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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

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UR,


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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..



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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.



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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


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'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. "Haitian Man" Hillard,"
27, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005.
He was born June 3,1-977.,
. Services will be at .2 p.m-.
Saturday, Feb. 26, at the New Mt.
Zion. AME Church in Wauchula.
Burial will follow in Magnolia
Manor Cemeter\.
Speights Funeral Home, Inc.
Wauchula


THURSDAY., FEB. 24-
, ./Hardee County School
Board, regular meeting, Hardee
Junior High School media cen-
ter, 200 S. Florida Ave.,
Wauchula,5 p.m.
V/Relay For Life, bingo fund-
raiser, Elks Lodge, 318 W. Main
St., Wauchula, early birds 6:30
and .regular games 7 p.m.


MONDAY, FEB. 28
VBloodNet USA bloodmo-
bile, Avion Palms Home Owners
Association, 1111 W. Main 'St,
Bowling Green, 8 a.m,.-1 p9h.
arid Hardee Correctional
Institution, 6901 SR 62, Fort
Green, 2-5:30 p.m.
VHardee County School
Readiness Coalition Inc. month-
ly board of directors open meet-
ing, South Florida Community
College, Hardee Campus, 2698
U.S..17 N., Bowing Green, 1:30
p.m.
TUESDAY. MAR. 1
V/BloodNet USA bloodmo-
bile, Wauchula State Bank, 106
E. Main St., Wauchula, 9 a.m.-3
p.m.
THURSDAY. MAR. 3
VHardee County
Commission,. regular meeting,
Room 102, Courthouse Annex I,
412 W. Orange St., Wauchula,
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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



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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


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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.


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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.


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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. Firm (863)832-1945
2:24p

Harrison's
Development and
Remodeling Inc.
Call for all your
home improvement
needs and
hurricane repairs.
Toll Free
866-664-3494.
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GOOD YEAR WRANGLER tires.
P245/R16. Good tread, low miles,
$125 OBO. 863-781-9628 2:24-3:3nc


1984 16 FT. ALUM. flats. 40hp.
Johnson, $2,500. (863)781-3609,
(863)767-9996 2:3-3:3p



ANTIQUE FURNITURE FOR sale and
misc. items. 773-4274 2:24p


EXP. CARPENTER TO finish inside of
mobile homes with reliable trans-
portation & tools. For information
please call Staton Inc. @ 863-375-
3113 or 863-781-4460 12:23tfc
WOMAN TO WORK with developmen-
tally disabled women. Full-time, call
M-F, 767-0374 2:24-3:3p
B or C TECHNICIAN NEEDED for
growing service dept. in family-orient-
ed dealership. Excellent benefits, 5-
day work week. Must have your own
tools. Certification a plus, but not nec-
essary. Call Monroe at Crown Ford,
Wauchula. (863)773-4113 1:13tfc
RANCH BOOKKEEPER! (863)634-
7552 or (863)763-5321 1:27-2:24p


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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


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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


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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


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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


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HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE north of Bowling Green. 15 lots
total. $150,000
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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.
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Wooded lot with city water tap and culvert in place. Nice, well drained, corner lot in Wauchula, 115x150.
$15,000
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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.


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SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON
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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.
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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.







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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.


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Billy Ayers
Tire Technician


Donna Eures
Secretary


863-773-0777

863-773-0727

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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.
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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
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(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

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WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS


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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
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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
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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.
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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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

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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


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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


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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
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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
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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


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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.
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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
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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
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.Juli n >ncocic
Licensed Real Estate Agent

863-781-4903


jhancock@strato.net
www.cfreal.com


Real
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603 Chastam Rd.
Seffner, FL 33584


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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.
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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
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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


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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Carol Tomblin CAROLS
POOL
SERVICE
10 YearsExperience~-
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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
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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.
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State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor
Residential Remodeling
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(863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409


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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
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posisiones administrativas se require un curriculum,
porfavor de traer dos formas de identification al moment
de applicar. Nuestras localidades son las siguentes.


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Wauchula, FL 33873
Phone: 863-773-9225


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Arcadia, FL 34266
Phone: 863-494-0400


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Maintenance & Welding Shop.
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2:24-3:24p
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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,
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may include family planning, adult health, and
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accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.
Bilingual English/Spanish helpful. Apply on
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tion, benefits included. Starting salary is
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work includes general clinical work. Requires
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accordance with chapter 464, Florida Statutes
and Florida Administrative code. Bilingual
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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,
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DEMOLITION
Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt
Local Contractor

(863) 735-2415
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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.
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LABORERS
Former Cargill. NOW
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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. But right now, v without the"


help of kind people like yourselves,
I could very well lose everything
that I have worked so hard, to
achieve.
Since my husband's death, I'have
done my best to ask for as little as


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The Herald-Advocate
Thu SSrda, Februar 24 2005
Thursday, February 24, 2005


PAGE ONE


Minors


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
When the Central Pump and
Irrigation Braves upended the pre-
viously unbeaten Florida Fuel
Yankees, it put the Little League
Minors back into a relative tie for
the season leadership.
As of Friday, there was a fraction
of a difference in the standings. The
Braves had a statistical edge with a
10-1 record and one game left on
the schedule. The Yankees were at
9-1 but have a pair of games left to
play. There are no games this week
because of the county fair.
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.
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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 .. -


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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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-
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28 afternoon wedding at Bethany
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"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


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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-

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


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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.
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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.


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4:30,p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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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
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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


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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.

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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

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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.





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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
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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
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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


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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


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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.


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District


First District Championship In 5 Years


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Wildcats erupted in
joyous squeals when the final
buzzer sounded.
The young team had met its goal
for the season, a district champi-
onship.
The 17-10 Cats had to play back-
to-back thrillers to get the Class
3A-District 10 championship for
second-year coach Vance Dickey.
"Can you believe it? God is good
and. 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)
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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


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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


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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)


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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
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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


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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.






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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.


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"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
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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:
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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.


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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
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During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
COUNTY
Feb. 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,


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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.
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-s- Charles Gauthier, AICP
SChief of Comprehensive Planning
Division of Community Planning
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 2:24c


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This week in history, as
researched and compiled by Bess
Allen Stallings from the archival
pages of The Florida Advocate,
the Hardee County Herald and
The Herald-Advocate of...
50 YEARS AGO
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


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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-
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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


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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.

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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.


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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.,
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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


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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?


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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
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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."

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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
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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.


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Weekend booths will run until
March 20. Local Girl Scouts also
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January.
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Proceeds are used to support indi-
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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
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AWAY
When the sky is open, I fly into its blue
and then .;ny life is renewed
to flourish with beauty of the hue.
My soul is away, and here I am face to face,
With no ground of my own
FI'm free to wander from place to place.
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!
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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


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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.

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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-
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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.
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Hardee County, Florida
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