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    Section B
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    Section B: Hardee Living
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105th Year, No. 5
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Herald-Advocate


Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


Thursday, January 13, 2005


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Over $600,000




Goes To Storm




Victims For


To Change Lanes?
instruction Services which is in of Zolfo' Springs through rural and 8800 and he will set up a time
large of the four-laning construc- urban Wauchula to transition back meet with them to explain things
>n for the state Department of to the four-lane divided highway Before the switchover, the di
ansportation, outlined the near the Coker Fuel south of for it will be on the notificati
coming traffic changeover. Tropicana Drive. sign at the south end of the projd
The new one-way northbound Those who were unable to attend' and- all signals on the alignme
nes and reconfigured southbound Tuesday's meeting and. still have will go into flash mode.
nes stretch 2.25 miles from north questions can contact Luis at 773- There are 12 crossover streets


Molester Gets House Arrest


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A 53-year-old Wauchula man has
been sentenced to house arrest for
molesting a 12-year-old girl.
Further. Circuit Judge Wim.
Bruce Smith ordered Avpl Rivera
Hernandez Sr., of 1355 Grady
Revell Road, classified as a sexual
predator.
Hernandez was in Hardee Circuit
Court last week for sentencing on
charges of sexual activity with a
child 12 or over but less than 18, a.


first-degree felony.
He and his lawyer, Gil Colon,
previously had worked out a plea
agreement with the prosecutor,
Assistant State Attorney Gary R.
Ellis, precluding the need for a
trial. In accepting the agreement
and pronouncing Hernandez guilty,
Smith sentenced him to two years
,of house arrest.
The judge restricted Herandez.


from any contact with his victim or
with any child under the age of 18.,
He also must perform 100 hotrs of
community service work.
Smith assessed a $1,000 fine and(
$440 in court costs.
Hemandez had been arrested on
Feb. 19 of last year. According to
Maj. Claude Harris Jr, of the
Hardee County Sheriff's Office, the
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the 2.25miles. Starting at the south,
the first one is called Connection
Road, about one block past the
Thousand Oaks RV Park (formerly
'called KOA). Next is Sterner Road,
where the UAP building is.
Coming into Wauchula, Will
Duke Road is the southern most
crossover intersection. Then
Stenstrom and Carlton streets will
have extensions over to U.S. 17 N.
The Carlton Street intersection will
be signalized, as will Bay, Main
and Oak streets. Orange, Palmetto
and Townsend are non-signalized
crossovers, but will have stop signs
See LANES 2A


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Over $600,000 in Volunteer
Florida hurricane relief funds have
been designated for those working,
in Hardee County.
First announced in September,
Hardee county has already received
the first phase $50,000 for local
distribution, and expects another
$579,485.12 shortly as Phase II
money is distributed.
Janet Gilliard, director of the
county's Community Development
office which coordinates housing
grants and similar programs,
chaired a local unmet needs com-
mittee which met recently to decide
where the monies would go,
"I am so pleased with the com-
mittee. They are group of people -
very concerned with the communi-
ty. They are all busy people but
they spent a lot of time reviewing
packets of the 15 applicants for
these funds. They completely
focused on individual assistance,
what would help the greatest num-
ber of people," said Gilliard.
On the committee were Kenny
Miller, Dee Williams-Tatis, Cheryl
Woodrow, Delores Oisteen, Shelly
Harden and Paul Samuels, repre-
senting industries and organiza-
tions working with people who
have severe needs from the three
hurricanes which devastated the
county.
The list of requests totaled over
$1.4 million. So far, the county has
been approved for only the
$629,000. Gilliard said she is hope-
ful there is a third phase of funding
to be announced shortly. It has been
delayed by the tsunami relief for
southeast Asia.


PPD Cover Art


Contest Opens!
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By CYNTHIA KRAHL -
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Herald-Advocate's fifth
annual Pioneer Park Days Cover
Art Contest is now open!
The competition is open to any-
one and everyone familiar with the
five-day festival in Zolfo Springs,
set for March 2-6 this year.
Prizes of U.S. Savings bonds will
be awarded for first, second and
third places in the adult division.
New this year will be a separate
division for children 12 and under.
The single winner in that category
also will receive a savings bond.
The newspaper'is seeking origi-
nal artwork to grace the covers of
the special section it publishes each
year in honor of Pioneer Park Days.
The tabloid or newsmagazine
size section is inserted in the
regular weekly edition and is dis-
tributed during festival time.
The newspaper' will reproduce
the first-place adult winner's art-
work on the front cover of that
Pioneer Park Days tabloid. A pho-
tograph and biographical story of
the artist will be printed inside the
cover.
For the new children's division, a
picture of the winner will be
included inside the special section.
The child's artwork will grace the
back cover of the tabloid.


In the adult division, prizes will
be U.S. Savings bonds of $200 for
first place, $100 for second place
and $50 for third place.
For the children, the winner will
receive a $50 U.S. Savings Bond
and'a week-long pass to the event,
Serving on the panel of judges
are one local resident and two out-
of-towners: Jane Long, Pioneer
Park Days director; Circuit Judge
Wm. Bruce Smith, who currently
presides in Hardee County; and
Circuit Judge Susan W. Roberts,
who. formerly served in Hardee
County.
They will decide both the adult
and children's divisions.
While the first-place adult entry
will be the cover for the issue, the
second- and third-place entries and
their artists' names will be shown
inside. The child's winning artwork
will be the back cover.
Rules are simple, but must be
strictly adhered to in order to be eli-
gible for the competition:
S1.) Art must be the original work
of the entrant.
2.) The festival theme of antique
engines, farm mainy or pioneer
life must be reflected in the piece.
3.) Art must fill an area 10-1/2
inches wide and 13 inches high,
including lettering which reads
See CONTEST 2A


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
2004 Pioneer Park Days Cover Art Contest winner Lee-Ann
Paasch of Zolfo Springs with her first-place entry.


le.eds'

Receiving the largest amounts of
money are the communities of
Bowling Green and Zolfo Springs.
Each will get $100,000 to use in
conjunction with Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG)
awards of $200,000 each for rehab-
bing or replacing damaged homes.
Using the additional funds to lever-
age the CDBG monies will allow
them to maximize it and help the
most families, Gilliard explained.
Centro Campesino and CHIRP
(Christians Helping In Recovery
Process) each also will receive
$100,000. Centro Campesino
focuses more on repair or replace-
ment of mobile homes while
CHIRP helps with all kinds of
housing needs.
Retired; U.S. Sen. Connie Mack
will come tomorrow (Friday) to
tour several of the most damaged
areas and see the work being done
on rehabilitating homes and busi-
nesses here.
In other unmet needs allocation,
Habitat for Humanity will receive
See STORM 2A



Ceremony


Set For New


K-8 School

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee County School
Board is hosting an official ground-
breaking ceremony for the new K-8
school on Monday.
The event will take place at 10
a.m. at the site, and is open to the
public.
Those in Wauchula wishing to
join in the brief celebration are
advised to go north on U.S. 17, turn
left onto Keeton Road and travel
about one-quarter mile to a graded
dirt road on the right. Take that road
up about another quarter-mile to
the center of the property.
The tract comprises 60 acres in
Wauchula Hills, south of SR 62 and
west of U.S. 17. When completed,
the main entrance will be off
Rigdon and Keeton roads. There
will also be a visitor's entrance on
U.S. 17.
Schools Superintendent Dennis
Jones notes though land clearing
already has begun, shovels will turn
Monday in a symbolic start of
building construction for the offi-
cial groundbreaking.
"We're very excited the site
preparation has begun, and now
we're anticipating the start of pour-
ing concrete," Jones said. "The
structure will rise from the ground
in February."
The new school is expected to be
ready for the start of the 2006-07
school year.
Jones said there are 85 invited
guests for Monday's event.
"But this is not just a school dis-
trict project," he added, "it's a com-
munity project. This is the first new
school facility in 25 years. It will
serve almost a third of the students
in our school district."
.The K-8 school will house ele-
See SCHOOL 2A


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PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
Sign on U. S. 17 just north of Zolfo Springs where the four-laning project has been under way warns motorists a traffic-lane switch
is coming and to expect delays.


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U.S. 17 traffic through Wauchula
will change at the end of the month
or early February.
At a public information work-
shop Tuesday afternoon, Rolando
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The Hardee High School building construction class has 11 picnic
tables for sale. They are eight feet long, and the top is three feet wide. They
were made by the class with pressure-treated two-inch pine lumber with
deck screws.
The class needs to sell the tables to make room for more work, said
instructor Bill Anderson. The price is $120. Add $25 if you want one deliv-
ered. Call him at the school at 773-3181 to get your table.
Hardee County has had some nice weather lately for picnics.
George McNary hopes to come home this week after an auto accident
Saturday at Highway 17 and Bostick Road. He sustained minor to medium
injuries. Folks in the other vehicle were not hurt much, he said.
George and his wife Norma own Wagon Wheel RV Park and Colonial
Arms Motel. George created a laugh at Tampa General Hospital when he
asked the nurse if she wanted to take a shower with him to wash dried blood
out of his hair.
The Wauchula Elks Lodge serves lunch to the public Monday through
Friday and dinner on Friday nights. Buck Disharoon is the secretary and
John Woodburn exalted ruler of the lodge. The location is 318 W. Main
Street. i i -
Nicholas' Restaurant in Wauchula was repaired after the hurricanes,
stayed open for three weeks and then was hit by a fire. The restaurant is
expected to re-open later this month.
Winn-Dixie in Wauchula has re-opened this week following repairs
from Hurricane Charley on Aug. 13 and two subsequent hurricanes.
The Wauchula Kiwanis club will have its ninth annual sporting clays
shoot Saturday, Feb: 12, at the Charley Matheny course east of Zolfo
Springs. Contact Bob Hanchey at Wauchula State Bank.


"U.S. 17 Crash

Injures One
By:JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
.A Saturday evening accident on
U.S. 17 south of Bowling Green
sent one man to the hospital.
,, George H..McNary, 72, of 2370
.:.S.. 17 N., Wauchula, was first
listed. in critical condition after
being airlifted to Tampa General
Hospital.
I From his hospital bed, the owner
of Wagon Wheel RV Park reported
Tuesday that he is improving. He
said he had injuries to his spleen
and kidney and a gash bonhis head
but expected to be able to come
home in few days.
According to Florida Highway
Patrol Tpr. K.A. Benavidez, the
accident occurred about 4:30 p.m.
'when McNary wasdriving his 1999
Dodge Durango north on U.S. 17
and attempted a left turn onto
Bostick road.
He came into the path of a south-
bound 1992 Chrysler driven by
Donald R. Patterson, 67, of 64 S.
;First Ave., Beech, Grove, Ind. The
McNary vehicle struck the left
front of the Patterson car, which
traveled down an embankment and
.ended up in the ditch facing south.
,Th6e McNary vehicle ended up on
%he .southwest comer of Bostick
Road facing northeast.
Patterson and his passenger,
,Lid a K. Patterson, of the same
S lindiana address, were transported
,to Florida Hospital-Wauchula.
S ,- Charges are pending further
.investigation, said the Benavidez
.rep6rt. The McNary vehicle sus-
tained $10,000 damage, while the
Patterson car had .an estimated
$9,000 damage.
i Publisher Jim Kelly contributed to
-this report.

.-Always vote for a principle,
Though you vote alone, and you
S may cherish the sweet reflec-
, tion that your vote is never lost.
--John Quincy Adams


STORM
Continued From 1A


$55,000 for a new home for a dis-
aster-affected family. Hardee Help
Center will get $46,080 to assist
with rent and utility needs for hur-
ricane victims and St. Michael
Catholic Church will receive
$40,000 for the rent and utility
expenses of displaced people.
During Thursday's County
Commission meeting, Gilliard
announced that $35,695.12 would
be awarded to Central Florida
Health Care to meet part of its
request for the county to help fund
start-up of a dental clinic at its cen-
ter on Palmetto Street. The loss of
Main Street dentist Dr. J. Andrew
Giroux has worsened an unmet
need for dental care locally. The
only dentists available cannot begin
to meet the estimated need, said
Gilliard. The commission agreed to
help fund the $11,358 balance, in
next year's budget.
Cutting Edge Ministries will get
$26,200 for food distribution sup-
port and the Hardee Association for
Retarded Citizens will get $10,510
to replace its plant nursery and get
many of its clients back to produc-
tive work.
Finally, the Mennonite Disaster
Services will get $16,000 for tools
needed to aid in rebuilding homes
in the community. The group of 40
or so, temporarily housed in mobile
homes at the Northside Baptist
Church, provides free labor for
rebuilding damaged homes or
building new ones.
"Thank God for them and the
Apostolic Church disaster services,
which has also come to help. They
are both building two new houses



SCHOOL
Continued From 1A
mentary and junior high students
on the same campus, but in separate
facilities. The state has approved
$34.5 million for the project, of
which the local school district will
have to pay $7.2 million by dedi-
cating 75 percent of its capital out-
lay tax monies to the state for three
years.
Under the plan, the new school
will be totally paid off in three
years. In contrast, Hardee Senior
High School, built in 1980, won't
be paid up until 2008.
Invited guests for the ground-
breaking include state Education
Commissioner John Winn, Seni.
J.D. Alexander, MRep.-: Baxter
Troutman, the School Board, for-'
mer School Board members James
Stallings and Donnie Autry, the
County Commission, the boards of
all three municipalities, the school
district's administrative team, the
site selection committee, former
facilities director Rob Williams,
architects Clemons Rutherford &
Associates and contractor Peter
Brown and Lavon' Cobb.


LANES
Continued From 1A


on the side streets. Drivers are
expected to begin observing these
now, said Luis.
Finally, at K.D. Revell Road,
there will be an emergency signal
for use when Hardee County Fire-
Rescue needs immediate access to
either highway. .
When the northbound lanes are
released,' traffic on the present U.S.
17 will change as it is reconfigured
for one-way southbound traffic. At
first, traffic will be restricted to the
two present southbound lanes,
while on the other two lanes is
being done. When it is completed,
traffic will change over to the two
alternate lanes.
"At no time will traffic be
stopped. All driveways will be
delineated and maintained during
this process. You'll still be able to
get into the banks and businesses,
which will be delineated on the
construction barriers," said Luis.
"Actually, it will be easier travel-
ing southbound. There will be no
wait for oncoming traffic in order



CONTEST
Continued From 1A
e'ioneer Park Days 2005."
4.) Pen and ink, charcoal, dark
pencil or black marker may be
used. The drawing must be able to
be reproduced in the newspaper.
5.) Deadline is Monday,; Feb., 14
at noon.
Drawing may be submitted by
mail or in person. Include the
name, address and daytime phone
number of the artist.
Packaged ard mailed entries
should be addressed to The Herald-
Advocate, Cover Art Contest, P.O.
Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873.
Artists may also bring their
entries to the newspaper office at
115 S. Seventh Ave. in Wauchula
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5.
p.m. Monday through Friday. i
The winners.will be announced
as boon as the judges complete their
task.' ,


to turn into a driveway. Similarly,
Turns from the northbound lanes
will be easier," Luis continued.
The U.S. 17 project includes
areas for pedestrians and bicycle,
traffic. Five-foot sidewalks will
extend from K.D: Revell Road
south to Tuskegee, about one block
south of Will Duke Road. There
will be street lights throughout the
distance of the sidewalk, on both
the old and new U.S. 17 sections.
There will also be a four-foot
non-designated bicycle lane along
the shoulder of the highway, and
next to the sidewalk where these
exist. :*
Stormwater lines, roadside
swales and nine new- retention
ponds are along the new roadway
to ensure good drainage.
In fact, these are what caused the
elevations at Main Street and Bay
Street, said Luis. "We had to tie
into the existing roadway bed to
maintain alignment and drainage."
Asked about the decorative brick
placement at Main St. and U.S. 17
northbound lanes, Luis said there is
still one-and-one half inches of
asphalt to be laid on Main Street.
When that is done, it will take away
the "dip" at each.end of the brick-
ing. "But it is a signalized intersec-
tion and traffic is expected to be
slow crossing over there," he con-
cluded.


MOLESTER
Continued From 1A
charges stemmed from incidents
two years earlier.
S Hernandez reportedly fondled
the girl and assaulted her digitally,
Harris said.-
Harris added that when ques-
tioped by investigators, Hernandez
said he "did not know why it hap-
pened" and that "it was wrong and
Swif ll always be wrong."
'Hernandez had posted a $35,000
bond after his arrest to gain his
release while awaiting trial. Now,
with the plea, no trial is needed and
Sthe sentence will be served.


and fixing many others," said
Gilliard.
"They do not want to replace our
local contractors. We are hopeful
their work will slow down and they
will again be able to bid on the
CDBG and other housing projects,"
said Gilliard. She invites any con-
tractor to contact her as soon as
possible to get involved. She can be
reached at 773-6349, -e-mail
Janet.Gilliard @hardeecounty.net
or by stopping by her office on the
second floor of Courthouse Annex
I, 412 W. Main St., Wauchula.
Gilliard said another group com-
ing is World Changers, a volunteer
ministry of the North American
Mission Board, which sends groups
of high school and college-age
young people which have helped
communities since 1990. During-
the week of June 11, 12 crews will
come to work on 12-18 houses,
doing roofing, handicap ramps,
house painting and other rehabilita-
tion services. They work all day
and spend evenings offering Bible
study support to local churches.
Gilliard said she has received
150 applications so far for disaster
assistance. "So many people didn't
have homeowners insurance, or'not
enough insurance. We only help
after their insurance and Federal
Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) resources." People are
still able to apply for one of the sev-
eral homeowner/mobile home
owner rehabilitation programs.
Verification of income and insur-
ance/FEMA awards is required.
Gilliard said planning began
right after Hurricane Charley. She
was involved in several conference
calls with the governor's office
right after the worst storm. "The
governor did a great job in coordi-
nating this and getting it for the
people," she said.
Volunteer Florida was the non-
profit group designated to adminis-
ter the Hurricane Charley Relief
Fund of pledges and donations
from people all over Florida. The
10 counties most severely impact-
ed, Hardee, DeSoto, Charlotte,
Highlands, Lee, Orange, Osceola,'
Polk, Seminole and Volusia, were
named to receive the funds and
asked to organize an unmet needs
committee to receive applications
and rate them.
With its designated amount,
Hardee was able to fund less than
half of the requested dollars, in sev-
eral cases reducing the award
.amount significantly. Four were not
funded at all.
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TEE-BALL TOTS
A recent article introducing
the Tee-Ball teams gave an
incorrect listing. Among those
playing for the Ullrich's
Pitcher Pump Reds is 5 year-
old Christian Arreola. The
Herlad-Advocate regrets any
confusion this misprint might
have caused.
TEENS INTERVIEW.
Last week's Teens Interview
Elders story entitled "Cooking
Breakfast At 9 Years Old" was
written by Heather Nicole
McKinney, now a junior at
Hardee Senior High and the
granddaughter of Marjorie
and Jimmie Ray McKinney of
Bowling Green. Last week, an
incorrect byline was printed.

At The Herald-Advocate, we
want accuracy to be a given,
not just our goal., lf, you
believe we have printed an
error in fact, please call to
report it. We will review the
information, and if we find it
needs correction or clarifica-
tion, we will do so here.
To make a report, call
Managing Editor Cynthia
Krahl at 773-3255.



ABOUT ...
Obituaries

Obituaries are published
free of charge as a public
service, but must be submit-
ted through a funeral home.
A one-column photo of the
deceased may be added for
$15.
Obituaries contain the
name, age, place of resi-
dence, date of death, occu-
pation, memberships,
Immediate survivors and
funeral arrangements. The
list of survivors may include
Sthe names of a spouse, par-
ents; siblings, children and
children's spouses and
grandchildren, and the num-
ber of great-grandchildren.
If there. are no immediate
survivors, consideration of
-other relationships may be
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A GRANDMOTHER'S PRAYER

Dear Lord Above,
Thank You, Father, for the new life I now live and breathe.
Thank You for my beautiful grandchildren,
that You have blessed me so much with.
Help me to be the best grandmother that I can be.
Help me to show these beautiful children the love thatI feel
for them with each and every visit that I have.
Bless the parents who brought each one
of them into this world.
Ipray, Lord, that You will put Your loving arms around
each of them, guide and protect them With all Your love,
all the days of their lives.
Thank You, Lord, for these precious grandchildren You have
blessed me with, and all the ones still to come.
Amen
-Jeanette Clements Rogers
BowlingGreen
PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY!
Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input. Only your
original work may be submitted. Send your poetry to: Poet's Place,
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WWildcats

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Wildcat hoopsters
started 2005 with a district victory.
The Cats used speed and accura-
cy to run away from the Avon Park
Red Devils in a 60-43 win last
Tuesday at home.
The Cats wbre home again on
Thursday, for the third meeting
with the Palmetto Tigers, who won
in Palmetto by two points and dur-
ing the holiday tournament at
Manatee High by three points.
Hardee led several times but
slipped in the final moments and
lost 57-53. The Cats also lost at
DeSoto ion Friday evening,
although the details were not avail-
able at press time.
This week included three games,
at Mulberry Tuesday evening,
home for a visit frbm Fort Meade
tonight (Thursday) and at
Frostproof on Friday. Next week,
it's another trio of games, at Lake
Placid Tuesday, home Thursday for
a visit from Sebring and a trip to
Avon Park on Friday.
After a slow start by both squads,
Avon Park got put a pair of deuces
in the hole to take a 4-0 advantage
midway through the first quarter.
Hardee came back with a deuce by
senior Rashad Vance, followed by a
pass from Chris Rich to Robbie
Jones for a trey.
For the balance of the quarter, it
was a back-and-forth game. The
Red Devils were up 12-7 as the first
period ended. Hardee quickly
erased that, taking a 13-12 advan-
tage. There were a pair of ties and
lead changes, until Hardee went in
front 19-17 and stayed there for the
rest of the game.
The Cats were up 23-20 at half-
time and forged in front 38-32 at
the end of the third stanza. Each
time Avon Park would close the
gap, Hardee would widen it again.


Axe Avon Park 60-43


In the final eight minutes, Red
Devil fouls began to take their toll
and Hardee quickly went out to a
11-point lead 47-36. Avon Park cut
it to 49-40, but never got closer as
Tom Green and Vance hit their free
throws and went high for blocks
and rebounds in the 60-43 win.
Junior Davarius Strange kept
Avon Park in the'game with his 19
points, some every quarter.
For Hardee, seniors Green and
Vance led the pack with 13 points
apiece. Rich had a dozen, Weston
Palmer 10, Jones seven, Jermaine
King three points, and Arnold
Louis two points. Thelinor "Lino"
Jena, Olnel Virgile, Mark St. Fort
and Michael Capron added to the'
floor game.
Hardee hosted Palmetto on
Thursday. The Tigers jumped out to
an early 11-4 advantage. The Cats
gradually climbed back in. It was
16-9 at the end of quarter one, but
the Cats got a pair of Green free
throws, a Jena offensive rebound
and Virgile rebound to narrow the
score to 16-15 just 90 seconds into
the second period.
After a dry spell for both squads,
Hardee took the 17-16 lead when
Vance hit both ends of a one-and-
one. Chris Smith, one of six seniors
on the nine-man Tiger squad, hit a
trey and put Palmetto back in front.
Late in the second quarter,
Hardee evened the game at 25-all.
Rich nailed a three-pointer and
King stole the ball and went all the
way for the lay-in. Hardee led 30-
25. Joe Hills hit at the buzzer to
make it 30-27 at halftime.
Hardee got the first points of the
second half when Green rebounded
defensively and threw to Rich in
the key for a jumper. Hardee
widened its lead to 39-27 over the
next two minutes and was up 45-40
as the third period closed.
It,was a hectic final period, with


the Cats clinging to their advan
tage, upped to 48-41 at the 6:20
mark. The Cats led 50-46 at the
4:30 mark and just 52-50 at the
two-minute mark after Smith
canned a trey. Thirty seconds later,
he hit one-of-two free throws.
Donald Smith, also a senior, hit one
of two to make it 52-52.
Rich hit a free throw to make it
53-52, only to have Donald Smith
make another deuce. In the final six
seconds, Chris Smith was fouled
and hit both free throws to make
the final score 57-53. Palmetto got
18 points from Donald Smith, 14
from Chris Smith and 15 from
Hills, the bulk of their scoring.
For the Cats, Rich led with 13
points. King and Palmer each had
10, Virgile eight, and Green and
Vance each six points.
Hardee also dropped a game at
DeSoto on Friday evening.
The JV Cats tried to play catch-
up basketball against Avon Park
last Tuesday, but every time they'd
get within six or seven points, the
junior Devils would forge further
ahead. They splurged at the end for
the 78-58 win.
For Hardee, it was Terry Redden
with 20 points, some every quarter.
Reggie Grizzard had 10. also some
each period, including four-of-four
from the charity stripe. Tyrone Pace
had eight points, Chris Martin
seven, Trey Small si\. Andrew
Hinojosa fi'e and Dust Mlassey
two points.
Hardee stayed close to the junior
Tigers of Palmetto on Thursday
night. The junior Cats were down
two points at the end of the first
period, and t\ko points at halftime.
Palmetto took a si\-point edge as
the third period wound down and
held on for the 53-46 win.
Jerome Da\is and Norman
Hayes each had 11 points for
Palmetto.
For Hardee. it w\as Martin as the
game's high scorer with 19 points.
Grizzard had 10. Pace nine. Redden
fi'e and Hinojosa three points. Josh
Jackson, Akeem Frazier. Small and
MasseN chipped in on the floor
game.
The JV picked up their first win.
at DeSoto on Friday night. Details
will be reported in the next article.


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PHOTO BY JOAN SEAMAN
The Hardee Wildcats whipped Avon Park last week. In front (left to right) are Weston Palmer, Chris
Rich, Robbie Jones, Rashad Vance and Thelinor "Lino"Jena; in back, Jermaine King, OInel Virgile,
Arnold Louis, Tom Green, Michael Capron and Mark St. Fort.
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Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m.
Bartow Civic Center

Hosted by: the South Polk Long Beards Chapter
Dinner Prepared by Texas Cattle Co. of Lakeland

Live Auction and Raffle
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OPENING TODAY The Main Street Pub, at last report, planned to
reopen today (Thursday). It is located at 222 W. Main St. in Wauchula.
The Pub was formerly operated by Gary Delatorre. He is now leasing
the restaurant to Carlos Puello. Puello is frorn~Tampa and has restaurant
experience. .
Delatorre reports that the building has been completely remodeled on
the inside, but it has the same look as before. It has been closed since August
of 2004, after sustaining major hurricane damage. '
The Pub will begin serving breakfast, along with lunch and dinner. The
menu is basically the same and things are "ready to go," says Delatorre. -
The Main Street Pub opened in Wauchula in 2001.
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iRoof and freezer work began this week at the Wauchula
'McDonald's. It is just a part of a major remodeling project.

McCHANGES -- All sorts of remodeling and construction is taking
.place or will take place at.the local McDonald's restaurant.
Beginning this coming Monday, the restaurant's lobby will be closed for
an estimated period of two weeks. During this time, however, the drive-thru
,'w ill remain open to serve customers. Meanwhile, the lobby will be remod-
eled.
Road work began on Tuesday to add additional entrances from the new
S. 17 northbound lanes and the side road, Carlton Street.
Also. the roof'is being repaired and the freezer box is being replaced.
An open house will be held in celebration of its reopening. Ronald
IMcDonald will pay a visit for the special event.
-New business or management? Remodeling or relocating? Call Shayla
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Obiti


1:1 MARY H. OLLIFF
, Mary H. Olliff, 87, ofWauchula,
died January 6, 2005 at Hardee
I' Manor Care Center..
"; She was born Oct. 15, 1917, in
'. Paducah, Ky., and: came to
W Wauchula in 1945 from
SWashington D.C: She was a mem-
ber of St. Michael Catholic Church,
St. Michael's Altar ,Society,. the
Wauchula Garden Club, the
Wauchula Woman's Club, and she
loved to golf and bowl. She was a
: former employee of the Pentagon,
471the personal secretary to Genr
' Lucious Clay who was the com-
: manding general during World War
R.II at the Pentagon. She was also a
I retired secretary. from. Hardee;
-County School'Board. She- was a
friendd of Dwight Eisenhower apd
Eleanor Roosevelt.
., She was preceded in death by her
husband, Walter B. Olliff in 1998.
Walter B. Olliff Jr. and wife Sonya
,of Wauchula; three daughters,
Linda Beth Carlton and husband
-.Pete of St. Petersburg, Kathy Ishee
rand husband Virgile of Normandy,
;Tenn., and Patty Ready of
Wauchula; and seven grandchil-
.dren, Specialist Sarah Olliff of the
',U.S. Army in Ft, Campbell, KY.,
" Walter 'B. Olliff III and James J.
wOlliff, both of Wauchula: Teresa,
'.Carlton Sheehan and Tullie
,tCarlton, both of St. Petersburg,
Stephen Bienkowski of Staton
.Island, N.Y. and Joshua Ready of
Wauchula.
Services were held at 11 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 10th at St. Michael
Catholic Church, Wauchula.
I Visitation was Sunday 2-4 p.m. at
'"Robarts Family Garden Chapel.
..Rosary was held during the visita-
4tion.
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Home, Inc.
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REVELL
Lelan Merle Revell, 16, :of
Wauchula. died Jan. 3, 2005.
SBorn Oct. 5, 1988, .in Avon.-
Park, he had lived in Hardee
County all of his life. He was a
member of the First Baptist
Church of Bo\\ling Green, a
sophomore at Hardee High
School, playing, football during
Shis freshman year, a member of
the Future Farmers of America.'
and %\as employed at The Boat In
the Moat Restaurant .at
.Solomon's Castle.
He \\as preceded in death by
his grandparents. Iris and Merle
Revell.
Survivors include his father.
Lelan B. Revell of Bo\ling
Green; mother and stepdad, Lori
'and Tim. Bryant of Wauchula;
grandparent Stacy Morin oft
HWauchula: step-grandparents,
Mary Beth and Minor Br)ant oft
Bowling Green; two brothers,
Travis and Chace Revell of
Wauchula; one, step-brother,
Cod' Bryant:of Grand Junction,
Colo.; three sisters, Dena Ellis,
Jessica Hays and husband
Joshua, and Danielle Revell, all
'of Wauchula; stepsisters, Nicole
Bryant of' Wauchula, Jessica
i .Bryant, of Bowling Green and
Hayley Bryant of 'Grand
Junction. Colo.; and three nieces,
Makayla and IKatlyn Ellis and
Jayden Hays.
Funeral services wereiheld at4'
r p.m. Friday, Jan. "7, at the First
.Baptist Church of Bo\ling
.Green with burial in Paynes
Creek Cemetery. Visitation was


Thursday, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts
Family Garden Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the
First Baptist Church of Bowling
Green-Youth Activities Fund or
the American Red Cross. Hardee
SCounty Unit.



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NANESSA McLAUGHLIN
McCLELLAND
Nanessa McLaughlin McClell-
and, 73, of Gardner, died January 6,
2005, at Hope Hospice House in
Fort Myers.
She was born Feb. 5, 1931, in-
Fort Myers. She retired from the
Florida Dept. of Forestry. She was
the first woman forester in Florida.
She also worked at G. Pierce Wood
State Hospital in Arcadia, and affil-
iated with the Arcadia Church of
God.
She was preceded in death by her
first husband, Berry, H. Collier Jr.,
two of her sons, Colin and Tim, her
father, Norman W. McLaughlin,
her mother Nancy Lee; Douglas,
:arid niece, Debbie Garvin Furr of
Brookhaven, Miss.
She is survived by her husband of
35 years, Joseph McClellard; four
sons Mitchell (Kathy) Collier, of
Fort Myers, John K. (Adelaide)
Collier of Maryville, Tenn., Berry
K. (Lynn) Collier of Topeka, Kaii.,
and Kevin (Lisa) Collier.of Port
Richey; on:e sister Edna (Earnest)
Garvin of Laurel, Miss.; nine
grandchildren, two great-grand
daughters; one niece; one nephew,
seven grandnephews and nieces,
and cousin Martha Klein of Cape
Coral.
Funeral services were at the First
Baptist Church of .Alva on
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at 10 a.m.
Burial was in Alva Cemetery.
Conducting the service was Pastor
Kenneth Cook, of Alva Church of
God.
Robarts Funeral Home
Ajcadia
KATIE LOUISE ROLLINS
Katie Louise Rollins; 85, of
Bowling Green, died Jan. 10, 2005,
in Wauchula.
Born Nov. 23, 1919 in Moultrie,
Ga., she had lived in the College
Hill area since 1955, and had lived
in Florida for most of her life. She
was a member of the Fort Green
.Baptist Church, and was a home-
maker.
Survivors include a son and'
daughter-in-law, Leslie Wayne and
Mary Rollins of Wauchula; daugh-
ter, Linda Sue Rollins DeYoung of,
Sebring; brother, James Marvin
King of Winter Park; sisters,
Thelma Jeter of Sebring and Carrie
Bobbi 'Smith of Lakeland; five
grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.
Services.will be held at 4 .ni.
Saturday. Jan. 15 at Robahs Farily
Garden Chapel, Wauchula. The
family will receive friends'prior to,
the service, from 3:30-4 p.m.
Memorials may be "made to
RestHaven, 298 RestHaven Rd.,
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890.
Robarts Family Funeral
Home, Inc..
Wauchula

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NANESSA McLAUGHLIN
McCLELLAN
Nanessa McLaughlin McClell-
and. 73. of Gardner. died January
6, 2005. at Hope Hospice House
in Fort Myers.
She was born Feb. 5. 1931, in
Fort Myers. She retired from the
SFlorida Dept. of Forestry. She
.was the first woman forester :in
Florida. She also worked at G.
Pierce Wood State Hospital in
Arcadia, and affiliated with the
Arcadia Church of'God. '
She was preceded in death by
her first husband, Berry. H.
Collier Jr., two of her sons, Colin
and Tim, her father, Norman W.
McLaughlin, her mother Nancy
Lee Douglas, and niece. Debbie
Garvin. Furr of Brookhaven,
Miss: '
She is survived by her husband,
of 35 years, Joseph McClelland;
four sons Mitchell (Kathy).
Collier, of Fort Myers, John K.
(Adelaide' Collier of Maryville,
Tenn., Berry K. (Lynn) Collier of
Topeka, Kan., and Kevin (Lisa)
Collier of Port Richey; one sister
,Edna (Earnest) Garvin of Laurel,
,Miss.; nine grandchildren, two
great-grand daughters; one
niece; one nephew, seven grand-
nephews and nieces, and cousin
Martha Klein of Cape Coral.
Funeral services were, at 'the


First Baptist Church of Alva on
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at 10 a.m.
Burial was in Alva Cemetery.
Conducting the service was
Pastor Kenneth Cook, of Alva
Church of God.



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THOMAS V. SIMMONS SR.
Thomas V. Simmons Sr., 65, of
Sebring died at his residence on
Jan. 3, 2005.
He was born in Hardee County
on Feb. 28, 1939. He had been a
maintenance engineer for the Palm
Beach County School Board and
was a veteran of the U.S. Army,
having served during the Vietnam
War. He had most recently resided
in Croomacoacha, and relocated to
Sebring in 2003.
SHe was preceded in death by his
father and mother, Robert Simmons
and Mildred (Davis) Simmons and
a brother, Felix Simmons.
He is survived by two daughters,
Debra D. Pace of Sebring and
Victoria M.; three sons, Thomas V.
Simmons Jr. of Stuart, Sgt. Major
Allen K. Simmons U.S. Army of
Albany, N.Y., and Jonathan G.
Simmons of Arlington, Tenn.;
seven grandchildren; three broth-
ers, Robert B. Simmons of Bryson
City, N.C., Allen Simmons of
Lennor, and Ed Albritton of
Kissimmee; and three sisters,
Dianna Duke and 'Donna
-Whitington of Intercession City,
and Charlotte Aquero of Haines
City, as well as his stepmother,
'Helen Simmons.:
A memorial service will be held
,at 1 p.m. on January 15, 2005, at
Limestone Creek Baptist Church,
Ona.
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MARY H.
OLLIFF
.Mary H. Olliff, 87, of
Wauchula, died January 6, 2005
at Hardee Manor Care Center.
She was born Oct. 15, 1917, in
Paducah, Ky., and came to
Wauchula in 1945 from
Washington D.C. She was a
member of St. Michael Catholic
Church, St.. Michael's Altar
Society, the Wauchula Garden
Club, the Wauchula Woman's
Club, and she loved to golf and
bowl. She was a former employ-
ee of the Pentagon, the personal
secretary to Gen. Lucious Clay.
who was the commanding gener-
al during World War II at the
Pentagon. She was also a retired'
secretary from Hardee County
School Board. She was a friend
of Dwight Eisenhower and
Eleanor Roosevelt.
She wias preceded in death by
her husband, Walter B. Olliff in
1998.
Survivors include one son,
Walter B. Olliff Jr. and wife
Sonya of Wauchula; three daugh-
ters, Linda Beth Carlton and hus-
band Pete of St. Petersburg.
Kathy Ishee and husband,Virgile
of Normandy, Tenn.; and Patty
Ready of Wauchula; and seven
grandchildren, 'Specialist ,Sarah
Olliff of the U.S. Army in Ft.
Campbell,.-KY., Walter B. Olliff
III and James J. Olliff, both of
Wauchula; Teresa Carlton
Sheehan and Tullie Carlton, both-
of St. Petersburg, Stephen.
Bienkowsski of Staton Island,
N.Y. and J6shua Ready of
Wauchula.
Services, were held at 11 a.m.


Monday, Jan. 10th at St. Michael
Catholic Church, Wauchula.
Visitation was Sunday 2-4 p.m.
,at Robarts Family Garden
Chapel. Rosary was held during
the visitation.



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Letter to Editor

Hardee County Helped

Children At Christmas


Dear Editor:
A very big thank you to everyone
who has helped to make this za. ^
cial Christmas for so many chil-
dren! The effort has certainly been
great totr. to provide for as many
families as possible, while not
duplicating assistance.
Our main objective is to help
provide toys for needy families at
Christmas, and to coordinate a
clearinghdo.t'in Hardee County for
donors wishing to make donations.
This year, many more donors have
utilized this clearinghouse so that
more families could be assisted.
The Toys for Tots program, Wishes
for Wauchula group, Department of
Children and Families 'and Hardee
help Center have all worked togeth-
er to see that names were not dupli-
cated.
Help has been received in the
form donations of toys, money and
sponsoring one or more families.
The program is operated through
the Hardee Help Center have all
worked together to see that names
were not duplicated.
Help has been received in the



BOBBIE LEE BELFLOWER
Bobbie Lee Belflower, 79, of
Wauchula, died Friday, Jan. 7,
2005, at Sarasota Memorial'
Hospital.
She was born May 7, 1925 in
Forest City, N.C. and moved to this
area in 1951 from Arcadia. She was
a homemaker and a member of the
First United Methodist Church of
Wauchula.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Jessie B. Belflower in
1992.
Survivors are three sons,. Bob
Belflower and wife, Pam of
Wauchula, Jim Belflower and wife,
Susie of Sebring, and Bill
Belflower of Wauchula; and three
grandchildren, Jay Belflower,
Kimberly Provau and Tyler
Belflower.
SThe family received friends
Sunday. Jan. 9, 2005. from 4 until 6
p.m.., at Brant Funeral Chapel.
Graveside services were Monday,
January 10, 2005, at 2 p.m. at
Wauchula Cemetery.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula


form donations of toys, money and
sponsoring one or more families.
The program, is operated through
the Hardee Help Center and coordi-
nated by me.
Those groups making donations
(many delivering the toys) include
First United Methodist Church of
Wauchula, Little Charlie Creek RV
Park, Bowl of Fun Lanes' bowlers,
Hardee Clerk of Court employees,
Avion Palms RV Park, Florida SKP
Co-Op Park, River of Life Church
of Wauchula, Bluff's Subdivision,
Hardee Senior High FFA, Fort
Green Baptist Church, Vance fami-
ly, Patty.Lee Smith, Gayle Knight,
Carlyn Smith, Women's Fellowship
of Corpus Christi Catholic Church
in Tampa, FEMA Response Team
members for Hardee County,
Correction Center in Ft. Green, Dr.
Lewis Martin dentist office in St.
Petersburg and First United
Methodist Church of Zolfo
Springs.
A special thanks to Chapman
Fruit Co. for all their cooperation
and to First United Methodist
Church of Zolfo Springs for the use
of their facilities and,members who
helped wrap presents and distribute
them. Many others not named here




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for your help and generosity.
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KATIE LOUISE
ROLLINS
Katie Louise Rollins, 85, of
Bowling Green, died Jan. 10,
2005, in Wauchula.
Born Nov. 23, 1919 in
Moultrie, Ga., she had lived in
the College Hill area since 1955,
and had lived in Florida for most
of her life. She was a member of
the Fort Green, Baptist Church,,
and was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son and'
daughter-in-law, Leslie Wayne
and Mary Rollins of Wauchula;
daughter, Linda Sue Rollins
DeYoung of Sebring; brother,.
James Marvin King of Winter
Park; sisters, Thelma' Jeter of
Sebring and Carrie'Bobbi Smith
of Lakeland; five grandchildren
and seen great-grandchildren.
.Services will be held at 4 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 15 at Robarts
Family Garden Chapel,
Wauchula. The 'family will
receive friends prior to the serv-
ice, from 3:30-4 p.m. Memorials
may be made to RestHaven, 298
RestHaven Rd., Zolfo Springs,
FL 33890.



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around, and there is opportunity foi.advancement?If you have, and you
are looking for more than. "just another job," Peace River Electric
Cooperative, Inc., might be just the employer you are looking for. If you
come to work for us, we cani guarantee the work will be challenging; the
people motivated and professional; and the rewards that are excellent
for someone willing to work hard.

We are looking for someone special because not just anyone can do this
work. If you are self-motivated. enthusiastic, personable, can think on
your feet, and don't mind hard work, then maybe we can help you build
a career. Our team-oriented company is growing and frankly, we need.
the help, But we aren't willing to settle for second best. This work isn't
easy and requires a willingness to work. outside in all types of weather.
You may be subject' to call out, and we expect you to respond. If you
enter our line technician apprenticeship we require that you live within
30 minutes of the District Office to' which you will be assigned. You
must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and pos-
sess a Commercial Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one
within 90 days of employment. Don't worry about knowing the work;
Swe will train you and there are opportunities to advance your education.

Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc., has so much to offer and we
work hard to be your employer of choice. Take a chance and see if you
Shave the "right stuff." If you are interested in one of the positions listed
below, please pick up an application at anyof our district offices, or
download an application from our website at. ww.preco.org. We are
looking to hire right away, so don't hesitate to apply. If you have any
questions regarding the' positions, salary, or benefits, please contact
SBarry Terrell at 863-773-4116 x 260 or by e-mail at
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"MECHANIC'S SPECIAL'. '85 CHEVY
Blazer S-10, $950. 773-0179 1:13,20p
'97 SATURN COUPE, 165,000 MILES,
good condition, $3,500. 773-0638,
781-2782 1:13p


PINE NATURAL FINISH table, 4
Windsor bowback chairs, 2-12"
leaves, extend from 42"-66", excel.
cond., $350. 863-735-0331 1:13p


RECLINER, $20. PIONEER CREEK RV
Resort, 3924 Seminole Run, H38.
(5861707-0545 1:13,20p


~eparaas~rU


Willis Duct Cleaning
"Dusty Ducts Are Not Cool"
Free Inspection
Home or Business
Mold and Mildew Treatment
Relief for asthma and allergy
sufferers. Improves indoor
J\ air quality.
Reduces odor
and dust as well.

>-/25 years of Experience

Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407
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A solid rock is not shaken by a
strong gale, so wise persons
remain unaffected by praise or
censure.
-Buddha


DIVORCE

BANKRUPTCY


$69
863-314-0846r
(non-lawyer) cL


DEMOLITION
Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt
Local Contractor

(863) 735-2415
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PUSIPON AVAILABLE
BRADENTON
Apprentice Line Techs (3 positions)
Journey Line Techs (2 positions)
WAUCHULA
Journey Line Tech (1 position)
Cashier (1 position)
PC Analyst (1 position)

PEACE RIVER ELECTRIC NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
"Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PRECO) pro-
hibits discrimination in all it's programs and activities on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, politi-
cal beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.
Persons with disabilities who require afternative means for com-
munication of program information (Braille, large print, audio-
tape, etc.) should contact Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
Human Resources at (863) 773-4116
To file a complaint of discrimination write Peace River
Electric Cooperative, Inc. Director of Human Resources, PO. Box
1310, 1499 US Highway 17 North or by telephone at (863)773-
4116 x 260. PRECO is an equal opportunity provider and
employer.
Peace River Electric Cooperative is a Drug Free
Workplace. All selected candidates aresubject to a pre-employ-
ment physical, drug test and background check as a condition of
employment.


DINING ROOM TABLE, $200, OBO;
china hutch, $100, OBO. 735-8453
1:13p


HelSI ane
MANABR! SBWYHI- AU----1


MANAGER! SUBWAY RESTAURANT.
Now hiring general manager. Call 407-
492-0590 1:6,13c.
TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED! And some-
one to do general labor. 863-773-
9446, 781-3342 .1:13,20c


KENNY SANDERS...........781-0153
RICK KNIGHT................773-2472
MONICA REAS...............773-9609


DRIVER & SERVICE TECH for
propane gas company. Driver must
have class B CDL w/air brake, haz-
mat, tanker endorsement, 21 yrs of
age or older. Service Tech, experience
helpful but v'"'!ng to train right per-
son, mechanical ability necessary. 21
yrs of age or older, EOE, Drug free
work place, apply in person only, 231
W. Main St., Wauchula. 11:4tfc
You must do the very thing you
:think you cannot do........


REMODELED!
ow RE-OPEN!

'bowling green

7ea 9tIorkel
Hwy. 17


Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC

781-1062 cl:4tf


Monica Reas
See more, listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


NEW LISTING! Updated 3 BR,
2 bath, 2167 SF home with
attached garage, new appli-
ances, new flooring,' new win-
dows & doors and new A/C.
$157,000!
W5 1 ol
t'ct. Currently in citrus.
t ell wh l O-jiga-
aa n er

$267,240!


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PRICE REDUCED! Two
parcels totaling 5.9 acs., zoned
residential, on paved road. City
water and sewer connection
available. $30,000!
Your search for a beautiful
homesite is over! This 9.8 ac.
wooded wonder is located on a
Saved road, close to town.
110,000!
CB 3 BR, 1 bath home with new
roof in Ft. Meade. Nice neigh-
borhood. $79,900!
Corner lot on Orange and 8th in
Wauchula. Commercial poten-
tial. $30,000!
PRICE REDUCED! 3 BR, 2
bath home in Wauchula, new
roof, two screened porches.
$86,000!
7 t tr l te,
locLt&.Hi W I t'alrdee
C ~~d .tage.


This 10 acs. located very close
to Wauchula has already been
fenced and cross-fenced. As well
as having a recessed gated
entrance, it also has a few scat-
tered trees. $75,000!
Tire shop in Zolfo Springs. "As
is" $85,000!
Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of
new Suncoast Schools Credit
Union. Approximately 3.5 acs.
with 2 homes and 1 office.
$700,000! Will sell north 1 ac.
for $225,000!
PRICE REDUCED! 10 acs.
close to industrial park located
on Barkdoll Rd. $100,000! Can
be divided!
1.7tr setting
0 reat


15 ac. improved pasture in
southern Hardee Co. $105,000!
20 acs. in Ft. Green area.
Grove with home. 3 BR, 1 bath
with pool. Call today.
$15,000/ac!
19.83 acs. on Alderman Road,
Ft. Green. Would make a nice
homesite. $10,000/acre. Can
divide.
GREAT DEVELOPMENT
POTENTIAL! 19 acs. located
at the intersection of SR 62 &
Hwy 17 N. $418,000!
These 5 & 10 ac.-tracts are
located in western Hardee Co.
There are only a few lots left
with lake view and there are
deed restrictions.


DAVID ROYAL.....-...-...781-3490
SANDY LARRISON ......832-0130
NUKE NICHOLSON


SUNRISE COMMUNITY

COMPANION
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will accompany individuals with developmental disabilities on outings in
the community and produce end of the month billing notes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma and one year experience with developmentally
disabled persons. Experience in the field of developmental disabilities
may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Must be able to work on a flexible schedule. Must be able to safely lift
fifty-pounds without assistance. Must have a violation free valid Florida
Driver's License, with a driving record acceptable to agency insurance
carrier for mileage reimbursement.
IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT: MARY ELLEN BATE, EXEC. DIR.
1005 US Highway 27 South Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-4592 Fax (863) 453-8315
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iREALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOLRS


U.S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCHULA, FL 33873


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Classified


EXPERIENCED ADULT SITTER with
clean background, must pass all
health required testing, flexible hours.
Juanita Wright for appointment. 863-
773-0166 12:16-1:13p
EXP CARPENTER TO finish inside of
mobile homes with reliable trans-
portation & tools. For information
please call Staton Inc. @ 863-375-
'3113 or 863-781-4460 12:23tfc
TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED, citrus,
local. (863)781-0553 1:6-2:3p
B or C TECHNICIAN NEEDED for
growing service dept. in family-orient-
ed dealership. Excellent benefits, 5-
day work week. Must have your own
tools. Certification a plus, but not nec-
essary. Call Monroe at Crown Ford,
Wauchula. (863)773-4113 1:13tfc


'WOMAN TO WORK with developmen-
tally disabled women. Full-time, call
M-F, 767-0374 1:13,20p
WAITRESS/HOUSEKEEPER combina-
tion needed! The Quilters Inn, 767-
8989 1:13p
MAINTENANCE PERSON NEEDED for
Pioneer Creek RV Park, electric &:.,
plumbing knowledge plus general
maintenance a must! 375-4343, ask
for Mel or Cindy. 1:13,20p
C.N.A.'S NEEDED! 40 hrs. per week,
$7.25 per hour, paid mileage, plus
benefits. Must have reliable trans-
portation. Apply at HOPE of Hardee,
310 N. 8th Ave., Wauchula. (863)773-
2022. EOE, DFWP 1:13-2:17c
DISHWASHER NEEDED, SOLOMON'S
Castle. Call for interview information,
at 494-6077 1:1 3c


Realtor m
228 N. 6th Avenue
ONITY Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
We Have Listings to suit your every need. CALL US TODAY!

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
**Duplex in Bowling Green-Nice 4BR/2BA duplex on corner lot,
close to elementary school & church. Asking $69,000.


Nice Residential Area-
Conveniently located between
Hardee and Highlands. 3 BR/2BA
Mobile Home with Central Air &
Heat & screened in porch. Being
Offered at $57,000.
Motivated Seller Make an
Offer-On this one of a kind in
Hardee County 4BR/2BA Mobile
Home with Central Air & Heat,
on 2+ acres. $165,000.
8Acres-Partly cleared ready for
mobile home or home construc-
tion, Plenty of large oaks 600+
feet on new northbound Hwy 17.
Asking $100,000.


Large Home on Corner Lot in
Bowling Green-3BR/2BA CB
Home with Central Air & Heat.
Home is on 0.72 AC with 4,000
Square Feet under roof. Excellent
home for a large family. Close to
Churches and Schools. Asking
$165,000.
Cool off!! This Summer-
3BR/2BA 1990 Mobile Home with
in ground pool located west; of
Zolfo Springs. Offered at $69,900.
New 2005 Mobile Home Sites-
3BR/2BA with Central Air & Heat
in Charlie Creek Mobile Home
Estates. Call for details. Offered
at $64,500.


** Whether you're buying or selling. The profes-
sionals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will be happy to
assist you. Let one of our associates help make
your Real Estate dreams come true.**

Please Visit Our New Web, Page at: www.floresrealty.net

WE BUY HOUSES* FAST CLOSINGS
Contact After Hours
O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
S:1 After hours...........863-773-2840
Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863) 773-9256 Email: lar@floresrealty.net
Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 Email: noey@floresrealty.net
John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email: jhn@floresrealty.net
Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643 c1:13c


NURSERY/LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION
company looking for experienced per-
son for a variety of tasks. Must have
good references and be very motivat-
ed. Please call 781-4850 for more
information. 1:13o


3BR/1B IN town, 1,600 s.f. concrete
block with central A/H. New roof,
fenced yard, 800 s.f. utility shed.
Reasonable. 781-5614 1:13p
You grow up the day you have
your first real laugh at yourself.


ON 64t HOME PLUS guest apartment,
10 acres, special terms, 7 acres free
after 10 years. $165,000. 954-629-
4486 1:13p


PIGS FOR SALE! About 60 Ibs., York
Shire breed, $60. 773-2668 1:13p
Inflation is when you pay fif-
teen dollars for the ten-dollar
haircut you used to get for five
dollars when you had hair.
-Sam Ewing


e-re Grow: 74 A' 4

_.HIYJRQ&IET_ CHRYSLER---DODG~E JEEP


We have immediate openings!

SERVICE DEPARTMENT
service Writer
Parts Counter Person
Service Technicians
Warranty Clerk
Contact Robert Austin
for interview appointment.

AUTOMOTIVE ALE
DEPARTMENT
Looking for hard working career
minded people with a will to sue-
ceed. Please apply in person.

aee Kevin Hanehoy or Mark Fag@


ABOUT...
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comes letters to the editor on
matters of public interest.
Letters should be brief, and
must be written in good taste
and include the writer's full
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be typed or legibly written.
Send letters to: Letters to the
Editor, The Herald-Advocate,
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33873. Fax letters to (863)
773-0657.


LAMBERT T
REALTY INC. I


402 South 6th Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
OPEN 8:00 A.M. 6:00


New tile floors, roof, kitchen and bath in this 3B/1 Bth.
2376 square foot home; large metal outside building
and fenced yard. Offered at $92.000
WON'T LAST LONG 2B/lBth CB home located on
3 acres: all appliances, some furniture included: prop-
erty in good condition. $85,000
NEW LISTING! Large lot with 3B/1 Bth home, all
appliances, window treatments and ceiling fans.
$105,000
14x58 M/H on 5.22 acres; 12x12 pole barn plus utility
shed. $69,500
Located on 2 acres, this home built in 2002, 3B/2.5Bth,
CB/Stucco/Brick, 3800 square feet living: all amenities
including Jacuzzi room, nice screened porch, large attic
storage, well filtering system, on 2 acres with paved road
frontage. $300,000
Valencia grove 10 Acres with 4" well. $85,000


Bus. (863) 773-0007 I
Fax: (863) 773-0038
E-mail:lambertdl @earthlink.net


Doris Lambert


P.M. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE


GREAT LOT for commercial building, measures
82x147, one block off Main Street. $20,000
5 acres in deed restricted area, located approximately
two miles from town. $50,000
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL! See this 10 acre tracl.
ideally located: 5 acres in grove with microjet. 5 acres
%acant land, 4" well. $106,000
Looking for a lot close to town? This wooded lot has a
city water lap and culvert in place. $15,000
Suitable for building! 4 acres with large oaks, small
pond, in Western Hardee. $45,000
INVEST IN THIS 132 Acre Grove, Hamlins and
Valencias, 10" well Call for details.
10 acres of Valencias; 4" well. $85,000
62 Acre Grove, microjet, new diesel pump, 12" well.
located east of Wauchula. $336,000
Nice, level, well drained, corner lot in Wauchula,
115x150. Listed at $15,000
INVESTMENT PROPERTY 20 acres pastureland,
fenced. $5,300 per acre
Well maintained CB/Stucco home, 1800 total square
feet: citl water plus 2 shallow wells; located on 44 acres
of pastureland. $349,000


BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY!
II SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON..............773-9743
REALTOR ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS ..............781-2413 ,, 3C
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SWe Buy
Houses!
AM-SOUTH REALTY
(863) 773-2122....
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FOUND! 5 COWS ON Ratliff Rd. 773-
9549 days, 735-0207 nights. 1:13nc
LOST! RUBBERMAID BOX, blue, con-
tents sentimental, north of Bowling
Green on Hwy. 17. Reward! 863-398-
5740, 863-984-5987. 1:13-2:10p



WE BUY ALUMINUM, tin and junk
cars. Carl's Recycling, 249 Airport Rd.
773-4300 11:25-5:26p


CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN,
$20, large 3 piece corner sectional
w/2 recliners, 1 year old, excellent
condition, $1100, sewing machine
cabinet, good condition $30. 773-3600
1:13p
DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double bass
pedal, top of-the-line, paid $350, sell-
ing for $200. James, 375-4797 1:6tfc
MAPEX 5 PIECE DRUM set, 3 wood
toms, wood bass, metal snare, hi.-;
hats, 16" and 20" cymbals, stands and '
seat included, $400, James, 375-4797.
1:6tfc .


F-

Lonestar
C~ons-tru.ic^tion3 C~oajp -1

Commercial Residential
Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated

Office 863-773-4779 Fax 863-773-9865 -

Any old hillbilly can change a
tire, but we sell tires for less
and we prove it!


195-70-14
205-65-15
235-75-15
225-75-15
215-65-15
S,255-70-15
Bo Espino Sold
AUto Technician Sold sepal
SOen: M


S40.00
S40.00
/ S35.00
S35.00
S45.00
$60.00
I in sets of 4.
'atly slightly higher.
Ion Sat 8:00 -5:00


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WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS
FULL TIME MECHANIC


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Appreciamos toda nuestra clientele que tuvimos el ano pasado.
Porfavor de continuar aslendo negoclos con nosotros este ano nuevo
AHORA ACCEPTANDO LICENSIAS MEXICANAS!


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New Inentor

Qr A Nw Year


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2001 Malibu
2000 Chevy Cavalier
2000 ChevyS-10
2000 Ford Taurus
86K exm'miles


HOME OF THE $99 DOWN CAR

1 NO INTEREST CHARGE' Ai
S, NO FINANCE CHARGE


SV

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Lowl,--S'F DOWN PAYNIE.NTS INTOWN


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Bowling Green Se Habla Espanol 375-4441
(across from Presto) 375


375-4461


(1999 Monte Carlo
1999 Malibu
1999 Dodge Dakota
1999 Ifia Sophia
761 exta miles


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21HP HUSKEE RIDING lawn mower,
pristine condition, $750., OBO. 773-
9122 1:13,20p
RIDING MOPED, STREET legal. Good
repair & condition. $500. (863)245-


REGULATION POOL TABLE w/sticks.
781-5614. 1:13p
FREE! R.V. SPACE in exchange for
animal care. $300 security. (954)629-
4486 1:13p


GAS ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR,
from motor home, sofa, box springs
and matress, gas stove, futon. Call
before 8 p.m. 375-3822 or 375-3451.
1:13p
Too often we give children
answers to remember rather
than problems to solve.


Don't worry that children never
1-.i listen'to you; worry that they
-~ are always watching you.
- --Robert Fulghum


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PAYLESS

ROOFING
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SIDING
h-ar

"Why wait on your roof
when we can start
in a 48hour period!"

Contact George Browder

r513 or Toll Free 1-866-7948.

RC29027101 cin :s


702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
) WAUCHULA, FL 33873



(863) 773-2122


FAX (863) 773-2173
AM-SOUTH REALTY AFTER HOURS CALL:
SGary Delatorre,'Broker 773-0663
.VLKING REAl, ESTATFE REAL EASY." Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887 Dane Hendry
re-.t Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575 D
AnIdependenty Owned and Operated Memb of Cole ker rpora Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797
Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769
Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
GREAT LOCATION This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home Is con- 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 2003 Mobile Home located on 10
.venlently located close to schools and shopping, acres of land. $115,000
Includes laccuzzi, large workshop and fenced yard. 6.8ACRES EASTMAINOver2, SFInth bed
$899008 ACRES ON EAST MAIN!, Over 2,000 SF in this,3 bed.
$89,900 room, 2 bath home on 6.8 acres. Includes pole barn,
~~ horse barn, pond, and 3 wells. Close to city limits in
SHADED OAKS AND CLOSE TO TOWN This remodeled Wauchula. $275,000
3 bedroom, 2 bath CB home on 5 acres of land -
Includes enclosed barn, screened porch, and new roof. 5 ACRES LAND on Nursey Road off HWY 66. Beautiful
Withln 1.5 miles west of Wauchula. $170,000 oaks! Reduced price $45,000
We welcome ounwasoiaeaeedr lngtm-rsietfade


Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service.
WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS
Visit our website @ www.ourhomesite.com/wauchularealtors


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AVAILABLE NOW! NICE, used double-
wide and single-wides! New carpet
and A/C! 813-641-8128 1:13,20p
Many of our fears are tissue-
paper thin, and a single coura-
geous step would carry us clear
through them.
-Brendan Francis


EOUSE
Everyone Knows
a House is a
Great Investment!
Franchise Opportunity
Available in
Tampa, FL
Put our 40 years of
experience and sales growth to'
work for you!
Contact us at:
www.huddlehouse.com
or (800) 868-5700
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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* RESIDENTIAL WIRING
* COMMERCIAL WIRING
*REPAIR WATER HEATERS


LOOKING FOR GOOD homes for 3
mixed breed dogs & 1 kitten. Contact
All Creatures Animal Hospital. 773-
9215 1:13,20c
CARPET PYTHON, MALE, $100. Six
feet, very tame. 735-1137 1:13p


* INSTALLATION CEILING FANS
* WATER PUMPS


Maintenance Technician For The
Palms Apartments. Must be knowl-
edgeable in basic plumbing. Electrical
and HVAC, General carpentry and
painting skills beneficial. Must be
bondable. gend or fax resume:
The Palms Apartments
P.O. Box 10293
Clearwater, FL 33757
FAX (727) 447-2252
Equal Opportunity Emploger ,cli1

Sunshine Foliage World
i2060 Steve Roberts Special
Zolfo Springs, FL

Nursery positions available now.
Job function may involve lifting up
to 50 pounds, stooping, bending,
loading & unloading materials and
working in adverse conditions.
Applicant must have a
valid ID & Social Security.

THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION
Apply in person at Sunshine Foliage World


Peniel Construction Services, Inc.
Locally Owned and Operated
Interior Remodeling
*Sheetrock *Texture "Painting *Tile Carpet
Laminate & Harldwood Flooring *Cabinets
Interior Doors *Trim *etc.
Also Demolition


K. David Woodrow
President


(863) 735-9215


L. Cheryl WoodroW
Project Administrator


Licensed and Insured
Demolition Drywall Carpenter
05-280 05-281 05-282
"qCe was lookin, forward to the city with foundations whose architect
and6 uilder was God"c" tbrerews 1:10 clii:3p


WE'RE #1 IN THE COUNTY!

COME SEE WHY1


Buy Here
Pay Here


No Interest Charges!
No Finance Charges!


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505 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula
(across from First National Bank)


SAM ALBRITTON
ELECTRICAL SERVICE


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ROTTWEILER PUPS, 2-M, 3-F, full
blooded, $250. Ready now! (863)773-
2966. 1:13p
REDUCING KENNEL SOME younger
sand some older dogs, some for sale,
some free! 767-0458 1:13p
ALL BREED DOG/cat
grooming/boarding. Climate con-
trolled. Royal Country Kennel,
Monday-Sunday. 773-3044 9:16tfc
ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites you to come and
see if you can find the pet you're look-
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more information.
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Never mistake motion for
action.


CLAN



UP


Carol Tomblin
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WE BUY LAND, orange groves, and
houses. 375-3112 12:2tfc
BANK-FORECLOSURE!! INVESTORS
705 N. Illinois St., Wauchula; needs
some help (cosmetic & storm related),
features 3 BR/1B & large lot. End of
street location, needs roof but livable,
$39,900. Call for info/access
Waterman Group. 1-800-237-1301
1:13p


BOWLING GREEN OFFICE space for
rent. Over 200 s.f. Hwy 17 frontage.
$150 month. 863-375-3360 10:21tfc
2BR CASA, $300 WEEK, 7br, $800
week. 781-5017, 773-6616, 767-1362
1:6-2:3p


CAROL'S
POOL
SERVICE
- W0 Years Experience -
Certified & Insured
Office: 863-452-6026
Cell: 863-449-1806


P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826


1l12'16.1 6p


WE MAKE THE BEST DEALS
IN WAUCHULA HILLS!


Billy Jo


Tabitha
te Habla Espanol


alt


773-2011
Corner of Hwy 17 & REA Rd.
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ATTENTION! The Federal Fair
Housing Act Prohibits advertising any
preference or limitation based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin, or
the Intention to make such a prefer-
ence or limitation. Familial status
Includes children under 18 living with
parents or guardians and pregnant
women. tfc-dh
2BR/ FULLY FURNISHED, electric and
cable included, nice neighborhood.
$750 monthly plus security required.
2BR/ unfurnished, central A/H. Good
neighborhood, $550 monthly plus
security required. 1BR/ fully fur-
nished, electric and cable included.
$550 monthly plus security required.
(863)285-7203 1:13,20c
WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER-
ENT sizes. Jack Ullrich Warehouses,
773-6448 1:13c
MOBILE HOME AND a one bedroom
apartment. 781-1062 1:13c


Billy Ayers
Beet Tire Changer in Town


JIM'S PAINTING SERVICE. House and
mobile home repair. Interior and exte-
rior. Mobile top coating, pressure
washing, free estimates, Lic. & Ins.
#218, 767-9650. 11:6tfc
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every
Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located
at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy.
17 North. Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc


SUNRISE COMMUNITY


LAND OF OPPORTUNITY
* Working with adults with developmental disabilities
* Depenedable, 18 years old, high school diploma, valid driver's
license.
* Fulfilling work environment
* 3 shifts available
* Advancement opportunities/Tuition reimbursement
* Health Insurance/403B
* Annual raises, referral bonus
* Paid vacation, sick, holiday
We look forward to hearing from you. Please call Betty at 863-773-
3985 or Robert at 863-767-1691. EOE/DFWP
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OFFICE FOR RENT
1385 Highway 17 North
(across from Wendy's)
2 Large Rooms'- 1 Bathroom
Storage Cabinets (built in wall) Storage Closet
Hot and Cold Water Heat and Air Conditioning
With or Without Desk and Chair,
Filing Cabinets and Office Table
1773-6736
---- 7


Shell


GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC.


Fill Dirt
Lamar Gilliard


Zolfo Springs


Home: (863) 735-0490 c,8:21fc


All life is an experiment. The
more experiments you make
the better.


Sand


Mobile: (941) 456-6507


It is easier to do ajob right than
to explain why you didn't.
-Martin Van Buren


Donna Eures
Secretary


IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-3109. Several
weekly meetings. tfc
LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Crooms- 773-0637. 7:ltfc
JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning.
Free estimates. (888) 689-8188
11:18-2:24D


TEAM SAWMASTER, WE cut trees f less. (863)781-1449 10:14tfc'
D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential
installation & repair. Specializing in
mobile homes, 35 years experience.
863-773-9179 12:9-1:13p
CENTRAL FLORIDA ROOFING, state
certified. License #CCC1325743.
Quality work, local roofing company.,
1-863-382-7166 12:16tfce


NEED YOUR DEBRIS gone? 1 Tonr
dump truck ready to work. CaQl
(863)735-0140, 863-261-4599 celC
157* 132* 15386, 2 way. 12:30,1:270,
EXPERIENCED ELDER CARE sitteN
References provided. Days/NightsS
Weekends. 863-773-3267 12:30-1:27p;
CITRUS TREE REMOVAL, pasture'
clean-up, free estimates. (863)781;
0553 1:6-2:3p


There is only one pretty chifit
in the world, and every. mother,
has it.


AJ's Tree Service i
We Will Not Be Under Bid

TREE TRIMMING
CUTTING CLEAN-UP, ETC.
Free Estimates
S (863) 767-0934
S rCell: (863) 781-2783
We now accept credit cards. cl 1:6,13,20,270










Bills Meat Market Bowling Green. Fully equipped for restaurant and meat
market. Large Corner Lot. 225' on Hwy 17, $135,000. Contract Pending.
Old Quick Lube. Commercial. Hwy 17 North, Bowling Green. Corner lot.
$65,000.
815 North 8th Ave., Wauchula, 4 BR/2-1/2 Bth. CB. Like new $110,000.
1.9 acres, 1831 Hampton Road. Brick Home, metal roof. 3456 square feet.
1800 square feet Garage/workshop. $165,000.
302 North 10th Ave. Large corner lot. 930 S.F., C.P., Porches, 2BR/1Bth.
Central H/A. $65,000.
Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer
Run Road. $92.000.
bl6 acres, zoned C-2. Just east of new Northbound U.S. 17. Excellent
potenlialTfor warehouses or light manufacturing. Priced to sell. $35,000'


N[OT IC[EOFSALE


January 20, 2005


11:00 A.M.


Personal property in the following units will be sold to
the highest bidder to satisfy rental liens in accordance
with Florida Statute Section 83.801-83.809. Contents
may include household items, clothing, closed cartons,
etc. The sell will take place at Convenient Mini
Storage, 5106 U.S. Highway 17 N., Bowling Green, FL
on January 20, 2005 at 11:00 A.M.


Unit #13
Unit #24
Unit #27
Unit #28
Unit #32
Unit #33
Unit #36.
Unit #40
Upit #47
Unit #48


Randy Garland
Jamie Thompson
Melody Monroy
Brenda Barnett
Kleshia Wright
Mary Tucker
James Strickland
Shauntee Hines
Angela Sykes Teague
Diannia Grubb
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HELP WANTED
Property Manager needed for new large tax
credit property in Bowling Green,
Wauchula. Yard, Mgmt & leasing experi-
ence a must. Competitive salary, benefits
commensurate with experience. Fax
resumes to 863-773-6679 or call 863-773-
6640. :13.20


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CASEWORKERS
Kids Hope United provides support services
for abused and neglected children and their fam-
ilies for several Central Florida counties. We
have caseworker positions available in our
Sebring, Wauchula and Mulberry locations. If
you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a
related field we will train you if you are selected.
Minimum training salary is $31,620. Salary range
for caseworkers is $31,620 -38,760.
We will consider non-related degrees if you
have related experience. If you have current cer-
tification as a Child Protection Professional, we
want to talk to you.
Competitive salary and complete benefit pack-
age if offered, with an excellent paid time off
benefit. KHU is a drug free workplace and com-
mitted to Equal Employment Opportunities.
-Please forward resume with salary history to
floridajobs@kidshopeuniited.org or fax to 352-
326-2506.
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POSITION AVAILABLE
DATA ENTRY SPECIALIST
PAY RANGE $20,800 $32,729
The Data Eitry Specialist is responsible for computer input
of data resulting from property evaluations. This employee
assists in maintaining a database of all parcels located
within Hardee County. Data entry includes but is not
limited to the input of data and information pertaining to
certain properties obtained during field inspections. This
employee is also responsible for initiating property
evaluations/field checks to ensure that information
pertaining to the property is accurately recorded. Applicant
must have knowledge of office practices and procedures'
and must have the ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with employees and the general
public.'Applicant must have the ability to gain knowledge of
policies, practices and procedures of the office. Applicant
must be willing to attend classes and obtain certification as
a "Certified Florida Evaluator". Knowledge of computer
skills and various computer applications is required.

Applications will be accepted at the Hardee County Property
Appraiser's Office, Courthouse Annex II, 315 N. 6th Avenue,
Room 103, Wauchula, FL 33873. 863/773-2196. Position is
open until February 4, 2005.


Equal Opportunity Employer.


WINTER TIRE SALE
33-12-5015 MT

Plus Tax, Mount & Balance
31-10-5015
$99.95
Plus Tax. Mount & Balance
33-12-501 AT 195-60-15
$105.95 $51.95
Plus Tax, Mount & Balance. Plus Tax Mount & Balance

Why Go to the Rest...
When You Can Come to the Best!
For a good dealcome see
Billy & Donna at

Billy Bob's Tires


Sest

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"Come see us for a great de
S on used cars and trucks!"


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc.,
is currently accepting applications for the following
positions:
C.N.A.'S 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend Shifts available.
Current Florida Licensure, HS Diploma or GED
Required, experience preferred.
Maintenance Utility Service Worker Proficient in
plumbing,. electrical, and carpentry. Must possess
HVAC Certification and HS Diploma or GED. 5 yrs +
experience preferred.
Cook -40 hrs includes Saturday and Sunday. 2 years
experience required. Certification in food management:
is a plus. HS Diploma or GED required.
Dietary Prep Cook High School Diploma or GED
required. Previous experience in cooking, prep work
and sanitation/safe food handling. Hours will include:
weekends.

FINR offers an excellent benefit package, is an EOE
and a Drug Free Workplace.. If you are interested in
joining a fast growing company, please stop by
1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, FL to fill out an
application, fax resume to 863-773-2041 or e-mail in
hrinfo@finr.net 1:13c


*New & Used Tires*
rSEMI TIREl *
-Fast & Friendly Service-



H U R S 863-773-0777
Mon. Fri. 8-6 863-773-0727
Sat. 8-12

116 REA Rd. ISe HIabla Espanol.


Wauchula
acrosss room.WaT-Mart)


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The


Classifieds


KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE Cleaning
& painting. Quality work at a quality
price. Licensed and insured.
(b63)735-8863, (863)381-0874.
1 :6-2:3p
NEED HELP WITH your elderly? Call
$75-3972. 1:6,13p
DO YOU NEED a job done? I do yard
work, wash trailers, mobile homes.
My name is Ramon, 735-0977. 1:13p
M&R LAWN CARE, bush hogging,
pressure cleaning, 773-6372
1:13,20,27-2:3,10p
A&S PAINTING, INTERIOR and exteri-
or, over 25 years experience. Free
estimates; discount for storm victims.
735-1177 1;13,2:10p
OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies.now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc


ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
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***
PUMP TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete sales, service and
installation, call (863) 773-6448.
7:18tfc
PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal,
stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
land clearing, shell, clay, top soil,
loader, bulldozer, dumptrucks. 735-
2415. 9:9tfc
What a child doesn't receive he
can seldom later give.


Darnyl Keen Owner




Nursery/Caretaking

'863-781-0186
AgNet 158*17*6889 11 :1812:9p


SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES

Quality ffravelrok for


driveways, parking lots, etc...

It's better than shell.


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Shklo Rinm
Owner/Operator


863-773-6084
Cell 863-781-0412
AgNet 9761


GENERAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Pay Rate: $11.10- $14.57
Wanted for the Hardee County Buildings and
Grounds Dept. Must have carpentry experience
and knowledge of the building trades. Ability to work
from blueprints, sketches, etc.
Complete job description posted on the County.
website: www.hardeecounty.net. -
Applications accepted in the: Human Resource
Dept., 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873,
863-773-2161, until 5:00 p.m., January 21, 2005.
EOE-FIM/V < c,,:
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D.C. Phone Service
Residential-Specializing in mobile homes
JACKS INSTALLED
SPRE-WIRE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
REPAIR OR REPLACE EXISTING LINES
RE-LOCATE EXISTING SERVICES'

FAST SERVICE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
35 Years Experience
ALL YOUR PHONE NEEDS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES


Dewey Cowart


cll:6,13p


(863)773-9179


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

WINNR ACES TEACH are now hiring
Residential Assistants &
Utility Service Worker
HS Diploma/GED Required
Call (863) 767-0101 for an appointment
Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Workplace



Help Wanted
Small Business Counselor serving
Highlands, Hardee and DeSoto develop
and teach small business seminars and.
counsel small business owners in different
aspects of operating a business. Min.
Bachelor's degree in Business related
fields, five years small business owner-
ship/management experience. Prefer:
MBA/Master's degree in Finance/
Accounting/MIS with ten years small busi-
ness management and public speaking
experience, with high interpersonal skills,
business development experience and
Powerpoint presentation skills. Internet
research ability, e-commerce and
QuickBboks experience a plus. Resume
to: kmanning@coba.usf.edu or fax: 813-
905-5801. i
UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTH FLORIDA c11:13


DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs?
Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday
nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's
Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd.,
Wauchula and Friday and Saturday
nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist
Church, Corner of Grape & Church
St., Bowling Green.


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When you cannot get a compli-
ment any other way pay your-
self one.


3721 E Main St
Wauchula Fl
33873
( Office.
I (863) 773-9446
S


SATURDAY 8-? 209 RIVERSIDE Drive,
Wauchula, furniture, clothes, etc.
1:13p
MULTI-FAMILY YARD sale at Lang's
Service Center beside the bowling
alley. Saturday only 8-1. 1:13p
THURSDAY/FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 8-? 5
miles from Florida Ave., Oak Grove,
west on Main St., right at "boat shop"
sign. 1:13p
Keep the.gold and keep the sil-
ver, but give us wisdom.


MAINTENANCE WORKER II
Pay Rate: $8.25 $10.83
Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge Dept.
Applicants must have some knowledge of the gen-
eral maintenance trades. Ability to perform heavy
manual labor. Valid FL Class B CDL is required.
Complete job description posted on County web-
site: www.hardeecounty.net.


Applications accepted in the: Human
Dept., 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula,
863-773-2161, until 5:00 p.m., January
EOE-F/MN


Resource
FL 33873,
28, 2005.
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Tim Parrish
(863) 781-3342
Nextel
158*17*31234,


We Accept Most Major Credit Cards


TAX, TAG AND TITLE CLERK

Full time clerk needed in the Tax Collector's Office.
Requirements are as follows:
1. Must have high school education
(or its equivalent).
2. Must be proficient with computers.
3. Must be able to work with the general public.
Additional information and applications may be
obtained at the Tax Collector's Office at Courthouse
Annex II, 315 N. 6th Ave., Room 102. Applications will
be accepted between the hours of 8:00 a.mL'and 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday until January 21, 2005.
1:13,20c


SALES ASSOCIATES NEEDED.

APPLY IN PERSON.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!


Badco k -- 1
S0l1:13


765 North Hwy 17
Wauchula.


2 bedroom,1 bath, livingroom, dining roon
kitchen. Ceramic tile/carpet.
$83,000.00 or make offer.
Please make appt. to see (863) 767-1359.
309 Riverside Drive, Wauchula c1


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Help Wanted
Childcare Counselor Able to work with children
ages 5-12 years old, must have high energy. Free
Y Membership. Apply in person to the Hardee
County YMCA, 610 W. Orange St., Wauchula 33873
or call 863-773-6445. EO/AA Employer.

610 W. Orange St, Wauchula
773-6445
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SATURDAY 8-? 211 GEORGIA St.,
Wauchula, 2 family yard sale, lots of
stuff! 1:13p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY 7-? 612 Alabama
St., Wauchula 1:13p
"MOVING SALE"! SAT, 1136 Downing
Circle, 8-? Lg. sz. clothing, what nots,
household goods, ceiling fans, lots of
misc. 1:13p
FRIDAY/SAT. 9-3, 662 Popash Rd.,
Wauc. 1:13p


ABOUT ...
School
News
The Herald-Advocate
encourages submissions
from Hardee County
schools. Photos'and write-
ups should be of recent
events, and must include
first and last names for both
students and teachers.
Identify photos front to
back, left to right.
Deadline for submis-
sions is 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Please include the name
and phone number of a con-
tact person. Qualifying
items will be published as
space allows.


Healthcare
Integrity
At Wexford Health Sources, Inc., we
believe that all people have the right to
quality healthcare. We do not judge or dis-
criminate; we care for those in need by
providing direct access to healthcare serv-
ice. Join us in the most noble mission of
your career. We now seek:
RNs
Day, Evening & Night Shifts
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Must be experienced w/x-ray certification.
Hardee Correction Institution, Bowling
Green
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is a private-
ly owned national provider of contracted
medical services for correctional facili-
ties. ,We offer competitive salaries and
benefits, and a truly rewarding environ-
ment that promotes the essence of caring.
Please apply to:
bpurcell@wexfordhealth.com
Fax: 888-937-4471
Phone: 800-903-3616
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Temporary or
Permanent ELABO
Personnel and ~SOLUTIO
Personnel Services


Payroll Services


CONTACT:


People do think that if they
avoid the truth, it might change
to something better before they
have to hear it.
-Marsha Norman


ABOUT ...
Obituaries


Obituaries are published
free of charge as a public
service, but must be submit-
ted through a funeral home.
A one-column photo of the
deceased may be added for
$15.
Obituaries contain the
name, age, place of resi-
dence, date of death, occu-
pation, memberships,
immediate survivors and
funeral arrangements. The
list of survivors may include
the names of a spouse, par-
ents, siblings, children and
children's spouses and
grandchildren, and the num-
ber of great-grandchildren.
If there are no immediate
survivors, consideration of
other relationships may be
given.

Nursing
Integrity
At Wexford Health Sources, Inc., we
believe that all people have the right to
quality healthcare. We do not judge or dis-
criminate; we care for those, in need by
providing direct access to healthcare serv-
ice. Join us in the most noble mission of
your career. We now seek:
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Hardee Correctional Institution, Bowling Green
Excellent career advancement opportini-
ty in correctional medicine supervising a
staff of approx. 30 Nurses! Previous
supervisory exp. reg.; exp. in corrections
a PLUS! Experienced Charge
Nurses/Unit Managesurs ing
Supervisors/ADONs encouraged to
apply! NEW HIGHER SALARY RATES
. OR 2005!
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is a private-
ly owned national provider of contracted
medical services for correctional facili-
ties. We offer competitive salaries and
benefits, and a truly rewarding environ-
ment that promotes the essence of caring.
Please apply to:
bpurcell@wexfordhealth.com
Fax: 888-937-4471
Phone:: 800-903-3616
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Payroll
Federal ondState'
R Taxes
Deposits
NS Tax Reports
Worker's Comp
FICA .
Year End W2's


ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula
(863)773-9225
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"On The Job
Again"

RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor
Residential Remodeling
Zolfo Springs, Florida
(863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409


John Reschke
Bill Reschke




SOUTH FLORIDA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE


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CCC-045925
License CBC-12430


PROGRAM AIDE, HARDEE CAMPUS
Part-time year-round position to assist with student services includ-
ing admissions, assessment and testing, registration, and proctoring
two-way interactive classroom instruction. Evenings required and some
alternative weekend hours may be required. Two years of full-time cleri-
cal experience or an A.S. degree in Secretarial Science (or equivalency)
required. Proficient typing skills and strong interpersonal -skills with all
age groups required. Hourly pay rate: $7.71 (up to 30 hrs/wk). Deadline:
5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2005.
Apply to: SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Hardee Campus
at 2968 US 17 North, Bowling Green, 33834'or Human Resources,
Highlands Campus at 600 W. College Drive, Avon Park, 33825, Building

Application' forms are available at any SFCC campus/center and on our
Website.
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY VETERAN'S PREFERENCE cll 1:13



SS obile ff

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Huge! 5 BR,3 Bah ath
by Horton Industries
Spacious living room & den
Large Modern Kitchen with 42 cabinets
Too many options to list in this quality built home

.set e "t $66,900*

Sand' VAJ P Many other Horton single
Sand multisections to choose
from starting at $27,900*
Come see us on Hwy 17 N., Bowling Green
(863) 375-3113 or (863) 375-3112 1,:621


TNT ILL [PIZT. INC
Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Laand
Cearing. Building House Pads and Driveways


HOUSE FOR SALE


600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863)453-6661* FAX (863)784-7497
E-MAIL: jobs@southflorida.com
www.southflorida. edu


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January 13, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 1lA


City To Der
1 By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Tearing down a building and
constructing others were main top-
ics at the Wauchula City
Commission meeting Monday
night.
If a final agreement can be
worked out with owner Ted
Iddings, the 94-year-old badly
damaged building at 116 S.
Seventh Ave. will be torn down.
Although his staff is overloaded
already because of the hurricane
damages around town, Superinten-
dent of Public Works Ray
McClellan said "If the city wants it,
I'll make time to get it down. It
needs to come down for a lot of rea-
"sons."
Commissioner Clarence Bolin
reported on the lowered offer from
SIddings; whose previous efforts to
sell the building to the city were
rejected. Bolin felt Iddings would
be agreeable to spreading the
$40,000 cost over four fiscal years.
"He said originally it was retire-
ment income for him," said Bolin.
"If we do pay on installments, we
want immediate possession," said
Commissioner Kenny Lambert,
.who wanted clear title so the build-
ing can be demolished.
S It lies between Main Street
SHeritage Park and the new city
administrative offices and police
station. The property will provide
:downtown parking, especially
important when events are held at
the park.:
Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA) funds will be used
for the purchase. "There is a pool of
Money we can tap into along with
,other CRA expenses," said Finance
Director James Braddock.
In a different vein, the commis-
sion balked at a request for rezoni-
,ing 9.95 acres off the new U.S. 17
northbound lanes and south of the'
Underwood property, east of the
Farmer's Market and extending all
the way.to S. First Ave.
Gene Strickland, representing
the Carlisle Group, which recently
completed construction of the 125-
unit Country Manor Apartment
Complex off SR 62, said the com-
pany proposes a 100-unit apartment
complex off U.S. 17.
1 Discussions on the affordable
J housing complex includes type of
Tenants, parking, traffic and man-
agement of the units. Strickland
said it would be similar to Country
Manor, without the farm-related
'- worker requirement for 30 percent
'of tlie units. Two-bedroom units
will have a maximum of four peo-
'pie, 'three-bedroom units a maxi-
mum of six; Tenants have to meet
income limits,, which start at about
S$24,000 for a 'family of tiree, for
which rent on a two-bedroom
apartment would be $462 a month.
One of the commission's biggest
Questions was effect on the city's
water and sewer services. The
,city's plants are nearly at capacity,
with other residential additions
-.being considered. McClellan was
-asked to work up a report on the
capacity of the plants: and what
would need to be done to accom-
modate additional growth.
In other action, the commission:
-approved a pair of ordinances on
second reading with no public
opposition.
The first changes the-qualifica-
*tion period for city corimission
candidates. It will change from
noon on the first Monday in
October to noon Friday and
S become "no earlier than noon on
the 50th day and no later'than noon
Sof the 46th day before the General
:Election. That will give adequate
Time for ballots to be printed for the
;election on the first Tuesday in
;November.
: The second ,rezones the Dantes
property' at S. SeventhAve. andW.
Melendy St. from R- single fami-
ly residential to R-2 single fami-









THURSDAY. JAN. 13
i/BloodNet USA bloodmobile,
Peace River Electric
:Cooperative Inc., 1499 U.S. 17
IN., Wauchula, 10 am.-1 p.m
V' Hardee County School
i Board, Wauchula City Hall1,225


;E. Main St., Wauchula, work-
'shop on the Sunshine Law, 4
p.m., regular meeting 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 14
B /BloodNet USA bloodmobile,
Crystal Lake Mobile Home Park,
1237 Maxwell Road, off U.S. 17
;N., Wauchula, 8 a.m.-nooh.

MONDAY. JAN. 17
V iBloodNet USA bloodmobile,

! Wagon Wheel RV Park, Bostick
Road, off U.S. 17 S., Bowling
Green, 8-11 a.m.
V .Wauchula City
Commission, special meeting,
'City Hall, 225 E. Main St.,
Wauchula, 6 p.m.


nolish Iddings Building


ly/duplexes, to allow placement of
a pair of duplexes there.
-approved Resolution 2005-02
adding purchase of a computer
module for tracking labor and over-
time costs during the hurricanes
and other disasters as well as grant
receipts and expenditures. It will
increase the monthly lease payment
by $116 for the 38 months remain-
ing on the 60-month lease, and
make the monthly payment $2,158.
-decided it was appropriate to pay
members of both the Code
Enforcement Board and Planning
and Zoning Board $100 per month
if they attend meetings. There are
five people on the Code Board and
five on the Zoning Board. City
Administrator Jerry Conerly, who
is retiring at the end of the month,
was appointed to the Planning
Board to replace Troy Brant, who
was recently elected to the commis-













I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken & Rice or
Pepperoni Pizza (Salad Tray,
Green Peas, Peaches, Juice,
Roll) Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage
Sandwich, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Popcorn Chicken or
Pig in a Blanket (Salad Tray,
French Fries, Pears, Juice) Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Pizza, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Burrito or
Cheeseburger on a Bun (Salad
Tray, Potato Rounds, Baked
Beans, Juice, Pineapple
Chunks) Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, French
Toast, Syrup, Sausage, Juice,
Milk '
Lunch: Baked Turkey or
Stacked Ham Sandwich (Salad
Tray, Mashed Potatoes, Green
Beans, Pumpkin Cake, Juice,
Roll) Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle,
Syrup, Mixed Fruit, Milk
Lunch: BBQ Pork on a Bun or
Combo Sub (Salad Tray, Whole
Kernel Corn, Strawberries &
Peaches, Juice) Milk

S JUNIOR HIGH

MONDAY
-Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken & Rice or
Pepperoni Pizza'or Corndog
(Tossed Salad, Garden Peas,
Cole Slaw, Peaches, Juice, Roll)
Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage
Patty Sandwich, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Popcorn Chicken
Nuggets or Hot Dog on a Bun or
Cheese Pizza (Tossed Sald,
Baked Beans, Potato Salad,
Pears, Juice, Roll) Milk


New Holiday For
Town of ZS
The Zolfo Springs Town
Council on Monday night gave
approval to a request that has
failed in years past. Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Day, a national
holiday, has now been added to
the list of holidays for town
employees.
In keeping with this, town
offices will'be closed Monday.

SMeeting Set For
'Mrs. Hardee'
SWomen interested in compet-
ring in the 2005 Mrs. Hardee
County Pageant are asked to
attend a meeting this Monday at
7 p.m. at the Hardee Campus of
South Florida Community
College.
The theme for this year's
pageant will be "The Wild
West." Along with the crown,
prizes will be awarded.


sion.
Members of the Code Board now
are Sue Conner, Dewey Cowart,
Joe Brown,, J. Waldron and Frank
Notar. Members of the Planning
and Zoning Board now are Conerly,
Peter Preston, Juan Delatorre,
James Sellers and Patty Brown.
Members of other city commit-
tees were reappointed except that
Commissioner John Baxter will
replace Commissioner David Royal
on the Hardee County Recreation
Complex committee and also
replace Lambert on the insurance
review committee.
-set parameters for negotiations
for the number one candidate to be
city manager and authorized
Commissioner Kenny Lambert and
city labor attorney Reynolds Allen
to follow up on it when background
and managerial checks are com-
plete.



WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Pizza, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Cheeseb1'ger on a
Bun or Pepperoni Pizza or
Burrito (Lettuce & Tomato, Roll,
Potato Rounds, Pineapple
Chunks, Juice) Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, French
Toast, Syrup, Sausage Patty,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Baked Turkey w/Gravy
or Stacked Ham Sandwich or
Cheese Pizza (Lettuce &
Tomato, Mashed Potatoes,
Green Beans, Pumpkin Cake,
Carrot-Raisin Salad, Juice, Roll)
Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle,
Syrup,,Fruit Cocktail, Milk
Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or
BBQ Pork on a Bun or Combo
Sub (Lettuce & Tomato, Whole
Kernel Corn, Strawberries &
Peaches, Juice) Milk

SENIOR HIGH

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken & Rice
(Tossed Salad, Turnip Greens,
Black-eyed Peas, Beets, Juice,
Peaches, Cornbread) Milk

W .rTUESDAY
Breakfast 'Cereal, Sausage
Patty Sandwidh, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Popcorn Chicken
(Tossed Salad, Savory Rice,
Baked Beans, Peas & Carrots,
Cole slaw, Pears, Juice, Roll)
Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast:. Cereal, Cheese
Pizza, PearS, Milk
Lunch: Burrito (Tossed Salad,
Mexicali Corn, Pinto Beans &
Ham, Roll, Sugar Cookies,
Juice) Milk,

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, French
Toast, Syrup, Sausage, Juice,
Milk
Lunch: Baked Turkey (Tossed
Salad, Chicken Gravy, Mashed
Potatoes, Green Beans,
Pumpkin Cake, Juice, Roll) Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles,
Syrup, Fruit Cocktail, Milk
Lunch: BBQ Pork on a Bun
(Tossed Salad, Baked Potato,
Whole Kernel Corn, Broccoli
Normandy, Strawberries &
Peaches, Juice) Milk


i' ." & .,.



Name: Jason C. Huffman
Age: 26
Height: 57"
Weight: 160
Last Address: 343 G St., Lake
Wales
Charge: Non-support


Name: Thomas Lee Stettler
Age: 29
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 155
Last Address: 518 Fifth Ave.,
Zolfo Spnngs
Charge: Violation of probation
(onginal charge possession of
methamphetamine)


Name: Servando Huipio
Medina
Age: 22
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 158
Last Address: PO. Box 1648,
Zolfo Springs
Charge: Violation of probation
(original charge possession of
methamphetamine)


Name: Raymon Guerrero
Perez
Age: 44
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 200
Last Address: 403 Manatee
St.. Bowling Green
Charge: Non-support


Name: Glenn Harold Prescott
Age: 22
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 150
Last Address: 1600 SE
Mahon St., Arcadia
Charge: Violation of probation
(original charge carrying a
concealed weapon)


Name: Dennis Wayne
Robinson
Age: 43
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 196
Last Address: 415 W. Orange
St., Bowling Green
Charge: Non-support


Name: Roberto Lupe
Escobedo
Age: 42
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 165
Last Address: 621 Sally
Place, Wauchula.
Charge: Failure to appear in
court on a charge of burglary
of a dwelling


Name: Jacqueline Denise
Small
Age: 36
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 250
Last Address: PO. Box 1465,
Bowling Green
Charge: Failure to appear in
court on a charge of posses-
sion of cocaine


Best wishes to everyone celebrat-
ing a birthday or anniversary in
January. Our thoughts and prayers
go put to Caniand Lbis Dunbar as
they were involved in a serious car
accident but are home recuperating.
NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE
One hundred and forty-five
Crystal Lake Village residents, fam-
ily and friends enjoyed New Year's
Eve. Although the music was so-so,
the crowd more than made up for it,
havying.,a,great time. Dan and Lillie
Vicari surprised longtime resident
Ruthie Herrington \with a 'huge
birthday cake to celebrate her 86th
birthday Dec,. 31. The next dance is
a blue jeans dance Jan. 15'with
Lawson Rudd 'and Friends.
BINGO
Elinora MacNaughton won the
paper special Jan. 3.
SCORES
Monday Mixed Golf Jan. 3 -
iwinners were Aurele Dufour, Lloyd
Lankford, Aideen Dufour and
:Gaylord Williams.
Shuffling three-tame winners
were Charlene Baker, Bob Beckley,
Betty Iceman, Mary Lagos, Izetta
Murphy, Dick Robinson, Joy


By JOAN SEAMAN /
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee boys soccer squad
started the new year on a good note,
winning at Port Charlotte.
They also had a heart-rending 2-
I loss at Sebring on Friday evening.
,All Hardee games are on the road
due :to damages to Wildcat
'Stadium..
;This wweek's games are Avon
Park on Tuesday, Lake Placid today
(Thursday) aind DeSoto tomorrow
night. Next week, the season begins
to wind down with games at
Sebring on Jan.20 and Mulberry on
Jan: 21. The season finale is at Fort
Meade on Jan. 25.
The district tournament is the
week of Jan. 31 and will be at
Mulberry this year.
Hardee is still hampered by the
loss of seniors Humberto Piedad
and Yovany Arana. Coach Ron
Kline is hopeful to have both back
for district competition.
At Port Charlotte, Hardee
/


Stadler. Margaret Van Veen, Mert
Wolf and Lorraine Howerter.
Euchre Jan. 4 High Lady,
Mert Wolf, 65. Second Lady,
Sharon Waterloo, 62. High Fellow,
Charlie Molett, 58. Second, Don
Stadler, 56. Lone hands 4 each
- Mary Rose Ulbrick and Bert
Elofson.
KOFFEE KLATCH.
Hosts for, Jan. 5 were Jack and
Bert Elofson and George and Marge
Strausbaugh. Herb Kimball led the
American Pledge, Sylvia Baker the
Canadian Pledge and Rev. Lloyd
Hall the prayer. The 50-50 winners
were John Bartek, Jane'Christopher,
Shirley Eisenger, Bob Beshel and
Pat Heacock.
CHURCH
Maxine Stomme was greeter for
the 116 residents that attended
church service Sunday Jan. 2. The
Prelude of several familiar hymns
was by organist Jim Bolhouse and
pianist Carol Jones. Everyone
joined in singing "This is the Day
.that the Lord Hath Made" to open
the service. "Jesus is the Answer,"
was the choir's special number,
directed by Nancy Morrison. The


avenged its Dec. 13 loss. "Younger
players stepped up. They were
inspired and played real hard. In the
second half, they played really
strong defense," said Kline.
The first half "we played them
even. In the second half, Sergio
(Zamora) took a. nice pass from
Luis Reyes, caught the goalie out of
position and drilled it in. Pablo
(Anselmo) scored on a penalty kick
15 minutes into the second half."
Kline related how hard the play-
ers went at it with the example of
Andrew Cisneros and a Port
Charlotte playing the ball between
them. "It went straight up and we
got it when it came down. Within
the next two series was when we
scored," described Kline.
On the penalty, Zamora had a
clear shot at the goal and was
"swept out," undercut, resulting in
a 360-degree somersault. On the
penalty kick, Anselmo acted as if
he would pound it into the goal and
dinked it past the surprised.goalie,
related Kline.'
At Sebring on Friday, Hardee
played a strong first half, with
Anselmo scoring on a long penalty
kick from 30-35 yards out. "He
drilled it nicely, just under the cross
bar, just over the fingertips of the
goalie," said Kline.



Offertory Prayer was given by Rev.
Lloyd Hall, while the pianist and
organist played "My Jesus, I Love
Thee" and Bill Cook and Al Walker
served as ushers. Rev. Winnie used
Scripture references from Romans
14: r2, I Peter 1:17 and James 4:14,
for his sermon, titled "What Are
You Doing Daily For God?".
Hymns used during the service
were "Are You Washed in the
Blood," "Stand Up for:Jesus", and
"Blessed Assurance."


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"We were up 1-0 at the half but,
unfortunately, they came back with
a good drop on a long kick and tied'
the game. Then, on a corer kick, a
tall player headed it into the goal;
That's hard to stop," continued'.
Kline.
"Andrew (Cisneros) had a kick
on goal with two minutes to go
which would have tied the game,
but it veered just wide of the goal,"'
said Kline.
"We're such a young team. Two,
seniors are'sidelined. Zamora and,
Jacob Deemer were reserves last
year and are starters this year,.
Pedro Suarez and Jeffery Capron'
are out the first time in their senior
year and are learning and playing
more. Freshmen Luis Reyes and
Luis Hilario are playing a lot more
mintues," concluded Kline.
Other players are Alberto
"Chico" Rodriguez, Juan
Hernandez, Sammy Arreola, Jose
Martinez, Julian Garcia, Johnny,
Huron, Jesus Jaimes, Francisco
Lozano, Steven Rodriguez, Oscair
Tovar and Flavio Lopez.
Hardee girls came back from thd
holiday break a bit out of shape and
it showed in the 3-0 loss at Port
Charlotte last Tuesday.
This week's games are DeSoto
on Monday and Lake Placid today.
(Thursday). Next week, it is at
Sebring on Thursday in the season'
finale.
District playoffs are at Avon Park
on Jan. 25, 27 and 28.
At Port Charlotte, Hardee was
down 2-0 to the Lady Pirates at
halftime, but picked up the pace in.
the second half, and limited Port
Charlotte to just one more goal;
Considering Port Charlotte won 8-0
twice last year, this season's 1-1 tie
on Dec. 13 and 3-0 loss last week is
vast improvement.
Susanna Castllo stepped into the
goalie position and did a good job
and midfielder Karissa Manchester
had some good shots on goal,
reported the coaches.
Other team members include
Jennifer Hand, Erica Montanez,
Carla' Shayman, Danielle Hines,
Rosio Cleto, Maggie Rodriguez,
Anna Romero, Cricket Nichols, Pat
Gonzalez, Heather McKinney,
Gloria Hernandez, Roxanna Torres,
Erica Martinez, Blanca Ruiz,
Ashley Islas, Christina Badillo,
Ramona Campos, Lillian Deemer;
Cynthia Briseno, Nicole Juarez,
Megan White and Mayra Castillo.


The Hardee County Sheriff's Office holds active warrants for the above individuals. If you
have any information concerning a listed person's whereabouts, call the SHERIFF'S
OFFICE WARRANTS DIVISION at 773-0304 ext. 205.




Soccer Boys Shut Out Pirates 2-0o


Crystal Lake RV News
SBy Joyce Taylor ,






12A The Herald-Advocate, January 13, 2005





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(LUSPS 57S 780)
Thursday, January 13, 2005


PAGE ONE


Hoop


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Lady Wildcats over-
whelmed DeSoto in Friday night
action.
Hardee coach Don Gray used his
bench while downing the Lady
Bulldogs 39-9.
It was' a split of district games
last week as the girls had lost to


Girls


eastern rival Avon Park on Tuesday
evening on the Lady Devils court.
This week, Hardee hosted
Heartland Christian on Monday,
Mulberry on Tuesday, and will greet
Frostproof tomorrow (Friday).
Next week, there is another pair of
home games, against Lake Placid
on Tuesday and Avon Park on
Friday.


Against Avon Park, th
Cats showed the lack of p
over the holiday break. "I
real hard to get them to cc
during the holidays," saic
who noted the team played
the second half and began
ing their plays.
Avon Park jumped out t
first quarter advantage and


COURTESY PHOTO
The varsity Lady Wildcats beat DeSoto on Friday evening. In front (from left) are D.IC Davis,
Thelicia Jena, Kim Cummins, Christina Jena and Savanah Palmer; in back, April Buckley,
Tchenavia Atkinson, Ciara Lambert, Lina Cauley, Jamie Buckley and Gloria Solis.


Down

e Lady that to 26-14 by halftime. It was an
practices even third period, but Avon Park
t's been picked up the pressure and added a
ome out few more points in the fourth quar-
d Gray, ter for the final 51-34 victory.
better in The Lady Red Devils had a terri-
execut- ble time at the free throw line, hit-
ting only three of 19 attempts.
o a 14-6 Hardee did better with a 9-for-16
pushed feat at the charity stripe.
Jenae Kniffen had nine points
and Kysi Woods and Shantavia
Conner each had eight.
For Hardee, Kim Cummins was
tops with a baker's dozen, hitting a
pair of deuces, a trey and four-of-
*four from the free throw line.
Christina Jena added eight points,
April Buckley four, Lina Cauley
three, Jamie Buckley two points
'and Thelicia Jena and Savanah
Palmer each one point.
At home in a varsity-only
encounter Friday against DeSoto
does not have a junior varsity team
and its varsity squad is having a
difficult year; coming off a 58-0
drubbing by Sebring on the previ-
ous evening.
Gray entered reserves early in
the game and periodically through-


DeSoto


out, keeping only one starter on the
floor at most times. DeSoto was
able to get a three-pointer and pair
of deuces to end the game with nine
points.
For Hardee, it was Cummins
with 15 points as the game's high
scorer. April Buckley had .11 points,
followed by D.K. Davis with four,
and Thelicia Jena, Gloria Solis,
Jamie Buckley and Cauley each
with two points and Tchenavia
Atkinson one point. Ciara Lambert,
Christina Jena, and Palmer con-
tributed to the floor game.
The Haidee junior varsity girls
had only one game last week, los-


ing 62-18 to Avon Park with the
back-to-school effort to get
regrouped. Kristine Mitchelle, with
14 points and Brittany Seigler, with
10, scored in every period. Of the
nine players who got in the game
for Avon Park, seven scored at least
one point.
For Hardee, Madison Graham
and Sherisa Jones each had a half
dozen points, LaQuandra Matthews
added four and Tiarra Williams had
two points. Others participating for
the junior Lady Cats were Angel
Simmons, .Tareka Coney, Casey
Johnson, Emili Evans, Paige Avery
and Marissa Hall.


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2B The Herald-Advocate, January 13, 2005

Limestone Church Receives Shingles, Volunteer Helpers After Hurricanes


PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY
Truck owned by Bill Smith and driven by J.R. Johnson of Waverly, Va., delivered 288 bundles of
shingles Monday for Limestone Church. Shingles were donated by Shiloh Missionary Baptist
Church of Burgess, Va. The Shiloh pastor is Rev. TW. Morris. From left are pastor James Marion,
J.R. Johnson and church member Charlie Mae Jones


A rugged oak tree next to the church survived the storis.,Church plans first service at its regu-
tar location in early February.


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Paul Jensen of Wardsboro, Vt., and Bill Roon (right) of Hudsonville, Mich., repair ceiling. Looking
on is Ruth Roon.


Apostolic Christian Wqff-Relief provides volunteers to help. church. In front row are Mark
Campbell, John Babin aid Jared Schieber. In back row are Tim Schaefer. Charlie Mae Jones, Seth
Campbell, pastor JamesIMarion of Tampa, Ben Martin and Joshua Rassi.


A nearby home in Limestone gets a new roof from Apostolic Chris
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Letter To Editor

College Student Seeks Funds

For Diplomacy Mission Trip


Dear Editor:
My name is Amanda DePriest
and I am a sophomore at the
University of Central Florida in
Orlando. I am majoring in Criminal
Justice with a minor in Legal
Studies and have been invited to
attend the.International Mission of
Diplomacy in Australia.
The International Mission of
Diplomacy is a program that will
add to my personal knowledge, as
well as my academic and pre-pro-
fessional profiles. During the
International Mission, other stu-
dents and I, will travel abroad and
will deepen our understanding of
the great achievements and enor-
mous challenges of professionals in
a foreign country through institu-
tion visits, speeches by distin-
guished speakers, hands-on semi-
nars, and face to face interaction
and discussion with established
professionals.
My costs to attend the 13-day
International Mission are $4,600
for tuition and $400 for transporta-
tion. My parents have contributed
as much as they are able to at this
point and I will steadily be saving
money to put toward my expenses.
I have contacted other agencies and


organizations as well. It is my hope
that you will assist me with my
costs. Donations must be received
by the International Mission no
later than February 2nd, 2005.
Attending the International
Mission will be a valuable experi-
ence. I feel that I would gain
knowledge and develop skills that
would help me as I pursue my edu-
cation and long-term career goals.
I would like very much the
opportunity to meet with you per-
sonally to discuss my proposal or to
arrange an interview. I can be
reached at your, convenience at
352-613-3745 or I can be contacted
through my email address: depries-
ta1047@yahoo.com
I look forward to speaking with
you.
Sincerely,
Amanda Depriest
4242 Spoleto Circle
Apt. 204
Oviedo, FL 32765
Editor's Note: Amanda is the
daughter of Brenda Kovac
DePriest, a former Wauchula resi-
dent now living in Inverness, and
the granddaughter of Edsel and
Katherine Massey of 708 E. Avon
St. in Bowling Green.


Memory Lane


Citrus Classic Run Set

March 5 In Winter Haven


The Winter Haven Hospital is
pleased to announce the Citrus
Classic on Saturday, March 5 in
Central Park, downtown Winter
Haven. The main events planned
are 10 K Run, 5 K Run and 3 Mile
'Fun & Fitness Walk. Featured will
be the "School Challenge" trophy
for the most participants from area
schools.
Come celebrate wellness -
whether you are an avid runner or
'simply choose to walk, you are

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proactively participating. Great fun,
great food, t-shirts, trophies and
entertainment in the park.
You may request registration
forms ffrm the Winter Haven
Hospital's Community Health
Department office, 200 Avenue F,
NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881. For
more information on registration,
entry fees or volunteering, please
call 863-297-1896 (Mon-Fri, 8
a.m.-4p.m.).


Don't Be 'Fashionably Late!"
HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE
IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M.


PHOTO SuBMIFTED By MARTH4 HEtlDRl CHESrNEY
Grove owners Alex M. Hendry and Cyelon R. Bostick are posing with their picking crew sometime
between 1924 and 1930. The 20- to 40-acre grove was in Zolfo Springs. Bostick is the first man on the
left leaning against a truck, which is filled with freshly-picked fruit. Hendry is the fourth from the left (in
front), leaning on the other truck. In addition to the antique automobiles, note unusually tall ladders.

SHARE YOUR OLD PHOTOS WITH US!
Take readers on a walk down Memory Lane by sharing your photos from Hardee County's past. Bring your submissions to the newspa-
per office at 115 S. Seventh Ave. or mail to The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula., FL 33873. Photos will be returned.
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HARDEE COUNTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The~ Hardee County Office of Community
Development will hold a workshop to discuss
the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural
Development application for the proposed
Hardee Fire/Rescue Stations in the town of
Zolfo Springs and the city of Bowling Green on
Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. The
meeting will be held in the County Commission
Chambers, 412 West Orange Street, Room 102,
Courthouse Annex, Wauchula, Florida.

For more information, please contact Janet
Gilliard, Director of Community Developm-
ent, at 863-773-6349.

Lexton Albritton, county Manager. :
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4B The Herald-Advocate, January 13, 2005

Photos from Annual Field Day At Ona Range Cattle Research Center


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PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY Agronomist Dr. Paul Mislevy speaks at Range Cattle Research
,Animal Nutritionist Dr. John Arthington speaks to visiting area and Education Center Field Day. A steak luncheon was served.
cattlemen.
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day held Oct. 14.


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;::Company.


At right is Dr. Elver Hodges and his wife Ruth. He was a project
leader at the research center, located south of Ona, from 1942
to 1980.


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Angle Coker & Rocky

Sonnier To Marry
Danny and Connie Coker of Fort of Central Florida in Orlando with a
reen announce the engagement bachelor's degree in health service
nd approaching marriage of their administration.


daughter, Angela Michelle of
Chester, Va., to Rocky Shane
Sonnier, the son of Gary and
Melissa Sonnier and Debbie
Graham of Lake Charles, Va.
The bride-elect is a 1998 honors
graduate of Hardee Senior High
School. She was graduated with
honors in 2003 from the University


Robert "Bim" and Grace Parker
Davis of Fort Green will be cele-
brating their 50th wedding anniver-
sary, this weekend.
The Davises were married on
Jan. 15, .1955, at the Pineapple
Plantation in Delray Beach. They
are lifelong residents of" Hardee
County, now residing in Fort Green.
Biin Dau\is served in the U.S.
Army, and is a retired maintenance
worker With 'the Hardee County
School Board. Grace Davis was a


COURTESY PHOTO


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nurse at the Palmetto Clinic, and
also is retired from driving a school
bus for handicapped children.
The Davises have numerous
nieces and nephews, who have
joined together to host an anniver-
sary party for the couple.
The celebration will be held this
Sunday from 3:30 to 5"30 in the
afternoon: at Fort Gien Baptist
Church.. ,.W
'Friends of the couple are invited
to attend.


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Southern Gospel Music Program

with: THE BO YEARS
Sunday, January 16 11:00 .


The prospective groom is a 1999
graduate of Sam Houston High
School in Moss-Bluff, La.' He is
currently employed by Merit
Electrical in Chester, Va.
Plans are being made for an April
2 wedding at five in the afternoon at
Fort Green Baptist Church.


COURTESY PHOTO
Timmy and Jaime

Jamie Lang & Timmy

Selph Are Engaged


Alan and Donna Lang of
Wauchula announce the engage-
ment and approaching marriage of
their daughter, Jaime Nicole, to
Timothy Wayne Selph, son of
Austin and Judy Selph of
Wauchula.
The bride-elect is a 2001 gradu-
ate of Hardee Senior High School.
She was graduated with honors.
from Polk Community College in


COURTESY PHOTO


,Angie and Rocky


Jordan Sperry Turns 3'
Jordan Sperry celebrated her parents Carla Sperry and Rick
third birthday with a Disney Nichols.
Princess party at the Walt Disney / '
World Resort. ,
Jordan's birthday is Nov. 26.
She and her family vacationed at .
Disney's All-Star Music Resort the
weekend of the 26th. Jordan was. .
the honoree at the Disney Princess \
Breakfast in Norway in the EPCOT '"
Center. Dinner was held in
Cinderella's Castle at the Magic
Kingdom.
Celebrating with Jordan were her 00 "p
parents, Wade and Missy Sperry; .
her sister, Savannah: cousins ,
Baleigh and Madison; and grand-'


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2004 with a degree in radiography
and is currently employed in
Sebring.
The prospective groom is a 2000
Graduate of Hardee Senior High
School and is expected to graduate
This year from the radiography pro-
gram at Polk Community College.
Plans are being made for a 2005
wedding.


Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson


DON'T TRY TO CATCH THE CATCHER
Self-denial is an important part of the trapeze act at the circus.
The "flyer" is the one who lets go. The "catcher" is the one who catch-
es.
SAs the flyer swings high above the crowd, the moment comes when he
.must let go. He arcs out into the air. His job is to remain as still as possible
and wait for the strong hands of the catcher to pluck nim from the air.
'"The flyer must never try to catch the catcher," old-time circus people
advise. "The flyer must wait in absolute trust. The catcher will catch him,
but he must wait!"
In a similar way, God will "catch" us when we put our trust in Him, but
we need to deny the natural tendency to panic and try to save ourselves.
What can we do in order to be ready for that great crisis of faith that
seems to come to everyone once or twice in a lifetime?
The answer is "hidden in plain view." It lies in your everyday life. The
martyrs of the past did not embrace death by summoning all their strength
and resolve. They were already living a life of self-denial during all the
days, weeks and years before the crisis. As a result, when the trial came
along, they didn't need to do anything new and different!
Remember that flesh and spirit are always opposed to each other.
"...If ye through the Spirit do mortify the'deeds of the body, ye shall
live" (Rom. 8:13).
Your body will never serve God. You will have to do your duty because
you know it to be right and compel your flesh to cooperate. That is self-
denial, and the Christian life is a life of doing things out of love for God that
we know we should whether we feel like it or not.
Fortunately, it is a rule that anything practiced faithfully gets easier. The
wise believer lives each day seizing little moments of time to assist and
encourage others, even when he must set aside his own comfort and conve-
nience. But in time, good habits replace bad ones and peace replaces strug-
gle.


Thank You


Saturday nuy1
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We, the.family of Gladys Coker, wish to thank those of you who
so faithfully came to see her, bringing flowers and small gifts,
during her long illness. It always, brought a smile when you
came. We also express our thanks to the nurses of Best Choice,
who took such good care of her, and to Dr. Fallon and Brittney
Hay for their watchful care. It meant so much when so many of
her friends brought food, sent flowers and just showed your love
and appreciation for a truly great lady. Marcus Shackelford,
Duck Smith and Rev. Bob Norman, what a fitting memorial you
gave her. And our thanks to Brant Funeral Chapel, you gave so


much to make

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Everything just perfect.


e and all, we express our grateful th
The Family of Gladys Coker


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Bim and Grace Davis of Fort Green were married on Jan
1955:

Davises Celebrate

50th Anniversary


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January 13, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B


NEW OFFICERS


COURTESY PHOTO
The Wauchula Masonic Lodge No. 17 has installed new officers for the 2005 year. Pictured are
(from front left) Jim Barncord, master Mason of 2004; Rick Button, senior warden; Ron Luke,
deputy master, past master; Dennis Lake, master 2005; J.A. Martin Jr., secretary; and Tom Wheeler,
chaplin; (in back).Bill Hodge, treasurer; G. Jarvis Jr., tyler; Dan Daniels, senior deacon; Nelson
Lackey, junior deacon; J.R Platt, installing master; and Juan Delatorre, junior warden.


COURTESY PHOTO
Dr. Elver and Ruth Hodges (standing and seated, far left) with the Palm Harbor Disaster Recovery
Work Team: (front) Sheri and Don Schneider, Frank Mooney and Mike Denault; (back) Julie Walsh,
Ron and Mary Evers; Greg Alvord, Bonnie and Fred Smith, Ken Martin, Nancy Mooney and Kathy
Holland.


Little Miss Hardee Manor

Pageant Set For March 3


Hardee Manor Healthcare Center
will be hosting its second annual
Little Miss Hardee Manor Pageant
on March 3.
The pageant is open to, fifth-
grade girls who are residents of
Hardee County. Those who attend
private or home schools also are eli-
gible, provided they are at the fifth-
grade level.
Hardee Manor is the only skilled
nursing home in Hardee County. It


opened its doors in 1980 and will be
celebrating 25 years of service this
March.
According to Yolanda Esquivel,
marketing director for Hardee,
Manor, "Pageant winners will be
representing our nursing home in
parades, at speaking engagements,
and will make frequent visits into
the nursing home to socialize with
our residents:
"Little Miss Hardee Manor


Pageant is very unique because it is
the only pageant of its kind."
explains Esquivel, "No other nurs-'
ing home has done this before. We
wanted a little-girl image to repre-
sent our facility and at the same
time gain respect and knowledge
for the care of the elderly."
Esquivel welcomes parents to
pick up an application at the nursing
home or by calling 773-3231 for
more information.




Ethan Sanchez

Is Now 2!
Ethan James Sanchez, the son of.
Tanya Trevino and James Sanchez,
turned 2 years old on Jan. 8.
He celebrated with a Spiderman
2 party at his grandmother's house
in Wauchula. Guests, were served
pizza and hamburgers and a dessert
of Spiderman cake.
Celebrating with Ethan were
grandparents Norma and James
Turner of Wauchula, aunt Letitica
Trevino of Wauchula, great-grand-
mother Beatrice Sanchez of Zolfo -
Springs, great-grandparents
Consuelo and Tomas Lobato of -
Wauchula, aunt Solis Turner of
Wauchuia and. numerous cousins
and friends.


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Charley's Angels Strike Again


The Disaster Recovery Work
Team of the Palm Harbor United
Methodist Church, Palm Harbor,
came to Hardee County last,
Saturday to lend a hand to Dr. and
Mrs. Elver Hodges; of State Road
64 in Wauchula.
Thirteen people spent six hours
clearing brush and trees that were
downed by Hurricane Charley. Five
members of the team also spent a
Saturday here in December.
The recovery team is a group of
volunteers that goes to areas of need
and serves, doing whatever tasks


might be,assigned. Examples are
serving food, delivering water and
surveying people after a disaster.
Then they move to cleanup, which
is cutting down trees and hauling
trees and debris to the curbside. The
final phase is reconstruction, such
as tearing down and building back
structures.
Trips are scheduled for a day and
sometimes overnight, especially in


ONE BLUE, ONE PINK
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Powell,
Wauchula, an eight pound 9.2
ounce son, Hunter Dean, born Dec.
18, 2004, Bartow Memorial
Hospital. Mrs. Powell is the former
Krista Paugh. Maternal grandpar-
ents are James and Glenda Paugh
of Wauchula. Maternal- great-
grandparents are James and Eva
Edge of Wauchula. Paternal grand-
pardtrts are Dean and Donna Powell
of Wauchula. Paternal great-grand-
mother is Gladys Powell of


Ethan


the reconstruction phases. The work
is long hours and it results in tired
bodies, but it is very rewarding.
Greg Alvord of Clearwater, one
of the members of the group, is a
distant cousin of Elver Hodges and
lived in Wauchula for several years
after he, wife Debbie and daughters
Andrea and Nicki immigrated to the
United States from Zimbabwe in
July of 1988.



Wauchula.
Mr. and Mrs. Perfecto Rodriguez,
Zolfo Springs, a seven pound 12
ounce daughter, Arianna, born Jan.
4, 2005, Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Sebring. Mrs.
Rodriguez is the former Maria
Piedad. Maternal grandparents are
Jesus and Maria Piedad of Zolfo
Springs. Paternal grandparents are
Rafael and Maria Engracia
Rodriguez of Zolfo Springs.


If you have a talent, use it in
every which way possible. Don't
hoard it. Don't dole it out like a
miser. Spend it lavishly like a
millionaire intent on going
broke.
-Brendan Francis


at else do you need?


COURTESY PHOTO
Little Miss Hardee Manor 2004, Kayla Owens, with the nursing
home's marketing director, Yolanda Esquivel.


First United Methodist Church
of Boling Green will host the,
Gulf State concert during its 11
a.ir.'service on Sunday, Jan. 16..
The church is located at 4910 N.
SChurch A. e.. Bowling Green. The
public is cordially invited:
Spirit Wind Tabernacle will be
holding, revival! Sunday, Jan. 16
through Sunday, Jan. 30. The fea-
tured evangelists are Sister Sherry
Clark & Sis, and Ddttie Williams.
Sunday's service will be at 6 p.m.
Week night services.will begin at,
7:30 p.m. The church is at 1652 Old
Bradenton Road, Wauchula. .Rev.
Laurence C. Williams and the con-


gregation invite you to join them.
Fort more information, call 773-
2946.
Peace Valley Camp Meeting in
Bowling Green is hosting a 10-day
non-denominational Bible study
and \. urship time from Jan. 16-26.
Sunday '.worship times are at 11
a.m. and 7 p.m. Weekdays include
breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by
Bible Study, lunch, supper, prayer
and evening worship at 7 p.m.
Dr. J. Eldon Neihof Sr., president
emeritus of the Kentucky Mountain
Holiness Association and graduate
of Kentucky Mountain Bible and
Asbury colleges, is the guest Bible
teacher. The camp ground is on
County Line Road three blocks
west of U.S. 17.
Good movies make you care,
make you believe in possibili-
ties again.
-Pauline, Kael


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Reward: Title, Crown and Prizes
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Inside Out
S I- By Chip Ballard


TERRORISTS UNLEASH HOG PLOT
TO ROOT OUT HAVOC IN ZOLFO SPRINGS
; One morning last week my vicious guard dog, Sally, seemed unusual-
ly anxious to get outside. As soon as I let her out of her bed, her hackles
,Shot up and she began to whine and sniff the crack under the back door.
.Then she began to growl deep down in her throat, making an ominous rat-
tling sound not unlike that of chains being dragged through the attic of a
'haunted house.
Having heard rumors that witches, terrorists and intoxicated teens have
been seen prowling the neighborhood, I dashed down into the basement,
Slipped on my bullet-proof vest, donned my camouflage clothing, pulled on
,my combat boots and strapped a Colt .45 onto each hip. Grabbing with one
'hand my .308 Winchester automatic and my Barrett .50 BMG in the other,
I raced back upstairs and tiptoed to the back door. I opened it very, very
"slowly and peeked outside.
I gasped at the horror. At least 50 wild hogs tore out across my back
yardd toward the Peace River Swamp, squealing and stomping each other in
their haste to escape the arsenal I carried and my dog that had dashed past
"me and was hot on their hams, snapping and snarling. For fear of hitting
her, I shot several rounds above the hogs' heads, making them squeal even
louder and run faster. Several of the smaller pigs got stomped in the dirt but
managed to pick themselves up and limp on to safety before Sally could rip
"them to shreds.
I walked out onto the back porch t6 access the damage, and found it
worse than I'd feared. Not only were huge chunks of the back yard rooted
Sup, the audacious pigs had rooted their way up the north side of my house
and around onto the northeast side of the front yard, which faces the fire sta-
Ution and police department.
These are not normal hogs. Normal hogs could hot do the extent of
damage in one night that these monsters,did. These are Arab hogs, trained
and planted by terrorists, making them Arab Terrorist Pigs, Their goal is the
'destruction of every small town in America, starting with Zolfo Springs.
.Pveryone knows that small towns are the heart of our great country.
rpamage the heart and the entire organism is in trouble.
SNot only have the beasts hit my house, they've also hit many other
houses on Myrtle and Suwanriee streets, as far north as State Road 64 and
as far south as the Zolfo Springs United Methodist Church. They've even
looted up the church lawn and the back yard of the parsonage.
;d Saturday I worked long and hard to undo the damage the dirty terror-
Qst pigs inflicted upon my lawn. I raked and raked, and bagged trash bag
'after trash bag of rooted-up clumps of grass. Then I.raked and raked some
'more to try to smooth out the lumps, bumps, and holes the hogs made. It
was hard hot work, as the temperature that day reached the mid 80s. Not
Only was the heat oppressive but walking on the lumpy ground made my
feet ache and cramp.
But in the end, I had to admit I did a pretty decent job. The ground was
still far from smooth, but it looked a lot better. I as proud of my \% ork and
drank a quart of pure Peace River water to celebrate.
Now, as my dad has hauled off again this week to take care of business
with his buddy I.B. Knight'in Honduras, I am spending nights with my
mother in case she needs me for anything. Last night I slept soundly in my
childhood bed, but awoke abruptly about 5 a.m. I leaped out of bed and
looked out the window and, sure enough, the #&o%@@% hogs were at it
again: rooting and further ruining my back yard!
Fighting off the rage that was trying to overwhelm me, I flung on my
clothes, tiptoed to the front door, closed it quietly behind me. Only then did
I let loose the war whoop that had built up inside me. The hogs began to
squeal and scream and stumble and tumble over each other in their frantic
scramble to get out of my yard. I dashed across the street and down into my
basement for my combat gear, but by the time I got back upstairs and loosed
my dog, the enemy had fled. Pistols on hips and rifles at the ready, I sat on
the back porch until daylight in hopes that one of the creatures would ven-
ture back. None did.
When daylight spread her golden wings across my lawn I could sed the
damage and devastation was worse than I'd imagined, worse than the pigs'
first rampage and in that moment the horror we Americans are facing





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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Commercial Fishing on County Property '
Sealed Proposals for the commercial taking of Tilapia on county property will be
received by the Board of County Commissioners, Hardee: County, Florida,
hereinafter referred to as "County" at: .
Hardee County Purchasing Office
Attn: Dee Newgent, Purchasing Director
205 Hanchey Rd
S. Wauchula, Florida 33873
Until 10:00 a,[n. LOCAL TIME on February 28th, 2005. Bid packets may be
obtairied at the. above address or by faxing a request for a bid packet to (863)
773-0322. Hardee County is seeking the services of a Licensed Professional
Contractor to provide a completed proposal for the
Commercial Acquisition of Tilapia on County Property.
Two year Contract
Site visitation 'appointments may be mGde by cqrtacting Danny Weeks, Director
of Facilities: at 863-773-3419.
The selected person or firm must be experienced and licensed in commercial
fishing. Those firms which are short-listed may or may not be required to make
presentations to an' Evaluation Selection Committee at the County's option..
Recommendations of the Evaluation Selection Committee shall be made to the


settled over me like a cold, damp blanket and I knew then we must all act
fast.
Next to dolphins, pigs are the most intelligent animals on the planet.
That pigs can move around better on dry land is the reason the terrorists
chose them for this operation. (The Lord only knows what other sinister
operations terrorists might be training dolphins for at this very instant!)
This first phase of this pig plot is clear: it's the rooting phase, where
Sthe hogs come out of the woods at night to destroy our lawns. We will be
so shaken by this indignity that we'll hardly be prepared for phase two: the
suicide sanction, in which the bravest and brightest hogs learn to strap on
high-powered explosives, waddle right into our living rooms and go
BOOM!
The third phase of this! maniacal plot is so horrifyingly perverse I dare
not name it for fear of instigating widespread panic. Besides, if it ever gets
to that third phase, we're done for. Our objective is to never let it get that
far.
We must stand up, my fellow Americans, and defeat this new menace.
We must fight back any way we can. If you see a hog rooting in your yard,
shoot it! If you see one crossing the road, run the devil down! We must send
a message here, folks.
One man with an original approach says he intends to insert a half-inch
spiked slab of steel underneath his grass and lay in wait to watch porky ram
his snout into that!
The battle has begun. It's us or them: humanity or hogs. There can be
no compromise with Arab Terrorist Pigs so diabolically evil they'll root us
out only to train to become suicide hogs to blow us to kingdom come!
Washington won't help; it doesn't do hogs. It's up to us, fellow
Americans. So go sharpen those skinning knives, clean out those cast iron
skillets and build or patch up those smokehouses. Bacon, sausage and ham
might not be everyone's favorite, but it's better than a kick in the pants, or
getting rooted out and blown to hog heaven!
Comments or questions? E-mail Chip Ballard at chipkyle746-@earth-
link.net.


Highlands Hammock 'Music In

The Park' Set For Jan. 15


The Friends of Highlands
Hammock State Park will host
"Music in the Park" featuring the
Ramblin' Rose Band on Saturday,
Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. Plan on a high-
energy performance of traditional
and modern Bluegrass music from
this award-winning quintet.
Admission is $5 per person;
accompanied children age 16 and
under, are admitted free of charge.
Early arrivals to the park are wel-
come; park admission of $4 ,per
vehicle does apply prior to 6 p.m.
The concert, is held in the center
field of the park's picnic area. Bring


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chance to take out those wonderful
pictures you've been meaning to
get to, and work on putting them
into a scrapbook so you and your
family can enjoy them for years.
The First Baptist Church of
Wauchula's library is hosting a
Scrapbooking Saturday this
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. five
dollars will cover the cost of lunch,
the use of the Ellison & Sizzlix die-
cut machines, paper punches and
embossing equipment. Bring your
own scrapbook, photos and sup-
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The class will start promptly at 9
with an introduction and instruc-
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library's equipment. For new scrap-
bookers, a brief introduction of
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scrapbooking for many years. She
will also be on hand to assist any-
one with questions or problems
with scrapbook pages.
At noon, a devotion will be given
while lunch will be made available
for those who want to stop and eat.
If there is a genuine interest in
scrapbooking, plans are to make
every second Saturday of the month
available through the church library
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If you are interested, please sign
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1570 W. Main St. in Wauchula or
call 773-4182 no later than 5 p.m.
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lawn ;chairs, blankets and a flash-
light. The Hammock Inn will be
serving dinners, snacks and special
desserts, or you may bring picnic
baskets or coolers. Call for more
information (863)386-6094. ,
This is the third annual series of
"Music in the Park," which 'serves
as a fundraising tool for the citizen
support organization known as the
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All proceeds from this event remain
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Board of County Commissioners. Selection of Commercial Fisherman will be
made by the Board of County Commissioners. .
The County reserves the right to reject any or all Proposal(s), and may postpone
"the award of the contract for a period of time which shall not extend beyond Sixty
(60) calendar days from the bid opening date.
A person or an affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list
following a conviction for public entity crime'may not submit a bid on a contract to
provide any goods or services to the public entity,, may'not submit a bid on a
' contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or
public work, may not submit bids on lease of real property to a public entity, may
not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplies, subcontractor, or
consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business
with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided In. Section
287.017, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of thirty-six (36)
monthsfrom the date of being placed on the convicted vendors list.
Gordon R Norris, Chairman
Hardee County Board of County Commissioners 1:13c


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Moscow Philharmonic


To Perform At SFCC


and an impressive body of avant-
garde and new music.
Many of the Philharmonic's more
than 100 recordings have been hon-
ored with music's most coveted
prizes, and the orchestra has collab-


orated with such notable musicians
as Zubin Mehta, Lorin Maazel,
Krzysztof Penderecki, Van Cliburn,
Nikolai Petrov, Maxim Venegerov
and Yefim Bronfman.
The Moscow Philharmonic


Orchestra is on its 11th U.S. tour,
and Smionov has conducted this
group of acclaimed musicians since
1998.
This SFCC Artist Series perfor-
mance is co-sponsored by Mary


Ellen Ward and by Highlands
Independent Bank.
For ticket information, contact
the SFCC Box Office weekdays,
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at ext. 7178 at
773-2252.


More than 90 musicians will fill
the stage Monday when the
Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
performs a concert of Tchaikovsky
and Rachmaninoff at South Florida
Community College.

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. It
will be held in the auditorium on the
Main Campus in Avon Park, 600 W.
College Dr.
The orchestra, one of the world's



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY
CIRCUIT CIVIL
CASE NO.: 25-2004-CA-695
WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, F/K/A
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL R. OBERLE,, ET AL,
Defendants /

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to a Summary Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated January 5, 2005,
and entered in Case No. 25-2004-CA-
695 of the Circuit Court for Hardee
County, Florida, I will sell to the high-
est and best bidder for cash at the
front courthouse steps, Hardee
County Courthouse, 417 W. Main
Street, Wauchula, Florida, at 11:00
a.m. on the 26 day of January, 2005,
the following described property as
set forth in said Summary Final
Judgment:
UNIT 151, BROOKSIDE BLUFF
PARK MODEL RESORT, AN RV
CONDOMINIUM, PHASE 1, AS
SET OUT IN DECLARATION OF
CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN
OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK
398, AT PAGES 231-275, AND
AS PER PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BAR 65,
PAGE 4, AND PLAT BAR 66,
PAGES 1 AND 2, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HARDEE COUN-
TY, FLORIDA.
:TOGETHER WITH a 2000
Skyline mobile home, ID No.
04610734M, Title No. 80240241,
and all the improvements now
or hereafter erected on the
property, and all easements,
rights, appurtenances, rents,
royalties, mineral, oil and gas
rights and profits, water rights
and stock and all fixtures now
or hereafter attached to the
property.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Court on January 5, 2005.
S B. HUGH BRADLEY,
Clerk of the Circuit
and County Court
By:Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk

In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons with
:disabilities needing a special accom-
modation to participate in this pro-
ceeding should contact the individual
or agency sending notice-no later
than seven days prior to the proceed-
ing. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-
955-8771. or Voice (V) 1-800-955-
8770, Via Florida Relay
qSrvir 1 13 200
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 25 2004 CP 000 094
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
LAWRENCE RICHARD SEE,
DECEASED /
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of
LAWRENCE RICHARD SEE,
deceased, File Number 25 2004 CP
600 094, is pending in the Circuit
Court for Hardee County, Florida,
Probate Division, the address of
which is Post Office Box 1749,
Wauchula, Florida 33873. The name
and address of the Personal
Representative and the Personal
Representative's Attorney are set
forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
including, unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom a copy
oft this notice is served must file their
claims" with this Court WITHIN THE
'LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and: persons having claims or
.demands against decedent's estate
Including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims must file their
-claims with this court WITHIN THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST .PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication
of this Notice is January 13, 2005.


S James Vernon See, Sr.
Post Office Box 566
Wauchula, FL 33873


JEFF J' McKIBBEN, ESQ.
Post Office Box 1748
Wauchula, FL 33873
863-773-4449
Florida Bar# 168879
Attorney for Petitioner


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premier musical ensembles, was
founded in 1951 and is currently
under the direction of Yuri
Simonov. The Moscow
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impassioned interpretations of not
only classical and contemporary
Russian repertoire, but also works
by Mahler and The Second
Viennese School, by Americans
Copland, Bernstein and Gershwin,



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 25-2004-CA-547
CHASE MANHATTAN
MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Plaintiff,
vs.
JENNIFER N. WILLIAMS
et ux., et al.,
Defendant(s)., /

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to the Final Judgment entered in this
case now pending in said Court, the
style of which is indicated above.
I will sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash at the Hardee County
Courthouse, North Front Steps, 417
West Main Street, Wauchula, Florida
33873, at 11:00 am on the 26th day of
January, 2005, the following
described property as set forth in
said order or final judgment, to-wit:
LOT 1 TO 4, BLOCK "D" OF
MOONLIGHT PARK SUBDIVI-
SION, A SUBDIVISION IN SEC-
TION 9, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH,
RANGE 25 EAST, BOOK 4,
PAGE 9, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SUBJECT TO EXISTING ROAD
RIGHT OF WAY.
ORDERED AT HARDEE COUNTY
FLORIDA, this 3 day of January, 2005.
B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK
As Clerk, Circuit Court
HARDEE, Florida
By:Connie Coker
As Deputy Clerk
SPEAR & HOFFMAN
708 South Dixie Highway
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Telephone: (305) 666-2299 1:6,13c

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 252004CA000799
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
$3,754.00 cash

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: STEPHEN LEE PURSUR AND
ALL OTHERS CLAIMING AN INTER-
EST IN OR TO THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED BELOW.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
for forfeiture of the following
described personal property in
Hardee County, Florida:
$3,754.00 cash
has been filed against you 'by
Petitioner, THE CITY OF WAUCHULA,
FLORIDA, POLICE DEPARTMENT, and
Syouare required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, on
Anthony L. Ritenour, Ables &
Ritenour, P.A., Attorney for Petitioner,
whose address is 551 South
Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida
33870, on or before January 28, 2005,
and file the original with the clerk of
this court either before service on
Petitioner's attorney or immediately
thereafter; otherwise a default will be
entered against you for the relief
demanded in the petition.

DATED this 27 day of December, 2004.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
As Clerk of the Court
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
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ATTENTION


HURRICANE VICTIMS

The Hardee County Property Appraiser's Office is now accepting applications for Homestead Disaster

Relief until MARCH 1, 2005 and Mobile Home Disaster Relief until MAY 1, 2005.


HOMESTEAD DISASTER RELIEF

If you answer YES to each of the following questions, you may be eligible for Homestead Disaster
Relief:

Did the property for which you are requesting, relief payment have a Homestead Exemption for
S" 2004?

SWere you the owner of the property on the date it was damaged by a named tropical system?

-Was the property uninhabitable due to damage from a named tropical system for 60 days or
more in 2004?

Did you receive a tax bill with an amount greater than $0.00 for property taxes for the 2004 tax
year? (Computation for relief payment is based on total property taxes levied Special
Assessments for Fire and Waste are not included. If you are exempt from property taxes, you
are not eligible for homestead disaster relief.)

If you answered NO to any of the above questions, the property is NOT QUALIFIED for relief payment.

MOBILE HOME DISASTER RELIEF

If you answer YES to each of the following questions and you have not applied for the above
homestead disaster relief payment for this mobile home, you may be eligible for Mobile Home Disaster
Relief:

-Was the mobile home more than 50% destroyed or damaged to the point that it was
uninhabitable by a named tropical storm?

S-Was the mobile home for which a replacement was purchased the permanent residence of a
permanent resident of Florida?

If you answered NO to the above questions, the property is NOT QUALIFIED for relief payment.

A copy of the invoice of the new mobile home purchase must accompany the application.


SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Documentation supporting the claim that the property was uninhabitable must accompany the

application (for Homestead Relief and Mobile Home Relief). Documentation includes, but is not limited

to the following:

-Utility bill that clearly indicates a reduction in service;

-Insurance documentation that indicates the severity of the damage;

Rental or lease agreement for temporary residence if there is no agreement, a sworn
statement from landlord will be accepted (forms can be obtained at the Property Appraiser's
Office);

Sworn Statement from a contractor indicating that the residential unit was uninhabitable for 60
days or more (forms can be obtained at the Property Appraiser's Office);

If FEMA has placed a temporary recreational vehicle or mobile home on your property, lease
documents will be accepted (if no lease documents are available, the Property Appraiser's
Office may be able to verify your lease with FEMA);

Statement from a County or State Agency condemning the property.

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10B The Herald-Advocate, January 13, 2005

:Bowling Green Methodist Church Got New Steeple On Jan.7
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Church yard features Marie A. Polk Memorial rose garden and fountain, dedicated on Oct. 4,
1981, and given by her children and friends. An inscription reads "All the world's a paradise
when God is near.


Church located on North Church Ave. is brick on outside with a green roof. Pastor Mario Chacon
has served the church for the past 18 months.


4rNY OO TAKE
First United Methodist Church of Zolfo Springs Coi


The Dixie Lchoes


In Concert


Friday, January 14


7 p.m.


Fort Green Baptist Church
Baptist Church Rd., Off' Hwy. 62

Everyone Welcome!


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Old base is being removed. New steeple includes stained glass
windows and wa's installed by American Steeples and
Baptistries of Wedowee, Ala.


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PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY
First United Methodist Church in Bowling Green was established
125 years ago and has 100 to 140 members.


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Old bell was removed from damaged steeple. Church served
hundreds of meals for the needy for several weeks after
Hurricane Charley.


Wagon Wheel RV News
By Virginia Merriman

SUNDAY CHURCH NEWS John Chambers, Katee Crawford,
On Sunday, Jan. 2nd the greeters Bob Brueshaber, Sandy Walker,
were Mike and Gerri Geraci. The Shirley Swisher, Lynn Metherell,
special music was by Cloyce Tom Franks, Pat Nells, Marge Luff,
Swisher who sang "In The Blood." Clarence Barbor, Grace Moore,
The choir sang "Let There Be Peace Mary Thomason, Bob Bell, Bev
On Earth." And Gerri Geraci read Dobberstien, Mickey Jones,
the story. Rev. Stallings provided Kenneth Reichel and me and the
the morning message to the congre- plant went to Roland Beauchamp.
gation of 41 in attendance. The BID EUCHRE
pianists were Elina Henderson and On Thursday Dec. 30th the high
Judie Mercer, with the horn by man was Herb Tessier with 214
Wayne Russler. points and low man was Dave
PRAYERS NEEDED Dobberstein with 160 points. The
Special prayers are needed for high lady was Marge Luff with 265
Bob Fuller, Sherry Mackerth, points and the low lady was Joyce
Marge Luff, Norma Porter, Beverly Pearsall with 114 points. The men's
Kimble, Fred Honaker, Wayne moon shot was Earl Bordrey and
Wheatley and any others that need the lady's moon shot was Marge
prayers for sickenss, traveling and Luff.
other problems taht God will bless
them all. PROGRESS EUCHRE
KOFFEE KLATCH We had seven tables playing
The new people in the hall on Monday Jan. 3rd. The high man
Monday Jan. 3rd were Lynn and was Tom Steams with 70 points and
Smokey Brewer, from N.C. and runner-up man was Glenn Berry
Dean and Addit Hammond from with 67 points. The high lady was
Ala. Visitors for Bob Sears was his Mary Whitman with 70 points and
daughter, Lori Toby from runner-up lady was me with 66
Vermontville, Mich. and her cousin points. The low man was Bo Miller
Deb Thomason from Nashville, with 47 points and low lady was
Mich. Barbara and Earl Van Raalte, Joyce Pearsall with 45 points. And
Mickey and Orville Jones, Katee the most loaners was four players
and Emery Crawford and Grace and with 3 each and they were Donna
Bob Brueshaber have just returned Toth, Harry Cassidy, Marge Luff
for the yeak. We want to welcome and Mary Thomason. The under-
them all. the-chair went to Sam Armstrong.
The birthdays being celebrated SHUFFLEBOARD
this week are Dick Davis, Marge The elimination play-off on
Page and Marcell Fret. There are no Wednesday, Jan. 1st place was won
anniversaries this week. by Wanda Banfield and Earl Bodary
The 50/50 went to Grace and with second place going to Grace
Russler, Bob Sears, Carol Smith, Moore and Bill Kaleita.

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New steeple includes five-foot cross and stands about 34 feet
high including cross. The old steeple was blown down by
Hurricane Charley on Aug. 13.


408 &ast "Waim, SleeI, fauacuda
Lessons, Instruments,
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Piano, Guitar, Drums,
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....^ 2nd Annual



5K Run Walk or Blade


Hosted By:
The Hardee County
YVIMCA


Entry Fee


$15.00
$10.00
$20.00


for prte-registered runners
for senior citizens
for race day registration


IST-SHIRTS

T-shirts
provided to
all pre-
registered
participants
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All proceeds froE the event will be used for
the YMCA scholarship, program which helps
children and flamanile with financial aid
assistance- Through this assistance,'
children and families are able to take part
in YMCA programs.

For more information, the route, or
to register, please contact:

863-.Z 73-6445


In consideration of being permitted to utilize the facilities, services, and
.programs of the YMCA for any purpose including, but not limited to. observation
Be ngin youW Nanlne ..or use of facilities or equipment, participation in any off-site programs afllUated
t Sraining ]nmow. with the YMCA, the undersigned for himself, herself, and ny personal
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Addresa representatives, executors, and administrators, WAIVE. RELEASE, DESCHiARE.
Adres AAND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Sarasota Family YMCA. the Hardee County
Hardee County YMCA ... ....................... Family YMCA. their directors, officers, employees, and their agents for any and
10, West Orange Street all injuries and other damages which he/she may suffer in connection with
SWt his/her participation in ti~ program .or any other activities.
Wauchula, Florida 33873 Phone
Ph o ne : 8 63 -7 73-6445 T-shirt Size: S M L XL "" aioi;; ...................... ....... ........ O
Fax: 863-773-4C581
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NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY ACTION BY
THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Notice is given that the District's Final Agency Action is approval
of the WUP LETTER MODIFICATION on 15,000+ acres to serve
MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES' POTABLE AND SANITARY
WATER WITH NO INCREASE IN PERMITTED QUANTITIES. The
project is located in HARDEE County, Section(s) 35, Township 33
South, Range 23 East. The permit applicant is CF industries, inc.,
WHOSE ADDRESS IS RO. BOX 1549, WAUCHULA, FL 33873.
The permit no. is 20003669.009.
The file(s) pertaining to the project referred to above is available
for inspection Monday through Friday except for legal holidays,
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Southwest Florida Water
Management District (District) BARTOW SERVICE CENTER.
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Any person whose substantial interests are affected by the
District's action regarding this permit may request an administra-
tive hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57,
Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapter 28-106, Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C.), of the Uniform Rules of Procedure.
A request for hearing must (1) explain how the substantial inter-
ests of each person requesting the hearing will be affected by the
District's action, or final action; (2) state all material facts disput-
ed by each person requesting the hearing or state that there are
no disputed facts; and (3) otherwise comply with Chapter 28-106,
FA.C. A request for hearing must be filed with and received by
the Agency Clerk of the District at the District's Brooksville
address, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899 within 21
days of publication of this notice (or within 14 days for an
Environmental Resource Permit with Proprietary Authorization for
the use of Sovereign Submerged Lands). Failure to file a request
for hearing within-this time period shall constitute a waiver of any
right such person may have to request a hearing under Sections
120.569 and 120.57, F.S.
because the administrative hearing process is designed to for-
mulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the
District's final action may be different from the position taken by
it in this notice -of final agency action. Persons whose substantial
interests will be affected by any such final decision of the District
on the application have the right to petition to become a party to,
the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth
above.
Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., to settle an admin-
istrative dispute regarding the District's final action in this matter
is not available prior to the filing of a request for hearing.
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After months of rebuilding,
we see a community that's
stronger than ever.


Thanks to the support of
our neighbors,
your Wauchula Winn-Dixie
is now open
and ready to serve you.

Join us for the
reopening celebration
this week.


WINN DIXIEE
1510 U.S. Hwy. 17 North


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