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Apply Locally For Hunting Permits ..Story 78 Local Coach Dated Actress .. .Lookin' Back 8C Taking Toddlers On Fishing Trip .. .Column 5A The Herald-Advocate 'Hardee County's Hometown Coverage 105th Year, No. 11 3 Sections, 32 Pages Thursday, February 24, 2005 46 Plus 4c sales tax Hardee County Fair Crowns Its Royalty By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate The 64th annual Hardee County Fair continues through Sunday with more and more royalty crowned. Leading the coronations were the selections of Miss Hardee County on Saturday and Junior Miss on Monday in pageants before standing-room-only crowds at the National Guard Armory in Wauchula. Chosen among 16 contestants as Miss Hardee County 2005 was Nicole Graham. Nicole also was named Miss Photogenic. And of the 19 eighth graders vying for the title of Junior Miss, Bailee Williams took the crown. She was also the essay contest winner. Miss Hardee County's royal court is filled with Kaylyn Crawford, first runner-up; Kristi Porter, second runner-up; Jacqueline Waldron, third runner- up; Brittany Nickerson, fourth run- ner-up; and Mary Esther Flowers, Miss Congeniality and Miss Internet Photogenic. Rounding out the competition were Rebecca St. Romain, Katie Boyette, Stephanie Cobb, Breanna Widener, April Buckley, Teri Painter, Dustie Davis, Amy Bailey and Jenna Watson. Junior Miss Baile's court includes first runner-up Clara Durrance, second runner-up Krystin Robertson, third runner-up and Miss Internet Photogenic. Courtney Nicholson, fourth runner-, up Chelsea Harris, Miss Congeniality Shelby Durrance and Miss Photogenic Amaris Garza. Bailey Knight, Christina Skitka, Alex Terrell, McKenna Crawford, Blake Farrer, Kimberlyn Cason, Stephanie Perry, Hannah Marshall, Miranda Powell, Danielle Revell, Kember Townsend and Kirsti Roehm rounded out the Junior Miss See ROYALTY 3A DISTRICT CHAMPS! PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Miss Hardee County 2005 Nicole Graham. Junior Miss 2005 Bailee Williams. County Wants Project Manager, Federal $$$ Needed To Implement Hurricane Recovery Plan By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Obtaining federal housing money and hiring a project manag- er to coordinate the many proposed hurricane recovery projects are dual challenges facing Hardee County. In recent meetings, the County Commission and staff have addressed application for a portion of the $100.9 million emergency federal grant approved recently and intended to restore affordable hous- ing in the counties hardest hit by the four 2004 hurricanes. Most recent indications from the' state and federal government is that the federal dollars will be available on a competitive basis to all the BB-Gun, Profanity Bring Expulsions By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A boy who brought a BB-gun to school and another who presented continual discipline problems have been expelled from Hardee Junior High School. The Hardee County School Board took that action following separate expulsion hearings last week.. They became the fourth and fifth of the 2004-05 year. Deputy Schools Superintendent WEATHER DAIE Hlu LOWW AMN 02/16 81 51 0.00 02117 79 52 0.00 02/18 79 53 0.00 02/19 71 43 0.00 02o20 76 48 0.00 02/21 79 51 0.00 02/22 79 58 0.00 TOTAL Rainfall to 02/22/05 02.04 Same period last year 03.62 Annual average 53.81 Source: Univ. of Fla. One Res arch Centr, INDEX Community Calendar.....4A Classifieds.. 6A Courthouse Report........7C Crime Blotter.................4C Hardee Living................ 4B Information Roundup....4A Lunch Menus............4A Obits .4A Greg Dick said the first case involved a 13-year-old eighth grad- er, Avimael Cruz, Cruz, of 3080 Hickory Ct., Zolfo Springs, was criminally charged with the felony offense of possession of a con- cealed firearm as a result of the incident, he said. Dick said that on the afternoon of Jan. 28, a student told Dean of Students Gregg White that Cruz had a gun with him. White and school resource officer Dep. Beth Sasser searched Cruz' locker, he said, but found nothing. Cruz was then taken out of class and searched, but no weapon was found. When asked if he had a bookbag, the boy said he did not. So, Dick described, he was sent back to class. Later in the day, however, anoth- er report came in. This time the stu- dent said the gun was in Cruz' waistband. Dick said White and Sasser again searched the boy, find- ing nothing, but noting he did, indeed, have a bookbag. Cruz was taken to the office, where he learned there were wit- nesses against him, Dick said. He took the administrators to a boys restroom, where he stood on a toilet seat, reached into a ceiling tile and pulled out a gun. Dick said the carbon-dioxide- powered BB-gun was a realistic _replica of a 9mm handgun. "It was See BB-GUN 2A counties and cities in the state. Priority, however, will be given to those areas who already have a redevelopment plan like the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plan developed here last fall. Final decisions on how to allocate the monies will be decided in early March. Still, there is reportedly a $6.5 million cap per county, and that may need to be shared with its cities. Wauchula mayor David Royal and County Commission Chairman Gordon Norris have been meeting with local leaders to dis- cuss the most-needed projects and "get everyone on the same page instead of opposing one another for the available dollars." Wauchula's new city manager, Richard "Rick" Giroux, is expected to begin work on Monday and be brought up to speed on the issues here. He is completing work on a master's degree in public adminis- tration. The newly created county posi- tion of project manager to oversee countywide special projects calls for preference to someone with a See MANAGER 2A PHOTO BY JOAN SEAMAN Senior captains Rashad Vance (left) and Tom Green accept the 2005 Class 3A-District 10 championship trophy, the first for var- sity basketball since 2000. The Cats host the Tampa Jesuit Tigers tonight (Thursday) at 7 in the Region 3 quarterfinals. State-mandated admission is $6. For more on the champion Wildcats, see story on 1C. MAIN DEMOLITION PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON The first block of East Main Street, between U.S. 17 South and U.S. 17 North, will be closed all next week, Feb. 28-March 4. Traffic will be detoured to Bay or Palmetto streets. The street closing is necessary as crews demolish the historic Carlton & Carlton Bank building, built in 1909, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Charley last summer. Owned by Perry Taylor, the building was more recently the home of attorney Val Patarini and dentist J. Andrew Giroux, with retail stores between them. 2A The Herald-Advocate, February 24, 2005 The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage JAMES R. KELLY Publisher/Editor CYNTHLA M. KILAHL Managing Editor JOAN M. SEAMAN Sports Editor BESS A. STALLINGS Hardee Living Editor U115 S. Seventh Ave. P.O. Box 338 Wauchula, FL 33873 UR, RALPH HARRISON Production Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO Asst. Production Manager Phone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: t(863) 773-0657 Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by The Herald-Ad.,ocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at Li S. Piost Office, Wauchula. FL 33S73 (LISPS 578-780). "Postmaster." send address changes ino The Herald.Advocate. PO. Bco 338. Wauchula. FL 33873 DEADLINES: SchooXls Thursdai 5 p.m. Sports Monday noon Hardee Living Monday 5 p.m. General Newl Monday 5pm K Ads Taesday noon J SUBSCRIPTIONS: Hardee Coun- t 6 months S16; yr. i2.. 2 ,rs. $54 Florida 6 months 20: 1 r 37. 2 :, $7 Out of Stale 6 months S24: 1 r 4-14. 2 yr $86 LETTERS: The Herald-Advocate welcomes leners to the editor on matters of public interest. Leters should be brief. and must be written in good last, signed and include a day'ume phone number. SUBMISSIONS: Press releases on community matters are welcome Submissions should be typed, duu- ble-spaccd and adeTre to the above deadlines All items are subject to editing Kelly's Column By Jim The Hardee High School boys' 17-10 basketball team is to be cpngrat- ulated for, winning the district championship last week. The head coach is Vance Dickey, assisted by Barry White. The Cats display a lot of hustle and desire. The Wildcats will host the Jesuit Tigers tonight (Thursda at 7 in Wauchula in the opening round of the state playoffs. The 64th Annual Hardee County Fair is underway and ends, Sunday. There is a full week of activities. There is something for e %er' one. CHIRP, helping meet needs of hurricane victims, is based at Northside Baptist Church in Wauchula where about 50 Mennonites are donating their labor for two years to help repair homes in Hardee Count). Updated meet- ings are held at the church Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Here are some unmet needs of the Mennonites: bread (at least 20 loaves daily). bottled water, paper plates, napkins, forks and knives, cups coffee, canned tuna and cold cut meat for sandwiches, hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, gas cards for workers, propane gas for cooking, phone cards for calling family back home, Gatorade, diapers and bab% food. Girl Scout cookie booths will begin Fniday. Feb 25 The weekend b66oths "\ ill run until March 20. Each bo\ of cookies sells for $3. 'The Girl Scouts Samoa cookie %will celebrate its 30th anniversarN Hardee Scouts are in the Heart of Florida Council w which cos er, set en coun- ties and has nearly 9,000 Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA has over 3.7 million girls and adults as members. Since 1975 over. 450 million packages of Samoas have been .sold. The cookies have caramel, coconut and chocolate stripes. They are almost too good. Forbes Magazine reports the U.S. golf industry has lost 2 million play-, ers in the past two years. The number of rounds played has been flat or sag- ging since 2001. . The main cause: "an inability to attract and keep younger golfers." A recent Mayo Clinic report shows average national costs for plastic surgeonsi/phy sicians fees only for various'procedures; Tummt luck. $4.641. breast enlargement. $3.375 for both: breast lift. $3.S57 for both: eyelid lift. $2,525; forehead lift ibrovlifti. $2.797- lipo- suction. $2,224: nose sureerv. $3.188: and facelift. $5.283. The prices do not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other -related expenses. There ,.ere over 8.7 million cosmetic plastic surgery pro- cedures in the U.S. performed in 2003. up 33 percent from 2002. As w% ith any surgery, there are risks involved. sa\s NMaNoplinic. Possible complications can include infection at the site of the surgery, conspicuous scarring or skin breakdown, numbness and tingling from nerve damage which can be permanent, and significant bleeding %which may require a transfusion (rare) or death (very .are). - BB -UN Continued From 1A very real looking." he said. It could have readily fooled law enforce- ment officers, he added The BB-gun was not loaded,.nor %was it used to threaten anyone, said Dick. Because of the dangerous nature' of the weapon and the boy's lack of cooperation, the School Board, meted out heavy y punishment. Cruz, was expelled for the remainder of this school year and all of the 2005- 06 one. He will be considered foi placement .at Pioneer Career Academy, the district's alternative school in Zolfo Sprines. The second case involved a 15-. year-old eighth-grade bo\ w ho had accumulated seen discipline refer- rals for shouting profanity and obscenities at school staff. Dick said. Bus drivers, tutors, teachers, none %were immune. he said. The final incident came on Feb. 2. when the bo\ used several pro- fanities after his classroom teacher took away his cell phone during class. It had beeped twice. Dick said, though the boy denied the dis-. ruption had come from his phone. A discipline referral again awaited him. Dick said that, later, as Principal Mae Robinson Walked toward the boy, he told her, "You better watch it." Further, he used profanity, the deputy schools superintendent said. "It was cumulative misbehav- ior," Dick explained. "Other inter- ventionis haid been tried, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspen- sion, progressive discipline." Still the boy used profanities and obscenities toward staff. The School Board expelled him for the remainder of this school year and the first semester of 2005: .06. He maN attend PCA. but must first enroll in an anger management program. HARDEECOUNTY FAI master's degree in business or pub- lic administration, although some- one with a four-year degree in those fields and two years supervisory experience could be hired. There is no requirement for construction or building expertise for the position. The pay grade is $47,779 to Cops For Christ By Barry L. Schnable Jr. Hardee County Sherit's Office Captain I want to first apologize for the absence of my articles. I've been fight- ing off the flu. Those of you who have had the misfortune to get the flu this season can certainly understand. I don't think I have ever had so many aches and pains. Every part of my body hurt at one time or another. Interestingly enough, though, it took my whole body to fight off this infection, not just one part. Paul talks about.the body in 1 Corinthians 12, comparing it to the body of Christ. Verse 12: "The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ." You need every part of the body to work to be able to breathe, talk and see. No one part.controls everything. Verse 26: "If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it." Now think of us being the parts of the body of Christ; We are the body parts of Christ and each of us has a part to do. Just as your feet control your walking and your eyes control your seeing, each Christian has a role. In law enforcement we all have a part to do, from the sheriff to the sec- retaries. Though society places these roles as one being more important than the other, in reality they are not. If the sheriff needs a letter typed or some records located, then he would ask his secretary. If patrol officers need help, they call the dispatchers, and so on.,The point is, we all need each other to function. We rely on everyone doing his job, his part to make it happen. Christ wants each one of us to do his part to help Him save the lost. Your part may be preaching, evangelizing or simply being a faithful prayer warrior. (You may think that praying is not a big deal, but it is the rimost powerful weapon against evil that you have. If you don't believe me, try it. Pray for something, whether it is good health, a new job, a raise, a better relationship with family or friends, anything, for 30 days straight. Take time every day, not every other day, but every day, faithfully and with a pure heart for 30 days and I guarantee that God will answer your prayers and your life will be changed.) ' No job is too meaningless or unimportant. Just think of your kidneys. for example. Nothing special about them, not much to look at, don't really) care a lot about'them, neler giLe them a second thought. until they stop working! Then you die you can't lise without )our kidneys. Just like the guy in church who nobody really notices or gives a~sec- ond -hought to. Let's say that he is the most faithful prayer warrior in church, prays for everyone in his church, every day. One day he stops pray- irig. How many lives do think will be affected when he stops pra, ing for them? Everybody's part is just as important as the other, from the preacher to the prayer warrior; God needs us to do our part. Remember we don't do anything for our glory but everything for the glorN of God and His- Kingdom. I close this week's column with one request. Take a moment right now, not later or tomorrow because we all forget or get too busy, right now! Say a prayer, for the family, of Lake County Dep. Wayne Koester, who was killed on Feb. 11. He left behind a w\ ife and two children, 9 and 13 years old. Also pray for his two partners, Dep. Tom McKarie and Dep. Bill Crotty, who were shot but survived, for a fast recovery. Remember, we each have a part Maybe your part is to intervene and pray for these servants of God and their families for strength and comfort. God bless us all. $62,690. The county long-range project manager would work with a state Department of Community Affairs representative to be sent here for up to two years to help prioritize and organize projects developed under. the FEMA local plan. County Manager Lex Albritton told the commission the job title should include implementing the long- range plan, coordinating with the county and cities, reclamation, set- ting priorities and encouraging pri- vate development. The project manager would work closely with the county manager, said Albritton, noting the FEMA long-range plan is a community plan, not a county commission plan. For instance, the discussed community center with a library would affect the county commis- sion, which would be responsible for maintenance and upkeep. "We can get grants for construction but not for maintenance operations," he added. Commissioner Nick Timmerman said the project manager should also be involved in economic development. The commission agreed to hire Ard, Shirley and Hartman, P.A., attorneys at law, of Tallahassee for legal services for planning. Sandy Scott read a letter from Pioneer' Park Museum, curator Areca Cottoni regarding the chal- lenges and cooperation for the park : after the hurricanes. The museum, Hart Cabin and Bryant Blacksmith Shop were damaged. A heroic effort saved a lot of the historical artifacts Aibrition" said 1,400 homes, including 522 mobile homes, were severely damaged or ruined by the storms and that 5,000 homes sus- tained damage. "We would be pleased with $4 million from the CDBG (Community Development Bloc Grant) program. 'which would include cities." A lot of this is fed- eral HUD (Housing and Urban -Development) money. Hardee is in the Tier 1 category in the state of counties hardest hit by the hurricanes. Community Development direc- tor Janet Gilliard said the county will apply in March for grants for moderate and low income housing. Albritton said HOPE of Hardee has received approval of an $800,000 grant for storm damage I Ir Name: Michael Dwayne Daniels Age: 24 Height: 5'10" Weight: 135 Last Address: RO. Box 953. Wauchula Charge: Violation of probation (original charge possession of cocaine) Name: Jesse Mercer Carnley Age: 48 Height: 5'10" Weight: 216 Last Address: 4505 John Carlton Road. Zolfo Springs Charge: Violation of probation (original charge possession of methamphetamine) Name: Michael Shawn Albritton Age: 34 Height: 6'4"" Weight: 320 Last Address: 998 SR 62. Bowling Green Charge: Violation of a domes- tic violence injunction. Name: Rene Galarza Age: 35 Height: 5'8" Weight: 220 Last Address: 302 N. 10th Ave., Wauchula Charge: Violation of Probation (original charge aggravated assault). Name: Dallas Eugene Moses Jr. Age: 22 Height: 5'10" Weight: 185 Last Address: Zolfo Springs Charge: Violation of probation (original charge criminal mis- chief) Name: Jose M. Garcia Age: 36 Height: 5'9" Weight: 160 Last Address: 310 N. Ninth Ave., Wauchula Charge: Failure to appear in court on a charge of posses- sion of cocaine. Name: Victor Garcia Artiga Age: 27 Height: 57" Weight: 161 Last Address: 5 Pine Cone Trailer Park Lane. Wauchula Charge: Violation of probation (original charge grand theft). Name: Patricia Bernice Gross Age: 45 Height: 5'2" Weight: 110 Last Address: 13 Sunset Circle, Winter Haven Charge: Possession of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a church or school. The Hardee, County Sheriff's Office holds active warrants for the above individuals. If you have any information concerning a listed person's whereabouts, call the SHERIFF'S OFFICE WARRANTS DIVISION at 773-0304 ext. 205. MANAGER Continued From 1A repair to homes of senior citizens. i He said the $100.9 million ini federal funds .which have been: approved for Florida through HUD and CDBG includes grants for hur-' ricane housing repair and infra-1 structure such as sewer and water,, with the majority going to housing. Albritton said Gov. Jeb Bush hasi proposed that the Legislature; approve $301 million for small' rural counties that are economical- ly distressed, with the money to be, used for building additional schools, infrastructure and health needs. He pointed out this request has not been approved. He said the county has requested; $7.8 million for storm clean-up! including roads and bridges. The! county has received $1.7 million in state and federal grants toward thisi request. Many work orders submit-i ted to FEMA are still being processed. Albritton said the county has borrowed $4 million to date from a, $10 million potential loan amount,4 at about 4 percent interest, for hur-- rica e-related expenses. N n-vegetative debris was car- ried fo Polk County. Albritton said there has been a problem with ille- gal roadside dumping. SHe said the old Chrysler building in Wauchula and Hills Midway building are gone, the Perry Taylor building east of Wauchula State Bank may soon be gone, the old McDonald and Olliff building! needs removal, the state farmers market needs repairs, and the old warehouse south of China Buffert has been cleaned out and needs toJ be removed. He said there are 75 mobile' homes on Will Duke Road that, have been set up since the hurri- canes and that up to 150 were authorized. Pioneer Park had.about 20 mobile honies that were to be gone by Pioneer Park Days March 2-6. Albritton said materials are in| place to rebuild the Nickerson-. Ullrich Building at Pioneer Park and that a new shed has been put up where the old boat club building! was located at the park. Staff writer Jim Kelly contributed' to this report.. 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 andlast names.for both students and teachers. Identify photos front to back, left to right. Deadline for submis- sions it 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. ABOUT ... Obituaries Obituaries 'are pCiblished 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- p action, 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 andr grandchildren, and the num- ber of great-grandchildren. If there are no immediate other relationships may be given. Harde I Hardee Living prints your news on people, clubs and organizations, including meeting summaries, births, children's and senior citi- .zens' birthdays, engage- ments, weddings, silver or golden anniversaries church events and military assignments. Forms are available at our office. For engagements and. weddings, a photo should be included. Publication is free of charge. Coverage of wed- dings over three months old will be limited to a photo and brief announcement. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday. February 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A Miss Hardee County 2005 and Congeniality and Miss Internei Crawford, first runner-up; Nicole ner-up; and Brittany Nickerson, f Pageant contestants appeared in open Whe pageant theme of "Wild, Wil he contestants. rood judgement comes from;, experience. Experience comes rom bd djudgempnt. The panel of judges had an arduous task in ranking the contestants. "' '"46 ROYALTY *I' C~B" '.Continued From 1A Wild West theme, with Jessica ' -- ~ r H errera and Courtney Norris enter training the crowd for the senior ">';'/ I + |h .;m:;:''.I.: girls and LaurenR so n singing her Royal Court: (from left) Mary Esther Flowers, Miss girls and Lauren Raulerson singing t Photogenic; Jacqueline Waldron, third runner-up; Kaylyn for the junior high spectators. Graham, queen and Miss Photogenic; Kristi Porter, second run- Miss Hardee County contestants fourth runner-up. appeared in bathing suits, casual wear and evening gowns, while the junior girls dressed in casual and formal wear. A Judges had a difficult task in S. selecting among all the candidates, SV finally choosing Nicole and Bailee. A. Nicole, 17, is the daughter of A' 'Rocky and Renee Graham. She is a AV numember of the National Honor Society and is a varsity cheerleader. Nicole competes in tennis and pow- ; ,,,",der-puff football. Other member- S- ships have included Student Council, Future Farmers of America and Future Business Leaders of America. She spends her spare time help- ing others, as an elementary school Si. mentor, tsunami relief coordinator, .' Little League cheerleading assis : tant and on the Relay For Life team. Nicole is a 2005 Bright Futures g ".graduate, with 12 college credits accumulated through dual-enroll- ment courses, and a member of the Governor's Talented 20. Hannah Potter, Miss Hardee County 2004, turns over her reign Nicole plans to become a crimi- to her successor, Nicole Graham. nal profiler, and toward that end will major in criminal and forensic science at Florida Gulf Coast University after completing South .. -Florida Community College. "V Bailee is the daughter of Jimbo and Kim Williams of Wauchula. "'" She is president of both the Junior --14 National Honor Society and Student Council, and treasurer of the Art Club. She is a cheerleader. V "Bailee also participates in .aOdyssey of the Mind, the yearbook '. ". staff and on the volleyball team. Already planning for her future, Bailee would like to earn a medical bathing suits, casual wear and, here, in evening gowns. degree in neurology and work S actively in church youth ministry. -MORE- Pageant Fair """"Photos Af PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON The 64th annual Hardee County Fair has been dedicated to the Memory of Dean Cullins, veteran educator, elected elections N EI supervisor and long-time Fair Association member, who died Last summer as a result of Hurricane Charley. His widow, W E E K Brenda Cullins, accepted the honor as Jay Clark, FairE Association president, presented her with roses. ng number and answered questions for the judges before the' %wlo w -- . "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content,' L- Available from Commercial News Providers" d West" inspired a rip roarin', rootin' tootin' dance number by The highest reward for a man's People forget how fast you did toil is not what he gets for it, a job-but they remember how but what he becomes by it. well you did it. -7V 4A The Herald-Advocate, February 24, 2005 Obituaries MARY ELIZABETH BOSTICK WOODWARD Mary Elizabeth Bostick Woodward, 82, of Leesburg, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at home after a long illness. Borri in Tampa -on March 25, 1922, to the late Tom and Laura Earnest Bostick, she spentmost of her childhood in Wauchula. She graduated from Stetson University where she majored in music and was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She was employed by National Airlines in Tampa and taught at Grady Elementary School in Tampa. In 1966, she moved from Tampa to Leesburg with' her hus- band and children. She was an active member of St., Mary's Episcopal Church in Tampa, St. James Episcopal Church in Leesburg and the P.E.O. Sisterhood in Chapters BH and ET. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles Canon Woodward Jr. Survivors are three daughters, Laura Waddell and husband Dewey and Barnelia 'Kranz, all of Leesburg, and Charlotte Struth and husband Michael of Maitland; seven grandchildren, Deann Waddell Coop and husband Tim of St. Petersburg, Dal Waddell and wife Darcey and Robyn, Den and Eric Lackey, all of Leesburg, and Charles and Jessica Struth of Maitland; and five great-gfandchil- dren, Trey, Tyler .and Maggie Waddell and Brandon and Connor Coop; and her long-time caregiver, Jeanette St. Clair. A memorial service will be held for Mrs. Woodward and her recent- ly deceased husband at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at St. James Episcopal Church, 204 Lee St., Leesburg,-with the Rev. Grayson Garvin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial con- tributions may be madeto St. James Episcopal Church or Hospice of Lake and Sumter Counties. . Central Florida Cremation Tavaries I- - 'Steel Magnolias' Ends This Weekend The touching, humorous pro- duction of "Steel Magnolias" will be presented again this week- end at Wauchula .City Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main. St., Wauchula. The Hardee County Players invites residents to see the play Friday or Saturday evenings at 7 or Sunday at, 2:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Hazard Mitigation Tuesday Deadline Applications for Hazard Mitigation funds will be received through Tuesday, March 1. The federal funds can pay up to 75 percent of projects for homes and schools, to make them safer in severe weather disas- ters. It should be wind screens on a home, hurricane proof shutters, impact resistant glass, construction "safe rooms," or relocating away from flood areas. Application are available at the Hardee County Emergency Management Center, 404 W. Orange St., Wauchula, or by calling 773-6373 for more infor- mation. REV. NOVELLA SELLS MEYERS The Rev. Novella Sells Meyers, 87, of Lakeland, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at Lakeland Hills Center. Born March 1, 1917, in Concord, N.C., she had lived in Lakeland since 1934, moving from Concord. She was a former minister of the Full Gospel Church in Wauchula, a member of Lakeland Foursquare Church where she had been pastor since 1965, retiring three years ago. She helped build numerous church- es throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. C.G. Meyers. Survivors are one nephew, Clifford Sells of Lakeland; and one sister, Dora Lee Bundy of Eugene, Ore. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at Lakeland Foursquare Church. Visitation was Sunday, Feb. 20, 6-8 p.m. at Gentry-Morrison Southside Chapel. Gentry-Morrison Southside Chapel Lakeland KELVIN D. HILLARD Kelvin D. 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You can always trust Brant Funeral Chapel associates to provide you with the personable. knowledgeable service that you expect. Our years of experience in serving the community in a respectful, dignified manner will be an important part of your decision. We -are also concerned about the pricing of services, and we will discuss each point with you so that you are fully informed to make your decisions. This is the true value that you will always find with Brant Funeral Chapel. Another way we're helping your family cope with the loss of a loved one. BRANT. FUNERAL CHAPEL 3 404 W. Palmetto St. Wauchula email: brantfuneralchapel@earthlink.net 773-9451 2:2 Baseball Boys Beat Sebring 4-3 jy JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee varsity baseball Wildcats opened the pre-season. on a good note with a 4-3 win over rival Sebring. It was the second game in the Auburndale pre-season classic. The Cats lost th opener 6-4 to the host school despite a grand-slam home run by senior Travis Tubbs. This week, the boys play in the Lake Wales Highlander Tournament. Monday's game was against HaieLs City and Tuesday's against Lake Wales. The game tomorrow (Friday) will depend oh the win-loss records of teams dur- ing the week. , The regular season starts next week with a visit from Auburndale in a 7 p.m. game. There is also a March 3 trip to Lemon Bay for a 6 p.m. game. ,The following week is a three- game encounter. Tuesday, March 8, Hardee is home for a 7 p.m. visit from Fort Meade. There is a Wednesday game at Lakeland Santa Fe and another on Friday, March 11, at Avon Park. The Hardee JV opens its season tonight (Thursday) at home for a visit from the Sebring junior Blue Streaks. The young Cats are also home for a March 3 visit from Fort Meade. JV games are' usually at 6' p.m. In the varsity's pre-season open- er against Auburndale. Hardee heroics were limited to the first inning. "Except for Tubbs' grand slam, the'evening was disappoint- ing," said head coach Steve Rewis. Sophomore outfielder 'Briant Shumard drew a walk. ;Senior des- ignated hitter Aaron Himrod sin- gled to left With one down, senior shortstop W.T. Redding %was safe on a error, loading the bases. With two away, Tubbs took a 2-1 pitch for a ride in the first grand slam of the season. That was about all the fanfare for Hardee, which stranded runners in each inning but was unable to get any.'.others. home. Meanwhile. Auburndale plated three runs in the Cornbread, Juice) Milk FRIDAY - Breakfast: Cereal, Scrambled Eggs, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk Lunch: Sloppy Joe on`ea Bun (Tossed Salad, .Potato Roads,. Broccoli, Cole Slawv,-Applesauce Cake, Juice) Milk - ' I. Deborah & Dennis Robarts. CiO itc,, home half of the first, and added two more in the third and a final run in the sixth inning. Thursday's game against Sebring was a different outing. "The kids played well: They got the third out with the tying run on third base. I'm very pleased and excited, and they were excited, too," said Rewis. Hardee was again the visiting team and went right to work. Shumard drew a walk and advanced on a Himrod hit, ready to ,score on a Brutus double. It was three up, three down for Sebring in the home half of the first. Hardee left senior catcher Michael Mahoney stranded in the second stanza and Sebring again had only three batters, as Cat senior hurler Drew Shock got a pair of strikeouts and a fly-out. Three fly balls took care of Hardee in the top of the third: The Streaks evened the score, when Tom Berish was hit by a pitch, went to second on a walk pitch and raced home on a sacrifice fly. Hardee went in fron, in the top of the fifth on a Shumard solo homer. The 2-1 lead went into the top of the seventh, when Hardee plated' another pair of runs. Sophomore third sacker Will Krause singled, but was out on a Mahoney fielder's choice. Shumard was hit by a pitch. An error on a Himrod hit brought Mahoney home and Shumard' scored on a Brutus hit to right field. Hardee led 4-1. Sebring would not concede and rallied in the home half of the sev- enth. A double, error, hit batsman, walk and fielder's choice brought! two runners home. But a ground- out ended the game with the bases stacked with Blue Streaks. "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" I o f 4 1 PION ER JL A:R K. D A un W e id'. ao M arch --------- FUNERAL HOMES A Trusted Family Name Since 1906 529 West Main Street, Wauchula 773-9773 : i. n- ROOFING EXPERTSBA) Providing Local, Professional Service! Contact: Robby Albritton (863) 528-7085 "- or License Number: Juan Delatorre (863) 781-1128 CCCO41335 ..f SThe Value Of Service '' Increasingly Preferred % I 2:24tfc February 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A HHS Library Wins $25,000 By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate What does $25,000 worth of books and videos look like? To elated Hardee High School librarian Diane Bryan and staff, it looks like mounds and mounds of boxes and several months of work. "This is awesome. These books will be a 'big help to our students," said Bryan as she contemplated the job of cataloguing most of the 1,200 books, videos and DVDs. Already librarian clerk Barbara Wilkins is busy with the first pile of books. She has the huge task of placing a bar code, call number, due date pocket and protective plastic book cover on each of the hardback and paperback books. There are non-fiction, biogra- phies and reference books, but the majority are fiction, most of them candidates or finalists in the annual top-100 lists of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). A division of the American Library Association, YALSA spon- sors an annual contest to pass along books and other items donated by publishers and producers. As soon as she heard of the con- test, Bryan submitted an applica- tion describing the devastation of three hurricanes hitting Hardee County last year, damaging or destroying three-fourths of the homes, and school property which students had taken home. Students missed 17 days of school from the three major storms. Hardee Senior High is the only high school in the district, with presently three-fourths of the stu- dents on free or reduced lunches, and a majority reading below grade level. , In her application, Bryan said, "We want our students to become lifelong readers. If we were able to' improve our book collection with the new Young Adult books- that students can connect and relate to, their reading success would carry into the classroom and our commu- nity." "YALSA is pleased to be able to put over $25,000 worth of books into the hands of young adults, especially those who endured hard- ships due to the destruction of the 2004 hurricane season," said YALSA president David Mowery. Since a few of the books received are duplicates or are more appropriate for younger or older readers, some will be passed on to the classroom libraries, or to the junior high and elementary schools or county library. Bryan will take time to read each book jacket and scan the material for suitability as well as entering it in the appropriate catalo- .e sec- tion. In the two years she has been Hardee High librarian, she has worked hard to increase the media center circulation. For instance, in November 2002, there were only 920 books checked out. By November 2003, that had increased to 1,180 and last November it was 2,532. There are 13,000 books, plus 35 periodicals received regularly, four newspaper subscriptions and about 300 videos in the library. There are several on-line data bases and 11 computer stations. Students come before school, 7:45 to 8:25 a.m., during lunchtimes or with a class to utilize the library for research. A student For thirsty consumers tired of choking down water with an earthy or musty flavor, the solution may lie within the water itself, a team of University of Florida researchers has found. The team has identified a type of bacterium that can quickly and inexpensively remove a foul-tast- ing, foul-smelling compound. Their findings appear in the current issue of the journal Water Research. :The culprit is an organic com- pound, 2-methylisoborneol, or MIB, released by blue-green algae that bloom in water reservoirs dur- ing the summer. Though harmless to humans, MIB gives the water a funky quality and has proved to be a headache for water treatment facilities worldwide. "It's not a North American prob- lem, or a southern versus northern problem," said Angela Lindner, a UF professor of environmental engineering and a principal author on the paper. "There have been out- breaks of this particular water from a surface-water reservoir, usually a big lake, as opposed to groundwater aquifers, which are our general source of water." The researchers' isolated strain belongs to the genus- Bacillus, a group of bacteria found nearly everywhere in nature and in this case, in the very same lake water as the MIB. The bacterium removes MIB-related odors simply by modi- fying the compound and lopping off the parts of its structure that pro- duce unpleasant smells. "It's just changing its structure, and the structure affects the properties," she said. The mystery species is genetical- ly similar to several known species, but further testing will be necessary to identify it completely, Lindner said. The key, however, is not in finding one magical bacterium to do the job, but in locating a useful local species within any contami- nated water supply, she said. This research can therefore serve as a template for other scientists work- ing on the MIB problem. An Australian scientist who has seen the UF study is now working on isolating local microbes for a similar study. "It wouldn't be help- ful to send him our strain because the conditions of their water may not be conducive for this microor- ganism to thrive," Lindner said. "The idea was that if we want them to be able to develop these systems at any facility, it, should come from the water source that they're work- ing with." Many water treatment plants use activated carbon to remove MIB and other compounds, a method that is effective but an be cost pro- hibitive, Lindner said. Other meth- ods, such as chlorination and sedi- mentation, can eliminate other bad- tasting compounds but don't remove MIB, she said. The problem has been particular- ly severe in Florida's Manatee County, a beach community that gets a portion of its water from shal- low Lake Manatee. Searching for alternative methods for water treat- ment, Manatee County proposed a cooperative research effort with UF scientists. The primary focus of the cooperation was on tailoring acti- vated carbon to specifically remove the intractable MIB, with the bacte- rial study a small part of the larger project. However, it may now be possible to combine bacterial and activated carbon methods to produce a more inexpensive method for treatment, said Bruce MacLeod, water quality supervisor at Manatee County Utilities. "We have figured out how to do it with carbon, but it costs upwards of $16,000 a day," he said. "We're interested in investigating any way that this might be useful. It can check out up to two books at a time, and for up to two weeks each. Some reference books are only allowed out overnight, or must be used in the library. One interesting event is the daily chess competition started by teacher Paul Lakowski. Many stu- dents participate in the annual chess tournament during National Library Week in April. Teen Read Week in October is also an active time at the library. Bryan said she is pleased with the use of the library, and especial- ly the newly donated books of top- 100 quality. "But the library is just not large enough to accommodate all that it needs to grow," said Bryan who had just been through a rebuilding program at Charlotte High School when she got the job enabling her to return to her native Hardee County. She envisions a major expansion in the next few years. PHOTO BY JOAN SEAMAN Several students look over some of the 1,200 books and other materials Hardee High School received recently. From left are Arturo Briones, Jayce Reyna, Courtney Thomas, Jessica Boyd, Calip Farris and Amber Wilkerson. HHS Cafeteria Hot Place To Work By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The unbearable heat in the kitchen and cafeteria at Hardee Senior High School was thorough- ly discussed at the recent Hardee County School Board meeting. Larrm McClellan Sr. spoke to the board about the conditions his wife Ruby and other staff have had to endure. "My wife's been there since 1981. There are no windows and it's hot. You get sweaty and go in the freezer for something. You stay sick all the time." School Board Chairman Jan Platt agreed it had been an ongoing con- cern since she was elected. "We've been talking for six years about it. It's time to get something done," added Board member Wendell Cotton. Rocky Kitchens, deputy schools superintendent in charge of facili- ties, provided background on the kitchen, which is difficult to cool because of its convection ovens, dishwashers and boilers. There "%ere air ventilators on the roof to pull out hot air, but they were blown off during the hurricanes. Of three options, the preferred one is putting several larger DX duct systems at a total cpst of $44,000. The board gave the go- ahead to begin planning for that system as soon as financing can be arranged. In other action, the Board: -heard an update on construction at the new K-8 school off U.S. 17 North. Scott Brewer and Mike Imler said the cafeteria and gym, the two largest sections, will be done first. They are also working behind the scenes buying supplies ahead before prices increase signif- icantly as they are expected to. Two areas must be set aside, said Kitchens, one-for a native habitat of turkey oak, the, only one in central Florida, and three-to-five acres for green buffer. Monthly construction updates will be provided to the Board. -approved advertising a Notice of Rule Development which will allow the district office to amend maximum travel and per diem reimbursement rates as required. -approved Schools Superinten- dent Dennis Jones as the designated agent for a hurricane mitigation would be great for us and for the whole water industry." "There's definitely a stigma on using biological populations in water-treatment plants. You're adding something you traditionally want to remove," said Chance Lauderdale, the study's research assistant and a former UF graduate student in environmental engineer- ing. "It's kind of unknown, and it's something that people are slowly getting used to. And activated car- ,bon methods are useful, but micro- biology could potentially be more cost effective because it's renew- able. It's not something you'll have to replace periodically." Using bacteria to eliminate MIB- related odors is a tricky proposition, and the first step was to determine whether it was even possible. The "odor threshold" for MIB where it's been removed to the point where there is no more smell or taste is extremely low, Lindner said. "It's hard to get anything out of the water to that concentration using biological methods. Other biological studies have shown they' can remove it but not below to where you can't smell it anymore," she said. To assess that, the MIB-depleting bacterium was taken directly from Lake Manatee. Over the course of a year, Lauderdale isolated and nur- tured a pure bacterial culture from the lake that, when placed in vials with untreated lake water, cleaned up the smelly compound and left no scent behind. Using average MIB levels in the lake as a starting point, the entire cleanup took about five days. "In terms of actual (chemical) products, that will be our next step," Lindner said. "We don't know what our microbe is capable of doing. It's obviously removing it very well, but whether it goes through the same pathway we've seen in other studies or not, we don't know." Another step will be a small- scale pilot study to look at how the bacteria behave under more natural conditions, Lauderdale said. grant program. If the county schools receive a portion of the $1.4 million designated for hurri- cane recovery, it will be used to5 construct a new hurricane-resistant self-sufficient operations center. During recent hurricanes many emergency vehicles refueled at the school bus center where fueling areas are not covered, making it difficult to fuel up during storms. -approved school improvement plans for the four elementary schools and the high school as well as the district improvement plan. Board member Tracy Baxter noted the plans were well written and exciting to read what is happening at the schools. "It was a great job to do all this work," she commented. -heard Deputy Schools Superintendent Greg Dick report on his afternoon in juvenile court when a student wis found guilty and will be sentenced March 10. Replays of the audio and video tapes on the school bus clearly showed the student throwing stones from the bus, which hit a car and caused $400 damage. "Hats off to the school bus and transportation department," said Dick. -scheduled a special meeting for Feb. 17 to review possible expul- sions of three junior high students now under suspension. -discussed the amount of paper- work teachers have to complete. Baxter inquired if tutors could assist with the data entry which reportedly takes 30 to 40 minutes per pupil. Jones said it would take a fair amount of training as the data entry is complicated. -received an update on the sod- ding, lights and scoreboards for the softball and baseball fields and roofing at the high school. Look On The Bright Side By David Kelly I took my children fishing on a recent Tuesday. Keep in mind that my children are 2 and 3. The first thing you have to have when you go fishing is the "want to." It's an urge that only a true angler can define. "Why bother fishing?" some- one might ask an experienced angler. "I want to," would likely be his response. Trust me when I say that my children had the "want to." I asked J.T. and Katherine, "Who wants to go fishing?" They respond- ed, "Me, Me, Me! I want to, Daddy! Can we take da boat? Are we gonna take the boat? Daddy, let's take the boat." Before I could say, "No, we are not taking the boat," they shifted gears in their questioning. "Daddy, where's my fishing pole?" Katherine would ask. J.T. would cry out, "My pole, Daddy, my pole, my pole, my pole." Already this was one fishing trip I'd never forget. Idealistically, I was ready to catch some fish. A lot of fish. It had been rainy and cold, and the last two days had warmed up to the 70s. The day before, it was still a little windy, but that Tuesday was perfect. An ever so slight breeze was in the air, just enough to not make the water glassy but not so much as to cause a ripple. The sun was shining yet it wasn't hot. It truly was an ideal day to go fishing. So out the front door I headed with one princess and one "shows," as we call the little actor in the family. We stopped briefly at "Daddy's truck" to pick up a Barbie fishing pole and a Stooby Doo fishing pole and, of course, some bait. J.T. and Katherine both had to carry their own fishing poles, which kind of concerned me because of the hooks on the other end. - But, like any good father, I reasoned that Mattel had made the hook hold- ers on the back of the pole strong enough and in a good enough spot so that the hooks wouldn't be a problem. And we were off, headed down the driveway with the children carry- ing poles that left Daddy carrying the bait. Thankfully for me, the bait today was leftover hamburger buns from the Super Bowl party. We often go down to the lake and throw bread toward the fish. Occasionally some bread hits the surface of the water and a few pan fish enjoy a late afternoon snack. This day, however, we were going fishing. No free food for the fish, or so I thought. J.T. reached into the bag, took one bite of hamburger bun and threw the rest into the lake. We were off to a roaring start. Finally, I got the message through to J.T. that we need some bread to fish with and not to throw any more into the lake. J.T.'s response, of course, was, "Why not?" After I baited his hook and his sister's, we had two bobbers in the water. We were fishing. Katherine was patiently holding her pole, focused on her bobber, while J.T. was literally making a spider web walking in circles. Katherine announced, "Daddy, my bobber is going under." So I rushed to help her as she tried to reel in her fish. This one got away, so we re-baited and she was ready to fish some more. Meanwhile, J.T. was trying to trap a few insects with his web of fish-. ing, line, so I helped him get untangled only to find he has a fish on his line. Success often comes at times of despair. A nice eight-inch bream was what we caught. After "petting" it and giving it kisses, we threw it back. By this time J.T. was getting anxious to leave, but he had not yet voiced his opinion. But you could tell the HSM, or heat-seeking missile as we often call him, had sought out his target, destroyed it and was ready to move on to the next target. Being this as it may, I baited his hook and threw it back in the lake.: This time he started reeling it in immediately, and got caught on some,* weeds. When I tried to help, he kept backing up until he lost the bobber but'i did get unstuck. His sister, seeing all the mayhem, commented, "J.T. lost his bobber. We'"e gonna have to get the boat, J.T. Your bobber is floating away. There it gpes." And by this time she was ready to catch a fish, so I put some more bread on the hook and threw it out solo. Almost instantly, J.T.'s hook was swallowed by a nice 10-inch bream and J.T. quickly and amazingly landed his second fish. This only added to Katherine's desire to catch a fish. She soon discovered, however, that taking her shoes off and playing in the water was just as much fun, and she could do that and fish at the same time. J.T., though, was finished. He had limited out and was ready to "go inside!" Which he repeated loudly, aggressively and often during the next. five minutes. Luckily for my shorts, which were suffering from little black hands pleading to go home, Katherine's bobber went under again. She, too, caught a nice 10-inch bream. She needed to hold her fish. So after a little instruc- tion, she held her fish with both hands and beamed from ear to ear with pride. She then asked if she could throw it back. When the fish darted through the surface of the water back to the weed line, she squealed, "Splash!" We were done. Daddy's mission was accomplished. We all caught fish and got plenty., wet and dirty, especially J.T. and my shorts. So it was off to the bathtub for., the kids and back to work for Daddy. It may not have been the ideal fish- ing trip I was looking for, but I can't imagine another fishing trip being so much fun. When it warms up long enough, go fishing. They are biting. W d SIn. Mac 2 6 AARON ENTERPRISES CON STRUCTIONDBA ft) u0j Consfrucfiun .. Local Representative Contact: Wesley Edenfield 'Seroing C/ardee and c/ surroundingg Counties Bus. (863)445-0623 License Number: IH0000408 Fax (863)735-8469 2:24tfc SNutrition Notes - I ---~-- ---". I I I L 8sP S.l. ihe ald-Adiocate. February 24, 2005 The Classifieds ABOUT ... Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ..........Minimpm of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales Agriculture DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p Automotive DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p 1987 FORD F-150 4X4, 8-ft. bed, ext. cab, fine condition, 1 owner, new paint job, new upholstery, new factory AC, new HD radiator, rebuilt engine, dark blue/orange blue, orange stripes, $5,500. 375-4795. 2:24p 1998 HONDA PASSPORT, 4D, 5 spd., 93K miles, $6,500. 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(863)634- 7552 or (863)763-5321 1:27-2:24p n CNAs, HHAs AND caregivers needed. Flexible hours, (863)698-6383. 2:10-3:10p 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 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 $1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck drivers and service personnel. Coker Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula 2:24tfo 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873 A *54Ffi~r X AM-SOUTH REALTY WVAKIN REAI, ESTATE; REAl, EASY.'" An Independently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation (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 Richard Dasher LAMBERT T REALTY INC. I 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker OPEN 8:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. ] NEW LISTING! Western Hardee County 5.49 acres, fenced, near Manatee County Line, pasture with small pond, suitable for building. $95,000 20 Acres cleared land, perfect for farming or residence, located 3 miles from Wauchula. $200,000 62 Acre Grove, microjet, new diesel pump, 12" well, located east of Wauchula. $8,000 per acre. 14x58 M/H on 5.22 acres; 12x12 pole barn plus utility shed. $69,500 Bus. (863) 773-0007 Fax: (863) 773-0038 1 E-mail:lambertdl @earthlink.net FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Doris Lambert MOVE IN READY! Large lot with 3B/lbth home; all appliances, window treatments and ceiling fans. $95,000 Large home located on 2 acres, built in 2002 this 3B/2.5Bth, CB/Stucco/Brick, 3800 square feet of living has lots of amenities including Jacuzzi room, nice screened porch, large attic storage, well filtering system, paved road frontage. $300,000 GREAT LOCATION! See this 10 acre tract, 5 acres in grove with microjet, 5 acres vacant land, 4" well. $106,000 Office hours 8:3( GREAT LOCATIQN This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is con- veniently located close to schools and shopping. Includes jaccuzzi, large workshop and fenced yard. $89,900 6.8 ACRES ON EAST MAIN!, Over 2,000 SF in this 3 bed- room, 2 bath home on 6.8 acres. Includes pole barn, horse barn, pond and 3 wells. Close to city limits in Wauchula. $275;000 COMMERCIAL CORNER BUILDING in Zolfo Springs. Perfect for convenience store. Will not last at this price!!! Only $85,000 0 AM to 5:00 PM HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE north of Bowling Green. 15 lots total. $150,000 --^----> JUST LISTED! 1994 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH on 10 acres of land in Manatee County. New well. Serene surround- ings. $249,900 BEAUTIFUL WOODED 100 x 209 lot on crystal clear Lake Isis in Avon Park. Great location close to shopping. $195,000 LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling Green. $150,000 Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service. WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS Visit our website @ www.ourhomesite.com/wauchularealtors Wooded lot with city water tap and culvert in place. Nice, well drained, corner lot in Wauchula, 115x150. $15,000 T SI IN THIS 128 A G ove Hamlins 4 arrest with large oaks, in western Hardee. $45,000 IN' E3I IN I.111N Jt5 Acre rv ,aumns anu N alencias, 10"well Call for details. and BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY! SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON..............773-9743 LE ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS .............781-2413 REALTOR THE TIME To BUY is Now! Jim, Suzy, Ruby, Bill, Rosemary S Bring in this coupon for $500 OFF the selling price of any of our great used vehicles. Buy Here No Interest Charges! Pay Here No Finance Charges!] We can afford to sell you any car on the lot regardless if you have Good Credit or Bad Credit! cl2:24c (across from First National Bank) You can shop around the world, but make your last stop at BUY HERE PAY HERE FOR THE BEST S Dan Hill U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Gree across from Presto HILL'S AUTO; WORLD DEALS IN TOWN- ALL NEW INVENTORY 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO 2000 PLYMOUTH NEON 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER 2001 CHEVY CAVALIER YEAR AROUND HOME OF THE $99 DOWN CAR NO INTEREST-CHARGE NO FINANCE CHARGE YS I Se Habla Espanol 375-4441 | Mm PAYLESS ROOFING INYL SIDING (Up to 200 mile per hour winds!) "Why wait on your roof when we can start in a 48 hour period!" -Contact George Browder 03-.269-8114 or Toll Free 1-866-794899 RC29027101 ,2:24cS ,LCESE 9BODE 9WOKANSCM 1.1i c12:24cI II I I I Vol 4 13 COLDMON I BANKSPR 0 : !-9 I Dn February 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A The S-EEKING FULL-TIME help, nights w/weekends. Must be 18 or older. DFWP. Apply in person, Locklar's Depot and Repair. 773-2146 2:24-3:3p SOMEONE TO BUILD fence. 767-6273 2:24c DIETARY AIDE FOR 79 bed long-term care facility to do tray set up, run dishwasher and general cleaning. If you enjoy working with the elderly come join our team. Apply in person at: Hardee Manor Healthcare Center, 401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL 33873 2:24c LANDSCAPE LABORER, PART-time, must have transportation, $7.50/8 hr. starting wage. 863-494-4687. Ask for Dennis. 2:24-3:24p F/T TRUCK DRIVER needed in the auto transport business. We will train. Must have clean Class A CDL & be able to work any hours. Must pass drug test. (863)781-0233 2:24,3:3p KASH N KARRY now hiring cashiers. Must be available any hours. Apply in person. 2:24,3:3c C.N.A.'S F/T OR P/T (sign on-bonus) Caring, dependable and reliable C.N.A.'s needed for a 79 bed SNF. If you fit this profile and enjoy working with the elderly, come join the Hardee Manor Healthcare Team. Apply in per- son or call Hardee Manor Healthcare Center, 401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL 33873, (863)773-3231, Fax 863- 773-0959. 2:24c BARTENDER/WAITRESS. 773-9656 2:24tfc GLASS EXPANDING COMPANY, Glaziers, helpers and auto glass, exp., call 863-773-3434 2:24p JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNSELOR position, BS/MS, call 941-730-3411 2:24-3:3p 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. 62:17-3:10 FOR SALE 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 JoeL.Davis REALTORS JOE L. DAVIS JOE L. DAVIS, JR. JOHN H. O'NEAL REALTOR (863) 773-2128 Kenny Sanders S See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS NEW LISTING! Outstanding home in Knollwood. 5 BR, 3.5 bath, formal living & dining, extra large family room w/fire- place, game room, and heated pool w/hot tub. $305,000! 18.5 ac. grove located very close to Wauchula and adjacent to industrial park. County road frontage. High and dry. Would make good development prop- erty. $10,000/ac! 19.83 acs. on Alderman Road, Ft. Green. Would make a nice homesite. $10,000/acre. Can divide. GREAT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL! 19 acs. located at the intersection of SR 62 & Hwy 17 N. $418,000! CB 3 BR, 1 bath home with new roof in Ft. Meade. All appli- ances included. Desireable neighborhood. $79,900! Commercial 45 acs. on north bound Hwy 17, over 3,000 feet of frontage. Buy all or in part. $1,250,000! 37 ac. grove, Ft. Green area. Great location for homesite. $350,000! Corner commercial lot with frontage on Orange St. & 8th Ave. in Wauchula. $30,000! This good producing grove with high pound solids has drain tile and waters all 89 acs. of E&M and 10 acs. of Valencias at the same time with a 12" well. $750,000! 3,432SF, 3 BR, 3 bath, brick home sits on a 17 ac. fenced, improved pasture on paved rd. Includes all appliances, fire- place, security system, 2 wells, & 2 septic tanks. $380,000! Mobile home lot on paved rd has well and septic. $7,500! 10 acs. in Ft. Green area on Methodist Church Rd. Great building site. $90,000! 52.87 ac. grove in Highlands Co. North of Lorida. 33 acs. in Valencia & 13 acs. in Hamlin. Micro-sprinkler irrigation, diesel power unit, and existing fruit proceeds. $475,000! 20 acs. in Ft. Green area. Grove with home. 3 BR, 1 bath with pool. Call today. $15,000/ac! 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. REALTORASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS KENNY SANDERS.........781-0153 RICK KNIGHT.................773-2472 MONICA REAS...............773-9609 DANID ROYAL.................781-3490 SANDY LARRISON........832-0130 INUKE N1CHOLSON MAINTENANCE MAN FOR mobile home park, must have own tools and transportation, pay varies, D.O.G. Must be drug free. Apply, call Diana Boyd, 863-773-3275 or Frank. 863- 698-4908 2:24-3:24p YOU'LL LOVE THIS 2 BR home with cathedral ceilings, large family room, possible 3rd bedroom, ceramic tiles, screened porch, carport, remodeled inside and out, new carpet, new roof, all sitting on a large lot with fruit trees. Convenient location. Call 1-863-245- 1974 2:24,3:3p SADDLES FOR SALE! $150 each. 767- 0558 2:24p 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 Azalea Ipar Now accepting applications! 2, 3, & 4 bedroom Ipts. a Handicap units available ' Rental rates beginning at $424 * (plus electric, cable and phone) Rental assistance available for qualified applicants * 860 Pleasant Way Bowling Green, FL (863) 375-438 Monday Friday 9 a.m. 5p.m. Equal Housing Opportunity cl2:17-3:31c CHEVROLET[ CHRYSLER -DODGE .JEEP We have immediate openings! SERVICE DEPARTMENT .ervioe Technicians Part-Time Warranty i_.erk/Clerical Building Maint./Custodial Contact Donnia Canarg for interview appointment. AUTOMOTIVE ,AL DEPARTMENT Looking for hard working career minded people with a will to succod. Please apply in person. Noo Kovin Hanehog or Mark Fago 773-4744 Come see Billy Jo Er Tabitha for a great deal! ENCLOSED TRAILER, 5X12, 1500 duel axle, double doors. 224-2477 2:24p HOURS Mon. Fri. 8-6 Sat. 8-12 116 REA Rd. Wauchula (across from Wal-Mart) TOPPER; FITS MID 90's off of 92 Ford F-150, flare side, $350. 832-0257 or 781-2115 2:24p 1337 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4900 1,056 Quadras de Casa 3 Cuartos, 2 Banos Espacio Cocina con Refrigerador, Estufa, y Lavaplatos. Por solamente $383.00 P.RI. con credit aprobado en tu terreno. 2:24c ,. !, NIon USED TIRES Billy Ayers Tire Technician Donna Eures Secretary 863-773-0777 863-773-0727 iSe Habla Espanol! FA g m 2:24c 24,000+ SF commercial lot at corner of Heard Bridge Road and Townsend Street, just 1 block East of Northbound US 17! Just $45,000! 194 G)rgetown Loop. Wauchula ;(Im te 3 BR, 2.5 bath, 3,338 SF concept blo *lstuCo l tithltu4otsc .61aae Qity/water, sewer and electric -ith n ttxe, New' oofet erps, paint, and 12'x28' rffo n -burnwgi-plaleow or alter- nate ee-tric logs! Deed rtririctions apply. No homeownerasociation. Offered for $205,000! Four approximately 1.5 acre single family building lots in secluded area on flowing creek, with oaks and maples within Wauchula city limits! Listed at $35,000 each! Sensible deed restrictions apply. 1.12 acre rural residential homesites on paved road very near Wauchula. Deed restricted alrea. JUST $22,500 per homesite! Two 4.8 acre residential tracts located on Alex Hendry Road. Sensible deed restrictions! Excellent home sites, high and dry! 5-acre tracts with paved road frontage near Wauchula! High and dry! Cleared and ready to build! Terrific homesites! Sensible deed restrictions apply. Listed at $15,000 per acre. OWNER SAYS MAKE AN OFFER! Good building site for your business. Vacant commercial property with Hwy 17 and Stenstrom Road frontage. Country Estate! 7.3 acres on paved road approx. 4 miles west from Wauchula with 6 BR, 4.5 bath wood frame home with in-ground caged pool! Too many features to list! Barn with power and water, open pole barn with a/c shed, and dog pens. Includes 4 ac. early/mid orange grove on Swingle rootstock with good irrigation system and 3 BR 2 bath 1400 SFl mobile home. Must see to appreciate this beautiful property! COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US 17! Owner will clear the property! Listed at $245,000! 10 ac. Hamlin and Valencia grove in Holly Hill planting. Only $35,000! Ask for Ben Gibson. James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker Realtor Associates (after hours) Mary Rollins Ben Gibson (863) 773-9673 (941) 737-2800 Robert Jones Brian Pohl (863) 781-1423 (863) 773-6563 1 We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. cl2:24c with 1968 Chevy TK. VIN# CS538A115054 Tornado Hi-Lift #55567102HT #1 Tag Team in Town! Come give us a try! -Fast & Friendly Service- IwxmiS-u9,,S Billy Jo I Tabitha eo Habla Espanol $500 OFF any car! This week only You neei money like we do! Come where the low payments are! cl 24c 773-2011 Corner of Hwy 17 & REA Rd. US. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCE RLA, FL 33873 o,2 24c - ---- -- I i --L--_s-~l-IIB~----- Ldl I I CCla Nitieds 8A The Herald-Advocate, February 24, 2005 The Classifieds GOOD YEAR WRANGLER tires. P245/R16, good tread, low miles. $125 OBO. 863-781-9628 2:24-3:3nc TRAILER, 14'X6', TWIN axle, new flat decking, electric brakes, good tires, $1,000. 773-5822 2:24p 2 OLDER NEXTEL PHONES w/4 chargers. $50 takes all. 781-0384 2:24c 18HP 44" CUT'SEARS riding mower, $325. 735-9516 2:24p 1994 TRIPLE WIDE MOBILE home, damaged in hurricane. Free to some- one who will move it. 735-2494 2:24nc KITCHEN TABLE & 4 CHAIRS, sofa, loveseat, chair (set), 2 endtables, cof- fee table, corner computer armoire, bookshelf, CD rack, floor lamps, 32" Sony Trinitron tv + stand, Murray 38" riding mower. Call 735-9202 for prices + info. 2:24p TWIN BED W/BOOKCASE headboard, like new condition, $200, OBO. Also, twin Nascar bedding set. Includes sheet, conforter, bed skirt, throw pil- lows & curtains, $50. 767-0558 2:24p Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. Payroll Temporary or Federal and State Permanent LABOR Taxes PesnOlan Deposits Personnel and I SOLUTIONS Tax Reports Personnel Services Worker's Comp Payroll Services FICA CONTACT: Year End W2's ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula (863)773-9225 cl10:21tfc 0fomes0 \eriti (Modern Housing of Fla., Inc./ MODULAR HOME MODEL CENTER 1/2" Drywall Interior Walls 3/4" T & G Plywood Flooring S12" Overhang 8' Side Wall Height Florida Building Code 130 mph wind speed 6/12 Pitch Roof Insulated Windows Set on Raised Stemwall Foundation 10-Year Structural Warranty Visit Our Model Center Af- "on Hw.27 in Lake Hamilton , For Details, Call Toll Free: 877-439-0450 Any old hillbilly can change a tire, but we sell tires for less and we prove it! 195-70-14 205-65-15 235-75-15 225-75-15 215-65-15 255-70-15 Bo Espino Auto Technician $40.00 $40.00 $35.00 $35.00 $45.00 $60.00 Sold in sets of 4. Sold separately slightly higher. Open: Mon Sat 8:00 5:00 CUSTOMER BEWARE! We are licensed and insureoi Reg #M0-40625 Rwg __ S .,o.sy ..Iwn eudrod WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS YII . 4 4 ci2:24c 5 015 N. Hwy 1 7 Bowlin n COUNT MANOR S APARTMENTS I 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Tile Floors in Kitchen & Dining Room Microwaves * Washer/Dryer hookups Laundry on site * Volleyball court State of the art Fitness room 2 Baths in 2 & 3 BR apartments Rent starts at $379 per month New apartment homes for active families Stop in and see us at: 315 SR 62. Bowling Green M 863-773-6640 SMon.- Fri. 9-6 Saturday 10-4 l. Equal Housing Opponuniiv Cerlain Income Reltncric ns Apply ,'..'.. ,- .' -':.' -. .... ':: t .. ._ .- .. ??" "" -i 's. 24 ': " SUPPLIES FOR GREENHOUSE or irri- gation systems. PVC pipe, shade cloth, asst. pots 1-3 gallon, azalea pots 4-6, vinyl tubing, asst. fittings and more. Voogd Growers, 773-4853 2:24c 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 '89 MH, 2BR/1B. Good condition, $5,000. 781-6681 2:24-3:3c ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet or are looking for a new one, the City of Wauchula invites you to come and see if you can find the pet you're look- ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control is located at 685 Airport Road. Please call 773-3265 or more information. tfc-dh ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29 requires that all cats and dogs sold in Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have nec- essary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh I am 5 years old and I lost my best friend. He is my dog. A He is a Yorkie very small, male. Color-silver, black, gold- en brown. His name is Scruffy and he is about 1 1/2 years old. I am very sad that he is lost. Please if you have'seen him call 863-375-2534. A ", THERE IS A REWARb. Please help me find my best friend. He was lost in Bowling Green. CASEWORKERS WHY SELL YOUR HOUSE TO BILLY HILL? 1. He will pay you cash for your house. 2. He will go the extra mile for you! 3. He will pay you $500 extra when he buys your house. Callbhim today! 761-1069 cl2:3tfc 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 2 FEMALE YORKIE'S, BOTH spayed, $300 each OBO. 735-1177 2:24p FREE TO GOOD home! Mixed breed, large male dog. 735-1177 2:24nc P l ns3 BELOW WHOLESALE! FLOWERING shrubs, Bird of Paradise, hibiscus, Tababoua trees, etc. Voogd Growers, 773-4853 2:24c 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 15 ACRE FARM IN lovely Zolfo Springs, $300,000 or best offer. 727- 865-8599 2:10-3:10p True statesmanship is the art of changing a nation from what it is into what it ought to be. -William R. Alger "1 Short Time Job Bankruptcy Repo Slow Pay Just meet our easy requrmmeanta and you am condtlonedry APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN ] w monthly payments CompeNitive Rates *'Not B HeMare-Py Here Establhed Crem Late Moel & Trucks. Cl nowfor your redft approval on our 24 hr. tal frMee You mut meat our stmo iwnd&,*acredtetdaa3. 1-ncomeiequity reuqr0MW'ft ap t CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc., is currently accepting applications for the following positions: R.S.A.'s entry level positions, 3rd and Weekend Shifts available. HS Diploma or GED required, experi- ence preferred. C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend Shifts available. Current Florida Licensure, HS Diploma or GED required, experience preferred. Maintenance Utility Service Worker Proficient in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Must possess HVAC Certification and HS Diploma or GED. 5 yrs + experience preferred. Cook 40 hrs includes Saturday and Sunday. 2 years experience required. Certification in food management is a plus. HS Diploma or GED required. FINR offers an excellent benefit package,,is an EOE and a Drug Free Workplace. If you are interested in joining a fast growing company, please stop by 1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, FL to fill out an application, fax resume to 863-773-2041 or e-mail to hrinfo@finr.net cl :27tfc Realtor --,,S0 228 N. 6th Avenue ORTNY Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 We Have Listings to suit your every need. CALL US TODAY! SPECIAL OF THE WEEK ***Centrally Located-3BR/1 BA CB Home with Central Air & Heat. Conveniently located within walking distance to schools, call today for your appointment. Being Offered at $85,000. Perfect little home-2BR/1BA CB home with Central Air & Heat, Ceramic Tile throughout house. Asking $85,000. New 2005 Mobile Home Sites- 3BR/2BA with Central Air & Heat in Charlie Creek Mobile Home Estates. Call for details. Offered at $64,500. Mobile Home in Good Condition-3BR/2BA mobile home with central air & heat located east of Bartow. Call for details. Asking $55,000. Nice Residential Area- Conveniently located between Hardee and Highlands. 3 BR/2BA Mobile Home with Central Air & Heat & screened in porch. Being Offered at $57,000. Noey Flores John Freeman Large Home on Corner Lot, Motivated Seller-3BR/2BA CB Home with Central Air & Heat. Home is on 0.72 AC with 4,000 Square Feet under roof. Excellent home for a large family. Close to Churches and Schools. Asking $165,000. 16 acres-Partly cleared ready for mobile home or home con- struction, Plenty of large oaks 600+ feet on new northbound hwy 17. Asking $100,000. Unbelievable-$5,700 per acre!! This 20-acre tract won't last long, located east of Wauchula. Call today. Duplex in Bowling Green-Nice 4BR/2BA duplex on corner lot, close to elementary school & church. Asking $69,000. Carolyn Jackson ** Whether you're buying or selling. fessionals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will Steve Lanier The pro- be happy to assist you. Let one of our associates help make your Real Estate dreams come true.** Please Visit Our New Web Page at: www.floresrealty.net WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS Contact After Hours O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net After hours............863-773-2840 Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863) 773-9256 Email: lar@floresrealty.net Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 Email: noey@floresrealty.net John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email: john@floresrealty.net Carol#h Jackson (863) 781-3643 Steve Lanier (863) 553-9392 cl2:24c Mini Storage 1 2x 12 storage @ $50.00 per month Carl's Recycling 249 Airport Rd 773-4300 rI2 -I:C3 ,pp cl2:24p 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. cl :27tfc FULL TIME MECHANIC 375-4461 ANDAUTOREAIR 2,280 Quadras de Casa 4 Cuartos, 2 Banos Possible 5 Cuartos, 3 Banos Cocina Grande con Refrigerador, Estufa y, Lavaplatos. Por solamente $654 PI. con credit aprobado en tu terreno. February 2-1, : 2(05, i ivi i i iv ~ tt 9A The Classifieds 1988 AVION, REAL CLEAN, rear queen bed, tub and shower, dirtette and small rocker, electric refrigerator, $9,500. 678-296-0542 2:17,24p 1991 35' HYLINE TRAVEL trailer. Never pulled on road; 35'x10' screen Toom; over roof duo therm heating and AC unit. Must sell! All offers con- sidered. 2472 Mt. Laurel Lane, Wauchula, Crystal Lake Village. (863)773-0270 2:24p '73 CAMPER, 28', CAN BE seen at 411 Illinois Ave., Wauchula. $1500, OBO 2:248 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 DRIVERS/LOCAL/CLASS A DUMP- $750-$900 eer week, 5/6 days per week. Immediate openings. evening Shift. Late model equipment, vacation after 1 year, health, dental & life insurance, credit union, 401 K retirement plan: Min age 25 Two years verifiable T/T exp, good driving record, DOT Physical and Drug Screen will be required. Apply in person at Trans- Phos. Inc 4001 Noralyn Mine Rd, Bartow, FL, 800-940- 1575. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Work Place. EEO. ADA cl2:24,3:3c Lonestar Consitr1-uction C -or~.- Commercial Residentiaol Lic.# RG291103615 Locally owned and operated Office 863-773-4779 Fax 863-773-9865 |n OFFICE FOR RENT 1385 Highway 17 North (across from Wendy's) 2 Large Rooms* 1 Bathroom Storage Cabinets (built in wall) Storage Closet Hot and Cold Water Heat and Air Conditioning With or Without Desk and Chair, Filing Cabinets and Office Table 773-673612:23fc 107 W Main Street Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873 REAL ESTATE 773.5994 NEW LISTING Very nice home in Wauchula. 3BR/2Bth. Hard wood floors. Frame with vinyl siding, new roof, approx. 2308 S.F. Just out- side city limits $135,000. Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000 C IS F 3 BR, 2 baths concrete block home on dea 2 .Rin1Bi3aihgk'een. Custm cabinets. Cathedral ceiling, large utility n~op eitiq ut bg 1 tree. Ready in weeks. This -won't last log. f fO. ' 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 Building lots in Bowling Green and Zolfo. 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 cl2:24c 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@cfhiconline.org or fax to (863) 452-3011. EOE/DFW cr2:17,24c WAUCHULA! 3BR/2B, central A/H, porch, carport, very nice. 735-2626 2:24c 2/BR MOBILE HOME, clean, quiet family park, Wauchula. No pets. $350 month, plus $250 deposit. (863)773- 3275, (863)698-4908 2:24-3:24p WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER- ENT sizes. Jack UIIrich Warehouses, 773-6448 2:24c 2BR/1B, $500 MONTHLY, $400' deposit, Wauchula Hills. 773-0926 2:24-3:3p 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 2:10-3:1 Op COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL, LEASE- sell, salvage yard, detailing, bodyshop, welding, mobile home, automobile sales. (863)773-6616 2:10-3:1 0p 3BR/2B TRAILER. 863-453-3400, 863- 399-3333 2:24p SAM ALBRITTON ELECTRICAL SERVICE *RESIDENTIAL WIRING COMMERCIAL WIRING REPAIR WATER HEATERS 767-0313 Office 781-0377 Mobile ER13885 ...- ... , * INSTALLATION CEILING FANS * WATER PUMPS qualityy Electrical service At A Fair rice c"2 : Kemen's Auto Parts, Inc 306 N 6th Ave Wauchula, FL 33873 Countertperson wanted. Please apply in person. No information by phone. High School diploma or GED preferred. Drug free workplace-Must pass Drug test. 2: T N T FILL PIIZT INC Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways 3721 E Main St . Wauchula Fl (863) 773-9446 Tim Parrish (863) 781-3342 Nextel 158*17*31234 We Accept Most Major Credit Cards SUNRISE COMMUNITY COMPANION RESPONSIBILITIES: Will accompany individuals with developmental disabilities on outings in the community and produce end of the month billing notes. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma and one year experience with developmentally disabled persons. Experience in the field of developmental disabilities may be substituted on a year for year basis. Must be able to work on a flexible schedule. Must be able to safely lift fifty-pounds without assistance. Must have a violation free valid Florida Driver's License, with a driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier for mileage reimbursement. IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT: MARY ELLEN BATE, EXEC. DIR. 1005 US Highway 27 South Avon Park, FL 33825 (863) 453-4592 Fax (863) 453-8315 c110:14tfc .Juli n >ncocic Licensed Real Estate Agent 863-781-4903 jhancock@strato.net www.cfreal.com Real L cclitr I IN e l I II(Il F., I 603 Chastam Rd. Seffner, FL 33584 c 2:24p Call me for your buying and selling needs. LEASE/SALE, COMMERCIAL, 121 W. Main, 9,000 sf available, $1 sf, build to suit, handy-man. (863)773-6616, (863)781-5017. 2:10-3:10Op MOBILE HOME, TWO people max, $200 deposit, $150 wk., utilities included, no pets, BG. 375-4472, 224- 2477 2:24-3:3p MIKE'S LAWN CARE, licensed & insured, free estimates. (863)735- 2862 2:10-3:10Op 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 To industry nothing is impossible. -Latin proverb No Equity...No Problemi! We pay top dollar! Storm Damage...OK Mobile Homes...OK We will close in 5 days or losa! 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. H icl2:17tfc SOLUTIONS Personnel Services Taking Applications for General labor, Packing House, Light Industrial, & Clerical positions. Please come to our office and apply. If applying for Clerical please bring a resume, when applying bring two forms of identification. Apply at address below. 116 West Orange Street Wauchula, FL 33873 Phone: 863-773-9225 cl2.24,3:3c 424 North Brevard Ave. Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: 863-494-0400 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 ___ __ - cl2:17.24c mmmmut- I A A V- - 10A The Herald-Advocate, February 24, 2005 The Classifieds 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 LET US PICK up junk cars out of your yard. Will buy old farm tractors. Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning. Free estimates. (888) 689-8188 11:18-6:29p We Buy `-,:. Houses! AM-SOUTH REALTY (863) 773-2122 ,-rI lric. - Sales Manager The leading provider of supplemental insurance plans is looking for an expe- rienced sales professional to build a team in Hardee County. Comprehensive compensation package includes draw based on experience, advanced com- missions, lifetime renewals, stock bonus and incentive trips. To be considered, please fax or e-mail current resume to: Randy Bartlein Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator Fax: (941) 907-7281 Email: r Bartlein@us.aflac.com cl2:24-3:17c Af'ac Afa,. ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119 Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10 Paragraph D require all ads for any construction-related service to carry the contractor's license number. tfc-dh OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto- my supplies now in stock at Pete's Pharmacy. tfc PUMP TROUBLE? CALL ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP For complete sales, service and installation, call (863) 773-6448. 7:18tfc DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY $69 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer) .,, Sales Associate Aflac (yes the company with the duck) is looking to hire two key people in Hardee County to market our line of supplemental insurance plans to area employers. We provide com- prehensive training, ad- vanced commissions, life- time renewals, stock bonus and incentive trips. To be considered, please fax or e-mail current resume to: Randy Bartlein Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator Fax: (941) 907-7281 Email: r Bartlein@us.aflac.com cl2:24-3:17c Afbce UK~' WStw Carol Tomblin CAROLS POOL SERVICE 10 YearsExperience~- t Certified & Insured Office: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863.449-1806 P 0 Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 cl2:24tfc Shell GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC. Fill Dirt Sand Zolfo Springs Lamar Gilliard Zolfo Springs Home: (863) 735-0490 0 CI:2.fc Mobile: (941) 456-6507 2280 Sq Ft. Home Four Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Possible 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Huge Kitchen Fireplace , Refrigerator, Stove & Dishwasher for as little as $654 W.A.C. RI. ON YOUR LOT4c g A - 3 apartment complex, 609 W. Bay Street, $135,000. 1.06 acres, zoned C-2. Just east of new Northbound U.S. 17. Excellent potential for warehouses or light manufacturing. Priced to sell. $35,000. Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer' Run Road. $92,000. 1 aon lIk netal roof. 3456 square feet. 302 North 10th Ave. Large corner lot. 930 S.F., C.P., Porches, 2BR/1Bth. Central HI/A. $65,000. Old Quick Lube. Commercial. Hwy 17 North, Bowling Green. Corner lot. S$65,000. 81u noaauc$( 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. CENTRAL FLORIDA ROOFING, state certified. License #CCC1325743. Quality work, local roofing company. 1-863-382-7166 12:16tfc D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential and small business installation & repair. Specializing in mobile homes, 35 years experience. 863-773-9179 1:27-5:5p 1-TON QUMP TRUCK for hire. Will cut trees and haul any debris. (863)735-0140. Leave message if no answer. 2;3-3:3p A&S PAINTING, INTERIOR and exteri- or, over 25 years experience. Free estimates; discount for storm victims. 735-1177 2:24-3:24p TEAM SAWMASTER. TREE removal. We cut trees for less. (863)781-1449 10:14tfc SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES Quality gravelrock for driveways, parking lots, etc... It's better than shell. 863-773-6084 Shawn Rimes Cell 863-781-0412 Owner/Operator c112:18tfc AgNet 9761 PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bobcat orviee Tree Trimming Complete Tree Removal *FREE ESTIMATES* (863) 781-2089 Licensed a Insured cll:271fc Amcpt M/C a Visea 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. cl2:3tfc "On The Jo , RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor Residential Remodeling Zolfo Springs, Florida , (863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409 John Reschke Bill Reschke cl12:16tfc CCC-045925 License CBC-12430 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Pay Rate: $11.10 $14.57 Wanted for the Hardee County Solid Waste Dept. Knowledge of the general practices applied in the care and operation of a wide variety of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment. Ability to make emergency repairs and adjust- ments, service and maintain a wide variety of heavy equip- ment. Valid FL Class B CDL required. Complete job description posted on County website: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human Resource Dept., 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161, until 5:00 p.m., March 3, 2005. EOE-F/M/V cl2:24c LABOaR [ SOLUTIONS Personnel Services Occupando Gente!!! Se solicita gente para tabajos de labor, en pacadoras, bodegass, y para posiciones administrativas. Porfavor de venir a nuestra oficina para llenar una application. Para las posisiones administrativas se require un curriculum, porfavor de traer dos formas de identification al moment de applicar. Nuestras localidades son las siguentes. 116 West Orange Street Wauchula, FL 33873 Phone: 863-773-9225 424 North Brevard Ave. Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone: 863-494-0400 Se Habla Espanol cl2:24.3:3c "NEW BUSINESS" LEM'S Maintenance & Welding Shop. Portable welding & repair, all work with 40 years experience. No job to big or small. (863)773-4787, (863)781- 4441, Nextel 162* 18* 112. Lem Brown 2:24-3:24p KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning & painting. Commercial & residential. Licensed and insured. (863)735-8863, (863)381-0874 2:24-4:28p Driver Dedicated Lowe's Acct. 3 Immediate openings Avg $779-$$1019 wkly CDL-A required 1-877-428-5627 Apollo Beach, FL Terminal www.ctd rivers.co m cl2:24c PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal, stump removal, dragline, track hoe, land clearing, shell, clay, top soil, loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735- 2415. 9:9tfc g GOOD BEDROOM FURNITURE! 735- 9516 2:24p Elbow grease; the kind that won't soil a shirt. U-LOCK STORAGE FOR RENT: Storage units Wauchula and Zolfo, 5x10, 10x12 and 12x20. 767-0871 781-3058 cl2:10tfc Accept M/C & Visa cl2:17,24c Mechanic/Truck and Trailer/Class B- OK Immediate opening, flexible hours competitive pay, 2 wks vacation after i yr, health and life benefits after 60 days, 401k retirement, & credit union. Contact Steve Baxley M-F 8-5 at 863- 534-1575 or in person at Trans-Phos, Inc. 4001 Noralyn Mine Road, Bartow. EEO, Drug Free Work Place, ADA c12:24,3;3c 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 3 Health Insurance/403B * Annual raises, referral bonus SPaid vacation, sick, holiday We look forward to hearing from you. Please call Betty at 863-773- 3985 or Robert at 863-767-1691. EOE/DFWP cl10:14tfc W; REMODELED! N- ,OW RE-OPEN! - 1 % ling green T ea market Hwy. 17 Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC l781-1062 :4tfc ADVANCED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER. Starting pay is $35.00 per hour. This is an OPS position and does not include benefits. Special Notes: Scope of work may include family planning, adult health, and prenatal care. Requires Florida Licensure in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes. Bilingual English/Spanish helpful. Apply on Florida's People First website. www.myflori- da.com Licensed Practical Nurse. Career service posi- tion, benefits included. Starting salary is $961.54 bi-weekly. Special Notes: Scope of work includes general clinical work. Requires licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse in accor- dance with chapter 464, Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative code. Bilingual English/Spanish. Apply on Florida's People First website. www.myflorida.com Licensed Practical Nurse. Career service posi- tion, benefits included. Starting salary is $961.54 bi-weekly. Special Notes: Scope of work includes general clinical work. Requires licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with chapter 464, Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative code. Bilingual English/Spanish helpful. Apply on Florida's People First website. www.myflorida.com DEBRIS & LOT CLEAN-UP Free Estimates Ed Pilkington Wauchula (863) 781-2089 1337 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4900 Willis Duct Cleaning and Insullation "Dusty Ducts Are Not Cool" Free Inspection Home or Business Mold and Mildew Treatment Relief for asthma and S \ allergy sufferers. Improves n' J indoor air quality. Reduces odor and dust as well. ,/ >- 25 years of Experience Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407 cl:2:24tfc .$TORM ..-CLEAN.M]N up! AVAILABLE February 24. 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11A Letter to Editor Wauchula Widow Is Facing Difficult Time )ear Editor: Would someone please wake me ,p from this nightmare? I wish it vas a nightmare and that I could be awakened from it. Unfortunately, he last few months of my life have become worse than living in a nightmare. But first of all, let me start out by -aying this letter is not meant to zause embarrassment to anyone. But I need help. Everyone does from time to time, right? The Bible tells us if we know that our brother or sister has a need and we shut up our bowels of compassion .toward them then how dwelleth the love of God in us? You see, I have been fighting for my SSI for years but keep losing the battle. People like me who real-' ly need it can't get it, but people who really don't need it do. I have a lot of medical problems and have been physically unable to work, but in the last year I have been put in the position to where I have had no choice. You see, last May 28 my hus- band was diagnosed with terminal liver failure. We watched him die an excruciatingly painful .death. And I sat up with him day and night for almost four weeks and took care of him until he died and held his hand while he took his last breath. He died June 25. *When I talked with Social Security about widow's benefits, again I was turned down. Why am I not surprised? My husband worked allof those years and paid all of that Social Security in and by the time they say that I am old enough FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 3574 64 E., Cecil Durrance Rd. Appliances, furniture, antiques, .sports goods, clothes, tools; bargains. 773-4625 2:24c FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 9-DARK, 397 Shackelford Rd., Wauc. Men's medi- uL clothing, women's 12-14 clothing. Lots of misc. 2:24c CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE! Friday/Saturday. 8-3. 128 E. Main St., Bowling Green. Clothing, treadmill, dishes, etc. Coffee & doughnuts, hot dogs, hamburgers, w/chips & drinks. 2:24p SATURDAY 7-? 3365 JAMES Cowart Rd., Wauchula 2:24p FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 722 EAST Bay St., Wauchula. Parking do not park in church parking lot! (To park, go on Green St., open entry way, directly in frepnt of our house.) Antiques galore, glassware, furniture, dressers, chest of drawers w/mirror, quilts, McCoy pottery, Hoosier cabinet, 20 pieces Guardianware, old pictures, costume jewelry, crystal, oak chairs. 3-families, too much to list! 773-6623 2:24p FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8-? Popash Rd. Misc. kids. garage doors, misc. 2:24p FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH rum- mage sale! Saturday,' March 5, 8 a.m. Corner of Main St. and Hwy. 17. 2:24-3:3c SATURDAY, 7:30-? MULTI-FAMILY. Baby stuff, toys, clothes. 1289 Kelly Ct. 2:24p, r- -- DEMOLITION Tree & Stump Removal Parker Fill Dirt Local Contractor (863) 735-2415 ci9:16tic Notice of Sale NOTICE is hereby given that the follow ing personal property belonging to Terri Bro\'n and Teresa Short \IIl be sold to the public pursuant to a Warehouseman's Lien: Clothes, Toys, Small Appliances, Furniture, Household Items, Tools. Etc., and that said sale will be held at Zolfo Storage Mini- Warehouses located on Hwy 66E, Zolfo Springs, Florida, at 9.00 AM. Saturday. March 12. 2005. J .' 3 :c PHOSPHATE LABORERS Former Cargill. NOW .MOSAIC, Now hiring for vlyakka City location. Apply at Rita Staffing. 5+ to collect it, there may not be a^ Social Security to collect. Since then I have been in three wrecks. On Oct. 26 I was involved in a wreck that was fairly minor. Thank God, I was just banked up a I p. On Nov. 26 I was out on Hwy. 62 and a deer ran across the road and into the side of the car I was driving. I did not even hit the deer. He ran into me. Again, no serious injuries, only a cut on the finger, Thanks to God. But on Jan: 31, 2005, I was not so fortunate. I was in a three-car wreck on Hwy. 17 North, and while I cannot publicly discuss the details of the wreck itself I can say that the injuries that I sustained were very severe and have placed me out of work for a very long time. When I went for the initial con- sultation, it was believed that I would be able to return to work on Feb. 17, but it was discovered upon evaluation by the doctor and further testing not to be the case. I have very extensive neck, back, leg, arm and nerve damage. The left arm, though usable, is numb and the legs have electrical shocks that radiate from the feet all the way up the legs and into the back. I was told that I would possibly, need to be referred to a neurosur- geon for possible surgery. I was also told that I am going to be in therapy for a minimum of six months, possibly longer, and out of work for a minimum of six months' and could be indefinite. Ever since my husband's illness I have done my best to work and not ask anyone for anything. Since his death I have received no food stamps and asked for as little help possible, to do everything on my own, to try to rebuild my credit, and to have nice things. But right now, with not being able to work at all, I stand a chance of losing it all. It is not the losing it so much that bothers me. I guess it is the fact that if I do lose it, it would make me feel like such a failure. Emotionally, I don't think I could deal with that on top of everything else right now. If there is anyone of you who can and would like to help with any- thing, I want you to know that I do not take this lightly and that it will be most humbly appreciated. And you can rest assured had I had any other option that to do this, I would have never done this. But sometimes when you are try- ing to survive and you see that the ship is about to go down, you have I don't believe professional ath- letes should be role models. I believe parents should be role models. -Charles Barkley to take a "P" off the pride and let it ride and ask for help. So from the bottom of my heart let me say thank you. And if you cannot help, let me also say that I understand and ,it is okay. But if you have any faith at all and believe in prayer, let me ask that you send up a prayer for a speedy recovery on my behalf. Thank you. My phone number is 767-0969 for those who would like to call, and God bless you. Shanna Crenshaw Wauchula Editor's Note: Shanna Crenshaw, 43, lives alone in East Main Apartments. The rent oni her two- bedroom apartment is $400 a month. She has no children and no income at present. Her parents live in Hardee County. She is a cab dri- ver by occupation. Years ago fairy tales all began with "Once upon a time..."-now we know they all begin with, "If I am elected." -Carolyn Warner PHOTO BY JIM KELLY Shanna Crenshaw stands at door of her apartment. as possible. I have always believed in the motto "sink or swim." We have always done everything we could, to help those less fortu- nate that us and not to ask for any- thing. 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Behind the co-leaders are the CF Industries Marlins, Peace River Growers Reds, Pete's Pharmacy Athletics (A's), Vols Cubs and Florida Fertilizer Giants. Backtracking to Feb. 7, there was one game, a 22-11 win for the Yanks over the Reds. Leadoff batter Will Bennett cir- cled the bases four times for the Yankees. Jacob Bolin, Luke Palmer, Kramer Royal and Dalton Reas were each triple-tally batters, while Colton Mills, Wyatt Kofke and Austin McClellan had twin scores. For the Reds, it was Dustin Goodwyn as the only three-score batter. Justin Forrester chipped in with two runs and Brooke Samuels, Matthew Grace, Taylor Griffin, Michael Grace, Matthew Hamilton and Zachary Taylor had solo scores. By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The 7- and 8-year-old Little Leaguers continue to play five or six games a week. Although games for this week are canceled because of the county fair, they will resume on Feb. 28 for the final 13 games of the season. In the last two weeks of action, the standings have changed little, although teams have battled in some one-run games and.there was one tie, 5-5, between the Pirates and the White Sox. By the end of the last week, the Culligan Water Conditioning Service Braves still maintained the top spot in the mini-minors, for- merly called machine-pitch ball. Behind the 9-2 Braves are the Vandolah Power Marlins, Heartland Petroleum Rangers, Elks Giants, Labor Solutions Devil Rays, Peace River Electric Cooperative Inc. (PRECo) Pirates, Hardee County Sheriff's Office Yankees and Lake Branch Dairy White Sox. Back On Feb. 8, the Braves beat the Marlins 15-3. Wyatt Maddox crossed home four times for the Braves. Deonte Evans, Luke Winter, Garrett Albritton and William Beattie added twin tallies and Wade Staton, Trenton Moon and Mason Gough each came home once. For the Marlins, Ben Loughran, Matthew Lake and Tyler Cloud came around to put a run each on the board. On Feb. 10, the Marlins marched past the A's 14-4. Cloud and Kris Johnson were each three-score batters for the Marlins. Reed Woods came across home plate twice, and Ben Loughran, Raphael Juarez, Bradley Brewer, Elijah Loughran, Jacob Neuhofer and Zach Neuhofer added a run each. Madison Johnston, Justin Rickett, German Figueroa and Christian Valadez each put a run in the book for the A's. The barn-burner of the week was the Friday field 1 game between the Yankees and Braves, who prevailed 15-11 to avenge an earlier loss to the Yanks. Gough and Winter paced the Braves with three scores apiece. Evans, Staton and Austin Stoner chipped in with twin tallies and Maddox, Beattie and Moon added a run each. For the Yanks, it was Palmer with four trips around the bases. Bolin added three more, McClellan two and Bennett and Royal each one. Meanwhile, on field two, the Giants skipped past the Cubs 15-5. Pest Control DON'T WAIT Termites Are Swarming! 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For the Cubs, Tyler Hewett, Timmy Steedley, Justin: Araujo, Steven Crews and Caleb Albritton ,each came around to cross home plate once. Last week began with the Reds running past the Cubs 20-13. Griffin circled the bases four times for the Reds, with Samuels, Matthew and Michael Grace each putting three runs in the book. Forrester and Goodwyn scored twice each and Manuel DeLaRosa and Jacob Childers added a run each. For the Cubs, Daniel Boehm, Steedley and Tyler Hewitt each scored twice. Carlos DeLoera banged a two-run homer, and Tommy Redding, Steven Crews, Josh Weed, Brea Ferrer and Kaleb Albritton each touched home plate once. Tuesday's field 1 game was another thriller, with the Marlins getting past the Giants 22-20. Juarez, Johnson and Woods were four-score batters for the Marlins. Ben and Elijah Loughran, Cloud and Brewer added two runs apiece and the Neuhofer twins came home once each. Leadoff batter Choate had four trips to home plate for the Giants. Alamia, Battles and Blaine Harshburger added three runs each, Rabon and Pleger had twin scores and Austin Judah, Anderson and Figueroa added a run apiece. On field 2, the Yankees aced the A's 16-4. Mills homered and Royal tripled to lead the Yankees. Reas and Royal crossed home three times each, Palmer, Mills and Cody Dean added twin scores, and Bolin, Bennett, Wilson Bembry and \ Kofke had solo scores. Madison Johnston and Kyle Schrank each doubled for the A's. Johnston, Errica Snelling, Terry Hill and Abel Esquivel each put a run on the board. Last Thursday, the Braves bested the Giants 11-1. Leadoff batter Evans had three scores for the Braves. Winter, Maddox, Beattie and Gough each crossed home twice. Leadoff batter Choate was hit by a pitch and scored on back-to-back hits by Rabon and Anderson, who were each stranded twice for the Giants. Last Friday's field 1 game was a nail-biter, with the Reds outlasting the Marlins 24-23. Goodwyn and Taylor came home all five times they got on base for the Reds. Michael Grace added four runs, Hamilton three, Griffin and Childers each two, and Forrester, Matthew Grace and Tight U P-Arcadia Podiatry Dr. Anthony Spinella ,. Dr. Doug Finkel & Dr. Mary Bogen Complete Foot Care Including: S -Ingrown Nails *Heel Pain Bunions Hammer Toes X-ray On Site SBoard Certified in Foot Surgery 414 N. Brevard, Hwy 17 N. Medicare Assignment Accepted Fountain Plaza 494-34782:24c 565774 2:24c 2:24c lace Samuels each one. Johnson was the only five-tally batter for the Marlins. The Loughran brothers each homered. Elijah Loughran and Woods joined Cloud in coming home three times each. Ben Loughran, Brewer and Jacob Neuhofer had twin scores and Juarez, Caleb Tamayo and. Zack Neuhofer crossed home once each. In the week's finale on field 2,. the Cubs downed the A's 9-6. DeLeora homered for the Cubs. Hewitt and Redding came home. twice apiece and Steedley, Araujo, Crews and Ferrer added one run each. Schrank came around to cross: home twice for the A's. Madison Johnston, Hill, Figueroa and Jordan: Johnston added solo scores. It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend. -William Blake' Mini-Minors Have Busy Week WE will honor that deposit NOW!!! PAYLESS ROOFING & VINYL SIDING (Up to 200 mile per hour winds!) If you have documentation that you have paid a deposit to another roofer and still have no roof, PAYLESS ROOFING & SIDING WILL DEDUCT that deposit from our estimate and CREDIT you on your new PAYLESS roof! CALL NOW FOR DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN GET YOUR ROOF WITH NO MORE WAITING... AND WITHOUTLOSING YOUR DEPOSIT!!! Contact George Browder 2:24c 03-.309-7513 or Toll Free 1-866-794.2 jv0 1RC29027101 899 A p j.-.If s/ Come to the parking lot at Hardee High School on February 25 and test drive a car between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Chrysler Corporation will donate $5.00 to Project Graduation for each test drive! (60&) i IC -a I-- _ I L rA, I re--ksr 2B The Herald-Advocate, February 24, 2005 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. CJ-98-153 IN THE INTEREST OF: R., S. DOB: 05/02/88 Child. / SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION ALLEGING DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: OMAR VEGA Father of S.R., a white female child born on May 2, 1988 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition under oath has been filed by the Department of Children and Families in the above styled Court, which seeks the dependency of your child: S.R. a white female child born on May 2, 1988 and you are hereby COMMANDED to personally appear before the HON- ORABLE Wm. Bruce Smith, Circuit 'Judge, on March 31, 2005, at 10:30 a.m., at the HARDEE COUNTY 'COURTHOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN :STREET, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, for 'an ARRAIGNMENT HEARING in this 'matter. YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS YOUR CONSENT TO THE ADJUDICA- TION OF THIS CHILD AS DEPEN- DENT AND MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CUSTODY OF THIS CHILD. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, YOU MUST BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAT THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTOR- NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accom- modation to participate in this pro- ceeding should contact the individual or agency sending the notice at 1014 South 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873, telephone (863) 773-2155, not later than seven days prior to the pro- ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1- 800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955- 8779, via Florida Relay Service. DATED THIS 8th day of February, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK K. Weed as his Deputy Clerk 2:10-3:3c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, CASE NO: 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 interest, Plaintiffs, vs. GARY D. KIPP, also known as GARY KIPP, his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against him; and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees, or any other person claiming by, through, under or against him; ESTECH, INC., a Delaware corporation; SHAMROCK SEED COMPANY, INC., a corporation; LYKES AGRI SALES, INC., a corporation; JACK I. INGLE REVOCABLE TRUST; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose) exact legal status is unknown, claiming under the above named defendant or parties claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property hereafter described. Defendants. / NOTICE OF ACTION TO: SHAMROCK SEED COMPANY, INC., 3 Harris Place, Salinas, CA 93901 and unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against GARY D. KIPP, also known as GARY KIPP; and the sever- al and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees, or any other person claiming by, through, under or against GARY D. KIPP, also known as GARY KIPP; and all claimants, persons or parties, nat- ural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under the above named defendant or parties claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property here- after described YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title on the following described property: Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, Original Survey of the Town of Zolfo Springs, Hardee County, Florida has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on KEN- NIETH B. EVERS, the Plaintiff's attor- ney, whose address is Post Office Drawer 1308, Wauchula, FL 33873- 1308, on or before the 11 day of March, 2005, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs' attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. DATED on the 7 day of February, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY As Clerk of the Court By:Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 2:10-3:3c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 04-CA-000677 KEY BANK USA, NA, Plaintiff, vs. DONALD NELSON BETHEA, et al Defendants / NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- suant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 27th day of December, 2004, and entered in Case . No. 04-CA-000677, of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for Hardee County, Florida, wherein KEY BANK USA, NA is the Plaintiff and DONATD NELSON BETHEA; POLLYANNA BETHEA; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANT (S) IN POSSES- SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defendants. I will sell to the high- est and best bidder for cash at the AT NORTH FRONT DOOR OF COURT- HOUSE at the Hardee County Courthouse, in WAUCHULA, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 9 day of March, 2005, the following described proper- ty as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOTS 15,16,17 AND 18, BLOCK 13, ROBERTS & SKIPPER ADDI- TION TO ZOLFO, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THERE- OF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 81, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), disabled person who, because of their disabilities, need special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the ADA Coordinator at 417 W. Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873 or Telephone Voice (863) 773-4174 prior to such proceeding. Dated this 28 day of December, 2004. B. HUGH BRADLEY Clerk Of The Circuit Court By:Edwina Murphy Deputy Clerk 2:24-3:30 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 252005CP000019 IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD IRVIN BROWN, JR., also known as DONALD I. BROWN, JR., deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DONALD IRVIN BROWN JR., also known as DONALD I. BROWN, JR., deceased, File Number 252005CP 000019 is pending in the Circuit Court for Hardee County. Florida. Prbbate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida 33873. The name and address of the personal representa- tive and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decendent and other persons having claims or demands against decendent's estate, including unmatured, contin- gent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is February 24, 2005. Personal Representative: JUANA MARIA BROWN Post Office Box 1234 Wauchula, Florida 33873 Attorney for Personal Representive: KENNETH B. EVER, P.A. Florida Bar No. 0054852 Post Office Drawer 1308 Wauchula, FL 33873-1308 (863) 773-5600 2:24;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, GALL 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 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. 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 persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate including unmatured, contifigent 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 .. - -- - IN THE CIRCUIT COUR OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CI IN AND FOR HARDEE COU FLORIDA CASE NO.: 252004DR000O JIMMY LEE STEPHENS, Petitioner and GWENDOLYN HAYNES STEP Respondent. / NOTICE OF ACTION FO DISSOLUTION OF MARRI, To: -GWENDOLYN H STEPHENS, 2908 Red Barn La #136, Bowling Green, FL 3383 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an has been filed against you a you are required to serve a your written defenses, if any, JIMMY L. STEPHENS whose is 615 East Oak St., Wauch 33873 on or before March 4 and file the original with the this Court at 417 W. Ma Wauchula, FL 33873, before on Petitioner or immediately after. If you fail to do so, a defa be entered against you for th demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documn this case, including orders, ai able at the Clerk of the Circuit office. You may review thesis rents upon request. You must keep the Clerk Circuit Court's office notified current address. (You may file of Current Address, o Supreme Court Approved Far Form 12.915.) Future papers lawsuit will be mailed to the on record at the clerk's office WARNING: Rule 12.285, Family Law Rules of Pro requires certain automatic dis of documents and inform Failure to comply can result i tions, including dismissal or of pleadings. Dated: January 25, 2005. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT By: Conni Depu Softball Girls Open Ir By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Lady Wildcat softball began recently with a two-game pre-sea- son tourney. The girls threatened Bradenton St. Stephens 4-3 in the Friday night opener and lost 7-1 to host Palmetto in the Feb. 11 tournament. With girls out with the flu and county fair preparations, the Lady Cats had an uphill battle in the first regular-season games at Mulberry on Feb. 18. This week, the girls were at home for a visit from Lake Placid on Tuesday and greet Avon Park tomorrow (Friday). Junior varsity games are at 5:30 p.m. and the var- sity starts about 7:30. Next week, there is a trip to DeSoto on Tuesday and another to Lake Placid on Friday. First-year coach Donnie Carver has had the unenviable task of read- justing his lineup according to which girls are able to show up. He has yet to have a full practice, but hopes to by next week when the fair activities are concluded. Against St. Stephens on Feb. 11, Hardee put up a good fight. A pair of grounders and a fly-out took care of the first inning for the Lady Cats, who allowed a pair of St. Stephens' scores in the bottom of the first on 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,I 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 2:17,24c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 25-2005-CP000012 IN RE: ESTATE OF ~~~:i ~ W LIM Ic C LLW RLL z:17. 24c ES1 |SL W. EISLLEY, T Deceased / RCU)T, INTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS 826 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, lENS, Wauchula, FL 33873, and the street address of which is 417 West Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. The names R and addresses of the Personal AGE Representative and the Personal IA Representatives' attorney are set ANES forth below. ,34. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or n action demands against decedent's estate 3nd that including unmatured, contingent or copy of unliquidated claims, on whom a copy to it on of this notice is served must file their address claims with this court WITHIN THE ula, FL LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER I, 2005, THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- clerk of TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY 3in St., DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE service OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON there- THEM. ault may All other creditors of the decedent e relief and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, ients in including unmatured, contingent or re avail- unliquidated claims, must file their Court's claims with this court WITHIN THREE e docu- MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE 'FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. of the ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITH of your BE FOREVER BARRED. a Notice Florida The date of first publication of this lily Law Notice is February 17, 2005; in this address Personal Representatives: E. WOOD KELLEY, II 2700 Virginia Avenue, Unit #307 Florida Washington, DC 20037 cedure, WAYNE L. KELLEY closure 4020 Waterford Drive n sanc- Charlotte, NC 28226' Attorney for Personal Representatives: CHARLES R. CHILTON Florida Bar No. 117861 Sharit, Bunn & Chilton, RA. 99 Sixth Street, S.W. Winter Haven, Florida 33880 Telephone: (863) 293-5000 2:17,24c striking COURT e Coker ty Clerk 2,3-24c) hits and errors. Hardee got on the board in the top of the second. Senior Morgan Norris singled to left, moved to sec- ond on a Danielle Hines sacrifice and third on an Ashley Timmons infield hit. Norris raced home on a Lindsey Moye hit to left field. It was three up, three down for St. Stephens in the home half of the second. Hardee left Norris stranded after she was safe on an error in the top of the third. St. Stephens plated another pair of runs on a combina- tion of hits and errors. After a scoreless fourth inning, Hardee came alive in the fifth. Casey Johnson started it with a hit to right center. With one down, Kim Holt was safe on an error. Kim Ward's single to center field brought Johnson home, and Holt came in on a Norris hit. St. Stephens did not score in the bottom of the fifth, the final inning in the game shortened by time lim- its. In the nightcap, Hardee got on the board first. Leadoff batter Rebekah Mahoney drew a walk. Jamie Buckley, Ward and Norris each singled, but Mahoney was caught coming home. Buckley came home on the overthrow. That was the only scoring for the Lady Cats, as Palmetto put one run on the board in the first inning and added six more in the second inning. Although they were held scoreless in the final innings, the Lady Tigers had earned the 7-1 win. At Mulberry on Feb. 18, Hardee was held in check, with eight strikeouts stopping any scoring efforts. The Lady Panthers put runs on the board in the first, third and i Tourney fourth innings in the 11-0 victory. One highlight of the opening ,, games has been the senior leader-ii ship of Ward, said Carver. Already signed to play at South Florida Community College, the senior i hurler recorded six, eight and 10 strikeouts in the first three games. Also, freshmen, Kim Holt and Casey Johnson won starting spots on the varsity roster "by their sheer hustle, something I really look for," said Carver. In the early 'games, seven freshmen played, most out of position, filling in for expected var- sity arrivals. The Hardee junior varsity started its season at Mulberry on Feb. 18. In the time-shortened four-inning game, Hardee came up on the short end of a 14-7 score, but did well in its first outing, said Carver. Hardee put a pair of runs on the board in the first inning. Cynthia Briseno and Summer Hensley were both hit by a pitch and were pushed around the bases to score when Nicole Bromley, Ciara Lambert and Ashley Timmons got on base. Mulberry stormed back with a half dozen runs in the first inning, adding six more in the second!, inning and two in the bottom of the third. Meanwhile, Hardee plated one, run in the third inning. Bromley f. opened with a single but was out on a Katie Bryan fielder's choice. ' Lambert was hit by a pitch and Timmons was safe on an enor,'? which allowed Bryan to race home. 4 The junior Lady Cats added a, quartet of tallies in the top of the. fourth. Kaila Nix, Bromley, Bryan l and Lambert came home, a. Lambert single up the middle cap- ping the flurry before a ground-outg left Timmons, Paige Avery andN' Melissa Paige stranded. Sports Sense & Nonsense IBy Joan Seaman WOW! WOW! and double WOW! The Hardee Wildcat basketball team played a pair of hard-fought" games last weekend to claim the first district championship under second-1 year head coach Vance Dickey. The Cats had to battle host team Lakej Placid on Friday night before a raucous home crowd, and come back Saturday night to face a determined Mulberry squad and hang on for the 41-A 37 victory. Now, Hardee starts regional competition, hosting District 8 runner-up Tampa Jesuit tonight (Thursday). Admission to the 7 p.m. game is $6,'setg by the state athletic association, which share the proceeds with the host and, visiting schools. It would take two more wins for Hardee to earn a trip to Lakeland for/ the state semifinals and finals, and each win it has is gravy on the already, super season for a pair of seniors, pair of juniors, trio of sophs and five freshmen. Come out tonight and cheer the Wildcats on. While this winter sport is finishing up, spring sports are under way. The baseball boys played in a tournament at Auburndale last week andt in another this week in Lake Wales. The regular season starts at homed March 1 against Auburndale. In last week's tourney, Hardee lost the opener 6-4 to the host school,| but came back strong to beat rival Sebring 4-3 in yet another battle between the Rewis clan. Father Hoppy heads the Streaks, while son Steve is head coach for Hardee. Girls softball officially opened its season at home Tuesday against Lake Placid. The Lady Cats are also home tomorrow (Friday) for a visit, from Avon Park. The junior varsity game is 5:30 and the varsity about 7:30. The girls played in a pair of pre-season games on Feb. 11, losing 4-3 to Bradenton St. Stephens and 7-1 to the host Palmetto Lady Tigers. With' several girls out with the flu and county fair activities, the girls were swept! 11-0 at Mulberry in the season opener last Friday. Look for them to get oni track this week. Hardee tennis teams began the season at Avon Park on Tuesday. Today (Thursday), they are at Sebring. The girls host DeSoto on Monday, and both teams get a visit from Fort Meade on Tuesday. Home matches are at the Wauchula City Courts off West Oak Street. Boys weightlifting and girls and boys track teams will get going short- ly. Weightlifting's first meet is March 1. Track' teams are slated to send! some members to the Highlander meet at Disney World tomorrow (Friday). ! Little League Minors and Mini-Minors continue, but have a break this week due to the county fair, at which many have entries. In the Minors division, the Central Pump and Irrigation Braves won over the previously unbeaten Florida Fuel Yankees, avenging an earlier loss to the Yankees. These teams, each with one loss, may be headed to a post- season playoff to determine the season champion. In the Mini-Minors, games continue four nights a week, with the, exception of this week. The Culligan Water Conditioning Service Braves! top the league with a 9-2 record. Information from community and school athletic events is always welcome. Please call The Herald-Advocate (773-3255) or e-mail me at news.heral-\ dadvocate@earthlink.net with news for this biweekly column. The sports1 news deadline is noon Mondays. News will be included as soon as time and space allow. - HARDEE COUNTY NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The Hardee County Industrial Development Authority will hold a Special Meeting at 9:00 a.m. on February 24, 2005 in the County Commissioners Board Room in the Courthouse Annex at 412 West Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact Betty Croy at the Economic Development Office (773-3030) at least forty-eight (48) prior to the meeting. RICHARD NICHOLSON, CHAIRMAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 2:24c February 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocafe 3B Don't Miss Out - Last Chance to Buy SFactou re t - Furniture Sale - 336-861 -3876 11% DIPCECr ROM 4ICE iUIM1U&P CAPITAL DoNIT P1 AY P..0Aiu..6u YbYur. gui~muri- A Acr ACo&Y Pkicesf API 2= R-orAL $34f3.00 YOUPL cos'*r- ($iAL-L 4uGGcj- C44A(SC (Z.-CLuJ GP PJZ-rA(L $4$43.00 YO:U(:Z COST $263 Q~UEENJ S2G.SOFA e6EDL wero- D~wycp- Wrea. CoiL PET'AIL $2183.00 yOU(C051CwS' -A --W. (.)-eAIL $633-00 YOUL P-COST- $283 DFZLu~wxffe "QG MvAN" P-crAL $84,9 YO)UP- .COST C$J( OC LC,/O Ax-Fm youpco~f$2933 Q4Jee AN A SIoE SOFA & QIuc:-N'Afr NN cC1Aiuns r f.1 v~Ebe1~2 V .i '~. ., TwU~J $e 1 ............$163 -.*>P-GJL-APf SC-T ........$183 cOu~eNSe ............$253 f-,/r(NG Se- ............ $233 Wholesale to pu lic 3 days only Winn-Dixie Parking Lot Highway 17 N.-Wauchula L_ 0 O) SAvWNGrS _ IMOP= - 1 -__,_~~__n ' I, -- -L~ I I .-' "f ----,:, 97-- , 71 4B The Herald-Advocate, February 24, 2005 Hardee Aris Barton III & Teri Moye Are Engaged Mark and Susan Moye of Wauchula have announced the engagement and approaching mar- riage of their daughter, Teri Suzzanne, to Charles Aris Barton III of Valdosta, Ga., son of Bart and Susan Barton of Wauchula. The bride-elect is a graduate of South Florida Community College and will be attending Valdosta State University in August where she will be pursuing a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. The prospective groom is a grad- uate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., and is currently pursuing a master's degree. He is stationed at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta as a lieutenant working in base commu- nication. Plans are being made for a May 28 afternoon wedding at Bethany Baptist Church. COURTESY PHOTO Teri Moye & Aris Barton III NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS for all your hair & nail nooeeds ~Y *LYOLI' 0 767-9654 245-1122 2:24tfc HEARTLAND PEDIATRICS "Aceptamos Pacientes Nuevos" Especializando en el tratamiento de *Alergias *ADD *Asthma Apurba Manik M.D., FA.A.R Horas: Lunes Viernes 8:30 5:00 Aceptamos asignaciones *de Medicaid *BCBS seguros, mayores Infants, Children and Adolescents We welcome to ourstaff Beverly Walker RA.-C. 767-1414 24 Horas 2:24c Temporalmente En: 205 Carlton St. Wauchula "DIABETES WELLNESS DAY" The Diabetes Control Program administered through the Hardee County Health Department is hosting a "Diabetes Wellness Day." Location: Florida Hospital Heartland Division (front lawn) . 533 W Carlton Street Wauchula Day: Friday February 25, 2005 Time: 9: 00 a.m. to 1: 00 p.m. Great opportunity to learn how to control diabetes through the following demonstrations: COOKING Demonstration provided by Hardee County Health Dept. EXCERCISE Demonstration provided by the local YMCA HEALTH SCREENINGS provided by Florida Hospital PHARMACEUDICAL Representatives providing product information Call if questions, Hardee County Health Dept. (863) 773-4161 Ext. 217 or 218 at 2:24c Dalton Johnson Elmo Party Honors Dalton Johnson Little Dalton Johnson, son of Dennis and Mandy Johnson, cele- brated his first birthday with an Elmo party at his home on Feb. 5. He turned one the next day. Hot dogs, potato salad and baked beans were served to the honoree and his guests. Wauchula residents and family members who attended were Dwaine and Macel Willis, grand- parents; Nicole Willis and Brian Spencer, Rhonda and Ashlyn Willis; Walt and Mary Shew, great-grand- parents; and Denise Workman, Brittany Workman, Josh Workman and Thelma Wolfe. Out-of-town guests were grand- parents, John and Vanda Dennis of Arcadia; great-grandmother, Fern Burrows of Arcadia; and Tanya, Megan, Madison and Macey Carter of Labelle. Thomas J. Esquivel Celebrates First Birthday - Thomas Juanito Esquivel, son of Thomas and Juanita Esquivel, turned one year old Feb. 17 and two days later celebrated with a Spider Man party at Pyatt Park in Bowling Green. Among those helping him cele- Miitr Niw 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 two sons, little Austin and Blaine. He is the son of Fred and Florence Garza of Zolfo Springs. BYRON D. ELROD Navy Seaman Apprentice Byron D. Elrod,, a 2004 graduate of Hardee High School, recently com- pleted U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.. During the eight-week program, Elrod completed a variety of train- ing which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and ship- board and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physi- cal fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations." This exercise gives recruits the skills and confi- dence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attrib- utes of sacrifice, dedication, team- work and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core val- ues of honor, courage and commit- ment. Living TEEN CHALLENGE < h. PHOTO BY JIM KELLY The Wauchula Kiwanis Club on Feb. 15 heard a program from Teen Challenge International, "a proven cure for the drug epidemic," with a facility in Arcadia. Shown (from left) are Ashleigh, 17, of Jacksonville; Kami, 15, of Ohio; Robin, 17, of Sarasota; and directors Roberta and Richard Dunn. The three girls are among 17 youngsters undergoing rehabilitation. The 15-month residen- tial program for troubled teen girls is located four miles east of Arcadia. Dunn said there is an accelerated Christian education curriculum. "We are building for 24 more students and a new school. This is a Christian boarding school. We have 11 staff members," he said. The cost is $1,700 a month per student. "Teen Challenge has an 86 percent success rate of life-controlling problems, including drugs and alcohol, five years after graduation." The website is tciseregion.com. Teen Challenge has 851 beds in Florida and south Georgia for men, women, boys and girls. The girls said the gateway drug is cigarettes, which leads to alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs, crack cocaine and methamphetamines. Some of the girls have been on medication since the ages of 5, to 8, and have been diagnosed with such "so called" disorders as bipolar, depression, ADD and., ADHD. Dunn said generally youngsters should not be given prescription drugs for such suspect, diagnoses. accelrate ChrstiaUeductioncurrculu. _"W _areuildngfr_24moretudetsadaew__ Thomas J. Esquivei " brate were his parents; sisters, Adrannie, Ariel and Lily; grandpar- ents, Benito and Rosa Esquivel; aunt, Christina Esquivel; uncles, Andy Esquivel and Benito Esquivel Jr.; cousins, Briana, Emilio and Davina Esquivel and Sonny and Govenni Esquivel, plus other fami- ly members and friends. o C -Sat. Feb. 26 4:30,p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Methodist Church Corner of 6th & Suwannee Street Zolfo Springs *BBQ Chicken Baked Beans Cole Slaw Bread Dessert Iced Tea or Coffee SDO NA> T I ON> " 2:24c Kiwanis Sporting Clays Shoot Annual Fund Raising Event On February 12, 2005 at the Double M Ranch owned by Charles and Mary Jane Matheny over 150 shooters participated in the Annual Kiwanis Sporting Clays Shoot. Each participant shot 80 clay pigeons at 10 different stations either by shooting on teams or as individuals. Refreshments and lunch were furnished in the ticket price. The Kiwanis Club would like to offer a special thank you to Wauchula Pawn and Gun who donated a rifle to be raffled to benefit the Key Club. Corporate Sponsors Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation Big Lake National Bank CCC Group, Inc. CF Industries Crown Ford D & S Cattle Co., Inc. Doyle E. Carlton, III First National Bank of Wauchula Ables & Ritenour, PA Benny Albritton Grove Service, Inc. Bryant Funeral Chapel Burton & Burton, PA Central Florida Glass & Mirror Central Florida Lawn & Garden Central Pump & Irrigation, Inc. Coldwell Banker Am-South Realty Conley Grove Service, Inc. Culligan Water Conditioning Service DeSoto Home Health Care English Chevrolet Chrysler Extended Care Services Farm Bureau Insurance Farm Credit of Southwest Florida Flores & Flores Florida Hospital Wauchula Hardee County Title & Abstract Co. Hardee Ranch Supply, Inc. Heartland Growers Supply Homes by Handley, Inc. Jack See Construction Jan L. DeBoom, CPA Jim See Realty, Inc. John Stephens, Inc. Manuel Citrus, Inc. Mosaic Peace River Electric Coop., Inc. Vandolah Power Company Wauchula Pawn and Gun Wauchula State Bank Station Sponsors Johns on Wheels Kenneth B.Evers, PA L. Cobb Construction, Inc. Loran Cogburn Lambert Realty Co., Inc. Mancini Packing Company Manley and Associates, CPA's, PA MidFlorida Federal Credit Union Nicholson Ace Hardware Patches & Pockets Pete's Pharmacy Petteway Grove Service, Inc. PhosChem Pioneer Medical Center Reality Ranch Robarts Family Funeral Home, Inc. Safeguard Security, Inc. Sali's Sandwich Shoppe Superior O.K. Tire Store, Inc. Torrey Oaks Golf Course Walter P. Bailey- State Farm Wauchula Abstract & Title Co., Inc. Wauchula Insurance Agency Wells & Associates Insurance Agenc THANKS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, WORKERS, AND THE MANY BUSINESS THAT SPONSORED TEAMS FOR OUR SHOOT. 2:24p I February 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B CATTLEMEN'S SWEETHEART WINNING SCOUTS COULTESr PHOTO Erica Durrance, daughter of Kelly and Elizabeth Durrance of Wauchula, is the recently-crowned Hardee County Cattlemen's Sweetheart who is busy this week assisting with all the festivities at the Hardee County Fair. The 18-year-old is a senior at Hardee High School where she is a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). Her hobbies include tennis, swimming and shop- ping. She plans to attend the University of South Florida in Tampa in the fall. HURRICANE RELIEF $$ 3-Year-Old COURTESY PHOTO Thrivent Financials for Lutherans recently donated to the Hardee Help Center an additional $4,098 for hurricane relief. Pictured above (from left) are Kathleen Roehm. vice president of the South Central Chapter of Thrivent Financials for Lutherans; Jimmy Morse, board president for the Hardee Help Center; and Lylie Storlie, a financial representative for Thrivent Financials. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a not-for-profit Fortune 500 membership organization helping nearly three million members achieve their financial goals. As a not-for-profit organization, Thrivent Financial sponsors national outreach programs and activities that support congregations, schools, charitable organi- zations and needy individuals. 2005 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION AND APPOINTED BOARDS Meetings to be held in County Commission Chambers, Room 102 Courthouse Annex, 412 W. Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida unless otherwise noted COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2005 IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular meetings every other Thursday @ 8:30 a.m. MONTH OF March 03rd & 17th Regular meeting Friday, March 11th Planning Session at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 17th BCC Zoning at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 30th Legislative Day Tallahassee (BCC members will travel to Tallahassee 03/29105 and return 03/31105) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPENDENT DISTRICT BOARD MONTH OF March No meeting scheduled ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MONTH OF March 18th at 8:45 a.m. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD meets first Thursday night of each month at 6:00 p.m. MONTH OF March 03rd CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD meets on the second Monday night of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room 202, 412 W. Orange St. MONTH OF March 14th COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD meets first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Public Works Day Room, 205 Hanchev Road MONTH OF March 07th LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD meetings called as needed at Library In Annex II MONTH OF March 8th at 5:00 p.m. HOUSING AUTHORITY Meets at 701 LaPlava Drive, Wauchula; the third Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. MONTH OF March 21" HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE Meetings called as needed to be held at the Main Street Pub, 222 E. Main Street, Wauchula at 12 Noon MONTH OF March 15th HARDEE COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE BOARD Meetings held at 5:30 p.m. MONTH March 29th INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IDA) meets second Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. MONTH OF March 08th 'HEARTLAND WATER ALLIANCE MONTH OF March No meeting scheduled, This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the County Commissioner's office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public meeting. This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105. Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be heard.lf a person decides to appeal any decision made by the members, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Gordon R. Norris, Chairman 02:24 Winston Magee Turns One Little David Winston Magee III turned one year old on Feb. 20 and celebrated with a Sponge Bob Square Pants party at Chuck E. Cheese in Lakeland. He is the son of David Jr. and Kim Magee. The'' honor6- 'and" his friends enjoyed pizza, salad and birthday cake. Among the several family mem- bers and friends who attended were his grandparents, David Sr. and Wanda Magee of Zolfo Springs and Duane and Sylviane' Geiger of Lakeland; great-grandparents, Jacqueline Blackvelder of Lakeland and Anthony and Junilla Geiger of Lake Wales; aunts, Crystal Magee of Zolfo Springs and Debbie Geiger of Lakeland; and. cousins, Ryan and Justin Geiger of Lakeland. Winston Magee STake TheFront Pew! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 PRM Celebrates Birthday Twice Young Cade Alexy was the lucky recipient of two recent birthday cel- ebrations. The first "Bug" party took place on Friday, Feb. 11, at the play- ground of the First Baptist Church. Tl..se inattendance were his par- entsyBrian and Kim Alexy; mater- nal graidpatents fr.oim Dothan, Ala., Sammy and Carolyn Strickland; paternal grandparents, Bill and Donna Alexy of Wauchula; great- grandparents Bill and Theresa Alexy of Wauchula; and family friend, Jo Wilkerson. Special guests included friends Patrick, Parker and Beth Carlton, Quintin, Hayden, Nicole and Gerry Lindsey, Abby, Griffin, Dean and Holly Clark, Weston, Owen and Kim Schraeder and Adam and Kelly Pazzaglia. The children enjoyed games on the playground, hot dogs and chili, Victory Praise Center, 128 E. Main St., Bowling Green, will host a gospel sing Saturday, March 5, at 7 p.m. Featured musicians will be the Glory Road Gospel Singers, Sid Gelger and James and Kathy Aultman. The public is invited to attend. The First United Methodist Church of Zolfo Springs is spon- soring a barbecued chicken supper this Saturday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the church located at 3401 Suwannee St. In addition to chicken, the menu will include baked beans, cole slaw, bread, dessert and beverage. On Sunday, the church will hold its regular 4th Sunday special wor- ship service beginning at 10:30 a.m. Regular worship will follow the music. The public is invited to both events. For more information, call 735- 1544. Old-Fashioned Day will be cele- brated this Sunday at 11 a.m. at New Elim Baptist Church, locat- ed on Badger Loop Road in Ona. The public is invited to share in the morning service followed by dinner-on-the-grounds and a sing which will begin at 2 p.m. Featured musicians during the afternoon, in addition to those members of the church, will be Sarah Spencer, Sherry White and The Royal Heirs. chips and a "chocolate dirt cake" filled with "gummy worms." Each child decorated his/her own cupcake with "dirt" (chocolate cookie crumbs) and assorted gummy bugs and worms to take home with their goody bags. The second celebration took place on the weekend of Feb. 12-13 with a trip to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Joining the honoree were his par- ents and both sets of grandparents. I9 UU Cade Alexy XpaldeleAui February 27 (corner Of 62 & 17) Lots of late model cars, trucks & vans. OPEN TO THE PIJBLIC! We will buy your car or sell it for you! Then we'll pay you cash! 2:24c - i 6B The Herald-Advocate, February 24, 2005 TWO BLUES, NO PINKS John and Stacy Sharp, Wauchula, an eight pound son, Gavin Cole, born Jan. 25, 2005, Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Sharp is the-former Stacy Durden. Maternal grandparents are James and Tesha Durden of Dade City and Richard and Sheri Peacock of Wauchula. Paternal grandparents are Betty Sharp of Wauchula and the late Leon Sharp. Eric and Liberty Mushrush, Zolfo Springs, a six pound fourteen ounce son, Eric Quinton II, born Jan. 7, 2005; Florida Hospital, Heartland, Sebring. Mrs. Mushrush is the former Liberty Lozano. Maternal grandmother is Margarita Hernandez of Bowling Green. Ii, Maternal great-grandmother is Blasa Hernandez of Bowling Green. Paternal grandparents are Perry and Donna Mushrush of Zolfo Springs. Paternal great- grandparents are LeRoy and Louise Mushrush of Wauchula. Happiness is always a by-prod- uct. It is probably a matter of temperament, and for any- thing I know it may be glan- dular. But it is not something that can be demanded from life, and if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see what trea- sures you can pluck from your own brand of unhappiness. -Robertsnn Davies Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. Jacarie Lee 2-Year-Old Celebrates With Spider Man Party Jacarie Lee, son of Willie Lee and Jenelle Jones, turned two years old on Feb. 18 and celebrated the next day with a Spider Man party at his home in Wauchula. The honoree and his guests enjoyed ribs, chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad and a Spider Man birthday cake. Among those attending were Arthur and Quameer Hinson of Arcadia, Shirley Smith, Robert Washington, Joe Rivers and Bobbie Rivers, all of Wauchula, and numer- ous cousins and friends from Arcadia and Wauchula. Rise & Shine By Ted Simonson THE 4TH ALTERNATIVE Many people are trying to make a life of it in one of three ways. Members of Group #1 are investing their education, social standing, money, time and talent in order to achieve what the world calls "success." Their attitude is opportunistic. Members of Group #2 are running hard just to stay in place. They've made some wrong decisions and feel crippled by the circumstances that resulted. They've lost the vision of "making it big." Their purpose now is to survive. Members of Group #3 have "crashed." Their worst fears have come to pass. Now they are trying to salvage enough from the wreckage to get through one day at a time. Their attitude is hopelessness. But there is a 4th alternative! Few know about it and fewer still are will- ing to pay the price to find it! This alternative is giving up the struggle to be anything in this world and giving over their life to God to do whatever He wishes. This sounds so suicidal that the average person, no matter how desper- ate he may be, shudders and turns away. This is close to the truth! A certain kind of "death" is involved. The Bible puts it this way: "..unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." (John 12:24) But some will quickly remind us that Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) What is the secret of this apparent contradiction? Simply this: There must be a "death" of our hopes in this present evil world before we can find room in our hearts for something entirely differ- ent. However, being persuaded to give up our ambitions for money and suc- cess comes hard. Being ambitious to please God has a mystical, fairytale sound to it. It doesn't appear "real" to our jaded, materialistic senses. Those who dare to believe are like Peter in that faraway stormy night on the Sea of Galilee. Remember? Tired and terrified fishermen stared out in the darkness and saw Jesus walking toward them on-the water. (Matt. 14:14:30) "Lord, if it's really you, bid me come to you!" Peter said. "Come" said Jesus. And just like that, an ordinary guy like you or me climbed out of that boat and left behind a lot of presuppositions about what could or couldn't be used to make a sidewalk. Peter, no doubt, thought this was a highpoint in his life with the Master. Little did he know that he was being groomed for something far more won- derful than walking on water; but it would involve the death of the old, boasting Peter and the emerging of a new man, a member of the 4th Alternative! A Daily Thought THURSDAY Then the Lord God said, "It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." Genesis 2:18 (NIV) FRIDAY We know that invV7erything God works for good with those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 (RSV) SATURDAY Job's wife said to him, "Why are you trying to stay innocent? Curse God and die." Job answered, "You are talking like a foolish woman. Should we take. only good things from God and not trouble?" Job 2:9-10 (NCV) SUNDAY Let no man seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. I Corinthians 10:24 (RSV) MONDAY For Jehovah God is our Light and our Protector. He gives us grace and glory. No good thing will He withhold from those who walk along His paths. Psalm 84:11 (TLB) TUESDAY For a man's words depend on what fills his heart. A good man gives out good from the good- ness stored in his heart; a bad man gives out evil from his store of evil. Matthew 12:34b,35 (PME) WEDNESDAY This is what the Lord says, "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) 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. Need Help Getting Out Of An Abusive Situation? DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 1 (800) 500-1119 tfc-dh 2:24c The Wauchula Woman's Club will meet Friday, March 4, at noon at the clubhouse located at 131 N. Seventh Ave. The local "Curves" representa- tive for Hardee County, Linda See, will be the guest speaker following the covered dish luncheon. Sandy Larrison, chairman of the Family Life Committee, is the program chairman. Hostesses for the monthly meet- ing will be Theresa Alexy, Jo Wilkerson and Leila Prince. For more information, call President Belva Vance at 773-4740. COURTESY PHOTO Craft ladies work on children's quilts. -S Pioneer Creek RV News By Charlotte Daubert Recognizing the needs of the people affected by all the recent hurricanes in our area, 14 ladies met in our hall to knot and assemble 10 quilts in various children's ,sizes. Chairperson of the event Bonnie Whitton prepared the tops and fillers. It only took the ladies two hours to knot and pin the edges. An additional four comforters were prepared by Bonnie. These quilts were delivered to the Health Department in Wauchula and were gratefully accepted. The following ladies gave their time to complete the quilts: Evelyn Bates, Aleta Boyer, Carolyn Butts, Zaaneth Casteel, Mary Ann Emmelman, Ardeth Johns, Audrey Kanis, Grace Kinney, Hilda Meyer, Rosie Reno, Terry Stamm, Diane Veneski and Bonnie Whitton. In addition, Jeanette Rethlake cro- cheted 100 baby hats and several baby afghans over last and this year's season. Every Monday at 1 many ladies gather to work on vari- ous projects, some of which look very professional. CHAPEL SERVICE After Bernie Merema welcomed 165, Tom Ricard's prayer included that we are all important, just like each nail is important in the church. The Dulcimers played by Ruth Brown, Cheryl and Bob Conkle, Carolyn Hetzel, Bob Johns and Grace Stant accompanied the choir as they sang "There Is a Balm in Geliad." "Peace Like a River" was also played and sung by the above- named people, followed by Pastor Paul Dixon's message based on Genesis, how we want to be gods, instead of loving God and each other. Many on our prayer list need to be remembered. Next week, members of the Caring People Ministry will be with us. SHUFFLEBOARD NEWS Almost every day, one can hear the picks on the shuffleboard court. We hosted Wagon Wheel on Jan. 27, and played at Fort Meade on Feb. 3. On Feb. 17 we held a Novelty Shoot here in our park, try- ing to do different things on each court, which was set up by George Fisher and Ray Flickinger. Jack Napier won first place, Darlene Morrison second, Les Anderson third and Bob Conkle fourth. They each received a prize payoff in quarters. COFFEE HOUR Manager Mel related to 179 p're- sent that the trees felled by the hur- ricanes will be chipped, that anyone who wished may take what they want. As he left the stage, he asked God to bless all. Al Corbin related some historical facts concerning the Canadian Anthem, which was writ- ten in 1880 and first sung in 1908 in England. It finally became approved 100 years later. At Canadian sports events, when another country is involved, the anthem is sung second if before and first if after. All Canadians in our park, of which there are many, went on stage to sing the anthem. Nest Checkers Joe and Ellen Smith told they are the only service organiza- tion of this nature in Central Florida. They spoke of the hurri- canes and how they helped with problems. An additional service is available for those who need to have their unit closed or opened. A gift certificate to the Bread Board Restaurant and a towel bear- ing the words Tone & Groan was presented by Ardeth Johns, in behalf of the Tone & Groan activity,, to Madeline Corbin. For 5 1/2 years she has happily given of her time to help this grow from a few to about 30 women. Madeline initiated the shirts bearing the words Tone & Groan. We will miss her smile and her whistle to get started. GAMES Six-handed euchre was played. twice this past week. On Feb. 17, Bev Bremmer scored 220, Rich Pearson 212 and Bea Bement 199. On Feb. 13, Bill Huesing scored 232, Jack Bremmer 202, Dave Thompson 197 and Terry Stamm. 195. Twenty people bowled on Feb. 16, with the following results. Ardeth Johns had high game of 158 and Kay Glover had high series 464. Dave Thompson took high game of 196 and high series of 522. Bob Bellis had high series of 506. It is great to see everyone having fun, and hats off to those with high scores. OTHER HAPPENINGS One hundred ladies enjoyed a luncheon and style show on Thursday, Feb. 10. Diane Pearson, who is heading the Variety Show, is eagerly looking forward to comedy and other talents on March 4. A Red Hat pajama pizza party was held in our hall initiated by Evelyn Bates. -s -Sic, o ^ .'408 ast 'lain Stw, C'hauckuda Lessons, Instruments, & Accessories Piano. Guitar, Drums, all Band Instruments 767-TUNE o0:28. Linda See To Address Woman's Club March 4 I ages From.:mThe PU ast NEW mM BAPTIST CHURCH BADGERF LOOP ROAD ONA, FL presents - Old Fashioned Day Sunday, February 27 Service at 11 a.m. Dinner on the ground Singing starting at 2 p.m. y f~iza. . SARAH SPENCER HOME GROWN THE ROYAL HEIRS SHERRY WHITE CHURCH SINGERS COME JOIN IN THE FUN & WORSHIP! David Spencer-781-6799 --- I -- --~ I A February 24, 2005, The Herald-Ad vocate 7B Tennis Teams Hit The Court By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee boys and girls tennis teams got ooing Tuesday. Both teams opened on the road, as they went to Avon Park for dual matches. Today (Thursday), the ,teams are also both at Sebring Next week, the girls host DeSoto Monday in a 4 p.m. match at the Wauchula City Courts, the Hardee home courts. On Tuesday, Hardee boys and girls greet visiting Fort Meade. The boys matches start at 3 p.m., the girls about 4. The week ends with a visit Thursday from the DeSoto boys squad. Head coach Ken Leupold has had "every interruption possible" in thpe first three weeks of practice. He is assisted by wife Barbara and son Jonathan, who are both certified instructors. They began practices with run- ning and sprints as well as a few ladder matches to begin to set-the rosters for the coming season. Leupold said "his teams have" a solid look with returnees in the top five positions on both squads. Both 2005 Hardee Wildcat Tennis Ornnnnen Place Time Leave mate w-p' cn' A- ---- February Tuesday 22 Avon Park (Boys and Girls) Thursday 24 Sebring (Boys and Girls) Monday 28 De Soto (Girls) March Tuesday 1 Ft. Meade (Boys) Tuesday 1 Ft. Meade (Girls) Thursday 3 De Soto (Boys) Thursday 10 Frostproof (Girls) Thursday 10 Frostproof (Boys) Fri/Sat 11, 12 Heartland Conference Thursday 17 Booker Mon-Fri 21-25 Spring Break Monday 28 Ft. Meade (Boys and Girls) Tuesday 29 Bartow (Boys and Girls) April Monday 4 Avon Park (Boys) Tuesday 5 Avon Park (Girls) Thursday 7 Sebring (Girls) Friday 8 Palmetto (Boys and Girls) Monday 11 Sebring (Boys) Tuesday 12 Lemon Bay Thursday 14 Frostproof (Boys and Girls) Mon/Tue 18-19 District Tennis Tourney Friday 22 Regional Tennis Tourney There There Here Here Here Here Here Here Sebring There There There Here Here Here Here Here There There TBA 4:30 4:00 4:00 3:00 4:00 4:00 3:00 4:00 4:00/9:00 3:30 3:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 3:00 4:00 3.30 4:00 District 11 teams Booker- Sarasota De Soto De Soto Hardee Hardee Lemon Bay Charlotte Newsome Hillsborough Palmetto Manatee The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for quota hunt permits for next year's hunting seasons through its Total Licensing System (TLS) this summer. This means hunters will submit their applications at any one of the more than 600 license agents who sell hunting and fishing licenses, all county tax- collectors' offices or from FWC's Web site, MyFWC.com. For the first time since 1975, hunters will not mail application forms to Tallahassee to apply for the quota hunt permits. "Handling thousands of paper applications and 'dealing with numerous telephone complaints from hunters who missed random drawings because the postal service took longer than expected to deliver their applications was cumbersome and inefficient," said Eddie White, FWC's quota hunt coordinator. "We have been issuing licenses and per- mits through the TLS since 2003, and this is a planned progression to streamline the hunt permit applica- tion process." Hunters seeking special-opportu- rity hunt permits will be the first to use this new application process. Between May 1 and June 15, timnters will be able to submit as iany $5 special-opportunity appli- cations as they would like through license agents, county tax -collec- tors' offices or online at MyFWC.com. Application forms will be available at all FWC region- -1 offices beginning April 20. "Once the random drawing is completed, we will send invoices to Successful applicants," White said. "They then take the invoice to any license agent, pay a permit fee by the specified deadline and walk but with permit in hand. If one ;chooses to pay online, delivery of .the permit will take seven to 10 idays."- -The first duty of a wise advo- -cate is to convince his oppo- nents that he understands their Hunters seeking quota hunt per- mits can apply from June 1-11 at license vendors, county tax collec- tors' offices or online at MyFWC.com. Application forms will be available at all tax collec- tors' offices and FWC regional offices beginning May 15. These forms are still necessary to provide license agents with hunt choices, dates and personal information. "During this period, you can sub- mit applications online minutes before the deadline and know your application was accepted," White said. ''You will be able to walk away from a license agent with a receipt showing the type of quota application you submitted, which drawing you are in and what choic- es you made." Remaining un-issued quota per- mits will be made available directly from license agents, county tax col- lectors' offices and online at MyFWC.com on a first-come, first- served basis once the random draw- ing has been completed. The first change in the system hunters will notice is that stickers, tabs and photocopies of licenses are no longer required with the applica- tion. The TLS will verify that hunters have valid wildlife manage- ment area permits when they apply. If they do not have the proper license or permit, they may obtain one where they apply. Another major change will be a closed period between the first and second phases of the program, from June 12- July 31, during which no applications will be accepted. The TLS is expected to drastically reduce the time hunters have to wait for the results of the random 'draw- ings. "During the next few months we will be providing more details about the new process," White said. "We want hunters to be able to get as much information about the changes as possible." arguments, and sympathizes with their just feelings. -Samuel Taylor Coleridge teams are expected to do well and be competitive. For the boys, seniors Daniel Dick and Michael Holt are fol- lowed by junior John Paul Barton, soph Josh Ready and senior Darryl Ezelle. Senior Tom Green is still on the basketball courts. Junior Kevin Sanders is a returnee, while junior Walter "Boomer" Olliff and senior Kyle Braxton are new to the sport. The girls squad is led by senior Kathryn "Kat" Pace, junior Kelsey Williams, seniors Nikki Green and Bonnie Wilson and junior Amanda Quinones- Out this year for the first time are junior Rebecca Durrance, soph D.K. Davis and freshman Natalie Green. Hardee is once again in Class 2A District 11, along with Sarasota Booker, DeSoto, Englewood, Lemon Bay, Lithia Newsome and Palmetto. Now RE-OPE AITNER Hwincags 3309 Hwy 17 North Bowling Green Store hours: 375-2475 Mon.-Fri. 11-7pm Sat. 9-6pm cWamnelv n' awu[ 'Wll/s crnuui+ gasi~oi " C3400 owd Patd 341guettoq " %C:4Ow C( Paloted Skog * ALd'id u cto Cju~4ouge * ~~ewd CeQpupcxk 14no 1s ClotfiOg -PaOils PesigycrjeaPo $25 Prss or lS5e $10 Mens & Teens... Tommy & Nike Jeans $40 Basketball Jersey Sets All Teams $25 Hats Sunglasses 2.24 A teacher's day is half bureau- cracy, half crisis, half monotony and one-eightieth epiphany. Never mind the arithmetic. 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He's just given us another blessing," said Vance, whose hoop year started on a high note with the birth of daughter Morgan Marie just before Thanksgiving. The season isn't over, however, as the Cats host the Region 3 quar- terfinals tonight (Thursday) at 7 agasint District 9 runner-up Tampa Jesuit. The 18-10 Tigers come in off a 58-51 loss to St. Petersburg Catholic. They rely heavily on for- ward Thomas Kaiser, who scored 27 points in the losing effort Saturday night. Admission to the game is $6, set by the Florida High School Athletic Association, which shares a portion of the gate with the host and visit- ing schools. Hardee takes its place with 23 other teams in the regional quarter- finals. Fourteen of them are those listed in the most recent 3A state poll. Should the Wildcats get past Jesuit tonight, their next appoint- ment would be Tuesday, March 1 against the winner of the Belle Glade Glades Central vs. North, Port matchup. Belle Glade is tied for seventh in the state poll and North Port is 14th. The Cats earned their victories with teamwork, with a variety of players leading the scoring from night to night all season. After the championship game, several starters commented. Senior Rashad Vance, leading scorer of the game, said, "We came out as a team, focused and ready. It's only fun if you win. It was a team effort and we knew what we had to do." Classmate Tom Green, who bat- tled for rebounds all night, added, "Defense wins championships." Sophomore guard Weston Palmer was brief. "It feels great." Point guard Chris Rich, who led the Cat attack, responded to a ques- tion about his super effort. "Once I get started, everyone around me gets going. We've been through two-a-day practices. Coach asked each of us at the beginning of the season what we wanted, and we all said a district championship. We worked for it and won it as a team." HARDEE 48, LAKE PLACID 41 As top seed in District 10, Hardee drew a bye on opening night, Feb. 15, when Lake Placid edged Avon Park 55-53 to earn the right to face Hardee in the semi- final clash on Friday night. Lake Placid won the tip-off and got the first four points of the game, but Wildcat guard Rich nailed a trey to make it 4-3. Hardee hung around for the first half, down 14- 10 at the end of the first period and cutting that to 21-19 at halftime. Palmer tied the game two min- utes into a very defensive second half. There were five lead changes before Lake Placid went back in front 30-25. The Cats narrowed it to a two-point game, 35-33 as the third period ended. Hardee hung around, still trailing by two points 39-37 at the two- minute mark. With just 85 ticks left on the clock, junior Thelinor "Lino" Jena took a pass from Vance and drilled a three-pointer to put Hardee ahead to stay. Within 20 seconds, Palmer clinched another three. It was 43-39. Hardee played keep away as See CATS 38 2005 FHSAA Class 3A Boys Basketball Championship REGIONAL TOURNAMENT (All regional games begnn at 7 p,m local time u less OlhetrAwi eota#) FHSAA FINALS (at The Lakeland Centtr) Regional Quarterilnals Thursday, Feb. 24 Regional Semifinals Tuesday, March 1 Regional Finals Saturday, March 5 Slate Semifinals Wednesday, March 9 State Championship Friday, March 11 Fimida High (ta~llassae) (11.15) I .1--* ~.. 8rodIrd IStArkeJ 114 9) '~ I PHOTO BY JOAN SEAMAN Weary Wildcats celebrate their district championship. Kneeling, from left, are Arnold Louis, Lino Jena, seniors Tom Green and Rashad Vance holding trophy, and Terry Redden; in back are Head Coach Vance Dickey, Weston Palmer, Olnel Virgile, Michael Capron, Robbie Jones, Jermaine King, Mark St. Fort, Chris Rich and assistant coach Barry White. Hardee County Fair 2005 Schedule Of vents 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) 2:00 3:00 7:00 Key: fost looms are in bold itlcsfe W3 = Dsirct I Champim A 12 =Oisitict 2 1)wunsfirtip etc. CENTRAL FLORIDA flEALTH 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- ficient 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 TTA 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 5:00 5:00 5:30 7:00 5:00 5:00 7:00 7:00 12:00 12:00 3:00 7:00 1:00 Gates Open, Exhibition Hall, Livestock and Machinery Exhibit Midway Opens Beef Breeding Show Arena Steer Show (following Breeding Show) Arena Thursday. February 24, 2005 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 Friday, February 25, 2005 MIDNIGHT MADNESS (ADMISSION FREE WITH PURCHASE OF BRACELET) $15 ONLY AFTER 9:00 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 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 Opens (MIDWAY SPECIAL 10 RIDES FOR $10) 326 15S ,,, 2C The Herald-Advocate, February 24, 2005 Schedule Of Weekly Services Printed as a Public Service by The Herald-Advocate Wauchula, Florida Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m. BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning....................10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service .................... 7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.- Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. 4th Sunday Worship ..................8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd....5:00 p.m. Tues. Prayer/Bible Study .......... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship..................10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ............. : ........6:30 p.m. Wed. Discipleship .................. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. Mens Prayer ................6:00 a.m. Thurs. Ladies Bible Study ........5:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311 375-3100 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................... 11:00 a.m. Disciples Train & Choirs..........5:30 p.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m Wednesday Prayer ................7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Bowling Green S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................1:00 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......... .......011:00. 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 ..................11:00 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 a.m. Disciples Training .................. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer....................7:00 p.m ONA BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Bear Lane 773-2540 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................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........11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Service & Worship 7:00 p.m Saturday Prayer 7:00 p.nm. 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. 773-4576 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. SPriesthood 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 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night............ ..........7:30 p.m. It's not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can't tell my chil- dren to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. -Joyce Maynard The following merchants urge you to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East .: (863) 735-0470 P.O. Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL li-meamu'nep p ........... .m ............ .m ..anu Vnen --- mnnuaent WAUCHULA FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHl 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 Now Meeting at Northside Baptist Church 912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386. Sunday Morning Service ..........8:30 a.m. Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m. Tuesday Youth 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 .................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service.................7:00 p.m. HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500 Coffee & Donuts ....................9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Wed. Night Dinner..................6:00 p.m. Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl. Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7:00 p.m. IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Old Bradenton Road 767-1010 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH 155 Altman Road 1131 Sunday Morning.....................10:00 a.m. Tuesday 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. NEW BEGINNING CHURCH Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St. 735-0555 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 State Road 64 East Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service................. 11:00 a.m. Church Training 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ... ............. 7:00 p.m. NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH 10 Martin 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 BAPTISM CHURd1fl 505 S. 10th Ave. -773-4368 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m. SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Old Bradenton Road 773-2946 Sunday Morning Worship ... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 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 Worship ........ 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683 Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Church Training ............. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ... .. .. ...7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 210 Anderson Sunday School ........... 10:00 am. 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 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 & F.T.H. ........ 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH Gardner Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .......:.... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service .......... 7:00 p.m. CREWSVILLE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8251 Crewsville Road Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657 Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m. EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS CHURCH INC. Corner of 6th and Hickory Sunday School . ... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .........:. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday .......... ..... 7:30 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114 Bible Study ............... 10:00 a.m. Worship Service ........... 11:00 a.m. GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH South Hwy. 17 494-5456 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m. MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Steve Roberts Special & Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Worship .................. 11:00 a.m. Evening .................. 6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet..... 7:00 p.m. *iA * DT~l- * 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. SAN ALFONSO MISSION 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889 Domingo, Misa en Espanol... 10:30 a.m. Confesiones ......... ...10:00 a.m. Doctrina ................. 11:30 a.m. SPANISH MISSION 735-8025 Escuela Dominica ......... 10:00 a.m. Servicio ................ .11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club ............... 6:30 p.m. Servicio de la Noche......... 7:00 p.m. Mierecoles Merienda ........ 6:00 p.m. Servicio .................. 8:00 p.m. Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m. ZOLFO BAPTIST CHURCH 311 E. 4th Ave. 735-1200 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ........... 11:00 a.m. Training Union............. 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:30 p.m. LM a z -w- .- 0 _ Gom a.-CL n dpmp o 0 Cl U. a just Keep on swimming "Goldie, don't look now, but I think big trouble is lurking right over our heads. Just keep swimming and pretend you don't know. Maybe his head will get stuck in the bowl before we become cat food. Maybe he won't like getting his nose wet. Anyway, just keep on swimming...". If goldfish pray, this is the time. If not, let's hope luck is in their fishbowl. You know, it is said we all live in a fishbowl. For example, access to personal information is as simple as pushing a button. It is not surprising that we feel vulnerable. 4, We read of crime each day. Luck is seldom an effective deterrent. Are we helpless against evil that is lurking ... waiting to pounce? Help is only a prayer away. As you worship God at your local church or synagogue, ask Him to surround you with His mercy and strengthen you with His love. You need not be afraid. Trust God's will ... and just keep on praying. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Samuel Daniel Jonah Matthew Psalm Psalm Psalm 2:1-11 9:1-19 2:1-10 6:1-18 51 56 57 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 2005, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P. 0. Box 8187,'Chadlottesville, VA 22906, www kwnews corn 'i;l February 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C CATS Continued From 1B Lake Placid tried desperately to get the ball. Rich was fouled and hit both ends of a one-and-one. Palmer got one-of-two. With 20 seconds left, Palmer was fouled again and hit both shots, making it 48-39. A final shot by Dragon Quay Crenshaw ended the game 48-41. Palmer led Hardee with 16 points, with Rich 13, Jermaine King nine, Jena and Vance each four and Green two points. "We won. We play tomorrow night. It was a crazy game. We couldn't get any rhythm in the first half, but were still hanging in there, down by two points at halftime. We encouraged them to keep hanging in there. In the fourth quarter, they began playing with urgency and got into a rhythm. Free throws can win or lose the game for you, or at least allow ydu to win," summed up a relieved Coach Dickey. HARDEE 41, MULBERRY 37 Second-seeded Mulberry won its way into the championship game with a 71-52 victory over short- handed DeSoto on Friday night. All-everything Panther senior Antwan Harris, who had 28 points against DeSoto, got the first three- pointer of the night. Wildcat senior Vance answered with a deuce. Telling The Truth... By J. Adam Shanks Preacher UNDERSTANDING GOD "What is God?" Or maybe, the question should be "Who is God?" Or possibly, we should ask "When is God?" Once again, our question could be "Where is God?' or even "Why is God?' See, I have come to realize an important but depressing truth. We, as a creation,,do not understand God. We cannot! God is greater than us in every single way and we cannot fit an infinite being through our small, created minds (Isaiah 55:9). Left to ourselves, we will never understand the vastness that is our Creator. We will never understand the justness of His judgements and the eternity of his existence. We will never really understand the longevity of His love and the perfect plan that He made to redeem man. We will never comprehend the fierceness of our Father and the power of our Protector. The thing is that God is sovereign. By "sovereign," I mean that our God is the ONE who exercises supreme authority in which all others derive their authority. This means no one is anything without God's "say-so". The reason I know that we do not understand our God is because I know that if we did understand our God, we would listen to Him. Instead of listening to a God who knows all, is in all, and made all, we figure that we know better. How many people think they know what is going to make them happy better than God? You see it every day as people disobey their Creator in order to follow their path. Instead of thinking that we know more than God and have better answers, we should step back and realize that God, is God and we are mere creations. The most amazing thing (in my opinion) about my Father in heaven is that despite his unending power and great authority, He sees something in me that is worthy of His concern and love. I like the words of David in Psalms 144:3, "LORD, what is man, that You take knowledge of him?' The rest of this psalm goes on to talk about the greatness of our Lord and God. If I truly see my God as the God of the universe, the God of all people, the God of me, then I will see His commandments as my commandments. How amazing is it that people are so flippant with'the word of God? God's word is exactly that, the WORD OF GOD!!! How can we change His words? How can we ignore our Creator? How can we shrug off His desires and wishes and expect Him to fulfill our desires? There is a thing called absolutee truth" and we must find it in God's word. We must do exactly Shat it says, no more and no less. Then, the last verse in this same psalm ill be true of us: T "Happ,. are the people w\hoe,GQod is the LORD!" David isTelling the Truth' .. . .J daim 5/hai s s Ilsti tro jh jjI .rt h of Christ in Wauchula. He can be e- in I led at i t iIs15 .i'1I17ClSL StIIC. Saturday Fob 20 7 n m PANDA RESTAURANT 806 S. 6th Ave. Wauchula Hwy. 17 773-3015 . RSE AND AMERICAN ORDER FROM OUR MENU DINE IN OR CARRY OUT COCKTAILS AVAILABLE NEW Super ]Buffet NOW includes SAmerican S ,cuisine -SEATING AREA DOBLILED, IN SIZE- 2 LARGE SCREEN PROJECTION T.V.'s -IJ PRIVATE SEATING FOR 100' 2249 GUESTS Harris got a two-pointer, and Vance took a pass from King to tie the game 5-5. It was the first of five ties anw lead changes extending into mio- way through the second stanza. Mulberry led 13-12 at the end of the first stanza. Hardee knotted it at 16-all with a Jena shot in the -key. Ppe'er and King played give-and- go and King hit the deuce to put Hardee up 18-16. By halftime, the Cats had built a 23-18 advantage. That continued into the second half. Palmer made it an 11-point lead at 31-20 midway through the third period. The lead seesawed between 11 and nine for the rest of that quarter, which znded with Hardee up 37-28. As the final period began, Mulberry mounted a furious attack. Palmer was fouled and hit both shots. Shortly, Harris rebounded a Josh Dontone shot to cut it to 39- 30. Mulberry kept pecking away, hitting three's and two's and cutting the Wildcat lead to 39-37 at the one-minute mark. Forced to foul, Mulberry saw a pair of its leaders take a seat in the final minute. Palmer, who took the brunt of the fouling, hit free throws to push Hardee to a 41-37 advan- tage, the final score. Vance and Harris finished as co- scoring leaders, each putting 17 points in the hole. But the nearest teammate for Harris was Dontone with eight. Senior Jarod Miller had six points before fouling out. For the Cats, Vance was backed up by Palmer with 16 points. King had three, Green and Jena each two and Rich an uncharacteristic one point. "It was very difficult at the end. When we built a lead, it put our players in a hard position, to not be aggressive, just play well enough to win. They kept the win and held them off. Can you believe it?" con- cluded Coach Dickey. I hope everyone is starting to feel better now that the weather is get- ting nicer. BINGO Jack Elofson won the paper spe- cial Feb. 11 and Selma Even won it Feb. 14. The Hot ball jackpot on Feb. 14 was won by Flo Smith. KOFFEE KLATCH Sharon and Bill Potter and Don and Joy Stadler were hosts on Feb. 16. The U.S. Pledge was led by Bruce Wood, Sylvia Baker said the Canadian Pledge and Mary Lou Taylor led the prayer. The 50/50 winners were Jack Elofson, Beth Lalonde, Charlie Howerter, Bud Gorski, Janet Copenhaver and Durwood Zank. DANCES Buddy Canova played for the Valentine's Dance held Feb. 12 where 97 residents danced the night away. Buddy and Crissy will play for the Luau Dance Feb. 26. The next dance after the Luau will be Mar. 12. COMING EVENTS Canada Day for all Canadians will be Mar. 4. Pennysylvania Day is Mar. 5. Please sign up to attend both events. Don't forget the Craft Fair and Luncheon is Feb. 28. The Shuffleboard Banquet is Mar. 15. SCORES Shuffling Feb. 8; three-game winners were Bob Beshel, Richard Griffith, Myran Wilday, Al Murphy, Ray Baker, Janet Copenhaver, Keith Stephens, Bob Bundy and Jan Brinker. Cribbage Feb. 9; high games, Marilyn Martinez 726 (perfect series), Velda Sutherland 723, Lynn DeFouw 708. Skunks; Ed Olson (2), Bob Ahearn, John Ritsema, Gary Breyer, Linda Fletcher, Durwood Zank, Bobby Roschaert and Jack Elofson. Bowling Feb. 9; this was position day for the league. First place, The Comets, 32 points; second place, The Bee's, 25 points; third place, Avis-We Try Harder, 22 points. Bowlers with high games over average were Frankie Walters 188, John Jackson 213, George Strausbaugh 184, Erland Scribner 174, Buck Walters 169 and Joe Newman 178. Mary Rose Ulbrich and Dee Harris each converted a 5- 10 split and Roger Craig converted a 6-7 and 3-10 split. Pinochle Feb. 10; high games, Joe Bennitt 727, May Rose Ulbrich 675, Emory Copenhaver 648. Trickless hands, Joe Bennitt and Emory Copenhaver, Esther Boddy and W.R. Johnson. Double pinochle, Charlie Molett, Bob Even. Crystal Lake RV News By Joyce Taylor On The Local Links TORREY OAKS GOLF COURSE CRYSTAL LAKE MEN'S LEAGUE: On the back nine, these golfers played A or B plus C or D. On the winning team, with 57, were F. Beeve, Fed Leverone, John Dawber and Joe Schrobback. Close behind with 58, to claim second place, were T. Nowicki, Charlie Knight, George Strausbaugh and Jack Morrell. LADIES' LEAGUE: The game of the week was Low Net Plus Putts. The winner was Carol Susko with 51. Wanda Bandfield won the #5 pin shot and Shirley Swisher made a birdie on #2. CRYSTAL LAKE LADIES' LEAGUE: These ladies played Low Net Minus Putts. Nancy King and Aideen Dufour tied for first place with 13. Nancy Morrison and Darlene Jackson tied for second with 15. Marilyn Funkhouse was closest to the #5 pin. HUSBAND AND WIFE OUTING: First place went to Dan and Carol Susko with their 33. Heinz and Jackie Bayer came in second with 35. Five teams, with scores of 36, tied for third place. Using a tie breaker, it was determined, that Carol and Dan Campbell took third. This group's next out- ing will be held on March 15. Watch the board in the clubhouse for further details. SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICE EVERY 4TH SUNDAY, 10:30 A.M. TO 11:15 A.M. So./-e'\ join us.... bring your listening ear, singing voice, musical instrument. Come hear these old favorites and many more.... ."Mansion on the Hilltop" 0' AIp Regular worship service begins immediately following. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ZOLFO SPRINGS 3401 Suilwvte Street (So3) 735-154- _________________________________________________________________________________________24C4 9 - The deadline to file for EXEMPTIONS & apply for STORM DAMAGE RELIEF IS Tuesday, March 1 Please., cotc thePr'er Apraier'\Ofic Please contact the Property Appraiser's Office for further information. 773-2196 . 4 Hardee County Property Appraiser Mixed Bowling Feb. 14; two- man scramble best ball A & B =C & D. First place, Frank Beeve, Tom Nowichi, Arlie Wooters and Marge Cook with 80. Second place tie, Fred Kessler, Frank Montgomery, Fred Jeror and Paul Vaughan with 82 and Dewey Morrison, Joe Newman, Barb Newman and Milt Adams with 82. CHURCH The church service for Feb. 13 was centered around Valentine's Day as the service opened by singing "Jesus Loves Me," Special music was a solo by Nancy Morrison "That Old Country Church." She then directed the choir for its anthem "The Love of God," accompanied by Carol Jones. Lowell Gordon and Al Walker were ushers. Prior to starting the service, a dialogue drama on the Lord's Prayer was given by Marcelle Cavinee and Bob Jones for the 123 that were in attendance. Rev. Winne's Message was titled "Love." Proudly serving Hardee &r surrounding counties for over 25 years Shingle or Metal, CONSTRUCTION / !g@@j State Certified General Contractor F Lic # CGC 060257 w ae s w house plans to chose fnm Specializing in Rooing. Phone: (863)773-5784 Steel Buildings & New Constructon S Come al & Residential 107 West Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873 at the Arena *'{ Mexican. Bullriding, ", 'Mexican-Band, Hula I-.Hoop Bull Standoff, Mutton Bustin' FREE with paid admission to Se Hardee County Fair - .-r- ~I 2:17,24c I '''` mmfm 4C The Herald-Advocate, February 24, 2005 During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests: COUNTY Feb. 20, Delfino Garcia Hernandez, 38, P.O. Box 1228, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and charged with disorderly intoxication. Feb. 20, Bryan Grady Cumbee, 37, of 530 E. Broward St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson on a capias alleging non-support. Feb. 20, Robert Breland, 18, of 701 La Playa Dr., Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and charged with aggravated battery. Feb. 20, a residential burglary on Petrenko Road and business burglary on U.S. 17 North were reported. Feb. 19, Michael Shannon Wingate, 24, of 180 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Wauchula, was arrested on a federal warrant on a charge of traffick- ing in drugs. Feb. 19, John Anthony Tolle, 41, of 2537 Dons Place, Lakeland, was arrested by Dep. Manuel Zuniga and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb. 19, a 16-year-old Zolfo Springs youth was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart on a charge of possession of marijuana, Feb. 18, Sergio Rodriguez, 21, of 611 Harvey St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges three counts forgery and three counts uttering a forged instrument). Feb. 18, Sue Ann rimes, 25, of 428 Randy Ave., Wauchula, was arrest- ed by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging her with non-support. Feb. 18, a fight on Stenstrom Road and a vehicle stolen on Polk Road were reported. Feb. 17, Jack Wayne Wilkins, 44, of Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with two counts non-support. Feb. 17, James Robert Anderson, 20, of 2631 Bardoll Road, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb. 17, a residential burglary on SR 64 East, a burglary on U.S. 17 South and criminal mischief on East Main Street were reported. Feb. 16, Pao Tue Lee, 18, of 1211 Steve Roberts Special, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge possession of cocaine). Feb. 16, Robert Waylon Murphy, 26, of 411 Melendy St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges felony petit theft and habitual driving while license suspended). Feb. 16, Anthony Layne Deboy, 22, of 3811-20th Ave., Naples, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges grand theft, petit theft, burglary of a structure, forgery, uttering a forgery, possession of pentazocine and false verification of ownership). Feb. 16, thefts on Erler Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue were reported. Feb. 15, Pedro Luis Rosello, 39, 13700 SW 62nd St., Miami, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a w. nt charging him with violation of probation (original charge possession uof cocaine). Feb. 15, Raymond Guerrero, 39, of 725 LaPlata Dr., Wauchula, was arrested by Probation Ofc. Donna Ellis on a charge of violation of commu- nity control-house arrest (original charge carrying a concealed firearm) and violation of probation (original charge violation of an injunction for protection). Feb. 15, Richard McCumber, 19, of 3531 S. Palmetto St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with burglary of a dwelling, grand theft and defrauding a pawn broker. Feb. 15, a 15-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Dep. Sylvia Estes and charged with petit theft. Feb. 15, Faustino Junior Trevino, 24, of 1819 Smith Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Ryan Waters and charged with disorderly intoxication. Feb. 15, Robert Wayne Matthews, 28, of 1:;0- Hickory Lane South, Fort Meade, was arrested by the countywide drug task force and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, sale of methamphetamine, delivery of drug paraphernalia, transporting drug paraphernalia, fleeing to elude a police officer, resisting arrest with force, reckless driving and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. Feb. 15, a burglary on SR 62, burglary of a conveyance on Lisa Drive, and thefts on CR 663 and Polk Road were reported. Feb. 14, Gilbert Luna, 35, of Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Ryan Waters on a Hillsborough County warrant charging him with non-support. Feb. 14, Mark Allen Beasley, 30, of 1218 Camaro Dr., Sebring, was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther on a capias charging him with non-support. Feb. 14, Christopher Lowell Grice, 33, of 676 Maude Road, Wauchula, Letter To Editor Wauchula Has A Lot Of Good And Godly People Dear Editor: Sometimes you find God in the strangest places. I look and see Him in a teller's face at the bank, who is so sweet and kind. Then I go to the driver's license place and see Him in a young man who helps me try to renew my license. Next I go over to my insurance agent who helps me with all my paperwork that I need to have my license renewed. It seems she beams with God's kindness. She WELLS Insurant "Our Community ..94jurance 4ency Providing Customized Insurance Solutions Since 19 Automobile Home -. Farm & Ranch e* Business/ Comm Crop & Tree Insi Life & Annuitie. .* Boat RV'S PR . Serving Hardee & DeSoto Counties & Ft. Meade Area www.wellsinsurance.com 773 -41 735 US Hwy 17 N. Wa 'Nmi ?55 iercial urance 01 uchula CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH CARE, INC. Welcomes Dr. Francis L. Quito, DO Board Certified Internal Medicine Wauchula, FL February 7, 2005-Central Florida 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 goes all out with help. When I return back to the dri- ver's license place, I meet another man. He is helpful and kind to me. Gentleness oozes out of him, and I'm nervous and upset inside. God is everywhere, going before me. He is very near. I think of how good God is. I think of how kind most people are around me. Yes, there are a few stinkers in life. But it seems to me that Wauchula has a lot of good and Godly people. I've lived here all my life, so it is something I've always taken for granted. Wauchula is growing in many ways. But this kind of growth is what we need more of. May we all remember to be kind to one anoth- er, even when we don't feel like it. * To all the hard-working people who smile and are patient with peo- ple like me who are having hard times or a bad day, God bless you. You know who you are. You are good examples, and may the Lord help us to remember kind- ness can never be repaid, and thank you for all your hard work. God bless you all. Your neighbor, Sheila Miller Wauchula was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with burglary of dwelling and petit theft. Feb. 14, William Lee Porter, 40, of 1157 Old Fort Green Road. Wauchula, was arrested by the Drug Task Force and charged with posses- sion of methamphetamine, tampering with evidence, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana. He was detained on war- rants charging him with violation of probation (original charges possession of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell). Feb. 14, a residential burglary on Sandpiper Road. and criminal mis chief at SR 62 and Griffin Road were reported. WAUCHULA Feb. 20, Robert Hogan Johnson, 54, of Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Chris Leconte and charged with trespassing. Feb. 20, a business burglary on N. Florida Ave. was reported. Feb. 19, a theft on N. Seventh Avenue and a fight on Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. were reported. Feb. 18, Christopher Lawrence Thompson, 18, and Aaron Lavon String, 17, both of 804 E. Third St., Zolfo Springs, and Prentiss Ray Westbrooks, 13, of 3631 Suwanee St., Zolfo Springs, were arrested by Ofc. Chris Leconte and each charged with disorderly conduct and two counts battery on a law enforcement officer. String and Westbrooks were each also charged with resisting arrest without force. Feb. 18, Paul Hudspath, 35, of 1122 Carlson Road, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Mark McCoy and charged with burglary and grand theft. Feb. 18, Esmeralda Garza, 26, P.O. Box 1143, Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Thomas Harris and charged with domestic battery. Feb. 18, a theft on Seventh Ave. and a fight on Stenstrom Road were reported. Feb. 17, a business on Carlton Street was reported. Feb. 16, burglaries on North Fourth Avenue and East Orange Street were reported. Feb. 15, Deborah Sue Adams, 48, of 5745 Deer Run, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Ron Luke and charged with battery. Feb. 15, a vehicle stolen on Oak Street was reported. Feb. 14, Randall Cline Albritton, 34, of 1182 Aspen Lane, Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with violation of proba- tion (original charge possession of oxycodone). Feb. 14, criminal mischief on Walton Avenue was reported. BOWLING GREEN Feb. 20, Ramiro Ramirez Jr., 26, of 4628 Cynthia St., Bartow, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with domestic battery. Feb. 20, Adam Sambrano Ornelas, 26, of 4117 Captiva St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Daniel Arnold and charged with driving while license suspended. He was detained on warrants charging him with two counts non-support. Feb. 19, Susan Fay Walker, 26, of 4045 Godwin St., Mulberry, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with domestic battery. Feb. 19, a robbery on U.S. 17 N. was reported. Feb. 17, Jean Joachin, 43, General Delivery, Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Daniel Arnold and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and introducing contraband into a correctional facility. Feb. 15, a residential burglary on First Street, a theft on Lake Branch Road and criminal mischief on U.S. 17 were reported. ZOLFO SPRINGS Feb. 19, criminal mischief on Ninth Street was reported. Feb. 18, criminal mischief on Myrtle Street was reported. Feb. 17, a vehicle stolen on Suwanee Street was reported. Feb. 14, a residential burglary on E. Fifth Ave. was reported. Nothing is really work unless something else. you would rather be doing -James M. Barrie I. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS NOTICE OF INTENT TO FIND THE CITY OF WAUCHULA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS) IN COMPLIANCE DOCKET NO.04-2-NOI-2503-(A)-(I) The Department gives notice of its intent to find the Amendment(s) to the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Wauchula, adopted by Ordinance No(s). 2004-14B on December 20, 2004, IN COMPLIANCE, pursuant to Sections 163.3184, 163.3187 and 163.3189, F.S. The adopted City of Wauchula Comprehensive Plan Amendment(s) and the Department's Objections, Recommendations and Comments Report, (if any), are available for public inspection Monday through Friday, except for legal holidays, during normal business hours, at the City Hall Clerks Office, 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any affected person, as defined in Section 163.3184, F.S., has a right to petition for an administrative hearing to challenge the proposed agency determination that the Amendment(s) to the City of Wauchula Comprehensive Plan are In Compliance, as defined in Subsection 163.3184(1), F.S. The petition must be filed within twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice, and must include all of the information and contents described in Uniform Rule 28-106.201, F.A.C. The petition must be filed with the Agency Clerk, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, and a copy mailed or delivered to the local government. Failure to timely file a petition shall constitute a waiver of any right to request an administrative proceeding as a petitioner under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. If a petition is filed, the purpose of the administrative hearing will be to present evidence and testimony and forward a recommended order to the Department. If no petition is filed, this Notice of Intent shall become final agency action. If a petition is filed, other affected persons may petition for leave to intervene in the proceeding. A petition for intervention must be filed at least twenty (20) days before the final hearing and must include all of the information and contents described in Uniform Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. A petition for leave to intervene shall be filed at the Division of Administrative Hearings, Department of Management Services, 1230 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060. Failure to petition to intervene within the allowed time frame constitutes a waiver of any right such a person has to request a hearing under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to participate in the administrative hearing. After an administrative hearing petition is timely filed, mediation is available pursuant to Subsection 163.3189(3Xa), F.S., to any affected person who is made a party to the proceeding by filing that request with the administrative law judge assigned by the Division of Administrative Hearings. The choice of mediation shall not affect a party's right to an administrative hearing. i < -s- Charles Gauthier, AICP SChief of Comprehensive Planning Division of Community Planning 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 2:24c ~ASSOiaf0 February 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C END OF MONTH SALE...EVERY 04 & 05 PRICED BELOW FACTORY INVOICE DEALERS COST Get the Guaranteed Lowest Prices at Florida's Fastest Growing Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac & Oldsmobile Dealership AVAILABLE WE'LL BEAT ANY DEAL IN OIL & FILTER FLORIDA BY $500 OR GIVE TIRES FOR LIFE YOU $500 FOR TRYING!!!! 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A APlRfbBJt Plattner Arcadia iPlattner Quincy . m IIC . mL 0 2 I I m m I a 6C The Herald-Advocate, February 24, 2005 iWayIBack When 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 W.J. See and sons, Bill and Vernon, who have operated a drive- in restaurant in Wauchula for nine years, have announced the opening of a new modern drive-in restaurant and truck stop at Bowling Green. Vernon See will manage the new restaurant and service station, and Jackie See, who is to be discharged from the Army soon, will also work in the new business. The new restaurant and service station has a huge parking lot for the convenience of truck drivers, and will,be one of the most modern buildings in the area. Pure Oil products and acces- sories will be sold at the station. Harry Peeples, 56, Wauchula Police Chief, passed away in the Palmetto Medical Clinic Monday .after a brief illness. He had become ill while on duty and entered the hospital last Wednesday. Fire Chief Burton Moseley has announced plans for the organiza- tion of a Wauchula Fire Department Club, with the organizational meet- ing to be held at the Fire Station next Friday night at 7:30 o'clock. Moseley is hoping to add several members to the squad of active fire-' men, and to have a large group of associates members to the depart- ment, whose activities will point toward improvement of the depart- ment and the protection offered the city. Volunteers now on .the active firefighting list include C.F.. Philyaw, Tom Spearman, Clyde Whidden, Marcus Conerly, Chester Conerly, L.V. Douglas, Horace Beach, M.M. Moye, Joe Stickle and February 14, 2005 John Bridges. Roy B. "Rusty" Barnett pur- chased the Wauchula Hotel Tuesday afternoon at a public auction sale for $71,500, according to Hansbrough Realty & Auction Co. Barnett is a citrus buyer and operates a string of coin-operated record players in Wauchula and vicinity. An ad tempts fisherman: "For sale: live shiners, trout and bass bait. 10 cents each. L.E. Melendy, Route 2, Wauchula (Old Avon Park Road)." Gibbs' Furniture Store encour- ages customers to "get picture proof before you buy! ...with GE Black- Daylit Ultra-Vision television. Free home demonstration! See a GE right in your own home. No obliga- tion. Phone 3-6501. From "Wildcat Scratches" col- umn: Sophomore Notables Most Intellectual--Judy Maddox and Bob Porter. Most Talented--Arden Revell and Duck Smith. . Cutest--Joe Smith and Nancy Kelly. Biggest Flirts--John Terrell and Sharon Green, Ann Himrod, Bobbie Pierce, Ruth Posey. Silliest--Mary Maxwell and Stanley Turner. Chatter Couples seen at the dance Friday night: Minor Bryant and Ruth Posey,. Bob Norris and Sally Stringer, Kenneth Stanton and Gayle Moore, Reynolds Allen and Helen Scott Maddox, Denny Crews and Benita Coker, Lamar Knight and Judy Deal, Billy Grimsley and Joanne Revell, Dan Ray Hunter and Arden Revell, Donnie Nobles and Martha Dean, Lowell Pitman and Patricia Perin, Mann McLeod and LPioneer 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 frill see patients at hisArAvc' Park office only. He miill continue to admit patients from Pioneer Medical Center to the hospital as neces- sary. This change will not othenrise 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 smaller. 2 17-33.: Dot Hurst, Robert Williams and Velma Polk and Faye Thomas and Patti Daughtry. The Hardee County Commissioner.s accepted the resig- nation of Robert Ray Smith, county veteran service officer, who has accepted a position with the state beverage department. Smith's resig- nation is effective March 1. To replace Smith, the commis- sioners accepted the application of Lamar Bostick, former county vet- eran service officer for eight years. Who resigned to accept another position. 25 YEARS AGO Do not divide U.S. 17 in Wauchula into two one-way streets! Keep it in its present corridor, pleaded interested citizens at the public hearing on alternate routes Wednesday, Feb. 13. The estimated right-of-way costs include displacement of one family, 15 businesses and one non-profit organization. The Board of County Commissioners took the first step Thursday, Feb. 14, toward provid- ing a Hardee County agriculture agents. The county has been without the services of an agriculture agent since the accident about five months ago that resulted in Jack Hayman being in the hospital since that time. A 60-unit duplex housing com- plex that was being planned on an eight-acre tract of land east of Diana Avenue in Wauchula has run into some strong opposition since it was revealed it is a federally funded housing project. Pictured is Hardee High School baseball coach Bud Merrill present- ing an Athletic Booster Award to The Herald-Advocate. Publisher Buck Kelly is shown accepting the award as Sports Editor Luther Colbert and Ralph Harrison look on. Harrison takes most of the sports photos. The award is in recognition of The Herald- Advocate's support of athletics for the youth of the community to develop better citizens for tomor- row. Dorothy Rivers, who was the major influence in getting land donated so the county would pro- vide a playground and ball parks in Magnolia Manor in the predomi- nantly black community south ot Wauchula, has taken on another project. She has formed the Magnolia Manor Teen-age Girls Club with 14 charter -mbers. Pictured are the charter members: Patricia Kilpatrick, Mary Helen Melton, Pam Louis, Girlene McWhorter, Ida Mae Rivers, Angela Louis, Vivian Lee, Annette Bogan, Tonya Berryan, Jackie Lee, Debra Bogan, Faye Rivers, Sonia Gaskins and Sherry Morris. Pictured is Grady Burton being presented a 50-year pin and certifi- cate by past masters of the Wauchula Masonic Lodge No. 17. Making the presentation in his home were Ken Thompson, Curtis Ezelle, R.B. Roberts and Pershing Platt. Barbara Johnson (pictured), nationally known Bible teacher, counselor and author, will be the guest of Faith Presbyterian Church Friday and Saturday for a prayer retreat. Pastor Russ Toms invites all ladies in the county to share in this two-day retreat. W.R. Farrer & Sons Inc., state certified general contractors, announced it is now serving Central Florida. Their new office, now under construction, will oe located on U.S. 17 North, Wauchula. The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District XIII Conference was held at Lake Wales Senior High School Monday, Feb. 11. Two members, Sue Conner and Sharon Wilson, placed in the events. Sue placed fourth in busi- ness math, and Sharon placed fourth in business law. Sharon and Sue, along with three other members and Mrs. Vickie Albritton, will attend the FBLA State Leadership Conference March 27-30 in Orlando at the Sheraton Twin Towers hotel. Charles C. Heath, Real Estate advertises some of its listings in this week's paper. Realtor/associates listed are Tracey Jane Heath and Floyd Cole. 10 YEARS AGO Pictured on Page One with Schools Superintendent Derrel Bryan are Teacher of the Year Wayne Trotter and School-Related Person of the Year Valerie "Tullie" Roberts. The two will go on to state competition. The Hardee County Chamber of Commerce will spdnsor its- fifth annual Winterfest this Saturday at the Agri-Civic Center. And, for the first time, the cham- ber has added the rodeo-like excite- ment of Pioneer Roping Club Day to its long list of more traditional activities. Organizer Grace Emmerton said there will be two tents full of arts and crafts for show and sale, a din- ing tent, an entertainment tent, an exhibition hall of merchants' dis- plays, a show hall with an archery demonstration and a rodeo arena of horses, riders and ropers. Thriftway Grocery in Wauchula recerhtly donated 10 bags of loblolly pine trees to the Hardee Association of Retarded Citizens. Pictured mak- ing the presentation are local store manager Earl Williams and J.A. Martin Jr., HARC program director. "The Story of Jesus" enters its seventh season with eight perfor- mances set for March and April of this year. The nine 1994 perfor- mances drew an estimated crowd of 20,000. Ten Hardee Countians claimed first place in the state indoor target championships recently. All are members of the Central Florida Bowhunters, which meets regularly at the shooting area in the Cattlemen's Arena off Altman Road. Pictured are the 16 who attended from Hardee County: Scott Davies, Jennifer Arndts, Johnny L. Robinson, Adam Robinson, Nancy Wilson, Lois Robinson, Kenneth Godwin, George Harvey, Bill Bishop, Gina Bishop, Bow Wilson, Lee Minear, Jeff Featherson, Wayne Godwin, Walt Beattie and Johnny V. Robinson. First-place winners were Nancy Wilson, Lois Robinson, Arndts, Adam Robinson, Wayne Godwin, Johnny L. Robinson, Beattie, Harvey, Kenneth Godwin and Bishop. At last Thursday's County Commission meeting, commission- ers presented certificates of appre- ciation to Jack Melendy and Carl Frey Weeks. They are both pictured with Board Chairman Ted Hite, who made the presentations. Melendy was recognized for his years of service, 1977-1994, to the 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-I On or abt St Rd 64E and Kelly Roberts Rd 01 34 26 0000 05320 0000 20MOL ac NE1/4 of NW1/4 of NE1/4 and N1/2 of NE1/4 of NE1/4 of NW1/4 & N1/2 of NW1/4 of NWI/4 of NE1/l4 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 3333250000018100000 El/2 of SWI/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 apt 280' W of NE corn of SEll4 of NW1/4 S 525' E 250' S to 1/4 Sec line W to W line of SE1/4 of NW1/4 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 SW11/4 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 33 33 25 0000 04340 0000 17.63MOL ac NI/2 of SE1/4 of SW/l4 LESS S 197.10' of E 221' & LESS Beg at SE corn of NI/2 of SE1/4 of SW1/4 W 662.33' to POB cont W 280' N 155.57' E 280' 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 Gordon 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 h heard. I n 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: NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY ACTION BY THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Notice is given that the District's Final Agency Action is approval of the Water Use on 520 acres to service Citrus known as Not applicable. The project is located in Hardee County, Section(s) 34, Township 35 South, Range 26 East. The permit applicant is James C. Bickett, whose address is 10391 State Rt. 175 North, Central City, KY 42330. The permit no. is 20012643.000. The file(s) pertaining to the project referred to above is available for inspection Monday through Friday except for legal holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Southwest ,Florida Water Management District (District), 170 Century Blvd., Bartow, FL 33830-7700. NOTICE OF RIGHTS Any person whose substantial interests are affected by the District's action regarding this permit may request an administra- tive hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), of the Uniform Rules of Procedure. A request for hearing must (1) explain how the substantial inter- ests of each person requesting the hearing will be affected by the District's action, or final action; (2) state all material facts disput- ed by each person requesting the hearing or state that there are no disputed facts; and (3) otherwise comply with Chapter 28-106, FA.C. A request for hearing must be filed with and received by the Agency Clerk of the' District at the District's Brooksville address, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899 within 21 days of publication of this notice (or within 14 days for an Environmental Resource Permit with Proprietary Authorization for the use of Sovereign Submerged Lands). Failure to file a request for hearing within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to request a hearing under Sections 4 20.569 and 120.57, F.S. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to for- mulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the District's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice of final agency action. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the District on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding,, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., to settle an admin- istrative dispute regarding the District's final action in this matter is not available prior to the filing of a request for hearing. 2:24c SCHOOL BOARD OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 1009 North 6th Avenue Wauchula, Florida 33873 NOTICE OF RULE DEVELOPMENT RULE NO.: 6Gx25 02A 6.01 RULE TITLE: Authorized Travel Expenses PURPOSE & EFFECT: To revise current School Board rule governing authorized travel expense. This action is necessary due to ris- ing fuel cbsts and the permissive statutory language, specifically F.S. 112.061 (14) (a) 3. SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: School Board Rules covering reimbursement for authorized travel expenses. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.41 and 1001.42, Fla. Stat. LAW IMPLEMENTED: Ch. 112.061 (14), Laws of Florida PRELIMINARY TEXT OF PROPOSED RULE: To be developed. PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS: Dennis G. Jones, Superintendent of Schools 1009 North 6th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873 SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REG- ULATORY COSTS: no additional regulatory costs have been identified at the time of this writing. Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for adower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publication of this notice. Notice: If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head,.a Rule Development Workshop will be held at a time and date to be advertised in the future. Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule is to request, in writing, a hearing. The request shall be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, in writing, within 21 days after the pub- lication of this notice. The request shall specify how the person request- ing the public hearing would be affected by the proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affected persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on the issues under con- sideration. Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials constituting public records submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, in writing, to the Superintendent of Schools. Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially noticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The School Board may incorporate material by ref- erence into the proposed rule. Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate in this process, please notify the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 773-9058 or at 1009 North 6th Ave., Wauchula, Florida 33873 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or workshop. 2:24c 1 Planning Zoning Board, and Weeks was recognized for serving from. 1981 until 1994 on the Construction: Industry Licensing Board. Shown are Joe L. Davis Sr., Zedra Summers and Tommy Underwood recently visiting the No. I award- winning Hardee County Booth at the Florida State Fair in Tampa. The booth featured Hardee's booming citrus industry. Members of the Wauchula Woman's Club posed for a picture as they prepared for the March 9 benefit luncheon and card party. Proceeds from the affair will go, toward the renovation of the City Hall. Shown are Marita McLendon, Ruth Mullins, Catheryn Coker, Marybelle Campbell and Hazel Fisher, who is chairman of the fund- raising event. Gary Moore (pictured), principal of Hardee Junior High School, was recently selected for inclusion in "International Who's Who of Professionals" which recognizes, the achievements of qualified pro- fessionals while also providing a directory of its membership. Gary is a 1969 graduate of Hardee High School. He attended South Florida Community College and Florida Atlantic, where he received a bachelor's degree in social science education and a mas-k ter's degree in administration and supervision. The Hardee County native is the! son of Elna Moore of Wauchula an4, the late J. Clinton Moore. Waste not fresh tears over old& griefs. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court sys- tem. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) February 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C COUNTY COURT The following marriage licens- es were issued recently in the office of the county court: Roberto DeLaRosa, 24, Plant City, and Laura Marie Vega, 26, Plant City. Shannon Allen Gentry, 23, Winter Haven, and Veronica Marie Alvarado, 21, Winter Haven. Telesforo Garcia, 51, Okeechobee, and Zoila Sifuentes, 42, Okeechobee. Aristeo Ramon Ramos, 45, Zolfo Springs, and Maria Guadalupe Deloera-Luevano, 40, Wauchula. Jeremiah Daniel Vance, 27, Wauchula, and Amy Denise Coker, 26, Wauchula. Nathaniel Carpenter, 19, Zolfo Springs, and Michele Lynn Hovind, 18, Bowling Green. Levi Brooks Lambert, 22, Wauchula, and Leesa Michelle Bee, 18, Wauchula. Gregory William Dean, 29, Wauchula, and Sandra Veronica Delgado, 29, Wauchula. Kristopher Phillip Wells, 20, Tampa, and Aleta Dee Brummett, 21, Bowling Green. Florencio Gonzalez, 39, Bowling Green and Marie Guadalupe Balboa, 38, Bowling Green. The following small claims cases were disposed of recently in county court: Frank Williams vs. Peggy Hassell, dismissed. Camilo Morillo vs. Virginia Jackson, dismissed. Raafat Z. Zakhary vs. Daniel Bloor, judgment. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. a/s/o Audrey M. Bollinger vs. Jessica Saenz and Alvarado Rodriguez, default judg- ment. The Huntington National Bank vs. Camay L. Warnock et al, order approving settlement. There was no misdemeanor or criminal traffic court last week as it was trial week. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: The state Department of Revenue (DOR) and state Department of Children and- Families (DCAF) vs. Miranda Gale King, petition for child support ;. -, " - Jessica Cepeda Cisneros&and.. Daniel Anthony Cissneios, diviormei..' DCAF and DOR vs. Kimberly Sue Carroll, petition for child sup- port. Sylvia Earlene Reyna and DOR vs. Raymond Reyna, petition for child support. Danis Jo McKibben vs. William Bond Wiggins, divorce. Jackson Phillip Mishleau and Melody Kay Mishleau, petition to enforce out-of-state divorce order. Roman Martinez Jr. vs. Michelle Miller, damages. Jessica Lynn Estrada vs. Erick Estrada, petition for injunction for protection. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. vs. Willie James Everett, petition for mort- gage foreclosure. Israel Alvarez and Rosa Torres Garcia Alvarez, divorce. Carolyn Kirkman Dail and Thomas Eugene Dail, divorce. Josephine A. Garza and DOR vs. Raymond R. Guerrero, petition for child support. Charles Reid Roberts and Patricia Ann Roberts, divorce. The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Ramona Matthews-Hines vs. Archie James Hines, dismissal of injunction for protection. Patricia T. Jones and Hugh C. Jones Jr., amended divorce order. Vicki Marie King Adcox vs. Larry Thompson, dismissal of injunction for protection. Eli Mariner Jr. vs. Tanisha Thompson, dismissal of injunction for protection. Danis Jo McKibben and William Bond Wiggins, annulment. Donna S. Williams and John T. Williams, injunction for protection. Katherine Warren and DOR and Shawn T. Casey, child support order. Rickey Rosales and DOR vs. Ginger Gallegos, voluntary dis- missal. Thomas Jeffrey Souther and DOR vs. Dario Timeteo Herera Jr., voluntary dismissal. Shauntee D. Hines vs. Senida Gonzales, dismissal of injunction for protection. J. P. Morgan Chase Bank as trustee vs. Martin Leal Brito, Judith Leal Brito, Maguadalupe Lee Brito et al, dismissed. Velda King Bloome vs. Buel -Loyd King Sr., dismissed. Terese Nicole Ingram and DOR vs.'Calvin L\ nn White, transfer to ; i.llsbor.ough County. Ralph Arath,.ni Crj\ ford and DOR vs. Sharon Justine Crawford, voluntary dismissal. Courthouse Report The following inactive civil cases were dismissed for lack of progress: Donald E. Brooms and Denise L. Brooms. Craig R. Bumby and Vicki L. Bumby vs. Philip E. Bumby Jr., P. E. Bumby and Reba Bumby. W. V. Adams Inc. vs. Georgia L. Manning. Wauchula State Bank vs. Dale C. Miller and Linda F. Miller. Michael Dale Owens and Tonya Owens. Town of Zolfo Springs Florida vs. Pioneer Mat Co. Inc. Rhonda Dae Pontifes and Eduardo Mendoza Pontifes. America Express Travel Related Services Co. Inc. vs. CCMSB Inc. and Carrie C. Boswell. Cynthia Ann Gonzalez and Alejandro Gonzalez. Florence M. Bailey Hall and Dennis Lamar Hall. Beatrice M. Juarez and DOR vs. Jessica B. Juarez. Frances Alford and DOR vs. Anthony W. Cantu. Arloa Coffell and Don Coffell. Marvin G. Cook and Kaytonya L. Cook. Mary K. Kilpatrick and DOR vs. Donna Marie Day. Debbie Hartline vs. The School Board of Hardee County, Rocky Kitchens, Dennis G. Jones and Greg Dick. James D. Black and DOR vs. Sandra Copwood Graves. Court-ordered certificates of child support delinquency were filed recently in the office of the circuit court clerk in the follow- ing cases: Betty S. Avilez vs. Katina A. Avilez. Mitchell A. Ayers vs. Lisa Michelle Ayers. Keshia M. Gibson vs. Jerrick Brown. Patsy A. Vickery vs. Tonya D. Carroll. Dawn A. Cimmino vs. Curtis Frazier. Wilma Enochs vs. Kenneth R. Enochs. Elizabeth Escobedo vs. Paul A. Martinez. Vicki Fasanelo vs. Jessie Aguilar Jr. Sheana D. Hamilton vs. Otis J. Faulk. Juanita Garza vs. Esmeralda Garza. Christine Gibson vs. Katherine L. Vasquez. April Gonzalez vs. Dioncio Gonzalez. Rose M. Green vs. Loran J. M cCoy. r ,Y:., : .- . :-Thmes R..,nHart vs. Estella E., Hart. Catherine M. Pelham vs. Gary L. Horsley. Cassie L. Igo vs. Norman R. Igo. Elizabeth A. Ledezma vs. Encarnacion G. Ledezma. Tanya A. Lewis vs. Melvin Lewis. William J. Lipke Jr. vs. Patrice L. Lipke. Eudelia Martinez vs. Anthony W. Merchant. Candace McIlwain vs. Richard Henderson. Marilyn C. Monroe vs. Robert T. Bond. Roselia G. Munoz vs. Guadalupe Gutierrez. Jewelia C. Owens vs. Sammy L. Organ Sr. Reba N. McCoy vs. David Ramos. Susan F. Lopez vs. Rogelio R. Rivera. Brenda S. Roberts vs.Garrett Roberts. Maria L. Rodriguez vs. Juan M. Rodriguez. Charlotte K. Rose vs. Tommy Rose. Linda L. Sandoval vs. Victjriano Flores. Sonia Aviles vs. Mario E. Santoyo. Nikki Sheppard vs. Enoch H. Rogers. Brenda L. Skitka and Charles N. Skitka. Taykiya B. Massey vs. Shawn Smith. Melissa G. Sunday 'vs. William C. Miller. Rebecca Tamayo and Daniel Lara. Graciela Sosa vs. Faustino Trevino Jr. Michelle B. Jones vs. Angela M. Valdez. Ofelia Vallejo and Abel Diaz. Christine Gibson vs. Catherine L. Vasquez. Tanya M. Strickland' vs. Jason Dameron. Claretha L. Wilson vs. Ellis S. Hodges Jr. Nancy J. Worth vs. Patrick J. Worth. Jennifer D. Wyatt vs. David C. Smith. Mary Johnson vs. Laverne Y. Wright. There was no felony court last week as it was trial week. The following real estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: Linda D. Sanden as trustee to Alan Talmadge and Teresa Jean 'Hall, $130,000. I.B. Knight to Alan Talmadge and Teresa Jean Hall, $200,000. Ronald and Margaret Sharon Moye to Gerald L. and Jackie C. White and Jared P. and Lindsay R. White, $95,700. Maurice K. Albritton to Mark L. Manuel, $158,500. Gilfred Odell and Virginia Lee Miley as trustee to Toledo Investment Group Inc., $276,000. Euley Jr. and Wanda 0. Murphy to Billy and Janice Hill, $36,885. Raafat Z. Zakhary to James K. and Pamela R. Sellers, $70,000. John and Beverly Skapik to Francis A. and Jennifer L. Whaley, $149,900. Shackelford Family Limited Partners to Gerald M. and Mary Jane Revell, $175,000. Keith J. Sagalow to Samuel T. Ajamian as trustee, $12,201. Ritchie C. Griffin to Guillermo E. Barzola, $60,000. Curtis Conley to Robert Corey, $67,000. George J. and Marguerite T. Gordon to Gail G. Enfinger, $14,000. Roy D. Lee to Florida Beef Inc., $145,000. Peter A. and Ruth G. Joudry to John S. and Tracy S. 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Adam to Harry and Karen Kiser, $31,000. Shellar and Karen Pilkington to Junior M. Archer, Steven M. Carpenter and Noey A. Flores, $85,000. Susan A. Boyette to Remedios Cardenas, $72,000. Kathryn Louise Craig to Kenneth M. Von Hahmann, Norman 0. Warren, and Jeff and Jan McKibben, $70,070. Bertha L. Martin and Glenda S. Bolin to Franciso L. Lozano and Fatima Lozano, $33,000. l T ".;'.- ., .* * 8C The Herald-Advocate, February 24, 2005 TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS 'I By ASHLEY FINCH Special To The Herald-Advocate My interview was with my grandfather, Andrew "Andy" Drabik. He recalls his family's trips to Kennywood Park; he told me about his heroic cousin, Alexander Drabik, the first man across the Rhine' River; about the polio scare in his commu-' nity; lying about his age to get a job at a steel mill; and moving to Melbourne to pur- sue a career in education. Q: Where and when were you born? A: I was born on Sept. 9, 1932, in Webster, PA, in my home. Q: What types of clothes did you wear? A: I did not own a pair of long pants until I was in the fifth grade. We always wore shorts or knickers. We had several suits to wear for church and social gather-' ings. We also had snowsuits we wore in the winter when it got cold. The girls wore long skirts, with three or four petticoats. If you ever watch "Happy Days," ypu can see what they wore then. Q: Did your family own a car? A: No, we did not own a car. We walked to school because there were not school buses, and we walked to town to get our groceries. A car cost about $800-$900, and my' father did not w ant one because he felt Xwe had no use for one since %\e could walk anywhere we needed to go. Q: What school did you go to? A: Holy Name of Jesus. It was a Catholic school for grades 1-8. I walkedd past two public schools to attend this school. I later went to a public high school when I entered the ninth grade. named Monessen High School. which I graduated from in 1950. In 1958, I graduated from Bethany College in Bethany, PA. Q: What types of extracurricular activities were you involved in during, school? A: I played football, basketball, ran track, was on the debate team, the glee club, golf club, tennis club. In college, I played football and baseball: I was also in a fraternity. Phi Kappa Tau. I held Jour offices in this fraternity: historian, secre- tary, house manager and president. I ' belonged to the Student Board of Governors, inter-fraternity council and vet- erans club. Q: Did you have a crush on.any DATED actresses? A: I actually dated Shirley Jones a few times. At least I can now say I dated an actress! She and my sister modeled togeth- er. Q: Did you go to church? A: Yes, my family attended Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, also the school I attended until eighth grade. Growing up, Catholicism was a very strong focus in my family, as well as in my community. We practiced all the teaching of the Catholic Church as all the people in my community did. Q: What were your family meals like? A: My mother was a fabulous cook. We ate very well because my grandparents owned a grocery store, even in WWII. My family always sat around the table together' at every meal. Q: What was your home like? A: We had a typical Northern house, a big two-story home. We had a ver) large kitchen, three bedrooms and two bath- rooms. I did not have to share a room with rnmy siblings. I was the only boy, with three sisters. Q: What types of entertainment did you have? A: We had a radio, record players. We all loved to dance. My sisters, when I was young, forced me to learn and I eventually began to become fond of dancing. Q: WVhat types of toys did you have to play with? ., A: I was xery lucky because my mother Swas the oldest of her family, so we always received many toys. We also made a lot of our own toys with household items. We made our own baseballs and bats: I had a friend who made them for me. We built our own clubhouse, not far from the swimming hole we found. I received a Lionel train for Christmas one year from my uncle that I cherished. We really didn't have many store-bought toys, though. Most kids had a bicycle, while others had roller and ice skates. Q: What was your town like? A: It was a steel mill town and most of the people worked there. It was one of the richest bituminous towns. We had lots of stores: department stores, the business dis- trict and, in such a small town, we even had three movie theaters. Q: What was your first job? (Former lIne Liquors) 245 Hwy. 17 Green 375-9988 BURTON &BURTON A. 501 West Main Street Post Office Drawer 1729 Wauchula, Florida 33873-1729 Telephone (863) 773-3241 Fax (86 )773-0910 We are pleased to announce we have returned to our office at 501 West Main Steet in Wauchula. And we t to thank everyone at M4,ley and Assoc Jor allowing us to use part ir office. while ours was i renovate arfm a harley. OUR PRACTICE AfEAS INCLUDE: * REAL ESTATE (Contracts, Closing Title Problems & Like-kind Exchanges) * PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTiATI N * CORPORATION, LLC & PARTNERSHORMATION * FAMILY LAW (Divorce, Support, Cu.to ,y Adoptions) * FORECLOSURES GUARDIANSHIPS 2,7.2 SHIRLEY A: I sold newspapers on a route, where I had about 80 customers. I received a penny a paper, so I made about 70 or 80 cents a day. They considered that very well off for that time. When I was 12, I got a job at the steel mill, and you had to be 14 to work there, and when they found out my real age, they fired me. Q: What is your fondest memory of a vacation or a special trip? A: We really didn't go on vacations or trips. I was 9 when WWII started, so there wasn't much traveling done then. Q: What is your fondest memory of all? A: We used to go to Kennywood Park. It was like an amusement park. We used to take a train ride and then a trolley to the park. They would set aside a day just for a community and no one else could go there unless you lived in that community. The train trips would be packed with thousands of people to go to this one park. I also remember when I was 9 years old and sold newspapers, the Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph, for three cents on a street corner, w\e received the news that America had bombed Tokyo and Hiroshima in 1942. Q: What was a major issue concerning health? A: Polio \vas probably the \\orst disease around. Parents worried about their children constantly. When the vaccine was invented; it brought much joy to parents' lives-to think their children could survive no\. Q: What was the saddest event that. happened during your childhood? A: My cousin d)ing. He %\as 4 years old and I was 12. He got one type of stomach cancer. They called it Bryce's Disease. I saw, how horribly it affected my uncle, and the sadness frightened me. Q: Have any of your family members done something memorable? A: My cousin, Alexander Drabik, in WWII. was the first American soldier across the Rhine River. He was a, platoon leader. The Germans were blowing up bridges, and they .had B&\n up all the ,. ,.Win-, JONES' bridges along the Rhine, except one, the Remaggan. The Germans went to blow up the bridges, and some of their explosives did not go off. Alex decided that his platoon had better get across the river and fast. He was asked in an interview later how he knew that he was the first man across the river, and he replied, "Because there was no one was in front of me." (Lookiin' Back Q: When did you come to Florida and' for what reasons? A: I came down here in August 1958 for a teaching job at Melbourne High School. I had quite a few job offers, and I took the one in Melbourne because it was the closest to my sister in Jacksonville. I taught at Melbourne High School, Eau Galie High School and.Hardee High School. I taught mostly history, and I was one of the first teachers to teach Americanism ver- sus Communism. Q: What was your first impression of Florida? A: I loved Florida. I had been to Florida before, when I was in the Air Force. We had flown in to Patrick Air Force Base. When I was in college, we would come down here to Fort Lauderdale for Spring Break, and it was then that I first consid-: ered moving to Florida, and it was decided when my sister and brother-in-law did. Q: In Hardee County, what did you teach? A: I taught geography, American history, world history and civics. I coached football and track for 15 years. Q: What are some fond memories you have as a Wildcats coach? A: The one thing I really enjoyed about coaching in Hardee County was that we really didn't have many gifted athletes, but they put a lot of effort into everything they did. We often beat teams we shouldn't have, but it was because the guys alh\ ays gave- 110percent. I of!' I' TO I 'I iI tm 11!91If4i 897 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA' (863) 773-3106 MONDAY-SATURDAY 8AM-7PM, SUNDAY 9AM-6PM p .* *I. W, INg~W I- I Al February 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9C AROUND THE PARK Much sadness in our homes this week. We had two deaths, Betty Hoblit, which was unexpected, and Jim McBride who we have had in our prayers since January. Our sym- pathy to Betty's husband, Therrien and Jim's Wife, Marilyn, and their families. Also, keep Dick and Nancy DeWitt and family in your prayers on the illness of their daughter. Nancy has gone to Colorado to help out. .Ted Truthan went for a stress test and ended up in the hospital. Please keep him in your prayers also. On a better note, Bill and Dolly Hartigan are happy to have their son, Bob and his wife Joyce visiting them. Winnie DeWitt is enjoying a visit from her friend Doris Matthews. Charlotte and Claude Longueuil have their son, Tom and his wife Joyce, with them. It is always nice to have family around. Our walkers are still going strong. They have so much fun you just have to walk with them. Have you seen the beautiful wreath our craft group made? If not, stop by the Rec Hall when you have a chance. Darlene Thibert and Sharon Lake were very instrumental in its mak- ing as well as the others and those who saved the bags to make them. BINGO Bingo on Thursday, Feb. 10, found 25 enjoying the game. Audrey Semler won the 50/50 and Jane Mellem the Jackpot. The Merchant certificates were given to Pat Bohnett, Emma West (2), Ruby Ramey and Nancy DeWitt. At bingo on Tuesday, Feb. 15, Audrey Semler again won the 50/50, with the Jackpot going to Emma West and Ernie Katzur. The 26 of us playing Bingo were hoping to win the Jar, but it continues to grow and grow. Merchant certifi- cates were given to Judy Cundiff, John Bayme, Ernie Katzur, Joan Newton and Carolyn Bayme. MUSIC The Music Jam on Friday, Feb. 11, had 16 musicians playing for 70 listeners. The 50/50 went to Peter Loucks, Jinnie June, Bob Bryant and Sally Hatfield and merchant certificates went to Sharon Lake, Dave Miles, Wayne Peavy, Caroline Leiviem and Dale Bohnett. The Jam Session on Sunday, Feb. 13, was held on the front porch and lawn. There were 17 musicians and 140 listeners. The 50/50 was won by Lousie Dunn, Lynn Goodrich, Francois Gaudet and Jim Walton. Merchant certificates went to Anita Albert, Pauline Reichel, Peggy Disler, Fred Marsh, Sally Hatfield and Dave Mills. VALENTINE DANCE Charlotte Longueuil and Sharon Lake did a fantastic job organizing the party with the help of Harold Lake, Nancy DeWitt, Georgiana Mills and Anita Albert. The "3 Notes," Bill Hartigan, Elina Henderson and Wanda May, were great either to listen to or to get up and dance. They played some favorites that just got us up on our feet. We couldn't help ourselves. The Oasis RV News By Inez McFalls COURTESY PHOTO A larger group gathers for daily walks. 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No additional roaming charges for calls originating within the 50 United States. Wagon Wheel RV News By Virginia Merriman Great deals on the latest phones. 1:10,17,24 There were 50 plus people that came to the Valentine Dance on Saturday, Feb. 12. MOVIE NIGHT Monday, Feb. 14 was again movie night and 10 people came. Cheryl-Ann and John Grove sup- plied pink, red and white refresh- ments. There were heart-shaped cookies and cherry soda, candy, even sugar-free cookies for those of us that need them. The movie had us all in stitches laughing. PICNIC" Tuesday, Feb. 15, found 50 of us at our annual picnic in Highlands Hammock State Park. Curt Meadows did a'good job cooking the hotdogs. Each of us bought a dish to share. All the food was real- ly enjoyed by us as well as the music and nature walks. GAMES Now, on to the games. Wednesday, February 16, there were eight of us playing Pokeno. Charlotte Longueuil, Shirley Hyde and Joyce Longueuil were the win- ners for the day. At Phase .10, there were also eight players. Winnie DeWitt and Doris Matthews were winners at one table and Flo Nadeau and Dale Bohnett were winners at the other table. Until next week have keep smil- ing...Inez SUNDAY CHURCH NEWS n" Sunday the greeters were Moua and Wayne Bonner. The spe- cial music was by Wayne Bonner. The chri r ang "Sunshine In My Soul Today." Rev. James Stallings provided the morning message to the congregation of 73 in atten- dance. PRAYERS NEEDED Special people on our pray list are Bolly Wint, Freda Honaker, Bob Fuller, Beverly Kimble, Norma Porter, Donna Chey, the Adam Robert Combs family, Paul Davidson family, Fern Tessier, Ralph Barbor, Donna Conoghan, Ada Adams, Ester Gorsline, Marge Luff, Terry McDougle and Kenny ,Dysert. My great-grand daughter and her daughter Paul Tighe had a fire and her house burned down in Michigan. Also pray for Murel McNary, Tye Moore, Billy Wilson, Robert Combs, Paul Culp, Ait and Janet Brown, Ruth Simmons family and many unspoken prayer, requests. KOFFEE KLATCH The new people in the hall on Monday were Berlyn and Marj Bryan, son of Lawance Bryan (he had been in our park for many years but has moved to West Virgina), and Delbert and Barbara McMuller, and Jimmy and Dot McDonell. The anniversaries this week are Art and Janet Brown and the birthdays are Bev Hardy, Bruce Hardy, Bill Bandfield, Janet Brown and Betty Vasicilla. The 50/50 went to Ed Youngs and the plant went to our visitors Marj and Bevlyn Bryan and the merchant certificates went to Martha Able, Enos Yoder, Wayne Russler, Barbara Van Raalte, Tom Franks, Joyce Bates, Clarence Barbor, Shirley Swisher, Gene Warnger, Mary Thomason, Linda Brewer, Frank Drust, Jean Alexander, Bob Sears, Kenneth Reichel, Kenndy Streib, Bev Hardy and Bill Banfield. BID EUCHRE On Tuesday, the high man was Cloyce Swisher with 305 points and low man was Dana Sweet with 106 points. The high lady was Wanda Banfield with 249 points and the low lady was Marcelle Fret with 100 points. There was one man's moon shot, Harry Cassidy and no lady moon shot. On shot. On Thursday the high man was Cloyce Swisher with 266 and the low man was Norma Gillimor with 156. The high ladies was Shirley Swisher with 297 points and the low lady was Grace Bruesshaber with 162 points. PROGRESS EUCHRE We had eight tables playing. The high man was John Fret with 69 points and runner-up man was Dana Sweet with 62 points. The high lady was Marge Luff with 74 points and runner-up lady was Joyce Pearsall with 73 points. The low man was Del McMullen with 49 points and low lady was Mickey Murquez with 37 points. The most loaners went to Barbara Gersema with four. The under-the-chair went to France Smith. There were six skunks which went to Betty Vineyard, Dana Sweet, Iris Smith, Bobbie Reid, and two went. to Mickey Marquez. SHUFFLEBOARD The shuffle tournament was at Fort Meade. The women's team won 9 and lost 9 while the men won 4 and lost 14 games. They had a good lunch for us. In the elimina- tion play-off, the 1st place was won by Marge Page and Bob Bell and the second place went to Wanda Banfield and Bill Kaleita. * PRINTING * PRINTING * * PRINTING PRINTING * * PRINTING * LI R GUARANTEED We're a multi-faceted print shop providing complete services from typesetting through printing and binding, so no part of your job leaves our capable hands! 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Behold the darkness. -it light is shed upon, so that what is to be can always be done. Forgive impatience that is too rapidly spread forth, If you do, the power will be more radiant and ready in the north. to leave behind what doesn't grow and to fly free from what holds you, is the ultimate grace and passes down to someone you thought you knew. By James A. Tillman Wauchula 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. Letter to Editor Wauchula Mother Is Thankful For Community Dear Editor: Dearest community of Hardee County... I would like to say a blessing has come upon me and my kids over and over thanks to The Herald- Advocate and so many people in our community, including the Woodward's who donated Pedro his bike, Mr. Dale E. Chlumsky of Naples who donated $150, and Jose Miranda for fixing the old bike. There are so many who called and offered bikes including the Hardee County Sheriff's Office. I want to also thank Tommy and Frances Wood who donated the first bike. I have made so many friends, and this has also made such an impact on our lives. It has showed my children there are people will- ing to take from themselves and give to others. We will never forget any of you, including Mr. Kelly for running our story. Love, Lorrie, Ruby, Pedro, Jada Gonzalez Wauchula 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.) F -O Wauchula Municipal Airport - F, INC. CROP DUSTING *Spraying Dusting Fertilizing Seeding Aquatic 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 Foliar Feed Application. Applied by air, fast, convenient & cheap. For more information contact Fly on Farming (863) 773-9300 (863) 832-0009 Mobile http://flyonfarming.netfirms.com/ DICK WEISMAN CFI, CFII, Advanced Ground Instructor Instrument Ground Instructor Orange Blossom RV News By Sandi Pucevich COFFEE HOUR every Wednesday and Saturday On Saturday, Feb. 12, had 40 nights. All are welcome and we are members attending. Coupon win- willing to teach you how to play. ners were Alice Mayall, Rene Harf, Bingo is going great and every- Jean Snider, Al Gurney, Judy Ryan, one is welcome. All money that Don Rick, Doris'Luckhurst, Doris comes in, goes out. Geeting, Joe Spears, Judy Forman, Phyllis Goerbig says that the Vivian Jackson and Marvin Seeger. quilters are doing well. They will The 50/50 winners were Ardie have a quilt to raffle off on March 8 McDonald and #402. at our hotdog roast. Anyone wanti- ASSOCIATION MEETING ng tickets, see either Phyllis or We were told that Bert and Pat Joanne Morris. Rose made it home safely and are Our park yard sale went well. enjoying their new home in Everyone who worked the sale at Michigan. We certainly do miss the clubhouse did a great job, and them. Cardboard at the dumpsters the money goes back to the associa- remains a problem. It was decided tion. that we would find a drop-off point for all boxes, and I will dispose of it The next blood drive will be so that it does not take up extra March 21. We look for all to sign up room. who want to donate. PASTIMES Cribbage on Wednesday night, Mary Catozi says that crafts are Feb. 16, winner was Fred Dale with going well but not a lot of people a 736, second was Clara Todd with are showing up. They are thinking a 688 and there was a tie for third about changing the day for next with Eleanor Dale and George year. Shuffleboard is going well. A Jarvis with 673. lot of people are showing up. They Euchre on Saturday night, Feb. play on Monday and Thursday. 12, had Mary Lou Belanger in first Anyone wanting to play is asked to with a 59, second was Betty just to show up. If you do not know Pettibone with a 54 and third was Al how to play and want to learn, Hayes with a 53. Margaret Volz had everyone is willing to teach. It's a the most loners with five and low fun sport. for the evening was Julius Goerbig. I Cribbage is going well but they Wednesday night, Feb. 16, win- still need more people. If you want ner was Betty Pettibone with a 59, to play, come any Wednesday night second place was Kitty Kelly with a to the clubhouse and join in. If 57 and there was a tie for third with you'd like to learn how to play, they Margaret Volz and Jean Ford with are willing to teach. 56. Moe Wellbaum had the most Euchre is going well. We have a loners with for and low for the lot of people showing up. We play evening was Beth Thomas. Don't Be Left Out! Earn A Gold Star! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. Is 5 P.M. ON THURSDAY GENEDRIJUISSRYS THANKS . Stbp by and see whg so many neighbors from Hardee County bug from me. Ranked in the top 10 in customer satisfaction in Florida I haue received Ford's highest Sales Honor 11 years running and been a member of Ford's 398/500 Club for 19 gears. Thanks again and stop by soon. Ft._Meade STEDEM-ft 375-2606 16:4tfct U-LUL5a? 800-226-3325 41 Sh I Slab of ribs. 1 Whole chicken or 1 pound of pulled pork. I Pint of baked beans 1 I Pint of cole slaw BBQ. sauce and rolls $27.99 plus tax Call in your order anytime! 767-0227 2:3-24c ^ :,NCRESTO -- hl hckno onofple ok 9 __fbae en 0 1 ,o cl-, a Re ir etId c 1ce --l ergeEBull zeropr i - 3ebris Cle r up ir PastJres Z ear Right of Ways ear Orance Groves -laul Debris Crear-varoS- - -- *T-800 With ws- Licensed and insured in '-ardee Coun y (863) 781-4218 Bowling Green News By Karen Barrett, 375-4993 Yes, folks, I'm trying to get well. I know you're tired of hearing about being sick and all the activi- ties missed in the past months (since Dec. 19, actually). The past few weeks have been part of the process of trying to get over the "bug." Hopefully, I'm about through with it. Last week I saw Wanda Disharoon in the bank, and she had just been sick a week, so "it" is still around. Please keep Bill Burton in your prayers. MRIs indicated a mass in his back and a herniated disc. Many of the other winter resi- dents and visitors are still here, although some were only here for the annual property owners' ban- quet and meeting two weeks ago. A belated "Happy Birthday" to our delightful postmaster, Dee Williams-Tatis. Esthers Adams let slip that the lovely flowers on the counter were for "her" day last week. Also, my sister Linda Hawkins celebrated a birthday on Groundhog Day. Hers and mine ani usually easy to remember, hth being "holidays" ot a sort Unfortunately, hier being in Pennsylvania (home of the famous groundhog Phil) kept us from icee rating with her. Some "doggie news" -- There is a notice at the Bowling Green Post Office about a lost Yorkie named Scruffy and a lonely little girl miss- ing her friend. Scruffy disappeared Feb. 18, and we sure hope someone has seen this mixed color (silver. black; golden and brown) little dog. There is a picture on the notice and it says "reward." My greatest reward would be in finding and returning Scruffy to his home. The phone number is 375-2534. Lately, I've let you down, not being out and about and gathering "Bowling Green News" to share. You can still share your news by calling 375-4993, e-mail charli@strato.net or write P.O l'ox 656, Bowling Green 33834. For the week ended February 17, 2005: At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 6,537, compared to last week 7,168 and 6,345 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal- State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were 1.00 lower, feeder steers and heifers were steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 161.00-210.00; 300-400 lbs., 125.00-170.00; and 400-500 lbs., 115.00-145.00. Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 140.00-195.00; 300-400 lbs., 112.00-150.00; and 400-500 lbs., 108.00-125.00. Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs; 85-90 percent, 45.00-50.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 62.00-70.00. Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absur- dities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encum- bered with your old nonsense. -Ralph Waldo Emerson She'll use the same sense of rhythm to dribble through the defense. 1',' pro%. -', t -hla lrl 6 II ,'r1'1 "--11 0 . -- M n i v 11 IT .. % Ir r A F ,i r, I, d : d I-I 1 l hi riI I .,-, cr ,' I,'l r i'r t T'"- ".d q t,"r -... t. r,' ,. ag,' -K ,i, ,, i ,,mi i- ill i- I r h' 'I . 7. r mr p .-lrhe F. Th i-rIn' j'.' ,.",,1.?1 |,,: 1 1 1 1 < I., life I l'. .Z1; (lasses filling fast. Enroll today. 408 East Main St. Wauchiufa 767-TUNE 2:17tfc Friday, Feb. 25 7 p.m. at the Arena 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. PHONE: 863-375-4074 Linda Jones $1,000 fldded Bull Riding S200 ridded Old Timers Roping $200 ridded Steer Saddling Fees $50 Fees S25 Fees $30 Per Team Rids 6 Years old and under mutton Busting o0 Entry Fees Limited to First 25 Entries Tropy to First Place Ribbons to fill Entries Bobby Lathro Stock Felismere, FL 2:17,24 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. 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