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105th Year, No. 7
3 Sections, 32 Pages

Herald-Advocate

Hardee County's Hometown Coverage

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Thursday, January 27, 2005

High-Speed Chase Reaches 125 MPH

By CYNTR!AKRAHL Capt Dennis Lake of the 'Though the chase led officers p.m. Friday on a Polk charge of entered the Plaza Food & Fuel con-
Of The Hera d-Advocate Wauchula Police Department said through city streets and past armed: robbery, a first-degree venience store at 1995 U.S. 17 S.,
A Hardee County teen who. the. pursuit of Matthew Lance schools in mid-afternoon, no one felony. He was later released into on the south side of that city, at
allegedly robbed a Polk County Johnson, 16, who was driving 4 was injuredand no property dam- thecustody of the state Department about 1:50 p.m. Friday wearing c
store at gunpoint before heading Honda motorcycle, reached 125 aged; he said. of Juvenile Justice in Bartow. black clothing, and a motorcycle. ..,
home and leading officers here on a mph as Johnson sped through Johnson, of 1164 Steve Roberts According to Det.. David helmet, i,,. W
high-speed chase was finally cap- Bowling Green, then Wauchula and Special, Zol fo Springs, was booked Reynolds of the Bartow Police The teen held what Reynolds
turedin Zolfo Springs. finally Zolfo Springs. into the Hardee County Jail,at 2:22 Department, Johnson allegedly described as a "small chrome hand-

gun" as he threw a black backpack
onto the counter, he said. The boy
then motioned toward the bag and
the cash register with the gun, he
alleged.
Reynolds said in his. report of the
incident that the store clerk emptied
See CHASE 2A

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School District

Honors Its Best

Teacher/SRP Of Year Named

PHOTO BY' CYNITHIA KRAHL
Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones congratulates the Hardee County School District's overall winners as Teacher of the Year,
Martha Shiver of Hardee Senior High School (left), and School-Related Employee of the Year, Gloria Sandoval of the Transportation
Department (right).

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-AdVpcate
A reading instructor at the senior
high and a school bus driver were
selected among many, nominees
last week as the district's Teacher
and School-Related. Employee of
,the Year.
The annual recognition dinner -
sponsored by the Hardee County
School: Board,. the Hardee
Education Association/United and.
Suncoast Schools Credit Union -
was held on Tuesday night at The
Panda restaurant in Wauchula.
The banquet honors school-relat-
ed personnel and teachers chosen
by their peers at each worksite.
From the nominees, district win-
ners are announced.
For the teachers, it was Martha
Shiver of Hardee Senior High
School. Gloria Sandoval of the
Transportation Department was the
winner among the school-related
personnel.
"The world, in general, does not

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know enough about what I call our'
most important heroes." Schools'
Superintendent Dennis Jones said'
in opening the program.
He called SRPs, "The glue that'
holds; the district together."
Jones elaborated, "The students,
of course they'll be in school. Of'
course they'll be fed. Of course the
wastebaskets'will be empty ... We
runi the risk of thinking the things
they do just magically happen. We
run the risk of taking them for:
Grantedd"
He asked of those in attendance, ,
"Make it your new Year's resolu-2
tion, whenever yqu pass one of our
school-related professionals, say:
'thank you' to them."
A four-minute video to the tune:
of "Taking Care of Business"
showed each nominee at work.
Nominees .were Pauline
Hendrickson, 21 years, office man-
ager, Bowling Green Elementary;.
Pam Bishop of Hardee Junior High,.
See BEST 4A

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Cleaning out the worst creeks
and branches of the Peace River
may begin late this spring
At last week'ss meeting, the
Hardee Counts Commission hearti-
ly endorsed a '1.2 million project
to clear storm debris from the,
Peace River, the counts's only
regional \watershed. as well as
many of its tributaries.
Area lando\ ners % ho know they
have blockages or trees down in the
creek or branch running through
their properties can call the public
works department at 773-3272 and
leave a phone number to contact
them about right of entry to get in
to remove debris.

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INDEX
Community Calendar.....5A
: Classifieds 6A
SCourthouse Report.......11B
Crime Blotter...................7C
SHardee Living.................6B
SInformation Roundup....5A
SLunch Menus.................2
Obits 4B
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Dino Ricciardi, Palmetto-based'
Engineer for the Natural Resources
Conservation Service of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and
local USDA district conservationist
. Ho\ward Richards joined public
works project coordinator Mark
Frazier in explaining the project to

Walker

On U.S. 17

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A pedestrian on U.S. 17 South
became Hardee County's first fatal-
it) of the year.
According to Florida Highway
Patrol reports, Juan Jimenez-
Moreno, 35, of 122 Allman Road,
Zolfo Springs, was walking along
the southbound lane of U.S. 17 near
Fish Branch Road when he crossed
over the edge of the lane and into
the road.'
Robert P. Keller, 56, of 11.6
Chieftan St. NW, Lake Placid, who
was driving a 2003 International
tractor and trailer, attempted to
swerve left but was unable to.avoid
the walker. The front right side of
the cab' ard the trailer both struck
him, the FHP said.
Neither Keller nor his passenger,
Charles T. Post, 66, "of 10 N.
Summit Ave., Avon Park, were
injured in the, 6:30 p.m. incident,
w which occurred on Jan. 14.
SCharges ,are pending further
reviewiv, said Tpr. K.A. Benavidez,

the'commission.
Southwest Florida Water
Management District "will totally
fund the cleanup in the Peace R i er
and. Payne,, Charlie and Horse:
creeks, its intermediate w\ atershed.
Then, there will be a 75 percent-25
percent split for as much of 29.25
miles of creeks and branches which
can be done under project funding.
The county's estimated $282,000

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Traffic lights -along U.S. 17
northbound will begin flashing in
Sthe next few days.
The plan is to acclimate traffic to
the traffic light and stop sign pat-
tern before the new highway opens,
probably 'the week of Feb. 7, said
Rolando Luis Jr., project engineer
for URS Corp., which is in charge
of the four-laning construction for
the state Department of
Transportation..
Local law enforcement officials
are concerned about citizens adjust-
ing to the new traffic pattern. Since
the stop signs were placed on
streets which do. not have traffic
lights, Wauchula officers have been
busy issuing written warnings to
drivers who fail to stop for the-stop
signs.

share \will most likely be in the
form of labor and equipment. "We
will concentrate on those most
affecting flooding in back yards of
residential neighborhoods," said
FPrazier.
County Manager Lex Albritton
reminded commissioners "We will
pay one way or another. We will do
the most vulnerable areas. It is an
See CLEANING 3A

"They are creatures.of habit, and
most said they knew the north-
'bound lanes weren't open yet. But
they need to start now and get used
to the stop signs and traffic lights,"
said Capt. Dennis Lake..
Of the 12 crossovers streets in
the 2.25 miles of U.S. 17 north-
bound, only four are signalized,
those at Carlton, Bay, Main and.
Oak streets. The lights will flash
red on the east-west streets and
;amber on the northbound road.
Drivers are expected to stop for the
flashing red lights.
Intersections at Townsend,
Palmetto and Orange streets, and
those at Stenstrom, Will Duke,
Sterner Road (where the UAP
building is) and Connection (about
,one block north of the Thousand
Oaks RV Park) -have or will have
stop signs and drivers are expected
to stop before crossing U.S. 17 N.

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PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
Morgan Marie Dickey appears to be talking about Thursday
night's Wildcat basketball game as her father, Vance Dickey,
coaches it. The infant, 9 weeks old on Saturday, began coming
to games with her mother, Anna, shortly after the holidays. While
she dozes off occasionally, it's no commentary on the action.
For that, see 1B.

New Traffic Lights O

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Gridiron Players Rewar

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Three dozen Wildcat football
players were applauded for their
successful 2004 season at a banquet
Saturday evening.

After dinner at the high school
cafeteria, the group moved to the
auditorium where head coach
Derren Bryan presided over award
ceremonies.

Four players shared top honors.
Punter Travis Tubbs was named
Special Teams Most Valuable
Player. Safety Rashad Vance
claimed the MVP defensive player
honor. Center Aaron Himrod and
running back Marc Hodges were
both named as offensive MVPs.
Bryan expressed his appreciation
for his coaching assistants, their
wives, administrative support of
Principal Mike Wilkinson and

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about $2,500. into the backpack.
"The suspect then asked if that was
allof the money," he wrote.
When the clerk said it was, the
robber fled to the parking lot and
sped off on a red and silver Honda
motorcycle, heading south.
I Maj. Claude Harris Jr. of the
Hardee County Sheriff's Office
said his dispatchers received a bul-
letin from the Bartow Police
Department around 2 p.m.. and
advised the Bowling Green Police
Department and other law enforce-
ment agencies in the county.
A Bowling Green officer sported
the motorcycle traveling south on
U.S. 17 and fell in behind him,
Harris described.
Lake of the Wauchula Police
Department said the Bowling
Green officer kept other officers
advised of his progress, passing
Main Street in Bowling Green.
crossing State Road 62 in the coun-
ty. and on and on.
"At Wal-Mart. I got behind the
vehicle." Lake said, adding that he
was driving a Dodge Intrepid. His
vehicle was able to stay up with the
fleeing motorcycle.
"He was passing other vehicles
trying to get away from us," said
Lake. "At the north city limits, at
Georgia Street, a patrol officer was
waiting, so he turned onto Georgia
Street and headed west."
Lake said the chase weaved
though city streets, Georgia to
Florida Avenue. to Palmetto Street,
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Road and south on Altman Road
past Hardee Senior High School.
S"He was traveling probably
about 120 to 125 on that road,"
Lake described. "At the high
school, he slowed down to about
90.
The fleeing teen followed
Altman back out to Florida Avenue.
and then south to State Road 64 and
east toward Zolfo Springs. where a
Zolfo Springs police officer was
waiting.
Lake said the chase, with several
officers in pursuit. headed east on.
SR 64, turning south at the old.
Popash School at the Merle"
Langford intersection. A Sheriff's
Office car was waiting there, he.
said.
"He got off the bike. He set it
down." Lake said. The robbery sus-
pect ran into an orange gro e, he
said, with Lake and Dep. A'ndrew'
McGuckin giving chase. bel- : '
Lake said officers set up a
perimeter around the grove, and
deputies Larry Benavides and
Thomas Souther finally captured
the youth and took him into cus-
tody without further incident.-
"It was very good coordination
between all agencies." Lake con-
cluded. "Bowling Green, Zolfo
Springs, Wauchula and the
Sheriff's Office. No one was hurt.
No property was damaged."
The Bartow Police Department
has recommended that Johnson be
prosecuted as an adult.

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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Junior High basket-
ball teams were limited to one
game last week. Because of the Dr.
Martin Luther.King Jr. holiday on'
Monday, Heartland Conference
games were not scheduled. There
will be middle school games only
on Thursday.
This week.' Hardee hosted
DeSoto on Monday and greets
Avon Park toda) iThursday). The
season ends with a pair of games
next week. On Monday. Hardee
hosts Sebring. The season finale
next Thursday is at Hill-Gustat.
In its only games last week, the
junior Wildcats and Lady Wildcats
traveled to Lake Placid. Each,
Hardee squad battled but came
home without victory.
Hardee boys rallied in the fourth
quarter and outscored Lake Placid
13-7. but it was a little too late.
Hardee boys lost 43-28. Lake
Placid had a pair of players in dou-
ble digits with 14 and 12 points
respectively.
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Athletic Director Don Gray, and the
cheerleaders and parents.
Assisting Bryan have been John
Sharp, Dale Carlton, Jason Clark,
Lee Thomas, Steve Rewis and Tim
Price.
Additional awards were also pre-
sented to the most outstanding and
most improved player in several
categories.
On the offensive line, it was
Himrod who was most outstanding,
with Haccem Shweil as most
improved. On the defensive line, it
was Drew Shock as most outstand-
ing, with Johnny Ray Harris as
most improved.
Receivers getting the nod were
most outstanding Justin Woods and
most improved Lisnell Youyoute.
Backs touted were Hodges as most
outstanding and Brad Gilliard as
most improved.
Ricky Wiggins was the most out-
standing linebacker, with Jackson
Frenot the most improved. Vance
was most outstanding defensive
back, with Marco Chandler the
most improved.
The Cats will lose Tubbs, Vance,
Himrod, Schock, Chandler, Jesus
Lopez, Tony Fuentes, Jonel Virgile,
Jeff Capron, Anel Youyoute and
Martin Williams to graduation.

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Expected to return are juniors
Shweil, Woods, Lisnell Youyoute,
Hodges, Gilliard, Frenot, Jacksor
Mosley, Arturo Briones, Jimmy1
DeLaRosa, Jose Salvador, Garrett|
Randall, Daniel' Moore, Luke3
Prine, Jeremy Kelly, Justin English,;
Thelinor "Lino" Jena, Pierre|
Lazarre, Bobby Bandy and Ramon|
Hernandez.
Sophs expected backare Harris,|
Wiggins, Briant Shumard, Westonj
Palmer, Chris Rich, Will Krause,
Donald White, Michael Carpenter,i
Justin Altman, and kicker Pablo
Anselmo.
Hardee returns to Class 3A next
year, competing against District 12
opponents Avon Park, DeSoto and
Sebring. The Cats were 3A-9 dis-4
trict champions in 2002 and
advanced to Region 3 quarterfinals.g
They were 2A-5 district champions
in 2003 and 2A-6 champions in
2004, winning all 10 regular seasons
games.
The end of the season state Class
2A state polls ranked Hardeeq
fourth, behind perennial Class 2A
favorites Madison County,
Hollywood Chaminade andi
Tavares, but just ahead of
Immokalee and Crawfordville
Wakulla.

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Jones and.Ladarius Pace each put a"
half dozen points ont he board.'
Emilio Juarez and PosteneI
'Louisjeune added four apiece.j
Kelsheen Shite had three, Efraini
Fermin and Adam Cartwright two'
apiece' and Raymond DeAnda one'
of two at the charity stripe. Joining
in the game were Braxx McQuaig,.
Charles Allen and Ryan Blair.
Hardee girls, meanwhile, hadj
their own battle with the junior'
Lady Dragons, losing 31-26.
Kaneisha Hamilton had 13 and
Ashley Paeplon 12 to pace Lak
Placid.
For Hardee, Sabrina Holmes was
high with a dozen points on a pair
of treys. pair of deuces and pair of
free throws. Kaitlin Justice, Emily
Adams and Naomi Alvarado each
chipped in with four points and
Erica Ureste hit two of three at the
free throw line.
Others for the Hardee girls are
Carleen Brown, Marissa Brown,
Katelyn Bumby. Halley Marshall,
Chelsea Owens, Jalyn Smith,
Chelsey Steedley, Kandace Mask,
Victoria Naranjo and Melinda
Ybarra.

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estimated cost of $40,000 per mile.
Ilf we don't clean up, we will.have
, to do it when it floods."
Richards and Ricciardi walked
Small the river, creeks and branches
for debris in setting the amount of
work. The $1.2 million will cover
only a portion of the $5 million
,needed to clean all the county's
waterways, said Albritton.
Frazier clarified on Tuesday that
,-.the majority of the project will be
.cut and toss, removing debris in
Sand away from the shoulders of the
t waterways. "'lIf property owners
will allow, we will stack and burn it
there. We will only haul debris
away from places affecting back-,
yards of houses.
S"We will use hand labor as much
as possible to minimize damage to

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the environment.: Of course, in'
-sorhe areas, wye will.need eqip .
ment but will use the least damag-
ing ones, such as bobcats." '
Commissioner Minor Bryant
asked about the south portion of
Hog Branch which crosses over
Old Bradenton Road south of Lost
Acres. Frazier said two-and-one-
half miles of it is included in the
project. "We also improved the'
drainage at Lost Acres."
..Other areas are Thompson
Branch' along Lisa Drive.' whichh
will require a bobcat to bring out
debris and the canal on the west
side of Goose Pond Road, \\here
debris will be removed and burned
at the Cattle Range Station.
Bryant asked if sand would be'
taken out of the waterways.

Ricciardi said it would be only if it
was obstructing a culvert or bridge.
ShoaJs quld no b o eeperted he
added. --,, -
He also said if the project was
started within 90 days of when the
agreement was signed, the 180-day
time limit could be extended.
Commissioner Dale Johnson
asked if the landowner could clean
up the w aterway on his own prop-
erty. Ricciardi said it was permissi-
ble but to be reimbursed invoices
;would have to be kept for ,all
expenses, including any .landfill
tipping fees.,', '
Weneed the property owners to
step forward and contact us." said
'Frazier.
,Accompanying this article is a
map and list of 35 sites deemed the

most in. need of debris rembo
Landowners along these are asl
to contact' Frazier's office as sc
as possible.

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BIG BASS

Teachers of the Year are (seated, from left) Amy Woods, Bowling Green Elementary; districtwide winner Martha Shiver, Hardee
Senior High; and Sheryl Mosley, Wauchula Elementary; (in back) Gloria Neel, North Wauchula Elementary; Louise Jones, Hardee
Junior High; and Nancy Dick, Zolfo Springs Elementary. Joann Deal of Pioneer Career Academy is not pictured.

COURTESY PHOTO
Caleb Reas caught these three nice bass in Lake June over the
New Year's holiday weekend. He used live shiners for bait. The
fish weighed 3, 4.5, and 5.5 pounds. Caleb, 11, is the son of
Steve and Monica Reas of Wauchula.

.,,PHOTO BY CYNTHIA KRAHL
School-Related Employees of the Year are (seated from left) Doris Green, North Wauchula Elementary School; districtwide winner
Gloria Sandoval, transportation; Nancy Helveston, Hardee Senior High; and Debbie Reyna, Wauchula Elementary; (in back)
Charles Sconyers, maintenance; Pauline Hendrickson, Bowling Green Elementary; Pam Bishop, Hardee Junior High; and Kathy
Christmas, Zolfo Springs Elementary.

SA video presentation showed each nominee in action.

:Nominees from each school or work site and their families attended the annual recognition ban-
quet along with administrators and School Board members. A buffet dinner was served.

BEST
Continued From 1A
five years, tutor; Nancy Helveston
of Hardee Senior High, 17 years,
registrar; Charles Sconyers of the
Maintenance Department, 14 years,
carpentry; Doris Green of North
Wauchula Elementary, 28 years,
food service; Sandoval of
Transportation; Debbie Reyna of
Wauchula Elementary, 13 years,
tutor; and Kathy Christmas of
Zolfo Springs Elementary, 27
years, library clerk.
Each one was congratulated and
awarded a plaque, which read, "For
exemplary job performance and
improving the quality of our school
system."
Sandoval, the districtwide win-
ner, has been a school bus driver for
17 years.
She said she has been taught by
"each and every child" she has
transported safely to and from
school functions that "economic
status or family background does-
n't change the fact that we all strive
to better ourselves in order to help
others."
Next came a video of the teach-
ers who won at their school sites:
Amny Woods, 14 years, Bowling
Green Elementary; Louise Jones,
26 years, Hardee Junior High;
Shiver of Hardee Senior High;
Gloria Neel, 16 years, North
Wauchula Elementary; Joann Deal,
15 years, Pioneer Career Academy;
Sheryl Mosley, 10 years, Wauchula
Elementary; and Nancy Dick, 22
years, Zolfo Springs Elementary.
In her 24 years of teaching in
local schools, districtwide winner
Shiver has taught nearly every
grade level.
Shiver is currently working
toward a master's degree in read-
ing, and leads an intensive reading
remediation program at Hardee
Senior High School.
Jones called winner Sandoval
"positive and proactive," and said
winning teacher Shiver helped the
high school "kick the state aver-
age" on Florida Comprehensive
Assessment Test retakes.
He noted Shiver will go on to
compete as the district's nominee
for State Teacher of the Year.
In closing, School Board
Chairman Jan Platt said, "I want to
thank each and every employee. It
takes each and every one of us to
say we have the best school district
in the world!"

On The Local Links J

TORREY OAKS GOLF COURSE
CRYSTAL LAKE MEN'S LEAGUE: These golfers played a Scramble
on Thursday morning. Three teams came in with minus 2. tying for first
place. Ray Baker, Fred Leverone, Joe Newman and Jerry McBride were on
one team. On the second team were Loyd Lankford, John Jackson, Bert Barr
and Joe Schrobback. Team three players were Frank Beede, Jack Elofson.
George Strausbauch and Herb Ramsey.
SHUSBAND AND WIFE SCRAMBLE: Twelve teams opened their sea-
son's play. Three two-somes scored 34. First place went to Bob and Cheryl
Conkle. In second place were Mac and Delores Rutherford. John and Fran
Pose\ took third.
The second SCRAMBLE took place on Jan. 18th, with 46 golfers par-
ticipating. Bob and Cheryl Conkle came in fist with 33. Bill and Wanda
Banfield had a 36, taking second place. Anne and Wayne McCoy took third
place with a 36. Also, with a 36, were Heinz and Jackie Bayer gi ing them
fourth place. .
The next outing for these golfers is scheduled for Tuesda. Feb. 15'.
Players may sign up in the clubhouse.
CRYSTAL LAKE LADIES' LEAGUE: Lemon Slush was the game or
thd week. Nancy Morrison, Barb Newman and Anne DeFreitas vere 'the
winners with 52. Marilyn Funkhouser won the #5 pin shot.

It is necessary to try to pass Order means light and peace,
one's self always; this occupa- inwardliberty and free command
tion ought to last as long as life. over one's self; order is power.
-Queen Christina of Sweden -Henri Frederic Amiel

January 27, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A

Hoop Girls Battle In Ls TEMPORARY HOME
Hoop Girls Battle In Losses

py JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
' The Hardee Lady Wildcats took
it on the chin in a pair of district
losses last week.
The girls trailed from the starting
gate in Tuesday's loss against Lake
Placid, but led part of the way on
Friday before Avon Park went on a
fourth-quarter tear to steal the win.
I Hardee has a trio of games this
weekend. The Lady Cats were at
peSoto on Tuesday evening in a
rarsity-only game. Today
(Thursday), it is a junior varsity-
yarsity double-header at hoine
against Palmetto. Friday's varsity-
only game is at Mulberry, ending
district competition for the regular
season.
The final trio of games are Jan. 3
at home for Senior Night against
Lakewood Ranch, Feb. 1 at
Heartland Christian and Feb. 3 at
Sebring. District playoffs are Feb.
8 11 at Lake Placid.
SAgainst Lake Placid last
Tuesday, the Lady Cats fell behind
the district top seed which opened
with a 5-0 run. A Kim Cummins
eiee throw got Hardee started. A
pair of April Buckley foul shots
inake it 5-3. When D.K. Davis went
baseline. it was a 7-7 game.
The Green Dragons, starting four
seniors and talented freshman
Whitney Lee, retaliated immediate-
ly running the score up to 13-7 as
the first period ended. From there,
Jt was all one-sided. The Lady
Dragons had a 25-13 lead at half-
time.
The second half didn't get much
better, as the taller, faster Lady
Dragons kept the pressure on, left
their starters in and led 34-21 at the
spend of the third period. They fin-
ished the game up 44-25. Lee led
*Lake Placid with 14 points, some
every period.
SFor Hardee, it was Cummins
[with 10 points, followed by April
Buckley with five-of-six at the
charity stripe. Davis, Thelicia Jena,
Ciara Lambert, Jamie Buckley and
Tcheriavia Atkinson each had two
points. Christina Jena, Lina Cauley
and Savanah Palmer helped with
the floor game.
In the Aon Park game on Friday
night, Hardee started well. April
Buckley dropped the first shot in
the hole to put Hardee ahead. The
Lady Red Devils sank three con-
secutive ,hoops and Cummins
nailed a trey to make it 5-6. An
Atkinsonfee throw tied the game.
It was knotted again at 8-8 and
10-10. Shots by April Buckle, and
Thelicia lena put the Lady Cats
ahhead 14-10 as the first period con-
cluded. A free throw by Avon Park
made it a three-point game early in
the second stanza.
Then, Cummins passed to April
Buckles for a deuce and Christina

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COURTESY PHOTO
Senior April Buckley shoots over defender, while (left to right)
Gloria Solis (23), D.K. Davis (5) and Clara Lambert (13) prepare
to rebound.

Jena went' all the way down the
court to add two more points. Avon
Park senior Kathryn Landress hit a
trey to cut Hardee's lead to 18-14.
She then hit a deuce to make it 18-
16, but Hardee was able to get it
back up to 24-16 with under a
minute in the half, Kysi Wooden hit
a pair of free throws to make it 24-
18 and Renee Murringer got a
three-spot in before the halftime
buzzer.,
Starting the second half.
Cummins grabbed a defensive
rebound and went all the way
before dishing off to Thelicia Jena
for a deuce 10 seconds into the
action. April Buckley upped the
score with a solo free throw, fol-
lowed shortly by a deuce. When
Cummins hit a bank shot, it was a
Hardee 10-point advantage 31-21.
Hardee was still ahead as the
third period ended 36-28. That's
when Avon Park began full-court
play, shutting out Hardee on
rebounds and scoring. Hardee did
not give in easily, but at the 2:30
mark, Avon Park had tied the score
41-41. For the rest of the game, it
was Avon Park senior experience in
claiming the 47-41 win.
Lee finished with 18. points for
Avon Park, followed by eight by
junior Cierra Godfrey.
SFor Hardee, April Buckley had
15 points. Cummins 13, the Jena
sisters each four points, Atkinson
three and Davis two points.
The junior Lady Wildcats split
their games last week, winning
over Lake Placid but losing to Avon
Park.

Held scoreless in the first quar-
ter, the junior Lady Cats got on the
board in the second period with 10
points, while holding Lake Placid
to just four. The junior Lady
Dragons were up 11-10 at halftime.
Hardee reversed the process in
the second half, holding Lake
Placid scoreless in the third stanza
and allowing only eight points in
the final period. Hardee won 26-19.
Madison Graham and Marissa
Hall each pulled down a half dozen
rebounds for Hardee. Sherisa Jones
had 10 steals, converting to points.
Tiarra Williams topped Hardee
with a dozen points, followed by
Jones with eight, Casey Johnson
three, Angel Simmons two and Hall
a solo free throw.
"They beat us 30-20 over there,
so it was a 17-point turnaround.
We've been steadily making
improvements," said junior Lady
Cat coach Ken Leupold.
Hardee never had much of a
chance against the taller junior
Lady Red Devils on Friday night.
But the improvement was evident.
Instead of the 44-point loss on Jan.
4, Hardee dropped this one 35-16.
For Hardee, scoring was eveni.
Jones had four points and Johnson,
Paige Avery, Graham, Simmons,
Williams and Tareka Coney each
had two points.
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IN FMT.

FEMA Center
To Close
The Disaster Recovery Center
(DRC) in Hardee County, locat-
ed at Pioneer Park, 2800 U.S.
17 S., Zolfo Springs, will close
permanently Monday, Jan 31 at
6 p.m. Applicants may visit any
other DRC still operating
throughout the state or call
FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA
(3362).
A mobile Disaster Recovery
Center opened at the old Police
Department, 303 W. Main St.,
Wauchula on Monday, Jan. 24,
12 p.m.-6 p.m., and then from
Tuesday, .Jan. 25 through
Saturday, Feb. 5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
It will be closed on Sunday, Jan.
30. People will be able to check
on the status of their applica-
tions and meet with federal and
state disaster program repre-
sentatives.

Flu Vaccine
Now Available
The Florida Department of
Health has said that the flu vac-
cine is now available for anyone
who would like it.
The Hardee County Health
Dept. is making appointments
for flu shots. Its offices are at
115 K.D. Revell Road, off U.S.
17 N. Wauchula. For more infor-
mation, call 773-4161.

Can Still
Register
Students have until Feb. 4 to
apply for South Florida
Community College's program.
The 180-hour program will meet
Tuesday, Thursdays and
Friday, February through May
at the SFCC Highlands
.Campus, Avon Park.
For more information about
registration or the program, call
Dr. Mary Ann Fritz at ext. 7118 at
773-2252.

A 7 -

PHOTOS BY SHAYLA BRYAN
Hardee County Fire-Rescue's Zolfo Springs substation has been forced to operate out of a Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) trailer (seen above). In the hurricanes of last year, the
concrete-block Fire Station No. 2 received major damage (seen below), making it unusable. The
trailer has living quarters similar to what firefighters and rescue workers were accustomed to:
three bedrooms and two bathrooms. However, there is no covered place for the trucks to be
parked. It has not been decided when or where a new building will be constructed.

--I I

HS Rodeo This Weekend

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Bull riding and breakaway rop-
ing; saddle bronc riding or bare-
back.-
There's fun and competition as
the Florida High School rodeo is
hosted at Reality Ranch this week-
end. Several local teens will be
among those attending.
Some of the 200 entrants will be
at the Ranch, two-and-one-
halfmiles east on SR 66, by Friday
as teens gather from all over the
estate, from as far away as Jasper.
There are even a couple of families
from Waycross, Ga., who chose to
participate in Florida rather than
Georgia, said ranch leader Randy
Johnson.
Both Saturday and Sunday
events will start at, 10 a.m. and con-
tinue until early to mid-afternoon,
probably 2 or 2:30, said Johnson.
Admission is free, and he invites
everyone to come out and enjoy the
activity.
Lunches can be purchased.
Brimstone Bar-B-Q of Dothan, Ala.
will be serving their special Deep
South barbecue ribs and chicken as
well as hamburgers, hot dogs and
pulled pork sandwiches and the
side dishes to go with them.

THURSDAY, JAN. 27
/Hardee County School
Board, regular meeting,
Commission Chambers, City
Hall, 225 E. Main St., Wauchula,
5 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 28
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SUNDAY, JAN. 30
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TUESDAY, FEB. 1
V/Mrs. Hardee County, meet-
ing, South Florida Community
College, Hardee Campus con-
ference room, 2968 U.S. 17 N.,
Bowling Green, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 3
&/Hardee County
Commission, regular meeting,
Room 102, Courthouse Annex
1, 412 W. Orange St.,
Wauchula, 8:30 a.m.

There will be two sections of bull
riding each day. Other events are
team roping, tie-down roping, sad-
dle and bareback bronc riding, girls
barrel racing, pole bending and
breakaway roping.
Among those attending are two
local girls in their first-ever rodeo.
Both Amber Steedley and Ashley
Abbott are new to the sport.
Old hands are Jenna and Chelsea
Watson and Josh Brown.
Jenna Watson is an 18-year-old
senior in her fourth year of high
school rodeo. She enjoys both bar-
rel racing and pole bending, where
a set of six poles are set about 21
feet apart in a row. Riders follow a
pattern of weave and straight ahead
along the row and back.
Both Jenna and Chelsea belong
to the National Barrel Racing
Association where Jenna sits in
first place in the standings and .in
line to win a saddle, reports mom
Susan Watson.

Chelsea, who will celebrate her
16th birthday Saturday, is in her
second year of high school rodeo,
where 'she also competes in pole
bending and barrel racing. Slic ':on
her barrel racing event at the
Lakeland high school rodeo in late
December and placed 10th in a
larger event at Davie on Jan. 8.
Josh, 16, is a Wildcat junior who
rides bulls and competes in team
roping, sometimes with his dad,
Ralph Brown or with Lee Miller of
Arcadia. He has been in rodeo since
age 8, says his mom Cindy Brown.
He has attended two Lyle Sankey
bull riding schools held at Reality
Ranch and will again compete in
roping with his four-year-old mare
Sissy.
In this weekend's events, teens
are competing for the opportunity
to advance to the national high
school rodeo finals in Gillette,
Wyo. in July.

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Per 'drSe'.e4 .., Worker's Comp
Payroll Services FICA
CONTACT: Year End W2's
ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula
(863)773-9225
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: :NOW HIRING
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Heritage Inn & Suites
Wauchula/Bowling Green
For the following positions:
Front Desk
Night Auditor
S. Housekeeping
Hotel Laundry
Houseperson/Mai ntenance
Apply in person at L. Cobb Construction, Inc.,
401 South Sixth Avenue, Wauchula.
Tel: 863-773-3839
Drug Free Workplace. Criminal background and
driver's license checked prior to hiring. 0 272 x

Help Wanted

PART TIME
PERMANENT POSITION.
IN PRODUCTION
MUST BE ABLE TO TYPE.

APPLY IN PERSON AT

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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 1:13ffc
HIRING IMMEDIATELY, CENTRAL
SFlorida .Health Care, Inc., LPN,
Wauchuia Center, LPN with valid FL
Ucehne, Competitive salary, excellent
medical/dental/vision/Rx insurance,
pension plan. Corporation pays for
LTD & life insurance. 'Send Resume
to: CFHC, .950 CR 17A West, Avon
Park, FL 33825, Fax #(863)452-3011,

DRIVERS: OTR, GREAT hometime!
Dedicated runs, $.30cpm., healthcare,
AFLAC, 401K! CDL-A w/2 years. OTR
Exp. 863-606-9538 1:27,2:3p
RANCH BOOKKEEPER! (863)634-
7552 or (863)763-5321 1:27-2:24p
NURSERY LABORERS! APPLY at
Peace River Growers, 3521 N.
Nursery Rd., ZS. EOE 1:27.2:3c
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

EOE/DFW 1:20,27c People do think that if they
MANAGER-SUBWAY RESTAURANT, avoid the truth, it might change
now hiring general manager. to something better before they
$455/wk., plus wkly bonus up to $360. have to hear it.
Call (407)492-0590 1:27,2:3c --Marsha Norman
........S.....,.r... ....... ........O'...........
S ioffner'sAuction House:
S 3703 Hw 7South -Zolfo Springs

Every Friday night 7:QO p.m.

Lots of new and used merchandise.:
Lots offun and door prizes.
'AU#00002907" 1:20-2:lo AB# 2266

BUILDING INSPECTOR
($13.50 $17.72)
Wanted for Hardee. County Building/Zoning Department.
SApplicants should have considerable knowledge of building
I trade: ability to recognize faulty construction and to maintain
Records and prepare & submit reports. Standard License or will
consider Provisional License; Inspector in two disciplines with
SBCCI/ICC or one or two family d\. elliig' certification, desir-
able.' Excellent benefits including State Retirement.
Applications accepted in the Personnel Dept., 412 W. Orange
St., Rm. A 102,A'Vauchula. FL 33873 (863) 773-2161. Open
until filled. EOE/F/M-VET PREF. cl :27e

S- _: Payloader Operator
Experienced loading dump trucks, full time, day
& night shift available. Job is located on 64 West,
Manatee County. Health, life, dental, 401K, vaca-
Sioa. Al equipment, competitive pay. Call Trans-
., kos,j 1, 800-940-1575 or apply in person at 4001
Noralyn Mine Rd., Bartow, FL. EEO, ADA, Drug
Free Work Place.
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SSUNRISE COMMUNITY

COM PA UNION
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will accompany individuals with developmental disabilities on outings in
the corrmunity 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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Client Advocate
H.S. Diploma or GED required. This position is
working with clients in a Domestic Violence Shelter
in Sebring. Bi-lingual a plus. Full and Part-time
positions, available. Competitive pay and benefits.
Contact Joy or Liz @ 863-413-3077 for details or
mail a resumdie to HR. Dept., PO Box 1559, Bartow,
FL 33831 or e-mail employment@peace-river.com.
EOE. DFWP c1:20tfc

S::. 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@kidshopeunited.org or/fax to 352-
326-2506. :27
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6 RMS CB HOME, 3/BR, den, 1 bath,
laundry rm., extra good shape, 12x20
shed, corner lot, 706 Tenn. St.,
Wauchula. 773-2692 1:20,27;2:3p
HOUSE FOR SALE! Fixer upper on 3
residential/commercial lots, Zolfo
Springs, $58,000. (863)781-2237,
(863)735-1131 1:27-2:24p

Never mistake
action.

motion for

LOST! RUBBERMAID BOX, blue, non-
tents sentimental, north of Bowling
Green on Hwy. 17. Reward! 863-398-
5740, 863-984-5987. 1:13-2:10p
WE MISS OUR dog! He ran away
Sunday. He's a tricolored male bea-
gle. We live in Fort Green along Hwy.
62. Have you seen him? If you have,
call our mom and dad at 773-6927,
781-0012, or 781-1321. Thank you,
The Brown children 1:27dh

"On The JoO
Again"- iA .
RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC,.
State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor
Residential Remodeling
Zolfo Springs, Florida
(863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409
John Reschke CCC-045925
Bill Reschke c112:16tfc License CBC-12430

PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
Bobcatf orvico Tree Trimming
Complete Tree Romoval
*FREE ESTIMATES*

(883) 781
LiUense d a Insured '

-20890
S .' 27C
Aceopt M/C & Visa

Maintenance Technician For The
Palms Apartments. Mus be knowl-
edg5sblho in basic plumbing, Electrical
and HVA., General carpentry and
painting skills bneficial. Must be
bndable. end or fax resume:
The Palms Apartments
P.O. Box 10293.
Clearwater, FL 33757
FAX (727) 447-2252
Equal Opportunity Employer ,

V1.,OCA.of Florida
Direct support ,staff positions available
in Wauchula group homes. High school
diploma or GED and valid driver's
license (in good standing) required.
Experience providing services to per'
sons with developmental disabilities
preferred. Apply in person at 114 West
Carlton Street, Wauchula, Florida.
863-773-0434 M/F/V/D EOE
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Program Assistant needed for school located in
juvenile justice facility near Arcadia. Enrolls, sched-
ules, and withdraws students using theb DeSoto
School Board computerized student information
system. Performs clerical duties. 12-month full-time
employment. Requires high school.' diploma.
$20,000 plus excellent benefits. Please fax resume
to Greg Clark at 863-491-5343 or. e-mail to
greg.clark(adesoto.k12.fl.us EOE/DFWP ::27c

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc.,
is currently accepting applications for the following
positions:

R.S.A.'s entry level positions, 3rd and Weekend
Shifts available. HS Diploma or GED required, experi-
ence preferred,

available.
or GED

C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend Shifts
Current Florida Licensure, HS Diploma
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.

FINR offers anrexcellent 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
to hrinfo@finr.net
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Classifieds

TRAILER, 14'X6', TWIN AXLE, new flat
decking, electric brakes, good tires,
$1,000. 773-5872. 1:27p
IBANEZ G SR-190, bass guitar, amp &
other accessories, $250 OBO. 863-
245-6804 1:27p
MUST SEE! 2003-5303 John Deere
tractor, 64 hp engine, $21,000.
Contact Lee, 245-9281 1:27-2:24p
4X7 LAWN MOWER trailer, metal
frame, wood bottom, $100. firm. 773-
6306 1:27p

REMODELED!
ow RE-OPEN!

'&wltng green

7ea 9Wlarket
i r kHwy. 17

Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC
781-1062 1:

-SELLING BELOW AUCTION PRICE-

HOME OF THE $99 DOWN CAR

Have you Heard?
We had such a great
response last time, we're
doing it again!
SIf you break down
leaving the public
auction, give us a
call ... we'll give you
a haul ... 1/2 price!

24 Hour Towing Available
U.S. Hwy. 17 Se Habla
BowngGreen Espanol 375-4441
(across from Ptesto)
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REQUEST FOR BIDS
The Town of Zolfo Springs will accept bids on the fol-
lowing surplus vehicles:

1998 Ford Crown
#2FAFP71W6WX109676

Victoria, White,

1998 Ford Crown Victoria,
#2FAFP71 W3WX137628
1993 Ford Crown Victoria,
#2FACP71W1 PX178358

VIN

White, VIN

White, VIN

Vehicles may be inspected at the City Barn, 212 3rd
Street East in Zolfo Springs and at the Town Hall park-
ing lot, 3210 US Highway.17 South in Zolfo Springs.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the
words, "Bids on Surplus Vehicles" on the outside of
the envelope. -Bids will be accepted until Friday,
February 4, 2005, at 5:00 RM.
Bids will be opened and awarded at the Regular
Council Meeting on Monday, February 14, 2005. The
Zolfo Springs Town Council reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all bids. 1:20,27;2:3c

RiRUM 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.
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TWO 12" SQUARE L7 solo-Baric
Kicker speakers in ported box, 1400
W DHD power cruiser amplifier, and
kicker crossover. Sounds amazing!
Practically brand new, hits very low!
$1,200. OBO Call Liz @ (863)557-3496
or 773-9556. 1:20,27p
MANCO 49CC SCOOTER, electric
start w/gauges, 4 stroke motor, well
kept. $1,100 OBO. (863)773-5815
1:27p

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

GOOD YEAR WRANGLER RTS tires,
235/R16. Low mileage, $150 OBO for
set. 863-781-9628 1:27,2:3dh
RUGER LEVER ACTION, .44 Magnum
Srifle, with wood stock. Very accurate
and in good condition. $350 863-781-
9628 1:27,2:3dh
FOR SALE! ONE sheet of 4x12 dry-
wall, 735-1017 1:27p

CALL TODAY ABOUT these nice used
double-wides & single-wides. new
carpet, A/C. 813-641-8128. 1:27p
Keep the gold and keep the sil-
ver, but give us wisdom.

815 North 8th Ave., Wauchula, 4 BR/2-1/2 Bth. CB. Like new $110,000.
Bills Meat Market Bowling Green. Fully equipped for restaurant and meat
market. Large Corner Lot. 225' on Hwy 17, $135,000. Contract Pending.
1.06 acres, zoned C-2. Just east of new Northbound U.S. 17. Excellent
potential for warehouses or light manufacturing. Priced to sell. $35,000
Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DWIMH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer
Run Road. $92,000.
1.9 acres, 1831 Hampton Road. Brick Home, metal roof. 3456 square feet.

1:27pSKYLINE PARK MODELS for
sale! Models located at Little Charlie
Creek RV Park, 1850 Heard Bridge
Road, Wauchula, FL 33873. For more
information call (863)781-9241,
Wayne or (863)773-3161, Cindy.
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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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1 MALE QUAKER PARROT w/cage,
$50, 1 female Quaker w/cage, $50.
(863)873-9696 1:27p

LOST FEMALE CHIHUAHUA, brown
& white, 1149 Downing Circle. 773-
9792 1:27p

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

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

1800 square feet Garage/workshop. $165,000. Nice Residential Area-
302 North 10th Ave. Large corner lot. 930 S.F., C.P., Porches, 2BR/1Bth. Conveniently located between
Central H/A. $65,000. I Hardee and Highlands. 3 BR/2BA
Mobile Home with Central Air &
Old Quick Lube. Commercial. Hwy 17 North, Bowling Green. Corner lot. Heat & screened in porch. Being
l$65,000. Heat & screened in porch. Being
_ __ i_ sOffered at $57,000.
Large Home on Corner Lot,
Motivated Seller-3BR/2BA CB
JIM SEER EAI 4- andHome with Central Air & Heat.
Home is on 0.72 AC with 4,000
RER E n Square Feet under roof. Excellent
home for a large family. Close, to
6l Ni.t l6 t VteNU a $ e 7 Churches and Schools. Asking
I GT NL IN, $165,000.
16 Acres-Partly cleared ready
icU ,5 pLORiDtA 3 for mobile home or home con-
DIay: ( ) 73 3 o ven i 4 es est774 struction. Plenty of large oaks
Wajucimal w B b600+ feet on new northbound
Hwy 17. Asking $100,000.
Two 4.8 acre residential tracts located on Alex Iendry Road. Sensible deed
restrictions! Excellent home sites, iigh and dry!
Two 3 acre secluded residential tracts on flowing creek, oaks, and maples
within Wauchula city limits! Listed at $60,000 each!
1.12 acre rural residential homesites on paved road very near Wauchula.
Deed restricted area. JUST $22,500 per homesite!
Country Estate! 7.3 acres on paved road approx. 4 miles west from Noey Flores John Freeman
Wauchula with 6 BR, 4.5 bath wood frame home with in-ground caged pool!
Too many features to list! Barn with power and water, open pole barn Silh
a/c shed, and dog pens. Includes 4 ac. early/mid orange grove on Swingle ** Whether you're buyir
rootstock with good irrigation system and 3 BR 2 bath 1400 SF mobile home.
Must see to appreciate this beautiful property! signals at Flores & Flor
5-acre tracts with paved road frontage near Wauchula! High and dr)! assist you. Let one of o
Cleared and ready tobuild! Terrific homesites! Sensible deed restrictions your Real Estate dream
apply. you alE a d re r
OWNER SAYS MAKE AN OFFER! Good building site for your business. Please Visit Our New Web
Vacant commercial property with Hwy 17 and Stenstrom Road frontage. !
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US WE BUY HOUSES
17! Owner will clear the property! Listed at $245,000!
10 ac. Hamlin and Valencia grove in Holly Hill planting. Only $35,000! Ask Contact A

James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker O D F
Realtor Associatesralia D. Fresh, Br
(afterhours) After hours.
Mary Rollins (863) 773-9673 Robert Jones (863) 781-1423
Ben Gibson (941) 737-2800 Brian Pohl (863) 773-6563 Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863)
Noey Adam Flores (863)7
We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and r' John Freeman (863)
Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' list- Carolyn Jackson (863)T
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Too often we give children
answers to remember rather
than problems to solve.

Cool off!! This Summer-
3BR/2BA 1990 Mobile Home with
in ground pool located west of
Zolfo Springs. Offered at $69,900.
Great for any age-3BR/2BA
mobile home with central air &
heat close to doctors & hospital,
located in Downing Circle. Being
offered at $54,900.
Mobile Home in Good
Condition-3BR/2BA mobile
home with central air & heat
located east of Bartow. Call for
details. Asking $55,000.
New 2005 Mobile Home Sites-
3BR/2BA with Central Air &
Heat in Charlie Creek Mobile
Home Estates. Call for details.
Offered at $64,500.

ig or selling. The profes-
es, Inc. will be happy to
ur associates help make
s come true.**

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Want a new home?
Thinking of buying a new house, but unable to afford two mortgages? Don't know where
you would live if you sold your house before you found another? Don't know where you,
would store your furniture until you found your new house? These types of problems exist
for many home buyers wanting to move from their old house and into a new home or newly
built home. We solve these types of problems in three simple steps
1. We come to your house and discuss your needs and evaluate your home.
2. You find the home of your dreams
3. We agree to buy your home at the time that.you decide best fits your schedule and
give you the time you need to make the arrangements to get moved into your new
home.
Benefits:
No need to worry about making costly repairs on your existing home.
You know exactly how much you get from the sale of your current home, which
will allow you to know the budget for your new home.
You only have one mortgage. (This will allow for financing of your new house)
You will be able to move from your old house and into your new house without
the following hassles
1. No trying to find a place to rent after your old house is sold.
2. No rent contracts with terms that do not fit your needs.
3. No trying to find storage for your belongings that you don't have space for at your
temporary Residence.
4. No moving two times (from your old house to the rental and from the rental to
your new house).
5. No throwing money away on rent.
6. No throwing money away on the cost of moving twice.

Call Fast Cash Home Solutions today. 863-773-6746
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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
773-6736 12:23te

S Realtor
,,1,, 228 N. 6th Avenue
r'=0oH..N Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
We Have Listings to suit your every need. CALL US TODAY!

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WE'RE #1 IN THE COUNTY!

COME SEE WHY!

Jim, Suzy, Ruby, Bill, Rosemary

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Pay,Here

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No Finance Charges!

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Clas sifieds

."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 for more information.
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-CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES FOR sale!
; $175. 773-2668 1:27p

SYou must do the very thing you i
- think you cannot do.

PLANTS, INCLUDING CROTONS,
Hibiscus, Sky vines, Camellias, Ixora,
Palm trees, Lilies of the Nile, Jasmine,
and many more. 863-385-6508.
1:20-2:17p

Re-l E at

FSBO, MUST SEE, 40 acre
land on pavement road hig
metal frame greenhouse
pond, 2975 Clifton Bryan F
Springs, Hardee, $400,C
Contact Lee, 863-245-9281

Short TIme Job Bankruptcy Repo Sklo Pay
Just meet our asy requnlmsntr and you re condltwolly
APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN
'Low monthly pamnft Compete Rat- .Tnot Buy Hwe-PYw Hr
Extmbllahed cret Late Model Cau& Trunca. Cell now fo your eist approvl on our 24 hr. tol fre
HOTUNE 100- 34 1 mum
You must mee our lender' credit etlndrds. Income and.equlty rqulrents appl. r

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as, pasture COME TO THE Mountains of N.C.
)h and dry, 3/BR 1/BA, full basement, 2 car
., 4" well, garage, front and back porches on 3
toad, Zolfo acres of land. Nice neighborhood
100. OBO. between Burnsville and Spruce Pine,
N.C. $195,000. Call 828-682-6067 or
1:27-2:24p 828-284-0251 1:20-2:1 Op

WE BUY LAND, orange groves, and
houses. 375-3112 12:2tfc

G *01 -80 -535-6 061.

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29' AVION W/10X18 closed-in room.
Orange Blossom RV, Lot 95A.
(813)238-6900 1:20-2:17p
33 FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER, 1983
Prowler, rear bedroom, clean, $2,350.
773-6692 1:27p
FIFTH WHEEL 36" CHAD, needs work,
$1,600. (863)781-2237, (863)735-
1131, Junct. Title. 1:27-2:24p

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
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702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

AM-SOUTH REALTY

,AKIN(, REAL ESTATE REAL EASY."
An Independently Owned and Operated Member ol Coldwel Banker Real Estate Corporation

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(863) 773-2122
FAX (863) 773-2173
AFTER HOURS CALL:
Gary Delatorre, Broker 773-0663
Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887
Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575
Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797
Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769

Dane Hendry

Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

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

...i'. / Contact George Browder

....309-7513 or Toll Free 1-866-794.

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INVESTMENTS

40 acs. on Beautiful Payne's This 500 b\/ac.,
Creek in NW Hardee Co. near drain tile and waters
Ft. Green Springs. $400,000! of E&MN and 10:
Can be divided! Valencias at the s
$700,000!
Commercial 45+ acs.. on north
bound Hwy 17. over 3,000 feet Cornerlot on Orange
of frontage. Buy all or in part. Wauchula. Commer
$1,250,000! tial. $30,000!
37 ac. grove, Ft. Green area. Frontage on Hwy 17
Great location for homesite. new Suncoast Scho
$350,000! Union. Approximate
with 2 homes and
Your search for a beautiful $700,000! Will sell n
homesite is over! This 9.8 ac. for $225,000!
wooded wonder is located on a
paved road, close to town. 20 acs. in Ft. G
$110,000! Grose wilh home. 3
w ith pool. Cal
GREAT DEVELOPMENT $15.000/ac!
POTENTIAL! 19 acs. located
at the intersection of SR 62 & Tire shop in Zolfo SI
Hwy 17 N. $418,000! is" $85,000!
52.87 ac. grove in Highlands Take part and locate
Co. North of Lorida. 33 acs. in ness in this growing
Valencia & 13 acs. in Hamlin. area! 450' on Nor
Micro-sprinkler irrigation. Ae. Zoned cc
diesel power unit, and existing $260,000!
fruit proceeds. $475,000!
CB 3 BR, 1 bath honm
10 acs. in Ft. Green area on roof in Ft. Meade.
Methodist Church Rd. Great borhood. $79.900!
building site. $90.000!
These 5 & 10 aic.
PRICE REDUCED! 3 BR. 2 located in western
bath home in %Wauchula, new There are only a fe
roof, two- screened porches. with lake view and
$86,000! deed restrictions.
This 10 acs. located very close Updated 3 Br, 2 bath
to Wauchula has already been home with attached g
fenced and cross-fenced. As well appliances, new flo
as having a recessed gated windows & doors an
entrance, it also has a few scat- $157,000!
tered trees. $75,000!
S- ; ,15 ac; improved,
18.5 ac. grove located %ery southern Hardee Co.
close to Wauchula and adjacent
tp industrial park. County road 19.83 acs. on Alder
frontage. High and dry. Would Ft. Green. Would m
| make good development prop- homesite. $10,000/
I erty. $10,000/ac! divide.
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SADERS.......7.I-0153 DAVID ROVAL.........
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survivors, consideration of
other relationships may be.
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W uchul
773-4900

GREAT HOME
4 BR 2BA
1500 sq ft for as little
as $549 Per Mo.P. & I.
with just.
$1000 down.

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We Buy
Houses!
AM-SOUTH REALTY
(863) 773-212
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JUST LISTED! 1994 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH on 10 acres
of land in Manatee County. New well. Serene surround-
ings. $249,900
LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling
.Green. $150,000
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4 MILES EAST OF ZOLFO SPRINGS, 5 acres of high and
dry land with beautiful oaks and small mobile home. Has
well and septic tank. $52,500.

COMMERCIAL CORNER BUILDING in Zolfo Springs.
Perfect for convenience store. Will not last at this
price!!! Only $85,000

SHADED OAKS AND CLOSE TO TOWN This remodeled 3
bedroom, 2 bath CB home on 5 acres of land includes.
enclosed barn, screened porch, and new roof. Within 1.5
miles west of Wauchula. $170,000

6.8 ACRES ON EAST MAIN!, Over 2,000 SF in this 3 bed-
room, 2 bath home on 6.8 acres. Includes pole barn,
horse barn, pond and 3 wells. Close to city limits in
Wauchula. $275,000
GREAT LOCATION This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is con-
veniently located close to schools and shopping.
Includes jaccuzzi, large workshop and fenced yard.
$89,900

Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service.
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LAMBERT
REALTY INC.
402 South 6th Avenue-
Wauchula, FL 33873 r.
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker $-E
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
OPEN 8:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. I
READY FOR OCCUPANCY! Make an offer on this
2376 square fool, CB home, completely remodeled
inside and out, new roof, new tile floors, new kitchen
and bath, fenced back yard.
GREAT LOCATION! See this 10 acre tract. 5 acres in
grove with microjet, 5 acres vacant land, 4" %well.
$106,000
WON'T LAST LONG! Large lot with 3B/lBth home:
all appliances, window treatments and ceiling fans.
$105.000

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

DoriLmbert
Doris Lambert

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

14.\58 NIM/I on 5.22 acres: 12\12 pole barn plus utility,
shed. $69,500
Well maintained CB/Stucco home. 1800 tolal square
feel: cils water plus 2 shallow wells: located on 44 acres
of pastureland. $349.000
Located on 2 acres, this home built in 2002, 3B/2.5Bth.
CB/SluccolBrick. 3800 square feet living: all amenities
including Jacuzzi room, nice screened porch, large attic
storage, well filtering system, on 2 acres with pa'ed road
frontage. $300.000

4 acres with large oaks, small pond, in western Hardee. IN EST IN THIS 128 Acre Grose. Hamlins and
$45,000 Valencias. 10" well Call for details.

Valencia grove 10 Acres with 4" well. $85.000
Wooded lot with city water tap and culvert in place.
$15.000
10 acres or Valencias; 4" well. $85,000

62 Acre Grove, microjel, new diesel pump. 12" well.
located east of Wauchula. $336,000
Nice. lesel, well drained, corner lot in Wauchula.
115\150. Listed at $15,000

BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY!
SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON..............773-9743 J
ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS ..............781-2413 REALTY
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DEMOLITION
Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt
Local Contractor

(863)

YoU WENT TO THE REST,

NOW COME TO THE BEST!

735-2415
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107 W.-Main Street
TOpsy See Wauchuia. FL 3873
REAL ESTATE 735994
773-5994

Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000.
Large acreage recreational property. Call for info.
Looking for a building to rent or buy? Check out this log cabin on Hwy.
17 in Wauchula. Call for details
4 I o c fi om id W. Close to schools. $78,000.
COMING SOON! Brand Ne BR, 2 b ths concrete block home on
de e t Gts. Cathedral ceiling,
l Mar-iA yUbtn, g atiouhdeRl.ig'a rReady in weeks. This
won't last long. Call for info.

We Have Buyers!

We Need Listings!

We have several buyers interested in your house even if it needs repairing.
Call us with your info.
TopsySee, broker Vanette See, associate

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Tabitha
go Habla Espanol

Come see Billy Jo r Tabitha...
"Boy, Do we have a deal
Sfor you!"

You need money like we do!
Come where the low payments are!

773-2011

cII,2c Corner of Hwy 17 & REA Rd.

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Classifieds

,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
APARTMENT FOR RENT in Fort
lMeade, 2/BR 'unfurnished, Central
A/H, good neighborhood, $550
monthly plus security required.
(863)285-7203 1:27c

2/BB MOBILE HOME, clean, quiet
family park, Wauchula. No pets. $350
month, plus $250 deposit. (863)773-
3275, (863)698-4908 1:20-2:17p
WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER-
ENT sizes, Jack Ullrich Warehouses,
773-6448 10:14c
You grow up the day you have
your first real laugh at yourself.

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
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alcoholics Anonymous in Hardee
County at 735-3109. Several weekly
meetings, tfc

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
PUMP TROUBLE?
CALL ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP.
For complete sales, service and
installation, call (863)773-6448.

ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all ads for any
constructioni-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
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OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc

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. 7:18tfc
LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Crooms- 773-0637. 7:1tfc

SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES

Quality gravelrock for
driveways, parking lots, etc...

It's better than shell
Sw i m 863-773-6084
hvawn Rlmes Cell 863-781-0412
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Fill Dirt

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Home: (863) 735-0490 c,8:2,tfc

Sand

Mobile: (941) 456-6507

DEBRIS & LOT CLEAN-UP
Machine & Operator $40 per hour

Free Estimates
Ed Pilkington Wauchula

(863) 781-2089
Accept M/C & Visa e

VALENTINEA Nl RIV WRo

Pay your deductible
and let Pinnacle
do the rest!

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1988 OLDS
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8:00 a.m.. FEB. 10. 2005
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 H.v. 17 North, Wauchula. FL
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HARDE-E COUNTY'S #1 TIRE 5TORE_
15 NOW FOR SALAD!
STURN-KEY BUSINESS
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--Beore renovations
-T $300,000
lMter renovalions
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773-2132 .781-2433

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Licensed-Bonded-Insured
Most new roofs in3 ,:,o -4 eeks *
Experienced Qualiti,Jnstljers *
We have shingles in stock now *
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Metal and Tile Specialist *
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Drew (321) 356-6627
pinnacleroofco.com
598 S. North Lake Blvd. #1040
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 ,
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We have immediate openings!

SERVICE DEPARTMENT
.ervie Writer
Parts Counter Person
ierviee Tchniciansg
Warranty Cleri
Contact Robert Austin:
'for interview appointment.

AUTOMOTIVE MAL M
DEPART MENT9
Looking for hard working career
Sninded people with a will to euc-
S ceed. Please apply in person.
g e Kevin Haneheg or Mark Fage

773-4744

AJ's Tree Service
We Will Not Be Under Bid

TREE TRIMMING
CUTTING CLEAN-UPI ETC.
b (Free Estimates
(863) 767-0934
1 ...' Cell: (863) 781-2783
Wle now accept credit cards. c 1 ,, -~

T N T FILL PIRT. INC
Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land
Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways

3721 E Main St
Wauchula FI
33873
Office
(863) 773-9446
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An education isn't how much
you have committed to memory,
or even how much you know.
It's being able to differentiate
between what you know and
what you don't.
-Anatole France

For Sale: Antiques/Collectibles
207 Indiana Avenue, Wauchula
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
(January 27, 28, 29)
7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Excellent antiques collected by Mrs. Gladys Wyatt
for 50 years.
Fanct Italian table. Queen Anne dining table, chairs,. 'ictorian
furniture ( ictorian w'ashl stand museum m iqnalitl). ornate
etagere dresser, antique dressers, vintage breakfront. Queen
Anne s-ofa. chair, wicker chairs, arts and crafts drop-leaf table..
potteril. ornate mirrors, marble pieces, .and manM, other
a tillt es5. i

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
air quality.
i Reduces odor
and dust as well.

/< 25 years of Experience

Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407
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Tim Parrish
(863) 781-3342
Nextel
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We Accept Most Major Credit Cards

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haircut you used to get for five
dollars when you had hair.
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CAROL'S
POOL
SERVICE
~ 10 Years Expenence -
Certified & Insured
Office: 863-452-6026
Cell: 863-449-1806
'ark, FL 33826
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IRRIGATION
TREE TRIMMING
PRUNING & PLANTING

RAYMOND HERNANDEZ PHONE: 863-261-1135
OWNER NEXTEL: 157*128*17330
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2. He will go the extra mile for you!
3. He will pay you $500 extra when he buys your house.

Ca//him today!

761-i1062
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Letter to Editor

A Soldier's

Dear Editor:
Let nie take a few minutes of
)oui time and gi 'e you the view of
a suiu.er who has returned from an
overseas deployment in the war on
global terrorism.
My unit is a combat battalion
engaged in direct contact with the
enemy. I have watched several
news reports, spoken to my com-
rades still in the battle zone and
read lots of printed reports and,
frankly, I just don't see the truth
being reported bN the media.
SPerhaps the information I have to
:share can help lou understand.the
"real" conflict. The current state of
:affairs is certainly not of our chobs-
ming. But,;we are engaged in one of
the most important struggles placed
before civilized man in recorded
'history. Not since the Second
World War has our freedom and
safety been so dramatically. threat-
;ened by a collection of individuals.
SWhether you choose to believe
!what the political administration
says is true is a personal choice,
,and one that you have to make
;based ni. your evaluation of the
.information. You may disagree
\with the manner in which this
:entire situation was handled by the
:past and present governments.
SHowex er, you must put that aside
'ard break through the rhetoric and
evaluate the global threat and the
overwhelming challenge to free
people.

'JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning.
:Free estimates. (888)689-8188
11:18-2:24p
.PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal,
.stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
;land clearing, shell, clay, top soil,
'loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735-
S2415. 9:9tfc
TEAM SAWMASTER, WE cut trees for
less. (863)781-1449 10:14tfc
CENTRAL FLORIDA ROOFING, state
certified. License #CCC1325743.
Quality work, local roofing company.
1-863-382-7166 12:16tfc
NEED YOUR DEBRIS gone? 1 Ton
dump truck ready to work. Call
(863)735-0140, 863-261-4599 cell
157" 15386, 2 way. 12:30.1:27p
EXPERIENCED ELDER CARE sitter.
:. References.-provided. Days/Nights/
SWeekends. 863-773-3267 12:30-1:27p
"-ITRUS TREE REMOVAL, pasture,
,Jean-up, free estimates. (863)78,1-'
053 1:6-2:3p
KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE Cleaning
& painting. Quality work at a quality
price. Licensed and insured.
(863)735-8863. (863)381-0874.
1:6-2:3p
M&R LAWN CARE, bush hogging.
pressure cleaning. 773-6372
1:13.20.27-2:3.1 Op
A&S PAINTING. INTERIOR and exteri-
or, over 25 years experience. Free
estimates; discount for storm victims.
735-1177 1;13,2:10p
SELPH'S HANDYMAN AND cleaning
service and demolition. (863)735-
1641, (863)558-1673 1:20-2:17p
K&L AUTO DETAILING (863)781-6579
1:27,2:3p
STOP MOLD NOW! As featured in the
SCharlotte Sun Herald "Marketplace",
9-11-04 by editor Donna Davidson.
Mold inspection, assessment, proto-
:col, sanitization, and clearance test-
ing $1,798 manufactured home
$2,798, single family home. Covered
by most insurance. 3-year guarantee!
941-769-0460 or 941-639-3909.
Additional charge for more than 1
hvac condenser and handler. 1:27p
D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential and
small business installation & repair.
Specializing in mobile homes, 35 years
experience. 863-773-9179 1:27-5:5p

IN STORE DEMONSTRATORS needed
immediately for local Wauchula busi-
nesses Part-time work. For details (863)
735-0300. 1:27p

; SAT/SUN 8-? 4676 County Road 663
North Fort Green area. Chains, binders,
beds, misc. 1:27p
-THURSDAY/FRIDAY/SATURDAY 9-? 126
9th. Ave. W., ZS. Water softener, $150,
trampoline, $50, electric wheelchair,
$200. Lots of stuff! 1:27p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8-? Victory Praise
Center, 132 E. Main St.. BG. 1:27p
SATURDAY 8-? 1315 Painter Road,
Popash, east of Wauchula 1:27p
FRI/SAT. 8-? 218 N. 9th Ave., Wauchula.
Lots of goodies. Come see. 1:27p
SATURDAY 8-? 717 GREEN St.,
Wauchula. 3 family. 1:27p
HUGE YARD SALE! Several families.
Take E. Main St. to Shackleford Rd.,
2nd house on left. 1:27p
THURS/FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8-5, 3005
BrentwOod, ZS. Lots of misc. 1:27p
FRIDAY 8-? 933 HEARD Bridge, come
take a look! 1:27p
SATURDAY, 8-2, 820 HONOLULU Dr.,
J Wauchula, old Singer sewing machine,
coffee and end tables, piano, highboy,
computer monitor, bathroom over toilet
hutch, movie screen. etc. 1:27p
SATURDAY 7-? CORNER OF Louisiana
and Terrell, Wauchula. Some furniture,
stove, fridge, washing machines, a/c
units,'kids toys, clothes, 49cc gas pow-
ered chopper (new), 49cc dirt bike
(new), and many extras. 1:27p
J FRI/SAT. 301 W. Bay St. Lots of stuff!
1:27p

View On,

In my opinion, freedom is a fun-
damental right of all people of all
faiths. To expect law and order as a
rule of the land and to be free of
tyranny is a basic right. It is the
right worth dying to preserve and
insure for our families and loved
,nes, this nation and others of like
mind.
Some would like to simplify this
terrible conflict as some:form of
religious battle between the
JudeoiChristians and the Muslims.
To do so would be unfair and unjust
to the good people of all faiths. The
hypothesis is incredibly naive and
basically incorrect. Professing so
would only give credence to the sit-
uation that terrorists and religious
extremists are perpetrating in the
name of.God. Do not forget that
terrorists did the attacking on Sept.
11, 2001. Envision those unfortu-
nate innocent victims of all faiths,
suffering horrible untimely deaths.
Also, remember thai the numbers
of Iraqi and Afghan civilians killed
b\ terrorists and religious extrem-
ists are at least 100 times that of
non-Muslims.
So who is to blame'for this situ-
ation? History is clear in the chron-
icle bf our dealings with terrorists
and terrorist acts. We have tried to
be diplomatic and politically cor-
rect for decades. We treat terror as a
crime and not as a war on our free-
dom. Most of us felt safe as long as
the suicide bombers \were not blow-
ing themselves up at our mall or on
our kids' school bus But none the
less, it was going on elsewhere in
the world.
We are reaping what we have
sewn. So we blame the current
leader of the free world for not act-
ing? Look in the mirror and you
will find the accessory to the crime.
We have been the nice guys and
ha'e tired to promote good will and
peace. Negotiations have not
worked. The United Nations has
been just as ineffective and
enabling. The free nations. of the
UN have not insisted on addressing
the problem of terrorist-producing
or supporting nations. We have not
held accountable those nations
responsible for the murder of
countless innocent victims. And
when a leader steps forward with a
plan of action and actually does
something, it is turned into some
story about the revenge war of the
wild man from Texas.
Myv soldier comrades understand
the consequences of not standing
up for the freedoms of all people.
Soldiers have no reservations in
stepping forward to shoulder the
burden and are at peace with their
task. Only those of us who enjoy
the right of peaceful dissent and the
ability to worship as we choose
know true freedom.
We do not expect an apology
from Corrgress or the President
when one of our comrades pays the
ultimate price for this cause. We all
know exactly why. A patriot does
not expect nor need an apology.
However. those of us who remain
to carry on must stay resolute and
honor this sacrifice by staying the
course. Soldiers are guided by the
brotherhood of faith which pro-
vides them strength and armor,

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comforted by a nation which pro-
vides resolute commitment -and
trust, confident in fellow citizens
and soldiers who provide heartfelt
love, respect and prayers.
The fact that this nation is
involved in a. war to defeat the ter-
rorist doctrine must serve as notice
to all of those who prescribe to
tyranny and oppressionOur efforts
must be clear and true. We must
prove by example that our faith is
just and proclaim its strength and
tolerance. Let us step up and proud:
ly demonstrate its foundation
through love. kindness and the
respect for others. It is our test and
the course chosen by our Creator.
We must not hesitate, procrastinate
or fail. .
I have had the pleasure of work-
ing and interacting with wonderful,
kind, devoted Muslims. They are
committed to God and want noth-
ing but a world filled with good
will, peace and freedom. They are
not supporters of the radical

Soccer

In Distr

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee girls soccer squad
started district playoffs this week.
The girls opened the Class 3A-
District 10 competition at Avon
Park in a 6 p.m. game against Lake
Placid on Tuesday evening. Results
were unavailable at press time. In
the 8 p.m. game, Avon Park and
DeSoto went head to head.
Top seeds Mulberry and
Frostproof drew byes on opening
night and will play on Thursday
Second-seed Mulberry will take on
the winner of Tuesday's 6 p.m.
game, while top-seed Frostprool
will challenge the winner of
Tuesday's 8 p.m. match-up. The
championship game will be on
Friday evening.
The Lady Cats lost their final
pair of regular season games. Tying
with DeSoto 1-1 early in the sea-
son, Hardee lost last week's game
3-1. The girls.hd a strong first half
but succumbedtd' the Lady Bulldog
attiil'in the second half. Maggie
Rodrigiuez scored Hardee's only
goal.
The season finale was at Sebring.
an end to a season of traveling, as
all the games have been on the road
due to hurricane damages at Wildcat
Stadium. Although not losing on
the mercy rule, Hardee lost to
Sebring 6-0.
"Our girls didn't play as good as
I know they can. Danielle Hines
played good defense and goalie
Criquette Nichols had some good
serves," commented coach Gloria
Flores. She is assisted by Diana
Vasquez.
Players this year are Rodriguez,
Hines, Nichols, Christina Badillo.
Susanna Castillo, Mayra Castillo,
Pat Gonzales, -Jennifer Hand,

3 Cat Teams Beat Bulldogs

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Three Hardee teams defeated
short-handed DeSoto squads on
Tuesday night.
The Wildcat varsity and junior
varsityy won at home while the Lady
Cats went to Arcadia for'a Varsity-
only game.
The varsity boys win, coupled
with a Mulberry 61-54 loss to Avon
Park puts the Cats in the top spot in
district standings. The Cats and the
Panthers were each 5-1 before
Tuesday's games. The Panthers
will be looking to upend Hardee on
the Wildcat court on Friday night.
Overall Mulberry is 7-9. Hardee's
win puts the Cats at 11-8.
The varsity Wildcats had a hard
time pulling away from the
Bulldogs on Tuesday. DeSoto is the
only team to beat Hardee in district
pla). Although down to five play-
ers, the pesky no-quit Dawgs just
would not go away.
Hardee broke out' to a 7-0 lead.
DeSoto fought back to make it 12-
11 at the end of the first quarter.
There were six ties or lead changes
before halftime when Hardee had a
25-20 edge.
Hardee never trailed in the sec- -
ond half, but the Bulldogs never
quit trying. Hardee had as much as
a 10-point lead and finished with a
53-44 victory.
Bulldog soph Sheldon Shine was
the game's high scorer with 16
points. Junior teammate Nick
Konstantinidis had 11 before foul-
ing out and leaving his teammates
playing four on five. ,
The Cats had three players in
double digits. Weston Palmer had '
15, Chris Rich ,14 andi Rashad

Vance 11 points. Jermaine King
added seven, Olnel Virgile four and
Tom Green a pair of free throws.
The Hardee JV opened the
evening with a 59-51 wmn over the
junior Bulldogs. Freshman Tyquin
Kelly kept his team in the game
with Jof the 51 points. He hit all of
his team's five treys, added five
deuces and six-of-seven at the free
throw line. The next highest
Bulldog scorer was Marcell Willis
with eight points.
Wildcat freshman Terry Redden
put some in the hole in every quar-
ter and ended with 18 points. Chris
Martin added 14 points, Arnold
Louis 10, Reggie Grizzard six,
Dusty Massey-four, Tyrone Pace
three and Trey Small and Akeem
Frazier each two points.
The Hardee girls breezed to a 41-
6 win at Arcadia. When one of the
five Lady Bulldogs fouled out. the
game ended with a fourth-quarter
running clock. With a variety of
time-wasters, there was actually
about two scoreless minutes
played.
Senior April Buckley scored a
dozen points in the first period,
before' reserves began taking the
court. Hardee had a 19-0
advantage after one period of play.
The starters retired early, April
Buckley had 14 points, Kim
Cummins eight. Christina Jena six
and Jamie Buckley and Tchenavia
Atkinson each three points.
Thelicia Jena, D.K. Davis and
Ciara Lambert each put two points
on the board and Savanah Palmer
hit one of two at the free throw line.
Lina Cauley and Gloria Solis added.
to the floor game.

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future.
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we have let this challenging a
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will surely result in the triumph
tyranny, oppression of all freedom
and, ultimately, collapse of the f
world as we know it.
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But at this time it is war that
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sal.
Pray for the souls who belii
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hr Girls

*ict Play

Karissa Manchester. Heat
McKinney, Amy Rojas. C
Shayman, Cynthia Briseno. Rc
Cleto. Ramona Campos. Ash
Islas, ,Nicole Juarez. Roxa
Torres. Erica Nlontanez, A
Romero. Lillian Deemer and E
Martinez.
Meanwhile. Hardee boys
ished their season Tuesday nigh
Fort Meade.
Last week, they lost a he
breaker at Sebring 2-1 and also
7-2 at Mulberry on Friday nighl
Coach Ron Kline said office
told them Hardee outpla
Sebring but just didn't get
breaks. "The Sebring go
stopped a lot of shots on goal.
then ours didn't drop.int like t
should. Chico (Alberto Rodrigu
scored our only goal," repoi
coach Ron Kline.
At Mulberry, seniors Yos
Arana and Humberto Piedad w
both sidelined. Hardee goals S
scored bN Luis Reyes and Sei
Zamora.
"Mulberry came out really str
and scored in the first minute at
half. They scored twice more ar
was 3-0 at halftime. In the sec
half. they got the fourth goal
then we alternated, so, it really
a 4-2 half." said Kline. "One
their goals hit the corer post
curled in like a billiards carom.'
added.
Hardee boys start 3A-10 con
tition on Feb. I at Mulberry. Si
seeded A\on Park plays third-st
ed Mulberry at 6 p.m. and fi
seeded Hardee takes on fou
seeded Lake Placid at 8 p.m.
Second-seeded DeSoto will c
lenge the Tuesday 6 p.m. win
while top-seeded Frostproof
contest the winner of the Harc
Lake Placid game at 8 p.m. The
trict championship game is I
Friday, Feb. 4.
Hardee finished 3-5-1 in the
trict and 5-10-1 overall, missing
senior leadership of Arana
Piedad most of the season.
Kline is already looking ahea
next year. On Tuesday night
planned to try soph Franc
,'Paco"'Lzano in the goalie p
tipn. "I'd rather keep Chico at st
er, although he has willii
replaced Yovany at goalie as n
ed." said Kline. ,
A reserve seeing more pla3
time is soph Oscar Tovar. wh
showing good footwork and de
sive moves in recent outings,
Kline.
Kline's biggest goal is get
everyone healthy ;by district- p
offs. Beside Arana and Pie
Pablo Anselmo is nursing
jammed foot. "If we were
healthy, we'd have a good shc
it." he concluded..
Players this season are Pie
Arana, Anselmo, Chico Rodrig
Lozano. Tovar, Reyes, Zam
SJuan Hernandez, Andrew Cisne
Rafael Hilario, Jacob Deemer,
Capron, Pedro Suarez,
Hilario, Sammy Arreola,
Martinez, Julian Garcia, Joh
Huron, Jesus Jaimes, Ste
Rodriguez and Flavio Lopez..

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Kelly's Column
By Jim

hat
lnd. Hardee County 1-air resident J.A. Clark, Vice President Barney
ust Cherry and Treasurer Bo Rich on Tuesday afternoon offered this news bul-
or ,"
or letin:
ght The pageants and the bluegrass festival will be held this year at the
ion Natipnal Guard Armory instead of the Agri-Civic Center, which will be
mf ready in 2006.
ms. The Cattlemen's Arena and the Exhibition Hall will be ready for the
ree 2005 fair, which will be Feb. 21-27. Reserved seats for the pageants (Miss
on Hardee County and Junior Miss) will get you into the fair, the same as last
ce year.
The carnival ticket prices and fair admission will be the same price as
rtu last year.
SThefair committee in October, following three hurricanes, decided
er- there will be a fair in 2005. The hurricanes were not going to cancel the
ve "annual county fair!
nd The January 2005 AARP Bulletin reports reducing stress leads to a
longer life. A lot of stress ages cells. Most U.S. presidents.look older after
a few years in office. The bulletin said stress can be handled better through
exercise, meditation or prayer.

SAARP reports a growing number of people over 50 are going broke
and filing for bankruptcy. Causes include divorce, layoffs,.medical costs
and "seductive" credit cards.
"'The number of bankruptcies in America has soared in' recent years. In
2003 there were 1.6 million filings, double the number from a decade
before."
other Bankruptcy is growing faster among Americans 65 and over than any
arla other age group, reports the bulletin.
osio Bankruptcy is not free. Attorney expenses cost at least $500, with court
hley fees another $200 or so. You are not allowed to pay these with a credit card!
nna Many people facing bankruptcy have credit card debt of $20,000 to
nna $70,000. Some people cannot handle a credit card debt of $10,000.
rica Bankruptcy lawyer and author James Caher said too many people are
living "too close to the edge" when along comes one of the "Big Three"
fin- financial stresses-divorce, layoffs and uninsured medical expenses.
it at
at Hollywood and TV-Land has been mourning in recent days the death

.art- of Johnny Carson, 79. host for many years of a late night show. He retired
lost at the top of his game about 12 years ago and passed away from emphyse-
t. ma.
,ials A Hardee County resident, in my opinion, has always looked a lot like
yed Johnny Carson. His name is Ken McLeod, who used to be a fine quarter-
the back for the Hardee High Wildcats. He is a rancher.
alie
but Bill Daniels, coordinator of the Lakeland Unit, reports the Marine
hey) Corps Reserve Toys For Tots in 2004 served 11,178 children from 4,380
uez) families in Polk and Hardee counties. The program furnishes toys to needy
nted and disadvantaged children.
Daniels said there were over 2,830 volunteer work hours to sort, col-
any lect, pack and deliver the toys. The Hardee County coordinator was Dee
,ere Williams-Tatis, postmaster in Bowling Green.
vere
rgo Roy Ballantyne 81. of Wauchula passed away Sunday, Jan. 23. He was
a Ikhg-time citrus grower in Hardee County. He loved to hunt deer. He and
ong his wife Mildred often took walks around the neighborhood. Roy served in
nd a the Army Air Corps in World War II.
nd it
ond First Baptist Church in Bowling Green last Sunday included a circular
and in its church bulletin from the National Right to Life Educational Trust
was Fund based in Washington, D.C.
- of The brochure said unborn babies can feel pain at 20 weeks-five
and months old-and earlier. Some I 2 million abortions are performed annu-
She ally in the U.S. A large majority of Americans favor "a law requiring a
woman who is 20 or more weel s pregnant be informed about the pain abor-
ipe- tion will inflict on her unborn child." This is from a November 2004 poll of
xth- 1,002 people, with 75 percent approving of such a law.
eed- The right To Life group reports at 20 weeks an unborn baby has "pain
ifth- receptors, spinal cord, nerve tracts, thalamus and cortex in place, all
irth- anotomical links needed for feeling pain."
Adoption is a good alternative to abortion. So is not getting pregnant
hal- in the first place.
ner, The church pastor, Rev. Jim Strickland, is a strong speaker about the
will Bible. Blake Albritton, recently ordained.into the ministry, is the associate
dee- pastor. Jim Williams, retired pastor from Oak Grove Baptist, is associate
dis- pastor/seniors and outreach. Bruce Durrance is associate pastor/music and
next drama.
During Hurricane Charley a large oak tree fell right in the middle of the
dis- Rev. Williams' home. Many other Hardee County homes were also hit by a
the falling tree, including ours. That experience is no Sunday School picnic.
and It has estimated about 40 million abortions in America have been per-
formed since the 1972 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Roe vs. Wade
id to case. This ruling made abortion legal.
he Irony is that Norma McCorvey. the pregnant plaintiff, never had an
isco abortion after all and is now a strong Christian who is opposed to abortion.
)osi- and wants the court ruling overturned.' : .
trik- To get a free bumper sticker that reads "Abortion Stops A Beating
ngly Heart," write NRLC. 512 10th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.
eed-' The Orange Blossom Baptist Association has a Pregnancy Care.Center
in Avon Park at Suite 202, 1200 West Avon Blvd., at the Larson Medical
ying Complex. ,
,o is .
fen- Beef O'Brady's in Sebring fed the Hardee Wildcat football team at no
said charge after the state playoff game in Sebring against Fort Myers Dunbar.
The company is owned by Gibby Randall, a former Wauchula resident who
tting-, now lives in Lake Placid. He also owns a Beef O'Brady's in Lake Placid
?lay- and previously announced Hardee football games on WZZS radio with
dad, sidekick Mark Gilliard.

all c Checkers fed the nearly 250 representatives of the Tainpa Gaither High
t at School Marching Band that participated in the 2005 Presidential Inaugural
Parade in Washington, D.C.
dad, Tampa-based Checkers, the largest double drive-in restaurant chain in
;uez, the U.S., donated:$10,000 for the Gaither trip and fed the group on Jan. 18
iora. -and Jan. 21;. The Gaither Cowboy band was the only band selected from
eros, Florida and was one of 34 selected nationwide to participate in the parade.
Jeff '
Luis Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist is an early frontrunner as a
Jose Republican candidate for governor to succeed Jeb Bush whose term will
nny expire in 2006. Crist has campaigned for other offices several times in
even Wauchuila. He has made a good impression on his visits here during recent
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Thursday, January 27, 2005

PAGE ONE

Cats
By JOAN SEAMAN Friday
Of The Herald-Advocate play
The Hardee Wildcat five picked (Thurs
up a pair of district victories last Nex
week. Harde
The Cats edged past both Lake Frostp
Placid and Avon Park in road Placid
games last week, losing a thriller to regular:
Sebring sandwiched between the The
district set-tos. trip to
This week, Hardee begins a 10 to
string of home district games which
could lead to a top seed for the dis-
trict tournaments on Feb. 15-19. Sop
The Cats hosted DeSoto Tuesday Palmer
night, the only district team which Cats i
has beaten the Cats, at DeSoto. Placid
Hardee needs the home win. points
Tomorrow (Friday), Hardee quarter
greets Mulberry. The Panthers are the th
tied with the Cats in district play, night
.each carrying a 5-1 record as of last the te

Win

night. Hardee also goes to
Lakeland Christian today
sday) in a non-district tilt.
t week is equally important.
e will get a visit from
roof on Tuesday and Lake
on Friday in the final pair of
r season district games.
season ends with a Feb. 8
Fort Meade and another Feb.
Sebring.
HARDEE 69,
LAKE PLACID 66
homore guard Weston
r had the heavy hand for the
in their match-up at Lake
last Tuesday. He hit for 10
in both the first and fourth
rs and five in the second and
ird quarters, finishing the
with 30 points. He hit five of
;am's treys, with Robbie

District

Jones, Rashad Vance and Chris
Rich adding one apiece.
"Weston was ready to shoot. He
got open looks and didn't miss. We
had a hard time getting going, not
being aggressive offensively or on
the boards. Lake Placid got hot on
rebounding. We were down by
seven in the fourth quarter and
somehow managed to get back in
the game, pull even and go in
front," said Wildcat head coach
Vance Dickey.
"Basically, we got aggressive
,going to the basket and made our
free throws to pull it out. We went
in front by six or seven and it held
up. Winning a district road game
was important. We forced them to
play our game and two of their
players fouled out," said the win-
ning coach.

1^

From left, Chris Rich, Lino Jena, Rashad Vance, Jermaine King and Weston Palmer listen to
instructions from varsity head coach Vance Dickey (center).

County tittle leosue

R MEGITRATION

Major & Junior Baseball

Major & Junior Girls Softball

Cost $40

Mon. Jan. 31 Fri. Feb. 4
5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 5
9:00 a.m. noon
@ George Heine Jr. Park just off S. Florida Ave.
All major & junior league baseball players and girls softballplayers that played last
season must show his or her intent to play by regstering I vcu fail to register, yc ur
place cn ihe team \\ill nc t beheld fc r \cu.
Junior players must be 13 on or before July 31. 2005
and not 16 before Aug 1. 2005
Girls must be 9 on or before July 31, 2005 and not 16
before Aug. 1, 2005 for Girls .oftball
Parents must register their child and show a birth certificate to
validate child's league age.
Checks payable to Hardee County Little League. Inc. (HCLL)

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Junior League Baseball Tryouts, Major Girls Softball Tryouts, and
Junior Girls Softball Tryouts for all registering for the 1st time will be held

Saturday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m.
JH Girls @' George Heine Jr. Park and Juniors @ Farr Field 900 S. Florida Ale. i

Major League Baseball Tryouts March 3
following the Nlinor League game that night (approx. 8:00 p.m.).
Any boy or girl age 11 on or before July 31. 2005 and not 13 before
Aug. 1, 2005 \\ho did not play Minor League this season and are
interested in trying out for a Major League team. You must register
on one of these dates to be eligible for tryouts.

M 1-1 .I . ..

For the Dragons, Quay
Crenshaw was high scorer with 19
points, including a dozen in a hot
second quarter. He and Jan Valk
both fouled out. Valk finished the
night with 16 points. Jovani Shuler
added 17 points, with nine of 15 at
the charity stripe. Yurrie Robinson
added 11 to put four Dragons in
double digits.
For the Wildcats, behind Palmer
were Rich with 10, Vance nine,
Jermaine. King, Thelinor "Lino"

Jena and Jones each four points,
Tom Green and Olnel Virgile each
two points and Michael Capron one
free throw. King and Vance were
each two-for-two at the free throw
line in the key fourth-quarter rally.
SEBRING 45, HARDEE 40
The senior-laden Blue Streaks
used their experience to break a 38-
38 tie and sweep to victory in the
final minute of last Thursday's
home game. They overcame the
cheering crowd and the Wildcat

Soph Weston Palmer watches his shot drop in the basket.

Duo
five for the 45-50 win.
Sebring jumped out to a 6-0 lead
behind the shooting of senior
Weston Brooks. Hardee got going
,and knotted the game at 9-all with a
Rich three-pointer from the comer.
Before the first period ended,
Sebring went on a quick tear and
upped its advantage to 14-9.
Within the first three minutes of
the second stanza, Hardee held
Sebring in check and tied the game
16-16. Rich and Palmer scored and
Capron calmly hit a pair of free
throws, while limiting Sebring to
just two points in the entire second
period.
Rich opened the third quarter
with yet another trey; Hardee built a
29-20 lead and kept in front for the
third period, which ended with the
Cats up 33-27.
Streak junior Luke Birge hit his
three-pointers in the final period
and eventually knotted the game at
34-all. Brooks hit a jumper and
Rich was fouled attempting a trey.
He canned two-of-three shots to
even the game at 36-36.,
It was knotted again at 38-38
when Green took a pass and made a
spin move to the hoop for a deuce.
As the clock wound under the four-
minute mark, Sebring used a
rebound and long throw for a cou-
ple of easy baskets. Palmer hit on a
reverse lay-up, which brought the
crowd to its feet clapping. But one
,more shot by Brooks sealed the
Blue Streak win.
Sebring senior center Kevin
Dixon was the game's high scorer
with 18 points, including nine in
the final period. Brooks added eight
points, with four-of-four at the free
throw line. Birge had seven, senior
Joe Aaron six, and Blake Sanders
and A.C. Wilson each two points.
For the Cats, Rich led the scoring
with a baker's dozen. He hit a pair
apiece of deuces and treys and
three-of-five from the charity
stripe. Palmer had 10 points, King
six, Capron five, and Green two
points. The senior center had five
rebounds, three blocked shots and a
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2. Entri fee of $25.00 nade pay able to Hardee County Fair.
3. Clothing tor contest \\ ll consist of "dress\" dress only. No Pageant Style
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and must be age appropriate.
4. ENTRY DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, JAN. 28, 2005.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY; FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO.: 252005CP000001

SIN RE: THE ESTATE OF:
'LEROY HAY,
Deceased /

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

The administration of the estate of
SLEROY HAY, Deceased, Case Number
'252005CP000001, is pending in the
Circuit Court for Hardee County,
Florida,, Probate Division, the address
of which is Post Office Qrawer 1749,
'Wauchula,' Florida 33873-1749. The
names and addresses of thePersonal
Representative and the Personal
Representative's Attorney are set
forth below.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE
NOTIFIEDTHAT:
All persons on whom this notice is
Served who have objections that chal-
lenge the validity of the will, the qual-
ifications of the personal representa-
t ive, venue or jurisdiction of this
Court are required to file their objec-
tions. with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS
AFTER THE, DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR
'THIRTY. (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE
OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
.NOTICE ON THEM.
SAll creditors of the decedent and
other persons:i having.:claims or
. demands against decedent's estate
*'on: whom a copy of this. notice is
Served within three month after the
date of the first publication of this
notice must file their claims with this
Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE
'(3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
'THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
Demands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this Court
'WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
-,TION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND
OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
"this Notice is January 27, 2005

Personal Representative:
RONALD HAY
y- Post Office Box 2527
. Arcadia, FL 34265-2527

SAttorney for Personal
. Representative:
-:VINCENT A. SICA, ESQUIRE
:.- VINCENT A. SICA, P.A.
, Florida Bar No. 710563
SPost Office Box 2080
i .Arcadia, Florida 34265.
; Telephone (863) 491-6400
SFax (863) 491-6401
1:27,2:3c
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 25-2002-CA-000791
S WELLS FARGO HOME
S MORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR
BY MERGER TO CROSSLAND
MORTGAGE CORP.
Plaintiff,

v.

LARRY G. BAILEY, JR.;
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LARRY
G. BAILEY, JR.; DANIELLE E.
STADIE; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF DANIELLE E. STADIE;
and all unknown parties claiming
by, through, under or against
the herein named Defendants,
who are not known to be dead
or alive, whether said unknown
parties claim as heirs, devisees,
grantees, assignees, lienors,
creditors, trustees, spouses, or
other claimants; TENANT #1
and/or TENANT #2, the parties
intended to account for the
person or persons in possession;
SAFEGUARD FINANCIAL GROUP,
INC.
Defendants. /

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pur-
suant to the Amended Final
Judgment of Foreclosure dated
January 24, 2005 in this cause, I will
sell the property situated in HARDEE
County, Florida described as:
LOT 25, BLOCK "I", CHARLIE
CREEK MOBILE ESTATES,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 37, PUB-
LIC RECORDS OF HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETH-
ER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1992
FLEETCRAFT CORP., DOU-
BLE WIDE MOBILE. HOME ID
#GAFLN34A15222SH, TITLE
#63708799 AND ID
#GAFLN34B15222SH, TITLE
#63708800.
a/k/a -1260 Mockingbird Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873
at public sale, to the highest and best
bidder, for cash, at the North Steps of
the Hardee County Courthouse, 417
W. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida, at
11:00 o'clock a.m., on February 23,
2005.
Dated at Wauchula, Florida this 24
day of January, 2005.

B. Hugh' Bradley
Clerk of the Circuit Court

By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk

In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons needing
a special accommodation to participate
In this proceeding should contact the
Personnel Department of the Clerk of
the Circuit Court at 417 West Main
Street, Wauchula, Florlida 33873,
Phone (863) 773-2161; ,not later than
seven (7) days prior' to the proceed-
Ings. If hearing Impaired, (TDD) 1-
800-955-8771 or Voice (V) 1-800-955-
8770 via Florida Relay Service.
S' 1 27.2 3c

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO.: 25-03-CA-649
CENDANT MORTGAGE
CORPORATION D/B/A
COLDWELL BANKER MORTGAGE
PLAINTIFF,
VS.
DAVID RIVERA, IF LIVING,
AND IF DEAD, THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
EIENORS, CREDITORS,
TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER
PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST
BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST DAVID RIVERA;
CRYSTAL RIVERA, IF LIVING,
AND IF DEAD, THE.
UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES,
ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS,
TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER
PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST
BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST CRYSTAL RIVERA;
JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANTS IN
POSSESSION

DEFENDANTS) 4/

RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to an Order Granting the' Motion to
Reset Foreclosure Sale. dated
January 19, 2005 entered in Civil
Case No. 25-03-CA-649 of the Circuit
Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in
and for HARDEE County, WAUCHU-
LA, Florida, I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash at THE
NORTH FRONT DOOR of the HARD-
EE County Courthouse, 417 WEST
MAIN STREET, WAUCHULA, Florida,
at 11:00 a.m. on the 9 day of February,
2005 the following described proper-
ty as set forth in said Summary Final
Judgment, to-wit:
THE SOUTH 14 FEET OF LOT 3
AND THE NORTH 61 FEET OF
LOT 4, ALL IN BLOCK A", BEST
SUBDIVISION, BOWLING
GREEN, FLORIDA, AS SHOWN
BY MAP OR PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF
THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT, IN AND FOR HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT
BOOK 4, PAGE 53.
Dated this 19 day of January, 2005.
B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By:Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
DAVID J. STERN, P.A.
801 S. UNIVERSITY DRIVE,
SUITE 500
PLANTATION, FL 33324
954-233-8000
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI-
CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, per-
sons with disabilities needing a spe-
cial accommodation should contact
COURT ADMINISTRATION, at the
HARDEE County Courthouse at 863-
773-9853, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).or 1-
800-955-8770, via Florida Relay
Service. 1 27.235.
IN THE COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY
PROBATE DIVISION
Case No. 25-2004 CP 000123

IN RE: ESTATE OF
LENA MAE ABBOTT
Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
LENA MAE ABBOTT, deceased, File
Number 25-2004 CP 000123 is pend-
ing In the Circuit Court for Hardee
County, Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is P.O. Drawer 1794,
Wauchula, FL 33873. The names and
addresses of the Personal
Representative and his attorney are
set forth below.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE
NOTIFIED THAT:
All creditors of the Decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against Decedent's estate,
on whom a copy of this notice is
served within three months after the
date of the first publicalton of this
notice must file their claims with this
Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY
OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the
Decendent and persons having
claims or demands against the
Decendent's estate 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 27, 2005.
Personal Representative:
Charles T. Abbott
1022 Magnolia Lane
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Attorney for Personal Representive:
Brian J. Pappas
RO. BOX 861173
St. Augustine, Florida 32086
850/321-3837 1 27 2,3c

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO: 252005CP000003

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
PETER ZELYK, SR.,
Deceased /

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
The administration of the estate of
PETER ZELYK, SR., deceased, File
Number 252005CP000003, is pending
In the Circuit Court in and for Hardee
County, Fldrida, Probate Division, the
address of which Is Post 'Office
Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida. The
name and address of the Personal
Representative and the Personal

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or
PB&J Sandwich (Salad Tray,
Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce,
Roll, Fruit Snack) Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Grits,
Buttered Toast, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie or
Cheese Pizza (Salad Tray, Black-
eyed Peas, Peaches, Juice) Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Mini
Pocket, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Spaghetti or Pizza
Pocket (Salad Tray, Corn,
Ranger Cookies, Juice,' Roll)
Milk .

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage
Sandwich, Peaches, Milk
Lunch: Oven-Fried Chicken or
Deli Turkey Sandwich (Salad
Tray, Mashed Potatoes, Juice,
Pineapple Chunks, Rolls) Milk -

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Buttered Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Stacked Ham
Sandwich or Rib-B-Que on Bun
(Salad Tray, French Fries, Pears,
Juice) Milk
JUNIOR HIGH

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Yogurt, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or
PB&J Sandwich or Pepperoni
Pizza (Tossed Salad, Mixed
Vegetables, Macaroni Salad,
Applesauce, Roll, Fruit Snack)

Representatives' attorney are set
forth below.
All interested persons are required
to file with this Court. WITHIN THREE
MONTHS OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE: (1) all claims
against the estate and (2) any objec-
tion by and interested person on
whom this notice is served thpt chal-
lenges the validity of the will. the
qualifications of the personal repre-
sentative, venue, or jurisdiction of the
Court.
ALL CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS
NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
Publication of this Notice has
begun on January 20. 2005

PETER ZELYK, JR..
Post Office Box 281
Wauchula, FL 33873

VAL R. PATARINI
Post Office Box 608
Wauchula, Florida 33873
863-773-3171
863-773-3488 Fax
Florida Bar Number 0061618
Email: wauchulalawyer@aol.com
Attorney for Personal
Representative I 2,n 7c

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
STATE OF FLORIDA
JUVENILE DIVISION
CASE NO. 252004DP0002(
IN THE INTEREST OF:
S., M.
a/kia V.,M.
DOB: 09/02/04
Child. ,

NOTICE OF
ADJUDICATORY HEARING(

TO: Angelica Valdez
Address: Unknown

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
an Adjudicatory Hearing is schc
on February 3, 2005, at 1:30 p.r
hearing will determine whether
your child, listed below, is depe
M.S.
a/k/a M.V.
S a female child
born on 09/20/91
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFI
personally appear at the Hearin
,Hearing will be at 1:30 p.
February 3, 2005, at the H
County Court House. 417 Wes
Street, Third Floor. Courtro
Wauchula, Florida, before
Honorable Wm. Bruce Smith,
Judge.
In accordance with the Ame
with Disabilities Act, person
disabilities needing a special a
modation to participate in thi
ceeding should contact the ind
or agency sending the notice a
South 6th Avenue, Wauchu
33873, telephone (863) 773-21!
later than seven days prior to ti
ceeding. If hearing impaired, (T
800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-80
8779, via Florida Relay Service
DATED THIS 21st day of Ja
2005.

B. HUGH BRADLEY, 4
Ka
as his Deput'

THE
AND

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Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Toast, Peaches, Milk
Lunch: Burrito or Chicken Pot
Pie or Mozzarella Max Stick
(Tossed Salad, Black-eyed Peas,
Turnip Greens, Cole Slaw, Juice,
Peaches) Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Grits,
Buttered Toast, Pears, Juice,
Milk
Lunch: Pepperoni Hot Pocket
or Spaghetti or Toasted Cheese
w/HB Egg (Tossed Salad, Whole
Kernel Corn, Carrot-Raisin
Salad, Juice, Roll, Ranger
Cookies) Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast
Mini Pocket, Pineapple Chunks,
Milk
Lunch: Oven-Fried Chicken or
Cheese Pizza or Deli Turkey
Sandwich (Lettuce & Tomato,
Mashed Potatoes, Waldorf
Salad, Juice, Pineapple Chunks,
Roll) Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Buttered Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Stacked Ham
Sandwich or Rib-B-Que or
Pepperoni Pizza (Tossed Salad,
Mexican Rice, Pears,' Jell-O,
Juice) Milk

SENIOR HIGH

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets
(Tossed Salad, Savory Rice,
Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce,
Fruit Snack, Juice, Roll) Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Toast, Pineapple Tidbits, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie
(Tossed Salad, Biscuit. Black-
Eyed Peas, Sweet Potatoes &
Apples, Cucumber & Tomato
Salad, Peaches, Juice) Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Grits, Buttered Toast, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Spaghetti (Tossed
Salad, Garden Peas, Ranger
Cookies, Waldorf Salad, Roll,
Juice) Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast
Mini Pocket, Pineapple Chunks.
Milk
Lunch: Fried Chicken (Tossed
Salad, Mashed Potatoes.
Squash, Roll, Broccoli
Normandy, Pineapple Chunks,
Juice) Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Buttered Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Stacked Ham
Sandwich (Tossed Salad, Potato
Rounds, Baked Beans, Cole'
Slaw, Pears, Juice) Milk

A Daily Thought

THURSDAY
You, Lord, give true peace to
those who depend on You,
because they trust You.
Isarah 26:3 (NCV)

S FRIDAY
(Jesus said), "Peace I leave with
you; My peace I give to you ...
G Let not your hearts be troubled,
neither let them be afraid."
John 14:27 (RSV)

SATURDAY
D that Stop doing evil and do god.
n. This Look for peace and work for it.
or not Psalm 34:14 (NCV)
?ndent. ,
SUNDAY
Yet God has called us to live in
peace.
SCorinthians 7:15b. (NEB)
MONDAY
IED to A heart at peace gives life to the
ig. The body.
m. on Proverbs 14:30a (TLB)
lardee
t Main TUESDAY
om A,
the Let the peace of Christ rule in
Circuit your, hearts, remembering that
as members of one body you
erlcans are called to live in harmony.
s with Colossians 3:15a'(PME)
Iccom-
is pro- WEDNESDAY
ividual May the Lord turn His face
tI, FL toward you, and give you His
55, not peace.
he oro- .- Numbers 6:26 (NIV)

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CLERK
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1:27c

All verses are excerpted from The
Holy Bible- (KJV) King James
Version, (NCV) New Century
Version, (NEB) New English Bible;
(NIV) New International Version,
(RSV) Revised Standard Version;'
(PME) Phillips Modern English.
and (TLB) The Living Bible.

BREAKFAST
Jan. 15, 57 residents enjoyed a
pancake and sausage breakfast.
Merchant winnes were Doris
Luckhurst, Herb Catt, Helen
Gurney, Chris Carrell, Loretta
Curtis, Howie Snider, Ann Kelly,
Virginia Kern, Moe Wellbaum, Ted
Morris, Geri Jantz, Mert Atchison,
Jack Brief and Leland Shobe.
Jan. 19, 44 residents attended
Coffee Hour and heard Diane
Thibedeaux speak on the benefit of
Masa Air Ambulance. Winners of
the Masa drawing were Howie
Snider and Ann Kelly. President
Doris Geeting announced the park
yard sale will be held Feb. 12.
Anyone wanting to sell crafts may
set up in the hall. Merchant ticket
winnes were Corrine Albertson,
Margaret Volz, Moe Wellbaum,
Junior Atchison, Ardie McDonald,
Betty Brief, Kitty Kelsey, Julius
Goerbig, Tootsie Ghobe, Ted
Morris, Jean Miller and Freddy
Stahl.
ASSOCIATION MEETING
The potluck dinner in March will
be held the second Friday instead of
the third. The 911 phone has been
set ip at the clubhouse. It was
announced that three pairs of glass-
es were'at. the office and no one has
claimed them. Also, everyone has
been .asked to refrain from doing
laundry on Sunday during church
hours.
The Ellises were thanked for the
public address system in the club-
house along \ ith everyone who has
"\ rked so hard to put the clubhouse
back together Ted and Geri Jantz,
Harold. arid Corrine Albertson,
Harlan Albertson, Carl Craib and
Ron Abraham.
Shuffleboard has started. Anyone
waningg to pla\. report to the shuf-
fleboard court in the morning. The
cribbage pla ers \i Il be needing a.

Two things are as big as the man
who possesses them-neither

new player, as Bert Rose will be
leaving on Friday. Anyone wanting
to play come join us on any
Wednesday night at 7.
Bingo is going well and there
have been some good payoffs.
Everything that is taken in is being
paid out. Everything has been set up
for the boat trip on Feb. 23. It is
entirely booked. Coffee and dough-
nuts will be early on that morning.
Quilters have just started because
of the clubhouse repairs. We have a
quilt now that is to be raffled off
with profits going to the associa-
tion. The hog roast, sponsored by
the park owners, went very well.
There were 132 residents attending
who enjoyed some fantastic food
and the music was provided by our
own Al Nist and his band.
Don't forget to recycle your alu-
minum cans as all proceeds go to
the park. Please crush them before
putting them in the bucket. The
ciusher is right there. Kyle
Newman is making tin men so he
can use any clean tin cans, especial-
ly sardine cans.
CRIBBAGE
Jan. 19 cribbage winner was Bert
Rose with an 830, second place was
Freddy Stahl with an 827, and third
was Junior Atchison with an 823.
EUCHRE
Jan. 15 winner was Marvin Seger
with a 60, second place was a tie
between Betty Brief and Moe
Wellbaum with a 57, third was
Loretta Curtis with a 56. Most lon-
ers -for the night was Betty
Pettibone with four and the low for
the night was Marie Dean.
Jan. 19 winner was Millie
Wellbaum with a 64, second was
Ralph Foreman with a 60 and third
was Julius Goerbig with a 59. Most
loners was a tie between Al Hayes
and Dick Milbert with four and the
low for the night was Charlie Shick.

bigger nor smaller. One is a
minute, the other a dollar.

2005
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION AND
APPOINTED BOARDS
Meetings to be held in County Commission Chambers. Room 102

Courthouse Annex, 412 W. Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida
unless otherwise noted

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular nieetings every other Thursday @ 8:30 a.m.
MONTH OF February- 03 & 17h Regular meeting
Friday, February 11h Planning Session at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 17th BCC Zoning at 8:35 a.m.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPENDENT DISTRICT BOARD
MONTH OF February- 11th at 8:45 a.m.

PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD meets first Thursday night of each month at
6:00 p.m. MONTH OF February 03d

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD
meets on the second Monday night of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room
202, 412 W. Orange St.
MONTH OF February 14th

COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
meets first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Public Works Day Room, 205
Hanchev Road
MONTH OF February -07h
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
meetings called as needed at Library In Annex II
MONTH OF February 08th at 5:00 p.m.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meets at 701 LaPlava Drive, Wauchula, the third Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
MONTH OF February 21'
HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE
Meetings called as needed to be held at the Main Street Pub, 222 E. Main Street,
Wauchula at 12 Noon
MONTH OF February- 15h
HARDEE COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE BOARD
Meetings held at 5:30 p.m.
MONTH February TBA

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IDA)
meets second Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
MONTH OF February 08th

HEARTLAND WATER ALLIANCE
MONTH OF February No meeting scheduled

This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Anly disabled person needing to make
special arrangements should contact the County Commissioner's office at
least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public meeting.
This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105.
Interested parties may appear at thepublic meeting and be heard.If a person
decides to appeal any decision made by the members, with respect to any
matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the
proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Gordon R. Norris, Chairman 01:27

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half dozen assists in dishing back
out to teammates for the long ball
shots.
"Going into the game, regardless
of the outcome, we wanted to work
on things that will help us in dis-
trict. We wanted iu be competitive
and Sebring, c good 4A school, was
a good test for us. We did execute
our plan for the most part, working
real hard defensively to hold down
their scoring. They sensed we lost a
little wind and took advantage of it.
They didn't have their best guard
(Greg Perry). I couldn't be happier
with the way they played," said
Dickey.
HARDEE 51,
AVON PARK 49
"It was a dog fight, a wild game.
Both defenses were playing hard
and well: We kept hanging around
and made one more play at the end
and snuck out of there with a win. It
could have gone either way. Rashad
(Vance), made free throws at the
end and Weston (Palmer) had a key
steal," said Dickey.
Hardee started slowly, down 12-
8 as the first period ended. It was a
five-point game at halftime, as the
Cats heated up in the second period

behind the hot hand of Palmer, who
dropped 11 points in the well. With
a 22-point second-quarter perfor-
mance, the Cats were up 30-25 at
the half.
They stayed in front in a pretty
even third period, which ended 42-
38. The Red Devils picked up three
extra points in the final period.
Vance drilled a pair of free throws,
King rebounded a shot and Palmer
hit one-of-two as the Cats held on
for the 51-49 win.
For the Red Devils, Devaris
Strange was the game's high scorer
with 19 points, some every quarter.
Pat Menzies added 10 and Karl
Comadore seven.
The Cats countered with three
men in double digits, Palmer had
17, Rich 13 and Vance 'a:dozen.
King added seven and Green two
points.
"We'll have another huge week
with three games, DeSoto on
Tuesday, Lakeland Christian on
Thursday arid Mulberry at home on
Friday. That could be the district
match-up; if we both win on
Tuesday, we'll still be tied for the
district lead. It's fun, it's challeng-
ing. We're getting better starts and
could come out on top of the dis-
trict for playoffs," concluded
Dickey.

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PHOTOS Br RALPH HARRISONt
Chris Rich (15) watches ball go out of bounds as teammates
Michael Capron (33) and Tom Green (40) were ready to
rebound.

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Letter To Editor

Tsunami Tragedy Was

Soph Chris Rich (15) drives past the defender on his way to the
hoop.

Senior Tom Green (40) spins around Blue Streak defender and
dishes to Rashad Vance (12).

Worse
Dear Editor:
As I sat watching "Ts
A Concert of Hope" on
sion, I reflected on our
experience with natural
recalled how devastated
munities looked in the a:
Hurricane Charley. I re
how intense the emotion
loss and desperation w
first days after the storm
lives upside down.
Many homes and
were damaged or
Downed trees and power
everywhere. At times, thi
of repairing, rebuilding
back on our feet seer
mountable. Yet we stru
ward and with the hell
people and organization
well on our way back to
One of the first organ
come to our aid was the
Red Cross and I think wi
new appreciation for th
tion to helping those in r
was also FEMA, Salva
National Guard, C
Engineers, Forestry Se
probably our favorite h
linemen from all
Southeast. There were m
as well, top many to
them all.
All of these groups di
ticjob in the face of a n
ing challenge. Recalling
brush with Mother Natu
think of the challenges
people helping the vict
Tsunami, I find it nearly
to fathom what lies befo
Where we had sor
destroyed, they had w
completely washed axw
were around 35 deaths
Hurricane Charley. Ove
lives perished from the I
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Tsunami disaster, I coun
ings and wonder how
those that survived. I a
guilty for ever complain
any hardships caused by
I try to imagine wh
have felt like to have be
playing in the yard -wher
water approached. Did
time to look towards
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arms of his mother, be
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disaster. I father and siblings were or was he
i our com- too scared to do more than hang
aftermath of onto a piece of flotsam for dear
remembered life? And what about the parents
s of shock, seeing their children swept away to
'ere in the their deaths. How could you bear
turned our that? It's almost too much pain and
misery to even imagine.
businesses I want so badly to go there
destroyed. myself to help in some way but I
lines were can't. I know many others probably
e challenge feel the same. We do still have our
and getting own mess to finish cleaning up and
ned insur- our families to support.
iggled for- I can't go there personally to
p of many help but the one thing I can do is to
ns, we are help fund those who are there help-
normalcy. ing. We received' help from so
tizations to many people in our time of need,
,American and many was the time when I felt
e all have a like there was no way to thank
eir dedica- them enough' or really let them
need. There know how much we all appreciated
tion Army, their help.
]orps of I know in my heart that sending
service and money to one of the worthy organi-
heroes, the nations that. are helping the
over thd Tsunami victims is a good way to
aany others .help pay the debt I owe to our
remember helpers. I can't help but believe that
'any one of those helpers would find
d a fantas- it an admirable way of paying back
host daunt- our debt to them by helping some-
g our own one else in need.
ire, when I Let's all of us look into our
facing the hearts and help the Tsunami victims
ims of the in any way we can. We at least have
impossible a community left in which to
re them. rebuild.
ne homes Richard Barone
hole cities Bowling Green
ray. There
caused by
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tsunami. we know the price of water.
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Obituaries

ROY IVAN BALLANTYNE
SRoy Ivan Ballantyne, 81, of
SWauchula, died Sunday, Jan. 23,
'2005, in Lakeland.
S A native of Page, Neb., he was
"born Sept. 5, 1923, and graduated
from Graceland College in Lomina,
':Iowa, and attended the University.
fof Nebraska in Lincoln and
S' Marshall University in Huntington,
. :W. Va. He served in World War II in
S;the U.S. Army Air Corps with the
S8th Air Force 34th Bomb Group.
SUpon discharge from the service,
S:he moved to Wauchula and began a
:career in farming and citrus. He
Swas a member of the Associate
:Reform Presbyterian. Church of
'Bartow.
Survivors are his wife of 59
years, Mildred. Ballantyne; two
Daughters, Kathy Mulcay and hus-
band Bill, and Debbie Pyle and
Husband Jim, all of Wauchula; two
Granddaughters, Kelly Lowe and
husband Mike of Lakeland and
iKaren Kelly and husband David of
Eustis; five great-grandchildren,
Matthew, Sarah and Anna Lowe of
'.Lakeland and Katherine and J.T.
SKelly of Eustis; one sister, Carlotta
SSinclair of Independence, Mo.; and
two brothers Jim Ballantyne and
w ife Donna of Independence, Mo.,
:and Norris Ballantyne of Chicago,
Ill.
SFuneral services were held at St.'
'Ann's EpiScopal Church on
.Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 10:00 a.m.
with the Rev. Charles Clendenin of
SBartow officiating. Burial followed
Sat Wauchula Cemetery.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula

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BETTY PEARL GRAHAM
Betty Pearl Graham, 66, of
Wauchula, died Monday, Jan. 24,
2005, in Wauchula.
Born April 21, 1938, in
Wauchula to the late Earl and
Virgie Clouse, she had been a life-
long resident. She was a member of
New Hope Baptist Church and a
homemaker. She ws renowned for
her homemade cakes and pies.
In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by two
granddaughters.
Survivors include her husband,
Horace Graham; one son and
daughter-in-law, Binky and Ralene
Graham of Wauchula; two daugh-
ers and sons-in-law, Audrey and
Danny Oakes of Okeechobee. and
Jodi and Darrell Albritton of
Wauchula; grandchildren,
Courtney Trammell and husband
Mixon, Binky Graham and wife
Michelle, Josh Harned, Ches
Graham and Shelby and Dillard
Albritton; and one great-grandson,
Blake Graham.
Graveside services will be at 10
a.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 27) at
New Hope Baptist Cemetery. The
family received friends Wednesday,
6:30-8 p.m., at Brant Funeral
Chapel.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula

MARIA LUISA
GUTIERREZ
Maria Luisa Gutierrez, 53, of
Raymondville, Texas, died Friday,
Jan. 14, 2005, at home. 9
Born May 10, 1951, in
Raymondville to Pedro and
Nicolasa Gonzalez Gutierrez, she
moved to Raymondville. from
Florida irn.2004.'
Survivors are her five daughters,
Elizabeth. Reyes of Raymondville,
Leticia Gutierrez of Atlanta. Ga.,
and Paula Antonia Rodrnguez,
Ricarda Rodriguez and Angelica
Padron, all of Zolfo Springs; two
sons, Julian Rodriguez Jr. and Jose
Luis Rodriguez, both of Zolfo
Springs; and 12 grandchildren.
A rosary was held Sunday, Jan.
16, at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Church. Funeral ser-
vices were Monday, Jan; 17, at 10
a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Church. Burial followed at the
Raymondville Memorial Park
Cemetery.
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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
With two full weeks gone in the
2005 Little League Minors, two
teams will battle it out for the lead.
this Friday.
The Central Pump and Irrigation
Brave and Florida Fuel Yankees are
each unbeaten, that is until tomor-
row (Friday) night when they clash
in a 7:30 p.m. game on field 2 at the

'George Heine Jr. fields off South
Florida Ave.
The Braves have a statistical
ad antie \\i[h a'~-0 record while
the Yanks are at 4-0. Behind ,them
are the Florida Fertilizer Giants, the
Vols Cubs, CF Industries Marlins,
Pete's Pharmacy Athletics (A's) and
the Peace River Grower Reds.
In last Monday's only game, the
Yankees upended the Reds 17-7.

Crystal Lake RV News :
, 0 By Joyce Taylor

BINGO
Sharon Paddock and Gary
Chamberlain split the paper special
on Jan. 14.
DANCE
Eighty-seven people enjoyed the
Blue Jean dance Jan. 15. The next
dance is Jan. 29 with The Memory
Makers. ,
SCORES
Shuffling 1/11/05; three-game
winnes, Charlene Baker, Dale
Baker, Bob Bundy,. Eleanor Dice,
Hazel Hahn, Karl Kuntze, Jack
Morrell, David O'Neal. Ellie
Schunk, Margaret Van Veen and
Pete Van Veen.
Bowling 1/12/05; High single,
Roger Craig 254 and Barb Newman
188; High cross, Roger Craig 643
and Frances Harris 489. Top team,
Avis-We Try Harder.'
Cribbage 1/12/05; High games,
Jack Elofson 725, Linda Fletcher
702 and Carl Stromme 697.
Skunks; Lynn DeFouw 2, Marilyn
Martinez 2, Ted DeFouw 2, Esther
Boddy 2, Bertha MacKnight 1 and
John Suave 1.
Pinochle 1/13/05; High games.
Lorraine Howerter 709, Paul
Conely 679 and Joe Symons 672.
Double Pinochle; Bob Even,
Richard Griffith and Winnie
Wymons: Round House; Vern
Iceman.
Monday Golf League 1/17/05;
First place Charlie McKnight, Mary
Kessler and Dick Robinson. Second
place Frank Beeve, Ray Nowicki,
Dick Barker and Arlie Wooters.

AROUND OUR VILLAGE
Ruth Herrington. Apple Blossom,
has been coming to CLV since,
1985. Ruth makes her home in
Youngstown, Ohio. She enjoys,
bingo, niystery lunches, shopping,
going out to eat and is a Cleveland
Indians fan.
Janet and Len Bailey, Apple
Blossom, have been coming to CLV
since 1988 and have been married
59 years. Len likes to golf and is
quite a joker. Janet belongs to the
computer club. Both enjoy shuf-
fling. They are from Kemptville,
Ontario, on the Rideau River.

CHURCH
Maxine Stromme \%as greeter for
the 144 re dents and visitorss that
-attended 'Church Jan. 10. Rev.
Winne led everyone in.singing "Oh
Come Let Us Adore Him" but to
new words for the opening. Nancy
Morrison directed the choir with.
"Wonderful Peace," accompanied
by Carol Jones. Rev. Lloyd Hall
gave the Offertory Prayer as Lowell
Gordon and' Al Walker served as
ushers and the.organist and pianist
played "'Mansion over the Hilltop."
Rev. Winne's sermon "Hell" was
based' on several Scripture refer-
ences. The Sacrament of Holy
Communion was observed. Ushers
were Bill Cook, Gary Householder,
Jerry McBride and Pete Van Veen
while Charlotte Householder and
Zane Heffner were communion
stewards.

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Leadoff batter Will Bennett cir-
cled the bases four times for the
Yanks. Kramer Royal came home
three times, Luke Palmer, Dalton
Reai and -Codie-Deant were twin-
tally batters and Jacob Bolin, Julian
Varela, Colton Mills and Austin
McClellan added solo scores.
Jacob Childers and Michael
Grace came around to cross home'
twice each for the Reds. Justin
Forrester, Ryan Whitaker and
'.Dustin Goodwyn put one run each.
on the 'board. Matthew Grace,
Nicholasu Cortez, Brooke Samuels
and Ta) lor'Griffin were stranded on
base ed
On Tuesday, the Braves posted a
17-3 win over the Cubs.
Deonte Evans and Luke Winter
were each four-tally batters for the
Braves. Trenton Moon and Wade
,"; Staton came across home plate
'twice apiece and William Beattie,
Joseph Juarez and Effie Pace added
a run each. Mason Gough was
stranded twice and Garrett
Albritton once.
Tyler Hewitt, Justin Araujo and
Steven Crews hustled across home
plate for the Cubs. Timothy
Steedley, Tommy Redding, Josh
Weed, Carlos DeLeora, Brea Farrer
and Tyler Pella were all left on
'base.
On Thursday night, the Braves
padded their league lead with a 16-
5 win over the A's.
Wyatt Maddox, Staton, Winter
and Evans each put a trio of tallies
in the book for the Braves. Mason
Gough added two more and Beattie

and Moon each added a run.
For the A's, it was Justin Rickett,
Kyle Schrank, Madison Johnston,
German Figueroa and Darrell
Johnston with solo scores.
Christina Valadez, Terry Hill, Abel
Esquivel and Jordan Johnston were
all stranded, the last pair- three
times apiece. .. "
Friday's Field 1 game was a 15-2
win for the Marlins over the Cubs'
Bradley Brewer, Jacob
Neuhoffer and Elijah Loughran
were triple-tally batters for tlhe
Marlins. Kris Johnson and Bep
Loughran chipped in with twih
scores and Caleb Tamayo and Tyler
Cloud added solo scores.
Redding circled the bases twice
for the only runs for the Cubs.
Hewitt, Weed, Albritton and Farrer
were left aboard the bases.
The Friday Field 2 game was a
nail-biter, as the Reds nipped the
Giants 14-13.
Michael Grace led the Reds with
four trips around the basepaths.
Goodwyn added a trio of tallies,
Childers had a pair of runs and
Forrester, Whittaker, Matthew
Grace, Zack Taylor and Savannah
Selph each put a run on the board.
Brooke Samuels and Taylor Griffin
were left on base.
The Giants countered with three
scores by Jacob Anderson, two
apiece by Cole Choate and Dalton
Rabon, and one each for Armando
Alamia, Austin Judah, David
Gibson, Waylan Pleger and
Zachary Battles. Austin
Scheipsmeier, Santiago Figueroa
and Jerry Buffalo were stranded.

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The Hardee Wildcat Band is pictured in 1960 marching in orange and blue uniforms and playing in the
Doyle Carlton Day Campaign Parade held in downtown Wauchula. The parade officially kicked off
Carlton's campaign for governor of the state. The director of the band was Mr. McGonigal. He is pictured
(front, left), and in the background the signs and buildings of the U.S. Post Office, Reif Hardware and
Western Auto are visible.

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Hardee giving

Couple Wed In Plant City

Erin Suzanne Parke and James
David McQuaig were married Dec.
12 in the Red Rose Ballroom of the
SRamada Inn in Plant City.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
Sand Mrs. Bob Parke of Dover, and
parents of the groom are Mr. and
Mrs. Reuben McQuaig of Fort
Green.
SJoe Newsome officiated the cere-
: mony which began at five o'clock
in the afternoon and featured a win-
ter wonderland theme.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore a white floor-length
gown of tulling, sequins, bell
sleeves and rose appliques. She
Swore a cracked ice tiara with match-
Sing veil.
S Kristen Hitchcock served as
Smatron of honor, and Sharon Rizzo
f, was the maid of honor. Judy
; McQuaig was the bridesmaid.
SThey each wore a periwinkle
Blue chiffon gown and carried three
long-stemmed white roses.
Kayleigh White was the flower
girl and wore a white tulle gown
With a tiara. She threw fake snow
Along the bride's path.
,' Best man was Jason Johnson, and
John McBride and Matthew Parke
* were the groomsmen.,
Ring bearer Hunter Hitchcock
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pulled in a white sleigh by his
father, Brett Hitchcock.
For her daughter's wedding, Mrs.
Parke chose a blue sequined dress.
She wore a corsage composed of
three white princess roses.
The mother of the groom wore a
champagne-colored dress with a
corsage matching that of the mother
of the bride.
A reception followed and fea-
tured winter decorations which
included snowflakes hanging from
the ceiling, fake snow, white and
silver Christmas decorations and
candelabra.
The bride's cake was a five-tiered
vanilla snowflake cake, and the
groom's cake spotlighted the Miami
Hurricanes. It was chocolate
weaved with footballs and choco-
late covered strawberries.
Following a wedding trip to New
York City, the couple reside in
Mulberry.
The bride is a 1996 graduate of
Plant City High School and is cur-
rently pursuing an associate's
degree in culinary arts.
The groom is a 1999 graduate of
Hardee High School. He recently
returned from one year of duty in
Iraq and serves in the National
Guard unit in Avon Park.

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Zolfo Springs have announced the
engagement of their daughter,
Graciela "Gracie," to Oscar
Hernandez. son of Tranquilino and
Reyna Hernandez of Clewiston.
The bride-elect attended Hardee
High School and currently is
employed at Juarez Nursery Inc.
The prospective groom is a grad-
uate of Hendry High School and
Palm Beach Community College.
The couple will be married Feb. 5
at noon at Iglesia Pande Vida, 1166
Davidson Rd., Clewiston. .
Friends and relatives of the c6u-
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Over the Christmas holidays, the Cracker Trail 4-H Club volunteered to help the Salvation Army
raise funds for families in need. Club leader Monica Stevenson says the members were excited
and uplifted to see how the community cares for others in need. Pictured above, busy volunteer-
ing, are (front row) Kaitlyn Shaw and Lance McCrary; back row (from left) Tyler Robertson, Monica
Stevenson, Jessica McVay and Kaylyn Stevenson. Not pictured are Zack Alberts, Briana Albritton,
Philip Barton, Caroline and Shelby Durrance, Krystin and Kyndall Robertson, Caleb and Dalton
Reas, Katie Smith and Jarrett Stevenson.

New Hope Begins 40

Days Of Purpose Campaign

New Hope Baptist Church in
Wauchula will join a worldwide
network of thousands of churches
when it launches the "40 Days of
Purpose" campaign on Sunday, Jan. .
30.
An estimated 13,000 churches
from 60 denominations have expe-
rienced the purpose-driven phe-1
nomena inspired by a California
pastor's: best-selling book,. 'The
Purpose Driven Life" which has
sold more than 16 million copies
since the book's release in 2002.
According to the Rev. Grant
Hignight, during the upcoming
campaign at New Hope, the truths
about God's five purposes for peo-
ple \worship. fellowship. disci-
He is an eloquent man who can
treat humble subjects with del-

pleship, ministry and evangelism-
will be communicated repeatedly in
five ways:
1. An all-church Simulcast semi-
nar on Saturday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m.
S2. A weekly message by the pas-
tor. .:
3. A personal or family daily
devotional reading.
4. A weekly scripture memory
verse for everyone to memorize.i
5. A \eekl~y Sunday school les-
son, .
Rev. Hignight, the church's pas-
tor, invites the public to attend, and
reminds those planning to attend
that. Sunday school will .begin at
9:30 a.m. during the Jan. 30-March
13 campaign. ,
icacy, lofty things impressively.
and moderate things temperately.

Due to damage from the recent
hurricanes, The Gospel Taber-
nacle had to close its doors.
This Saturday, the congregation
is celebrating a new beginning as
the church welcomes The Rowe
Family at the church located at 810
W. Tenn. St., Wauchula.
Pastor Harold Howze and wife,
Connie, invite the public to join in
the celebration.
Plans are being made for revival
services Feb. 6-8 each evening.
For more information, call 735-
8079.
Victory Praise Center is having
a rummage sale tomorrow (Friday)
and Saturday at the church located
at 132 E. Main St., Bowling Green.
The church is also planning a
gospel sing for Feb. 5 featuring the
SHomeward Bound Singers of Ne\w
Port Richey.,
Refreshments will follow the 7
p.m. sing.

January 27, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B

Daniel Larrison Named Ashley Moye

HELPING THE NEEDY

Receives

Activism Coordinator

The National Federation of
Independent Business (NFIB), the
nation's leading small business
advocacy group, has named Daniel
Larrison member activism coordi-
nator for Florida, Georgia and
Alabama.
Larrison will manage" grassroots
activity relating to NFIB member
functions, including Area Action
Council meetings in communities
across each state. NFIB has 15,000,
13,000 and 12,000 members in
Florida, Georgia and Alabama,
respectively.
"Daniel is a terrific choice to
,spearhead our member activism
efforts in Florida, Georgia and
Alabama." said Jim Buente, region-
al public policy director for the
Southeast. "He had been very suc-
cessful overseeing grassroots activ-
ity and has developed a keen under-
standing of the political process. He
will link our members more effec-
tively to their top concerns, which
will facilitate NFIB's ability to
achieve important.policy' objectives
and desired political results."
Larrison worked previously as
assistant campaign manager and
political director for Bev Kilmer for
Congress. Prior to that, he was a

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Maternal grandparents are Jose and
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Maternal 'great-grandparents are
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the Florida State University
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He earned a master's degree in
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Florida State University. He is a
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"Where's there's downed trees, there's dirt...in a hundred years or so."
As I recently led a morning nature walk, I Was struck by the partici-
pants' combined disbelief over the appearance of the park's "Loop Drive."
This, of course, inspired me to lead them to the Ancient Hammock Trail,
where their disbelief began to turn to dismay over the abundance of torn,
broken and fallen trees. The clusters of hickories, oaks and maples, twisted
and wrapped with Sabal palms, seemed nearly too much for them.
As we discussed the history of destructive storms, it was not immedi-
ately clear why I had chosen this trail for our hike. But I knew it was here,

TWINS CELEBRATE

COURTESY PHOTO
The Rev. Tim Davis (seated), new minister of music at First
Baptist Church of Wauchula, played three songs on the piano
Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Wauchula Kiwanis Club, which meets
every Tuesday at noon at the American Legion building. Davis
and his wife Eleanor have two sons, Justin, 15, and Jared, 13.
Rev. Davis has moved to Waudhula after serving 22 years at the
First Baptist Church of Pinellas Park. Shown with him (from left)
are Jim Kelly, Charles Nicholson and M.E. Wilkins.

SUNDAY CONCERT

Southside Baptist Church will welcome The Royal,Heirs in con-
cert this Sunday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. The church is located at 505
S. Tenth Ave., Wauchula, and its pastor, the Rev. Gerald Dunn,
invites the public to attend.
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On Dec. 30, twins Ja Naiyah Kellise Toireena and Ke Varreis
Rondae E'Naijah White turned one year old, and on Jan. 1 cele-
brated with an Elmo's first birthday party in Bowling Green.
Their parents are Kevis J. White and Emprise D. Hines. The hon-
orees and their guests enjoyed ribs, chicken, hot dogs, ham-
burgers, steak, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and chips
and dip. Among those helping them celebrate were their grand-
mothers, Risa Rivers and Barbara Ivery; great-grandmother, Ida
White; great-grandfather, Angel Rodriguez; grandfather, Willie
Ivery; aunts, Aja Ash, Krystal Rodriguez, Pamela Johnson,
Brittany Baker, CoRhonda McLeod and Sophie Ivery; sisters,
Jozlyn and Nadae'zya Perry; cousins, Jaden Rodriguez, CoRon
McLeod and Don'Quaris Rosario; and friends, Sonya Gonzales,
Nevaeh Gonzales, Emily and Aaron Wakington, Danielle Deleon,
Aariah White and Lori Dees.

Parke-McQuaig Rehearsal Dinner

The rehearsal dinner held: the
night before the Dec. 12: weddingg
uniting Erin. Suzanne Parke and
James David McQuaig was held at
the Plant City home of Hank and
Sandee Systma, uncle and aunt of
the bride.
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the groom's aunt, Judy Ireland, and
cousins, Barbara, Michael, Danyell
and Jacob Ireland, all of Weston, W.
Va., and the .groom's friend, Jason
Hinke of California.

on the Ancient Hammock Trail, that past hurricane damage would be easy
to see and experience. As we took note of the immense fallen oaks and con-
sidered the incredible wind force necessary to topple or rip off other huge,
limbs, we were all in awe.
Hickories that had twisted and snapped or broken in half revealed their.
shredded insides, offering a glimpse into hidden rotten pockets. Here we.
discussed this hollowing effect found in many large hardwood trees and yet'
marveled how some, merely shells, were left standing. We combed over air-
plants, resurrection fern and mosses, once found high above our heads, but
relinquished to the ground when these giants fell.
We walked with stunned caution under a group of netted trees that, at -
first, seemed to be ready to fall at any moment. It was only when I pointed.
out how they were locked in together that the full details were revealed.
Later, a pile of hickory nuts belied the location of some creature, tucked
deep inside a massive section of fallen oak, also hollowed out over time.
Ripe wild oranges scented the air as we passed a huge old tree, fallen,
uprooted and yet still attempting to produce the glowing fruit. Several were
sampled, then tucked away for use in a homemade wild orange pie. Others
opted to take the easy route and made plans to pick up a pie at the
Hammock Inn on their way home.
Later under a cluster of blowing palm leaves, the porcupine-like trunk
brought remarks of surprise as I pulled out a long, sharp spine. Gingerly
touching this needle-like tip, we agreed this would deter all but the hungri-
est browser lurking in this forest.
Still up ahead would be the answer we had been searching for. What
would happen to all the piles of, downed trees, broken limbs and crushed
brush? As we spoke about the unlikely process of removing all that we had
since seen, I reached my hand deep into an old fallen oak. As I reminded
them of the overloaded landfills, and the inaccessibility to heavy equip-
ment, their eyes were 'glued on the organic debris sifting through my fin-
gers.
"Here, touch this and tell me what you feel", I urged. As all but the
most squeamish participant immersed their fingertips into the grainy black
substance, one exclaimed, "It feels just like coffee grinds!" Indeed it did,
and looks similar to them as well.
"This", I explained, "is our debris problem in 50 to 100 years or so. All
that you see that appears so unsightly is what gives the Hammock its life.
Each of these immense oaks, stately hickories and soft red maples will
decay on their own timetable. As they do, thousands of pounds of nutrients
will be released back to the forest floor and sustain whole new generations
of various plant life.
The catch, of course, is that this slow, steady process is one that won't
happen in our lifetime, but rather on the timeline of the forest. Seasons and
cycles of rain and drought, wind and fire, foraging and growing will
encourage the process, but nevertheless, it will be a long and languid one.
When you enjoy the park and walk the trails, keep this thought in mind.
This is the young seedling oaks' future in hundreds of years, even as it too
consumes those that grew before it. View these ancient, crumbling limbs,
filled with ferns, epiphytes and seedling trees. Dig deep and savor this per-
fect example of recycling. Allow it to capture your imagination as you envi-
sion this hammock's appearance a hundred years from now. Once more it
will be deeply shaded and dark. Once more it will be a place of huge lofty
limbs grasping at the remnant pockets of open sky. It won't be in our life-
times, but it will be. And those who will be there to experience it will won-
der once more as that handful of decomposing tree sifts through their hands,
beginning the cycle once again.
Did you realize that the Florida State Parks are just 69 years old? As
pristine lands are added to The Real Florida park system, it ensures they will'
be protected and preserved as time passes. Enjoy your local state parks,
make them part of your memories.

The most beautiful thing we can
experience is the mysterious. It

is the source of all true art and
science.

'Take The.ront Pew!,
HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.I.

PUBLIC NOTICE
ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF HARDEE COUNTY

The Hardee County Debris Management Contractor has com-
pleted a final debris pick-up on this roadway or street. Vegetative
and construction debris that was in the public right-of-way has
been collected and no additional pick-ups are anticipated.

Residents and businesses should not bring debris out to the
public right-of-way. If residents and businesses have debris that
can not be placed into regular garbage collection containers,
then debris may be brought to one of the landfills listed below:

Waste Corporation of Florida,
U.S. Hwy 17, North
Fort Meade, Florida
(863) 285-8393

Cedar Trail Landfill
State Road 60 West
Bartow, Florida'
(863) 533-8776

Hardee County Landfill
685 Airport Road
Wauchula, Florida
(863) 773-5089

In an effort to protect the'health and safety of all Hardee County
residents, the local law enforcement agencies and code enforce-
ment officers will be notified when debris is placed in the public
right-of-way. Law enforcement and code enforcement officers
will be notified that this roadway or street has been cleared of
debris.

Questions regarding disposal options should be directed to
Hardee County Solid Waste Department at 863-773-5089.

If you have a structure that needs to be demolished, please call
Hardee County Zoning Department at 863-773-3265.

If you have a structure that will be demolished by a contractor,
then all the necessary permits should be obtained at the Hardee
County Zoning Department prior to conducting work.

All contractors must be licensed to perform work on structures.
Ask for the contractor's license number prior to allowing any
work to be conducted.

All debris generated from the demolition of structures or from
construction repairs or new construction, should be hauled to a
permitted landfill for proper disposal. Residents and commercial
businesses should NOT place any demolition, construction
repair, or new construction debris on the public right-of-way.
Placing these materials on the public right-of-way will be consid-
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Extension Director

Addresses 4- H Club

The Wauchula Woman's Club is currently selling tickets (at $6
each) for its annual spaghetti supper to be held Feb. 4, 5-7 p.m.,
at its clubhouse, 131 N. Seventh Ave. The meal will be available
for eat-in or take-out. Pictured above checking the ingredients
for the meal which will include salad, bread and dessert, along
with the spaghetti, (from left) are President Belva Vance, Bess
Stallings, Secretary Jo Thompson and Nancy Hart. Below,
Michael Kelly samples the spaghetti. There will also be wreaths
for sale during the supper. They were created by club members,
and the sale of each will help provide monies to support the
many projects of the club. This month's meeting will be held at
noon that day, with Carolyn Coker in charge of the conservation
program. Hostesses will be Stallings, Dot Bell and Sylvia Collins.

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On January 6, there was a 4-H
meeting of the Beef and Bacon
Club.
We discussed the weigh-in to be
held on Feb. 19, and also discussed
how pigs react differently in the
cold weather than in hot weather. In
cold weather the pigs will under eat,

Annual Hospital

Tent Sale

Continues
The annual Florida Hospital
Wauchula Auxiliary Tent Sale
began yesterday (Wednesday), 1-5
p.m., and continues today
(Thursday), 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and the
public is encouraged to attend this
annual fund raiser.
Shoppers will be able to choose
from fresh produce, food, plants,
white elephant items, etc. from, a
variety of vendors.
The hospital is located at the cor-
ner of South Florida Avenue and
Carlton Street.
For more information, call the
hospital at 773-3101.

Musicale To
Sponsor Phantom

Field Trip
In lieu of the February meeting,
members and guests of The
Wednesday Musicale will attend the
movie "Phantom of the Opera" on
Feb. 9. Members will receive letters
advising of the location and time.
The club's annual PastPresidents
Silver Tea, usually held in February,
will be March 9, with a special pro-
gram, a tribute to the late Carlo
Neal, and silent auction of some of
his musical memorabilia. Proceeds
will go to the club and its philan-
thropic projects.
For more information on the field
trip or the\ March meeting, call
President Jeraldine Crews at 773-
6841.

and'in the warm weather they will
over eat.
* Next, we were told to never feed
our pigs or cattle dog food. Doing
so will cause a human to contract
mad cow disease.
At the end of the meeting, we had
a special guest speaker, Mr. Lockie
Gary, the county extension director.
He spoke to us and gave us 10 tips
on how to raise swine and cattle
correctly.
The next Beef & Bacon 4-H Club
meeting will be Feb. 3 at the coun-
ty extension office at 7 p.m.
Savannah Valdez
Reporter

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Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson

PERILOUS THINKING
A big problem for most prison inmates is not the crimes that got them
there. It is a wrong way of thinking, and prison doesn't change it. Proof of
this is the high number of released prisoners about 80% that are back
in prison within five years.
What is this deadly way of thinking that gets people into so much trou-
ble whether they are prison inmates or not? Simply this: It is failing to take
God into account in all they say and do.
Vacationers in France often visit the Rodin Museum and the'famous
statue of the Thinker. Many wonder what the sculptor pondered when he
made this statue. For an answer, consider that this work of art was original-
ly planned by Rodin to rest atop his masterpiece, The Gates of Hell, which
depicted people on their way to Judgment. Making this connection, it is a
good guess the Thinker was meant to be pondering what it's like eternally
to leave God out of one's calculations.
Can you imagine planning to construct a building on a site already
occupied by a skyscraper? Can you imagine hiring workers, transporting
materials and arranging finances to pay for it without taking into account
the towering building already there?
Such blindness was described by Jesus who told of a man who decided
to build bigger barns to contain his crops when, in fact, he was to die that;
night! (Luke 12:16-20)
It seems to me that the smartest way to think is to begin with God, not
bring Him in at the end after a lifetime of finding out that everything else is
futile! We need to shield our young people from putting all their trust in
technology by showing them that taking God into account is true wisdom!

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1) Open to all ages. Artist need not be a resident of Hardee County to enter.
2) Artwork must be original.
3) The festival theme of antique engines, farm machinery or pioneer life must be depicted.
4) Pen and ink, charcoal, dark pencil or black marker. Drawing must be able to be reproduced in the newspaper.
5) Art must fill an area 10.5 inches wide by 13 inches high, including lettering which reads "Pioneer Park Days 2005."
6) Deadline is Monday, Feb. 14, at noon.

TO ENTER:
Make sure the division, name, address and daytime phone number of the artist are attached to the draw-
ing. Bring entire in person to the newspaper office at 115 S. Seventh Ave. in Wauchula, or mail to Cover
Art Contest, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873

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10B The Herald-Advocate, January 27, 2005

Mini-Minors Leaders Drop To

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Although there are no undefeated
teams in the Little League Mini-
Minors, there are a pair of teams
which only have one loss.
The Vandolah Power Co. Marlins
are 4-1 and Culligan Water
Conditioning Service Braves at 3-1
top off the eight-team field,.
Following them in the Mini-
Minors, formerly called Machine
Pitch, are -the Lake Branch Dairy
White Sox, Labor Solutions Devil
Rays, the Heartland Petroleum
Rangers, Elks Giants, Hardee
County Sheriff's Office Yankees
and the Peace River Electric
Cooperative Inc. (PRECo).Pirates.
Last week started with a shutout
game as the Braves downed the
Rays 9-0.
Russell Weems and Cody
Spencer were two-run batters for
the Braves. Adding a run each are
Brooke Fones, Austin Altman, Ben
Tamayo, Cervando Martinez Jr. and
Kendall Gough. Roby Paris, Kyle
Stone and Marcus Battles were all
stranded.

Left on the basepaths for the
Rays were Hunter Bryant (twice),
Cain Roman, Kyle Hewett, Tanor
Durden, Brooke Dixon and
Nicholas Scaffe.

The White Sox won the Monday
late game 5-1 over the Yankees.
A second-inning fling put all the
runs. on the board for the White
Sox, as Dalton Tubbs, London
Caldwell, Rayna Parks, Nathaniel
Albritton and Ryan' Moore all came

home. Dylan Norwood, Jose
Gonzalez, Tomas Gomez, Tara
McNabb and Garratt Ham were all
left on base.
Zack Crews was the only runner
to come all the way home for the
Yankees. Patrick Carlton, Austin
Beck, Seth McGee, Hunter Reid,
Cheyenne Pohl, Tucker Albritton
and Cody Froelich were stranded.
In the Tuesday 5:45 game, the
Marlins marched past the Rangers
9-5.
Omar Alamia was the only dual
scorer for the Marlins. Adding a run
each were Emily Bennett, Jordan
Rogers, Tyler Bragg, Reyna
Kirkland, Ty Trammell, Jacob
Olmos and Joe Beldin. Mike Heine
was stranded:
For the Rangers, it was five play-
ers putting runs on the board. Jake
DeAnda, Aaron Harrison, Alex
Clarke, Cleston Sanders and Kole
Robertson crossed home plate,
while Allison Farr, Nicolas Turner
and Memphis Robinson were left
on base.
* In the Tuesday nightcap, the
Giants outscored the Pirates 10-6.
Cesar Fimbres and Frank Farias
circles the. bases twice for the
Giants. Johnathan Patrick, Caryssa
Johnson, Glen Ellis, Amanda
Bandy,'Adam Salas and Gabrielle
Allen came around to touch home
once each.
For the Pirates, Timothy Perkins
Aaron Brown; William
McClelland, Taylor Roberts, Daryl
Mashburn and Quinton Sanchez
scored a run each. Brandon Hill,
Byron Kilpatrick, and Christopher
Lee were left on the basepath's.

Thursday's opener was a thriller,
as the D-Rays nipped the Rangers
7-6.
Bryant and Durden eacLh .,me
home twice for the Rays, vith
Durden banging up a double and
triple to help his cause. Hewitt,
Roman and Jacob Pakovich each
put a run on the board. Frankie
Coronado ard Colton Albritton
were left on base.
DeAnda came around to score
twice, for the Rangers. Harrison,
Sanders, Clarke and Robinson
chipped in with a run each. Doubles
by Harrison and Nicholas Turner
helped the team.
In the 7:15 game, the Pirates
upended the Yanks 9-6.
Hill and Perkins crossed home
twice each for the Pirates.
Kilpatrick, Brown, Jesse Johnston,
Mashburn and Sanchez came
around to score once each. Lee and
McClelland were left on base.
Crews was again a twin-tally bat-
ter for the Yanks. Carlton, McGee,
Joshua Ussery and Carlonica
Brown added a run each. Albritton,
Pohl and Froelich were left on base.
In the week's solo finale on
Friday, the Marlins mastered the
Giants 14-9.
.Alamia and Rogers were each
three-score batters -for the Marlins.
Tyler Bragg and Olmos added twin
tallies and Bennett, Keith Powell,
Danielle Smith and Beldin chipped
in with a run each. ;
Patrick came around the basepa-
;ths twice for the Giants. Fimbres,
Ashley Trone, Marco DeLeon,
Ellis, Salas and Allen came home
once each.

COURT ESY PHOTO
This food trailer owned by the Wauchula Lions Club looked like this afternoon Hurricane Charley
came through Aug. 13, 2004. The debris has since been hauled off. The Lions used the trailer to
have a food booth at the annual Pioneer Park Days held in early March in Zolfo Springs. The club
meets every Thursday noon at the Family YMCA in Wauchula.

JV Hoops Edge Dragons In OT
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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The junior varsity Wildcats
played their best b~ll in overtime at
Lake Placid last week.
It was one of three tough games
for the junior Cats. who lost 52-58
at home to Sebring and 55-70 at
Avon Park Friday night.
S This week is another trio of hoop
encounters, hosting DeSoto on
Tuesday night and Mulberry on
Friday. On Thursday, the basketball
game is at Lakeland Christian.
Next week signals the beginning
of the end of the regular season.
Frnstproof visits: on Tuesday and
Lake Placid on Friday. The final
Spair of games are on the road, at
Fort Meade on Feb. 8 and Sebring
Feb. 10.

HARDEE 66,
LAKE PLACID 64
.; It was a total team effort. We
were aheadby 10, down by 10 and
:'i then got it together'again. I'm
proud ofthem," said JV head coach
; Rod Smith.
Hardee took a 17-11 first quarter
advantage, only to have Lake
:Placid come bounding back to take
a 28-26 halftime advantage. The
junior Dragons continued 'to

outscore the Cats in the third peri-
od, leading 49-40 when the buzzer.
ended the third period.
SIn the fourth quarter. Hardee
mounted an all-out attack, putting
22 points on the board to just 13 for
Lake Placid. The 62-62-tie sent the
game into overtime, where Terry
Redden canned a three and Reggie
Grizzard hit one of two from- the
charity stripe, while Lake Placid
was only able to sink a deuce. .
Redden led the Cats with 21
points, some e\er\y period. Andrew
Hinojosa added 14 points, somein .
'each of the regulation periods.
Grizzard finished with 13 points,
Tyrone Pace added nine, Arnold
Louis and Chris Martin each four.
and Akeem Frazier a solo free
throw.! Josh- Jackson, Trey Small
and Dusty Massey contributed in
the rebounding, steals and passes to
teammates.
SEBRING 58, HARDEE 52
The 22-point fourth-quarter rally
Same a little too late for the junior
Cats in this game. -. ,
Sebring opened \with a 19-point
splurge and forced Hardee to pla.
catch-up basketball. They held
SRedderh'in check and he left the
.:game with an ankle injury late in
the second half.

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For the week ended January 20, 2005:
S At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled S.010. compared
to last week 10,066 and 8,380 a year ago. According to the Florida
' Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cos and bulls
were 1.00 to 2.00 higher, feeder steers and heifers were 1.00 to 3 00 high-

Feeder Steers:

SFeeder Heifers:

Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 Ibs.. 160.00-190.00:
300-400 Ibs.. 125.00-175.00; and
400-500 lbs., '112.00-134.00.

Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 130.00-170.00;
300-400 Ibs., 111.00-140.00; arid
400-500 lbs., 100,00-11 S.00.:

Hardee picked up the pace and
outscored Sebring to narrow the
score to 2729 :at halftime. The'
Streaks. feowever, went on a tear in.
the third period to take a 45-30 lead
into the final eight minutes. Hardee
went to pressure basketball and
outscored Sebring 22-13 but could
not make up the huge deficit.
Jamah Massaline led Sebring
with 14 points, -with Brandon,
Ascani adding 10, Trevise Porter
eight and T.J. Williams seven
points. The junior Streaks are.
coached by former Wauchulan
Luther Clemons.
For the junior Cats, it was
Redden high with 13 points, Martin
11, Grizzard 10, 'Frazier six, Pace
five, Louis four and Jackson a trey.
Small, Hinojosa and Massey con-
tributed to the floor game.
AVON PARK 70, HARDEE 55
On FridaN night, Hardee had the
unenviable task of taking on the
undefeated junior Red-Devils with
the services .of Redden, who was
nursing a 'sprained ankle. He tried
to play and hit a pair of three-point
goals before lea ing the game.
The Red Devils took full home
court advantage, bounding out to a
24-13 first-quarter advantage.
Hardee worked its way back to a
35-30 deficit at halftime, only to
see the junior Devils forge ahead
again. The Cats cut the lead early in
the fourth quarter, but Avon Park
picked up the pace for the 70-55
win.
Avon Park had a pair of players
in double digits, one with 23 points,
another with 13. Six other players
each got a few points.
.Hardee got 13 apiece from
Hinojosa and Martin. Pace added
10, Redden six, Louis four, Small
(three, and Massey, Grizzard and
Frazier each two points.',
"The boys played pretty well.
They gave the Red Devils all they
wanted, and had it down to three
points with five minutes left in .the
game.(But, they ran out of gas, with
the third hard'.game in a week,"
commented Smith.

INVITATION TO BID

HARDEE COUNTY COMMERCE PARK ROADWAY & DRAINAGE
SYSTEMS

JANUARY 27,2005

Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Director, Hardee County, 205 Hanchey Road Wauchula, Florida
33873 UNTIL 2:00 P. M. FEBRUARY 17, 2005 at which time and place bids received will be publicly opened
in the office of the Hardee County Public Works Department and read aloud for the following:

THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED, LICENSED CONTRACTOR TO
PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED ADMINISTRATION, MATERIALS, TOOLS,
PERMITS, EQUIPMENT, LABOR AND SUPERVISION TO CONSTRUCT
NEW ROADWAYS, SWALES, DITCHES, RETENTION AREAS, CULVERTS,
CONTROL STRUCTURES, AND ASSOCIATED APPURTENANCES.

THE BIDS SUBMITTED, AND THE CONTRACT, IF AWARDED, SHALL BE
IN COMPLETE ACCORDANCE WITH, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THIS
INVITATION TO BID, ALL CODES, REQUIREMENTS, DRAWINGS AND
REGULATIONS REFERENCED THEREIN.

Bid Documents should be obtained prior to the Pre-Bid Meeting and are required for Bid
Submittal.

NOTE: MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on February
11, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hardee County Public Works Department conference room, located at 205 Hanchey
Road Wauchula, Florida 33873.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CONTRACTORS IN ATTENDANCE SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO BID.

For any further TECHNICAL INFORMATION or clarification contact: Mr. Bryan Hunter, P.E., Hardee
County Engineering Department, 863-773-3419.

Please refer Commercial Inquiries by fax to: _Dee Newgent ( 863-773-0322

CLARIFICATION OF DOCUMENTATION

Bidders requiring clarification or having a dispute with these documents must advise the County
Purchasing Division of the nature of the required clarification or basis of the dispute, in writing no later
than February 9, 2005. If no written contact has been made by this specified date, the bidder waives the
right to any future consideration and accepts the documents as published and/or revised by the County.
BIDDING DOCUMENTS available for Purchase and Review at:
Hardee County
Purchasing Department
Attn: Dee Newgent
205 Hanchey Road
Wauchula, FL 33873,

A payment in cash or check payable to "Hardee County" will be required for each set of bidding
documents. PRICE $100.00 plus postage and handling. This fee represents total reproduction costs and
is non-refundable. Note: All requests for documents must indicate if the documents are for a Prime
Contractor, Subcontractor or Supplier.

Requests for copies of a Plan Holders List shall be forwarded in writing with a self-addressed stamped
envelope,to the attention of Hardee County at the above address.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS for Review Only:
Hardee Countm
Purchasing Department
205 Hanchey Road'
Wauchula, FL 33873

FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS LAW

Bid submittal information shall be subject to ,Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, generally known as the "Florida
Public Records Law". The County cannot regard any document, information or data as proprietary or confidential
unless so exempted by Florida Statutes. Documents received with proprietary or confidential information may be
re-sealed and returned without father consideration or obligation.

BONDING

A certified check or bid bond shall accompany each bid. The certified check or bid bond shall be for an amount
not less than fite percent (5%) of the bid price and shall be made payable to the Owner as a guarantee that the
SBidder n ill not withdraw for a period of ninet) (90) days after bid closing time.

In the event the contract is awarded to the Bidder, he/she will, within ten (10) days thereafter, enter into a written
contract with the Hardee County Industrial Development Authority (IDA). The successful Bidder shall also
furnish within ten days; a PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND IN COMPLETE ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 255.05 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES in an amount equal to the contract price, as a guarantee of
good faith that the Bidder will execute the work in accordance with.the terms of the contract and that the Bidder
shall make payments for .ll labor, material and supplies used directly or indirectly for the work. Failure to do so
will constitute forfeiture of the bid security as liquidated damages.

The Public Construction Bond shall be secured from and countersigned by an agency of a surety
company recogni::.-d i;i good standing, licensed and authorized to do business in the State of Florida and
found to be acceptable to the IDA.
EXPARTE COMMUNICATION'

Please note that to insure the proper and fair evaluation of a bid, The IDA prohibits exparte communication (i.e.,
unsolicited) initiated by the Bidder to the'IDA or its representative evaluating or considering the bids prior to the
time a bid decision has been made. Communication between Bidder and the IDA will be initiated by the
Appropriate IDA representative in order to obtain information or clarification needed to develop a proper and
Accurate evaluation of the bid. Exparte communication may be grounds for disqualifying the offending Bidder
from consideration or award of the bid, then in evaluation, or any future bid.
INSURANCE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All insurance shall be secured from or countersigned by an agent or surety company recognized in good standing
and authorized to do business in the State of Florida.

The Contractor shall, within ten (10) days of notification of award and prior to commencement of work, take
out and maintain in. full force and effect minimum insurance coverage as specified in the attached.
requirements. This insurance shall remain in force and effect throughout the duration of the contract.

A certincate of existing insurance coverage should be submined with the bid as proof of insurability; if the
current coverage does not meet the bid requirements, then the Bidder should request an affidavit of insurability
from the Bidder's insurance agent certifying that the requirements can and will be met. Failure to provide
adequate insurance coverage may be cause for disqualification as non-responsive to the bid requirements.

, The Contractor agrees to accept and abide by the Hardee County safety regulations in complete accordance with
the attached requirements.

HOLD HARMLESS / INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE

The Contractor agrees to Indemnify and Hold Harmless Hardee County and the Industrial Development
Authority (IDA) in complete accordance with the attached requirements.

BID SUBMITTAL

An original and two (2) copies (collated in sets) of the bid form supplied by the IDA and all required bid
submittal data including any Bidders -specifications, drawings, etc., shall be enclosed within a sealed envelope

with the words "Sealed Bid -HCCP 'Water & Sewer Systems" and the Bidder's name and address clearly
shown on the outside thereof. Submittals received with less than three (3) total copies or not submitted on
:the IDA Bid Sheets may be disqualified as non-responsive.

Mailed bids must be received in the office of the Purchasing Director not later than the time set forth for bid
opening. The IDA will not be responsible for any lost or late arriving bids sent via the U.S. Postal Service or
other delivery services.

The IDA at its sole discretion reserves the right to waive technicalities or irregularities, to reject any or all
bids, and/or to accept that bid which is in the best interest of the County. The award of this bid, if made, may
be based on considerations other than total cost and may be awarded based on various considerations, including
but not limited to; Bidders experience and/or qualifications, past experience, administrative cost, standardization,
technical evaluation and oral and/or written presentations, as required. The IDA reserves the right to accept all or
part; or to decline the whole, and to award this bid to one Bidder. There is no obligation to buy. The bid, if :
awarded, will be in the judgment of the IDA the most responsive to the IDA'.s needs. The IDA encourages the
use of minority and women-owned businesses as subcontractors or in joint venture arrangements.

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Hardee County Industrial Development Authority
Richard Nicholson, Chairman

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January 27, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11B

iUbI Couthosle Report ]I.

COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licens-
s were issued recently in the
office of ihe county court:
: John Michael Chason, 34,
.Wauchula, and Denise Michele
imith, 39, Wauchula.
James Lawton Roberts, 52,
Myaaka City, and Cynthia Wynn
roover, 51, Myaaka City.
SRdfael Cortes, 35, Wauchula, and
iOdilia Olivera, 23, Wauchula.
SThe following small claims
vases were disposed of recently in
county court:
SUnifund CCR Partners vs. Mary
'Skinner Rivera d/b/a M&M
Nursery, judgment of garnishment.
Sprinco Inc. vs. Phil Garvin d/b/a
Sleep Rite Bedding Co:, order
:approving stipulation.
The following misdemeanor
;cases were disposed of recently
!:y the county judge.
': Charles Claude CrouseII, pos-
Lsession of alcohol under age 21,
'time served, probation six months,
,no alcohol or bars, alcohol abuse
,evaluation, $262.50 fine and court
.:costs, $100 public defender fees,
$60 investigative costs.
SJose Fidencio Garza, domestic,
;battery and resisting arrest without
:force, transferred to circuit court
with filing of felony charges.
SJeremy Michael Hand, posses-
sion of alcohol under age 21, adju-
'dication withheld, probation six
nonths, alcohol abuse evaluation
arid treatment, no alcohol or bars,
262.50 fine and court costs, $60
Investigative costs.
Alexander Jackson, assault, 60
days in jail with credit for time
served (CTS) and concurrent with
other sentences, $262.50 fine and
::court costs placed on lien; resisting
:arrest without force, nine months in
jail CTS and concurrent, $262.50
fine and court costs and $100 pub-
:lic defender fees placed on lien;
violation of probation (original
:charges two counts criminal mis-
.chief and trespass), probation
"revoked, nine months.in jail CTS,
outstanding fines and fees placed
:on lien.
Victor Lee McCarty, possession
:,f drug paraphernalia, adjudication
t nhheld, $315 fine and court costs;
obstructionn of execution of a search
warrant, 40 days CTS, $100 public
defender fees.
Santos Colmenares Ramirez,
domestic battery, adjudication
withheld, probation 12 months, 12-
-,week--domestie -violence- class, no
' \eapons or firearms, no contact
S\Mith victim, $66-7 fine and court
,costs, $100 public defender fees,
.$50 investigative costs.
George Lorenzo Rodriguez,
:criminal mischief and battery, 30
days-suspended if fines paid, no
:contact with victim, stay away from
:,house, no weapons or firearms,
5667 fine and court costs; $50
:'investigation, $997.73 restitution
plus $250 restitution to victim.
S Maiio. Alonzo Rodriguez, tres-
,.pass, five. days in jail CTS, $262.50'
Fine and court costs, $60 investiga-
; tive costs.
Esmeralda Garza, retail theft,
probation six months, stay out of
store, $262 50 fine and court costs,
1$50 investigative costs, 50 hours
community service.
SHomer Lee Carpenter Jr., resist-
i;ing arrest without force, probation
.o ne year, four-hour anger mange-.
,ment class, $100 public defender
fee. $60 investigative costs, 10
:hours community service.

.Genius is the gold in the mine;
.talent is the miner that works.
4and brings it out.

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Eusebio Manriguez Castillo,
domestic battery, adjudication
withheld, probation, one year, 26-
week batters intervention class, no
contact with victim, no firearms or
weapons, no alcohol or bars, $667
fine and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, $50 investigative
costs, restitution to be set.
Tyrone Williams, possession of
.nlarijuana 'and resisting an officer
without violent force, adjudication
withheld, probation three months,
$125 fine'on first charge, $262.50
fine and court costs on second,
$100 public defender fees, $60
investigative costs; violation of
established emergency curfew, not
prosecuted.
Crystal Danielle Brady, violation
of probation (original charges bat-
tery and assault), probation
revoked, 75 days on first charge, 60
days on second, CTS and concur-
rent, outstanding fines and fees
placed on lien.
Charlene Warren Coker, viola-
tion of probation (original charge
possession of drug paraphernalia),
probation revoked, 90 days CTS,
outstanding fines and fees placed
on lien.
Rushin Dealasalaam Ellison,
violation of probation (original
charges two counts violation of a
domestic violence, injunction), pro-
bation revoked, 270 days CTS and
concurrent with other charges, out-
standing fines and fees placed on
lien.
Douglas Raymond Richardson,
violation of probation (original
charge petit.theft), 10 hours com-
munity service, pay up fines and.
court costs and restitution of $319.
The following criminal traffic
cases were disposed of recently in
county court. Dispositions are
based on Florida Statutes, dri-
ving record and facts concerning
the case.
Charles Claude Crouse II, reck-
less driving, probation six
months-concurrent with misde-
meanor sentence, safe driving
school, $105 court costs.
Johnny Day III, driving while
license suspended (DWLS), adjudi-
cation withheld, $205 fine and
court costs.
Jose Jesus Gonzales, DWLS,
probation one year, obtain valid
license, $435 fine and court costs.
Jesus Obregon, DWLS, adjudi-
cation withheld; produced valid
license, $330 fine and court costs.
Levi Allen Shirley, DWLS, 90
days in. jail-60 suspended if get
valid licenist; $33.0 fine and court
costs.
Derrall Snell, DWLS. $330 fine
and court costs.
Jennifer Rugh Vaughn, DWLS.
probation one year, $330 fine and
court costs.
Michael Wayne Johnson,
DWLS, presented valid license,
dismissed.
, Ricky L. Johnson, DWLS, pro-
bation six months, obtain valid
license, attend safe driving course,
$330 fine and court costs; leaving
the scene of an accident, 10, ours
community service.
Barbey Joe Love, DUI, two days
CTS, 12 months probation, license
suspended one year, ignition inter-
lock six months,'tag impound 30
days, multiple offender DUI
school, $885 fine and court costs,
restitution to be set. 100 hours com-
munity sert ice: failure to sign cita-
tion, $125 fine.
Anastacio Macias III, DWLS,

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not prosecuted.
CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions were
filed recently in the office of the
circuit court:
Sylvia Sanchez and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Jessica Guevera, petition for child
support.
Larry' C. Elrod and Alice Ann
Elrod, divorce.
Louis A. Salzwedel vs. Amy M.
Baggett, petition to file interstate
child support order.
Amanda Outley Tyler and
Timothy Tyler, divorce.
Sylvia Sanchez and DOR vs.
Michael Paul Sanchez, petition for
child support.
Clata Minton and DOR vs.
Michael Paul Sanchez, petition for
child support.
Clata Minton and DOR vs. James
R. Minton Sr., petition for child
support.
The following decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:
Isabel Ortiz Ruiz and DOR vs.
Celia Ortiz, retroactive child sup-
port order.
Clifton L. Jones III and Lori R.
Jones, divorce.
Thomas Eugene Dail vs. Carolyn
Kirkman Dail, voluntary dismissal
of petition for divorce.
Jason D. Gray and Jill Gray,
divorce.
Jeanne Newsome-vs. Rodne) C.
Johnson, support order placed on
arrearage account.
Penny M. Rossman Sikes vs.
Olin E. Rossman, order to enforce
interstate child support order.
Mortgage Electronic Registra-
tions Systems Inc. vs. Allen L.
Thomas II et al, voluntary dis-
missal.
Amanda Wilson vs. Sam-Wilson,
voluntary dismissal of injunction
for protection.
Ronald Dan Woods and DOR vs.
Wanda Louise Stettler, child sup-
port order.
Julie. Murphy and Milton
Murphy, dismissed for lack of pros-
ecution.,
: Michelle V. Herrera vs. Juan
Jesus Herrera, voluntary dismissal

of injunction for protection.
Sylvia J. Walton and DOR vs.
Isaac D. Smith, voluntary dismissal
of child support petition.
Sandra J. Stewart and DOR vs.
Wilfredo Santos Jr., voluntary dis-
missal of child support petition.
Danny A. Skitka vs. Susan S.
Delahoy, judgment of easement.
The following felony criminal
cases were disposed of last week
by the circuit judge. Defendants
have been adjudicated guilty
unless noted otherwise. When
adjudication is withheld, it is
pending successful completion of
probation. Sentences are pur-
suant to an investigative report
by and the recommendation of
the state probation office and
also state sentencing guidelines.
Final discretion is left to the
judge.
Michael A. Brown, possession of
cocaine, estreated bond.
Michael Ray Owens, violation of
probation (original charges resist-
ing an officer without violent force
and possession of a concealed
handcuff key), probation revoked,
1,9 months, two days, Florida State
Prison CTS, outstanding fines and
fees due within one year of release.
Eduardo Rivera, possession of
methamphetamine, possession of
drug paraphernalia and obstruction
of execution of a search warrant,
not prosecuted, transferred to coun-
ty court with filing of misde-
mearnor charges.
Dawn Carter, possession of
methamphetamine within 1,000
feet of a business-amended to
lesser possession of methampheta-
mine with intent to sell, 24 months
drug offender probation, evaluation
and treatment, warrantless search
and seizure, no drugs or alcohol,
curfew, $500 fine, $415 court costs,
$115 public defender fees, $100
investigator costs, 75 hours com-
munity service; possession of drug
paraphernalia, time served; traf-
ficking in amphetamine, not prose-
cuted.
Fernando Dominguez Coronel,
fleeing to elude a police officer,
adjudication withheld, 18 months
probation, try to obtain valid
license, $415 court costs, $115 pub-

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lic defender fees, $90 investigative
costs; no valid license and criminal
mischief, time served.
Gregory Allen Cumbest, grand
theft and defrauding a pawn broker,
18 months probation, stay away
from shop, attend NCTI class, $500
fine, $415 court costs, $115 public
defender fees, 75 hours community
service.
Hezikiah Fogle, purchase of
cocaine, possession of drug para-
phernalia and possession of mari-
juana, transferred to drug pretrial
intervention program.
Jose Maria Garcia, possession of
cocaine, purchase of cocaine, pur-
chase of marijuana and two counts
possession of drug paraphernalia,
estreated bonds.
Esbeida Maldonado, two counts
possession of methamphetamine,
24 months drug offender probation,
evaluation and treatment, warrant-
less search and seizure, curfew, no
drugs, $1,000 fines, $830 court
costs, $115 .public defender fees,
$100 investigative costs; two
counts possession of marijuana and
two counts possession of drug para-
phernalia, not prosecuted.
Enacio Morales, aggravated ass-
sault, 24 months probation with
condition of first 30 days in jail
CTS, warrantless search and
seizure, $500 fine, $415 court
costs, $115 public defender fees,
$100-investigative costs.
William Porter, possession of
methamphetamine with intent to
sell, and possession of metham-
phetamine, 24 months drug offend-
er probation, warrantless search
and seizure, no alcohol or drugs,
curfew, evaluation and treatment,
$1,000 fines, $830 court costs,
$115 public defender fees, $100
investigative costs; two counts pos-
session of marijuana and posses-
sioni of drug paraphernalia, time
served; possession of methamphet-
amine, possession "of ammunition
by a felon and possession of drug
paraphernalia, not prosecuted.
Michael Rosales, five counts
grand theft, 36 months drug offend-
er probation, remain in jail until
inpatient treatment bed available,
warrantless search and seizure,
$2,000 fines, $1,660 court costs,

$115 public defender fees, $200
investigative costs, $500 restitu-
tion.
Raul Trevino, possession of
methamphetamine and possession
of drug paraphernalia, transferred
to drug pretrial intervention pro-
gram; felony driving while license
suspended, not prosecuted, trans-
ferred to county criminal traffic
court.
Jamison Jamol Wilson, violation
of probation (original charge rob-
bery with a weapon), amend proba-
tion to include six months in jail
CTS, resume probation with same
conditions.
The following real estate trans-
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently in the office of the
clerk of court:
Herbert H. and Betty P. Greene
to Arnold F. and Elisa F. Banister,
$15,000.
David T. Piper to Michael
Barker, $220,000.
Sylvia J. Wells Clemons to John
Edward Garcia and Mary
McCumber, $11,000.
James W. Harrison III and Paul
E. Davis Jr. to J. Refugio Nunez,
$45,000.
John Edward Garcia and Mary
A. McCumber to Roger L. and
Grace D. Dubois, $200,000.
James A. Messana to Guy A.
Willard and 'John M. Fagnani,
$520,000.
Bountiful Lands Inc. to Terry L.
and Christine L. Bowes, $19,900.
Jesus Reyna to Aaron Realty
Plus Inc., $18,000.
J.D. and J.R. Thompson to
Benjamin K. Norris, $112,369.
Kenneth E. and Phyliss I. Caine
to Jimmy Russell Sr. and Patricia
Irene Hayes, $14,000.
John and Margaret L. Self to
Jimmy Russell Sr. and Patricia
Irene Hayes, $40,000.
James A. and Pamela P. Neff to
Benny W. Albritton Jr., Joseph R.
Albritton and John A. Stephens Jr.,
$42,750.
Wayne M. Henderson to Bennett
E. and Kimberly L. Weed, $10,000.
Gregory Layne Tate and Kathryn
Lynell Beeson to Benny W.
Albritton Jr., Joseph R. Albritton
and John A. Stephens Jr., $42,750.

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NOTICE
HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

To whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that I will offer for sale and sell
at public sale to the highest and best bidder for cash
the, following described :livestock. MARE-SORREL
WITH FLAXEN MANE AND TAIL, .WHITE BLAZE
after 7:00 A.M. on the 31st of January, 2005 at the
HARDEE LIVESTOCK MARKET to satisfy a claim for
all incurred fees, expenses for feeding and care and
costs hereof.
J.L. Cogburn, Sheriff
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TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS

'SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL WAS ONE BUILDING'

By REBECCA DURRANCE
Special To The Herald-Advocate
My mema, Carol Farr, was born July 2,
1939. However, she used to be known as
Carol Marion Mcadams. She says that
growing up was the best years of her life.
SShe had a blast! When I interviewed my
mema, I found out that some things in life
just never change.
When a teen-ager some of my mema's
favorite things to wear were clothes like
jeans, saddle oxfords, skirts and blouses.
Her mom made most of her clothes.
She attefided Sebring High. It consisted
of one building. On one side of the audito-
.rium were grades 1-7 and on the other, 7-
12. Her favorite teacher was Paul Gustatt,
her band director. The most major misdeed
students would get in trouble for was rude-
ness.

FABULOUS SHOW

She had many extra-curricular activities.
Some were cheerleading, band, majorettes,

SLookin' Back)

chorus and basketball. My mema could eat
lunch at school for a whole week for $1.25.
She had no dress code. ,Talk about unfair!
Some of her favorite toys and games
were jacks, clackers and hula-hoops. She
was in one of the first families to start ski-
ing on Lake Jackson. She loved it!
Television came along when my mema
was a Junior. She remembers racing home
from church one Sunday night to get to see
Elvis Presley on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Some music she enjoyed was Grease, The
McGuire Sisters and, of course, Elvis. She's
always had a crush on Paul Newman. She

actually does. Shhh!
Her mother, Marion, was always an
excellent cook, so family meals were
always a treat. She remembers lobster,
chopped suey and a favorite of hers, tacos.
Twenty-five dollars was more than enough
for a week's groceries.
To get into a movie you had to pay nine
cents. A large Coke was 10 cents and a
small Coke was five cents. Some places
that teen would hang out were Teen Town
and Harvey's Restaurant. She loved them
both.
On Halloween, my mema would string
toilet paper in her friend's yard. Of course,
nothing bad enough to get her into any
trouble, just to have fun. Every year for
Christmas she would perform with the band
at the tourist center. Her favorite song she
remembers playing was "Sleigh Ride."
Her first car was a Plymouth coupe. She
got it when she was 16. She also started
dating when she was 16. Some of the places
she went to were the movies and school
dances. She broke curfew a few times, but

she could never sneak in because the 13th
stair on their staircase creaked and her mom
was a very light sleeper. She never had her
own room. She shared with her sister,
Annie. The whole family shared one bath-
room.
My mema attended the First Presbyterian
Church. Her family never had to lock the
door when leaving the house or at night.
There was hardly any crime to worry about.
For her first job she went to Connecticut
and picked tobacco one summer. She made
about $25.50 a week. Teens back then did-
n't have as many restrictions; they just had
fun.
My mema had a lot of wonderful experi-
ences growing up. I hope to get just as
much out of my teen life as she did.
Teens Interview Elders is a weekly series
written by ninth graders in Florida history
classes at Hardee Senior High School as a
class assignment. The Herald-Advocate
prints an interview a week to encourage the
students and for the enjoyment of our read-
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By J. Adam Shanks
Preacher

LEARNING FROM A KITTEN
SMy wife and I recently acquired a new member of our family. His name
is Tinker, and he is a small little tabby kitten.
Tinker is full of energ.. which makes him fun to watch as he runs up
and down the hall and slides on our floors. He is constantly running into fur-
niture and crawling into different nooks and crannies. He is just now start-
ing to learn \hat he is allowed to jump on and those things which he must
slay off. He's been a joy to ha'e around.
The funniest thing that Tinker does is .when he is hungry. If he has fin-
ished off his food bowl and neither my wife nor I have noticed, he lets us
know he's ready for more food. He doesn't scream at us in the form of
"meows" but instead comes, crawls up on our laps and starts to nurse on the
hems of our shtns. When he starts todo that, we will jump up and put some
more food or water into his bowl, and he will go off and eat or drink what
' is newly available.
I think that ,e, as people. need to be a little more like Tinker. So often
we have some need. Maybe it is some tragedy, like the hurricanes, tsunamis
or other great disasters, that make us feel needy. Maybe your family is being
lorn apart. Maybe you find yourself in bankruptcy and you are in financial
crisis. We constantly have needs, whether big or small, that we must deal
with. How many of us have screamed at God in our need? How many of us
have blamed God for the need in the first place?
God says. "You ask and you do not receive, because you ask amiss, that
you may spend it on your pleasure" (James 4:3). Part of our problem is that
we ask for the wrong reason. We must ask so that we can gloiify God or help
others, not so that we can keep having more and more! As Jesus said, "Not
As I will but as You will" (Matthew 26:39).
Our pleading with God should be a gentle nursing, like that of our kit-
ten. When we need from God, maybe we should go to God, meet Him of
His turf, and get our needs met on His standard.
e Too often we expect things out of God without wanting to give any in
return. It is prideful and conceited for anyone to believe that God owes them
anythingg Maybe we can all take a lesson from my little kitten and realize
our place in comparison to the Master! I'm Telling the.Truth!
J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be
e-mailed at jastas@surfbest.net.

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-Schedule Of Weekly Services

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APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE
UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH
310 Orange St.
375-3100
Sunday Morning......................10:00 a.mi.
SSunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
STuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m.
SThursday Service ......................7:30 p.m.

CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH
708 W. Grape St. 375-3353
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
'Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m.
4th Sunday Worship .................8:00 a.m.
SSun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd....5:00 p.m.
STues. Prayer/Bible Study..........7:00 p.m.,

CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Hwy. 17 South
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
SMorning Worship ...................10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m.
Wed. Diicipleship ..................6:30 p.m.
-Thurs. Mens Prayer................6:00 a.m.
Thurs. Ladies Bible Study.......5:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD
Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311
375-3100
SSunday School ......... .......... 10.00 a.m.
SMorning Worship ..... 11:00a.m.
Evening Worship... ...... 6:30p.m.
Wednesday........... .... ...7.30 p.m.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ;.................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Train & Choirs ..........5:30 p.m.
Evening Worship .. ...........6:30 p.m '
SWednesday Prayer .............7.00 p.m

S FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S.Hwy. 17.- 375-2253
SSunday School 9:45 a.m.
SMorning Worship .......;..........11:00 a.m.
SSunday Evening 6:30 p.m.
I Wednesday Prayer .................6:30 p.m

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
Sunday School ............... 9-45 a.m
Morning Worship.............11:00 a m.
Youth Fellowship... ........ .. 5-00 p.m.
Evening Worship. ....... .6:00 p.m
Wed. Bible Study.................7:00 p.m

FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
K:. i- iptis' Church Road 773-9013
t iday-.School .... .......... ...9-45 a m.
Morning Worship ............00a m.
Sunday Evening....... ...........6:00 p m
Wednesday Prayer .... ........7 00 p m

HOLY CHILD
SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION
Misa (Espanol) Sunday ..... 7-00 p m

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domingo Sern De Predicacionl 1-00 p.m
Manres Estudio Biblico ..........7.00 p.m.
Miercoles Estudior Jusenil .... 7.00 p.m.
SJueves Sers. De Predicacion ..7:00 p.m

t, IMLMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School ................. ..9:45 a.m.
S Morning Worship ....... ...........11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer............ ...7:00 p.m

LMACEDONIA PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
607 Palmetto St.
Church School ............. ... 9:30 am.
Morning Service .......... I 1:00 a.m.
Evening Service... .......... ..7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Ser. ..7.00 p m
Communion-2nd Sun. Evening 6:00 p m.

MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 Mt. PisgahRd. 375-4409 ,
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship....... ..:....1:00 a.m.
v Disciples Training .. ..... 5-00 p.m
SEvening Worship .............7:00 pm.
Wednesday Prayer Time ....7:00 p.m.

i OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL
PRAISE CENTER
E. Broward St.
Sunday School ...... ..............10:00 a m.
Sunday Service ................. .6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ............. ...7:30 p.m.

: We act as though comfort and
luxury were the chief require-
ments of life, when all that we
, need to make us happy is some-
' thing to be enthusiastic about. '

BOWLING GREEN

PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA
Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295
Domingos Escuela Dom...........9:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m.
Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m.
Miercoles Servico .................6:30 p.m.

VICTORY PRAISE CENTER
128 E. Main St.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m.
Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m.

LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
4868 Keystone Ave.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .....................11:00 a.m.
Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship .....................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m.

NEW ELIM
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Badger Loop Lane 773-4475
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service ....................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Worship..............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m

NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
202 Sidney Roberts Road
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship:;................. 11:00 a.m:
Disciples Training .................6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer.....................7:00 p.m

ONA BAPTIST CHURCH
131 Bear Lane 773-2540
Sunday School. 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ................. 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ..:...................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer......................7:00 p.m

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training ..................5:00 p.m.
E ening Worship ..... .......... 700 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ...... 7:00 p.m

WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd.
SSunday School ............... 10 00 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday Service. ........... 7:00p.m.
Wednesday Service .......... 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH
405 S. Florida Ave.
Sunday Morning Service ........10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship........11:00 a.m.
Wed. Night Service & Worship 7:00 p.m
Saturday Prayer .... ..::.-.-..7:00 pm -
CHARLIE CRBK. "
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 713-3447
Sunday School.... .. .......10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......11:00a.m.
Evening Worship ..... 7-00 p.m.
Wed. Evening Worship ........7-00 p m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St.
773-9678
Bible Study. .... 1000 am
Worship Service ......... 11-00 am
Wednesday. .......700 p m

CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
S. 773-2249
SundayMorning Worship :........930 a.m.,
Sunday Bible Class ....:......,...11:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship...... 6:00 p m.:
Wed. Night Bible Class ... ....7.00 p m.
Men's Leadership & Training Class -
2nd Sunday of Month...... 4:00 p m
S CHURCH OF GOD
Martin Luther King Blvd.
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
7734576

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
/ OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532
SSacrament Meeting .................9:00 a.m.
Sunday School ..... ..... ....:.10:00 a.m.
Priesthood .. ... ..... .... I 1:00 a m.
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit SLc 735-8681
Sunday School ............... 10.00 a.m.
Sunday Morning ............ .1100a.m. ;
Sunday Night ................ ......6:00 p m.
Wednesday Night.. ..............7.. 30 p m.

It's not only children who grow.
Parents do too. As much as we
watch to see what our children .
do with their lives, they are
watching us to see what we do
with ours. I can't tell my chil-
dren to reach for the sun. All I
can do is reach for it, myself.
-Joyce Maynard

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FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship ..................... 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper....................6:15 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Fellowship .,6:50 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study ...:........7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service.....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m.
Thursday Service .................... 7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
Praise & Worship ...................10:30 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:30 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION BAUTISTA
713 E. BaySt. 773-4722
Escuela Dominical ....................9:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m.
Predicacion 11:30 a.m.
Studio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service...................10:45 a.m.
Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m.
FIRST CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service......................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m.

FIRST MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1347 Martin Luther King Ave.
773-6556
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Service..................... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Tues: Youth Ministry Meeting/
Bible Study ... ....................... 6:00 p.m.
Wed Prayer/Bible Study..........7:00 p.m.
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657
Early Worship 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Activities 6 00 p.m.

FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY
OF GOD CHURCH
Now Meeting at
Northside Baptist Church
912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386.
Sunday Morning Service ..........8:30 a.m.
Evening Worship .......... ....6 00 p.m.
Tuesday Youth Ministr). ...7 00 p.m.
Adult Tuesday Service ............7:00 p.m.,
THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
SNondenominational
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service......,.............1100 a.m.
Evening Worship ..;..................6:00 p.m.
Monday Prayer Service ............7:00 p.m.
Thursday Youth Service 7-30 p.m.
Thursday Ser ice ....... .7.30p.m
HEARTLAND
S COMMUNITY CHURCH
1262 W. MainSt. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts ... ...9:00 am
Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m.
Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Wed. Night Dinner........ ..6:00 p.m.
Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl.
Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7:00 p.m.
IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH
155 Altman Road 1131l
Sunday Morning.................10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Evening ....................7:30 p.m.
Thursday Evening ....................7:30 p.m.
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH
Sunday Evening........ .....4-00 p.m.
Monday Evening ...... .....7.30 p.m.
S.Wednesday Evening.......7. .730 pm.
LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Service......................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m.
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St.
735-0555

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1999 State Road 64 East
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. n..
Morning Service...................11:00 a.m.
Church Training 5:45 p.m.
Evening Worship .... ..............5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m.
NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH
10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023
Mom. Worship (lst & 3r Sun.) 8.00 a.m.
Sunday School ................ 9"45 a.m.
Morning Worship .. .........11:00 a.m.
2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00 p.m.
: Alien Christian Endeavor ........4:00 p.m.
Wed. & Fri. Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Discipleship Training................6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper....................5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................6:45 p.m.
OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
4350 W. Main St. 735-0321
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Church Training 5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study ............7:00 p.m.
PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Fellowship ...............11:00 a.m.
Weight Watchers
meet Thursday ......................5:00 p.m.

PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service....................11:00 a.m.
Wed. Evening Prayer ................7:00 p.m.

RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344
Radio Program WZZS Sundays9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer.....................7:00 p.m.

SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY
1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ...............7:00 p.m.

ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Holy Days

ST. MICHAEL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089
Saturday Mass (English) .........5:00 p.m.
(Spanish) ............7:30 p.m.
Sunday(English)..... 9 00 a m
(Spanish) ... 10 30am
(Creole) 1:00 p.m.
Daily Mass in English ..............8:30 a.m.

SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
205 S. Illh Ave. 773-9927
Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Tues. Praer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHLiRCH
505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Evening.Worship ................ ....6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m.

SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
773-2946
Sunday Morning Worship ... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ........ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship........ .7:30 p.m.
Friday Worship. ...... ... 7:30 p.m.
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY
116 Orange St.
Sunday School ........ ... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ......... 11:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ....... 7:00 p.m.
Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p.m.
Friday Pra)er Ser ice .......7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD
1543 Martin Luither King Jr. Ave.
773-0199
Sunday School ............. 10:00 a.m.
SMorning Worship ..... 11:15 a.m.
Evening Worship .......... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Fam. Training,.... 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. Youth Bible Study .....7:00 p.m.
Friday Night Worship........ 7:30 p.m.

SWAUCHULA HILLS
BAPTIST CHURCH
615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683
Sunday School .............9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ...... ... 11:00 a.m.
Church Training .... ........ 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship .. .....7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ... ..... .7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson
Sunday School .... ... ..... 10:00 a.m.
Church ..... ........ .. 10:00 a.m.
Youth Service ... ...:..... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Service ..:. ........ 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ....... 7:30 p.m.

WAUCHULA HILLS
SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD
1000 Stansfield Rd.
Sunday School .......... 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer. .......... .. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday Worship .........7. :30 p.m.
Saturday Worship... ...... 7:30 p.m.

WAUCHULA
WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER
(Full Gospel)
501 N. 9th Ave.
Sunday School ........... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ........ 11:00 a.m.
Youth & Child. Church ...... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ............ 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m.
Men's Fri. Prayer ...........7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER
102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza)
773-2929
Sunday Service. .......... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Service ......... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Service ..... 7:00 p.m.

ZOLFO SPRINGS

CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST
CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.mn.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ......... 7:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE
64E. & School House Road
Church 735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443
Sunday School ............ 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 10:30 a.m.
Children's Church.......... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship '......... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Youth & F.T.H. ........ 7:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH
Gardner.
Sunday School "......... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .:..... .....7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service........... 7:00 p.m.

CREWSVILLE BETHEL
BAPTIST CHURCH
S 8251 Crewsville Road
Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657
,Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
}Wednesday Prayer.......... 7:00 p.m.

EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS
CHURCH INC.
Corner of 6th and Hickory
Sunday School ... ..... .... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .. .........11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ... ..... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday........ ...... 7:30 p.m.

,FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114
Bible Study.. ....... .. 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service ... ...... 11:00 a.m.

GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH
South Hwy. 17 494-5456
Sunday School ............ 10:00 amn.
Morning Worship .. ..... 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer ... ...... 7:00 p.m.

MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Steve Roberts Special
& Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851
Sunday School .. ....... 10:00 a.m.
Worship ........... ... 11:00 a.m.
Evening ........... .... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet..... 7:00 p.m.

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ZOLFO SPRINGS

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD
FAITH TEMPLE
Oak Street
Sunday Worship ........... 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday Worship ........... 7:30 p.m. ,
Thursday Worship .......... 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Worship........... 7:30 p.m.

PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pioneer Park
2nd Sunday .............. 10:30 a.m.
Evening Servied ............ 6:30 p.m.
5th Sunday ................ 6:00 p.m.

REALITY RANCH COWBOY
CHURCH
2-1/2 Miles east of
Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66
863-735-8600
Sunday School.... ......... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy
Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m.

ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636
Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship.............. 11 a.m.'
Wed. Prayer Service ......... 7:00 p.m.

SAN ALFONSO MISSION
3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889
Domingo, Misa en Espanol... 10:30 a.m.
Confesiones .............. 10:00 a.m.
Doctrina ................. 11:30 a.m.

SPANISH MISSION
735-8025
Escuela Dominica ......... 10:00 a.m.
Servicio ................. 11:00 a.m.
Pioneer Club. ...... .... 6:30 p.m.
Servicio de la Noche......... 7:00 p.m.
Mierecoles Merienda ........ 6:00 p.m.
Servicio .................. 8:00 p.m. .
Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m.

ZOLFO BAPTIST CHURCH
311 E. 4th Ave. 735-1200
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.'
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Training Union ..............5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ............ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:30 p.m.'

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This week in history, as
researched and compiled by Bess
Allen Stallings from the archival
pages of The Florida Advocate,
the Hardee County Herald and
The Herald-Advocate of...
50 YEARS AGO
"Little". Jimmy Dickens (pic-
tured on Page One), diminutive
Singing star of the "Grand Ole
Opry" and WSM, TV programs at
Nashville, Tenn., will appear in per-
son in Wauchula next Wednesday
for one night.
He is to appear on the stage of
the City Hall with his "Country
Boys." This unit has. been
Acclaimed by both critics and press
as one of the "top" attractions of the
folk-world, now appearing through-
out the country. 4

Monday, Jan. 31, is the regular
Sparents-visitation day in all the,
schools of the county.
All classroom teachers will be in
their rooms at 8 in the morning and
will continue to be available to par-
ents until 3:15 in the afternoon.
Principals of the several schools
are also anxious to be of any possi-
ble assistance to parents in provid-
ing a wholesome, growing situation
for the pupils attending the schools.

From the "Hardee Soil
Conservation News" by Ernest A.
Turnipseed, U.S. Soil conservation
Service:
This month has brought quite a
bit of--work to the local Soil
Conservation Service office. Eleven
new agreements have been signed
and four basic plans have been pre-
pared for co-operators that wish to
use their land within its capability
and treat it in accordance to its
needs.
The new agreements signed are
with: Messrs. T.C. Hart, Fred W.
Dunn, Steve Skitka, A.Z. Olliff,
S.E. Thomas, Herbert A. Tewinkle
and Mrs. C.S. Dendy, all of
Wauchula; Messrs. H.A. Tindell
and, J.C. Edmundoz of Zolfo
Springs; Mr. Guy Murphy of Ona
and the Eloise Grove Asociation of
;Winter Haven.
The four basic plans were pre-
pared for Messrs. A.Z. Olliff,
ICurel A. Coleman, H.A. Davis and
Grover Terrell with their acreage
Ffor initial and basic, totaling
4 approximately 5.006 acres

,The 23rdannual Hardee Countj
Strawberry Festival officially
j;opened Tuesday night with the
selection of a pretty Fort Meade
High School student as festival
queen.
Miss Jackie Burchett, 15-year-
1"old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E.
StBurchett Jr. of Fort Meade, won the
title in competition with 21 other
ntgirls.
.! She was to be crowned Thursday
.night by last year's winner, Patti
Perin of Wauchula.
-Chosen maids in the queen's
court were Julia Faye Hendry, Jan
*,Janes, Margaret Davis and Lucille
"lOBarley.
A crowd of some 600 applauded
ithe queen contest sponsored annu-
:.ally by the Wauchula Junior
Woman's Club. Mrs. Robert Smith
was the contest chairman and John
W. Burton, Wauchula attorney, was
master of-ceremonies.
The Hardee High School Future
Farmers of America exhibit was
selected by the judges as winner of
ithe sweepstakes award: for the best
overall diSplay at the fair. .
H: The City of Waichula took first'
rize inthe city diVision.of -the
exhibit judging, with the College
Hill section winning the award for.
communities.
Frank Studstill of Bowling
een won the top prize inexhibits

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by individual fruit and vegetable
growers.

'From the "Wildcat Scratches"
column
SPORTS
Scores of last four games: Plant
City 36, Hardee 46. High scorers,
Bob Norris, 1st, Reynolds Allen,
2nd. Bartow 36, Hardee 31. High
scorer, Bob Norris. Arcadia 33,
Hardee 43. High scorer, Reynolds
Allen. Lake Wales 58, Hardee 43.
High scorers, Bob Norris, 1st,
George Wadsworth, 2nd.

25 YEARS AGO
Tim Clarke, Vice President of
Public Affairs for the Florida
Phosphate Council, will show a
film on the phosphate industry enti-
tled "Issues in the Earth" to the
Wauchula Kiwanis Club on Jan. 19
at their noon meeting at the
Wauchula Woman's Club.
The 1978-79 audit of Hardee
Memorial Hospital submitted by
Whitcomb and Christopher, certi-
fied public accountants of
Bradenton, shows a loss of $99,819,
compared to a profit of $57,719 for
1977-78.

Citing the lack of information and
the spector of lawsuits either way
they voted on Farmland's proposed
chemical plant, the county commis-
sioners decided last Thursday to
postpone Farmland's Development
of Regional Impact hearing and
seek out a legal specialist.

From "Kelly's Column" by Jim:
-Congratulations to Jimmy
Carter for his big victory over Ted
Kennedy in the Iowa primary.
Carter, being a farmer, Southern
and born-again Christian, would be
more of an appeal in Hardee County
than Ted.
-Wauchula Elks Lodge No.
1700 Tuesday night hosted an out-
standing wild game supper con-
ceived and planned by Bedford
Prescott, who was helped by many.
SThe menu included dove, quail,
pig, rattlesnake, frog legs, deer,
antelope, elk, gopher, coon, pos-
sum, bass, turtle and armadillo. A
vast crowd paid $3.50 each to eat
from the stupendous stack of stom-
ach stoppers.

There are no more concession
stand areas available for the Pioneer
Park' Days at Pioneer Park. Of the
.285 flea market spaces, 89 have
been reserved. Last year, there was
a total of 157 pre-registered for this
area.

Plans for her marriage to Bobby
Brewer have been announced by
Miss Susan Clay, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Gene Plumley of Zolfo
Springs. The groom-to-be is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Brewer
of Wauchila.
The couple will be married
Friday evening, Jan. 25, at seven-
thirty o'clock in the First United
Methodist Church of Wauchula.
Music will begin at seven.
All friends of the couple are invit-
ed to the wedding and reception fol-
lowing in the church fellowship
hall.

Mr. and Mrs. Frederic W. Jahna
Sr. of Avon Park announce the
engagement of their daughter,.
Candis Lynn (pictured), to Keith
Davis, son of Mr. ard Mrs..Edgar L.
Davis Sr. of Wauchula.
Plans are being made for a March
22 wedding..

David Helms (pictured), Hardee
County's Karate Light Heavy, will
put his undefeated fight record on
the line this Saturday night in the

The decisive choice is seldom
the latest choice in the series.
More often than not, it will turi
out to be some choice made rel-
atively far back in the past.
-A.J. Toynbee

Municipal Auditorium in Bradenton
at 8 p.m.
Helms, local protege of instructor
Donald Samuels, will weigh in r
182 and will fight the second fight
of the star-studded karate fight card
against Mike Helmer of Bradenton.
David is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
George Helms and has won his first
twr fights rather handily.

The Wauchula Fire Department
reported that it answered 15 alarms
during the month of December.
Of those alarms, 11 were in the
county and four were in the city.
Altogether there were 10 fires, two
rescue calls, one needless call and
two false alarms.
The total loss from the 10 fires
amounted to $10,600.
The department also reported
selling 'or servicing 30 fire extin-
guishers.

10 YEARS AGO
The Hardee County Chamber of
Commerce is sponsoring a celebra-
tion of cultures this weekend.
It will be the third year for the
Mexican & American Festival, a
two-day event filled with the tastes,
the sights and the sounds of both
heritages.
The big bash spans Saturday and
Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at
Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs.
Admission is $1 and parking is free.

Citizens ofer 55, make a note on
your calendars!
Next Wednesday is the second
annual Senior Health Fair in Hardee
County.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Hardee County Agri-Civic Center
off Altman Road there will be a
variety of health screenings and
information booths manned by
nearly two dozen agencies striving
to provide some service to the
elderly.

From "Kelly's Column" by Jim:
Local realtor Lawrence Roberts
said Hardee County will likely
remain largely agricultural for the
near future since the county lacks a
big pool of skilled labor and has a
lack of access to interstate high-
ways.
Real estate sales in the county in
1994 were a little slow due to
depressed citrus prices being down
some. Hardee in the winter has a
large increase in population due to'
migrant agricultural workers and
northern residents staying here to
escape the cold weather up north.
Hardee has a high unemployment
rate, said Roberts, who believes
interest rates will rise further in
199Y! Harde has .a population of
20,000 to 23,000 and is predicted
by Kiplinger to increase to 26,000
by 1998.
Charles Nicholson, localbuilding
supply store owner, said Hardee
needs another place like Golfview
'for affordable housing, homes
under $100,000. Nicholson said per
capital income in Hardee is lower
than in many areas of Florida but
, ahead of DeSoto County. There was
retail growth of 10 to 12 percent in
Hardee last year, but 1995 looks to
be more modest in growth of 3 to 5
percent.
'Local banker Bobby Hanchey
said 1994 was a "flat year" and that
interest rates are going up. He is
looking for 1995 to be a better year
financially in Hardee. He said a lot
of businesses are downsizing and
trying to operate more efficiently.
Mark Manuel, who owns a citrus
buying company, said the new vari-
ety. ambersweet has been a bust so
far. He said many navel oranges and
red grapefruit will not be picked
this year due to lack of demand.
He said he thinks there are too
many regulations and that some
grove owners use too much pesti-
cides. He feels a new .advertising
direction is needed for Florida cit-
rus.

Alfred Sidney Massam, M.D.,
(pictured), 93, died on Jan. 21,
1995. A resident' of Florida for 44
years, he practiced medicine in
Hardee County for 34 years.

From "Orange Blossom RV Park
News" by Pat Rose:
Pictured are park owners L.V. and
Ruth Ellis who recently celebrated
their 59th wedding. anniversary.
Also shown "helping Grandpa and
Grandma celebrate their anniver-
sary are Richard and Jeannette Ellis
and son Bradley."
Organ and piano duets by Ruth
Ellis and Ruth Robinson opened the

church service on Sunday, with Bob
Winne' joining them on the trom-
bone for congregational singing.
The choir opened the service with
the singing of "Nothing is
Impossible" and then provided a
selection of "The-.Lord's Prayer."
Herb Catt sang the solo parts. Ruth
Robinson presented a solo of "Fill
My Cup, Lord" as'a special.
Pastor Bonner's sermon was
taken from John 1.

Following a dinner of apprecia-
tion for 65 of the many bingo play-
ers whose support made the event
possible, Hardee County Veterans
of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No.
10285 held a mortgage-burning cer-
emony on Saturday, Jan. 14.

PARTNER PLAQUE

Eddie Cuencas (right), program manager of Panther Youth Partners, presents James Caraway,
assistant manager at the local Wal-Mart, with a plaque for outstanding support of the Panther
Youth Partners program. Wal-Mart of Hardee recently donated roughly $3,000 worth of school
supplies, including pencils, pens, notebooks and organizers, to program participants in Hardee,
DeSoto and Highlands counties. Panther Youth Partners is a year-round program that helps stu-
dents ages 14-18 take an active role in preparing for life as working adults. It is sponsored by
South Florida Community College and funded by the Heartland Workforce Investment Board.

SFriday, January 28
Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m.
SBartow Civic Center

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

Live Auction and Raffle
Some items include:
24 Guns
*NWTF Prints and Paintings
Hunting/Outdoors Equipment
Lots and Lots More!

JiSele 83 6048 12,7

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Dr Sam Altajar, MD

formerly of 118 Carlton St. Wauchula

Is temporarily seeing patients

@ Dr. Fallon's Office
S322 S. 6th Ave., Wauchula

Tuesday Only 9:30 AM 4 PM
Phone: 863-832-2238 to schedule
appts. for this office

Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.
S Call 863-491-9200

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4C The Herald-Advocate, January 27, 2005

Pioneer Creek RV News
By Charlotte Daubert

CHAPEL SERVICE
Bernie Merema greeted 142 who
:came to praise the Lord. Bob
;Walker said the prayer and Mike
::Rouse, accompanied by Carol
:Braxton, led the songs of praise,
'-The choir's anthem, directed by
*Ardeth Johns and accompanied by
Cheryl Conkle, was "I'll Fly
:Away." Joe and Aleta Boyer's fain-
ily was.visiting and they sang a
:capella "Where He Beckons" very
.beautifully.
SCharles and Vanetta Nelson and
'Jim and Helen Noble were ushers.
:All were reminded to remember the
.many on the Prayer Concerns List.
:.This being fellowship Sunday, Bill
:and Evelyn Bates were hosts.
MONDAY COFFEE HOUR
SManager Cindy spoke to 159 as
::she recognized those who did such
:a good job of stripping and waxing
:the hall floor. New coin slots are
:being installed on the dryers, and all
were reminded that even though the
inanagers must follow the rules set
:forth by The Wilder Corp., some-
times rules must be bent in order to
:prevent expensive motor homes
from being ruined by mud from
-recent heavy rains.
Dee, from the Bowling Green
Post Office, spoke about the Toys
For Tots program, which were dis-
-tributed at Paynes Creek. There
were 1,146 families, of which 3;000
children were served. Since this
:ivas a first-time experience. for the
:300 families missed during the ini-
:tial distribution, toys were ho1me
:delivered in time for Christmas by
.Bonnie McClellan (postal employ-
ee) and family of Don and Larry
:McClellan. Concepcion Romero
:worked tirelessly from beginning to
Send. Dee also gave instructions on
:filling out the new change of
::address cards that eventually all
-will be computerized, and that she
:is willing to help anyone with any
.postal problems. Also was men-
,tioned about the 1,100 pounds of
:food collected by the postal
:employees, which was very helpful
:during the hurricanes.
Shirley Anderson was able to
:.give 24 gift 'coupons through the
Sgenereosiit of the.local merchants.
:Tom Brummel, won the weekly
:-50/50.

SHUFFLEBOARD
BREAKFAST
Wow! Can you imagine cooking
breakfast to order for 319 people?
As each one approached the
kitchen, he was asked how he
would like his eggs prepared. In
addition to the ham and eggs, hash
browns, toast, orange juice, jam and
.coffee were available. That is the
largest attendance for an activity so
far this season. Those who deserve
a lot of credit for their untiring work
are: George and Maryann Fisher,
Ray and Joyce Flickinger, Bill and
Darlene Morrison, Joe and Linda
McKinney, Bud and Carol Phillips,
Rudy and Norma Houser, Emerson
and Louise Cross, Bob and Cheryl
Conkle, Joyce Gould and Jim
Vanadyke.
SUNDAY ICE CREAM
SOCIAL
Another large gathering of 205
enjoyed their choice of vanilla or
chocolate ice cream. There were so
many different kinds of cakes
(home baked by residents) that it
was hard to make a choice. Norb
and Grace Stang, Norb and Gerry
Wilhelm and Alf and Barb Schafer
were in the kitchen from 4 until 8
preparing and cleaning up for the
enjoyment of all who attended.
Following, there was entertainment
by a musical comedy couple called
T&T.
BINGO
On each Monday and Friday
evening at 6:45, many residents
gather to play and hope to win.
Although this activity has been
ongoing since our park opened, new
faces are seen in helping with the
duties: Chairman Jack Daubert, Co-
Chairman Hazel Roebuck, callers
Bob Walker and Dick Barham and
ticket sellers Fran Posey, Ruby
Barham, Minnie Hartman and
Grace Brownson. There is also a
snack bar, headed by Martha
Walker and Fran Posey, selling cof-
fee, soda pop and ice cream and-
wiches or bars. Our numbers are
growing, the last one had an atten-
dance of 95.
GAMES
Twenty-three had a fun time
bowling Wednesday, Jan. 19. Of the
ladies, Nadene Edwards scored
high game of 169 and high series of
461. Of the men,' Dick Wilton had
high game of 245 and high series of

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Forty-two people played; six
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Kinney 166. Playing five games on.
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Tuesday, Jan. 18, 32 gathered to
see who could get the highest score
at pinoccle. Milt Bement made 626;
Lincoln Kenney 600 and John
Posey 574.
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On Wednesday Jan. 19, there was
a free DJ dance given by the same
ones who entertained, us after the
ice cream social. Since we have not
had this type of dance in a long
time, the crowd was a little smaller.
The music from the '60s, '70s and
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The Oasis RV News
SBy Inez McFalls

AROUND THE PARK
It is good to see Jim and Sally
Hatfield back at the Oasis after the
long battle with illness they just
lived .through. We welcome
Charlene Hooper rid Ed Souligne
to. our Oasis family, also The
Hoblits. We hope they erijoy their
stay here. John and Carolyn Ba. me
have arrived after a visit % ith 'fami-
ly in California. I saw Mary and
Garry Marr out walking after their
,illnesses. Georgiana Mills is still
feeling weak. I saw Dolly Hartigan
out and about.
Most of our Oasis family that
,were sick with whatever that bug
was that went around are feeling
much better now. Jim McBride
came through his surgery, but is in
critical condition. Please keep him,
Marilyn. and the medical staff
attending to Jim in your prayers.
The cold does not daunt our walk-
ers. What a group! 'Larry and
.Norma Reid have company staying
with them this week, Janelle and
Ronnie Reid.
BINGO
The bingo players keeps grow-
.ing. too..Of Thursday. Jan. 13th, 29
people cape to play. Ernie Katzur
won the 50/50. The Jackpot %as
won by Eleanor Risser. No one won
*the Jar. Merchant certificates went
to Frances Rousse, Shirley Rousse
_and Emma West. On Tuesday, Jan.
18th, bingo attendance jumped to
36 players. Anita Albert won the
50/50. Audrey Semler won the
Jackpot. The Jar is growing. no'
winner. Merchant certificates went,
to JoAnn Bray. Frances Rousse, Pat
Bohneti (2) and Ronnie Reid.
MUSIC
We are looking forward to our
"Blue Grass Sunday "jam session t:
beh'eldbn Feb. 6th. We \\ho loe
Bltigrass areanticipating a fantas-'
tic jam session. Music on Friday.
Jan. 14th, was held in the Rec hall
due to rain. Twelve Musicians
entertained the 54 of us who braved

the weather to come listen. The
50/50 was won by Ray Moore and
Dave Mills. Roger VanBelois, Doris
Gardner, Anita Albert, Joni
Branham and Veron Reid won the,
merchant certificates.
On Sunday, Jan. 16th, the Music
Jam was again held in the Rec hall,
due to'the weather. It was quite
cool, much different than the previ-
ous Sunday. It shows in the atten-
dance also. There were 18 musi-
cians and 64 listeners in the Rec
Hall that day. Sally Hatfield,
Charlotte Longueuil and Dale
Bohnett were the winners of the
50/50. Merchant certificates went to
Jo Moore, Janelle Reid, Pat Lax,
Cecil Jorgensen and Bill LeBright.
MONDAY AT THE
MOVIES
Monday Night at the Movies on
Jan. 17th, again proved to be a suc-
cess. John Grove and Bill LeBright
got the kinks out of the equipment
before the movie. The evening went
off without a hitch. The 17 of us
there found the movie funny and the
popcorn enjoyable. Hope to see
more of us coming out as the new
event here at the Oasis catches on.
.CRAFTS
Crafts are done in the Rec Hall on
Tuesday at 1 p.m. It is off to a great
year. The ladies are enjoying creat-
ing new things. Come and join us
,for a fun time.
GAMES
Card games were held on
Wednesday, Jan. 19th but as of this
writing I have not been given any
information on them. We will
include the information with next
\ week's article. I hear those horse-
shoes going again. Come on, let's
get a tournament going.
, hThere is al\fil s plenty to. do here
at the Oasis. Sometimes just chat-.
ting \\ th your neighbor is interest-.
ing. Come out, get involved, have a
fun time. Isn't that why we are,
here?
Have a great week...Inez

Dr. Jack L Arnold,. founder of Equipping Pastors International Inc.,
went home to be with Jesus Christ on the Lord's Day 9 of January 2005.
Dr. Arnold died while preaching in the pulpit of Covenant Presbyterian
Church in Oviedo, where he served many years as pastor. Many in atten-
dance have attested to the powerful and unforgettable words that Dr. Arnold
spoke that day.
Associate Pastor Michael Beates gave his personal account, found on
the EPI Web site www.equippingpastors.com: "Jack was preaching... on the
cost of discipleship. As he neared the end of his sermon, he spoke his
favorite verse, 'For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.' He quoted (John)
Wesley saying, 'Until my work on this earth is done, I am immortal. But
when my work for Christ is done ...' and slapped his hands together and
pointed towards the sky saying, 'I am outta here! I don't know about you,
but when my work is done, I (will) go to be with Jesus. And that will be
gain! And when I go to heaven ...'
"At this point, Jack paused briefly, looked up, swayed slightly and
grabbed the podium before falling back to the floor. He was gone."
According to the Web site, "Jack suffered an immediate and total car-
diac arrest. Quite literally, he died preaching."
When I first heard the.news from my pastor, the Rev. Dan Kerley, also
a member of the Board of Directors at Equipping Pastors International Inc.,
all I could say was,."Wow! What a way to go."
Pastor Dan, as our congregation refers to Rev. Kerley, was very close
to Dr. Arnold and looked to him as a mentor. He said, "All the other pastors
I've talked to are jealous. Jack died doing what he loved, preaching the
Gospel."
Dr. Arnold's successor at EPI is one of his co-workers, the Rev. Don
Mountain. Don.gave the sermon at the church I attend on Sunday, Jan. 16.
He preached about "speaking the truth in love," from Ephesians 4:15,
'Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Him
who is the Head, that is, Christ."
He went on to say that today more than ever we all seek our signifi-
cance, security and pleasure from anything andeverything in the world
except Jesus Christ. Think about that. Think about what makes you feel
secure, significant or not feel pain, i.e. pleasure.
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about your worth; clothed with Christ's righteousness you are seen pure and
holy in the Father's eyes. Think about pain; Christ bore it all on the cross
so in Heaven we will be pain free.
But the best part is it can all start today.
As soon as we live for Christ like Jack Arnold did and many others do,
then we can experience the security, significance and pleasure of being one
of Christ's children.
The greatest part of Rev. Mountain's sermon, in my opinion, was the
practicality of it. He didn't just preach the Gospel, he told us and showed
us how to live it.
Every day we communicate with people. Believe it or not, 70 percent
of that communication is non-verbal: sighing, rolling your eyes, slouching,
looking away, smiling, wide-eyed grins. We tend to forget just how much
we communicate with others without saying a word. People know if you
love them without you having to say it. But sometimes it is refreshing and
nice to hear it, too.
We can't change the way the world thinks, but we can change our per-
sonal communication, the way we think and talk and communicate. "You
can change you," Rev. Mountain said.
He continued, "Our speech should look like 1 Corinthians 13. Let's
take verse four for example, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy,
it does not boast, it is not proud." When you feel impatient, stop and think,
"What does that mean? Is my thinking consistent with the Gospel, with
God's Word?"
If the answer is no, you have to do two things. We taught it to our
junior-high students at a retreat with a "Cat in the Hat" theme using the
characters Thing One and Thing Two.
Thing one is repent and Thing Two is believe. Confess that you were
seeking security, significance or pleasure from something other than Christ,
and believe in Him and continue on.
Rev. Mountain made a great point that oftentimes we are more ready
to point the finger of blame than to reach out and hold someone's hand and
help him where he is. Remember, you can change you one decision at a
time. Repent and believe. He is able.
Dr. Jack L. Arnold lived his life for Christ, and now. he has gained so
much more.

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SUNDAY CHURCH
On Sunday the greeters \ere
Mike and Gerri Geraci. The special
music was by Norma McNarn. who
sang "How Great Thou Art." The
choir sang "Til The Storm Passes
By." Rev. Darley pro ided the
morning message to the congrega-
tion of 54 in attendance.
PRAYERS NEEDED
Special prayers are needed for
Fred Honaker. Wayne Wheatley;
Bolly Wint, Bob Fuller. Esther
Gdrslifie, George McNar., Marge
Luff, Beverly Kimbell. Terry
MdDougle, Norma Potter, Kenneth
Dysent, Donna Chey baby girl
Short and many unspoken prayer
requests.
KOFFEE KLATCH
The new people in the hall on
Monday were Dick and Pat Smith.
Bruce and Freda Hard\, Rod and
Betty Veselica and Len and Jennie
DeBruin. The new\ people coming
back were Ruth Brurger, Wanda
Beehler, Wayne Bonner. and we had
Carolyn Foster visitingg her folks
(Carol and Harry Casstil) and
Rosemary Offenbacher and her son
Tom Offenbacher came to visit all
of her old friends.
The birthdays being celebrated
this'week are Iris Smith and Betty
Vineyard and the anniversaries this
week are Tom and Eunice Franks.
On Fri. Jan. 28th w'e will be ha\-
ng a ham-and-bean supper in the
ed barn at 5:30 p.m. and music at 7
untill 9 p.m. by a special band
"Wayne & The Pilgrims." The
0/50 went to Doug Culp and the
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Jo\ce Bates. Joyce Pearsall, Norma
Gillmore, Ginnie Merriman, Iris
Smith, Elaine Hoogkamp, Bill
Banfield. Clarence Barbor, Art
Brow n, Dave' Dobberstein;
Georgine Buswell, Linda Brewer,
Glenn .Berry, Kenneth Reichel,
Frank Drust, David Gustifson,
Pasty Siemen and Carol Cassily.
The Blood Drive Gifts went to
Wayne Bonner, Jean Alexander,
Alice Moore, Mary Thomason,
John Chamers. Mike Geraci, Ruth
Brunger and' Bartara VanRaalte.
The plant went to Bob Sears;
:BID EUCHRE
On Thursday the high man was
Herb Tessier with 269 points and
low man was Norman Gillmore
with 164 points. The high lady was
Joyce Pearsall \% ith 265 points and
the low lady was me with 130
points. There were three:men's
moon shot. Herb Tessier with 2 and
SCloyce S\ isher and Da\'id
Dobberstein each had one moon
'shot. The lady's moon shot was.
Marchell Fret \ ith 1.
We had eight tables playing
Monday. The high man was Harry
Cassidy with 75 points and runner-
up man Tas Carlos Dennis with 75
points. The high lady was Wanda
Banfield with 67 points and runner-.
Sup lady \\as Marie-Candra with 64
points. The lo% man %as Bo Mliller
\ ith 52 points and low lady was
Shirley Swisher with.34 points. The
most loaners went to Dana Sweet
\'ith three loaners. The under-the-
chair went to Barbara Gersema.
SHUFFLEBOARD.
The shuffle tournament waas at-
Craig's RV Park. The women's
team won 6 and lost 10 while the
men won 9 and lost 9 games. The
people at Craig's served a very
good lunch. In the elimination play-
off on Tuesday, first place was won
by Herb Tessier and Muriel Bell
\\ ith second place going to Shirley
Swisher and Doug Culp. On Fun
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By CJ. MOUSER
For The Herald-Advocate
"The National Calendar for Bizarre,
Unusual and Obscure Holidays" says that
the 21st of January is National Hugging
Day.
Well, why not?
Hugging is a pretty important part of
life. We don't, as a general rule, hug each
other just for no reason, and I'd be willing
to bet that the majority of us are in a "hug
deficit." Which is kind of sad, especially
when you consider that hugging is free and
probably one of the most uplifting things a
person can do for someone else. Mary
Weiss taught me that.
When I was very young, I went to work
for a convalescent home. I had no special
training. I took the job because I was young
and strong and there was no other work
available within walking distance, as I had
no car. I also had no idea what I was getting
into.
There was a patient, Mary Weiss. I'll
never forget her.
Mary was a tiny wispy little woman who
spent her days curled in a ball on her bed,
her elbows to her chest, her fists tucked up
under her chin and her knees pulled up to
her stomach. Even though, according to her
records, she ias a mother and a grand-
mother, she had no visitors that I had ever
seen.
If you approached her, she would react
like a little turtle and tuck herself up even
more tightly. The touch of your hand would
prompt her to scream her head off. If you
persisted, she would beat you half to death,
until she realized that you were not going to
give up, and then she would go limp as a
rag doll.
Naturally, she was one of my patients.
For several weeks I endured beatings
from this woman. I used to cringe when I
went to work, knowing that I had to bathe
and feed and dress her. I spent a lot of time
thinking about her, even on my off hours.
Communication with her was impossible.
There seemed to be no way to convince her
that I was there to help her.
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filthy cot in the dark, half starved, crying
for her mother. I saw the same strained fetal
position that I had seen in Mary on a daily
basis.
I don't know why, but I was convinced
that Mary had been a prisoner in Auschwitz
or a similar. place. They say that the very,
very old have a second childhood, that the
earliest memories in their lives become
very real once again and they relive them.,
I couldn't wait to get to work! When I
got there I burst through the double doors .
and went straight to Mary's room. As I.
approached her bed, she started wailing and
squeezed her eyes tightly shut. I took'a
deep shaky breath and I moved to the side
of her bed. Before I could chicken out, I
leaned down and put my arms around her
very gently.and held her. Then I kissed her
on the cheek, and then the forehead.
She stopped struggling and froze, her
body stretched tight as a piano wire.
I was encouraged. My theory about her
childhood was that she needed the comfort-
ing presence that a mother would provide in
a terrifying environment. I searched for the
words a mother night say to placate a
frightened child.
"You're safe now. You're all right. No.
one will hurt you ever again. I won't let
them."
I felt her body. start to relax and for the
first time in my experience with her, she
sought and found my eyes with hers. Both
her eyes and mine were full of tears.
Then very slowly her arms began to
open, and like fragile little wings she
wrapped them around me and hugged me
back.
I will never know if my hunch was right,
but I do know this: I only had to say a few
words to her and stroke her shoulder or her
cheek from that day forward and she never
gave me another second's trouble.
As the young tend to do, I moved away
abruptly and gave up my job at the conva-
lescent home, but not before sharing this
technique with everyone on Mary's wing. I
know they used it. It was a lot easier than
getting beaten up!

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What I took away from Mary was this:
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because you invade their space, you must
put your hands on them, you see them at
their most embarrassing and vulnerable. It
is ridiculous to assume that they need to be
washed and turned and massaged and basi-
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presents
"Getting Back to the Basics"
February 6-10
A revival for those with questions about faith in God...
and a revival for those who need renewal.

SUNDAY EVENING-PASTOR MARK A. MITCHELL

Pastor Wauchula Hills Baptist Church
MONDAY EVENING-PASTOR JIM STRICKLAND

Pastor First Baptist Church Bowling Green
TUESDAY EVENING-DR. GENE PRITCHARD

Pastor Grace Bible Church, Orlando, FL
WEDNESDAY EVENING-GRANT HIGNIGHT

Pastor New Hope Baptist Church
THURSDAY EVENING-DR. ROBERT WHITE
Associate Pastor First Baptist Church Davenport, Davenport, FL

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number
2005-01B will by presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final
reading at City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 14th day of
February, 2005, at 6:00 P.M. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office
of the City Clerk, 126 South Seventh Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may
appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is
entitled as follows:
ORDINANCE 2005-01B
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF
WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, SAID AMENDMENT BEING KNOWN AS "AMENDMENT 05-
02-SS"; SPECIFICALLY, CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICAITON
FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL' AND "COMMERCIAL' TO "MEDIUM DEN-
SITY RESIDENTIAL' TO THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESIGNATED AS THE
COLLINS & SCHULTZ TRUST PARCEL; AND TRANSMITTING SAID AMENDMENT
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REVIEW AND A FINDING
OF COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVER-
ABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby
advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City
Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record
of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.
The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis
of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of
the Commission's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treat-
ment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations as provided
for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact
the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131.
s/James A. Braddock
JAMES A. BRADDOCK, City Clerk
City of Wauchula

Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire
Ables & Ritenour, PA.
515 South Sixth Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Attorney for City of Wauchula

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During tne past weeK, snern's aepunes ana city police uoicers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
COUNTY
Jan. 23, Malecio Mendez, 28, General Delivery, Wauchula, was arrest-
d by Dep. Todd Souther on capiases alleging failure to pay fines on con-
ictions for retail theft and two counts disorderly intoxication.
Jan. 23, a residential burglary on Crewsville Road was reported.

Jan. 22, a vehicle was reported st- n on Platt Road.

Jan. 21, Craig Lee Hare, 37, of 779 B. Ilene Road, West Palm Beach,
was arrested by corrections Dep. John Terrell on a charge of non-support.
Jan. 21, Gregory Allen Cumbest, 39, of 516 E. Orange St., Wauchula,
was arrested at the Sheriff's Office on a Duval County warrant charging
him with violation of probation (original charge grand theft).
Jan 21, Matthew Lance Johnson, 16, of 1164 Steve Roberts Special,
Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Todd Southers on a charge of armed
robbery.
Jan. 21, criminal mischief on Mountain Laurel Road, a business bur-
glary on U.S. 17 S. and a vehicle stolen on SR 64 were reported.

Jan. 20, Laura Lee Fletcher, 27, of 612 S. Hendry.St., Fort Meade, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging failure to appear in court
on a charge of resisting an officer without violence.
SJan. 20, Jeremy Wayne Braddock, 29, of 112 Inglis Way, Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation
of probation (original charge possession of marijuana).
Jan. 20, a 17-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Dep. Todd
Souther and charged with retail theft.

Jan. 19, Laura Izaguirre, 27, of 2742 Shorewood Lane, Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with child abuse.
Jan. 19, Luciano Hernandez Cruz, 25, of 301 Indiana Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. James Adler on Manatee County warrants charging
him with domestic battery, criminal mischief and two. counts battery.
Jan. 19, Carl Dean King, 53, of 1853 Smith Road, Wauchula, was_
arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley and charged with retail theft.
Jan. 19, Ricardo Gonzales, 44, of 2235 Harris Road, Wauchula and
Esbeida Maldonado, 22, of 2150 Stansfield Road, Wauchula, were arrested
by the countywide Drug Task Force and each charged with possession of
drug paraphernalia. Gonzales was also charged with possession ofmarijua-
na and resisting arrest without force,'while Maldonado was also charged
with possession of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a convenience
store, delivery of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.
Jan. 19, Willie James Lee, 39, of 630 Snell St., Wauchula, was arrest-
ed by Sgt. David Drake and charged 'n ith domestic battery.
Jan. 19, Cedric Levell Scott, 29, of 1900 Lighthouse Way, Kissimmee,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with non-sup-
port and violation of probation (original charge aggravated child abuse).,
Jan. 19, Bruce Bernard Davis, 42, of 6800 NW CR 25A. Ocala, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of
probation (original charge aggravated batter )..
Jan. 19, a residential burglary on Park Drive and a robbery on Will
Duke Road were reported..

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Jan. 18, Jacqueline Denise Siall, 35,P.O. Box 496052, Port Charlotte,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marbletn capiases alleging failure to appear in
court on charges of concealing a child..possession of cocaine with intent to
sell, possession of cocaine and ritroducing contraband into a detention
facility.
Jan. 18, Christopher Andrew Stone, 28, of 224 Soggy Bottom Lane,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging him with
felony battery.
Jan. 18, Abdon Rivera, 41, Reynaldo Rivera, 19 and Abdon Rivera Jr.,
14, all of 1243 Polk Road, Wauchula, and Concepcion Villegas Flores, 26
of 1005 S. Ninth Ave., Wauchula, were arrested by the Drug Task Force and
each charged with battery oh a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest
with violence. Abdon Rivera was also charged with disorderly intoxication,
aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and using a fraudulent ID
card. Flores was also detained on a capias alleging failure to pay a fine on
a conviction for no valid license.
Jan. 18, burglary of a conveyance on Airport Road, a theft on U.S. 17
S., a residential burglary on Theater Road and a theft on Platt Road were
reported.
Jan. 17, Willie Arthur Ivery, 19, of 1225 Weston Court, Wauchula, was
arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart on a capias alleging failure to pay afine on a con-
viction for resisting arrest without force.
Jan. 17i a residential burglary on Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. was
reported.
WAUCHULA
Jan. 23,thefts on N. Ninth Ave., S. Seventh Ave. and Melendy St. were
reported.

Jan. 22, CrecencianorDeLaCruz-Molina, 34, of 30 Dyson Road,
Haines City,, was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with disor-
derly intoxication,
Jan. 22, a theft on W. Main St. was reported.

Jan. 21, a 16-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Ofc. Jereme
Bridges on a charge of violation of probation.

Jan 20, Angela Watson Ruiz, 26, of 520 W. Main St., Wauchula, was
Arrested b) Ofc. Mlatthew Whatle. and charged \ ith child neglect.
SJan. 20, a vehicle was reported stolen on K.D. Re\ell Road.

Jan. 19, Wanda Louise Stettler. 36, P.O. Box 442, Zolfo Springs, was
arrested by Ofc. Gabe Garza and charged \ ith i lolation of a court order.

Jan. 18, residential burglaries_ on Indiana Ave. and West Main St. and
:'thefts on W. Main St. and U.S. 17 S. \\ere reported.

Jan. 17, a theft on La Play a Drive was reported.
BOWLING GREEN
Jan. 22, a theft on Central Ave. as reported.

Jan. 17, Dennis Wa. ne Robinson. 43, of 415 W. Orange St., Bowling
Green, Was arrested by Chief John Scheel on a charge of non-support.
::; ZOLFO SPRINGS.
Jan. 22, a robbery on Hickory:'Court and a theft on Acorn Drive were
reported. ;

S Jan. 21, Letoy Williams Jr., 55, of 191 Second St., Zolfo Springs, was
arrested b. Ofc. Oscar Diaz and charged w ith domestic battery.

S Jan. 20, Arthur Paul SuttoniJr., 33, of 330 E. Fifth St., Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by..Ofc. David'Scheid and charged with aggravated domestic
violence assault, resisting arrest without force, giving a-false name to a law
enforcement officer; a warrant charging him with violation of probation
(original charge DUI) and a capias alleging failure to pay a fine on a charge
of driving while license suspended.

Jan. 19, a residential burglary was reported.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
The PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD-
meeting as the Hardee County Planning Agency
will hold a public hearing on
Thursday, February 03, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
or as soon thereafter in
the Board of County Commissioners Board Room
412 W. Orange St., Courthouse Annex, Rm. 102
Wauchula, Florida
for the following requests:
Agenda No.
05-07 17 34250000 05020 000(
W. Reynolds Allen, by and through his Authorized Representative,
requests a Rezone of 32.44MOL ac from F-R to R-3 for the development of
single-family dwellings ata rate of three dwellingslacre
On or abt Thompson Dr near Altman Rd
32.44MOLac NW1/4 of NE1/4 LESS Beg NW corn of NW1/4 of NE114 E 355.08 ft
S 930.78 ft W 355.08 ft N 930.78 ft to POB & LESS N 20.78 ft of E 404.92 ft of W
760 ft of NW1/4 of NE1/4 S17. T34S. R25E
05-08
Stephen J.ILeslie B. Cantu request a Temporary Special Use
Permit to temporarily locate a second single-family dwelling in the form of a
mobile home for use by the mother to enable the children to care for the
mother, 5.76MOL ac, zoned A-1
On or abt Steve Roberts Special 2634250000053800000
5.76MOL ac Con NE corn of Sec run S 00deg31mins47sec E 33 ft S
89deg15mins02sec W 471.32 ft for POB S 89degl5mins02sec W 450.20 ft S
00deg32mns44sec E 557.20 ft N 89degi5mins36sec E 450.12 ft N
00deg32mins44sec W 557.20 ft to POB S26, T34S. R25E
05-09
Chapman LLC by and through his Authorized Representative requests a
Rezone of 10MOL ac from A-1 (Agriculture) to R-3 (Multiple Family
Residential) for the development of townhouses
On or abt Heard Bridge Rd N of REA Rd 3333250000 053200000
Beg at NE corn of NEll4 of SE/l4 of S33, T33S, R25E, Hardee County, FL & run
thence S 00deg10mins53sec E along the Eastern Bdry thereof, approx. 495.93
ft; thence N 89deg58mins3sec W, approx 878.34 ft; thence N
00degl Omins54sec W approx 495.93 ft; thence N 89deg48mins39sec E approx
878.34 ft to the POB contain. 10 ac MOL S33, T33S, R25E
05-10
Eddie J. Powell and Melissa Pryor Stone request a Temporary
Special Use Permit to temporarily locate a second single-family dwelling
in the form of a mobile home for use by the parents to enable the children to
care for the parents, 4.0MOL ac, zoned A-1
On or abt Heard Bridge Rd
near Dr. Banks Rd 2633 250000 05400 0000
Com at NW corn of NWI/4 of NE/1 4 & run E 292 ft to POB then S parallel to W
bdry of NW1/4 of NE1/4 1314.65 ft to S bdry of NW1/4 of NEl/4 then E 146 ft
then N parallel to N bdry 1314.90 ft & W 146 ft to POB LESS N 33 ft for rd R/W
S26. T33S, R25E

Roger Conley, Chairman, PlanninglZoning Board

PUBLIC NOTICE
The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
will hold a Public Hearing to receive recommendations from the
Planning/Zoning Board on
Thursday, February 17, 2005, 8:35 A.M.
or as soon thereafter
412 W. Orange St.
Courthouse Annex Room 102, Wauchula, FL
for Agenda Nos. 05-07, 05-08, 05-09, 05-10
Gordon R. Norris, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make
special arrangements should contact the Building/Zoning Department at least
two (2) working days prior to the public hearing.
This Public Notice is published in accordance with the Hardee County Land
Development Code. Copies of the documents relating to these proposals are
available for public inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 AM.
and 3:00 P.M. at the Zoning Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula,
Florida.
All interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering any
decision the Boards shall rely solely on testimonythat is relevant and material.
Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded, anyone wishing to
appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. 01:20,.27c

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HARDEE ILDCAT BASKETBALL

Varsity Boys

Senior Spotlight

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Front (left to right) Weston Palmer, Chris Rich, Robbie Jones, Rashad Vance, and Thelinor "Lino" Jena;
in back, Jermaine King, Olnel Virgile, Arnold Louis, Tom Green, Michael Capron and Mark St. Fort.

Tom Green

Rashad Vance

Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday

@ Sebring Tourney
@ Sebring Tourney
@ Sebring Tourney
@ Palmetto
Lakeland
@ Lakeland

3 Game holiday tournament away over break

Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Tuesday
Thursday

Avon Park
Palmetto
De Soto
Mulberry
Fort Meade

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Jan. 28
Feb. 1
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@ Frostproof
@ Lake Placid
Sebring
@ Avon Park
De Soto

@ Lakeland Christian
Mulberry
Frostproof
Lake Placid
@ Fort Meade
@ Sebring

Districts @ Lake Placid

Varsity Girls

Senior Spotlight

Front (left to right) D.I Davis, Thelicia Jena, Kim Cummins, Christina Jena and Savanah Palmer; in back,
April Buckley, Tchenavia Atkinson, Clara Lambert, Lina Cauley, Jamie Buckley and Gloria Solis.

April Buckley

Tchenavia Atkinson

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Sebring
Walker Academy
@ Palmetto
@ Fort Meade
@ Lakeland Christian
Okeechobee
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Sebring
@ Lake Placid
Fort Meade
Avon Park
DeSoto
Heartland Christian

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Frostproof
Lake Placid
Avon Park

@ DeSoto
Palmetto
@ Mulberry
Lakewood Ranch
@ Hrtlnd Christian
@ Sebring

Districts @ Lake Placid

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	Section B
	Section B: Hardee Living
	Section C