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Citrus Growers Meeting Today S. ...Column 7B The Remember Hanging Out At See's Drive-In? ...Teen Interview 1C Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage Thursday, February 10, 2005 WHICH WAY? PHOTO BY RALPH H4RRISON SDrivers will encounter a lot of "Road Closed" signs as they travel on U.S. 17 through Wauchula. Photo shows workers placing bar- ricades in Zolfo Springs directing traffic to the new northbound lanes. Law enforcement officials warn drivers to use caution as they adjust to the new separated north- and southbound lanes. Waucbul Hires City Manager 46 Juror Misconduct Unfounded No Racism By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A judge has determined there was no basis in allegations of juror misconduct that could have won a new trial for a woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for trying to shoot a cop with his own gun. Jurors had found Stephanie Sylvia Blandin guilty of struggling with officer Clay Nicholson fol- lowing a routine traffic stop, taking his gun from its holster, pointing it Sat his face and pulling the trigger as he manipulated the slide and insert-. ed his finger in the chamber to stop her. Just one week after their verdict in June of 2003, one of their num- ber called Blandin's defense attor- : ." ." a. Confirmed ney, Richard S. Pipkin of Sebring, and accused another juror of using racial slurs during the trial. It was months, however, before she would identify herself. And still longer before other court proceed- ings regarding the case could be settled and this matter addressed. In October, County Judge Marcus J. Ezelle, who presided over the original trial as an acting circuit judge, interviewed two of the Blandin jurors, the one who made the accusation and the one who was accused. Present for the interviews were Blandin and her new attorney, Paul Petruzzi of Miami, and Assistant State Attorney Gary R. Ellis, who See RACISM 2A By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Wauchula will have its first city manager before the month is out. Richard D. "Rick" Giroux is vis- iting the town this'week to finalize plans to move here and begin work by Feb. 28. Giroux was selected among more than 30 candidates tor the position which was created by the amended city charter which voters approved on Aug. 31, 2004. iAfter municipal elections in November. new commissioners Ken Lambert and Troy Brant joined David Royal, Amy McClellan, Clarence Bolin, John Baxter and Connie Spieth in beginning a search for the right person to be the first to lead the community. This resulted in a short list of By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Opened for fishing and picnick- ing about a year ago, work at Hardee Lakes Park will speed up in the next few months. ,A park manager has been hired and his home is midway under con- struction, said county Director of Facilities Danny Weeks. "We've still been cleaning up and burning 'hurricane debris arid clearing the right-of-way for power lines. Then we'll work on bathrooms and the boardwalk." Presently, only the south pair of lakes in the 1,260-acre park are available for fishing. There are pic- nic tables and hiking possible on the front side of the park. Work is under way to get lake 3 open soon. It has hybrid bass. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is cleaning and four candidates. After a conference call interview with .Giroux, the commission brought him to Wauchula where he met with vari- ous department heads, employees. :community leaders and the com- missioners. "Rather than hire the first person, we want to get the best person for the position. It will set the tone for the future. Abad hire is three times worse than no hire. I really like his enthusiasm. Every answer was what I wanted to hear," said Lambert as he was authorized to complete final negotiations. Giroux will be paid $65,000 annually with the. standard benefits package, including vacation and professional leave. He said his primary goal as city manager is "to serve the public interest and the residents to the best of my ability.-.and to utilize city resources in the most efficient;, effective and prudent manner. pos- sible to achieve that aim." Currently city manager in Green, Ohio, Giroux holds a bachelor's degree in business administration restocking lake 4 and it will be about a year before it is open, said Weeks. The park is open for fishing on Saturday and Sundays from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Reservations must be made for boats because there is a limit of 10 boats on the 160-acre lake 1 and eight on the 100-acre lake 2. To make reservations, call 773-6788 on Mondays for Saturday and on Thursday for Sunday fish- ing. Admission to the park is $2 per vehicle. Boats are asked to get a permit and complete a creel card or angler report form listing species and limits caught. Those under 16 or over 65 don't need a fishing license. All others do. SBasically, the rules limit fishing to sunshine bass, bluegill and redear sunfish for panfish, black See IMPROVEMENTS 2A from Ohio University and is com- pleting studies at Kent State University on his master's in public See MANAGER 2A Ezelle Alcohol Means Expulsion By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate An eighth grader at Hardee Junior High School has been expelled for bringing an alcoholic beverage to class. That decision came following an expulsion hearing before' the Hardee County' School Board. Neither the student nor his parents attended the session. Deputy Schools Superintendent Greg Dick said the board action stemmed from an incident on the morning of Nov. 19. He said the 15- year-old boy, who is enrolled in an Exceptional Student Education class, brought a bottle of alcohol to school and showed it to the class- room tutor. Dick described it as an individual serving size bottle of Smirnoff Raspberry Twist, an alcoholic bev- erage similar to a wine cooler. Dick said the tutor took the bot- tle away from the youngster and reported the matter to the teacher. The teacher, in turn, took the stu- dent and the bottle to the dean's office. There, Dick said, the boy allegedly told the adults that he drank "two or three" bottles of the beverage before coming to school that day. The teacher and adminis-: trator, however, did not smell alco-: hol on the boy or notice any change in his behavior. Dick said the boy cooperated with school officials, and admitted bringing the alcohol on campus. See ALCOHOL 2A HOLY SMOKE! PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Main Street Wauchula Inc. and Mosaic's new event, Grillin' & Chillin' on Main, drew barbecue experts from around the state and as far away as Kentucky this past weekend. Here, local Robert Taylor of Christian Heritage Church in Zolfo Springs tries his hand at the competition. He is work- ing on ribs he hopes will help raise money for a church youth group trip. More photos next week. 105th Year, No. 9 3 Sections, 32 Pages ATTENTION ARTISTS YOUNG & OLD: Deadline for The Herald-Advocate's 5th annual Pioneer Park Days Cover Art Contest is MONDAY AT NOON! Details Can Be Found On 10C More Improvements On The Way To Hardee Lakes 2A The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 SThe Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage JAMES R. KELLY Publisher/Editor... CYNTHIA M. KRAHL Managing Editor JOAN M. SEAMAN RALPH HARRISOIN Sports Editor Production-ma'i. BESS A. STALLINGS' N..Ey-E Hardee Living Editor A Prd 115 S. Seventh Ave. Phone: (863) 773XU5- P.O. Box 338 1 Wauchula, FL 33873 Fax:(863)77 - Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by The Herald-Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid ar U.S. Post Office, Wauchula. FL 33873 . (USPS 578-780). 'Postmaster." send address changes tow The Herald-Advocate. P.O. Box 338, Wauchula. FL 33873 DEADLINES: Schools Thursday 5 p.m. Sports Monday noon Hardee Living Monday 5 p.m. General Newl Monday 5 p.m. Ads Tuesday noon SUBSCRIPTIONS: Hardee County 6 months 6; 1 yr. -$28; 2 yrs. 54 Florida 6 months $20: 1 yr. S37: 2 yrs. $72 Out of State ; 6 months 524; 1 yr. $44f2 yrs. $86 LETTERS: The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of publicinterest Letters should be brief, and must be wntuen in good taste, signed and include a daytime phon6 number. SUBMISSIONS: Press releases on community mutters are welcome. Submissions should be typed, dou- Sble-spaced and adhere to the above deadlines. All items are subject to editing. Kelly's Column By Jim John Ackerly of Lakeland spoke' to the Wauchula Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, Feb. 1. He is a sate licensed alligator trapper on private wetlands and has harvested 595 gators during the past two years. He also has a quail hunting preserve in Polk County and offers half-day hunts for $195 that includes eight dressed quail. Additional quail are $6.25 each. His number is 863-640-7783. The 9th Annual Kiwanis club sporting clays shoot will be held Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Mary Jane and Charles Matheny Ranch. The course has 10 stations and 80 shots, and the cost of $45 per person. This is the main fundraiser for the Kiwanis, which is involved in vari- ous youth activities. For more information contact Bob Hanchey or Lee Hawthorne at Wauchula State Bank. Wauchula's Edner Cherry, 22, lost a split decision in the featured box- ing match Friday night on ESPN2 against Ricky Quiles, 34. Quiles had a southpaw stance and used his ring experience including fighting three champs to defeat his younger and stronger opponent. Neither fighter came close to being knocked down. Cherry learned from the bout and said he should have gone to the bod. earlier in the match. It was an interesting and entertaining bout. Cherry- ' missed enough haymakers to load a barn. Last week Lorrie Gonzalez of Wauchula wrote a letter in The Herald-, Advocate about her son's bicycle being stolen. This week she had good news. The old bike was returned in bad condition. Someone donated a brand new bike to her son Pedro, 10. She received many calls and offers of a bike and is happy to be living in Hardee County "I just N\ ant to sa\ thanks to the kind, unselfish, caring people of ourt community. My son is now riding to school. I just wanted to thank every- one who called and cared about how my son felt, and I just want to say God bless you." She plans to repair the old bike and give it to her daughter. MANAGER . 'Continued From iA . administration. He also attended Thomas Jefferson College of Law in San Diego, Calif. for several years, specializing in contract law. ALCOHOL Continued From 1A "He brought alcohol to school, Sand there's zero tolerance for that." She said, adding, "so he was recom- mended for expulsion and the i opportunity to go to Pioneer Career SAcademy." SThe School Board agreed with the recommendation, expelling the Sboy for the remainder of this school year. The 15-year-old may continue Shis education at PCA, the district's Alternative school in Zolfo Springs, i:after meeting a board requirement that he be evaluated at Tri-County Addictions and complete any rec- Sommendations that agency makes. Further, he must submit to random :drug and alcohol screenings at his Parents' expense This was the third expulsion of Sthe 2004-05 school year. 10 HOURS A S MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up, Sfor a child. Volunteer to be a i Guardian Ad Litem. , 773-2505 O HARE .1i [Jh g COUVINTY In his application, Giroux said he favors an open door policy. He cites executive level experience in pub- lic information, employee/labor relations, intergovernmental rela- tions and downtown revitalization. Prior to his fine-\ear tenure at,. Green, .Giroux worked as director of public safety and service in. Cambridge, Ohio, for eight years. He has received a ;umber of public service awards, including the Municipal Official's Medal:,'for excellence in public management. Municipal Medal of Meritoriouw Service for excellence in disaster -response and recovery and ' Distinguished Achievement Medal from the American Police Hall of Fame for dedication and services rendered in the advancement of local public safety forces. He served four years on the state executive board of the. Ohio- Association of Public Safety Directors and seven years on the executive board of the Southeastern Ohio Narcotics Task Force and five years as an executive board mem- ber of the Area Labor Management Cooperative Council. S His wife Caryn is expected to Join him as soon as details at their Some in Green are settled. They are the parents of three sons. Judd 'is attending the Logan ,School of SChiropractic Medicine in St. Louis, ' Mo. Levi is working on a master's degree.. .in : education from Muskingum College- :in New Concord,.Ohio. Josfiia is a U.S. Army specialist currently stationed. at Fort Hood. Texas after a seven-: month tour of duty in Tikrit,' Iraq. : Giroux will assume 'authority over all.city-departments and work: .closely with the commission and' department heads, Police Chief William Beattie, Director of Public Works Ray McClellan, arid Finance Director James Braddock. - Once Giroux is aboard, the next tisk is selection of a city clerk, an appointed position also approved in the new city charter. RACISM Continued FromA A ; l ^ .^~iA.. '' i'V" * had prosecuted the casee: "j The woman repeated her accusa- tions, telling Ezelle, "She said ... do I have to repeat it?" "It's important that you tell me exactly what you heard," the judge responded "She said, 'The n-is guilty. She looks guilty.'" Then, Ezelle interviewed the other juror and asked, "Did you ever speak or use any racial'words qr words racial in nature or deroga- tory?" The woman said she had not, and fervently denied using the word n-with, "Oh no!" With that interview inconclusive, Ezelle ordered the remaining jurors arid alternate to the courthouse for interviews. Those five interviews were held in November: Two men and three women, in separate and private ses- sions with the judge, Petruzzi and Ellis, all said they heard no racial slurs used during the trial. As Ezelle questioned them, four of the five remembered the accus' ing juror telling them she was relat- ed somehow to the other juror, and three of them: remembered her . SF0C Crop Seminar March 15 'South Florida Community College will hold its Certified:Crop Advisor spring continuing-educa- tion seminar. on Tuesday, March 15, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,' at the Citrus Center Auditorium, Room 100;, on' .the main campus in'Avon Park.. SThe educational areas covered in this seminarare nutrient manage- ment and pdst management. Participants will receive 10 contin- buing-education units, for attending the full day, five in each of the two educational areas. Pesticide, appli- cator's licensing CEUs will also be given.-: 'This- jam-packed schedule 'will include a working lunch to fully use the participant's time on campus. -The seminar fee is $37.50 for a half day and $75 for a full day. Registration for the Certified Crop Advisor seminar runs 'through March 11. For more information, contact Lorrie Key, program man- ager, at ext. 7268 at 773-2252. This seminar is offered in the fall and spring each year through SFCC's Agricultural and Continuing Workforce Education programs. telling them that Wdiian was'ptrej- udiced." They heard nothing from the accused juror, however, they told the judge. And one of them went so far as to tell the judge that she thought the accusing'juror simply did not like the accused juror.."They knew each other previously," she told Ezelle. "They just -didn't like each other. Every time the. lady would leave the room, the other woman would have something derogatory to say. She just didn't like her." ,The fifth juror remembered no racial slurs, no accusations of prej- udice and no statements of a family relationship between two jurors at all. At the end of the interviews, no juror nor the alternate juror corrob- orated the accusing juror's allega- tions. ,None heard any racial slurs spoken. And most reported only hearing the accusing juror mention a family relationship with the other and making remarks 'about her.. Ezelle filed his final findings in the interviews last month. Ezelle wrote, in short: 1- "One juror testified that, at least two times; another juror referred to the defendant, an 'African-American, as a n-r." 2- "The juror alleged to have made the racial statements denied the same." 3- "No other juror, including the alternate, testified to hearing any juror (including the accused juror) speak or in any manner com- municate the word n-r." . 4- "The juror making the alle- gation told other jurors the offend- ing juror was prejudiced, but no other juror ... testified to hearing any word ... of a racial nature." 5- "The juror making the alle- gation and the juror 'alleged to have made a racial statement knew each other .. it was the testimony of the other jurors that the accusing juror and the responding juror were not on. good.terms." - 6- "No opprobrious racial word or statement was spoken or com- municated ... during any time applicable to the Blandin trial." Copies of Ezelle's findings were sent to Petruzzi and Ellis. No new trial-has been'ordered, as no finding of juror misconduct was made. 'Blandin, 33, of Bowling Green, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in September of 2003, and is serv- ing her sentence at the Broward Correctional Institution. Nicholson, who is white, has moved from the Wauchula Police Departmerit to the Hardee County Sheriff's Office. IMPROVEMENTS Continued From IA crappie. catfish and similar species. Black bass caught must be returned to the lake under the catch and release requirements. County director of facilities Danny Weeks said the county gets road materials from the mines, Mosaic land manager/director Parker Keen said nile perch (tilapia) in .the lakes are a "valid resource" and said the county could :iire some Mosaic fishing clubs to' help harvest tilapia from the lakes. County manager. Lex Albritton proposed a greenway between Hardee Lakes and Payne Creek State Historic Park. Weeks said there is access to PayneCreek from' Hardee Lakes Park. Work on the park must speed up: to imeet requirements. of the $200,000. Florida. Recreation Development Assistance Program '(FRDAP) grant :the' .county received. Because of last year's Hurricanes, the county received a three-month extension for use of the funds, but, must spend the money by March.31 or lose it. The county will use up the money by purchasing prefabricated restrooms and picnic shelters and materials for fishing piers, said. Janet Gilliard, director of the office of community development which PBo ts .." writes and manage' most of the V county's grants. Also to be spent by September is a $150,000 Land and Water Conservation grant, but an exten-, sion on that will also be possible, '\ said Gilliard. On Thursday, the Hardee Board j of County. Commissioners hired Chastain-Skillman Inc. for an esti- mated $3,3,900 to perform pre- design and design phase services for master planning improvements to the park: .The services will include archi- tectural and structural engineering i' services forthe purchase and instal- ' lation of the pre-fabricated struc-, tures6 for the park. The company 7 will prepare a site master plan ' showing general location of exist- ." ing and proposed improvements '" including roads, trails, parking areas, camping areas, picnic areas, buildings, boardwalks, boat ramps, water and wastewater facilities, and storm water management areas. There will be design and plans for three pre-fabricated structures: toi- let/shower buildings, picnic shel- ters and fishing piers. The services are expected to be completed within 60 days. Staff writer Jim Kelly contributed to this report. _ Memories And Regrets : IRemember.... the days of your births, how much you each weighed your soft funny giggles ringing out as you played. Your fist steps, first words, first questions of why How much love filled my heart, as I wiped your tears dry. Sometimes when I'm alone, my mind drifts to the past And Ifind the pain down deep inside, and the tears they come so fast.. As emotions wash through me, and I begin to cry I lay down my head, and ask myself why. Why didn't I fight harder!? Why didn't I work more? To fix the mistakes I'd made, and make things like before? Why did this have to happen, to you and me? From the pain of regret and sorrow, I never will be free. And now I'm missing all the things a mother gets to do But most of all I'm 'nmssing, just being there with you. Melissa Ann Terry Wauchula PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JAMES DEAL This second grade class photo was taken by "Dixons of Wauchula" in March of 1952. It is the second grade class ol Mrs. Caddie Farr Beeson, a native of Wauchula. She and her husband, John Justice Beeson, resided in Alabama where he was superintendent of schools until his death. She then returned to Hardee County where she continued to teach. She lived to the age of 97. Former student James Deal, who is pictured on the third row, now resides in Lake Placid. Shown above on the steps of Wauchula Elementary School are (front row, from left) unknown, Richard Manley, Dick Mann, Randy Mitchell, Gall Posey, Mary Bone and Winston Walker: second row, unknown, Russell Gantt, unknown, Elizabeth Long, Mary Lou Galloway, Frankie McKenny, unknown and Dorothy Lovett: third row, Miles Collier, Deal, Kenneth Hires, Janet Nell Wilson, Larry Aaron and Bruce Hampton (the three little girls are unidentified); back row, John Carey. Roy Thornton, Beth Hendry. Ann Byrnes, Tommy Piper, unknown, Jane Crosby, Jeanette Redding and Jill Green. SHARE YOUR OLD PHOTOS WITH US! Take readers on a walk down Memory Lane by sharing your photos Irom Hardee County's past. Bring your submissions to the newspa- per office at 115 S Seventh Ave. or mail Io The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula., FL 33873. Photos will be returned. ... .. ..... .. . 0 I February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A 1 Crystal Lake RV News By Joyce Taylor Best wishes to everyone celebrat- Nowicki. ing a birthday or anniversary in KOFFEE KLATCH February. Lou Lemay has returend The hosts 2/02/05 were Bill and to Canada for tests. She hopes to Sharon Potter, along with Beth and return before the luau. Say a prayer Ed Frisbie. Keith Stephens was the for her healthy return, chairman of the meeting. Don BINGO Ahearn led the American Pledge, Erland Scribner won the paper Sheila Smith led the Canadian special again. 1/28/05 and Kitty Pledge and Lee Roy Behyme led Murphy won 1/31/05. Cal, Gadsby the prayer. The 50/50 winnes were won the hot ball jackpot 1/28/05. Sylvia Stephan, #386, #320, Ken SCORES Krussell, Leonard, Normand and Shuffling 1/25/05; three-game Lou Lemay. winners, Dale Baker, Ray Baker, CHURCH Sylvia Baker, Lee Roy Behymer, The organist, Jim Bolhouse, and Bob Bundy, Allan Christopher, pianist, Carol Jones, played familiar John Dawber, Eleanor Dice, Don hymns for the prelude for church Harkin, Bob Jones, Karl Kuntze, service Jan. 30. The service opened Fred Leverone, Sharon Potter, Don with Rev. Winne leading everyone Smith and Don Stadler. in singing "He is Lord." Special Cribbage 1/26/05; high games, music was a quartet composed of Bob Ahearn 697, Cindy Johnson Bob Beckley, Jerry McBride, Paul 697, Linda Fletcher 694, Esther Skinkle and Floyd Totman who Boddy 693; 24 Hand, John sang "Mansion Over the Hilltop." iRitsema; and 20 Hand, John Sauve. Nancy Morrison directed the choir Bowling 1/26/05; top three high for their anthem "Gloryland scores, Don Ahearn, Joe Newman Medley," accompanied by Carol and Dee Harris. John Jackson Jones. bowled three games of 180 each. Rev. Lloyd Hall gave the offerto- Top team is the Comets. ry prayer and Al Walker and Doug Mixed Golf 1/31/05; A's First Kettering were ushers as the pianist Place, Frank Beeve; B's First Place, and organist played "Tis So Sweet." Frank Montgomery; C's First Place, Rev. Winne's sermon was titled Barb Newman; D's First, Place Ann "God's Promises." Maxine ............... J .er Jan. 30. e happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise; it arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self, and in the next from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions. -Joseph Addison. . ..,,. ,. e Jan. 30. i Val'9thq'ls (D, ay -T) I ie mer Special i,, nV t th ri 'alenitine, S1. .. ,I o'iday, Febtruay 14. : G , .- ..- and receive " 20%-O ro".(Dii,, er Ticket OPEN Breakfast 'Lunch Dilimter 7 DAYs A WEEK 6:30,.mn. o1a.m. il':30a,M- 4:30y .m, .m y.. 2:10oc 222 West Main Street Wauchula 773-6246 Stromme was the greeter for the 152 that attended. SQUARE DANCING Eighty people were in attendance for a surprise dinner Jan. 30 to honor Betty and Bob Jobe, former- ly of Crystal Lake Village. The Jobes were instrumental in starting 30+ years of square dancing in this arec as well as other places. Betty and Bob came to CLV in 1989. Along with square dancing, Betty taught swimming lessons and Bob played golf and shuffled. Close friends Darrell Figg and wife, Vera, traveled a great distance so he could be here and also called at the dance. Thirty-two friends came from Fort Myers. Master of ceremonies Bob Jones introduced the head-table guests, which included the Jobes' daughter, Frannie, Mike and Cathy Lynk, caller Joy Teagle and wife Dorthea, President Dick Carlson and wife 'Jean, Carol Jones and Larry and Ellie Schunck. SBetty Gadsby decorated the hall with Western hats and silhouette square dancers in black and white, which are CLV's colors. Keith Stephens presented the Jobes with a beautiful inscribed clock and a gift certificate. One hundred and thirty- nine dancers attended the dance fol- lowing the dinner. Entertainment during the evening was a vocal number sung by Beth Frisbie, Nancy Morrison and Aideen Dufour. A beautiful inter- pretative dance was performed by Aideen Dufour. Cherry Loses Split Decision By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate It's a little rest, then back to the gym. SLocal boxing pro Edner Cherry lost his bid to move up to number two in' the world in the International Boxing Federation (IBF) rankings. Cherry came out on the short end of a 2-1 decision in his Friday night bout in Miami against Fort Lauderdale pro Ricky Quiles, who had a 36-6-3 record. His experience and hometown flavor, no doubt, helped in the final decision. Viewed on ESPN-2, the 10 p.m. fight went the full 12 rounds, leav- ing the decision to the scoreboards in the officials' hands. "He was a smart fighter. He. knew he couldn't stand toe to toe, so he'd shoeshine, swipe in and out to steal the rounds. It was a tough fight. I thank God for protecting me," said Cherry. He said during training for this fight, his trainer Peter Fernandez prepared him to go to the body early and take the movement away from the leaner lightweight fighter. But, Cherry found that difficult to execute. "He kept on the move, running away from me. I'd cover up and try to hit him coming in, but he'd make me miss: My coach kept telling me to go to. the body, but if I reached too far, he would catch me with a counterpunch," said Cherry on Monday. "Tell Wauchula I'm going to keep my head up. I'm not giving up. It was just a test to help me get stronger, another step for me," said the 22-year-old who now has a 17- 3-2 record. He was ranked ninth in the world by the IBF and will prob- ably move down to 12th with Friday's loss. The boxer, who is ranked fifth by the North American Boxing Federation and third by the U.S. Boxing Association, holds both the WBC (World Boxing Council) Caribbean Federation and NBA (National Boxing Association) intercontinental lightweight belts. The 135-pounder has fought some of his division's best fighters, others with 30 or more wins. This fight was a learning experience. "I'm young, I have a lot of time," said the Royal's Furniture Store employee who said his next fight will be in March or April. "My trainer said maybe I was going too fast. We'll go at it again next week," concluded Cherry. A pre-fight introduction of the fighters included a nice segment with scenes of Wauchula during the interview with Cherry. P ^ PANDA RESTAURANT Orange Blossom RV News S. ,6thAve. *.wuchu By Sndi PHy. 17 773-3015 By Sandi PIceVh AND AMERICAN C CHURCH SERVICES At our newly refinished club- house on Jan. 23, there were 66 people in attendance. Vivian Jackson opened the service with several numbers on the piano. The Rev. LeRoy Case followed with prayer and Scripture reading from Psalm 139 pertaining to the "Sanctity of Life." The choir sang "He Touched Me" to honor Pat and Bert Rose, who were leaving the park after 22 years. A few years back Pat had a stroke and the song became her favorite. They will be missed. Church services on Jan. 30 saw. 57 people in attendance. After a beautiful prelude. on the piano by Vivian Jackson, Rev. Case opened the service with prayer and Scripture reading. His topic was the "Brevity of Life." The choir sang "What a Day-T-hat Will-Be'" as- its special song.' We were saddened by the deaths of John Adair and the son of Charlie Hill. We extend heartfelt sympathy to Pat Adair and family andialso to Charlie Hill and family. Everyone, is invited to worship with us every Sunday at 8:30 am. It is interdenominational aid all are welcome to enjoy the fellowship. If you sing, come join the.choir for practice every Friday at 3. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Pancake and sausage breakfast on Jan. 29 was enjoyed by 46 resi- dents. Merchant coupon winners were Jean Snider, Carol Rick, Louise Gunn, Julius Goerbig, Betty Brief, Vivian Jackson, Muriel Gurney, Chris Carrell, Virginia Kern, Ann Kelly, Millie Wellbaum, Bertha Higgins, Geri Jantz, Dick Milbert and Jean Miller. The 50/50 winners were Jack Brief and Moe Wellbaum. F FAREWELL Our pizza farewell party for Bert and Pat Rose had 66 residents in attendance. Also present was their daughter, Sandy, who came to drive them back to Michigan.' SOCIAL HOUR Social hour Feb. 2 had 39 resi- dents gathered. We were introduced to our newest residents, Joanne and Dick Esten. They are from Michigan and have purchased the Roses' home. Merchant coupons were won by Louise Gunn, Ted SJantz, Doris Geeting, Naomi Jackson, John Carrell, Kitty Kelsey, Dick Easten, Jack Brief, Margaret Voltz, Dick Milbert, Virginia Kern, Muriel Gurney, Janet Weir, Tootsie Shobe, Ann Kelly and Ardie MacDonald. Ardith MacDonald reported that she had received a letter from Buzz, at Citrus Regional Blood Center, thanking our residents for their part in the blood drive. There were 16 pints donated. When you betray somebody else, you also betray yourself. -Isaac Bashevis Singer 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) CARDS Cribbage on Wednesday night, Feb. 2, was won by Junior Atchisbn with a 731, second was Fred Dale with 708 and third was Lee Jarvis with 701. Euchre on Jan. 29 had Betty Pettibone the-winner with a 63, a tie for second with Doris Luckhurst and Millie Wellbaum with a 61 and third was Wilma Milbert with a 56. Ed Geeting had the, most loners with three and low for the night was Beth Thomas. Feb. 2 winners were: first, ,Margaret Volz with a 58; second, Marvin with a 54; and third was Carl Craib with a 53. Marvin had the most loners with three and low for the night was Jim King. BLUEGRASS CONCERT Saturday, Feruary 26, 2005 3p.m. National Guard Armory C^* J F;dJ j> HiA$et Rg & preS e .), Pickln' and Singn' to Praise the Lord P T Gospel ~ Comedy & Country Stories ~ Flat-Cop Guitar ~Banjo ~ Fiddle ~ "Stand-up" Bass Fiddle ~ mandolin Sponsored by the Hardee County Fair 2:10,17 I ' *:.' ; ; ':^' ?* :* :4A The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 Cats S By JOAN SEAMAN 'Of The Herald-Advocate SThe Hardee Wildcat hoop squad S played a perfect Senior Night game :' on Friday evening. : The Cats nipped district foe Lake Placid 57-56 and sealed the top * spot for district playoffs later this : month. SSeniors Tom Green and Rashad SVance may have played their final Games in the Wildcat gym, although a district championship 'could give them home court advan- ' tage in the first round of regional Playoffs. The win over Lake Placid was Sone of a pair of district victories last week. Hardee also beat Frostproof at home on Tuesday. SFriday's win put the Cats at 14-9 ww.*-- b H-^ Honor Seniors With District Win overall, 7-2 in Class 3A-District 10 action. Mulberry lost to DeSoto on Tuesday night to set the stage for Hardee to ensure the top seed for playoffs. Mulberry finished at 11- 10, 7-3. Hardee finishes the regular sea- son this week. There was a varsity- only game at Fort Meade at Tuesday. Losing several players to grades and discipline dropped their JV team. Hardee ends up tonight (Thursday) at Sebring. As top seed for the playoffs, Hardee will draw a bye next Tuesday when four other teams play the opening round of playoffs at Lake Placid. Hardee will play the winner of the four vs. five seed teams, which, have not yet been determined. The Avon Park-DeSoto matchup on Friday night decided the third and fourth-seeded teams. At home last Tuesday for a visit from Frostproof, Hardee found itself facing a different squad, as the Bulldogs lost several players to grades and discipline and had to move some JV players up to the varsity. Hardee head coach Vance Dickey was able to put a lot of reserves on the court for quite a bit of playing time in the 71-45 win. Hardee jumped out to a 22-9 first- quarter advantage and never looked back. The Cats drilled eight treys during the evening's game. For the Cats, soph Chris Rich hit the hoops every quarter and fin- ished with 20 points, including four three-point goals. Robbie Jones and Weston Palmer each had 10 points, Green eight, Jermaine King seven, Vance and Mark St. Fort each six, Olnel Virgile three and Michael Capron one-of-two at the free throw line. Friday's game turned out to be a barn-burner. The Cats flew out to a 16-9 lead and cooled off. .Lat- Placid doubled Hardee's score and took a 24-23 edge at halftime. Hardee came out strong in the third period and scored 18 points, while holding Lake Placid to just nine. With a 41-33 edge, Hardee almost succumbed to the Lake Placid onslaught. The Dragons scored 23 pc. ts in the fourth quar- ter and took it down the waning seconds. With about nine seconds left, Dragon Jovanni Shuler grabbed a defensive rebound and raced down the court to hit an acrobatic three- spot. Dickey called a time-out with to set up a final play. "They ran it just right. Chris (Rich) got a neat little eight-foot shot with two seconds left. Lake Placid had no time-outs left and we held on for the win," said Dickey. "If we play well, we can win the district. It's a pretty competitive district and we will have to do well to win it," he concluded. For Lake Placid, Shuler finished with 20 points, with Jan Valk adding a dozen. Rich topped Hardee with 18 points. Vance added 13, King and Green each seven, Palmer six, Jones three, St. Fort two and Thelinor "Lih,," Jetta one at the charity stripe. Senior Rashad Vance is flanked by his parents Robble and Ida Mosley. Tom Green (40) tries to block shot, as Robbie Jones (5) and Weston Palmer (11) await rebound. PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON Jermaine King (22) and Tom Green (40) battle trio of Lake Placid Senior Tom Green was escorted by his parents David and players. Courtney Green. I YOUR TAX MONEY I :, in as little as .1 4 hrs.* IFamily Business Service 217 W. Palmetto Street Wauchula I1 773-4749 I I WE OFFER I dE4(fTA .FIiNG I I I *I"Md on Refund Anticipation Loan Approval and Funding. : I Open Saturdays 9-2 1:27-:1 iLrl m m / m m m ii February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A One of the country's largest dealer groups is proud to join this Central Florida Community. Discover the Crown difference with the lowest priced new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs in the area. I GUARANTEED! 'Waft Good Credit? 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Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words; Each additional word is 20 cents. Ads'in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales You grow up the day you nave Keep the gold and keep the sil- your first real laugh at yourself. ver, but give us wisdom. Any old hillbilly can change a tire, but we sell tires for less and we prove it! I in 1A n 205-65-15 235-75-15 225-75-15 215-65-15 S255-70-15 N4U.UU S40.00, S35.00 S35.0Q S45.00 S60.00 Bo Espino Sold in sets of 4. Auto Tehnician Sold separately slightly higher. Open: Mon -Sat 8:00 -5:00 I B s ys ... o't ..be 6- *er d I w b' '1 ?, n E REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS I FULL TIME MECHANIC 375-4461 DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds; 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p 15.8 CF HOT POINT fridge, GE elec- tric stove. 735-1906, $200 each. 2:10p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p CAMPER TOP, FIBERGLASS, raised roof, sliding windows, dark blue, paid $1,100 new. Fits 94-01 Dodge or 88-98 Chevy 8' beds. Asking $500. Must sell. (863)767-6022. 2:10 1972 RED MONTE CARLO, restored w/7,000 miles on rebuilt 350 V8. $9,500 OBO. 781-2171 2:10,17p GOOD YEAR WRANGLER RTS tires. 235/R16, good tread. $125 (set) 863- 781-9628 2:10dh 1984 16 FT. ALUM. flats. 40hp. Johnson, $2,500. (863)781-3609, .(863)767-9996 2:3-3:3p JOHNSON 10' FIBERGLASS BOAT, 9.5 hp Evinrude, trailer. $500 OBO. 781-1100, 735-0130 2:10,17p It is easier to do ajob right than to explain why you didn't. ---Martin Van Buren 107 W. Main Street Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873 REAL ESTATE 7735994 773-,O 1A NEW LISTING Completely remodeled. 2BR/1Bth frame house in Zolfo. 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 C CO~y.N. INraa 3BPbaths concrete block home on deas ljAd.Aeti n ow n _.eki.Cuaom cabinets. Cathedral ceiling, large utIf 4pnjag p i uidyb-g oal v&.eady in weeks. This won't last lOlJ.' %Nfoirilif I I t .m.w 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.cqmlwauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net c12:10c -_ ._ ^ ^ ^ am U-LOCK STORAGE FOR RENT: Storage units Wauchula an'd Zolto, 5x10, 10x12 and 12x20. 5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green 23 767-0871 OU TI E A E ON S L EA 781-3058 c,0o I THE TIME To,,BuY i-sON ! :~~u .o'w ,, I HADE CAR C'06 I4M We n affordto sell you any caron the lot regardless if you have G.od Credit orBad Credit! NEW INENTOR Ir NJ---r -r --- S Bring in this coupon for I $500 OFF F I the selling price of any of our great used vehicles. m BU No mInterest Charges! SF.inanc, ,Charges! cl2:10c 505 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula (across from First National Bank) ABOUT.. Obituaries Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service, but must be submit- ted through a funeral home. A one-column photo of the deceased may be added for $15. Obituaries contain the name, age, place of resi- dence, date of death, occu- pation, memberships, immediate survivors and funeral arrangements. The list of survivors may include the names of a spouse, par- ents, siblings, children and children's spouses and grandchildren, and the num- ber of great-grandchildren. If there are no immediate survivors, consideration of other .relationships may be given. 1 LARGE BLACK LEATHER chair with ottoman, $150. Call 773-6169 after 5 p.m. 2;3,10p QUEEN SIZE SLEEPER sofa for sale! Like new, $325. 863-735-1444 2:10p ANTIQUE DINING TABLE, two leafs, six chairs, very nice, $600. 735-1601 2:10p ANTIQUE BUFFET CABINET, glass doors at top, drawers and cabinets lower, very nice, $600. 735-1601 2:10p WOMAN TO WORK with developmen- tally disabled women. Full-time, call M-F, 767-0374 2:10,17p DRIVER & SERVICE TECH for propane gas company. Drver must have class B CDL w/alr brake, hea- mat, tanker endorsement, 21 yra of ageor older. Service Tech, experkncm helpful but willing to train right per~ son, mechanical ability neca 21 yrs of age or older, EOE, Drug freeW work place, apply In person only, 231 W. Main St., Wauchula. 11:4tfe 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 T N T FILL PIRT. INC Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land hearing. Building House Pads and Driveways 3721 E Main St Tim Parrish Wauchula Ft (863) 78.1-3342 33873 Nextel office 158*17*31234 (863) 773-9446 W (8e Accept Most Major Credit Cards Maintenance Technician For The Palms Apartments. Must be knowl- ndgoable in basic plumbing, EeMtrial and HVAC, General car diog and painting skills beneficial. Must be bondable. nd or fax resume: The Palms A tt hnsont P.O. Box 10293 Clearwater, FL 33757 FAX (727) 447-2252 Equal Opportunity Employer 1:132:10 FOR SALE -1968 Chevy TK. VIN# CS538A115054 with Tornado Hi-Lift #55567102HT , 1981 CHEVY GO VIN# BE621T5BV107225 with Peterson Hi-Lift #P-556-HC 1978 Ford GO VIN # F61 DVAG2279 with Peterson Hi-Lift and Loader #070778218 1976 Ford GO VIN# F60DVA75777 with Stonie GH 1975 INTL GO VIN# 13662EHA33438 with Stonie Hi-Lift and Loader #00097 1975 INTL GO VIN# 13662EHA33209 with Stonie Hi-Lift and.Loader #00154 3 Self-made Trailers 100 Tubs Contact Linda or Shannon at Wauchula State Bank for details and location of equipment at 863-773-4151. cl2:10-3;3c I You can shop around tke your last stop at 1.1 lw ,IV '"?y urth s o BUY HERE PAY HERE FOR THE BEST DEALS IN TOWN ALL YEAR AROUND New Inventory Arriving Weekly HOME OF THE $99 DOWN CAR NO INTEREST CHARGE NO FINANCE CHARGE 1 I 1 M I Dan Hill Jimmy HillI U.S. Hwy 17 Bowling Green Se Habla Espanol 375.4444 (across from Presto) U U U - MMEMMA I 77366E67 773-2088 El -M l i' I ft , : : j i, : i ! r~ P: .r. ;CI S: a bi d ;il ,, j:. i. %i c j r' I -FR ~ea~i~ ~t~a d~ .1' February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A The Classifieds Chemistry English (Prep) Math (Prep) Reading (Prep) MEDICAL OFFICE NEEDS full-time position for front desk. Must have some computer skills. Bilingual pre- ferred. Great working environment with competitive pay. Send resume to 322 South 6th Ave., Wauchula, attn: Practice Manager. 2:10,17c MAKE A CAREER with usl Safe driver with at least a CDL Class B license. Hazmat/tanker endorsement. Good benefits and 401k available. Contact Karen at Grimeley Oil Company. (863)773-3135 or 800-346-8999. EOE 2:10,17c TRUCK DRIVER W/CDL. General laborers, 773-9446 or 781-3342 2:10c 600 West College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825 (863)453-6661 FAX (863)784-7497 E-MAIL: jobs@sfcc.cc.fl.us Swww.sfcc.cc.fl.us FACULTY POSITIONS (Beginning August, 2005) Psychology Economics Sociology Graphic Arts k Dental Hygiene Nursing ESOL Librarian S Positions filled subject to budget availability Application deadline for all positions: 5 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2005 Full-time positions at 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 Scl2:3,10c SPayroll Temporary or payroll STemporary ora Federal and State Permanent LA OR Taxes Pesone d LABO TDeposits Personnel and L SOLUTIONS Tax Reports Paesonneseces Worker's Comp Payroll Services F ICA CONTACT: Year End W2's ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula (863)773-9225 cl10:21tfc Kemen's Auto Parts, Inc 306 N 6th Ave Wauchula, FL 33873 Countertperson wanted. Please apply in person. No information by phone. High Scliool diploma or GED preferred. Drug free workplace-Must pass Drug test. c12:30fc JCHLYROLET CHRYSLER DO M_.lLJ1IP We have immediate openings! SERVICE DEPARTMENT Service Writer Parts Counter Person SService Technieians Warrants ClQrk Contact Robet Auspin for interview appointment. AUTOMOTIVE ALEf DEPARTMENTS S Looking for hard working eareor minded people with a will to sue- Sceed. Please apply in person. eea Kevin Hanchey or Mark Faye :: 773-4744 _ CASE MANAGER, GRANT funded, full-time position. Must have good assessment & Intervention skills. Social work exp. preferred. Bi-lingual preferred. Will be performing assess- ments and arranging services/repairs for Hardee County residents, 60+, who have hurricane related damage to their homes. Must have depend- able transportation. BA in Social Work or related field preferred. Two year degree considered with two years direct experience. Salary $23,000. Send resume to HOPE of Hardee, P.O. Box 1763, Wauchula. FL 33873 or apply in person, 310 N. 8th Ave., Wauchula. 863-773-2022. DWFP, EOE 2:10,17c ABOUT... School News The Herald-Advocate encourages submissions from Hardee County schools. Photos and write- ups should be of recent events, and must include firstand last names for both students and teachers. Identify photos front to back, leftto right. Deadline for submis- sions iS 5 p.m. on Thursday. Please include the name and phone number of a con- tact person. Qualifying items will be published as space allows. DEMOLITION Tree6 & Stump Removal Parker Fill Dirt' Local Contractor (863) 735-2415 ci9:16tfc UI ==ME Hwy. 17 North, Bowling Green (863) 375-3113 Corner of County Line Rd. (863) 781-4456 cl 4:22tf Fax (863) 375-41,13 OU I Kids Hope United provides support services for abused and neglected children and their 'am- ilies for several Central Florida counties. We have caseworker positions available in our Sebring, Wauchula and Mulberry locations. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field we will train you if you are selected. Minimum training salary is $31,620. Salary range for caseworkers is $31,620 -38,760. We will consider non-related degrees if you have related experience. If you have current cer- tification as a Child Protection Professional, we want to talk to you. Competitive salary and complete benefit pack- age if offered, with an excellent paid time off benefit. KHU is a drug free workplace and com- mitted to Equal Employment Opportunities. Please forward resume with salary history to floridajobs@kidshopeunited.org or fax to 352- 326-2506. cl1:27ffc BEEKEEPER. 735-1679, 781-4004 2:10p' MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTION- IST wanted for Wauchula office. Full- time or part-time, willing to train. Send resume to: PO. Box 1648, Avon Park, FL 33826 2:10-24c RANCH BOOKKEEPER! (863)634- 7552 or (863)763-5321 1:27-2:24p MANAGER- SUBWAY RESTAURANT, now hiring general manager, $400/wk. plus weekly bonus up to $300. 40 hour work week. Call (407)492-0590 2:10,17C CASEWORKERS CNAs, HHAs AND caregivers needed. Flexible hours, (863)698-6383. 2:10-3:10p CLEANING COMPANY IS seeking a dependable individual for part time work. Send resume to: P.O. Box 1362, Zolfo Springs, FL. 33890 2:1Op Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. -Mark Twain HOUSE FOR SALE! Fixer upper on 3 residential/commercial lots, Zolfo Springs, $58,000. (863)781-2237, (863)735-1131 1:27-2:24p 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 WHY SELL b YOUR HOUSE TO BILLY HILL? 1. He w I py you casb fo br p house. 2. He wi go the eMa nie for yeul 3. He wll pay u $500 exta when he buy yor house. Call him lodAy 761-1062 ci2:3ftf I HARDEE CC )RRECTIONAL INSTITUTION Now Hiring H 69 B (8 sc C( CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS Applications Accepted Mon. Fri. 8 a.m 5 p.m. Starting Salary = 26,919.62 Annually Will Increase Once Certification Obtained to 29,611.66 Annually Benefits Available ardee C.I. 901 S.R. 62 Must be 19 years of age, a US owling Green, FL 33834 163) 773-2441 Ext. 217- gt. R. Barnes or 0 R. McHargue citizen, possess a high school diploma or GED, and a vali( driver license. A c12:1 10c r- m m HELP WANTED Southeast Modular Mfg. South has an immedi- ate opening for all phases of modular con- struction. Experienced Welders, framers, trim carpenters, plumbers, and electricians. Competitive pay, benefits, and 401-K. Apply in person 1340 Highway 17 North Wauchula, FL 33873 EOE/Drug Free Workplace 2:10 W & U Tcl2:10,17c NEW & USED TIRES Billy Ayers Tire Technician #1 Tag Team in Town! Come give us a try! I~~~ Bil9 bsTie WeWn' e Unesod Wma 9- I (i) HOURS Mon. Fri. 8-6 Sat. 8-12 116 REA Rd. Wauchula (amuro-frm Wom4h Donna Eures Secretary 863-773-0727 863-173-0727 i Esiionll EXR 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 12:23tfe 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 UVE-IN FEMALE to care and oversee homeless women in shelter Must be able to pass all state requirement. 773-0166, Juanita Wright. 1:20-2:17p soumr F Coma COmmUNITY OLUrorc 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 Heartland Pump and Tank Co., Inc. c,2: SUNRISE COMMUNITY LAND OF OPPORTUNITY * Working with adults with developmental disabilities * Depenedable, 18 years old, high school diploma, valid driver's license. SFulfilling 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 c10 1 c0:14tfc BJS Movers Mobile Homes Move & Set-Up Mini Storage 12x12 storage@ . $50.00 per month Carl's Recycling 249 Airport Rd 773-4300 SI I ' dc1-ao:10p 8A The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 The Classifieds SUPPLIES FOR GREENHOUSE or Irri- gation systems. PVC pipe, shade cloth, vinyl tubing, asst. fittings and more. Voogd Growers, 773-4853 -. 2:10,17c AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR, $300. 375-4595 2:10,17p ... .- BLACK DINING ROOM table, $20; din- ing room table w/chairs, $60; coffee table w/matching end table, $40; large office desk w/matching filing cabinet and desk chair; Tony Little Gazelle, $100. 606 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula. 781-9465 2:1 0p REMINGTON, SEMI-AUTOMATIC .270, wood stock with scope. Excellent condition, $550. 863-781- 9628 2:10dh 2005 ,7X14 CARGO EXPRESS enclosed trailer w/ramp and side door, black. $4,800. 781-2171 2:10,17p MASSAGE TABLE, FOLDING portable, very nice condition, $150. 735-1601 2:10p PIANO, UPRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL condi- tion inside and out, with bench, $600 OBO. 735-1601 2:10p WE BUY ALUMINUM, tin and junk cars. Carl's Recycling, 249 Airport Rd. 773-4300 11:25-5:26p DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double bass' pedal, top of-the-line, paid $350, sell- ing for $200. James, 375-4797 1:6tfc MUST SEE! 2003-5303 JOHN Deer tractor, 64 hp engine, $21,000. Contact Lee, 245-9281 1:27-2:24p HERCULES 3000 POWER lift for trransportlng power chairs. Paid $1,200, asking $550. (863)767-6013 2:3,1 GOOD YEAR WRANGLER RTS tires. S235/R16. Good tread, $125 (set). 863- f 781-9628 2:10 dh STOR CLAN UP AVAILABLE 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 TRAILER W/ADD-ON, living room & bedroom, furnished seasonal or year-. round living. Orange .Blossom RV Park. 863-767-1215 2:10p Be sure that it is not you that is mortal, buti only your body. For that man whom your outward form reveals is not yourself; the spirit, is the true self, not that physical figure which can be pointed out by your finger. -Cicero Carol Tomblin CAROL'S wnerPOOL S SERVICE 10 Years Experience ~ Certiled & Insured IOffice: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863-449-1806 P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 c11:13-2.3p , HELPMATES SLet HELPMATES professionals be your key to independence to stay in your home. 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 7 73-6736 1 2: , S,, HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FROM WAUCnUIA HILLS! Come see Billy Jo ar Tabitha l efor a great deal d I-- 1BillyJo Tabitha Se nabla Espanol N. Sw eet Deal dd Come where the low payments are! t ff. I 773.2011 Corner of Hwy 17 &REA Rd. I4 /tio Assistant Teacher pte theEarlhilh Education pecalis. referred CDA f or working with approd iate age group (Iant/Toddler or Vdd ome weida re tn e elonw a moments oare! cda orineg f Hwy 17 &""app r t REA Rd.,lr 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 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 Asistnte 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 infantile y ayudar en el cuidadop de los ninos de activities and care for Head Start baj la gui y direccion del maes- tro del salon de case. El puesto esta apoyado por la portspecialista de Educacion de la Ninez Temrana. Se prefiere: La credencial CDA para trabajar con el grupo de ninos de las' CDA for working with(bebe/nino peqenop 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 experience trabajando con ninos pequenos. Bilingue (espanol/gram. Bilingles o criollo/ingles). El salario initial es sntre $8.58 a &9.01 por hora. Se ofrece permiso annual, per- miso por enfermedad, y beneficios de retiro. La ultima fecha ara employtrer-matched re soicitud es:ment plan. 16 Closin.de febrerode 200February5, envie 2005. Sendu curriculo/resume/l carta de ofinteres o u solicitude de empleo a:ason 5115 Mason Dixon Ave.. Bowlingling Green. FL 33834. Tel. (863) 375-2101 or 3752101 or (863) 375-2100. EOE, ADA, Licencia #A25-011 2:3.10c cI 2 cl2"10.17p Help Wanted PART TIME PERMANENT POSITION IN PRODUCTION MUST BE ABLE TO TYPE. APPLY IN PERSON AT The Herald-Advocate S115 S.7th Ave LABORERS NEEDED Our Company is now taking applications for plant laborers. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and work 40+ hours per week. Great Benefits. Apply in person at: Florida Fertilizer Co. Inc., Will Duke Road. cl 23rf 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 cl 1:27tfc 3- 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. tfc-dh 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. tfc-dh 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 HAND-FED BABY love birds, only two left, $45. 735-0205, (863)634-5516 2:10p YOUNG PLAYFUL KITTENS, free; seven weeks, call 773-5701 2:10nc PLANTS, INCLUDING CROTONS, Hibiscus, Sky vines, Camellias, xora, Palm trees, Ulles of the Nile, Jasmne, and many more. 863-38-6508. 1:202:17p BELOW WHOLESALE! FLOWERING shrubs, Bird of Paradise, hlbious, Tababoua trees, etc. Voogd Grwers, 773-4853 2:10,17c I Ral E WE BUY LAND, orange groves, and houses. 375-3112 12:2tfe 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 1:20-2:10p .DI )EN! wen iel Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC S781-1062 Payloader Operator Experienced loading dump trucks, full time, day & night shift available. Job is located on 64 West, Manatee County. Health, life, dental, 401K, vaca- tion. A/C equipment, competitive pay. Call Trans- Phos, Inc., 800-940-1575 or apply in person at 4001 Noralyn Mine Rd., Bartow, FL. EEO, ADA, Drug Free Work Place. cl:20,2:1 Oc 'jjr MNicholson Supply Company, Inc. A 225 E. Oak St.-Wauchula, FL-Tel. 773-3148*Fax 773-4977 Hardware - 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. Florda 33834, Tel. (863) 375-2101 or (863)375-2100, EOE, ADA, License #A25- 011. Anuncio de empleo para el pesto de Asistente de Maestro/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 la Educacion de la Ninez Temprana. Se prefiere: Diploma de la escuela secun- daria/GED y lacredencial 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 secundaria/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 crej 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 clase 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 ARCHERY RANGE, ONE of a kind, ,portable; bows, arrows, quivers, tar- get frames, sherwood forest "T" -:shirts, books of Instruction, arrow proof safety nets, teach archery at home or visit fairs, festivals, jam- boree's, make money, 6 $1,000. Call Robin Hood, 735-1601 2:10p We are a drug-free workplace. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ..1/' I II We offer elderly care., care for the disabled and help recuperating from surgery or childbirth. Call Beth at (863) 698-6383 or (863) 285-8506 Licensed Ca11 :4nc j : 77- February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9A The Classifieds FSBO, MUST SEE, 40 acres, pasture land on pavement road high and dry, metal frami .greenhouse, 4" well, pond, 2975 Clifton Bryan road, Zolfo Springs, Hardee, $380,000 OBO. Contact Lee, 863-245-9281. 1:27-2:24p LARGE, 2 ACRE LOT, Orange Grove Estates, Baker St., Wauchula, $10,000. 735-1484 2:3,1 Op 15 ACRE FARM IN lovely Zolfo Springs, $300,000 or best offer. 727- 865-8599 2:10-3:10p. Action without intelligence is a form of insanity, but intelli- gence without action is the greatest form of stupidity in the world. 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- 11* _l.li.n TI m.a 1.97-.94n Rentals 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 Come See Our Selection of Fleetwood Homes Single Wides & Double Wides Available Starting For As Low As $450 Per Mo. P.., cl2:10p No Equity...No Problenm! We pay top dollar! Storm Damage...OK Mobile Homes...OK We will dose in 5 days or lesil Sieve (883) 245-1174 frna 88)71 -2541 1.uo acres, zoned L-2. Just east or new Norminouna u.s. II. Excellent potential for warehouses or light manufacturing. Priced to sell. $35,000 Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW\V% H, 3/2. Central H/A, 5138 Deer Run Road. $92,000. Sa lfl_ ot R.loi^,*m r ._4456 square reet. 0 1J3."a- t( ta~i~orkhoM6,1 . 302 North 10th Ave. Large corner lot. 930 S.F.. C.P.. Porches, 2BR/IBth. Central H/A. $65,000. Old Quick Lube. Commercial. Hwy 17 North, Bowling Green. Corner lot. $65,000. 815 No < J @A 4 B -Q& Ir< e 0pTlO,000. Bills Meat Market Bowling Green. Fully equipped for restaurant and meat market. Large Corner Lot. 225" on Hwy 17. $135,000. Contract Pending. Fm 1I1 S D WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER- ENT sizes. Jack Ullrich Warehouses, 773-6448 2:10 HOUSES, APARTMENTS, TRAILERS. Lease weekly/yearly, $250/week up, 2- 10 bedrooms. (863)781-5017, (863)773-6616 2:10-3:10p COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL, LEASE- sell, salvage yard, detailing, bodyshop, welding, mobile home, automobile sales. (863)773-6616 2:10-3:10p lot on paved rd has well and septic. $7,500! NEW LISTING! 3,432 SF, 3 BR, 3 bath, brick home sits on a 17 ac, fenced, improved pas- ture on paved rd. Includes all appliances, fireplace, security system, 2 wells, & 2 septic tanks. $380,000! NEW LISTING! 90 ac. Hamlin grove. Hog Bay Rd in Desoto Co. $12,000/ac.! NEW LISTING! Knollwood; Nice 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. $215,000! GREAT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL! 19 acs. located at the intersection of SR 62 & Hwy 17 N. $418,000! Tire shop in Zolfo Springs on corner of 2 major roads. "As is" $85,000! 19.83 acs. on Alderman Road, Ft. Green. Would make a nice homesite. $10,000/acre. Can divide. - Commercial 45 acs. on north bound Hwy 17. oser 3,000 feet of frontage. Buy all or in part. $1,250,000! Prime commercial operty 5 h h vii bflit ro E E. naS y 64 Loed at n n of a ichula. 1.28 ac. zoned C-2. $50,000! 52.87 ac. grove in Highlands Co. North of Lorida. 33 acs. in Valencia & 13 acs. in Hamlin. Micro-sprinkler irrigation, diesel power unit, and existing fruit proceeds. $475,000! BOWLING GREEN OFFiCTspaice for rent. Over 200 s.f. Hwy 17 frontage. $150 month. 863-375-3360 10:21tf 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 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! Corner lot on Orange and 8th in Wauchula. Commercial poten- tial. $30,000! Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of new Suncoast Schools Credit Union. Approximately 3.5 acs. with 2 homes and 1 office. $750,000! CB 3 BR, I bath home with new roof in Ft. Meade. All appli- ances included. Desirable neighborhood. $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. This good producing grove with high pound solids has drain tile and waters all 89 acs. of E&M and 10 acs. of Valencias at the same time with a 12" well. $750,000! PRICE REDUCED! 3 BR, 2 bath home in Wauchula, new roof, two screened porches. All appliances included. Close to schools. $86,000! 10 acs. in Ft. Green area on Methodist Church Rd. Great building site. $90,000! Your search for a beautiful homesite is over! This 9.8 ac. rwoodll unwlr ie Innlaod an a LEASE/SALE, COMMERCIAL, 121 W. Main, 9,000 sf available, $1 af, build to suit, handy-man. (863)773-6616, (863)781-5017. 2:10-3:10p Anger is seldom without argu- ment but seldom with a good one. JIM'S PAINTING SERVICE. House and mobile home repair. Interior and exte- rior. Mobile top coating, pressure washing, free estimates, iUc. & 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 "On The Job RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor Residential Remodeling Zolfo Springs, Florida (863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409 John Reschke Bill Reschke cl12:16tfc CCC-045925 License CBC-12430 Realtor feat 228 N. 6th-Avenue 0,, Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 We Have Listings to suit your every need. CALL US TODAY! SPECIAL OF THE WEEK '*Centrally Located-3BR/1BA CB Home with Central Air & Heat. Conveniently located within walking distance to schools, call today for your appointment. Being Offered at $85,000. Unbelievable-$5,700 per acre!! This 20-acre tract won't last long, located east of Wauchula. Call today. Duplex in Bowling Green- Nice 4BR/2BA duplex on corner lot, close to elementary school & church. Asking $69.000. Large Home on Corner lot Motivated Seller-3BR/2BA CB Home with Central Air & Heat. Home is on 0.72 AC with 4,000 Square Feet under roof. Excellent home for a large family. Close to Churches and Schools. Asking $165,000. Mobile Home in Good Condition-3BR/2BA mobile home with central air & heat Ii ated east of Barlow. Call for details. Asking $55,000. 16 Acres-Partly cleared ready for mobile home or home con- struction. Plenty of large oaks 600+ feet on new northbound Hwy 17. Asking $100,00q. New 2005 Mobile Home Sites- 3BR/2BA with Central Air & Heat in Charlie Creek Mobile Home Estates. Call for details. Offered at $64,500. Great for any age-3BR/2BA mobile home with central air & heat close to doctors & hospital, located in Downing Circle. Being offered at $54.900. Nice Residential Area- Conmeniently located between Hardee and Highlands. 3 BR/2BA Mobile Home with Central Air & Heat & screened in porch. Being Offered al $57,000. John Freeman Carolyn Jackson Stere Lanier **Whether you're buying or selling. The profes- ionals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will be happy to assist you. Let one of our associates help make your Real Estate dreams come true.** sa r pved road, close to town. Please Visit Our New Web Page at: www.floresrealty.net o'$ 000! 9110,000! WALTORASSOCATgsAlF'I1T A. WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS ENNY SANDERS....-...781-0153 D AVID RoYA;...- .78-34" Contact After Hours MC K KNIGltf.,........ .,r73-2472 SANDY LA IUSON 3 13 lMoN:AIC EAy !74. ..S Cp QDY LA iSoN0:NH. O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net ...- Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net SAfter hours............863-773-2840 U.S. IGHWAY 17 $OUTH, WAUCH FL3373 Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863) 773-9256 Email: lar@floresrealty.net Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 Email: noey@floresrealty.net *Io John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email: john@floresrealty.net | Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643 SSteve Lanier (863) 553-9392 c12 1Oc 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873 (863) 773-2122 FAX (863) 773-2173 AM-SOUTH REALTY AFTER HOURS CALL: Gary Delatorre, Broker 773-0663 VAlKINI RI:AI. E.-.TAT RI:AI. EAS Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887 Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575 Ani uep eny Owne a Opeidla Memw ul Cail Ber er ej e (or- Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797 Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769 Dane Hendry 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 jaccuzzi, 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 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 COMMERCIAL CORNER BUILDING In Zolfo Springs. Perfect for convenience store. WIll not last at this price!l! 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 BEAUTIFUL WOODED 100 x 209 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 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 lOc Uri ijR mv L AMBER T REALTY INC. 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 Bus. (863) 773-0007 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker Fax: (863) 773-0038 Doris Lambert KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net OPEN 8:00 A.M. 1 6:00 P.M. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE READY FOR OCCUPANCY! Make an offer on this Located on 2 acres, this home built in 2002, 3B/2.5Bth, 2376 square foot, CB home, completely remodeled CB/StuccolBrick. 3800 square feet living; all amenities inside and out, new roof, new tile floors, new kitchen including Jacuzzi room, nice screened porch, large attic and bath, fenced back yard. storage, well filtering system, on 2 acres with paved road frontage. $300,000 GREAT LOCATION! See this 10 acre tract, 5 acres in grove with microjet, 5 acres vacant land, 4" well. INVEST IN THIS 128 Acre Grove, Hamilns and $106,000 Valencias, 10" well Call for details. PRICE REDUCED! Large lot with 3B/lblh home: all 62 Acre Grove, micrAjet, new dlsedl pmp, 12" well, appliances, window treatments and ceiling fans. $95,000 located east of Wauchla. Nice, level, well dr ajgd, era wlot in Wauchula, 14x58 M/H on 5.22 acres; 12x12 pole barn plus utility 115xI50. Listedt$1er lot shed. $69,500 10 acres of VaMadr; 4" wel. $85,000 4 acres with large oaks, in western Hardee. $45,000 Wooded lot wih dfy wtvcr tap and culvert in place. Valencia grove 10 Acres with 4" well. $85,000 $15,000 BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY! SERVICE YOU CAN CQUNTIM ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON......7739743 ASSOCIATE: MICHAELADAMS.............7.-2413 REALTOR N. I F I . I I 10A The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 -The Clas sifieds ATTENTIONI 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 OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto- my supplies now in stock at Pete's Pharmacy. tfc SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES Quality gravelrockfor driveways, parking lots, etc.. It's better than shell. 863-773-6084 $Shaon Kr Cell 863-781-0412 Owner/Operator c112:18tfc Ag Net 9761 homess O/o 0. /Modern Housing of Fla., Inc./ MODULAR HOME MODEL CENTER T s e- s ;'.e, o aaB-.e d S1/2" Drywall Interior Walls 3/4" T & G Plywood Flooring S12" Overhang 8' Side Wall Height Florida Building Code 130 mph wind speed 6/12 Pitch Roof Insulated Windows SSet on Raised Stemwall Foundation 10-Year Structural Warranty Visit Our Model Center on Hwy. 27 in LakefHamilton For Details01, Call Toll Free: 877-43-0450 CENTRAL FLORIDA ROOFING, state certified. License #CCC1325743. Quality work, local roofing company. 1-863-382-7166 12:16tfc M&R LAWN CARE, bush hogging, pressure cleaning, 773-6372 1:13,20,27-2:3,10p 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 sales, service and installation, call (863) 773-6448. 7:18tfc A&S PAINTING, INTERIOR and exteri- or, over 25 years experience. Free .estimates; discount for storm victims. 735-1177 1;13,2:10p SELPH'S HANDYMAN AND cleaning service and demolition. (863)735- 1641, (863)558-1673 1:20-2:17p While armchair travelers dream of going places, traveling arm- chairs dream of staying put. -Anne Tyler Go To The Head Of The Class! SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 P.M. oS Mobile Huge! 5 1R, 3 1ath by Horteon Industries Spacious living room & den Large Modern Kitchen with 42 cabinets Too many options to list in this quality built home S ,e-"' "i $66,900* and H .C 16 x68 3BR 2BA S $31,900.00 Come see us on Hwy 17 N., Bowling Green (863) 375-3113 or (863) 375-3112 3,c SSUNRIS COMMuNI.fM COMPANION RESPONSIBILITIES: Will accompany individuals with developmental disabilities on outings in the community and produce end of the month billing notes. 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Obituaries Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service, but must be submit- ted through a funeral home. A one-column photo of the deceased may be added for, $15. Obituaries contain the name, age, place of resi- dence, date of death, occu- pation, memberships, immediate survivors and funeral arrangements. The list of survivors may include the names of a spouse, par- ents, siblings, childrerl and children's spouses and, grandchildren, and the num- ber of great-grandchildren. If there are no immediate survivors, consideration of other relationships may be given. DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs? Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd., Wauchula and Friday and Saturday nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist Church, Corner of Grape & Church St., Bowling Green. 7:18tfc. JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning. Free estimates. 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County Estate! 7.3 acres on paved road approx. 4 miles west from Wauchula with 6 BR, 4.5 bath wood frame home with in-ground caged pool! Too many features to list! Barn with power and water, open pole barn 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! 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! Ask for Ben Gibson. James V. See, Jr., Broker Realtor Associates (after hours) Mary Rollins Ben Gibson (863) 773-9673 (941) 737-2800 Robert Jones Brian Pohl (863) 781-1423 (863) 773-6563 We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and r1 Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. cl2:10c PIrMLL PAIR DAYS Wed.^ Sun.f^^ March 2i 6ni~a^ James V. See, Sr., Broker February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate llA a HJHS 8 In All-Star Game Soccer Boys Bow Out Of The Herald-Advocate Eight Hardee Junior High bas- ketball players will be among those playing in the Heartland Conference All-Star game on Friday. Naomi Alvarado, Sabrina Holmes, Kaitlin Justice and Erica Ureste were named to the girls squads. Justice suffered a sprained ankle and may be replaced by reserve Emily Adams, said HJHS girls coach Ami Whilden. 0.C. PHONE SERVICi. Residential and mail business installation & repair. Specializing-in mobile homes, 35 years experience. 863-773-9179 1:27-5:5p 1-TON DUMP TRUCK for hire. Will cut trees and haul any debris. (863)735-0140. Leave message if no answer. 2;3-3:3p A&S PAINTING, INTERIOR and exteri- o, over 25 years experience. Free estimates; discount for storm victims. 735-1177 2:3,17p MIKE'S LAWN CARE, licensed & Insured, free estimates. (863)735- 2862 2:10-3:10p WILL DO CHILD sitting or house- cleaning. 863-773-3384 2:10p FRIDAY 8-4, SATURDAY 8-12, St. Michael's, 408 Heard Bridge Rd. 2:10p SATURDAY, 8-12, 1105 N. FL Ave., across from North Wauchula Elementary. Lots of baby items, misc. 2:10p ANNUAL PARK-WIDE yard sale Saturday, 8-12, Orange Blossom RV., 2 miles north of Wal-Mart. 2:10p FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 4623 Church Ave., Bowling Green. 2:10p SATURDAY, 8-1, 210 ILLINOIS Ave., Wauchula 2:10p SAT/SUN, 2556 GREGORY Lane off Sumner Rd. Clothes, beds, refrigera- tor, toys etc. 94 Chevy Van. 2:10p SAT, 8-1, GOLFVIEW DR., 2 miles West of Zolfo off 64 W. 2:10p ESTATE SALE 607 PEACE Dr., Sat. 9- 4. Dining room suit, living room suit, bedroom suit, China cabinets, plus odds & ends. 2:10p MOVING SALE! FRIDAY/ Saturday/Sunday, 7-? Bowling Green, right on Broward St., right at stop sign, follow signs. 2:10p .1339 HWY. 17 SOUTH, Spikers SParking lot, sale starts Thursday. Too many Items to mention. Stoves, refrig- erators, king beds $100. Central Air Units. 2:1Oc CLOSING SALE. GOING on now at Rustic Gardens, 315 W. Palmetto. 65% off storewide. Also, craft supplies for sale. 2:10c S MULTI-FAMILY. 2 DAY sale, Friday, Saturday, 9-4, 6595 Mt. Pisgah Rd., Ft. Meade, yellow brick youse on N. side Sof railroad tracks. 2:10p MOVING SALE FRIDAY/ Saturday, 1094 Downing Circle. Baby stuff, Clothes, household items, some new in boxes, new bath lavatory and top, trailer parts, band saw, misc. 2:10p FRIDAY/SATURDAY 7-1 702 Oak Forest Drive, Big Salel Plus sizes, antiques, knick-knacks. 2:10p JOAN SEAIVAN PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bobcat Cervieo Tree Trimming Comploto Troo Removal *FREE ESTIMATES* (863) 781-2089 Licensed s Insured cli 27tto A&eMpt M/C a vitI SAM ALBRITTON ELECTRICAL SERVICE *RESIDENTIAL WIRING *COMMERCIAL WIRING *REPAIR WATER HEATERS 767-0313 Office 781-0377 Mobile aRUN ..p,.uss " I S'.o Quality ectrca erv * INSTALLATION CEILING FANS * WATER PUMPS ice At A Fair Price" C2 "10C Shoffner' Auction House: 3703 Hwy 17 South Zolfo Springs Every Friday night 7:00 p.m. Lots of new and used merchandise. Lots of fun and door prizes. AU# 0002907 1.20-2 10 AB# 2266 Lone star Construction. Corp - Cornmmercial Residential Lic.# RG291103615 Locally owned and operated Office 863-773-4779 Fax 863-773-9865 For the Hardee boys, it is Raymond DeAnda, Postene Louisjeune, Ladarius Pace and Emilio Juarez who will represent the local school.. The girls will play at 6 p.m. Friday, with the boys about 7 p.m. The games will be in the Sebring Middle School gym, with proceeds from the $3 admission fee going to tsunami relief. The junior Lady Wildcats and Cats finished their season with a pair of games last week. They went to Sebring on Monday and Hill- Gustat on Thursday in the season finale. At Sebring, it was a pair of excit- ing losses for both Hardee squads. The girls started slowly and could not overcome the 20 points of Priscilla Adams in a 33-22 loss. For Hardee, Holmes was high scorer with nine points, well below her average. Justice added eight, and Adams, Marissa Brown and Alvarado each two points. the Hardee boys nearly pulled. off an upset against Sebring, which' THURSDAY. FEB. 10 VHardee County School Board, regular meeting, Hardee Junior High media center, 200 S. Florida Ave., Wauchula, 5 p.m. FRIDAY, FEB. 11 .VHardee County; Commission, .planning session, Room 102, Courthouse Annex 1, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. MONDAY, FEB. 14 VBloodNet USA, bloodmo- bile, Hardee County Health' Department, 115 KD Revell Rd., Wauchula, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Department of Children and Families, 1014 U.S. 17 South, 1-4 p.m. VWauchula City Commission, regular meeting, City Hall commission chamber, 225 E. Main St., Wauchula, 6 p.m. /.Zolfo Springs Town Council. regular meeting, Civic Center, 3210 U.S. 17 S., Zoffo Springs, 7 p.m. WED.. FEB. 16 VBloodNet USA, bloodmo- bile, Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, 1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, 1- 4:30 p.m. THURSDAY. FEB. 17 VHardee County Commission, monthly meeting, Room 102, Courthouse Annex 1, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. prevailed in the 50-48 game. DeAnda topped Hardee with 17 points, with Louisjeune adding 15 more. Juarez had five, Antajuan Jones four, Braxx McQuaig three, and Adam Cartwright and Brek McClenithan each two points.. At Hill-Gustat, it was a different story. The Hardee junior Lady Cats claimed a 29-20 win. This time Holmes had the heavy hand with eight deuces and a trio of free throws for 19 points. Justice added five, Halley Marshall and Marissa Brown each two points and Alvarado one at the charity stripe. Finishing up the season for Hardee also were Carleen Brown, Katelyn Bumby, Kandace Mask, Victoria Naranjo, Chelsea Owens, Jalyn Smith, Chelsey Steedley, Melinda Ybarra and Ureste. Their managers this season have been sixth graders Courtney Chason, Madison Anderson, Eryn Mahoney and Kayla Owens. The Hardee boys, meanwhile, played hard in a 45-32 loss to Hill- Gustat. They were not able to over- come the 19 points of Golden Eagle C. Haggins. For the junior Cats, it was Louisjeune .with seven points. DeAnda, Pace and Kelsheen White each added five. Efrain Fermin and Jones each four, and Ryan Blair and Juarez each two points. Also finishing up the season for Hardee boys were McClenithan, Cartwright, McQuaig and Charles Allen. Roof Repair Assistance If you have roof damage and contractors aren't responding, pre-applications are available for roof assistance. Applications can be picked up at the Office of Community Development, Room' 201, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. Call 773- 6349 for more information. Cheerleading Meeting A mandFtory meeting will be hel. for i f*fftlS~ xth and- sev: '"nthgradM'iWh6 are interested in cheerleading. It will be Tuesday, Feb 22 at 3:30 p.m. in the Hardee Junior High School, media center. A parent must be present. Contact Mrs. Moon at HJHS for more information. By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Fighting injuries and opponents proved to be just a bit too much for the 2004-05 Hardee Wildcat soccer squad. The Wildcats were upended 4-1 in the opening round of Class 3A- 10 competition in Mulberry last Tuesday. The Lake Placid Green Dragons went on to lose to top-seed Frostproof on Thursday. Frostproof downed Mulberry to become the district champion. Hardee's only goal came when senior Humberto Piedad had a hard shot ricochet off a defender and into the goal. Piedad had "at least a half dozen solid shots, but they just wouldn't drop," said coach Ron Kline. He gave credit to the Green. Dragons for "some good plays on their part. They got through our zone once and got behind us anoth- er time. A corner kick had eyes as it curved around and into the goal when Yovany (Arana) was looking for a header and was six or seven steps away." , Kline is reluctant to see several of his seniors graduate, but pleased with the underclassmen- coming_ back. "I was thrilled with the play of ,SLt. Rose 5at'n F :. ~ ; ray"' .i itin EXIMYL RAY ~ r, 217W.PametoStee soc2:l Oc 1: 27-2 c . JR Mendoza 200 pre-owned Vehicle Salesperson of the Year. "I invite all of my friends and neighbors to visit me. With over 1600 vehicles to choose from at our new location, Im sure to have the car or truck you're looking for." Toll Free (800) 533-0425 ext. 30 210c ... I L __ my seniors. Unfortunately, two were hurt for most of the season, or we would have been in closer con- tention. With seven games lost by a goal, we could have won them with Yovany and Humberto able to play. When Humberto is on, there's no one in the district better on offense, and no one better at goalie than Yovany." Kline also noted another pair of seniors who played quite a bit. "Sergio Zamora played a great midfield and Jacob Deemer did great defense. Sergio turned into a stalwart, a strong kid for us." Two other seniors were new to the game. Jeff Capron came out from football and Pedro Suarez from cross country and track. "It was a pleasant surprise for them to come out from another major sport and contribute," said Kline. Reflecting on the season, Kline said, "Like any coach, I would be happier with more wins. I'm encouraged by the amount of wins and amount of one-goal games, decided late in the game. "I'm also happy with the strong sophomore cast coming back, Chico (Alberto Rodriguez), Pablo _(Arnselmo), Rafael Hilario and Jose Alorzo. They are dominant in the front and junior stopper Jose Salvador has been good on defense. There are also two' freshmen, Luis Reyes and Luis Hilario, who will be stalwarts out there as time goes . on. We should be very competi- tive," concluded Kline. Other players this. season are Julian Garcia, Juan Hernandez,: Johnny Huron, Jesus'Jaimes, Flavio Lopez, Francisco "Paco" Lozano, Jose Martinez, Steven Rodriguez and Oscar Tovar. 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Dealership not responsible for typographical errors. Pictures for illustration purposes only. Must finance with GMAC. 141409 02oaWOei FFW e - ,. .;.., ~... 1.21298 02-08-05 -t~--r--bi~ The Herald-Advocate Thursday. February 10, 2005 PAGE ONE Lady Cats By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee Lady Wildcats take their basketball show on the road in district playoffs this week. The Lady Cats are seeded fourth, behind Frostproof, Avon Park and Lake Placid, which hosts this year's Class 3A-10 tournament. Hardee played its opening game at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, challenging fifth-seed Mulberry, which Hardee has beaten twice this ,year. The winner of Tuesday's game plays top-seed Lake Placid tonight (Thursday). Hardee finished its final trio of regular season games last week. The Lady Cats started with a Senior Night game against visiting Lakewood Ranch on Monday, and continued with a Tuesday 'win at Heartland Christian and a Thursday loss at Sebring. In pre-game ceremonies on Monday, seniors Tchenavia Atkinson and April Buckley were honored, along 'with their parents. Atkinson has played three years on the varsity and Buckley has been aboard all four high school years. Each left a "will" and message for the teammates following after them. Hardee's outing against the 12- 10 Lady Mustangs of Lakewood Ranch was a downer for the Lady Cats. The Manatee County school, which faces constantly more diffi- cult opponents than Hardee, played its starters through the game and pushed the score to 54-22 with a final shot by senior Chelsea Podley. Hardee tried to fight back, but had only five points in the first period and none in the second as the Mustangs used a full-court press. After halftime, they dropped back to mid-court to pick up the all- over pressure. Junior Kristen Fulmer remained in the game until the final minutes, taking a game-high 21 points. Senior teammate Ashley Ohman added 10. For Hardee, Kim Cummins had a dozen, April Buckley. four, D.K. In Davis three, Thelicia Jena Christina Jena one-of-two free throw lane. That game behind the Lady Cats traveled to Se face Heartland Christ: Tuesday night, finding the in the reverse situation in District two and win over a team decimated by the at the flu bug. Varsity coach Don Gray was able em, the to use his reserves extensively. bring to April Buckley ended the night with ian on 10 points and sophomore sister -mselves Jamie added eight more. Cummins, a 54-20 the Jena sisters and Savanah i,, ;. ..1. .p-'~ ~"*~-^I*CljlPiEl *1~~?;~ criCc- *rr~-~- -*.-*rl*r*4~' '1~E *; 1 t Tour Palmer each had six points. Atkinson had four and Davis, Lina Cauley, Ciara Lambert and Gloria Solis each two points as everyone on the team got in the scoring col- umn. The season ended with another trip to Sebring last Thursday, chal- lenging the 4A Lady Blue Streaks. Sebring had the heavy hand in the first half to take a 21-9 lead into the locker room break. But, Hardee just wouldn't go away and fought back in the second session to cut the lead and almost catch up, before Sebring got key hoops for the 42-35 win. April Buckley paced Hardee with a game-high 15 points, some every quarter. The nearest Blue Streak, Maryann Young, had 10 points. For Hardee, Cummins had nine, including five-of-seven at the free throw line in the rough-and-tumble game in which Coach Gray got his first technical in 15 years when Buckley's defender knocked her down and rolled over her and it was called accidental contact. Gray's vigorous objection drew the techni- cal foul.. Christina Jena had five points, Davis three, Solis two and Atkinson one point at the charity stripe. The Hardee JV girls finished the season with one victory in three wins last week, including a 34-33 thrilling loss to the junior Lady Mustangs of Lakewood Ranch on Monday night. Hardee trailed through most of the game and got ney ger as time went on. Sherise s tied the game with a defen- rebound and layup at the five- id mark. Attempting a long- e three-pointer Lauren Lanier fouled and hit a free throw to Lakewood Ranch the win. nes tied Lady Mustang Katie ris with a dozen points for the e-high. Madison Graham d eight, Tiarra Williams seven Paige Avery and Marissa Hall two points. le Hardee JV girls also had a Game at Heartland Christian Tuesday night. Jones and ison each had six points, with y Johnson, Emili Evans, Avery Hall each two points. Angel nons added one more at the throw line. Tareka Coney was nursing a sore ankle and did play. [e junior Lady Cats had the rtunate final game against the -rehearsed junior Lady Streaks heir home Sebring court on sday night. The junior Lady aks bounded out to a 20-4 first-' ter advantage and coasted to a. 9 win. nes had the game-high 11 ts. Chastity Godfrey and tney Wells each had 10 for ing. For Hardee, Williams d four points and Johnson and am each two points. ie JV improved remarkably ig the season, moving from a- ecord to finish at 8-10. All are. hman except Graham. . <.;.4 Tchenavia Atkinson (left) and April Buckley mates together for one last picture. are senior team- April Buckley was escorted by her parents Robert Buckley and Tammy Perrine. Tchenavia Atkinson Lashawn Frazier. was flanked by her PHOTOS BY IOAIJ SEAMA 4 parents Arthur and' YOUR TX MONE in as lttle a 4 r. FamlyBuines eric lo Bob El S S t" NEW 2005 COLORADO LS CREW CAB 5 Cylinder, Auto., Air, PW./PL. Till/Cruise. Stk. #10358 $18,995 Includes Rebste and GM Loyalty or Conquest Rebate NEW 2005 CHEV. TAHOE LS 3rd Row Seat, V8, Auto Air, PW./RL., Tilt/Cruise, Onstar, XM Satellite Radio Slk #10515 $29,995 Includes Rebate and GM Loyally or Conquest Renale NEW 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LS 6-Cyclinder, Automatic Air, RW./P.L Tilt/Cruise. OnStar. 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"""I rse~r." 2B The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. CJ-98-153 IN THE INTEREST OF: R., S. DOB: 05/02/88 Child. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION ALLEGING DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: OMAR VEGA Father of S.R., a white female child born on May 2, 1988 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition under oath has been filed by the Department of Children and Families in the above styled Court, which seeks the dependency of your child: S.R. a white female child born on May 2, 1988 and you are hereby COMMANDED to personally appear before the HON- ORABLE Wm. Bruce Smith, Circuit Judge, on March 31, 2005, at 10:30 a.m., at the HARDEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN STREET, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, for an ARRAIGNMENT HEARING in this matter. YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS YOUR CONSENT TO THE ADJUDICA- TION OF THIS CHILD AS DEPEN- DENT AND MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CUSTODY OF THIS CHILD. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, YOU MUST BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAT THE COURT-APPOINT AN ATTOR- NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accom- modation to participate in this pro- ceeding should contact the individual or agency sending the notice at 1014 South 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873, telephone (863) 773-2155, not later than seven days prior to the pro- ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1- 800-955-8771. or voice (V) 1-800-955- 8779, via Florida Relay Service. DATED THIS 8th day of February, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK K. Weed as his Deputy Clerk 2:10-3:3c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY CASE NO: 252005CA00069 GRAY EPPS VANCE, JR., as Trustee of the Gray Epps Vance SRevocable Trust dated 3/10/97, as to an undivided one-half interest, and BELVA LEE VANCE, 4s Trustee of the Belva Lee Vance Revocable Trust d ted 3/10/1997, as to an undivided one-half interest, Plaintiffs, vs. GARY D. KIPP, also known as, 'GARY KIPP, his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against him; and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees, or any other person claiming by, through, under or against him ESTECH, INC., a Delaware Corporation; SHAMROCK SEED COMPANY, INC., a corporation; LYKES AGRI SALES, INC., a corporation; JACK I. INGLE REVOCABLE TRUST; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, Claiming under the above named defendant or parties claiming to have any Tight, title or interest in the property hereafter described. Defendants. / NOTICE OF ACTION TO: SHAMROCK'SEED COMPANY, INC., 3 Harris Place, Salinas, CA 93901 and unknown spouse, heirs, devisees,, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, 'through, under or against GARY D. KIPP, also known as GARY KIPP; and the sever- al and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees, or any other person claiming by, through, under or against GARY D. . KIPP, also known as GARY KIPP; and all claimants, persons or parties, nat- ural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under the above named defendant or parties claiming to have any right, title or interest, in the property here- . after described YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title on the following described property: Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, Original Survey of the Town of Zolfo Springs, Hardee County, Florida has been filed against you and you, are required to serve, a copy,of'your written defenses, if any, to it on'KEN-. NETH B. EVERS, the Plaintiff's attor- ney, whose address is Post Office Drawer 1308, Wauchula, FL 33873- 1308, on or before the 11 day of March, 2005, and file the original with -the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs' attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. DATED on the 7 day of February, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY S; As Clerk of the Court S ; "" By:Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 2:10-3:3c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO: 25-2004CA-812 LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, F/K/A LASALLE NATIONAL BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR AFC MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATE SERIES 1998-4, UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF *11/1/98., PLAINTIFF, VS. EULEY MURPHY, JR, ET AL., DEFENDANTSS. / NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE TO: WANDA O. MURPHY whose residence is unknown if' he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed here- in. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: LOT 14, BLOCK B, F.L. REVELL FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOpK 4, PAGE 47, IN THE PUB- LIC RECORDS OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on DAVID J. STERN, ESQ. Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 801 S University Drive #500, Plantation, FL 33324 on or before March 11, 2005 -(no later than 30 days from the date of the first publication of this notice. of action) and file the original with the clerk of this court either before serv- ice on Plaintiff's attorney or immedi- ately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petitionfiled herein. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at HARDEE County, Florida, this 2 day of February, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By:Connie Coker Deputy Clerk LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J. STERN ATTORNEY , FOR PLAINTIFF 801 S. UNIVERSITY DRIVE SUITE 500 PLANTATION, FL 33324 04-34816 EMC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI-, 'CANS WITH DISABILITIESf ACT, er-; sons with disabilities heeding a Spe- 'cial accommodation should contact COURT ADMINISTRATION, at the, HARDEE County Courthouse at 863- 773-9853, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1- .800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service. 2:10,17c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 252004DR000826 JIMMY LEE STEPHENS, Petitioner and . GWENDOLYN HAYNES STEPHENS, Respondent. / NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE To: GWENDOLYN HAYNES STEPHENS, 2908 Red Barn Lane, Lot #136, Bowling Green, FL 33834. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to. serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on JIMMY. L. STEPHENS whose address is 615 East Oak St., Wauchula, FL 33873 on or before March 4, 2005,' and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 417 W. Main St., Wauchula; FL 33873, before service 'on Petitioner or irnmediatley .there- after. If youfail to do so, a default may :be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in- this case. including orders, are avail- able at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. -You may review these docu- ments upon request. SYou must keep .the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, *. Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law ,Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk's office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure,' requires certain automatic disclosure of documents- and information. Failure to comply can result-in sanc- 'tions, including dismissal or striking. of pleadings. Dated: January 25, 2005. 'CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By; Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 2:3-24D IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 252005CP000005 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 SPOTTED IN THE PARK Pictured is Gene Horning with the train he built completely from scrap. Even as a child, he was intrigued by trains. He is from Elnora, Ind., located on the longest canal in the United States (Waubash Erie): With the help of his wife, Dee, this is the fourth one he has built. He hopes to have his model patented. It is constructed on the wheel- horse lawnmower formerly owned by his deceased son. He used seats from a discarded school bus, half of a 55-gallon drum, antique fuel fun- nels for stacks, and a garbage dis- posal to house the light. There is a B&O sign on the side, and even the keychain. is a train. He cheerfully provides rides to visiting children with no charge. Formerly, Gene built one for the Florida Flywheelers with members' help. COFFEE HOUR For 2-1/2 years, Al and Madeline Corbin have been taking care to see that the coffee is made and going early to purchase the doughnuts. It is a tireless responsibility for which 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. S 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 date of the first publication of this Notice is February 3, 2005. Personal Representative: Ben Coker- 2104 Clubhouse Road ,Lakeland, Florida 33813 Attorney for Personal Representative: 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 2:3,10c 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. M Vs. . MICHAEL T. MILBY, et ux., etal., Defendants(s)., / NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- suant to an Order or Final Judgmeht 'Scheduling Foreclosure Sale entered on August 23, 2.004 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 S33873, 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 2:3,10c COURTESY PHOTO we here in the park are, most grate- ful. Tess and John Fullerton have happily taken over and we applaud them. Joe Vessels, from Cox, spoke about termite and ant control, and donated prizes. Mgr. Cindy remind- ed all that only clotheslines provid- ed behind the laundry rooms are to be utilized, and asked us to be patient while parts are ordered for the dryers. Mgr. Mel announced that the (hurricane) debris is slowly being taken away, and that Gregg Gellison has been hired to join our maintenance crew. Debbie Blosser spoke very briefly concerning our park map, to make it more appeal- ing, asked what stores, doctors, banks, beauty shops, etc. we patron- ize. Barb Rinzema won the weekly 50/50. ICE CREAM SOCIAL Jim and Donna Apple, Nbrb and Jerry Wilhelm and Norb and Grace Stangwere in the hall early Sunday evening, Jan. 30, preparing for 186 people who came to enjoy ice cream and cake. The Waltons then entertained us for an hour, perform- ing breathtaking feats and fantastic magic. Last week there was a date error, instead of Jan. 27, "make your own sundae" will be on Sunday, Feb. 27. Entertainment will follow by the Songbirds, a four-part harmony group made up of ladies in our park, directed by Gordon Lindahl. GAMES Bowling Of 22 players, Terry Stamm bowled high game of 167, and Kay Glover had high series of .452. Bernie Merema had high game .of 204, and high.s.eries of 559. Herb :iBell scored 200 on one of his games. Other 500 series were Herb Bell 553, Steve Mclntire 516, and Dave Thompson 509. Six-handed euchre Six games were played on Thursday, Jan. 26. Gert Lacharice scored 213, Jeff 'Rigg 194, Jack Bremmer 193 and John Posey 188. Five games were played on Sunday, Jan. 30. Tom Stamm had 147, Beverly Bremmer 147 and Lincoln Kenny 142. PROUD GRANDPARENTS Abby and Katie LeBlanc appeared in the L.L. Bean's spring catalog. They were' selected from ,among 200 children to model for the catalog, and are the identical twin granddaughters of Bob and Jackie LeBlanc, of 123 Osceola Dr. Earn A Gold Star! SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE Is 5 P.M. ON THURSDAY, PO E PARK DAYS[, Wed un AROUND THE PARK We wish a very happy birthday to Harry Newton (4), Shirley Hyde (7), Fred Branham (10), Lucy Bush (22), Garry Marr (22), myself (24), J.R. Ammons (28) and John Marcotte (28). An equally happy anniversary to Jerry and Odette Duby (14) and Claude and Charlotte Longueuil (27). Be sure to extend your good wishes to them on their day. Was happy to see Lloyd Clark feeling much better at the music jam on Sunday, Jan. 30. Don't for- get to keep Jim McBride in your prayers. We extend our sympathy to Dallan and Patricia Lax on the death of Dallan's brother. They have traveled back to Wyoming for the funeral, and we wish them safe travel. We also wish safe travel to Marian and Gord Rees as they trav- el home because Gord's father had a stroke. Hope, after all the troubles. they have had, Dave and Georgiana Mills are having a good time on their cruise. Each of you should have gotten a February calendar in your mailbox. We don't want you to miss all the fun things planned for this month. Please check the wall calendar in the rec hall from time to time for any changes. I know of one already. How about those walkers? They are like the Post Office, nothing keeps them down. I know it is because they have such a great time. BINGO Bingo on Thursday, Jan. 27, brought 30 people to play. Dale Bohnett won the 50/50 and Shirley Hyde the jackpot. No one won the jar. The merchant certificates were given to Emma West, Clayton Brandum, Claire Brunet and Mary Lou Altmann. On Tuesday, Feb. 1, 25 people came to play bingo. Jerry Cruise won the 50/50 and the jackpot was won by Sally Hatfield. The jar just keeps on growing. Pat Bohnett (2), Shirley Hyde, Mary Lou Altmann and Eleanor Risser will be enjoying discounts compliments of local merchants. With all the hardships and loss of business due to hurri- canes this past year, the merchants of the area are still good to us. MUSIC On Friday, Jan. 28, 74 people attended the music jam. There were 26 musicians. Larry Bowen, Frank Deyore, Ben Bohnett and Sally Harfield were the lucky 50/50 wiin nets. And, again due to the generos- ity 'Of local merchants, Charles Goray, Betty Coy, Reg Bourbonnais, Shirley Rousse and Allan Law received merchant cer- tificates. SSunday afternoon, Jan. 23, was a beautiful day. We were able to sit on the lawn. A good thing, too, as 96 of us enjoyed the beautiful day as we listened to the entertainment of 16 Musicians. The 50/50 was won, by Mary Lou Altmann, Carolyn Bayme, Shirley Hyde, Ron Caraballo and Franscoise Bourbonnais. Merchant certificates were to 'Ron Caraballo, Elva Martin, John Bayme, Bertie Marsh and Charlotte Longueuil. MONDAY AT THE .MOVIES. Monday ,Night at the Movies found nine of us watching an action movie. If you have a favorite movie you would like to see, be sure to ask John Grove about it. If it is avail- able he will show it for you. Check. the rec hall and the laundry room for upcoming movie posters. COOKOUT SSaturday, Jan. 29, we held our park cookout. Didn't Clause. Altmann and Ed Wagonner do a fantastic job of cooking our ham- burgers and hot dogs? They were' asked last minute and stepped right: up and helped. The side dishes pre- pared by you all were absolutely delicious. At least the 70 of us enjoying the cookout on the front lawn thought so. Good food, good friends, good fun. If any of you did- n't attend, you sure missed a good time. GAMES Card games were held, as usual, on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Shirley Hyde and Pat Bohnett were the big! winners of the eight of us playing Pokeno. Phase 10 had six players and Mary Lou Altmann, Sallyi Hatfield, Florence Nadeau and myself (I won two games) were the' winners of the day. I haven't heard' of a horseshoe tournament this week. Come on, George Semler awaits you. Obituaries DENNIS EDWARD McHAN Dennis Edward Mchan, 63, of Zolfo Springs, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, in Davie. He was born Oct. 7, 1941, in Patrick, N.C., to Roy and Grace McHan. Survivors are his wife of 42 years, Jacqueline McHan; two daughters, Becky McHan Clark and Denise McHan, both of Zolfo Springs; his mother, Grace McHan; four sisters, Sarah Pierce of South Carolina, Marie Givens of Georgia, and Barbara Waldrop and Sheila Litherland, both of Texas; three -brothers, Ralph McHan and John McHan, both of Texas and Norman McHan of Illinois. Funeral services were held at Fred Hunter's Funeral Home on Sunday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m. with Dr. Larry Puryis officiating. Fred Hunter's Funeral Homes Davie BRANDY & BRITTNEY CRISWELL Brandy and Brittney Criswell, infant twin daughters of Chester J. Criswell and. Adrea Taylor of Bowling Green died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at DeSoto Memorial Hospi- tal, Arcadia. In addition to their parents, sur- vivors are five brothers, Dallas Moses Jr., Dustin Moses, Chris Moses, Eddie Taylor and Cody Taylor all of Zolfo Springs; two sis- ters, Amber Moses and Alexie Taylor, both of'Zolfo Springs;'and grandparents, Charlie and Peggy Woods of Ona and Claudia Criswell of Wauchula. Graveside services were Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. Bowling Green Cemetery with the Rev. Lawrence Williams officiate ing. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula ABOUT ... Letters To The Editor The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the edi- tor on matters of public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste and include the writer's full name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for that week's edition. Submissions should be typed or legibly written. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Herald- Advocate, P.. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax letters to (863) 773-0657. Pioneer Creek RV News By Charlotte Daubert The Oasis RV News By Inez McFalls Thank You We appreciate all the dealers who came to our last auction. Our last auction was very, very good! ^ February 27 :0 (corner of 62 & 17) Lots of late model cars, trucks & vans. Open to the Public! We will buy your car or sell it for you! February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B JEWELL WOMACK MANLEY Jewell Womack Manley, 86, of Fort Meade, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker, a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the First Baptist 'Church of Fort Meade. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Manley. Survivors are two sons, Wayne Manley and wife Cindy of Wauchula and J.W. Manley and wife Maria of Fort Meade; one sis- ter, Iola Sibre of North Miami; three grandchildren, Maj. Kevin Manley and wife Kerri of Elgin, S.C., Diana Shiver and husband David of Lakeland and Susan Owen of Geneva, Ala.; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. at McLean Funeral Home with the Rev. Eddie Owen officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Fort Meade. Visitation was Tuesday, Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m., at McLean' Funeral Home. McLean Funeral Home Fort Meade MARK REESE Mark Reese, 46, lifetime resident of Wauchula, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at home, He was a carpenter. Survivors include his father, Travis of Wauchula; one son, Justin; four brothers, Dennis and wife Lori Ann, Tim and Roger, all of Wauchula, and Gary of Zolfo Springs; and two sisters, Kay Meade of Lakeland, Ga., and Annette Carpenter of Hiram, Ga. \ Visitation was held Saturday, Feb. 5, 6-7 p.m.. at Robarts Family Garden Chapel., : ' Memorials may be made to the Tsunami Relief Fund through the American Red Cross. Robarts Family Funeral Home, Inc. Wauchula 3'll ~eOrikg 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 '. member of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green and ,was a.self-employed citrus deal- er. Survivors include his wife, Irene Moody; daughters and sons-in-ljw. Peggy and Danny Petr[ of Fort Meade, Dia:e and: Chrns Alueri of-Wauihula.' .and Donna Burns of Bowling Green;' brothers. Willie Moody 'of Wauchula and. James Moody of, Missouri; sister, Herinie Lee Parker of Bowling Green; five, grandchildren and one great- grandchild. 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, WAauchula. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Prot lped as a courtesy ol Robars Family Funeral Home charity of one's choice. S FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provide'das a courtesy of Robaits Family Fltneral Home Obituaries MYRTLE COKER Myrtle Coker, 97, of Wauchula, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, in Lakeland. A lifelong resident of Hardee County, she graduated from Florida Southern College and was a second grade teacher for 43 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula and a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, former Clerk of the Courts Ben Coker and one grand- daughter, Cynthia "Tissie" Spoto. Survivors are one son, Ben Coker Jr. and wife Gail of Lakeland and one daughter, Benita Neder and husband Dr. George Neder Jr. of Orlando; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, Cheryl Neder Sapora and husband John and children Riley, Joey and Ben of Jacksonville, Cara Lynn Mullins and husband Jason and children Elanor and Tegan of London, England, and Courtney A' Coker and Benjamin Ross Coker, both of Lakeland. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was in' Wauchula Cemetery. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula OBIT...reg sig Ads w/pic to come RAY MOODY Ray Moody, 69, of Bowling Green, died Feb. 1, 2005, at his home. Born in Tennessee, he moved 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. Survivors 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 Bums 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 were 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 Th ursda, Feb. 3,:6-8,p.m. at Robarn Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. Robarts Family Funeral Home, Inc. Wauchula An 00oli g 00emgo y ..'- -.. ,I MARITA McEWEN McCLENDON Marita McEwen Mclendon, 85, lifetime resident of Wauchula, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, in Sarasota. A member of the First United Methodist Church in Wauchula, she was a graduate of Florida Southern. College and a school teacher for Hardee County* Schools. She taught school for 35 years. She was preceded in death by 'her husband, H.B: McLendon,; and a son, Donald Carl McLendon. Survivors include twd' sons. Harold Emory McLendon and wife Julia of Australia and David Michael McLendon and partner i. Russell Wilson of New York; two grandchildren, Emalye Marita McLendon and, Robert Ian McLendon. SServices were held Saturday, Feb. 5, at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church :of Wauchula, with burial following in Wauchula Cemetery. The fam- ily received friends one hour prior to ..the service at the church. Memorials may be made to a MARITA McEWEN McLENDON Marita McEwen Mclendon, 85. lifetime resident of Wauchula, die Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, in SarasoLt A member of the First United Methodist Church in Wauchula, she was a graduate of Florida Southern College and a school teacher for Hardee County Schools. She taught school for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.B. McLendon, and a son, Donald Carl McLendon. Survivors include two sons, Harold Emory McLendon and wife Julia of Australia and David Michael McLendon and partner Russell Wilson of Ne v York; two grandchildren, Emalye Marita McLendon and Robert Ian McLendon. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 5, at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Wauchula, with burial following in Wauchula Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to. a charity of one's choice. Robarts Family Funeral Home, Inc. Wauchula MANUEL TINOCO ALVAREZ SR. Manuel Tinoco Alvarez Sr. "Chief Big Manuel," 65, of Ona, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at home. Born March 27, 1939, in Guadalajara, Mexico, he moved to Hardee County in 1964 from Burdette, Ark. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Wauchula, the Florida Sheriff's Association and was a security guard at Cielito Lindo. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Aurora; three children, Manuel Jr. and fiance' Linda Sandoval of Ona, Paula Alvarez of Avon Park, and Margaret Rodriguez of Ona; two brothers, Richard Briseno of Plant City and Faustino "Speedy" Briseno of Guadalajara, Mexico; nine grand- children; and four great-grandchil- dren. Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, at St. Michael Catholic Church with burial in Friendship Cemetery. Visitation was Monday, Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. Robarts Family Funeral Home, Inc. Wauchula Ql skouting J e Io iy, l , BEVERLY . STOWELL Beverly J. Stowell, 79, of Wauchula, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005;,in Sebring. Born May 3, 1925, to the late Charles Edward and Margerite Stickney Waterman, she moved to Wauchula in .1977 from Austin, Minn. She was a home- maker, and a Methodist. She was an active volunteer with the Catheryn McDonald Senior Center in .Hardee County for over 10 years, and wrote the "Senior Citizen News" column for The Herald-Advocate for over eight years and enjoyed square dancing. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald Allen' and Suzanne Stowell of Westminster, Colo., and Jerald Michael and Karen Stowell of Austin, Minn.; one daughter, Suzanne Marie Hundorf of Rochester, Minn.; brother-in- "law, Daryl Stowell of Camp .Douglas, Wise.; grandchildren, Ronnie Stowell Jr., Renee Toney, Peggy Sue Grant, Richard Dawson, Jonathan Stowell and Melissa Stowell; and great- grandchildren, Rickey, Cassidy, Jack Allen, Will Dixon, Gage, David, Allison, Kahleigh and GEORGE E. PAINTER George E. Painter, 66, of Zolfo Springs, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, in Wauchula. Born Jan. 10, 1939, in Cocoa, Fla., he moved to Hardee County over 25 years ago from Orlando. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, retired supervisor at the Range Cattle Station in Ona, and member of the Cattlemen's Association and the Animal Abuse Leagues. Survivors include one son, Dale E. Painter of Zolfo Springs; one daughter, Becky Painter of Zolfo Springs; two brothers, Gary Painter of Wauchula and Leslie Painter of Cocoa; and one sister, Brenda Battson of Melbourne. The family will receive friends on Friday, Feb. 11, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. Services and burial will be held at Bell Cemetery, Bell, Fla., on Saturday at 1 p.m. Robarts Family Funeral Home, Inc. Wauchula SUSAN J. LeCLAIR Susan J. LeClair, 48, of Wauchula, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at home. Born Feb. 15, 1956, in Teene, N.H., she moved to Wauchula two years ago from New Jersey. She had worked for U.S. News and World Reports as.the Director of Reader Services for 21 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman LeClair, and a brother, Paul LeClair. Survivors include her mother, Barbara LeClair of Wauchula; one brother, Terry LeClair of Fremont, Calif.; one sister, Jane LeClair of Wauchula; one sister-in-law, Ann LeClair of Claremont, N.H.; aunts and uncles, Ann and Burche Hodgman of Wauchula and Peg and Irvin Wickstrom of North Hampton, Mass.; and two nieces and one nephew. Robarts Family Funeral Home, Inc. Wauchula BEVERLY J. STOWELL Beverly J. Stowell, 79, of Wauchula, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, in Sebring. Born May 3, 1925, to the late Charles Edward and Margerite Stickney Waterman, she moved to Wauchula in 1977 'from Austin, Minn. She was a homemaker, and a Methodist. She was an active vol- unteer with the Catheryn McDonald Senior Center in Hardee County for over 10 -years, and wrote the "Senior Citizen News" column for The Herald-Advocate for over eight years.. . Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald Allen and' Suzanne Stowell of Westminster, Colo., and Jerald Michael and Karen Stowell of Austin, Minn.; one daughter, Suzanne Marie Hundorf of Rochester, Minn.; brother-in-law, Daryl Stowell of Camp Douglas, Wise.; grandchil- dren, Ronnie Stowell Jr., Renee Toney, Peggy Sue Grant, Richard Dawson, Jonathan Stowell and Melissa Stowell; and great-grand- children, Rickey, Cassidy, Jack Allen, Will Dixon, Gage, David, Allison, Kahleigh and Kendyl. Family visitation will be held today (Thursday, Feb.. 10) at Robarts 'Family Funeral Home, .Wauchula, with the funeral service' at 6 p.m. Burial will be in Hustler, Wise. The family requests that no flow- ers be sent. Robarts Family Funeral Home, Inc. Wauchula Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast--you also miss the sense of where you are going and why. -Eddie Cantor SUSAN ]. LeCLAIR Susan J. LeClair, 48, of Wauchula, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at home. Born Feb. 15, 1956, in Teene, N.H., she moved to Wauchula two years ago from New Jersey. She had worked for U.S. News and World Reports as the Director of Reader Services for 21 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman LeClair, and a brother, Paul LeClair. Survivors include her mother, Barbara LeClair of Wauchula; one brother, Terry LeClair of Fremont, Calif.; one sister, Jane LeClair of Wauchula; one sister- in-law, Ann LeClair of Claremont, N.H.; aunts and uncles, Ann and Burche Hodgman of Wauchula and Peg and Irvin Wickstrom of North Hampton, Mass.; and two nieces and one nephew. FUNERAL HOME 163 No. Brevard Ave. Arcadia 863-494-7646 Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Funeral Home QM olU'g Q2eYokty GEORGE E. PAINTER George E. Painter, 66, of Zolfo Springs, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005. in Wauchula. Born Jan. 10, 1939, in Cocoa, Fla., he moved to Hardee County over 25 years ago from Orlando. He was a U.S. Air Force'veteran, retired supervisor at the Range Cattle Station in Ona, and mem- ber of the Cattlemen's Association and the Animal Abuse Leagues. Survivors include one son, Dale E. Painter of Zolfo Springs; one daughter, Becky 'Painter of Zolfo Springs; two brothers, Gary Painter of Wauchula and Leslie Painter of Cocoa; and one sister, Brenda Battson of Melbourne. The family will receive friends on Friday, Feb. 11, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. Services and burial will be held at Bell Cemetery, Bell, Fla., on Saturday at 1 p.m. FUNERAL HOME. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Funeral Home MANUEL TINOCO ALVAREZ SR Manuel Tinoco Alvarez Sr. "Chief Big Manuel," 65, of Ona, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at home. Born March 27, 1939, 'in Guadalajara, Mexico, he moved to Hardee County in 1964 from Burdette, Ark. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Wauchula, the Florida Sheriff's Association and was a security guard at Cielito Lindo. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Aurora; three children, Manuel Jr. and fiance' Linda Sandoval of Ona, Paula Alvarez of Avon Park, and Margaret Rodriguez of Ona; two brothers, Richard Briseno of Plant City and Faustino "Speedy" Briseno of Guadalajara, Mexico; nine grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, at St. Michael Catholic Church with burial in Friendship Cemetery. Visitation was Monday, Feb. 7, 6-8 pm.,, at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home Increasingly Preferred I Qa 0Min g #0#e]oiy MARK REESE Mark Reese, 46, lifetime resi- dent of Wauchula, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at home. He was a carpenter. Survivors include his father, Travis of Wauchula; one son, Justin; four brothers, Dennis and wife Lori Ann, Tim and Roger, all of Wauchula, and Gary of Zolfo Springs; and two sisters, Kay Meade of Lakeland, Ga., and Annette Carpenter of Hiram, Ga. Visitation was held Saturday, Feb. 5, 6-7 p.m. at Robarts Family Garden Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Tsunami Relief Fund through the American Red Cross. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home Conscience is the voice of the soul; the passions are the voice of the body. DR 0omul g 8Uemo0hy FUNERAL HOMES A Trusted Family Name Since 1906 529 West Main Street, Wauchula 773-9773 Deborah & Dennis Robarts, OnT ,i 1 :20 ri BKI v --.l Kendyl. Family visitation will be held today (Thursday, Feb. 10) at Robarts Family Funeral Home, Wauchula, with the funeral serv- ice at 6 p.m. Burial will be in Hustler, Wise. The family requests that no flowers be sent. FUNERAL HOME 529 W. Main Street Wauchula y~w cili2ecnoi~y 0ia~ 00"l~ 4B The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 -Hardee Charles Flesher II & Frankie Kirk Plan March 12 Wedding Living Janelle Knight & Calvin Bates Plan March Wedding Silas and Tammy Kirk of Bowling Green have announced the engagement and approaching mar- riage of their daughter, Frankie Darlene, to Charles N. Flesher II, .Son of Phillip and Tiawana Bumby of Wauchula and the late Charles N. Flesher. The bride-elect is a 1999 gradu- ate of Hardee High School and is employed by Jacobs Bail Bonds. The prospective groom is a 1994 graduate of Hardee High School and is currently employed by English Chevrolet. He is planning to attend Warner Southern College in the fall to major in church min- istry. Plans are being made for a late afternoon wedding on Saturday, March 12, at the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. Rick and Jan Knight of Wauchula have announced the engagement of their daughter, Janelle Leigh, to Calvin Wayne Bates, son of Debbie and Carl Bryant of Wauchula and the late Steve Bates. The bride-elect is a 1999 gradu- ate of Hardee.High School and *South Florida Community College. In 2002 she received a degree in civil engineering from Florida State University College of Engineering in Tallahassee. She is currently employed by Cavoli Engineering Inc. in Sarasota. The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Hardee High School and a 1999 graduate of South Florida Community College. He attended Florida State University. He is presently employed as a real estate associate with Coldwell Banker in Lake Placid. Plans are being made for a March 11 sunset wedding in Hawaii. SPECIAL Low -- PRICES 2/1/05 -3/30/05 Full Set- $17.00 (Reg. $20.00) Fill In $11.00 App (Reg. $13 001 Appbi Pedicure $18.00 Wal (Reg. $20.001 77 Manicure 8.00 77 S:(Reg. $10.00) 1119 US Hwy. 17 S. Wauchula Kash-n-Karry Center ntment A aiable k-ins' Welcome 3-2555 Mon. soc2:10p Also availablee. 'IManicures Gel Nails (New! ) "Pink & White Acrylics *Airbrush & hand : design. *Spa Pedicure *Gift Certificates *Waxing ; HOURS - Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. COURTESY PHOTO Dr. Wesley Pyatt (center) poses with sisters Lucille Wunder (left) and Louise Durrance, the first twins he ever delivered. The pic- ture was taken July 1955 during the dedication of Pyatt Park in Bowling Green. Dr. Pyatt's First Twins Turn 81 S- COURTESY PHOTO Charlie Flesher & Frankie Kirk >',,,: '::..-. , S Senior Citizens To SCelebrate Founder's Day The Hardee County Senior Citizens Club will meet Saturday, SFeb. 12, at noon to celebrate the 34 years the organization has been active. 'A hamburger barbecue is planned '4 for the special occasion at the :Cathernn McDonald Senior Center, 310 N. Eighth Ave., Wauchula. SThose planning to attend are Asked to bring their own table ser- vice and side dishes to be served with the barbecued hamburgers. : The guest speaker for the meeting Sis still pending as of press time, yet :Bingo will be pla ed if there is no one.. In January, the club's own mem- ber, Winona Hansen, brought her international dolls to share with the. 13 members present. She displayed dolls from 27 countries and spoke about their customs and attire. According to a club officer, "Last month, a couple, from-Ohio saw the announcement in The Herald-. Advocate.. They called to see if it was OK to join us. They did, and said they had fun and would be back in February. Please join us," too." For more information, call 773- 6612. In the 1920s, Dr. Wesley Pyatt was a well-known physician in the Bowling Green area, and during his medical practice brought into this world man\ babies. Among them were the children of ' Walter and Dora Bryan of the Torrey community. Walter was a native of Hardee County and a farmer: Dora moved to Florida in a covered wagon at the age of 14. They were married in 1917. Daughters Louise and Lucille were.born Jan. 8, 1924; and they were the first t\ins Dr. Pyatt ever, delivered. Louise was almost born on Jan..9, instead of Jan. 8, when her twin sister came into this world: Last year, Louise Bryan Durrance of Bowling Green and Lucille Bryan Wunder'of Titusville were honored with an 80th birthday celebration at the First United Methodist Church of Bowling: Green. Family and friends from throughout the state attended the party. This year, in honor of the twins' 81st birthday, their brother-in-law, Byron Bond of Orlando, penned the following poem: "T\ as January eighth nineteen twenty-four And in through the door Walked old faithful, Doctor Pyatt. And that. my dears, is what started the riot. He told mother Dora to take it easy. S "Giving birth to twins isn't .going to be breezy," "'Hurry,"' he said, "Lucille is on the way. Got to get Louise born the same day. " So that is how it all began. As though it was part of the : master plan :To keep Louise and Lucille together Through all kinds of weather. Since then birthdays have kept on mounting. Eighty, plus one, if you're count- ing. May you have many many more!!! But that doesn't mean you have to start keeping score. Our f 6. ay sFb- r y S Sif gr td l in iA/i The annual Ms. Mac's Memorial Golf Tournsinent To benefit HOPE of Hardee N Will be held on February 19, 2005 at Torrey Oaks Golf Course There will bean 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start. The cost is $50 per player. There will be good food, cash, prizes, and lots of fun. L Peold ep t.23, 972 ei. 2, 2004 In honor of the life and loving memory of SOur precious and cherished son, beloved brother, husband and father. We love and miss you so very much, but we know you are at peace and at home safe in the arms of Jesus. For information and/or registration, please call HOPE of Hardee at 773-2022 or Torrey Oaks at 767-0302. ~Za'e4 6/II iow, dA4va' Vc2 e14.e so2 O \ COURTESY PHOTO Calvin Bates & Janelle Knight WE'RE BACK S ,L_ .ALS - A ' i ~ila~rrm~lift r' "' 'I ' '' f- I? ft ~7,,elle ik"10111101a soc2:10p soc 2 ibc . February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B SOUTHERN HUMOR Maranatha Baptist To AM Host Evangelist Hallie Atchley Celebrates Third Birthday Hallie Leeann Atchley celebrated her third birthday on Nov. 20 at her home in Bowling Green. She turned three years old on Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Day. The theme of the party was Princess and the Pauper. Joining her to celebrate were her parents, Brad and Tami Atchley; brother, Hunter; grandparents, Jeff and Marilou Smith, Sherry Atchley and Terry and Filomena Atchley; great-grandmother, Lucille Albritton; uncles and aunts, Todd and Martha Smith, Jill Vermilye, Thomas and Julian Atchley and Toby Smith; and cousins, Andrew, Adam, Aaron and Joshua Smith. Also enjoying the party were friends Joe Cranford, Twig and Celina Goode, Amanda Bolin, Cheryl Fussell, Annsley Wood, Robbie Johnson and Carol Gargus. The honoree is the great-grand- daughter of the late John and Evelyn Swails and Allen Albritton. COURTESY PHOTO The Hardee County Players are in the midst of practicing for their upcoming production of "Steel Magnolias," Robert Harling's picture of eccentricity in the small-town South. The performances will be held on Fridays, Feb. 18 and 25 and Saturdays, Feb. 19 and 26, at 7 p.m. Sunday matinees on Feb., 20 and 27 will begin at 2:30 p.m. All performances are at the Wauchula City Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main Street. Tickets, at $5/adult and $3/ages 12 and under, will be sold at the door. Cast members (front row, from left) are Debbie Carlton, Casey Prescott and Donna Alexy; back row, Charlotte Terrell, Tito Terrell and Brenda Knight. For further information, call 767-1220. ONE PINK, ONE BLUE Mr. and Mrs. David Jensen, Lakeville, Minn., a six pound nine ounce daughter, Madison Elizabeth, born Jan. 8, 2005, in St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Jensen is the for- mer Cori Massey of Wauchula. Maternal grandparents are James and Shelly Massey of Wauchula. Maternal .great-grandparents are Lois Parker of Wauchula and the late Beverly Parker and Lucille Massey of Rome, Ga., and the late Bill Massey. Paternal grandparents are Eugene and Annette Jensen of Inver Grove Heights, Minn. Paternal great-grandparents are Al and Margaret Joseph of Lincoln, Neb., and the late Herman and Josephine Jensen of Minneapolis, Minn. David Nord and., Jessica Taylor, Wauchula, a seven pound four ounce son. John David Nord, born Dec. 27, 2004, Florida Hospital, Heartland. Sebring. Mateilernal ,. grandparents are Bill Jaru e of Sanford and Deborah Taylor of Bowling Green. Paternal grandpar- ent are Jeanette Nord of Wauchula and the late Johnny Nord. A Daily Thought THURSDAY (Jesus said), "You must let little children come to Me, and you must neverstope them. The king- dom of Heaven belongs to little children like these." SMatthew 19:14 (PME) FRIDAY God said, "Remember My words with your whole being ... Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and walk along the road." SDeuteronomy 11:18a, 19a (NCV) SATURDAY "Whoever receives one of these children in My nqme, he receives Me,", Jesus said. Mark 9:37 (NEB) SUNDAY Train a child in the way he should go and, when he is old, he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 (NIV) MONDAY When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became a man, I gave up child- ish ways. SI Corinthians 13:11 (RSV) TUESDAY Even children are known by theit ,behavior; their ..actions show if they are innocent and good. P, Proverbs 20:11 (NCV) WEDNESDAY , Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well pleas- ing unto the Lord God. S. Colossians 3:20 (KJV) All verses are excerpted from The Holy Bible tKJV) King James Version; (NCV) New Century Version, (NEB) New English Bible; (NIV) New International Version; (RSV) Revised Standard Version, S (PME) Phillips Modern English; and ITLB) The Living Bible. Hallie Atchley This aentine's a y . give her ^^ a very special gift from and see what happens next. In-HuseCredt Aailble UpTo 1 Moths Sam AsCas Hwy 17 S. VWauchula S773-4466 "Ue &.lakce Spt Spec.ia e ohf:ri' c Ifia profroi~lmalpivelte[. 2:10, HadeConys agstJwlr tr Spcaiin nCstmadNe eer I a awe I I E) irk--c ; lk 5t 6B The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 Rules & Regulations For Fine Arts Exhibit At Fair The Fine Arts Exhibit at the Hardee County Fair is always a popular and attractive exhibit dis- playing the many works of art by local residents, with a special sec- tion for the winter residents. The Hardee County Fair Association has issued the annual policies and procedures for the entries. The categories will include win- ter residents: mixed media; adults: charcoals, pen/ink and pastels; oils and acrylics; watercolor; sculpture; photography, people; photography, landscape; photography, animals; photography, abstract; juniors (grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12): drawing, painting, mixed media; 3-D sculp- ture; and photography; intermediate (grade 1-2): mixed media, painting, drawing; beginners: (Pre-K through kindergarten): mixed media, paint- ing, drawing. Note: All photography must be matted on black. SEntry is open to any non-profes- sional artist residing in Hardee County. Entries are to be delivered to the fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb.19, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 1 P.M. unless special arrangements have been made with the exhibit chairperson. Entries may only be removed Sunday, Feb. 27, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Rise & Shine By Ted Simonson STRANGE TOWN Years ago I visited a strange town. At first glance it looked like any other small American town. But I was told confidentially that in this partic- ular town, everybody was dying! I was shocked. Why wasn't this tragic truth spoken about openly? Were the people, secretly hoping that somehow a cure would be found? I was told that anybody in the town would confess this truth if there was no other way around it, but it was considered poor taste.to bring up the sub- ject in public. I learned that, in the past, there had been some who talked about it openly and even urged that something be done about it. But, in time, these extremists died and nothing resulted. I read the newspapers and attended town meetings but learned nothing about the bizarre curse. Business was booming, the churches were full and politicians debated with zeal before every election.) , Could it really be true that a terrible disease was ravaging the inhabi- Stants, an epidemic so widespread that it was considered hopeless? I was told that the origin of the curse is explained in the first chapters of the bible, but many are intimidated by theological ideas and are not likely to look it up. Where is this strange, doomed town? Believe it or not, it is your own home town, Wauchula, Fla.! And every resident in this town, from the youngest to the oldest, is marching toward the day of his death. Not one is going the other way! Yet people are ignoring the telltale signs. New babies are born every week. New businesses are started with fanfare. People whose barns are full build new ones. -Few dare to suggest that there is a way of escape from the town's awful destiny. There is the'danger of being called a pessimist. "What we need today is something uplifting and encouraging!" people will tell you. "Not doom and gloom!" But some insist there are rays of hope in the darkness, bright promises found in the oldest of books. They meet and. go over these ancient promis- es of a coming King who will banish death once and for all, and usher in a glorious reign of life for those who faithfully await His coming. They believe the curse on the town will one day be lifted! CITY OF WAUCHULA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC A special meeting of the COMMUNITY REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY, which consists of the Commissioners of the City of Wauchula will be held MONDAY, FEBRU- ARY 14, 2005 during the regular monthly Commission meeting in the CITY COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS at 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, FL. The above listed facility is a disabled-assisted facility. Any person needing to make special arrangements, please notify the Office of the City Clerk at 863-773- 3131. 2 o0c We're Bad Estamos de Regreso CiN LAUNDRY Lavanderia El Sol Abierto las 24 Horas New Equipment Big Washers Maquinas grandes y nuevas Kash n' Karry Plaza 1117 US 17 S. Wauichula 773-0012 S- 2:10p. LOW COST PET VACCINATIONS ALL ANNUAL VACCINATIONS FOR DOGS, CATS & FERRETS Available THURS. FEB. 10 2:30 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Pet Care Center 915 N 6th Ave., Wauchula 863-773-6783 Save on Heartworm Prevention and Flea Protection Products FIAB\ES )l 0 For more information call 1-888-673-8838 o2:1 All adult entries must be frawir-' and ready for hanging. Frames must be sturdy. Entrants must be identi- fied on the back of each entry. All photography must be matted on black. Staples will be, used to hang all photography. All Pre-K through 12th grade entries must be matted on black only and ready for hanging. Entrants must be identified on the back of each entry. Exhibitors will be limited to entering a maximum of three objects of work, in any combination of categories. Work must be original and not previously exhibited at the local fair. Exhibitors must assume total responsibility for entries displayed. Any exhibitor who resides in the county for less than six months of the year must enter their work under the "Winter Resident" category. Their entries are showcased for exhibit only and will, abstain from competition. First-, second; and third-place ribbons will be awarded in each judged category. Honorable men- tion/merit awards are given accord- ing to the judges' discretion. Six "Best of Show" ribbons will be awarded: one beginner, one intermediate, three juniors and one adult. For more information, contact Debbie Gulliver, Fair Booth Coordinator, First National Bank, 773-4136. Two-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday Little Heriberto Garcia III, "Baby Eddie," celebrated his second birth- day on' Jan. 29 at the home of his grandparents, Ignacio and Maria Rodriguez. He is the son of Heriberto and Evangelina Garcia. " The honoree and his guests enjoyed birthday cake and ice cream. Among those helping him cele- brate were numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. ilitary New AARON D. CREWS U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Aaron D. Crews, son of Beth Worley of Lake City and Reid Crews of Bowling Green, and his fellow shipmates recently complet- ed a series of sea trials while assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, The sea trials ended a four month ship's restricted availability for Crews' unit. The sea trials ensured Kitty Hawk can maneuver and maintain high speeds. The ship also tested many of its self-defense sys- tems. Carriers like the Kitty Hawk are deployed throughout the world to maintain U.S. presence and provide rapid response in times of crisis. They serve as, a highly visible deter- rent to would-be aggressors and are equipped with the most versatile and powerful weapons aid aircraft available. Crews is a 1992 graduate of Columbia High School of Lake City and joined the Navy in April 1993. The 31-year-old is the grandson of Audie and Bethel McDaniel of Wauchula and Mary Crews of Pinetta and the late Ed Crews. FELIX SKIPPYY" PRIETO U.S. Army Pvt. Felix Prieto grad- uated Dec. 10 from Ft. Benning, Ga., where he is a member of Delta Company 254. He was in the fourth infantry division and is now sta- tioned at Fort Hood, Texas. He will be deploying to Iraq during.2005. The 2004 graduate of Hardee High School is married to the for- mer Tabitha Hinajosa. He is the son of Rodrigo and "Lupita" Prieto of Wauchula. His grandparents are Francisco and Sarah Prieto and the late Maria Salinas. Eddie Garcia Former Resident Completes College & Is Commissioned Andrew Westman, a 2000 gradu- ate of Hardee High School and son of the Rev. Larry and Melissa Westman of Pensacola, formerly of Wauchula, graduated magna cum laude from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, on Dec. 18, earning an aero- space engineering degree. On Dec. 17, he was commis- sioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. During the commissioning ser- vice, he was honored with the Blue Chip Award for his high grade point average and also with the Distinguished Graduate Award for demonstrating outstanding ability, initiative and leadership qualities desired in Air Force officers. Presently, the young second lieu- tenant is in a six-week preparation course at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala. Upon comple- tion of the course, he will be serv- The community is invited to attend revival services Sunday through Friday at Union Baptist Church, 5076 Lily Church Rd., Ona. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Garnett Pitts, and there will be special music. Services will be at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, with weeknight services beginning at 7. For more information, call (863)494-5622. ing as an aerospace engineer at Edward's Air Force Base near Los Angeles, Calif. ABOUT ... School News The Herald-Advocate encourages submissions from Hardee County schools. Photos and write- ups should be of recent 'events, and must include first and last names for both students and teachers. Identify photos front to back, left to right. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Thursday. Please include the name and phone number of a con- tact person. Qualifying items will be published as space allows. o S INVITATION TO BID S BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Sealed BIDS will be received by the Board- of County Commissioners, Hardee County, hereinafter referred to as "County", at:. Hardee County Purchasing Office Attn: Dee Newgent, Purchasing Director 205 Hanchey Road Wauchula, Florida 33873 SUntil 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME, MARCH 8th, 2005, at which time they will be publicly opened by the County Purchasing Director or designee and read aloud. Any BIDS received after the time specified will not be Accepted. In an effort to promote waste reduction and recycling and to meet its obligations under the Department of Environmental Protection's rules and regulations governing waste tire removal, processing and disposal, the County is seeking sealed bids for the REMOVAL AND/OR PROCESSING OF WHOLE WASTE TIRES from its designated waste tire site. The BIDS shall be based on providing all machinery/equipment and staff necessary to handle all woik set forth in the Invitation to Bid, Instruction to Bidders, Bid Form, and Agreement for Removal and/or Processing and/or Reuse or Disposal of Waste Tires Services which comprise the Bidding Documents. Specifications and'other Contract Documents may be obtained by faxing a request to (863)773-0322, or by picking up bid packet at Hardee County Purchasing Office, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, Florida 33873. The site is located at the. Hardee County Solid Waste Department, 685 Airport Road, Wauchula, Florida 33873. The site receives an average of 10 tons of waste tires per month and presently has an estimated 35 tons on site. Hardee County is an equal opportunity employer and is inviting MBE and WBE firms to bid on this project. Each BIDDER shall submit his bid on the prescribed bid form, with evidence that he/she has licenses & permits as required by federal state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances to perform the work and services. .All Insurance documents shall be either executed by or countersigned by a licensed resident agent of the surety or insurance company having his place of business in the State of Florida. Further, the Surety or insurance company shall be duly authorized and qualified to do business in the State of Florida arid shall have an A.M. Best rating of A-minus or better.and who is listed on the United States Treasury Department's T-list as acceptable to issue bonds for the applicable dollar amount. BIDS must be sealed and the outside of the envelope MUST be marked: "SEALED BID REMOVAL AND/OR PROCESSING OF WHOLE WASTE TIRES. "A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid cn a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list." Hardee County reserves the right to waive informalities in any BID, delete any portion of the project; extend the project within the limits of the work involved. Bids may be withdrawn prior to the date and time of bid opening. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bid(s) and may postpone the award of the Agreement for a period of time which shall not extend beyond sixty (60) calendar days from the bid opening, date. Gordon Norris, Chairman Hardee County Board of County Commissioners 2:10c EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY CITY OF WAUCHULA FAIR HOUSING TRAINING The City of Wauchula adopted a Fair Housing Ordinance pursuant to CDBG requirements. The purpose of the Ordinance is to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, familial status, handicap and all other covered classes regarding housing. The Wauchula City Commission has scheduled a training program designed for the real estate, insurance and banking professional as well as property owners. This training pro- gram will be held at the Wauchula City Commissioners Chambers at '225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida, on Monday, February 14, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. . : A separate training session for elected officials and the general public will be held at the same location on Monday, February 14, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. The training sessions will be used to review the contents of the Ordinance and the commitments made by the City in order to make all officials and the general public aware of the intent and meaning of the Fair Housing Ordinance. The meetings are being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Any person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired should contact James Braddock, City Clerk, at least five calendar days prior to the meeting, so an interpreter may be provided. Any non-English speaking person wishing to'attend should con- tact James Braddock, City Clerk, at least five calendar days prior to the meeting, so an interpreter may be provided. To access a Telecommunication Device for Deaf persons (TDD) please call (863) 773-3133. Any handicapped person requiring special accommodations at this meeting should contact James Braddock, City Clerk at least five calendar days prior to the meeting, so that proper accommodations may be provided. 2:10c February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B , I ELEMENTARY 8CHOCI.S .MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut. Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken & Rice or Pepperoni Pizza (Salad Tray, Green Peas, Peaches, Juice, Roll) Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Sandwich, Juice, Milk Lunch: Popcorn Chicken or Pig in a Blanket (Salad Tray, French Fries, Pears, Juice) Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Pizza, Pears, Milk Lunch: Burrito or Cheeseburger on a Bun (Salad Tray, Potato Rounds, Baked beCnls, Juice, Pineapple Chunks) Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, French -3ast, Syrup, Sausage, Juice, Milk Lunch: Baked Turkey or Stacked Ham Sandwich (Salad Tray, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Pumpkin Cake, Juice, Roll) Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Syrup, Mixed Fruit, Milk Waffle, ANNUAL MEETING TODAY The Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association hosts its annual membership meeting today (Thursday) and invites all commercial citrus growers to attend. It will be held at the DeSoto Middle School, 420 E. Gibson St. in Arcadia. Activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with an orange juice social. Dinner will be served at 7 by the Lakewood Ranch High School Future Farmers of America Club. Sliced pork and chicken will be accompanied by vegetables, salad and dessert. We are honored to have Lowell Teal, a notable author, corporate speak- er and storyteller, as our keynote speaker. He is the author of "A Happy Heart Is Good Medicine" and the originator of "Company Stewardship." Teal's soon to be released book, "Bath Pond," comes alive with char- acters who lived through the Great Depression. These difficult years were responsible for a mass exodus of people to Florida, trying to survive. Most of them came from other Southern states and were tough good people, steeped in tradition and seeking to improve a deplorable situation created by difficult financial circumstances. The story describes the process of converting native land to citrus groves, and the marketing of the timber cleared to make way for the groves. "Bath Pond" will be available for purchase at the meeting. Teal is a native Eloridian, born into a citrus and cattle family. After graduation from the University of Florida, his career began with an inter- national marketing organization representing citrus growers and other pro- ducers nationwide. He has since established a management/marketing/pub- lic relations firm now known as Austin Teal Co. The annual meeting is being sponsored by Farm Credit of Southwest Florida, ACA and Peace River Citrus Products Inc. The Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association has concentrated on providing an enjoyable light-hearted evening for its members. Dresses casual. I NOW OPEN Most items $1 Nothing over $1.99 1121 U.S. 17 So. Wauchula Kash N' Karry Plaza 773-0012 HOURS: 7 Days A Week 9 a.m. 8 p.m.: Mon Thurs 8 a.m. 9 p.m.: Sat. 8 a.m. 7 p.m.: Sun Lunch: BBQ Pork on a Bun or Combo Sub (Salad Tray, Whole Kernel Corn, Strawberries & Peaches, Juice) Milk JUNIOR HIGH MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken & Rice or Pepperoni Pizza or Corndog (Tossed Salad, Garden Peas, Pudding, Peaches, Juice, Roll) Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Patty Sandwich, Juice, Milk - Lunch: Popcorn Chicken .Nuggets or Pig in a Blanket or Cheese Pizza (Tossed Salad, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Pears, Juice, Roll) Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Pizza, Pears, Milk Lunch: Cheeseburger on a Bun or Pepperoni Pizza or Burrito (Lettuce & Tomato, French Fries, Pineapple Chunks, Juice) Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, French Toast, Syrup, Sausage Patty, Juice, Milk Lunch: Baked Turkey w/Gravy or Stacked Ham Sandwich or Mozzarella Max Stick (Lettuce & Tomato, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Carrot-Raisin Salad, Yellow Cake w/Chocolate Icing, Juice, Roll) Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle, Syrup, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or BBQ Pork on a Bun or Combo Sub (Lettuce & Tomato, Whole Kernel Corn, Strawberries & Peaches, Juice) Milk I SENIOR HIGH MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken & Rice, (Tossed Salad, Turnip Greens, Black-eyed Peas, Beets, Juice, Peaches, Cornbread) Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Patty Sandwich, Juice, Milk Lunch: Pig in a Blanket (Tossed Salad, Baked Beans, Peas & Carrots, Cole Slaw, Pears, Juice) Milk S WEDNESDAY ' Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Pizza, Pears, Milk Lunch: Burrito (Tossed Salad, Mexicali Corn, Pinto Beans & Ham, Sugar Cookies, Juice) Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, French Toast, Syrup, Sausage, Juice, Milk Lunch: Baked Turkey (Tossed Salad, Chicken Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Pumpkin Cake, Juice, Roll) Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles, Syrup, Fruit Cocktail, Milk. Lunch: BBQ Pork on a Bun (Tossed Salad, Baked Potato, Whole Kernel Corn, Broccoli Normandy, Strawberries & Peaches, Juice) Milk Mini-Minors At Midway Point By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Four weeks down and nearly four to go for the Hardee County Little League Mini-Minors divi- sion. Midway through the season, the Culligan Water Conditioning Service Braves top the division with a 7-1 record. Behind them are the Labor Solutions Devil Rays, Vandolah Power Marlins, Heartland Petroleum Rangers, Elks Giants, Peace River Electric Cooperative Inc. (PRECo) Pirates, Lake Branch Dairy White Sox and Hardee County Sheriff's Office Yankees. Action began with a double- header last Monday. In the early game, the Rangers ran past the Pirates 12-4. Patrick Craycraft, Jake DeAnda, Allison Farr and Cleston Sanders were twin-tally batters for the Rangers, with Alex Clarke, Danielle Weeks and Memphis Robinson crossing home once each. Aaron Brown, Jesse Johnson, Christopher Lee and Erica Pelham had solo trips around the bases for the Pirates. Brandon Hill, Timothy Perkins, Sadie King, William McClelland and Taylor Roberts were all left on the basepaths. In the Monday nightcap, the Marlins nipped the Yanks 12-11. Mike Heine and Keith Powell, who each homered, were the only Marlins to come across home plate twice. Omar Alamia, Jordan Rogers, Reyna Kirkland, Ty Trammell, Jason Nichols, Danielle Smith, Jacob Olmos and Joe Belden circled the bases once each. Seth McGee homered for the Yankees. Austin Beck was a triple- tally batter, Patrick Carlton came home twice and Hannah Carlton, Cheyenne Pohl, Josh Ussery, Zack Crews, Andy Alvarado and McGee touched home once each. In Tuesday's only game, the Braves beat the White sox 8-1. Austin Altman and Kyle Stone were twin scorers for the Braves. Cody Spencer, Gilbert Garcia, Kendall Gough and Marcus Battles each came around to score once. Leadoff batter Dalton Tubbs, who hit a double and single, scored the only run for the Sox. Jose Gonzales also doubled and singled, while Tomas Gomez, Rayna Parks, Blake Vermilye and London Caldwell were all also left on the bases. (On Thursda,\ in the 5 -15 game. I %aN the D-Ravs S. While Sox 0. Hunter Bryant and Cain Roman each put two runs in the book for the D-Rays. Kyle Hewitt, Tanor Durden, Kayla Albritton and Brooke Dixon added a tally apiece. For the White Sox, it was a hard go. Ryan Moore and Tubbs were I66x the only batters to get on base, but they were stranded. In the 7:15 game, the Giants got past the Marlins 12-10. Ruben Olmos, Frank Farias, Cesar Fimbres and Johnathan Patrick were the quartet putting a pair of runs each on the board for the Giants. Marco DeLeon, Caryssa Johnson, Adam Salas and Gabrielle Allen added a run apiece. Alamia was the only Marlin to come across home plate twice for the Marlins. Chipping in with a run apiece were Rogers, Tyler Bragg, Trammell, Heine, Powell, Smith, Olmos and Beldin. In Friday's only game, the Braves down the Yanks 11-2. Gough, Russell Weems and Stone were triple-tally batters for the Braves. Caleb Altieri and Spencer came to home late once each. Garcia was stranded three times. Crews and Patrick Carlton came around to score for the Yankees. Pohl. McGee and Alvarado were each left on bast twice. JV Cats Pass .500 Mark By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee junior varsity Wildcats have a five-game win streak. The young Cats picked up anoth- er pair of victories last week, reversing the 0-5 start of the season and moving up to a 9-8 record. They have one game remaining, at Sebring tonight (Thursday). Against Frostproof's junior Bulldogs last Tuesday, the Hardee JV had a relatively easy time. Coach Rod Smith was able to pla- toon his players and give everyone ample time on the court in the 73- 44 win. Justin Estes kept Frostproof in the game with his 17 points, some every quarter. For the junior Cats, high scorer was soph Chris Martin, who was all over the court in a 24-point game. He also hit points in every period. Freshman Terry Redden hit the hoops for 16 points and Arnold Louis added 15. Reggie Grizzard added seven, Dusty Massey five, Tyrone Pace four and Trey Small two points. Josh Jackson, Andrew Cisneros and Akeem Frazier con- tributed to steals, passes and rebounding. At home on Friday night, Hardee "played the best all year," in a 59- 56 win over the junior Green Dragons of Lake Placid. Colin Veeley had 19 points and Josh Hickey 12 to put a pair of Dragons in double-digits. Hardee answered with a trio in. double-digits. Redden finished. with 17 points, followed by Martin with 15 and Frazier 11, seven in the second .quarter. Arnold added seven, Grizzard five and Pace four points. Hardee opened with a 15-7 first period and held that lead with a 29- 21 advantage at halftime. The junior Dragons came out on fire in the third period and outscored Hardee 21-11 to take a 42-40 edge. Hardee bounded back with 19 points in the final stanza to win 59- 56. On The Agenda HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION The Hardee County Commission will hold its monthly planning session tomorrow (Friday) 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. -recess for meeting of Hardee County Economic Development (sev- erance tax) District Board, 8:45 a.m. -discuss road and bridge projects, J.R.Prestidge. -general budget discussion, Janice Williamson. -discuss pending mining and noise ordinances, Doug Knight and Lex Albritton. -discuss funding for new project coordinator position.' 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. 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I I I -s --- - -'Tb r .Ff~,~~ r 8B The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 SI I I ll /i As happy as the citizens (JiiUV" I of Wauchula are at the Sho~Hppo// reopening of their 'Ke neighborhood Winn-Dixie, we're even happier to be serving our neighbors once again. Thank you for your patience and support during our time of repair. We look forward to seeing you in our store soon. 0 UR V D j m -2 LL A. .M .. P- I I rV 935 05 -030 16P 15326 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 16P 5 The Herald-Advocate LIBRROF FLORI HISTORY '(_usPI 7.':'I GAINESVILLE FL 32611 Thursday. February 10, 2005 TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS 'WE HUNG OUT AT SEE'S, FOR FRENCH FRIES AND COKE.' By KIMBERLY PATARINI Special To The Herald-Advocate I interviewed Katheryn McDonald Patarini for my Florida History report. She has lived in Hardee County all of her life. She also had the same address for almost all of her life. Up until the time in which she got married, she lived at 804 W. Palmetto St. in Wauchula. Q: On what date were you born? A: I was bornon Jan. 5, 1937. Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in Lakeland at Lakeland General Hospital, but we lived in / Wauchula. Q: When you were young, how much did it cost to go to the movies? Ai:It cost us nine cents to buy a movie ticket and it cost us a nickel to get popcorn., My parents usually gave me a quarter because that covered the cost of the movie, the popcorn and a drink. Q: How much did it cost to buy a Coke back then? A: It cost about a nickel. Q: Where did you hang out after school? S A: In elementary school we always liked to go to Dasher's for a drink and sometimes a fiam sandwich. Q: Where did you hang out in high School? A: We had two drive-in restaurants, so we rode around both. Then we would stop at one of the two and get some french fries and a Coke. We would also stop and talk to everyone. Another place we hung out was at the Youth Center. We all went after school to visit and dance. Q: What was Halloween like? A: When we were small we went trick- Sor-treating. My father's birthday was on Halloween, so we would have a family din- ner and then go out trick-or-treating. We did this until his death. Q: What was Christmas like? A: We always had to wait for my grand- parents to come over before opening gifts. They always came when we called. Even when it was very.early. For dinner, we always had quail; fried turkey and fried venison. We had grits, eggs and hashbrowns for breakfast. This was after opening gifts, (Lookin' Back so it was really brunch.. Q: What was Thanksgiving like? A: We went to Fisheating Creek for the Thanksgiving holidays. Also, we had a : football game on Thanksgiving Day, until they changed it to Wednesday night, but when they were on Thanksgiving we always played DeSoto. Q: Were any of these celebrations dif- ferent from the celebrations today? A; Yes, Halloween has become the Fall Festival. Q: How did you get to school? A: Usually we walked or sometimes we rode with my mom, since she was a teacher. Q: Did you have air conditioner at your house? A: No, we didn't have air conditioning at our house. Q: What toys did you play with when you were a child? A: Dolls, wagons, paper dolls. We also read and traded books. ,Q: What games did you play? A: We played with dolls, jacks, checkers and paper dolls. We also played hopscotch: Q: Was there any radio, television or movies? A: There were radios and movie the- aters. , Q: What type of music did you listen Sto? A: All sorts of music. Whatever was popular during that time. I liked Tennessee Williams. I liked musical movies, like Gene Kelly "Singing in the Rain" and "White Christmas." Q: What were family meals like? 4A; We all sat down for supper because both of my parents worked: Q: How much 'did your groceries cost? A: About $25 at the max. Q: Did you like Elvis when you were in high school? A: When I was in high school, I went to Tampa because the Grand Ole Opry was in town. Elvis was there, but he was just a sideshow. Q: What shows or movies did you watch on Saturday mornings? A: I watched a lot of Dale Evans, Gene Autry and Superman movies. Q: When did you get a heater in your house? A: We finally got a heater in 1958. We got heaters in all of the rooms in our house. Q: What was your first car and when did you get it? A: My first car was a Chevrolet, when I graduated from college. Q: At what age were you allowed to. date? A: I double dated with my sister when I was 14 1/2, and single when I was 15. Q: Where did you go? A: We went to the movies, ball games, dances and places like that. Q: Were you allowed to date on week- days? A: On weekdays, no dating unless you went to church. Q: How manytimes did you break your curfew? " A: Not often, because it wasn't worth it. I remembered sitting at See's one night and my mom drove by and I knew it was past time. Q: How many people did you share a room with? Who was it? A: I shared a room with my sister. Q: How many bathrooms did you have in your house? A: We had one bath until I was in high school. Q: Where did you go to church? A:. We attended the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. Q: What type of clothes did you wear when you were a child? A: In elementary school I wore dresses. In high school I wore skirts, with all the crinolines. I wore skirts because you weren't allowed to wear pants in Home Economics classes. Q: Were your clothes for school and church different from your play clothes? A: Yes, church clothes were worn only on Sunday and special occasions. School clothes were worn to school. When we got home, we changed into our old school clothes to play in. Q: What were your teachers like? A: We had good teachers. Some were really strict. Q: What sort of things got students in trouble? A: Not following therules, disrespect, skipping classes, late to class and fighting. Q: Were there any extra-curricular activities? If so, what were they? A: Yes, football, basketball, baseball, band and chorus clubs. Q: What kind of food did they have for lunch at your school? A: We had good school food but we complained, as do students today. We had no salad bar or hamburgerline, and no sandwiches outside. Q: Did you have a lot of homework? See TEENS INTERVIEW 3C :* i- " a: , , 20; 05 -: Sche Ev . 2005.Schedule Of Events air Saturday, February 19, 2005 7:00 Miss Hardee County Pageant National Guard Armory Sunday, February 20, 2005 2:30 Kindergarten Princess Pageant National Guard Armory Monday, February 21, 2005 Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock & Machinery Exhibit . Rabbit Show Arena Dairy Show Arena Beef Grooming Contest. Arena Beef Showmanship Arena Junior Miss Pageant National Guard Armory Tuesday, February 22, 2005 Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock & Machinery Exhibit Midway Opens (Midway Special 10 rides for $10.00) Poultry Show Arena Swine Show Arena Prince & Princess Pageant National Guard Armory Wednesday, February 23, 2005 Children's Day (All Children High School & Under Admitted Free) Bracelet Day 3:00 Closing Bracelets $15.00 (13 & older) $12.00 (12 &,under) Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock & Machinery Exhibit Midway Opens Beef Breeding Show Arena Steer Show (following Beef Breeding Show) Arena Thursday, February 24,2005 5:00 Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock &Machinery Exhibit 5:00 Midway Opens (Midway Special 10 rides for $10.00) 5:30 Farm Credit Livestock Buyers Dinner National Guard Armory 7:00 FFA & 4-H Livestock Sale' Arena Friday, February 25,2005 MIDNIGHT MADNESS (Admission Free With Purchaseof Bracelet ($15.0) Only After 9:00 p.m.) 5:00 Gates Open, Exhibition Hall & Machinery Exhibit 5:00 Midway Opens 7:00 Mrs. Hardee County Pageant National Guard Armory 7:00 Bullriding, Mutton Busting, Steer Saddling, Old Timers Roping, Hula-Hoop Bull Standoff Arena Saturday, February 26, 2005 BRACELET DAY (Bracelets Available on Midway) Available 12:00- 5:00 ($15.00) 5:00- Closing ($15.00) 12:00 12:00 3:00 7:00 Gates Open Midway Opens Bluegrass Concert Mexican Bullriding, Mexican Band, Hula-Hoop Bull StandoffMutton Busting 1:00 Midway Opens Sunday February 27, 2005 (No Gate Admission Charge) National Guard Armory Arena 2:10,17c S'it- ,.~%, 44~ 4 '~~" '.,:-V 4 'A4 'tX'4*%''u.4' '4MAit i~*4' 5:30 5:00 7:00 6:30 8:00 7:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 7:00 7:00 2:00 3:00 7:00 "' -< ...I. : 2C The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services Printed as a Public Service by The Herald-Advocate Wauchula, Florida Deadline: Thursday 5 p.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. Tuesday Prayer 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 1st & 3rd....5:00 p.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 4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Disciples Train & Choirs..........5:30 p.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m Wednesday Prayer .................7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Bowling Green S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 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. Youth Fellowship.....................5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ............6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study..................7:00 p.m. FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH S Baptist Church Road 773-9013 ' Sunday School 9-45 a.m. ' Morning Worship I r C0 a.m. .Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m HOLY CHILD SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION Mlisa i Espanol Sunda .....7:00 p.m. IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO 105 Dixiana St. 375-3370 Domingo SerD De Predicacion 1-00 p m Mantes Estudio Bibbco 7 00 p.m. Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ......7:00 p.m. Jueves Sev. De Predicacion ....7;00 p.m. IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH ,210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or 773-9019 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship..................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ............:........7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer..................7:00 p.m 1ALCEDONIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 607 Palmetto St. Church School. 9 30 a m Morning Ser ice II 00 a.m: Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Wed Bible Srud)/Pra)er Ser 7 00 p.m. Communion-2nd Sun E\ening6 00 p.m. MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH 6210 MN. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School .... 9:45a.m. Morning Worship ...........1..1....1i:00 a.m. Disciples Training 00 p m E ending Worship 7.00 p m Wednesday PraWer Time ... 7 00 p m OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL PRAISE CENTER E. Broward St. Sunday School. ....... .. 1000 a.mn. Sunday Senr ice ... .. 6:00 p m. Wednesday Sert ice 730 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. ,lW .......-- 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. Servidio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m. Miercoles Servico ..................6:30 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER 128 E. Main St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. 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 p.m. NEW ELIM INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Badger Loop Lane 773-4475 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service.................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Worship..............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Sidney Roberts Road Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. Disciples Training ....................6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer....................7:00 p.m ONA BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Bear Lane 773-2540 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer......................7:00 p.m UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship............... ....1100 a.m. Disciples Training ...................5:00 p.m. Evening Worship .....................7:00p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time ..........7:00 p.m WAUCHULA APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY New 'York Ave.. and Apostolic Rd. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Evening 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 ........10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship .....11:00 a.m. Wd NihT:S.k. .. i 7 I.iV 7.-0 201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St. 773-9678. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship Service ...................11:00 a.m.. Wednesday 7:00 p.m., CHURCH OF CHRIST: Will Duke Road 773-2249 Sunday Morning Worship.. 9-30 sm Sunday Bible Class 1130 a m Sunday Etceing 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 CHiRCH OF GOD OF THE FIRST BORN 807 S. 8th Ave. ,. 773-4576" CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sjcrameni Meeting ...............9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Priesthood .. 11 00 a m. CONIMUNlITY LIGHTHOUSE 903 Summit St. 735-8681 Sunday) School 10 00 a.m. Sunday Morning ... I 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.l can't tell my chil- dren to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. --Joyce Maynard ...,- -~ U tPP qRR~nO rI,"ri , The following merchants urge you to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath Waha leRi ou se Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 P.O. Box 780 Zblfo Springs, FL 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 ....................10:30 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION BAUTISTA 713 E. 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. Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. MorningService..............:.......11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... ..........6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...................7:00 p.m. FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1347 Martin Luther King Ave. 773-6556 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service.....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...................6:00 p.m. Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/ ' Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657 Early Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship...............1..1:00 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Activities................6:00 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE Pentecostal 810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753 Morning-Service......................10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service.......... ........7:00 p.m. HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1262 \W. Main St.- 767-6500 Coffee & Donuts ......................9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., Wed. Night Dinner...................6:00 p.m. Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl. ; Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7:00 p.m.' IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Old.Bradenton Road 767-1010 .JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH 155 Altman Road 1131 Sunday Morning.....................10:00 a.m. Tuesday Etening ...... ..............7:30 p:m. Thursday E\ening .... ......... 730 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 Service...................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...:...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...................7:00 p.m. NEW BEGINNING CHURCH Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St. 735-0555 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 State Road 64 East Sunday 'School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service......,:..............1:00 a.m. Church Training 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship ...............5:00 p.m. SWednesday Prayer,..............:....00 p.m. NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH 10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023 Mor. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00'p.m. Allen Christian Endeavor .......4:00 p.m. Wed. & Fri. Bible Study ..... ...7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Discipleship Training................6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .....................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper....................5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................6:45 p.m. OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4350 W. Main St. 735-0321 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Church Training 5:00 p.m. EveningWorship ......................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 p.m. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Fellowship..................11:00 a.m. Weight Watchers meet Thursday ......................5:00 p.m. PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ......................11:00 a.m. Wed. Evening Prayer ................7:00 p.m. RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344 Radio Program WZZS Sundays9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...:..............7:00 p.m. SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Moming Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service .................7:00 p.m. ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Holy Days ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089 Saturday Mass (English) .........5:00 p.m. (Spanish) ............7:30 p.m. Sunday (English) ....................9:00 a.m. (Spanish) .................. 10:30 a.m. S(Creole) 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass in English .............8:30 a.m. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927 Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ................1..1:00 a.m. Tues. Prayer Meeting................7:00 p.m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 505 S. 10th Ase. 773-4368 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...........................7:00 p.m. SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Old Bradenton Road 773-2946 Sunday Morning Worship. .. 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship .-. .... .-. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 'orship ......... 7:30 p.m. Friday 'Worship ........... 7:30 p.m. TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 116 Orange St. Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship,.... ..... 11:30 a.m. Evening Worship ............. 7:00 p.m. Tues Bible Sidy & Child Train,7:00 p.m. Friday Prayer Se ice .....:.7:00 p.m.: 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 ........... 11:00 a.m. Church Training ........... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship : .... ..... 7:00 p.m,. Wednesday Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 210 Anderson Sunday School .......-..... 10:00 a.m. Church .........,..'. ..... 10:00 a.m. Youth Service..... ..... .6:00 p.m. Evening Service ..... .... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ........ 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Stansfield Rd. Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship .......... 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer.......... 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship .......... 7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship........... 7:30 p.m. - ii -1 The way a man speaks lays bare the texture of his mind, the. goodness of his heart, the inner pain or the sweet serenity that are his companions in solitude. -Harriet Van Home Sales & Service Networking Repairs Upgrades Millers Discount Computers We have used computers! Stratonet vt .1329 Hwy. 17 N. Mon.-Fri. Office: (863) 767-6066 Wauchula, FL 33873 9-5 Fax: (863) 767-6086 WAUCHULA WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER (Ful 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 Servic ............ 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 Crewsville Road Church 735-0871 Pastor .773-6657 Sunday School .... ......... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...... .. .11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m. EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS CHURCH INC. Corner of 6th and Hickory Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday............ ..... 7:30 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114 Bible Study. ............... 10:00 a.m. Worship Service ............. 11:00 a.m. GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH South Hw). 17 494-5456 Sunday School .... ...... 10-00o.m Morning Worship ......... 1.00 a m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m. MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Steve Roberts Special & Oxendine Rds. 735-2524'- 735-1851 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Worship ................. I100 m Evening, ... .., .... :. 6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet., ... 7:00 p.m. .-~ ZOLFO SPRINGS PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD FAITH TEMPLE Oak Street Sunday Worship ........... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship .... : ...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Worship ........... 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship .........: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship. .......... .7:30 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Pioneer Park 2nd Sunday .............. 10:30 a.m. Evening 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.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.: Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy . Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m. ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636 1 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. LM 3 cn ?IJ 0- L.- em so-4 WN e S- as m~ m u C TA Test ofTimel Some things just take time. Love takes time. Though "love at first sight" is touted to be true by some, more couples may remember a courtship that did not always go smoothly. They i may speak of periods in which they actually renounced the relationship, only to reunite at a later date realizing all the more what they had. Love that is tested is often deeper and stronger. i Love can be compared to fruit as it ripens on the vine in summertime. Along with the warmth pf sunny days, the fruit sways, precariously at times, in summer storms, maybe even sustaining an occasional bruise. Yet, it is only after "hanging on" through those uncertain times that the fruit becomes mature...sweet, mellow, and sure to please the palate. Most importantly, you must be connected by God's Holy Spirit for your love to fully flourish. What qualities do you desire in your relationship? Galatians 5:22 tells us, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- control..." Won't you take the time to worship with your Valentine? Your love will grow stronger each week as you visit God in His House or Synagogue. SUNDAY Matthew 4:1-11 MONDAY Psalm 91 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY. SATURDAY 2 Chronicles. 2 Chronice 2 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Hebrews 1:1-13 5:2-6:11 6:12-42 7:1-10 4:14- 5:10 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 2005, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services. P. .Box 8187, Charottesville, VA 22906. www kwnews cornm weaU. NIgnllt er;lVlc &w. ce Ul UILp I :U p.lll SSaturday Prayer 7:00 p,m,. ........ FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY SCHRRL IE CREEK OF GOD CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH '.. Now Meeting at 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Northside Baptist Church Sunday School 10:00 a.m. 912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386. Morning Worship ....................1:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service ..........8:30 a.m. Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m. Evening Worship ......................600 p.m. Wed. Evening Worship ............7:00 p.m. Tuesday Youth Ministry............7:00 p.m. Adult Tuesday Service ............7:00 p.m. rt iDRL n CHRIST February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C TEENS INTERVIEW Continued From 1C A: Yes, we had quite a bit of homework. Q: Was your homework hard? A: It wasn't that hard. We didn't have homework when we were little. Q: Did you have air conditioning at your school? A: No, we didn't. Q: How many class periods did you have and how long were they? A: We had six class periods, and they were 55 minutes long. Q: What were some oF your required courses? .A: Three years of math, four years of English, one year of civics, two years of PE, one year of biology, just to name a few. Q: Did you have a television set in COUNTRY SCENE your house? A: We had one by the time we were seniors. We had one TV that had one chan- nel, and that was Channel 8. In conclusion, I learned that times back then were very much so different than they are now. Technology plays a major role in that. I also learned that I am very lucky to be living during mis time period. I don't know if I could live without my television. During this interview I also learned a lot about my family, which is always a good thing. Teens Interview Elders is a weekly series written by ninth graders in Floric' history classes at Hardee Senior High School as a class assignment. The Herald-Advocate prints an interview a week to encourage the students and for the enjoyment of our read- ers. PHOTO BY JIM KELLY LaDonna Perry helps coordinate repairs to hurricane-damaged and destroyed homes of low income people in Hardee County. There are volunteer wbrk crews of 40 to 50 Mennonites and 30 to 40 Apostolics who work on the homes, putting on new roofs and repairing other damage. Roof materials for a typical house cost $2,000. The labor is free. The organization is called.CHIRP (Christians Helping In Recovery Process) and is headquartered at the Northside Baptist Church at Polk St. and 8th Ave. There have been food and blankets given away. A truckload of furniture was given away to the needy. Some widows only receive about $400 a month from Social Security, said Perry. FEMA can allocate $5,000 for a new roof or up to $25,000 for a new home. The Mennonites have done 40 roofs in Hardee County and the Apostolics 12 roofs. She spoke last week to the Rotary Club and Lions Club. From left are Lions president Juan DeLaTorre, LaDonna Perry, Kathleen Roehm, Melissa Perry and Woody McCombs. Wagon Wheel RV News By Virginia Merriman 4', t:i ?,: I: :, ., : ; ''' '- : -/,, I :-j- -- - 6 :. 6.. ..I PHOTO BY JIM KELLY This old barn is located bout 3 1/2 miles south of State Rd. 64 on the east side of CR-665. The doubt have some interesting stories and history to tell. This is in southwestern Hardee County. PRAYERS NEEDED Special prayers are needed for, Bolly Wint, Freda Honaker, Bob Fuller, Beverly Kimble, Norma Porter, Donna Chey, Esther 'Gorsline, George McNary, Marge Luff, Terry McDougle, Kennie Dysert, Ginnie's great-granddaugh- ter, the Adam Richard family, the Paul Davidson family, Murel McNary and Fern Tessier. KOFFEE KLATCH Ben Bates will be celebrating his birthday this week, as well as Mary and Dale Bacon and Bo and Barb Miller celebrating their anniver- saries. The 50/50 went to Ben Bates. The plant went to Jean Alexander. Receiving' merchant certificates were: Iris Smith, Bob Brueshaber, Dean Hammond, Doug Culp, Karen Gustafson, Katee Crawford, Len Bruin, Betty Vine.ard. Bob Sears, Bruce Hardy, Cloyce Swisher, Chester Wozniak, Mary Thomason, Mickey Jones, Enos Yoder, Vern Paige, Don Dobberstein, Linda Brewer, Wayne Russler, Carlos Dennis and Ted Metherell.- BID EUCHRE On Tuesday evening, the high man was John Fret with 286 points. The low man was Gordon Lantz with 109 points, while the high lady was Marge Luff with 262 points. Wanda Banfield was low lady with 204. John Fret, Dave Dobberstein and .Gordon Lantz all had moon shots. Shirley Swisher was the only lady with a moon shot. We had four tables playing this evening.. On Thursday evening, high man was Norman Gillmore with 223 points and low man was Dana Sweet with 140 points. The high lady was myself with 243 points and low lady was Barb Lanty with 119 points. There were no moon shots on this evening. PROGRESS EUCHRE We had nine tables playing on Jan. 31. The high man was Joe Krenapple with a score of 67, run- ner-up man was Francis Smith and Sam Armstrong with 66s. High lady yas Freda Hardy with a score of 82, while Shirley Swisher was runner- up with 78. Low man was Bob Brueshaber with 44 and low lady was Marie Hardy with 39. Mary Thomason had the most loners with three, and John Fret won under the chair. Muriel Bell and Tom Starns each went home with the skunk signs. SHUFFLEBOARD In the elimination play-off Tuesday, the first-place winners were Wanda Banfield and Bob Bell, while sec- ond place went to Mary Thomason and Francis Smith. Tournament play on Thursday was with Pioneer, Park, with the women winning six and losing 12 and the men won five and lost 13. A wonderful lunch was enjoyed by all at Pioneer. I '16, 4-8 ~ :ia: ;~ 6 -' ,-.<"6 . You' ll" *. ,*' a 1.. : : " .. ".' .' ?. r'[ : ' ::t,.: ..- .". ,' r;.&' . :; f '/: ,' : ::i '. . .....' i:' ... - / '*^. v I~J;^^ *.:.;''* * : ,' -. .. up the fun at the Florida State Fair! v I 7N 6. - 2,U0, Q3 For more information: 800.'345. FAIRY or www.floridastatefair.com 1:20,27;2:3,10 LEA WHEELER, D.M.D. P.A. 1054 North Broadway Ave. (behind Crispers) Bartow, Florida 33830 863-553-6847 www.leawheelerdrnd.com Dear Friends and Patients, Happy Valentine's Day! Happy Dental Health Month! Yes, in addition to LOVE, February is the time to celebrate (and emphasize) the importance of good dental health. Most people don't realize that what is in their mouth, (teeth, tongue, gums, bone) has an effect on their whole body. If you have disease in the mouth, it can lead to infection or disease in'other areas of the. body, including the HEART! So really, Valentine's Day and Dental Health month go hand-in-hand. Let this be your reminder to have a check-up and dental cleaning.. and send in your loved one too. As for news from the-office... We are pleased to welcome Yalitza Justiniano to our office staff. Yalitza is close to completing her training in dental assisting at Traviss. She will be fulfilling her required externship in our office this month, then will hopefully con- tinue with us once she graduates. Yalitza is originally from Puerto Rico and is fluent in Spanish. This is a big help on occasion. I have taken some lessons from Ms. Teresa Martinez, (and she is very good), but I am far from proficient! As some of you may know, I have many. dentists in my family (although I am the first female!). My great Uncle Franklin Davis has given us a Ritter dental chair and accessories that he used in the 40's 50's and up until retiring in the 1990's. It was restored by my father Dr. Mark Davis, and is a beautiful piece of dental history. We have (nearly) finished installing it in- the office for nostalgic purposes. Although the components work, we will still rely on our modern equipment for patient care. However, you are welcome to come and look at it if you are interested. Also, we have completed our painting and tiling projects started in late November. Thanks to the help of one of our own patients, Mr. Gary Virden, we have fresh, bluer paint on the walls. We also removed the carpet in the treatment areas and replaced it with pret- ty, white tile. We invite you to come see our improvements! Speaking of improvements, if you are interested in improving the look of your teeth, there are lots of options for both natural teeth and denture teeth. We have new products in Bleaching for natural teeth, and new cosmetic denture teeth that can make your smile sen- sational. Give us a call for more information. Best wishes to you and your family for a wonderful Valentine (and Dental Health!) month. Lea Wheeler, D.M.D. and staff 2:10c L 4C The Herald-Advocate, February WES 10, 2005 Recognizes Top Cats third grade Top Cats were (back row) Jessica Howell, Aaron Briones, Carleigh Coleman, Luke Palmer, Elvia Lopez, Maribel Diego and Ruben Sandoval; (middle row) Emily Hughes, Lark P.ukawski, Tyler Helms, Dustin Goodwyn, SanJuanita Pacheco, Karlee Henderson and Miguel Mata; (front row) Holly Hughes, Jared Darty, Chantel Carlton, Arissa Camel, Alysa Salazar, Sylvia Martinez and Elizabeth Alvarez. Cats topping the charts in fourth grade include (in back) Christian Moralez, Alma Ruiz, Ricky Castilo, Krista Turner, Erica Navarro, Lesse Moreno and Istel Miranda; (in front) Donald King, Jacob Evans, Martin Lucatero, Hector Flores, Steven Radandt, Febe Murillo and Taylor McKinney. The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance, to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.. " -Francis Maitland Balfour Scott Har ware I FEDERALBAKRUPTCY CASE# 04-1594 NOUTOFBUSINESS Fifth graders working their way to the top were (back row) Murrell Winter, Tony Arroyo, Laura Rios, Elizabeth DeLoera, Smokee Barker and Jonathan Monroy; (middle row) Brenda Miranda, Johnny King, Clarita Chavez and Rebekah Nix; (in front) Brittany Giles, Daniel Miller, Kailah White, Jessica Morris, Codi Ham and Norma Perez.. Top Cats from the second grade were (in back) Ithiel Ocana, Gemi Saunders, Diana Arana, Tanor Durden, Arturo Ramirez, Ashleigh Prieto, Agustin Sanchez and Marco Briones; (in front) Caitlin Dufresne, Destiny Cisneros, Rebeca Lopez, Emily Ashkenase, Victor Deloera, Adriana Olivas, Sarah Beth Albritton and Donnie Williams; (not pictured) Daniel Kalinuk, Maria Galarza and Martina Garcia. p~ REVIVAL February 13-18 Sunday -11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mon. Fri. 7 p.m. Guest Uln)Im'T Pi|l~n'TA LY..G' Plgi jlEEIE E IiIIfII 111I11I Il897. SOU Hr 6THAV NU at AC Alt 6at AatU VWAUCHULA A863). 773-3106 S MONDAY-SATURDAY 8AM-7PM, SUNDAY 9AM-6PM M P6N)D,*ELECTICA* S **..I '*uPIN.& CC S P p NT*& L S, C ST S.&*LL IGS ': HI m II Grand Opening! February 14th What if you could change your life in 30 minutes? Th e power to amaze yourself. The power to amaze yourself. 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Garnett Pitts Special music Union Baptist Church 5076 Lily Church Rd., Ona For more information (863) 494-5622 Christ Exalted - --------~U-- =~- -- Si\n4 3~S~ c~n8 Blcea 2:10c IO~O ~ffi iicq, ;1 February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C First graders chosen as Top Cats were (back row) Erick Montoya, Jemela Mancillas, Herlinda Ysasi, Brenda Martinez-Bautista, Xochil Zavala, Rachel Parlor, Lily Strickland and Ashley Trone; (middle row) Daniel Carlos, Efrain Farias, Angelica Soria, Gloria Mejia, Logan Gunnoe, Jessica Newman, Ally Dotson, Angelica Gonzalez and Ahlam Alqabsi; (front row) Eduardo Lopez, Russell Weems, Seth McGee, Tucker Albritton, Justin Newman, Adam Salas, Santiago Barren and Dalton Tubbs. Minors Race Still Tight By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Midway through the season, Minors baseball still has a pair of close contenders. At the end of last week, the Florida Fuel Yankees were still undefeated and had a slim lead on the Central Pump and Irrigation Braves in the 2005 Hardee County Little League Minors division. The Yankees, who beat the Braves recently, are at 7-0 and the Braves at 7-1. These teams collide again tomorrow. IFrida i evening. Behind the co-leaders are the Pete's Pharmacy Athletics (A'), CF Industries Marlins, Florida Fertilizer Giants, Peace River Groe'rs Reds and Vols Cubs. Last week began with Monday's shoot-out between the Giants and Yanks, \ihich Lon 18-15. Kramer Royal used four singles and a walk to score four times to pace the Yankees. Luke Palmer doubled and singled twice to cross home three times. Will Bennett, Wilson Bembry, Eric Klein, Wyatt Kofke and Colton Mills added a pair of scores and Codie Dean came honie once. S For le Giants,. it was Dalton Rabon and Jacob Anderson with.. 'four trips apiece to home plate. 'abon and Cole.. Choate .each homered and Anderson doubled and singled three times. Waylan 'Pleger and Blaine Harshburger :each put a pair of runs in the book and Armando Alamia, Choate and Jerry\ Buffalo chipped in with solo allies. SOn Tuesday night, there was an irnusual double-header. On field (one. the Marlins downed the A's 11-1. whilee on field t\o, it was a 19-7 victor' for the Bra\es o er the i :eds. 4. Kris Johnson. Ben Loughram, iyler Cloud. Bradle\ Brewer and SElijah Loughranm 'ere the quintet : coring twice each for the Marlins. '.at'ael Juirez added a solo score. Jordan Johnston was the only IlaNer for the A's to.make it all the ,A.a to home plate., Madison Sohnston doubled and singled and yCyle Schrank singled twice. They, Custin.: Rickett and German -igueroa were all stranded. Wade Staton homered twice and doubled and William Beattie smacked a triple and a double for 'he Bra- es. Luke Winter and Staton circledd the bases four times apiece. Deonte Evans came home three ime-. Garrett Albritton, Trenton Iloon and Mason Gough each w ice and Beattie and Austin Stoner S ad solo trips to home plate. Jusutn Forrester was the only bat-. er to cross home twice for the. Reds. Michael Grace, Dustin' Giiodon. Jacob Childers, Manuel SeLjRosa and Savannah Selph %scored a run each. On Thursday night, the A's swept ast the Reds 16-3. Jordan Johnston came around to core four times for the A's. Errica nelling, Darrell Johnston, Abel squivel, Christian Valadez and chrank circled the bases twice ach and Madison Johnston 'and ickett added a run each. Taylor Griffin, Matthew amilton and Matthe\ Grace came round to score for the Reds. Zach S lr or. Good\\in and Forrester iere left on base There v% as another double-header n Friday evening. In the field one game, the larlins and Giants tied 13-13. Reed W\\ods. Johnson, Elijah Lougliranm and Zach Neuhofer crossed home twice each and Jacob euhofer made three trips to home plate for the Marlins. 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According to the Florida Federal- State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were 1.00 higher, feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 165.00-190.00; 300-400 lbs., 130.00-165.00; and 400-500 lbs., 115.00-140.00. Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 Ibs., 140.00-180.00; 300-400 lbs., 112.00-142.00; and 400-500 lbs., 105.00-121.00. Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs; 85-90 percent, 47.00-52.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 62.00-70.00. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court sys- tem. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) LIMITED TIME ONLY. 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All rights reserved. 2:10c '' ~ q IaiI I it L 6C The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the'following incidents and made the following arrests: COUNTY Feb. 6, Erick Estrada, 27, of 445 Calvert Road, Wauchula, and Jessica Lynn Estrada, 23, of 135 Carlton St., Wauchula, were arrested by Dep. Julie Bridges and each charged with domestic affray. Feb. 6, Robert Waylon Murphy, 26, of 411 Melendy St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with three counts utter- ihg a forged instrument, forgery and grand theft. Feb. 6, criminal mischief on Old Bradenton Road and U.S. 17 N., a vehicle stolen on Badger Loop and a theft were reported. Feb. 5, Rafael Morales, 18, Andres Morales, 22, and Jose Perez- Hernandez, 20, all of Pine Cone Park Lane, Wauchula, were arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and each charged with disorderly intoxication.- Feb. 5, Barbara Lee Hassell, 23, of 715 Sandpiper Drive, Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and charged with domestic battery and throwing a deadly missile. Feb. 5, Velda LyFay King, 24, of 323 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson and charged with violation of a domestic violence injunction. S Feb. 5, a fight at Pine Cone Park and Wild Turkey Lane, and thefts bn Boyd Cowart Road, U.S. 17 N. and East Main St. were reported. Feb. 4, Raymond Hernandez, 28, of 810 E. Bay St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Manuel Zuniga on a Polk County warrant alleging failure to, appear in court on a charge of trespass after warning. SFeb. 4, Manuel Zamarripa, 23, of First St., Bowling Green, was arrest- ed by Capt. Barry Schnable on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge attempted fleeing to elude a police officer). Feb. 4, a residential burglary on SR 66, a business burglary on SR 64 W. and criminal mischief on Sandpiper Drive were reported. Feb. 3, Archie James Hines, 41, of 676 Honeysuckle Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley and charged with violation of a domes- tic violence injunction and resisting arrest without force. SFeb. 3, Alfonso Mier Jr., 24, of 1109 HussRoad, Wauchula, was arrest- ed by Dep. Julie Bridges and charged with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, habitual driving while license suspended and violation of probation. .'Feb. 3, Shawn Jean Mitchell, 19, of 4816 Church Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and charged with disorderly conduct. Feb. 3, criminal mischief on Peeples Lane, a fight on Makowski Road, a theft on E. Main St., and a stolen tag were reported. SFeb. 2, burglary of a conveyance on SR 62, criminal mischief on I'ansby Road, and fights on Vandolah Road and W. Carlton St. were report- ed. Feb. 1, Nancena Felicia Holloway, 30, of 694 Honeysuckle Drive, Wauchula, was arrested by Capt. Barry Schnable on a capias alleging fail- Ore to appear in court on a charge of grand theft. Feb. 1, a residential burglary on Sweetwater Road and a burglary on Lake Branch Road were reported. Jan. 31, criminal mischief on Ratliff Road, thefts on U.S. 17 N., Paula Drive and Kelly Roberts Road, a fight on Carlton St. and a stolen tag were reported. WAUCHULA Feb. 6, a 15-year-old Zolfo Springs youth was arrested by Ofc. John' Eason on a court pickup order and also charged with no valid license. U I' I- "Take Out Special" 1 Slab o(ribs. I Whole chicken or 1 pound of pulled pork. S I P1 ntof baked beans SIPint of cole slaw BBf sauce and rolls . $27.99 plus tax Call in your order anytime! 767-0227 2:3-24c ZO O IDIV I A 1nHu alfl : .,itir, I[1 NliR I1- iri~1IEi e TEIIH UPF ITAVLELINGiUUI U" IUWN FOR A NICE EVENING OUT? WHERE CAN YOU GET ENTERTAINMENT AND A MEAL FOR ONLY. $10.00 PER PERSON? SATURDAY FEB. 12 6 RM. Christian Heritage Gym 2920 Schoolhouse Rd. Zolfo Springs 2:3 Feb. 4, Johnny Lee Cook, 58, of 1603 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with disorder- ly intoxication. Feb. 4, a 14-year-old Wauchula youth and 13-year-old Zolfo Springs youth were arrested by Ofc. John Eason and c!,. "ed with retail theft. Feb. 4, a theft on Stenstrom Road was repo; . Feb. 3, Jessica Lee Rodriguez, 21, of 1776 Doc Lindsey Road, Fort Meade, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with five counts of grand theft and five counts of issuing a worthless check. Feb. 3, Catarino Dario Borjas, 20, of 615 Saunders St., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Kyle Birmingham and charged with carrying a concealed firearm, possession of marijuana, possession' of drug paraphernalia, tam- pering with evidence and violation of probation. Feb. 3, Brandy Renee Kemp, 28, of 1622 SR 64E., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Kyle Birmingham and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest with force. Feb. 2, Laquest Shaalmaine Brown, 25, of 603 S. Florida Ave., Avon Park, was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte on Highlands County warrants charging him with possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest without force. Feb. 2, Amy Wells Pontifus, 29, of 607 Saunders St., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, retail theft and resisting a merchant. Feb. 1, Martha Jane Cleto, 31, of 1023 S. Ninth Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. John Eason and charged with two counts petit theft, two counts forgery and two counts uttering a forged instrument. BOWLING GREEN Feb. 6, Anastacio Cruz Lopez, 23, of 4605 Dixianna Drive, Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Vincent DeLaRosa and charged with DUI and no' valid license. Jan. 31, burglary of a conveyance on Poplar St. was reported. ZOLFO SPRINGS Feb. 5, a theft on Sable Palm Drive was reported. Feb. 4, residential burglaries on SR 66 and Shannon Lane were report- Jan. 31, a vehicle was reported stolen on Acorn Drive. On The Local Links TORREY OAKS GOLF COURSE CRYSTAL LAKE MEN'S LEAGUE: These golfers played Net Points on the back nine. Taking first place, with 73, were Doug Taylor, John Dawber, Frank Montgomery and Ken Bolin. Coming in with 69, to claim second place, were Ray Baker, Al Johnson, W.T. Johnson and Joe Schroback. There was also a three-way-tie for third place. LADIES' LEAGUE: The ladies played Low Net: Marilyn Funkhouser came in first with 30. Shirley Harmon took second place with 33. Edie Thompson chipped in for a birdie on #5. Wanda Banfield won the #3 pin shot. CRYSTAL LAKE LADIES' LEAGUE: These golfers played Partners Low Net. Mary Kessler and Eideen Dufour had 63 to take first place. Second place went to Nancy Morrison and Rose Beeve wit 66. Nancy also had low putts with 14. Barb Kramer was closest to the #5 pin. Frank ie's 116 Carlton Street..Wauchula A REDKEN Hair Salon 773-5665 Hours:'Tues;-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-3 2 1 ,> r.. SCol on & opez PA AGGRESSIVE REPRESENTATION Babbling Brooks By Freda Douglas HELD OUT FROM LAST WEEK By FREDA DOUGLAS I want to tell you something that happened to me this week. As usual I am not asking any sympathy, but hoping my senior friends and widows who live alone will take heed so the same thing doesn't happen to you. My utility room was destroyed during the hurricane. I know you lost a lot more than that, but this is rnot about a hurricane. This is about people tak- ing advantage of the single woman living alone. I didn't get enough insurance money to make repairs by professionals. My insurance company wanted to total my house, even though it only had minor damage in the inside, then take the title to my house and there was ; no way anybody was going to take my house away from me. I've lived in the house for 17 years and, God willing, I'll live ii it until I die. But I digress. I hired a young man to build my utility room. His broth-., er was going to help him. But instead of the brother it was his wife who attempted to help him. Fortunately my good friend and one of my guardian angels, Ron, supervised the whole job. Anyways, the wife spent a great deal of time in the house, which did- n't set too well with me because I like my privacy and solitude. I have been in the habit of leaving my house unlocked to give the EMT's easy access when I call them, but Linda and I were going to a Xango meeting out of town, and Linda suggested I lock the door so I did. Wednesday afternoon I lost power to my computer. StratoNet couldn't tell me how to fix it, so I called Woody, another of my guardian angels, to solicit his help. He couldn't find the problem, but in the process he picked up the office phone and it was dead. I checked the other two phones and they were also dead. Then we checked the fax line, which is also connect- ed to the computer, and it was dead, too. Naturally the phone company was notified, and when Bob came he found somebody had either cut the phone lines under the house with a knife or scissors, and in his opinion deliberately. But wait. It gets better. I was taking a shower and the water turned cold before I was finished. Why? Somebody had turned the thermostat down on the hot water tank to 80 degrees. It normally is set at 120 degrees. The night before I had no water in the bathroom sinks because the valves had myste- riously gotten shut off. The next morning Martha, my caregiver, and I were in the bathroom when we heard this awful noise on the roof. After getting dressed I motored outside to see what all the commotion was. The fellow I hired and his wife were removing the tin from the roof. She said John, my roof man, had told her they could have the tin. In reality he told them they could-have any loose tin. He certainly didn't expect them totake the roof off. That's why I hired the contractor. All this made it necessary to fill out an incident report for the sheriff's department. What's the moral behind all this expounding? Never, never let anybody work in or around your house unless you check them out 10 ways to Sunday, no matter how innocent they may look. All of this has made me fearful to be in my house without the doors locked. I have lived alone a total of six years, and never have been afraid, but I am now. Please don't let this happen to you. I have an idea the people involved in this incident have the mistaken notion I'm wealthy. Don't I wish! This year's Sweetheart Banquet at Fort Green Baptist Church has Been cancelled. There is just so much going on right now that we've decided to skip this year. Hov.e'er. O'Taters will go on. Mark \our calendars for March 13. The south will be serving up baked potatoes with all the filings on that date after the evening services. Wedding bells will ring for Michele Hovind and Nathan.! Carpenter on Saturday, Feb. 19. The couple will be married at three o'clock that afternoon at Fort Green Baptist. ":A weddingg shower will be held. for Angie Coker and Rocky Sonner 6n Friday evening;"Feb. 25, in the fellowship hall of Fort Green IBaptist. The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, April 2. Arcadia Podiatry, Dr. Anthony Spinella Dr. Doug Finkel & Dr. Mary Bogen Complete Foot Care Including: S*Ingrown Nails *Heel Pain Bunions *Hammer Toes *X-ray On Site 414 N. Brevard, Hy 17 N. Board Certified'in Foot Surgery 4H1 N. Brevard, Hwy 17 N. M Jeaie t. ,g,-,,Tieng t Accer.IleC Fountain Plaza 494-3478 494-3478 2 10C -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 prooer- ty, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 337 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1999 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 day of January, 2005. B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida AD No 1 By: Alicia C. Albritton Deputy Clerk 2:3-24c February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C 1960, 2004 HURRICANE TREES PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY These two oak trees in southwestern Hardee County were knocked over twice, by Hurricane Donna in 1960 and Hurricane Charley in 2004. The trees were blown to the north by Donna and to the south by Charley. Landowner John Spear, 77, bought 100 acres seven miles south of State Rd. 62 and west of CR-665 in 1980 for $1,000 an acre. He and his wife Janet have 40 head of brood cows and two purebred bulls, an angus and a hereford. They have a 99 percent annual calf crop. Osburn Branch runs through the property. The flattened trees were damaged by Donna but lived until Charley 44 years later flattened them in the opposite direction. Spear moved to the land in 1988 after retiring from Florida Power and Light Company. The couple moved here from Sarasota. DAY Wed,,Sun, Mar 2 , What's gone and what's past help, should be past grief. -William Shakespeare 27WPamtoStree w~tbhla77-4749 1:2-2:6C 70uw) FAI "S e2 Karaoke Friday Night 2: 10 d :,jib* r- \L- A 8C The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 Courthouse ReporBt COUNTY COURT The following marriage licens- es were issued recently in the office of the county court: Misael Olvera Nunez, 33, Wauchula, and Alba Dora Hosking, 40, Wauchula. Celso Montes-Teoba, 33, Zolfo Springs, and Maria DeLourdes Reyes, 29, Zolfo Springs. Gary- Wayne Giles, 45, Wauchula, and Cathy Jean Lewis, 32, Wauchula. Luis F. Lopez-Canela, 36, Zolfo Springs, and Nereida Rojas, 25, Zolfo Springs. Seledonio Trinidad, 78, Wauchula, and Paula Martinez, 70, Riverview. The following small claims cases were disposed of recently in county court: Citibank South Dakota vs. Delbert R. Dykes, judgment. Sarah or Carla Lee vs. Donetha Graham, judgment. Wauchula State 'Bank vs. Valentin Mendieta, judgment. Auto Owners Insurance Co. a/s/o Deanna Armstrong vs. Ciralda Guerra and Raul Olivarez Jr., judg- ment. Sprinco Inc. vs. Phil Garvin d/b/a Sleep Rite Bedding Co., amended order. Neil Pressley Jr. vs. Junior Griffin, voluntary dismissal. Adventist Health System Sunbelt Inc. d/b/a, Florida Hospital Heartland vs. Sandra T. Bryant, .voluntary dismissal. ' The following misdemeanor cases were disposed of recently, by the county judge. Joshua James Alderman, battery, transferred to pretrial intervention program. Hearold Albert Curry, attempting or taking deer by light and gun, adjudication withheld, take hunter education course, hunting license suspended one year, $315 court costs, $50 investigative costs. Kenneth Cecil Daw Jr., attempt- ing to take deer by light and gun, adjudication withheld, weapons and ammo forfeited, hunting license suspended one year, take hunter education course, $315 court costs, $50 investigative cost. Molina Crecenciano DeLaCruz, disorderly intoxication, two days in jail with credit fortime served (CTS), 28 days held in abeyance, $190 court costs, $60 investigative costs. Jerry Lynn Jones Jr., attempting, UeeElectroniC"Filing Famiy Bsines SrvPicef to take deer by light and gun, adju- dication withheld, hunting license suspended one year, take hunter education class, $315 court costs, $50 investigative costs. Santos Maldonado Sr., criminal mischief, 90 days CTS, $315 court costs, $50 investigative costs, $256 restitution. Wanda Louis Stettler, interfering with custody, not prosecuted. Edward Delmer Thompson, attempting to take deer by light and gun, adjudicatioin withheld, hunter education class, hunting license suspended one year, $315 court costs, $50 investigative costs. Frankie Leroy Somers, violation of probation (original charge petit theft), probation revoked, 60 days in jail, outstanding fines and fees placed on lien. Tiko Severe, domestic battery, , adjudication withheld, probation one year, no alcohol or bars, alco- hol abuse evaluation and treatment, four-hour domestic violence class, no weapons or firearms, no violent contact with victim, $667 fine and court costs, $40 public defender fee, $50 investigative costs. Dallas Eugene Moses Jr., viola- tion of probation (original charge, violation of an emergency curfew). estreated bond. The following criminal traffic case was disposed of recently inr county court. Dispositions are based on Florida Statutes, dii- ving record and facts concerning the case. Ronnie Wayne McCormick, dri- :ving while license suspended (DWLS), 120 days in jail, $330 fine and court costs. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: Chequena Cook and the state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Deesha Cook, interstate petition for child support. Juan Herrera and Michelle V. Herrera, divorce. Eli Mariner Jr. vs. Tanisha Thompson, petition for injunction for protection. Febe Murillo and DOR vs. Timoteo M. Molina, interstate peti- tion to modify child support. Rosa Alicia Alvarado and DOR vs. Anita Castillo, petition for child support. Donna S. Williams vs. John Thomas Williams, injunction for protection. Cynthia Leann Richardson and Lance Dale Richardson, divorce. Katherine Jean Casey and Shaun Timothy Casey, divorce. Josephine Torres and DOR vs.. Juan Torres, petition for child sup- GENE DRUIS SAYS THANKS Stbp by and see why so many neighbors from Hardee County bug from me. 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The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Rudy Valdez and DOR vs. Pauline Y. Valdez, child support, order. Juan Sandoval and Irma Yolanda Gomez, divorce. Gina Tejado vs. Paul Hudspath, dismissal of injunction for protec- tion. Tanisha Thompson vs. Eli Mariner Jr., injunction for prote- cion. Lorrie Lynn Napier Gonzalez and DOR vs. Juventino C. Benitez,. 'voluntary dismissal. United Guaranty Residential Insurance Co. of North Carolina vs. Robert W. Mott et al, voluntary dis- missal. Roger Dormeus vs. Raynold Nerlien, dismissed. Rosa Elia Ramirez and DOR vs. Wilmer Santiago Martinez, child support order. Carmen Rivera and DOR vs. James Borjas Hernandez, child support order. Kimberly Annette Sellers and DOR vs. Jason Huffstutler, child support order. Annie Louis McDonald and DOR vs. Angela Patrice Louis, child support order. Melissa Lorraine Kedzior and DOR vs. Michael Nicholas Kedzior. child support order. Jennifer Leigh Rucker and DOR vs. Gilberto Angel Valdiviez. child support order. Aurora Alamia Garza and DOR vs. Antonio Villafuerte, voluntary dismissal. 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 completionof 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. Claudio Barrios, escape, resist- ing an officer with violence and felony DWLS, 24 months proba- tion with condition of 60 days in jail CTS, warrantless search and seizure, $500 fine, $415 court costs. $190 public defender fees, $100 investigative costs. Jerod D. Bevilhemier, violation of community control-house arrest (original charges grand theft and dealing in stolen property), community control revoked, one year one day Florida State Prison CTS, outstanding fines and fees due nine months after release. Michael A. Brown, violation of probation (original charge posses- sion of cocaine), probation revoked, one year one day Florida State Prison CTS, outstanding fines and fees due within nine months of release. Scott Michael McLeod, posses- sion of methamphetamine and vio- lation of probation (original charges felony DWLS, possession of methamphetamine and posses- sion of a firearm by a felon, proba- tion revoked, new 36 months drug offender probation, stay in jail until inpatient treatment bed available, curfew, no alcohol or drugs, evalu- ation and treatment, warrantless search and seizure, $500 fine, $415 court costs, $150 public defender fees and $100 investigative costs added to outstanding fines and fees; possession of drug paraphernalia, time served. Jose Medrano, habitual offender felony DWLS, not prosecuted. Victor Melendez, resisting an officer without violence, felony fleeing to elude a police officer and felony DWLS, adjudication with- held, 24 months probation, $415 court costs, $150 public defender fees, $100 investigative costs. Juan Carlos Munoz, burglary of dwelling-amended to lesser bur- glary of a structure, one year one day Florida State Prison, $500 fine, $415 court costs, $190 public defender fees and $100 investiga- ti\e costs due within one year of release; assault on a law enforce- ment officer and resisting arrest without force, time served. Jacqueline Denise Small, con- cealing a child during dependency proceedings and possession of cocaine, 24 months drug offender probation, warrantless search and seizure, curfew, evaluation and treatment, no drugs or alcohol, $500 fine, $415 court costs, $190 public defender fees, $100 inves- tigative costs, 100 hours communi- ty service; possession of cocaine with intent to sell and introducing contraband into a county detention facility, not prosecuted. John Erick Tucker, grand theft, three probation with condition of six months in jail CTS, $500 fine, $415 court costs, $190 public defender fees, $1,900 restitution. Leroy Zean Williams, felony DWLS, estreated bond. Lora Lynn Bertram, violation of probation (original charge posses- sion of methamphetamine), proba- tion revoked, 15 days CTS, termi- nate probation. Javares Hall, burglary with an assault or battery committed, grand theft auto and robbery with a firearm, five years probation (con- current with youthful offender sanctions), $1,500 fine, $415 court costs, $150 public defender fees, $100 investigative costs, $22,285 restitution. Nancena Felicia Holloway, grand theft, estreated bond. Jose Mauricio Ramirez, aggra- vated assault, adjudication with- held, 24 months probation with condition of first 30 days in jail CTS, $415 court costs, $150 public defender fee, $100 investigative costs. The following real estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: Gerald E. and Shirley A. Tyler to Maria Acela and Felix Suarez, r ^ :;' *. *--- :^- -^ '- -i -'- ..... 2... Serving Hardee & DeSoto Counties & Ft. Meade Area www.wellsinsurance.com $325,000. Fred III and Martha Susan Gayle Valdez to Jose Enrique Sr. and Rebecca Sigala Villegas, $78,000. Robert C. and Virginia A. ' Masters to Charlie N. and Thelma H. Collins, $20,000. Sophie Pridgen, and Malone D. Jr. and Mary S. Himrod to Douglas C. and Cara P. Herron, $95,000. Wayne Collier to Jerry R. and Edna H. Morris, $12,000. Lee A. Powell to Benoit and Patricia Grenier and Jeremy L. and Carrie A. Suggs, $105,000. Roy D. and Wavelline J, Kunkel to Richard Grover and Susan L. Miller, two properties, $20,000. C.J. Mroscka to Michael D: Manley, $20,000. Bruce L. McClelland to Charles Robert Stevens III, $93,600. Walter A. and Barbara A. Tuten to Felipe Ramirez and Luis Felipe Ramirez, $50,000. Opal Clay Saunders to Ray Micheal Rivas, $75,000. James K. and Pamela R. Sellers to Ruben Olmos, $20,000. Bruce E. and Mary A. Bowersox to James T. and Margaret B. Anderson, $19,200: M.A. Butt as trustee to W.H. Ranch LLC $664,680. Knights Certified Organics Inc. to Young's Grove Properties LLC and Chapman LLC, $127,000. Carlene Varnes to Amye M. Gause, $15,000. Charlotte A. Manley to Lorenzo and Maria I. Sierra, $85,000. W. Reyholds Allen as trustee to Skytop Developers LLC, $274,200. Philip E. Jr. and Tiawana Bumby to Edward and Dagmar Jones, $12,500. Larry K. Sr. and Jean S. Kiergaard to Peter and Mary Stock, $54,500. Automobile * Home * Farm & Ranch Business/ Commercial Crop & Tree Insurance Life & Annuities Boat RV's 773-4101 735 US Hwy 17 N. Wauchula .11:1_8 tfc A 1K.. OWiLLS Iinsul& ce Pyour Cuomiled Insran Solui Lfce Sge.c Providing Customized Insurance Solutions Since 1955 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 PLO.Box 1678 Wauchula, Florida 33873 Persons previously nominated are kept on file for reconsideration each yeat. 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, Mi. John W. Maddox, Col. Donell 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. 23.1oc February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9C John Ackerly Catches Gators For A By JIM KELLY Of The Herald-Advocate John Ackerly of Lakeland is an alligator trapper and works in alli- gator management on private lands. He spoke to the Wauchula Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, Feb. 1. His state license is $250 a year. Some of the private land he works With includes acreage owned in Hardee County by Mosaic. He was Introduced by Mosaic land manag- er Parker Keen. All alligator trappers and hunters must be licensed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. On private land and wetlands the FWC must approve in advance the numbers of gators to be harvested. A harvest tag must be affixed to each gator taken. Private lands management is one of four gator programs of the state, the others including licensed hunt- ing, public wetlands, and alligator farms. The programs also cover alligator processing for meats and Sides. The hides, \hhich must ha\e a state lag. can be made into boots, belts. wallets. key chains, business card holders, handbags. and other items. Skulls and teeth can be sold under proper licensing. The state can in advance allow up to half of alligator nests to be har ested for eggs to be sold to alli- gator farms. In 2004 Ackerl~'s operation sold 5.500 eggs to gator farms. Eggs when harvested must be kept same side up for the embryos to live and become hatch- lings. Ackerly must pay to the state a $2 per egg fee. Last year he paid the state $11,000 in egg fees. There are about 30 eggs in a nest. Meat processors take the freshly killed gator and cut the meat from the carcass and skin, which is cured into hides. The meat can be sold to individuals or restaurants. The meat comes from the tail, head and neck and along the backbone. On gators over nine feet long, only the white meat is good to eat because the dark meat becomes too strong. The gators can be caught by hook and line or harpooned at night and killed with a bang stick. They are generally shot just behind the head to sever the spinal cord. Ackerly generally uses beef lung for bait. The meat is suspended just above the water surface to keep tur- tles and fish away. A large hook is used or two smaller hooks with their shanks taped together. Big gators often kill and eat smaller alligators A big gator has no predators except man. A gator 10 to 12 feet long can eat a calf, hog or deer Gators general\ eat a lot of turtles and lish. even water- fowl and addingg birds. The) like to eat dogs and sometimes can lose their fear of man and kill and eat a person. Eggs geneiall\ take 62 to 65 da s to hatch. he said. In 2004 Ackerl\ and his crew Living harvested 245 alligators. The 2003 harvest was 350. His largest gator was 13 feet, 7 inches and weighed 827 pounds. It was caught in Polk County. A gator hide that grades as No. 1 sells for $26 to $30 a foot. A No. 2 hide sells for two-thirds that amount and a No. 3 hide for $13 to $15 a foot. He refuses to sell No. 3 hides at times and sends them to a company in Pinellas County to make acces- sories for him to sell. During the breeding season gators from six to nine feet long are not harvested. This is the size range for breeding females. Gators are generally wild but can lose their fear of man, especially with human interactions. A big gator in north Florida sev- eral years ago ate several hunting dogs. He wandered a ways from his water home to lay next to a trail that the dogs came by. He was found by a radio transmitter attached to a dog collar. There have been several gator attacks on humans in Florida. A few years ago a gator grabbed the head of an archery hunter who was swimming across Fisheating Creek at dark. The hunter survived. Several people have been killed by gator attacks. 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Xcingular Authorized Dealer q 17 1:10,17.24 10C The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 Way Back WhenBS This week in history, as researched and compiled by Bess Allen Stallings from the archival pages of The Florida Advocate, the Hardee County Herald and The Herald-Advocate of... 50 YEARS AGO Mr. Lewis Stancil (pictured on Page One) assumed his duties as Pastor's Assistant at First Baptist Church on Feb. 1. Mr. Stancil was born and reared in Wauchula, and graduated from Hardee High School, Stetson University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. On Saturday, Feb. 12, we cele- brate the birthday of one of our early great American leaders, Abraham Lincoln.: Lincoln was as tall in character as he was physically; he was tall in humility; he was tall in tolerance; he was tall in justice; he was tall in humor; and he was tall in faith. As you raise your flag in his honor, won't you please raise in your memory and try to livein your life his immortal words, "With mal- ice toward none, with charity for all." A new ordinance setting up the city traffic court system and setting up the system of penalties and fines for parking violations was passed by the Wauchula City Council in regular session Monday night. The new ordinance provides a penalty of 25 cents for overtime parking, %\ith a $1 penalty for fail- ure to pay the 25 cents within 48 hours of the violations, and provi- sions for the issuing of a city cita- tion for appearance in city court if the %iolator fails to pay the penalty. The ordinance also provides for a $1 penalty for illegal parking, with a $2 penalty for failure to pay with- in 48 hours. Russel Farmer, chairman of the Hardee County March of Dimes Campaign, appeared before the Wauchula City Council Monday night to ask that a portion of the money taken from the parking meters in Wauchula be donated to the Hardee County March of Dimes. The council agreed to give one week's take from the parking meters to the March of Dimes, the week to begin Saturday. Feb. 12, and to end Friday, Feb. 18. Six 4-H girls interested in poul- try judging met Thursday, Feb. 4, at the 'home of Mrs. E.M. Hodges to judge chickens to decide who would be on the judging team to go to Orlando Feb. 26. The girls on the team were placed according to the highest scoring. They are as follows: Margaret 'Hodges, Kathleen Hodges, Ann Bowen and Wanda Lowe. Melba Simmons and Harriet Hendry will go as alternates. The new bridge across Big Charlie Creek on Highway 17 between Wauchula and Arcadia has been completed and is now in use. James W. Blackwell, formerly of Lincolnion. Ga., assumed the duteis of manager of the Hardee Theatre in Wauchula Jan. 31. replacing Marceleno Melendreras, w\ho is now associated with Nicholson Supply Co. Tampa's first television station, WFLA-TV, will begin operations next Monday, Feb. 14, %with a tele- cast of the nationally-famous Gasparilla Parade. From the' "Wildcat Scratches" column: Chatter Couples seen at the FBLA play: Jack Pepper and Martha Hendry: Lovwell Pittman and Patricia Pern: Charles GrmsleN and Shirley Lanier: Marshall Gough and Sharon Taylor; Denny Crews and Benita Coker; Teddy Hall and Shirlene Hart; Joe Smith and Mary Maxwell: Reynolds Allen and Sue Roberts; Minor Bryant and Ruth Posey; Ursel McLeod and Vivian Roberts; and Wayne Johnson and Clarice Polk. Song Dedications "You're Always On My Mind." from Julia Faye H. to Clyde Davis. "Anytime," to Dan Ray H. from Arden R. "The Object of MNI Affection." to Emerson J. from Martm O. "Lady Be Good." to Barbara Stokes from Sally Stringer. "Moonlight and Roses." to Minor B. from Sharon T. 'I've Got the Love Sick Blues." from Sylvia Holt to a certain sopho- more. -- 25 YEARS AGO Jerry Clower (pictured on "'ge One), "Country Comic of the Year) for the last six years, will appear in a benefit program at the Agri-Civic Center March 6 at 7:30 p.m.,which will serve a two-fold purpose. An evening of fun listening to Clower will benefit people of the county in two ways. Half of the pro- ceeds will be used by the Hardee Association for Retarded Citizens and half will go to the Hardee Cattlemen's Association. The recent cold snap over the past weekend plummeted early-morning temperatures into the 20s, damag- ing vegetables and pasture grasses throughout the county, Citrus trees may also have sus- tained some minor damage ,to blooms and new growth, but citrus growers around the county still appear to be in good shape. Some vegetablee farmers, on the other hand, may be faced with the question next week of whether to replant their damaged crops or not. Margaret Stringer appeared to be a very happy author this week as. she took delivery of 2.000 copies of, her history of Wauchula titled: "Watch Wauchula Win: Facts. Figures and Fun-1886-1930." After four years of waiting to get her 44-year history published, Stringer joined the ranks of pub- lished authors when the Barrow Printing Co. delivered the boxed copies to the First National Bank of 'Wauchula at noon Monday. (She is pictured "happily taking delivery of her book from Barrow publisher Richard Frisbie.") The Cub Scouts of Den 2 Pack 411, Zolfo Springs. held their annu- al "Raingutter Regatta" sailboat race Wednesday. Jan. 30. Participating in the regatta were: Don Coffell. James Eddy. Eric Garay, Gilbert Leyva, Gerald Whidden and Matt Zawistowski. Winners of the race were: first place, Gerald Whidden; second place, Gilbert Leyva; and third place. Matt Zawistowski. Pictured are workmen busy last week tearing down the awning over Furniture Fashions on Main Street in Wauchula. making the sidewalks safer for downtown shoppers. The old overhang protected passersby from the falling rain, but not from pigeon droppings. The pigeons, who have roosted securely inside the old awning for years, were finally rousted after attempts by the building owner and the city failed to dislodge the unwelcome tenants. The past weekend was one that will be long remembered here in Hardee County. The Hardee Little League Umpires and Scoring School was a tremendous success. Pictured are the volunteers who attended: Gary Painter, Bill Avart, Roy Willimason, Mike Heine, Myles Albritton, Greg Archambault, Derrel Bryan, George Heine, Archie Davis, Carl Summers and Jim Williams with their instruc- tor, Larry Jordan. Pictured on the bleachers at Wildcat Stadium are the seventh and eighth grade cheerleaders at Hardee Junior High School for 1979-80: Amy Gilliard, Tracie Border, .Susie Williamson, Lyn Davis, Gina Gillian, Leslie Conerly,' Patrice Himrod, Marybelle Colon, Lizzette Perez and Keller Pridgen. The largest crowd ever assembled at the Hardee Agri-Civic Center heard evangelist Mike Warnke of Kentucky on Saturday night. Jan. 26. Just over 1,400 jammed the civic center to hear him. His visit was sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. Among the pictures from the events are: -Bob Simpson and Nancy Moore of First Baptist singing. -First Baptist Church youth group, composed of Cindy Lambert. Beth Williams, Tammy Pitts, Julie Carlton, Leigh Creasman. Pat Carlton, Clayton Evers, Tim Wells, Larry Roberts and Mike Farmer, singing. 10 YEARS AGO Hardee County's Florida State Fair exhibit (pictured on Page One) placed first out of the 31 eligible entries in the small-county category (population under 50.000). The booth this year follows the State Fair theme, "Showcase of Progress." The booth depicts the progress of citrus from seed, to bud- ding, to tree. to harvesting, to pro- cessing, to shipping and final prod- ucts. It has a mural illustrating orange groves and cattle grazing in a pas- ture. The orange grove extends into the booth with live citrus trees, complete with oranges. There was a good crowd in the reserved section, some of them coming 80 or 100 miles for the spe- cial occasion. All came in tribute to the coach for whom they had played that crazy little game of basketball, Coach Dunning Terrell, who led the Hardee Wildcat hoop team from 1955 to 1961. Among the pictoral accounts are: -Honoress row included family and speakers, daughter Judy Terrell, wife Nita Terrell, Coach Terrell, Schools Superintendent Derrel Bryan, Principal Dan Noel and Athletic Director Dean Cullins. -Reminiscing with retired Principal Joel Evers was one of Terrell's pleasures for the evening. -Former player Rocky Kitchens wore winner's jacket as he recalled playing for Coach Terrell. -Athletic Director Dean Cullins presented Terrell with a lifetime pass and plaque of appreciation. The annual Hardee County Education Foundation Board mem- bers are pictured at the Jan. 28 annual fundraising dinner for the Class of 2005. Shown are Diana Youmans, Gloria Davis, Joyce Bode, Emmy Lou Whitehurst, Carlynne Smith, Greg Dick, Mike Manley, Jerold Knight, Frank Gibbs and Jimnmy See. The dinner raised over $10.000. One table hosted an 84th birthday party for Cather) n McDonald Coker. Pictured with her are family members Sylvia and Earl Collins, Val Ill and Carla Patarini, Kay Patarini. Robert and Martha Ree Collins and Candace Collins and Peter Preston. Pictured enjoying "Dinner with the King-Elvis Pressley" is host Arnell Waldron with daughter Jacqueline, 7. a member of the Class of 2005, and Jan Jucknaih. 408 Yast, 9lain Sheet c~,llaudu&. *Lessons, Instruments, & Accessories \- Piano, Guitar, Drums, all Band Instruments 767-TUNE 1o.28f ^f]Piuaneer rk Vaqi +rC cwe r e The Herald-Advocate is seeking original artwork for the front and back covers of its annual special tabloid section on Hardee County's most popular and famous festival. It could be yours! Last year's winner.... ADULT DIVISION First place: Second place: SThird place: -c : '* ' * $200 U.S. Savings Bond. * Publication of your work on the cover of the special section. * Your photo and biographical story inside the cover. .* $100 US;. Savings Bon * Publication of your winning entry inside the special section. * $50 U.S. Savings Bond., * Publication of your winning entry inside the special section. NEW THIS YEAR! CHILDREN'S DIVISION FOR AGES 12 AND UNDER! .One winner::. * $50 U.S. Savings Bond. * Week-long pass to Pioneer Park Days. * Publication of your work on the back of the special section. SLee-Ann Paasch Zolfo Springs. FL, JUDGES JANE LONG Pioneer Park Days Director 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: Make sure the division, name, address and daytime phone number of the artist are attached to the draw- ing. Bring entire in person to the newspaper office at 115 S. Seventh Ave. in Wauchula, or mail to Cover Art Contest, The Herald-Advocate, PO. ,Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 Senior girls, team members of the Lady Wildcat basketball team, were honored before the final home game and are pictured: Ketus Whitehurst, with her parents, Mel and Cleo Whitehurst; Stephanie Gugle, with her parents, Les Gugle and Patricia Gugle; and Lorie Griffin with her mother, Brenda Bellomy. Pictured are the recently installed Wauchula Masonic Lodge officers; Chaplain Robert Blackmon; Marshal Ray Grimes,. past master; Senior Deacon JUan' Delatorre; Junior Steward Champ Barber; Tyler Royce Alien; installing Chaplain Greg Fischer; Junior Warden Don Brooks; Junior Deacon Richard Higginbotham; Worshipful Master Ean Eddy; Junior Warden Jim Hall; installing Grand Officer Richard Wilson; and installing Marshal Charles Mosley. From the "Personals" column: -Anna Cowart is now a resident of Hardee Manor Care Center. At age 94, she decided it was time to move from her apartment, on Oak Street to where she can receive TLC from the staff and enjoy the com- radery with other residents there. She is receiving cards and visitors in Room 1-A and says enthusiasti- cally, "I should have been here 10 years ago!" -Edythe Hope and son Keith were in Wauchula the weekend of Jan. 21 to attend the wedding of Nicole Gilliard and Gerry Lindsey. -Former Wauchula resident Vi Lanier has moved from Sun City to Ruskin. The perky senior citizen always had a joke-of-the-day and never met a stranger. Surely she is entertaining the; folks in Ruskin with her bubbly sense of humor. She is missed in Wauchula. Man is the only animal that: laughs and has a state legislature. , P . February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11C Manor Memories By Yolanda Esquivel Hardee Manor Care Center Marketing Director Hi, everybody. 1 hope everyone had a nice Christmas. We sure did at Hardee Manor! Allow me to tel! you all about it. County Blesses Hardee Manor This year so many people gave to our nursing home from our commu- nity. ' The youth from the Catholic cNh, came in to visit with our residents. Each year the cafeteria ladies from Bowling Green Elementary take on a project of giving during the holiday. This year they chose to take on Hardee Manor as their Christmas project. These wonderful ladies came in with gifts for all our 73 residents. The Girl Scouts also came in as well as others who gave lap blankets to all our residents. The Church of God in Bowling Green surprised us with gifts as well as spiritual messages throughout the holiday season. The Hardee High School Lionettes Club came in and decorated our. facility with snowflakes. Mike Graham brought in his youth group, which sang beautiful Christmas carols to all our residents and motivated everyone to get into the Christmas spirit. Law Firm Blesses Hardee Manor The law firm of Ullman, Bursa, Hoffman & Ragano out of Tampa was looking for a nursing home to bless. They chose Hardee Manor. They came in to give a party for all our residents. They brought in their own Santa (his beard was real!) and Mrs. Claus. They also surprised us with a brand new television and stereo as a gift for our residents. Would you believe? They even had their own photographer, who gladly took pictures of our residents and sent us an album that captured all those precious .moments. I must say we were loved beyond measure. WE love you, Hardee County! COURTESY PHOTO The beard is real, residents Juanita Colson (left) and Nancy Hanusch (right) discover. Trust yourself. Create the kind of self you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into i the flames of achievement. Financial Solutions By Patrick M. Lange Licensed Financial Advisor ARE DIVIDEND STOCKS RIGHT FOR YOU? In the 1990s, when the stock market was experiencing record-break- ing highs, most investors tended to ignore dividend-paying stocks. Recent years, however, have seen a renewed interest in such assets. According to Weiss Ratings, a company that rates mutual fund and financial institutions, dividend-paying stocks returned an average of 5.1% in 2002, compared to the 22.1% loss in the Standard & Poor's 500 index, a leading stock market barometer. (Source: Weiss Ratings news release, Feb. 5, 2003.) If you're wondering whether dividend-paying stocks are right for you, be sure you've fully examined their pros and cons before investing. The allure of dividend-paying stocks shouldn't cloud your judgment in selecting safe, quality investments. DIVIDEND BENEFITS A dividend is simply a distribution of a company's earnings to share- holders. Typically, such distributions are determined by the company's board of directors and are paid in cash. Stocks offering consistent dividends can provide investors with steady income, add stability to a portfolio and, as the last few years have shown, may help protect against a market downturn. Even when stock prices fall, many companies continue to pay dividends to their stockholders. Utilities and large, well-established companies often tout dividends as a reason to choose their stock. Also, in times of market downturns, investors tend to hold onto stocks that pay high dividends, so their price doesn't fluc- tuate as dramatically as the price of growth stocks. Dividends can help increase a stock's total return, which is calculated by adding the amount of the dividend to the stock's price movement. For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $3 and its stock price increased from $30 to $40 over the year, its total return would be $13 per share, or 43%. But it's important to remember that even a strong dividend is unlikely to compensate for the potential loss of principal that could result from a substantial drop in stock price. WHY DON'T ALL COMPANIES PROVIDE DIVIDENDS? Generally speaking, dividends today aren't as important to investors as they once were. Corporations and in investors alike have taken the philoso- phy that money used to fund dividend payments might be better used for other purposes, such as research and development or business reinvestment. Additionally, many corporations have changed their compensation plans to provide restricted stock awards and/or stock options to executives and other employees. The belief is that such actions will help align the inter- ests of employees with those of shareholders. Rather than paying a dividend regardless of company performance, these companies rely on the theory that shareholders and employees alike can benefit from rising stock prices. TAX IMPLICATIONS Dividends also had fallen somewhat out of favor because they were essentially taxed twice. Companies pay federal tax when they earn the money used to pay dividends while shareholders pay taxes on the same money when dividends are distributed. The recently passed Jobs' and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 (JGTRRA 2003) has reduced the tax rate ondividends that shareholders must pay. Under JGTRRA 2003, dividends and long-term capital gains are taxed at a rate of 5% for people in the" 10% and- 15% brackets and 15% for people in the higher brackets (Qualifying Dividend Rates' Effective Dates: 2003-2008). Previously, a shareholder's dividend income was taxed at their ordinary income tax rate (usually much higher than the new 5% and 15% rates). This reduction in the tax rates on dividends (as well as a similar reduction in long-term capital gains rates Effective Dates: 5/06/03 -- 12/31/08) will likely spur renewed interest in the role of dividend paying stocks as part of an investor's portfolio. The 9th Annual Kiwanis Club sporting clays shoot will be held Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Mary Jane and Charley Mathney ranch south- east of Zolfo Springs. There will be 10 stations with 80 shots. The cost per person, which includes lunch, is $45. There will be teams, individuals and competition levels. Trophies will be awarded to the best shooters in each level. For more information contact Bob Hanchey or Lee Hawthorne at' Wauchula State Bank. m IM M 0 MM YOUR ^B^TigtAX MONEY^^^^^ fl^^in as ltte a B~ro 4 hrfs.iBS^^S Family usinessServic 217 W. Pralmto Street Wauchula^^^ ^^^^^M^Hya 773=4749y~~pn~iw~f~f~ffB ^^^^WE OFFEt~'BRiiK^BI Proudly serving Hardee & surrounding counties for over 25 vears Locally Owna-o 1 Ies ad - U -- ._. ""' l Operae Shingle or Metal A c SEE '^ JB CONSTRUCTION ODN "T X@ State Certified General Contractor r S3YMTiesh. t lM Lic # CGC 06U257 Speciaizing in Roofing, Steel Buildings & New. Construction 2:3tfc Commercial & Residential W /ha low t ofhouse plans to choose f . Phone: (863) 773-5784 107 West Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873 Create your magical combination of Sprint services. 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Sprint and the diamond logo design are trademarks of Sprint Communications Company L.P. All service marks and trademarks belong to their respective owners. 2004 EchoStar Satellite LLC. All rights reserved SPR-336804 I Ia . .-I HARD E lcoUN Yl FAIR, Mon. Sum February.. 2 1. .27. - --- -.-- -.. I- r 'r Wsff . IV# .4 ..gf~ F In the past, people who were investing in tax-deferred accounts, such as an individual retirement account (IRA), saw dividend-paying stocks as hav- ing good potential for increased returns without tax complications*. Likewise, retirees who were in a low tax bracket also could benefit from the stable income that dividend-paying stocks can provide, without significant tax headaches. With the JGTRRA 2003 now in place, the allure of dividend paying stocks will likely expand to many more investors and may also spur more companies to pay dividends (or increase the amount of the dividend they already pay). *Note: the tax rate changes do not apply to dividends earned in IRAs o01 qualified plans. RULES TO REMEMBER If you're thinking about investing in a dividend-paying stock, consider these tips: Do your homework. As with any investment, make sure you've researched the company in which you might invest. Look to see if it has a good outlook for future business, strong cash flow and a proven track record of building its business over an extended period of time. Diversify. Spread your holdings among a variety of companies and economic sectors to prevent any one area from dominating your investment portfolio. Don't depend on the dividend. Remember that companies can reduce or eliminate their dividend at any time. As you assemble your portfolio, be sure you're considering the poten- tial drawbacks and benefits of investing in a dividend-paying sock, such as the new tax implications, and how a dividend-paying stock might fit within your overall portfolio. It's a good idea to review your investment plans with a professional financial advisor on a regular basis to ensure that you're on track to meet your long- and short-term goals. Kiwanis Club Sporting Clays Shoot Scheduled Saturday 12C The Herald-Advocate, February 10, 2005 INAL 004 EMERGENCY MODEL YEAR CLEARANCE SALI!! Up To $10.000 OFF NEW CHEVRo LET s WE'LL BEAT ANY DEAL IN FLORIDA BY $500 OR GIVE YOU $500 FOR TRYING!* L OIL & FILER* 'i TIRES FOR LIFE* LOANER CARS* Visit Our Commercial Truck Headquarters! 200 2004s @ CLOSEOUT PRICES ALL STORES FLORIDA'S i #1 RATED S '1 Multi-Line Si:. DEALERSHIP 'r~seu dc 2004 Chevrolet . 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