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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. 46 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 02109 77 48 0.00 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 JOAN M. SEAMAN Sports Editor BESS A. STALLINGS Hardee Living Editor. U[5 S. Seventh Ave. P.O. Box 338 Wauchula, FL 33873 15.OR11q RILLPH -HARRISON Production Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO Asst. Production Manager Phone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: (863) 773-0657 Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida. by The Herald-Advocate Publishing Co Inc. Periodical Postage paid at LI S. Post Office, WVauchula. FL 33873 (LISPS 578-7SO). Postmaster." send address changes to- The Herald-Advocate, PO Bo\ 338. Wauchula. FL 33873 DEADLINES: Schools Thursday) 5 p.m. Sport Monday noon Harde.t Lixing Mooday 5 p.m General New; Monday 5 p.m. Ads -Tuesday noon LETTrERS: The Hr.ild-Ad'ocate welcomes letters ro the editor on matters of public Inleresi. Letters should be brief. and must be wntten in good taste, signed and include r dayvrme phone number. SUBMISSIONS: Press releases on community matters are welcome Submissions should be typed. dou- ble-spaced and adhere to the abo'.e deadlines All items are subject to editing. ' Kelly's Column 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". I 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 PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY! Poet's Place is a feature which'relies solely on reader'input. Only your original work may be submitted. Send your poetry to. Poet's Place, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873.. S_ Wauchula Ce r 773-4900 I-- HUGE 4 BEDROOM-2 BATH SFLEETWOOD (POSSIBLE 5 BEDROOM-3 BATH) FOR AS LITTLE AS .: $780 PER MO RI. WITH $1,000 DOWN !-.. At The Herald-Advocate, we want accuracy to be a given, not just our goal. If you believe we have printed an error in fact, please call to report it. We will review the information, and if we find it needs correction or clarifica- tion, we will do so here. To make a report, call Managing Editor' Cynthia, Krahl at 773-325. - PICTURE. [4 Can you guess what the bigger picture is featured here? NcOdO.d :a3MSNV ABOUT... Obituaries Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service, but must be submit-, ted through a funeral home. A one-column photo of the deceased may be added for $15. Obituaries contain the name, age, place of resi- dence, date of death, occu- pation,. memberships, immediate survivors and .funeral arrangements. The list of survivors may include the names of a spouse, par- ents, siblings, children and 'children's spouses- and 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. ABOUT ... School News The Herald-Advocate encourages submissions from Hardee County schools. Photos and write- ups should be of recent events; and must include first and last names for both students and teachers. Identify photos front to back, left to right. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Thursday. Please include the name and phone number of a con- tact person. Qualifying, items will be published as space allows. SITBSC'Rl~r1ONS: Hardee Cc..uniy 6 monnrk- 5 fi I yr. -1S. N- -,54 Flofddr 6 mnonthi $20: 1 )r. $37.-.2 y-s $.72 OLOuof SIdle 6 month-i 524 1 T. 14-4. 2 NbS -$h FAIR Continued From 1A February 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A - -- - lw 41& mem-* *, lb lom MNO 4b ". jCopyrightedMaterial Syndicated ,Content" Available from Commercial News Providers" tosot smma dmwm*m *00m*&owofoqw MONWMMamo -o 4@lmppqbmom AD ob w*0 tpwmb ow& t dm am* G PEN" 4W 4dftmm - 6 Mond_ J 0. ..... -% I J- Q: How do my earnings count for Social Security benefits? A: During your working years, you get earnings credits based on your wages. The credits are posted to your Social Security record. The credits determine your eligibility for retirement, disability or sur- vivors benefits for you and your family. Most people need 40 credits (10 years of work) to qualify for benefits. Younger people need fewer credits to be eligible for dis- ability benefits or for family mem- bers to be eligible for survivors ben- efits if the worker dies. Each year the amount of earnings needed for a credit rises along with average earnings levels. In 2002, you earn one credit for each $870 of 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. " SBoy 44 1 Social Security News By Ennis Caldwell: Sebring Officer Manager ,O February 27 (corner of 62 & 17) Lots of late model cars, trucks & vans. OPEN TO TlHE PUBLIC! We will buy your car or sell it for you! Then we'll pay you cash! 2:17c I W -AM lw 4mw 4w 4A The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 2005 Obituaries I County Commission To Appoint Committee To Review Proposed Mining Ordinance cObrwirptuariesoe n'~ L~aiU .A WI ~ILULZU I - 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 Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire is that which he exercises over himself. -Elie Wiesel 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 Robarts Family Garden Chapel. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Streel S Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Rooarts Family Funeral Home 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 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 n S- oa0ig LAenlokg 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, FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home 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- Bullriding, Mutton Bustin', Steer Saddling, Old Timers Roping, Hula- Hoop Bull Standoff FREE with paid admission to ' the Hardee County Fair Rodeo Entries Entries Open February 21st 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. PHOIE: 863-375-4074 Linda Jones $1,000 Rdded Bull Riding $200 ridded Old Timers Roping $200 fAdded Steer Saddling Fees $50 Fees $25 Fees $30 Per Team Kids 6 Years old and under mutton Busting 0o Entry Fees Limited to First 25 Entries Tropy to first Place Ribbons to fill Entries Bobby Lathro Stock Fellsmere, FL 21724 Increasingly Preferred FUNERAL HOMES A Trusted Family Name Since 1906 529 West Main Street, Wauchula 773-9773 Deborah & Dennis Robarts, Ownet,_ 1 -*0 'r, V\ - i -- -- --- -_ .....- J^ ... .. 'l ?r k .. 1. ... . February 14, 2005 & Pioneer Medical Center Notice to patients of Dr. Donald B. Geldart at Pioneer Medical Center: Please be advised that Dr. Geldart will no longer see patients at Pioneer Medical Center effective March 1, 2005. Due to the rising cost of medical malpractice insurance, Dr. Geldart will see patients at his Avon Park office orily. He will continue to admit patients from Pioneer Medical Center to the hospital as neces- sary. This change will not otherwise affect patient care at Pioneer Medical Center, and all other providers will continue to see patients as usual. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 773-6606. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. S2:17-3:3c Friday, Feb. 25 7p.m. ' at the Arena February 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A U I Always A Welcome Sight At Home At School On Vacation Wherever You Are! 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CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales Attention! ,- Willig Duet Cleaning , '.. -- now introducing ....--. INSULATION WILL DUCT CLEANING INiULATION call Buddy at -,(863) 735-0407O F.T M FREEA c12:17,24c Classifieds DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p 1972 RED MONTE CARLO, restored w/7,000 miles on rebuilt 350 V8. $9,500 OBO. 781-2171 2:10,17p L STORM To" CL E A N maLua U P u P AVAILABLE 1984 16 FT. ALUM. flats. 40hp. Johnson, $2,500. (863)781-3609, (863)767-9996 2:3-3:3p JOHNSON 10' FIBERGLASS BOAT, 9.5 hp Evinrude, trailer. $500 OBO. 781-1100, 735-0130 2:10,17p 15' 4" GHEENEW ON PERFORMANCE trailer, 9-8 Tohotsu Outboard, less than 15 hrs. on motor & trailer, $2,500 OBO. 781-0953 2:17p The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom-they are the pillars of society. -Henrik Ibsen Carot Tomblin CAROL'S SERVICE 10 Years Experience - Certified & Insured S" Office: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863449-1806 P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 cl1:13-2:3p BJS Movers Mobile Homes Move & Set-Up Hwy. 17 North, Bowling Green (863) 375-3113 Corner of County Line Rd. (863) 781-4456 ci4:22fc Fax (863) 375-4113 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 c110:21ffttc U-LOCK STORAGE FOR RENT: Storage ' units Wauchula and Zolfo, 5x10, 10x12 and T L 12x20. ROOFIN 767-0871 lv, - 781-3058 c-2: l. c THE TIME To BUY is Now! Jim, Suzy, Ruby, Bill, Rosemary S- ----- --------**----*q I Bring in this coupon for I [ $500 OFF I the selling price of any of our I great used vehicles. I L m..NEW. INVENTORY.= ==== = ==== *** . Buy Here Pay Here No Interest Charges! 6 No Finance Charges! iMWe can afford to sell you any car on the lot regardless if you have Good Credit or Bad Credit! cl2:17c 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. cl2:10-3:3c Help Wanted!! Immediate opening for person willing to work hard with a positive attitude and the ability to learn to service and install petroleum equipment and related services. Electrical mechanical, and/or construction background a+. Drivers License Required. Class A or B CDL preferred. Willing to train right person. Call 863-773-2213 for an appointment or send resume to: Heartland Pump and Tank Co., Inc. P.O. Box 873 Wauchula, FL 33873 EOE DFWP Heartland Pump and Tank Co., Inc. c,2:3 PAYLESS ROOFING SIDING "Why wait on your roof when we can start in a 48 hour period!" S' Contact George Browder 309-7513 or Toll Free 1-866.79 N RC29027101 6 -17 LCcD2DR AP D 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873 CALL*: i*IhUS TOAYfIf IE 0 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 E 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 c12:17c I - -- -- I I t-de I q 01 1773-666t 1 773 I I February 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A The 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. tfc-dh 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. tfc-dh 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 Shell GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC. Fill Dirt Zolfn Snrints Lamar Gilliard Home: (863) 735-0490 cl8:21tte cl2:10,17F 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. cl2:17 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 : .. r, *cl11:2-7ffc . No Equity...No Problem! We pay top dollar! Storm Damage...OK Mobile Homes...OK * We will closo in 5 days or loe I RAL F AH* D || 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. $650,000! Call for details. RE,1JTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOiRS, KENNY SANDERS..........781-0153 RICK KNIGHT ...............773-2472 MONICA REAS...............773-9609 DAVID ROYAL................781-3490 SANDYLARRISON........832-0130 MIKE NIC HOLSON Mobile: (941) 456-6507 SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES Quality gravelrock for driveways, parking lots, etc... It's better than shell. ShOwnm Rinme Owner/Operator cH12:18tfc 863-773-6084 Cell 863-781-0412 AgNet 9761 Realtor, 228 N. 6th Avenue D" iNSf Wauchula, Florida 33873 Office (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 Cell (863) 781-4084 Homre (863) 773-6141 tores and lumes, Jnc. would tike ko welcome ohn D' Aeeman as a full-time ealto rAssociak. He has been a pad-lime associate with us since march of 2003, and now we are uefy proud and excited o vhave John become a full- lime associate of ouf family business. We encourage all his friends and acquaintances o call or isit# him akthe office of lomes and stores, Jnc. for all o{ their real eslate needs! _NIY_.R O RY$,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 ci? 17c 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 cl2:17c 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. cl2:17c Sand "Jtx.AAAE, The 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 cl10:14tfc 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 ~LY' 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 cl2 17c 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 -E2 c12 17c 0 ABOUT ... Letters ToThe Editor The Herald-Advocate wel- comes letters to the editor on matters of public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste and include the writer's fpll name, address and daytime telephone number for verifi- cation. Letters must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for that week's edition. Submissions should be typed or legibly written. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Herald-Advocate, RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax letters to (863) 773-0657. I Dan Hill 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 IL_ FS, 7IS(ON AYENT0I TWN 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 c112:16tfc 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 APPLICATION NOT NEC- ESSARY. Salary range $37-40K. Resume to: sbdcinfotcoba.usf.edu or fax: 813-905-5801. c12:17c Internet mmerce and plus. REPEAT BDCU University of South Florida COLLEGE of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION last stop at PAY iERE I Jimmy Hill 375-4441 VISA SUNRISE COMMUNITY COMPANIONr - You can shop around the world but make your HILLS' BUY WOLD HERE ORL AUTO FOR THE BEST DEALS IN TOWN ALL YEAR AROUND New Inventory Arriving Weekly HOME OF THE $99 DOWN CAR 'e^ NO INTEREST CHARGE ~ i NO FINANCE CHARGE . .. .. .... 1'MENNEN wiii ~2~ .~7 IT I = ~e I I L. ) I I The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 2005 T-he Classifieds 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 VisitOur Model Center i on Hwy. 27 in Lake Hamilton For Details, Call Tall Free: 877-439-0450 EFlores .Flors Inc < Realtor T 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 Equal Opportunity Institution. c2:17c 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 cl1.27tfc 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 -Fast & Friendly Service- We Be Undersold Sei HOURS Mon. Fri. 8-6 Sat. 8-12 116 REARd. (acr lr-om Wal-Mart) ,, mb-Tires 863-773-0777 863-773-0727 iSe Habli Espanol ~ i~-~i 2:17c 195-70-14 S40.00 205-65-15 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 WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS FULL TIME MECHANIC Mi CPU,_ , &i 5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green 2:3c OU TIE ARE N SLE VERDAY -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 :19-3c 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 EOE/Drug Free Workplace c2:10,17c cl2:10,17c 375-4461 Come see Billy Jo Er Tabitha for a great deal! S Tabitha 9o Habla Espanol $500 OFF any car! This week only You need money like we do! Come where the low payments are! 773-201 1 Corner of Hwy 17 & REA Rd. UI- a M6 ,, ~L~wc-~_ IL- !1 F I' Billy Jo I Em.m February 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate The 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 cl2:17c 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 c12:17c 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. tfc-dh 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. Equal Opportunity Employer c2:172 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 cl2:17c 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 cl2:17p 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. cl2:17c 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 MMMMMMMMMI 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 .,r'.,1 1 -: .'..::r. ^.."., 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) cl:tfc Y-.-- We Buy Houses! AM-SOUTH REALTY (863) 773-21(22 c fc iC 7"--" DEMOLITION Tree & Stump Removal Parker Fill Dirt Local Contractor (863) 735-2415 cl9:16tfc Harrison's Development and Remodeling Inc. Call for all your home improvement needs and hurricane repairs. Toll Free , 866-664-3494. cl2:17-4:7p 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. I 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 YOU Can Appear In ... Poet's Place Are you a poet? Let us show it! Your work could be published In this newspaper In "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely on reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written by you, not someone else. To appear in this feature, send your poet- ry, name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald- Advocate. P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657. 1337 7: Welomes Sophy Delgado as our new sales consultant. Come see Sophy for your new home needs. * Hwy. 17 South Wauphula 73-4900 a PHOTO SuBMiFTED B' CECIL LEE Lifelong friends and next-door neighbors Hill Blackmon (left) and Cecil Lee share a love of fishing. They are pictured above in April of 1971 with two stringers "filled slam full" of speckled perch, according to Lee. The successful fishing trip was at the Harney Pond Canal in Okeechobee. In the background are their wives, Kay and Sara, who are awaiting the necessary fish-cleaning by the two men. Both families later enjoyed a fish fry. Their secret to so many fish? They used live bait, Missouri minnows. SHARE YOUR OLD PHOTOS WITH US! Take readers on a walk down Memory Lane by sharing your photos trom Hardee County s past Bring your submissions to the newspa- per office at 115 S. Seventh Ave. or mail to The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula., FL 33873. Photos will be returned. Church Secretary Opening: Looking for a part-time Secretary, twelve hours a week (mornings: Tuesday through Friday from 9-Noon). Must be computer literate with an ability to work alone and be fully able to accomplish detailed work with limited supervision. Duties include answering the phone, word processing, and general office duties and other as assigned. Please send a letter of interest with a current resume to: Faith Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1480, Wauchula, Florida 33873. 2:17-3:10c ______ ____________cl2:17-3:10c ,, Crown Ford' 1 S 4 MA 1 ELP! We are overstocked with 15 new 2004 Ford Ranger pick-ups. For a limited time, when you purchase any new 2004 Ranger, you'll receive a beautiful at NO EXTRA CHARO E! a/NO EXTRA CHARGE! 10,000 miles ($19,488) STK #502001 2002 Ford Taurus SE Power seats, windows, lock, cruise, leather. Local trade, one owner. ___ KBB Retail $8,978 STK #4P53033A $10,290 ... 97 2004 Ford Mustang GT Leather, V8, tinted windows, Flow master exhaust, 6 disc CD, local trade. 40th Annivqrsary Edition KBB Retail $17,688 $20,425 2001 Chevy Malibu LS Leather, sunroof, full KBB Retail $9,100 power, towable. $6,988 2002 Ford F-150 Lariat Supercab 4x2 30K miles, leather, power seat, loaded. Like New! KBB Retail $17 9988 $21,045 - 2003 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4 dual a/c, local trade. ($24,655) * 2004 Excursion 4x4 Stock #4U41018 Loaded with all the extras, and a price that you would expect to pay or a used one. Crown price $32,888. Discounted over $8000. * 2005 500 Sedan Stock #5P24004 Premium sound system, power windows, locks, and mirrors, remote keyless entry, antilock brakes. Crown price $20,995. * 2005 Escape SUV Stock #5U03010 V-6, leather, 16" aluminum wheels, full power, anti lock brakes. Crown price $20,995. * 2004 Explorer Stock #4U63014 America's best selling SUV just got better with this deal! Well equipped. Crown price $22;888. Discounted over $7600. * 2004 Expedition Stock #4U15035 Eight passenger seating, rear air, full power, more. Crown price $26,888. Discounted over $8500. * 2004 F-150 Supercrew Stock #4W12059 V-8, fancy wheels, antilock brakes, two-tone paint, more. Crown price $22,988. Discounted over $8000. * 2004 Freestar Van Stock #4A50003 Front and rear air, deep tinted glass, power windows and locks. Crown price $17,499. Discounted over 8000. * 2004 Ranger Extended Cab Stock #4R44016 This one has the * Ranger Edge package with V-6, automatic, Pioneer sound system with CD and MP3 player, power windows and locks. What a deal! Crown price $14,995. Discounted over $6000. * 2004 Taurus Stock #4P56014 Automatic climate control air, leather, full power, antilock Brakes. Crown price $17,899. Discounted over $7000. * 2005 Crown Victoria LX Premier group option, including leather, full power, automatic climate control air, cassette/CD combo, much more. Don't miss this one! Crown price $23,899. Dicounted over $6000. i 2002 Ford Ranger XLT Regular Cab STK #5U67039A STK #5X12128L V6, auto., one owner. Local trade. KBB Retail $11,840 42,000 miles. $9,488 2003 Ford F-150 Supercab XLT 4x2 25,000 miles. Full power equipment. V8. KBB Retail $21,290 $16,988 2002 Ford Focus Wagon SE Auto., Good miles. Cheap transportation. KBB Retail ,, $9,495 ( $8488 STK #4U41018A 2002 Chevy Suburban Z71 3rd seat, power sunroof, 4x4, leather, loaded. One owner, local trade. KBB Retail $, 58 $27,955 24588 773 1 Se Habla Espanol 773-0043 e PricemaKer' 1031 US 17 N., Wauchula (1 block south of Wal-Mart) All rebates to dealer, including FMCC finance rebate. Tax, tag & title not included in sale price. Dealer participation may affect overall price. Not valid on prior sales. "_ 7 Ft. Meade W E .62 r s* ,. Avan ParkI Zotpi4n) 2:17c '4 12A The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 2005 S1 2004 Jeep Wrangler X 6cyl., auto. Only KBB Retail $20,905 riF- STK #4R10139A STK #501003 STK #4X12272A STK #5X20126A Power seat, CD, 5.4 V8, KBB Retail $22,788 STK #502002 ]LOS is O GCIM JAM Zolfo Springs At t 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 Ou WAY 3iM ww 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. 4.. .* V "" v i :-ti .'. ..--v t ... Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDP AR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. 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. l t^ 1 -:.. -. -:7 7, *. ^ ^ sa..- ^ -^ ;.' ", :- *P ". ... ^ .- ** ^ -,a *'.-. .. .. ia.. fe -. ,ea- y.*-*" "" .., .-,* -. : i '-'. ..' ,,'r m s ^i N -" .,, .. ,' -- ..; Pen in hand, Rashad, Vance prepares to. sign with Wofford College, as parents Ida and Robbie: Mosley encourage him. Principal Mike Wilkinson and coach Derren Bryan seem equally proud. -- .-: ,..- L;: ; -: .. .. .... "' U .. .... '- -:J-- -"._; ---.--.,- .. ;.,:. 'llJ : ll~ : '_" F :-' --. -" ....:-" '::;'-- -:-- .--' := : ...- .2.. x. t, .... -% -.:,. .:-, -- t t= s-....= - -i -'., --'* '. .. .. .. .. .. .. -- r .. - 5 -N .,.. :-' : ,1L : : : _,.. ,A- = ;... le: V ...,[t i 2. =.'~~~~ ~~-4-: ,., ;.--z - 0.,,._ . ,. i, '-A tR Pe i hnd RshdVaceprpaest. sg ith offrd olege asp 'arn.. Ida.n'R'o-b ,' Mole ecorae im ricialMie ilino ad oah ere'Bra:semeqalyrod Hardee head coach Derren Bryan watches two more Wildcats join the 11 who have previously signed athletic scholarships, "taking care of both academics and football." Central Florida Health Care, Inc. Announces, Expanded Clinic Hours Central Florida Health Care in Wauchula located at 204 E. Palmetto St., Wauchula is proud to announce our return to Saturday hours in Wauchula from 7:30 AM to 12 Noon. Please call 773-2111 for an appointment. 2:17,24c 4 PHOTOS BY JOAN SEAMAN Travis Tubbs is flanked by his parents, Cyndi and Talmadge Albritton as he signs a contract with Webber International University. Pleased with his choice, are (from left) Wildcat head coach Derren Bryan, Principal Mike Wilkinson, and Webber assistant coach Phil Rasmussen. Come,-See-ps,'in theExPQ Hall during the 200.5 Hardee. County Fair to Purchase Photo'graphs rom aU events at thisyears Fair.. "Aiss IlHaklrdlee Cuminity lueelf, lureedl iiing. "JOIF Aw',USS lUdkIIA-eie ICUU11111UY, 11P8kUlUlit lumeedlihij 'Atirs luallrJulie fccullultv II)d1jealuit *ILtv-psIUvcIIK Vill. iav; Now Booking Final Session of 2005 SrIC&G Photos and First Sesson for"06 COPYRIOHT 2005 KMW RHOTOORAPHY SrRVICES Bea re 1 1 1 50 KwcrM5(@KMWPHOTOGRAPHY.C6M H-rp;//wwW.KMWPHOTQ)R,%P rxOk 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. 00 (Former ine Liquors) 245 Hwy. 17 A Green 375-9988 Karaoke Friday Night DatTor amen ; goo U m- - The deadline to file for STORM DAMA( EXEMPTIONS & apply for GE RELIEF IS Office -J Hardee County Property Appraiser Tuesday, March 1 Please contact the Property Appraiser's for further information. 773-2196 IPages From The Past ! mim M rl -- Joj AP m AM ~s~; 4B The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 2005 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 CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH CARE, INC. Welcomes Dr. Francis L. Quito, DO 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 :;o -mmmm "' ARNO: February 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B 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 -Hardee Sving mliIIvmmng-aes 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. F 20 7p.m. at the Arena MNexican Bullriding, xican ,,Band Hula- H oo p Bull1 Standoff, S Mutton Bustin' FREE with paid admission to the Hardee County Fair 7 ._- Thank .o.u! A special thank you to our sponsors for this year's Youth League Basketball! ~.' "~. :.I' "> The / \ / Jnnoat, oh Cutting Car Edge 61U6 / La n 4 .;. ^ ^ ^"Tee ^ Wauchula Elks Lodge 1700 for sponsoring 6 teams. And all our team coaches! from the HARDEE RECREATION COMPLEX comav 12-16-77 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 2:17c 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! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 RM. 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'. The only cure for grief is action. -George Henry Lewes Abn't it Mv wife Sue 000% Lo0Ve Poer soc2 17D 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 Power phones starting at Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become an enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend. 1-Year-Old Celebrates With Elmo Party Hunter Wayne Atchley celebrated his first birthday on Jan. 15 at the First United Methodist Church in Bowling Green. His birthday was Jan. 14. The party theme was Elmo, and joining him to celebrate were his parents, Brad and Tami Atchley; sister, Hallie; grandparents, Marilou and Jeff Smith, Sherry Atchley and Terry and Filomena Atchley; aunt, Martha Smith; and uncles, Toby Smith, Todd Smith, Thomas Smith and Julian Atchley; cousins, Andrew, Adam, Aaron and Joshua Smith and friends, Joe Cranford and Lou Cole. 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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. ~- 1* a I 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. HELP FOR NEEDY i IA - e ll* t "-P IE. SCOUTING TALK K-' I- 'Amp; 'vi 10 oil -. ... PHOTO BY JIM KELLY 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. Progressive Missionary Baptist Church 1 149 Manley Road Wauchula Presents... Honorable Shirlyon J. McWhorter on February 27 at 11:00 a.m:. She will be speaking on '13.qck 'WIY&oW {(6i3) 773-5614 2:17p 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. Miitr New I.. 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. Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. WANTED TO BUY OLD SIGNS AGRICULTURAL OIL COMPANIES MEDICINE COMPANY NAMES *ETC. Call days: (' (863) 773-4300 "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 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 02:17 i': February 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B 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 DAVID SALAS SALES 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. CHARLEY FLESHER II SALES David and Charley look forward to assisting you with all your new and used vehicle needs. JIMMITE ALBERT COMMERCIAL SALES MANAGER Jimmie would like to invite ALL commercial businesses and their employees to call him for your vehicle needs. Wauchula To Upgrade Utility Service Theft To A Felony JV Cats Finish With Big Victory HITCH(PG13) 2:00 5:00 8:00 .PHANTOM OF THE OPERA(PG13) 12:00 3:00 6:15 9:30 SIDEWAYS () 12:00o 3:00 ,,630 9:30 MEET THE FOCKERS(Pia3) 12:00 3:35 7:15 10:00 COACH CARTER (PG13). 12:00 3:10 6:15 9:30 ARE WE THERE YET(PG) 1:00 3:30 7:00. 9:30 CONSTANTINE (R) 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:55 HITCH(PiG3) 1:15 4:10 7:00 9:50 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. 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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. 4110 J LET - 16;.. Al'l" P/-t070- ", ,;, ;,, iL Dave Herr with Mennonite Disaster Services stands by : ?"et 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). If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more "than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years. -Bertrand Russell Faith CHIRP employees include Cathy Hicks, case manager Shirley Thomas, Evelyna Richmond coor- dinator LaDonna Perry, and Maria Gutierrez. ileiin-S tre's 'Rudigachg iCo.nnnurunvith a w4ti Hpuig Hand" Repairing lamps for a lady who lost her home in hurricane are Brian Behrman, Lynn Gunderson and Kathleen Maneikis The secret of happiness is to make others believe they are th cause of it. Take Thefront Pew! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.RI. e Christmas, children, is not a date. 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SPR-336804 'I -~ --... -,-- x-, r- -. 9 I I 2C The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services Printed as a Public Service by The Herald-Advocate Wauchula, Florida Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m. BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning......... ............. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service ......................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. 4th Sunday Worship..................8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd....5:00 p.m. Tues. Prayer/Bible Study..........7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship....................10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. Wed. Discipleship ....................6:30 p.m. Thurs. Mens Prayer ..................6:00 a.m. Thurs. Ladies Bible Study........5:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311 375-3100 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:0 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- thing to be enthusiastic about. BOWLING GREEN PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295 Domingos Escuela Dom...........9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m. Miercoles Servico ....................6:30 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER 128 E. Main St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. ONA LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...................7:00 p.m. NEW ELIM INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Badger Loop Lane 773-4475 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ...................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Worship..............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Sidney Roberts Road Sunday School 10:00 a.m. -Morning Worship ...................11:00 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 : : 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. 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. It's not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to'see what we do with ours. I can't tell my chil- dren to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. S--Joyce Maynard . The following merchants urge you to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath * l i---- E.........-m___E i--___.a--. _.... .iaii. sa.....I Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863)735-0470 P.O. Box 780 Zlfo Springs, FL ~~~ ~~ -, '. 9,.s'-, WAUCHULA FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ......................11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper....................6:15 p.m. Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service..................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m. Thursday Service .....................7:00 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD 701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800 Praise & Worship ...................10:30 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION BAUTISTA 713 E. Bay St. 773-4722 Escuela Dominical ....................9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:30 a.m. Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service .....................10:45 a.m. Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ..................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. 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. The way a man speaks lays bare. the texture of his mind, the goodness of his heart, the inner pain or the sweet serenity that are his companions in solitude. -Harriet Van Home Sales & Service Networking Repairs Upgrades Millers Discount Computers We have used .computers! < > Stratonet 6:2c 1329 Hwy. 17 N. Mon.-Fri. Office: (863) 767-6066 Wauchula, FL 33873 9-5 Fax: (863) 767-6086 WAUCHULA WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER (Full Gospel) 501 N. 9th Ave. Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Youth & Child. Church....... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study ...........7:00 p.m. Men's Fri. Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER 102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza) 773-2929 Sunday Service............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service.......... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Service..... 7:00 p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ......... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 64 E. & School House Road Church 735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443 Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 10:30 a.m. Children's Church.......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Youth & 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. I ZOLFO SPRINGS PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD FAITH TEMPLE Oak Street Sunday Worship .... ....... 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Worship ........... 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship .......... 7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship........... 7:30 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Pioneer Park 2nd Sunday .............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m. 5th Sunday ............... 6:00 p.m. REALITY RANCH COWBOY CHURCH 2-1/2 Miles east of Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66 863-735-8600 Sunday School............. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy ,. Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m.' ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636 Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11 a.m.- Wed. Prayer Service.......... 7:00 p.m. 0 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. 4 AN -%-Nino Gum0 ~, map 0- 0 .l ~-~5~- am W 0() me wwwou s- f t -C 's ~ uC - - W e all know that temptation has been lurking as long as man has been upon 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 for your life. Trouble g Teptations Sd Divine. .SSibiliItfies I... a.. SUNDAY Psalm 3 MONDAY Psalm 4 TUESDAY Psalm 5 WEDNESDAY Psalm 6. S'r* .... THURSDAY m .Psalm 25 S. F FRIDAY Psalm 26 SATURDAY Psalm 27 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 2005, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services. P. O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www kwnews corn February 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C 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 kkk. ^'^itt-'HH^H'kjvf1 *-f^s^^S^ 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 ,*' ssf vaiS ?..- ": .. .. .. .,- .:. * 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. STATE FAIR You'll eat up the fun at the Florida State Fair! t-DS---- or www. flrida tatQ 4C The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 2005 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 Sunshine Skyway and St. She'll use the same sense of rhythm to dribble through the defense. Ie.se.r'l' p jv T h r In r I ,I arl i IT-;1 0 ,, ,o-f n inr .m.',.,,.i-nr ,' ] ald i.: ,1 1% ,, r lheli d i. rl -,r ir r i it .. e II-I . prei'en tl Ii :1., ,, .': S. "' t Classes filling fast. Enroll today. 408 East Main St. Waucliula 767-TUNE 2:17tfc Wauchula Municipal Airport F O - INC. CROP DUSTING *Spraying Dusting Fertilizing Seeding SAquatic Weeds Mosquito Control Now is the TIME To exercise Fire Ant Control' Remember it takes 8 to'10 weeks to have control. If you are interested in Increasing your fruit production think about Follar Feed Application. Applied by air, fast, convenient & cheap. For more information contact Fly on Farming DICK WEISMAN (863) 773-9300 CFI, CFII, Advanced (863) 832-0009 Mobile Ground Instructor http://flyonfarming.netfirms.com/ Instrument Ground Instructor 2:17 240 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 Specializing in Treatment of *Allergies *Asthma *Attention Deficit Disorder 767-1414 24 Hours Hours: Mon. Fri. 8:30 5:00 ImWay Back q Whenm~ Provider for: ,Medicaid' .Most:Major *BCBS Insurances *Fringe Benefit Coordinators Infants, Children and Adolescents, We welcome to our staff Beverey Walker P.A. C. 2:17c Temporary Location: 205 Carlton St. Wauchula with a birthday dinner at Pioneer Park. Pictured are Weida Revels of ort Myers, Juanita Lewis of rcadia, Mrs. Nobles, Hilda Roberts of Ona, Irene Turner of Wauchula, Sidney Albritton of Arcadia, Carl, Murray and Phillip Albritton of Ona and Kylen Albritton of Miami Springs. 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 ""Take Out Special" 1 Slab ofribs. I Whole chicken or 1 pound of pulled pork. I Pint of baked beans I Pint of cole slaw BBQ sauce and rolls $27.99 plus tax Call in your orderanytime! 767-0227 2:3-24c LEGAL HOLIDAY NOTICE We will be closed MONDAY, FEB. 21, 2005 in observance of PRESIDENT'S DAY! Please transact your business with us with that in mind. WAUCHULA STATE BANK Wauchula, Bowling Green and Zolfo Springs 2:17c 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. Never argue at the dinner table, for the one who is not hungry always gets the best of the argument. -Richard Whately HEARTLAND PEDIATRICS "New Patients Welcome" NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that STEVE HANEY AND BJ HANEY, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the proper- ty, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 337 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1999 Description of Property: Begin at the SW corner of E 1/2 fo NE 1/4 of SE 1/4, run East 170 feet to Point of Beginning, thence East 170 feet, thence North 1000 feet, thence West 170 feet, thence South 1000 feet'to Point of Beginning, in Section 29, Township 33 South, Range 25 East, Hardee County, Florida. Name in which assessed: Michael W Cloud Said property being in the County of Hardee, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door located at 417 West Main Street on the 9th day of March, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 27th day of January, 2005. B. Hugh Bradley , Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida AD No 1 By: Alicia C. Albritton Deputy Clerk 2:3-24c --I ~l-C I I February 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C 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 'Vacation is that time when you wish you had something to do : while doing nothing. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's . way through the court sys- tem. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave Messagee) 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. Mon. Sun.g Fe ruar 2 -27 Ha I TICKETS I SSaturday, February 19, 2005 2005 Schedule Of Events Sunday, February 20, 2005 Miss Hardee County Pageant National Guard Armory 2:30 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 5:00 5:00 5:00 7:00 7:00 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 Arena 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 (MIDWAY SPECIAL 10 RIDES FOR $10) Midway Opens 2:10,17c 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. Wagon Wheel RV News By Virginia Merriman 6:00 6:45 7:45 7:00 5:00 5:30- 6:00- 6:45- 8:15 7:00 i 2:00 3:00 S7:00 Si 5:00 5:00. 7:00 7:00 if count? Fair H.,- ..- * "--<. "- <-, I d 1:00 40 6C The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 200( Grillin & Chltin' On Main T,, t .j.7 ,lo ,,:~~~x ,I 1l .: !11. 1;r ,l6 ":. .. ,,e '- .. '!I L + L8,, i, L, I.+ i .-i. " ., .. :A "secret" spritz or two from a spray bottle could make all the difference for Jay Carnes and Jimmy Brod of the Good Ole Boys barbecue team from Sebring PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON Woodhouse Grill of Sebring was the Grand Champion, also taking first place in pork and brisket. Mark Baker of Vero Beach competed in the professional division as High On TFe Hog BBQ. Prime Time Cooking has been competing in professional barbecue events for 15 years Here (from left), Chuck Ray, Claude Leasure and Wayne Clark prepare for a taste test. l o"GR OWILLIN CHILL1 ON SMAIN Robert Taylor of Christian Heritage Church in Zolfu Springs turns a rack of ribs. He hopes to raise money for a church youth trip through the barbecue event. I".m l fi l ",'a, I', ,~;-:Iiaw aguwM nl'.'ll-M 'N.H. Murdock, former sheriff of Hardee County, specializes in a different sort of grilling now, for Done Right BBQ. Sounds and scents wafted through downtown Wauchula on Friday and Saturday, as musical groups were as varied as the barbecue. Jim Walder of Cosmic Cookin Displays his chicken on the grill. February 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C 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. BLUEGRASS CONCERT Saturday, February 26, 2005 3p.w. 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Meade Area www.wellsinsurance.com Automobile * Home * Farm & Ranch * Business/ Commercial Crop & Tree Insurance Life & Annuities Boat SRV's 773-4101 735 US Hwy 17 N. Wauchula 11:18tfc I I 8C The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 2005 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 II 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- tion's Web site at www.pofci.orgp. Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M.: Courthouse Report 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 Robert Mandelbaum et al. Pest Control DON' Termites Ai Call today for FREE ESTi E M rV .. .;. ,M COUPON 10% OFF .Fumigation or SSubterranean Termite Treatment4. with this ad I Not to be combined with I any other offer. Exp. 4/30.2005 Fumigatio Termite Cntrol P st oto Lawn &Plant Luevina P. Cunningham and 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 auto, introducing contraband into a county detention facility and pos- T WAIT re Swarming! /MATES (863) 773-5911 (Ants vs. Termites!) v \ Front wings longer than Both pair of wings same back wings WINGED ANT size WINGED TERMITE (actual size 1/2 inch) (actual size 1/2 inch) Do You Know The DANGEROUS DIFFERENCE! 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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 Groves LC, $150,000. Paid a depost,, but stil norr roof? February 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9C 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 with "The Purpose Driven Life" during the regular Bible study time. On Feb. 18, there will be a Sun Cruise Tour coinciding with Avion Palms. On Feb. 19, a craft sale, headed by Theresa Wilhelm, com- bined with a snack bar. Proudly servil lHardee & surrounding counties for over 25 years locally Ovnen,, Om.- f Specalizing in Roofng, Stee/ Buildings & New Constrction 2:3tfc Commercial& Residential .- cnnisfslle Id M$ h/aw otso oouse pansto dwose fim Phone: (863) 773-5784 107 West Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873 I I Telling The Truth .. By J. Adam Shanks Preacher 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 e-mailed atjastas@surfbest.net. SOn The Local Links TORREY OAKS GOLF COURSE CRYSTAL LAKE MEN'S LEAGUE: The A-Flight were Fred Kessler, 33; Ray Nowicki, 35; F. Beeve and Doug Taylor with 36. 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No additional roaming charges for calls originating within the 50 United States. 1:10,17,24 Pioneer Creek RV News By Charlotte Daubert g8 '15UINW -U .UuI iUu erai , Shingle or Metal SEE / CONSTRUCTION ON STC@ State Certified General Contractor 30 YeA Alm h. Lic # CGC 060257 I C -- ~ -i~L C P.- 10C The Herald-Advocate, February 17, 2005 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- ious tribes to secure their emigration. At Fort Chokonikla on Jan. 21, 1850, Legal Holiday Notice We will be closed Monday, February 21, 2005 in observance of President's Day Please transact your business with us with that in mind. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WAUCHULA FMo 2:17c 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 Resthaven Board of Trustees PI.QN.EER PARaK DAYS BURTON & BURTON P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 501 West Main Street Post Office Drav\er 1729 Wauchula. Florida 33873-1729 Telephone (S63) 773-3241 o Fax (863) 773-0910 &AN- X We are please to announce X we have returned to our office at 0 501 West Main Street in Wauchula. And we want to thank everyone at Manley and Associates for allowing us to use part of their office while ours was being renovated after Hurricane Charley. 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We (Hardee and Charlotte) are tied together by water and the Peace River watershed. He said IMC Global, which has since merged with Cargill Crop Nutrition to form a new publicly traded company L I....- SiA RA S OTA.. LL F 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- . 1'. DES 7--' C YA RL0r7-rE 1e. LE 6 - 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 j, -. I &- - F ~- i .. *c qp PHOTOS BY Jhl ri, L .L, 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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