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    Section B
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Citrus Growers

Meeting Today

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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


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YOUNG & OLD:
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5th annual
Pioneer Park Days Cover Art Contest
is
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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

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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

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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.

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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















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.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. .
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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.


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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


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for a child. Volunteer to be a
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(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.


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: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
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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.


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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.


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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


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w/7,000 miles on rebuilt 350 V8.
$9,500 OBO. 781-2171 2:10,17p
GOOD YEAR WRANGLER RTS tires.
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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


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to explain why you didn't.
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107 W. Main Street
Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873
REAL ESTATE 7735994
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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.
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A one-column photo of the
deceased may be added for
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Obituaries contain the
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dence, date of death, occu-
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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
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doors at top, drawers and cabinets
lower, very nice, $600. 735-1601 2:10p


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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
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C.N.A.'S NEEDED! 40 hrs. per week,
$7.25 per hour, paid mileage, plus
benefits. Must have reliable trans-
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Wauchula Ft (863) 78.1-3342
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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
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3 Self-made Trailers
100 Tubs
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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.
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benefits and 401k available. Contact
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CONTACT: Year End W2's
ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula
(863)773-9225
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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
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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
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ABOUT...
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News
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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
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Hwy. 17 North, Bowling Green (863) 375-3113
Corner of County Line Rd. (863) 781-4456
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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
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TO
BILLY HILL?


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2. He wi go the eMa nie for yeul
3. He wll pay u $500 exta when he buy yor house.


Call him lodAy

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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
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citizen, possess a high school
diploma or GED, and a vali(
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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
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NEW & USED TIRES


Billy Ayers
Tire Technician


#1 Tag
Team in
Town!

Come give
us a try!


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HOURS
Mon. Fri. 8-6
Sat. 8-12

116 REA Rd.
Wauchula
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Donna Eures
Secretary


863-773-0727
863-173-0727


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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


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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
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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
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BJS Movers
Mobile Homes Move & Set-Up


Mini Storage
12x12 storage@ .
$50.00 per month

Carl's Recycling
249 Airport Rd

773-4300


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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
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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
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, 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: ,








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FROM WAUCnUIA HILLS!

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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
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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.


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

R.S.A.'s entry level positions; 3rd and Weekend
Shifts available. HS Diploma or GED required, experi-
ence preferred: '
C.N.A.'s -,'2nd, 3rd, and Weekend Shifts available.
Current Florida Licensure, HS Diploma or GED,
required, experience preferred.
Maintenance Utility Service Worker Proficient in
plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Must possess
HVAC Certification and. HS Diploma or GED. 5 yrs +
experience preferred. '
Cook 40 hrs includes Saturday and Sunday. 2 years
experience required. Certification in food management
is a plus. HS Diploma or GED required.

FINR offers an excellent benefit package, is an EOE
and a Drug Free Workplace. If you are interested in
joining a fast growing company, please stop by
1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, FL to fill out an
application, fax resUme to 863-773-2041 or e-mail
to hrinfo@finr.net
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ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites you to come and
see if you can find the pet you're look-
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
Is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more Information.
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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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


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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


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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.
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'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


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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
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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..,


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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.


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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


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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
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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


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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


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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.
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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




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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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma and one year experience with developmentally
disabled persons. Experience in the field of developmental disabilities
may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Must be able to work on a flexible schedule. Must be able to safely lift
fifty-pounds without assistance. Must have a violation free valid Florida
Driver's License, with a driving record acceptable to agency insurance
carrier for mileage reimbursement.
IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT: MARY ELLEN BATE, EXEC. DIR.
1005 US Highway 27 South Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-4592 Fax (863) 453-8315
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Notice is hereby given that on 2/25/05 at
10:30 a.m. the following' vehicles will be
sold for to'ing and storage charges:
Year: 81 Make: Honda Model: MC
SVIN# JH2PC0103BM1210373
Sale to be held at ROBERTS TOWING,
377 Old Dixie Hwy, Bowling Green, FL 33834.
ROBERTS TOWING reserves the right
to bid. 2:10c


DIVORCE

BANKRUPTCY

$69

863-314-0846
(non-lawyer)cl1:1


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, 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. (888) 689-8188
11:18-2:24p
PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal,
stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
land clearing, shell, clay, top soil,
loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735-
2415. 9:9tfc
TEAM SAWMASTER. TREE removal.
We cut trees for less. (863)781-1449
10:14tfc


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

-.,25 years of Experience


Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407
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-SELLING BELOW AUCTION PRICE-

HOME OF THE $99 DOWN CAR

Have you Heard?

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

24 Hour Towing Available


U.S. Hwy. 17
Bowling Green
(across from Presto)


Se Habla 375-
Espanol 375-4441
ft.I :


Four approximately 1.5 acre single family building lots in secluded area on
flowing creek, with oaks and maples within Wauchula city limits! Listed at
$35,000! Sensible deed restrictions apply.
i.12 acre rural residential homhesites on paved road very near Wauchula.
Deed restricted area. JUST $22,500 per homesite!
Two 4.8 acre residential tracts located on Alex Hendry Road. Sensible deed
restrictions! Excellent home sites, high and dry!
5-acre tracts with paved road frontage near Wauchula! High and dry!
Cleared and ready to build! Terrific homesites! Sensible deed restrictions
apply. Listed at $15,000 per acre.
OWNER SAYS MAKE AN OFFER! Good building site for your business.
Vacant commercial property with Hwy 17 and Stenstrom Road frontage.
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.
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PIrMLL
PAIR

DAYS
Wed.^ Sun.f^^
March 2i 6ni~a^


James V. See, Sr., Broker






February 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate llA


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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


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ELECTRICAL SERVICE


*RESIDENTIAL WIRING
*COMMERCIAL WIRING
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767-0313 Office
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ice At A Fair Price"
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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.
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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
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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


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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.


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April Buckley was escorted by her parents Robert Buckley and
Tammy Perrine.


Tchenavia Atkinson
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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


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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.

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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


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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


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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.



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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.
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Wauchula

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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


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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.
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Home, Inc.
Wauchula

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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.
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Home, Inc.
Wauchula


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not only the scenery you miss
by going too fast--you also miss
the sense of where you are going
and why.
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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.



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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.



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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.


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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.




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Wauchula




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Charles Flesher II & Frankie

Kirk Plan March 12 Wedding


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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.


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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


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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-
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May you have many many
more!!!
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to start keeping score.


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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;
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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.
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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.


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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







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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.

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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


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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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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?
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2005.Schedule Of Events


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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)


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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.

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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.
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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
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WAUCHULA

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

CHURCH OF NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service......................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m.
Thursday Service ....................7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800 ',
Praise & Worship ....................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.


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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


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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.












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ZOLFO SPRINGS

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


PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pioneer Park
2nd Sunday .............. 10:30 a.m.
Evening 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.


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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
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MONDAY
Psalm
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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.
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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.


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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.


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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.

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Recognizes


Top


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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.. "
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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
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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. Caleb
,Tamayo and Matthew Lake made
Jsolo trips around the bases.
j For the Giants, it was Santiago
IFiguer'a.: Rabon, Pleger and


Buffalo with dual tallies. Austin
Judah, Choate, Jacob Herrin and
Harshburger came home once each.
In the week's finale on field two,
the Yankees slowed the Cubs 14-

10.
Royal rounded the bases three
times, and Bolin, Palmer, Mills and

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Reas chipped in with dual scores.
Bennett, Julian Varela and Klein
came home once each.
Timothy Steedley, Tommy
Redding, Steven Crews and Daniel
Boehm were twin-tally, batters for
the Cubs, while Tyler Hewitt and
Kaleb Albritton added solo scores.

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COURTESY PHOTOS. i
Wauchula Elementary School recently recognized its Top Cats from the second nine-weeks.,:
Kindergarten students receiving that honor were (in back, from left) Yisselle Mier, Shayla'
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At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 7,795, compared
to last week 5,943 and 7,251 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-
State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were 1.00
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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.


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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.
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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.



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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.


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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
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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.
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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..
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child support.
Shauntee D. Hines vs. Senida
Gonzales, petition for injunction
for protection.
Wells Fargo Bank vs. Joseph A.
Nelson, Shanna Nelson et al, peti-
tion for mortgage foreclosure.
DOR vs. Ninfa Gomez, three
.petitions for child support.
Claretha L. Wilson vs. Ayesha
BarbaraJoy Rogers, petition for
child support.
Vicki Marie King Adcox vs.
Larry Thompson, petition for
injunction for protection.
Donald. C. Bell vs. James V.
Crosby Jr. and the state Department
of Corrections, petition for review
of inmate situation.
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
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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.


There are many alligators in
Florida. Through trapping, hunting,
meat, hides and accessories, the
state's gator industry is big busi-
ness.


PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Kiwanis Club President Jamie Braddock, John Ackerly and Parker Keen presented a gator pro-
gram Feb. 1 in Wauchula.


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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.


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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.


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WM. BRUCE SMITH Circuit Judge for Hardee County
SUSAN W. ROBERTS Circuit Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit

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

TO ENTER:
Make sure the division, name, address and daytime phone number of the artist are attached to the draw-
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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.


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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
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Hanusch (right) discover.


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In the 1990s, when the stock market was experiencing record-break-
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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,
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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.
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Generally speaking, dividends today aren't as important to investors as
they once were. Corporations and in investors alike have taken the philoso-
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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.
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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
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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


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stable income that dividend-paying stocks can provide, without significant
tax headaches. With the JGTRRA 2003 now in place, the allure of dividend
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more companies to pay dividends (or increase the amount of the dividend
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Do your homework. As with any investment, make sure you've
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good outlook for future business, strong cash flow and a proven track record
of building its business over an extended period of time.
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portfolio.
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your overall portfolio. It's a good idea to review your investment plans with
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2005 Chevrolet Blazer LS
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Manulactuier's List Price .......$24,295
ARCADIA DISCOUNT .............. 6.407


Sale Price$17 858-r $258*per month
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2500 Crew Cab 4x4
44's 5 Crew Cabs @
Diesels Dualleys H.D. Trucks
All On Sale
" Fa.iYV Air Crirdaiiin .- -
* AulOmll, Trliarc LTl;
* Dual Fairy Min.. r
a APRAM Skiron
* am per S.ryl rl Mrri Manufacturer's List Price .......$34,625
* T.rt I .'?i9. ARCADIA DISCOUNT .. ........... 8.137

Sale Price 26,488 Dr 407 per month
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2004 Buick Park Avenue
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* AUI)'TtII15 Trair l EI~yrjmr Ruflhlfl'J Lunrar.
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* ASB 8al'.p* Di AlA AB oT: tin nch,
* Factory Ttnwa Guss eylr( Etrily
* Puvvrr WI,1S3v Locas & Seats
" iiz, C)rirrcl aAummnum r WruPI' Firri r-re0
" An;vn.r ln ylnlr M,.-r rr a rN J .vm i~ tne Lr- i:ip r.r a I:,amicnu Eduiia
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Manufacturer's List Price.......$40,635
ARCADIA DISCOUNT................ $6,747


Sale PriceS34,488*
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2004 Buick Le Sabre
a Sport Buckel S(alt Dual Fat"ory P.Aer Miriram
SAuilrjrnain Transmi,,oii V6 Engine
y ODliyme Ruiring LghtS Tin W reel
SOui Air Bags ABS Crulm Cntro
" AMIFM Stereo w.,CD Player
" Faclory Tinted Glass Keylesz Entry
" Povver vlnaoAf, LOCI.S Sjea
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Manufacturer's List Price .......S26,590
ARCADIA DISCOUNT................ $5,202

sale Price21 ,388*or$325*per month
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2004 Oldsmobile Alero GL2
* Failrry Ai S orn Bul I jl: a t; -i ey il i(
* Iual Fai3.:ry PCwer Mrrr,~ v6 EnjVne -u. .N
* Auliro li; Ti ,r mai:n R la Dp loger
* iravmrre Runninrg iU nli*; K*:yless En try
" AMFM Slere.o ,r:D Playei rn Wvcl '
* Fac:tory Turi d s i l l irui L :ntri r l:.l
* Kj,& i W0n:s i LPci: Lu il Air aje3
* T'rlI1, .' Manulacturer's List Price .......$23,415
ARCADIA DISCOUNT................ $5,743
Oldsmobile Warranty ............... 750
Oldsmobile Loyally .............. $1,500

Sale Price1 5,482 or 231 per month
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2005 Chevrolet Impala SS
* z'p1 Buc.ele Seat Dual Factory Power Mirror
* Automatic c Trransmission Keyless Entry --
" DyiTlTTie Running Ugnts it Wheel
* Dual Air Bags ABS Cruise Cunool
SAM/FM Stereo wCO CSj; Player -
SFactory rinled Glass *V6 En]ine f. .
. Power Winaows. L.xCs & Seals
* a1l'16717
Manufacturer's List Price .......$30,420
ARCADIA DISCOUNT................ $5,932

Sale Price$24,488or $378 per month
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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
* Fa,.'ry Air s uil Fiiliry I r)wn MIani :
* 111,.lTl.rn' T-nri*,T*i.5,n r yA l '
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* Al FM Slerec I:D Ply er I: l rll F i. I y
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S Manufacturer's List Price .......$36,860
ARCADIA DISCOUNT................ $7,872

Sale Price$28,958*., 449"per month
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2004 Buick Centurv
" Dull FajlOry F'.*ref rMrrji. Mrjrp"r
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Manufacturer's List Price .......S22.903
ARCADIA DISCOUNT................ $4.942

Sale PriceS1 7,988*, or267 per month
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2004 Buick Regal LS
* Sport Bucket Ser s ODual lFahrciery fPl' r Mlirm
* AirjmailC T3ri;iTn;l:.*on I.l.vie Eri i /V,,
* Daytime Rululling igrts Til l niel
* Dual l Bago Cruice Ci orrol
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* Flaoroy Trilea :l; VF EV .i -e
* Power WrnaonA. & LjI: I.S
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Manufacturer's List Price .......$25.990
ARCADIA DISCOUNT................. $5,502


Sale Price 20,488*or$299*per month
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