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,A Walk Through

Florida State Fair

S.. .Photos 4 & 5B


The


105th Year, No. 10
3 Sections, 32 Pages


HURRICANE HELP

DEADLINES NEAR

.. .Stories 2 & 7B


Herald-Advocate


Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


Thursday, February 17, 2005


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
The 64th Annual Hardee County Fair will kick off this Saturday with the Miss Hardee County Pageant. Vying for the crown are (front,
from left) April Buckley, Breanna Widener, Jenna Watson, Amy Bailey, Kaylan Crawford, Rebecca St. Rcm ain and Kristi Porter;
(back) Dustie Davis, Katie Boyette, Nikki Graham, Mary Esther Flowers, Stephanie Cobb, Teri Painter and Jacqueline Waldron. Not
pictured is Brittany Nickerson.


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Hardee County




Fair Ready For




64th Annual Run


By SHAYLA BRYAN
Herald-Advocate Intern
The gates are opening once again
for the annual Hardee County Fair.
This year's fair will run from
Saturday, Feb. 19, through Sunday,
Feb. 27.
The fair doesn't officially open
until Monday, but activities begin
on Saturday night with the Miss
Hardee County Pageant. The
pageant will be held at 7 p.m. in the
National Guard Armory.
High school senior girls in the
running for Miss Hardee County
are Kristi Porter, Rebecca St.
Remain, Mary Esther Flowers,
Katie Boyette, Stephanie Cobb,
Breanna Widener, April Buckley,
Jacqueline Waldron, Teri Painter,
Dustie Davis, Kaylyn Crawford,
Amy Bailey, Nicole Graham,
Brittany Nickerson and Jenna
Watson.
On Sunday afternoon at 2:30, the
littlest princess will be crowned in
the Kindergarten Princess Pageant.
More pageants are to follow, with
Junior Miss on Monday, Prince and
Princess on Tuesday and Mrs.


Hardee County on Friday.
Junior Miss contestants include
Kirsti Roehm, Courtney Nicholson,
Bailey Knight, Chelsea Harris,
Amaris Garza, Clara Durrance,
Bailee Williams, Hannah Marshall
and Alex Terrell.
Also, Kimberly Cason, Kember
Townsend, Miranda Powell,
Krystin Robertson, Shelby
Durrance, Blake Farrer, Danielle
Revell, Christina Skitka, McKenna
Crawford and Stephanie Perry.
Women in the Mrs. Hardee
County Pageant are Stephanie
Benton, Holly Gilliard, Chrystal
Ham, Stephanie Roberson, Kathi
Villegas, Lydia Quintana and
Donna Parks.
All of the pageants and the blue-
grass concert will be held in the
armory, as the Agri-Civic Center is
unusable.
Animal shows include rabbits,
dairy, poultry, swine, beef breeding
and steers. Additionally, there is the
annual livestock sale and the beef
grooming contest to look forward
to.
See FAIR 2A


Junior ROTC Coming To


High School Next Year


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A new Air Force Junior Reserve
Officer Training Corps unit has
been approved for Hardee Senior
High School beginning with the
2005-06 academic year.
After years on a waiting list, the
Department of the Air Force has
included the Hardee County School
District in its plans to expand from
the current 744 units to 945 by fis-
cal year 2007.
And, following a presentation by
leaders of the JROTC squadron at
Avon Park High School in
Highlands County, the Hardee
County.School Board last Thursday
night gave unanimous approval to
the program.
"For a lot of years that precede
my time in this office, many folks
have explored the possibility of
bringing JROTC to Hardee High
School," Schools Superintendent
Dennis Jones said. "I have support-
ed it, .and finally that day has
come."
With that, Jones introduced Col.
William E. Hutchison, who heads
the Avon Park program. Hutchison
-and two students at his high school,


WEATHER
DATE HIGfil BWAIN
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02110 78 54 0.00
02111 74 39 0.02
02112 61 36 0.00
02f13 68 37 0.00
02/14 76 50 0.00
02/15 79 52 0.00
ITOTAL Rainfall to 02/15/05 02.04
Same period last year- 03.61
Annual average 53.81
Source: Unv. of Fla. Ona Rearch Centl .

INDEX
Community Calendar.... 10A
Classifieds 6A
Courthouse Report........8C
Crime Blotter............... 10A
Hardee Living................ 6B
Information Roundup... 10A
Lunch Menus................ 4A
Obits 4A


Cadet Col. Dwayne Quick and
Cadet Lt. Col. Crystal Richardson,
then described JROTC to the board
members.
Hutchison said the mission of the
program is to "instill the value of
citizenship, service to the United
States, personal responsibility and
a sense of accomplishment" in stu-
dents.
He said the JROTC operates in
650 school districts and with
106,506 students.
The course includes a minimum
of 120 class hours a year, and stu-
dents will receive elective credit for
JROTC. They are required to wear



'Steel

Magnolias'

Opens!

By SHAYLA BRYAN
Herald-Advocate Intern
The Hardee County Players are
active again with the current pro-
duction of "Steel Magnolias" by
Robert Harling.
Under ,the direction of Layne
Prescott, the production debuts this
weekend. The first performance is
Friday at 7 p.m. All performances
are at the historic Wauchula City
Hall Auditorium.
The story is set in Truvy's Beauty
Salon in Chinquapin, La., where all
the ladies who are "anybody" have
their hair done.
Truvy, played by Donna Alexy,
always has a wisecrack or outspo-
ken word of advice for the women,
Charlotte Terrell plays Annelle,
Truvy's new assistant,, who's not
sure whether she's married or not.
Others playing a leading role are
Tito Terrell as Ouiser, a rich miser;
Brenda Knight as Miss Clairee, an
eccentric millionaire; and Debbie
Carlton as M'Lynn, the local social
leader. Cast as M'Lynn's daughter
Shelby, the prettiest girl in town, is
See PLAY 2A


uniforms one day a week,
Hutchison added.
The program's curriculum focus- A
es on citizenship and academics, he .i.. -,,
said.
Students are taught Air Force
core values of integrity, service and
excellence. They learn personal
responsibility through a drug-free
lifestyle, ethics and community ser-
vice. And life skills involving com-
munication and finances are taught.
The academic side involves
study of the history of airpower, the
science of flight, space exploration ---
and geography and includes an
honors ground school.
Hutchison said that in addition to 4
the personal and scholastic bene-I -__ "- .-
fits, cadets have the advantage of *r-.:..
military benefits including acade- *
my appointments, improved schol-
arship opportunities and advanced PHOTO BY CYNTHIA KRAHL
enlistment. Col. William E. Hutchison, senior instructor for the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
They, however, are not required unit at Avon Park High School, describes the program to the Hardee County School Board along
See ROTC 2A with students Cadet Col. Dwayne Quick and Cadet Lt. Col. Crystal Richardson.




Wauchula OKs 5 New Housing Projects

Needs $5 Million Sewer Plant Expansion To Handle Growth


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
The city of Wauchula sewer
treatment plant is near capacity, and
a $5.3 million to $8.3 million
expansion is needed if the city is to
grow substantially.
Steve Dutch of the
Chastain/Skillman engineering
firm said the plant's capacity is one
million gallons per day, and "some-
times exceeds that capacity already
at peak times and during the rainy
season, going to two million gal-
lons a day."
The Wauchula City Commission
Monday night also learned that sev-
eral housing and apartment devel-
opments are interested in getting
sewer and water service from the
city. The commission approved five
such requests.
The commission also voted 4-3


to rezone 9.9 acres from C-2 and
FR to R-3 (multi-family) for the
purpose of a 100-unit apartment
complex on the Collins and Shultz
Trust Parcel, which is east of the
retention pond on the newly opened
U.S. 17 northbound lanes in south
Wauchula.
The developer is the Carlisle
Group, represented by Gene
Strickland, which recently built the
120-apartment Country Manor
complex along State Road 62.
Strickland said that complex is full,
with a waiting list of over 60. This
is for lower-income families, earn-
ing $15,000 to $30,000 annually.
The commission also voted 4-3
to approve utility service to the new
apartment complex. Voting for the
zoning change and sewer and water
service were Mayor David Royal,
Clarence Bolin, Amy McClellan


and Connie Spieth. Voting against
were Troy Brant, Kenny Lambert
and John Baxter.
Strickland said the complex
could pay up to $200,000 in utility
service impact fees, use city elec-
tricity and pay ad valorem taxes.
He agreed with Dutch that the city
needs to raise sewer and water
impact fees soon.
All projects getting water and
sewer service are subject to getting
approval of the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection.
The commission Monday night
also agreed to provide sewer and
water service to four other planned
projects:
-a subdivision of 85 single-
family homes on Altman Road near
Hardee High School on 32 acres
purchased from Reynolds Allen.
The developer is Donald Buck,


with assistance from Sue Birge of
Coldwell Bankers. These homes
would cost $120,000 to $240,000,
said Buck, affiliated with Skytop
Developers. Groundbreaking could
be held this summer with buildout
in 2007. The subdivision will be
named Village Oaks.
-a subdivision on Heard Bridge
Road of 74 homes for active adults
age 55 and over, on property pur-
chased from Sherrick Stone and
being developed by Mr. and Mrs.
David First. These .homes would
cost $130,000 to $185,000, said
Nancy Craft. The homes are pre-
fab, and the adult senior citizen
development is 20 percent booked.
-North Star Construction, rep-
resented by John Hamilton, plans to
build 50 single-family homes on
the Davis property on North
See PROJECT 2A







J,:2A The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 2005


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


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Sports Editor

BESS A. STALLINGS
Hardee Living Editor.

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By Jim


ROTC
Continued From 1A
to pursue a military career or, if
they do, to stay in the Air Force.
Hutchison told the School Board
the Air Force will provide all cur-
riculum texts including teaching,
aides, uniforms, the instructors and
half of the instructors' pay.
The school must provide course
credit, classroom space, an office,
storage facilities, a drill field and
the other half of the salary cost.
There will be two teachers, a
commissioned officer and a non-
commissioned officer, Hutchison
explained.
Quick said the Avon Park pro-
gram has an enrollment of 102
cadets, about two-thirds male and
one-third female.
"We have our own 3 R's," he
said. "Respect, reliability and
responsibility."
The mission, he noted, "is to
build better citizens for America by
emphasizing integrity first, service
before self and excellence in all we
do."
Quick said JROTC cadets at his
school provide security for football
games, serve as a Color Guard at
high-school and professional ath-
letic events, work with Habitat for
Humanity and participate in band
and sports.
Richardson said the Cadet Honor
Code states, "We will not lie, cheat
or steal, nor tolerate among us any-
one who does."
Following the presentation,
School Board member Tanya Royal
made a motion to.approve a unit for
Hardee High. Joe Jones seconded
the motion.
"This will be a great thing. We're
military-minded in Hardee Coun-
ty," Superintendent Jones conclud-


K".
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PHOTOS BY CYNTHIA KRAHL
Hardee County School Board members watch a presentation on the Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps before approving it for Hardee Senior High School, beginning next school year.


!.4 The annual Hardee County Fair will begin Monday and go through
,'eb. 27. This is one of the biggest events of the year in the county.

;- Another of the largest events of the county is Pioneer Park Days i,n
i%*olfo Springs. PPD will be held March 2-6.

The county has not had any major freezes this winter. Weather lately
';has been typical "chamber of commerce."

, The Wauchula Kiwanis Club held its most successful sporting clays
shoot ever Saturday at the Double M Ranch near Sweetwater.

Florida's citrus season is mid-November through June. Navels are ripe
-from Novemiaber through January. Grapefruit are harvested November
.through May. Honeybell tangelos are ripe in January. Temples and honey
'tangerines are ripe in February and well into March. Hamlin oranges are
ripe in November through January. Valencias are harvested in March
through h June.

Hardee.County has been e\perierncing a;boom in land price, during'the
past couple'bf years.
'" There are ,e'eral major housing projects planned for Hardde Coutiy,
hanging from single family homes to developments for senior citizens and
apartments for moderate and low income families.,

Beef prices continue to be strong over the past several years. When,
-Pershing Platt started in the cattle ranching business, five acres was worth
bine cow. Now one acre is worth five cows.


;.If you want your children to
.improve, let them overhear the
e nice-things you say about them
to others. -
:, --Haim Ginott


Goodness is easier to recognize
than to define; only the great-
est novelists can portray good
people;
S-W.H.Auden


Do You Remember
Dear Sweet Love
Do you remember the first time we locked eyes
with each other?
SI remember thinking oh, dear Lord, not another;
But looking deeper, this felt so different, so right. .
After that, I couldn't stop thinking of you,
not day nor night.
Do you remember our first dance?,
I knew not the proper stance,
SBut for you I took the chance,
for none other than your romance.
Do you remember the first time I kissed you,
S"It'was just above the neck?
If you can remember, I was a. total nervous wreck.
Do you remember when you: and I sat by the river?
We talked of how I'm a lightliver,
Dear sweet love, I'd give you my heart to come back.
Since you've gonemy life's been black,
S full darkness; please,.Love, let's find our end's.
If you will, please, let us make amends.
'By Patrick Wallace
S. ,. Bowling Green

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service, but must be submit-,
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A one-column photo of the
deceased may be added for
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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-
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'children's spouses- and
grandchildrenn, and the num-
ber of great-grandchildren.
If there are no immediate
survivors, consideration of
other relationships may be
given.


Instrumental in bringing the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program to Hardee
County were American Legion members (from left) Lawrence Roberts, John W. Burton, Carl
Saunders and John Maddox.


I. )~'


Florida Avenue and 70 homes for
adults 55 and over plus a 24-unit
assisted living facility on the near-
by Metheny property. Construction
of the single-family homes could
begin by November 2005. The
name is Countryside of Wauchula.
The North Star project in the future
could expand to. 138 units for adults
55 and, over and 48 beds in the
assisted living facility, '"said
Hamilton.
Dutch said in all about 850,
potential housing units have been
proposed to hook up to city sewer
and water. There are several pfo-
posals that have not come before
the City Commission.
He estimated DEP will allow the
city to add about 300 units to the
sewer before the' plant has to be
expanded. To double the plant size
and continue the same level of
treatment would cost $5.323 mil-
lion .
To double the plant size and
upgrade the treatment, for public
access re-use would cost' $8.326
million, said 'Dutch. "If we. started
now, it would be three years before
the plant expansion is on-line, he .
added.
Each 250 housing units would.,
produce about 100,000 gallons a
day for the sewer plant. The
Wauchula plant is generally at 80
percent capacity now except for the
wet season, when water comes to:
the plant from infiltration and,
inflows. ,
Wauchula now has .an impact fee
of $300 for water and $500 for
sewer, with a total impact fee of
$1,850 for a new home, said public
works director Ray McClellan. He
said the city water system can han-
dle future growth. A new well' is
planned.
Dutch said 3,000 housing units
.could be added in the Wauchula
area by doubling the sewer plant
size.
McClellan said 80 to 90 percent
of the infiltration problem has been
solved, but there remains a lot of
inflow into the sewer system from
heavy rains. One of the worst
inflow areas is the Riverview
Heights Subdivision. A lot of its
rainwater-goes into the city sewer
plant.
Strickland .said the city first.
needs to do a feasibility study to
cover engineering', new utility
rates, new impact fees and sources
of funding.
Commissioner Lambert said the
city does not have $5 .million to
expand its sewer plant. ..
Strickland said an apartment gen-
erally uses 150 gallons of water per


PROJECT
Continued From.lA
day. His apartment complex would
be located east of the State Farmers
Market behind the retention pond.
He has to apply for funding, and it
would open in June 2007 if
approved.
"Growth can bite you. It can be
an economic burden if you don't
keep impact fees up. The current
low interest' rates' are 'driving this
crazy growth. Five percent of the
rent, paid by our tenants goes back
to them to buy their first home," he
said.
Commissioner Baxter wondered
if these planned projects will bring


in new residents to the area or be a
shift of location for local residents.
Hurricanes last year destroyed and
damaged many homes in the city
and county.
Buck said Village Oaks would
attract people who have jobs in
Manatee County and said "they
would not mind a 50-minute com-
mute to their jobs.
Lambert and Baxter said they
prefer single-family homes to be
built soon. They approve of senior
citizen housing as well, but lambert
said Wauchula should not be domi-
nated by senior housing.


Don't forget about all .the rodeo
fun on Friday night, with bullrid-
ing, mutton busting, steer saddling,
oldtimers roping and the hula-hoop
bull standoff.
A bluegrass concert will be fea-
tured Saturday afternoon and a
Mexican rodeo later that evening.
The exhibition hall will be filled
with,. booths, arts, crafts, pho-
tographs and more that is sure to
interest the entire family.
Gates open Monday at 5:30 p.m:,
and the nMidway opens Tuesday at
5..
Wednesday is Children's Day,
with all students admitted free. It's
also bracelet day, and bracelets can
be purchased from 3 p.m. until
closing for $12 (12 and under) and
for $15 (13 and older). Friday is
Midnight Madness and admission
is free with the purchase of a
bracelet after'9 p.m.
.Bracelets will also be available




PLAY
,Continued From 1A
Casey Prescott.
This production is both touching
and funny as the women together
experience both the good times and
the bad.
"Steel Magnolias" will be per-
formed Friday and Saturday
evenings and at Sunday matinees
for two weekends. Show dates are
Feb. 18 andl9 and Feb. 25 and 26
at 7 p.m., and Feb. 20 and 27 at
2:30 p.m.
The cost of admission is $5 for
adults and $3 for children.
The Wauchula City Hall
Auditorium is located at 225 E.
Main St.


on Saturday from 12 to 5 or 5 to
closing.
Admission to the fair, located at
the fairgrounds off Altman and
Stenstrom roads, is $5 for adults
and $3 for students. Entrance for
the entire week is $20.
Also, there will be a $3 donation
for parking at the fairgrounds and
the National Guard Armory during
the entire run of the fair. The
money will go toward Project
Graduation as its main fundraiser
this year.
Following the graduation cere-
mony at the state fairgrounds in
Tampa, Project Graduation plans a
celebration at Adventure Island in
Tampa. The park is reserved for the
Hardee 'grads from 7 p.m. until
midnight, and it will include dinner.
This is the 64th annual running of
the Hardee County Fair. A schedule
of events and times can be found
inside this issue.


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earnings, up to a maximum of four
credits per year. For more informa-
tion, visit www.ssa.gov, call 1-800-
772-1213 or visit youi local Social
Security office.
Q: I just got a letter from Social
Security saying they paid me too
much because of my wages. I can-
not afford to pay the benefits
back in full. What can I do?
A: You have several options.
Based on your financial situation
and the reason for the overpayment
you can:
pay it back in installments;
request to have the payments
taken directly from your monthly
benefit check; or
request a waiver or appeal of
the overpayment if you think the
decision was wrong.


Contact Social Security as soon
as possible. You have 30 days from
the date of your overpaymentnotice
before we start to collect or send
you a bill for the amount you owe.
For more information, visit
www.ssa.gov, call 1-800-772-1213
or visit your local Social Security
office.
Q: I worked in Chile for 20
years, then I came to the United
States and worked here. Do I get
credit for my work in Chile?
A: Yes, you do. As of December
2001, we have an agreement with
Chile that coordinates benefits and
avoids double taxation. This agree-
ment is especially helpful if you
don't have enough credits to qualify
for benefits from either or both
countries. We have agreements with
18 other countries, too. For more
information, visit www.ssa.gov, call
us at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your
local Social Security office.
Q: My husband was in prison
twice, but he also worked for 30
years. Can he get retirement ben-
efits from Social Security?
A: As long as he worked for
more than 10 years and earned his
40 credits, he'll qualify for benefits.
And you can collect benefits on his
work ,record if they turn out to be
more than you're due on your own
record. People currently in prison,
however, are not eligible to receive
Social Security benefits. For more
information, visit www.ssa.gov, call
us at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your
local Social Security office.
Disability
Q: I applied for disability bene-
fits and was turned down. I really
feel that I can no longer work.
What is my next step?
A: If you think a decision we
made is wrong, you can have Social
Security look at your case again by
filing an appeal. We want to be sure
that every decision on your claim is
correct. You have to request the
appeal in writing within 60 days


from when you received our letter.
A representative at your Social
Security office will help you com-
plete the paperwork if you decide to
appeal. For more information, visit
www.ssa.gov, call 1-800-772-1213
or visit your local Social Security
office.
Household Workers
Q: I'm hiring a woman to do
housework. Do I need to pay
Social Security taxes on what hI
pay her?
A: If you pay her $1,300 or more
in cash wages during a year, you
must deduct Social Security and
Medicare taxes from her salary and
report her wages once a year with
your tax return. There are special
rules for some situations. For more
information, visit www.ssa.gov or
call 1-800-772-1213 and ask for the
fact sheet, Household workers,
Social Security Publication No. 05-
10021.
Identity Theft
Q: A thief stole my wallet and
I'm afraid someone will use my
Social Security number to get
credit. What can I do?
A: Contact the fraud units of the
three major credit bureaus:
Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 or
www.equifax.com
Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289
or www.tuc.com
Experian: 1-888-397-3742 or
www.experian.com
When you call, request that a
fraud alert be placed on your credit
record, requiring creditors to con-
tact you before approving new cred-
it or making any changes to an
existing account.
Also, don't carry your Social
Security card in your wallet. Keep it
in a secure place.
Q: I reported that someone was
using my Social Security number.
What happens to the information
I provided:
A: Social Security shares infor-
mation about Social Security num-
ber misuse and identity theft with
the Federal Trade Commission
(FTC). FTC collects complaints of
identity theft to add to its consumer
fraud database and may share it
with other law enforcement agen-


cies and private entities. In addi-
tion, FTC can provide you with
information to help you resolve
problems that result from .this
crime. You can contact FTC on the
Internet or by phone. Visit FTC's
website at www.ftc.gov or call 1-
877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338).
Q: What should I do if my
Social Security card is stolen?
A: If your Social Security card is
stolen, contact your local police
department to file a report. In addi-
tion, contact Social Security at 1-
800-772-1213 to request a replace-
ment Social Security card. But
remember you should keep your
Social Security card in a safe place.
don't carry it with you unless you
know you need it. For more infor-
mation, call us at the number above,
visit our website at www.ssa.gov or
visit your local Social Security
office.
Retirement
Q: If I choose to retire and
receive reduced benefits at age 62,
will my monthly benefit increase
to a full retirement benefit when I
become 65 or will it stay the
same?
A: If you start your retirement
benefits at age 62 (the earliest pos-
sible retirement age), your benefits
are reduced permanently.
The age at which you can receive
full retirement benefits is rising
gradually, from age 65 to 67. For
more information, visit
www.ssa.gov, call 1-800-772-1213
or visit your local Social Security
office.

Supplemental Security Income
Q: My ex-husband gets
Supplemental Security Income
disability payments. I called
Social Security and asked if my
son could get benefits on his
father's record and was told he
couldn't. Why can't my son get
benefits?
A: Unlike Social Security dig-
ability benefits, the Supplemental
Security Income program pays ben-
efits only to the individual who is
disabled. The law has no provision
for payments to family members. "


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Sebring Officer Manager


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HESTER HAMBRICK
LANE
Hester Hambrick Lane, 83, of
Wauchula, died Saturday, Feb. 12,
2005, at home.
Born Jan. 13, 1922, in Econafina,
she had lived in Wauchula since
1959, moving from Fort Myers,
She 'was a homemaker and a
Christian.
Survivors include three sons and
daughters-in-law, L.J. and Marie
Lane of Trenton, Eddie and Bonnie
Lane of Ft. Myers, Charles L. Lane
of Immokalee; two daughters,
Margrene Lampley and Claretha
Wilson, both of Wauchula; one sis-
ter, Flora Mae Bowers of Lake
City; 51 grandchildren and great-.
grandchildren, Charles, Johnny,
Maurice Calvin and Rosalyn
Browdy, Floretta and James
McGee, L.J. Jr., Elmer J., Garret,
Rena, Sebrina, April, Charika,
Tyler, Eddie Jr., Eddie III, Stacey,'
Jimmy, Scott, Scott Jr., J.J., Jimmy
Jr., Bryant and Jeannette Lane,
Priscilla Ford, Diane and David
Smith Jr., Ashley and Trenton
Faulk, Elizabeth Carr, Holt 0.,
Lloyd P. Jr., Ben, Kyra and
Brandon Wilson, Johnny Luna,
Sharon, Shanique, Corey, Deidre,
and Brandy Outley, Aaliya and
Maleika Hodges, Keyshawn and
Dominque McLeod, Aaronisha,
Aaron Jr. and Ayanna Daniels, Isiah
Rheaume, Lawrence N. Rivers,
Alivia Hodo; and numerous great-
great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 19, at Mt. Zion
AME Church, Wauchula, with bur-
ial in Magnolia Manor Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 18,
6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Garden
Chapel.
Robarts Family Funeral
Home, Inc.
Wauchula

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HESTER HAMBRICK
LANE
Hester Hambrick Lane, 83, of
'Wauchula. died Saturday, Feb.
12. 2005, at home.
Born Jan. 13, 1922, in
Econafina, she had lived in
Wauchula since 1959, moving
.from Fort Myers. She was a
' homemaker and a Christian.
Survivors include three sons
and daughters-in-law, L.J. and
Marie Lane of Trenton, Eddie
,and Bonnie Lane of Ft. Myers,
'Charles L. Lane of Immokalee;
two daughters, Margrene
'Lampley and Claretha Wilson,
both of Wauchula; one sister,
Flora Mae Bowers of Lake City;
,51 grandchildren and great-
grandchildren, Charles. Johnny,
Maurice Calvin and Rosalvn
Browdy. Floretta and James
McGee. L.J. Jr.. Elmer J., Garret,
'Rena, Sebrina,' April, Charika,
Tyler, Eddie Jr., 'Eddie III,
Stacey, Jimmy, Scott, Scott Jr.,
J.J., Jimmy Jr., Bryant and
,-Jeannette Lane, Priscilla Ford,
Diane and David Smith Jr.,
Ashley and Trenton Faulk,
.Elizabeth Carr, Holt 0., Lloyd P.
Jr., Ben, Kyra and Brandon
Wilson, Johniny Luna, Sharon,
Shanique. Corey, Deidre, and'
Brand) Oufley, Aaliya -and,
Maleika Hodges, Keyshawn and
-Dominque McLeod.' Aaronisha,
Aaron Jr. and Ayanna Daniels,
lsiah Rheaiume, Lawrence N.
Rivers, Alivia Hodo; and numer-
,ous great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at I.p.m.
Saturday,,Feb. 19, at Mt. Zion
AME Church, Wauchula, with
'burial. in Magnolia Manor
CemeterN. Visitation, will be
Friday Feb. 18, 6-8 p.m., at
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By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee County Commission
on Friday told Chamber of
Commerce officials they would
help the county get an exhibit in the
state fair in Tampa next year.
Hardee did not have a county
exhibit in this year's state fair, said
chamber president Terry Atchley
and executive director Janet
Hendry.
Some of the old fair committee
members included Ginger Himrod,
Oneita Revell, Frank Gibbs, Carol
Farr, Kevin Smith, Lockie Gary,
and Bruce and Jeanette Perrine.
Last year's exhibit was prepared by
Hendry and Debbie Gulliver.
Atchley said he would like to
prepare a plan and draw in local
industries such as citrus, cattle,
phosphate, foliage and automotive.
The fair pays each county $1,200o6
enter an exhibit. .
County manager Lex Albritton
said the first money coming to the
independent board for phosphate
severance tax will come in June
2006. The new board must meet by'
March 1, 2005.
Economic development director'
Park Winter said five companies
are in various stages.of negotiations
wanting to locate in the Hardee


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MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Yogurt, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Fryz or
Sausage on a Bun (SaJad Tray,
Pinto Beans, Applesauce, Juice,
Roll) Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cinnamon
Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce,
Milk
Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich
or Hamburger on a Bun (Salad
Tray, Whole Kernel Corn, Peanut
Butter Cookies, Juice Bar) Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle,
Syrup, Baked Ham, Pineapple
Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Corndog or Pizza
Pocket (Salad Tray, Fruit Snack,
Green Beans, Juice) Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk


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GEORGE E.
PAINTER
George E. Painter, 66, of Zolfo
Springs, died Monday, Feb. 7,
2005, in Vauchula.
Born Jan. 10, 1939, in Cocoa,,
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 a
member of the Cattlemen's
Association and the Animal
Abuse Leagues.
Survivors include his mother,
Edna Painter of Cocoa, one son,
Dale E. Painter of Zolfo Springs;
one daughter. Beck) Painter of.
Zolfo Springs; two brothers,
Gary Painter of Wauchula and
Leslie Painter of Cocoa;,and one
sister, Brenda Battson of
SMelbourne.
The family received friends 6-
8 p.m. on: Friday. Feb. 11, at
Robarts Family Garden Chapel,
Wauchula. ,Services and burial
were held at Bell Cemetery, on
Saturday afternoon,



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JUNIOR HIGH

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Yogurt, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Fryz or
Sausage Sandwich or Cheese
Pizza (Tossed Salad, Pinto
Beans & Ham, Rice,
Applesauce, Juice, Roll) Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Buttered
Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce,
Milk
Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or
Deli Turkey Sandwich or
Hamburger on Bun w/Dill
(Lettuce & Tomato, Juice Bar,
Veggie Cup, Peanut Butter
Cookies, Green Beans) Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle,
Syrup, Baked Ham, Pineapple
Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Meatloaf or Cheese
Pizza or Corndog (Tossed Salad,
Cornbread, Corn, Turnip Greens,
Cole Slaw, Fruit Snack, Juice)
Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or
Toasted Cheese w/HB Egg or
Lasagna (Tossed Salad, Garden
Peas, Waldorf Salad, Pears,
Juice, Roll).Milk
FRIDAY
1Breakfast: Cereal, Danish,
Peaches, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Tacos or Cheese Pizza
or Stacked Ham Sandwich
(Lettuce & Tomato, Potato
Rounds, Jell-O, Juice) Milk,


SENIOR HIGH

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Yogurt, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Sausage Link on a Bun
(Tossed Salad, Macaroni &
Cheese, Squash, Juice,
Applesauce) Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cinnamon
Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce,
Milk
Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich
(Tossed Salad, Potato Rounds,
Corn, Cucumber & Tomato
Salad, Peanut Butter Cookies,
Juice Bar) Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles,
Syrup, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Corndog (Tossed
Salad, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw,
Fruit Snacks, Juice) Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Lasagna (Tossed
Salad, V4ggie Cup, Garden
Peas, Pears, Waldorf Salad, Roll,
Juice) Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Danish,
Peaches, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Taco (Tossed Salad,
Mexican Rice, Refried
Beans/wCheese, Jell-O, Juice)
Milk


cial row crop farming done on CFr s
sand/clay reclaimed land, although
there have been experiments, said
CF environmental affairs director
Jim Sampson.
Sampson said in the late 1970s
the county wanted reclamation at
near grade level and to reduce the
time of reclamation from 20-30
years to a few years. This is why
CF went to sand/clay reclamation,


lie said. C_ uownsI about 23,UUU
acres in Hardee County.
Joe Davis Sr. said in Highlands
County two former peat mines are
being turned into nice waterfront
properties. "Florida has 17 million
people and more are wanting to
come."
Albritton said the county is
working on revising its noise ordi-
nance.


County industrial park. Roads and
electric service are not completed
yet. The park may be ready for the
first phase by May 2005.
The county may offer incentives
such as mortgage forgiveness in the-
park if the business stays there long
enough, he said.
Albritton said the tri-county col-
laborative of Charlotte, DeSoto and
Hardee have agreed on three main
priorities-transportation which
includes U.S. 17 and SR-62 along
the proposed airport, water/waste-
water projects and other infrastruc-
ture, and emergency health care.
Albritton said CDBG grants may
include $19 million for Charlotte,
$11 million for DeSoto, and $7 mil-
lion for Hardee.
The commission agreed to pave
3.5 miles of the Dallas McClellan
Road for $405,000. The previous
board had approved this project
two or three years ago.
Albritton said over nine miles of
Murphy Road will be widened and
resurfaced in the next few months
under a $1.2 million state grant. He
said some other roads have to be
repaired in the county.
He said the county has borrowed
$4 million so far for stuiin damage
cleanup, with a loan maximum of
$10 million appro ied.



Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or
Lasagna (Salad Tray, Garden
Peas, Pears, Juice, Roll) Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Danish,
Peaches, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Tacos or Stacked Ham
Sandwich (Salad Tray, Potato
Rounds, Juice, Jell-O) Milk


commissioner Minor Bryant
said the Ollie Roberts Road bridge
needs to be repaired.
Albritton said the county has
received $1.6 million from FEMA
to date. He said the contingency
fund in road and bridge is too iow
at about $570,000. He said the gen-
eral revenue fund contingency is
$299,000.
Albritton said ad valorem tax
collections are in good shapes fa.r
this year. Bryant said his orange
grove is worth $5,000 an acre and if
cleared of t-~'es, $6,000 an acre
under today's real-estate market.
Bryant said many homes will be
rebuilt and that most of the mobile
homes destroyed by the storms
were valued at under $25,000.
Aibritton said some county
expenses submitted to FEMA will
,be denied. "I feel we will be lucky
for Hardee to owe $2 million after
reimbursement. There has been a
lot of illegal dumping."
Marcus Shackelford said the
-burning ban after the storms cost
the county a lot of money, causing
debris to be piled along the road-
side.
The board approved the creation
of an ad hoc committee to review
the proposed new mining ordi-
nance. The new mining ordinance
was developed in late 2003 but has
not been adopted, said mining coor-
dinator/planner Doug Knight .
The county comprehensive plan
was approved in June 2002. The
comp plan calls for a committee to
amend the mining ordinance.
The committee could include
members from mining, banking,
real estate, land owners and gov-
ernment.
Knight said goals include restric-
tive mining along the growth corri-
dor, accelerated reclamation of
recontoured overburden, creating
economic diversity and vitality, and
protecting the integrity of the
development corridor along U.S.
17 and Peace River in central-
Hardee County. .
Albritton said Manatee County
spent four years on its recently
adopted mining ordinance. He said'
keys are sustainable and diverse
economy.
New commissioner Dale
Johnson said he would like to see a
total rewrite of the proposed min-
ing ordinance. "An ad hoc commit-
tee will be good. We need to get the
level of trust back to where it was.
I don't want the industry referred to
as 'they' and don't want to see
'bashing.' ".
Bryant said the board needs to be
"reasonable" and to "trust, the
industry to a point."
Albritton said the county in the
1960s and 1970s wanted the mined
land reclaimed for agriculture. He
said the. Manatee ordinance is
involved in health issues such as
radon and the environment.
He said the county needs to pro-
tect against sprawl and allow for
development areas and natural
areas.
Johnson said today's land prices
about the same as what the mining
companies paid for the land.
Knight said current DRI acreage
is 44,156 with clay settling areas of
40 percent, or 13,777 acres after
some Hardee clays are stored in
Polk County in old unfilled pits.
Johnson said there is a difference
between clays and sand/clay mix.
Class are generally stored above
ground in big quantities.
Albritton said sand/clay was
experimental and wondered when it
became accepted technology. It is
in the Florida Administrati'e Code.
The ratio of sand to clay changes as
mining goes southward, he said. "It
was, a 2-1 ratio when it started and
is now 1.6 to 1."
Sand/clay is used for grazing, the
lowest land use, said Albritton.
Row crop is the next lowest land
use. There is currently no commer-


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Certified & Insured
S" Office: 863-452-6026
Cell: 863449-1806
P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826
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BJS Movers
Mobile Homes Move & Set-Up




Hwy. 17 North, Bowling Green (863) 375-3113
Corner of County Line Rd. (863) 781-4456
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o Payroll
Temporary or Federal and State
Permanent NLABOR Taxes
1?L 1 Deposits
Personnel and L SOLUTIONS Tax Reports
PersonnelServices Worker's Comp
Payroll Services FICA
CONTACT: Year End W2's
ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula
(863)773-9225
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U-LOCK STORAGE
FOR RENT: Storage '
units Wauchula and
Zolfo, 5x10, 10x12 and T L
12x20. ROOFIN
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THE TIME To BUY is Now!


Jim, Suzy, Ruby, Bill, Rosemary




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No Interest Charges!
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iMWe can afford to sell you any car on
the lot regardless if you have
Good Credit or Bad Credit!


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


ANTIQUE OAK BED with high head
board carving across top of bed,
$275. firm, 5 Oak chairs, $75., king
size mattress and box springs, $190.
firm, excellent condition. 767-1541
2:17p


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


DRIVER & SERVICE TECH for
propane gas company. Driver must
have class B CDL w/air brake, haz-
mat, tanker endorsement, 21 yrs of
age or older. Service Tech, experience
helpful but willing to train right per-
son, mechanical ability necessary. 21
yrs of age or older, EOE, Drug free
work place, apply in person only, 231
W. Main St., Wauchula. 11:4tfc
LIVE-IN FEMALE to care and oversee
homeless women in shelter. Must be
able to pass all state requirements.
773-0166, Juanita Wright. 1:20-2:17p


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 # F61DVAG2279 with Peterson
Hi-Lift and Loader #C70778218
1976 Ford GO VIN# F60DVA75777 with Stonie GH
1975 INTL GO VIN# 13662EHA33438 with Stonie
Hi-Lift and Loader #00097
1975 INTL GO VIN# 13662EHA33209 with Stonie
Hi-Lift and Loader #00154
3 Self-made Trailers
100 Tubs
Contact Linda or Shannon at Wauchula State Bank for
details and location of equipment at 863-773-4151.
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Help Wanted!!
Immediate opening for person willing to work hard with a
positive attitude and the ability to learn to service and install
petroleum equipment and related services. Electrical
mechanical, and/or construction background a+. Drivers
License Required. Class A or B CDL preferred. Willing to
train right person. Call 863-773-2213 for an appointment or
send resume to: Heartland Pump and Tank Co., Inc. P.O.
Box 873 Wauchula, FL 33873 EOE DFWP
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PAYLESS

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


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309-7513 or Toll Free 1-866.79
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AM-SOUTH REALTY
WAKING REAl, ESTrATE REAl, EASY."
An independently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwel Banker Real Estate Corporaton


(863) 773-2122
FAX (863) 773-2173
AFTER HOURS CALL:
Gary Delatorre, Broker 832-0508
Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887
Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575
Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797
Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769


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Richard Dasher


Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
GREAT LOCATION This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is con- HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE north of Bowling Green. 15 lots
veniently located close to schools and shopping. total. $150,000
Includes jaccuzzi, large workshop and fenced yard. ------
$89,900- JUST LISTED! 1994 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH on 10 acres
of land in Manatee County. New well. Serene surround-
6.8 ACRES ON EAST MAIN!, Over 2,000 SF in this 3 bed- wings. $249,900
room, 2 bath home on 6.8 acres. Includes pole barn, ----
horse barn, pond and 3 wells. Close to city limits in BEAUTIFUL WOODED 100 x 209 lot on crystal clear Lake
Wauchula. $275,000 .Isis in Avon Park. Great location close to shopping.
$195,000
COMMERCIAL CORNER BUILDING in Zolfo Springs. ---
Perfect for convenience store. Will not last at this LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling
price!!! Only $85,000 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


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Classifieds


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, $1,000. Call
Robin Hood, 735-1601 2:17p

Best of all is it to preserve every-
thing in a pure, still heart, and
let there be for every pulse a
thanksgiving, and for every
breath a song.
-Konrad von Gesner


SLEEPER SOFA; FULL bed, chests of
drawers, dining table, 4 chairs, TV,
VCR, refrigerator/freezer and more
cheap. 735-1601 2:17p
DIAMOND PLATED 5TH wheel tool
box, new, $368. New, will sell for $100.
Call 863-773-4814 2:17p

A man will be imprisoned in a
room with a door that's
unlocked and opens inwards;
as long as it does not occur to
him to pull rather than push.
-Ludwig Wittgenstein


HELPMATES
Let HELPMATES
professionals be your key to
independence to stay
ST--~ ^ ~in your home.
We offer elderly care, care for the
disabled and help recuperating
from surgery or childbirth.
Call Bath at (863) 698-6383 or
(863) 285-8506
Licensed


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, Fl.
room utility room, shed. All glass win-
dows & vertical blinds. Furnished.
Crystal Lake Village. 863-445-0985 or
767-6238 2:3-3:3p


ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites you to come and
see if you can find the pet you're look-
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more information.
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Once you make a decision, the
universe conspires to make it
happen.


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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GERMAN SHEPARD PUPPIES! AKC,
$300. 8 wks. 773-9477 2:17p
WE NEED GOOD homes for 2 mix
breed puppies and 1 male kitten and 1
adorable small kitten. Contact All
Creatures Animal Hosp. or stop by
and see them. 773-9215 2:17,24c


PLANTS, INCLUDING CROTONS,
Hibiscus, Sky vines, Camellias, Ixora,
Palm trees, Lilies of the Nile, Jasmine,
and many more. 863-385-6508.
1:20-2:17p
BELOW WHOLESALE! FLOWERING
shrubs, Bird of Paradise, hibiscus,
Tababoua trees, etc. Voogd Growers,
773-4853 2:10,17c
A solid rock is not shaken by a
strong gale, so wise persons
remain unaffected by praise or
censure.


Short Time Job Ban uptcy Repo SWo Pay
Just met ouw eay mequrmnrtwi and you e cond lcrwOly
APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN
'lamo~nlnthly CornpastsvRats. 'Not BW H rM"
HOTULNE 14 I5c .
YObu must met aour laderlr redit Mtanded. Income and.equ reqemtpultm k
GR EENW*O 1-800 535-606 1


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GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC.


Fill Dirt


Zolfn Snrints


Lamar Gilliard
Home: (863) 735-0490 cl8:21tte


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Main Street between

US 17 N. and US 17 S.

will be closed starting

Feb. 28 March 4.

Traffic Will be detoured to"

Bay St. & Palmetto St.
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dzalea apartments
Now accepting applications
2, 3, & 4 bedroom lipts.*
Handicap units available *
Rental rates beginning at $424 *
(plus electric, cable and phone)
SRental assistance available for qualified applicants *

860 Pleasant Way Bowling Green, FL

(863) 375-4138
Monday Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m.






Equal Housing Opportunity c02 1j 31.:


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

R.S.A.'s entry level positions, 3rd and Weekend
Shifts available. HS Diploma or GED required, experi-
ence preferred.
C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend Shifts available.
Current Florida Licensure, HS Diploma or GED
required, experience preferred.
Maintenance Utility Service Worker Proficient in'
plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Must possess
HVAC Certification and HS Diploma or GED. 5 yrs +
experience preferred.
iCook 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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No Equity...No Problem!
We pay top dollar!
Storm Damage...OK
Mobile Homes...OK *
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Joe L.-Dais
SJREALTORS JOE L.DAVIS
SE JOE L. DAVIS, JR. JOHN H.O'NEAL

Ma REALTOR (863) 773-2128
Monica Reas
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


NDW LISTING! 3 BR, 2 bath
CB home in, quiet Ft. Meade
neighborhood. $89,900!
NEW LISTING! 28 ac.
Hamlin grove with John Deere
Power unit in Hardee Co. just
off Hwy 64 East close to
Highlands Co. $9,500/ac!
NEW LISTING! 100 acs. in
eastern Hardee Co with double
county rd frontage. Excellent
development potential.
Currently in citrus. $990,000!
40 acs. on Beautiful Payne's
Creek in NW Hardee Co. near
Ft. Green Springs. $400,000!
Can be divided!
Commercial 45 acs. on north
bound Hw 17, over 3,000 leet
of frontage. Buy all or in part.
$1,250,000!
p o
1si# o ,1 a'vrj0ooad City
available. $30,000!
52.87- ac. grove in Highlands
Co. North of Lorida. 33t acs. in
Valencia & 13 acs. in Hamlin.
Micro-sprinkler irrigation,
diesel power unit, and existing
fruit proceeds. $475,000!

C=,MhflisA been
and cros -fenced. well

tered trees. $75,000!
These 5 & 10 ac. tracts are
located in western Hardee Co.
There are only a few lots left
with lake view and there are
deed restrictions.


Corner commercial lot with
frontage on Orange St. & 8th
Ave. in Wauchula. $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!
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.
wooded wonder is located on a
paved road, close to town.
$110?000!
PRICE REDUCED! 3 BR, 2
bath home in Wauchula, new
roof, two screened porches. All
appliances included. Close to
schools. $86,000!
This good producing grove with
high pound solids has drain tile
anrid waters all 89 acs. of E&M
and 10 acs. of Valencias at the
same time with a 12" well.
$750,000!
70;t acs. with frontage on 2
county roads. Excellent devel-
opment potential. $9,900/ac!
123 acs. north of Golfview on
Ratliff Rd. Great development
potential. Currently in grove.
$8,900/ac!
.n 10
St.,

23 Oak tree filled lots on Torrey
Oaks Golf Course, Hardee Co.
Close to college. $650,000! Call
for details.


RE,1JTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOiRS,


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


DAVID ROYAL................781-3490
SANDYLARRISON........832-0130
MIKE NIC HOLSON


Mobile: (941) 456-6507


SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES

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

It's better than shell.


ShOwnm Rinme
Owner/Operator


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


Realtor,
228 N. 6th Avenue
D" iNSf Wauchula, Florida 33873
Office (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
Cell (863) 781-4084 Homre (863) 773-6141
tores and lumes, Jnc. would tike ko welcome ohn D'
Aeeman as a full-time ealto rAssociak. He has been a
pad-lime associate with us since march of 2003, and now
we are uefy proud and excited o vhave John become a full-
lime associate of ouf family business.










We encourage all his friends and acquaintances o call or
isit# him akthe office of lomes and stores, Jnc. for all o{
their real eslate needs!










_NIY_.R O RY$,EIAR..* _~p. EEP
We have immediate openings!


VERivie DEPARTMENT

aOrvice Tachnieians
artl-Time Wuaily Cleork/Clereal
Building Maint./Custodial
Contact Donnio Canary
for interview appointment.

AUTOMOTIVE ALEfM DEPARTMENT
Looking for hard working career minded people
with a will to succeed. Please apply in person.
RSe Kevin Hanheyg or Mark Fago


773-4744
140 Hy.if 17 South Wa


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


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Secretary/Office Personnel
Full Time position available. Must have strong
Phone skills, Customer Service skills, and Basic
Computer skills, we will teach everything else.
Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, and Health Insurance.
Call from 10-2 ask for Lesley
863-375-2487
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Maintenance Supervisors
needed for Apartment Communities in
Wauchula, Lakeland, Arcadia & Winter
Haven area. HVAC certified is a plus.
Positions available immediately. Good I
Benefits & Salary. Housing may be
available. Fax resume to 305-476-5240.
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Classifieds


WOMAN TO WORK with developmen-
tally disabled women. Full-time, call
M-F, 767-0374 2:10,17p
C.N.A.'S NEEDED! 40 hrs. per week,
$7.25 per hour, paid mileage, plus
benefits. Must have reliable trans-
portation. Appiv at HOPE of Hardee,
310 N. 8th Ave., Wauchula. (863)773-
2022. EOE, DFWP 1:13-2:17c
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. (8631773-4113 1:13tfc


EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER COM-
PUTER skills a must. Needs to be pro-
ficient in computer payroll, accounts
payable and filing state sales tax.
Send resume with references to
Fields Equipment, P.O. Box 837, Zolfo
Springs, FL 33890. Call Dennis
Sasser for appointment, 735-1122.
2:17c
PIONEER CREEK RV Resort,
Maintenance person. Full-time, apply
in person, 138 East Broward, Bowling
Green. 375-4343 Electrical and
plumbing experience a plus.
2:17-3:3p


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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CASEWORKERS
Kids Hope United provides support services
for abused and neglected children and their fam-
ilies for several Central Florida counties. We
have caseworker positions available in our
Sebring, Wauchula and Mulberry locations. If
you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a
related field we will train you if you are selected.
Minimum training salary is $31,620. Salary range
for caseworkers is $31,620 -38,760.
We will consider non-related degrees if you
have related experience. If you have current cer-
tification as a Child Protection Professional, we
want to talk to you.
Competitive salary and complete benefit pack-
age if offered, with an excellent paid time off
benefit. KHU is a drug free workplace and com-
mitted to Equal Employment Opportunities.
Please forward resume with salary history to
floridajobs@kidshopeunited.org or fax to 352-
326-2506. o :27fc


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


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


REMODELED!
'-- --- Now RE-OPEN!

.' otling g een

c. fl eWrket
-- : Hwy. 17


Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC
781-1062 cl1:4t

^jIf1 Nicholson Supply Company, Inc.
^AHni 225 E. Oak St.-Wauchula, FL-Tel. 773-3148 Fax 773-4977
Hardware










SUNRISE COMMUNITY


LAND OF OPPORTUNITY
* Working with adults with developmental disabilities
* Depenedable, 18 years old, high school diploma, valid driver's
license.
* Fulfilling work environment
* 3 shifts available
* Advancement opportunities/Tuition reimbursement
* Health Insurance/403B
* Annual raises, referral bonus
* Paid vacation, sick, holiday
We look forward to hearing from you. Please ball Betty at 863-773-
3985 or Robert at 863-767-1691. EOE/DFWP c110:14tfc


It is light grief that can take
counsel.
-Anonymous


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94 Georgetown Loop, Wauchula *
Immaculate 3 BR, 2.5 bath, 3,338 SF concrete block/stucco home with two lots totaling .61 acres.
City water, sewer and electric with only county taxes! New roof, carpet, counter-tops, paint, and
22'x28' family room with wood-burning fireplace also wired for alternate electric logs!
Deed restrictions apply. No homeowners association. Offered for $205,000!
JIM SEE REALTY, INC.
REALTOR@
206 N. 6 TH AVENUE
i' WAUCHULA, FL 33873 S
Day (863) 773-0060 Night (863) 773-9673
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L AMBER T
rREALTY INC.
402 South 6th Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873 Bus. (863) 773-0007
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker Fax: (863) 773-0038 Delois Johnson
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net
OPEN 8:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT HOME? See this MOVE IN READY! Large lot with 3B/lbth home; all
charming 2850 square foot CB/Stucco home located on appliances, window treatments and ceiling fans. $95,000
5 acres in desirable location; amenities include: gas log 14x58 M/H on 5.22 acres; 12x12 pole barn plus utility
fireplace, inside utility, in ground pool, privacy fence, shed. $69,500
lovely patio, 4 stall barn with concrete floors. $275,000
elMobile Home has Large home located on 2 acres, built in 2002 this
This well kept 28x60 D/W Mobile Home has 3B/2Bth, 3B/2.5Bth, CB/Stucco/Brick, 3800 square feet of living
new A/C, new pump on well, fenced on 5.45 acres, plus has lots of amenities including Jacuzzi room, nice
some livestock included in sale. $145,000 screened porch, large attic storage, well filtering system,
JUST REDUCED! This 2376 square foot, CB home has paved road frontage. $300,000
been completely remodeled inside and out, new roof, Wooded lot with city water tap and culvert in place.
new tile floors, new kitchen and bath, fenced back yard. $15,000
$89,000
4 acres with large oaks, in western Hardee. $45,000
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, Hamlins and
$106,000 Valencias, 10" well Call for details.
62 Acre Grove, microjet, new diesel pump, 12" well, Nice, level, well drained, corner lot in Wauchula,
located east of Wauchula. $8,000 per acre. 115x150. $15,000
BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY!
SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON..............773-9743
ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS ...........781-2413 REALTOR
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MAKE A CAREER with us! Safe driver
with at least a CDL Class B license.
Hazmat/tanker endorsement. Good
benefits and 401k available. Contact
Karen at Grimsley Oil Company.
(863)773-3135 or 800-346-8999. EOE
2:10,17c
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTION-
IST wanted for Wauchula office. Full-
time or part-time, willing to train. Send
resume to: P.O. Box 1648, Avon Park,
FL 33826 2:10-24c
RECEPTIONIST/SALES ASST. for
large nursery in Wauchula. Will train.
Computer experience a must. FT w/PT
hours as needed. Fax resume to 863-
773-2665. 2:17c
CNAs, HHAs AND caregivers needed.
Flexible hours, (863)698-6383.
2:10-3:1 Op
FULL-TIME COOK. Call to apply, 773-
9656. 2:17tfc


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


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
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
2005 7X14 CARGO EXPRESS
enclosed trailer w/ramp and side
door, black. $4,800. 781-2171
2:10,17p
The man who is swimming
against the stream knows the
strength of it.


"On The JoO


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


Mini Storage
12x1 2 storage @
$50.00 per month

Carl's Recycling
249 Airport Rd

773-4300 ,o


Small Business Counselor serving
Highlands, Hardee and DeSoto develop
and teach small business seminars and
counsel small business owners in different
aspects of operating a business. Min.
Bachelor's degree in Business related
fields, five years small business owner-
,ship/management experience. Prefer:
MBA/ Master's degree in Finance/
Accounting/ MIS with ten years small busi-
ness management and public speaking
experience, with high interpersonal skills,
business development experience and


Powerpoint presentation skills.


research ability, e-cc
QuickBooks experience a
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15 ACRE FARM IN lovely Zolfo
Springs, $300,000 or best offer. 727-
865-8599 2:10-3:1 Op


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


/Modern Housing of Fla., Inc./
MODULAR HOME MODEL CENTER


1/2" Drywall Interior Walls
3/4" T & G Plywood Flooring
12" Overhang
8' Side Wall Height
Florida Building Code 130 mph wind speed
6/12 Pitch Roof
Insulated Windows
Set on Raised Stemwall Foundation
10-Year Structural Warranty



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on Hwy. 27 in Lake Hamilton
For Details, Call Tall Free: 877-439-0450


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EI-1, o, 228 N. 6th Avenue
,, 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
*"Big Corner Lot-2BR/2BA Mobile Home with trees, lawn irrigation
system. work shop, laundry room, car port, too many extras to list.
Reasonably priced must see.


Unique and out of the ordinary
place-This property has a 12x54
mobile home with a 12x54 addi-
lion and a tin roof over. The main
home has 2BA/1BA and a 1 bed-
room efficiency) apartment. There
is also a barn on the property that
has been turned into a museum
most of the items in the museum
will go with the sale. Asking
79,500;.
Nice Quiet Neighborhood-
3BR/2BA split plan, Storage shed,
separate laundry room and
fenced back yard. Asking $64,900.
Home in Zolfo Springs -
3BR/1BA Frame home on con-
crete slab with 1 car garage. Just
move in for $69,500.
Building Sites-5-20 and up to
126 acres of land. Some fronting
on highway and some on county
paved road. Close to Wauchula -
Trees and much more. Call us for
details.,


Room for, Everyone-5BR/2.5BA
Mobile home with addition,
Central Air & Heat on 64 in Ona.
Home comes with a water filter
and backup pump and an extra
large stocked pond. Call us today.
Making $2-49.000.
Nice : Residential Area--
Conveniently located between
Hardee and Highlands. 3 BR/2BA
Mobile Home w.ilh Central Air &
Heat & screened in porch. Being
Offered at $57,000.
Affordable Home in Zolfo
Springs-3BR/1BA Frame home
with Central Air & Heat.
Conveniently Located. Needs
Tender Loving Care. Asking
$54,500.
Look No Further-1BR/1BA
Mobile Home in an adult park
resort. Be a home owner without
the hassle. All for $42,500.


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

Please Visit Our New Web Page at: www.floresrealty.net
q WE BUY HOUSES- FAST CLOSINGS
Contact After Hours
O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
After hours............863-773-2840
Lawrence A. Roberts..............(863) 773-9256 Email: lar@floresrealty.net.
Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585' Email: noey@floresrealty.net
John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email: john@floresrealty.net
Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643
Pteve Lanier (863) 553-9392 cl2:17c


29' AVION W/10X18 closed-in room.
Orange Blossom RV, Lot 95A.
(813)238-6900 1:20-2:17p
1988 AVION, REAL CLEAN, rear
queen bed, tub and shower, dinette
and small rocker, electric refrigerator,
$9,500. 678-296-0542 2:17,24p


Inflation is when you pay fif-
teen dollars.for the ten-dollar
haircut you used to get for five
dollars when you had hair.
-Sam Ewing


ATTENTION! The Federal Fair
Housing Act Prohibits advertising any
preference or limitation based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin, or
the intention to make such a prefer-
ence or limitation. Familial status
includes children under 18 living with
parents or guardians and pregnant
women. tfc-dh
BOWLING GREEN OFFICE space for
rent. Over 200 s.f. Hwy 17 frontage.
$150 month. 863-375-3360 10:21tfc


1337 Hwy. 17 South
'_ _ Wauchula
Cenlr 773-4900

J5 1600 SQ. FT. HOME
4 BEDROOM-2 BATH
FLEETWCOD, HUGE KITCHEN
FOR AS LITTLE AS
$550 PER MO P.I. WITH $1,000 DOWN
INCLUDESS SET-UP, STEPS, SKIRTING, CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT*


Senior


Agricultural Assistant


I" LNVERSITY OF
FLORIDA
The University of Florida, Range Cattle REC at Ona, is
currently recruiting for Senior Agricultural Assistant.
This position is responsible for building and repairing
fences. Assists with livestock management, handles
cattle in pens and pasture, feeds cattle and monitors
water supply in pastures. Responsible for farm equip-
ment operation such as preparing, plots for faculty,
discing pastures and making hay. Also responsible for
miscellaneous farm and routine grounds maintenance
such as plumbing repairs, emptying trash cans, mow-
ing and other tasks. Expected starting salary range is
$9.00 to $10.00 per hour. A high school diploma and
two years of appropriate experience is required.
Appropriate college coursework or vocational/techni-
cal training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the
required experience. To view application instructions
and complete an online resume, please visit
www.hr.ufl.edu/job. Reference number for this vacan-
cy is 31395 and the deadline date to apply is 02/04/05.
If an acopmmqdation.due to a disability is needed to
apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the
Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). An
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Any old hillbilly can change a
tire, but we sell tires for less _
and we prove it!


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


1/BR TRAILER, 2 PEOPLE max, $200
deposit, $150/wk., B.G. (863)224-2477
2:17p


PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
Bobcat orviee Tree Trimming
Complete Treeo Removal
*FREE ESTIMATES*

(863) 781-2089


SLiensed a Insured


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Accept M/C a Visa


NEW & USED TIRES


Billy Ayers
Tire Technician


#1 Tag
Team in
Town!

Come give
us a try!


Donna Eures
Secretary


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Sat. 8-12

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205-65-15 S40.00
235-75-15 S35.00
225-75-15 S35.00
215-65-15 S45.00
255-70-15 S60.00
Bo Espino Sold in sets of 4.
Auto Technician Sold separately slightly higher.
_Oper Mon Sat 8:00 5:00


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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
a haul ... 1/2 price!

24 Hour Towing Available
U.S. Hwy. 17 Se Habla 6
Bowling Green Esanol375-4441
(across from Presto) 375-4441
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WE BUY LAND, orange groves, and
houses. 375-3112 12:2tfc
FSBO, MUST SEE, 40 acres, pasture
land on pavement road high and dry,
metal frame greenhouse, 4" well,
pond, 2975 Clifton Bryan road, Zolfo
Springs, Hardee, $380,000 OBO.
Contact Lee, 863-245-9281.
1:27-2:24p


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
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Come where the low payments are!

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Classifieds


9,000 S.F. COMMERCIAL stores, 121
W. Main St. Lease, Sell. 773-6616,
445-0915 2:3-3:3p
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
LEASE/SALE, COMMERCIAL, 121 W.
Main, 9,000 sf available, $1 sf, build to
suit, handy-man. (863)773-6616,
(863)781-5017. 2:10-3:10p
Don't worry that children never
listen to you; worry that they
are always watching you.


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


DEBRIS & LOT CLEAN-UP

Free Estimates
Ed Pilkington Wauchula

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


Resource Recovery Operator & Spotter
Pay rate: $8.25 $10.83
Wanted for the Hardee County Landfill. Knowledge of or
ability to learn and comprehend county, state and federal
rules and regulations pertaining to solid Hazardous Waste
identifications and disposal. Ability to perform physical
work related to the position. Must have the ability and skills
necessary to communicate effectively with the public as a
representative of the County Solid Waste Department.
Valid FL Class "A" or "B" CDL required.
Complete job description posted on the County Website:
www.hardeecounty.net.
Applications accepted in the Human Resource Dept., 205
Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-
2161.Open until filled. 1
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HELP WANTED
CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND
COMMUNICATION OFFICERS
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is seeking full time
correctional officers and communication officers.
Communication Officer applicants must be at least 19, have
high school diploma or equivalent, and be willing to work
shifts.
Correction Officer applicants must possess a current certi-
fication in corrections or be willing to attend the academy.
Tuition and salary will be paid while attending the academy
and working in the Hardee County Jail. All applicants must
successfully complete the personnel selection process set
forth by the Sheriff's Office. Applications may be obtained
at the Sheriff's Office' at 900 East Summit St., Wauchula,
from 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. For further
details call 863-773-0304 ext. 214. E.O.E. c 2:17
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D requirequire all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
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LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Crooms- 773-0637. 7:ltfc
JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning.
Free estimates. (888) 689-8188
11:18-6:29p


CDL DRIVERS NEEDED
Local company needs Class "A" CDL drivers.
Must be able to work 40+ hours a week.
Home every night and benefits package
included.
Apply in person at:
Florida Fertilizer Co. Inc., Will Duke Road.
We are a drug-free workplace.


TNT FILL PIPT. INC
Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal; Land
Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways
3721 E Main St Tim Parrish
Wauchula StF (863) 781-3342


33873
Office
(863) 773-9446


Nextel
158*17*31234

We Accept Most Major Credit Cards


1600 Quardas De Casa
4 Cuartos, 2 Banos, Cocina Grande.
Solemente $550 Por Mes. RI.
Con $1,000 Bajo Pago.
*INCLUIDOS COMPRESTO DE CASA, CENTRO AIRE
CONDITIONADO, ESCALEDAS.* 12:17c

LEone star,

Cons traction Corp. -

Commercial Residential
Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated


Office 863-773-4779


Fax 863-' 13-986@ '


LABOR SUPERVISOR
Pay Rate: $8.68 $11.39
Wanted for the Hardee County Building and Grounds
Department. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the
work of semi-skilled and unskilled employees. Must be
able to establish and maintain working relationships with
the public. Ability to understand and carry out written
and oral instructions accompanied by construction plans.
Valid FL Class "B" CDL required.
Complete job description posted on the County website:
www.hardeecounty.net.
Applications accepted in the: Human Resource Dept.,
205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, 863-773-2161.
Open until filled. dc2:17c


VOCA of Florida

Direct staff positions available in
Wauchula group homes. High school
diploma or GED and valid drivers
license (in good standings) required.-
Experience providing services to per-
sons with developmental disabilities
preferred. Apply in person at 114
West Carlton, Wauchula, Florida,
863-773-0434 M/F/V/D EOE. ,, c


MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
CF INDUSTRIES, INC., A MAJOR PHOSPHATE
FERTILIZER PRODUCER, IS CURRENTLY
SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED MECHANIC FOR ITS
MINING OPERATION IN HARDEE COUNTY.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS
EXPERIENCE IN REPAIRING LARGE PUMPS
AND DRAGLINES, WELDING, PIPE FITTING,
FABRICATION, GEARBOX REPAIR AND ALIGN-
MENT, BLUEPRINT READING AND OPERATION
OF MOBILE HOISTING EQUIPMENT. HOLDING A
VALID CDL LICENSE WOULD BE A PLUS.
CF OFFERS A VERY COMPETITIVE WAGE AND
BENEFITS PACKAGE. FOR CONSIDERATION,
APPLY AT THE NEAREST FLORIDA JOB
SERVICE OFFICE.

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OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc
DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs?
Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday
nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's
Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd.,
Wauchula and Friday and Saturday
nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist
Church, Corner of Grape & Church
St., Bowling Green.
7:18tfc


PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal,
stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
land clearing, shell, clay, top soil,
loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735-
2415. 9:9tte
TEAM SAWMASTER. TREE removal.
We cut trees for less. (863)781-1449
10:14tfc
CENTRAL FLORIDA ROOFING, state
certified. License #CCC1325743.
Quality work. local roofing company.
1-863-382-7166 12:16tfc


Manufacturing-Fertilizer Company need a full time
Plant Person. Must be able to drive forklift, Lift
601bs, have math skills and be able to read and
follow instructions. Holiday Pay, Overtime Pay,
Vacation Pay, and Insurance available.
Absolutely Drug and Alcohol Free Work Place.
Call between 10-2. 863-375-2487


HELP WANTED
Case Manager: Grant funded, full time position. Must have
good assessment & intervention skills. Social work exp. pre-
ferred. Bi-lingual preferred. Will be performing assessments
and arranging services/repairs for Hardee County residents,
60+, who have hurricane related damage to their homes.
Must have dependable 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 per-
son, 310 N. 8th Ave., Wauchula. 863-773-2022. DWFP, EOE
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A Arts & Crafts Sale

Saturday Feb. 19
9 a.m. 1 p.m.
A SNACK BAR
41i ', Good Food, Better Prices
In Our Recreation Hall
PIONEER CREEK RV PARK
Highway 17, Bowling Green
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107 W. Main Street
Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873
REAL ESTATE5994

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.
Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000
C la 3al3 aths concrete block home on
wd j ee ini ownutom cabins. Cathedral ceiling,
large ili oniarigeoatil dei la r# in weeks. This
won't las g. qIi.orqfJ \ I| c
Large acreage recreational property. Call for info.
Looking for a commercial building? Check out this log cabin on Hwy.
17 in Wauchula. Call for details
We Have Buyers! We Need Listings!
We have several buyers interested in your house even if it needs repairing.
Call us with your info.
Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate
Check out more listings at Or email us at:
www.ourhomesite.comlwauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net cl2:17c

Hiring Immediately
Central Florida Health Care, Inc.
CFHC Avon Park Highlands County, Florida
Programs and Planning Director Oversee the planning, devel-
opment and management of grants, (public & private), proposal
writing, computer and database management systems, market
health services and represent CFHC in the community, supervise
marketing & grant staff. Bachelor's degree, three to five years
management experience.
CFHC Wauchula, Hardee County, Florida
Nursing Supervisor RN with Florida license, supervisory expe-
rience a plus.
Phlebotomist experience a plus, Monday -Friday.
Patient Care Team Asst. Knowledge of medicare, medicaid and
other 3rd party insurance, health care exp., computer'literacy, read
and speak Spanish.
CFHC Frostproof, Polk County, Florida
Medical Records Clerk Exp. medical records or health care
experience.
Excellent benefits package, compete. salary, pension plan. Corp.
pays for LTD & Life Insurance. See our website @
cfhconline.org. Send Resume to: CFHC, 950 CR 17A West, Avon
Park, FL 33825, via e-mail to hr@cfhconline.org or fax to (863)
452-3011. EOE/DFW c12:17,24c











1.06 acres, zoned C-2. Just east of new Northbound eS. 17. Excellent
Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer
Run Road. $92,000.
p l DI 3456 square feet.

302 North 10th Ave. Large corner lot. 930 S.F., C.P., Porches, 2BR/1Bth.
Central H/A. $65,000.
Old Quick Lube. Commercial. Hwy 17 North, Bowling Green. Corner lot.
$65,000.
8QY fh*lt.O uch h.^ I .B. Like new $110,000.
Bills Meat Market Bowling Green. Fully equipped for restaurant and meat
market. Large Corner Lot. 225' on Hwy 17, $135,000. Contract Pending.


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OFFICE FOR RENT
1385 Highway 17 North
(across from Wertdy's)
2 Large Rooms-o 1 Bathroom
Storage Cabinets (built in wall) h Storage Closet
Hot and Cold Water Heat and Air Conditioning
With or Without Desk and Chair,
Filing Cabinets and Office Table
773-6736 12:23tfc


1337 Hwy. 17 South
Wauchula
773-4900


HELP WANTED
The' Bowling Green Police Department is currently
accepting applications for a Florida Certified Law
Enforcement Officer. Applicants must possess a current
certification in Law Enforcement and meet the require-
ments set forth by FDLE. Training and Standards
Commission. Applicants must successfully complete the
-ersonnel selection process set 'forth by the Police
Department. Applications may be obtained and
returned at Bowling Green City Hall, 104 E. Main
Street, Bowling Green, Florida, Monday through
Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. The job will remain open until
the position is filled. If other accommodations are neces-
sary, call John Scheel at 375-3549, to make arrange-
ments. EOE. c12:17c


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The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 2005


SELPH'S HANDYMAN AND cleaning
service and demolition. (863)735-
1641, (863)558-1673 1:20-2:17p
D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential
and srvall business installation &
repair. Specializing in mobile homess ,
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;3-3:3e
A&S PAINTING, INTERIOR and exterP-
or, 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


THURSDAY. FEB. 17
VHardee County
Commission, monthly meeting,
Room 102, Courthouse Annex I,
412 W. Orange St., Wauchula,
8:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 19
V*Bowling Green Community
of Concerned Citizens Inc.,
annual meeting, Church of God
& True Holiness, Palmetto
Street, Bowling Green, 9 a.m.


Memory Lane



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1339 HWY. 17 SOUTH, Spikers
Parking lot, sale starts Thursday. Too
many items to mention. Stoves, refrig-
erators, king beds $100. Central Air
Units. 2:17c
SAT. 7-? 3825 EDISON AVE., B.G.
Follow signs, U.S. 17 and Broward St.
2:17p
FRI/SAT, 3024 JACK Jones Rd., lots to
choose from. New & old. 2:17p
SAT., 19, thru SAT. 26, 8-? 3005
Brentwood, ZS, across from Pioneer
Park on Hwy. 64. 2 family sale, lots of
new & used stuff.
2:17p
ESTATE SALE! SATURDAY, 9-4, new
items added. China cabinets, dining
room suit, Hide-a-bed, sofa, book-
shelves, misc. 607 Peace Drive 2:17p
SAT. 8-1, 185 MYRTLE DRIVE, clothes,
furniture, etc. 2:17c
BACK YARD SALE!
Thursday/Friday/Saturday 8-? Trash
to treasure. Lots of it! Collectibles.
4608 Hwy. 17, Bowling Green, behind
City Hall. 2:17p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8-? 422 S. Florida
Ave. Clothing & accessories from
Trixie's Boutique in Tampa, and other
misc. items. 2:17p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 1094 Downing
Circle. Post-poned moving sale. Baby
stuff, clothes, household items, some
new in boxes, trailer parts, band saw,
misc. 2:17p
HUGE! FRIDAY, 8-12. 1616 JOHNS
Rd., (South on Florida, follow signs).
Lots of stuff, stove, lamps, antiques.
2:17p
SATURDAY, 8-? 206 OHIO Ave. Multi-
family, kids clothes, adults, jet ski,
dryer, computer, toys. 2:17p

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice is hereby given that on 3/10/05 at
10:30 a.m. the following vehicles will be
sold for towing and storage charges:
Year: 04 Make: Chev Model: 4D
VIN# 2GCEC13T541366099
Sale to be held at ROBERTS TOWING,
377 Old Dixie Hwy, Bowling Green, FL 33834.
ROBERTS TOWING reserves ,the right
to ,bid. ci2:17c


DIVORCE

BANKRUPTCY


$69

863-314-0846
(non-lawyer)
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We Buy
Houses!
AM-SOUTH REALTY
(863) 773-21(22
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DEMOLITION
Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt
Local Contractor

(863) 735-2415
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Harrison's
Development and
Remodeling Inc.
Call for all your
home improvement
needs and
hurricane repairs.
Toll Free ,
866-664-3494.
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Youth Baseball
Meeting Today
A meeting will be held today
(Thursday) at 6 p.m. at Pyatt
Park in Bowling Green to final-
ize plans for this year's baseball
season. All interested parents,
coaches, volunteers and spon-
sors are invited.
For more information, contact
Dee Williams-Tatis at 375-3338
or 375-3766.

Food Distributed
This Friday
Faith Temple and Cutting
Edge Ministries will be distribut-
ing food this Friday at the Agri-
Civic Center from 8:30 to 10
a.m.
Call Pastor Wendell Smith at
773-3800 for more information.

Chamber Holds
Monthly Dinner
The Hardee County Chamber
of Commerce will hold its
monthly dinner meeting
Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Main
Street Pub.
Guests will be Casey Prescott
and Congresswoman Katherine
Harris, who will speak on hurri-
cane recovery and Social
Security reform.
Make reservations by tomor-
row (Friday) by calling 773-
6967.

Workshop Set
For Homebuyers
The Bowling Green
Community of Concerned
Citizens Inc. is sponsoring a
Homebuyers Workshop. It is
free of charge to all Hardee
County residents.
Issues to be addressed
include securing a mortgage
and help with difficult down
payments or closing costs. For


more information, call 375
2877.


10 HOURS A
MONTH!.

That's all it takes to speak up
for a child. Volunteer to be a
Guardian Ad Litem.

773-2505
(If office unattended, please leave
message.)



ABOUT ...
Obituaries

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


During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
COUNTY
Feb. 14, Christopher Lowell Grice, 33, of 676 Maude Road, Wauchula,
was arrested ,,Dep. Eric Thompson on a burglary charge.

Feb. 13, Mark Eugene Oravetz, 46, of 2033 Gardner Dr., Lorida, was
arrested by Sgt. Manuel Martinez on a Highlands County warrant charging
him with non-support.
Feb. 13, a burglary was reported in the 2800 block of Boyd Cowart
Road.

Feb. 12, a theft was reported in the 1500 block of U.S. 17 North:


5- Feb. 11, Michael Rosales, 29, of 2577 Garza Road, Zolfo Springs, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants alleging he violated his probation
on grand theft convictions.
Feb. 11, Harold Eugene Usry, 47, of 179 Limestone Road, Cochran,
Ga., and Lisa Marie Mainello, 42, of 921 Pelican Bay Dr., Daytona Beach,
were arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin and each charged with disorder-
ly conduct, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Feb. 11, a theft was reported in the 700 block of Martin Luther King
Jr. Avenue and a vehicle was burglarized on the 200 block of Sims Road.
Feb. 11, Evelyn Louise Madison, 25, of 515 N. Seventh Ave.,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias for failure to appear
in court on an armed robbery charge.

Feb. 10, Daina Michelle Smith, 18, of 311 W. Oak St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Sgt. David Drake on charges of driving while license suspend-
ed, introducing contraband into a correctional facility, possession of less
than 20 grams of marijuana and tampering with evidence.
Feb. 10, Antonio Antwain Ash, 23, of 1344 S. Falconwood Ct.,
Apopka, was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with grand theft
auto, resisting arrest without force, leaving the scene of an accident with
damage, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cocaine.
Feb. 10, a burglary was reported in the 2200 block of Theater Road,
apd a theft at Hardee Senior High School.

Feb. 9, Jose Alejandro Lazo, 37, of 315 SR 62, Wauchula, was arrest-
ed by Dep. Julie Bridges on a charge of domestic violence battery.
Feb. 9, a break-in was reported in the 2600s of Theater Road.
Feb, 9, Cristino Guerrero Vazquez, 40, of 4571 Kenilworth Dr.,
Sebring, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant for allegedly vio-
lating his probation for driving under the influence.of alcohol or drugs.
Feb. 9, Heath Barkley Sanchez, 21, of 3210 Magnolia St., Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on capiases for failing to appear
in court on theft and 'drug charges.
Feb. 9, Dewayne Patrick Royce, 43, of 1645 S.E. West Ave., Arcadia,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on capiases for failure to appear in court
on traffic, weapons and drug charges.
Feb. 9, Manuel Junior Hernandez, 20, of 4404 Maple Ave., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Sgt. Thomas Souther on capiases for failure to
appear in court on battery charges.

Feb. 8, Derrick Smalls, 24, of 724 Sally PI., Wauchula, was arrested by
Dep. Maria Hall. on capiases for failure to appear in court on drug charges.

Feb. 7, Velda Lyfay King, 24, of 323 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula; Erick
Estrada, 27, of 445 Calvert Road, Wauchula; and Jose Perez-Hernandez,
20, of 2493 Pine Cone Mobile Home Park, No. 29, Wauchula, were each
arrested at the Sheriff's Office on violation'of probation warrants.
Feb. 7, a burglary was reported on Goose Pond Road, and thefts in the
900 block of Old Bradenton Road and the 3200s of Hart Road.

WAUCHULA
Feb. 14, Randall Cline Albritton, 34, of 1182 Aspen Lane, Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc. Jereme-Bridges on a probation violation warrant.
Feb. 13, a theft was reported in the 700. block of La Playa Drive.

Feb. 12, Thomas Allen Steele, 45, and Patricia Leigh Pritchard, 40,
both of 119 N. 10th Ave., Wauchula, were arrested by Ofc. Gabe Garza and
each charged with possession of cocaine, possession of less than 20 grams
of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Steele additionally was
charged with domestic violence battery.
Feb. 12, a theft was reported in the 500 block of Illinois Avenue.


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Feb. 12, Severiano Morales Maldonado, 21, of 525 Pennsylvania Ave., ,
Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges on charges of DUI, no
valid license, refusal to submit to roadside tests and failure to sign citations.

Feb. 10, a 13-year-old Wauchula girl was arrested by Ofc. Chris
Leconte on a retail theft charge.

'Feb. 9, Charlie Taylor Jr., 59, General Delivery, Wauchula, and Robert
Hogqn Johnson; -54, of South Seventh Avenue, Wauchula, were arrested by
Ofc. Chris'geconte and each charged' with trespassing.
Feb. 9, a vehicle on the 500 block of North Florida Avenue was bur-
glarized.
BOWLING GREEN
Feb. 13, Rodolfo Torres Mata, 41, of 201 Doc Coil Road, Bowling
Green, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with DUI and
no license.

Jan. 11, Celestino Alto, 26, of 5111 U.S. 17, Bowling Green, was
arrested by Ofc. Daniel Arnold on DUI and no license charges.

Feb. 10, a theft was reported on the 4500 block of Church Avenue.

Feb. 8, burglaries were reported at a residence in the 5100 block of
Snelling Avenue and at a business in the 4700s of U.S. 17 North, and a vehi-
cle was reported stolen off Maple Avenue.

Feb. 7, James Robert Frost, 54, of 2614 Kurlue Dr., Zolfo Springs, was
arrested by Chief John Scheel on charges of possession of methampheta-
mine with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of
less than 20 grams of marijuana and attaching a tag not assigned.
ZOLFO SPRINGS
Feb. 12, a theft was reported on the 3100 block of Hickory Street.

Feb. 8, a break-in was reported at a home in the 700 block of Fifth
Street East, while a vehicle was stolen in the 500s of that street.


Letter to Editor

New Highway Split

Could Harm Businesses


Dear Editor:
Let's get it together and rethink
this. I believe the new highway-
exchange should have merge lanes
and open up the old highway both
ways and have lights and/or merge
-to the ends of the new highway.
With this it wouldn't be so dizzy.
I believe this would be better for
the businesses in town and rethink
this and get it open back up the
I


north and south lanes with a light
system for the north end and south
end.
It might take a genius to redo this
little minor error in what might turn
out to be bad for business and local
traffic. What do you think about
this little idea.
Sincerely
Clark Wingo
Wauchula


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The Herald-Advocate
Thurda. Ferur 17.

Thursday, February 17, 2005


PAGE ONE


Football Pair Prepares For College


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Two Hardee Wildcat football
players have made their college
choices.
Punter/quarterback Travis Tubbs
and defensive back/receiver
Rashad Vance inked contracts with,
their respective schools on National
Signing Day last Wednesday.
Tubbs will attend nearby Webber
International University in Babson
Park outside Lake Wales, while
Vance will join former Wildcat
Brian Kemp at Wofford College in.
Spartanburg, S.C.
The duo round put a baker's
dozen of Wildcats who have signed
college contracts under the five-
year reign of Wildcat head coach


Derren Bryan.
Jamaal Johnson, Hakeem
Shweil, Caleb Skitka and Dane
Rasmussen from the 2000 squad
signed with colleges that first year.
In 2001, it was Paul Gomez. In
2002, it was Kemp, Dane
Rasmussen and Ruben Rivas. Last
year's squad produced three more,
Osles Lazarre, Jon Mariner and
Gilbert Olvera.
"None could have gone if they
had not taken care of their acade-
mics. These are two of the three
seniors who Whad never lost a varsi-
ty regular season game in their
careers and are part of the reason
for this record. Football and acade-
mics go together. It helps them help
their parents provide the education
for a good career in life," said


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Bryan.
"These coaches and teammates
become like family. They pay you
to play and look after you,"
summed up Bryan, who has kept in
touch with most of his players.
Johnson is at Mississippi State, the
Rasmussen brothers, Rivas and'
Lazarre at Webber, Mariner at
Methodist College and Olvera a
starting fullback at Dodge City
Junior College.

TUBBS BECOMES
WARRIOR
Tubbs will join defensive back
Lazarre, defensive end Dane
Rasmussen, guard Cale Rasmussen
and quarterback Rivas at Webber.
With the loss of this year's punter,
Tubbs will fill the vacancy.









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All five former Cats are expected
to be in the starting lineup at the
NAIA (National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics) school.
The Warriors' head coach is Rod
Shafer, former winning coach for
the Lake Wales High School
Highlanders. Among his nine assis-
tants are former Hardee High
teacher and coach Phil Rasmussen,
who handles the Warrior offensive
line and tight ends.
Son of Talmadge and Cyndi
Albritton of Wauchula, Travis said
"I visited Webber and it felt like a
second home. I felt very welcomed
there. I went to the University of
Central Florida and they said
maybe I could be a walk-on there,
but Webber showed real interest in
me. I will be able to concentrate on
my kicking and probably play scout
team quarterback behind Ruben
(Rivas)."
The Wildcat senior has played
baseball and football at Hardee,
three years on each varsity. With


his longest kick going 72 yards, and
most punts hitting the 40-plus
range, Tubbs hopes to be a big con-
tributor for the Webber Warriors.
His parents look forward to him
being at a nearby school where they
can visit and watch home games at
Legion Field.
Information on Webber can be
obtained at webberathletics.com
/football or traveling up to 1201 N.
Scenic Highway in Babson Park for
home games.
VANCE CONVERTS
TO TERRIER
Rashad Vance will switch his
Wildcat colors for those of the
NCAA (National Collegiate
Athletic Association) Division 1-
AA college over 600 miles from his
home. Among its 1,100 or so stu-
dents is Kemp, now a starting cor-
nerback at the South Carolina
school known for its academic
emphasis.
Vance, who carries a 3.4 grade
point average and is entered in hon-


ors classes this block, feels he will
do well at Wofford. The school is.
among the top 10 in the nation in
graduation rate, right up there with-
Northwestern, Duke, Georgetown,
Lehigh, Manhattan, Bucknell,
Notre Dame, Stanford and Loyola:
with an 85 percent graduation rate..
It ranks in the top 10 in overall stu--
dent-athletic grad rates and grad'
rate in football, men's basketball
and women's basketball.
The son of Robbie and Ida
Mosley of Wauchula, Rashad had
been a three-year varsity football
player, played basketball for four-
years, and is playing baseball this-*
year for the first time. He has also.
lettered in track and belongs to the'.
Fellowship of Christian Athletics'
for three years.
"I'm excited about going up to'
Wofford. I'll report in August,'"
says Vance, who readily acknowl-
edges he may have to battle a for-,
mer teammate for a defensive back
position on the Terrier squad.


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join the 11 who have previously signed athletic scholarships,
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PHOTOS BY JOAN SEAMAN
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Webber International University. Pleased with his choice, are (from left) Wildcat head coach
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2B The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 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-
S800-955-8771, 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
i HARDEE COUNTY
CASE NO: 252005CA000069
' GRAY EPPS VANCE, JR., as
Trustee of the Gray Epps Vance ,;',.*
Revocable Trust dated 3/10/97,
* as to an undivided one-half
interest, and BELVA LEE VANCE,
as Trustee of the Belva Lee Vance
) Revocable Trust dated 3/10/1997,
as to an undivided one-half
i 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.partiesi
natural 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
hereafter described.

Defendants. /

NOTICE OF ACTION


STO: SHAMROCK SEED COMPANY
> INC., 3 Harris Place, Salinas, CA
93901
and unknown spouse, heirs.
Sdevisees, 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
l under the above named defendant or
parties claiming to have any right,
title or interest in the property here-
,'.after described
SYOU 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, Wauchura, FL 33873-
S1308, 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.,
2005 B. HUGH BRADLEY
As Clerk of the Court
. By:Connie Coker
S. Deputy Clerk
S2:10-3:3c


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY
CASE NO. 2004-CA-000390

FEDERAL NATIONAL
MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff,
vs.
RAAFAT Z. ZAKHARY;
HONORABLE ZERELDA
SMITH, HARDEE COUNTY
TAX COLLECTOR; UNKNOWN
PARTIES IN POSSESSION
#1; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN
POSSESSION #2, IF LIVING,
AND ALL UNKNOWN
PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER AND
AGAINST THE ABOVE
NAMED DEFENDANTS) WHO
ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE
DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER
SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES
MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST
AS SPOUSES, HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR
OTHER CLAIMANTS
Defendant(s). /

AMENDED
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to an Order rescheduling fore-
closure sale dated December 20,
2004, entered in Civil Case No. 2004-
CA-000390 of the Circuit Court of the
10th Judicial Circuit in and for Hardee
County, Florida, wherein FEDERAL
NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCI-
AITON, Plaintiff and RAAFAT Z.
ZAKHARY are defendantss, I will sell
to the highest and best bidder for
cash, ON THE FRONT STEPS OF THE
HARDEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN
WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, AT 11:00
A.M., on March 2, 2005, the following
described property as set forth in
said Final Judgment, to-wit:
LOTS 3, 4, AND 5, BLOCK 3, SUN-
SET PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN THE
CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, AS
PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 9 PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.

IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A
DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY
ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO
PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING,
YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO
YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CER-
TAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CON-
TACT THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR,
(863) 534-4488 WITHIN 2 WORKING
DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS
NOTICE. IF YOU ARE HEARING OR
VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL TDD (863)
534-7777 OR FLORIDA RELAY
SERVICE 1-800-955-8770.,
DATED at WAUCHULA, Florida, this
20 day of December, 2004.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Hardee County, Florida
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
2:17.24c
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IFOR
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 25-2005-CP000012


IN RE: ESTATE OF
. E. ESTEL W. KELLEY,


Deceased /

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
ESTEL W. KELLEY, deceased. FILE
NUMBER 25-2005-CP000012, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Hardee County,' Florida, ,Probate:
Division. the mailing -,address of
which is Post Office Drawer, 1749,
Wauchula. FL 33873, and the street
address of which is 417 West Main'
Street, Wauchula, Florida. The names
and 'addresses of the Personal
Representative .and' the Personal
Representatives' 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 THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
- OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
"' .All other creditors of the 'decedent'
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, must file their'
Claims with this court WITHIN THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITH
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
Notice is February 17, 2005.-
Personal Representatives:
E. WOOD KELLEY, II
2700 Virginia Avenue, Unit #307
Washington, DC 20037
WAYNE L. KELLEY.
4020 Waterford Drive
Charlotte, NC 28226
Attorney for Personal
Representatives:
CHARLES R. CHILTON
Florida Bar No. 117861
Sharit, Bunn & Chilton, P.A.
99 Sixth Street, S.W.
Winter Haven, Florida 33880
Telephone: (863) 293-5000


2:A7,24c


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


Lady Cats Split District Games


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The two faces of the Hardee girls
basketball squad were evident last
week.
The'girls romped to a 60-30 win
over Mulberry on Tuesday night,
and seemingly could do little right
in a 49-20 loss to Lake Placid on
Thursday. The Lady Dragons went
on to beat Avon Park in the district
championship game on Saturday
evening.
Fourth-seeded Hardee used a
press for the first time in its victory
over fifth-seeded Mulberry on
Tuesday. In the alternate game,



AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF
11/1/98.,
PLAINTIFF,

VS.

EULEY MURPHY, JR, ET AL.,
DEFENDANTSS, /

NOTICE OF ACTION
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: WANDA 0. 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
BOOK 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
S(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
petition filed 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 DISABILITIES ACT, per-
sons with disabilities needing 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; 2:1,17c

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE 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 immediatley there-
after. If you fail 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.
You 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 arid 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


Frostproof beat DeSoto 54-9.
Junior guard Thelicia Jena had
her best game of the season against
Mulberry. She had a game-high 16
points, one more than senior for-
ward April Buckley. Both girls
scored in every period, as coach.
Don Gray played everyone liberal-
ly.
Junior Kim Cummins was the
third Lady Cat in double-digits,
with 11 points for the evening.
Christina Jena and D.K. Davis each
had five points, and Clara Lambert
and Tchenavia Atkinson each four
points. Gloria Solis, Savanah
Palmer and Jamie Buckley con-
tributed in the passing, steals and
rebounding.
On Thursday evening, it was a
different story. In the early game,
Avon Park stopped Frostproof 39-
27.
Then, the Lady Cats and
Dragons took the court. In the
beginning, it was a tight game.
Lady Dragon Carletta Robinson hit
a pair of free throws. It was a full
minute later before Cummins fed
April Buckley for a deuce to tie the
game.
More than a minute later in the
rough-and-tumble game, senior
Rose Charles hit one of two free
throws for Lake Placid, and class-
mate April Hale hit one of txwo
more.
Cummins countered with one-of-
two and it was 4-3. Gradually, Lake
Placid hit more free 'throws and
more shots from the floor, leading
9-5 at the end of the first period and
21-5 at halftime, while holding
Hardee scoreless in the second


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 252004CA822

IN RE: THE FORFEITURE OF
$9,870.00 cash
/

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: NANCY RAMIREZ and JOE
LEYVA AND ALL OTHERS CLAIMING
AN INTEREST IN OR TO THE PROP-
ERTY DESCRIBED BELOW.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
for forfeiture of the following
described personal property in
Hardee County, Florida:

$9,870.00 cash

has been filed against you by
Petitioner, THE CITY OF WAUCHULA,
FLORIDA, POLICE DEPARTMENT, and
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, on
Anthony L. Ritenour, Ables &
Ritenour, P.A., Attorney for Petitioner,
whose address is 551 South
Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida
33870, on or before March 18, 2005,
and file the original with the clerk of
this court either before service on
Petitioner's ,attorney or immediately
thereafter; otherwise a default will be
entered against you for the relief
demanded in the petition.

DATED this 9th day of February,
2005.

B. HUGH BRADLEY
As Clerk of the Court

By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
S ,2:17,24c


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA'
., PROBATE
CASE NO. 25 2005 CP 000

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
MARY HELENA STIMAC OLLIFF,
Deceased /

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of
Mary Helena Stimac Olliff, File,
,Number 25 2005 CP 000, is pending
in the Circuit .Court for Hardee
County,.Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is Post Office Box
1749, Wauchula, FL 33873. The name
-.and address' of the Personal
Representative' and the Personal
Representative's Attorney are.. set'
forth below.
f 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
ofthis notice is served must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE 6R THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and. persons 'having claims or
demands against .decedent's 'estate
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE'
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
'ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
this Notice is February 17, 2005.

Personal Representative:
Walter B. Olliff, Jr.,
Post Office Box 874
Wauchula, FL 33873
Attorney for Petitioner:
Jeff J. McKibben, Esq.
P.O. Box 1748
Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773-4449
Florida Bar # 168879


period with a ruthless full-court
defense which would not let the.
Lady Cats get a successful
inbounds pass.
Despite an ever-widening advan-
tage, Lake Placid kept the full-court
press on until the end of the game,
willing to take fouls. Hardee hit 12
of 26 free throw attempts. With less
than a minute to play, Palmer was
fouled hard and knocked down
attempting to rebound yet another


Lake Placid shot.
Talented freshman Whitney Lee,
still in the game as it ended, led
Lake Placid with 13 points. Charles
and Shardesia Sholtz each had six
points, Latonya Legree five,
Robinson, Ashley Dixon, and
Jessica Fuentes each four points,
and Arkedra McGriff two points.
For the Lady Cats, April Buckley
had seven points and Tchenavia
Atkinson four as they finished their
high school careers. Cummins and
Jamie Buckley each had three
points, Christina Jena 'two and
Thelicia.Jena one point.


Farm Tales
By C.J. Mouser


WELCOME WAGGIN'
There's always a new dog at the farm. The latest is a little red guy with
a white mane and one blue eye and one brown. He looks like an Australian
Shepherd, despite the coloring. He's a sweet little guy with a good disposi-
tion and fairly good manners.
He stands at the front door at feeding time and when he hears the rus-
tle of the dog food bag, his head cocks to the side, his ears go up, and his
tail goes back and forth like a metronome set for "Flight of the
Bumblebees."
I feed him apd I let him hang around because I'm hoping his behavior
will rub off on my dogs and they will pick up some good manners of their
own. Unfortunately, despite the fact that he comes and goes and doesn't
cause a soul a second's trouble, the new dog is not immune to the natural
working way of things here at Triple J.
All of our nannies have kidded. Everything went smoothly: all normal
healthy.births, the nannies and kids in good health and bright-eyed. Which
means, of course, that Billy, our standard buck, is tripping all over himself
seeing to it that all the nannies remain "faithful" to him and setting up the
next batch of bouncing kids.
At any other time, Billy takes no notice of Brutus, our dwarf buck.
Brutus is kind of like a lava lamp nice to have around but pretty well
useless. But when all the female goats are "receptive" and Billy is knock-
inghimself out trying to maintain his harem, he suddenly takes notice of
Brutus. He not only takes notice of him, he seems bent on trying to kill
Brutus every chance he gets. So, at times like this, its best to let Brutus out
of the goat pasture an'd give him the run of the farm.
Brutus is about three feet tall at his highest point, a coffee with just-a-,
touch-of-cream color, with a belly as big around as he is long. He's got a
short face, big bug eyes and a six-inch beard. The only thing really threat-
ening about him is a massive set of horns that curve out from his head about
14 inches on either side. Horns notwithstanding, he's an amiable old buz-
zard with few enemies. Save for Billy and ... strange dogs.
Every dog on the place has had a run-in with Brutus at one time oy
another. All they need to know is that Brutus is in the vicinity, and they steer
well clear of him. With very good reason. Lacking the size and strength to
find his notch in the pecking order of the goat -herd, Brutus has settled for
being "top dog," and lets, no canine go unchallenged. Clearly he will never
be unseated from his lofty top-dog perch, as he has the advantage of what
amounts to two twin boomerangs protruding from his head and he's not
afraid to use them.
One evening Brutus was grazing quietly in the front yard when the new
dog showed up for the evening feeding. Having not yet been introduced, the
little dog walked straight up to Brutus, stuck his nose right in Brutus' face
and proceeded to lick his chin, his tail waggin' in welcome for what he must
have perceived as another new guy on the farm.
Brutus' eyes promptly bugged out even further than normal, and if he
could speak he probably would have said something in the nature of:
"How dare you!".
I knew what was coming Everybody but the new dog knew what was
coming especially the other dogs, who systematically searched for and
found places to lhde before the fur started flying.
'Blissfully ignorant of his appalling lack of respect for the "top' dog,"
the new kid strode up onto the porch and assumed his normal position ...
staring at,the door, head cocked to the side, ears up, tail waggin' a 'mile a
minute.
Brutus wasted no time in setting the stranger straight. He made a sound
,in the back of his throat, which was kind of a mixture between a bullfrog
croak and healthy beer belch, and began his stiff-legged hip-wiggling
approach. When he gets like this, his head goes back and to the side, mak-
ing it appear like he has a broken neck and its all he can do to keep his head
from falling off. In reality what he is doing is lining up his target and, at the
moment, one of those buggy eyes was fastened neatly onto that waggin'
tail.
It all happened too fast to try to stop it. Brutus took off at a comical gal-
lop, his little feet hitting the ground too close together and too quickly to be
impressive, elegant or even threatening, really. He closed the gap, and the
little dog had no idea what was coming until Brutus' hooves hit the porch
behind him, but by then it was too late for any kind of evasive maneuver.
Brutus rear-ended him, rolled him up in a knot and slid him across the
porch, pinning him in a whimpering red-and-white wad against the cold
concrete steps.
Brutus backed up for another charge and the little'new guy, seeing his
chance, clambered to his feet and took off like a shot. He showed me the
brown'eye and then the blue one as he frantically checked over both shoul-
ders to make sure he wasn't being pursued.
He was.
"Brutus! Come back here! You made your point!" I yelled, just after
the dog and just before the goat passed through the gate headed down the
dirt road. Brutus came back almost right away, but I haven't seen the col-
orful little dog since.
I' suspectzhe'll come back once the shock wears off. But, if I don't miss
my guess, he'll give the bug-eyed dog with the beard a good wide berth..
Contact writer C.J. Mouser by e-mail at cjmouserinfla@aol.com






FEMA Registration



Deadline Is Feb. 28


Floridians affected by the four
hurricanes of 2004 and who have
not yet registered for federal assis-
tance have only two weeks to call
the' Department of Homeland
Security's Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) to
register.
Monday, Feb. 28, is the deadline'
to register for disaster assistance.
"As the registration deadline
approaches, we encourage home-
owners, renters and business own-
ers who sustained uninsured losses
in one or more of the hurricanes to
register for assistance," said Craig
Fugate, state coordinating officer
for Florida's State Emergency
Response Team. "It is important.
that applicants leave determination
of eligibility to federal program


experts and not automatically dis-
qualify themselves."
FEMA's toll-free registration
number is 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those
who are ;-peech- or hearing-
impaired. Applicants can also regis-
ter online at www.fema.gov. 4 I
"If a person has questions about
their registration or the assistance
available, FEMA is just a telephone
call away," said Bill Carwile, feder-
al coordinating officer. "Telephone
lines are open Monday through
Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m."

Just because you do not take an
Interest in politics doesn't mean
politics won't take an interest
in you.
-Pericles


I''


2:17. 24C






February 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B


Cats


Top Seed


In District Playoffs


By JOAN SEAMAN
:Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Wildcat five earned
its way into the top spot in the Class
3A-District 10 playoffs which
began on Tuesday night.
Actually, the Cats have over a
week of preparation for the tourney,
which continues tomorrow (Friday)
night at Lake Placid.
As top seed, Hardee drew a bye
on opening night. In the early
game, No 4 seed Avon Park played
the host Green Dragons, seeded
fifth. In the late game, third-seeded
DeSoto contended with sixth-seed-
w ed Frostproof.
The Tuesday winners survived to
play Friday. The DeSoto-
Frostproof winner will face second-
seeded Mulberry at 6 p.m., with the
winner of the Avon Park-Lake
Placid game challenging -the top-
seed Wildcats about 7:45.
The district championship game
is at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
The Cats won the top seed with
an 8-2 district record. Mulberry fin-
ished at 7-3. Hardee lost early in
the season at DeSoto and late in the
year to Mulberry.
Hardee split its final pair of non-
district games last week to finish
,the regular season 15-10.
The Cats beat Fort Meade for the
second time this season in a varsi-
ty-only game in Fort Meade last
!Tuesday. The depleted Miners
dressed out only seven players, sev-


eral just up from the junior varsity.
A. Johnson kept them in the game
with a 25-point spree, some every
period.
Hardee jumped out to a 20-12
first-quarter advantage, allowing
head coach Vance Dickey to use
more and more reserves. Hardee
held a 33-25 halftime lead as
Johnson kept his team in the game
with 16 of the 25 points.
By the end of the third period,
Hardee led 54-40 and finished at
67-51 as the Miners tired.
Soph Chris Rich led Hardee,
putting 17 points on the board,
some each period. Classmate
Weston Palmer added 13, putting a
trio of treys, a deuce and pair of
free throws together for the baker's
dozen.
Eight other Wildcats got in the
scoring column. Senior Rashad
Vance added nine points; classmate
Tom Green five and Michael
Capron also five; Thelinor "Lino"
Jena, Robbie Jones, Jermaine King
and Arnold Louis (up from the JV)
each four points; and Olnel Virgile
two points. Freshman Mark St. Fort
contributed on the rebounding and
passing game.
The Cats finished their season in
a defensive game at Sebring on
Thursday night. Senior Greg Perry
had eight of 10 free throws, all in
the fourth period, as Hardee
attempts to get the ball repeatedly
went awry. Kevin Dixon led the
Streaks with 15 points.


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


v Paul confronted the Sanhedrin. He looked straight at
- them and said, "My brothers, I have fulfilled my duty
to God in all good,conscience to this day." At this,
ti the high priest Ananias ordered Paul to be struck on
the mouth.
v Paul responded to this dishonorable behavior by an
authority, saying to him, "God will strike you, you
r whitewashegwtall. You sit Ihere to judge me accord,
: ing II lan-. yet you yourself violate the law by
commanding that I be struck."
-* Those near Paul said, "You dare to insult God's high
priest!"
Paul replied, "Brothers, I did not realize that he was
{: the highpriest; for it is written: 'Do not speak evil
about the ruler of your people.' "
-Acts 23:1-5
Paul asked forgiveness for speaking harshly to the ruler, choosing to
..honor his position even when his behavior was dishonorable. He did not
repent for the truth he spoke,, but only the way in which he spoke it. -
We need to remember this with anyone in authority: ministers, police,
judges, presidents, bosses, parents, etc. God deals with those in authority, it
gis not our job, but we will reap from our actions toward them.
2 A Golden Nugget would be to repent and ask them to forgive you
-before you-reap from your actions.

"'Happiness is an imaginary condition, formerly attributed by the
living to the dead, now usually attributed by adults to children,
-and by children to adults.
-Thomas Szasz
5)i .


Hardee started slowly, behind
13-6 after the first period and 22-15
at halftime. A solid third-quarter
effort cut the deficit to 32-28 at the
horn sounded ending the third peri-
od. Sebring launched its attack in
the final period, outscoring Hardee
17-6 for the 49-34 win.
Rich led Hardee with 14 points,
the only Cat in double digits. Jones
drilled a pair of treys, Jena added
five, Vance four, King three and St.
Fort two points. Palmer was side-
lined with illness.








A Daily Thought
THURSDAY
Love cannot wrong a neighbor;
therefore, the whole law (of
God) is summed up in love.
Romans 13:10 (NEB)
FRIDAY
You must not covet your neigh-
bor's house ... or anything that
belongs to your neighbor.
Exodus 20:17 (NIV)
SATURDAY
But, desiring to justify himself,
said to Jesus, "Who is my neigh-
bor? ... (Jesus said) "Which of
these three, do you think,
proved neighbor to the man
who fell among the robbers?"
He said, "The one who showed
mercy on him." And Jesus said
to him, "Go and do likewise."
Luke 10:29, 36-37 (RSV)
SUNDAY
Don't visit your neighbor too
often, or you will wear out your
welcome."
Proverbs 25:17, (TLB)
MONDAY
You must not tell lies about your
neighbor
Deuteronomy 5:20 (NCV)
TUESDAY .
Don't seek'-verreance. Don't
bear a grudge; but love your
neighbor as yourself.
Leviticus 19:18 (TLB)
WEDNESDAY
Don't forget your friend or your
family's friend. Don't always go
to your family for help when
trouble comes. A :neighbor
close by is better .than a family
member faraway.
Proverbs 27:10 (NCV)
All verses are excerpted from The
Holy Bible: (KJV) King James
Version; (NCV) New Century
Version; .(NEB) New English Bible;
(NIV) New International Version;
(RSV) Revised Standard Version;
(PME),Phillips Modern English;
and (TLB) The Living Bible.


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Scenes From Cracker Country At Florida State Fair In Tampa


Pam Ehle of Geneva cooks chicken and rice in open fire cook
pot.


Amanda Carpenter of Mikesville splits sugar cane for,
taste.


visitors to TJ. Stevens of Blairsville, Ga., makes lye soap. A few years ago
he hunted wild hogs near Ona with Kenny Ray.


The Carlton House was built in Wauchula in 1885 and is the The Rainey building dates to the late 1800s and was built in Ona.
birthplace of Gov. Doyle E. Carlton.


The Southern Star Bluegrass Band performed Sunday after-
noon.


:Doyle E. Carlton III of Wauchula visits with Gene Craft of
:Sweetwater community. Doyle's parents founded Cracker
Country.


This scene is from the western end of Cracker Country.


I've grown to realize the joy that comes from little victories is prefer-
able to the fun that comes from ease and the pursuit of pleasure.
-Lawana Blackwell


Tanya Dubberly of Wauchula sang Sunday at the Nashville Musid
Network competition at Chevrolet Family Theatre at state fair. j


CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH CARE, INC.


Welcomes


FLOR CHAVARRIA,

ARNP-C

Wauchula, FL February 7, 2005-Central Florida
Health Care, Inc., welcomes Flor Chavarria, ARNP-C, to our community. Flor
Chavarria, ARNP-C is certified as an OB/GYN Advanced Registered. Nurse
Practitioner.

Flor Chavarria, ARNP-C, received her education at the University of Texas
Brownsville, where she received a BS degree in Nursing, University of Texas
Pan Am and received her Nurse Practitioner License at LA-Harbor UCLA. Mrs.
Chavarria brings with her, 25 years of experience in women's health. She is pro-
icient in English and Spanish and is culturally competent. Mrs. Chavarria will
be scheduled to work in Frostproof on Wednesday and Friday and in Avon Park
on Monday, Tuesday' and Thursdays. CFHC's Avon Park Clinic is located on
950 CR 17-A West, Avon Park, FL and the Frostproof Clinic is located at 109
West Wall St., Frostproof, FL.

Please join Central Florida Health Care, staff and board in welcoming Flor
Chavarria, ARNP-C as a valued member of our caring, qualified medical team
in Avon Park, Frostproof and Wauchula. 2:17,24c


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Board Certified Internal Medicine


Wauchula, FL February 7, 2005-Central Florida 8
Health Care, Inc., welcomes Dr. Francis L. Quito,
Board Certified in Internal Medicine, to our community. Dr. Quito practices
Adult Internal Medicine at Central Florida Health Care, Inc.-Wauchula, located
at 204 E. Palmetto St., Wauchula, FL 33873.

Dr. Quito completed his medical schooling at Nova Southeastern University in
Fort Lauderdale, Florida graduating with honors, and his internal medicine res-
idency at the New York University Downtown Hospital in Manhattan, NY.
During residency, .he received the Primary Care Award for excellence in ambu-
latory medicine. Dr. Quito speaks English, Tagalog and Spanish. Before coming
to Central Florida Health Care, Inc. Dr. Quito spent his last year and a half serv-
ing the Native American population at Pine Ridge, South Dakota and Chinle,
Arizona. He grew up in the Philippines where he studied Veterinary Medicine
at the University of the Philippines. He is a licensed veterinarian and has a PhD
in Veterinary Pharmacology from the University of Minnesota.

Please join Central Florida Health Care, staff and board in welcoming Dr. Quito,
as a valued member of our caring, qualified medical team. 2:17,24c


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Mildred W. and Doyle E. Carlton Jr. were the founders of Cracker
Country at Florida State Fair. The exhibits celebrate the early his-
tory of Florida dating to the 1800s.


Buddy Page of Wakulla is working in the blacksmith shop.


Hardee County was named after Gov. Cary A. Hardee, who was
Florida's governor from 1921 to 1925.


Sheri Lynne Ray of Plant City is making an afghan and is author
of Seeds of Love heritage cookbook. She is married into the
Bryant family that has a blacksmith shop at Pioneer Park in Zolfo
Springs. She can be reached at www.sheriray.com


Doyle E. Carlton was Florida's governor in 1929-1933 era, during
the stock market crash and beginning of the Great Depression
in America.


This old wash log was hewn around 1870 by Albert Carlton.






6B The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 2005





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Couple To Marry March

5 In Bowling Green

Manuel Soto and Mary Vega of employed at Dow Electronics in
Wauchula have announced the advertising/marketing.
engagement and approaching mar- The prospective groom is a 1998
riage of their daughter, Laura Marie graduate of Hardee High School
Vega of Plant City, to Roberto and is also employed at Dow
"Bobby" De La Rosa of Plant City, Electronics where he is an opera
son of Ramon and Alma De La tions supervisor.
Rosa of Bowling Green. Plans are being made for a March
5 afternoon wedding at the First
The bride-elect is a 1997 gradu- United Methodist Church in
ate of Hardee High School and is Bowling Green.


COURTESY PHOTO
Amanda Armenio & Sean Alderman

Sean Alderman & Amanda

Armenio To Wed In October


John and Kathy Armenio of
Englewood have announced the
engagement of their daughter,
Amanda Lee, to Sean Christopher
Alderman of Venice, son of Roy
and Mary Alderman of Bowling
Green:
The bride-elect is a 1997 gradu-
ate of Olympic Heights High
School in West Palm Beach and in
'2002 received a master's degree in
English education from the
. University of Florida. She is cur-


rently employed as youth director at
Englewood United Methodist
Church.
The prospective groom is a 1998
graduate of Hardee High School
and attended Florida State
University. He is presently
employed by Dailey Builders Inc.
Plans are being made for an after-
noon wedding on Oct. 1 at the
Englewood United Methodist
Church.


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Years come and go, but the last three, today (2-16-05), has taken it's toll.
We little knew that morning, that God would call your name,
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone,
for part of us went with you, the night God called you home.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Missing you so much,
cLove from )Dad, i anny, kristen and Corbin
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Bobby De La Rosa & Laura Vega


COURTESY PHOTO


Class Of 1985 Plans Reunion


The Hardee High School lass of
1985 is making plans for its 20-year
reunion.
The special event will be held
Saturday, July 30, and organizers
are anxious to receive 'any new.


addresses nece.s.i to pi 'c'd with
the invitations.
To provide or receive informa.
tion, call Beth Jahna C( -)452-0188
or Kelly Leonard (239)543-6040.


HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED
HARDEE COUNTY HELP!
Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer
to be a Guardian Ad Litem.
773-2505
(If office unattended, please leave, message.)


COURTESY PHOTO
Stevan Ibarra & Sandra Trevino

Stevan Ibarra & Sandra

Trevino Plan Feb. 26 Wedding


Paula Salinas of Winter Haven
has announced the engagement and
approaching marriage of her daugh-
ter, Sandra Ann Trevino, to Estevan
"Stevan" Ibarra, son of Fausto
Ibarra of Bowling Green and Hilda
Herrera of Lake Wales.
.The bride-elect attended Winter
Haven High School and received a
GED) in 1987. She is currently the
store manager at Avenue in
Lakeland.
The prospective groom attended









TWO BLUES, ONE PINK
Michael and Keri Barta,
Arlington, Va., a six pound thirteen
ounce son, John Joseph "Jack,".
born Jan. 14, 2005, Virginia
Hospital Center, Arlington. Mrs.
Barta is the former Keri Schrader.
Maternal grandparents are Leon
and Patty Jo Schrader of Wauchula.
Paternal grandparents are Dr. Joe
and Sue Barta of Radfbrd, Va.


Hardee High School and received a
GED in 1992. He is presently a
mechanic at Mosaic in Mulberry.
The couple will be rnarried
Saturday, Feb. 26, at one o'clock in
the afternoon at Patterson Park in
Fort Meade.
Friends and relatives of the cou-
ple are invited to the wedding and
reception which will follow at the
Carver Recreation Center in
Bartow.


Randall Rolling and Jacqueline
Longacre, Wauchula, a six pound
eight ounce daughter, Miami
Angelina Rolling, born Feb. 8.
2005, Highlands Regional Medicai
Center, Sebring.
Miguel Alvarez and Nucini
Salgado, Wauchula, a six pound six
ounce son, Ivan Alvarez Ji i, rn
Feb. 7, 2005, Highlands Regciial
Medical Center, Sebring. Material
grandparents are Rogelia aind
Esteban Salgado.

Don't Be Left Out!
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February 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B


STATE FAIR ENTERTAINERS


COURTESY PHOTO
The Dixie Bluegrass Express performed on Wednesday, 5-6 p.m., and will perform Friday (tomor-
row) 2-3 p.m. at the Florida State Fair in Tampa. The Auburndale musicians who specialize in blue-
grass and gospel music have Hardee County ties. Delores Wilson and her sons are five of the
seven members of the popular group. She is a former resident of Wauchula and is the daughter
of Mary White. The family is joined by Scott and Justin Holland, both of Auburndale. Pictured
above (from left) are Adam (14) and Delores Wilson, Scott Holland, Elbert Wilson (16), Justin
Holland and Elliott Wilson (15). Not pictured is Albert Wilson, Elbert's twin, who plays the guitar.
Joining Mary as the proud grandmother of these young men is their father, Elbert Sr.


Hurricane Loans


D deadline Feb. 28


The U.S. Small Business
Administration reminds homeown-
ers, renters and businesses that Feb.
28 is the deadline to file loan appli-
cations for damages resulting from
the unprecedented hurricane season
that struck tlorida last summer.
"We're concerned because the
loan application provides the neces-
sary information for determining
the appropriate assistance for each
applicant and we've had less than
30 percent of the applications
returned," said SBA disaster area
director Michael C. Allen. "That
tells me that about 70 percent of the
victims that registered are exclud-
ing themselves from additional
forms of assistance."
From the applications that have
been returned, SBA has approved
43,973 loans totaling more than
$1.3 billion to Florida hurricane
victims.
SBA disaster loans are the prima-
ry source of long-term recovery
assistance. If the SBA is unable to
approve a loan, the applicant may
be automatically referred to other
available disaster assistance pro-.
grams, including grants.
In the declared counties, SBA
offers loans of up to $200,000 to
repair disaster-damaged homes.
Homeowners and'renters are eligi-
ble for up to $40,000 to replace per-
sonal property. Loans to businesses
and non-profit organizations of up









Gospel guitarist Richard Kiser
will be in concert this Sunday at 6
p.m. at Riverview Heights Baptist
Church.
The public is invited to attend.
The church is located at 1321 E.
Main St., Wauchula.
Immanuel Baptist Church on
Broward Street in Bowling Green
will welcome the Rev.. Robert
Bergstrom for revival services this
Monday through Friday.
Special music will be provided
by The Gibbs Family on Sunday at
7 p.m.
The public is invited to Sunday's
concert as well the weeknight
revival.
For more information, call 773-
2668'.

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to $1.5 million are also available to
repair damage to real estate,
machinery and equipment, invento-
ry, etc., and for leasehold improve-
ments.
Working capital assistance is also
available through SBA's Economic
Injury Disaster Loan program. A
business need not have physical
damage to be eligible for economic
injury assistance.
Interest rates for homeowners


and renters can be as low as 3.187
percent, and 2.900 percent for busi-
nesses and non-profit organizations.
Loan terms on all loans can be up to
30 years. Actual loan amounts and
terms are set by SBA and are based
on each applicant's financial condi-
tion.
Disaster victims are reminded
that to be considered for federal dis-
aster assistance, including SBA's
disaster loans, .they must first call
the Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency (FEMA) at 1-800-
621-FEMA (3362). This one call
will get people referred to the
agency that can best help with their
disaster-related needs. Even if you
had some insurance, it is important
that you register for this assistance.


Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson

WICKEDNESS ON THE INTERNET
Who are these high tech hackers who apparently spend most of their
time inventing worms and viruses to mess up the internet for their neigh-
bors?
Microsoft recently launched an Anti-Virus Reward Program and appar-
ently, money talks. Less than a week after the Sasser worm appeared,
German police nabbed an 18-year-old high school suspect, Sven Jaschan,
who lives with his parents near the small German hamlet of Rotenburg. He
was sitting at his computer when arrested and confessed to be the worm's
creator. Where were his parents while this was going on? Probably busy tak-
ing care of customers in their computer store in a nearby town.
Window users need to brace themselves because the threat of viruses
and worms is growing worse. The makers of Norton Anti-Virus report four
times the number of malicious programs during the first six months of this
year as it did during the same period in 2003.
Why aren't these people prosecuted and jailed? Actually, this is a brand
new crime unknown before the advent of computers, and laws are notori-
ously slow in catching up.
Norton also reports that computer crooks are getting faster at develop-
ing new schemes. In an average of about six days from the announcement
of a new software, someone will release a program to attack it.
By now you may be wondering why a religion column is holding forth
on such a subject. Here's why" There are still many folks out there who con-
tinue to believe that mankind is essentially good. I think a hard look at the
world of worms and viruses might wake them up to reality.
Consider this: These thousands of hackers worldwide make no money
creating this havoc. No one pays them a salary. Devoted, hard working,and
super intelligent, these programmers just do it out of meanness!
Imagine what would happen if these thousands of talented people
devoted themselves to creating something good on their computers! Maybe
the result would be break-throughs in medicine, communications between
countries, diplomacy, maybe even a solution to world hunger!
But no. All this villainy underlines one thing: the basic corruption of
human nature. And this is no new idea. It is the message of the Bible: "There
is, none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is
none that seeketh after God' (Rom. 3:10,11)
It is the Bible, too, that announces a solution, a Saviour who alone can
change the hearts of computer criminals-and anyone else!


Strong feelings do not neces-
sarily make a strong character.
The strength of a man is to be
measured by the power of the
feelings he subdues not by the
power of those which subdue
him.
-William Carleton


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sister, Hallie; grandparents, Marilou
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TOP ANGUS FAMILY


Kiwanians Hear Mining Update


Mosaic produces 14.4 percent of
the global market of a common fer-
tilizer component, P205, said public
relations manager Paul Samuels at
the Feb. 8 Wauchula Kiwanis
Club's noon meeting.
Mosaic mines about 22.5 million
tons of product a year. Some 67 per-
cent of its fertilizer is exported to
other countries, such as China,
India, Pakistan, Brazil, Argentina
and Australia.
Mosaic land manager Parker
Keen said the reality is that phos-
phate is a non-renewable resource
and "will be used up some day."
Samuels said the company has
enough phosphate reserves in
Florida to last 30-35 years.
Keen said Mosaic has a responsi-
bility to leave the mined land useful
for economic development "after
the dragline."
Mosaic owns about 330,000
acres in central Florida, including


Polk, Hardee, DeSoto, Manatee and
Hillsborough counties. The compa-
ny owns about 80,000 acres in
Hardee.
Keen said there are a lot of regu-
lations on mining and land reclama-
tion. "Clay is an issue." He said
options are being considered to find
uses for the clay and to reduce
acreage of clay after mining.
He said the company is "working
closely on the proposed airport pro-
ject." There is a land option on
23,000 acres in Hardee and Polk
counties owned by Mosaic regard-
ing the project.
Cargill Inc., one of the world's
largest private companies, owns 66
1/2 percent of Mosaic's stock.
Mosaic has an office on West Main
Street in Wauchula across from the
courthouse.
Other information the two local
company representatives shared
were:


-Mosaic's mission is "to be the
global leader in nourishing crops,
delivering value to world agricul-
ture and to all we touch."
-Mosaic's goals include being
financially strong, low cost, diversi-
fied and an industry leader. Success
is to be measured by engaged
employees, enthusiastic customers,
enriched communities and superior
value for stockholders. Mosaic, cur-
rently No. 2, wants to become the
leading global fertilizer company.
-Mosaic was officially formed
Oct. 23, 2004, by a merger of
Cargill Crop Nutrition and IMC
Global. The new company is pub-
licly traded on the New York Stock
Exchange..
IMC, which carried a heavy debt
burden, was already the world
leader in potash. Cargill Crop
Nutrition was already strong in the
other two main components of fer-
tilizer-phosphorous and nitrogen.


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PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Mosaic officials Paul Samuels and Parker Keen (from left) spoke to the Wauchula Kiwanis Club on
Feb. 8. Standing with them is Kiwanis President James Braddock.


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The Rev. Wendell Smith, pastor of Faith Temple Church at 701 N. 7th Ave. in Wauchula, spoke to
the Hardee Rotary Club Wednesday, Jan. 26. The club donated $250 to Smith's Cutting Edge
Ministries which needs heaters,for needy families., The ministry was started 12 months ago and
helps provide food, cleaning supplies and hygiene item. About 300-400 families a week are
helped in Hardee County, he said. In March 2004 the ministry began receiving USDA food and
products to distribute. The average family has five people. The ministry has had referrals from'
Hardee Help Center, Red Cross, FEMA, Project Hope, RCMA, the county health department,
Gillespie Prison Ministry and a local homeless shelter. Donations are needed to payoff a box truck
and two storage trailers. They are tax-deductible and networked with Logos Global Network of
Christian Ministries. Call 773-2484 for more information. Shown (from left) are Donald Buck,
Vanessa Hernandez, Rev. Smith, Rotary President Frankie Vasquez and Michael Kelly.

SIEveryone has the obligation to
10 HOURS A MONTH! ponder well hisown specific
traits of character. He must also
That's all it takes)to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a regulate them adequately and
Guardian Ad Litem. riot wonder whether someone
else's traits might suit him bet-
773-2505 ter. The more definitely his own
(If office unattended, please leave message.) a man's character is, the better
it fits him.


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1 149 Manley Road Wauchula


Presents...


Honorable

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PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Jan Garber (right), district executive of the Calusa District for Scouts, spoke to the Hardee Rotary
Club Wednesday, Feb. 9. The district, which includes Hardee County, has 942 youth in the Scout
program, which includes Cub Scouts in grades 1 to 5, Boy Scouts in grades 6 to 12 or ages 11 to
18, and Venturing, boys and girls ages 14 to 20. If interested in Scouts as a member or leader, call,
1-888-533-2775. The Calusa District receives 14 percent of its funding from United Way. The
largest source of funds is Friends of Scouting. Pictured with Garber (from left) are Ric Button,
Arnold Lanier and Sue Birge. The Rotary Club meets, every Wednesday at noon at the Panda
Restaurant in Wauchula.


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AUSTIN GARZA
Austin Garza of Hardee County
was promoted to staff sergeant E-6
in the U.S. Army in January.
He was deployed to Kandahar,
Afghanistan in April 2004 and is
due to return to the States in April.
He is a part of the 209th MP
Company from Ft. Polk, La. '
The 22-year-old enlisted in the
Army in May of 2000.
He and his wife, Krystal, have
one son, Blaine.
He is the son of Fred and
Florence Garza of Zolfo Springs.

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"INVITATION TO BID"

The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will receive sealed bids in the
County Manager's Office, 412 West Orange Street, Room 103, Wauchula, Florida
33873 for:
ADVERTISING THE 2004 DELINQUENT TAXES
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Hardee County Manager's
Office at the above address. Envelopes must be sealed and marked "2004
DELINQUENT TAXES and must be delivered to:
HARDEE COUNTY MANAGER'S OFFICE
412 West Orange Street, room 103
Wauchula, Florida 33873
so as to reach said office no later than 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 24, 2005.
Bids received later than the date and time as specified will be rejected. The Board
will not be responsible for the late delivery of bids made in person, by mail, or any
other type of delivery service.
ALL BIDS RECEIVED TIMELY SHALL BE OPENED IN THE COUNTY MANAGER'S
OFFICE, AT 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 24, 2005,OR AS SOON THEREAFTER
AS PRACTICAL.

The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any part thereof that
may be considered to be in the best interest of Hardee County.
GORDON R. NORRIS, CHAIRMAN
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State Fair In Tampa Ends Monday


The 12-day 101st Annual Florida
State Fair will'conclude Monday,
Feb. 21, and Hardee Countians are
encouraged to attend.
Fair gate admission tickets for
adults (12+) are $6 in advance and
$10 at the gate; for children 6-11
they are $4 in advance and $5 at the
gate; and children 5 and under are
admitted free.


The agenda for the remaining
days of the fair which began Feb.
10 includes:

--Feb. 18, 20 or 21, purchase a
Pepsi Armband ticket in advance
for $16 for unlimited rides.
-Feb. 17-Senior days, $6 gate
admission for those 55 and over.
-Feb. 21-Student Day, $5 gate


admission. Students K-12 are
admitted for $5 each. Offer valid
only upon arrival at the gate.
-4-H/FFA day-free admission
to members of these two organiza-
tions with ID or member jacket pre-
sented at gate.
Specials for the last five days
include:
-Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino Gaming Day, Feb. 17
-Irish/Scottish Day, Feb. 18
-Baton Twirling, Feb. 19
-Clogging, Feb. 18-19
-Fiesta Gigante, Feb. 20
-LifeSmarts, Feb. 21
At the Ford Amphitheatre today
(Thursday, Feb. 17) at 3 p.m. is a
salute to the Grand Ole Opry with
Barbara Fairchild, Leroy Van Dyke,
Tommy Cash, Jim Ed Brown and
Rex Allen Jr. The salute also fea-
tures David Frizzell, Jimmy
Fortune, Bobby Bare and Connie
Smith. Tickets are $10 each, with
fair admission.
On Monday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m.
will be the "Newsboys," a contem-
porary Christian band, originally
from Australia, who has sold more
than five million albums during its
career. Tickets are $20 and $15.
Tickets may be purchased at the
Fair Box Office online at ticketmas-
ter.com or by calling .(813)287-
8844 or (727)898-2100.
The original "Drifters" will be in
concert at 7:30 p.m. today
(Thursday) at the Chevrolet Family
Theatre. The concert is free with
fair admission.
Among the popular annual
exhibits are: steam engines, antique
farm machinery, Florida Fish &
Wildlife Conservation Commission
exhibit, Florida Living Center
exhibits and competitions, commer-
cial exhibits, botanical garden and
railroad, ag venter experience, ag
Hall of Fame, purebred dogs, rabbit
and poultry barn, livestock barns,
mooternity ward and milking par-
lor, Insect Encounter, manufactured
housing and Cracker Country.
The fairgrounds are located seven
miles east of downtown Tampa,
with easy access from Hardee
County via 1-75, Martin Luther
King Jr. Blvd. or U.S. 301. A com-
plimentary weekend, shuttle service
to the fair is available from
Highland Oaks Corporate Park
located at 1-75 and MLK Blvd.
For more information, call 1-800-
345-FAIR or visit www.floridas-
tatefair.com.


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A win over the Sebring Blue
Streaks is always great.
Making it in the final game of the
season was particularly sweet, for
the Hardee junior varsity Wildcats,
who brought home a 59-57 win last
Thursday.
The junior Cats used a 21-point
fourth-quarter flurry to steal the
victory in the Blue Streak gym, and
let the Cats finish above .500 with a
10-8 record.
The junior Wildcats steadily
improved in teamwork and scoring
as the season progressed under
head coach Rod Smith and assistant
Lee Thomas. The team started 0-5
and gradually and surely built a
winning spirit.
In Thursday's season finale, as
he has all season, freshman Terry


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Redden sparked the Cats with 18
points, canning a trey and six of
eight free throws in the final period.
Hardee hung tough and stayed
around for the final splurge. The
Cats were down 1.5-12 after the
first quarter and 29-26 at halftime.
They trailed 43-38 as the final peri-
od opened and held Sebring to just
14 points, while they put 21 in the
hoop.
Chris Martin was second high
scorer for the game, notching a pair
of treys, trio of deuces and three-of-
four at the charity stripe. A pair of
Blue Streaks each had 14 points.
For Hardee, Arnold Louis added
11, Dusty Massey seven, Tyrone.
Pace five and Andrew- Hinojosa a
trey. Josh Jackson, Akeem Frazier,
Trey Small and Reggie Grizzard
contributed in rebounding, steals
and passing.


For the week ended February 10, 2005:
At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 7,168, compared
to last week 7,795 and 7,058 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-
State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were 1.00
higher, feeder steers and heifers steady to 1.00 higher.


Feeder Steers:



Feeder Heifers:


Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 155.00-200.00;
300-400 lbs., 125.00-175.00; and
400-500 lbs., 112.00-141.00.

Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 140.00-190.00;
300-400 lbs., 110.00-140.00; and
400-500 lbs., 105.00-125.00.


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By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
The' ?vuchula City Commissio
Monday night approved the firs
reading of an ordinance that call
for a $300 fine for utility theft i
addition to computed utilities usag
for services and equipment affected
by the theft.
City attorney Cliff Ables said thi
will cause a theft to be consider
as a felony.
The commission agreed to close
a portion of Walnut and Goolsb
Street located between blocks A, B
C and D of Meadowbroo
Subdivision north of Nicholson
Supply.
The commission approved a con
tract with Florida Housing Financ
Corporation for $500,000 in th
"Home Again Florida Hcusin,
Finance Corporation Disaste
Home Assistance Program."
A final employment agreement
was approved for new city manag
er Rick Giroux who will begin
work Feb. 28.
The commission approved
$3,725 fee with Angie Brewer and
Associates regarding an application
fee for a $700,000 water rehal
grant 'toward a $1.05 million pro
ject.
In a special CRA meeting th
commission approved donating twi
lots in Avalon Park for Habitat fo
Humanity to build two new homes
HFH has already built two new
homes in Bowling Green, said Jim
Sampson.
The commission approved buy
ing the damaged commercial build
ing and lot on 116 S. Seventh Stree
across from. The Herald-Advocate
for $40,000 from Ted Iddings. Thi
will likely be used for parking.
The commission tabled an offe
to buy the Rainey property at 30
E.\ Palmetto Street for $100,001
from the family, with Mrs. Raine'
being given a life estate in the
apartment.
The commission agreed to solici
bids on used fleet. equipment tha
includes three old pickups, a dump
truck and a wrecked patrol car.
The commission agreed to add
the firemen's pension fund and
police pension fund to the genera
retirement plan, then pay off thi
firemen's fund.
The commission approved the
county placing a tower 300 to 350
high at the back of the old city air
port property to be used. for ai
improved countywide communica
tion system.
The commission received"
check for $11,779 from the city o
Homestead to be used for hurricane
help for the needy in Wauchula
Homestead was hit by Hurrican
Andrew in 1992.
McClellan said a portion of Mai
Street will be closed beginning Feb
28 for the tearing don an


removal of the Perry Taylor build-
ing east of Wauchula State Bank.
Mayor David Royal was ques-
tioned by fellow commissioners
Lambert and Baxter about meeting
with several property owners to
discuss the recovery of Wauchula
after the hurricanes.
Royal said he met several times
as a private citizen with Wauchula
Main Street, Bill Crews, Joe Davis
Sr., Joe Davis Jr., F.L. Revell and
Dewey Terrell with a former
FEMA official to discuss possible
projects for Wauchula.
Lambert and Baxter said those
meetings should include the entire


Wauchula City Commission who
are elected to represent all the citi-
zens of the city.
Royal said he would disband the
local group. The two fellow com-
missioners said they approve of
ides for help and citizen, input and
hoped the entire commission could
be part of future meetings rather
than disband the group.
Ables said the city's contract
with Comcast for the cable televi-
sion franchise comes up for renew-
al on Oct. 1: Several commission-
ers said they were not happy with
the current level of service and
quality.


n SIX COMMON INVESTOR MISTAKES
b When it comes to investing, consumers often make the same mistakes
- time and time again, according to a recent survey by the Chartered Financial
Analysts Institute (CFA). Below are six of the most common investor mis-
e takes and some tips for how to avoid repeating these blunders. "
o 1.) False Sense of Diversification-Many investors believe they are
r fully diversified when in fact they are not. Many investors confuse mutual-
. fund diversity with investment-portfolio diversity. They believe that if they
are invested in many different mutual funds, they must be well diversified.
n However, in many cases, numerous investments may share the same assets,
which means your portfolio can be over-weighted with overlapping shares.
Tip: A truly diversified portfolio will have investments in many differ-
- ent asset classes, including bonds, bond funds, stocks, cash and or cash
It equivalents as well as in holdings that encompass different types of risk. In
e other words, diversification, works hand-in-hand with asset allocation by
s increasing the chance that, if and when the return of one investment is
falling, the return of another in your portfolio may be rising.
r Warning: If you participate in your company's stock option program, it
1 is important to make sure that your portfolio is not overly invested in these
shares. If the company should see a downturn or go into bankruptcy, you
y could find yourself out of a job with a demolished portfolio.
e 2.) Buying High/Selling Low-Investors know this time-honored
advice, but consistently make this error over and over again. It is easy to get
t excited about a sector of the market or a stock that is hot. The tendency is
t to go in like gangbusters, but you may be too late and this hot investment
p may have already reached its peak. Likewise, it is easy to get discouraged
when your investments are sinking, but this might just be a temporary
d downturn.
d Tip: Take the emotion out of your investing. One way to do this is by
l practicing dollar-cost-averaging, which is the practice of investing a set
e amount of money on a set timeline, say every month or quarter. This strate-
gy will help ensure that your money is purchasing more shares when prices.
e are'low and fewer when prices are high. It will also help you view your
0 investments in the long-term and take advantage of compounding.
- 3. Markti Timing-Many investors take the strategy of buying high
n and'selling low to an extreme by deciding which stocks to buy on a day-by-
- day or sometimes minute-by-minute basis. This strategy is called Day
Trading. Other investors try to predict the ups and downs of the market-
a based on past stock-market patterns such as the Santa Claus Rally or
, January Effect a common seasonal spike in the market after Christmas
e and through January. The biggest risk associated with marketing timing is,
a. the possibility of missing out on the best performing cycles. Missing just a
e couple months could substantially affect your portfolio.
Tip: Day trading and guessing which way the market will go based on
n the month, is usually a losing battle. Your best bet is to think long-term. A,
better alternative over the long run may be a buy-and-hold strategy while,
d considering both your time horizon and your goals.
4.) Buying and Holding, But Forgetting-While "buy and hold" is gen-,
erally a common and sound strategy, it shouldn't mean you should forget
about your investments. If you are not paying attention, your portfolio may
diverge from your set asset allocation, leading to more risk then you may be
willing to take.
Tip: A buy-and-hold strategy should include regular portfolio checkups
and rebalancing at least once a year. Rebalancing is the act of selling some
of your well-performing investments to purchase under-performing invest-
ments. Doing regular check-ups and taking appropriate action will keep
your portfolio in-check and help prevent incurring more risk.
5.) Investing in Stock, Not in Companies-Some investors get caught
up in the rationale that if they love a company's product or service, the com-
pany would therefore make a great investment. Many other investors ignore
the company altogether and focus only on financial charts. However, focus-
ing solely on the charts does not allow for in-depth critical analysis.
Tip: Before you invest, ask yourself some key questions focused on the
company not the stock. For example, is the company becoming more prof-
itable each year? Are the company's products in demand? Who are their
major competitors? Is the company keeping up with industry changes?
Instead of individual stocks, many investors prefer to buy stock mutual
funds, which provide instant diversification and spread risk among many
different securities.
6.) No Investment Plan-According to Personal Economy Index, a sur-
vey conducted by American Express Financial Advisors in November 2004,
just one in 10 Americans have a formal, written financial plan. Most experts
agree that both small and large investors should have a financial plan which
includes an in-depth view of your financial goals. Your plan should also take
into consideration your time horizon for these goals, how much you are real-
istically able to invest and how much risk you are willing to take.
Tip: Seek some professional help. A qualified financial advisor can help
you develop a comprehensive plan that includes a detailed investment strat-
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by JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
Northside Baptist Church of
Wanchiia has been a hotbed of hur
ricane help in recent months fol-
lowing the August and September
storms.
Rev. Jimmy Morse has been pav-
tor of the church for the past 12
years. The church is located at 912
North 8th. Ave.
About 50 to 52 Mennonites are
donating their labor to repair homes
for the needy. the workers eat and
sleep at the church facilities. The
Mennonites have made a two-year
commitment to help Hardee
County. They are doing an average,
of six roofs a week. Some of the
ladies are making quilts and com-
forters to give to the homeowners.
Jerry Klassen said there are four
teams of Mennonites who are pro-
viding free labor. Their food, fuel
and miscellaneous supplies have to
be paid. For January 2005 their
food cost $3,849, fuel $1,123 and


supplies $611.
Pastor Morse said a big expense
includes county landfill fees for
disposal of old building materials
and demolition debris. "We are
paying $75 a ton to the county
dump. There were over 20 tons this
week," he told a group of volunteer
leaders last Thursday.
Klassen said the Mennonites are
fed three times a day, about 50
meals at a time. Volunteers prepare
the food. Trailers, three mobile
homes, and five recreational vehi-
cles have been brought to the
church grounds for storage and
sleeping. Gas is used for transporta-
tion and cooking.
United Way pays for about half
of the food, gas and supplies.
Executive director Bonnie Perry of
the Hardee YMCA said her organi-
zation cares for 97 children -in the
after-school program and offers
free use of the exercise equipment
to the Mennonites. She said South
Florida Community College offers


free computer and Internet use to
the volunteer workers.
Someone 'mentioned Salvation
Army has up to 300 brand new
mattress and box springs sets and
some office furniture for the needy
harmed by the storms. Morse
ordered 30 single beds for the
Mennonites.
The Florida First Assembly of
God Church was damaged by the
storms, and their congregation has
been meeting at 8:30 a.m. every
Sunday at Northside Baptist.
Northside holds its service at 10:15
a.m. A joint service is held every
Sunday night at 6.
Hardee County Community
Development of county govern-
ment is helping with grants and
applications for repair work and
building new homes for the needy.
Up to $7,500 in closing costs to
first-time homebuyers is available.
Morse announced Ace Hardware
has approved a $5,000 grant to give
a facelift to Hardee Help Center


and the cenlte s tli ill i:,to c. \ !h
the Mennonites doing the labor,
and that local store owner Charles
Nicholson will make an added
donation.
It was announced IIOPE of
Hardee has received an $800,000
federal grant to help repair houses
of people over the age of 60 or who
have a handicapped person living
in the home.
"People helping people," said
Rev. Morse.
He said four local senior ladies
need tree removal from their prop-
erty and cannot afford to pay. He
said Chapman Fruit Company has
donated a semi-trailer for two years
to be used for storage.
A flatbed trailer was donated by
Pequea Trailers in Pennsylvania.
Project HOPE has an office at
Northside Baptist Church, as well
as Centro Campesino to help farm-
workers.
Work crews from the Apostolic
churches live at Pioneer Park but
work out of the Northside Baptist
location. They are building five
new homes for the needy apd have
done a number of roof jobs. There
are some holdover workers with
new Apostolic crews coming each
week.


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donated for two years by Chapman Fruit Company.


Pennsylvania volunteer Jane Hess is making a quilt to give to
hurricane victim.


Doreen Rempel and Orpha Herr prepare meals daily for :AEW'=;S:.G.'--^ '- :' -..'.:-
Mennonites who are donating labor to repair homes of needy Tara Behrman and Jane Creamer are knotting a comfort, foi a
Hardee residents who were hit by hurricanes. local storm victim.


Northside Baptist Church Pastor Jimmy Morse (left) talks with team leader Richard Dickter of
Project HOPE (Helping Our People in Emergencies).


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"than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years.
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-Schedule Of Weekly Services


Printed as a Public Service
by
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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 .................... 11:0 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
Baptist Church Road 773-9013
Sunday School .9 45 a m
Morning Worship ...11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m

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

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domingo Serv. De Predicacionll:00 p.m.
Martes Estudio Biblico .....:......7:00 p.m.
Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ......7:00 p.m.
Jueves Serv. 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

MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
607 Palmetto St.
Church School 9:30 a.m.,
Morning Service......................11:00 a:m.
Evening Service 7:00 p.m.
Wed., Bible Study/Prayer Ser. ..7:00 p.m.
Communion-2nd Sun. Evening 6:00 p.m.

MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................1100 a.m.
Disciples Training ....................5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ........7:00 p.m.

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


We act as though comfort and
luxury were the chief require-
ments of life, when all.that we
need to make us happy is some-
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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.
Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m.
Miercoles Servico ....................6:30 p.m.

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

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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 am.
Disciples Training ...... ............ 6:00 p.m.
Evening Woiship ..................... 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer.....................7:00 p.m

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

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training .........:..........5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship .....................7:00 p.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..:.... 1:00 a.m.
Wed. Night Service &. Worship 7:00 p.m
Saturday Prayer 7:00 p m
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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.
Wed. Evening Worship ............7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST
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 a.m.
Sunday Bible Class ............11:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship.........6:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Bible Class ....:.......7:00 p.m.
Men's Leadership & Training Class -
2nd Sunday of Month...........4:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF GOD
Martin Luther King Blvd.
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
773-45761

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532
Sacrament Meeting ...............9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Priesthood 11:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE'
903 Summit St. 735-8681
Sunday School '" 10:00 a.m,,
Sunday Morning...............11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night 6f00 p.m.
Wednesday Night.............:.. 2..7:30 p.m.

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Parents do too. As much as we
watch to see what our children
do with their lives, they are
watching us to'see what we do
with ours. I can't tell my chil-
dren to reach for the sun. All I
can do is reach for it, myself.
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FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship ......................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper....................6:15 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service..................... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m.
Thursday Service .....................7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
Praise & Worship ...................10:30 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION BAUTISTA
713 E. 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.
Morning Service...................... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m.

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

FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY
OF GOD CHURCH
Noi Meeting at
Norlhside Baptist Church
912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386.
Sunday Morning Service ..........8:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ....... ............6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Youth Ministry............7:00 p.m.
Adult Tuesday Service .....:......7:00 p.m.


THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753
Morning Service.............10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ............0.......06:00 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 MinV 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 Evening ....................7:30 p.m.
Thursday Evening .. ...............7:30 p.m.
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH
Sunday .Evening 4:00 p.m.
Monday Evening .....................7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Evening......:..........7:30 p.m.
LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Service...................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m. ,
N 'EW 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.... ......11:00 a.m.
Church Traiining 5:45 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..................7... :00 p.m.
NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH
10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023
Morn. 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.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 p.m.
PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Fellowship.................. 11:00 a.m.
Weight Watchers
meet Thursday ......................5:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
505 S. 10Ih Ave. 773-4368
Sunday Schobl 9.45 a m
Morning Worship .................l 1:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .................... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m.

SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
773-2946
Sunday Morning Worship ... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship. ........ 7:30 p.m.
Friday Worship ............. 7:30 p.m.
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY
116 Orange St.
Sunday School .':......... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ........ 11:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p.m.
Friday Prayer Service ..... ...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 Wbrship'. ....... 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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501 N. 9th Ave.
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Youth & Child. Church....... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study ...........7:00 p.m.
Men's Fri. Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m.

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

ZOLFO SPRINGS

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

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE
64 E. & School House Road
Church 735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443
Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 10:30 a.m.
Children's Church.......... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Youth & 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 Hwy. 17 494-5456
Sunday School ........... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11p0.a.m.
Wednesday Prj r ......... .7:00 p.m.

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






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ZOLFO SPRINGS

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


PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pioneer Park
2nd Sunday .............. 10:30 a.m.
Evening 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.
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Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m.'

ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636
Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship............. 11 a.m.-
Wed. Prayer Service.......... 7:00 p.m.
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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.n.
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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the earth...slithering around in the Garden of Eden ...disguising itself
with glitter and glamour, promising love and acceptance, and sometimes
pretending to be the only solution to your problem.
As we approach President's Day, we remember that even George
Washington, the "Father of Our Country" chopped down that cherry tree. Yet,
he resisted the temptation to lie about it.
All of us succumb to temptations now and then. As 1 Corinthians 10:13
explains it: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is
faithful, and will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the
temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
God allows us to be tempted for a reason. When we resist temptation and allow
Him to be our guide, our spirit is strengthened. Perhaps one could think of this as
a "divine" exercise in trusting our Heavenly Father.
Won't you visit your chosen House of Worship this week to keep in touch
with our Creator and follow His Word in the Holy Bible? As you come to know
God and His will, you will, like George Washington, discover divine possibilities
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TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS


'COUNTY COMMISSION MEE' INGS WERE HELD IN OUR HOUSE'


By VIRGINIA UNDERWOOD
Special To The Herald-Advocate
For my interview, I chose to interview
someone who has lived in Hardee County
for nearly 94 years. I enjoyed my visit with
Eleanor Claire Beeson Allen and would like
to share some highlights of the interview.
Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born Feb. 10, 1911, in
Wauchula.
Q: Tell me about your education.
A: I graduated from high school in
Wauchula at the age of 16 and started col-
lege in the same year. I attended Judson
College in Alabama, then continued my
education at Florida State College for
Women (now FSU). I graduated from there
in 1929 with a teaching degree.
Q: I understand you are a former
teacher. When and where did you teach?
Who were some of your former students?
When and why did you retire from
teaching?
A: I taught at Wauchula Elementary
School beginning in 1929, at age 18. Some
of my former students include the very talk-
ative Curtis Ezelle, Jean Priem
Archambault, Billy Sasser and Bob Reif.
I retired from teaching in 1934 when I
married John Reynolds Allen, a native of
North Carolina.
Q: You and your brother, Bill Beeson,
have both been members of First Baptist
Church for 80 years, making you two of
the three who have been members the
most continuous years. What are some of
your first memories of that church?
A: By the way, the other member who
enjoys longevity with Bill and me is my
very dear friend, Louise Sasser Bostick.
One of my favorite memories of the
church was the Christmas Eve service. We

(Lookin' Back)
children were always so excited! Santa
Claus came into the sanctuary with a big
tfag filled with toys and candy.
I first attended the church when I was
very small, in the Sunday School class for
preschool-aged children. My younger sib-
lings. brother Bill (called Billy at the time)
and Frances, joined the church, when I did,
and the Rev. R.J..Minicey baptized us.
Q: To what do you attribute your long
ljfe and good health?
A: Well, I just don't know. All my fami-
ly members have lived a long time. I've
always tried to take good care of myself,
and to this day I ari proud of my good eat-
ifig habits.
For exercise, I've always enjoyed walk-
ing. The last few years, I've had to rely on
"'ammie," my three-wheeler, to help me
get around.
I also like to stay busy by playing the
piano, traveling,,enjoying my flowers and
being with my family.
SQ: What are some of your memories
of your father's:drugstore?
SA: I remember Beeson's Drugstore being
a very exciting place through the years.
S During World War II, a lot of soldiers
were always present. There was plenty of
entertainment around town to keep them
,usy, and they were frequent visitors at the,
dgstore.-
I In later years,, the drugstore was a.gath-
ering place around the fountain, where
iirgie Clouse's.pies.were, a highlight along
ith the egg and olive sandwiches and
their homemade goodies. Also popular,
specially for the young people who
topped by each afternoon after school,
were the cherry Cokes, vanilla Cokes, milk-
shakes and malts:
j Our entire family took great pleasure in
knowing the drugstore played such a vital
role in serving our community. We were



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Reynolds, Eleanor Claire and young Williamr
Reynolds pose In front of the Beeson Home
on West Main Street in the early 1940s.


Eleanor Claire Beeson in her early 20s.
even open on Sunday mornings for a few
hours. Why? Because the doctors would see
patients, more on an emergency basis, and
they needed their prescriptions filled then,
in their hour of need.
There was also many a time when peo-
ple would come to our home in the wee
hours of the morning needing my husband
to open the drugstore for medicine for their
babies or loved ones. He would always
respond, "I'll meet you down there. I'm on
my way!"
Unlike today, we also provided home
delivery, which was a real help to the elder-
ly, informed and/or homebound.
Some of the doctors we worked so close-
ly with through the years were: Dr. Wright,
Dr. Garner, Dr. Kayton, Dr. Spears, Dr.
Poucher, Dr. Peacock, Dr. Banks, Dr.
Smith, Dr. Collier, Dr. Whitehurst and Dr.
Sayre.
Q: What do you remember about
World War II as a lady living in
Wauchula?
A: I no longer stayed home full-time
with our young son, William Reynolds, but
worked half-days in the drugstore.
Also, I had two brothers in the service,
Bill and James. I remember once a week
sitting down writing lengthy letters to both
of them. This was a Sunday afternoon ritual
for me ....
Q: Tell me what contributions your
family has made to the development of
this county.
A: My father served as mayor and coun-
ty commissioner. Also, my family donated
the land that Hardee Junior High School,
Wauchula Elementary School and the stadi-
um stand on today. We have always been
proud of our community, and continue to
try to make it a better place in which to
live.
Q: Your family still owns a small por-
tion of the property north of the stadium
on West Main Street. Why is it called the
"Goat Ranch," and what role did you
Beeson children play in naming it?
A: Daddy owned some goats, and this is
where they grazed. It was up to us older
children to walk the over five blocks to the
goat ranch daily to care for the animals.
Q: How is Hardee County life differ-
ent today than,' say, 50 years ago? What
changes have taken place?
A: Life today is very different. The tech-
nology today would have been just unimag-


Little Eleanor Claire all dressed up from head
(including ringlets) to toe for her formal
photo pose.-


inable back then. It seems so stressful and
fast-paced compared to what it was, but it is
still a close-knit community.
Q: The Beeson home on West Main
Street across from the courthouse was
built in 1913 by your grandfather
Chambless. What are your memories of
this house?
A: It was such a happy home! It was
very spacious and always a popular hangout
for the young people. We had swings in the
yard, and there was always someone to play
with. Music was also very important in our
home.
When Daddy was on the Board of
County Commissioners, they met at our
house before the courthouse was built
across the street. My mother served the
commissioners hot meals on meeting days.
They never complained about that!
Q: Over the years, you have experi-
enced numerous changes to this country.
What do you consider to be the most
memorable?
A: To me, World War II was one of the
most memorable. When the American
troops invaded the European continent,
with both of my brothers overseas, it was
unnerving.
In Wauchula, crowds would come to
churches when the sirens would sound,
even in the middle of the night. Our com-
munity really rallied around each other.
During the invasion, many area churches
opened their doors at 2 a.m., and people
came to pray. Then, seems like it was late
afternoon years later when peace was
declared, prayers of thanksgiving were
offered.
I remember well the watch tower at the
goat shed across from the drugstore. My
husband volunteered for the 2 a.m.
"watch," and I would go with him to spot
planes.
Q: I understand that you love to trav-
el. Tell me some of your favorite places
you have visited.
A: Of course, my first memories of trips
were to the Beeson homestead on Sand
Mountain in North Alabama. I also have
loved my yearly visits to my brother in
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Virginia Underwood, a senior at Hardee High
School, poses with Eleanor Allen after their
interview at the Allen home in Wauchula.
Liberty, S.C., and my sisters in Signal
Mountains and Knoxville, Tenn., through
the years.
I took my first plane ride at age 74 when
I flew with my family to New York City. In
1987, I was glad to finally get to see
Europe and England because I had read so
much about the historic places over there. I
also liked my trip out West the previous
summer. On both of these two latter trips, I
was joined by my children and their fami-
lies.
Even now, my son, daughter Bess
Stallings and I take a yearly jaunt to places
of interest in our beautiful United States.
Until the past two years, Bess and I were
joined by her daughter, Meredith, for anoth-
er annual and most memorable three-gener-
ation trip. Such events are so special to me!
Q: Any concluding thoughts you
would like to share?
A: No, I am just thankful for my rich
heritage and the fulfilling life I continue to
enjoy. I try to "stay young" and enjoy min-
gling with others. I'm active in my Sunday
School class, (I taught until I was 80), and
The Wednesday Musicale. Lately, I've been
known to visit the Garden Club and
Woman's Club. I like to be with people!
I am most thankful for my family and
the closeness we continue to share. They
have helped make precious memories for
me.


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This week in history, as
'researched and compiled by Bess
-Allen Stallings from the archival
pages of The Florida Advocate,
the Hardee County Herald and
'The Herald-Advocate of...
50 YEARS AGO
The 4;H Clubs of Hardee
County have pioneered in a new
type of 4-H activity with the organi-
zation of the Hardee County 4-H
.Reporter's Club, which is, so far as
:available records show, the first
'such 4-H activity of its kind in the
.nation.
S Adult leaders, Mrs. E.M. Hodges
and Kelly Lyons, editor of The
Florida Advocate, have held four
class sessions with the club
reporters to help them to learn the
fundamentals of writing news
releases telling of the cldb activities
in an effort to interest more boys
and girls in 4-H work.

The Carol, Concord, and Church
Choirs of the First Baptist Church
will leave tomorrow (Saturday) at
'-8:30 a.m. for Lakeland where they
will participate in the State Music
Festival. Some 50 or more choirs
from the Tampa and Lakeland area
will participate.
The Carol Choir, under the direc-
*tion of Mrs. O.W. Garland, with
-Mrs. Tom Underwood as pianist, is
-comprised of 30 members. The
'Concord Choir with Mrs. H.L.
'Jaudon, director, and Miss Johanna
Finney, pianist, is composed of 26
Young people. The Church Choir,
'with 35 members, is under the
direction of Mrs. L.L. Koon, with
Mrs. T.F. Curry, pianist, and Mrs.
,'Bedford Prescott, organist. The
,women's chorus is part of the
:Church Choir.

Next time you plan on hot bis-
'cuits, make them early and put them
:into the refrigerator.on a baking
sheet until you're ready to bake
them. You'll be surprised how well
they turn out.

SMr. and Mrs. Colon Poucher of
rural Wauchula have announced the
,engagement and approaching mar-
>riage of their daughter, Amelia Ann
*.(pictured), to Billy Lambert, son of
,Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lambert, also
,of rural Wauchula. Wedding plans
:will be announced at a later date.
SFrom the "Local Paragraphs"
,'column:
-Mr. and Mrs. Leffie Carlton


attended the Gasparilla Parade in
Tampa Monday.
-Robert Metheny of Tampa
spent the weekend here with his
father, Mr. R.E. Metheny.
-Mrs. W.A. Lapinski of Winter
Park spent the weekend here as the
guest of Mrs. Mary R. Posey.
-Pvt. Robert O. Fort, who has
been stationed in Fort Sill, Okla.,
for the past several months has been
transferred to Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
-Mrs. Charles Steffens and
daughter Sharon returned home
Sunday from Tampa where they
spent two weeks with Mrs. Billy
Collins and Mr. Collins.
-Mr. and Mrs. Billy McInnis
and daughter Sarah Jo of Fort
Myers spent the weekend here as
the guests of their mothers, Mrs.
W.D. Mclnnis and Mrs. Georgia
Beal.
-H.B. Dominick left
Wednesday for Tallahassee where
he is attending a Superintendent of
Schools meeting.
-Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Grainger
and daughters, Mrs. Peggy Clauser
and Miss Gwendolyn, spent Sunday
afternoon in Lake Wales as the
guests of Mr. and Mrs., Bob
Grainger.
-Mrs. Sarah Cowart, who
underwent surgery at Morrell
Memorial Hospital of Lakeland last
week, is getting along nicely and
expects to be removed to her home
here this weekend.
-Mrs. M.C. Kayton was in
Gainesville last week where she
attended the Florida Federation of
Garden Clubs, where she represent-
ed District Nine on the State
Nominating Committee.
-Senator and Mrs. Doyle E.
Carlton and children, Susan, Doyle
III and Jane, are attending the
Gasparilla festivities in Tampa this
week and are the guests of their par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Woodbery
and Mr. and Mrs. Doyle E. Carlton
Sr.
-Bobby Fisher, who has been a
patient in the Palmetto Medical
Clinic for the past two weeks,
where he underwent surgery, has
recovered sufficiently enough to be
removed to the home of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Fisher, this
weekend.
-Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell
and daughter, Imogene, and Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Rumbley motored to
Tampa Sunday afternoon via the
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Petersburg to be in Tampa for the
Gasparilla Parade Monday. Mr.
Campbell rode the pirate ship, the
Jose Gaspar, as the guest of Dr.
L.M. Carlton.
25 YEARS AGO
The Wauchula council acted
Monday night to close "The Outlaw
Den," the first known dance hall
and the second bottle club to open
within the city limits in modern
times. (The building is pictured on
Page One.)

The First National Bank of
Wauchula has announced the pro-
gram and plans for Hardee
County's 12th Annual Pioneer Park
Days.
Bank President Tom Underwood
expects some 65,000 to 70,000 peo-
ple to visit Pioneer Park Days at
Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs dur-
ing this year's show.
He is pictured on Page One with
Tony Ullrich, Joel Humphreys and
George Collins.

The Central Florida Regional
Planning Council (CFRPC)
Wednesday, Feb. 6, voted 7 to 3 to
recommend to the Hardee County
Commissioners denial of Farmland
Industries' Development of
Regional Impact (DRI) for a fertil-
izer plant near Ona.

The First Assembly of God at 813
South Eighth Avenue had a day of
celebration this last Sunday as the
14-year church mortgage was paid
Soff two years before the scheduled
date.
Pictured giving thanks during the
Sunday morning service are Paul
Keel, the Rev. Ray Shults, Henry
Chancey, Mike Wilkinson and
Pastor Spencer Decker.

The largest crowd ever attended
the 28th Annual Ladies Night last
Thursday to partake of the best fried
chicken, swamp cabbage and enter-
tainment in these' parts. The
Bowling Green Men's Club, their
wives and guests attended the gala
affair. Due to the size of the crowd,
it was held at the Agri-Civic Center
for the first time.
Pictured are Doyle Parker, master
of ceremonies; Deborah Hart
Boehm, soloist; and "The Singing
Parsons" composed of Herschel
Creasman, Russel Toms, Spencer
Decker and Joe Wright. The cutline
reads that the ministers "sang for
their supper."

The children of Mrs. Zola Nobles
of Fort Green honored her on Jan. 6


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A large article, penned by Derrel
Bryan, entitled "Josh Albritton
Recalls tic Strawberry Festivals,"
is printed as part of Hardee's oral
history. Shown is a vintage aircraft
with a banner on its side which
reads "First Cargo of strawberries
ever shipped by air. Hardee County,
Fla., to New York. Dec. 21, 1930."

Among those pictured throughout
a section devoted to Hardee County
celebrating National Vocational
Education Week, Feb. 10-16 are:
-Joe Baxter, vocational educa-
tion director;
-Millie Douglas...state officer;
-Vickie Albritton's clerical
office procedures class;
-Patricia Gugle's child care
class;
-Caroline Mackay, clothing
class instructor, gives Bernice
Albritton sewing tips;
-Members of Jeanette Perrine's
DCT class, posing with her are
Leslie Decker, Terri Dukes and
Joan Jaquez;
-Wally Rivera and David
Albritton receive instruction from
Bill Bubenick, marketing and dis-
tributive ed instructor;
-Felice Rogers and her typing
class; and
-Arnell Waldron with her food
service class composed of Nomie
Downey, Elisa Villareal, Sulema
Gomez, Annette Scalzo, Lori
Edenfield, Lana Liller, Beth
Sockalosky, Andrea Ratliff and
Chris Pace.
10 YEARS AGO
The Hardee County Special
Olympics is Saturday and fans,
spectators, encouragers and helpers
of all kinds are needed at Wildcat
Stadium.
This Saturday about 100 of the
county's mentally-handicapped
people will be in need of a buddy,
someone to stand beside and
encourage them as they try to
throw, run or jump just a little bit
better than their competitors.

There's a new addition to the
variety of springs sports at Hardee
High School.
Joining baseball, softball, track,
golf and girls tennis is the newest
venture, boys tennis.
Since the girls tennis became suc-
cessful, the boys have been wanting
a similar time on the courts. This
spring become their turn.


There will be three seniors to
head this team. Chris Williams,
Marcus Conerly and Danny Calves
will anchor the squad which
includes junior Mike loannidis,
sophomore Mark Carlton and fresh-
men Keith Nadaskay, Brandon
Lambert and Ryan Avery.
On the distaff side, the girls team
has a promising season ahead.
Returnees Sara Beattie, Laurel
Davis, Anne Jones and Meredith
Stallings will be the key for coach
Louise Jones.
Others on the squad for 1995 are
senior Angela Norris, junior Andrea
Murdock, sophomores Robynn
Farwell, Hilda Gonzales, Melissa
Perry, Jennifer Robertson, Annie
Shackelford, Claire Terrell and Tara
Watts and freshmen Kristina
Albritton, Christina Anderson,
Carrie Keel and Davina Nuccio.

Pictured are the past presidents of
The Wednesday Musicale hosting
the annual Past President's Silver
Tea: Neva Howard, Virginia
Metheny, Carol Myer, Jill
Southwell, Sylvia Parker and
Marita McLendon. Not pictured are
Dot Bell, Catheryn McDonald
Coker and Gerry Thrilkill.
The club chorus is composed of
the ladies previously mentioned
plus Nita Terrell, Judy Terrell,
Brenda Knight, Ethel Mae
Strickland, Robbye Johnson and
Jeane Turner.

Announcement is being made
that "Little Lambs", preschool is
under new ownership at 1006 N. Fl.
Ave., Wauchula. It advertises itself
as being a part of Heartland
Christian Academy.
Director Bill Reid has announced
cast members for the Hardee
County Players' upcoming produc-
tion of "A Funny Thing Happened
on the Way to the Forum."
Cast members, in alphabetical


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order, are Joyce Bode, Clarence
Bolin, Ana and Bruce Collom, Jerry
Delaney, Carol Ezelle, Pete
Hammond, Charlie Harvey, Nancy
Kitchens, Laurie Linder, Larry
McCandless, Jacob and Stephanie
Mink, Gwen Shaw, Cyndie Vessels
and D. Williams-Tatis.
Performances will be held the
weekend of march 17-19 and 24
26.
Proceeds from the musical farce
will benefit the renovation of
Wauchula's City Hall Auditorium.

Picgured being honored before
the Hardee Wildcats "clawed" the
Fort Meade Miners on the basket-
ball court is senior center Marc
Clark, who leads the team in
rebounding, with parents, L.C. and
Doris Clark; and senior guard
Nathan "Poochie" Anderson with
his parents, Cathy and Mike Milton.
A golden pass was presented to
John Maddox who was an agricul-
ture teacher and went on to become
assistant superintendent of school
for 18 years. Maddox has been an
avid basketball fan through the
years his three sons played, during
the coaching tenure of his son Mike
and on to the playing of his grand-
son Aaron. He is pictured receiving
his golden pass from Hardee High
School Principal Dan Noel.
Also shown is senior Garry
McWhorter leading the audience in
a special rendition of The National
Anthem.

Hardee citizens pictured working
at Cracker Country during the
recent state fair in Tampa are Ken
McLeod with grandson Kenny
Ray, also Elmo Redding.

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FOR TAX DEED
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number and year of issuance, the description of the proper-
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.
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AROUND THE PARK
Several of our Oasis family have
relatives visiting this week. Among
them is Shirley Hyde's brother and
his wife; Ray and Jo Moore's son
and his wife; and Roger and Arline
VanBelois' daughter Brenda
VanderMeer. I know they are all
enjoying themselves. Sorry to h ear
.that Zelda and Ray Briarly had to
.,rush home due to Zelda's mother
taking ill. Our walkers are still
;going strong. I see many of you bik-
Sing around also. We are a small park
'but enjoy a wide variety of activi-
i.ties and this week sure has been a
- full one.
BINGO
Our bingo workers, Claude and
Charlotte Longueuil, Bill LeBright
.and Shirley Hyde do an excellent
!job. The 50/50 is a bonus part. It
,helps supply the free coffee and
:cookies the bingo players enjoy.
,Speaking of bingo players, on
,Thursday, Feb. 3, attendance at
bingo was .22. The winners wre
.;Audrey Semler 50/50 and Mary
rLou Katzur, Jackpot. Merchant cer-
tificates went to Dale Bohnett (2),
,Thelma Brandum, JoAnn Bray and
nSally Hatfield.
Attendance at Tuesday, Feb. 8,
bingo was 24. Carolyn Bayme won
the 50/50 and Mary Lou Katzur
again won the Jackpot. The Jar is
:-growing and growing. No winner
rfor a long time. Merchant certifi-
,cates were given to Emma West,
John Bayme, JoAnn Bray, Roger
VanBelois and Mary Lee Cruise.
MUSIC.
SThe Jam Session on Friday, Feb.
4, was held in the Rec Hall. There
-were 76 of us entertained by 20

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musicians. The winners of the
50/50 were Charles Garay, Bertha
Sumner, Fred Marsha nd Pat Garay.
Merchant certificates went to
Maggie Martin, Donald Gardner,
Dale Bohnett, Sally Hatfield and.
Allan Law.
Sunday, Feb. 6, brought us to our
long awaited Blue Grass Jam. What
a day it was! It proves there are
many of us that just love Blue Grass
as 240 came to sit on the lawn and
be entertained by 17 musicians. The
50/50 winners were Mervin Fansler,
Sharon Lake, Sally Hatfield, Mary
Lou Altmann and Ruby Ramey.
Merchant certificates were given to
Pat Archer, Louise Gunn, Nancy
DeWitt, Jim Walton, Lou
Mothersbaugh and E.C. Lahier.
BREAKFAST
Our first breakfast for February
was held Saturday, Feb. 5. The
cooks were Fred Marsh, Charles
and Emma West and Winnie DeWitt
who made the gravy. The 56 of us
enjoying the repast know what a
great job they did. We are always
grateful to Pete Loucks who faith-
fully makes the coffee for our
breakfasts as 'well as other func-
tions.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
SMonday, Feb. 7, was again time
for our Ice Cream Social. Our hosts
for the February birthday and
anniversary celebration were Emma
and Charles West,, Fred and Bertie
Marsh, Sharon and Harold Lake.
Mary Max and Mary Lou Altmann
also made cakes. The 72 of us that
were there celebrating thought the
cakes were delicious and the hosts
most gracious.
GAMES
Wednesday, Feb. 9, was a very
busy day at the park starting with
card games in the afternoon. Phase
10 had 9 players. The winners were
Jack Shanower, Dale Bohnett, Sally
Hatfield and Sherry Borne. Pokeno
was played by nine also. The win-
ners 'were Charlotte Longueuil, Pat
Bohnett and Shirley Hyde.
COVERED DISH SUPPER
Following the: card games we
held our semi-monthly covered dish
supper. Again, there was an. abun-
dance of delicious food. The 50 of
us sharing it went away well satis-
fied and looking forward to the next
one.
Until next week have a good
time...Inez


Look On The Bright Side
By D- id Kelly


I enjoy watching a good high-school basketball game. Heck, I even
enjoy watching a really bad high-school basketball game.
No offense to any of my players, but as a junior varsity girls basketball
coach you see your share of really bad high school basketball games in a
three-year period.
I also like to watch college basketball, either live or on television. But
I don't really enjoy professional basketball as much as the others. It just
seems they don't play any defense unless it is the fourth quarter, and that
only a few people on the team really feel like they have to play all out every
night.
But a good high school or college team really gets after "it" and hus-
tles the entire game. That is fun basketball to watch.
I had the opportunity to take in a Wildcat boys basketball game at the
end of January. They were playing Hardee's arch-rival, the DeSoto
Bulldogs. I don't know the full story behind the Bulldogs team only having
five members, maybe it was a mutiny or maybe it was just the flu. In any
case, they played Hardee tough but the Wildcats finally out-hustled the
Bulldogs to a victory.
The game was sporadically sloppy and filled with a few mental mis-
takes here and there but still was very entertaining. The Wildcats don't have
a lot of height but do have a lot of heart. They held off DeSoto on several
occasions when it looked like the Bulldogs might take the lead.
They were beaten by the Bulldogs earlier in the season, and were able
to improve to 6-1 on the season in the district. With districts starting on
Valentine's Day, it is a great opportunity to go out and support your Cats to
a district title.
I also had the opportunity to watch another high-school game on Feb.
4 between the Eustis Panthers and the Lake Highland Preparatory High
School from Orlando at the new Panther Den.
The Lake County School Board is extensively renovating four of the
area schools by constructing classroom buildings and, at three schools,
putting in new gymnasiums. Eustis High's gym will now hold 1,250. It has
a beautiful wood floor with good lighting and nice surrounding facilities.
This was the second boys game in the new gym, and the Panthers won
in overtime. The Panthers have a Division One football signee, Joe Burnett,
who will be playing for the University of Central Florida this fall. The
Panthers won this district battle but will enter their tournament ranked sec-
ond behind Bishop Moore High School, also from Orlando.
The game between the Panthers and the Highlanders was interesting
yet aggravating to watch. The Panthers kept feeding the ball inside to their
6'2" 250-pound center who was going against a 6'6" 220-pound center. The
Eustis center had his way most of the night but missed several easy layups
that could have put the game away. The Panthers also used a full-court press
to disrupt the Highlanders, yet they seemed content not to trap the ball and
instead try to force a bad pass. This strategy often resulted in an easy lay-
in for the Highlanders.
All that being said, I really love watching live basketball. There really
is a lot of strategy, when to foul the opposing team, when to change defense,
how to match up your athletes to out-perform the other team, when to call
a time out, when to not get a technical foul, what inbounds play to call,
when to substitute in a player, and on and on.
My dad still remembers my last high school-basketball game. At least
the last shot of my high-school basketball game. That is pretty cool.
I remember we were playing Avon Park High School and I was bring-
ing the ball down the court. We were trailing by three points with 20 sec-
onds or so left to go in the game. I had an open look at the basket but, being
the point guard, I decided to pass it to the state's leading point per game
teammate of mine so he could try a three-point shot. As I remember, he
missed and maybe even got off two shots but then the game was over.
My dad thinks I should have shot the ball and I think he's totally


The Oasis RV News
By Inez McFalls


SUNDAY CHURCH NEWS
On Sunday the greeters were Bob
and Grace Brueshaber. The special
music was by Barbara & Norma
and Clarence Cloyce. They sang "In
The Garden." The choir sang
"Where Could I Go?." Rev. James
Stallings provided the morning
message to the congregation of 74
in attendance.
PRAYERS NEEDED
Special prayers are needed for
Paul Davidson (family), Fern
Tessier, Ralph Barber, Barbara
Gersema, Dewey Reames, Donna
Conaghan, Ada Adams, Murel
McNary, Ty Moore, Barbara Van
Raalte and Jean Alexander. These
are new ones and also pray for all
the others on our list and many
unspoken prayer requests.
KOFFEE KLATCH
The new people in the hall today
were Kenneth and Charlotte Streib,
Donna and Clarence Lu Bach, Roy
Bige, Jackie Combs, Bradley and
Kathy Miller, The birthdays being
celebrated this week are Janice
Engbory, Fied Marquwz, Mike
Condra, Carl Harmon, George
McNary, LeeRoy Love and Doug
Culp. There are no anniversaries,
this week. The 50/50 went to Mary
Thomason, -and the merchant cer-
tificates went to Frank Dust,
Kenneth French, Pat Knells, Leroy
Love, Emus Yoder, Grace Moore,
Mary Thomason, Lorraine
Wozniak, Bob Bell, Mackie Jones,
Karen Gustafson, Alice Moore, Ed
Young, Barbara Gerbera, Kenneth
Rachel, Emily Stearns, Claudia
Lathrop, Bob Sears, Georgina
Boswell, Bradley Miller, Norman
Gilmore, Clarence Barber, Caryl
Lauver, and the plant went to Grace
Brueshaber.
BID EUCHRE
On Thursday the high man was


Harry Cassidy with 244 points and
low man was Dana Sweet with 181
points. The high lady was Shirley
Swisher with 207 points and the
low lady was Grace Brushaber with
161 points. There was two men's
moon shots one was Dana Sweet
and Gordon Lantz. They each had
two moon shots and no lady's moon
shots.
PROGRESS EUCHRE
We had nine tables playing
Monday. The high men was Bev
Hardy with 65 points and runner-up
man was Bo Miller with 62 points
and high lady was Betty Corbett
with 69 points and runner-up lady
was Wanda Baker and Marge Luff
with 68 points each. The low man
was Dana Sweet with 44 points and
low lady was Barbara Van Raalte
with 38 points. The most loaners
went to Ginnie Merriman with five
loaners. We had two skunks going
out to Barbara Van Raalte and Bob
Sears.
SHUFFLEBOARD
The Shuffle tournament was here
with Crystal Lake Park. The
women's team won 11 and lost 7
and the men's won 7 and lost 11
games. In the elimination play-off
on Tuesday, first place was won by
Francis Smith and Muriel Bell and
second .place went to Shirley
Swisher and me.




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Sunday, February 20, 2005


Miss Hardee County Pageant


National Guard Armory


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Monday, February 21, 2005

Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock and Machinery Exhibit
Rabbit Show Arena
Dairy Show Arena
Beef Grooming Contest Arena
Beef Showmanship Arena
Junior Miss Pageant National Guard Armory


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5:00
7:00
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Wednesday, February 23, 2005
CHILDREN'S DAY
(ALL CHILDREN-HIGH SCHOOL & UNDER ADMITTED FREE)
BRACELET DAY-3:00 TO CLOSING
$15.00 (13 AND OLDER)
$12.00 12 AND UNDER)
Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock and Machinery Exhibit
Midway Opens
Beef Breeding Show Arena
Steer Show (following Breeding Show) Arena

Friday, February 25, 2005
MIDNIGHT MADNESS,
(ADMISSION FREE WITH PURCHASE OF BRACELET)
$15
ONLY AFTER 900 P.M.

Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock and Machinery Exhibit
Midway Opens
Mrs. Hardee County Pageant National Guard Armory
Bullriding, Mutton Busting, Steer Saddling Arena
Old Timers Roping, Hula-Hoop Bull Standoff


5:00
5:00
5:30
7:00


12:00
12:00
3:00
7:00


Kindergarten Princess Pageant


National Guard Armory


Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock and Machinery Exhibit
MIDWAY OPENS (MIDWAY SPECIAL 10 RIDES FOR $10)


Poultry Show
Swine Show
Prince and Princess Pageant


Arena
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National Guard Armory


Thursday, February 24, 2005I


Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock and Machinery Exhibit
MIDWAY OPENS (MIDWAY SPECIAL 10 RIDES FOR $10)


Farm Credit Livestock Buyer's Dinner
FFA & 4-H Livestock Sale


Nat'l Guard Armory
Arena


Saturday, February 26, 2005
BRACELET DAY
(BRACELETS AVAILABLE ON MIDWAY)
12 TO 5-$15
5 TO CLOSING--$15
Gates Open
Midway Opens
Bluegrass concert National Guard Armory
Mexican Bullriding, Mexican Band, Arena
Hula-Hoop Bull Standoff, Mutton Busting


Sunday, February 27, 2005
NO GATE ADMISSION CHARGE


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wrong. I played my role. My role was to get other people the ball and let
them score. When they were not open, then I would score. Mark Lundsford
averaged 30 points a game. I was lucky to score 10. My team had a better
chance to win if I passed the ball; we had a better chance to win districts if
I passed the ball.
As it turned out, I'll never know if I would have made that shot and I
don't really care because I did what was right in that situation. That is
something I'll never regret, making the right decision even if it means sac-
rificing personal glory.
So, my dad had to wait until I was a varsity girls basketball coach to
win my first district title and, as a good point guard does, I pass all the cred-
it to my players, who played their roles for the good of the team.




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Mark Baker of Vero Beach competed in the professional division as High On TFe Hog BBQ.


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Sounds and scents wafted through downtown Wauchula on Friday and Saturday, as musical
groups were as varied as the barbecue.


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Pans of barbecue pork samples are arranged by (from left) Beth Gill and Brittany Nickerson in
preparation for the People's Choice competition.


Local residents lined up to taste and test as they marked their ballots in the People's Choice con-
test.


Main Street Wauchula Inc. Executive Director Megan McKibben Reserve Grand Champion was
with Cosmic Cookin' of LaBelle, the first place winners in the
chicken division.


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COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Marshall Todd Coleman, 29,
Wauchula, and Terra Danielle
Bolin, 31, Wauchula.
Angel Diaz Hernandez, 30,
Wauchula, and Elva Padilla
Martinez, 28, Wauchula.
Maximo Macedo, 23, Wauchula,
and Eunice Ann Reyna, 18,
Wauchula.
Jose Manuel Garza, 24, Zolfo
Springs, and April Louise
DeLaRosa, 22, Bowling Green.
Laurence Aden Johnson Jr., 36,
Zolfo Springs, and Dawn Marie
Waterous, 37, Zolfo Springs.
The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently in
county court:
Adventist Health Systems
Sunbelt Inc., d-b-a Florida Hospital
Heartland vs. Laura Garcia, judg-
ment.
Adventist Health Systems
Sunbelt Inc., d-b-a Florida Hospital


Heartland vs. Norma J. Whidden
and Carol S. Whidden, judgment.
Adventist Health Systems
Sunbelt Inc., d-b-a Florida Hospital
Heartland vs. Donald L. Kersey,
judgment.
Adventist Health Systems
Sunbelt Inc., d-b-a Florida Hospital
Heartland vs. Jerry Rimes and
Louann Rimes, judgment.
Frank Williams vs. David
Brouwer, judgment of eviction.
The following misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently in
county court:
Victor Manuel Santos III, resist-
ing arrest without force, $315 fine
and court costs, $60 investigative
costs.
Norman Rivers, domestic bat-
tery, 120 days in jail, no contact
with victim, $667 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender fees,
$50 investigative costs.
Spencer Thomas White, trespass
and criminal mischief, not prose-
cuted.
Juan Aranda, trespass other than


Cops For Christ
By Barry L. Schnable Jr.
Hardee County Sheriff's Office Captain
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My article this week is about "Cops On the Take."
First they take the oath. But that's only the beginning. '
Now look at what else they take:
They take... it in stride when people call them names.
They take... a small paycheck realizing they'll never be wealthy.
They take... a second job to make ends meet to support their family.
They take... time to stop and talk to children.:
They take... your verbal, abuse while giving you a ticket you really
deserve.
They take... on criminals you would be afraid to even look at.
They take... time away from their family to keep you safe.
They take... your injured child to the hospital.
They take... the night shift without complaint because it's their turn.
They take... their life into their hands daily.
They take... abuse from inmates that they care for every day.
They take... you home when your car breaks down.
They take... time to explain why both your headlights have to work.
They take... the job no one else wants, telling you a loved one has died.
They take... in sights that would make you sob, sometimes they cry,
too.
They take... it anyways because someone has to.
They take... memories to bed each night that you couldn't bear to hear.
They take... time to explain why they can't make the ball game that
their child is in.
They take... time to explain why they have to work on the holidays
when other parents are off.
And, if they are lucky, they take their retirement.
But sometimes, they take a knife, a bullet, their last breath serving you.
-Author Unknown
When was the last time you thanked a cop for all they take?
When you're in the grocery store, shopping at Wal-Mart, getting a tick-
et or wherever you come across a cop, take something take the time to
say, '"Thank you for all you do." It will make any cop's day.
God bless you and pray for God's blessing over those who protect\you.
Matthew 5:9: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the
Sons of God."
Barry L. Schnable Jr., state representative for Peace Officers For Christ,
can be reached via e-mail at barry_amber@msn.com. Visit the organiza-
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a structure/conveyance, 50 days
with credit for time served (CTS),
$315 court costs, $100 public
defender fees and $60 investigative
costs due within 90 days of release.
Jorge Melchor, battery, adjudica-
tion withheld, probation one year,
no. violent contact with victim,
four-hour anger management class,
no alcohol or bars, $667 fine and
court costs.
The following criminal traffic
cases were disposed of recently in
county court. Dispositions are
based on Florida Statutes, dri-
ving record and facts concerning
the case.
George Irwin Rosenberger, two
counts driving while license sus
pended (DWLS), completed pretri-
al diversionary program, not prose-
cuted.
Antelmo Bautista, DWLS, 30
days in jail-suspended, produced
valid license, $330 fine and court
costs.
Jeffrey Lee Hand, DUI and no
valid license, estreated bonds.
Steve Lewayne Malone, DWLS,
60 days-suspended, produced
-valid license, $330 fine and court
costs.
Aurelia Torres, DWLS, 40 days
in jail, 10 suspended with valid
license, $330 fine and court costs.
Jorge Melchor, DUI, probation
one year (concurrent with misde-
meanor sentence), license suspend-
ed one year, tag impound 10 days,
DUi. school, evaluation and treat-
ment, no alcohol or bars, $885 fine
.and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, 50 hours community
service; no \ alid license, dismissed.
Oscar Rikera Jr., DWLS, proba-
tion six months with condition of
60 days in jail, $330 fine and.court
costs.
George Tucker, DUI with prop-
erty damage, probation one year,
license suspended 10 years, 90
days tag impound, no contact % it h
victim, random drug/alcohol
screens. multiple offender DUI
school. $2,460 fine and court costs,
$100 public defender fees, 50 hours
Community service.
Kham Phan Yang, DUI, probai-
tion one year. license suspended si\
months, evaluation and treatment.
DUI school, no alcohol or bars,
$262.50 fine and court costs, $50
investigative costs.
CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions were
filed recently in the office of the
circuit court:
Candace Fay Turner (Huff) and
Michael Ryan Huff, divorce.
Ramona Mathews Hines vs.
Archie James Hines, petition for
injunction for protection.
Josephine Torres vs. Roland
Arguijo Jr., petition for injunction
for protection.
Febe Murillo and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR), vs.
Christopher Sanchez, interstate
petition for child support.
Wells Fargo Bank vs. Nancy L.
Davis, petition for mortgage fore-
-closure.
Eusebio Manriquez Castillo vs.
George Rodriguez, petition for
injunction for protection.
Calvin Martin, and DOR vs.
Ronda Martin-Kuhens, interstate
petition for child support.
Chase Manhattan Bank USA


N.A. vs. Donnie R. and Judith L.
Selph et al, petition for mortgage
foreclosure.
Robert L. Purvis vs. State of
Florida, petition for inmate review.
Alicia A. Perez vs. Daniel Perez,
petition for injunction for protec-
tion.
Elsie Lydia Ehling and Jacob
Arthur Ehling Jr., divorce.
Kenneth E. Adams and Ruth E.
Adams, divorce.
The following decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:
Deshawn Denise McMillian and
DOR vs. Alfred Sidney Bragg,
child support order.
Tina Lynn Brown and DOR vs.
Michael Alan Mathews, child sup-
port order.
Amanda R. Snyder and DOR vs.
Todd G. Emmons, child support
order.
Virginia Robbin Snyder and
DOR vs. Efrain Joel Garza, child
support order.
Thelma Tovar Garza and DOR
vs. Jesus Lorenzo Torres, child sup-
port order.
Melissa L. Kedzior and Michael
N. Kedzior, divorce.
State Farm Mutual Automobile
Insurance a/s/o Mari Kennedy vs.
Larry Smeal Jr. and Ronnie K.
Smeal, voluntary dismissal.
Timothy Jaines Alderman and
Kimberly Ann Alderman, petition
to modify child support denied.
Angela M. May vs. Scott D.
Krum, child support terminted.
Florida Fertilizer Co. Inc. vs.
Jerry Flint d/b/a Arcadia Farms,
voluntary dismissal.
Cheryl Marie Baker and Jeffery
Allen Baker, divorce.
State Farm Mutual Automobile
Insurance a/s/o Stacey Daughtrey
vs. Baker's Transport Service of
Lakeland and Donnie Phillips, dis-
missal.
The following inactive civil
cases were dismissed for lack of
progress:
Valentine Richard Patarini Jr.
and Susie Patarini.
Green Tree Servicing LLC vs.
Raul Aguilar et al.
David P. Durden vs. Samuel
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DOR vs. Luevina Amanda Brown.
Janet Dickey and DOR vs. Troy
Coleman Dickey.
The following felony criminal
cases were disposed of last week
by the circuit judge. Defendants
have been adjudicated guilty
unless noted otherwise. When
adjudication is withheld, it is
pending successful completion of
probation. Sentences are pur-
suant to an investigative report
by and the recommendation of
the state probation office and
also state sentencing guidelines.
Final discretion is left to the
judge.
Santos Alamia Jr., uttering a
forged instrument, probation two
years, no contact with victim,
attend finance management class,
$500 fine, $415 court costs, $190
public defender fee, $178 restitu-
tion, 100 hours community service;
petit theft, time served.
Raymond Guerrero, violation of
probation (original charges viola-
tion of a domestic violence injunc-
tion and carrying a concealed
firearm), modify probation to
include additional drug abuse con-
ditions of curfew, evaluation and
treatment and warrantless search
and seizure.
James Coakley, possession of
cocaine, time served, $415 court
costs.
Michael Derocco, grand theft
and contracting without a license,
transferred to pretrial intervention
program.
Jose Carlos Martinez, felony dri-
ving while license suspended,
estreated bond.
Cecilio Temiguel Miranda,
felony DUI with personal damage
and DUI with property damage,
two years Florida State Prison CTS,
$500 fine, $415 court costs, $190
public defender fees and $100
investigative costs due within one
year of release, restitution to be set;
felony driving without a license
and leaving the scene of a crash
with property damage, not prose-
cuted.
Heath Sanchez, possession of
methamphetamine, grand theft
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estreated bonds.
Laura Izaguirre, child abuse, not
prosecuted.
The following real estate trans-
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently in the office of the
clerk of court:
Gary Delatorre to Alfred Vernon,
$47,500.
Robert R. and Pamela J. Roberts
to Gary Delatorre, $20,000.
Homes of Wauchula Inc. to
Alfonso and Maria C. Moreno,
$54,900.
Agricultural Production Man-
agement to Experience Saint Louis,
$120,000.
William C. and Elaine S. Bethea
to Juan G. and Veronica L.
Castanon, $112,000.
Primitive and Santos R. Arteaga
to Guillermo and Maria Ambris,
$22,000.
Charles R. and Louise J. Stevens
to Eugene and Helene Schwwartz
and Bailey Road Properties LLC,
$2.585 million.
Scott B. and Amy R. Brewer to
James R. and Sheila W. Federico,
$50,000.
U.S. Department of Health and
Urban Development to Adela O.
Chancey, $42,550.
Emmett M. and Mary Margaret
Bailey to David T. Holcomb Jr.,
Kimberly A. Sargo and Michael S.
Holcomb, $18,000.
Loretta G. Praught as trustee to
Bobby L. and' Violet L. Street,
$75,000.
Dora Wingo to Joyce Bond,
$220,000.
Joyce Bond to George
Chinatomby, $286,000.
David J. and Frances M.
Turnbull to Roy L. Browning,
$100,000.
Martin Leal Brito, Judith Leal
Brito and Maguadalupe Leal Brito
to Ambrocio and Delores Brito
Espinoza and Jesus Leal Brito,
$124,584.
Raymond G. and Carolyn Lynn
Brown to Gary and Mary Byington,
$12,500.
Marti Weldon Gault to Doug
Miller and Doug Miller Jr.,
$52,000.
John Bruce Klein to Sweetwater
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MONDAY COFFEE HOUR
Wow, 213 were in the hall that
morning as Mgr. Cindy expressed
appreciation for all the cards she
and Mel received for the anniver-
sary on Feb. 1, and that she and Mel
had a special romantic dinner. Mgr.
Mel happily announced that the
holes in our streets have been
repaired, and asked all to drive
more slowly to avoid accidents.
Mel read a letter from Dee Williams
(post office mgr.) concerning our
contribution to "Toys For Tots," and
the certificate of appreciation which
will be hung in the hall.
There were 15 January and six
July birthdays, for whom all sang
"Happy Birthday." "Happy
Anniversary" was sung for 13 in
January and five in July, both
accompanied by Wilma Rench. Bob
DeMoss won the weekly 50/50..
SNACK BARS
Two delicious meals wre enjoyed
this past week, sponsored by The
Wood Carvers and Stain Glass
activities. On Tuesday, Feb. 1, 189
formed a line for Tex Mex, (taco
salad), desserts, (home baked by the
members) and coffee or soda pop.
On Thursday, Feb. 3, 243 very hun-
gry people could either choose one
or both of baked potato with various
toppings or Sloppy Joes, delicious
pies (home baked by the spouses).
Much appreciation is extended to
those who helped in any way to
make these meals successful.


A SPECIAL WINNER
Diane Pearson, a park resident
for five years, has been singing for
45 years, and has yodeled almost as
long. Diane, a Canadian, entertains
the seniors and entered the 29th
Canadian Open Country Singing
Contest in August 2004, where she
placed second. She has a dynamic
personality, and has entertained
many times here in our park,
singing and yodeling and sounding
very professional.
APPRECIATION DANCE
Our own Tiny Bubbles Band,
which has been playing here in our
park for five years, wanted to thank
all for their support, so they played
a free dance on Feb. 5. The mem-
bers, Ray Blais, J.C. Brock, Bob
McFee and Roger Perry, played an
hour of dancing, accompanied ty
one hour of entertainment by Pat
Fuller, Diane Pearson, myself and
Wally Thorne each singing four
numbers, then one hour of dancing.
Two hundred people enjoyed this
special arrangement.
GAMES
Our attendance is still great for
Alley, which is played on Tuesday
and Thursday at 7. We are averag-
ing about 50, using 12 boards.
Everyone enjoys the fun and fel-
lowship playing this game. A pizza
party is being planned for Feb. 23 in
our hall for all Alley players.
Six-handed euchre On Thurs-
day, Feb. 3, seven tables of six play-
ers were used. Al Kill scored 198,


Rosemay Heusing 184, Bonnie
Whitton 173, Bill Heusing and Bob
Walker tied with 172.
Pinochle Thirty-two gathered
on Feb. 8, Hazel Roebuck scored
606, Lincoln Kinney 561 and Grace
Stang 559.


Bowling Feb. 9, 27 were eager
to bowl. Vonnie Bellis had high
game of 183 and high series of 454.
Dave Thompson had two high
games, 211 and 224, with high
series of 620. Congratulations,
Dpv- Other high games were Dick


Wilton 211 and Bob Gregorie 200.
Other 500 series were Dick Wilton
535 aind Bernie Merema 503.
OTHER PARK NEWS
The film "The Passion" was
shown in our hall the past two
Wednesday. We will now resume


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during the regular Bible study time.
On Feb. 18, there will be a Sun
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ALL-KNOWING GOD
Many of us have heard the tragic story of the man and his son who lived
near a railroad junction. The father actually was the operator of the railroad
junction, and would watch for trains and switch the tracks depending on
--which trains were coming. One day his son was playing and got his foot
:stuck in the track. Suddenly the father, as he heard his son screaming for
'*help. realized that there was a passenger train coming and he had to make a
choice. He could run to the tracks and save his son or he could turn the
!tracks and save the people on the train.
Generally after someone recounts this story, it is left up to the reader as
to what would have been the better choice. Which decision would cause the
greatest harm and which would cause the greatest good? The problem with
making this decision is that we do not know all the information to make the
-best one. '
Some would say that the father should choose to. save the people on the
.-train, because then he would save many lives as opposed to the one life of
Shis son. This would be true, unless his son was the scientist who would dis-
:cover the cure to cancer, diabetes, or HIV. In this case, the son's life would
eventually save more lives. What if his son was going to be a great spiritu-
al leader and teach many what they need to know to get to heaven? Then his
son's life would have saved many people from the pits of hell, and the sal-
vation of his son's life would have been the better good.
So maybe the father should have saved his son's life. That is true unless
that scientist or great spiritual leader was on the train. Then the salvation of
the lives of the people on the train was the greater good.
There are too many variables-and possibilities for us to make an edu-
cated decision When we have hard moral dilemmas. I hope that this moral
dilemma is one that none of us will ever have to face, partly because of the
tragedy of it, and partly because of our lack of information. It is hard to
make the right decision when you do not have all of the information.
This is why it is so necessary to have an infinite God. A God who is all-
knowing, all-present and all-loving is the only God who can help us get
through these enigmas, because,He is the only one with all of the informa-
tion. He is the only one who knows past, present and future. He knows all
things that will ever transpire, and the consequences of every action and
,decision.
SThis is why it is amazing to me when we question the authority of God.
VWe think that we have it figured out better than God because we "know"
,what makes us happy.
We question why God does certain things, and if God is there when it
really matters. We question the teachings of God and do not take them for
what He intended them to say.
This is why we do not look for our answers in the Bible. This is why
we go to whatever church makes us happy, instead of a church that teaches
truth without excuses straight from the Bible. Maybe we do not like what
God has to say about certain things, but we have to trust that God knows the
,results of His way versus our way.
In the long run, God's way always is the best way! Only with all the
necessaryy information can one know what the best answers to our moral
questions are. God is the only One with that kind of knowledge. God knows
rhow every situation is going to work out, and He works everything out for
:good for those who love Him (Somans 8:28).
Another fault of ours is that we make a decision based on what makes
:is happy. I still have yet to find out where in the Bible it says that God wants
uius to be happy here on earth. God's covenant sometimes requires persecu-
tion and hardship (Phil. 2:17). God is not asking us to pursue happiness;
;God is asking us to pursue holiness! And if we pursue what we are supposed
to pursue, it will lead to true happiness, in heaven, where God ultimately
:wants us to be.
God is the only One who can lead us in the right direction, so look for
;God's directions in His Holy Word. Only then can we be confident in our
decisions and truly be happy. I'm Telling the Truth.
:J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be
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History: The Seminole Emigration Agent


By SPESSARD STONE
For The Herald-Advocate
John Charles Casey was born in 1809 in England and as a child emi-
grated with his parents to the United States, where they settled in Paterson,
N.J. On July 1, 1825, he was enrolled at the Military academy and, subse-
quently, graduated llth in his class of 46 on July 1, 1829. Classmates
included Robert E. Lee and Joseph E. Johnston.
Commissioned as brevet second lieutenant in the 2nd Regiment of
Artillery, Lt. Casey first served in the garrison at Fort Pike, La. On Jan. 21,
1831, he was assigned to the Military Academy as assistant professor of
chemistry, mineralogy and geology, where he taught until Dec. 19, 1833.
Thereafter, he was reported to Fort Pike until early 1835.
He next commenced the start of a long tenure in Florida. On March 24,
1835, he arrived at Fort Brooke (Tampa) and, soon after, on April 30, 1835,
was promoted to first lieutenant. From the fort, bound for Fort King, Maj.
Francis L. Dade marched his command, where in the Wahoo Swamp, near
present-day Bushnell, on Dec. 28, 1835, Seminoles ambushed them and
thus precipitated the Second Seminole War (1835-1842).
Lt. Casey engaged in skirmishes at Camp Izard Feb. 27-29 and March
-5, 1836, and saw action at Oloklikaha on March 31, 1836. He was acting
agent in transferring Seminoles beyond the Mississippi 183,6-39, in which
capacity he traveled several times to the new Indian Territory in the West
and was further involved in various staff duties, including the commissary
general at Fort Brooke at the recommendation of Gen. Thomas S. Jesup in
January 1838.
Casey was, thereafter, stationed away from Florida for over nine years.
From March 1839 to late 1841, he was purchasing commissary at New
York City. He was variously assistant to the commissary-general at
Washington, D.C., 1841-47, except in 1843 when he was a member of the
Board of Visitors to the Military Academy. On Jan. 4, 1842, he was pro-
moted to captain, 2nd Artillery. On May 15, 1844, Capt. Casey was trans-
ferred to the 3rd Infantry. In the War with Mexico, he served from Aug. 15,
1847, to May 13, 1848, as chief of commissariat of the Army, commanded
by Maj. Gen. Zachary Taylor.
Ill with tuberculosis and believing the climate of Florida would be ben-
eficial to his health, Capt. Casey requested duty at Fort Brooke, which was
granted. When he arrived at Tampa to assume his duties as commissary of
subsistence, he was so emaciated from hemorrhages, he was carried in the
arms of his servant. Subjected to frequent attacks of bleeding of the lungs,
he nevertheless courageously pursued his duties. By Aug. 1848, he was
already traveling as far as lake Istokpoga.
On Sept. 1, 1849,.he also was named commissioner for the removal of
the Seminole Indians from Florida.
In compliance with an order from the War Department to select a site
for a new port at Charlotte Harbor, a board of officers, which included Fort
Brooke commander Maj. W.W. Morris and Capt. Casey, from Nov. 15-22,
1848, examined the area. On Jan. 20, 1849, the board recommended as the
most suitable site for a new post the Island of Guiseppe (Useppa Island).
The post on Useppa Island was established on Jan. 3, 1850, and named Fort
Casey.
Capt. Casey was instrumental in selecting a site for a new trading post
for Kennedy & Darling to replace their Indian store at Charlotte Harbor,
which was destroyed in the hurricane of 1848. On Feb. 23, 1849, John
Darling of the Tampa firm recommended a point in the fork of Hatse Lotka
and Peas Creek, 51 miles east-southeast from the Tampa route; now Paynes
Creek. On March 21, Capt. Casey visited the site of the new store.
Capt. Casey, as Seminole emigration agent, dealt fairly with the Indians
and soon earned their trust for his honesty and integrity. A fellow officer
commented: "He was known to have great influence with the Indians ... he
never deceived them, never told them a lie and never made a promise he did
not fulfill ... By this simple means he gained the confidence of the whole
nation."
That good will was tested when war threatened in the summer of 1849.
At the Indian River settlement near Fort Pierce on July 12, four Indians
killed James Barker and wounded William Russell. Then on July 17 at the
Kennedy-Darling trading post at now Paynes Creek, four Indians attacked
and killed Capt. George Payne, the manager, and Dempsey Whidden, a
clerk, and wounded William McCullough, another clerk, who with his wife,
Nancy, fled, and though pursued and shot, managed to escape. The Indians,
before leaving, burned the store.
Upon learning of the murders, Capt. Casey, to establish contact with
Billy Bowlegs, the Seminole chief, and others, sailed in a small sloop from
Sarasota Bay to Charlotte Harbor. On Sept. 4 at Sarasota, he learned from
three Indians, sent by Billy Bowlegs, that the murders, without sanction or
knowledge of any chief, were committed by five young Indians who
resided on the Kissimmee River, and that Assinwah had been sent to arrest
them. Further, Sam Jones, leader of the Miccosukis, sent word to Bowlegs
to urge active measures to preserve the peace: Bowlegs sought a council at
Charlotte Harbor on Sept. 18.
On the appointed date, Billy Bowlegs and 37 of his sub-chiefs and war-
riors met with Capt. Casey, then the chief went aboard the steamboat of
Maj. Gen. David E. Twiggs and promised to give up the murderers for jus-
tice. The next day he returned with a sub-chief of Sam Jones, and they set
Oct. 19 at Charlotte Harbor for the surrender of the five.
On Oct. 17, Gen. Twiggs arrived at Charlotte Harbor to learn from Billy
Bowlegs that Sam Jones and some 60 warriors had been waiting nine day.
Three of the murderers were in confinement, one had been killed in an
attempt to escape, and the fifth had effected his escape. The next day the
chief again came on board and brought with.him three prisoners, and a hand
as proof of death of the fourth.
The crisis had ended to the complete satisfaction of Gen. Twiggs, who
earlier had commended Capt. Casey: "His efforts have been crowned with
great success ... It is a simple act of justice to acknowledge the important
service Capt. Casey has rendered in re-establishing, at no slight personal
risk, a communication between these people and ourselves at a time when
it was believed impossible by every man in this community, and thus prob-
ably averting a war otherwise inevitable."
Capt. Casey and others engaged in prolonged negotiations with the var-
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Maj. Gen. David E. Twiggs and Capt. Casey met in council with Billy
Bowlegs, six subchiefs of the Seminoles and Miccosukis, and a delegate
from the Tallahassee, who expressed their willingness to emigrate. On Feb.
28, 1850, 74 Seminoles, incl,..ilg the three prisoners surrendered in the
July 1849 murders, sailed on'the steamer Fashion at Fort Hamer on the
Manatee River for New Orleans.
Further talks were broken off by Billy Bowlegs in April 1850, as he
feared he and his warriors would have been seized after he learned that
among the exiles were two young men who'd come in to trade. Bowlegs
stated that he desired peace and could not make war, but he would not leave
his country, nor induce his people to go.
When, on Aug. 6, 1850, 8-year-old Daniel Hubbard was'killed by
Indians in Marion County, Capt. Casey again was called to settle the case.
After a lengthy investigation, he tentatively concluded that three Indians of
Echo Emathla Chopko bands had slain the boy in retaliation for the theft of
three ponies by Jacob Summerlin. On May 17, 1851, three were arrested at
Fort Myers and on May 19 sent to Tampa where Capt. Casey, after sepa-
rately examining them, learned they blamed others and, though he feared
they were scapegoats, delivered them for trial to Justice Simon Turman.
Justice was thwarted, though, when on May 23, after an attempted jail
break, the three Indians were found hanging by the bars of the windows.
From 1848 to 1851, the western coast of Florida was charted by the U.S.
Coast and Geodetic Survey, with Capt. Casey assisting. In his honor, the
inlet at the southernmost end of Little Sarasota Bay, just south of Chaise's
Key, was named Casey's Pass. In April 1856, a map of Florida by Lt. J.C.
Ives, in which he gave much credit to Casey, was published. Chaise's Key
was then charted as Casey's Key.
In Washington, D.C., custodianship of the Indian tribes had been trans-
ferred from the War Department to the Interior Department, and it was con-
cluded that a new special agent should be tried to induce the Florida
Seminoles to emigration. Accordingly, Capt. Casey was replaced by Luther
Blake, who had achieved success with Creek removal in Georgia.
Arriving in Fort Myers in May 1851, Blake soon engaged in various
junkets, including a trip to Indian territory in the west from which he
returned with a delegation in March 1852, and a jaunt with Billy Bowlegs
and others to Washington, D.C., and New York in the fall of 1852, all with
little success.
After Capt. Casey expressed his fear Blake would swindle the Indians,
bad blood developed between the two. Blake retaliated by reporting
Casey for interfering with the arrangements for emigrating the Indians of
Florida, On Nov. 1, 1852, the War Department reacted by ordering Casey
to leave Florida as soon as practicable, but he so ably defended himself
that he was reinstated in July 1853.
In May 1854, Jefferson Davis, the secretary of war, resolved that only
coercive measures would henceforth be used to induce the Florida Indians
to emigrate, and ordered Capt. Casey to end talks and trade with them.
Lands, previously withheld, were to be opened for settlement. In 1855 the
Army began to erect a new cordon of forts and roads and intensified
patrols into the Everglades and Big Cypress Swamps.
Finding no alternative left but emigration or hostilities, Billy Bowlegs
led a Seminole war party, which on Dec. 20, 1855, attacked Lt. George L.
Hartsuff's surveying patrol in the Big Cypress and thus began the Third
Seminole War.
Capt. John C. Casey died of pulmonary consumption on Dec. 25,
1856. Maj. Morris eulogized, "His moral character was unimpeachable,




Orange Blossom RV News
By Sandi Pucevich


COFFEE
Coffee hour Saturday, Feb. 5,
saw 45 residents gathered for a
sausage gravy and biscuits break-
fast prepared byTed and Geri Jantz
arid Ardie MacDonald. We were
glad to welcome back Tony and
Bunny Sarvie and their daughter
and son-in-law, Candy and Ray,
who are here for a short visit.
This coming Monday we have a
dairy farm tour with the
Nickersons. We will tour two differ-
ent farms.
Coupon winners were Louise
Gunn, Howie Snider, Bunny Sarvie,
Mert Achison, Ted Morris, Marvin
Seger, Dick Milbert, Jeanne Miller,
Joe Spears, Harold Albertson, Geri
Jantz, Darlene Sullivan, Don Rick,
Leland Shobe, Fred Stahl, John
Carrell, Doris O'Dell, Mary
Catozzi and Betty Brief. The 50/50
winners were Jeanne Miller and no.
863300.
On Wednesday, Feb. 9, we had
Dr. Ron Sevigney of Sevigney &
Timmerman Eye Care speak to 42
residents concerning our eyes. He
spoke particularly on glaucoma and
the fact that it is hereditary.
We were happy to hear that Bert
and Pat Rose made it home safely,
and we received thank ous from the
Adair family.
Coupon winners were Toots
Shobe, Julius Goerbig, Homer Van
Buren, D.J. Doggett, Ted Morris,
Dick Milbert, Jack Brie, Doris
Geeting, Ann Kelly, Dick Kern,
Louise Gunn, Alice Mayo and
Howie Snider.
CARDS
Cribbage winners Wednesday night
were Junior Atchison with a 710,
second place was Eleanor Dale with
a 704 and third place was Fred Dale
with a 699.
Euchre Saturday, Feb. 5, winners


his self-denial and courage admired by all who knew him.
The war ended with the Seminoles' agreement on March 27, 1858, to
exile to the Seminole Nation reservation in the West. On May 4, 1858, at
Fort Myers, a Seminole party which included Billy Bowlegs embarked on
the steamer Grey Cloud, and on May 7 at Egmont Key more boarded.
Coincidentally, the Grey Cloud carried also the remains of Billy Bowlegs'
friend, the late Capt. Casey, to his final resting place.
References: Fred W Wallace, "The Story of Captain John C. Casey,"
Florida Historical Quarterly 41 (October 1962); Cullumn's "Biographical
Register"; Casey Papers, U.S. Military Academy; Senate Executive
Document No. 49; miscel. National Archives records.



Letter To Editor

Hardee's Salvation Army

Kettle Drive Was Success


Dear Editor:
A word of thanks to all of you
who contributed to the Salvation
Army Kettle Drive! Together we
had a very successful year!
The hurricanes of 2004 exhaust-
ed our Salvation Army funds, and
thanks to the generosity of our
community we will be able to con-
tinue assisting the many families in
need of Disaster Relief, as well as
other emergencies. These funds are
administered through the Hardee
Help Center and are used 100 per-
cent in helping Hardee County
families in need.
We extend a sincere word of
thanks to all those who so gener-
ously gave of their time to ring the
bells during the Christmas season.
RV Parks who participated this year
were Crystal Lake Village, Orange
Blossom, and Avion Palms.


Volunteers also rang from the
Hardee Help Center, Rotary Club,
the Limestone, Fort Green, Cracker
Trails, Barnyard Buddies, and
Green Acres 4-H Clubs, and the
Bowling Green United Methodist
Church and Youth Group.
A special word of thanks goes to
Kettle Coordinator Duane Thomas
and his wife, Becky, also Harry
Potter, Darlene Chandler, Becky
Thomas, D.J. Petty, Peggy Johns,
Gretta Jones, and Mary Alderman
for all their contributions to a suc-
cessful kettle drive.
We express great appreciation to
Wal-Mart and Wauchula State
Bank for allowing us to ring the
bell at their locations!
Rev. Jeff Ramsland
Executive Director
Hardee Help Center
Wauchula


Letter To Editor

Resthaven Board Appreciative,

But Needs Continue


Dear Editor:
On behalf of the Board of
Trustees, we want to thank all of
the individuals, groups and organi-
zations who have donated money
and items to Resthaven during the
restoration after the 2004 storms.
The monies have helped us
acquire items the insurance did not
cover in order for Resthaven to
soon reopen. The appliances donat-


were Delphine Collison with a 63,
second place was Al Hayes with a
61 and third was Kitty Kelly with a
58. Jack Brief had the most loners
with five and low for the evening
was Al Nist.
Wednesday night, Feb. 9, had Mary
Lou Belanger in first place with a
64, second place was Dick Milbert
with a 61 and Judy Foreman was
third with a 60. Judy Forman had
four loners, and low for the evening
was Rick Henry.


ed have helped us replace worn-out
ones.
Resthaven still has needs and if
anyone would like to donate to our
beloved home, please contact
Resthaven at (863)773-6000.
Sincerely,
Mary Lois Crawley,
Bowling Green
President
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Charlotte Planner Says Phosphate


Mining Harms Environment


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
Phosphate. inining poses a threat
to the environment of Harder
County, a nature! resources planner
for Charlotte County told the
Wauchula-Lions Club on Thursday,
Jan. 27.
Bill Byle was an environmental
consultant for 30 years before he
went to work for Charlotte County
several years ago. He is a native of
Lee County and has a bachelor's
degree in biology and education,
did graduate studies in marine biol-
ogy and is working on a doctorate
degree in environmental psycholo-
gy.
"We're all in this boat together.
We (Hardee and Charlotte) are tied
together by water and the Peace
River watershed. He said IMC
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with Cargill Crop Nutrition to form
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named Mosaic, filed a mining
application for an Ona mine cover-
ing 20,000 acres. Not all the land
would be mined.
Byle posed a question of what is
the environmental impact of strip
mining concerning air, water,
wildlife and plants. He said phos-
phate mining and fertilizer manu-
facturing produces six times the
waste products as the finished
product.
He said Florida has thousands of
acres of gypsum from mining and
fertilizer production since the
industry began.
Byle asked what will be the
impact of strip mining on Charlotte
Harbor, which he called "Florida's
most productive estuary. He said
the health of the harbor depends on
the "quality, quantity and timing of
fresh water coming into the estu-
ary."
Byle said he was not "anti-min-


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Byle's map shows Peace River watershed with shaded areas
owned or controlled by phosphate companies.


PUBLIC NOTICE
The PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
Meeting as the Hardee County Planning Agency
will hold a public hearing on
Thursday, March 03, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
or as soon thereafter in
the Board of County Commissioners Board Room
412 W. Orange St., Courthouse Annex, Rm. 102
Wauchula, Florida
for the following requests:
Agenda No.
05-11
Lillie Mae Branning requests a Temporary Special Use Permit
to temporarily locate a second single-family dwelling in the form of a mobile
home for use by the granddaughter to enable the granddaughter to care for
the property owner/grandmother, 20.MOL ac, zoned A-1
On or abt St Rd 64E
and Kelly Roberts Rd 013426 0000 05320 0000
20MOL ac NEI/4 of NW1/4 of NE1/4 and N1/2 of NE1/4 of NE114 of NWI/4& N1/2
of NWI/4 of NW1/4 of NE1/4 of S01, T34S, R25E S01 T34S, R26E,

05-12
Metheny Groves, Inc. by and through its Authorized Representative
requests a Rezone of 55.82MOL ac from F-R to R-3 for the development of a
48-bed ACLF, nursing home and hospice, adult and child cay care center
family dwellings in phases
On or abt NW corn of
Metheny Rd/Florida Ave 3333 25 0000 018100000
E1/2 of SW1/4 of NW1/4 LESS E 120' of W 392.57' of S 238' N of Rd R/W & Beg
at NW corn SE 1/4 of NW1/4 run E 25' S 160' E 230' N 160' E to a pt 280' W of
NE corn of SE1/4 of NW1/4 S 525' E 250' S to 1/4 Sec line W to W line of SE1/4
of NWI/4 N to POB LESS Rd R/W on N si S33. T33S, R25E

05-13
Joe L./Patricia M. Davis Trust by and through its Authorized Represen-
tative requests a Rezone of 40MOL ac from F-R to R-3 for the development of
active adult homesites in phases
On or abt SW corn of
Metheny Rd/Florida Ave 33 33 25 0000 03720 0000
40MOL ac NE1/4 of SW1/4 of -... S33, T33S. R25E

05-14
Joe L. Davis, Sr./J.L. Davis, Jr. by and through their Authorized
Representative requests a Rezone of 17.63MOL ac from F-R to R-3 for the
development of active adult homesites
On or abt NW corn of
Grimes Rd/Florida Ave 3333250000043400000
S17.63MOL ac N1/2 of SE1/4 of SW1/4 LESS S 197.10' of E 221' & LESS Beg at
SE corn of N1/2 of SE1/4 of SW1/4 W 662.33' to POB cont W 280' N 155.57' E
S280' S 155.57' to POB & LESS W 25' thereof S33. T33S, R25E

Roger Conley, Chairman, Planning/Zoning Board

PUBLIC NOTICE

The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
will hold a Public Hearing to receive recommendations from the
Planning/Zoning Board on
Thursday, March 17, 2005, 8:35 A.M.
or as soon thereafter
412 W. Orange St.
Courthouse Annex Room 102, Wauchula, FL
for Agenda Nos. 05-11, 05-12, 05-13, 05-14

C Qrdon R. Norris, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners

This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make
special arrangements should contact the Building/Zoning Department at least
two (2) working days prior to the public hearing.
This Public Notice is published in accordance with the Hardee County Land
Development Code. Copies of the documents relating to these proposals are
available for public inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 A.M.
and 3:00 P.M. at the Zoning Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula,
Florida.
All interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering a ny
decision the Boards shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material.
Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded, anyone wishing to
appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure a verbatim
'record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. 02:17,24c


ing," that he believes in property
rights to land "as long as you don't
hurt your neighbor." He said resi-
dents should consider the,impact of
mining in Hardee County.
Byle said 350,000 acres, equiva-
lent of 550 square miles, has been
mined for phosphate in Florida.
"Forty percent of the mined area
ends up as clay. The matrix is one-
third clay, one-third phosphate and
one-third sand. A lot of the issue is
waste clay."
Byle said 100,000 acres have
been mined within the Peace River
watershed,, which has resulted in
40,000 acres or 60 square miles of
clay settling areas. He said in clay
settling areas only six inches of
water seeps through a year. "The
surficial aquifer storage of water is
gone with the clay areas."
Clay areas prevent the seepage of
water sideways into rivers and
streams and prevent the seepage of
water downward into the aquifer,
said Byle.
Byle said the "myth of mining" is
that it creates jobs and pays taxes.
The long-term effect, however, is
that mining costs jobs and said the
state is having to pay $160 million
in taxes to clean up gypsum stacks.
Byle said Dr. Gary Lyman did a
study on 40,000 people in the
mined area of Florida that showed a
lung cancer and leukemia rate of
twice the level of non-mined areas,
due to increased uranium levels.
Higher radiation levels can also
contribute to other types of cancer
such as throat, stomach and colon,


Fort Green

News
By Amy Davis Brown
773-6927

Fort Green's favorite guy will be
celebrating his 51st birthday this
week!
The sisters and family of Dale
Albritton invite you to share in his
celebration in the fellowship hall of
Fort Green Baptist Church this
Sunday evening after services.
Happy Birthday, Dale!

Rumor has it that .another Fort
Greep gentlerian ,will; be celebrat-
ing a milestone birthday also. Today
(Thursday) Reuben McQuaig will
turn 50.
Happy Biithday, Reuben!

Congratulations to Nathan
Carpenter and Michele Hovind as
they exchange wedding vows this
weekend. We wish you all the best.'

Ride 'em cowboy! Patrick Laker
rode his first bull this past Friday
evening at Reality Ranch in Zolfo
Springs. He placed third and came
away with no broken bones. Way to
go, Patrick!


BINGO
Betty Tracy won the paper spe-
cial on Feb. 4 and George Shuster
won it Feb. 7. The hot ball pot was
won by Herb Kimball, who just
returned from a cruise.
KOFFEE KLATCH
The hosts on Feb. 9 were Sharon
and Bill Potter, along with Mike
and Helen Clark. The U.S. Pledge
was led by Bill Burget, the
Canadian Pledge by Sylvia Bak'e
and the Rev. Lloyd Hall said the
prayer. The 50/50 winnes were
Gloria Hamilton, 2519 Sunflower,
Ken Krussell, Frankie Walters. lth
Wilson ahd Joe Hescick.
STREET DANCE
A street dance was held Feb. 9 on
Mountain Laurel. Music was pro-
vided by the Crystal Lake Band,
whose members are Bud Gorski,
Dave English, Betty Ackermann
and birthday boy Cal Gadsby. Some
good musicians from Fort Meade
joined the Crystal Lake Band.
COMING EVENTS
Indiana Day'is'Feb. 18, Michigan
Day is Feb. 20 and Canada Day is
March 4. Line dancing is holding a
dance Feb. 19 where everyone is
welcome. The luau will be held


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Charlotte County natural resources planner Bill Byle (left) holds sample of clay. At right is Tfur
Williams.


he said.
Byle also cited a study on the
Tenoroc area that showed elevated
levels of inorganic and radioactive
materials. "The half life of radium
226, which becomes radon, is 1,800
years." He said clays have elevated
levels of radon.
Mined areas with waste clays "is
not a good thing to be surrounded
by," said Byle.
He said the. Central Florida
Regional Council estimated
120,000 acres may be mined in


I lardee County.
Byle said well over half of "our
phosphate reserves are going to
communist China" and that Florida
only has a 30 to 40 year supply of
phosphate. "We have the best qual-
ity, most easily accessible phos-
phate. In the future we may be hav-
ing to buy our phosphate from
Morocco.
Byle said there is a Biblical man-
date to protect the environment and
said a lot of people have seen pan-
thers locally.


Byle said Charlotte Cou~ry has
spent $5.5 million, Lee Counr $2
million and Sarasota C unt y
$500,000 to challenge propo;cd
mines on the Mason lJenki s,
Altman and Ona tracts.
"The industry nor the st;i,: ha-,
provided enough evidence that
mining will not adversely afilo-t ic
environment and the peopl- We
want reasonable assurances I'l
main concerns are water qtiilit\.
quantity and timing. Mining laffcct:
the plumbing of the watershed.


Feb. 26 with a dinner and dance.
Buddy Canova and Crissy will pro-
vide music. The craft fair starts at 9
a.m. on Feb. 28. and is open to the
public. There will be crafts and
baked goods for sale and lunch will
be served.
SCORES
Shuffling Feb. 1; three game
winnes were Bob Beshel, Jan
Brinker, Roy Brinker, Al Johnson,
Carol Jones, Don Smith, Myrna
Wilday and Mert Wolf.
Cribbage Feb. 2; high games,
Esther Boddy 612, Bertha
M.i.Kljit (100. Bob Ahearn 599. .
Skunks; Peg Gushue, Stella
Niebauer, Linda Fletcher, Ted
Defouw and Sylvia Stephan (2).
Bowling Feb. 2; high games, Don
Ahearn 201, Roger Craig 194,
George Strausbaugh 190.
Top three teams are the Comets,
Michigan's Best and Ten Pinners.
Pinochle Jan. 27; high scores,
George Miller 720, Mary Rose
Ulbrich 691, Fran Robinson 687.
Pinochle Feb. 3; high scores,
George Strausbaugh 664, Dick
Robinson 646, Frank Stephan 627.
High game; Mary Miller and
Dick Robinson, 136.


Mixed Golf Feb. 7; Game A or B
+ C or D. First place, 1. IVlay
Kessler 2. Ron Bamsey 3 Biti,
Newman 4. Bill T. Johnson. -S;co i
Place; 1. Dewey Morrison hilo
Jackson 3. Arlie Wooters 4 R(io,:
Beeve.
CHURCH
"This Is the Day that the Loid
Hath Made" was used to open
church services for Feb. 6 Ma.rin
Stromme was greeter for thue I )
who attended. Special music was a
solo by Shirley Sills, "He Touc-led
Me." the offertory prayer vvw b
the Rey. ILloyd4Hall, .Ushe; .s vic-
Bob.Wiltday, Al d A 1\ a the
pianist and organist, pla',t "i
Remember Calvary."
Scripture references were
Romans 5:9; 10:9,13: an d Act,
15:11 for the Rev. Winne's nes:,age
"What is New Birth." Nanc
Morrison directed the choi i',' its
anthem, "Spirit," acconipanii tb
Carol Jones.

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it does not include thie I'retioo,
to make mistakes.
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51,454 total amount due at lease
inception plus tax, lag and title
fees. With approved credit through
GMAC.


'All prices are alter all rebates and do not include taxes, license + $399.95 delivery fee. Special Financing in lieu of rebate. Dealership not responsible for typographical errors. Pictures for illustration purposes only. Must finance with GMAC.
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