and Virginia. The highest? That would be $12.85 in New York. They say you can’t put a price on someone’s life, but considering the ever-rising cost of smoking, it appears to me that a price can be put on someone’s death, willingly.

I miss my mother and am angry that smoking robbed her of half her life when

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Reconnecting with my roots

Arcadia plays host to high school rodeo athletes

By COURTNEY CLAYTON ArcAdiAn StAff Writer

tales that combine history and current events to both impact and educate the community.

I’m excited to introduce myself as the Buildings are not just newest member of the Arcadian team. solid squares of cement, Originally from Fort Lauderdale, I began but places that harbor spending more time on Florida’s Gulf years of smiles, laughcoast as a child, and have considered ter, conversations and it home ever since. With a tennis court exchanges.

As someone usually a short drive away, I spent much who is new to the town, I of my time with a racquet and ball in appreciate all of the old. hand.

At 18, I moved to California to attend CLAYTON There are depths to the surface here, and I think Stanford University, where I studied in a world where news is globalized English and played tennis. After several and stretched so that the headlines are years out west, however, I moved back to the Sunshine State, where for the last impersonal but deemed important, it’s critical for local news outlets to report four years I’ve grown familiar with the stories where something tangible is at DeSoto community. stake, and where the readers find the My career as a tennis player enabled words informative and meaningful. me to travel across the world. While These types of stories touch our these adventures were learning opporlives and hearts and stay with us. And tunities to discover myriad ways of life, whether they shed light on something they also gave me more appreciation shocking or predictable, they offer a for all the United States (and Florida in chance not just to learn something, particular) has to offer. Besides tennis but also feel connected. I believe The and Florida, I also have a passion for Arcadian offers readers an opportunity writing, a craft that’s both challenging to discover news that truly matters and gratifying. through a local lens, and in reality, what One of the special things about Arcadia I look forward to knowing more happens near us is ultimately the most about is its rich history, where residents important story of the day.

I’m delighted to be a part of The have families spanning generations, Arcadian, and I look forward to working and its unique infrastructure offers a with many of you to help share and connection between the past and the present. To me, this is where storytelling shape your week in a way that is both is at its best, because there are layers of enlightening and enjoyable.

The Florida High School Rodeo Queen is 16-year-old Shelby Kirton of Okeechobee. She was among the many students at Arcadia’s Rodeo Arena last weekend for the Florida High School Rodeo competition. Nine such events will take place at arenas around the state, and the top finishers will compete in the finale in Kissimmee. Winners there will represent Florida in the national contest.

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Local bullrider Steven Ames competed in the Florida High School Rodeo event held over the weekend at Arcadia’s rodeo arena.

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

FRIDAY

NOTE: All phone numbers are in Area Code 863 unless stated otherwise.

TODAY

• 2015 Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet is 6-8 p.m. at the Turner Agri-Civic Center. Members $35 each or $60/ couple, nonmembers $40/$75 couple. Reserved table of 8, $350. Evening includes a panel discussion on the economic outlook of DeSoto County.

• The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Arcadian Housing Authority is at noon on Nov. 19 at the Housing Authority office, 7 Booker T. Washington Rd. • Peace River Audubon will meet at 6:30 p.m. at First Alliance Church at 20444 Midway Blvd., Port Charlotte, with a presentation by watercolor artist Linda Soderquest, speaking about the plume hunters. For details, visit www.peaceriveraudubon.org.

• The All Faiths Food Bank will distribute free food to those in need on the third Thursday of each month, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the 7th Day Adventist Church, 2865 SE Ami Drive.

• The regular meeting of the Arcadian Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is held at 12:15 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at the Arcadia Housing Authority, 7 Booker T Washington Road. Call 494-4343 for details.

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

• The DeSoto Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at the DeSoto County Emergency Operations Center, 2200 Roan St., Arcadia. Anyone interested may attend. Talk in for the meetings is at 147.180+ DARC repeater.

• Family Safety Alliance for DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties, sponsored by Department of Children and Families, meets at 4 p.m. third Thursdays monthly at Lakewood Ranch Northern Trust Bank’s community room, 6320 Venture Drive, Lakewood Ranch. For information, call Kerri Gibson at 941-316-6129.

• Free Tai Chi classes, Moving for Better Balance, for seniors 60+, are held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday and Thursday and will run from Sept. 14 through Dec. 7 at the Arcadia Garden Club. Pre-registration is required; call 866-413-5337 to register.

• 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 second and fourth Saturdays, and by appointment.

• The John Morgan Ingraham House museum, 300 N. Monroe Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays, except the second Thursday, and second and fourth Saturdays,.

• The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food9 a.m. to noon every Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 304 W. Oak St. • Kiwanis meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at Beef O’Brady’s.

•Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St. for crafts, 9:30-11 a.m.

Lunch available with a 48-hr. advance notice; call 494-5965.

• The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food 6-10 a.m.

Monday through Friday at the Center for the Needy, 161 S. Orange St. • 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.

• 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.

• MAPP committee and VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) meet at 9 a.m. third Fridays at the Family Service Center, 310 W. Whidden St. • The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food 6-10 a.m.

Monday through Friday at the Center for the Needy, 161 S. Orange St. • Arcadia Quilt Club meets from 9-11:30 a.m. Fridays at the Palace Dance Hall, 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle, Arcadia.

•Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St. Low impact exercises from 9:30-10 a.m.followed by Bingo from 10-11 a.m. Lunch available with a 48-hr. advance notice; call 494-5965.

• 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.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Hispanic meets at 7 p.m. at 426 N. Brevard Ave., next to El Charro Rest.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Second Tradition meets at 8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 900 W. Oak St. • 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.

• 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.

SATURDAY

• The Second Habitat Turkey Trot 5K race takes place on Nov. 21 at Morgan Park. Registration is at 7:30 a.m., and the race is 8-11 a.m. You can still register for $25/person, and T-shirts will be given out as long as supplies last. For details and to sign up online, visit www,desotohabitat.com.

• The DeSoto County Literacy Council is having a yard sale at 1365 SE Airport Rd. Saturday, November 21.

• The Learning Tree School Relay For Life team will be having a lemonade stand Nov. 21 as part of its Help the Learning Tree E-Lemonade Cancer fundraiser. Besides tea and lemonade, baked goods will also be available. The stand will be open from 11 a.m -2 p.m.

• The DeSoto County Literacy Council will hold its annual Fall Yard Sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21 at 1365 S.E. Airport Road. Donations can be brought to that address and volunteers are needed for pricing, sales and clean-up. For information, call Susan Barnes at 993-9049.

• Youth Rodeo takes place today starting at 10 a.m. at the Arcadia Rodeo Arena. Admission is free for spectators. Watch kids ages 4 through 18 compete in a variety of age-appropriate rodeo events. 124 Heard St. • Friends of Arcadia Airport, Inc. will host its famous Pancake Breakfasts through April at Arcadia Airport for members and guests from 9-11 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month (except March is second Sat.). Visit www.FoAA.us or email Friends@FoAA.us.

• Classic car show in downtown Arcadia, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. the third Saturday of every month. Sponsored by Team Arcadia.

Trophies, door prizes, and 50/50 jackpot.

• The Democratic Women’s Club of Desoto meets at 11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Beef ’O’ Brady’s, 1703 E Oak St. • DeSoto County Library children’s movies are offered at 10:30 a.m. at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave. every Saturday.

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.

SUNDAY

• Volunteers needed for the 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, 900 W. Oak St. (State Road 70) at 8 p.m.

Sunday.

• Hispanic Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Sunday at 426 Brevard Ave. next to El Charro Restaurant.

• Alzheimer’s Support Group - every second Saturday and fourth Monday at Arcadia Oaks ALF, at 11 a.m. Complimentary lunch.

• DeSoto County Historical Society board meets at 5:30 p.m.

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS School Board • The DeSoto County School Board will hold a public meeting, mandated by the State Department of Education, tonight starting at 4 p.m. at the Board Chambers, 530 La Solona Ave.

The purpose of the meeting is to review the Annual Financial Report. The agenda is available at www.boarddocs.com/fl/desoto/ Board.nsf/Public/ • The School Board meetings scheduled for Nov. 24 and Dec. 22 are canceled due to the holidays.

County Commission • The Board of County Commissioners meeting regularly scheduled for Nov. 24 is canceled due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

fourth Monday monthly at the Ingraham Seed House on W. Gibson St. • The 4-H Stitch in Time sewing club meets every fourth Monday at 5 p.m.

• The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food 6-10 a.m.

Monday through Friday at the Center for the Needy, 161 S. Orange St. • Free Tai Chi classes, Moving for Better Balance, for seniors 60+, are held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday and Thursday and will run from Sept. 14 through Dec. 7 at the Arcadia Garden Club. Pre-registration is required; call 866-413-5337 to register.

• The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free meals every Monday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 304 W. Oak St. • DeSoto County Oath Keepers will hold a “meet and greet” at 1 p.m. every Monday at the Last Chapter Coffee House, 15 W. Oak St. For details, email Dave “Preacher”Wills at prchusmc@embarqmail.com.

• 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. Low impact exercises from 9:30-10 a.m. and your choice of games from 10-11 a.m.

Lunch available with a 48-hr. advance notice; call 494-5965.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Second Tradition meets at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 327 W. Hickory St. at 8 p.m.

Monday at 327 W. Hickory St. • Alcoholics Anonymous Brown Baggers Group meets at noon Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 304 W. Oak 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 1-888425-2666 or visit www.nfldistrict13al-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 information, call 491-5683.

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

TUESDAY

• The DeSoto County Commissioners and DeSoto County School Board have canceled their meetings, normally scheduled for the fourth Thursday, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

• The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food 6-10 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Center for the Needy, 161 S. Orange St. • Rotary Club of Arcadia meets at noon every Tuesday in the McSwain Room at DeSoto Memorial Hospital.

• The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 304 W. Oak St. • Freedom Fellowship Christian Ministries Support Group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 1528 N.E. Turner Ave. •Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St. Join us for Movie of the Week, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Lunch available with a 48-hr. advance notice; call 494-5965.

• 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 at 8 a.m. every Tuesday, at the Turner Exhibit Hall, 2250 NE Roan St., Arcadia. For information, call Dale Weese at 941-740-4790 or Bob Rippner at 244-3657.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Second Tradition meets at 8 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 327 W. Hickory St. • AA Hispanic Group meets at 8 pm. at La Clinica, 1901 10th Ave. • 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.

• 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 Toastmasters meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at noon to 1 p.m. at First State Bank of Arcadia, 400 N. Brevard Ave. • Been There Ranchers’ and Farmers’ Club meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. at 1 p.m., first clubhouse inside South Entrance of Arcadia Village Country Club. North of Walmart, Highway 70. Call Max R. Fitzpatrick at 863-494-6257. Free. Tours, speakers, conversation, friends, fun — all welcome.

• The AA Serenity Group Anniversary Night is held at 8 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month at Grace Lutheran Church, 1004 W. Oak St. • The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food 6-10 a.m.

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• Judy Jones and the Bread of Life Mission will be in Arcadia at the Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving Day, starting at noon, giving out meals, along with clothing, blankets, furniture and other items for those in need.

The mission would be grateful for any cash donations anyone can make (especially to purchase propane for heating food, gas for deliveries etc.), by visitng www.

Jesusistheway.myevent.com, or calling the mission at 941-575-4440, or sending to Bread of Life Mission, PO Box 511352, Punta Gorda FL 33950. She would also like volunteers to help her that day, and anyone who can loan them tables and chairs would be appreciated.

Anyone who is shut in and require a meal to be delivered can call the same number. The Bread of Life Mission would love to find a cost-free space in Arcadia where furniture and other items can be stored so they don’t have to be transported between Punta Gorda and Arcadia all the time.

• A new Lions Club is forming! Arcadia once had a strong Lions Club, and the goal is to once again have a local chapter. For details, call Brandy Newman at 941-539-0742 or visit www.LionsofFlorida.org.

• Team Arcadia needs volunteers to serve as docents in several homes in this year’s Holiday Tour of Homes, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 12. Docents do not need any special background or skills. They will give introductory explanations to visitors about the house or building when each group comes to tour. For information, call Bruce at 558-6224.

• The Arcadia Police Department will once again be holding its Shop With a Cop program. Up to 42 children from DeSoto County will be selected pair with an APD officer, and will be given a gift card to purchase gifts for family members and themselves. To donate to the program, checks can be made payable to the City of Arcadia and dropped off or mailed to 725 N. Brevard Ave. Please put “Shop With a Cop” in the memo line.

For more information, call Sergeant Troy Carrillo at 993-4660.

• 4-H is selling poinsettias for the holidays as a fundraiser. Get some to decorate your home, or give as a gift. Small (6.5 in pot) are $10, medium (8-in. pot) are $20 and large ($10-in. pot) are $30. Call 993-4846 or email kpopa@ufl.edu or robinscott0811@ufl.edu for more info. Pickup is Dec. 1.

• Tickets for the March 2016 Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo are on sale now. Prices range from $15 - $30 per ticket. Dates are March 10 - 13 - they have added a fourth day! Tickets are available at www. arcadiarodeo.com or call 800-749-7633.

• The Center for the Needy is desperately in need of essential supplies such as clothing, food, personal hygiene goods, household items, and cash donations.

Call 444-0499 for information or pickup.

• Veterans — For free transportation to VA clinics, call 993-9670 for an appointment.

• Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, a 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. They are in need of cash donations to help pay for utility bills and other expenses.

• Community Resource Center at the Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak. Large selection of information on resources available to DeSoto residents. Open Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and 9 a.m.-1 pm. Fri.

Monday through Friday at the Center for the Needy, 161 S. Orange St. • The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free meals every Wednesday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 304 W. Oak St. •Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St. Low impact exercises from 9:30-10 a.m. followed by discussion of Healthy Eating and Recipe Sharing from 10-11 a.m. Lunch available with a 48-hr. advance notice; call 494-5965.

• 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, 900 W. Oak St. (State Road 70).

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

• 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.

THURSDAY

• The Arcadian wishes a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our readers!

• AA Second Tradition Anniversary Night is the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 327 W. Hickory St. • Judy Jones and the Bread of Life Mission will be in Arcadia at the Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving Day, starting at noon, giving out meals, along with clothing, blankets, furniture and other items for those in need.

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Knoche wins Crystal Award

By PHILLIP OLIVE

ArcAdiAn correspondent Don Knoche, of State Farm, earned one of the most prestigious awards in the insurance industry: the Crystal Excellence Award. Only 10 percent of State Farm agents qualify for this award, which is given to agents who have been with the company for at least 20 years and demonstrated “outstanding production and quality of business.”

The impressive award is made of wood and crystal.

Knoche, one of the top insurance agents in the company, gives much of the credit for the award to his team members.

“They really do a lot of the work,” he said. He is grateful to have such a dedicated staff.

Knoche has been in the insurance business for 25 years.

Among his proudest accomplishments has been “taking care of the people we have insured – especially during

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State Farm agent Don Knoche poses with the prestigious Crystal Excellence Award.

Hurricane Charley.” After the hurricane in 2004, Knoche assisted clients in getting help from wherever it was available, whether from the federal government or through their own private insurance. “It’s strange to think a hurricane can have positive SIDE,” he said, but he and his team were able to assist many people under those

trying circumstances.

Knoche is also very active in the community, including serving with the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce and serving on the Board of DeSoto Memorial Hospital for seven years.

Knoche’s office is at 4 West Oak Street, in the south end of the Depot Building. He can be reached at 863-494-2030.

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DeSoto Friendship Center recently celebrated the 92nd birthday of their client, the very talented local artist, Victor Amemiya, shown seated with Diana Rhoneelli, Nutrition Coordinator. Also offering congratulations are, from left, Doug Dyal, Al Smoke, Doris Dyal, and Karen Smoke. Present but not pictured was also good friend and fellow artist, Linda Brodowsky.

Dems honor Varnadore for service Former Sheriff and County Commissioner Joe Varnadore, right, was awarded the FDR Distinguished Democrat Award for his dedicated public service and extensive years serving on the Democratic Executive Committee of DeSoto County. He is shown receiving the award, presented by Robert Vaughn of the Democratic Party Committee of DeSoto County.

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Sheriff’s Office puts dent in area illegal drug trade Members of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted a major bust at a location suspected to be involved with drug distribution within DeSoto County and beyond.

During the bust, deputies confiscated more than $37,000 in U.S. currency, along with more than a pound of crystal methamphetamine and a quantity of marijuana.

The Sheriff’s Office said the street value of the meth was more than $30,000.

They believe the operation from this location was involved in distributing illegal drugs to neighboring counties.

Report: Man charged with molesting several children

In a recent bust, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force confiscated $37,000 in cash at a location within DeSoto County.

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The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force confiscated more than 600 grams (more than a pound) of methamphetamine during a recent operation.

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injury or damage, resisting an officer with violence and driving while license is suspended. Bond: $13,620.

The information for Police Beat is gathered from police, sheriff’s office, • Thelma Allen, 38, Bradenton. Charge: failure to Florida Highway Patrol, jail and fire records. Not every arrest leads to a The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office appear. Bond: $2,000. conviction and guilt or innocence is determined by the court system. recently reported the arrest of Rodrigo • Amanda Gayle Beasley, 32, 6600 block of S.W. Zamora Paniagua, 22, on charges of River St., Fort Ogden. Charge: giving false statement two counts of lewd and Keep car doors locked for public aid $200 or more. Bond: $1.500. lascivious behavior with a • Dawn Marie Fancher, 43, 700 block of N. 17th victim under 12 when the The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office reported Ave., Arcadia. Charge: grand theft between $300offender is under 18 years reminds county residents to make sure the following arrests: $5,000. Bond: $1,000. old, and two counts of lewd your car doors are locked every time • Joshua William Gause, 33, Avon Park, Fla. • Rafael Guel, 22, Bradenton. Charge: out-of-counand lascivious behavior by you park and leave your vehicle, even Charges: failure to support spouse or child, fourth or ty warrant.

Bond: $500. a person over 18. in your own driveway or yard. Also subsequent offense or owing more than $5,000, and • Robert Hall, 31, Lake Placid. Charge: out-of-counPaniagua, who lists make sure all valuables are removed failure to appear. Purge: $3,500. his residence as Bowling • Jeffrey Lynn Guertin, 33, Bradenton. Charges: hit ty warrant. Bond: none.

PANIAGUA and brought inside with you when you • Yvonne Nicole Mendoza, 18, Wauchula. Charges: Green, Fla., was arrested on get home. Thieves have been targeting and run accident involving injury and driving while hit and run, leaving scene of accident with property Oct. 28 and released on $40,000 bond the unlocked vehicles because they are easy license is suspended. Bond: $5,120. damage, and driving without a valid license. Bond: following day. to access.

• Tiffany Ann Gustin, 31, 11200 block of S.W. $620.

According to the arrest report, which Welch Ave., Arcadia. Charges: grand theft between • Nicholas Demitri Nelson, 20, 2500 block of S.E. is heavily redacted, Paniagua is accused Sheriff’s office arrests man $300-$5,000 and giving false ownership information Pointer Ave., Arcadia. Charges: fraud/unethical us of of several acts of sexual battery of several on domestic battery charges to pawn dealer for items under $300. Bond: $2,000. public assistance for more than $200 and retail theft children, some who were as young as 2 • Debra Carter Kilpatrick, 59, 100 block of S. The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office years old. Some of the instances ocBaldwin Ave., Arcadia. Charge: violation of probation. between $100-$300. Bond: • Erika Diaz Ontiveros, 28, 6200 block of N.E. Roan curred several years ago, when Paniagua reported the arrest of Thomas Matthew Bond: none.

St., Arcadia. Charge: child cruelty without great harm.

Boehm, 25, on Nov. 1 on several charges was possibly as young as 11 years old, • Oscar Manuel Mendoza Jr., 32, Zolfo Springs.

Bond: $5,000. and with some of the victims the behav- related to an alleged domesCharges: grand theft between $300-$5,000 and giving • Nijah Elizabeth Pretzer, 34, Lee St., Arcadia. tic incident. ior continued over a period of years. false ownership information to pawn dealer for items Charge: domestic battery. Bond: $2,500.

According to the arrest The arrest report indicated Paniagua under $300. Bond: $2,000.

• Mark A. Redden Jr., 30, 300 block of W. Myrtle St., report, deputies responded touched some of the children inappro• Juan Anthony Perez, 24, 3rd Ave., Arcadia.

Arcadia.

Charges: possession of less than 20 grams of to a woman who said her priately, induced the children to touch Charge: resisting or obstructing an officer without marijuana and possession or use of drug equipment. ex-boyfriend, Boehm, had his genitals, and caused or forced some violence. Bond: $750.

Bond: $240. threatened her with a knife. of the children to perform oral sex on • Sabrina Ann Risso, 24, 1700 block of N.E. Ora • Juliet Louise Skinner, 53, 1300 block of N.E. Oak She said he had come to him.

Ave., Arcadia. Charge: violation of probation. Bond: St., Arcadia. Charge: grand theft between $20,000her residence to talk about Several of the allegations of sexual none.

BOEHM $100,000. Bond: $10,000. abuse occurred at the victims’ residences getting back together, but • Katrina Sue Strickland, 46, no address, Arcadia.

• Jeffery Bernard Williams, 51, 100 block of Watson in DeSoto County, while some took place then claimed the problems between them Charges: two counts of possession or use of drug Ave., Arcadia. Charge: out-of-county warrant. Purge: were all her fault. in Hardee County. equipment and one count of possession of a $3,060.

The report states Boehm overturned Hardee County detectives worked with controlled substance without a prescription. Bond: • Thomas Loyd Carraway Jr., 33, 11000 block of tables and smashed bottles. He then got DeSoto County investigators in talking $1.240.

State Road 31, Arcadia. Charges: unarmed burglary with victims. In at least one instance, an a rifle from his car, held the muzzle in his • Veronica Sue Wheeler, 36, 6600 block of N.E. adult accused Paniagua of molesting his mouth and threatened to kill himself in Moore Ave., Arcadia. Charge: failure to appear. Bond: of unoccupied dwelling and grand theft between $300-$5,000. Bond: $8,500. front of the woman. She begged him not or her children. $2.000.

• Stephanie Michelle Kilisz, 34, Punta Gorda. to hurt himself, and he drove off.

According to the arrest report, • Mary Lang Williams, 60, 1900 block of S.E. West Charge: violation of probation. Bond: none.

Boehm returned a little later, according Ave., Arcadia. Charge: violation of probation. Bond: Paniagua claimed not to have any recol• Lorri Beth Lafferty, 26, 700 block of N. 17th Ave., to the report, forced himself into the reslection of committing the acts alleged, none.

Arcadia.

Charges: retail theft of more than $300 and that had he done so, he would “step idence, and pushed the woman against a • David James Alday, 29, Sarasota. Charges: battery wall with his hands around her neck. She on officer or firefighter, fleeing to elude police with up to it.” He also claimed later some ARRESTS | 10 said when she tried to talk, he squeezed of the incidents were “consensual.” At her neck more tightly, again blaming her. least six children, and likely more, were Boehm at one point acted as if he were allegedly touched or abused, the arrest going to suffocate her, and then struck report indicates.

Court records indicate his arraignment her with the handle of a knife, the report said. is scheduled for Dec. 14.

DeSoto County Sheriff Will Wise He was arrested later by DCSO and taken to the county jail. He was charged with domestic battery by strangulation, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and burglary with assault or battery. Bond was set at $27,000 and he bonded out on Nov. 6.

Sheriff honors Aument, Scott

presents Sgt. Dale Scott with a 25-year appreciation Plaque.

Wise thanked Scott for his years of dedication. “Sgt. Scott is a great asset to the DeSoto county Sheriff’s Office. Serving the citizens of DeSoto County since Nov.01, 1990. He has had an exemplary career and is an example of the professionalism the community expects and requires from the Sheriff’s Office.”

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Captain Craig Aument, left, earned a plaque from Sheriff ill Wise, honoring Aument’s 30 years with the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.

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OBITUARIES Howard David Bass Howard David Bass, 61, of Arcadia Fla., passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015. Arrangements are by Mortuary Services of Florida.

Louis Vincent Taylor Jr. Louis Vincent Taylor Jr., of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015.

Arrangements are by Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory.

This week in Desoto County 1960: • The highlight of the Homecoming festivities was the crowning of the 1960 queen, Miss Kay Lewis, at the athletic field, before the game. Before the crowning the three queen candidates, the maids and their escorts were introduced to the crowd. The first maid introduced was Helen Briton, representing the eighth grade. Helen was escorted by Tommy Howell and Jimmy Mercer. Next was freshman Linda Stainbrook with her escorts Jackie Parkyn and Orain Albritton. Then Jackie Duncan, tenth grade maid, was escorted to the center by Joe Newton and William Head. The final maid, Julie Forbes, a junior, came forward escorted

by Pete Jackson and Dickie Butler.

• Arcadia’s newest eating place is the Palm House, occupying the building formally occupied by Gene’s Restaurant, on U.S. Highway 17. This new restaurant will have its official grand opening today, although it has been operating since last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Harrington are the proprietors.

• Mrs. Maurice Gross and sons, Dallas and Randy, returned to Dade City with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sasser for a visit.

Mr. Bill England and Mr. Maurice Gross journeyed over to Dade City over the weekend on business.

• Mr. and Mrs. Irl Boggess and sons of Fort Ogden were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brewer and spent the afternoon with them.

• Girls at DeSoto County High School have scheduled a Powder Puff football game for next Monday, but it will not be the first contest of that type staged here according to the old-timers.

In 1949 the following girls played a game here: Charlene Hill, Barbara Glazier, Pat Whitlock, Boycia Thomas, Ruby Dell Tucker, Myra Short, Judy Simmons, Patsy Adams, Dot Ebersole, Adella Robertson, Ann Woodly, Beverly Lefevbre, Louise Stikeleather, Mary Pearle Boyette, Joan Brewer, Reba McLeod, Betty Algood, Geneva Tyner, Carol Hollingsworth, Betty Lou Michael, Audrey Carter, Eloise Boyette, Peggy Ann Ziglar, and JoAnn Courson.

1970: • Sandra Welles, Traci Mason,

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Jackie Condo, Linda Mansfield, Leola Hansel, and Earline Lowe, all of Arcadia, competed against more than 100 contestants in Florida’s first All Girl Rodeo. Highlight was the hilarious Men’s Barrel Race with the husbands and fathers of the girls testing their skill at what is essentially an all-girl sport. Matt (Matilda) Condo tacked a full 10 seconds onto his wife’s time and had to take an additional five seconds for knocking over a barrel.

• Kayo Welles, presiding at his first meeting as President of the Rodeo Association, heard a motion from Director Bob Bevis to hold the All Florida Championship Mid-Winter Rodeo on March 12 and 13. The motion was passed after a second by Hamp Gammage. Also in attendance were Pat Hansel, Frank Brown, Myron Skipper, Henry Lanier, Lloyd Ryals, Neil Gammage, Buddy Browning and Terry Welles.

• On Thursday, October 29, at 3:15 p.m., Bill Hackney died after a short but determined fight against what he termed “a formidable enemy.” Bill was more than the editor of a small town newspaper, more than just an anonymous observer and recorder of his people; he was a participant, he was their friend, fellow townsman and co-worker speaking through his column as a neighbor. His quest for the lighter side of the news was inexhaustible and his wonderful sense of humor was evident in what he called “brights” intermingled with the routine news in the Arcadian. Bill Hackney will live in the history of Arcadia through the pictures, stories and columns in the pages of his newspaper. He will live in the hearts of those who knew and loved him because he was Bill Hackney, the man.

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Thanksgiving: The antidote for anger

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e’ve become an angry people.

Reasons for our anger range from the fear of another terrorist attack to becoming the victim of a violent crime, or to what some see as the maddening loss of the American dream.

Anger is a dangerous emotion that affects every area of life, some being more serious than others. It is one thing to be angry enough to turn politicians out of office and another to vent our anger at home, verbally and physically harming those we’re responsible to love and protect.

But how can one get rid of anger?

Try thanksgiving.

It is impossible to be angry and thankful simultaneously. And we have many reasons to be thankful.

In his great Psalm of thanksgiving, Psalm 103, King David stressed the

Roger Campbell importance of thanksgiving, writing “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” He seems to be scolding himself for being so ungrateful when God has given him so many blessings. Can you identify with him?

Never have so many had so much and appreciated it so little.

First century heroes of the faith could praise God even in prison. They could glory even in their infirmities while we growl even in our affluence.

Their secret was to be thankful in the most difficult of circumstances, being convinced that God’s love for them was unchanging even when things were tough.

The Pilgrims endured many privations and heartbreaks. Half of their number died during the first winter in their new land. By today’s standards, they had good reasons to be angry, resentful, quarrel among themselves, rebel at their leaders and give up.

Instead, they chose to be thankful. This not only enabled them to survive but thrive, and their attitude of gratitude gave birth to the first Thanksgiving.

In his first Thanksgiving Proclamation, President George Washington said it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for his benefits, and to humbly

implore His protection and favors.

He also chose a day in November, in his words, “to be devoted by the people of the nation to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the Beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country, and for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.”

Neither the Pilgrims nor the President lived to see the blessings we have too long taken for granted.

It’s time to put away our angry complaining and be thankful.

— Roger Campbell was an author, a broadcaster and columnist who was a pastor for 22 years. Contact us at rcministry@ameritech.net.

Bargains galore at Historical Society’s annual sale

Customers search for “treasures” at the annual DeSoto County Historical Society yard sale the Exhibition building at the fairgrounds on Saturday. The sale is a major fundraiser for the Society.

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Marrietta Lane shows Sandy Simmons her handmade afghans. Lane’s daughter had rented a vendor space in the DeSoto County Historical Society’s annual yard sale. Lane moved to Arcadia from Oregon after her husband died last year. She enjoys turning colorful yarn into beautiful handmade afghans.

Norma Banas welcomes customers to the DeSoto County Historical Society’s annual yard sale on Saturday.

The Historical Society meets monthly and is dedicated to exploring and preserving DeSoto County’s historic heritage.

ARRESTS FROM PAGE 8 in coordination with others, resisting recovery of stolen property, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of contraband on state correctional property. Bond: $9,620.

• Christopher George Montgomery, 23, St. Petersburg, Fla. Charge: violation of probation. Bond: none.

• Angel Ulysses Magana, 24, 1300 block of N.E. Sunset Ave., Arcadia. Charge: out-of-county warrant.

Bond: $2,500.

• Rhaishanda Chalon Shaw, 34, 6400 block of S.W. Miami Ave., Arcadia. Charge: unauthorized use of public assistance for more than $200. Bond: not states.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Erasmo Herrara Sr., 51, 1500 block of N.W. Windy Pine Ave., Arcadia. Charges: driving while license is suspended, second offense, petty theft and possession

or use of drug equipment. Bond: $15,000.

• Demetrius Dontay Godwin, 26, 1400 block of E. Gibson St., Arcadia. Charges: possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, possession or use of drug equipment, and violation of probation or community control. Bond: none.

• Mathew Scott Flores, 28, 200 block of E. Imogene St., Arcadia. Charge: grand theft auto. Bond: $,000.

• Fantaja Starr Ousley, 63, 1100 block of S.E. 9th Ave., Arcadia. Charge: uttering a forged instrument.

Bond: not stated.

• Tameka Rashawn Underwood, 28, 1200 block of S.W. Melody St., Arcadia. Charge: violation of probation or community control. Bond: $850.

• Nathaniel Troy Rowe, 37, 700 block of O’Leary Drive, Arcadia. Charge: violation of probation. Bond: none.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrest: • Matthew Touchton, 46, 100 block of N. Lee Ave., Arcadia. Charge: contempt of court/violation of domestic injunction. Bond: none.

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Family Fun Fair has something for every age

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Director Carrie Guffy (middle) stands with three choirs from the DeSoto Middle School including the Show Choir, the Boys Choir, and the A Cappella Choir. Each presented musical selections under the pavilion during the Family Fair. Soon, the choirs will compete with other Florida schools hoping to repeat their past first place performance.

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Jodie Marray, with 9-month-old Tobin Linsey, gains valuable information from Patricia Collins and Amy Wuthrich with the Florida Department of Health’s Healthy Start program. They seek to educate on pre-natal care (MomCare).

Calvary Baptist Church’s display presented their interest in home, marriage and the family. Kim and Pastor Scott Baker, Jonathan Baker, Josiah Baker, Michael Zolkos, David Langley, Debbie Langley, Jean Barland, Kim Nugent and Beth Willrams discussed marriage and family with visitors. Pastor Scott will begin a series of messages on marriage and the family in January.

Moses Coronazo served as DJ for the Family Fun Fair at the Brewer Sports Complex on Saturday.

Moses volunteered to provide enjoyable music at the event. Cindy Siegel and her committee appreciated all who made the fair a success.

The Family Fun Fair featured community organizations seeking to educate visitors on health issues, services offered, and upcoming events in the community. Groups included DeSoto Memorial Hospital and Florida Rural Legal Services.

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Honoring those who served to keep us free and safe

Spectators of all kinds came out to watch the parade and honor veterans.

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Members of DeSoto County High School JROTC show off their marching skills during the Veterans Day Parade.

Local cowboys and the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse ride along West Oak Street during the Veterans Day Parade.

The Five Star Exclusives and the Arcadia Rangerettes impress the spectators with their patriotic costumes and intricate routines.

Ed Soucy is a veteran of the National Guard. He rides on the veterans’ float every year in the parade.

Children of West Elementary School were dressed in red, white and blue and some even painted their faces to thank veterans for their service.

Jack O’Leary marches with a group of veterans during last week’s Veterans Day Parade.

Nocatee Elementary School students proudly carry their school’s banner as they walk along the parade route, waving at the crowd.

A veteran appreciates the thanks extended by the residents of DeSoto County.

DeSoto Middle School FFA students wave flags as they ride on their float for the Veterans Day Parade.

Memorial Elementary students sing as they march along West Oak Street to pay honor to our veterans.

A group of children wait eagerly for the parade to start along West Oak Street.

West Oak Street was packed with students, faculty and staff from West Elementary School to honor veterans during the Nov. 11 parade.

After their own march in the parade, DeSoto County students watch friends and classmates stroll along West Oak Street.

The ARC Angels, dressed in traditional military camoflague, carry flags honoring all branches of the military service.

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THE ALLURE OF HOME Years after leaving home to pursue his football dreams, Dalton Stewart has found his calling back in DeSoto.

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Not pretty, but varsity Dawgs win

By STEVE KNAPP

ArcAdiAn SportS Writer

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DeSoto’s Alex Tamayo gets a big foot into this kick toward the goal in the 2-0 win over Sebring. off somebody’s shot and take the win home,” he said.

The goalie was out of position after a Tamayo shot was stopped and the deflection went towards Cruz. He, too, was in an awkward position as the ball rolled near him. He got a foot on the ball and it rolled into the net so slowly that you could read the manufacturer’s name on it.

It appeared as if that would be the only goal until the final point was scored with less than 30 seconds left in the game. Alvarez had the ball and it looked like he was going to pass the ball in front of the net. As the goalie made his move, Alvarez also had a soft shot at the net. Another Sebring player tried to stop the slowly kicked ball just as it reached the front line of the net.

“I went for the cross and I saw the keeper a little bit ahead so I went for the cross and the shot at the same time and it bounced off his fingers. It was a lucky goal,” Alvarez said.

The two DeSoto County goals were scored by Sergio Alvarez (22) and Tommy Cruz as the Bulldogs won their opener 2-0.

Jafet Aguilar shows some fancy moves as he dribbles past the Sebring defenders. The Bulldogs won their opening game 2-0.

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The season opener for the varsity boys’ soccer team left DeSoto County Head Coach Omar Rendon with a lot of questions about his team. Before the game he gave a summary of what he expects from this season’s team.

“We have a lot of young talent and about eight seniors with a lot of experience. Last year we relied on power but now we are more skillful. Last year we went 21-3 and had 15 shutouts and only allowed 16 goals all season. I think we can do even better than that this season.”

After their 2-0 win over Sebring, Rendon was puzzled by his squad’s performance. “Where is my team that played so well in the preseason games?

It’s always good to start off with a win, but if you don’t believe in yourself that win isn’t worth anything,” he said.

“Several of our players were frustrated, like Jairo (Tamayo). He came to play but it didn’t look like everybody wanted to play tonight. I want you to enjoy the game and come off the field with happy faces. We’re a good team. I expected four or five goals in the second half and we only got one and that was a lucky one.”

Assistant Coach Kevin Martinez saw the same things as he talked to the team. “We won the game; however it was not a great game,” he said. “Our through passing wasn’t good. We need to work on that. The only one I saw do that was Jairo and he only had two. A lot of our saves came because of Cesar (Garcia). He’s doing his part but the rest of the defense needs to help him out.”

It was a sloppy game that nearly got out of hand as players from both teams had a little extra contact and words were flying between the Bulldogs and Blue Streaks. Late in the game players from both teams charged each other.

Sergio Alvarez received a yellow card, but several more could have been called.

Both DeSoto goals had a little bit of luck involved with them. The first Bulldog goal came from senior Tommy Cruz at the 11:21 mark in the first half. “I was just trying to finish

DeSoto County’s bench got a lot of action during the win over Sebring.

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Gonzalez, Lugo lead JV Dawgs to win

By STEVE KNAPP

ArcAdiAn SportS Writer The DeSoto County boys’ junior varsity soccer team got off to a good start for their 2015 season with a 6-1 win over Sebring. It was the first high school win for the new Head Coach Manni Garcia and his assistant, Felix Vargas.

The Bulldogs had the game in their control from the opening whistle.

They jumped out to a 4-1 halftime lead as sophomore Francisco “Poncho” ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY STEVE KNAPP, sbigdaddyknapp@aol.com Gonzalez and freshman Sophomore Alex Cisneros puts on a good move as he dribbles up Daniel Lugo traded turns the field for the Bulldogs. DeSoto County stopped Sebring 6-1. putting the ball into the net. Gonzalez scored first, then Lugo made it 2-0.

Sebring scored their only goal and again Gonzalez and Lugo put the biscuit in the basket to give the Bulldogs their 4-1 advantage at the half.

Gonzalez got both of the second half goals to give him four for the game.

“It was the most goals I’ve scored in a high

Freshman Daniel Lugo tries to save a ball before it goes out of bounds in the 6-1 win on opening night against Sebring. Lugo DAWGS | 16 scored two first-half goals for DeSoto County.

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Xavier Payne: Bulldog to biologist

By STEVE KNAPP

ArcAdiAn SportS Writer When Xavier Payne roamed the halls at DeSoto County High School, he was one of the rare three-sport stars that seemed to be a thing of the past. Some athletes play three sports, but rarely are they a star in all.

Payne played several positions on the football field but was the offensive leader for the Bulldogs at running back. He led the team in rushing in his junior year, and was named to the Charlotte Sun All Area team as a defensive back in each of his final two years.

Payne was also a valuable member of the Bulldog baseball team, as the hard hitting speedster patrolled the outfield and was the leadoff hitter for the Bulldogs. His speed on the base paths transitioned well into a successful career on the track and field team.

“I played a year of football and two years

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Xavier Payne was a quick and shifty running back for the Bulldogs. He also played defense where he earned “All Area” honors as a defensive back.

Xavier Payne was the leadoff hitter and centerfielder for the DeSoto County baseball team.

of track when I attended Edward Waters College,” Payne said. “While running track I helped to bring the school a conference championship my freshman year for the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.

We were runners up my sophomore year. I received the ‘Team Leader’ award that year.”

Payne had an internship at the University of North Florida after his sophomore year where he studied sharks all summer. He then transferred to the University of North Florida, where he is now entering his senior year working on his bachelor’s degree in Biology.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Hometown allure draws Wertz home

By STEVE KNAPP

ArcAdiAn SportS Writer If you were to draw up a photo of what a football lineman would look like, you would have a drawing of Dalton Wertz. Wertz is solid, thick around the chest and neck with strong powerful legs. His body was chiseled out of granite on the Desoto County football field. He also was a strong power lifter in the weight room. He had an outstanding work ethic. If anybody could outwork Wertz, they surely weren’t lifting or playing football for the Bulldogs.

After graduation, Wertz was recruited by several schools. He decided to attend the University of Central Florida and could have been on his way to a great college career or

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possibly even the NFL. The thing is, school and football just wasn’t his “thing” in life and he left the school and came back to Arcadia.

“I left college and began working for agricultural companies around Arcadia,” he said. “I finally found my calling working for the biggest watermelon company in the U.S. called Melon 1. I work in the packing houses working with crews and shipping out trucks.”

Wertz says his biggest accomplishment since leaving school is mentoring his younger brother Aaron who will be playing at Port Charlotte this year.

“He’s the starting middle linebacker and plays fullback. He’s a good player and all around great guy,” Wertz said.

Judge Don Hall and Dalton Wertz share a few memories along the sidelines at a DeSoto County football game.

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Nine people correctly identified Marshall as the college with a former Bulldog on the team.

Trea Tyler is one of the linebackers for Marshall along with two Charlotte players also on the team.

A drawing was held for the extra prizes and they were won by Dr. Richard Coone, Nate Kilburn, Joe Davis and Wade Huckaby.

With nobody beating our editor Sue Hoffman last week I have another Beef O’Brady certificate and Domino’s Pizza to give away. This is a tougher question: Which NFL team mascot could also be called the “six rulers?”

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DAWGS FROM PAGE 15 school game,” he said. “I scored 13 goals one time, but it wasn’t in a high school game, it was a rec (recreation) league. I run a lot and as the coach says, whenever you lose a ball you get it back.

Never quit.”

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play. “He’s the player that will make the difference.

He will make a great move to score,” he said.

“He is a great asset to the JV team. He is the guy that we rely on to score.”

Lugo is a freshman playing in his first high school game. “One goal came when I saw the goalie come out and I’m a lefty (kicker) and I kicked it with my right foot and it went in,” he said. “I need to keep working on my right foot.”

Garcia describes Lugo as “a great player with a really strong shot. He came to the team as a keeper, he’s very good in the net. He scored twice and it’s good to have an experienced keeper there just in case of an injury.”

Garcia was happy to start his high school coaching career with a win. He has experience coaching youth and adult leagues in Wauchula. The 2011 DeSoto County graduate is also an LPN who is now working in administration. He was offered another position at DeSoto Memorial Hospital but turned it down so he could coach the JV soccer team.

“The day we had tryouts I said we were going to have a very strong team,” he said.

“The defense is strong but they didn’t play their best. Our goal is to not allow any more than 1 goal a game and I don’t see any reason why we can’t win every game on our schedule.”

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Children benefit from APD’s Shop With a Cop

By COURTNEY CLAYTON

ArcAdiAn StAff Writer In only three days last week, the Arcadia Police Department raised $10,536 as part of its second Tip-A-Cop fundraiser. The proceeds go directly to the Shop With a Cop program. The event, now in its third year, is aimed at helping underprivileged children purchase gifts for Christmas.

The fundraiser was held at Slim’s Barbecue from Nov. 12-14, when members of the community helped the APD nearly double the $5,900 raised last year.

During Tuesday’s Arcadia City Council meeting, Marshal Matt

FINANCIAL FROM PAGE 1 and account receivables, and the other regarding accrued liabilities.

“Previously when we’ve come (for an audit) we’ve had five or six (recommendations) every year, and this year there were only two, which is very good,” he said. “One that has been a recurring finding is a deteriorating financial condition, and that was not the case this year.”

In related news, Finance Director Beth Carsten said after finalizing the 2014-15 budget, there’s approximately $382,000 extra in general fund balance, which will give the city an

Anderson read a letter from an elementary school teacher in Nocatee expressing her gratitude for the Shop With a Cop program on behalf of one of her students who was chosen to participate.

“This is why we do it,” Anderson told council members. He also praised all those who facilitated this year’s Tip-A-Cop success through their time and donations.

The students selected by school counselors include a boy and girl from each grade level at all of Arcadia’s elementary schools along with DeSoto Middle School.

Beginning Dec. 1, APD officers will pair with the selected students at Walmart to use a $100 gift card to

buy presents for themselves and their families. Currently, the Shop With a Cop program will run Dec.1-11 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. The officers volunteer time on their days off, demonstrating their dedication to helping the community during this holiday season.

Any leftover proceeds will go toward helping underpriviliged students purchase back-to-school supplies, as well as assisting local churches and non-profits to help families in need with food over the holidays.

“Money raised through Tip-A-Cop is stretched so far to so many families,” Anderson said.

The APD also pairs with Winn-Dixie to purchase 50 turkeys to give to

underprivileged families. Anderson says he’s grateful for the support of local businesses that give to the program. “(They tell us) we want to give to the city,” he said, adding their generosity is an important part of helping the program continue to grow.

He also believes the program “helps officers get seen in a different light by people,” where they are viewed as more than just police officers, but citizens who want to improve the city and its residents.

Anderson says the APD is looking for volunteers to help wrap presents during the event. For more information on the program or to donate, call Sgt. Troy Carillo at 863-993-4660.

estimated fund balance for next year of $1.8 million.

“That’s close to 40 percent in reserves, so that is some good news I’m happy to share with you,” she said.

City Administrator Terry Stewart complimented both the council and Carsten and her staff for their vigilance concerning the city’s finances.

“That, ladies and gentlemen, is outstanding,” Stewart said. “You’ve done a marvelous job in building a reserve fund, and you made my job much easier when I came here, and I can tell you I’ve worked hard with the city staff to be judicious on how we spend the taxpayers’ dollars, and to keep you informed of everything that’s going on.”

Deputy Mayor Alice Frierson added

that Carsten’s efforts during the past two years were a big reason for the financial turnaround. “I want to acknowledge Beth because she is probably responsible for most of this in the time she’s been here,” she said.

“And in the middle of all this she took the interim city administrator job while she working out all the problems in the finance department.

She has done an outstanding job.”

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The initial contract is for two years, with two additional two-year extensions if desired. The contract can be terminated by the city with cause or convenience with a 30-day written notice.

The council also unanimously approved a grant contract with the Florida Rural Water Association for the removal of sand and grit from the city’s wastewater plant. The grant provides 85 percent of the funding ($28,760), with the city contributing the remaining $1,586. The project will be completed by Polston Applied Technology, LLC.

Uniform contract approved The council unanimously approved a piggyback contract with Collier County for uniform services with Unifirst. As part of the deal, the city will receive uniforms for 43 employees, at a cost of $10,488 yearly.

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Citrus estimates cut; producers look for solutions News service of florida An already-dire forecast has grown more bitter for the state’s signature crop.

Florida’s orange harvest forecast for the 2015-2016 growing season was adjusted down about 7.5 percent last week from the initial prediction made a month ago by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“This reduced forecast underscores the magnitude of the challenge facing the Florida citrus industry,” Shannon Shepp, executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus, said in a prepared statement.

The USDA service now predicts the state’s orange production, heavily impacted by citrus greening disease, will be enough to fill 74 million 90-pound boxes, with a grapefruit production also showing a slight decrease from initial projections.

In mid-October, the USDA service predicted Florida’s orange crop would fill 80 million boxes, a 17 percent drop from 96.8 million boxes collected during the 2014-2015 growing season.

“If realized, this forecast will be 24 percent less than last season’s production and the least since the 1963-64 season of 58.3 million boxes,” the federal department wrote Tuesday in its monthly forecast.

The industry has been trying to fend off a decrease in agricultural land because of development while also confronting massive losses from the spread of citrus greening.

For the state Department of Citrus, funded through citrus revenue, the latest forecast would cut projected revenue by $1.325 million this season.

Shepp noted that staff has started working on budget reduction planning exercises.

“I am confident we will be able to

Arcadia’s gems featured in artists’ paintings

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Sophie and Jen Vavrovsky, along with Judge Kimberly Bonner, right, look over the paintings at the Gallery at Martin Realty Saturday evening.

The paintings were created that day and judged that evening in the DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council’s Third Annual Plein Air Paint-out.

Renowned artist Vladislav Yeliseyev from Sarasota judged the plein air competition Saturday evening at the Gallery at Martin Realty. He said he was impressed with the quality of the paintings and the talent displayed among the 30-plus artists who participated in this year’s paint-out.

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adapt to the realities of a significant budget cut while also preserving the integrity of our programs and the service we provide our stakeholders,” Shepp said.

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, who has said “Florida’s citrus industry is in a fight for its life,” is asking lawmakers for $8.5 million to help fight the deadly disease as part an $18.7 million request for the industry.

Before the 2015 legislative session, Putnam, who grew up in the citrus and cattle industry in Polk County, asked the Legislature for $18 million, which also was targeted for growing clean citrus stock and planting new trees where diseased trees had been removed.

Lawmakers responded by giving him $8 million, which was still an increase from the $4 million in 2014.

After the monthly forecast was posted, U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan, a Republican

from Sarasota, and Patrick Murphy, a Democrat from Jupiter, introduced legislation that would provide tax incentives to farmers who cannot afford to replace trees affected by citrus greening.

“This commonsense legislation makes it less costly for citrus farmers to replant crops decimated by disease,” Buchanan said in a release.

“With thousands of acres of groves on the Treasure Coast, Palm Beaches, and across Florida plagued by citrus greening, Congress must do more to address this crisis,” Murphy added in the release. “I have been a vocal advocate for research and treatment efforts to save Florida citrus, but we cannot forget that our local farmers are seeing their livelihoods devastated.”

State Senate Agriculture Chairman Bill Montford, D-Tallahassee, and Sen. Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, scheduled a meeting last week to talk about the impacts of citrus greening.

DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council secretary Karen Smoke, left, announces Kelli Mason as the first place winner of the Third Annual Arcadia Plein Air Paint-out.

She won a check for $350, along with gift certificates for art supplies, for her painting of the Peace River Bridge at Veterans Park.

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The surplus materials consists of two nonfunctioning Ford Ranger pickup trucks, various PC and laptop computers (no hard drives), computer monitors, printers, analytical instruments, PTZ cameras, office equipment, metal lockers, furniture and other miscellaneous tools, equipment and materials.

All items offered are on an “as is” basis to the highest bidder in a sealed bid-type auction and there are no express or implied warranties or guarantees of functionality.

The auction sale date is Friday, November 20, 2015. The surplus materials may be inspected from 9:00 AM – Noon of that day. Sealed bids will be accepted from 9:00 AM through Noon and then opened and read aloud beginning at Noon. Items offered in lots will not be broken for individual sale. If more than one bid is received from a single bidder, the higher bid shall govern. Bid forms will be provided onsite and must be placed in the locked bid box before Noon the day of auction. No emailed, faxed or mailed bids will be accepted. The minimum bid price for any lot/item is one dollar ($1) and payment must be rendered in cash or cashier’s check. No credit cards or personal checks will be accepted.

The highest bidder will be responsible for removing the property from the premises by 4:00 PM the day of auction, unless alternate arrangements are

Ranger pickup trucks, various PC and laptop computers (no hard drives), computer monitors, printers, analytical instruments, PTZ cameras, office equipment, metal lockers, furniture and other miscellaneous tools, equipment and materials.

All items offered are on an “as is” basis to the highest bidder in a sealed bid-type auction and there are no express or implied warranties or guarantees of functionality.

The auction sale date is Friday, November 20, 2015. The surplus materials may be inspected from 9:00 AM – Noon of that day. Sealed bids will be accepted from 9:00 AM through Noon and then opened and read aloud beginning at Noon. Items offered in lots will not be broken for individual sale. If more than one bid is received from a single bidder, the higher bid shall govern. Bid forms will be provided onsite and must be placed in the locked bid box before Noon the day of auction. No emailed, faxed or mailed bids will be accepted. The minimum bid price for any lot/item is one dollar ($1) and payment must be rendered in cash or cashier’s check. No credit cards or personal checks will be accepted.

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The location of the auction is a field on the west side of Kings Highway opposite the entrance to the Peace River Facility, 8998 SW County Road 769, Arcadia, FL 34269 about 5.5 miles east of I-75 in DeSoto County. Signage and flagging will be placed along the roadside to mark the location on the day of sale.

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3116 NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO: 142015CA000367 DIVISION: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200713, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT L. CARTER A/K/A ROBERT CARTER, et al, Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION To: ROBERT L. CARTER A/K/A ROBERT CARTER Last known address: 312 N 16TH Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 Current Address: Unknown ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS Last known address: Unknown Current Address: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in DeSoto County, Florida: LOT 12 AND THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 10, BLOCK 2, TIER 5, A.W. GILCHRIST’S EAST AND ADDITION, AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND DESOTO COUNTY, FOR FLORIDA IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 27 AND IN PLAT BOOK C-5, PAGE 48.

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WITNESS my hand and the sal of this court on this 10th day of November, 2015.

Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ M. Marshall Deputy Clerk

CLAIMANTS Last known address: Unknown Current Address: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in DeSoto County, Florida: LOT 12 AND THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 10, BLOCK 2, TIER 5, A.W. GILCHRIST’S EAST AND ADDITION, AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 27 AND IN PLAT BOOK C-5, PAGE 48.

A/K/A 425 N 16TH AVENUE, ARCADIA, FL 34266 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses within 30 days after the first publication, if any, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623, and file the original with this Court either before December 21, 2015 service on Plaintiff’s attorney, or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

WITNESS my hand and the sal of this court on this 10th day of 3116 NOTICE November, 2015.OF ACTION Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ M. Marshall Deputy Clerk **See the Americans with Disabilities Act** If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the DeSoto County Court’s ADA Coordinator at 115 E. Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266, (863) 993-4876 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. To file response please contact DeSoto County Clerk of Court, 115 E. Oak Street, Room 101, FL 34266, Tel: Arcadia, (863)993-4876; Fax: (863)9934669. Published 11/19*/15 & 11/26/15 272484 3244212 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 2015-CA-000161 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), PLAINTIFF, VS. HUGH CARTER; ET. AL., DEFENDANT(S).

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: HUGH CARTER (Last Known Address and Address of Property) 2213 NW Windy Pine Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LINDA CARTER (Last Known Address and Address of Property) 2213 NW Windy Pine Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage lien upon the following described property in Desoto County, Florida which has been filed against Defendant: BEGIN AT THE NW CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST; THENCE S 89° 46` 21" E ALONG NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT, 149.24 FEET TO P.O.B.; THENCE CONTINUE SAME LINE 182.23 FEET TO NE CORNER OF SAID TRACT; THENCE S 00° 08` 40" E ALONG EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT, 332.66 FEET TO SE CORNER OF SAID TRACT; THENCE N 89° 47` 03" W ALONG SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT, 182.21 FEET; THENCE N 00° 08` 48" W 332.70 FEET TO P.O.B. SUBJECT TO ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY ALONG NORTH AND EAST SIDES. A/K/A: 2213 NW WINDY PINE AVENUE, ARCADIA, FL 34266 You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Patricia Arango, Esquire, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is WARD DAMON POSNER

2213 NW Windy Pine Avenue Division Arcadia, FL 34266 Deceased.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that ac-/ Thursday, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Thean Sun November 19, 2015 tion to foreclose a mortgage The administration of the estate lien upon the following de- of LEE K. STIKELEATHER, SR., scribed property in Desoto deceased, whose date of death was October 3, 2015, is pendCounty, Florida which has been ing in the Circuit Court for DESfiled against Defendant: OTO County, Florida, Probate BEGIN AT THE NW CORNER OF Division, the address of which is THE SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF NW 115 East Oak Street, Room 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SECTION 101, Arcadia, FL 34266. The names and addresses of the 33, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, Personal Representative and the RANGE 24 EAST; THENCE S Personal Representative's attor89° 46` 21" E ALONG NORTH ney are set forth below.

LINE OF SAID TRACT, 149.24 All creditors of the Decedent FEET TO P.O.B.; THENCE CON- and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent's TINUE SAME LINE 182.23 FEET estate on whom a copy of this TO NE CORNER OF SAID notice is required to be served TRACT; THENCE S 00° 08` 40" must file their claims with this E ALONG EAST LINE OF SAID court ON OR BEFORE THE TRACT, 332.66 FEET TO SE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICORNER OF SAID TRACT; CATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 THENCE N 89° 47` 03" W DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF ALONG SOUTH LINE OF SAID SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS TRACT, 182.21 FEET; THENCE NOTICE ON THEM. N 00° 08` 48" W 332.70 FEET All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having TO P.O.B. SUBJECT TO ROAD claims or demands against RIGHTS-OF-WAY ALONG NORTH Decedent's estate must file their AND EAST SIDES. claims with this court WITHIN 3 A/K/A: 2213 NW WINDY PINE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF AVENUE, ARCADIA, FL 34266 You are required to serve a copy THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN if any, THE of your 3116written NOTICEdefenses, OF ACTION 3120TIME NOTICE TO CREDITORS PERIODS SET FORTH to it on Patricia Arango, Esquire, IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION Plaintiff’s attorney, whose ad- 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER dress is WARD DAMON POSNER BARRED. PHETERSON & BLEAU, 4420 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, Beacon Circle, West Palm ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) Beach, Florida 33407, on or YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE before December 12, 2015, DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH and file the original with the IS BARRED. Clerk of this Court either before The date of first publication of this notice is 11/12/15. service on Plaintiff’s attorney or Attorney for Personal Represenimmediately thereafter; other- tative: wise a default will be entered John A. Moran, Esq. against Defendant for the relief Attorney Florida Bar Number: 718335 demanded in the Complaint.

DUNLAP & MORAN PA If you are a person with a disabil- Post Office Box 3948 ity who needs any accommoda- Sarasota, FL 34230 tion in order to participate in this Telephone: (941) 366-0115 proceeding, you are entitled, at Fax: (941) 365-4660 no cost to you, to the provision E-Mail: JMoranStaff@DunlapMoran.com of certain assistance. Please Secondary E-Mail: contact the DeSoto County Jury CBaran@DunlapMoran.com Office at 863-993-4876 at 115 Personal Representative: East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL Angeline C. Stikeleather 34266 at least 7 days before 839 Fountain Ave. your scheduled court appear- Lancaster, PA 17601 Published 11/12/15 & ance, or immediately upon re- 11/19/15 131260 3242015 ceiving this notification if the NEED A JOB? time before the scheduled apCHECK THE pearance is less than 7 days; if CLASSIFIEDS! you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WITNESS my hand and the seal DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA of this Court this 2 day of Octo- PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ber, 2015.

File No. 15-CP-104 Nadia K. Daughtrey, Interim Division Clerk of Courts DANIEL LEE CALE, Melissa Marshall Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As Deputy Clerk PUBLISHED 11/12/15 & The administration of the estate of DANIEL LEE CALE, deceased, 11/19/15 whose date of death was August 382982 3241661 19, 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Desoto County, 3120 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 115 East Oak IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Street, Arcadia, FL 34266. The DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA names and addresses of the personal representative and the PROBATE DIVISION personal representative's attorIN RE: ESTATE OF ney are set forth below.

LEE K. STIKELEATHER, SR. All creditors of the decedent and File No. 15-CP-100 other persons having claims or Division demands against decedent's esDeceased. tate, on whom a copy of this noNOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate tice is required to be served, of LEE K. STIKELEATHER, SR., must file their claims with this deceased, whose date of death court ON OR BEFORE THE was October 3, 2015, is pend- LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER ing in the Circuit Court for DES- THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLIOTO County, Florida, Probate CATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 Division, the address of which is DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF 115 East Oak Street, Room SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS 101, Arcadia, FL 34266. The NOTICE ON THEM. names and addresses of the All other creditors of the decePersonal Representative and the dent and other persons having Personal Representative's attor- claims or demands against ney are set forth below. decedent's estate must file their All creditors of the Decedent claims with this court WITHIN 3 and other persons having claims MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF or demands against Decedent's THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF estate on whom a copy of this THIS NOTICE. notice is required to be served ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN must file their claims with this THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH court ON OR BEFORE THE IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLI- BARRED. CATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) NOTICE ON THEM. YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE All other creditors of the Dece- DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH dent and other persons having IS BARRED. claims or demands against The date of first publication of Decedent's estate must file their this notice is: 11/12/15 claims with this court WITHIN 3 Robert D. Hines, Esq. MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF Attorney for Personal RepresenTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OF tative Florida Bar No. 041350 THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN Hines Norman Hines, P.L. THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH 1312 W. Fletcher Avenue, Suite IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION B Tampa, FL 33612 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER Telephone: 813-265-0100 BARRED. Email: rhines@hnh-law.com

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3120 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Telephone: 813-265-0100 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Secondary Email: hwatts@hnhlaw.com STEPHANIE CALE Personal Representative 4769 South East Navajo Drive Arcadia, FL 34266 Published 11/12/15 & 11/19/15 359398 3241882 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Trust Administration) DESOTO County, Florida IN RE: TRUST ADMINISTRATION OF RICHARD A. THURMOND, Deceased Whose date of death was December 20, 2014 TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that there has been no Personal Representative of the estate to whom letters of administration have been issued, and that the publication and notice requirements of Florida Statute, Section 733.212 have not been discharged; as a result the name and address of the Trustee of a trust established on September 20, 1991, by the decedent as a Grantor thereof, and as described in Florida Statute, Section 733.707(3) are hereby provided: LELIA F. THURMOND and JANICE MARIE NASH, Trustees of the THURMOND LIVING TRUST dated September 20, 1991, as amended All persons having such claims against this estate who are served with a copy of this notice are required to file with the Trustees such claim within the later of three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or 30 days after the date of service of a copy of this notice on that person.

Persons having claims against the estate who are not known to the Trustee and whose names or addresses are not reasonably ascertainable, must file all claims against the estate within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Publication of this notice has begun on the 19th day of November, 2015. /s/ Dana Laganella Gerling, Esq Florida Bar No. 0503991 Affordable Attorney Gerling Law Group Chartered 6148 State Road 70 East Bradenton, Florida 34203 Telephone: (941) 756-6600 Email: dlaganella@gerlinglawgroup.com /s/ LELIA F. THURMOND, Trustee 3460 NW Highway 72 Arcadia, FL 34266 (863) 494-1011 (863) 993-5876 Published 11/19/15 & 11/26/15 331968 3242962

3122 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RALI 2006QS7, Plaintiff, vs.

Bruce A. Niles; et al., Defendants. __/ GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Case No. 2012-CA-000151 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 19, 2015, entered in Case No. 2012-CA-000151 of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, in and for DeSoto County, Florida, wherein Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RALI 2006QS7 is the Plaintiff and Bruce A. Niles; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Irwin Mortgage Corporation; Elizabeth Niles; Unknown Tenant (s) in possession of the Subject Property; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Irwin Mortgage Corporation are the Defendants, that the Clerk of Courts will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at, the south door of the courthouse at 115 East Oak S A di FL 34266 b

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Street, Arcadia, FL 34266, beginning at 11:00 on the 8th day of December, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 61, ELLER AND TURNER ESTATES, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 78.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated this 16 day of November, 2015.

BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1501 N.W. 49th Street, Suite 200 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone: (954) 618-6955, ext.

6209 Fax: (954) 618-6954 FLCourtDocs@brockandscott.c om By_Jimmy Edwards, Esq. Florida Bar No. 81855 If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance: Please contact DeSoto County Jury Office, 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266.

Telephone: (863) 993-4876. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Nov 19, 26, 2015-3244089

2013CA000704AXMA, of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in and for DESOTO County, Florida.

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (hereafter “Plaintiff”), is Plaintiff and TERESA DAWN BAILEY; WILLIAM BOYD BAILEY, are defendants. Mitzie W. Mcgavic, Clerk of Court for DESOTO, County Florida will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the SOUTH DOOR of the Courthouse; 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia, at 11:00 a.m., on the _8th_ day of _December_, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: A PART OF PARCEL 14, DESOTO RANCHETTES, SECOND ADDITION, AN UNRECORDED PLAT OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE WEST ¼ OF THE NW ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF THE NW ¼ OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, LESS TWENTY-FIVE (25') FOOT ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (NE THOMAS DRIVE) ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the DeSoto County Clerk’s Office, 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266, (863) 993-4876, at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Dated this 16th day of September, 2015.

Mitzie W. McGavic CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY /s/ M. Marshall As Deputy Clerk Van Ness Law Firm, PLC 1239 E. Newport Center Drive Suite #110 Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 Phone (954) 571-2031 Pleadings@vanlawfl.com Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Published 11/12/15 & 11/19/15 232598 3242045

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 2015CA000250AXMA FLAT IRON HOLDINGS LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

ALESHA RAE HIAT, ET AL., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Clerk of Court of DeSoto County, will on the 1st day of December, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. EST at the Desoto County Courthouse, 115 Oak Street, Arcadia, FL 34266, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situate in DeSoto County, Florida: LOT 29, BLOCK A, OF GOLDEN MELODY SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 24, SUBJECT TO UTILITY EASEMENT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 24, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 73, PAGE 516 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1145 SW GOLDEN AVENUE, ARCADIA, FL 34266 pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in Case No. 2015CA000250AXMA of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in and for DeSoto County, Florida, the style of which is indicated above.

WITNESS MY HAND and seal of this Court on November 6, 2015.

Nadia K. Daughtrey Interim Clerk of the Circuit CourtBy: /s/ M. Marshall Deputy Clerk Published 11/12/15 & 11/19/15 382995 3241859 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2013CA000704AXMA BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

TERESA DAWN BAILEY, ET AL. Defendants RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 27, 2015, and entered in Case No. 2013CA000704AXMA f h

3130 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2011-CA-000944 MULTIBANK 2009-1 CML-ADC VENTURE, LLC, Plaintiff, v.

ANTHONY HUESTON III CPA LLC, a Florida limited liability company, ANTHONY HUESTON III, an individual, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANTHONY HUESTON, III, an individual, ANTHONY HUESTON, JR., an individual, W.J. YOST, an individual, EVA F. YOST, an individual, and ANY UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION, Defendants.

CORRECTED NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in this cause, in the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in and for DeSoto County, Florida, the Interim Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Nadia K. Daughtrey, will sell the Property situated in DeSoto County, Florida described as: Begin at the NE corner of Section 28, Township 38 South, Range 25 East, DeSoto County, Florida; thence S 01°52’55” E along East line of said Section 28, 2632.58 feet to Point of Beginning; thence S 87° 21’05” W, feet; thence S 427.00 03°49’45” W, 50.31 feet; thence S 87°21’05” W, 332.55 feet; thence N 02°33’36” W, feet; thence N 723.17 87°21’05” E, 773.15 feet to East line of said Section 28; thence S 01°52’55” E along said East line, 673.23 feet to Point of Beginning. Subject to reservations, restrictions and f d

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easements of record. at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Desoto County Courthouse, 115 Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida, 34266, www.desotoclerk.com, at 11:00 a.m., on December 1, 2015.

A person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

JONES WALKER, LLP Counsel for Plaintiff Miami Center, Suite 2600 201 South Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33131 Tel. (305) 679-5700 Fax (305) 679-5710 Email: Miamiservice@joneswalker.com By: Ben H. Harris, III, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0049866 Michael A. Shaw, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0018045 Christopher H. Ezell, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0105114 Published 11/12/15 & 11/19/15 382592 3241866 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND DESOTO COUNTY, FOR FLORIDA CASE No. 2013 CA 000096 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007HE2 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2, Plaintiff, vs.

SHERRY R. TOWNSEND, et al., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 18, 2015, and entered in Case No. 2013 CA 000096 of the Circuit Court of the 12th Judicial Circuit in and for DeSoto County, Florida, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-HE2 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2, is Plaintiff and SHERRY R. TOWNSEND, et al., are the Defendants, the DeSoto County Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, via online auction at www.desotoclerk.com , at 11:00 A.M. on the 15th day of December, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to wit: Lot 80, Eller and Turner Estates, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat book 6, Page 78, of the Public Records of DeSoto County, Florida. and all fixtures and personal property located therein or thereon, which are included as security in Plaintiff’s mortgage.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated at Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida, this 12TH day of NOVEMBER, 2015.

NADIA K. DAUGHTREY INTERIM CLERK OF COURTS By: /s/ M. Marshall As Deputy Clerk Clarfield, Okon, Salomone, & Pincus, P.L. 500 S. Australian Avenue, Suite 730 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 713-1400 pleadings@cosplaw.com Published 11/19/15 & 11/26/15 349874 3244150

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Darrells Wrecker Service gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 12/11/2015, 10:00 am at 663 S Brevard Ave Arcadia, FL 34266-4260, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Darrells Wrecker Service reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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eService: servealaw@albertellilaw.com If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the DeSoto County Court's ADA Coordinator at 115 E. Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266, (863)993-4876 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

To file response please contact DeSoto County Clerk of Court, 115 E. Oak Street, Room 101, Arcadia, FL 34266, Tel: (863) 993-4876; Fax: (863) 9934669. Published 11/12/15 & 11/19/15 272484 3241915

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Darrells Wrecker Service gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 12/04/2015, 10:00 am at 663 S Brevard Ave Arcadia, FL 34266-4260, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Darrells Wrecker Service reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1GNCT18W3WK191548 1998 CHEVROLET JS1GR7MAXE2101357 2014 SUZUKI Published 11/19/15 140912 3244117

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, CASE NO.: 14-2013-CA-000623 DIVISION: vs.

JONES, GLENWOOD et al, Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated 29 October, 2015, and entered in Case No. 14-2013-CA-000623 of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in and for DeSoto County, Florida in which Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba Champion Mortgage Company, is the Plaintiff and Clerk of The Circuit Court in and for Desoto County, Elronnie Jones, as an Heir of the Estate of Veronica Redden an Heir of the Estate of Glenwood Jones, Elston Hodge, as an Heir of the Estate of Veronica Redden an Heir of the Estate of Glenwood Jones, Glendolyn Jones,Itikman Jones, as an Heir of the Estate of Veronica Redden an Heir of the Estate of Glenwood Jones, Jenella Jones,Michael Phillips, as an Heir of the Estate of Veronica Redden an Heir of the Estate of Glenwood Jones, Mikesha Redden, a minor in the care Gene Redden, as an Heir of the Estate of Veronica Redden an Heir of the Estate of Glenwood Jones, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, State of Florida, Department of Revenue, Tashari Washington, as an Heir of the Estate of Veronica Redden an Heir of the Estate of Glenwood Jones, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claiming by, through, under or against Glenwood Jones, United States of America Department of The Treasury-Internal Revenue, Unknown Spouse of Jenella Jones, Any And All Unknown Parties Claiming by, Through, Under, And Against The Herein named Individual Defendant(s) Who are not Known To Be Dead Or Alive, Whether Said Unknown Parties May Claim An Interest in Spouses, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Or Other Claimants are defendants, the DeSoto County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the DeSoto County Courthouse, 115 Oak Street, Arcadia, FL 34266; www.desotoclerk.com, DeSoto County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 8th of December, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, VIZ: THE E 1/2 OF LOT 19, BLOCK B, JOE LOUIS FARMS, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 34, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA. 259 WEST BAY STREET ARCADIA, FL 34266 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated in Hillsborough County, Florida, this 5th day of November, 2015 /s/ Amber McCarthy Amber McCarthy, Esq. FL Bar # 109180 Albertelli Law Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 23028 Tampa, FL 33623 (813) 221-4743 (813) 221-9171 facsimile S i

3138 OTHER NOTICES Board Updates – October 2015 The School Board of District of DeSoto County, Florida, gives notice of its intent to repeal its existing policies and adopt or update new policies as shown below.

Existing policies proposed for addition, revision, or deletion to current School Board Policy: Bylaw 0123 - Standards for Boardmanship (Revised), Bylaw 0124 – Standards for Ethical Conduct (Revised), Bylaw 0133 – Quasi-Judicial (Revised), Bylaw 0141.2 - Conflict of Interest (Revised), Policy 1129 - Conflict of Interest (Revised), Policy 3129 Conflict of Interest (Revised), Policy 4129 - Conflict of Interest (Revised), Policy 1122 – Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Revised), Policy 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity (Revised), Policy 3122 – Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Revised), Policy 4122 – Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Revised), Policy 5751 – Parental-Married Status of Students (Technical Correction), Policy 1210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct (Revised), Policy 3210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct (Revised), Policy 4210 - Standards of Ethical Conduct (Revised), Policy 1214 - Solicitation or Acceptance of Gifts or Unauthorized Compensation (Revised), Policy 3214 - Solicitation or Acceptance of Gifts or Unauthorized Compensation (Revised), Policy 4214 - Solicitation or Acceptance of Gifts or Unauthorized Compensation (Revised), Policy 1220 - Evaluation of Administrative Personnel (Revised), Policy 3220 - Evaluation of Instructional Personnel (Revised), Policy 1362 - Anti-Harassment (Revised), Policy 3362 - Anti-Harassment (Revised), Policy 4362 - Anti-Harassment (Revised), Policy 5517 - Anti-Harassment (RePolicy 5780 – vised), Student/Parent Rights (Revised), Policy 2421 – Career and Technical Education (Revised), Policy 2623 – Student Assessment (Revised), Policy 5112 - Entrance Requirements (Revised), Policy 5320 - Immunization and Health Examination (Revised), Policy 5330.01 - Self-Administered Medication and Epinephrine Use (Revised), Policy 5410 – Student Progression (Revised), Policy 5410.01 – Promotion, Acceleration, Placement, and Retention (Revised), Policy 5420 - Reporting Student Progress (Revised), Policy 5517.01 – Bullying and Harassment (Revised), Policy 5517.02 – Sexual Violence (New), Policy 5600 - Student Discipline (Revised), Policy 5610 - Removal, Out-of-School Suspension, and Expulsion of Students, Policy 5610 02 I S h l Di i li

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3138 OTHER NOTICES

3138 OTHER NOTICES

3138 OTHER NOTICES

3138 OTHER NOTICES

3138 OTHER NOTICES

5610.02 - In-School Discipline (Revised), Policy 5610.04 - Suspension of Bus Riding/Transportation Privileges (Revised), Policy 5611 - Due Process Rights (Revised), Policy 8210 – School Calendar (Revised), Policy 8390 – Animals on District Property (Revised), Policy 8450 – Control of Casual-Contact Communicable Diseases (Revised), Policy 8452 – Automated External Defibrillators (AED) (Revised), Policy 8462 – Student Abuse, Abandonment, and Neglect (Revised), Policy 8500 Food Service Program (Revised), Policy 8600 – Transportation (Revised), Policy 8710 – Insurance, Risk Management, and Claims Settlement (Revised), 6320 – Purchasing and contracting for commodities and contractual services (Revised) Purpose and Effect: To update the policies, conform policies to current legislation, consolidate similar policies on the same subject, eliminate redundant and obsolete language, and make policies easier to find, understand and use. Once adopted, the new policies will be electronically published, hyperlinked and keyword searchable.

Authority: F.S. 1001.41(2); 1001.42, 1001.43, 1012.23 Summary of Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost: No statement of estimated regulatory costs has been prepared.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative, must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

Any affected person may request a public hearing on the proposed repeal and adoption of these policies. Such requests must be submitted in writing to the Superintendent, within 21 days after the date of publication of this notice.

Any material pertinent to the issues under consideration submitted to the Superintendent within 21 days after the date of publication of this notice or submitted between the date of publication and the end of the last public hearing shall be considered by the Board and made a part of the rulemaking record.

Action on the rule repeal and adoption will occur at a future School Board meeting, which shall be separately noticed.

The Person to be contacted regarding the policies is: Dr. Karyn E. Gary, Office of the Superintendent, 530 LaSolona Ave., Arcadia FL, 34266; telephone 863-494-4222.

Any person who decides to appeal a decision with respect to a matter considered at the hearing is hereby advised that, for such purpose, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the meeting is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Any person with a disability or physical impairment who wishes to attend this meeting and who requires special accommodations should contact the Office of the Superintendent, 530 LaSolona Ave., Arcadia FL, 34266; telephone 863-4944222 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

By Dr. Karyn E. Gary, Superintendent of Schools and Secretary to the Board.

Published 10/29/15, 11/5/15, 11/12/15, 11/19/15 103762 3230236

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Writ of Execution issued in Circuit Court of DeSoto County, Florida on the 5th day of October, 2015, in the cause wherein SUNCOAST SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is Plaintiff, and JOSEPH R. HERBERT, SR AND GLORIA D. HERBERT AKA GLORIA HERBERT, is Defendant, being case number 2010CA332, in said Court; I, William P. Wise, as Sheriff of DeSoto County, Florida, have levied upon all the right, title, and interest of the Defendant, GLORIA D. HERBERT AKA GLORIA HERBERT, in and to the following described property, to wit: 2011 White Hyundai Tucson, VIN# KM8JUCACXBU281993 THE ABOVE VEHICLE MAY BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE SALE BY CONTACTING DARRELL’S ROAD AND WRECKER SERVICE, AT 863494-5705, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 5:00 PM. And on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 at the front door of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, 208 East Cypress ST., in the City of Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida at the hour of 10:00AM., or as soon thereafter as possible, I will offer for sale all of the Defendants’, GLORIA D HERBERT AKA GLORIA HERBERT, right , title and interest in aforesaid property at public outcry and will sell the same, subject to all prior liens, encumbrances and judgments, if any to the highest and best bidder or bidders for CASH, the proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satisfaction of the above-described Execution. Dated this 9th day of October, 2015.

WILLIAM P. WISE DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Lt Rhonda Walker, Deputy Sheriff Published 10/29/15, 11/12/15 & 11/5/15, 11/19/15 105373 3193992

Authority’s mailing address is: P.O. Box 2549, Fort Myers, Florida, 33902-2549. The Permitting Authority’s telephone number is (239) 344- 5600.

Project File: A complete project file is available for public inspection during the normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except legal holidays), at the address indicated above for the Permitting Authority. The complete project file includes the draft permit, the Statement of Basis, the application, and the information submitted by the applicant, exclusive of confidential records under Section 403.111, F.S. Interested persons may view the draft permit by visiting following website: the https://fldep.dep.state.fl.us/air/ emission/apds/default.asp and entering the permit number shown above. Interested persons may contact the Permitting Authority’s project review engineer for additional information at the address or phone number listed above.

Notice of Intent to Issue Permit: The Permitting Authority gives notice of its intent to issue a renewed Title V air operation permit to the applicant for the project described above. The applicant has provided reasonable assurance that continued operation of the existing equipment will not adversely impact air quality and that the project will comply with all appropriate provisions of Chapters 62-4, 62204, 62-210, 62-212, 62-213, 62-296 and 62-297, F.A.C. The Permitting Authority will issue a proposed permit and subsequent final permit in accordance with the conditions of the draft permit unless a response received in accordance with the following procedures results in a different decision or a significant change of terms or conditions.

Comments: The Permitting Authority will accept written comments concerning the draft Title V air operation permit for a period of 30 days from the date of publication of the Public Notice.

Written comments must be received by the close of business (5:00 p.m.), on or before the end of this 30-day period by the Permitting Authority at the above address. As part of his or her comments, any person may also request that the Permitting Authority hold a public meeting on this permitting action. If the Permitting Authority determines there is sufficient interest for a public meeting, it will publish notice of the time, date, and location in the Florida Administrative Register (FAR). If a public meeting is requested within the 30-day comment period and conducted by the Permitting Authority, any oral and written comments received during the public meeting will also be considered by the Permitting Authority. If timely received written comments or comments received at a public meeting result in a significant change to the draft permit, the Permitting Authority shall issue a revised draft permit and require, if applicable, another Public Notice. All comments filed will be made available for public inspection. For additional information, contact the Permitting Authority at the above address or phone number.

Petitions: A person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed permitting decision may petition for an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Petitions filed by any persons other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of publication of the Public Notice or receipt of a written notice, whichever occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who asked the Permitting Authority for notice of agency action may file a petition within 14 days of receipt of that notice, regardless of the date of publication. A petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above, at the time of filing. A petition for administrative hearing must contain the information set forth below and must be filed (received) with the Agency Clerk in the Office of G l C l 3900 C

General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 35, Tallahassee, Florida 323993000, Agency.Clerk@dep.state.fl.us before the deadline. The failure of any person to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person’s right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it.

Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the approval of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28106.205, F.A.C. A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Permitting Authority’s action is based must contain the following information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, any email address, telephone number and any facsimile number of the petitioner; the name, address, any email address, telephone number, and any facsimile number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of when and how each petitioner received notice of the agency action or proposed decision; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action; (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action. A petition that does not dispute the material facts upon which the Permitting Authority’s action is based shall state that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, as required by Rule 28-106.301, F.A.C. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the Permitting Authority’s final action may be different from the position taken by it in this written notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Permitting Authority on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above.

Mediation: Mediation is not available in this proceeding.

Objections: Finally, pursuant to 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 7661d(b)(2), any person may petition the Administrator of the EPA within 60 days of the expiration of the Administrator’s 45-day review period as established at 42 U.S.C. Section 7661d(b)(1), to object to the issuance of any Title V air operation permit. Any petition shall be based only on objections to the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity during the 30-day public comment period provided in the Public Notice, unless the petitioner demonstrates to the Administrator of the EPA that it was impracticable to raise such objections within the comment period or unless the grounds for such objection arose after the comment period.

Filing of a petition with the Administrator of the EPA does not stay the effective date of any permit properly issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 62213, F.A.C. Petitions filed with the Administrator of EPA must meet the requirements of 42 U S C S i 7661d(b)(2) d

U.S.C. Section 7661d(b)(2) and must be filed with the Administrator of the EPA at: U.S. EPA, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460. For more information regarding EPA review and objections, visit EPA’s Region 4 web site at: http://www2.epa.gov/caa-permitting/caa-permitting-epassoutheastern-region. Published 11/19/15 116159 3242795

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT Florida Department of Environmental Protection South District Office Draft Permit No. 0270003-017-AV Peace River Citrus Products, Inc. Desoto County, Florida Applicant: The applicant for this project is Peace River Citrus Products, Inc. The applicant’s responsible official and mailing address are: Bart Plymale, Peace River Citrus Products, Inc., 4104 Hwy 72, Arcadia, Florida 34266.

Facility Location: The applicant operates the existing Peace River Citrus Products, Inc., which is located in Desoto County at 4104 Hwy 72, Arcadia, Florida 34266. Latitude 27° 12’ 51.5” N. Longitude 81° 54’ 39.2” W. Project: The applicant applied on September 3, 2015 to the Department for a Title V air operation permit renewal for a juice processing facility. This is a renewal of Title V Air Operation Permit No. 0270003-016-AV. The existing facility consists of one (1) citrus peel dryer, one (1) citrus peel pellet cooler, three (3) 750 HP boilers, and process equipment (which includes fruit washers, oil and juice extraction equipment, cooling towers, fruit and peel conveyance equipment, a lime silo and peel storage). It also includes one (1) 56 Kw (97 hp) standby generator.

The pollutant emissions include sulfur dioxide at 51.45 tons per year (with a cap of 90 tons per year).

Permitting Authority: Applications for Title V air operation permits are subject to review in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters 62-4, 62210, and 62-213 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).

The proposed project is not exempt from air permitting requirements and a Title V air operation permit is required to operate the facility. The South District Office is the Permitting Authority responsible for making a permit determination for this project.

The Permitting Authority’s physical address is: 2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 364, Fort Myers, Florida, 33902. The Permitting A h i ’ ili dd i

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Each year during the week before Thanksgiving, agricultural producers join with urban residents to celebrate their mutual relationships. FarmCity Week, a national observance, also emphasizes the importance of domestic agricultural production for our quality of life as well as the availability of a safe, abundant domestic food supply.

Farmers and ranchers rely on essential partnerships with urban communities to supply, sell and deliver finished products across the country and around the world. Above all, consumer purchases sustain farm enterprise.

This year, Farm-City Week runs Nov. 20-26. Many throughout Florida will mark the occasion by holding public meal functions, sponsoring farm tours and conducting other activities that help educate non-farmers about contemporary agriculture. The DeSoto County Ag-Fest Banquet was held on Nov. 12 honoring Charles Harman, Pat and Kay Kelly and Dr. Woodrow Matthews. The Young Farmer Rancher for 2015 Michael Martin.

Agricultural producers contribute more than food, fiber and renewable fuels. Good management of farm properties provides greenspace, maintains wildlife habitat, preserves freshwater recharge areas and controls invasive species. According to virtually all studies of property tax revenues and public services, rural dwellers help subsidize police and fire protection for urban residents. City residents receive far more than a dollar’s worth of public services for every dollar they pay in property tax; rural residents receive far less than a dollar’s worth of services for every dollar they pay.

According to researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, agriculture and related sectors generate an economic impact of $133 billion annually in Florida. This sector also employs more than 1.6 million workers in our state. Without question agriculture is a cornerstone of our material security.

Farm-City Week offers a way of reminding both agricultural producers and consumers that we depend upon each other for the stability of the community. It also gives all of us an opportunity to thank someone who helps make the bounty of our food supply possible.

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