Election 2018, Tuesday rally at Mosaic Arena

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Election 2018, Tuesday
INSIDE
rally at Mosaic Arena
HOPE AMONG POVERTY
Not much different than
back home
Churches on mission trip
in South Dakota, Part 2, By CRAIG GARRETT to touch, see and hear those River Campground.
get involved. PG 2 ARCADIAN EDITOR running for office in and around The backdrop was an CONGRATULATIONS!
DeSoto County. The primary old-fashioned campaign rally of
Candidates on the August election is Aug. 28, general kids racing across the red dirt,
Two winners were drawn Tuesday at
ballot brought their messages election on Nov. 6. smiling babies, seniors parked
and supporters to the Mosaic Candidates ringed the arena at picnic tables and overhead the Arcadian visitor table. They are
Arena on Tuesday. floor, shared their vision with fans whirling to jumpstart the Pamela Miller ($50 Beef O’Brady’s
Sponsored by the DeSoto those stopping in to visit. motionless heat. Not much
giftcard) and Hugo Ramos (6-month
County Chamber of Commerce And then each was allowed a different from many generations
and the Arcadian, the evening few minutes to speak from a of eager candidates and curious Arcadian subscription).
political rally allowed voters platform supplied by the Peace voters in a communal gathering.
ESCAPES ALLIGATOR
ATTACK
Youth at Peace River
when it snatched at him
When it mattered,
Chris Grimes got nasty,
9-footer captured. PG 11
The rally allowed Florida candidates Melony Bell is running for the Florida
such as Bruce Nathan to introduce House.
themselves. Nathan seeks the gover-
nor’s job.
KEEPING SCHOOLS SAFER
Deputies gear up for
Aug. 13 student return
Training reduces
‘missteps,’ reasoned
responses to violence.
PG 19
JROTC Honor Guard presents Colors.
INDEX
Viewpoint .................4 Left: Catherine Price
Calendar ...................6 (yellow) seeks a Florida
Police Beat ................7 senate seat.
Obituaries .................9
Religion ......................9
Arcadia City Council candiate Lorenzo
Sports .....................14
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Meet the candidates in DeSoto District-4 race
Election season is here. The certified mechanic, licensed welder and domestic challenges, I remain criminal justice before moving to
Arcadian is featuring those seek- and Class “A” truck driver. In 2011, optimistic and dedicate myself to DeSoto County in 1995. Had worked
ing office in DeSoto County. This accepted a management position making a positive impact for the as a corrections officer at Lancaster
week’s profile is of candidates with Sarasota County, then elevated future of our county. Correctional Institution for five years
for the DeSoto Board of County to upper-level management and is “I am proud to call DeSoto County in Trenton, Florida. When moving to
Commissioners District-4 race. currently responsible for a budget home, am dedicated to com- DeSoto County, employed as a ranch
over $7 million, and a fleet in excess mon-sense principles and serving foreman with V.C. Ranch. In 1998,
John E. Schaefer of 1,500 units. the community I’ve called home for accepted a job with the DeSoto County
Platform: “My education and over 25 years.” Property Appraiser’s Office as an Ag
Brian Cho Chung Hing experience make me uniquely Field Agent. Married, three children,
Job: Business owner, farmer, qualified to handle the challenges Elton Langford member First Baptist Church of Fort
rancher as a DeSoto County commissioner. Job: DeSoto Ogden.
History: I understand the importance of the County commis- Platform: “For the past 12 years, I
Moved with types of decisions we must make to sioner, ranch have served as your county commis-
his family to positively impact DeSoto County in foreman sioner. During my time in office it has
Arcadia in 1992, growth management, solid-waste History: been my goal to make our county a
after graduating alternatives, land and economic Born in better place. I have gained knowledge
with two masters development, to protecting our Gainesville, and an understanding of issues facing
degrees from precious natural resources. These Florida, graduat- DeSoto County. I am also aware of
Centennial decisions are important to future ed from Trenton the internal daily business within
College, Toronto, generations who will call DeSoto High School our county government. I serve on
Canada. He County home. in 1987, and the board for the Heartland Regional
enjoys repairing “As a local business owner, farmer, attended Lake Transportation Planning Organization.
diesel engines rancher and civic leader, I am dedi- City Community I currently serve as the vice-chair of
Brian Cho Chung Hing Elton Langford
and complex cated to improving our community, College, cur- the Peace River Manasota Water Supply
equipment, protecting our constitutional rights rently known as Authority and have served as the chair
and worked with his family in the and supporting our first-respond- Florida Gateway College. Received and vice-chair of the commission
repair business on Hog Bay Road. A ers. As we face many economic training in public safety and board throughout my tenure.”
Elton Langford talks about Mosaic vote
By CRAIG GARRETT admire Langford for his tough ques- issue and clean water. Serving [on numbers. But when you’re out there
ARCADIAN EDITOR tioning in two days, July 24-25, and for the Peace River Manasota Water amongst the beatin’ and bangin’ [of
refusing company experts to cloud or Supply Authority] makes me more mining] and I ask was that an active
“A man cannot disobey his misdirect their answers. aware ... should something happen. mine for comparisons? But he didn’t
conscience.” Mosaic was regrouping and expect- Groundwater contamination is not say. You have to call [BS] on what’s
—Ernest Hemingway ed to resubmit its rezoning application too far-fetched. I didn’t like [Mosaic] [BS]. Maybe [Mosaic] needs to back
down the road, a company spokes- couldn’t answer questions about to Hardee County, make amends and
It was like boom goes the dyna- woman said. clay-settling ponds. Millions have clean up behind yourself.”
mite. Right as the DeSoto Board of But it was the first time in memory been spent upgrading water reservoirs. On post Mosaic denial:
County Commissioners last week that a Florida phosphate company This area is the main water supply to “It was like a weight was picked
seemed on the verge of green-lighting took such a gut punch. large parts of Southwest Florida. And if off my shoulders. I went home and
rural farmland to industrial mining, Langford, who is 49 and a ranch it happened to get fouled up ... feel asleep. The whole thing was like
Commissioner Elton Langford pulled cowboy, cleanly traces his Florida “I’m a believer in property rights. observing a circus, sometimes so ugly.
a surprise out of his cowboy hat at the roots to St. Augustine around 1700. We’ve owned the land [dad] raised me But I did receive a lot of calls telling
July 25 hearing. Church documents place the Sanchez/ on. But we do it in a manner to not me I done the right thing. I don’t know
Langford’s motion to deny Mosaic Langford clans back further. That hurt neighbors. You want to mine, you all that many who wanted [phosphate
Fertilizer mining rights seemed to stop Langford comes from country stock need to be mindful of your neighbors, mining] to come. I say the old cliche
time, to whoosh air from the packed and has strong religious beliefs means mindful of looking back and not is about winning the battle. But can
and tense chambers. The circus start- a person who defends property rights, looking ahead. Maybe then you’d you win the war? I don’t know what
ed when three other commissioners yet jumps on those seen as aggressors. understand why so many people stand Chapter 2 will bring.”
sided with him. Mosaic’s corporate And not someone to be against you.” On how to decide:
team looked as if the rooster had died. underestimated. On faith “You listen, to both sides. But I guess
Afterall, the company had 9,000 On the Mosaic decision “[Your] oath of office is only as good [you] just go with your gut. It has
acres for such purposes under its belt, Langford: “Did lots of reading. You as your faith. You don’t trust in God, worked for me my whole life. Give it
and DeSoto planning commissioners can find contradicting information on have faith in the Holy Bible, then you to the Lord, put it in His hands, that
in June had recommended rezoning, everything. Somewhere in the middle take that oath, you don’t have any feeling of peace of knowing it’s what
as had Earl Hahn, DeSoto’s planning lies the truth. I understand we need morals.” you need to do.”
director. fertilizer. But do we need it today, On Mosaic testimony that land On whether he was after votes [Aug.
Ultimately, Langford led an insurrec- tomorrow, right this minute? Maybe values rise near phosphate mines: 28 primary]:
tion. It made him an instant folk hero we need to save it [in the ground] for a “The man is telling me ... and I “Nope. Had nothing to do with it.
with Florida mining opposition. Even little while. don’t disagree with his numbers. I Vote for the other man, if that’s the
those in Mosaic’s corner seemed to “There were two factors: the water looked it up, I’d probably get the same way you feel.”
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By JAMIE PIPHER culture and factors that influence their life Treaty, which set aside the Lake Traverse org, Native Americans have a lower life
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Lake Traverse Reservation is in the homeland. ethnic groups. Approximately 13 percent
An Arcadia group this summer traveled northeastern part of South Dakota and Historically, sovereignty was granted to of Native American deaths are under the
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pilgrimage. Part 1 of their story was in last Dakota. There are approximately 13,872 ognized tribes possess the right to regulate total U.S. population. Native American
week’s Arcadian. Writer Jamie Pipher in Part tribal members living in the U.S., of which activities on their lands independently of youth are more than twice as likely to
2 shares the balance of their trip to the Lake 12,300 live on the reservation. They are state government control. Tribal courts commit suicide and Native Americans
Traverse Reservation. of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux tribe. have civil and criminal jurisdiction over are 670 percent more likely to die from
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OUR VIEW
DeSoto County
shows it won’t
be easily wooed
OUR POSITION: Regardless of your
view of phosphate mining, it was clear
a week ago Wednesday in Arcadia that
the people still have the power.
It was expected to be a slam dunk.
A mere formality in the process to
open up DeSoto County’s fertile
fields to phosphate mining.
After all, the Mosaic Company is
not the same conglomerate that ran
roughshod over local governments
30 and 40 years ago. It’s not the same
company that left moonscapes in its
wake—all the valuable minerals dug
up and processed.
Heck, Mosaic even made it possible
for Arcadia to build a new rodeo
arena.
So, a DeSoto County commission
meeting to consider rezoning 14,000
acres of land to allow mining was not
supposed to be contentious. A few
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
speakers at an earlier meeting com-
plained of the potential noise and the
lowering of property values. But com-
Clarifying role allowed by the board to pursue that idea, I had enjoyed! I had a great team help me
missioners had put in place policies
a member of the board, a prominent and achieve that goal.
to curb anti-phosphate advocates at in hospital surcharge
respected citizen of the county, felt that I Dr. Vaidy Nathan
this meeting. Things were expected to
The DeSoto Memorial Hospital board could not succeed. And I placed a bet. Arcadia
go smoothly.
of directors (July 26 Arcadian, ‘Country The rest is history. I won the tax for the
Then the experts and attorneys for
doc wins a bet’) was informed that hospital by a landslide and he paid the
Mosaic spoke. And things went south. New emergency alert system,
county commissioners had declined the quarter (my usual bet amount) in the
Perhaps Mosaic had misjudged its
request by the hospital to place a half-cent administrative office on election night in please look for updates
audience. It should have been obvi-
surcharge on the upcoming November November 2014. He never meant to disre-
ous by the standing-room-only crowd DeSoto County Emergency
ballot to benefit the hospital. I was on the spect the county commissioners or doubt
that this was not going to be a normal Management, along with other Florida
board at the time and felt something was the voters. It’s just that he was not sure if I
county commission meeting. counties, has a new emergency alerting
wrong and requested the board to permit would be able to pull it off. I managed to ...
Not only had DeSoto Countians tool called DeSoto Alert.
me to meet with the commissioners to see and paid off a quarter-century debt to the
turned out in force but there were LETTERS | 19
if I could get that corrected. Though I was community for all the fun and happiness
dozens—maybe even a couple hun-
dred—anti-mining proponents from
GRITS & PIECES
outside DeSoto County. A large con-
tingent—which had met that Monday
night at a Punta Gorda restaurant— Telemarketers, sequels to pesky phone weasels
drove to the meeting from Charlotte
County. That was a diverse group of
conservatives and liberals. They had
brought in small business owners I guess I ask for it sometimes. three paragraphs of their sales pitch
and even a former Charlotte County Last week I did my column on without taking a breath. Is that even
commissioner who recalled for them telephone solicitors, and after it legal, to hijack somebody’s phone
the combative lawsuits between came out, the phone was jumping number for personal use? Is it hap-
the county and Mosaic concerning off the hook for two days. Yes, of pening everywhere, or just locally?
mining’s impact on the Peace River, a course it was solicitors calling and Phone weasels are what they are.
decade ago. no, I didn’t buy anything. Luke Wilson I’ve had familiar names showing
As one observer related to us, you I did get a few responses to the up on my phone and answer them
could seen the mood turn as Mosaic’s column from friends, though. It’s [email protected] because of my good nature, only
representatives spoke. They talked of nice to know that I’m not the only to find out it’s a sneak, lowdown,
the lack of impact mining would have one in the world who is summoned local business. So you answer, un- weaselly, premeditated assault on
on the area. Noise would be mini- from the supper table almost nightly suspectingly, only to hear something my trusting character. My friend
mal. They even brought in an expert by total strangers who want money. along the lines of, “This is Tiffany George said he and his wife got a
who explained that property values They tried me again last night, but with the Blah-blah-blah company, call from me one evening, according
around the mine would go up. didn’t leave a message after hearing and this call is in reference to your to their caller ID, and answered it,
That brought a response from me what I’d left for them on my inquiry about (fill in the blank): a only to find somebody was trying
Commissioner Elton Langford, voicemail. Too bad they didn’t leave lower insurance rate ... how to con- to sell them something by using my
who seriously doubted that bit of me THEIR number, so I could think solidate your bills ... qualifying for a number. How they get my number
information. up some creative uses for it. new credit card ... a free cruise.” and know which contacts to call I
Momentum slowly built on a deci- The craziest (and most evil) Say what? Here I am, seeing a don’t know.
sion—and it was going in the wrong scheme lately plays out like this. familiar phone number displayed What I do know is that I will have
direction for Mosaic. Your phone rings and you check the while suddenly getting an unex- a land-line telephone for as long
We won’t pretend to read the minds caller ID and see that it’s a beloved pected earful of sales pitches during as this goes on. Why, you may ask?
of DeSoto commissioners, but there friend or relative, or maybe even a which the caller blurts out at least GRITS & PIECES | 5
was a sense in the room they were of-
fended. They may have felt they were LETTER SUBMISSION POLICY
being taken for granted—talked down
to. It was sort of a we’re-not-country-
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Airport Ranch: not a
typical country farm
By CRAIG GARRETT
ARCADIAN EDITOR
The Arcadian is featuring pets,
livestock, exotic wildlife and their
keepers in this occasional series. This
week’s guests are Mark Slaba and
Vicki Verbanic, partners who started
Airport Ranch. They raise llamas and
alpacas (some dwarf goats) on a farm
moved from Punta Gorda to Arcadia
in late April. Check Facebook to learn
more.
Mark Slaba: “We started in llama
and alpaca farming in 2015. We
wanted to live outside of city limits
and moved to a 5-acre property out-
side of Punta Gorda. I grew up on a
farm and love animals and caring for
them. Besides, we wanted something
to keep the grass down besides the
lawnmower.
“Llamas are excellent pack animals;
they are in used in the Carolinas to
pack supplies up to the Appalachian
Trail hostels. They are also used in
the western U.S. to pack supplies for
camping, hiking and hunting trips in
the mountains. The alpacas are fiber
animals and not used for packing.
“The product we get from shearing
the animals is called fiber—we shear
the animals once per year, usually in
late april. The alpaca fiber has more ARCADIAN PHOTO PROVIDED
value than the llama fiber, however,
Airport Ranch in Arcadia raises llamas and
there are still many things that can be
alpacas (some dwarf goats).
done with both. The value of the fiber
varies greatly, depending on what is we figured out how the gate was
done with it. Raw fiber is likely not getting opened.
going to bring a high price, while pro- “My advice to anyone thinking of
cessed fiber can be very expensive. starting in the business would be to
“The funniest thing I can think of do a lot of research and visit farms
is a llama that we got with our first and talk to people who have been
purchase of six animals that figured doing it for some time. Southwest
out how to open a gate chain—he got Florida is a pretty challenging place
out and on to the road twice before to raise these animals.”
GRITS & PIECES
to get through to me. Will I simply
take my phone off the hook, you ask?
Nope.
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Instead, I figure if they can make
money by calling around I can do that
Easy—I want to be able to slam the also, and without training or a license.
phone down on the receiver, loud So I’m gonna go through all the stuff
and clear. There’s nowhere near I want to get rid of and make a list of
enough fun in simply pressing an it with prices, park myself next to the
“end” button to abruptly end a coffee pot with the phone book and
conversation. Nosiree, I want them to start randomly calling folks in my
get my message loud and clear! The area code to see if they want to buy it.
phone weasels may have operators Who knows, I may make some
standing by, but they need to know money. Somebody out there might
that angry recipients of their dirty need a headless axe handle, a rag-
deeds are standing by as well, wait- ged-out bike with two flat tires, and
ing to knock a knot on their heads so a set of encyclopedias. Pack rats like
tall that they’ll have to stand on their me have a plethora of junk to unload,
tiptoes to scratch it! and I might just accidentally dial up
If I do another column on this a fellow pack rat who is dying to get
subject, I may be setting myself up his hands on what my sheds are full
again. Always have a Plan B, I say. of.
I’ve learned from all this, you know. Unlike the phone weasels, though,
If I can keep my own number busy, I will be considerate and not call
the phone weasels won’t be able during supper.
OUR VIEW
“After 16 years of activism, I have
never witnessed such a decisive
victory for those of us who opposed
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phosphate mine expansion,” he said.
Mosaic’s contingent had to be
commissioners voted against re- stunned.
zoning the land. They sent a strong The mining company’s spokes-
message that—for now—the last of person Jackie Barron called it disap-
the phosphate-rich lands in Florida pointing and a missed opportunity
were safe from mining. for DeSoto County.
Dennis Mader, executive director of Mosaic will be back. Their attempt
People for Protecting the Peace River, to mine in DeSoto is far from over.
told the Sun’s Andrea Praegitzer that Next time, however, we expect they
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of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday at noon at Trinity United Methodist Church,
at the Turner Center and get some useful crime 304 W. Oak St.
prevention tips, personal and home safety information • Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity meets at 8 p.m. at
and Child ID Kits. Hot dogs, chips, cold drinks. For more Grace Lutheran Church, 900 W. Oak St. (State Road 70).
information, call 491-6719. • “Art for Kids” is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday in
• Arcadia City Council meets at 6 p.m. at the Margaret the DeSoto County Library’s children’s wing. This free
Way Building, 23 N. Polk Ave., Arcadia. program, sponsored by the DeSoto County Arts and
NOTE: All phone numbers are in Area Code 863 unless • Prescription Assistance is available at the DeSoto • The Vietnam Brotherhood/Echo Company meets at Humanities Council, is for elementary school-aged
stated otherwise. To add, remove or change any listing in County Health Department Clinic Location: 1031 E. Oak 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays at Post 60, 2846 S.W. children.
the Community Calendar, email arcadian.editor@gmail. St., Arcadia. Call to make an appointment or for more Highway 17 in Arcadia. For more information call Tim • Prescription Assistance is available at the DeSoto
com or call 494-0300. Listings are free for nonprofit and information, call 491-7580 ext. 256. Martin at 990-0185. County Health Department Clinic Location: 1031 E. Oak
noncommercial organizations. • SunCoast Blood Bank holds a blood drive: every St., Arcadia. Call to make an appointment or for more
FRIDAY
Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. at Winn-Dixie every Friday, 9 a.m.- information, call 491-7580 ext. 256.
SPECIAL
• The Senior Friendship Centers, 219 W. Oak St., offer noon at Habitat for Humanity, 114 N. Polk St. For details,
THURSDAY
• July 23 through Aug. 31 (Mon., Wed. and Fri.) the daily coffee and conversation 9 a.m.-1p.m., low-impact call 1-866-97-BLOOD.
Arthritis Foundation and DeSoto Friendship Center exercises start at 10:00 a.m., BINGO 10 a.m., 50 cents • The Senior Friendship Centers, 219 W. Oak St., offer • Sen. Denise Grimsley’s staff will hold “mobile office
offer “Walk With Ease” classes starting at 9:15 a.m. at to play two cards — additional cards 25 cents. Lunch daily coffee and conversation 9 a.m.-1 p.m., movie day hours” from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Aug. 9 at the DeSoto County
the Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St. These classes will served at 11:30 a.m. Donations appreciated but no one is 9:30-11:30 a.m., lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Donations Administration Building, 201 E. Oak St., 1st floor behind
help you get in shape, improve flexibility, strength and turned away. Not interested in scheduled activities? We appreciated but no one is turned away. Not interested chambers,to answer questions and provide assistance for
stamina, walk safely and comfortably, and feel great! have a large assortment of games, puzzles, cards, crafts, in scheduled activities? We have a large assortment of Senate District 26 constituents. Open to the public.
Pre-registration is required. For more information, call books, movies, discussion groups and guest speakers. games, puzzles, cards, crafts, books, movies, discussion • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and other
Sherry Young at 866-413-5337 (866-41-ELDER) or email • The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food groups and guest speakers. Relations Raising Relations meets monthly on the second
[email protected]. Before starting any exercise 6-10 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Center for the • Tuesday Night Quilters meet twice monthly at the Thursday from 9-11 a.m. at the Friendship Center, 219
program, always check with your physician. Needy, 161 S. Orange St. Turner Civic/Ag Center from 5:30-7 p.m. For more info W. Oak St.
• Arcadia Quilt Club meets from 9-11:30 a.m. Fridays call 494-4652. • The DeSoto County Veterans Council meets the
TODAY
at the Palace Dance Hall, 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle, • The DeSoto Public Library hosts Legos for children second Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Elks
• The Chamber of Commerce Early Bird Breakfast is Arcadia. every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Lodge. For details, call Ron Jones at 941-806-7108.
held the first Thursday of every month. Locations are • The DeSoto Public Library shows a free movie for • The Peace River Woodcarvers meet at 8 a.m. • DeSoto County Historical Society meets at noon
announced by the Chamber. This month’s Early Bird is seniors every Friday at 1 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Arcadia. For every second Thursday monthly at the Family Service
hosted by McDonald’s, 1203 E. Oak St. • iPads and eBooks - Instruction and assistance with information, call Dale Weese at 941-740-4790. Center annex, 310 W. Whidden St., Arcadia. Lunch is
• The Family Safety Alliance meeting for DeSoto, questions about using your digital devices at 3 p.m. • The only Narcotics Anonymous now meets Tuesday available for $6 at 11:30 a.m.
Manatee and Sarasota counties is held the fourth every Friday at the DeSoto Public Library. and Thursday from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Church • Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity meets
Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. at the McClure Center, • Walk & Talk: gentle exercise and conversation at in Arcadia. For information, call Curtis at 244-2884. at 6 p.m. second Thursday monthly at the SunTrust Bldg.,
4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch. For information, 8 a.m. every Friday at the DeSoto Public Library. • The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food second floor, 10 S. Desoto Ave. Call 494-4118 or email
call 941-316-6009. • Alcoholics Anonymous Hispanic meets at 7 p.m. at 6-10 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Center for the [email protected] for more information.
• DeSoto County Historical Society Research Library 426 N. Brevard Ave., next to El Charro Rest. Needy, 161 S. Orange St. • Free blood pressure screenings administered by
is open in the Ingraham Seed House, 120 W. Whidden • Alcoholics Anonymous Second Tradition meets at • The Faith Mission holds a conversational English DeSoto Memorial Home Health at the Friendship Center,
Street: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays (except for the 8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 900 W. Oak St. class from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. A coloring club is available for 219 W. Oak St., every second and fourth Thursday from
second Thursday of the month), and second and fourth • Alcoholics Anonymous Arcadia/Nocatee Group meets kids during the class. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Saturdays, and by appointment. at 7 p.m. at Nocatee Methodist Church, 4502 S.W. Welles • Rotary Club of Arcadia meets at noon every Tuesday • The Friendship Centers, 219 W. Oak St., offer daily
• The John Morgan Ingraham House museum, 120 Ave. in the McSwain Room at DeSoto Memorial Hospital. coffee and conversation 9 a.m.-1 p.m., crafts 9:30 a.m.,
W. Whidden St., is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on • Square Dancing classes are held at the Palace Square • The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food 9 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays free blood pressure
Thursdays, except the second Thursday, and second and Dance Hall, 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle, from 7-9 p.m. to noon every Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist screenings by Desoto Memorial Home Health. Lunch
fourth Saturdays. every Friday. Robert at 813-601-1834 or Mary at Church, 304 W. Oak St. served at 11:30 a.m. Donations appreciated but no one
• The Friendship Centers, 219 W. Oak St., offer daily 941-380-5336 494-2749 for information. • Freedom Fellowship Christian Ministries Support is turned away. Not interested in scheduled activities?
coffee and conversation 9 a.m.-1 p.m., crafts 9:30 a.m., • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in Group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 1528 N.E. Turner Ave. We have a large assortment of games, puzzles, cards,
second and fourth Thursdays free blood pressure need, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. • Weight Watchers meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at crafts, books, movies, discussion groups and guest
screenings by Desoto Memorial Home Health. Lunch Donations gratefully accepted. Calvary Baptist Church, 1509 E. Oak St. For details visit speakers.
served at 11:30 a.m. Donations appreciated but no one is www. weightwatchers.com and “find a meeting” or call • The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food 9 a.m.
SATURDAY
turned away. Not interested in scheduled activities? We 800-651-6000. to noon every Thursday at Trinity United Methodist
have a large assortment of games, puzzles, cards, crafts, • Boaters Get-Together meets at 1 p.m. on the first • DeSoto County Library holds Lego time at 3 p.m. Church, 304 W. Oak St.
books, movies, discussion groups and guest speakers. Saturday of every month at Nav-A-Gator Grill, 9700 Tuesdays at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call Mt. Zion AME Church holds its Spring Bazaar and
• The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food 9 a.m. S.W. Riverview Circle (off Kings Hwy/C.R. 769). For more 993-4851 for more information. Health Fair April 14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 256 S. Orange
to noon every Thursday at Trinity United Methodist information, call 941-627-3474. • Alcoholics Anonymous Second Tradition meets at Ave. Spaces are available for $10. Free refreshments.
Church, 304 W. Oak St. • DeSoto County Library children’s movies are offered 8 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 327 W. Hickory 863-244-1783
Mt. Zion AME Church holds its Spring Bazaar and at 10:30 a.m. at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave. every Saturday. St. • The DeSoto Public Library hosts Adult Coloring
Health Fair April 14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 256 S. Orange Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call • AA Hispanic Group meets at 8 pm. at La Clinica, sessions every Thursday at 1 p.m. Bring your own work
Ave. Spaces are available for $10. Free refreshments. 993-4851 for more information. 1901 10th Ave. or see what the library has for you to color.
863-244-1783 • Prescription Assistance is at the DeSoto County • Kiwanis meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at Beef O’Brady’s.
SUNDAY
• The DeSoto Public Library hosts Adult Coloring Health Department Clinic Location: 1031 E. Oak St., • The only Narcotics Anonymous now meets Tuesday
sessions every Thursday at 1 p.m. Bring your own work • Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group meets at Arcadia. Call to make an appointment or for more and Thursday from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Church
or see what the library has for you to color. Grace Lutheran Church, 900 W. Oak St. (State Road 70) at information, call 491-7580 ext. 256. in Arcadia. For information, call Curtis at 244-2884.
• Kiwanis meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at Beef O’Brady’s. 8 p.m. Sunday. • Suncoast Community Blood Bank is open from noon • The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food
• The only Narcotics Anonymous now meets Tuesday • Hispanic Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at 710 N. Brevard Ave. (U.S. 17 North), 6-10 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Center for the
and Thursday from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Church Sunday at 426 Brevard Ave. next to El Charro Restaurant. Arcadia. For more information, call 993-9366. Needy, 161 S. Orange St.
in Arcadia. For information, call Curtis at 244-2884. • DeSoto County Library story time is at 3 p.m. at 125
MONDAY WEDNESDAY
• The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call 993-4851 for more
6-10 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Center for the • 4-H county council, leaders and volunteers meet • Second Annual Tools for Teachers will be held Aug. 8 information.
Needy, 161 S. Orange St. at 6 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the DeSoto and Aug. 10 from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. at South Florida State • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in
• DeSoto County Library story time is at 3 p.m. at 125 County Turner Center extension office. College, 2251 N.E. Turner Ave. Donations are welcome need, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia.
N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call 993-4851 for more • The Senior Friendship Centers, 219 W. Oak St., offer — needed supplies include copy paper, dry-erase Donations gratefully accepted.
information. daily coffee and conversation 9 a.m.-1p.m. Low-impact markers, dry-erase boards, ziplock bags, folders, • Alcoholics Anonymous Second Tradition meets at
• Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in exercises start at 10 a.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. highlighters, sanitizer wipes, tissue boxes and more. 7 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 327 W. Hickory
need, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Donations appreciated but no one is turned away. Not Bring donations to SFSC before the event. St.
Donations gratefully accepted. interested in scheduled activities? We have a large • The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food every • Prescription Assistance is available at the DeSoto
• Alcoholics Anonymous Second Tradition meets at assortment of games, puzzles, cards, crafts, books, second Wednesday from 3-5:30 p.m. at St. Edmund County Health Department Clinic Location: 1031 E. Oak
7 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 327 W. Hickory movies, discussion groups and guest speakers. Episcopal Church, 327 W. Hickory St. St., Arcadia. Call to make an appointment or for more
St. • The All Faiths Food Bank distributes free food • Been There Ranchers’ and Farmers’ Club meets information, call 491-7580 ext. 256.
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Grand theft, coke possession added to Wagner’s charges
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office re- |POLICE BEAT Woman sent to prison The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office reported the
ported the arrest of Justin Allen Wagner, two years for theft following arrests:
21, on multiple charges stemming from The information for Police Beat is gathered from police, sheriff’s of fishing poles, cooler • Joseph David Barber, 43, no address, Arcadia. Charge:
a motorcycle wreck on office, Florida Highway Patrol, jail and fire records. Not every arrest failure by sex offender to register as required. Bond: none.
July 22. leads to a conviction and guilt or innocence is determined by the Kimberly Susan Haywood, 48, was • Ashley Marie Palaschak, 27, Venice, Fl. Charge: two
As reported in last week’s court system. sentenced on June 26 to serve two years counts of failure to appear. Bond: $15,000.
Arcadian, Wagner, 21, of in state prison on charges of burglary • Herbert Junior Sanchez, 31, 1500 block of N.. Magnolia
Wauchula, was fleeing sales. and theft. Terrace, Arcadia. Charges: trafficking in methamphetamine
from the DeSoto County The deputy approached Sanchez According to records with 14 grams or more, possession or use of drug
Sheriff’s Office on July 22. who got out of the car and claimed from the DeSoto County equipment, resisting or obstructing an officer without
There was an active not to have been driving (even though Sheriff’s Office, Clerk of violence and driving on a suspended or revoked license.
WAGNER warrant for Wagner’s arrest he was allegedly the only person in Court and Department Bond: $21, 120.
on charges of fleeing to the car). Sanchez then yelled at people of Corrections, a DeSoto • Jesse Jay Stocklen, 45, 200 block of Bridle Path,
elude law enforcement and driving on a inside the house, and resisted the dep- County man reported the Arcadia. Charges: fraud by impersonating another in giving
suspended license earlier in July. uty’s effort to handcuff him, pushing theft of around fishing false ID to officer and two counts of failure to appear. Bond:
Wagner was spotted heading north on and pilling away. Finally Sanchez was HAYWOOD rods and reels, along with $11, 500.
U.S. Highway 17 toward Hardee County. cuffed. a Yeti cooler, on New Year’s • Carlos Luis Velazquez Hernandez, 39, 4900 block of
Deputies chased him to the county line, On the ground next to Sanchez’s ve- Eve 2016 from a shed in his yard, worth N.W. Dogwood St., Arcadia. Charges: DUI with property
then turned around and came back to hicle, the deputy saw a plastic baggie a total around $4,400. damage and hit and run by leaving the scene of a crash
Arcadia, when they heard he was seen which held a crystalline substance He suspected Haywood, whom he with property damage. Bond: $1,000.
at Jim Space. later identified as 14.91 grams of said was a “known drug user” and his • Justin Allen Wagner, 21, no address, Arcadia.
The deputies saw him there sitting on methamphetamine. Sanchez claimed stepson’s ex-girlfriend. Charges: grand theft of motor vehicle, fleeing to elude
a motorcycle, “frantically trying to start the deputy “planted it there.” The victim said his stepson confront- police with injury or damage, possession of a controlled
it.” He then headed to North Arcadia Sanchez was charged with traffick- ed Haywood who reportedly confessed substance without a prescription, possession or use of drug
Avenue, veered to the side of a deputy’s ing in methamphetamine with more to him that she had someone take the equipment, fleeing to elude officer by failing to stop when
parked vehicle and traveled over the than 14 grams, possession or use of rods but denied any knowledge of the ordered, driving on a suspended license, driving while
grass shoulder. He lost control of the drug equipment, resisting or ob- cooler. The stepson said about a week license is suspended for third or subsequent offense, and
bike, which slid and struck a stop sign. structing an officer without violence before, Haywood told him “she would operating a motorcycle without a motorcycle license. Bond:
Wagner slid across Virginia Street at and driving on a suspended license. get back at him for them breaking up.” $29,120.
Arcadia Ave. He tried to get up and run He is being held on $21,120 bond. Deputies went to Alva, where • Wesley Dean Craven, 54, 1st Ave., Arcadia. Charges:
away but officers ordered him to the Arraignment is scheduled for Sept. 4. Haywood was believed to be staying, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription
ground and cuffed him. and questioned two men at that and possession or use of drug equipment. Bond: $2,000.
Due to serious injuries, Wagner was location who denied knowing anything • Andrew Blake Garza, 33, Wauchula. Charges:
Dennis sent to prison for
air-lifted to Sarasota Memorial Hospital about the theft. Two days later, they possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted
for treatment. three years on drug charges learned one of those men reportedly felon, possession of a controlled substance without a
The backpack Wagner had been pawned a Yeti cooler, matching the prescription, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana
Louis Purnell Dennis, 34, was
wearing was secured and searched; it description of the victim’s Yeti, in Fort and possession or use of drug equipment. Bond: $10,000.
sentenced to serve three years and
reportedly contained a plastic bag with Myers. • Larry Lynn Harrelson, 46, 4600 block of S.W. Horseshoe
eight months in state prison on drug
a white power that tested positive for The man later claimed Haywood had Terrace, Arcadia. Charge: possession of 10 or more forged
charges.
cocaine (9.8 grams). There was also a given the cooler to him in exchange for bills or notes. Bond: $1,500.
According to records
glass meth pipe, a straw with residue, a ride to a gas station. When confronted • Arthur Harry Kleis, 45, 1100 block of S.W. 3rd Ave.,
from the Arcadia
and baggies with meth residue, along with the fact the cooler was worth close Arcadia. Charge: failure to appear. Bond: $3,000.
Police Department,
with a folding pocket knife. to $500, the man reportedly admitted • Jerry Lynn Lester, 55, 1700 block of N.E. Mike
DeSoto County Sheriff’s
The bike appeared to have been it was an “unrealistic form of payment” Drive, Arcadia. Charge: failure to appear. Released on
Office, Clerk of Court
freshly painted black; bits of yellow and he knew it was probably stolen. recognizance.
and Department of
paint were visible in a few spots. Soon A few days later, the fishing rods • Tobin Casper Lindsey, 32, 1700 block of Wynn Drive,
Corrections, on Nov. 17,
after, DCSO received a report about a reappeared at the victim’s home. Arcadia. Charge: aggravated battery when offender knew
2017, a Confidential
yellow motorcycle that was stolen the DENNIS The arrest report noted on New Year’s or should have known victim was pregnant. Bond: $10,000.
Informant made a
day before, matching the description of Eve Haywood’s cell phone pinged off • Rodriquez Lamont McDaniel, 43, 1400 block of N.E. Lee
controlled buy of what was supposed
the one Wagner reportedly crashed. The a tower less than a mile from where Drive, Arcadia. Charge: out-of-county warrant. Bond: none.
to be an “eight ball” of metham-
owner confirmed it was his bike but he the rods and cooler were stolen, then • Bill Thomas Mcginnis, 37, 1000 block of S.E.
phetamine from Dennis. The CI met
had not painted it. ceased transmitting altogether, and a Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Charge: fai8lure to appear.
Dennis at the location Dennis direct-
Wagner was charged with grand theft half-hour later it pinged in Lee County. Released on recognizance.
ed, with $180 in recorded cash. Police
of a motor vehicle, aggravated fleeing to Haywood was arrested on charges of • Dustin Phillip Moore, 25, 5300 block of S.W. Welles
heard a male voice they recognized as
elude police resulting in injury or dam- unarmed burglary of an unoccupied Ave., Arcadia. Charge: battery. Bond: $2,500.
Dennis, both due to previous contacts
age, fleeing to elude police, attempting structure and grand theft between 300 • Ukee Owens, 35, 100 block of Bridle Path, Arcadia.
as well as his job as a former Burger
to leave the scene of an accident with and $5,000. Her bond was set at $3,000. Charge: out-of-county warrant. Bond: none.
King manager.
injury or property damage, possession She was initially placed on community • Raymond Lee Quave, 69, 5900 block of S.E. County
The CI then went to another loca-
of a controlled substance without control on Oct. 5, 2017, but violated the Road 763, Arcadia. Charge: battery. Released on
tion, where Dennis called someone.
a prescription, possession of drug terms and was arrested again on July recognizance.
Shortly after, Dennis gave the CI the
paraphernalia, driving on a suspended 6. Her community control was revoked • Deborice Latter Harris, 25, no address, Arcadia. Charge:
drugs. The substance later tested pos-
license for the third or subsequent time, and she was sentenced to prison. Her domestic battery by strangulation. Bond: $2,500.
itive for meth and weighed .68 grams
careless driving and no motorcycle projected release date is Jan. 21, 2020. • Amanda Jane Thomas, 27, North Port. Charges: battery
(“significantly less than an eight ball,
endorsement. and possession or use of drug equipment. Bond: none.
3.5 grams”).
His bond was set at $28,740. • Brittney Carol Heinz, 25, Fellsmere, FL. Charge: DUI
The location where the deal oc- Arcadian man injured
Arraignment is scheduled for Sept. 4. with alcohol or drugs. Bond: $500.
Earlier this year, he entered a plea curred was 75 feet from the Brewer in two-vehicle crash • Tara Tatum, 32, 12500 block of Lexington Place,
Sports Complex.
of no contest on charges of driving on Arcadia. Charge: DUI with alcohol or drugs. Bond: $500.
On Jan. 23, DCSO deputies went to The Florida Highway Patrol reported
a suspended license, possession of a • James Delbert Dunkin, 34, Wauchula. Charges:
a location on S.E. Esmeralda Street to a wreck on N.E. Roan Street that left
new legend drug without a prescription
and possession of drug paraphernalia. serve a warrant on Dennis. When they one man, Harry Coleman, with serious ARRESTS | 16
announced they were there to serve a injuries.
He was sentenced to time served in
warrant on him, Dennis began to walk According to FHP, around 10:20 a.m.
the county jail (about a month) and
away, but they were able to place him Sunday, Coleman, 81, of Arcadia, was
released in May.
into handcuffs. As they searched him, driving a Dodge Caravan on Barcelona
they found a baggie containing two Blvd. at the intersection of Roan St. A
Sanchez charged pills which were found to be Tramadol mercury Marquis driven by 23-year-
with meth possession Hydrochloride, a narcotic. They also old Francisco Olguin of Arcadia, was
found several baggies containing traveling east on Roan just before
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office white residue, two of which tested Barcelona. Coleman reportedly failed
reported the arrest of Herbert Junior positive for methamphetamine, to see Olguin’s vehicle and pulled
Sanchez, 31, on drug and traffic and one with residue of suspected out, turning left right in front of the
charges. marijuana. Mercury.
According to the arrest On June 25, Dennis entered a plea of Olguin braked to try to avoid the
report, on July 26 a dep- no contest and was adjudicated guilty collision but the front of his car struck
uty was conducting sur- on possession of a controlled sub- the front of the Caravan, causing the
veillance at a known drug stance without a prescription, delivery Caravan to spin clockwise into a ditch
house where narcotics of a controlled substance, using a on the south shoulder.
are sold. He saw Sanchez two-way communication device to Coleman suffered serious injuries
exiting the residence and facilitate a felony, and two counts of and was transferred to Lee Memorial
SANCHEZ head toward a vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia. He Hospital. Olguin had minor injuries and
but as he did so, Sanchez was sentenced to serve three years was taken to DeSoto Memorial Hospital
reportedly eyed up the deputy’s car. and eight months, followed by for treatment.
The report states no sooner had two years of community control. Both men were using their seatbelts
the deputy confirmed Sanchez had a He was transferred to the and neither was influenced by alcohol,
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Family Album
Miss Florida Rodeo Pageant
Applications are available for the Contestants compete in appearance,
2019 Miss Rodeo Florida Pageant to speech, modeling, impromptu ques-
FAMILY ALBUM PHOTOS
be held Sept. 27-29 in Osceola County. tions, most photogenic and personal
Send us a photo to celebrate a birth, birthday, engagement, wedding, anniversary, etc. The Arcadian will run it free. We This is open to Florida girls wishing to interview. Contestants ages 15 and
promote rodeo. Contestants compete up (Miss and Teen) also compete in
must have it no later than noon on Monday. Bring your photo to the office or e-mail to [email protected]
for: horsemanship, horsemanship interview,
Miss Rodeo Florida (age 19-25) the selling of a live auction item and a
Just fore kids Miss Teen Rodeo Florida (age 15-18) knowledge written text.
Miss Rodeo Florida Princess (age 11-14) Deadline to register is Aug. 31. www.
Miss Rodeo Florida Sweetheart (age 7-10) missrodeoflorida.com
Willkommen, Frida!
Arcadia Rotary is hosting a first-ever families this year, starting with Sara and
exchange student. Frida Hartmann Robbie Walker and then Danielle Brewer.
arrived Sunday from Oelde, Germany. She She will be active in Interact Club (which
will be staying the entire school year and is a high school branch of the Rotary) and
will attend 10th grade at DeSoto County is looking forward to learning about and
High School. She is being hosted by four becoming involved in DeSoto County.
ARCADIAN PHOTOS PROVIDED
Summer golf camp for kids ran last week at
Arcadia Municipal Golf Course. Director of
Golf Jeff Gibson on Friday told the campers
he plans to someday see them on the state Maddison Robishaw is a natural. Family
champion Bulldogs golf team. The course brought the youngster from Port Charlotte
range has re-opened and night range lights to discover golf and to perhaps chart her
installed. Pictured is Jaden Grant. future.
An Arcadia welcoming for Frida (second from left).
DESOTO COUNTY ELECTIONS’ OFFICE
PRE-ELECTION TABULATION TEST
(FS 101.5612)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, August 6, 2018 a pre-election test of the automatic tabulation
equipment will be held to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count all votes cast in the August 28, 2018
Primary Election. The test will take place at 1:00 PM in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, DeSoto
County Administration Building, 201 East Oak Street, Suite 103, Arcadia, Florida. Any interested citizens are
invited to attend.
Reminder...Florida Law requires that all electors present photo identifi cation when voting. This identifi cation
may be a Florida Driver License, Florida Identifi cation Card or some form of photo/signature identifi cation.
Please be prepared to show photo identifi cation for the August 28, 2018 Primary Election.
Mark F. Negley
Supervisor of Elections
DeSoto County, Florida
OFICINA DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE DESOTO
PRUEBA DE TABULACIÓN PRE-ELECCIÓN (FS 101.5612)
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el lunes 6 de agosto de 2018 se realizará una prueba preelectoral del equipo
automático de tabulación para asegurarse de que el equipo contará correctamente todos los votos emitidos el 28
de agosto de 2018, Elección Primaria. La prueba se llevará a cabo a la 1:00 p.m. en la sala de reuniones de los
comisionados del condado, edifi cio de administración del condado de DeSoto, 201 East Oak Street, Suite 103,
Arcadia, Florida. Cualquier ciudadano interesado está invitado a asistir.
Recordatorio ... La ley de Florida requiere que todos los electores presenten una identifi cación con foto al votar. Esta
identifi cación puede ser una licencia de conducir de Florida, una tarjeta de identifi cación de Florida o algún tipo de
identifi cación de foto / fi rma. Esté preparado para mostrar una identifi cación con foto para el 28 de agosto de 2018,
Elección Primaria.
Mark F. Negley
Supervisor de Elecciones
Condado de DeSoto, Florida
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| OBITUARIES Vanishing hope:
Suzanne Whitaker and Savannah; step-son
Jay (Carrie) Whitaker;
Suzanne Whitaker, 72, step-grandchildren, What must I do?
of Arcadia, Fla., passed Chelsie (Dalton) Shipley,
away July 25, 2018, after a Kaleigh and Chloee-Jo;
two-year battle with ALS. brothers, Richard Taylor,
Born Aug. 7, 1945, in Ronnie Krejchi and
Cleveland, Ohio, Sue, as Dennis Krejchi. Sue will
she liked to be called, was also be greatly missed
raised in Chardin, Ohio, by her BFF, Anna-Marie A friend once told me how having no hope and without God
by her adoptive parents Day, and Geraldine Day he carried a pistol around in this world.” (Ephesians 2:12)
Elmer and Josephine of Springfield, Ohio; in his car for six weeks, Psychiatrist Dr. Walther Lechler
Krejchi. In her junior high Rick and Mary-Ellen planning to kill himself. In his understood this: “When you deal
and high school years, Sue Wilson of Gulfport, Fla.; book, “Out of Confusion,” he with humans without relating to
loved dancing, especially Linda, Gene and Travis writes, “I was broken and hurting God, you don’t succeed. We don’t
tap and ballet. She also Barkley of Arcadia; also, badly. I had failed in everything. Judith Doctor feel at home on earth, without
loved the beauty pageant the Springfield Gang: There was nothing to look forward a knowledge of a loving Father.”
scene. Sue was the 1963 Butch and Pat Freeman, to and nothing to comfort me. I As a hospitant in his Black Forest
Chardin Maple Festival Gary and Marsha Jenkins remember the time, it was nine klinik, I often heard him say,
Queen and the follow- and Bob and Donna o’clock in the evening.” Dr. Mark Olfson, professor of “Crisis and sickness is a chance to
ing year being crowned Hutchinson. Sue was Hopelessness is deadly! It Psychiatry, Columbia University. wake up to direction in the Bible.”
Miss Cuyahoga County preceded in death by her says there’s no way out, no one Recent suicides by the rich The Bible attaches as much
1964. parents; birth mother, can help, no reason to live. Left and famous (Kate Spade, Antony importance to hope as it does to
In the early 1970s, Nicolette Perissano; and unchecked, it leads to despair, ad- Bourdain) sent shockwaves faith. Hope means to anticipate,
Sue moved to the very special friends Kenny diction, depression, and suicide. through our society, reminding us usually with pleasure, to expect
Springfield, Ohio, area and Edna Kirby. Most of us know someone that our world is not all right. something good.
and was employed for Family will receive suffering from these ills—perhaps Last year the CDC reported a The New Testament makes it
20 years at Springview friends 10-11 a.m. (Friday) our self. But are we aware they are staggering rise in suicides, making clear, however, that our hope
Developmental Center, Aug. 3 at Larry Taylor rapidly increasing? Look at these it the 10th leading cause of death. must be in God, not in people or
where she made many Funeral and Cremation facts: It’s widespread, impacting every places—“Your faith and hope are
lasting friends. After Services, Punta Gorda, Happiness in America is demographic and age group— in God” (1 Peter 1:21); “This hope
retiring Sue and her hus- with the service in cele- on a downhill slide, falling to especially adults in midlife and we have as an anchor of the soul.”
band moved to Arcadia to bration of Sue’s life begin- 13th place in the latest World teens. (Hebrews 6:19)
spend their golden years, ning at 11 a.m. Interment Happiness Report. Money for Experts say we have a mental Placing our hope in some
making many friends follows at Sarasota smart phones and big TVs is nice, health crisis, but is that the only person or place sets us up for
in that time. Sue loved National Cemetery. In lieu but it’s not making us happier. issue? Reportedly Spade was disappointment. When hope is re-
shopping at the Red Barn of flowers, the family re- According to the Centers for dealing with depression, taking peatedly unfulfilled, it’s often too
Flea Market and spending quests donations be made Disease Control, more than 64,000 medication and seeing a doctor painful to hope again. Wise King
many long days at Siesta to the ALS Association. people died from drug overdose regularly. Her husband said: “It Solomon said: “Hope deferred
Key Beach. To express condolences in 2016—up 21 percent over the clearly wasn’t her. There were per- makes the heart sick, but desire
Ms. Whitaker will be to the family, visit www. previous year. sonal demons she was battling.” fulfilled is a tree of life.” (Proverbs
sadly missed by her ltaylorfuneral.com and Numerous studies show that As a former nurse, social worker, 13:12)
husband of 29 years, sign the guestbook. we are feeling more depressed. and as a human being, I believe Little has been written about
John Whitaker; son, Arrangements are by “Depression is one of the leading the problem is hopelessness. hope, but it’s the basic building
Douglas (Stephanie) Irick; Larry Taylor Funeral and causes of disability and increas- According to the Bible, hopeless- block of life. Hope pulls us into
grandchildren, Tyler, Troy Cremation Services. ing national suicide rates,” said ness is a spiritual problem—“… VANISHING | 22
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ADOPT ME
Pets of the week
DeSoto County Animal Services
is at 2048 NE McKay. Hours are
Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-6 p.m. You are
encouraged to visit these adoptable Rolf is a 3-year-old lab-pit mix. He has a laid- Rudy is a 10-month-old black and gray tabby.
dogs and cats. Volunteers are also back demeanor, is dog friendly and walks well He is quiet and good natured and likes nothing
wanted to walk, socialize and play on a leash. more than being held and petted.
with the cats.
carmel Sundae is as sweet as her name. She is
Duchess is a 4-month-old domestic shorthair spayed and micro-chipped. Her adoption fee
Buddy is a 3-month-old domestic shorthair. He with golden eyes. She is affectionate and loves Libby is a 3-month-old domestic shorthair. She has been paid, so she will be free to a good
is good natured and playful. attention. is playful and full of energy. home.
ARCADIANS
FROM PAGE 3
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
cultural differences and inadequate health
services contribute to some of the negative
The Board of County Commissioners of DeSoto County, Florida will outcomes experienced by this population.
Being affected by the cultural knowledge
consider the adoption of an ordinance at its regularly scheduled meeting
regarding the Sisseton-Wahpeton people
on August 14, 2018 at 9:00 AM or as soon thereafter as it may be
laid the foundation for organizing this
heard, in the County Commission Meeting Room 103, Administration
ministry—but being willing to help people
Building 201 East Oak Street Arcadia Florida as follows: meet, know, serve and share Jesus is the
backbone of the “being on mission” atti-
AN ORDINANCE OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, tude that motivates the mission volunteers
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN AD VALOREM to keep going back.
Here in DeSoto County we have 43 per-
NOTE, SERIES 2018 (LINE OF CREDIT) OF THE COUNTY
cent of children under age 18 living below
IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED
the poverty level. Over 100 children are in
$2,000,000 TO FINANCE CAPITAL REPAIRS, DEBRIS
the foster-care/court system. The number
REMOVAL AND OTHER EXTRAORDINARY WORKING one reason for removal is neglect due to
CAPITAL NEEDS RESULTING FROM HURRICANE IRMA; substance abuse, followed by domestic
PROVIDING THAT THE NOTE SHALL BE A GENERAL violence, physical abuse and sexual abuse.
OBLIGATION PAYABLE FROM THE PROCEEDS OF “Being on mission” is an everywhere and
every-day awareness.
AD VALOREM TAX RECEIPTS FOR THE FISCAL
Trips such as the South Dakota expe-
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AS PROVIDED
rience help to “open eyes and heart” to
HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS, SECURITIES
see and respond to the needs of others,
AND REMEDIES FOR THE OWNER OF THE NOTE;
whether it is someone across the street,
MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS someone across town, someone in another
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; MAKING SUCH state or country.
DETERMINATIONS AS ARE REQUIRED TO AFFORD It means the willingness to say “yes, I can
SUCH NOTE “BANK QUALIFIED” STATUS; PROVIDING do something to help another person who
needs to know there is hope.”
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN ARCADIAN PHOTOS PROVIDED
In the meantime, Calvary Baptist has
EFFECTIVE DATE.
started to plan for next year’s trip. Want to “For Which it Stands” statue in Falls Park, Sioux
sign up? Falls, South Dakota.
A complete copy of the draft ordinance may be inspected and
copied at the Offi ce of the County Administrator in Suite 201 of the
above-stated address between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm,
Monday, through Friday.
Members of the public are advised that if any person decides
to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter
considered at a board meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record
of the proceeding, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to
ensure that verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record
included the testimony and evidence upon which, the appeal is made.
If special accommodations are required in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County
Administrator’s Offi ce by calling 863-993-4800 at least forty-eight
Falls Park, Sioux Falls covers 123 acres. An average of 7,400 gallons of water drop 100 feet each
hours prior to the meeting.
second.
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