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    Section B
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    Section B: Hardee Living
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The


105th Year, No. 8
3 Sections, 32 Pages


Herald-Advocate

Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


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J' IThursday, February 3, 2005


Fires Claim 1


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
SOne man was killed and four
houses destroyed as several fires
flared in Hardee County during the
past week.
Henry Luna, 66, of 4632 Pine
Ave., Bowling Green, died of
smoke inhalation last Thursday
night from a fire in his bedroom
closet, Hardee County Fire-Rescue
Chief Michael Choate said. His
family's mobile home was lost as


well.
Two abandoned wood-frame
houses within two miles of each
other on Pool Road in Bowling
Green were consumed by flames,
one early Saturday morning and the
other early Sunday morning, he
said.
And the Debbie Tucker residence
at 3325 Hart Road suffered two
fires, a grease fire in the kitchen on
Sunday night and an attic fire early
Monday morning. The second


Victim, 4 Residences


blaze claimed the home of the
Zolfo Springs mother and her two
children, Choate said.
The chief said the fire that took
Luna's life was .reported at 9:50
p.m. Firefighters from Station 3 in
Bowling Green were on the scene
in two minutes, he said.
"They found heavy fire involve-
ment, from the center to the rear of
the home. It was venting out the
windows," he said. The mobile
home is a single-wide, with a large


addition on one side, he described.
Choate said the victim's wife,
Carolina Luna, was standing out-
side. "She was able to tell us where
he was. 'He's right there! He's right,
there,' she said. She told us what
room he was in, and his where-
abouts in that room."
The chief said two firefighters
entered the burning home with a
hose line. "They went in a rear door
right next to that bedroom," he
said. "They made entry into that


room, and a firefighter fell through
the floor. He sat there and pretty
much put that room out, but the
gentleman was already deceased."
Choate said Henry Luna died of
smoke inhalation. He was found at
the foot of his bed, by his wheel-
chair:
Choate said Carolina Luna told
investigators she was in the living
room of the home when she
smelled smoke and went to investi-
gate. She discovered flames com-


ing from the bedroom closet.
"She attempted to rescue Mr.
Luna," Choate said, "but due to his
disability, she was unable." He said
Luna was an amputee who was
wheelchair-bound, and had been in
his bed when the fire broke out.
Carolina Luna and the couple's
son, Gilbert Luna, suffered second-
degree burs to their hands, he said,
and were treated at the scene.
There were no injuries to fire-
See FIRES 2A


Man Murdered

Worker Finds Body Hidden

Under A Sheet Of Plywood


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'A handicapped Bowling Green man hist:his life in this mobile-home fire last Thursday night.


j Attempted Murder Suspect



Is Captured In Tennessee


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A man police say tried to kill a


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Community Calendar.....3A
SClassifieds 6A
Courthouse Report.......11C
Crime Blotter...................3C
Hardee Living.................6B
Information Roundup....3A
Lunch Menus.................4A
Obits 4A


woman and her 3-month-old infant
has been arrested after nearly a year
on the lam.
Victoriano Martinez, 41, former-
ly of 660 Martin Luther King Jr.
Ave. in Wauchula, was captured in
Tennessee and transported back to
Florida last week. On bookiig
Sheets, he listed his current address
as Gath Lucky Road, McMinnville,
Tenn.
Martinez was processed into the
Hardee County Jail last Wednesday
on two counts of attempted second-
degree murder, a first-degree
felony. His bond has been set at
$250,000 cash or surety.
Wauchula Police Chief William
Beattie said the charges stem from
an incident on the evening of Feb. 5
of 2004. The case was investigated
by Det. Sgt. David Stimson.
Beattie said Martinez and the
woman had lived together for just
three weeks before the alleged


attack occurred, sharing the Martin
Luther King Jr. address.
The woman confronted Martinez
about his problem with alcohol on
the evening of Feb. 5, however, and
told him he would have to leave the
house if he did not stop, the chief
relayed.
After a full hour passed without a
word spoken between the two, the
man, suddenly responded with, "I
am not leaving! I left my wife for
you, and. I'm not going to lose
you."
With that, the chief alleged, he
got up and went to the kitchen,
returning to the living room with a
10-inch butcher knife.
""Your kids love me, but now I'm
going to kill you," he allegedly
said.
The woman was seated in a chair
at the time, holding her 3-month-
old baby across her left chest and
See SUSPECT 2A


.. By CYNTHIA KRAHL Det
Of The Herald-Advocate the
SA 48-year-old man who had at t
S.moved here from Palmetto just a peo
few months ago was found mur- H
dered last Friday morning. tim
Hardee County Sheriff's Office whe
spokesman Maj. Claude Harris Jr. if h
said the body of Ubaldo Chapa was just
discovered at about 9:30 by a work- T
er who was mowing at Barajas' not
Grove Seivice at 1741 U.S. 17 N. Cha
iin Wauchuia Hills. Fur
"The body was at the end of the less
mowed property,and where it then Se
becomes kind of a grown-up field
in a low area," Harris described.
^'^ "The man was mowing, cleaning
up. He moved a sheet of plywood, O
and the body was under it."
--: Harris said Chapa had been
--stabbed.
The victim appeared to have
been dead for "a couple days," he
added.
PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Lead investigator in the homi-
cide, the first since June of 2004, is




BBQ Battle Here!


By SHAYLA BRYAN
Herald-Advocate Intern
Main Street Wauchula will be
smoking' with activity this weekend.
On Friday and Saturday grills
will line downtown streets as the
first Grillin' ard Chillin' on Main
event is held.
Thirty-five teams have registered
to compete in the barbecue cook-
off. Of the teams, 25 are profes-
sional and 10 are local.
Action will begin tomorrow at 9
a.m. as the teams begin setting up
their grills. Main Street will be
closed from U.S. 17 to Eighth
Avenue, and Seventh Avenue from
Palmetto Street to Main Street.,
beginning also at 9 a.m. streets will
reopen at the conclusion of the
event Saturday evening and once
the. grills are moved.
There will be a cook's meeting
Friday at 5 p.m. A representative
from each team must attend.
The chili cook-off will be held at
7 p.m., and the dessert contest at
7:15 p.m. Friday. Megan
McKibben, executive director of
Main Street Wauchula Inc., said
that there have been quite a few


entries in these two categories.
Desserts will still be accepted on
Friday from those who haven't reg-
istered but are still interested in
participating, she added.
Barbecue can be purchased on
both days.
Entertainment will begin Friday
at 6:30 p.m. with the band of
Hardee County native Woody
Detwiler, Lexington Blue.
Entertainment will continue on
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A tent will be set up in Heritage
park for seating. For the kids, there
will be a bouncing house and slide.
On Saturday at 10:30 a.m., a
People's Choice contest will be
held where, for $5, you can sample
each team's barbecue.
The event will conclude Saturday
afternoon at 5 p.m. with an awards
ceremony. The barbecue vill be
judged by a group of 41 on its taste,
appearance and tenderness. The
team receiving the most points will
be awarded the title of Grand
Champion and receive $1,500.
The event is being sponsored by
Main Street Wauchul; and Mosaic,
and is an official Florida Barbecue
Association contest.


:. Sgt. John Shivers. Harris said
probe to date involves evidence
he scene and "talking to a lot of
iple."
larris could not say how many
es Chapa had been stabbed,
ere the wounds were located or
he was killed at that property or
t dumped there.
The major did say robbery did
appear to be a motive, as
apa's wallet was on his body.
their, he said, Chapa was home-
.e MURDER 2A


N ESPN!


FILE PHOTO
Local boxing pro Edner
Cherry puts his titles on the
line in the ESPN-televised
Friday Night Fights tomorrow.
Cherry will fight 34-year-old
Fort Lauderdale pro Ricky
Quiles with a 36-6-3 record. A
win for 22-year-old Cherry
could propel him to No. 2 in
the world in the International
Boxing Federation. He cur-
rently is both the World
Boxing Council Caribbean
Light-weight and NBA Jr.
Intercontinental Lightweight
champion.


U.S. 17 North/South Lanes Change Next Week


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The long-awaited opening of
U.S. 17 northbound lanes is about
to'happen.
The traffic switch will begin on
Monday and be completed by
Wednesday.
"It is unrealistic to have a single
day scheduled for the switch. There.
is considerable amount of work to
be done delineating driveways,
business signs and such," said
Rolando Luis Jr., project engineer


for USR Corp., which is in charge
of the four-laning construction for
the state Department of
Transportation. '
"If all goes as planned, the dates
of the switch will be Feb. 7-9. At-
the latest, traffic will be driving on
the new alignment on Feb. 9, and
the traffic switch will be complet-
ed," said Luis.
The dates of change-over will be
placed on flashing signs at the
north and south ends of the 2.25


miles of the project, beginning
today (Thursday).
Traffic signals will be placed on
red flash for east-west traffic at the
U.S. 17 northbound intersections.
Drivers are expected to stop for the
flashing red lights at the signalized
intersections at Carlton, Bay, Main
and Oak streets.
Intersections on seven other
crossover streets have or will have
stop signs on the east and west.
These are at Townsend, Palmetto
and Orange streets, Stenstrom, Will


Duke, Sterner (where the UAP
building is) and Connection (about
one block north of the Thousands
Oaks RV Park). Drivers are expect-
ed to stop before crossing U.S. 17
North.
There will also be an emergency
signal at K.D. Revell Road for use
when Hardee County Fire-Rescue
needs immediate access to either
the northbound or southbound
lanes.
When the northbound lanes are
released, traffic on the present U.S.


17 will change to southbound only.
At first, traffic will be restricted to
the two present southbound lanes
while work on reconfiguring the
other lanes is done. When that is
completed, traffic will switch over
to the alternate lanes.
"At no time will traffic be
stopped. All driveways will be
delineated and maintained during
this process. You'll still be able to
get into banks and businesses,
which will be delineated on the
construction barriers," said Luis.


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*'2A The Herald-Advocate, February 3, 2005


The Herald-Advocate
Hardee County Hometown Coverage
JAMES R. KELLY
Publisher/Editor
CYNTHIA M. KRAHL
Managing Editor


JOAN M. SEAMAN
Sports Editor

BESS A. STALLINGS
Hardee Living Editor

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PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
A Zolfo Springs mother and her two children lost their home after fires Sunday night and Monday morning.


SCOFFEE BREAK The Java Cafe recently opened in Wauchula.
Js located at the corner of Main Street and Seventh Avenue and is owned b
.4m and Linda See.
SSee said that they've had a tremendous amount of business in the las
..;eek, and it's been much busier than they expected. It is open'Monda
t"ilrough Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Also, they expect to be open quite a few
*riday evenings from 7-10 p.m., when special music will be featured.
The Java Cafe serves salads, sandwiches made on specialty breads
- Aups. pastries, a variety of flavored coffees, lattes, cappuccinos and rea
fruit smoothies. The chef, Megan Mitchell, graduated from the Lakelani
'uiiliinar Institute and makes almost every item on the menu.
The Sees had the idea about a year ago of opening a coffee shop, and
'"cluall\ toured over 100 coffee shops throughout the United States to see
what v would or wouldn't work.
In opening this business, the Sees hope to regenerate downtown
Wauchula.
There are bistro tables out front for when the weather is nice, and comf'
', louches and chairs inside that invite you to come and stay awhile. They real
%!% '. anted to create a place where people could come and experience good
ioon and good fellowship.
SAdditionally, on Feb: 14 the See, will also be opening Curves, a fitness
'center for vmien. .
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The Java Cafe's laid-back atmosphere invites you to come and
Stay awhile.

| BACK IN BUSINESS Nicholas' Family Restaurant will be open
'once again on Tuesday. A fire on Dec. 6 forced the popular eatery to close
its doors while repairs took place
SHours are Sunday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6,
$t4.m.-10 p.m. The restaurantmserves breakfast, lunch -and dinner and offers
taily specials.
Manager and cook Andy Ameres said, "We :had to start at the begin-
fning, like we did with the hurricane, new everything."
SThe kitchen is almost done and the carpet will be finished this weekend.
1T he tables will be brought in and last-minute preparations will take place
'-Cfore opening.
SThe staff and the community is anxious for the restaurant to reopen.
".?-meres promised that the restaurant will be nice, clean and better than ever.
Nicholas'Lis located on U.S. 17 North in Wauchula.
.iAi business or management? Remodeling or relocating? Call Shayla
'lr'van at 773-3255 with your business news.
he best way I know of to win It is absurd to divide people into
4,1n argument is to start by being good and bad; People are either
.. in the right. charming or tedious.
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FIRES
Continued From 1A
fighters, he said.
"We had a Sense of failure from
some of the firefighters," Choate
noted. "We train to pull folks out, to
search and to find victims and res-
cue them before it's too late. We
train for it not to happen, and this
time it was to no avail."
Luna's is the first fire death since
early in 2003, when two lives were
lost in two separate blazes.
Choate said the state Fire
Marshal's Office has confirmed the
blaze as accidental. Not so for the
fires at the abandoned houses on
Saturday and Sunday. Those have
been ruled as "suspicious,"; the
chief said, and remain undei inves-
tigation by the Fire Marhal'\
Office as possible arsons.
Choate' said the fires which ulti-
mately claimed the Tucker resi-
dence, a concrete-block home off
State Road 64 West, began with a
grease fire in' the kitchen at 7:38
p.m. on Sunday.
Firefighters, were, called for a
second blaze at 7:15 a.m.: on
Monday. Choate said firefighters
from Station 2 were on the scene in
five minutes. "They found it blow-
ing out both gables of the attic
when they arrived."
This time, the house was-a total
loss, he said.
"It, started up in the attic area,"
the chief described. "We think the
two fires are related, and it's being
investigated by the state Fire
Marshal's Office and there's an
internal investigation also."
Choate said- the, Red Cross has
assisted the victims of both horhe
fires, providing. shelter, clothing
and. food'. He said the Hardee
County Ministerial Assbciation has
also assisted.


Obituaries

RAY MOODY
Ray Moody, 69, of Bowling
Green, died Feb. 1, 2005, at his
home.
Born in Tennessee, he came to
Bowling Green 48 years ago from
Holland, Mo. He was a member of
the First Baptist Church of Bowling
Green and was a self-employed cit-
rus dealer.
'Survivois include his wife, Irene
Moody; daughters and sons-in-law,
Peggy and Danny Petty of Fort
Meade, Diane and Chris Altieri of
Wauchula, and Donna Burns of
Bowling -Green; brothers, Willie
Moody of Wauchula and James
Moody of Missouri; sister, Hermie
Lee Parker of Bowling Green; five
grandchildren and one great-grand-
child.
'Services will be held at 2 p.m. on
Friday, Feb. 4, at First Baptist
Church of Bowling Green, with
burial following in Bowling Green
Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday 6-
8 p.m. at.Robarts Family Garden
Chapel, Wauchula.
Robarts Family Funeral
Home, Inc.
WVauchula


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SLetter to Editor

Wanda Gunn Continues

Recovery From Accident


Dear Editor:
Hello, everyone. We wanted to
let everyone know that Wanda is no
longer at FINR (Florida Institute
for Neurological Rehabilitation) in
Wauchula. We would like to thank
all the staff, nurses, doctors and
other personnel at FINR for all they
did for Wanda during her rehabili-
tation there.
Wanda received the best care ana
touched many lives while at FINR.
We are grateful for all your loving
care to our loved one. There is still
a long road ahead, but with God's
help she will make it to the end of
.that road. There are improvements
every day.
Wanda enjoys people visiting
her, and it nimkes her dgy.a lothap-
pier. and brighter. Wanda hIad the
best' weekendd this Ra.t weeIend
iJanuari 29-301. She had visitors
on Saturday and Sunrdai\. You can-
not believe the change it makes in
her: to see people and know they
care about her.
She told usL Sunday night, "I had
. wonderful weekend,'" A special
Thanks" tiw Susan;, Kathy, Jerry,
Diane, Sylvia and Mike, for making
her weekend wonderful for hetr We
h6pe she has many, many more
wonderful days like this weekend.


MURDER
Continued From 1A
'Chapa had resided in Palnmetto
up until. a few months ago, he said.
His family still lives there. Here,
Chapa did not have a home. "He
lived around, here and there," the
major said.
Harris said Chapa's body was
taken to .Lakeland Regional
Medical Center on Friday for an
autopsy. He aid aan-autopsy report
was not yet available.'
The Sheriff's Office is asking
anyone with any information that
might aid in the investigation to
call 773-4144 and ask fbr Lt.,
Jimmy Harrison.
Harris said detectives, ill inves-
tigate all leads.




SUSPECT
Continued From 1A
shoulder.
Martinez then stabbed the
woman in the upper right chest,
Beattie alleged. A second thrust
came from overhead, ailned at her
left side, he said.
As the woman saw the knife
heading toward the baby, she
dropped the infant into her lap, he
described. Further, as she tried to
move away, the knife, penetrated:
her again, this time in the upper left
thigh.
Stimson noted the woman also
had defensive wounds to her left
hand.
Beattie said other, family mem-
bers began arriving at the house,
and Martinez ran.
He escaped arrest for nearly a
year, until he was apprehended on
the Wauchula warrant in Tennessee.




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Believe it or rot, visitation is a
form of therapy. The interaction
with others besides, Jimmy, myself
and Barbara Kirkland, who stays
with Wanda the three days a week
that we are both working days, is so
good for her. Wanda is on her way
to recovery, and wouldn't it be
wonderful to know that those few
minutes you spent with her.might
have made the difference.
What she needs the most is to
know, that her friends care for her
and she's not forgotten. If you have
a chance, please stop by and visit,
even if its for a brief time. You
might be amazed at what God has
done in her life and what he might
do in yours.
We.would like to give a. big spe-
cial "ihank ou", to James Barncord
Sand wife for their support and4love
for Wanda. ,Mr. Barncord and his'
wife secured the funds through
donations for us to purchase a
wheelchair and provided a walker
for Wanda.
We want to thank the following
folks for their contribution in help-
ing to,provide the needed equip-


ment for Wanda. Thanks so much
to Roger Green, Mr. Chancey Sr.,
Don Chancey, Mike Cassidy, B.J.
Haney, Roger Dubois, Carl
Sanders, Doris Lambert, Hazel
Farwell, Joan Williams, Wauchula
Lions Club, Cobb Construction,
and Florida First Assembly of God.
We sincerely hope we didn't
leave anyone out, because without
you it would be difficult for Wanda
to go to town or take her daily ther-
apy walks down the street. Wanda
can walk with assistance, just not
long hikes yet. So from the bottom
of our hearts we send you a great
big "thank you" for caring about
her.
Jimmy and Wanda's home is still
under repair so if you wofild like to
visit they are residing with Pat
Jones at 415 Bellview Drive, Fort
Meade, Florida 33841. The phone
number is 863-285-8422. Call if
you need directions.
Special "thank you's" continue
to go to, all those who continue to
,pray. for Wanda and us. Wanda, is, a
fighter'and has come so far. If you
have come to' visit you've been
amazed at her progress and even
more so if you come back in a cou-
ple of weeks at the changes. Please
continue to pray for Wanda. God
bless you all!
Jimmy and Wanda Gunn
Pat Jones


COURTESY PHOTO
This photo of Wanda and Jimmy Gunn was taken Dec. 18. She
was injured in a motorcycle accident May 23, 2004.


HEAD START HELP


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COURTESY PHOTO
Hardee Manor Healthcare Center presented a $100 donation to
the East Coast Migrant Head Start Project so it could buy
Christmas gifts for the 86 kids who attend its centers. The Head
Start project owns two centers, in Wauchula and Bowling Green,
but due to hurricane damage to the Wauchula center, the kids
are all now attending the Bowling Green one. Izora Bullock,
center director (left), and Virginia Esquivel, assistant
teacher/bus monitor (right), are all smiles as they accept the
donation from Yolanda Esquivel (center), who is the marketing
director for Hardee Manor.


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February 3, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A


Teen Recognized For Helping Tsunami Victims


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
An eighth grader at Hardee
Junior High School got an idea to
help "the tsunami victims in some
way.,


With the cooperation of her fel-
low students, staff and parents, the
goal of $1 per student set by
Chelsea Harris was more than
exceeded. Instead of the $1,200 she
had hoped for from the junior high


students, the total reacd d
$2,003.87.
"I'm proud it was a student-initi-
ated project. It says good things
about the children in our communi-
ty," said Schools Superintendent


PHOTO BY JOAN SEAMAN
Eighth grader Chelsea Harris was applauded for spearheading up fund-raising at Hardee Junior
High School for tsunami victims. Flanking her are School Superintendent Dennis Jones (left) and
HJHS Principal Mae Robinson.


Dennis Jones.
He introduced the girl and her
parents, Jim and Stacy Harris of
Wauchula, at last week's School
Board meeting.
.Stacy Harris said later that her
daughter had felt bad seeing the
pictures of children and families
hurt by the tsunami tragedies which
hit south Asia. "She likes to help
people and wanted to do shoeboxes
for them, but decided on a contest,
whichever class raised the most
money would get a pizza party,"
explained her mother.
Chelsea said she had been pray-
ing about it and "it came to me to
do something. I went to Mr. Herron
(Assistant Principal Doug Herron)
and he took care of it. We made an
announcement every morning and
afternoon for one week. The home
room with the most money raised
would get a party."
The week of Jan. 19 was chosen.
"And, everyone helped. I had the
pleasure of knowing I had helped
someone, that I did something for
them. The kids were great. They
got on it and planned how much
each class thought they could
raise," said Chelsea.
Jones said when asked for per-
mission for this special fund-raiser,,
since others had been curtailed, he
felt "it seemed appropriate in view
of all the help we got. She initiated
the process and the students, their
parents and school staff got behind
her," said Jones.


WINNING PITCH


Clerk's Office Offerings
By B. Hugh Bradley
Hardee County Clerk Of Courts


Q: I got a speeding ticket recently. I heard you can pay your tick-
et online now. Is this true? What if you want to go to traffic school to
keep from getting points on your record? Can you pay online and still
sign up for the class?
A: You can pay most general traffic citations using a Visa Or
MasterCard credit/debit card at http://www.myfloridacounty.com, 'if you
received your ticket in one of the 35 Florida counties which currently offers
this service.
Payment for a traffic citation is due within 30 calendar days of the cita-
tion issue date. Any payments made using the online service must be made
by midnight on the last business day prior to the 30th day. (Weekends ate
included in this 30-day period.)
The online payment system at www.myfloridacounty.com provides the
option of electing to tke Defensive Driving School (DDS). This option cin
only be used once during a 12-month period and only five times during the
driver's lifetime. When the DDS election option is selected, an online affi-
davit will appear, and the driver must select either "Accept or Decline'
Drivers must meet the conditions of the affidavit and complete DDS with-
in the allocated time.
Drivers who have completed DDS are responsible for providing proof
of completion to the Clerk's Office. Several defensive driving schools can
be accessed online, or a list of schools found ht
www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/bdis.html
Drivers using myfloridacounty.com to pay citations within 72 hours cif
the 30-day deadline are strongly urged to print and keep a copy of the
receipt in their car. The receipt has a date and time stamp to provide pro6f
of payment within the 30-day deadline, as there can be a time delay front(
the Clerk's Office to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor
Vehicles to reflect payment of the citation.
As with any online service, a minor convenience fee is charged.
If you have any questions or comments about this column, please for-
ward them to: B: Hugh Bradley, Clerk of the Court, P.O. Drawer 1749,
Wauchula, FL 33873.


I said I'd never do this again, and
I meant it. However, after much
coercion, I'm back at it. Besides,
there's a lot going on right now.
We've got babies coming left and
right, upcoming weddings, and
anniversaries to celebrate, not to
mention birthdays. A lot has been
happening in Fort Green since I last
wrote, and that's been well over a
year.

Most of you may know, but for
those who don't, the parsonage at
Fort Green Baptist Church is no:
longer sitting empty. Right after
Thanksgiving, a young family by
the name of Laker moved in. Brian
is our new pastor and Jennifer is his
beautiful wife. They have three
wonderful children: Patrick, 15,
Kaitlyn, 9, and Matthew, 5. We're
S all very excited about them, and
they're very excited about'us, and
we want you to come share in our
excitement. Lots of new things are
happening.

SAshlee Abbott competed in her
first. high school rodeo this past
weekend at Reality Ranch in Zolfo


Springs. Although she and her horse
Doc,- didn't win the jackpot, they
had lots of fun and look forward to
the next rodeo.

Dustyn Waters hosted a campout
on Friday night at his pond for the
RAs of Fort Green Baptist Church.
Several boys and their dads enjoyed
the time together which included
fishing and cooking over a camp-
fire. All boys are invited to join the
RAs on Wednesday nights at -f e
church for fellowship' and lots of
fun.

Hollyann Brown is six! She and
her friends celebrated this past
Saturday at the Build a Bear
Workshop in Brandon. Holly treat-
ed all her guests to a stuffed animal
of'their choice and then everyone
gathered in the' food court to have'
dinner and open gifts. Happy
Birthday, Hollyann!

Congratulations 'to Bim and
Grace Davis who recently celebrat-
ed 50 years of marriage and also to
Reuben and Nancy McQuaig with
25 years of wedded bliss.


Attitudes On Ag
By Bill Hodge
M. 0 13--- k


Sietirea -armer & nancner


S FOOD CHECKOUT DAY FEB. 5-Food is a bargain in this country.
Each family spends less than 10% of its income to feed the family. In many
European nations, the figure runs in the 30-50% range. In less developed
S nations it is as much as 70%. Food Check-out Day is also known as Tax
Freedom Day-the day that it takes the average American family to work
to pay all the family local, state and federal taxes. On the average, that is 36
days. The U.S. has the safest, most affordable and most abundant food sup-
ply in the world.
Florida is the #1 producer of oranges, grapefruit and.other citrus prod-
ucts. We are known as the "winter vegetable production" capital of the
world. Florida produces more commodities than any other state. Florida
produces more commodities than any other state. We produce 250 different
crops. Before 9/11. tourism was the state's largest benefactor. Tourism dol-
lars really fell away with the twin towers disaster. Agriculture was the sta-
bilizing force that kept the state going.
Food has become a "player" in world politics. As world trade agree-
ments are made. our government continues to give other nations more saN
in how we handle food for export. They use that power to extract conces-
Ssions from our country. For example, in 1991 the U.S. gave Russia guaran-,
tees for buying U.S. farm products. Since that time Russia has off and on
banned U.S. food products from shipment to Russia to gain concessions in
other areas. Recently; Russian veterinarians have inspected U.S. poultry
plants and blacklisted scores of plants to keep them from shipping to ,
iRussia. They use their power, to close off markets and try to gain conces-
Ssions'for their products to the U.S.' and the' lowering of tariffs. China has
done this with Brazilian soybeans. Such tactics in the world food fight is
Becoming common.
BEEF UP OUR TROOPS -The American Farm Bureau is joining
With the agriculture community to support the purchase of beef jerky for
SUSO care packages through monetary donations. The packages feature (a
label with the message "Donated by America's Farming and Ranching
Families." Anyone wanting to donate to this program may do so. Note on
the check "Beef Jerky" and mail to: "Beef Up Our Troops," Operation USO
SCare Package, P.O. Box 8069,'Topeka, Kan. 66608.
There are rumors of the U.S. opening its borders again to Canadian
beef imports. If so, this would have a large impact on the U.S. beef prices.
We have enjoyed unprecedented prices for our cattle during the past sever-
lal years and I know we all would like to see it continue. The recent discov-
ery of a new case of BSE in Canada may help keep the border closed.
SR-CALF, United Stock Growers of America has filed several lawsuits
to keep the Canadian border closed. You may ask who this is. R-CALF is
Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund. Its mission is to representfthe U.S.
Cattle industry in national and international trade and marketing issues to
ensure the continued profitability and viability of U.S. cattle producers. It
was founded in 1998 by Montana, Colorado and South Dakota cattle pro-
ducers.vwho found that U.S. cattle producers were not being represented in
trade cases. They have filed a number of anti-dumping cases against
Canada and Mexico for selling cattle below costs. R-CALF, as of June
2004, bad over 10,000 members in 46 states. For information/on the asso-
ciation, call 406-252-2516; email to r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com; or write R-
CALF USA, P.O. Box 30715, Billings, Mont. 59107.


As mentioned earlier Fort Green
Baptist has a new pastor, Brian
Laker. If you haven't been out our
way in a while, please come.
Sunday School is still at 9:45 a.m.
with a class'for everyone, followed
by worship at 11 and then again at 6
p.m.
Wednesday nights have explod-
ed! We begin with supper at 6 and
then everyone breaks into individ-
ual classes at 7. Girls in first grade
through sixth are invited to join-the
Girls in Action (GAs), elementary
and junior high boys have the Royal
Ambassador class (RAs), the youthi
meet in a class of their' own,
preschoolers have the Mighty'
Minis, and the adults have their
own Bible study with Pastor Brian.
ALots of things are, happening,
come bea part of it!









Recycling Paper
Trailer Moves
The trailer for the Boy Scout
newspaper recycling effort has
been moved back to its original
location.
Only newspapers should be
placed in the trailer on the lot at
North Fourth Avenue and East,
Oak Street. Magazines, paper
bags and other materials
should not be included.

School Board
Meetings Change
The location for Hardee
County'School Board meeting
location has been changed. Its
meeting room at the district
offices on U.S. 17 North in
Wauchula was destroyed by
Hurrricane Charley.
Effective immediately, all
School Board meetings will be
held in ,the Media Center at
Hardee Junior High School, 200
S. Florida Ave., Wauchula.

College Help To
Plan Finances
South Florida Community
College will host a free,financial
aid workshop for high school
seniors and their parents on
Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m.
Federal and state aid, loans
and scholarships -will be
explained during the session at
the college on U.S. 17 North,
Bowling Green. For more infor-
mation, contact. Teresa
Crawford, at 773-2252, ext.
7061.

Toys For Tots
Dinner Set
SAn appreciation dinner for all
those who assisted with the
'2004 Toys For Tots drive are
invited to a dinner at the Panda
Restaurant tonight (Thursday)
at 6 p.m.
'To make reservations, or for
more information, call D.
Williams-Tatis at 375-3186.

Behind every argument is some-
one's ignorance. ,


PHOTO BY JOAN SEAMAN
Lady Wildcat pitcher Kim Ward signs a contract to play softball at South Florida Community
College next fall. The senior averaged 14-15 strikeouts a game last season, with a high of 18.
Pitching since age 11 in youth leagues, Ward says she "likes the challenge. You always have to
be getting better." She chose SFCC because it is close to her Zolfo.Springs home, which pleas-
es her parents Jim and Brenda and younger brother Kyle, 13. A new program at SFCC, which is
in the Florida Sunshine Conference, the short fall season was cancelled by the hurricanes. "The
. spring season of 68 games starts shortly," says Coach Carlos Falla. "Kim will definitely be a big
help to us," says Falla, who came to the SFCC program after 11 years at.nearby Webber College.
Pictured seated above (from left) are Kyle, Brenda, Kim and James Ward. Standing are HHIS
Principal Mike Wilkinson, SFCC Coach Carlos Falla and HHS Athletic Director, Don Gray.


THURSDAY, FEB. 3
VHardee County
Commission, regular meeting,
Room 102, Courthouse Annex I,
412 W. Orange St., Wauchula,
8:30 a.m.
VHardee County School
Board, workshop on strategic
plan, Hardee Junior High
School media center, 200 S.
Florida Ave., Wauchula, 4-6
p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 4
/Hardee County School
Readiness Coalition Inc., open


Board of Directors special meet-
ing, Resource Connection For
Kids, 324 U.S. 17 N., Wauchula,
noon.
VWauchula Woman's Club,,
annual spaghetti dinner, eat-in
or take-out, clubhouse, 131 N.
Seventh Ave., Wauchula, 5-7
p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB. 8
VBowling Green City
Commission, regular ,meeting,
City Hall, 104 E. Main St.,
Bowling Green, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 10
VHardee County School
Board, regular meeting, Hardee
Junior High School media cen-
ter, 200 S. Florida Ave.,
Wauchula, 5 p.m.


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Obituaries


SAMANTHA APRIL
MINOR HODGES
Samantha April Minor Hodges,
; infant daughter of Samantha and
SChris Hodges of Bowling'Green,
died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, in
Arcadia.
Survivors- are her grandmothers,
Irene Minor and Priscilla Ford,
both of Bowling Green; great-
grandmothers, Lola Mae Shiver of
Tallahassee and Bernice Lane of
Wauchula; two sisters, Madison
and Cameron of Bowling Green;
aunts and uncles, including Connie
Minor, Randy, Kevin and Mark
Hodges.
Graveside services were held at 1
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Bowling
Green Cemetery.
Robarts Family Funeral
Home, Inc.
Wauchula


JOHN ADAIR
John Adair, 72, of Bowling
Green, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005,
at home.
Born Nov. 20, 1932, in Akron,
Ohio, he was a winter resident from
Jackson, Mich. He was also a tire
builder for Goodyear.
Survivors include his wife,
Patricia G. Adair, and one son, John
Adair Jr.
Services will be private.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula


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SAMANTHA APRIL
MINOR HODGES
Samantha April, Minor
Hodges, infant daughter of
Samanthaand& Chris Hodges of
Bowling Green, died Monday,
SJan. 10, 2005, in Arcadia.
Survivors are her grandmoth-
ers, Irene Minor and Prscilla
, Ford, both of Boling Green;
great-grandmothers, Lola "Mae
Shiver of Tallahajssee and
Bernice Lane of Wauchula; two
sisters. Nladison and Cameron of
Bowling Green. aunts' and
. uncles, including Connie Minor,
Randy, Kevin and Mark Hodges.
Graveside services,, at, 1 a.m. Tuesday, ,Feb lat
Bowling Green Cemetery.



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KENNETH ARLAND
SPURLOCK
Kenneth Arland Spurlock, 61, of
Fort Meade, died Saturday, Jan. 15,
2005, at Lakeland Regional
Medical Center.
Born Dec. 10, 1943, in Avon
Park, he had been a Polk County
resident for 35 years. He was a
caretaker for Ben Hill Griffin Inc.
and was a member of Cornerstone
Church of God.
Survivors are his wife, Sherry
Spurlock; one son, Kevin Spurlock
and wife Misty of Fort Meade; and
two sisters, Norma DeAntonio of
Frostproof and Edna Merle Conley
of Avon Park.
Funeral services were
SWednesday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at
Cornerstone Church of God in Fort
Meade with the Rev. Chuck Smith
and Dr. Wesley Baker officiating.
Burial followed in Evergreen
Cemetery, Fort Meade. Visitation
was Tuesday, Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m.,
McLean Funeral Home, Fort
Meade.
McLean Funeral Home
Fort Meade



HENRY LUNA SR.
Henry Luna Sr., 66, of Bowling
Green, died Thursday, Jan. 27,
2005.
Born July 15, 1938, in Mercedes,
Texas, he had been a long-time res-
ident of Bowling Green. He was a
laborer for Ridge Pallets in
Homeland for 16 years. He was a
Catholic.
Survivors are his wife, Carolina
M. Luna; five daughters, Dora
Luna of Fort Myers. Rita Luna of
Fort Meade, Carolina Luna of Lake
Wales, Mary Ann Mendez of
Raymondville, Texas, and Lisa
Martinez of Bradenton; three sons,
Gilbert Luna, Henry Luna'Jr. and
Santos Luna, all of Bowling Green;
20 grandchildren; and 12 great-
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be today
(Thursday, Feb. 3)- at 11 a.m. at-
McLean Funeral Home, 306 E.:
Broadway, Fort Meade, with Father
Norman Farland officiating.
-Visitation was Wednesday, Feb. 2,
5-7 p.m., at the funeral home.
McLean FuneralHome
Fort Meade


INA NYCHYK NORRIS
na Nychyk Norris, 79,' died
Tuesday. Jan. 25. 2005. '
Born in Wauchula, she had been
a. lifelong resident of Florida. She
was a homemaker and a member of
Emanuel Lutheran Church, the
Hilisborough Republican party and
the Hillsborough PTA.
She was predeceased by her hus-
Sband, Lawrence Norris.
Survivors are one son, Lawrence
Norris; three daughters, Diana
Norris, Sherri Martin and'Dorry
Norris, M.D.; one brother, Andrew
Nychyk; two sisters, Susie
Gatesman and Katie Burnham; five
grandchildren, Bekki Martin, Maj.
Elizabeth Larson, Renee White,
Marcee Williams and Brian Norris;
and five great-grandsons.
Hillsboro Memorial Funeral
Home
Brandon


Thank You

We would like to thank our nieces,
nephews, sister-in-law and friends
for making our 50th Wedding
Anniversary so wonderful. The
many gifts, cards & well wishes
are greatly appreciated.

Bim & Grace Davis


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THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles,
Syrup, Sausage, Peaches, Milk
Lunch: BBQ Hamburger on a
Bun (Tossed Salad, Savory Rice,
Baked Beans, Garden Peas,
Rosy Pear Dessert, Juice) Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast


HJHS Boys Battle Bulldogs


dy JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Junior High boys
team lost to DeSoto by a narrow
margin last week.
The junior Wildcats u'- a
strong third quarter to come close
to beating the junior Bulldogs, los-
ing 28-?5.
The season for the -Heartland
middle school teams ends this
week. Hardee had a pair of road
games to finish up. The boys and
girls squads played at Sebring on
Monday e'vniing and end the sea-
son today (Thursday) at Hill-
Gustat.
Against DeSoto last Monday, the
Hardee boys started slow. They
were down 7-5 after a defensive first
quarter, but trailed by seven points
at the half. Outscoring DeSoto in a
third-quarter rally, Hardee nar-
rowed the gap to two points as the
final period began. DeSoto had one
more point than Hardee in the last
,eight minutes to claim the 28-25
win on the Hardee courts.


Xavier Robinson kept his team
going with 13 points for DeSoto.
For Hardee, the high scorers were
Antjuan Jones and Ladarius Pace,
each with a half dozen points.
Adam Cartwright and Kelsheen
White each had four points, with
Raymond DeAnda adding three
and Emilio Juarez two more.
Other junior Cats are Brek
McClenithan, Ryan Blair, Braxx
McQuaig, Efrain Fermin, Charles
Allen and Postene Louisjeune.
The junior Lady Cats had a hard-
er time with their DeSoto counter-
parts, losing 28-14.
Marissa Davis topped DeSoto
with a dozen points, while Sabrina
Holmes led Hardee with eight, a
deuce, a trey and three-of-four at
the free\throw line. Naomi
Alvarado added three points, Erica
Ureste two and Kaitlin Justice a
foul shot.
Other Lady Cats are Emily
Adams, Carleen Brown, Marissa
Brown, Katelyn Bumby, Halley
Marshall, Kandace Mask, Victoria


I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal,, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese or
Pepperoni Pizza (Salad Tray,
Green Beans, Pineapple
Chunks, Juice Bar, Cornbread)
Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Pattie on a
Bun or Hot Dog on a Bun (Salad
Tray, French Fries, Cupcakes,
Ice Cream, Juice) Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Pancakes,
Syrup, Baked Ham, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich
or Cowboy Macaroni (Salad
Tray, Pinto Beans and Ham,
Peaches; Juice, Roll) Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle,
Syrup, Sausage Patty, Peaches,
Milk
Lunch: Bar-B-Q Beef on a Bun
or Chicken Fryz (Salad Tray,
Fresh Potatoes, Pears, Jell-O,
Roll) Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast
Stick, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Toasted Ham &
Cheese or Fish Sandwich (Salad
Tray, Applesauce, Potato
Rounds, Broccoli, Juice) Milk
JUNIOR HIGH |

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Ham, Macaroni &
Cheese or Tuna Salad
w/Crackers or Pepperoni Pizza

(Tossed Salad, Green Beans,
Cornbread, Cole Slaw,
Pineapple Chunks, Juice Bar)
Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
SLunch: Chicken Pattie on Bun
or Hot Dog on a Bun or Cheese
Pizza (Lettuce & Tomato, Peas &
Carrots, Cupcakes, Ice Cream,
Juice) Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Pancakes,
Syrup, Baked Ham, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Cowboy Macaroni or
Deli'' Turkey Sandwich or
Pepperoni Pizza (Lettuce &
Tomato, Roll, Pinto Beans &
Ham, Cucumber & Tomato
Salad, Peaches, Juice) Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles,
Syrup, Sausage Pattie, Peaches,
Milk .
Lunch: Chicken Fryz or
Cheese Pizza or Bar-B-Q Burger
on a Bun (Tossed Salad, Fresh
Potatoes, Veggie Cup, Jell-O,
Pears, Roll) Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast
Stick, Syrup, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: 'Toasted Ham &
Cheese or Fish Sandwich or
Pepperoni Pizza (Lettuce &
Tomato, Broccoli, Potato
Rounds, Applesauce, Juice) Milk

| SENIOR HIGH

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch:. Ham, Macaroni &
Cheese (Tossed Salad, Black-
Eyed Peas, Steamed Cabbage,
Peas ancd Carrots, Juice Bar,
Pineapple Chunks, Cornbread)
Milk

M'i'. TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Pattie on a
Bun (Tossed Salad, Broccoli,
Fresh Potatoes, Macaroni Salad,
Yellow Cake, Ice Cream, Juice)
'Milk

;. WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Pancakes,
Syrup, Baked Ham, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Cbwboy Macaroni
(Tossed Salad, Green Beans,
Pinto Beans & Ham, Peaches,
Roll, Juice) Milk


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
One more unusual event in a year
of the unexpected greets Hardee
High School seniors and their fam-
ilies.
Football and soccer squads have
had to play all their games on the
road. Homecoming was held in
nearby Avon Park.
Ending the school year on the
same note, Hardee 2005 graduates
will take to the road for graduation
night, a long trip to Tampa in the
planning.
That difficult decision came
because no location in Hardee
County and its surroundings was
big enough .to accommodate the
graduating class and all the guests
they wanted to invite.
Schools Superintendent Dennis
Jones reviewed the decision after
last week's School Board meeting
in which the Board approved pay-
ing for parking at the Florida State
Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Tampa.
"We don't want to'penalize par-
ents for wanting to see their child
graduate," Jones said, in recom-
mending the School Board assume
responsibility for this expense.
Buses \-ill also be made available,
so those uncomfortable with more
urban driving wotild not have to
drive.
Parents and other relatives need
to know why this year's graduation
has to be so far away, said the
Board.
"We don't want to .graduate in
Tampa. We want to be in Hardee
County," said Jones, but "the stadi-
um and arena and any other place
large enough for graduation is no
longer available because of hurri-
cane damage.
'The high school gym and audi-
torium are too small," continued
Jones.
He, Deputy Superintendent Greg
Dick and high school Principal
Mike Wilkinson met with the
senior class faculty advisors and
senior class officers twice. "Then
we met with the entire senior class
in the auditorium."
Jones said he has been proud of
the senior class for accepting its
hardships this year. "They made




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only one request of us," said Jones.
"Please don't set graduation at a
location which will limit the
amount of guests we can have," the
seniors said.
"Generally, about 4,000 show
up, which is no problem in the
arena. Our kids have been so good
about sacrificing, accepting
changes in plans necessitated by
the hurricanes. So, it seemed
important to honor their only
request," further explained Jones.
That request eliminated South
Florida Community College which
can seat 1,400. There are 200
seniors plus faculty and staff, so
nowhere near enough room for
invited guests.
"Other places closer were
booked or only available in mid-
week, difficult for working par-
ents," continued Jones. Friday
night wasn't available at the
Fairgrounds, but Saturday, May 20
was. Graduation will be at 4 p.m.


Naranjo, Chelsea Owens, Jalyn
Smith, \Chelsey Steedley and
Melinda Ybarra.
Last Thursday, the Hardee teams
hosted Avon Park, which won both
games.
The junior Lady Devils
outscored Hardee 34-17, behind the
18-point performance of Breanna
Tate, who had a dozen in the sec-
ond quarter to almost put the game
out of reach.
For Hardee, it was Holmes with
seven points, Justice six and
Bumby and Carleen Brown each
with two points.
"Everyone got in and had some
experience. The girls played hard in
both games this week. Erica Ureste
and Emily Adams both had the best
week," said coach Ami Whilden.
Hardee boys, meanwhile, took it
on the chin against Avon Park, los-
ing 64-16.
For Hardee, Louisjeune was top
man with eight points. Jones sank a
trey and McClenithan and Fermin
each added a deuce.




Firm Up

The $4,500 rent and now parking
and transportation will be borne by
the school district. "Parking at the
Fairgrounds is under agreement
with a private company and is $5
per vehicle, but we don't feel par-
ents should have to pay that," he
concluded.-,
Eighty-five percent of the seniors
chose the Fairgrounds as the best
option for them and their families.
In addition, plans for a Project
Graduation party at Busch Gardens
are under way, once details of safe
transportation to and from the event
can be arranged.
As more details of the graduation
and subsequent party are deter-
mined, they will be made available,
said School Board members, who
asked that Jones post it on the
school's web page, meet with the
Student Council and student body,
and write a letter in English and
Spanish to mail to each student's
home.


Weightlifting


Girls End Season


By JOAN SEAMAN
Qf The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee girls weightlifting
team ran into tougher competition
at the sectional qualifier on
Saturday.
Although none were able to
advance to the state competition,
"We've had a good season. I'm
excited about next year. We need
more girls in all weight divisions.
Anyone interested can stop by and
chat with me anytime during the
school year," said coach Jan
Brutus..
Freshman Sarah Ezelle has had a
solid year for the Lady Cats. She
placed first in the Travis Todd
Invitational at Avon Park on Jan. 24
with a total lift of 190. She,upped
that to 195 in the sectionals
Saturday, but only placed fourth.
Only the top three advance to state
finals.
SAlso placing fourth was senior
Morgan Norris, who had a personal
best of 120 in the clean-and-jerk
portion of her event.
Competing against well-estab-
lished programs at Bradenton
Lakewood Ranch, including the
host school, Manatee, Bradenton
Southeast and Bradenton Bayshore,
put the seven-girl Hardee squad at a


disadvantage to start. Other schools
could place several lifters in every
division. Other schools in the
Section 7 competition were Avon
Park, Tampa Berkeley Prep,
DeSoto, Lake Placid, Palmetto and
Sebring.
At the Travis Todd, soph
Danielle Hines placed third in hei
129-pound division, with freshman
Katie Bryan behind her for sixth
place. Norris and freshman Nicole
Bromley placed fourth in their
groups and senior Kyla Shiver
placed sixth behind Norris in the
154-pound division.
With the Hardee girls finishing
up, eyes now turn to boys
weightlifting which starts its season
shortly. Coach Derren Bryan was
busy in pre-season meetings and
signups and has not set a roster yet.
SThe boys are in Class 1A-Sectioi
7, with Avon Park, Bartow;
Celebration, DeSoto, Lakeland
Evangel Christian, Fort Meade,
Frostproof, Harmony, Lake Placid.
Lake Wales, Mulberry, Sebring and
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Baseball Boys Getting Ready Softball Girls Games Start


By JOAN SEAMAN
nOf The Herald-Advocate
b Hardee baseball began with try-,
outs last week and will be continu-
Ping through the district tournament.
iSn early May. '


The varsity opens in a pair of
pre-season tournaments. The Cats
will play in the Auburndale Pre-
Season Classic Feb. 15-18 and the
Lake Wales Highlander Tourney
Feb. 21-25.


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HARDEE HIGH SCHOOL
830 Altman Road
Wauchula, Florida 33873
2005 Varsity Baseball Schedule


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ATTENTION HURRICANE VICTIMS
The Hardee Counts Property Appraiser's Office is now accepting applications for
Homestead Disaster Relief until AL RCH 1, 2005 and Mobile Home Disaster Relief
until LMA Y 1. 2005.
S..... HOMESTEAD DISASTER RELIEF
If )ou answer YES to each of the following questions. you may be eligible for
Homestead Disaster Relief:
Did the property for which oou are requesting relief payment hate a
Homestead Exemption for 2004?
\Vere ou the owner of the properly on the date it was damaged by a named
tropical system? '
Was the property uninhabitable due to damage'from a named tropical system
for 60 days or more in 2004?
Did 3ou receive a tax bill with an amount greater than $0.00 for properly laxes
for the 2004 tax year'? Compulation for relief payment is based on total prop-
erty taxes levied Special Assessments for Fire and Waste are not included. If
you are exempt from property taxes. you are not eligible for homestead dis-
aster relief.)
If you answered N O o any of the abos e questions, the property is NOT QUA LIFIED
Sfor relief pas ment.
MOBILE HOME DISASTER RELIEF
If you answer YES to each of the following questions and you have not applied for,
Sthe abose homestead disaster relief payment for this mobile home, you may be eligi-
ble for Mobile Home Disaster Relief:
i.: %Was the mobile home more than 50% destroyed or damaged to the point that
it was uninhabitable by a named tropical storm?
Was the mobile home for which a replacement was purchased the permanent
residence of a permanent resident of Florida?
If you answered NO to the above questions. the property is NOT OI.ALIFIED for
relief pay ment.
A copy of Ihe insoice of the new mobile home purchase must accompany the appli-
cation.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Documentation supporting the claim that the property was uninhabitable must
.accompany the application (for Homestead Relief and Mobile Home Relief.
Documentation includes, but is not limited to the following:
Utility bill that clearly indicates a reduction in service:
Insurance documentation that indicates the severity of the damage;
Rental or lease agreement for temporary residence if there is no agreement,
a sworn statement from landlord will be accepted Iforms can be obtained at
the Property Appraiser's Office);
Sworn Statement from a contractor indicating that the residential unit was
S uninhabitable for 60 days or more (forms can be obtained at the Property
Appraiser's Office):
If FEMA has placed a temporary recreational vehicle or mobile hpme on your
S property, lease documents will be accepted lif no lease documents are available.
the Property Appraiser's Office may be able to verify your lease with FENLA);
Statement from a Count) or State Agency condemning the property.
APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY
LOGGING ON TO OUR WEBSITE AT:
hardeepa.net
or
Visit us at: 315 North 6th Avenue, Room 103
Wauchula, FL 33873
Kathy L Crawford
Hardee County Property Appraiser
'863/773-2196
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The regular season starts March
1 at home against Auburn, ale.
Hardee is in class 3A-'. district 10,
which includes Avon Park, DeSoto,
Frostproof, Lake Placid and
Mulberry.
"We have a lot of returnees, a lot
of experience and expect to have a
good year," said varsity head coach
Steve Rewis, as he named his squad
last week.
There will be probably eight
seniors on the varsity squad. There
are pitchers Calvin Brutus, Drew
Schock and Travis Tubbs, catcher
Michael. Mahoney, shortstop W.T.
Redding, and outfielders Jason
Roberts, Aaron Himrod and proba-
bly Rashad Vance, when basketball
had ended.
Underclassmen on the varsity are
junior infielders Jarrett Benavides
and Robbie Abbott and pitcher
James Basey, and soph
pitcher/infielder Will Krause, out-
fielder Briant Shumard, and second
sacker Weston Palmer when the
hoop season is over.
JV head coach John Sharp also
readies his squad, although they do
not start the season until Feb. 24,
when, Sebring comes to Wildcat
Field. The 15 games stretch all the
way to the final home game April
15, when Lake Placid visits.
Named to the junior varsity team
are sophs Jake Benavides, Chris
Bigelow, Jacob Spencer, Justin
Painter, Josh Mayer, Casey Brutus,
Cody Greene, Ryan Abbott, Ryan
Lambert, Jeremy Hollenbeck and
Mike Hollenbeck. Freshmen are
Jordan Grimsley. Cody Gullatt,
Dan Timmons, Carl Basey, Kaleb
Saunders and Kyle Cobb.


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The following action must be taken by March 1, 2005:
*New applications filed for tax exemptions and agricul-
tural classification
*Applications made for Senior Homestead exemption
*Disaster Relief Applications and Property Damage
Report Forms

KATHY L. CRAWFORD
Hardee Co. Property Appraiser
315 N. Sixth Ave. (Highway 17 N.) Room 103
773-2196
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Lambert, Melissa Paige, Amber
Steedley and Cindy Taylor.
Hardee is in Class 3A-District
10, along with Avon Park, DeSoto,
Frostproof, Lake Placid and
Mulberry.
Carver brings experience to his
first year at the helm of the Lady
Cats. He has coached both varsity
baseball and softball, three years in
his native Indiana. He played varsi-
ty baseball at West Indiana
University where he was an out-
fielder.
He, his wife Rachel and daugh-
ters Kaitlyn, 4, and McKenzie, 2,


moved to Wauchula during the
summer when he became a fourth-
grade teacher at Wauchula
Elementary School.
Carver is excited about the Lady'
Cat possibilities this season. He has
a strong nucleus of returnees and
expects 100 percent effort. Getting
on base and base running are com-
plementary goals. "We'll want to
put the ball in play and get moving,
then force the opposing team to
make mistakes," he said.
"Practices have been going well.
We've 'had an intrasquad scrim-
mage and it went well," Carver
concluded.


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The seasons fold into one anoth-
er as spring sports begin next week.
.First to get under, way is girls
softball, under new head coach
Donnie Carver. He will be assisted
by Sami Jo Morgan. There will be a
junior varsity squad again this year,
with Brianne Williamson as head
coach and Shawna Keltz as her
assistant.
Carver said that he has had joint
practices during tryouts and the
early going because about a half
dozen girls are finishing up in win-
ter sports.
The season starts next Friday
with a pre-season double-header at
Palmetto. The varsity will play
Bradenton St. Stephens in the 6
p.m. game and Palmetto at 7:30.
The regular season starts on Feb.
18 at Mulberry. The first home
games are Tuesday, Feb. 22 vs.
Lake Placid, with the junior varsity
at 5:30 and the varsity abouc 7:30
p.m.
Making the rosters for the Lady
Cats are seniors April Buckley,,
Stephanie, Cobb, Morgan Norris,
Kyla Shiver and pitcher Kim Ward,
who recently signed a softball
scholarship with South Florida
Community College.
Juniors are Rebekah Mahoney,
Sierra Rivet and Ashley Timmons.
Joining them are sophs Jamie
.Buckley, Summer Hensley,
Danielle Hines, Lindsey Moye,
Kaila Nix and Miranda Smith and
frosh Ashleigh Alden, Ashley Bass,
Nicole Bromley, Katie Bryan,
Jerrica Grimsley, Kim Holt, Paige
Avery Casey Johnson, Ciara


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*Parcel Number and other Information pertaining to your property can be obtained
by logging on to our website at:
www.hardeepa.net
Please submit Damage Report Form to:
Hardee County Property Appraiser
315 North 6th Avenue, Suite 103
Wauchula,,L 33873


Kathy L Crawford
Hardee County Property Appraiser .


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2005 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE

Feb 11 Fri St. Stephens @ Palmetto 6:00
Palmetto @ Palmetto 7:30
Feb 18 Fri @Mulberry 5:30/7:30
Feb 22 Tues Lake Placid 5:30/7:30
Feb 25 Fri Avon Park 5:30/7:30
Mar 1 Tues @Desoto 5:30/7:30
Mar 4 Fri @Lake Placid 5:30/7:30
Mar 7 Mon Haines City 5:30/7:30
Mar 8 Tues Mulberry 5:30/7:30
Mar 11 Fri Desoto 5:30/7:30
Mar 15 Tues Frostproof 5:30/7:30
Mar 18 Fri @Avon Park 5:30/7:30
Mar 28 Mon Sebring 5:30/7:30
Mar 29 Tues @AII Saints (v) 6:00
Mar 31 Thurs @Ft. Meade 5/7
Apr 1 Fri @Lakeland Christian 5:00
Apr 4 Mon @Palmetto (jv) 6:00
Apr 12 Tues All Saints (v) 6:00
Apr 14 Thurs @Frdstproof (v) 6:00
Apr 18 Mon Ft. Meade (v) 6:00
Apr 21 Thur @Sebring 5:30/7:30
Apr 22 Fri @Haines City (v) 6:00
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ATTENTION
HOMEOWNERS/COMMERCIAL
BUSINESS OWNERS
The Hardee County Property Appraiser's Office is in the process of evaluating storm
damages to residential and commercial units for appraisal purposes. If you are the
owner of a residential or commercial unit that was damaged as of January 1st and
yo have ppo contacted the Property Appraiser's Office, please complete the-ollow-
ing form an~lsubmnitjit to the Property Appraiser's Office as soon'as possible, biitW
prior to MARCH 1.2005., ; .,
HARDEE COUNTY
PROPERTY DAMAGE REPORT FORM
Owners Name: Daytime Telephone:
Physical Address of Damaged Property:
*Parcel ID Number:
Estimate Extent of Property Damage (check one):
] Total Loss (Demolished or Condemned by County or State Official)
O Major Damage (Structural.Damage Uninhabitable as of January 1st)
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Complete job description posted on the County web-
site: www.hardeecounty.net.
Applications accepted in the Personnel Dept., 205
Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161,
until 5:00 p.m., February 11, 2005. EOE-F/M/V c 2:3c

LABORERS NEEDED
Our Company is now taking applications for
plant laborers. Must be able to lift 50 Ibs.r and
work 40+ hours per week. Great Benefits.
Apply in person at:
Florida Fertilizer Co. Inc., Will Duke Road.
We are a drug-free workplace. cl




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PART TIME
PERMANENT POSITION

IN PRODUCTION
.MUST BE ABLE TO TYPE.

APPLY IN PERSON AT

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115 S. 7th Ave


Assistant Teacher/ Bus Monitor
ECMHSP is now accepting applications for an Assistant Teacher to
work with children ages 6 wks to 5 years in Migrant Head Start
Program. Responsible for assisting in the provision of develop-
mentally appropriate activities and care for Head Start children
under the guidance and direction of the Teacher. Position sup-
ported by the Early Childhood Education Specialist. Preferred:
High School Diploma/GED and CDA credential for working with
appropriate age group (Infant/Toddler or Pre-school), and one
year of experience. Bilingual (Spa/Eng or Creole/Eng).
Accepted: High School Diploma/ GED and active enrollment in
CDA credential for working with appropriate age group
(Infant/Toddler or Pre-school). Must recieve the CDA credential no
later than 180 days after beginning employment in a preschool
classroom and one year after beginning employment in an infant/
toddler classroom. Starting salary $7.81 $8.21 per hour. Annual
leave and sick leave and employer-matched retirement plan.
Closing date: February 16. 2005. Send resume/letter of interest or
apply at: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave.. Bowling Green. Florida 33834.
Tel. (863) 375-2101 or (863)375-2100, EOE, ADA, License #A25-
011.

Anuncio de empleo
para el puesto de Asistente de
SMaestro/Monitor de Autobus
ECMHSP esta aceptando solicitudes de empleo para el puesto de
Asistente de Maestro/Monitor de Autobus para trabajar con ninos
entire las edades de sies (6) semanas a cinco (5) anos de edad en
un program de Migrant Head Start. Tendra la responsabilidad de
ayudar en la implementation de las actividades apropiadas para
el desarrollo infantil y ayudar en el cuidado de los ninos de Head
Start bajo la guia y direction del maestro de salon de clase. El
puesto esta apoyado por la Especialista de [a Educacion de la
Ninez Temprana. Se prefiere: Diploma de la escuela secun-
daria/GED y la credencial CDA para trabajar con el grupo de ninos
de la edad apropiada (bebes/ninos pequenos o preescolares) y
un ano (1) de experiencia. Se acepta: Diploma de la escuela
sbcundaria/GED y estar matriculado en un program para obten-
er la CDA para trabajar con el grupo de ninos de la edad apropia-
da (bebes/ninos pequenos o preescolares). Debe obtener la cre-
dencial CDA a mas tardar 180 dias despues de comenzar a tra-
bajar en un salon de clase de ninos preescolares y un (1) ano
despues de comenzar a trabajar en un salon de case de
bebes/ninos pequenos. Bilingue (espanol/ingles o criollo/ingles).
El salario inicial es entire $7.81- $8.21 por hora. Se ofrece permiso
annual, permiso por enfermedad, y beneficios de retire. La ultima
fecha para entregar la solicitud es: el 16 de febrero de 2005. envie
su curriculo/su carta de interest o su solicitud de empleo a: 5115
Mason Dixon Ave.. Bowling Green. Florida 33834, Tel. (863) 375-
2101 or (863) 375-2100, EOE, ADA, License #A25-011. c2 310


Classifieds


RECEPTIONIST POSITION, COMPUT-
ER knowledge a must, bi-lingual.
Apply in person only, 231 W. Main St.,
Wauchula. EOE 1:27,2:3c


TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED, citrus,
local. (863)781-0553 1:6-2:3p
RANCH BOOKKEEPER! (863)634-
7552 or (863)763-5321 1:27-2:24p


B or C' TECHNICIAN NEEDED for
growing service dept. in family-orient-
ed dealership. Excellent benefits, 5-
day work week. Must have your own
tools. Certification a plus, but not nec-
essary. Call Monroe at Crown Ford,
Wauchula. (863)773-4113 1:13tfc


CHEVROQIT ~ CHRYSL.R* *RpOGE_ JEP
We have immediate openings!

SERVICE DEPARTMENT
enrviee Writer
Parts Counter Pereon
serviee Technicians
Warranty Clerk
Contact Robert Austin
for interview appointment.

AUTOMOTIVE AALES
DEPARTMENTS
Looking for hard working career
minded people with a will to sue-
eed. Please apply in person.
See Kevin Hanehog or Mark Fage

773-4744
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CASEWORKERS
Kids Hope United provides support services
for abused and neglected children and their fam-
ilies for several Central Florida counties. We
have caseworker positions available in our
Sebring, Wauchula and Mulberry locations. If
you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a
related field we will train you if you are selected.
Minimum training salary is $31,620. Salary range
for caseworkers is $31,620 -38,760.
We will consider non-related degrees if you
have related experience. If you have current cer-
tification as a Child Protection Professional, we
want to talk to you.
Competitive salary and complete benefit pack-
age if offered, with an excellent paid time off
benefit. KHU is a drug free workplace and com-
mitted to Equal Employment Opportunities.
Please forward resume with salary history to
fl6ridajobs@kidshopeunited.org or fax to 352-
326-2506.
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VER & SERVICE ECH or
propane gas company. Driver must
have class B CDL w/air brake, haz-
mat, tanker endorsement, 21 yrs of
age or older. Service Tech, experience
helpful but willing to train right per-
son, mechanical ability necessary. 21
yrs of age or older, EOE, Drug free
work place, apply in person only, 231
W. Main St., Wauchula. 11:4tfc"
WOMAN TO WORK with developmen-
tally disabled women. Full-time, call
M-F, 767-0374 1:27,2:3p


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
EXP CARPENTER TO finish inside of
mobile homes with reliable trans-
portation & tools. For information
please call Staton Inc. @ 863-375-
3113 or 863-781-4460 12:23tfc


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 resume to H.R. Dept., PO Box 1559, Bartow,
FL 33831 or email employment@peace-river.com.
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Help Wanted!!
Immediate opening for person willing to work hard with a
positive attitude and the ability to learn to service and install
petroleum equipment and related services. Electrical
mechanical, and/or construction background a+. Drivers
License Required. Class A or B CDL preferred. Willing to
train right person. Call 863-773-2213 for an appointment or
send resume to: Heartland Pump and Tank Co., Inc. P.O.
Box 873 Wauchula, FL 33873 EOE DFWP
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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.
C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend Shifts available.
Current Florida Licensure, HS Diploma or GED
required, experience preferred.
Maintenance Utility Service Worker Proficient in
plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Must possess
HVAC Certification and HS Diploma or GED. 5 yrs +
experience preferred.
Cook 40 hrs includes Saturday and Sunday. 2 years,
experience required. Certification in food management
is a plus. HS Diploma or GED required.

FINR offers an excellent benefit package, is an EOE
and a Drug Free Workplace. If you are interested in
joining a fast growing company, please stop by
1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, FL to fill out an
application, fax resume to 863-773-2041 or e-mail
to hrinfo@finr.net
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NOW HIRING
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Heritage Inn & Suites
Wauchula/Bowling Green
For the following positions:
Front Desk
Night Auditor
Housekeeping
Hotel Laundry
Houseperson/Maintenance
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. d1272:3


Assistant Teacher
ECMHSP is now accepting applications for Assistant Teacher to
work with children ages 6 wks to 5 years in a Migrant Head Start
Program. Responsible for assisting in the provision of develop-
mentally appropriate activities and care for Head Start children
under the guidance and direction of the Teacher. Position sup-
ported by the Early Childhood Education Specialist. Preferred:
CDA for working with appropriate age group (Infant/Toddler or
Pre-school), 2 years experience, and active enrollment in
Associates degree program. Bilingual (Spa/Eng or Creole/Eng).
Accepted: High School Diploma/GED and CDA Credential for
working with appropriate age group (Infant/Toddler or Pre-school)
and two years experience working with young children. Starting
salary $8.58-$9.01 per hour. Annual leave and sick leave and
employer-matched retirement plan. Closing date: February 16,
2005. Send resume/letter of interest or apply at: 5115 Mason
Dixon Ave.. Bowling Green. FL 33834, Tel. (863) 375-2101 or
(863) 375-2100, EOE, ADA, License #A25-011.

Anuncio de empleo para el puesto de
Asistente de Maestro
ECMHSP esta aceptando solicitudes de empleo para el
puesto de Asistente de Maestro para trabajar con ninos entire
las edades de seis (6) semanas a cinco (5) anos de edad en
un program de Migrant Head Start. Tendra la responsabili-
dad de ayudar en la implementation de las actividades
apropiadas para el desarollo infantil y ayudar en el cuidado
de los ninos de Head Start bajo la guia y direction del maes-
tro del salon de clase. El puesto esta apoyado por la
Especialista de Educacion de la Ninez Temrana. Se prefiere:
La credencial CDA para trabajar con el grupo de ninos de las
edad apropiada (bebes/ninos pequenOs o preescolares) y
dos (2) anos de experiencia. Se acepta: Diploma de escuela
secundaria/GED y las CDA para trabajar con el grupo de
ninos de las experiencia trabajando con ninos pequenob.
Bilingue (espanol/ingles o criollo/ingles). El salario inicial es
entire $8.58 a &9.01 por hora. Se ofrece permiso annual, per-
miso por enfermedad, y beneficios de retire.' La ultima fecha
para entregar la solicitud es: el 16 de febrero de 2005, envie
su curriculo/su carta de interest o su solicitud de empleo a:
5115 Mason Dixon Ave., Bowling Green. FL 33834, Tel (8631
375-2101 or (863) 375-2100, EOE, ADA, Licencia #A25-011.
2:3,10c


SUNRI COMMUNITY

LAND OF OPPORTUNITY
* Working with adults with developmental disabilities
* Depenedable, 18 years old, high school diploma, valid driver's
license.
* Fulfilling work environment
* 3 shifts available
* Advancement opportunities/Tuition reimbursement
* Health Insurance/403B
* Annual raises, referral'bonus
* Paid vacation, sick, holiday
We look forward to hearing from you. Please call Betty at 863-773-
3985 or Robert at 863-767-1691. EOE/DFWP c11:14t
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Classifieds


CASE MANAGER FULL-time position.
Must have-good assessment and
intervention skills. Home visitation
and social work exp. preferred. Bi-lln-
gual preferred. Must have dependable
transportation. Bachelor's degree In
Social Work or related field. Starting
salary $23,000. Send resume to HOPE
of Hardee, PO. Box 1763, Wauchula,
FL 33873 or apply In person, 310 N.
pth Ave., Wauchula. 863-773-2022.
EOE, DFWP 2:3,10c


SOUTH FLORIDA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE


Chemistry
English (Prep)
Math (Prep)
Reading (Prep)
,)


MANAGER-SUBWAY RESTAURANT,
now hiring general manager.
$455/wk., plus wkly bonus up to $360.
Call (407)492-0590 1:27,2:3c
CDL DRIVER NEEDED for delivery
within Florida. Must have clean drl-
ving abstract. Apply in person at
Lovett Farms, 716 Polk Road,
Wauchula, 773-9898 1:27,2:3c
DRIVERS: OTR, GRiEAT hometlme!
Dedicated runs, $.30cpm., healthcare,
AFLAC, 401K! CDL-A w/2 years OTR
exn. 863-606-9538 1:27.2:3D


600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863)453-6661- FAX (863)784-7497
E-MAIL: jobs@sfcc.cc.fl.us
www.sfcc.cc.fl.us


FACULTY POSITIONS
(Beginning August, 2005)
Psychology Dental Hygiene
Economics Nursing
Sociology ESOL
Graphic Arts Librarian
Positions filled subject to budget availability


SApplication deadline for all positions: 5 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2005
Full-time positionsat SFCC offer competitive salaries and com-
'prehensive benefit packages including retirement, health &life
'insurance, and sick leave. Application forms and detailed posi-
'tion announcements are available in Human Resources, Building
i (Avon Park), at any SFCC campus/center, and on our web site.
SFCC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
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Payloader Operator
aExperienced loading dump trucks, full time, day
i& night shift available. Job is located on 64 West,
:Manatee County. Health, life, dental, 401K, vaca-
tion. A/C equipment, competitive pay. Call Trans-
gPhos, Inc., 800-940-1575 or apply in person at 4001
:Noralyn Mine Rd., Bartow, FL. EEO, ADA, Drug
Free Work Place.
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Childcare Counselor
children 5 12 years
energy.
Office Manager High
task, computer skills,
Membership.
Apply in
EO/AA Er
Hardee County
610 W. Orange
glc2 :. -773-


- Able to work with
old, must have high

energy, Able to multi,,
office skills. Free Y'i

person.
nployer
Family YMCA
St., Wauchula
i445


Maintenance Toehnician For The
Palms Aparlin ils. Must be knowl-
edgeable in basie plumbing. Elhelrical
and IVAC, General earpentry and:
painting skills beneficial. Must be
b tndable. ~end or fax resume:
The Palms A. thrulnds
P.O. Box 10293
Clearwater. FL 33757
FAX (727) 447-2252
Equal Opportunity Emploger ,, ,,0

FIREFIGHTER/EMT
PAY RATE: ($8.53 $11.19)
Wanted for the Hardee County Fire Rescue Dept. Must
be FL Certified as a FireFighter and EMT. Possession of a
Valid FL Class D CDL w/E endorsement and certification
of FL approved EVOC.
Must be able to work rotating shifts and ability to per-
form prolonged and arduous physical work.
Complete job description posted on County website
www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the,
Human Resource Dept., 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL
33873, (863) 773-2161, until 5:00 p.m., February 7, 2005.
Excellent Benefits including State Retirement. EOE-
F/M/V. c2 3c


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will accompany individuals with developmental disabilities on outings in
the community and produce end of the month billing notes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma and one year experience with developmentally
disabled persons. Experience in the field of developmental disabilities
may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Must be able to work on a flexible schedule. Must be able to safely lift
fifty-pounds without assistance. Must have a violation free valid Florida
Driver's Lcense, 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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LOOKING FOR. PROFESSIONAL
sheetrock hanger, finisher and textur-
er. Must be dependable, have some
tools and be drug free. Call Peniel
Construction Services, Inc. 735-9215
2:3p
It is easier to do a job right than
to explain why you didn't.
-Martin Van Buren


K. David Woodrow
President


HOUSE FOR SALE Fixer upper on 3
residential/commercial lots, Zolfo
Springs, $58,000. (863)781-2237,
(863)735-1131 1:27-2:24p
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


(863) 735-9215


L. Cheryl Woodrow
Project Administrator


'Licensed and Insured
Demolition Drywall Carpenter
05-280 05-281 05-282
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306N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873

Countertperson wanted. Please.apply in
person. No information by phone. High
School diploma or GED preferred. Drug
free workplace-Must pass Drug test. cl2Sfc


Mobl BJS Movers
Mobile Homes Move & Set-Up


Hwy. 17 North, Bowling Green
Corner of County Line Rd.


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(863) 375-3113
(863) 781-4456
(863) 375-4113


Shell


GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC.


Fill Dirt
:Lamar Gilliard


Zolfo Springs


Home: (863) 735-0490. C8:2,,tc


'Mobile: (941)


Sand

456-6507


SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES

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

It's better than shel


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


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

S>-25 years of Experience


Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407
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GOATS, $40 OR TRADE for pigs. 767-
1899, 781-4866, 2:3p


LOST! RUBBERMAID BOX, blue, con-
tents sentimental, north of Bowling
Green on Hwy. 17. Reward! 863-398-
5740, 863-984-5987. 1:13-2:10p
LOST! RED CUR dog from Sweetwater
area. Orange collar. 781-9691 2:3p


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


DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double ba"i
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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MUST SEEI 2003-5303 JOHN Deer
tractor, 64 hp engine, $21,000.
Contact Lee, 245-9281 1:27-2:24p
HERCULES 3000 POWER lift for
transporting power chairs. Paid
$1,200, asking $550. (863)767-6013
2:3,1
RIFLE, REMINGTON MODEL 4 .270
semi-automatic, 3x9x40 flip scope,
excellent condition, asking $325.781-
0535 2:3p


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


John Reschke
Bill Reschke


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CCC-045925
License CBC-12430


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 12:23tf


Constction .o-
cc~or1Bt3-1.3ctic~E ~cor-p


Commercial Residential
Lic.# RG291103615,
Locally owned and operated


Office 863-773-4779


Fax 863-773-9865


Shoffner's Aucton, Hpuse
3703 Hwy 17South Zolfo Springs

SEvery Friday night 7:00 p.m.

SLots of new and used merchandise.:!
Lots of fun and door prizes.
SAU# 0002907 1:20-2:10p AB# 2266'


DRIVERS N EEDED
B.J.D. Enterprises, Inc.
Drivers Wanted
Need Clean CDL License,
Please call 863-773-6195
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Carol Tomblin CAROL'S
_POOL
A __ __ SERVICE
10 Years Experience -
Certlfied & Insured
...- ." Office: 863-452-6026
l I '" OCell: 863-449-1806
P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826


I REQUEST FOR BIDS
The Town of Zolfo Springs will accept bids on the fol-
lowirg surplus vehicles:


1998 Ford Crown Victoria,
#2FAFP71W6WX109676
1998 Ford Crown Victoria,
#2FAFP71W3WX137628
1993 Ford Crown Victoria,
#2FACP71W1 PX178358


White, 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 U S 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


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

Also Demolition


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Classifieds


FOR SALE! DOUBLE bed w/dresser &
mirror, riding lawn mower, 2 regrlger-
ators, 1 washer, 1 dining set, 4 bar
stools, 1 microwave. Call 773-4006 or
stop by 1087 Sumner Rd. 2:3p
FREE! PET RABBIT with cage, black
and white male. (863)375-2646 2:3nc
FIFTH-WHEEL HOOK-UP for pickup
truck. $150. 863-735-1757 or 868-781-
4768 2:3p
Keep the gold and keep the sil-
'ver, but give us wisdom.


SKYLINE PARK MODELS for sale!
Models located at Little Charlie Creek
RV Park, 1850' Heard Bridge Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873. For more Infor-
mation call (863)781-9241, Wayne or
(863)773-3161, Cindy. 1:27-3:17c
1992 HOMES OF MERIT, 2 BR, FI.
room utility room, shed. All glass win-
dows & vertical blinds. Furnished.
Crystal Lake Village. 863-445-0985 or
767-6238 2:3-3:3p


ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites you to come and
see if you can find the pet you're look-
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more information.
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WE ARE LOOKING for good homes
for 2 small mixed-breed puppies, one
mixed breed dog and one friendly
orange kitty, contact All Creatures
Animal Hospital. 773-9215 2:3,10c


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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HAND-FED BABY love birds, $45.735-
0205, (863)634-5516 2:3p
Too often we give children
answers to remember rather
than probJems to solve.


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


FSBO, MUST SEE, 40 acres, pasture
land on pavement road high and dry,.
metal frame greenhouse, 4" well,
pond, 2975 Clifton Bryan road, Zolfo
Springs, Hardee, $400,000 OBO.
Contact Lee, 863-245-9281.
1:27-2:24p


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Unique and out of the ordinary
place-This property has a 12x54
mobile home with a 12x54 addi-
tion and a tin roof over. The main
home has 2BA/1BA and a 1 bed-
room efficiency apartment. There
is also a barn on the property that
has been turned into a museum
most of the items in the museum
will go with the sale. Asking
79,500.
Nice Quiet Neighborhood-
3BR/2BA split plan, Storage shed,
separate laundry room and
fenced back yard. Asking $64,900.
Beautiful Custom Home-
3BR/1.5 BA CB Home with Pool
and lots of extra's. Home is locat-
ed in Sebring. A Must See!!!
Asking $162,500.
Why Pay Rent??- This afford-
able 3BR/IBA mobile home w\ilh
new roof, central air & heat,
stove, Refrigerator & much more.
Offered at $42,500.
Building Sites-5-20 and up to
126 acres of land. Some fronting
on highway and some on county
paved road. Close to Wauchula -
Trees and much more. Call us for
details.


John Freeman


Take a look at these-2 houses in
Wauchula Hills w ith an extra lot.
Asking $65,000. -
Home in Zolfo Springs -
3BR/iBA Frame home on con-
crete slab with 1 car garage. Just
move in for $69,500.
Room for Everyone-5BR/2.5BA
Nlobile home with addition,
Central Air & Heat on 16+ Acres

on 64 in Ona. Home comes with a
water filter and backup pump
and an extra large stocked pond.
Call us today. Asking $249,000.
Nice Residential Area-
Conveniently located between
Hardee and Highlands. 3 BR/2BA
Mobile Home with Central Air &
Heat & screened in porch. Being
Offered at $57.000.
Affordable Home in Zolfo
Springs-3BR/IBA Frame home
with Central Air & Heat.
Conveniently Located. Needs
Tender Loving Care. Asking
$54,500.
Look No Further-IBR/IBA
Mobile Home in an adult park
resort. Be a home owner without
the hassle. All for $42,500.


Carolyn Jackson


Steve Lanier


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

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

WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS
Contact After Hours
O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
After hours...........863-773-2840
Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863) 773-9256 Email: lar@floresrealty.net
Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 Email: noey@floresrealty.net
John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email: john@floresrealty.nriet
Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643
Steve Lanier (863) 553-9392 2 :3c


-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!
If 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
Bowling Green Espanol 375-4441
(across from Presto)
Cl,3


No Equity...No Problem!
We pay top dollar!
Storm Damage...OK
...- Mobile Homes...OK

We will close in 5 days or lossI








.s ,Se ~ 107 W. Main Street
Tpy See Wauchula, FL 33873 I
REAL ESTATE 7735994
ES,,773-5994


NEW LISTING Completely remodeled. 2BR/1Bth frame house in
Zol'o. Approx. 850 S.F. Very nice location. $68,000.
NEW LISTING Very nice home in Wauchula. 3BR/2Bth. Hard wood
floors. Frame with vinyl siding, new roof, approx. 2308 S.F. Just outside
city limits $135,000.
Large acreage recreational property. Call for info.
Looking for a commercial building? Check out this log cabin on Hwy.
17 in Wauchula. Call for details
COMI N f 3/R,.aths concrete block home on
d eai.d edjm etuoIlingG 4e stbm cabinefr Cathedral ceiling,
large utility ron att ig kree in weeks. This
won't last long. .Ifoifral ce
Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000.


We Have Buyers!


We Need Listings!


We have several buyers interested in your house even if it needs repairing.
Call us with your info.
Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate
Check out more listings at Or email us at: ,
www.ourhomesite.com\wauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net cl2:c












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 DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer
Run Road. $92,000.
1.9 ao ] es IIm zon !5R-iIiwfa etal roof. 3456 square feet.
1800' CAul~e 134/aw e/worksilpI^ Ie0
302 North 10th Ave. Large corner lot. 930 S.F., C.P., Porches, 2BR/1Bth.
Central HWA. $65,000.
Old Quick Lube. Commercial. Hwy 17 North, Bowling Green. Corner lot.
$65,000.
815 Nort Bills Meat Market Bowling Green. Fully equipped for restaurant and meat
market. Large Corner Lot. 225' on Hwy 17, $135,000. Contract Pending.


See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


265f a p Jy Earlies.
Goa riendship
area Ao ,700,000!
CB 3 BR, 1 bath home with new
roof in Ft. Meade. Nice neigh-
borhood. $79,900!
These 5 & 10 ac. tracts are
located in western Hardee Co.
There are only a few lots left
with lake view and there are
deed restrictions.
3 Br, 2 bath, doublewidc on 10
acs. on East Main St.,
Wauchula. $170,000!
100 ac. grove in eastern
Hardee Co. 12" well & double
county rd frontage. $990,000!
23 Oak tree filled iots on Torrey
Oaks Golf Course, Hardee Co.
Close to college. $650,000! Call
for details.
15 ac. improved pasture in
southern Hardee Co. $105,000!
Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of
new Suncoast Schools Credit
Union. Approximately 3.5 acs.
with 2 homes and 1 office.
$750,000!
This .500' bx/ac. grove has
drain tileand waters all 89acs.
of E&M and 10 acs. ol
Valencias at the same time.
$750,000!
20 acs. in Ft. Green area.
Grove with home. 3 BR, 1 bath
with pool. Call today.
$15,000/ac!
Your search for a beautiful
homesite is over! This 9.8 ac.
wooded wonder is located on a
paved road, close, to town.
$110,000! ,


This 10 acs. located very close
to Wauchula has already been
fenced and cross-fenced. As well
as having a recessed gated
entrance, it also has a few scat-
tered trees. $75,000!

Updated 3 Br, 2 bath, 2167 SF
home with attached garage, new
appliances, new flooring, new
windows & doors and new A/C.
$157,000!
PRICE REDUCED! 3 BR, 2
bath home in Wauchula, new
roof, two screened porches.
$86,000!
77 acs. of Valencias and
Hamlins. East Hardee Co.
Microjet, 12" well, red jets.
$540,000! This is a good grove!

Corner lot on Orange and 8th in
Wauchula. Commercial poten-
tial. $30,000!
Commercial 45 acs. on north
bound Hwy 17, over 3,000 feet
of frontage. Buy all or in part.
$1,250,000!

31.5 acs. near the high school.
Pr ety i on d F/R.; acre
t acts). urr tl in. cj us.
D '~l witr -icro-j4tirr a
tion sy5tm. jter a er
ca va' al great place for
residential development.
$267,240!

Take part and locate your busi-
ness in this growing commercial
area! 450' on North Florida
Ave. Zoned commercial.
$260,000!
10 acs. in Ft. Green area on
Methodist Church Rd. Great
building site. $90,000!


REALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS


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


DAVID ROYA L...............781-3490
SANDY LARRISON........832-0130
-MIKE NICHOLSON


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


2 AE N


Two 4.8'acre residential tracts located on Alex Hendry Road. Sensible deed
restrictions! Excellent home sites, high and dry!
Four approximately 1.5 acre single family building lots in secluded area on
flowing creek, with oaks and maples within Wauchula city limits! Listed at'
$35,000! Sensible deed restrictions apply.
1.12 acre rural residential homesites on paved road very near Wauchula.
Deed restricted area. JUST $22,500 per homesite!
Country Estate! 73 acres on paved road approx. 4 miles west from
Wauchula with 6 BR, 4.5 bath wood fraie home with in-ground caged pool!
Too many features to list! Barn with power and water, open pole barn with
a/c shed, and dog pens. Includes 4 ac. early/mid orange grove on Swingle
rootstock with good irrigation system and 3 BR 2 bath 1400 SF mobile home.
Must see to appreciate this beautiful property!
5-acre tracts with paved road frontage near Wauchula! High and dryl
Cleared and ready to build! Terrific homesites! Sensible deed restrictions
apply. Listed at $15,000 per acre.
OWNER SAYS MAKE AN OFFER! Good building site for your business.
Vacant commercial property with Hwy 17 and Stenstrom Road frontage.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US
17! Owner will clear the property! Listed at $245,000!
10 ac. Hamlin and Valencia grove in Holly Hill planting. Only $35,000! Aslf
for Ben Gibson.


James V. See, Jr., Broker
Realtor Associates
.(after hours)


James V. See, Sr., Broker


Mary Rollins (863) 773-9673 Robert Jones (863) 781-1423'
Ben Gibson (941) 737-2800 Brian Pohl (863) 773-6564
1fC We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and
Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings.
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10A The Herald-Advocate, February 3, 2005


The


I Real E st t


WE BUY LAND, orange groves, and
houses. 375-3112 12:2tfc
COME TO THE Mountains of N.C.,
3/BR 1/BA, full basement, 2 car
garage, front and back porches on 3
acres of land. Nice neighborhood
between Burnsville and Spruce Pine,
N.C. $195,000. Call 828-682-6067 or
828-284-0251 1:20;2:10Op
LARGE, 2 ACRE LOT, Orange Grove
Estates, Baker St., Wauchula,
$10,000. 735-1484 2:3,1 Op
All life is an experiment. The
more experiments you make
the better.


m"Wv, teresagonzales-com


Julie
HANCOCKC
LICENSED


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Honest,
SOl-0. Spectacular
Service...
0 603 Chastailn Rd. Seffmr, FL 33584 0


29' AVION W/10X18 closed-in room.
Orange Blossom RV, Lot 95A.
(813)238-6900 1:20-2:17p
FIFTH WHEEL 36" CHAD, needs work,
$1,600. (863)781-2237, (863)735-
1131, Junct. Title. 1:27-2:24p
32', 1998 HRC VACATIONER, class-A,
Ford 460, 22,465 miles, loaded,
$30,000. Can be seen at Lazy Acres
RV Park,. Lot 19, Hwy. 64, Zolfo.
(863)835-0136 2:3p
When you cannot get a compli-
ment any other way pay your-
self one.


Classifieds


ATTENTION! The Federal Fair
Housing Act Prohibits advertising any
preference or limitation based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin, or
the intention to make such a prefer-
ence or limitation. Familial status
includes children under 18 living with
parents or guardians and pregnant
women. tfc-dh


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


2/BR MOBILE HOME, clean, quiet
family park, Wauchula. No pets. $350
month, plus $250 deposit. (863)773-
3275, (863)698-4908 1:20-2:17p
9,000 S.F. COMMERCIAL stores, 121
W. Main St. Lease, Sell. 773-6616,
445-0915 2:3-3:3p
3BR/2BA TRAILER & 1BR/1BA apt.
(863)453-3400 or (863)399-3333 2:3p


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


You WENT TO THE REST,
NOW COME TO THE BEST!


SAM-SOUTH REALTY
(863) 773-2.22

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DIVORCE

BANKRUPTCY

$69

863-314-0846
(non-lawyer) cl:1


T NT FIlLL IRT. INC:
Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tee Rcmoal. IMandt
Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways
3721 E Main St Tim Parrish
Wauchula F i t(863) 781-3342
33873 Nextel
o Office 158*17*31234
(863) 773-9446
We Accept Most Major Credit Cards


Billy Jo


Tabitha
ge Habla Espanol


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






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

773-2011

2:Corner of Hwy 17 & REA Rd.


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


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-
2415. 9:9tfc


PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
Bobcat gorvice Troo Trimming
Complete Troo Removal
*FREE ESTIMATES*

(863) 781-2089


iUonswd a Insurad


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Aemept M/C a Vilea


PS' Mobile Hf

SHuge! S R, 3 Bith
by Horton Industries
Spacious living room & den
Large Modern Kitchen with 42 cabinets
Too many options to list in this quality built home
inches s $66,900*
upirtd Sj
alod rG 16 x68
3BR 2BA
$31,900.00


Come see us on Hwy 17 N., Bowling Green
(863) 375-3113 or (863) 375-3112


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L AMBER .-
REALTY INC.
402 South 6th Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873 Bus. (863) 773-0007
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker Fax: (863) 773-0038 Delois Johnson
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net
OPEN 8:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
READY FOR OCCUPANCY! Make an offer on this 14x58 M/H on 5.22 acres: 12\12 pole barn plus utility
2376 square foot, CB home, completely remodeled shed. $69,500
inside and out. new roof, new tile floors, new kitchen
and bath, fenced back yard. 10 acres of \alencias: 4" well. $85.000
GREAT LOCATION! See this 10 acre tract, 5 acres in Located on 2 acres, this home built in 2002. 3B/2.5Bth.
groTe with microjet. 5 acres vacant land, 4" well. CBIStucco/Brick. 3800 square feet living: all amenities
S106,000 including Jacuzzi room, nice screened porch. large attic
$ 0 storage, well filtering system, on 2 acres with paved road
PRICE REDUCED! Large lot with 3B/lbth home: all frontage. $300,000
appliances, window treatments and ceiling fans. $95.000 INVEST IN THIS 128 Acre Grove. Hamlins and
4 acres with large oaks, in western Hardee. $45,000 Valencias. 10" nell Call for details.
62= Acre Groie. microjet, new diesel pump, 12" well.
Valencia grove 10 Acres with 4" well. $85,000 located east of \auchula.
Wooded lot with city water tap and culvert in place. Nice, level. well drained, corner lot in Wauchula.
$15,000 115xd50. Listed at $15.000
BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY!
SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON i
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON..............773-9743
ASSOCIATE: MICHAELADAIS ..............781-2413 REALTOR
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AM-SOUTH REALTY

VWAKIN; REM:AI. EsTr REAl. E'A.-
Ani IrwrbnWh Ow(er~d ard Oper~ra Men,,' Sr COnIase ther Ra Efrle crorwara


702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

W HAV BUYESHN!OW!
CALL US d


(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


Richard Dasher


Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM


GREAT LOCATION This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home Is con-
veniently located close to schools and shopping.
Includes jaccuzzl, large workshop and fenced yard.
$89,900
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
Beautiful wooded 100x209 lot on crystal clear Lake Isis
In Avon Park. Great location close to shopping.
$175,000
LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling
Green. $150,000


COMMERCIAL CORNER BUILDING In Zolfo Springs.
Perfect for convenience store. Will not last at this
price!!! Only $85,000
JUST LISTED! 1994 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH on 10 acres
of land in Manatee County. New well. Serene surround-
ings. $249,900
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
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


Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service.
WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS
Visit our website @ www.ourhomesite.com/wauchularealtors c12 3c


\"Y 1/^ Contact George Browder

3309-7513 or Toll Free 1-866-794
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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 furriture 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 wil1 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. Notrying to find storage for your belongings that you don't have space for at your
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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 alay on the cost of moving twice.

Call Fast Cash Home Solutions today. 863-773-6746
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DEBRIS & LOT CLEAN-UP


Free Estimates
Ed Pilkington Wauchula

(863) 781-2089


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MAGICAL MOMENT


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

PUMP TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete sakes, service and
Installation, call (863) 773-6448.
7:18ttc
ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
'County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
tfc-dh
OSTOMYY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
,my supplies now in stock at Pete's
'Pharmacy. tfc


'DO YOU HAVE a problem with
'Narcotics Anonymous meets
nights 7:30 p.m. at St. M
Catholic Church, Heard Brid
Wauchula and Friday and S
nights 7 p.m. at First Me
church, Corner of Grape &
'St., Bowling Green.

TEAM SAWMASTER. TREE r
'We cut trees for less. (863)78

:CENTRAL FLORIDA ROOFIN
certified. License #CCC1
'Qality work, local roofing cc
,1-863-382-7166
CITRUS TREE REMOVAL,
ealean-up, free estimates. (E
10553
1KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE C
& painting. Quality work at a
price. Licensed and i
(863)735-8863, (863)38
1
SM&R LAWN CARE, bush h
:pressure cleaning, 773-6372
1:13,20,27
;A&S PAINTING, INTERIOR an
or, over 25 years experience
estimates; discount for storm
735-1177 1;1
'SELPH'S HANDYMAN AND
service and demolition. (8
I1641, (863)558-1673 1:2
K&L AUTO DETAILING (863)7
i 1
'D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Res
P'and small business install
repair. Specializing in mobile
:35 years experience. 863-773-

1-TON DUMP TRUCK
;Will cut trees and haul any
:(863)735-0140. Leave messa!
answer.
A&S PAINTING, INTERIOR an
:or, over 25 years experience
estimates; discount for storm
:735-1177



%ANNUAL PARK-WIDE and R
.;raft and yard sale! Little
'Creek RV Park on Heard Bri
Sat. 8-1 p.m.. lunch available.
SFRIDAY 8-1 PM.. 505 Penn
Ave.. Wauchula.
'FRIDAY/SATURDAY 9-2 p..
Diana Ave., Wauchula. Lots o

,IHUGE! 3-FAMILY. Sat. 7-4, 3
Sof Pioneer Park on 2435 S.F
Furniture, household and misc
minen & women clothes, lar
:plus sizes.
: LARGE YARD SALE! Fri/Sat/
:N. 9th. Ave., Wauchula. Boat.
furniture, tools, glass & misc.

STHURS/FRI/SAT, 126 9th. Ave
Lots of misc.
4-FAMILY SALE! Fri., 8-4, S
-1777 Cactus Ave., off Old Bra
';Adult, child, baby clothes.,toy
:appliances, a little bit of ever
,SATURDAY 8-? 511 CYPRE
,Wauchula. Multi-family, lots o
thing, brand name clothes, a
; glass, quilts.
FRI/SAT. 8-4. STREET Sale
SLane. Zolfo Spr.
FRI/SAT R30-? 318 Riverside


of new & used clothing, plus size
women's, men's, boys, teen & girls.
Reclining loveseat, air hockey table,
*large computer desk, bicycle, PS 1&2
-games, twin bed, king mattress, full
:mattress, area rug, toys, exercise
machine, prom dress, paintball gun
w/accessories. lamps, decor, misc.
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i773-4900

HUGE!
.2280 sq ft home!
S4 BR
HUGE REC ROOM
WET/DRY BAR :
just $781Per Mo. R & I.

S(863) 773-4900 .


DEMOLITION
Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt

S Local Contractor

i(863) 735-2415
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Sports Sense
& Nonsense
By Joan Seaman


Hardee hoopsters are having a varying degree of success these days.
The varsity boys are now tied for the district lead. The Cats and
Mulberry Panthers are each at 5-2, splitting games during the season and
each losing to one other district squad. Hardee had a final pair of district
counterss at home this week and two road games next week. District play-
-Tfs are Feb. 15, 18 and 19 at Lake Placid.

The JV boys had a three-game victory streak last week in beating
DeSoto, Lakeland Christian and Mulberry. They are improving in every
facet of the game and looking for team wins rather than individual accom-
plishments.


Drugs?
Monday Hardee's Lady Wildcats won a pair of district games last week and also
ichael's went to war against visiting Palmetto, which barely escaped with a 53-50
ge Rd., win. Junior Kim Cummins scored 29 points, including a 13-for-17 free
Saturday throw run. The high scorer for Palmeto went 13 for 19. Fouls were called
ethodist
Churchdis t nearly every 20 seconds.
The girls start district playoffs next week at Lake Placid.
7:18tfc The JV girls had only one game last week, a win over Palmetto. These
removal. girls are showing marked improvement for coach Ken Leupold. They fin-
1-1449 ish up with a pair of road games this week.
10:14tfc
G, state The junior high school hoop teams had a tough time last week, losing
325743. to both DeSoto and Avon Park at home. They finish up with a pair of games
company. this week.
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863)781-
1:6-2:3p last week. The boys started play Tuesday night at Mulberry, against Lake
-leaning Placid, a team they tied and lost to during the season when they were not at
quality full streingth:.With the senior duo of Yovany Arana and Humberto Piedad
nsured. back in action, the Cats should do well in district playoffs. If they won
31-0874. Tuesday night, the boys play against top-seeded Frostproof at 8 p.m. this
S:6-2:3p evening (Thursday). The district championship game is Friday night at 7.
logging,
-2:3,1p Weightlifting is over for this year for the girls, who did well against
d exteri- overwhelming odds against 10 other schools in Section 7 competition last
e. Free Saturday. Sarah Ezelle and Morgan Norris just missed a chance to go to
victims, state, placing fourth. Only the top three adva~tee.
13,2:10p Boys weightlifting will get under way shortly. Pre-season planning
cleaning meetings are over and it's time to get going within the next couple of
63)735- weeks.
20-2:17p -
81-6579 Spring athletes are busy getting ready for their seasons. Varsity base-
:27,2:3p ball opens in the Auburndale Pre-Season Classic Feb. 15-18 and girls soft-
idential ball begins Feb. 11 with a pre-season double-header at Palmetto.
homes It's also time for tennis and track. Coaches and athletes have spent sev-
.9179 eral hours sprucing up the track and tennis courts. Talk about dedication to
:27-5:5p their sports!
for hire.
debris. Little League tee-ball, mini-minors and Minors are busy four nights a
ge if no week at the George Heine fields off South Florida Avenue in Wauchula.
2;3-3:3p Signups are under way for major and junior league baseball and girls
d exteri- softball all this week, evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until
ce.. Free
victims noon at the Heine fields. Tryouts for all new players will be Saturday, Feb.
2:3,17p 12 at 10 a.m., the Majors and Juniors girls at the Heine fields and Juniors
Sboys at Farr Field. Majors boys tryouts will be March 3 about 8 p.m., after
the Minor League game of the evening.
Majors boys are ages 11-13 and girls 9-13. Juniors girls and boys are
tec Hall 13-15. The cutoff to decide a child's age is Aug. 1, 2005.
Charlie
dge Rd. Golfers, take note of the up-coming Ms. Mac's Memorial Tournament
2:3p on Feb. 9 at Torrey Oaks. Proceeds help provide services to Hardee's elder-
sylvanla ly and disabled residents. The shotgun start is at 8 a.m. For more informa-
2:3p tion, call Torrey Oaks at 767-0302 or H.Oa ,of Haidee at 773-2022.
n., 335 Congratulations to seniors who are making their choices of where to
f mis! play their favorite sport. Kim Ward started it last week by signing a softball
miles W. scholarship at South Florida Community College. Wildcat pitcher Calvin
R. 64 W. Brutus is also expected to sign at South Florida.
c. items, Punter/quarterback Travis Tubbs was expected to sign Wednesday
rge and afternoon with Warner Southern College and join former teammates, Ruben
2:3p Rivas and Dane and Cale Rasmussen.
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& motor, The high school rodeo at Reality Ranch last weekend was a fun time,
2:3p with several' local contestants among the 200-plus competing. Results
S should be available for next week's issue.
D., Zolfo.
2:3p Last, but not least, is Saturday's televised boxing match between local
adenton. professional boxer Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry and 34-year:old Ricky
s, house Quiles of Fort Lauderdale. Check you TV listings for the correct time on
thing. ESPN viewing of the match. Cherry, only 21, already-holds the WBC
2:3p Caribbean Lightweight aind the NBA Jr. Intercontinental Lightweight
ESS St., championships.
of every- Information from community and school athletic events is always welcome.
antiques, Please call The Herald-Advocate (773-3255) or e-mail me at news.heral-
S2:3 dadvocate@earthlink.net with news for this biweekly column. The sports
2:3p news deadline is noon Mondays. News will be included as soon as time and
Dr. Lots space allow.


Orange Blossom RV News
By Sandi Pucevich


NEWS
We will be losing a couple of
members df our park this week. On
Jan. 27 we had a farewell pizza
party for Pat and Bert Rose who left
on Friday. They will be missed by
all and we hope that they will be
able to tolerate the cold winters up
north. Good luck and "God Bless
you both."
On Fri. evening. Jan. 21, we had
about 65 members come to the club
house to enjoy the music of "Just
Country".
S COFFEE
The Sat., Jan. 22, coffee hour saw
about 50 residents enjoy coffee,
rolls and social time. Winners of
merchant coupons were Carol.
Ricks, Moe Wellbaum, Beth
Thomas, Dick Kern, Alice Mays,
Mert Atchinson, Mary Catozzi,
George 'Bosanic, Hershell Wells,
Jack Brief, Julius Goerbig, Betty
Pettibone and Jean Miller. Winners
of the 50/50 raffle were Julius
.. Goerbig and Ann Kelly.
The Wednesday, Jan. 26, coffee
hour was enjoyed by 46 residents
with coffee and homemade assorted
cinnamon rolls which were provid-
ed by Ann Kelly and Corrine
Albertson. Merchant coupons were
won by Alice Mayall, Louise Gunn,
LeLand Shobe, Al Nist, Pat Rose,
Pat Craib, Jack Brief, Corrine
Albertson, Jean Miller, Moe
Wellbaum, Carol Rick, Chris
Carrell, Julius Goergib and
Margaret Volz. Our kitchen crew
Betty Brandel arid Corrine


Albertson and Don and Carol Rick
picked up the doughnuts.
Florida Nest Checkers, Joe &
Ellen Smith gave a persentation on
the services they provide with semi-
monthly home inspections after the
snowbirds return to the north. After
this past summer with the three hur-
ricanes, their ser\ ices might be con-
sidered valuable by many.
GAMES'
At cribbage on Wed.. Jan. 26, the
winner was Clara Todd with an 833;
2nd place was Lee Jarvis with an
824; and 3rd place was Bert Rose
with a 791.,
On Euchre Sat., Jan. 22 was won
by Jack Brief with a 64, 2nd place
was Moe Wellbaum with a 63 and
3rd place was myself with a 57.
There was a three-way tie for most
loners with Jean Ford, Marie Dean
and Millie Wellbaum each having 4.,
The low for the evening was Ann
Kelly.
Wed., Jan. 26 was won by Rich
Henry with a 66 and also had the
most loners with 5. Second place
was a three-way tie between Carl
Craib, Dick Milbert and Ralph
Foreman each with a 60. Third
place was Julius Goerbig with a 59'
Low for the evening was Jean Ford.
Don't forget our park yard sale
Feb. 12. Hopefully, we will have a
lot of participants and a lot of buy-
ers. Time to clean house and get rid
of all the treasures other. people
can t live without.
Jesus loves youafid so do I.


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COURTESY PHOTO
The Spencers: Theatre of the Illusion will perform Thursday, Feb. 10, as part of the Artist Series
at South Florida Community College. The touring team has appeared in top theatres and per-
forming arts centers in the United States and Canada for over a decade. The Spencers have often
been described as "modern-day Houdinis" with their high-tech stage show that combines come-
dy, drama and suspense with elaborate stage illusions and special effects. The show begins at
7:30 p.m. at the Main Campus in Avon Park. Call 773-2252, ext. 7178, weekdays from 11:30 to
2:30 for ticket information.





Do Students Need Field Trips?


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Some School Board members
felt school field trips are very
important, even necessary. Some
felt the children would do better to
be'in the classroom..
A heated discussion came near
the close of last Week's board meet-
ing.
SSchools. Superintendent Dennis
Jones re \ie\ed with the Board a
letter .ent to all schools about a ban
on field trips from Jan. 18 through
1Ma 20.
"It wasn't a unilateral decision.
Mr. Dick (Deputy Schools
Superintendent Greg Dick) met
with the principals of each school
and sought advice from them. It
wasn't to be puniti% e but because of
the realities of this school year with
which we have to deal," said Jones.
"It was decided that since so
many people have.had to make sac-
rifices, it was not good to ask any
of them to provide money for trips.
In conjunction with the principals,
it seemed best to have this tempo-
rarn ban. until the end of the school
sear." explained Jones.
Asked if there were any excep-
tions, Jones said only those where
deposits had been made and could
not be changed. "It's the normal
procedure for teachers to go to the
principal and on to the administra-
tion, but we have been discourag-
ing them. Some classes and some
groups have money and some
don't. It's not equitable," said
Jones.
Board member Tracy Baxter said
she knew of an instance where a
grandparent wanted to contribute
$3,000 so his grandchild's class
could go on a field trip. "Some get
to go. it's just lucky," she said.
Jones agreed, "That class would
be fortunate to have a benefactor.
but it's hard to explain to other stu-
dents why they don't get to go. It's,
rare for a trip to add to student
achievement, when 30 to 40 per-
cent of those going are reading
below their grade level."
Baxter said, "Incentives are*
essential to reading. Some students
need that."'
"Many teachers tell me they
would prefer children to be in the
classroom," said Board Chairman
Jan Platt.
Board member Wendell Cotton
pointed out that while field trips
used to have educational value,
there is now no way to separate the
educational ones and non-educa-
tional ones. "My wife (Areca
Cotton, curator at the Pioneer Park
Museum) loves to have the children
come and ask questions about
things in the museum."
ESE teacher Sylvia Parker spoke
of the need for her students to have
visits to see animals, stores, a dairy,
the park and other places, to better
understand the world they live in.
"Some don't know that milk comes
from cows," she commented.
Board attorney Gavin O'Brien
said the hurricanes presented a
totally .different picture and it
would not have a legal impact if
.some had a field trip already this
year and others are now being


denied them.
With the issue likely to come up
again, the Board moved on to other
agenda items.
Jones said his office had been
notified by the state Department of
Education that Hardee County was
in full compliance with the district
class size reduction required, an
average of 18 students per teacher
in grade pre-K through third grade;
22 in grades four through eight and
25 in grades 9 through 12. There
are still pockets where individual
classes may exceed those numbers.
Jones cautioned that while this
year the student-teacher ration had
to meet an average of 18 students in
pre-kindergarten through third
grade, requirements will become
more rigid in future years. By
2006-07, the state will insist that
the limits be met school by school,
not district wide. Two years later, it
will be checked classroom by class-
room to see that each meets the
requirements.
Jones said staff had made a more
aggressive effort to recruit teachers,
going to state and out-of-state
career fairs. "We hired more teach-
ers this year than in recent memo-
ry," he said.
In other action, the board:
-approved a contract for bulk
C02 liquid chlorine to replace the
gas chlorine system at the
Recreation Complex pool which is
undergoing renovations. High
school swim teams practice and
summer swim lessons are held at
the pool.


-reluctantly accepted a report on
the use of lottery, funds between
July 1 and Dec. 31, 2004. Over
$60,000 was spent on salaries and
benefits for three guidance coun-
selors, with much lesser amount
spent on staff development and
training, student incentives and
assemblies and a stage curtain.
Baxter objected to the disparity
in use of the monies and asked that
it be discussed in full in spring bud-
.get meetings.
Jones said these \ere dollars
which could be used, freeing up
General Revenue dollars, and guid-
ance counselors were a direct bene-
fit to the most students.
-approved lease of four school
buses for use during Pioneer Park
Days March 2-6.
-learned that the district had
received reimbursement from the
Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for hurricane
debris clean-up expenses. Of the
$98,700, $15,032.80 for emergency
removal of trees which had fallen
on school grounds and were a haz-
ard to the students. Another
$83,700 was for district-wide tree
trimming of damages trees, work
needed for safety.
Only about 30 worksheets have
so far been inputted into the FEMA
computers. Another 100 to 120 are
still in process and represent about
$150,000, Ninety percent of the
monies come from the federal gov-
ernment, with another five percent
from the state. The School Board's
share is the remaining five percent.


A $1,000 grand prize is being
offered in a special religious poetry
contest sponsored by Christian Fine
Arts Society, free to everyone.
There are 50 prizes in all, including
a $1,000 grand prize, totaling more
than $4,000.
To enter, send one poem of 21
lines or less to Free Poetry Contest,
9588 Thornbush Lane Fishers, In
46038. Or enter online at
www.freecontest.com. The deadline
for entering is February 26, 2005.


"We think great religious poems
can inspire achievement," says
Lavender Aurora, the organization's
contest director. Poems may be
written on any subject, using any
style, as long as there is a spiritual
inference. A typical poem might be
a love poem, or poem of praise, one
that inspires the reader.
Be sure your name and address
appears on the page with your
p'ermi. A winner's list will be sent to
all entrants.


On The Agenda

HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION
The Hardee County Commission will hold its regular session today
(Thursday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I,
412 W. Orange St, Wauchula. The following is a synopsis of agenda
topics that may be of public interest. Times are approximate except for
advertised public hearings.
-Scope of Work for Hardee Lakes Park, Danny Weeks, director of
facilities, 8:35 a.m.
-Review of surplus/remove items list for possible auction.
-Resource needs for mining department.
-._.. project manager for long-term recovery projects.
This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald-
Advocate and the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish
to plan to attend.


Contest Seeks Christian

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Thursday, Feb-ry 3. 2005
Thursday, February 3. 2005


PAGE ONE


Varsity, Hoops Win 2 Of 3 Lady Cats Win District Pair


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The varsity Wildcats picked up a
pair of wins last week.
SHowever, the third game of the
week was a loss to the Mulberry
Panthers, making the teams even in
the Class 3A-District 10 standings.
Although the teams were tied after
Friday's encounter, the Cats, could
retain the district number one seed
with wins over Frostproof and Lake
Placid this week, coupled with loss-
es by Mulberry. ,
SAlso, Hardee won by 14 in
Mulberry and lost by only seven
points at home. Hardee also has the
better overall record, 12-9, while
Mulberry is 9-9.
Hardee will have to take care of
business in the remainder of the
season. After Frostproof on
Tuesday evening, the Cats host
Lake Placid on Friday for Senior


Night, when Tom Green and
Rashad Vance, Hardee's senior
duo, will be honored.
The regular season concludes
next week with a final pair of road
games, at Fort Meade on Tuesday
and Sebring on Thursday evening.
District playoffs are Feb. 15, 18 and
19 at Lake Placid.
HARDEE 54, DeSOTO 44
The scrappy five-man Bulldog
squad, decimated by grades and
discipline problems, just would not
quit in last Tuesday's game. There
were almost a dozen lead changes
in the first half. The Wildcats never
trailed in the second half, but had a
hard time making a 10-point lead
stand up.
The Cats won 53-44 in a total
'team effort which had three players
in double digits. Soph Weston
Palmer had 15, classmate Chris
Rich 14 and senior Vance 11 points.


Jermaine King added seven, Virgile
four and Green a pair of free throws
to go with number of strong
rebounds.

HARDEE 54,
LAKELAND CHRISTIAN 44
The Cats started with character-
istic slowness, and trailed 27-20 at
halftime.
Holding the Crusaders to just
three points in the third period,
Hardee gained a dozen on a quartet
of treys from Rich among the 17
points the Cats put on the board.
They also outscored Lakeland
Christian 17-14 in the final quarter.
Brad Yates had 15 and Matt
Miller 14 to lead Lakeland. Hardee
got 17 from Rich, a dozen from
Vance and 10 from Palmer. Green
cashed in with six, Robbie Jones
four, Mark St. Fort three, and
See VARSITY 38


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Lady Wildcats picked up
twin wins in district games last
week.
Sandwiched between them was
perhaps the best game the girls
have played this season as they bat-
tled visiting Palmetto point for
point throughout the Thursday
night game, losing 53-50 in the
hard-fought match-up. Early in the
season, Hardee lost at Palmetto by
33 points.
The Hardee girls finish up the
regular season this week. After
Senior Night at home on Monday
against Lakewood Ranch, the girls
traveled to Heartland Christian on
Tuesday and are at Sebring today
(Thursday).
District playoffs begin next
week, with Hardee probably seeded
fourth. The girls have beaten


Basketball Action


DeSoto and Mulberry twice and
lost to Lake Placid, Frostproof and
Avon Park.
Hardee started last week's trio of
games with a 41-6 win at Arcadia.
The Lady Bulldogs had only five
players and cancelled their junior
varsity games this season. Hardee
benched its starters early and a run-
ning clock was used for the fourth
quarter when one of the Lady
Bulldogs fouled out.
For Hardee, senior April Buckley
had an early hot hand, canning a
dozen points in the first period. She
finished with 14, while Kim
Cummins had 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 in the book and Savanah
Palmer hit one of two at the charity
stripe.
The Thursday night game was all
anyone could ask, as the Lady Cats
left nothing lacking in their game.
Cummins tore up the floor with 29
points, some every period. Fouls
were rampant and she hit 13 of 17
from the free throw line.
Hardee won the /opening tip-off,
but the Lady Tigers got the first
points when senior Ikea Smith sank.
one. Thelicia Jena passed to April
Buckley for a long deuce and the
game was tied. Cummins nailed a
shot and Toneya Woodie ar-wered
for Palmetto.
When Cummins went down the
key for a shot and followed it short-
ly with a pair of free throws,
Hardee had an 8-4 advantage. A
few seconds later she stole the ball
and went all the way to put the
Lady Cats up 10-4.
Palmetto got over its first shock
and fought back, cutting the score
to 13-12 at the end of the'first peri-
od. Hardee stayed just a couple of
points ahead throughout the second
quarter. The Lady Tigers tied it at


24-24 and another Cummins steal
gave Hardee at 26-24 halftime
edge.
Palmetto came out more deter-
mined in the third stanza, but
Hardee wouldn't quit. When Smith
put Hardee up 29-26, the Lady Cats
just played harder. Cummins
rebounded her own shot and later
fed Jamie Buckley for a deuce to
put Hardee up 30-29. There were
six more ties or lead changes as the
third quarter ended knotted at 36-
all.
The fourth period started with
more ties. Then, Hardee had a mini-
run and went up 47-40 when
Christina Jena took a pass from her
sister Thelicia and put it in the hole.
Palmetto upped the pressure and
went in front 48-47 at the two-
minute mark. Christina Jena hit a
pair of free throws to make it 49-48
and Palmetto senior Tanya Jones hit
one-of-two to make it 49-49.
Time was running out. Woodie
got a pair of foul shots. April
Buckley threw long to Atkinson,
who was fouled and hit one of two
free throws. Woodie hit one more
and the Lady Tigers were up 52-50.
A final free throw by Woodie made
it a 53-50 game.
Woodie scored 35 of Palmetto's
points, with four teammates mak-
ing six or less points apiece.
For Hardee, Cummins clearly
was the go-to girl with 29 points.
April Buckley and Christina Jena
each had seven, Thelicia Jena,
Jamie Buckley and Gloria Solis
each two and Atkinson a solo free
throw.
Atkinson had a half dozen
rebounds, with Thelicia Jena
adding four more and Davis and
Jamie Buckley three apiece.
Cummins had four steals, with
Thelicia Jena and Davis adding two
apiece.
"It was a great ball game. When
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO.: 252005CP000001

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF:
LEROY HAY,
Deceased /

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

The administration of the estate of
LEROY HAY, Deceased, Case Number
252005CP000001, is pending in the
Circuit Court for Hardee County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is Post Office Drawer 1749,
Wauchula, Florida 33873-1749. The
names and addresses of the Personal
Representative and the Personal
Representative's Attorney are set
forth below.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE
NOTIFIED THAT:
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-
tive, 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.
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 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

SPersonal Representative:
SRONALD HAY
:Post Office Box 2527
-Arcadia, FL 34265-2527

:Attorney for Personal
:Representative:
.VINCENT A. SICA, ESQUIRE
-VINCENT A. SICA, PA.
Florida Bar No. 710563
,Post Office Box 2080
'Arcadia, Florida 34265
-Telephone (863) 491-6400
Fax (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

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MORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR
SBY MERGER TO CROSSLAND
MORTGAGE CORP.
Plaintiff,

v.

SLARRY G. BAILEY. JR.; ,
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LARRY
G. BAILEY, JR.; DANIELLE E.
STADIE; ___, UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF DANIELLE E. STADIE;
Sand 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,
Sgrantees, 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. /

f'OTICE 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
Sat 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,
22005.
Dated at Wauchula, Florida this 24
day of January, 2005.

SB. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of the Circuit Court

SBy: Connie: Coker
Deputy Clerk

In accordance with the Americans
S.with Disabilities Act, persons needing
a special accommodation to participate
in this proceeding should contact the
SPersonnel Department of the, Clerk of.
Sthe Circuit Court at 417 West: Main
Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873,
SPhone (863) 773-2161, hot 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.
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,
LIENORS, 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) /


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, PA.
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 (TDDI or 1-
800-955-8770. via Florida R4 y
Service. -- 3c

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO: 25-2003-CA-319

CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE
CORPORATION,
Plaintiff.

Vs.

MICHAEL T. MILBY, et ux., et al.,
Defendants(s)., /

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to an Order or Final' Judgment
Scheduling Foreclosure Sale entered
on August 23. 2004 in this case now
pending in said Court, the style of
which is indicated above.
I will sell to the highest: and best
bidder for cash in the Hardee County-
Courthouse, North Front Steps, 417
West Main Street, Wauchula. Florida
33873, at 11:00 A.M.. on the 23 day of
February, 2005, -the following
described property as set forth .in
said Order or Final Judgment, to-wit:'
LOT 46, BLOCK 1, GOLFVIEW
ESTATES. A SUBDIVISION AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3,
ON PAGE 50, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HARDEE COUN-
TY, FLORIDA.
ORDERED at HARDEE County,
Florida, this 27 day of January, 2005.

B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK
As Clerk, Circuit Court
HARDEE, Florida
By:Connie Coker
As Deputy Clerk
2:3,100
IN THECOURT 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 o
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

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 publicaiton 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
Af= # 0 -.. --..I D -. ... #i...


Attorney Tor Personal Representive:
Brian J. Pappas
P.O. BOX 861173
St. Augustine, Florida 32086
850/321-3837 :27:2:3c
1:27:2:3c
IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO. 252005CP000Q05

IN RE: ESTATE OF
GLADYS H. COKER
a/k/a GLADYS HOUGH COKER,

DECEASED /

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of
Gladys H. Coker, deceased, whose
date of death was December 30,
2004, File Number 252005CP000005,
is pending in the Circuit Court for
Hardee County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is Post
Office Drawer 1749, Wauchula,
Florida 33873. The names and
addresses of the personal represen-
tative and. the personal representa-
tive's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims, or
demands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom.a copy
of this notice is served must file their
claims -with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY
OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or
demands against the decedent's
estate, including unmatured, contin-
gent or unliquidated claims, must file
their claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.'
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The dateof the first publication
of this Notice is February 3, 2005.

Personal Representative:
Ben Coker
2104 Clubhouse Road
Lakeland, Florida 33813


Attorney for Personal Represe
J. Eric Taylor
Florida Bar No. 885959 '
TRENAM. KEMKER, SCHARF,
BARKIN, FRYE, O'NEILL &
MULLIS, P.A.
POST OFFICE BOX 112
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33601
Telephone: (813) 223-7474

IN THE CIRCUITCOUR
'OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL'Cl
IN AND FOR HARDEE COL
FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 252004DR000

JIMMY LEE STEPHENS,
Petitioner .
and"
GWENDOLYN HAYNES STEP
Respondent. /

NOTICE OF ACTION FO
DISSOLUTION OF MARRI
To: GWENDOLYN H
STEPHENS. 2908 Red Barn L
#136, Bowling Green, FL 338;
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that ar
has been filed against you a
you are, required to serve a
your written defenses, if any,
JIMMY L. STEPHENS whose
is 615 East Oak St., Wauch
33873 on or before March 4
and file the original with the
this Court at 417 W. Ma
Wauchula, FL 33873, before
on Petitioner or immediatley
After. If you fail to do so, a def
be entered against you for th
demanded in the petition.
Copies of. all court docurr
This case, including orders, ai
able at the Clerk of the Circuit
office. You may review these
ments upon request.
You must keep the Clerk
SCircuit Court's office notified
' current address. (You may file
e of Current Address, *
Supreme Court Approved Fan
: Form 12.915.) Future papers
I lawsuit will be mailed to the
Son record at the clerk's office

S WARNING: Rule 12.285,
Family Law Rules of Proc
requires certain automatic dis
of documents and infor
Failure to comply can result i
tions, including dismissal or
of .pleadings.

Dated: January 25, 2005.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT

By: Connie
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AROUND THE PARK
Wow! Wasn't that great of Gary
flyde to donate two speakers to the
park! Ours were having some prob-
lems and Gary saw a need and met
it. Seems, like everyone is up and
out and about again after a few ill-
nesses around the park. We do,
however, need to keep Jim McBride
in our prayers. He is not doing well
following kidney surgery. Please
remember him and Marilyn at this
time. We were happy to see Ray and.
Zelda Brierly arrive. They were
delayed by illness. John and Sue
Venable were able to return this
year, we are happy to say. It is good
to see them again. Dallan and
Patricia Lax are back with us.
Actually, this is their first full sea-
son here. We welcome them. We
extend our sympathy to Marion
Rees on the death of her stepmoth-
er. Sorry to hear about the fire on
Emma and Charles West's site. It
affected the side of their rig. We are
happy they were not hurt.
BINGO
On Thursday, Jan. 20th, the atten-
dance at bingo was 26. The 50/50
was won by Mary Lou Altmann.
She also shared the Jackpot with
Mary Lou Katzur. Again, no one
won tlie Jar. Merchant certificates
were given to Claire Brunet, Sally
Hatfield, Ernie Katzur, Charlotte
Longueuil and Jean Mellem.
On Tuesday, Jan. 25th, atten-
dance at bingo was again 26, This
time, Dale Bohnett won the 50/50
and Audrey Semler the Jackpot.
The Jar keeps growing; no winner
for a couple of weeks now.:
Merchant certificates went to Art
Elmer, Nancy DeWitt, Sally
Hatfield and JoAnn Bray.
MUSIC
This Sunday, Feb. 6th, is all
"Blue Grass Sunday" jam session.
We Bluegrass lovers are looking
forward to a great afternoon starting
at 2. p.m.,On Friday, Jan. 21st, our-
music Jam session was held in the
Rec Hall. There were 72 folks lis-


CO-OP NEWS
The picture painting class on Jan.
llth, was a 'success, everyone
seemed happy with'their i'rlni.held
scenery picture. Bii inners 'it he
Monday night bingos were: Jan.
10th, Clark Dickinson; and Jan.
17th, Debbie Markl (sister of Diane
Shermani
The Jan. 20th paid dinner and
auction was a huge success and lots
of fun. Bob Oakman was the auc-
tioneer, assisted by Roy Exendine.
The 50/50 winners were Diane
Sherman, Debbie lMrkl and Rosa
Eaton. As a special treat, we also
had door prizes: the luck winners
were Betty Kowalski, Evelyn
Denslow, Audrey Kidd, Chris
Lieffer and Debbie Markl. Pastor
James Bland' of Charlie Creek
Baptist Church gave the dinner
,.blessing. He and his wife Opal were
the guests of Bob and Marcille
Oakman. Several prospective new
co-op members attended the dinner
and auction. The January 27th
birthday party anticipation was
high. We were honoring all Jauniary
thru April birthdays.
VISITS AND VISITORS
N.H. and Margaret Miles' daugh-
ter, grandson, and, great grandson;
Karen, Aric, and Adam Edwards
were visitors Jan. 27th thru the
31st.,--enjoying Florida weather,
etc. Also on Jan. 27th,'joining them'
for afternoon dinner, were good


tening to 18 musicians play, sing
and joke for us. It always proves to
be a fun evening. The 50/50 was
won by Dave Mills, Pat Bohnett
and Sally Hatfield, Merchant cer-
tificates were given to Thelma Cox,
Charlie Vaness, Ernie Culver, Sue
Venable and Harold Lake.
Sunday afternoon, Jan. 23rd, was
very cold, forcing us to hold our
Music Jam in the Rec Hall once
again. Nevertheless, 86 people
came to hear the 19 musicians
entertain us as they so aptly do. The
50/50 was won by Winnie DeWitt,
Jim Walton, Ethel Ammons, Ruth
Law and Sally Hatfield. Merchant
certificates were given to Dave
Mills, Pete Loucks, Vynol Tyler,
Francisco Gradit and Charles West.
MONDAY AT THE
MOVIES
Monday Night at the Movies,
January 24th, was the perfect cap-
ping off of a very cold day for
Florida. The movie was very funny.
All went smoothly. Those of you
who weren't there missed a fun
evening. Hope to see you next time.
BREAKFAST
Our semi-monthly breakfast was
L i:i, ~.- -- "--*- : -',ws.


The Oasis RV News
By Inez McFalls


COURTESY PHOTO
At the Covered dish dinner, everyone tried a variety of dishes.


beans with corn bread dinner for all
members. Saturday, the 12th, is the
Craft and Bake sale at Wauchula's
North Mall. Thursday, the 17th, is
another birthday party, this time to
honor all May thru August birth-
days. Saturday, the 19th, at 9 a.m.,
will be a Ipancake breakfast.
Thursday. the 24th, is another paid
dimier, followed by the NITE LIFE
BAND of Zolf-oSprings and popu-
lar 50/50 drawing. Paid reservations
need to be in by Feb. 17, call Roy
Exendine at 773-2278 for informa-
tion. Also lest we forget A,
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO
ALL!


friends Mr. and Mrs. Kevin
Ackroyd of Ann Arbor, Mich. We
enjoyed .visiting and card, playing.
Jim and Iarie Codiintt' al': fld '
visit from their i.daughgtearind griaid~
son. Halnk and 'Betty Kowal'sk-i'_
daughter and husband, Donna and
Bob Bergmann also were here to
escape the cold Wisconsin weather.

FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES
Thursday, the 3rd, is a ham and


COURTESYPHOTO
Ed Walker managed-the 50/50 drawing on Jan. 20.


,r
Pioneer Creek RV News
By Charlotte Daubert


clerk of
ain St., CHAPEL SERVICE McKown, from Wauchula State
service It is so great that 150 residents Bank, spoke on identity theft and
y there- gathered in our hall to praise God. protection, gave out pens and jar
ault may
ie relief Bernie Merema greeted all and openers, and invited all to bank
made some announcements. Norma with them. The weekly 50/50 was
en. Houser said the prayer. "What A won by Tom Stamm.
re avail- Day That Will Be" was sung by the SHUFFLEBOARD NEWS
Court's choir, directed by Ardeth Johns and The courts have been busy. We
e dbcu- accompanied by Cheryl Conkle. hosted Floral Lakes on Jan: 6th,arid
Pastor Paul Dixori's message was on Jan. 13th we went to Avion
of the .based on Romans; 5:1-8. Denis and Palms. As stated earlier, our ham
of your Gertrude LaChance, and Wayne and and egg breakfast was a huge suc-
SNotice Norma McCulluifi were ushers..The ces, due to everyone's help, and of,
Florida .offering was for The Caring course, the sale of tickets was a
in this Peoples Ministries. tremendous benefit. On Jan. 20th
address MONDAYC'OFFEE HOUR folks from Crystal Lakes played
On a :ve'y chilly morning, 207 here. Emerson Cross and Jim Van
Florid gathered in our hall to sip hot coffee .Dyke went into two overtimes to
cedure, and enjoy delicious doughnuts. The win their third game. On Jan. 25th,
;closure winners of the contest concerning: we.held a Trophy Shoot, with the
nation. the motto to be put on the "welcome '- trophies provided by Bob Myers..
n sane- to Pioneer Creek" sigri are; .the iThe winners were. Les Anderson
striking Strausbergers-F9 for the front:where' 1t., Mary Johns 2nd., and'
"No One Is A Stranger," and The Annabelle Smith 3rd. congratula-
Fullertons B3 "We Will Miss You- tions to each for a game .well
COURT Hurry Home," for, the back. Their played. We would enjoy having
reward will be 50 percent taken off anyone interested in joining us, and
e Coker their January electric bill. Also, if you desire lessons they are avail-
ty Clerk please flag your lot if you do not able. It is a game of skill, some
2:3-24o want to mow your lawn: Donna luck, ard best of ail, fun.


SHE WILL BE MISSED
Mazie Barhorst will be sadly
missed. After a long battle with can-
cer; she went to meet the Lord on
Saturday, Jan. 22. She will always
be remembered for her ready: smile
and greeting as she rode her three-
wheel bike through the park, with
never a complaint, always saying
"I'm doing fine."
GAMES
BOWLING results for Jan. 26.
Kay Glover bowled a high game of
178 and high series of 460. Bernie
Merema scored a high game of 189
and high series of 518.
SIX-HANDED-EUCHRE Bob
Walker 198, Jack Daubert 179 and
John Posey 178.
PINOCHLE-Orla Smith 548,
Herb Bell 531 and Rudy House"
526. Hs i
BRIDGE- Norma Houser
scored 5300 and Rudy Houser
47,80.
UP COMING EVENTS
A ladies luncheon and style show
will be held on Feb. 10th. and on
Feb. 15th the Red Hat group will
have a pajama party in the hall.
Looking for a great place to
spend the winter? You are welcome
to join us. We here in Pioneer are a
happy group who enjoy many var-
ied activities. .


Charlie Creek RV News
By Margaret Miles & Betty Kowalski


I


\ C


held on Saturday, Jan. 22nd. Ben
and Pat Bohnett and Charles and
Emma West made the gravy, baked
the biscuits and fried the sausage
but they recruited Arline VanBelois
to cook the pancakes. The 65 of us
that braved the cold to come out
thought it was well worth it. They
did a fantastic job.
GAMES
On Wednesday, Jan. 26th, 12 of
us gathered in the Rec Hall to play
cards. Phase 10 was played by five,
of which Nancy DeWitt and Winnie
DeWitt (no relation) were the win-
ners. Charlotte Longueuil was the
big winner of the day among the
seven Pokeno players. Well, it looks
like my plea was heard. Bill
Cundiff, Harold Lake and Dalan
Lax keep trying to beat George
Semler at horseshoes. So far, no
luck for them.
COVERED DISH DINNER
Wednesday, Jan. 26th, was also
our semi-monthly Covered Dish
Dinner night. The usual great food
was enjoyed by 37 of us. YUM!!!
Be sure to join us again in February.
Our calendar is full of fun things
to do. During the month of January,
every day except one had some-
thing planned. Be sure to pick up
your calendar so you don't miss the
fun in February.
Have a great week...Inez










VARSITY
Continued From 1B
Michael Capron and King each two
points.
Hardee Head coach Vance
Dickey 'rotated two groups of five
"regardless, of the score. It was a
good chance to get the reserves in,.
and for the most part they did well.
It was a 'good team win," said
Dickey.
MULBERRY 60,
HARDEE 53
There were 14 ties or lead
changes in this key match-up
against -the visiting Mulberry
Panthers, which Hardee had beaten
71-57 on their court. Mulberry was
looking to return the favor and even
the district record of the two
squads.
The Panthers started three
seniors and two juniors'against the
two seniors, a junior and pair of
sophs for the Wildcats. It was over
a minute before Jarod Miller
rebounded' offensively to put his
team ahead. Within 10 seconds,
Vance' was fouled coming across
the key to'score and calmly sank a
pair of shots. It was 2-2.
Antwan. Harris, the 6-6 senior
outside' shooter for Mulberry, hit
one of two free throws to make it 3-
2. Jones went for a trey, rebounded
S by Rich for a deuce and 4-3 Hardee
advantage. That's, how close the
[ game stayed until late in the first
quarter, when Rich took a pass
from Jones and nailed a three-
Spointer to put the Cats up 14-10.
; Starting the second period, Rich
Drove baseline. King put in an acro-
batic rebound and drew the foul,


LADY CATS
Continued From 1B
They beat us by so much o\er there
and there was a running clock when
they got 40 points ahead, this is
Great. Anytime one of our girls can
hit 13 of 17 free throws. it's a good
night at the line," said Lady Cat
coach Don Gray.
After the tough home game,
Hardee. traveled to Mulberry on
Friday night. The-Lady Panthers
played single coverage, bn
Cummins and almost took her out
of the-game. Still, Hardee won 28-
1S. Amber White had 13 points for
SMulberry.
Hardee got eight points from
April Buckle\. seven from
Christina Jena. five from Cummins.
S. four apiece from .Atkinspq ,and
Thplicta Jena and. onefrom, Dpa is.
"It's been a weird \week. We
-played badly and won Monday and
S Friday and played \er\ well on


My name is Lorrie. I am a single
mother with three great kids. t\wo
who are disabled. One is mr 10-
year old son. After all the hurri-
canes we lost about' everything
including our home.
S Then Chrstmas came, and all
I:!mN son.asked for was a bike to ride
to.school like the other kids, which
'Santa," of course, could not swing
it, but/about two weeks agd.a friend
a.ge us a used bike. "
My son 'treated it like it 'was a
million dollars, Then a few nights
ago someone stole it from our yard,


moving the Cats in front 17-10.
Josh Dontone canned a three for
Mulberry and Harris hit a deuce. It
was 17-15. When Harris dished to
Melvin Walker, it was a tie game,
17-17.
It was knotted again at 19-19, 21-
21, 23-23 and 25-25. Tim London
hit a baseline shot at the buzzer,
giving Mulberry a 28-25 lead at
halftime.
.After a 90-second drought to
open the second half, Palmer hit a
long two-pointer. Miller responded
in kind. A pass from Green to Rich
to Vance netted another two for
Hardee. Each time Hardee threat-
ened, Mulberry got a much-needed
hoop. At the end of the third period,
it was Mulberry 41-Hardee 37.
Palmer took a shot from the top
of the key and was fouled, hitting a
pair of free throws to start the final
quarter of action.' Mulberry went on
a mini-run and upped its lead to 48-
41. Rich was all over the court in an
effort to keep Hardee close, but the
Panthers used the full court, pass
and weave to find the open man
and stay six or seven points ahead.
Rich hit a pair of free throws to
make it 55-51 with 75 seconds left.
Running out the clock, Wesley
Harris hit a key basket. Time ran
out before the Cats could catch up,
losing 60-53.
Antwon Harris led Mulberry
with 22 points, with Dontone
adding 19.
For the Cats, Rich had the game-
high 29 points, including 14 in the
fourth stanza. Palmer added nine,
Vance eight, King five and St. Fort
two points.



Thursday but lost," commented
Gray on Monda\ as he prepared for
Senior Night ceremonies.
.The Hardee junior %arsit\ had
only one game last week, a 22- 15
'win over Palmetto's junior Lady
Tigers. It was a slow\ start for both
teams, with Hardee up 4-2 after the
first period and 7-5 at halftime. A
15-point third quarter sealed the
game for Hardee.
. For Hardee, Sherise Jones \\as
tops with 10 points. Casey Johnson
added four, Tiarra Williams three.
'Madison Graham two and Marissa
Hall and Angel Simmons each a.
free throw.
Emili Evans, Tareka Coney and
Paige Avery added to the floor
,game in their passing, steals and
rebounds.
Coach KeniLeupold was pleased
ai his team's plaN. "It's a 19-point
swing. The. beat,us by 12 over
there and we won by seven here.
We ran some plais better, especial-
ly the inbounds one. They're enjo' -
ing it and I'm enjoying it too."


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S'arm Tales
By C.J.Mouser


My daughter, Jenny, has a way of weaving a tale. I guess she comes by
it honestly, as I tend to be a little verbose at times and my husband, Fred, is
a storyteller with a catalog of yarns stretching back into the early 1960s. So
it comes as no surprise when she corners me like she did last week to
shareher latest newsworthy discovery.
"Mom?"
"Yeah?"
"You are not going to believe this!"
Her standard opening. I got comfortable and gave her my undivided
attention.
"I was walking home from the bus stop. For the first time in I don't
know how long, I actually didn't mind walking home from the bus stop
because the weather was nice, you know?"
I nodded.
"I got to the yard and all the dogs and the cat came running out to me.
The little pigs in the catch pen jumped up when they saw me and,ran across
the pen grunting, like they do when they get startled."
She. gazed at me, and I nodded again, content to allow her to "set" her
scene.
"Then I saw the most bizarre thing I think I have ever seen."
"Yeah?" I was on the edge of my seat.
"Something made me look over, at that tree by the little chick coop ...
you know, the one we put the baby chicks in until they are ready to go into
the hen yard. I looked up into the tree and I saw two feet hanging there."
"What kinda feet?"
"Chicken feet!" '
I tried to picture what that must look like, two chicken feet just dan-
gling out of the tree ... tried to anticipate what she was going to say. But I
could no more fathom why there might be a chicken suspended from that
Street than I could decipher ancient Greek.
"Mom, it looked like a ritual sacrifice!"
I just stared at her, waiting with bated breath for'her to continue.
"I went over there to investigate and I found this Leghorn hen stuck to
a branch, her head back and her mouth open, like this."
She tilted her head back, her eyes bulged and her mouth gaped open
and her arms draped limply at her sides (wings, you know) in what I pre-
sumed to be a perfect imitation of what she had seen. A perfect imitation
because she painted a vivid picture of a chicken that had met with an unfor-
tunate, unconventional and untimely demise.
"How was it ... hanging?"
She got quiet for a moment, and I could see just a hint of a grin play-
ing at the corners of her mouth \ while she tried to find a tactful path to reveal
the horrible end this chicken had come to.
"Well. it was dead you knov.."
: "'I figured that."'
"I guess it had decided to roost in ihat tree, and when it jumped up




Soccer Boys In Districts


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
For the first time in quite a while
the Hardee boys soccer squad is in
relatively good health.
Just in time for the Class 3A-
District 10 tournament at Mulberry,
which began on Tuesday night.'
First-night games had the number
six 'eed Av9p Park facing: No. 3
Mulberry at p.m. and the No. 5
Wildcats squaring off \.ih No 4
Lake Placid about 8 p.m Hardee
tied and lost to Lake Placid during
the regular season.
Hardee has seniors Humberto
SPiedad and Yovany Arana back
after battling injuries most of the
season. Both are at ,nearly' full
strength, said coach Ron .Kline.
Without their leadership, under-
classmen had to step up. The boys
lost seven matches by one goal and
tied two others.
The winner of TuesdaN night's
games advance to matches today
(Thursday against top-seeds
Frostproof and DeSoto. Winner of
the Lake Placid-Hardee game faces
top-seed Frostproof at 8 p.m. The
district championship game is
tomorrow (Frida i at 7 p.m
In its final match of the season
last Tueadavy the Wildcats tied 2-2
Sixth Fort Meade, % which eened the
game \with a last minute shot. For
Hardee, Alberto "Chico"
Rodriguez and Piedad scored.
Arana stepped back into his goalie
spot, which Rodriguez has been
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"We should have had a higher
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just wide or high," concluded
Kline.
Hardee girls ended their season
in the first round of District 10
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Placid throughout, stopping numer-
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there, it missed. There was a little sharp short branch that it somehow man-
aged to land on. It went up through its bottom beak and into the bottom of
*its top beak, which was why its mouth was gaping open."
We made instant, and equally appalled, faces at each other. These
expressions lasted several seconds as the full impact of the gruesome death
sank in. Did the.poor thing die right away? Or did it hang there for several
hours ... or even days? How did we manage to walk past that area and not
see this feathered white flag suspended there? Was it hanging there the day
before when I walked past there to feed, watching me parade past with one
beady little eye trained on me as I went past, hoping that I would notice and
do something?
I shuddered, and Jenny reciprocated.
"That's awful!" I said finally.
"I know!"
"What did you do?"
"I took a stick and knocked the poor thing loose!"
"A little late I'm afraid."
"Yeah." She gave me a wry grin.
"Well, they don't call them pea-brains for nothing. I've always said
that a chicken's biggest enemy is itself. They can find more unique and.
unexpected ways to kill themselves than any other animal I have ever.
seen.
"You can say that again''
"They can find more unique and unexpec ...
"I really didn't mean for you to say it again."
"Oh."
Then the tension was broken as we both laughed.
"Well," I said, getting' down to the nitty-gritty and giving her what she
had come to me for, "It's not your fault, of course. I'm sure you would have:
done something if.you had come by sooner, when it would have done some.
good."
"Well, yeah," she nodded vigorously. "I would have."
"I know you would have. But some animals just cannot be protected:
from themselves. They're weak and not too bright and no matter what you
do, they will find a way to astonish you with their stupidity. In this case,
though, I think it was just one of those bizarre things that happen. What
they call an "unfortunate accident." Not your fault at all, or mine, or even.
the poor chicken's"
She nodded at me and I could see that she accepted my explanation,
and had acknowledged that she bore no culpability in the Great Chicken"
Tragedy.
"Thanks, Mom."
"You betcha."
"Mom?"
"Yeah?"
She was poised to walk away, a studious expression on her face.
"It might not hurt for me to go out there and cut off that little branch,
'just in case."
"No. baby," I smiled at her. "It wouldn't hurt a thing."
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Braves Head LL Mini-Minors


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
SThree full weeks into the season,
the Culligan Water Conditioning
.Service Braves are alone at the top
of the standings.
. The.Braves finished last week
with a 5-1 record, its only loss to
'the Vandolah Power Marlins. The
Marlins are in second place at 4-2,
-followed by the Heartland
Petroleum Rangers and Labor
Solutions Devil Rays, each at 4-3.
-Behind them are the Elks Giants,
Lake Branch Dairy White Sox,
-Peace River Electric Cooperative
Ipc. (PRECo) Pirates and Hardee
County Sheriff's Office Yankees.
SLast Monday's double-header
had. similar scores. In the opener,
the Pirates flew past the White Sox
_11-8, while in the nightcap the
'Giants beat the Yanks 11-7.
Timothy Perkins, William
.McClelland and Quinton Sanchez
led the Pirates with a pair of runs
:apiece. Brandon Hill, Byron
Kilpatrick, Aaron Brown, Jesse
.fohnston and Taylor Roberts
chipped in with a run apiece.


S This thing with the coughing and
S.being sick is getting kind of old, but
Hopefully I'm working out of it.
SThe things I've missed while
Being sick for over a month could
'.lnake a whole column: the yearly
,.Alafia River Frontiersman
'Rendezvous at Homeland, the
monthlyy Southern Band Cherokee
: meeting at Melbourne, activities at
the First Baptist Church of Bowling
G. iGreen (including numerous choir
practicess. It would be nice to be
back in the choir, although I don't
Think there w ill be too many high or
low notes from me for a while.
'Actually, the little I've tried to sing
lately doesn't sound so good in any
key. Guess the gravel cough sound
w ill go away eventually.
Bruce Durrance's mother,
SErnestine, told me he's been sick
:with it too, so I hope Bruce and
Anyone else who's been under the
weather is doing better.
I* If you've been to the Bowling
Green Post Office lately, you may
:hale noticed a sign in the lobby
"'that someone lost a blue Rubber-
'maid tote box on U.S. 17 just north
Sof Bowling Green several weeks
ago. The notice says that it was
-packed with items of sentimental
value-- childhood memories, and
Sasks that if you've seen it to please
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For the White Sox, leadoff batter
Jose Gonzalez scored in each
inning. Dalton Tubbs and Tomas
Gomez added first-inning tallies
and Blake Vermilye, Rayna Parks
and Ryan Moore came home in the
third inning.
Marco DeLeon Jr. and Ruben
Olmos came around' to score twice
apiece for the Giants. Cesar
Fimbres, Frank Farias, Caryssa
Johnson, Catelyn Hines, Amanda
Brandy and Gabrielle Allen crossed
home once each.
Leadoff batter Zach Crews
crossed home twice for .the
Yankees. Patrick Carlton, Seth
McGee, Tucker Albritton, Cody
Froehlich and Carlonica Brown
each added a tally.
In the Tuesday 5:45 game, the
Rangers outscored the Marlins 9-5.
Jake DeAnda, Aaron Harrison,
Cleston Sanders and Alex Clarke
put twin scores in the book for the
Rangers and Nicholas Turner added,
a run.
The Marlins put all their runs on
the board in the fourth inning. Mike


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I sure hope someone spotted it and
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Some news of former owners
from the area: many readers may
remember Chester Bemis who was
long-time homeowner and manager,
in the Avion Community of,
Bowling Green. There was word
that he recently suffered a heart
attack as well as kidney failure, but
I've not heard on his condition at
the time of this writing. We can'
keep him in our prayers and hope
for the best. "
Some of you may remember
Felix and Agres Hes who were'
homeowners here from overseas.,
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to bring us up to date on their activ-,
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Current homeowner news Starlet
and Ken Noel now have five more
mouths to feed since momcat Holly'
decided to have her babies last,
Week. That family "doubled" in one

swoop!
Virginia Dillon left for Tennessee
'several days ago, but promised to
return in a,month or so.
The Christmas lights came down
in Bowling Green last week. I was:
getting used to seeing them liven
up that stretch of U.S. 17 the little
I'\e been able to get out at night.
But in about nine months, we'll
have them back.
All news is welcome from indi-
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Heine, Jason Nichols, Keith
Powell, Danielle Smith and Jacob
Olmos each raced home.
In the 7:15 game, the Braves beat
the Devil Rays 10-4.
Russel Weems, Kendall Gough
and Ben Tamayo were all twin-
score batters for the Braves. Cody
Spencer, Roby Paris, Gilbert Garcia
and Austin Altman chipped in with
a run each.
Huner Bryant was the only D-
Ray to score in the first inning.
Cain. Roman, Kyle Hewitt and
Tanor Durden came around to score
in the third inning.
The Braves picked up another
win on Thursday, downing the
.Yanks 8-3.
Spencer homered to score
Gough, T4mayo and Paris in the
first inning. Altman followed him
home. The Braves added three
more runs in the second inning,
when Gough, Caleb Alteri and Kyle
Stone came home. Alteri led off
with a triple to get things going.
For the Yanks, Hannah Carlton
scored in the first inning, Andy
Alvarado came home in the second
and Hunter Reid added another run
in the third inning.
In the Thursday late game, the
Rays nipped the Pirates 8-7.
Bryant was the only D-Ray to
circle the bases twice. Roman,
Hewitt, Durden, Nick Scafe, Kyle
Taylor and Kayla Albritton added
solo scores.
For the Pirates, it was a team
effort, with Perkins, Sadie King,
Kilpatrick, Brown, Johnston,
McClellan and Daryl Mashburn
coming around to cross home plate.
The week's finale on Friday was
an 8-4 win for the Rangers over the
White Sox.
For the Rangers, DeAnda and
Sanders put twin scores on the
board and Weeks, Allison Farr,
Nicholas Turner and Clarke added
a run each.
Moore, Tara McNabb, Nathaniel
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Hardee


Living


Sandra Delgado & Greg


Dean To Wed Feb. 12


fg Miguel and Elvira Delgado of
Wauchula have announced the
engagement and approaching mar-
riage of their daughter, Sandra
Veronica, to Gregory William
Dean; son of Timothy and Linda
Dean of Sebring.
The bride-elect is a graduate of
South Plains College in Lubbock,
Texas, and is employed by the
Hardee County Clerk's office.
s The prospective groom is a grad-


uate of Purdue University and is
currently employed by the
Department of Juvenile Justice.
The couple will be married
Saturday, Feb. 12, at four o'clock in
the afternoon at Wauchula Hills
Baptist Church. Music will begin at
three-thirty.
Friends and relatives of the cou-
ple are invited to the wedding and
reception which will follow at the
church.


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Couple Wed In


Avon
The Florida Avenue Baptist
Church in Avon Park was the set-
ting for the Oct. 9 wedding uniting
Bobbie Cara Thornton and Adam'
Conrad Williams.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Carl .Thornton Jr.of'
Wauchula, and parents of the groom
are Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Williams
Jr. of Zolfo Springs.
Kelly Gilati of Church on the
Ridge ini Frostproof officiated the
five o'clock ceremony.
The church was decorated with
flowing brass candelabra with
heart-shaped candelabra on each
S, side, decorated with white telling,
S and red ribbons, including a brass
unity candle and' greenery. Pews
were marked with white tulliig and
red ribbons.
Given in marriage be her father,
the bride %\ore an Oleg Cassini
gown. a two-piece overlay featuring
embroidery full of caviar beads on
the bodice and hem of the gown.
The strapless top featured a sculpt-
ed bustline. The rhinestone tiara
featured floral detailing with over
50 clear rhinestones. The chapel-
'length train featured an. open fan
bustle, and the finger-tip %eil held
rhinestones. She carried a bouquet
of red roses.
Christina Murray, sister of, the
groom, was matron of honor.
Bridesmaids "vere Blaire Thornton.
sister-in-law of the bride; ind Misty
McKenzie and Stephanie McElroy,
both cousins of the bride.
The' matron of honor wore a
back, sleeveless Gengetti gown
With a draping bodice and empire
waist. The bridesmaids wore strap-
S less black and white Italian matte
satin cuff ballgowns. They.each car-
ried bouquets of redroses and white
daisies.
Mark Murray, brother-in-law of
the groom, wasg best man.
Groomsmen were Glenn Thornton,
brother of the bride; Mickey'
Williamson, cousin of the bride,
S and Joshua Williams. brother of the
: groom.
The mother of the bride wore a
short sleeved blue pearl floor-length
'.gown with embroidered beading


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and sequins on the bodice with a
dropped waistline and full organza
skirt. Her corsage was composed of
miniature: red roses and white
daisies. ..
The groom's mother wore a black
Gengetti A-line sleeveless gown
with a corsage which matched that
of the bride's mother.
.A reception -followed at the Avon
Park Community Center.
SThe room was filled with hearts,
red1 roses and red and white 'bal-
loons. Guests enjoyed a buffet din-
ner which included roast pork,
hand-carved roast'beef, mashed
potatoes, green beans almondine,
Spanish corn, macaroni and cheese,
salad and rolls.
..The tables .ere JeccLrated.w'ith
stemmed hurricane lamp_ surrq9Qpd-
ed' by red and white,'hearts, red
roses and daisies.
The wedding cake, created by the
bride's mother, was a six-tiered but-
ter cake \ ith each tier separated by
red roses and surrounded b. decora-
tive icing bands. A Bo'd's Bear
Bride and Groom topper was placed,
on the top of the cake.
The groom's cake \ as a choco-
late heart-shaped tuxedo cake with
a boutonniere which matched that
of the groom.
Punch was served from .a two-
tiered flowing fountain punch bowl.,
Following a wedding trip to
Savannah. Ga., and Gatlinburg.
Tenn., the couple reside in.
Wauchula.
The bride is a 2003 graduate of
Hardee High School and is
employed bN the state.
The groom, a 2000 graduate of
.Hardee High School. is enrolled in
the Networking Services
Technology Degree Program at,
South Florida Community College.
He has received a CCNA and is cur-
rently employed by' the. Hardee
County School Board's 'MIS
Department.


Do you ever get the feeling that
the only reason we have elec-
tions is to find out if the polls
were right?


Dennis Albritton of Bartow and
Tamara Perrine of Wauchula have
announced the engagement and
upcoming wedding of their daugh-
ter. Heather Nicole, to Michael
Leon Baker of Bowling Green.
The bride-elect, granddaughter of
Bernie Albritton and Bruce and
'Jeanette Perrine of Wauchula, is a
2000 graduate of Hardee. High
School and a recent honor graduate
of the University cf North Florida.
She is currently teaching and coach-


CO'RTESS' PHOTO


Sandra Delgado & Greg Dean


Thornton-Williams Rehearsal Dinner


-The: rehearsal dinner following
rehearsal for the Oct. 9 wedding of
Bobbie Cara Thornton and Adam
Conrad Williams was held Friday,
Oct. 8, at the Don Jose Restaurant
in Sebring.
Guests enjoyed Mexican food
and dessert.
The centerpieces on each table


TWO BLUES, NO PINKS
Adam Lee and Catessa Lucille
Holt, Wauchula, a six pound ten
ounce son, Braxton Lee, born Jan.
19, 2005, DeSoto .Memorial
Hospital, Arcadia. Mrs. Holt is the
former Catessa Bennett. Maternal
grandparents are Donald Bennett of
Wauchula. and ,the late Mary
Bennett. Maternal great-grand-
mother is Mae Rose of Fruitland
Park. Paternal grandparents are
Tim and Pam 'Holt of Wauchula.
Paternal great-grandmother is
Bonnie Holt of Zolfo Springs.

Javier and' Maria Estrada,
Wauchula, a six pound fifteen
ounce son, Alejandro, born Jan. 29,
2005,' Highlands.Regional Medical
Center, Sebring. Maternal grand-
parents are Fernando and
Guillermina Castillo Paternal
grandparents are Aniceto ,and
Teresa Estrada.


FCAT NIGHT


Hardee Senior High School will be sponsoring an FCAT Night on Thursday, February 3rd
at the high school auditorium at 6:00 p.m. FCAT night is open to both ninth and tenth
grade students and'their parents. Any other students who are repeating the FCAT test are
encouraged to attend along with their parents.

Plan to come for an evening of FCAT information, test taking hints and skills. Practice
materials will be provided.


WHAT:
WHO:

' WHEN:
WHERt
WHY:


SFCAT Night ;
9, 10h grade students and parents


Repeat test takers andparents
SThursday, February 3r at 6:00 p.m.
E: Hardee Senior High School Auditorium
a. FCAT information
b. Test taking hints
c. FCAT practice materials


held a bouquet of red roses, and
guests were presented party~yfiars
of miniature bottle' of hot-ilauce
and barbecued 'chips, a favorite of.
the couple.


ing at Oceanway Middle School in
Jacksonville.
The prospective groom is the
grandson of Lottie Baker of
Bowling Green. He graduated from
Hardee High School in 2000 and
will receive a degree in
network/administration in hardware
computers from Florida Technical
College in Jacksonville in April.
Plans are being made for a March
25 wedding at the Jacksonville Golf
and Country Club.


Oneita Revell To Host


Garden Club Feb. 9


The'Wauchula Garden Club will
meet at the home of Oneita Revell
Wednesday, Feb. 9, at noon 'to hear
Audre 'Swindel speak on bajck' ard
habitats., .
The home is located at 972
Stenstrom Road.


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Hostesses assisting Mrs. Revell
will be Libby Bradley and Edith
Chrisitmas ....
SFor more information,. call
President Sylvia Thornton at 735-
2680.


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Hardee Native Forms Bluegrass Band


The Dixie Bluegrass recently
performed in Haines City, along
with the Lewis Family, the Gold
Wing Express, and various other
groups.
Delores Wilson, w'ho plays the
fiddle, is the spokesperson of thel
group. She is the daughter of Mary
White of Wauchula and is a native
IHardee Countian.


Wilson teaches elementary
school in Auburndale and is joined
in the band by sons Elbert (banjo),
Adam (guitar) and Elliott (bass).
Joining them is Scott Holland who
plays the rhythm guitar.
Proud mother/grandmother Mary
says she's very proud of her musical
family and that her grandsons are so
talented. She points out that grand-


son Albert is not pictured, but is a
"big help to his other brothers. They
enjoy what they do. Besides their
school and going to church, they
each have their own jobs working
after school."
She says these musicians play
gospel or bluegrass and are avail-
able by calling (863) 412-1256 or
writing 4915 Clover Rd.,
Auburndale 33823.


COURTESY PHOTO
Pictured pickin' and grinnin'.(from left) are Delores Wilson, Scott Holland and Elbert, Adam and
Elliott Wilson. The family stays busy sharing their musical talents with others.


Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson


WAITING FOR THE DOCTOR
I went to the doctor the other day. After waiting in the outer office for
awhile, I was weighed and admitted to a small examining room where I
started waiting again.
After a half hour, I took an interest in the wallpaper. It was beige with
an interesting herringbone pattern. Then I tried to look out the window, but
the venetian blinds were unconventional, rather like an accordian. You
couldn't look through. However, I finally beat this handicap by lifting from
the bottom and was rewarded by a glimpse of the parking lot.
I paced off the floor and determined the room's length to be 14 feet and
about nine feet wide. Since I am a prison volunteer, I was struck by these
figures, not too different from an average prison cell. If I found it hard to
survive for half an hour, what must it be like to live in such a space for five
years? Or 20?
There was one piece of art in the room, a print of a lonesome-looking
pond. I studied this picture of wildflowers and bushes at the pond's edge.
The details were good, especially the reflectioins in the water, but I had seen
it, before, studied it before and frankly, my appreciation of it was wearing
thin.
I sat down again on the examining table and mentally went over the
stops in town I had planned to make that morning. As my watch now
showed 45 minutes gone, I realized I would have to revise my schedule.
One stop I would have to postpone for another day.
It dawned on me about then that I was beginning to chafe about "wast-
ed time." I did some hard thinking. Was not the Lord in charge of my life
and my schedule? Was this long wait a surprise to Him?
Right then, I made a decision to be thankful instead of irritated. I decid-
e~ to spend the rest of my time in that room praying for family and friends.
I even prayed for the doctor and his staff.
Was my soul immediately flooded with light and glory? No! Ijust knew
that I had deliberately taken a heavenly point of view instead of the usual
earthly one. I knew my Father would be pleased.
When the doctor finally appeared, I said nothing of all this to him. Why
make him feel bad? He was probably an hour behind in his schedule, too!


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Wedding Plans


Plans for her marriage to
Kristopher Phillip Wells, son of
Steve and Karen Wells of Tampa,
have been announced by Aleta Dee
Brummett of Bowling Green,
daughter of Duane Brummett and
Doriene Brummett.
The couple will be married


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day party for family and friends at Payne's Creek Park in Bowling
Green. The special event included a meal which culminated with
a birthday cake, his sister Lawana Laughary reading an original
poem she wrote for the honoree and his niece. Jessica Wheeler,
signing "My Last Name." He is pictured above seated with his
,mother, Geral Allison and sister Sandra Jackson of Okeechobee.
In back are sisters Charlene Anderson of Lily, Lawana Laughary
of Wauchula and Waverly Home of Perry. Not pictured, but
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Paul,Jackson of Okeechobee, Jerry Home of Perry, Jim
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"What is Puppy Love?"
Betty and I was only eleven years old,
when we met at the movies.
We shared popcorn, and held salty hands.
The flame oflove was burning.
The next Saturday as she walked to the movies,
she passed by her Dad's Shoe Shop.
Her uncle said, hey girl, got a new friend.
She said, yes sir, one day I will marry that boy.,
He said it's only puppy love.
Eight years later she kept her word and 47years of
S Happy Marriage has gone by.
I want to thank all ourfriends for the good food,
flowers, and prayers to help us through.
The flame of Love's still Burning. Betty is not
gone, she is only up there.
With all my love and thanks,
Horace Graham
"What's Puppy Love" :
It's sure real to the puppies! 2:3


GABRIEL VALADEZ
After being on reserve status
since 2001 with the U.S. Army
Resives, Gabriel Valadez of
Bowlingg Green %\ill be leaviinr Fb.
3 to report to Greenville, S.C., then
.Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, N.C., for
training prior to being sent to
Afghanistan to participate in
Operation Enduring Freedom.
According 1o the orders he
received fror .the Department of
the Arm), his period ,i .actie duty
will be 545 da\.'
He is the son of Mario and
Josephine. Valadez of Bowling
Green., :
The 25-\ejr-old is a 1998 gradu-
ate of Hardee High School. .'J' ''


Saturday, Feb. 12, at one-thirty in
the afternoon at the First Baptist
Church of Bowling Green. Music
will begin at one o'clock.
Friends and relatives of the cou-
ple are invited to the wedding and
reception which will follow at
Torrey Oaks Golf Course.


Local Students Recognized

For Academic Excellence


South Florida Community
College (SFCC) recently recog-
nized those students who have pur-
sued and achieved academic excel-
lence during'their course of study at
the college.
Students named to the President's
List for receiving a semester grade
.point average between 2.8 and 4.0
are Carolann M. Brooks, Jamie M...
Davis-Macias, Blair K. Klobuchjr.
Consuelo V. Krueger, Mary A.
miller, Kathryn M. Pace, Hannah
lN Potter. Alejandro M. Solis,
Leticia Torres and Christopher M.
\Vickstrorn, all of Wauchula.
Also named to the President's
SList is Olga L. Torres of Zolfo


Springs.
Students are named to the Vice
PreRident's List for receiving a
grade point average between 3.5
and 3.79.
SStudents from Wauchula named
to the Vice President's List are
Elizabeth Barton, Bethany Joudry,
Angela L. Petersen, Christina M.
Petersen, Nadine E. Slaughter,
Michael Sleeper and 4lexa
Toscano. Also from Hardee County
are Jennifer L. Clifton and Danna L.
De\ane, both of Bowling Green.
You will always be your child's
favorite toy.
-Vicki Lansky,


The "40 Days of Purpose"
Campaign is continuing at New
Hope Baptist Church.
The Rev. Grant Hignight invites
the public to participate until its
conclusion on March 13.
There will be a gospel sing this
Saturday, at 7 p.m. at Victory
Praise Center, 132 E. Main St.,
Bowling Green.
The featured singers will be the
Homeward Bound Singers from
Port Richey.
Revival services will be held
Sunday through Tuesday at the
Gospel Tabernacle, 810 W. Tenn.
St., Wauchula.
Pastor Harold Howze invites the
public to hear the Rev. Roy Scates
on Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
and Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m.
For more information, call 735-
8079.
Wauchula Hills Baptist Church
is planning "Getting' Back to the
Basics" this Sunday through
Thursday with guest pastors each
evening.,
Music will be by The Fishers.
The 7 p.m. services will feature
the church's pastor, the Rev. Mark
Mitchell on Sunday, the Rev. Jim
Strickland on Monday, Dr. Gene
Pritchard on Tuesday, the Rev.
Grant Hignight on Wednesday and
Dr. Robert White on Thursday.
The services will, be preceded
with a time of fellowship which
will begin at 6 p.m.


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Celebrates
On Sunday, Jan. 30, Jaxon Walter
Justiss celebrated his third birthday
with a firetruck-theried party.
His parents are John and Doree
Feldhouse Justiss of Dyersburg,
Tenn. His grandparents are James
and Diane Justiss of Wauchula,!
Cheryl Landry of Bowling Green
and Walter and Dr. Doreen
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Yankees Top Minors JV Cats Post 3 Wins


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Florida Fuel Yankees won
/the battle of the unbeaten on Friday
night to take sole leadership of the
Hardee County Little League
Minors division.
The Yankees had only one game
and moved to the top of the heap
with a 5-0 record.' The Central
Florida Pump and Irrigation Braves
took Friday's loss, but won on
'Tuesday to finish the week at 6-1.
Behind these squads are the CF
Industries Marlins, Peace River
Growers Reds, Pete's Pharmacy
Athletics (A's), Florida Fertilizer
Giants and Vols Cubs.
Last week started with a bat-
around on Monday between the A's
,and Giants, with the A's winning
29-17.
The A's had the heaviest bats.
Jordan Johnston homered, tripled
1 twice and hit a double and single
for the cycle-plus. Kyle Schrank
added a homer, single and trio of


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doubles. German Figueroa chipped
in with a triple, double and single.
Justin Rickett, McCoy Johnston,
Schrank and Figueroa each scored
five times, with Abel Esquivel
adding triple tallies, Errica Snelling
and Jordan Johnston each two runs
and Terry Hill and Madison
Johnston one run apiece.
For the Giants, Jacob Anderson
smacked a triple, pair of doubles
and a single and Santiago Figueroa
also had four hits. Cole Choate and
Anderson each circled the bases
four times, Figuera had three trips
to home, Armando Alamia and
Zachary Battles had twin scores
and David Gibson and Dalton
Rabon came home once each.
Tuesday's game was the oppo-
site, a 12-0 shutout by the Braves
over the Cubs.
Leadoff batter Deonte Evans led
the Braves with three scores. Luke
Winter, Wade Staton, William
Beattie and Mason Gough' each
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Maddox added a run.
For the Cubs, Timothy Steedley
and Brea Farrer were each stranded
Twice. Tyler Pella, Tyler Hewitt,
Steven Crews, Justin Araujo and
Carlos DeLoera were left also on
base.
On Thursday the Marlins
downed the Cubs 17-7.
Reed Woods led the Marlins with
four jaunts around the basepaths.
Kris Johnson, Ben Loughran and
Tyler Cloud had three tallies
apiece. Matthew Lake, Caleb
Tamayo, Bradley Brewer and Jacob
Neuhofer added solo scores.
The Cubs answered with a pair
of runs from leadoff batter Hewitt
and solo tallies from Steedley,
Tommy Redding, DeLoera, Josh
Weed and Farter.
The Friday field 1 game was
another nail-biter in which the Reds
edged the A's 20-19.
Justin Forrester paced the Reds
with four trips to home plate in five
times on base. Matthew Hamilton
circled the bases three times,
Matthew Grace, Dustin Goodwyn,
Brook Samuels and Michael Grace
were twin-tally batters and Jacob
Childers. Taylor Griffin, Zachary
Taylor and Manuel DeLaRosa
added solo scores.
For the As, Jordan Johnston led
with four runs, while Schrank,
Figueroa, Esquivel and Snelling
put three runs on. the board,
Madison Johnston added two more
and Darrell Johnston had one.
Meanwhile, on field 2, the
Yankees prevailed 12-2 over the
Braves.
Leadoff batter Will,, Bennett
walked and smacked three singles
to score four runs. Kramer Royal
and Colton Mills added twin tallies
and Luke Palmer, Jacob Bolin,
Julian Varela and Austin McClellan
came across home plate once each.
Evans and Trenton Moon ,were
the onl Braves to reach home late.
SGarrett Albritton was stranded
twice, and Winter, Maddox, Gough,
Austin Stoner, Andrea Pace and
Effie Pace %\ere left aboard once
each.


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee JV boys squad
picked up a trio of victories last
week.
"It's a great way to end a week,"
said JV head coach Rod Smith after
Friday night's victory over
Mulberry. The junior Cats beat
DeSoto, Lakeland Christian and
Mulberry last week.
This week, the young Cats host
Frostproof on Tuesday and Lake
Placid on Friday in a pair of district,
games. The season ends next week
with games at Fort Meade on
Tuesday and Sebring on Thursday.
HARDEE 59, DESOTO 51
The junior Cats opened an
evening of Wildcat wins by taking
a 59-51 victory over the junior
Bulldogs of DeSoto. The winning
margin would have been much
greater if it had not been for
Bulldog freshman Tyquin Kelly,
who kept his team in the game with
31 of his team's 51 points, hitting
all five treys for his quad, adding
five deuces and six-of-seven at the
free throw line.
Hardee freshman Terry Redden
Sled the Hardee attack, putting some
points in the hole in every quarter..
He ended the night with 18 points.
Chris Martin added 14, Arnold
Louis 10, Reggie Grizzard six,
Dusty Massey four, Trrone Pace
three and Trey Small and Akeem
Frazier each two points. .Josh
Jackson added to the floor game.
HARDEE 68,
LAKELAND CHRISTIAN 54
Hardee started slowly and gained
momentum in this encounter on the
Lakeland court Hardee was down
i4-12 at the end of the first period
but \eent \\ild for 22 points in the
second stanza to take a 34-25 lead
into the locker room at the half.
In the third period, it wxas pret)i
even. ith Lakeland Christian nar-
rowing the gap b\ two points.
Hardee outscored Lakeland
Christian 18-11 in thefirial period.
Three Lakeland Christian players
were in double digits, with 15, 13
and 10 points.


Redden had one of the best
nights of his young career, canning
33 points on a half dozen treys, pair
of deuces and three-of-six at the
free throw line. Small had eight,
Martin seven, Grizzard and Pace
each a half dozen, Jackson and
Arnold each three and Frazier two
points. Andrew Cisneros and
Massey helped in the floor game.
HARDEE 46, ,
MULBERRY 40
Friday night was another win for
the Cats, taking the Mulbery junior
Panthers 46-40.
"We were, sleepwalking in the
first half, a step slow, but it was our
third game in a week. It was a good
second half, we took care of the
basketball well. It was a good


effort," commented Smith.
Hardee trailed early but cut the
Panther lead to 23-20 by halftime.
With a strong third quarter, the Cats
were up 37-32 as the final period
started. Hardee went up by a nine-
point margin and held off
Mulberry's efforts to rally. A big
inside player led the Panthers with
16 points, including 10 in the open-
ing quarter.
For the junior Cats, Redden was
again the go-to man, hitting a quar-
tet of treys, pair of deuces and a
free throw for 19 points. Martin
added 11, Arnold seven, Grizzard
five, and Jackson and Frazier each
two points. Massey, Pace and Small
contributed on the rebounding, out-
let passes and steals.


For the week ended January 27, 2005:
At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 5,943, compared
to last week 8,010 and 7,030 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-
State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were 1.00
to 2.00 higher, feeder steers and heifers were 1.00 to 3.00 higher.


Feeder Steers:



Feeder Heifers:
*


Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 165.00-190.00;
300-400 lbs., 128.00-170.00; and
400-500 lbs., 112.00-140.00.
Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 130.00-170.00;
300-400 lbs., 112.00-140.00; and
400-500 lbs., 108.00-120.00.


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1 REGIfTRATION


Major a Junior Baseball

Major lJunior Girls Softball

,,: CCost $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.
Al major & junior league baseball players and grs softball players that played last
season must show his or her intent to play by refgstering if you fail to register, your
place cn the team %\il not beheld for yo'u.

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 l
before Aug. 1. 2005 for Girls .aofball i

H Parents must register their child and show a birth certificate to
validate child's league age.
l, Checks payable to Hardee County Little League, Inc. (HCLL)




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

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


Major League Baseball Tryouts March 3
following the Minor 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 who did not play Minor League this season and are
interested in trying out for a Major League team. You must register
I on one of these dates to be eligible for tryouts.
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-Schedule Of Weekly Services
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Printed as a Public Service, -

The Herald-Ady.cate [.:,
Wauchulat 'J: da '. "
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Deadline: Thursday .5 pp.m


BOWLING GREEN

APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE
UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH
310 Orange St.
375-3100
Sunday Morning....................10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
TuesdayPrayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m.
Thursday 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.
Sun. Eve. Worship Ist & 3rd 5-00p.m.
Tues. Prayer/Bible Study. .........7:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Hwy. 17 South
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship ...............10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship .....:............6:30 p.m.
Wed Discipleship ...................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
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
-937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206
Sunday School ..... 9 45 a m
Morning Worship ..... I1-00 a m.
Disciples Train & Choirs ....5 30 p m.
Evening Worship.... ... 630 p.m
Wednesday Prayer .. .. 7 00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S S. Hwy. 17.- 375-2253.
Sunday School 945 a m.
SNoming Worship ...... I I-00 a.m
Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.
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
Yoqth Fellowship ....... 5:00 p.m.
Eenriing Worship... ..... .6-00 p m.
Wed. Bible Study .......... 700 p.m.

FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
SBaptist church Road 773-9013
' Sunday School .........9:45 a m
Morning Worship .... 11-00 a m
Sunday Evening......... .... 6 00p m.
Wednesday Prayer ... ..... 7 00 p m

HOLY CHILD
SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION
Misa (Espanol)Sunday .. 700 p.m.

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domingo Serv. De Predicacion 11:00 p.m.
Martes Estudio Biblico ....7 00 p.m
Nliercols Estudior Juenil .... 7-00 p m.
Jueves Sern De Predicacion 7-00 p.m

IMIANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School ... ............. .9.45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..... ... 11 00a.m.
Evening Worship ......... 700 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .700 p m

MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
607 Palmetto St.
Church School ........... 9-30 am.
Morning Service ..... 11-00 a m.
Evening Service ........ 700 p m.
Wed Bible Study/Prayer Ser 7.00 p m
Commu non.2nd Sun Eening 6:00 p.m.

MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 ML Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
Sunday School .......... ...9 45 am.
Morning Worship ...11 -00a.m.
Disciples Training ......... 500 p m.
Evening Worship ....... ..... 7"00 p.m
Wednesday Prayer Time .... ....7:00 p.m

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 Servic ...................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.

ONA

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 pm.

NEW ELIM
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Badger Loop Lane 773-4475
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service. ... 1100 a m
Sunday Night Worship.............. 600 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time 7 00 p.m
NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
202 Sidney Roberts Road
Sunday) School 1000 a.m.
Morning Worship I 00 a.m:
Disciples Training ...:....:..........6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship 6 30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ...7 00 p.m

ONA BAPTIST CHURCH
S131 Bear Lane 773-2540-
SSunday School '... 1000am
Morning Worship I 1.00 a m
Evening Worship ... 6 00pm
Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p m

LNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School 945 a m
Morning Worship 11 00 a m
Disciples Training ... 5 00 p m
SEening Worship 700 p m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ...... 7-00 p m

WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd.
Sunday School ........ ....1000a.m.
Eening Service ...... .. ...5.00 p m.
Tuesday Service.......... 7.00 p m
Wednesday Service ........ 7-00 p m
BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH
405 S. Florida Ave.
Sunday Morning Service ....1 00 a.m
Sunday Evening Worship I 100 a.m.
Wed. Night Sen ice & Worship 7:00 p.m
Saturday Prayer .......7-00p.m.
CHARLIE CREEK
BAPTIST CHUIRRCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School .. .... 1000am
Morning Worship ....... 11.00 a m.
Evening Worship ........ 7 00 p m
Wed Evening Worship ... 7.00pm.

CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ae. & Orange St.
773-9678
Bible Study .. ... ... .1000 am
Worship Ser ice .. .11.00am
Wednesday ... .. 7.00 p m

CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
773-2249
Sunday Moring Worship ... 9:30 a m
Sunday Bible Class .... II 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
CHURCH OF GOD
Martin Luther King Blvd.
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
e773-4576

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532
Sacrament Meeting .. .9.00 a.m.
Sunday School ..... .1000am
Priesthood ................ 1 00 a m.
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit St. 735-8681
Sunday School .............. 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning ...... .. ..11 00 a.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


The following merchants

urge you to attend

your chosen house of worship

this Sabbath

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Wholesale Nursery

Donnis & Kathy Barber
Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470
P.O. Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL
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WAUCHULA

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.............1.0:30 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. Bay St. 773-4722
Escuela Dominical ....................9:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion ...........11:00 a.m.
Predicacion 11:30 a.m.
Estudio 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.
SWednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m.
FIRST CHURCH OF
THENAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St.
Sunday'School. 10-00 am.
Morning Service .... 1100am
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 930 a.m.
Morning Ser\ ice I1 00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/
Bible Study 6 00 p.m.
Wed Prayer/Bible Study 7 00p.m.
FIRST UNITED.
METHODIST CHURCH
207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657
Early W\orship.. 9 00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.nm.
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 linistr 7 00 p m
Adult Tuesday Service 7 00 p.m.


'THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE -
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753
SMorning Service 10.00 am.
Evening Worship 600 p m.
Wednesday Ser ice. 7 00 pm


HEARTLAND
COMMUNITY CHURCH
S 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts ....... 9:00 a.m
Sunday School ......... 9 30 a m
Worship.. .. ... .. .. .1030am
Wed Night Dinner ... .600 p m.
Wed Bodybuilders Adult CI
Crossroads & Lighthouse Min 7 00 p m
IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH
155 Altman Road 1131
Sunday Morning.. ... 1000 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
Wednesday Evening. .... 7 30 p.m.
LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School .... 9 45 a m
Morning Sen ice I 100 a m
Evening Worship 6:00 p m
.: Wednesday Prayer. 7 00 p.m
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
Corner of 7th A\e. & Palmetto St.
735-0555.

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH.'
S .1999 Stale Road 64 East
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
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 Lulher King Ave. 767-0023
Morn. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m.
.Sunday School ... : .945 a.m
Morning Worship .. II 00 a m.


2nd Sunday Youth Service 4 00 p m.
Allen Christian Endeavor .4.00 p m
SWed & Fri Bible Stud ..700p.m


WAUCHULA


NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
912N. 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 ...................: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 amn.
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 1000a.m.
Morning Worship II 00 a.m.
Evening Ser ice 6 00 p m.
Wednesday Seice 7-00 p m

ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
204 N. 91h Ase. 773-6418
Sunday 900a.m.
Hol Da)s ..

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

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

SSOLiTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.;
Morning Worship. I I-00 a.m.
E\ening Worship .;...................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday PrayJ r ...................7.:00 p.m.

SSPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
:' 773-2946
Sunday Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship .......... 6:00 p.m.
.Wedinesday Worship.' ....... 7:30 p.m.
Friday Worsiup. ............7:30 p m:'
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY
116Orange St.
Sindiy School :...... 10:00 a.m.,
coming Worship ........ .11:30 a m
Evening Worshiup .. ..... 7:00 p.m..
Tues. Bible Sidy & Child Train 7 00 p.m.
Friday Prayer Sern ice ....7 00 pm

WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD
1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
773-0199
Sunday School .. 10:00 a.m.
Morning 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.

WAUCHULA HILLS
BAPTIST CHURCH
615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683
Sunday School ,'.... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .:;;.. O 1:00'a.m. :i
Church Training ,.. .. 600 p.m..
Evening Worship ..........7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .. ... ... 7:00 p.m.

H IAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST .
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson
Sunday School ......... 10 00 a m
Church ...... 1000a m
Youth Sertice ... .. 600pm
Evening Sertce .... ... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Ser\ce ..:. : .... .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.


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The way a man speaks lays bare
the texture of his mind, the
goodness of his heart, the inner.
Spain or the sweet serenity that
are his companions in solitude.
-Harriet Van Home


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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.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ......... 7:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE
64 E. & 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
8251 CreusSille Road
Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657
Sunday School.. .. .... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ... ... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .. .... 7:00p.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
Corer of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114
Bible Study. .............. .10.00 a.m.
Worship Service ........... 11:00 a.m.

GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH
South Hwy. 17,494A5456,.-1 -v.
SSunday School .......... .. 1000 a.m .
Morning Worship II 00 am
Wednesday Prayer 700p m

NLARANATHA 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 pm


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ZOLFO SPRINGS

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD
FAITH TEMPLE
,Oak Street
Sunday Worship ........... 10:00 a.nt.
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 Service ............ 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.ni.
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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according-to the grace given to
us, let us use them: if prophecy,
in proportion to our faith; if
1 service, in our serving; he who
teaches, in his teaching;...he
S: p S e who contributes, in his
liberality; he who gives aid,
with zeal; he who does acts of
mercy, with cheerfulness."
Romans 12:6-8
God has given us individual
m *abilities and talents, tools with
which to build His kingdom
upon the earth. Not only does
God want us to be happy and
enjoy our lives, but He has also
given us work to do. What an
honor that our Heavenly Father
has placed us upon the earth to
serve Him with gifts we have
been given.
One excellent way to serve.
God is through your local
Church or synagogue. We each
have a unique gift we can
contribute to God's body of
believers. As you worship this
week, perhaps you can discover
what strength you have. By
-serving with your strength, you
can do your part to complete
God's work.
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During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
Jan "COUNTY
Jan. 0, Robert Lupe Rodriguez, 26, of 4616 Maple Ave., Bowling
Green, w4s arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley on a charge of resisting arrest
without force and warrants charging him with resisting arrest without force,
grand theft and fleeing to elude a police officer. At the jail, corrections Ofc.
,B. Keith Powell detained him on a Highlands County warrant alleging fail-
.ure to appear in court on a charge of violation of probation.
Jan. 30, criminal mischief on CR 664 and North Road and a theft on
SR 62 were reported.
Jan. 29, a theft on U.S. 17 North and a fight on Lincoln St. were report-
ed.
Jan. 28, thefts on Bessie and Makowski roads were reported.
Jan. 27, Jerald Lee Lane, 24, of 4641 W. Main St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin and charged with domestic battery.
Jan 27, Louis' Wesley Kilpatrick, 39, of 838 Chamberlain Blvd.,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson on a warrant charging him
with violation of probation (original charge grand theft).
Jan. 27, Yoni Gonzales, 28, of LaBelle, was arrested by Dep. Joe
Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original
charge grand theft).
Jan. 27, a residential burglary on Wingate Road, criminal, mischief on
Azalea Lane and Boyd Cowart Road, burglary of a conveyance on Poplar
Street, a theft on Terrier Lane, a vehicle stolen on LangDrive and a stolen
tag were reported. '
Jan. 26, Elena ysabel Puente, 27, of 615 Saunders St., Wauchula, was
arrested by corrections Dep. Earl Harrison on a court-ordered pickup order.
Jan. 26, Juan Diego Perez, 33, of 705 N. Ninth Ave., Wauchula, was
arrested by corrections Lt. Suzanne Moran on warrants charging him with
two counts violation of probation (original charges two counts domestic
battery).
Jan. 26, Victoriano Martinez, 41, of Gath Lucky Road, McMinnville,
Tenn., was arrested by Sgt. Everett Lovett on charges of two counts
attempted second degree murder.
Jan. 26, thefts on Sasser and Boyd Coward raods and U.S. 17 N. were
reported.
Jan. 25, Kage Elton Smith, 22, of 605 Grove St., Bowling Green, was
arrested by Dep. Clay Nicholson on capiases alleging failure to pay fines on
convictions for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia,
violation of an emergency curfew and driving while license suspended.
Jan. 25, Kenneth Lee Coughlin, 28, P.O. Box 145, Zolfo Springs, was
arrested by Sgt. Tom Souther on a capias alleging failure to pay a fine on a
conviction for criminal mischief.
Jan. 25, Douglas Raymond Richardson, 44, of 311 Georgia St.,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell on a charge of violation
of probation (original charge grand theft).
Jan. 25, a burglary on CR 663; a theft on Whidden Road, criminal mis-
chief on SR 66 and a stolen tag were reported.
Jan. 24, James Albert Parlor, 37, of Lakeland, was arrested by correc-
tions Sgt. Monica Albritton on a Polk County Warrant alleging failure to
appear in court on a charge of trespass after warning.
Jan. 24, Christopher Shannon Reas, 36, of 4647 SR 62, Bowling
Green, was arrested by Sgt. Everett Lovett and Dep. James Adler on a Polk
County warrant alleging failure to appear in court on charges of trespass
and loitering or prowling.
Jan. 24, thefts on Stenstrom and Old Bradenton roads were reported.


WAUCHULA
Jan. 29, Jeffrey Lee Hang, 47, of 63 E. Lake Howard Drive, Winter
Haven, was.arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with DUI and no
valid license.
Jan. 29, a 13-year-old Wau;. .la youth was arrested by Ofc. Jereme
Bridges and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug
paraphernalia.
Jan. 28, thefts on Dansby Road and U.S. 17 N. and criminal mischief
on SR 64 were reported.
Jan. 27, a residential burglary on Indiana Ave., a theft on S. Seventh
Ave., and a vehicle stolen on Eighth Ave. were reported.
Jan. 26, Roberto Martinez Rodriguez, 19, of 290 Griffin Road,
Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with posses-
sion of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and giving a false name
to a law enforcement officer. He was detained on a capias alleging failure
to appear in court on : charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jan. 26, a theft on Harvey St. was reported.
Jan. 25, Raymond Guerrero, 38, of 725 Leplatt Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Ofc. Mark McCoy on a charge of violation of probation (origi-
nal charges violation of an injunction for protection and a charge of viola-
tion of community control-house arrest (original charge carrying a con-
cealed firearm).
Jan. 25, Rodney Allen Youngblood, of 829 Bostick Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc. Mark McCoy on warrants charging him with violation
of probation (original charges three counts burglary of a structure, three
counts grand theft arid burglary of a dwelling).
Jan. 24, a theft on U.S. 17 N. was reported.
BOWLING GREEN
Jan. 28, criminal mischief on U.S. 17 N. was reported.
Jan. 27, a fight on U.S. 17 N. was reported.
Jan. 26, a fight on Pleasant Way was reported.
Jan. 24, a theft on Pleasant Way was reported.
ZOLFO SPRINGS
Jan. 27, a theft on E. Fourth St. was reported.
Jan. 25, criminal mischief on SR 64W and a vehicle stolen on Mancini
Place were reported.


On The Local Links 1

TORREY OAKS GOLF COURSE
CRYSTAL LAKE MEN'S LEAGUE: This week, these golfers played
A, B, C, NET. Coming in first, with 140, were Don Ahearn, Dick Harkin,
Arlie Wooters and Jim Homman. Placing second, with 142, were LeeRoy
Behymer, John Dawber, Milt Miller and William T. Johnson. Taking third
place, with 152, were Loyd Lankford, Fred May, Albin Johnson and Max
Myers.
CRYSTAL LAKE LADIES' LEAGUE: The ladies played Points.
Charlene Baker, Nancy Morrison and Anne DeFreitas came in first \z ih plus
4. Charlene also won the pin shot.
UP-COMING TOURNAMENT: The annual Ms. Mac's Memorial
Tournament will be played on Feb. 19. The Shotgun Start is scheduled for 8
a.m. For more information, you may call the pro shop at 767-0302 or Hope
of Hardee at 773-2022.


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Golden Nuggets
By Lorraine and John Gillespie
Alpha & Omega Freedom Ministries of Wauchula


For if you tell others with your own mouth that Jesus
Christ is your Lord, and believe in your own heart
that God has raised him from the dead, you will be
saved. For it is by believing in his heart that a man
becomes right with God; and with his mouth he tells
others of his faith, confirming his salvation.
-Romans 10:9-10
Jesus belongs to the unsaved man, Jesus died for him. He has made the
New Birth a possibility for him, but the unsaved man must accept Him.
Unless man makes confession of his salvation he will never have eter-
nal life even though it belongs to him.
God's hands are tied until a man makes that confession. Jesus and all
His promises are no value to man until he confesses Christ's Lordship over
his life.
Repentance means "right-about face." The moment the sinner accepts
Jesus Christ, he does a right-about face.
He does not have to clean up his life first. Jesus will help him after sal-
vation, so a Golden Nugget would be to confess with your mouth Jesus as
Lord of your life.


Those who trim themselves to
suit everybody will soon whit-
tle themselves away.


Go To The Head Of The Class!
SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE
IS THURSDAY AT 5 PM.


Circle The Date!
COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M.


FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The City of Bowling Green is considering applying to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a Small
Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to
Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000.00) these funds
must be used for one of the following purposes:
1. To benefit low and moderate income persons; or
2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or
blight; or
3. To meet other community development needs of
recent origin having a particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate
threat to the health or welfare of the community
and where other financial resources are not avail-
able to meet such needs.
The categories of activities for which these funds may be
used are in the areas of housing, neighborhood revitaliza-
tion, commercial revitalization, or economic development
and include such improvement activities as acquisition of
real property, loans to private-for-profit business, purchase
of machinery and equipment construction of infrastructure,
rehabilitation of houses and commercial buildings, and ener-
gy conservation. Additional information regarding the range
of activities that may be undertaken will be provided at the
public hearing.
For each activity that is proposed, at least 70% of the funds
must benefit low and moderate income persons.
In developing an application for submission to DCA, the
City of Bowling Green, must plan to minimize displacement
of persons as.a result of planned CDiBG"a8tiVities.1'" Wddi-
tion, tle City of Bowling Green is required to develop a plan
to assist displaced persons.
The public hearing to receive citizen views concerning the
community's economic and community development needs
will be held at the City of Bowling Green City Hall, 104 East
Main Street, Bowling Green, Tuesday February 8, 2005, at
7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. For information
concerning the public hearing contact Mr. David Elbertson,
City of Bowling Green', 104 East Main Street,:Bowling Green,
Florida 33834. Telephone 863-375-2255..
The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped
accessible location. Any .handicapped person requiring an
interpreter for the hearing impaired'or the visually impaired
should contact Mr. Elbertson at least five calendar days prior
to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. Any non-
English speaking person wishing to attend the public hear-
ing should contact Mr. Elbertson at least five calendar days
prior to the meeting arid.a language interpreter will be pro-
vided. To access a Telecommunications Device for Deaf
Persons (TDD) please call (863) 375-2255. Any handicapped
person requiring special accommodation at this meeting
should contact Mr. Elbertson at least five calendar days prior
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Honor Roll


North Wauchula Elementary
Kindergarten
All E's-Desiree Ford, Darby
Farr, Rosendo Saldona, Lorenzo
*Farias, Audra Weeks, Jhett See,
Sarah Nicholson, Laina Durrance,
Priscilla Villazana, Kathy Marcial-
Palacios, Matthew Andrews, J.T.
Canary, Janie Ellzalde, Molly
Hartman and Rayann Culig.
Boone Paris, Sarah Welch, Logan
Cunningham, Taylor Graham, Erika
Martinez, Carly Nadaskay, Kalisa
Outley, Cade Roberts, Will Roberts,
Jessica Bembry, Cecilio Hernandez,
Maria Zuniga, Lance Bursler, Noah
Valletutti and Brandon Young.
All E's & S's-Jesse Balli, Sayra
Campos, Gerardo Jaimes, Jennifei
Lopez, Brenda Rosas, Lusero
Salgado, Mary Sinclair, Cameron
Strey, Francisco Vargas, Agustin
Morales, Gannon Watson, Litzy
Vargas, Joshua Smith and Marisa
Gonzales.
Miguel Rodriguez, Selena
'Palacios, Aaron Estrada, Maricruz,
Gonzales, Christopher Paugh,
Ariana Ramos, Lawrence Walker,
Trevor Walker, Domingo Arroyo,
Jacob Esquivel, Diana Gomez,
RaDayShia Graham, Odalis
Hernandez, Eddie Molina and
Veronica Molina.
Annette Mondragon, Eva
Rodriguez, Anthony Servin,
Rodrigo Mendieta, Sherry Lee,
Jacob Lazo, Emily Maldonado and
Marquis Delgado.
S First Grade
All A's- Martha Valdez, Dalton
Krell; Shane Fulk. Amanda Bandy,
Maria: Gutierrez, Alondra Meza,
Valeria Cardenas, Alexis Chavez,
Esmeralda Felix, Andrew Hagans,
Jennifer Hinnerman, Jakayla
Mosley, Blake Patrick and Cassidy
Powell.
Jorge Perez, Jordan Roberts,
'Nicholas Strey, Jessi Trevino, Eva
Daughtry, Reyna Esparza, Chris
Hull, Mireya Mondragon, Julissa
Ortiz, Danielle Weeks, Antelmo
Bautista, Felise Ehrenkaufer,
Brooke Fones, Faith Hodges and
McClain Mitchell.
Samuel Negrete, Austin Wallace,
Zahria Williams, Allen Brown,
Mark Valdez, Emily Johnson,.
Stephanie Narciso, Damaris Arana,
Kelsie Earls, Alyssa Ennis, Emily
Bennett, Matthew Hall and Sonya
Calvillo.
A's & B's- Danny Sustalta, Jorge
Esparza, Cristina Rodriguez,
Abelardo Villarreal, Sondra Acosta,


Fernando Anselmo, Danny Owena,
Juan Simon-Salazar, Cheyanne
Gough, Ryan Moore, Aubrey
Rigney, Juan Trejo, James Verrell,
Anahi Salgado and Matthew Green.
Jessica Lopez, Ronnie Ramirez,
James Smith, Erica DeLoera,
Zozimo Saldona, Bryce Anderson,
Crystal Morales, Dionte Faulk,
Carolina Ibanez, Maria Jaimes, Ty
Trammell, Joselyn Thompson and
Tyler Staton.
Second Grade
All A's-Patrick Craycraft,
Stephan Jones, Paige Bursler,
Cheyanne Skinner, Jake Pakovich,
Steve Metayer, Anabel Salgado,
Frank Farias, Randi Lopez, Chloe
Harvey, Tomas Gomez, Nho Cao,
Emily Albritton and Clara Clax.
Pedro Estrada, Allison Farr,
Brianna Alvarado, Mathew
Ledezma, Juan Zavala, Alessia
Ames, Daynaa Cruz, Jessica,
Cumbee, Hayley Derby, Hannah
Jernigan, Marla Lopez, Christian
Pena, Logan Boyd, Uriel Estrada,
Sadie King and Zachary
Sockalosky.
A's & B's- Alex Clarke, Jose'
Gonzales, Devin Pearson,' George
.Gomez-Perez, Brook Aleman,
Victoria Garza, Maribel Gonzalez,
Klarissa Hall, Cassidy Klein,
Memphis Robinson, Maria Negrete,
Mark Eures, Amy 'Prestride and
Destiny Vickers.
Keifer Kedzior, Melanie
Harsburger, Roby Paris, Lane Ball,.
Selena Macias, Jared McCullough,
Parker Murphy, Sarah Cavazos,
London Caldwell, Marco Deloera,
Shawn Organ, Tiffany Owens, Kyle
Stone and Jesus Vela.
Amber Cunningham, Glen Ellis,
Yvotine Lee, Claudio Luna, Dylan
Norwood, Summer Quinn, Precious
Sherron, Michelle Thompson and
Roberto Zapote. G
Third Grade
All A's- Isabel Abel, Megan
Hartman, Ibelise Gomez, Jacob
Neuhofer, Rachel Burton, Zachary
Neuhofer, Emily Rhodes, Lacey
McClenithan, Brea Farrer 'and
Kramer Royal.
A's & Bs- J.J. Almaraz, Marco
Ehrenkaufer, Joshua Gonzales,
Johnny Hernandez, Triston
Montgomery, Francisco Villasana,
Laura Jaimes, Rosalina Jaimes-
Hernandez, Dana McHaffie, Briana
Gardner, Blaine Harshburger, Tarra
Manwiller, Adam Petrie and Leah
Weeks.
Kaylee Wingate, Jessica Zavala,
Marisol Sustaita,, Skyler
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McCullough, Nancy Spinks, Miisha
Idom, Adriana Aguilar, Jakob Cash,
Maribel .Deloera, David Godwin,
Tyler Roberts, Michael Olivar-
Ugalde, Kaitlyn Shaw, Aundrea
Pace and Matthew Lake.
T.J. Clax, Jessica Broadhead,
Bradley Brewer, Adriana
Hernandez, Wyatt Maddox, Erica
Roberts, Rachel Roberts, Irene
Ruiz-Venegas and Megan
Patterson.
Fourth Grade
All A's- Angel Reyes, Angelica
Sustaita, Kayla Nichols, Stuart
Spinks, Carlos Deleora, Will
Bennett, Martin Luna, Alan
Murphy, ,Wilson Bembry, Jesus
Hernandez, Trenton Moon, Michael
Moreno, Julie Prestridge and Taylor
Tompkins.
A's & B's-Anjelica Jackson,
tiffany Balles, Jacob Childers, Julio
Estrada, Sabrina: Lazo, Stephanie
Perez, Kacey Pritchard, Chiara
Quinn, Cory Taylor, Corri Abbott,
.,Catarina DeLoera, Joshua Dressel,
William Godwin and Anthony
Maldonado.
Danielle Milby, Adan Ochoa,
Effie Pace, Eduardo Palacios,
Savannah Taylor, Brandon Vargas,
Justin Araujo, Tiffanie Green,
Shelby Lambert, Adna Metayer,
Hally Miller, Chris Narciso,
Cristian Sustaita, Kellyah White
and Cindy Hernandez.
William Bealtie. Makenna' Fite,
Javier Richards, Paige Farr,
Maricela Arroyo, Adriana Arroyo,
Tyler Corbett, Ashley Derby and
Amy Lambert.
Fifth Grade
SAll A's-Kayla Austin, Kimbefly
Ellis, Wullmar Figueroa, Patience
Hall, Jake Altman, Debi Collins,
Hailey Stuart,. Anais Morillo,
Yesenia Ortiz, Chelsea Wallace,
Dalton Rabon, Savannah Valdez
and Caitin Sockalosky.
A's & B's- Rito Lopez, Tony
Moreno, Ashley Nichols, Nickolas
Tribble, Rose Lopez, Jacob Green,
Caleb Abbott, Cedler Sifrallen,
Ilienise Metayer, Erika Dela Cruz,
Savanna Hagans, McKenna
Hellein, Jennifer Moralez arid
Courtney Parks.
Tabatha Prestridge, Austin
Scheipsmeier, Adrianna Torres,
Bobby Brown, Veronica Hall, Jason
Helms, Staci. Macias, Vanessa
Negrete, Korin Roehm, Savannah
Selph, Jared Jernigan, Olivia
Rodriguez and Dylan Farr.


Join The Club!
HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE
IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M.


NOTICE

REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION

All interested persons are hereby notified that Kenneth A. and Eileen M Lambert are requesting
annexation of their property, located at 185 Terrell Road, into the City of Wauchula city limits
with a Zoning Classification and Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation of FR, Farm
Residential The property is legally described as.

21.29 AC BEG NE COR OF SW1/4 RUN S 00 DEG 01M 55S E.1319 19 FTS
89 DEG 30M 49S W 541.65 DFT N 00 DEG 36M 30S E 254.23 FT N 26 DEG
: 42M 02S W 72.86 FT N 00 DEG OIM 25S E 252.91 FT N 89 DEG41M 57S W
246 80 FT N 00 DEG 14M 40S E 743 61 FT N 89 DEG 31M 54S E 814.48 FT
S TO POB 05 34S 25E 480P819 496P145 576P123 632P194 (PRECO)

The proposed request will be considered by the Wauchula Planning and Zoning Board on
Monday, February 21, 2005 at 6:00 p.m, at the Wauchula Administrative Complex, 126 S. 7th
Avenue and the Wauchula City Commission on Monday, March 14, 2005 at 6.00 p.m., at the
Commission Chambers, 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. Any interested persons) will be
heard at these meetings. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or
Commission with respect to this request for which he will need a verbatim record of the
proceedings, he will need to ensure that such verbatim record is made.

CITY OFWAUCHULA
S s/David B Royal
Mayor, City Commission


ATTEST:
s/James Braddock
City Clerk


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Zolfo Springs Elementary
Kindergarten
All E's-Abigail Juarez, Adriana
Miller, Stephanie DeSantiago,
Cody Cumbee, Sarah Grimslev,
Justin Herrin, Vanessa Ortiz, Aiex
Rodriquez, Gustavo Villalva,
Amber Westberry, Gabriella
Aguilar, Tiffany Pina, .Cristian
Juarez, Javier Miguel Ramos and
Jose Zuniga.
Monica Torres, Brennick
Mascorro, Cameron Burnett, Jamee
Keller, Ni:.z e Ozuna, Tamara
Griffis,. Sebastian Juarez,
Esmeralda Cisneros, Gisselle
Aguirre, Clarisa Villa and Cedric
Deffendoll.
All E's & S's-Lacy Adams,
Jose Flores, Mayrany Jaimes, Luis
Castillo-Diego, 'Johnnie Brown,
Callie Corson, Juan Araujo, Hector
Torres, Danielle Zuniga, Edgar
Lucatero, Maria Carranza, Pedro
Hernandez, Santana Adame,
Roxanna Avila and Jonatan
Cisneros.
Abigail Zuniga, Alicia Villegas,
Jimmy Lane, Araceli Munoz, Jamie
Davis, Sarah Torres and Devin
Tucker.
First Grade
All A's-Josie Gamez, Elyssa
Murphy, Jordan Rogers, ,Alex
Hinojosa, Maria Munoz, Joel
Garland, Genesis Torres, Benjamin
Tamayo, Taylor Rose, Nathaniel
Albritton, Elizabeth Montero,
Selina Ozuna, Taylor Robarts, Jesse
Clark and Samantha DeLaTorre.
Savannah Hunt, Chelsea Garcia,
Julio Garcia, Megan McCullough,
Claudia Klein, Rosio Leon, Jesse
Johnston, Joshua McClelland,
Kayla Albritton and Stevie
DeAnda.
All A's & B's- Brooke
Blasingain, Priscilla BGarcia,
Ricardo DeSantiago, Megan Grills,
Noah Purser, Melissa Perez, Austin
Walker, Ricky Chavira, Salma
Ramos, Cassie Hesters, Edgar
Delgado, Mateo Gomez, Thalia
Duran, Terry Hunt and Nolan
Bonett.
Jonathan Mondragon, Ana
Iracheta, David Rubinos, Emanuel
Garcia, Jacob Servin, Kyle Allen,
Amber Gazaway, Shelby
Carmichael, Bryant Spurrier, Ruben
Olmos and Daisy Macedo.
Second Grade
All A's-Mathew Hicks, Amber
Newton, Lorenzo Pantoja, Madison
Burnett, Rayna Parks, Gabriela
Rojo, Angelica Montanez, Justin
Davidson, Meagan Shivers.Colton
Albrillon, Diana DeSantiago-'and
James Goodwin. L
All A's & B's---Georgeanne
Paris. Tracy Hudgins, Maria Flores,


>r Roll

Rosalba Torres, Casey Leal, Tara
McNabb, Blake Vermilye, Omar
Saldivar, Lindsay Cooper, Jake
DeAnda, Anna Lazo, Mateo
Macedo, Stephanie DeAnda,
Chayanee Perez and Michelle
Storts:
Gabriela Rios, Lucrecia Castro,
Jesse Gazaway, Cole Garza,
Breanna Godwin, Julian Galvez,
Jimmy Lee, Victoria Braddock,
Berenice Arana and Amber Dayfert.
Third Grade
All A's-Ana Galvez, Zoe
Canon, Eric Klein, Farrah Muntz,
Dennis Jung, Clifton Platt, Deanna
Sanchez, Katie Carter and Adam
Rivera.
All A's & B's-Tyler Pella,
Cacee Keller, Triston Armstrong,
Nicole Brown, Steven Rodriguez,
Yesmin Salgado, Sergio Jimenez,
Tristen Lanier, Lance McCrary,
Cleston Sanders, Jonathan Tucker,
Laynisi Aguilar, Joshua Luke,
Autumn Perez, Emilio Hernandez
and Nataly Martinez.
Ernesto Ramos, Marilu Aguirre,
Chris Keller, Christina Ramirez,
Steven Crews, Araceli Ramos,
Maria Hernandez and Pedro
Sandoval.
Fourth Grade
AllA's-Alexa Chaname, Kenia


Heroes

I have sworn an oath to serve and protect.
That's why I've trained until I'm drenched in sweat.

Going to war was something I did expect.
I serve my country with the utmost respect.

I thought I was making the biggest sacrifice yet.
I soon learned this to be my only regret.

Knowing where I was, I was on track.
I had my warrior brothers covering my back..

The truest heroes, when history retells the story,
Goes to the ones who are entitled to all the glory.

The ones that struggled and worried alone
Are none other than our families that remained back
Home.
SSG Raul Rodriguez
Fort Meade

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onginal work may be submitted. Send your poetry to Poet's Place,
The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873.


NOTICE

REQUEST FOR REZONE

All interested persons are hereby notified that C.J. Mroczka is requesting a rezone from the Land
Development Code to change the classification of his property, located at 205 S 7' Avenue, from
R-1 (Single Family Residential). to C-1 (Downtown Commercial). The property is legally
described as:

LOTS 13 & 14 BLK 36 WAUCHULA ORS LOCATED IN SEC 4 34 25

The proposed request will be considered by the Wauchula Planning and Zoning Board on
Monday, February 21, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., at the Wauchula Administrative Complex,'126 S. 7th
Avenue and the Wauchula City Commission on Monday, March 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., at the
Commission Chambers, 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. Any interested persons) will be
heard at these meetings. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or
Commission with respect to this request for which he will need a verbatim record of the
proceedings, he will need to ensure that such verbatim record is made.

CITY OF WAUCHULA
s/David B. Royal
Mayor, City Commission


ATTEST:
s/James Braddock:
City Clerk

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Villalva, Tyler Cloud, Amber
Bonett, Nick Garza, Kaylee Myers,
Abner Garcia and Cody Dayfert.
All A's & B's-Dillard Albritton,
Maria Diego, Jacob Herrin, Gaby
Montero, Sid Crews, Miguel
Garcia, Yulie Leon,_Selena Olmos,
Justin Rickett, Joseph Juarez,
Bobby Swindle, Hans Skinner, Ana
Maria Sald:'ar and Roselia
Salgado.
Caleb Brandeberry, Linda
Madrigal and Matthew Selph.
Fifth Grade
All A's-Brittany Dunlap,
Amanda McNabb, Brandi
Westberry, Celeste Limon and
Dusti Bell.
All A's & B's- Matthew God-
win, Dana Douglas, Daniel
Lucatero, Lindsey Martin, Dillon
Mendoza, Dustin Scheel, Lorena
Contreras, Sierra Coronado,
Gregory Garza, Eduardo Macedo,
Chee Xiong, Allie Yeonans, Amber
Baker anad Celestino Alvarez.
Filiberto Montanez, Gabby
Hernandez, Jessica Madrigal and
Eddy Woods.




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.This "week in history, as
researclied and 'compiled by Bess
Allen Stallings from the archival
pages of The 'Florida Advocate,
tile Hardee County Herald and
The Herald-Advocate of...
50 YEARS AGO
'With this issue, The Florida
Advocate 1beeiniK, its' 55th year of
service to the people' of Hardee
County and the great Peace River
Valley vegetable, citrus and cattle
area. W6 take pride in the history of
The Florida Advocate, and will
b ncd' evety effort to continue to
a here' to the, same policy-work
for the bbst interest of Hardee
County arid the Peace River Valley
area.

'The Hartdee County Junior
Chamber of Commerce has just
closed the most successful member-
ship driVe iii the history of the local
club, adding 112 new names to the
roster to bring the club strength up
to 150 members.
The hi'e gaih in membership'
%%as attained through a contest'
A tween ,two teams of Ja\cees, the.
htsers capiained by Vice President
. 4Ines Co(lart,'and the winners cap-
4i ned by Vice President Bob -
Oibson.,

SGov. LcoN Collins appointed 14 :
i embers' to the Hardee County,.
( ildren.'s Committee todaN: Dr
J lies Lat ,reince, NI D., Mrs. Nina
W hidden. District Welfare Board
'fice, Wauchula; Miss 'Ruth
Sutherland, Wauchula; Mr. Walter
(lliff, Wauchula;,. Mrs. Marion
IFatliff. Wauchula; Mrs. Percy
Carlton. Wauchula, Mrs. Sally
qhilderf. Home Demonstration
.Agent. \\auchuli: M.rs Helene
(.lonner. Count)',"y ;Health
lIepariment. Wauchula; Mr. Frank
i .onnor: Mr.s. Daniql Cowart,'Mr.
Iee Hanche\;: Re\, Otis Garland;'
Mr. H.B. Dominick, and Mrs.
Horace McDonald

C.H. Farabee' of 'the Carlton
ltuick Company has just returned to
Wauchutla after attending the
General' Motors Training Center at
J1cksonville to learn advance auto-
otive service techniques which he'
vll use in his work.
A mechanic with Carlton Buick
Company. for two and one-half
*ears. he selected the Buick course,
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taking advanced study in rear axle.

The American Legion Auxiliary,
Herger Williams Post No. 2, will
hold the next regular meeting
Monday, Feb. 7th, at 7:30 p.m. in
the new building recently complet-
ed at the Exposition Grounds.

From the "Zolfo Springs" col-
umn:
-Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gilliard
and family spent Monday in Tampa
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bob
Gambrell.
-Among those home from col'-
lege for the short vacation were
Miss Evelyn Brown, from
Tallahassee, and David Knight,
from Gainesville.
-C.A. (Buddy) Morrison, of
Kistner Supply Co., spent Tuesday
in Tampa attending a Hot Point ser-
vice school put on for the benefit of
the deales..
--Mr. Hugh. Bethea, who has
been confined to his home \, ith
mumps and a cold, is improving.

Mrs. Horace. Gough and Mrs.
Walter Pearson accompanied Mrs..
Harry Rutledge to Lakeland
Thursday where she left by train for
Fort Monmouth, N.J., and was met
by her cousin, Sgt. Bobby Whaley,
% ho accompanied her on to Newv
SYork where she sailed frdm there on
the S S. Liberte for Le Havre,,
France
The boat will dock in
Southampton for a short time, then
on to Lehavre, where she will be
met by Lt. Rutledge. The couple
will spend several days in Paris
sightseeing. They also plan to )iskit
in Belgium, Italy and GQerman).
, They plan to visit Carlo Neal
who is in Stuttgart, Germany, and a
relative of Mrs. Rutledge, who'.
resides in Heidelbert. Gernmany. Lt.
Rutledge ,is stationed in Verdun,
France.
25 YEARS AGO
The Hardee County Zoning
Board voted unanimously last
Thursday to recommend rezoning
the Wauchula airport to industrial to
allo0\ for the construction of a solid
Nwaste disposal plant and a clean air
,industrial park on the city-owned
property. ,
In contrast to the last meeting
held in December. there was no:


allowing a joint county it ..nerator
plant on 12 acres at the airport.

The Mothers March of Dimes
will be: held this weekend. Mrs.
Rosalind Bass asks that. when the
marching mothers come to your
door, please give generously.
Pictured on Page One is Kay
Kinder with her son, Brad, who is
Hardee's poster child.

The Board off County
Commissioners drafted a resolution
to the-U.S. Congress last Thursday.
opposing Russian ships' being
allowed to 'cock at American ports.
The recommendation by
Commissioner Charles Heath was
approved on a 4-1 vote with
Commissionier'Ralph Smith as the
only dissenting vote.'
Heath said he thought Russian
ships should 'not be docking at
American ports after the stand
President Carter has taken on:
Afghanistan. .

From "Kelly's Column" by Jim:,
-Cula (Sister) Hodges has
earned a spot on the FSU softball
team. She was a track star at HHS
and Hillsborough Community
College: .
-Bill Huggins, with his metal
detector, recently found a 1903 sil-
ver dirle in, top-notch condition
with a book value of $1,100: Itwas
near the railroad tracks in
"Wauchula. Bill', has also found an
1872 gold piece.
-Tampa TV star Ernie Lee was
in Wauchula recently to buy a pair
of boots. Wauchula is a super center:
for boots and shoes.

Pictured are committee members
busy working on the county booth
for the state fair: -Jenta .Wyatt,
Elizabeth Underwood, Ouida
Roberts, Gerald Shackelford,
Robert Ray, Smith- and Doyle
Carlton III. Also pictured is Ronald
Lambert, whose nursery, Buckhorn-
Nursery. supplied the plants used in.
the exhibit which will be judged on,
the presentation of agricultural and
industrial products. Hardee will be
displaying citrus, vegetable, cattle
and phosphate products.

Ruth Smith, Ion behalf of the
Wauichula Woman's Club, is pic-


public opposition expressed against- tured presenting two checks total-


Wa I y Back When
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ing $700 to Hardee County
Commission Chairman Sam Rawls.,
The monies were donated by Ben
Hill Griffin and 'Company and Ben
Hill Griffin Jr. to be used in equip-
ping the Agri-Civic Center.

Miss Doris Collins, (pictured),
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George N.
Collins of Zolfo Springs, will com-
pete in the 1980 Flo'-ida Citrus
Queen Pageant which will be held
at the Lakeland Civic Center on
Friday, Feb. 1 :
Twenty-five girls from Florida
were chosen to vie for the title.
Doris was the 1978-79 Miss Hardee
County.
Her sponsor for the pageant is
J&J Jewelers of Wauehula.

Mr. and Mrs. Curry Raley of
Waiuehula announce the engage-
ment of their daughter, Reriee (pic-
tured). to Ronnie Gill, son .of Mr.
and Mrs. Earl 'Gill of Wauchula.
Plins are being made for an April 4'
wedding.

Listed on the honor r-ill at
Bowling Green Elementary School
are:
Fifth grade, all A,s: Michelle
.Sikes and Sonja Scaffe.
All A's arid :B's: Gontzalo
, Arrendofndo; Tami Little, Terry
Lynn, Tim McCray,; Clay Parker,
Danny Parlor, Keitha Ray; Scott,
Williams and Sheri Jackson.
Fourth grade, all A's: Melanie,
Brahnror, Monica Moye, Teresa.
Parlorand Laina'Prine'
All A's and B's: Eugene Godfrey,
Jerry Hendry. Like Watkins. Ira,
Page, Shawn Shrum. Krista
Albritton,. Michelle Bra\ton,
Debbie Burge, Carmien Cochran,
Vickie Cochran, Michael' Graham;'
Kathy Hancock, Dawn Harris,
Stacy Johnson, Michelle Kemp.
Nancy Kirby, Jeannie' Mosley,
Christy Oakle), '"Sheila Sikes,
Shaw n Lewis and Martha Martinez'.
10 YEARS AGO
In Hardee County, one of the
biggest obstacles. access to the
main courthouse, may soon' be
eliminated.
A pre-bid conference 'this
Tuesday morning laid the ground-
work for a long-awaited elevator
which will enable people to get to
the upper level of the courthouse.
'The Americans With Disabilities,
Act (ADA) of 1990 mandated that'
all businesses and government,
buildings make a plan by July 1992
to ensure handicapped people have
access to the jobs and services other


people take for granted.
Presently, the county meets the
requirements of the ADA through
the personnel office in the basement
of the courthouse.

Long-time Hardee County librar-
ian Randy Wilkinson (pictured on
Page One) announced his resigna-
tion late, last week.
"There are so many things going
on here that I hate to leave, but I
don't want to stay and mess things
up with a half-time effort,"
Wilkinson said on Tuesday.
He explained that his election as a
School Board member in Polk
County would make for a half-time
effortnin each position.

The Wildcat freshmen boys bas-
ketball players, who have a 6-4
record going into finals, are pic-
tured: Gabriel Valadez, John Hall,
Terry Bumrns, Will Mackay, Charles
Browdy, Jerome McWhorter,
Benny .Cisneros, Ricky Retana,
Lewis Martin, Jackson Webb and
George Dickey. Posing with them
are their coach, ,George Heine, and
manager, Ryn Heine.

The only hospital in Hardee
County will find itself with a new
name this week.
Formerly Hardee Memorial
Hospital, then Crest Medical
Center., then'. Walker Memorial
Medical Center, the, 25-year-old
local facility will join others in its,
same corporation, in "an identity
change" which becomes effective
on Sunday.
Effective Feb. 5, the Walker'
Memorial Medical Centers health
care system. will be changing its
name to Florida Hospital Heartland
Division.

Pictured is the, Hardee Wildcat
boys basketball team: Jevon Burks,
Nathan tPoochie) Anderson, Rene-


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Faison, Josh Kelly, Bryan Pelham,
Chris Barnes, Derrick Blue, Marc
Clark and David Smith.

Herbert and Betty Kay (pictured)
will celebrate their. 50th wedding
anniversary tomorrow (Friday)
beginning with a reaffirmtition of
marriage vows at 7 p.m. at St. Ann's
Episcopal Church in Wauchula. A
reception will follow in the
church's fellowship hall.
The couple were married in
Tampa in 1945, and are the parents
of two sons, the late Dr. Leland Kay
and the late Army Chief Warrant
Officer Steven Kay.
Their grandchildren are Shawn L.
Kay of New Orleans, La., and
Stephanie and Anthony Valdez of'
Wauchula.
The couple's great-grandchildren
are Stevie Lee, and Tony and
Savannah Valdez of Wauchula.,

Hardee High School senior
Amanda Leigh Crawford is pic-
tured receiving a pin, certificate and
wallet card from Carol M. Knight
of the Paynes Creek Chapter,
Daughters of the American
Revolution (DAR).
Mrs. Knight, chairman of the
DAR Good Citizens committee, pre-'
sented teh Good Citizen Award on
behalf of the DAR and its regent, ,
June Fitzpatrick.
The 17-year-old is the daughter of
Herman and Susan Crawford of
Wauchula.

Mike Maddox, head basketball
coach of the Hardee High- School
girls' team, spoke to the Wauchula
Lions Club Jan. 19. This is his
eighth year as head coach, and as of
Jan. 19, the team had a record of 9-1
9 with 10 games to go.. Pictured
with their coach are three senior
players, 6-2 Ketus Whitehurst, 5-11
Lorie Griffin and 5-8 Stephanie
Gugle.


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Running Fast At WES!


COURTESY PHOTOS
Students at Wauchula Elementary School recently participated in the BobKitten Run and the
BobCat Mile. Kindergarten girls with the fastest times in the BobKitten Run were (top row, from
left) Amber Kilgore, Kendall Winter, Lydia Borjas and Kimberly Layton; (below) Araceli Lopez, Tori
Obregon, Soraya Castillo and Jennifer Lucatero; (not pictured) Briana Hanchey.


Receiving ribbons in the BobCat Mile were fourth grade girls (above) Cintia Hernandez, Baelea
Schnable, Brandi Owens, Jessica Hernahdez, Gladys Mejia and Rosalinda Alvarez; (below)
Kaylee Mancillas, Brandi Froehlich, Robyn Tanksley, Ashley Armstrong, Kayla Knight and Stormi
Darty.'


Ribbon winners from the fourth grade boys in the BobCat Mile were (above) Shadarius Camel,
Donald -King, Eduardo Hernandez, Hector Flores, Aaron Barker and Hunter Gist; (below) Wyatt
Kofkee, Christian Morales, Matthew McKinnev, Anthony Maldonado and Martin Lucatero.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR
AIRPORT PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that the City of Wauchula, Florida is calling for and accepting sealed Statements
of Qualifications for "Continuing Contract for Planning and Engineering Services" for
multidisciplinary services pursuant to Chapter 287.055 of the Florida Statues. Proposers shall have an
active State of Florida license in accordance with Florida Statute 287.055, Consultants Competitive
* Negotiation Act, if applicable.
The scope of service should address the firm's approach to providing planning and engineering services
* for each of the following areas of expertise including information about any sub-consultants to be used:


Airport Planning
Civil Engineering
Road Planning, Design and Permitting,
and Pavement Rehabilitation
Surveying
Project Management
GIS .


Construction Plan Development and Cost
estimating
Construction Phase Services, all types of work
Stormwater Planning, Design and Permitting
Landscape Architecture
Environmental Services


Interested -firms or individuals should submit an original and six (6) copies of their Statement of
Qualifications in a sealed package marked "Continuing Contract for Planning and Engineering
Services" addressed to:
James Braddock, City Clerk
C ity of Wauchula
126 South 7" Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873

Information regarding the requirements and format for submittals may be obtained from James
Braddock, City Clerk, (863) 773-3131. All submittals must be received by 5:00 p.m., local time,
Friday, March 4, 2005. A submittal review committee will be appointed by the Wauchula Airport
Authority and the selection and negotiation process will be accomplished in accordance with the
Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), Florida Statutes 287.055.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT 2:3c
FAIR HOUSING, HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION


BobCat Mile runners among the third grade girls with the best finishes were (above) Arissa
Camel, Christian Crawford, Holly Hughes, Chantel Carlton, Brooke Conley, Katie Smith and
Hannah Grisenger; (below) Maribel Diego, Kaley Shepard, Elizabeth Alvarez, Marina Villafranca
and Kaitlin Thomas.


NOTICE

REQUEST FOR VARIANCE

All interested persons are hereby notified that Mr. Allen Kahn, Baldridge Real Estate is
requesting a variance of the property, located on north Hwy 17 (see map), to reduce the side
setback from 10' to 8' for the purpose of constructing a commercial building. The property is
legally described as:

A PORTION OF LAND LYING IN THE NE OF THE NE OF SECTION 4,
TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AND A PORTION OF LAND LYING IN BLOCK "C", AND THAT PORTION
OF A VCACATED STREET LYING BETWEEN BLOCK "C", AND "D", OF
PACKER ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WAUCHULA, AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 93 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SW CORNER OF THE NE % OF THE NE /4 OF
SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA; (AN EXISTING 3" X 3" CONCRETE MONUMENT) THENCE N.
00 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 43 SECONDS E. ALONG THE WEST
BOUNDARY OF SAID NE OF THE NE OF SAID SECTION 4, A
DISTANCE OF 151.13 FEET TO THE NE CORNER OF BLOCK "D", OF
SAID PACKER ADDITION (SAID CORNER BEING AN EXISTING 4" X 4"
CONCRETE MONUMENT); THENCE N. 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 07
SECONDS W. A DISTANCE OF 90.38 FEET TO THE NW CORNER OF
BLOCK "D", OF SAID PACKER ADDITION (SAID CORNER BEING A 5/8"
IRON ROD); THENCE N. 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 27 SECONDS E.
ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF BLOCK "C", OF SAID PACKER
ADDITION, A DISTANCE OF 123.51 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID
WEST BOUNDARY S. 89 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 33 SECONDS E. A
DISTANCE OF 225.69 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE AND DEFINED BY
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT #06010-2509;
THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE; CONCAVE TO THE
WEST HAVING THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS; A RADIUS OF 3769.72
FEET, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 272.47 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 272.53
FEET AND, A CHORD.BEARING OF S. 01 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 33
SECONDS EAST; THENCE DEPARTING SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE S. 89
DEGREES 48 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH
BOUNDARY OF THE NE OF THE NE OF SAID SECTION 4, A
DISTANCE OF 144.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
LESS AND EXCEPT

THE SOUTH 146.00 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE NE OF THE NE OF
SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, LYING WEST OF U.S. HIGHWAY 17.

LESS AND EXCEPT

THAT PORTION OF THE, ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, IF ANY,
CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION BY DEED RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS
BOOK 365, .PAGE 5, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS-OF HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
The proposed request will be considered by the Wauchula Planning and Zoning Board on
Monday, February 21, 2005 .at 6:00 p.m., at the Wauchula Administrative Complex, 126 S. 7th
Avenue and the Wauchula City'Commission ori Monday, March 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., at the
Commission Chambers, 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. Any interested persons) will be
heard at these meetings. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or
Commission with respect to this request for which he will need a verbatim record of the
proceedings, he will need to ensure that such verbatim record is made.

CITY OF WAUCHULA
s/David B. Royal
Mayor, City Commission
ATTEST:
s/James Braddock
City Clerk


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See Additional Photos On Page 8C


The fastest finishers of the first grade girls in the BobKitten Run were (standing) Cindy Diego,
Cheyenne Pohl, Jordan Evers, Kristian Judah, Mara Goodwyn, Brenda Miramontez and
Dominique McLeod; (seated) Beatriz Macedo, Shelby Brown, Morgan Walters, Brandi
Swearingen and Esmerelda Deloera.


Second grade girls finishing on top were (top row) Tamara St. Fort, Guadalupe Rosales, Martina
Garcia, Anahi Arroyo, Andrea Murillo, and Angelita Mancillas; (bottom) Alicia Constant, Sarai
Maldonado, Dasmine McMillian and Rebeca Lopez; (not pictured) Kendall Gough.


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Third grade boys completing the BobCat Mile first were (top) Zachary Battles, Reed Woods,
Bernardo Hernandez, Luke Winter, German Figuera and Dustin Goodwyn; (bottom) Aaron
Briones, Luke Palmer, Alex Ramirez, Tyler Helms and Dalton Reas.


Top finishers among the kindergarten boys in the BobKitten Run were (top row) Parker Carlton,
Jonathan Naranjo. Chris Nolan, Dakota Altman, Hayden Lindsey andldsaac Flores; (below) Levi
Lovett, Adrian Bruno-Perez, Braddock Collom and Eddie Kilgore; (not pictured) Juan Hernandez.


TIRE STW


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PAINT & ACCESSORIES. PATIO FURNITURE,
ALL LONG-HANDLED TOOLS, BUILDERS' HARDWARE,
HOUSEWARES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DOORS,
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PHONE ACCESSORIES, LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES,
All CREEN & STORM DOORS, ACCORDIAN DOORS,
LL MOLDING, DOWELS, PLUMBING FITTINGS & TOOLS,
STORAGE SHEDS, ELECTRICAL BOXES, CORDS, PLUGS,
OUTLETS, ANTENNA, CHAIN, WIRE, ROPE


GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS, CLIPS, TIES, '
HANGERS, 0-RINGS, GASKETS, MOTOR PARTS,
V-BELTS, PLANTS & BULBS, CASTERS & LEGS,
CEILING TILE & GRID, LETTERS, NUMBERS,
SIGNS, CABINET HARDWARE, HINGES, RODS,
ANCHORS, BOLTS, NUTS, SCREWS, WASHERS,
MOBILE HOME PARTS & ACCESSORIES


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A Daily Thought
THURSDAY
Keep out of debt altogether,
except that perpetual debt of
love which we owe one another.
Romans 13:8 (TLB)
FRIDAY
Whoever loves money will never
have enough; whoever loves
wealth will not be satisfied with
it.
Ecclesiastes 5:10 (NIV)
SATURDAY
For the love of money is the root
of all evils;
I Timothy 6:10a (RSV)
SUNDAY
Happy is the person who finds
wisdom, the one who gets
understanding. Wisdom is worth
more than silver; it brings more
profit than gold.
Proverbs 3:13-14(NCV)
MONDAY
Then the Pharisees asked
Jesus, 'Are we or are we not to
pay taxes to the Rorhan
Empire?" ... He said, "Thenpay
Caesar what is due Caesar, and
pay God what is due to God."
Matthew 22:17,21 (NEB)
TUESDAY
What can I give the Lord for all
the good things He has given
me?
Psalms 116:12 (NCV)
WEDNESDAY
You cannot serve God and the
power of money at the same
time.
Matthew 6:24b 5:14 (PME)
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.


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HARDEE COUNTY
INDEPENDENT INDIGENT HEALTH
CARE SPECIAL DISTRICT BOARD
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Hardee County Independent Indigent Health Care
Special District Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday,
February 8th at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Courthouse Annex
Commission Chambers, 412 West Orange Street, Room
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Boys with the best times in the BobKitten Run for the second grade were (above) Hector
Sanchez, Keyonte Holley, Max Perez, Dario Herrera, Tanner Durden and Cody Spencer; (below)
Bobby Taylor, Benjamin Santos, Daniel Moralez, Rolando Chavez and Ceasar Ramirez; (not pic-
tured) Marcus Battles and Tysheem Rodriguez.


First grade boys racing to the finish line in the BobKitten Run were (standing) Seth McGee, Jacob
Castillo, Quintin Kuschke, Erick Montoya, William McClelland, Marco DeLeon and Austin Beck;
(sitting) Conner Crawford, Tyler Congelton, Bryan Cisneros, Santiago Barron and Johnny Luna.


Taking the top prize in the BobCat Mile were fifth grade girls (top row) Kayla Adcox, Norma Perez,
Summer Palmer and Taylor Pohl; (bottom) Megan Henderson, Celeste Williams and Sara Cerna.


Fifth grade boys completing the BobCat Mile quickest were (above) Noe Masedo, Justin Knight,
Caleb Sheffield, Joe O'Neill, Alex Maldonado and Justin Dickey; (below) Daniel Miller, Carter
Lambert, Diante Evans and Ramiro Briones.


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JUDGES
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WM. BRUCE SMITH -Circuit Judge for Hardee County
SUSAN W. ROBERTS Circuit Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit
RULES: BOTH DIVISIONS
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:
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February 3, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9C


Wauchula Elementary
Kindergarten
All. E's-. Areah Wilkins, Chris
Guijon, Alexis Gagnon, Nick
Turner, Wyatt Zeiglar, Landon
Albritton, Tainiqua Blandin, Lysette
Cisneros, Abby Clark, Morgan
Crews, Shayna Harned, Eddie
Kilgore, Hayden Lindsey, Shayla
Albritton and Abigail Castaneda.
Braddock Collom, Arianna
Perez, Kendall Winter, Kyle
Choate, Mark Conrad, JaQuavious
Kimbrough, Elizabeth Ysasi,
Adrian Bruno-Perez, Isaiah
Chavez, Brooklyn Graham, Connor
Pritchard, Dalton Richey, Jennifer
Vasquez, Dakota Altman and-
Christopher Nolan.
Abel Villarreal, Chase Benton,
Lydia Borjas,- Rosie Fimbres, Colt
Hancock, Faith Hays, Kimberlee
Layton, Levi Lovett, Sheila Parlor,
Brenna Parker, Larrett Smith,
Joc'Quez Campbell, Erika Ramirez
and Alexis Briones.
E's and S's- Soraya Castillo,
Isaac Flores, Jacob Willis, Catie
Longoria, Amber Kilgore, Selina
Miranda, Clay Hawk, Cassandra
Sneider, Joley Pleger, Dylan
Carmona and Jose Rojas.
First Grade
All A's- Rebecca Albritton,
Hannah Baxter, Hannah Carlton,
Marco DeLeon, Ally Dotson,
Reyna Kirkland, Seth McGee,
Cheyenne Pohl, Morgan Walters,
Zoey Whiteside. Julissa Avalos,
Mara Goodw.vn, Josie Hancock,
.Brandon Hill and Levi Mancillas.


Rachel Parlor, Brandi
Swearingen, Apalonia Formoso,
Xochil Zavala, Karan Limbachia,
Daniel Carlos, Hunter Bryant,
Jordan Evers, Hayden Hawthorne,
Kristian Judah, Lily Strickland,
Kaydance Owens, Dalton Tubbs,
Logan Gunnoe and Gloria Mejia.
Brenda Miramontes, Austin
Beck, Shelby Dees and Angelica
Gonzalez.
A's & B's- Jacob Castillo, Jessica
Newman, Carly Waddsworth,
Andrew Alvarado, Anjelica Lee,
Russell Weems, Quintin Kuschke,
Eduardo Lopez, Josie Moore,
Taylor Roberts, Samatha Salazar,
Brandon Dean, Tyler Congleton,
Johnny Luna and Santiago Barron.
Katey Crawford, Ryan Ham,
Austin Rimes, Rebeca Espinoza,
Sienna ,Morran, Ahlam Alqabsi,
Morgan Evans, Jonatan Martinez,
Sarah McClenithan, Justin
Newman, Herlinda Ysasi, Rosienell
Rivers, Gabrielle Allen and Emory
Smith.
Second Grade
All A's- Jordan Jones, Danielle
Smith, Cody Spencer, Leah
Chavez, Makayla Deuberry, Brooke
Dixon, Sarah Albritton, Patrick
Carlton, Milli Jones, Alexandria
Ullrich, Emily Ashkenase, Kendall
Gough and Haneen Ottallah.
A's & B's- Jace Flemer, Ashleigh
Prieto, Jose Jurado, Cassidy Lane,
Hannah Napier, Brinkley Yeomans',
Victor DeLoera, Caitlin Dufresne,
Peyton Hernandez, Cesar Ramirez,,
Tamara St. Fort, Austin Altman,


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Sarai Maldonado, Adam Smith and
Kourtney Henderson.
Cesar Fimbres, Aron Ruiz, Anahi'
Arroyo, Keyshawn McLeod,
Donnie Williams, Miles Yates,
Joseph Beldin, Angelita Mancillas,
Gemi Saunders, Tatiana Juarez,
Marco Briones, Dana Terrell, Jacob
Torres, Guadalupe Rosales and
Dasmine McMillian.
Marcus Battles, Rolando Chaves,
Kirsten Ramirez, Caitlin Casteneda,
Tanor Durden, Max Perez and
Marvin Williams.
Third Grade
All A's- David Gibson, Emily
Hughes, Brooke Knight, Luke
Palmer. Lark Lukawski, Katie
Smith, Errica Snelling, Mason
Gough, Luke Winter, Holly
Hughes, Kris Johnson, Caroline
Durrance, Karlee Henderson,
Savannah Miller, Dalton Reas and
Zack Battles.
A's & B's- Reed Woods,
Carleigh Coleman, Christian.
Crawford, Arissa Camel, Austin
McClellan, Blanca Chapman,
German Figueroa, Hannah
Grisinger, San Juanita Pacheco,
Ann Cerna, Carlista Brown, Brooke
Conley, Garret Albritton, Jonathan
Torres and Savannah Morran.
Staphanie Belmares, Zachery
Taylor, Elayni Avalos, Leah
Cisneros and Tyler Helms.
Fourth Grade
All A's- Kayla Knight and Jenna
Flemer.
A's & B's-Krista Turner, Alma
Ruiz, Jacob Evans, Rufino Gabriel,
Layla Luna, Lauren Page, Martin
Lucatero, Jennifer Napier, Stevgen
Radandt, Eduardo Lopez, Maribel
Molina, Alexan Maddox, Kaylee
Mancillas and Reham Alqabsi.
Fifth Grade
All A's-Smokee Barker,
Surrmer Palmer. Briana Albritton,
Elizabeth DeLoera, Danely Flores,
Dawson Crawford. Meghan
Graham, Cassidy Knight, Emma
Marshall, Rebekah Nix, Taylor Pohl
and Kailah White.
SA's & B's- Taylor Bolin, Donald
Sneider. Monserrad Duran,
'Stephanie Chavez, Wintz Terrell,
Carter Lambert, Sara Cerna,
Heliodoro Ramirez. Savannah
Albritton. Daniel Baxter, Justin
Knight, Jenna Williams. Daniel
Miller. Murrell Winter, Ramiro
Briones and Artrice Hines-Gaines.


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Bowling Green Elementary
First Grade
A 11 A's- Aaron Brown, Annavell
Retaia, Ashley Forrester, Cierra
Lee, Dashawna Goad, Erica
Castillo. George Lackey, James
Gibson, Jesus Molina, Johnny
Saldivar, Katlyn Forrester and Kyle
Hewett.
Richard Rivera, Ryan Gough,
Triston Jones, Vanessa Miranda and
Victoria McGhin.
A's & B's- Alberto Hernandez,
Alejandro Rodriguez, Alex Lopez,
Alexis Melendez, Alonzo
Hernandez, Azucena Lopez,
Brianna Juarez, Caleb Altieri,
Christian Arroyo, Destiny
Alderman, DeVonne Faulk,
Francisco Cortez, Issaih Palacios
and Leonardo Moran.
Martha Hernandez, Nidawi Ortiz,
Noah Coronado, Omar Olmos,
Oscar Duarte, Petra Calderon,
Raven Ellison, Rodrigo Rodriguez
and Rosaura Guido.
Second Grade
All A's- Abigail Vargas, Amy
Davila, Blake Holton, Caryssa
Johnson, Jakaysha Lindsey, Jesus
Hinojos, Kieth Brandon Powell,
Kelley Torres, Laura Guerrero,
Makayla Chancey, Tatyanna Fau9k,
Terry Todd and Zackary Crews.
A's & B's- Amanda Wilson, Ana
Bermudez, Anaceli Villegas,
Brandon Eures, Christian Hunt,
Crystal Gonzalez, Crystal Martinez,
Daniel Calvillo, Destiny Ehling,
Elizabeth Juarez, Jasmine Juarez,
Jessica Gonzalez. Jorge Molina and
Jose Sanchez.
Kimberly Hooks, Madeleine
Zamora, Marie Thao, Paige
Harbarugh. Ruyra Olivares, Shelby
Reese, Suki Vue, Trace Cason,
Tyler Purser, Yuma Ortiz and Zayra
Rosas.
Third Grade
All A's- Alejandrina Solis,
Ezekiel Servin and Summer Fields.
A's & B's- Andrea Ameres,
Brandon Garner, Candice Torres,
Cody 'Garner, Edgar Almeyda.
Emiliano Castillo, Erica Vasquez,
Esteban Suarez, Guadalupe
Gulierrez, Isai Sandoval. Jacob
Solis, James Greene. Janesza
Cardona and Javier Valdez.
' Jenifer Marcial, Jerry Buffalo.
Jorge Bautista, Joseph Frey. Joseph
Sigala, Juan Martinez, Margarita
Alamia, Mariah Garcia, Matthek
Cochran, Michael Albritton.
TaiNesha Lewis and Tyler Hewett.
Fourth Grade
All A's- America Sandoval,
Daniel Boehm, Jaime Rivera,
Liliana Iniguez, Noe Navarro.
Randy Trevino, Rebeka Brown.
Selena Miranda and Tara Deeson.
A's & B's- Alex Pierstorff,
Andrea Castaneda, Brittany Gough.
Chrystal Gallegos, Dustin Gough,
Enrique Zamora, Freddie Juarez,
Jerrica Richardson, Jose. Lobato.
Julie Juarez, Landon Wilkerson,
Leonardo Suarez, Oscar Gomez and
Oscar Ramirez.
Ruby DeLaCruz, Shaina Todd.
Steven Andrews, William Fowler.;
Yesenia Hernandez. Yuri Gutierrez
and Yvette Sierra.
Fifth Grade
All A's- Alex Zavala, Daniel


Arroyo, JaJuan Hooks, Monik
Banda, Rebecca Torres and Shawn
Howell.
A's & B's- Andrew Hooks Chris
Thao, Edgar Narvaez, Erica
DeSantiago, Jonathan Heithe,
Kaleb Albritton, Karen Rebollar,
Keshun Rivers, Kevin Sauceda,
Latiesha Allen, Lucero Suarez,
Maribel Paz, MaryKate Harris and
Maximina Garcia.
Mesque Fields, Olivia Sanchez,
Rafael Bautista, Raul Solis and
Rocio Hernandez.

Bowling Green Elementary
Kindergarten
All E's- Alfonso Wooten, Anabel
Picazo, Andres Martinez, Antwuan
Donaldson, Arianna DeLaRosa,
Azucena Venegas, Carlos
Gutierrez, Damian Carroll, Dana
Gonzales, Efrain Martinez,
Elizabeth Flores, Enrique Iniguez,
Erik Rentz, Grace Coronado and
Holly Brown.
Illeana Flores, Ivan Chavez,
Jazmin Garza, Jordan Chancey,
Jose Felix, Jose Luis Montero, Juan
Molina, Julia Figueroa, Kailee
Olmos, Khrystian Jimenez, Lori
Betancourt, Madison Marple,
Madison Rucker, Marixa Garcia
and Mark Hernandez.
Miguel Paz, Morgan Lanier, Pete
DeLuna, Rebeca Perez, Richard
Ontiveros, Rigoberto Armenta,
Ruben Diego, Samuel Harbarugh,
Spring Todd, Victoria Gomez,
Viridiana Correa and Yolanda
Benitez.
E's & S's- Anahi Velasco, Carlos
Camacho, Christopher Rivera,
Davina Esquivel, Destiny Garza,'
Edward Rodriguez, Ismael
Rodriguez, Jason Alamia. Jessie
Igo, John Juarez, Jose Luis Salgado,
Jose Tapia, Juan Diaz, Juan Gaitan
and Kaitlin Stewart.%
Kevin Ortega, Liliana Esquivel,
Marcus Knight, Nevada Gonzales,
Norma Cruz, Rogelio Ancelmo,
Rogelio DeSantiago. Samyia
Williams and Valentino Garcia.
First Grade
All A's- Aaron Brown. Alexis
Lopez, Armando Velasco, Ashle.
Forrester. Berenice Roblero.
Christian Arroyo, Dashawna Goad.
Fredy Pena, George Lackey, James
Gibson. Jesus Molina. Johnny
,Sald.ivar, Katlyn Forresier, Kyra
Rivera and Marjo Bautista. .
Omar Alamia, Petra Calderon,
Ryan Gough, Triston Jones and
Vanessa Miranda.
. A's. & B's- Alberto Hernandez,
Alejaridro Rodriguez, Alexis
Melendez, Alonzo Hernandez,
Anita Reyes, Annavell Retana,
Azucena Lopez, Brianna Juarez,
Caleb Altieri, Cierra Lee, Clemente
DeLaRosa. Consuelo Luna,
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Hewett. LeeAnna Castanon. Maria
Trejo and Martha Hernandez.
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A's & B's- Ana Bermudez,
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Elizabeth Juarez, Jasmine Juarez,
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Kayla Rios, Keith Powell, Kelley
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Third Grade
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Candice Torres, Erica Vasquez,
Michael Albritton and Summer
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Armando Santiago, Brandon Garza,
Cheyenne Ford, Cody Garner,
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Benita Kazen Loves To Crochet


And Listen To Christian Music


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
Benita Kazen, 88, of Kazen
Road northwest of Wauclula,
wants to apologize to her neighbors
for the way her small orange grove
looks. The grove has some dead
trees, young trees surrounded by
grass and weeds, and trees blown
over by the hurricanes.
She says she does -not have
enough money to properly take
care of the grove and bring it up, to
top notch condition.
She was born in Kansas City,
Kansas. She moved to Wauchula at
the age of 8 in 1925 with her moth-
er Myrtle Terzenbach, brother
Harold and sister Retha. Her father
Eugene died in California in 1918
at age 28 during a flu epidemic. He
had been a cowboy.
The family came to Wauchula by
train. "We saw a black man hang-


ing when we got off the train. He
had been accused of raping a white
girl. We found out later he had been
falsely accused. Back then blacks
were told to be out of town by sun-
down."
Mrs. Kazen and her husband Bud
purchased five acres of land at,the
present homesite in 1939 for $35.
In 1940 they began building their
home 12 feet at a time. Cannon
Building Materials sold them lum-
ber on credit payable at $5 a month.
In 1942 they bought an adjacent
five acres of land for $140. In the
late 1950s they bought another five
acres for $300.
Benita and Bud were married for
27 years when he passed away. He
was a wallpaper hanger.
"I want to apologize to my neigh-
bors for the way the orange grove
looks. I can't help it," said Mrs.
Kazen. The grove is about 10 acres.


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PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY
Benita Kazen, 88, loves to crochet while her dog Bell sits next to
her. ...


*She apologizes to neighbors for the condition of her orange
grove.



























INVITATION TO BID
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS


HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

The Board of County Commissioners. Hardee County, Florida, hereinafter
referred to as '"County" will accept sealed bids In the Purchasing Office at 205
Hanchey Rd. Wauchula, Florida 33873, until 2:00 P.M.; LOCAL TIME, Tuesday,
March 8.2005 for: I
CONTRACTOR FOR 2005 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION WITH
FIREWORKS DISPLAY TO BE HELD ON JULY 4TH, 2005
Immediately following the scheduled closing time, bids will be publicly opened
and read aloud. Bidder is responsible for the delivery of its bid and bids received
after the Specified day and time will not be opened.
Required:bid packet may be obtained from the Purchasing Office, 205 Hanchey
Road, Wauchula, Florida 33873, or by faxing a request to (863) 773-0322 Bids
are to be submitted in triplicate with SEALED BID 2005 FOURTH OF JULY
FIREWORKS indicated on the outside of the envelope
A bids i e pened promptly after ciosin ime at 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME
Tuesday. MARCH 8TH 2005. in the Hardee County Pubic Works Conference
Board of County Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday.
MARCH 17th, 2005,. .
The County reserves the right to reject any or all bid(s), and may postpone the
award fed oft dfor a period of time n which shall not extend beyond thirty (30)




Gordon R. Norris., Chairman ,.
Board of County Commissioners
Hardee County, Florida 3 3,ul 0" 2:3c ..


"I don't have the money to clean up
the grove."
Part of the Kazen house is leak-
ing from the hurricanes. It needs a
new roof. Two sheds and a carport
were damaged.
Mrs. Kazen spends most of her
time crocheting and listening to
Christian music. She is recovering
from recent foot surgery and hopes
to be able to walk well again soon.
Bell, a small black poodle about 11
or 12 years old, sits beside her in
the chair.
She got a blue ribbon at the
Hardee County Fair a few years'
ago for her crocheting. "After the
storms I cried when I went to
Wauchula. There was so much
damage."
, Mrs. Kazen enjoys life and
laughs easily. In years past she had
a printing shop and an advertising
shopper in Wauchula. She also
hung wallpaper for a while. At the
print shop she had a pet skunk
named Prissy.
Two or three years ago she near-
ly died from heart problems. "The
doctor said my heart was at 30 per-
cent. Now it is okay at 65 percent."
About four years ago she almost
died from hemorrhaging. "I was at
the hospital and had been given
four pints of blood. The doctor, said
he could not stop the bleeding. My
daughter Juliane called Bob Staton
who prayed over the telephone. He
quoted Ezekial 16:16. When he
read the Bible verse, the bleeding
immediately stopped."
Benita Kazen has three daugh-
ters, Lorraine Gillespie of
Wauchula, Delorice Newgent of
Zolfo Springs, Juliane Hensley of
Wauchula; a son, Raymond Kazen
of Missouri; 12 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; and 9 great-
great grandchildren.
Mrs. Kazen's brother Harold
Terzenbach was an agricultural
teacher at Hardee High School. ,
"My mother only went through
the eighth grade,, but she accom-
plished a lot," said her daughter
Lorraine Gillespie.
"We used to have a lot of square
dances and birthday parties at her
home. She was a teaser and liked to
pull tricks on people.
"My mother was a hard worker,
was a foster parent and has cro-
cheted all her life."




P07NEE


BINGO
The paper special winners were
Bob Tracy 1/17/05, Erland Scribner
1/21/05 and Rose Beeve 1/24/05.
Gisela Schrobback won the hot ball
jackpot 1/21/05 and Aggie Jeror
won 1/24/05.
SCORES
Shuffling 1/18/05; three-game
winners, Len Bailey, Charlene
Baker, Marge Cook, Bernice
English, Carolyn Gordon, Jack
Morrell, Sharon Potter, Dick
Robinson, Don Stadler, Sharon
Waterloo and Lorraine Howerter.
Cribbage 1/19/05; high games,
Peg Gushue 725, Linda Fletcher
721 and Ed Olson '703. Skunks,
Lynn Defouw 3, Gary Breyer 2, Ted
Defouw 1, Frank Stephan 1 and
Mert Wolf 1.
Pinochle 1/20/05; high scores,
Millie Cooper 717, Evelyn Birden
697 and Ralph Hampton 684,
Double pinochle, Evelyn Birden
and Larry Cahill.
Bowling 1/19/05;. high men's,
Roger Craig 254, Jack Elbfson 221
and Ken Bolin 211. High ladies,
Barb Newman 188, Louise Craig
178 and Sharon Terhune 178. High
cross, Roger Craig 643 and Sharon
Terhune 496. Top ,team, Ten
Pinners.
Mixed Golf 1/24/05; orange ball
winners, Charlie McKnight, Mike
Hofmann, Joe Bennit and Joe
Schrobback.
KOFFEE KLATCH
The 50/50 winners on Jan. 19
were R. Lapp, E. Schunck, M.
Cavinee, I. Ascott, S. Eisenger and
J. Elofson. The hosts for Jan. 26
were Jack and Bert Elofson, Harold
and Sondra Brown and Jean and
Butch Willis. Paul Conley led the
American Pledge, Sylvia Baker led
the Canadian Pledge and Bob Jones
led the prayer. The 50/50 winners
were A. Miller, C. Howerter, D.
Harris, M. Faust, G. Watson and A.
Thompson.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Luau is February 26. The
Craft Fair is February 28 and is
open to the public. There will be a
bake sale, crafts and lunch will be
served. Come and join us.
KEY WEST TRIP
On Jan. 19, 59 CLV residents
took the Key West bus trip. We
stopped for lunch in LaBelle. Along
Tamiami Trail, we saw alligators
sunning along .the canal. In the
afternoon, we all took-the airboat
ride which was fun and then saw an
alligator show. Carol Gauthier and
Judy Ahearn enjoed the sJorpion.
We stayed in Flotida CiV.itwoi
nights. I believe we all took the trol-
ly tour of Key West. Everyone was
at the water front to see the sunset
celebration. The sunset was spec-
tacular and worth seeing. Everyone


was tired on the way home. Was it
Beth or Jeanne that was snoring!
We stopped at Sawgrass Mills,
which has 3.00 stores, on the way
home. Ask Jane May how to get out
of the.restroom on a bus. We were
back in time for bingo.
CHURCH
There were 133 residents and vis-
itors for church Jan. 23. Rev. Winne
led everyone singing "I will Enter
His Gates with Thanksgiving in My
Heart" to open the service. Special


Crystal Lake RV News
By Joyce Taylor


Wagon Wheel RV News
By Virginia Merriman

SUNDAY CHURCH NEWS There were four men's moonshot;
On Sunday, the greeters were two had two moonshots apiece,
Vaughn and Thanna Adams. The Cloyce Swisher and Dana Sweet
special music was by Wanda and and two had one moon shot, Bob
Bill Banfield, who sang "How Long Sears and Dave Dobberstein and
Has It Been." The choir sang there were no lady's moonshots.
"Heavenly Sun Light." Rev. PROGRESS EUCHRE
Stallings provided the morning We had 10 tables playing on
message to the congregation of 54 Monday. The high man was Joe
in attendance. Kienapple with 71 points and run-
PRAYERS NEEDED ner-ups were three man, Bo Miller,
Special prayers are needed for Bruce Hardy and John Fret with 63
Fred Honaker, Wayne Wheatley, points each. The high lady was
Bolly Wint, Bob Fuller, Esther Mary Thomason with 74 points and
Gorsline, George McNary, Marge runner-up lady was Bernice
Luff, Beverly Kimbell, Terry Kienapple with 72 points. The low
McDougle, Norma Potter, Kenneth man was Tom Stearns with 42 points
Dysent, Donna Chey, Baby Girl and low lady was Marge Luff with
Short and many unspoken prayer 34 points each. The most loaners
requests. went to Gordon Lahty with 6 loan-
KOFFEE KLATCH ers. The under-the-chair went to
The new people in the hall on Marge Luff.
Monday was Don and Lila SHUFFLEBOARD
Dobberstein. The birthdays being The shuffle tournament was here
celebrated this week are Shirley with Avion Palms. The women's
Russler, Joe Nells, Ward Vermsulen team won 7 and lost 11 while the
and Ann Smallwood. The anniver- man won 8 and lost 9 games.
series this week are Walmar and At the elimination playoff on.
Martha Cluver and Bo and Barbara Tuesday, first place was won by
Miller. The 50/50 Went to Ruth Wanda Banfield and Don
Bruger and the merchant certifi- Dobberstein, with: the second place
cates went to Linda Brewer, Wanda going to Muriel Bell and Bob Sears.
Banfield, Gene Warner, Kenneth
Reichel, Ed Young, Georgina
Buswell, Ledoy Love, Shirley
Russeler, Mickey Jones, Lynn
Metherell, Don Dobberstein, HARDEE COUNTY
Martha Able, Barbara Gerseman, KIDS NEED
Lorraine Wozniak, Doug Culp, HARDEE COUNTY
Betty Vineyard, Carol Cassidy, Jean H
Alexander, Clarence Barbor and HELP!
Karen Gustafson. The plant went to Ease a dependent child's
Agnes Porhola. way through the court sys-
I BID EUCHRE tem. Volunteer to be a,
On Thursday, the high man was
Cloyce Swisher with 314 points and Guardian Ad, Litem.
low man was Francis Smith with 773-2505
116'. The high lady was Wanda (If office unattended, please leave
Banfield with 279 points and the message.),
low lady was Marge Luff with 136.


FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP

The City.of Bowling Green is a fair housing advo-
cate. The City is holding a workshop to explain the
Fair Housing Ordinance for all of the protected
classes (race, color, familial status, handicap,
national origin, religion and sex). The public is
invited to attend.

The workshop is scheduledfor Tuesday, February
8, 2005 at 7:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as pos-
sible in the City of Bowling Green, City Hall any
handicapped, visually or hearing impaired person
or non-English speaking person needing special
assistance at the meeting should contact David
Elbertson, at 863-375-2255 at least five (5) days
prior to the meeting and assistance will be provid-
ed. 2:3c




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music was a solo by Floyd Totman
"It Took a Miracle." Rev. Lloyd
Hall gave the offertory prayer and
Bill Cook and Lowell Gordon were
ushers as the pianist and organist
played "Softly and Tenderly."
Nancy Morrison directed the choir
for its anthem "Melody of Love
Medley," accompanied by Carol
Jones. "How Important Do You
think Obedience Is?" was the title
of Rev. Winne's sermon. Hymns
used during the service were "There
is Power in the Blood"; "Holy,
Holy, Holy"; and "What a Friend."
The service closed with the singing
"God Be With You Till We Meet
Again."


NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that STEVE HANEY AND BJ
HANEY, the holder of the following certificate has filed said
certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate
number and year of issuance, the description of the proper-
ty, and'the names in which it was assessed are as follows:


YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1999


CERTIFICATE NO. 337


Description of Property:
Begin at the SW corner of E 1/2 fo NE 1/4 of SE 1/4,
run East 170 feet to Point of Beginning, thence East
170 feet, thence North 1000 feet, thence West 170
feet, thence South 1000 feet to Point of Beginning, in
Section 29, Township 33 South, Range 25 East,
Hardee County, Florida.
Name in which assessed: Michael W Cloud
Said property being in the County of Hardee, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law
the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the
highest bidder at the courthouse door located at 417 West
Main Street on the 9th day of March, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
Dated this 27th dar of January, 2005.
B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee Cpunty, Florida
AD No 1
By: Alicia C. Albritton
Deputy Clerk 2:3-24c







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COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Christopher Tyrone Carlton, 30,
Wauchula, and Damisha Patrice
Ellis, 26, Wauchula.
Isaac Maldonado, 20, Zoifo
Springs, and Jennifer Darena
Rodgers, 24, Zolfo Springs.
Pedro Juan 'Lopez Sr., 26, For
Myers, and Janet Harris McNeilly,
35, Fort Myers.
Jose Juan Guerrero, 39,
Wauchula, and Lorena Alvarez
Muniz, 22, Wauchula.
Robert Lee Gilliard, 25,
Wauchula, and Cheron Kathleen
Brogden, 31, Wauchula.
The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently in
county court:
Capital One Bank vs. Michelle
D. Hudspath, judgment.
Ford Motor Credit Co. vs.
Enrique Rivera, judgment.
Adventist Health System Sunbelt
Inc. d/b/a Florida Hospital
Wauchula vs. Corhondo McLeod,
default judgment.
Gaye J. Callahan vs. Marvin
Lanier Callahan; judgment.
Gourley Plastering Inc. vs. Roger
Harrison d/b/a Harrison
Construction, default judgment.
Grimsley Oil Co. Inc. vs.
Augustine Garcia d/b/a A&R Citrus
Tree Removal, voluntary dismissal.
Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Paula
A. Hamilton, voluntary dismissal.
Peggy W. Parks. vs. Debbie
Adams, judgment for,eviction and
damages.
Joseph A. Rockhill vs. Enterprise,
Rent A Car, dismissal'.
Tito Garay vs. Ron and Chris
Hache, judgment for eviction and
damages.
Camilo Morillo vs. Susan
Cisneros, voluntary dismissal.
Camilo Morillo vs. Karen Hall,
voluntary dismissal.
Lenore L. Vanderlaan vs. Lonnie
Pitts, default judgment.
The following misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently
by the county judge.
Vianey Hernandez-Zaragoza,
giving a false name to a Jaw
enforcement officer, time served,
$315 fine and court costs.
Rigoberto Morales Pio, posses-
sion of marijuana, 12 months pro-
bation (concurrent), drug abuse
evaluation and treatment, random
drug 'screens, $262.50 fine and
court costs, $100 public defender
feess, $50 investigative costs, 10;
hours community\ ser% i.'e.
Gar) Dale Wilkon, retail theft,'
'estreated bond.
Willie Oswald Moffitt, disorder-
ly intoxication, 10 days in jail with
credit for time served (CTS), $190
court costs placed on lien.
Antonio Reyes, retail theft, 30
;days CTS, $190 court costs, $60'
* public defender fee.
To rmas Maldonado Salas, domes-
-tic. battery, adjudication withheld,
12 months probation, 12-hour
:anger management classes, no vio-
lent contact with victim, $667 fine
:and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, $50 investigative
costs.
Dina Joe Bald %in, possession of
'drug paraphernalia, adjudication
'withheld, probation six months,
drug abuse evaluation and treat-
'ment, random drug screens, war-
rantless search and seizure,
5$262.50 fine and court costs, $100
public defender fees., $50 investiga-
ti\e'costs, $100 drug test fees, 10
'hours community service.
Catarino Dario Borjas, resisting
. arrest without force and possession
of drug paraphernalia, 31 days
'CTS. $190 court costs.
Fatema Renee Mariner, domestic
battery,. estreated bonds.
,.Derrick L. Rivers, violation of a


emergency curfew and possession
of drug paraphernalia, probation
six months, warrantless search and
seizure, random drug screens, drug
abuse evaluation and treatment,
$262.50 fine and court costs, $100
public defender fees, $50 investiga-
tive costs, $100 drug test fees.
Janet Lee Perez, domestic bat-
tery, not prosecuted.
Margarita Roblero-Solis, affray
and domestic battery, adjudication
withheld, probation six months,
four-hour domestic violence class,
no weapons or firearms, no contact
with victim, $125 fine on first
charge, $667 fine and court costs
on second, $60 public defender fee,
$50 investigative costs.
Thomas Lee Stettler, violation of
probation (original charges viola-
tion of a domestic violence injunc-
tion and two counts domestic bat-
tery), probation revoked, 30 days
on each. count, consecutive and
CTS.
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.
Jason Paul Brown, driving while
license suspended (DWLS), proba-
tion one year, obtain valid license,
$330 fine and court costs, $50
investigative costs, 50 hours com-
munity service.
Francisco Silva Centeno, DWLS,
30 days-suspended if obtain valid
license, $330 fine and court costs.
Gabriel Salas,,Mendez, leaving
the scene of a crash with property
damage, adjudication,withheld, 12
months probation. make good faith,
effort to obtain valid license, $435
fine and court costs, $40 public
defender fee, restitution to be set;
no valid license, 10 days CTS.
Rigoberto Morales Pio, DWLS,
12 months probation (concurrent
with misdemeanor), $330 fine and
court costs.
Bradley Michael Sockalosky,
DWLS, produced valid license, 40
days-30 suspended, $330 fine and
court costs.
Roland Lopez Arguijo, DWLS,
estreated bonds.
Richard Dennis- Hancock, DUI
with property damage and DWLS
with property damage, probation
one year on each charge (consecu-
tive), license suspended five years,
ignition interlock and impound-
ment of tag, 90 days, multiple
offender DUI school, no alcohol or
bars, -$1,410 fine and court costs on
first charge. $330 fine and court
costs on second, $100 'public
defender fees., .
Mars Ann Medrano. DWLS, 60
days CTS, $330 fine and court
costs placed on lien.
Ascension Vasquez, DUI, 30
days in jail. probation one year,,
license suspended 10 years, tag
impound 90 days. ignition interlock
two years, multiple offender DUI-
school. evaluation and treatment,
random drug screens, warrantless.
search and seizure, $1.935 fine and
court costs. $100 public defender
fees, $50 investigative costs.
Gregory Williams, DWLS, 100
days in jail CTS-40 days suspend-
ed. $435 fine and court costs. $100
public defender fees.
CIRCUIT COURT
The follow ing civil actions were
filed recently in the office of the
circuit court:
Linda L. Rogers and Donald T .,
Rogers, divorce.
Tanesha Thompson vs. Eli
Mariner Jr, petition for injunction
for protection.
Leuvenia P. Cunningham and the
state Department of Revenue
(DQR) vs. Jannifer Marella Brown,
petition for child support.
Gina -M. Tejada vs. Paul
Hudspath. petition for injunction


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for protection.
Angela Ochoa Seibert and DOR
vs. Leonard Scott Seibert, petition
for child support.
Frank B. Danzeisen Jr. vs. Stan
and Linda Holmes, damages.
Thomas McGriff 'vs. Jerry Hill,
petition for review of inmate situa-
tion.
21st Century Financial vs. Victor
R. Salazar and Maria Salazar, peti-
tion for mortgage foreclosure.
Florida Institute for Neurologic
Rehabilitation et al, vs. Neil
Flannery, damages.
Chequetta Cook vs. Andrew H.
Ballard, interstate petition for child
support.
The following decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:
Blanca Estella DeLaRosa and
DOR vs. Vincent DeLaRosa,
amended child support order.
Guadalupe Sambrano vs. James
Sambrano, injunction for protec-
tion.
Wachovia Bank National
Association vs. Redlands Growers
Exchange Inc. and Frank T. Basso
Jr., judgment.
Aretha Denise Faulk :vs. Mary
Armstrong, dismissal, of injunction
for protection.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc'.
vs. Larry G. Bailey Jr., Danielle E.
Stadie et al, amended judgment of
mortgage foreclosure.
Armando Heriandez and Maria
L. Hernandez, divorce.
Rachel Spence and Patrick
Spence, divorce.
Guadalupe Almaguer and Maria
Almaguer, order.
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.
Roland Arguijo, possession of
ammo by a convicted felon. posses-
sion of methamphetamine and pos-
session of drug paraphernalia.
transferred to county court % ith fil-
ing of misdemeanor charges, -
Jennifer Annette Benitez, posses-
sion of cocaine and possession of
drug paraphernalia, community
control-house arrest, modified to
probation and curfew set to work
schedule.
TIfam n Nikle.Bolin, violation.of
probation (original charge posses-
sion of methamphetamine), proba-
tion revoked, seven months in jail
CTS, outstanding fines and fees
due within six months of release.
Catarino Dario Borjas. posses-
sion of methamphetamine with
intent to sell---reduced to posses-
sion of methamphetamine and pos-
session of marijuana %with intent to
sell or delivery, 30 months drug
offender probation. -warrantless
search and seizure, evaluation and
treatment, no drugs or alcohol, cur-
few. $415 court costs. $115 public
defender fees. $100 investigative
costs; possession of drug parapher-
nalia, time served.
Maurice Aaron Brown; posses-
sion of marijuana, estreated bond.
William Henry Canaday Jr., vio-
lation Of probation (original charge
armed:trespass on land). probation
revoked, six months in jail CTS.
terminate probation, outstanding
fines and fees due %within six
months of release.
Henry Sam 'Corona, felony
DWLS and refusal to submit to
DUI test, one year one day Florida
'State Prison CTS and concurrent
with Hillsborough County sen-
tence, $500 fine, $415 court costs
and $75 public defender fee due
within six months of release.
Troy Coleman Dickey, posses-
sion of ammo by a convicted felon,
possession of methamphetamine
and possession of drug parapherna-
lia, transferred to county court with
filing of misdemeanor charges.
Jose Fidencio Garza, domestic
battery, two years probation, no
contact with victim. 26-week


domestic violence class, $500 fine,
$415 court costs, $115 public
defender fees, 50 hours community
service; resisting an officer without
violence, one year probation with
same conditions.
Kristy Ashley Godwin, posses-
sion of methamphetamine, adjudi-
cation withheld, .18 months drug
offender probation, no drugs or
alcohol, evaluation and treatment,
warrantless search and seizure, cur-
few, $415 court cost; possession of
drug paraphernalia, 12 months pro-,
bation with same conditions.
Gerald Nathen Green, felony
fleeing to elude a police officer,
adjudication withheld, 18 months
drug offender probation, warrant-
less search and seizure, evaluation
and treatment, no drugs or alcohol,
curfew, $415 court costs, $75 pub-
lic defender fees; possession of
drug paraphernalia, time served;
possession of methamphetamine
and felony no valid license, not
prosecuted.
Evarado Lopez-Perez, felony no
valid license and possession of a
fraudulent ID card, transferred to
county court with filing of misde-
meanor and criminal traffic
charges.
Sebriano Morales Maldonado,
purchase of marijuana, transferred
to Drug Pretrial Intervention
Program.
Dite William McCafferty, grand
theft auto-reduced to trespass, of
an unoccupied conveyance, and
failure to appear in court, time
served, $212.50 fine and court
costs, $50 investigative costs, $65
restitution.
Tommy Lee Parker, felony
DWLS, adjudication withheld, pro-
duced valid license, probation 12
months, $415 court costs, $115
public defender fees, $100 inves-
tigatile costs, 50 hours community
service.
Benjamin Sanders, grand theft
auto-amended to trespass on a
conveyance, DWLS and fleeing to
elude a police officer, time served,
adjudication withheld, probation
t1%o years, warrantless search and
seizure, $415 court costs, $115
public defender fees, $100 inves-
ti2atiie costs, restitution to be set,
75 hours community service; will-
ful and wanton reckless driving, not
prosecuted.
Christina Spoon, possession of


methamphetamine and possession
of drug paraphernalia, transferred
to county court with filing of mis-
demeanor charges.
Thomas Lee Stettler, violation of
probation (original charge posses-
sion of methamphetamine), proba-
tion revoked, two years community
control-house arrest, with same
terms.
Rodney Allen Youngblood, pos-
session of a firearm by a felon,
transferred to county court with fil-
*ng of misdemeanor charge.
Jose Arandes Escobar, armed
first degree burglary and petit theft,
remanded to Department of
Juvenile Justice of placement in a
juvenile facility.
Bernard Garcia-Isle, resisting an
officer without violence, probation
one year, warrantless search and
seizure, evaluation and treatment,
no alcohol or drugs, curfew,
$262.50 fine and court costs, $75
public defender fee, $60 investiga-
tive costs; possession of prescrip-
tion drugs without a prescription,
probation six months, consecutive
with same conditions; tampering
with physical evidence, not prose-
cuted.
Victoria Guerrero, felony battery,
two years drug offender probation
with condition of 30 days in jail
CTS and remain in jail until resi-
dential treatment bed available, no
diugs or alcohol, warrantless
search and seizure, no contact with
victim, curfew, $500 fine, $415
court costs, $115 public defender
fees, 'restitution to be set.
Fredrick Brian Johnston, viola-
tion of probation (original charge
introducing contraband into a coun-
ty detention facility) and escape,
probation revoked, one year in jail
or in-house treatment facility, fol-
lowed by two years community
control-house arrest, $500 fine
and $415 court costs added to out-
standing fines and fees; petit theft,
possession of suspended license
and resisting arrest without force,
not prosecuted.
Nancy Lane Ramirez, resisting
arrest without force, $262.50 fine
and court costs; trafficking in
methamphetamine-amended to
possession of methamphetamine
and possession of marijuana with
intent to sell, 36 months drug
offender probation, evaluation and
treatment, warrantless search and-


seizure, no drugs or alcohol, cur-
few, $415 court costs, $200 inves-
tigative costs; possession of drug
paraphernalia and obstruction of
execution of a search warrant, 12
months probation with same condi-
tions.
Michael Lee Salas, selling mari-
juana within 1,000 feet of a church,
adjudication withheld, 24 months
drug offender probatiofi, no drugs
or alcohol, evaluation and treat-
ment, warrantless search and
seizure, curfew, $415 court costs,
75 hours community service.
The following real estate trans-
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently in the office of the
clerk of court:
Loretta G. Praught as trustee to
Elmer E. White Jr. and Gary
Delatorre, $418,500.
James K. and Pamela R. Sellers
to Jacquelin Pierre and Bernard B.
Cherisol, $140,000.
Jack and Claudette Sinclair to
Lucille B. Clubine and Michael C.
Clubine, $15,000.
Malcolm L. and Ellener C.
Bowes and James and Maxine
Walters, to Richard E. Getchell,
$49,900.
William R., and Jacqueline T.
Burton to Alvin E. and Carolyn R.
Hancock, $13,000.
Martha Fort Kinder to Homes of
Wauchula Inc., $30,000.
Joseph L. Jr. and Karen L.
Cranford to Samuel DeLaTorre.
$10,000.
Sara -Butt Healy and J.B.
Delaney to Charles L. and Kathy L.
McKibben, $229,140.
Sara Butt Healy to Charles L.
and Kathy L. McKibben, $344,250.
Cora Mae Hudson to Samuel
DeLaTorre, $16,500.
Tyrone and Sheila Roman to
John E.; and Jorja C. Drake,
$14,706.
Kenneth E. and Phyliss I. Cain to
Arnold and Elisa Banister, $16,000..
Rosetta Dodd, and James Dodd,
Karen Kerestesy and David Peer to
Marlene and Melvin Taylor,
$70,000.
Antelmo B. and Graciela
Bautista to Juan Jose and Maria C.'
Martinez, $123,000.
Alfred E. and Margaret E. Fraim
to Lavon and Linda Cobb,
$185,000.
Ruben Olmos to J,. Reyes and
MichelleF. Lopez, $10,000.


WAUCHULA HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
presents.

"Getting Back to the Basics"
A Fe bru ary 6-1
A revival for thdoe 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
St MONDAY EVENING-PASTOR JIM STRICKLAND
Pastor First Baptist Church Bowling Green
TUESDAY EVENING-DR. GENE PRITCHARD
R ENW Y.R :Pastor Grace Bible Church, Orlando, FL
i5 WEDNESDAY EVENING-GRANT HIGNIGHT
S Pastor New Hope Baptist Church
( THURSDAY EVENING-DR. ROBERT WHITE
Associate Pastor First Baptist Church Davenport, Davenport, FL

SINL GOD y k

3 "me jjoin us each evening as wege know God 6eHe,"



HARDEE COUNTY SCHOOLS SEEK

"HALL OF FAME" NOMINEES

Superintendent Dennis Jones requests that members of the public submit names for poten-
tial inductees into the Hardee County Schools Hall of Fame. Nominees should be people.
who have made significant contributions to their professional fields and who have attended
public school in Hardee County.
Letters of nomination will be accepted through February 18, 2005. The letter should
include the:
nominee's name and address ( or address of the nearest living relative if the
nominee is deceased) .
the approximate dates of enrollment in Hardee County Schools
a description of the nominee's accomplishments
the name and address, of the person or organization making the nomination.

Letters should be addressed to:

Hardee County School Board
ATTENTION: Hall of Fame
P.O. Box 1678
Wauchula, Florida 33873

Persons previously nominated are kept on file for reconsideration each year. There is
no need to renominate anyone.

The program initiated in 1991 has recognized Mr. Merle L. Albritton, Mr. Shelley S.
Boone, Mr. John Burton, Governor Doyle E. Carlton, Sr., Dr. Leffie M. Carlton, Jr., Mr.
Jesse S. Carter, Mrs. Exie Cathcart, Mrs. Catheryn McDonald Coker, Mr. J.W. (Bill) Crews,
Jr., Mr. Michael Crews, Mr. Standish L. Crews, Mr. Joe L. Davis, Brig. Gen. Frederick H.
Essig, Mr. W. Curtis Ezelle, Colonel John Cecil Fralish, Mrs. Annie W. Hart, Dr. Harold E.
Henderson, Miss Valda E. Long, Mr. John W. Maddox, Col. Dohell Matthews, Mr. Tom
McEwen, Col. William Moran, Mr. Lawrence A. Roberts, Mr. Bartley Sapp, Mr. L.M.
Shackelford, Miss Ruth V. Southerland, Mr. Leon T. Stephens, Mrs. Myrtie W. Strickland,
and Reverend R. Perry Tomlinson.
The recipients will be inducted at the Senior Honors Banquet where Hardee Senior High
School's graduating seniors with a 3.50 grade point average or higher are recognized for
their accomplishments. The seniors and their parents will be guests of Mosaic and the
Hardee County Education Foundation, sponsors of the awards event. 2:3,100


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Dual r B gs A Br Me S.R.P ..........................$28.715 Power Windows & Lo ks M.S.R.P .......................$34,135
AM FM Stereo w. CD PIaver ARCADIA DISCOUNT...............$6.316 Power Mirrors ilt Wheel ARCADIA DISCOUNT.............. $7,347
Power Locks & Windows FLORIDA DISCOUNT ...............$11,000 ABS Brakes STK#T1 7895 FLORIDA DISCOUNT .............. $1,000
Power Seat Power Mirrnrs GM Owner Loyalty ................ $11,500 GM Owner Loyalty ............... S1,500
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Sale Price 9,988or 93 Month Sale Price 24 288 or*369Month
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- Manulacluers List Price 23.515
.ARCADIA DISCOUNT. S5.327
GM Loyalt ........... .. .. 5 .500


Sale Price 16,688*o .237 per month
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2004 Chevrolet Colorado LS Crew Cab
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Manulaclurer's List Price ... .527.958
ARCADIA DISCOUNT ...... 5,470
GM Loyally....... ... SI500

Sale Price20 988*.*r 312 *per month
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Power Windows & Locks M.S.R.P ...................... $23,775
Power Sears Power Mirrors fRCADIA DISCOUNT................S7.187
Cruise Control Keyless Entry GM Owner Loyalty ................$1500
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Sale Price 16, 588* o$235*
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j uII Manufacturer's LIst Price ......S39.300
ARCADIA DISCOUNT.... ........ $9.112
GM Loyally....................... $1,500

Sale Price$28,688 *or445 *per month
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ARCADIA DISCOUNT .... $7.772
CM Loyaly ... 1.500

Sale Price$27,588 .or426*per month
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2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS

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Manulaciurer's List Price ..S24.295
ARCADIA DISCOUNT ............ $6.407
GM Logally.. ... .. ..... 51.500
Sale Price$1 6,358*or,232*per month
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Manulaclurer's List Price ... ...534,525
ARCADIA DISCOUNT .. .. .... 57,137
GM Loyaly .. .... ...... 1,500

Sale Price 25,988 *,$399 per month
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2004 Buick Park Avenue
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ARCADIA DISCOUNT ... ........... S6.747
CM Loyallty..... ............... S .500

Sale PriceS32 988
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ARCADIA DISCOUNT.... ... 55,743
Oldsmobile Warranty-.... .........$750
Oldsmobile Loyalty ....... ...... 1.500
GM Loyalty ..... .. .. ....... ..... S1,500
Sale Price 13,9982D 1 89 per month
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:2004 Buick Le Sabre
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Manufacluier's List Price .......S25,590
ARCADIA DISCOUNT............. $5,202
GCM Loyalty......... ................ $1,500

Sale PriceS1 9,888 .,or293 per month
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2005 Chevrolet Impala SS
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Manufacturer's List Price ....... $30,420
ARCADIA DISCOUNT ............ $55.932
GM Loyalty ....................... $1,500

Sale Price$22,988"o.,346 per month
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2004 Buick Century

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Manulacturer's List Price .. ..S22.903
ARCADIA DISCOUNT...... ........ 54.942
GM Loyalty ............. 1.500

Sale Price1 6, 488 *. 234 per month
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ARCADIA DISCOUNI ......... $5.502
GM Loyalty .... .. .... S1.500


Sale Price o,*277*per month
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