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Table of Contents
    Section A: Main
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    Section A: Main: The Classifieds
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    Section A continued
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    Section B
        page B 1
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    Section B: Hardee Living
        page B 6
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    Section C
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He Was Born Inside

A Nazi Prison Camp

...Story 1C


Thinking Of A Duck

For Easter? DUCK!

.. .Column 6C


More Housing Help

For Hurricane Victims
...Story 4A


The


105th Year, No. 13
3 Sections, 32 Pages


Herald-Advocate

Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


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Thursday, March 10, 2005


Jail Escapee Apprehended In Georgia


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
One of two men who escaped
from the Hardee County Jail last
week was captured in Georgia
Tuesday night following a high-
speed chase that left one woman
dead and a sheriff's deputy serious-
ly injured.
Ronald Dale Smith, 31, of 1005


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W. Charles St., Avon Park, finally
stopped the stolen truck he was dri-
ving as the pursuit intensified and
patrol cars surrounded him, Hardee
County Sheriff's Office spokesman
Maj. Claude Harris Jr. said. ,
He was booked into the Carroll
County Jail without further inci-
dent.
His cohort, Anthony Layne


Deboy, 22, of 3811 20th Ave.,
Naples, remained on the lam as of
early Wednesday, Harris said.
Both men escaped from the
Hardee County Jail on Monday
night, Feb. 28, just one day before
each was to appear in Hardee
Circuit Court on various felony
charges, Smith's involving assault
and weapon offenses among others


and Deboy's for drug and theft alle-
gations.
Harris said the pair turned a
recreation-yard picnic table on end
and used it to scale a storage room
wall up to its roof. Once on that
roof, the men used a chair to reach
the main jail roof, and then jumped
off it to freedom.
See ESCAPEE 3A


Resthaven To Reopen

Volunteers, Donations Needed

To Meet the April 1 Target Date


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
These buff beauties will showcase their talents and good looks in the Ms. Project Graduation pageant on Saturday at 7 p.m. in
the Hardee High School Auditorium. The fun fundraiser will help pay for a safe party for the 2005 graduates. Fans will be able
to vote in a Miss Legs contest on their way into the event. Senior boys participating (front row from left) are Ponci Rios, Francisco
Barbosa, Billy Hilton, Michael Holt, Brandt Thompson, Nic Watson and Travis Simpson. In second row are Meliton Aleman, Drew
Schock, Aaron Himrod, Rashad Vance, Jason Roberts, Travis Tubbs, Michael Mahoney and Richard Moore. Not pictured are
Andrew Brian Smith, Calvin Brutus and Jessie Rivers.


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Volunteers could help get
Resthaven open a bit sooner.
Manager Carol Rogers said
Tuesday that four former staff
members \ ill be rehired later this
\% eek and begin four hours a day of
cleaning furniture and other items
to get the home ready for residents
to return. .., ---
The target date to re-open is now
April 1.
"They are going to wax the floors
tomorrow, and then we can begin to
mo'\e the furniture out of the hall
and into the rooms, where each
piece \ 11 have to be washed
do\ n." /
Dann Weeks, the county direc-
tor of facilities, also said on
Tuesday that things are going well.
'"We've pressure washed the out-
side and pulled out some shrubs
which will be replaced by others
from various supporters. They've
painted the dining room and some
other rooms are yet to be painted.


The floors are nearly redone."
Rogers was upbeat at the
progress at the Adult Congregate
.Living Facility (ACLF) where
there were 34 residents and 15
employees, before three hurricanes
hit the county last year. "The air
quality is good. It's been cleared by
the state. The roof is done. There's
no leaks. They've done yardwork.
Almost all major work is done,"
said Rogers.
She said donation of cleaning
supplies and volunteers to help
wash all the dressers and beds
would "help move us up a bit."
Rogers said they are getting contri-
butions of meat from the livestock
show at the county fair. "We have
been very blessed with contribu-
tions of linens, towels and food-
stuffs. As we get closer to opening,
we could use a few more canned
goods."
The county owns the building
and pays its utilities, which are
included in the lease of the facility,
See RESTHAVEN 3A


PIONEER PARADE


Marine On Leave



Dies in Car Crash


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald Advocate
A 19-year-old Marine home on
leave was killed early Saturday in a
single--e hicle crash on SR 64.
Joshua Lee Johnson, whose
address was listed as 3300 DeSoto
City Road in Sebring, was driving
westbound along the highway at
the Charlie Creek Bridge when the
crash occurred at 1:43 a.m., accord-
ing to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Johnson joined the U.S. Marines


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INDEX
Community Calendar.....4A
Classifieds 6A
Courthouse Report........4C
Crime Blotter..................3C
Hardee Living................. 6B
Information Roundup....4A
Lunch Menus.................5A
Obits 4B


after graduating from Hardee .- ,
Senior High,School in 2004. He. .
was a lance corporal stationed at -
Camp LeJeune in North Carolina,
and was home on leave at the time
of the accident.
FHP Cpl. Deinnis K. Roberts Jr. j
said Johnson was driving a 2002 .
Mitsubishi and pulled into the east-
bound lane of SR 64 to pass anoth-
er vehicle. As he returned to the
westbound side of the roadway, he
lost control of his car.
Roberts said the Mitsubishi
began to rotate in a clockwise
direction as it traveled sideways off
the pavement and onto the north
shoulder of the roadway. The
vehicle finally stopped when its left
side collided with a metal utility
pole.
Johnson died atthescene, the Horses and buggies, clowns and clarinets. If you missed the Pioneer Park. Days Parade, here's
esid He e e e e ment on 11A. And festival photos from inside the park will appear in next week's edition.
See MARINE 3A



Annual Cracker Heritage Festival This


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate'
Activity for all ages, people and
their pets.
It's a combination sure to please
in the ninth annual Cracker
Heritage Festival on Saturday from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Historic downtown Wauchula
will be a beehive of activity, cen-
tered at the Main Street Heritage


Park at the Seventh Avenue inter-
section.
There will be foods,, arts and
crafts booths, children's fun, pet
contests and an hours-long raffle,
all sponsored by Main Street
Wauchula Inc.
One area of the park will host a
group of heritage re-enactors,
where Florida Frontiersman will
have a campout and display crafts


of yesteryear, such as basket weav-
ing, chair caning or tool making.
There will lots of fun things to do
in the nearby Kids Korner. Games,
rides and activities will expend a
lot of their energy.
Those with pets have two oppor-
tunites to participate. Between 9:30
and 10:30 a.m., Main Street
Wauchula Inc. and the Hardee
County Chamber of Commerce


will host Paws in the Park.
Although there is no entry fee,
donations will be accepted for the
Hardee County Animal Shelter.
The judged pet show for dogs
will include prizes for the top two
winners in eight categories: obedi-
ence, largest, smallest, prettiest,
most handsome, tricks, best cos-
tume and best of show. Water,
waste bags and scoopers, and a


Deboy


Smith


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
your chance to see the excite-




Saturday
photographer to take a picture of
your pet will be available. Dogs
must be kept on a leash, be with
their owners at all times, and must
have current vaccinations and
rabies tags.
To pre-register, call Sandy
Larrison at 773-2128, or come at 9
a.m. Saturday for registration.
Following the pet show, there
See ANNUAL 2A


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


JOAN M. SEAMAN
Sports Editor

BESS A. STALLINGS
Hardee Living Editor

15 S. Seventh Ave.
P.O. Box 338
Wauchula, FL 33873


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RALPH HARRISON
Production Manager

NOEY DE SANTIAGO
Asst. Production Manager

Phone: (863) 773-3255

Fax: (863) 773-0657


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More Scenes From Hardee County Fair Pageants


PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON
Junior Miss Hardee County 2005 contestants show their talent to the packed National Guard Armory audience in their dance rou-
tine. ......


Kelly's Column
By Jim


The Sierra Club Polk Group newsletter March 2005 is promoting the
state buying the Babcock Ranch southeastern Charlotte and northeaster Lee
counties. The ranch is 91,361 acres or 143 square miles.
The county commissioners in Lee and Charlotte have agreed to pay a
total of $80 million toward the project. The ranch has been appraised at
$400 million to $480 million. The family turned do\\ n a state offer of $400
million in 2004.
The Sierra Club said the ranch is home to panthers and black bears and
should be kept as wilderness area, or else the ranch \% ill be cared up and
sold for development. The appraised price is about $5.000 an acre.
Southeast Florida has seen big growth in recent decades.

I went on a Back To College trip to the University of Florida Feb. 24-
26 with son Jonathan, 12.
There was a nice reception at the home of college president Bernie
Machen. Jonathan liked the lamb chops. Dr. Machen said he does not want
to go through another football head coach hiring experience.
Machen and athletic director, after firing Ron Zook, \ ere pressured to
hire Steve Spurrier, who won six SEC titles in his 12 ears there. UF
announced Spurrier would be welcome to apply, for the job and contacted
him first.
South Carol in made a solo f~erventpush to hire Spurrier. SC said Steve
was their only candidate.
I don't know the details. Spurrer said UF never offered him the job.
Several alumni said they thought Spurrier made the right choice not to
return to Gainesville, that he likely would not have done as well as his first
time there.
UF wound up hiring Urban Meyer, who was hired at Utah by Machen
several, years ago and went undefeated in 2004. Most alumni I talked with
thought Meyer was a great hire for UF and that he would likely stay longer
that Spurrier would on a second return.
I preferred to have UF hire Spurrier, who won the Heisman Trophy as
a Gator quarterback in 1966 and who has coached UF to its only SEC foot-
ball titles in history. After Spurrier took the Gamecocks' job succeeding
good friend Lou Holtz, I was satisfied with Meyer's hiring.
Some alumni indicated Spurrier never wanted the Gator job back but
did not want to say no. There's a little mystery there. Did he want to come
back? Would Machen and Foley have hired him?
Spurrier won an ACC title when coaching Duke, which had been down
Sfor years before Steve's coming and since then Steve being hard to figure
out helps make him a great coach.
Interesting to see ... can Steve turn South Carolina into a powerhouse
and win SC's first ever SEC football title? Irony ... SC and UF are both in
the eastern division of the SEC along with powers Tennessee and Georgia.
UF plays at SC in 2005. Can SC recruit lots of blue chip athletes?
I hope Spurrier and Meyer have great success at their new schools.
Who will win and SEC title first? College football fans in the South will
enjoy the drama.

About 80 UF alumni took a day trip to Cedar Key where we ate a sand-
wich lunch and took boats to the UF Seahorse Key Marine Lab. One of the
main studies appears to be large fat cottonmouth moccasins that live on one
end of the island near and under bird roosts and nests.
There appears to be a.beneficial effect as the birds drop some fish for
the snakes and the snakes keep predators such as large rats and raccoons
away from the birds.
The next day there was visit to a huge butterfly and moth garden at the
Museum of Natural History. Some ugly caterpillars can turn into some pret-
ty butterflies.
There were two lectures that afternoon. One was on proper nutrition
and drinking. The young lady, a full-time nutritionist with the athletics
department, said basically to eat a good diet of lean meats, some fats, veg-
etables, fruit, take some basic vitamins but not too much, drink a lot of
water and juices, not many sodas, drink Gatorade, eat smaller amounts four
or five times a day, eat whole grains for cereal and bread, don't eat sugary,
snacks and stuff made with white flour. It's OK to eat a little junk food but
don't make it a main part of your diet. She said to live to be very old, have
a trim figure. Real fat people do not generally live to be real old, she said.
A second lecture was by .a health professor who talked about heart
health. He said some regular exercise is good for you. A healthy diet is
important. A beer or a glass of wine can be good for the heart but not to
excess.
Another UF professor spoke one day about tsunamis and what causes
them and their effects. He said it was highly unlikely a tsunami would ever
hit Florida's Gulf Coast.
Jonathan and I saw the last half of a UF.women's basketball -game
against Georgia. The Lady Gators scored only 13 points inthe half as the
leading scorer, who was suspended for the first half, left during halftime.
,Head coach Carolyn Peck won a national title as Purdue a few years ago.
We saw the second half of a UF men's baseball game against Rhode
SIsland. The Gators won 5-4. Florida has a strong baseball program under
head coach Pat McMahon.

Central Florida Health Care in Wauchula may soon be getting a dental,
clinic. Dick Gray of Zolfo Springs said Tuesday a loan of about $47,053 has
been arranged so the $328,969 project can become a reality. The county can
reimburse the loan next year out of county funds.
The County Commission has committed $11,358 and the Hardee
Office of Community Development $35,696 toward the dental clinic which
will serve low and middle income families.

Above all things, never be you to retreat is himself afraid
afraid. The enemy who forces of you at that very moment.


". "

Mrs. Hardee County 2005 contestants are (from left) Kathi Villegas, Mrs. Internet Photogenic Stephanie Benton, Mrs. Photogenic
and first runner-up Holly Gilliard, Mrs. Hardee County Donna Parks, second runner-up Stephanie Roberson, Mrs. Congeniality
Chrystal Ham and Lydia Quintana.


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The new 2005 Hardee County Junior Miss and her court are (from left) Miss Congeniality Shelby Durrance, third runner-up and
Miss Internet Photogenic Courtney Nicholson, first runner-up Clara Durrance,,queen and essay contest winner Bailee Williams,
second runner-up Krystin Robertson, fourth runner-up Chelsea Harris and Miss Photogenic Amaris Garza.


ANNUAL
Continued From 1A


will be a pet parade from 10:30 to.
11 a.m.
On the entertainment schedule
are a variety -of local talent, the
.Hardee High School chorus,
Krystal Gillette, Lexington Blue,
Quest for Harmony, Lauren
Raulerson and Courtney Norris.
Between 10 a.m. and noon,
there will be an ongoing raffle, with
items contributed by a couple
dozen of local merchants who help
make the day a success.
While strolling along looking
at raffle items, stop and get a bite to


eat from any of the available booths
where barbecue, boiled peanuts,
kettle corn, and perhaps strawberry
shortcake will stave off those
hunger pangs.
There will be plants, produce,
handmade crafts and other items
also available for purchase. Buy a
gift for yourself or someone else.

More people should learn to tell
their dollars where to go instead
of asking them where they went.
-Roger W. Babson


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ESCAPEE
Continued From 1A


The duo shed their jail-issue uni-
forms and fled in T-shirts and box-
ers, he said.
As part of their intense manhunt,
sheriff's investigators here alerted
authorities in a town named
Carrollton in Carroll County, Ga.



RESTHAVEN
Continued From 1A
which is governed by a board of
trustees, headed by chairman Mary
Lois Crawley. Other trustees are
Sylvia Thornton, Caroline
Saunders, B. J. Haney and Rev. Jim
Williams.
Rogers explained that the compa-
ny which provides alarm service
for the facility can't come for a
couple of weeks. "When we get
everything back to rights, then
there's state, county and health
inspections. I don't expect any
problems, but they can't inspect us
with everything ganged up in the
hall."
Anyone who wants to help is
welcome. For more information,
call Rogers at Resthaven (773-
6000) or home (735-2536).


Smith, they said, had lived and
worked there before, and might'
return there.
As their probe into the escape
continued, Harris said detectives
learned Smith left Florida with his
wife, traveling to Salisbury, N.C.,
which is north of Charlotte. There,
the major alleged, Smith stole a
pickup truck from his wife's step-
brother and fled alone.
Two Hardee County detectives
went to North Carolina to interview
the wife and her step-brother, he
said, getting a description of the
vehicle and notifying Carrollton
authorities with additional informa-
tion.



MARINE
Continued From 1A
ond person to be killed on Hardee
County roadways so far this year.
While a student at Hardee High
School, Johnson participated in
both the band and sports programs.
Funeral services will be today
(Thursday) in Sebring. The U.S.
Marine Corps will present full mil-
itary honors at his burial.


"We kept in communication with
Carroll County," Harris said.
"They were advised to be on the
lookout for the Dodge truck Smith
stole."
And a Carroll County sheriff's
deputy spotted the vehicle Tuesday
night and tried to stop it. Smith,
however, fled north on U.S. 27,
leading the deputy on a chase into
neighboring Harelson County.
Georgia State Patrol spokesman
Larry Schnall said Smith per-
formed an "evasive maneuver" at
an intersection, causing the deputy
to lose control of his cruiser and
ram into a Honda Accord driven by
a woman in her 60s. The patrol car
continued on a few more feet
before slamming into a Ford pickup
truck. ,
Schnall said the woman, though
wearing a seat belt, was killed on
impact. The deputy, 26-year-old
Jamie Godbee, was seriously
injured and transported by medical
helicopter to Atlanta Medical
Center.
Further, the Georgia State Patrol
said the wreck caused several other
crashes at the intersection.
Smith was apprehended in
Tallapoosa, Ga., about 15 miles
north of Carrollton, when he
stopped as patrol cars surrounded
him.
He was booked into the Carroll
County Jail, located west of Atlanta
near the Alabama border.
Smith now faces multiple
charges in Georgia and North
Carolina along with Hardee County
charges, Harris said. ,
"Georgia wants him. North
Carolina wants him. I don't know
yet if they'll carry through with
their charges before we get him
back," the major said Wednesday
morning.
Meanwhile, he noted, sheriff's
investigators are pursuing all leads
and are questioning all of the
remaining escapee's family mem-
bers and acquaintances.
"We are still actively looking for
Deboy," he concluded.


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Merle Albritton
To Be Honored
The achievements of the late
Merle Albritton will be recog-
nized by the 98th Bomb
Group/Wing Veteran.;
Association, with men coming
from all over the U.S. for the
occasion.
The recognition will be at the
Hardee County School Board
meeting today (Thursday) at 5
p.m. in the Hardee Junior High
School media center, 200 S.
Florida Ave., Wauchula.

Highlands Park
Hosts Music Time
The third annual "Music In
The Park" fund-raiser of con-
temporary Christian and Praise
music and traditional worship
songs will be held Saturday.
The Christian band, 'Joka-
aroha" will be featured. You
may bring picnic baskets or
coolers or purchase dinners or
snacks from the Hammock Inn.
All proceeds fund Highlands
Hammock State Park improve-
ments. Admission to the 7 p.m.
program at the park, about a
mile north of SR 66, is $5 per
person, with accompanied chil-
dren under 16 free. Before 6
p.m., cost is $4 per vehicle.
Bring lawnchairs, blankets and
a flashlight.

FEMA Reopens
Disaster Centers
The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA)
and State Emergency Re-
sponse Team (SERT) have
extended dates of application
or review to March 17.
The group will be at the old
police station, 303 W. Main St.,
Wauchula, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday through Friday and
Saturday 9 a.m. until noon.






THURS., MARCH 10
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Board, Hardee Junior High
SSchool media center, 200l,.S..
Florida Ave., Wauchula, work-
shops on Middle School Reform
Act and employee union, 4 and
4:30 p.m., regular meeting 5
p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
VHardee County Commis-
sion, planning session, Room
102, Courthouse Annex I, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30S
a.m.
MONDAY, MARCH 14
VBloodNet USA bloodmo-
bile, Pioneer Creek RV Park,
U.S. 17 South, Bowling Green,
9:30 a.m.-noon and Hardee
County employee parking lot,
412 W. Orange St., Wauchula,
12:30-3:30 p.m.
VWauchula City Commis-
sion, monthly meeting, City Hall,
225 E. Main St., Wauchula, 6
p.m.
VZolfo Springs Town Council,
monthly meeting, Civic Center,
3210 U.S. 17 South, Zolfo
Springs, 7 p.m.
s THURS. MARCH 17
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sion, regular meeting, Room
102, Courthouse Annex I, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Another $2.8 million in hurri-
cane housing help is available to
needy local residents.
The additions make a bit over $5
million which can be used to during
houses up to code or demolish and
rebuild them.
Janet Gilliard, county director of
community development and gen-
eral services, is the person respon-
sible for coordinating all of the
available monies, following the
federal ;r.f' state guidelines set up
for the various grants.
Older Americans
Of immediate importance is the
$803,000 Older Americans Act
grant received by, H.O.P.E. of
Hardee, the non-profit agency
which provides meals on wheels,
services for the homebound and
activities at the Senior Center, 310
N. Eighth Ave., Wauchula.
H.O.P.E. director Ann Martin and
her staff are taking applications
from people age 60 and older who
need more money for repairs for
their homes. Martin has to use the
$803,000 by Nov. 30 or return it to
the state and federal government.
"Give us a call (773-2022) and
we'll complete an assessment form.
We will work with you and local
contractors to help make repairs not
paid for by insurance or FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management
Agency) funds," she said Tuesday.
"Hardee County has had so many
homes demolished or condemned
as beyond repair. We will partner
with others to combine funds to
rebuild a house. We need proof of
ownership by the applicant, and
that they are age 60 or older," said
Martin, who noted the grant was
received in February and already
there were 75 applications open
and working.
"But, we need more. We have to
use these funds up. We're working
hard to make it happen. It turned
out to be only an 11-month grant.
"We will review each on a case
by case basis. We are centering
more on rehabilitating homes than
rebuilding them. We want to help
our elderly citizens recover from
the devastation of last fall," con-
cluded Martin.
HOME Again
Gilliard explained the HOME
Again grants which were awarded,
$500,000 each to the county and
each of the three major communi-
ties. The communities are sub.- con-
rracting on theirg'fits and'"coordi-
nating with the county in using
additional funds to expand possibil-
ities for residents needing help
restoring their homes.
These are two-year grants; the
county's contract runs from Feb. 4,
2005 to February 2007, Gilliard
explained. These are also geared to
the very low and low income
home~ ners..who may have a
mortgage but have the deed to the
property and are current on pay-
ment of their property taxes.
Very low income is $15,150 or
lower for a family of one. Low
income is a maximum.of $23,250
for one, $27,700 for two and
$34,650 annually for a family of
four.
The available monies will be
used to demolish or restore homes
damaged by hurricanes .last year


My Grandma
As I reflect back to earlier days.
My memories of Grandma's lovingyvways.
That piece of pie or maybe cake.
How life became much easier to take.
If we were to stumble or even fall.
She always had time to hear all.
The worries and troubles of fear.
No matter how far she always seemed near.
Today she is gone and how I miss her so.
Her new home's in heaven and this I know.
One day again her face I will see.
Our family will reunite in Glory for all eternity.
Dedicated to Vivian Darley
By Dennis Albritton
Wauchula

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and will supplement insurance and
FEMA dollars received by home-
owners.
Most assistance is limited to
$25,000, with rare exceptions. Or
the Community Development
office can leverage monies from its
State Housing Initiative Program
(SHIP) grant of $643,000,
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) long-term recovery
grants of $453,000 or Volunteer
Florida Foundation funds of
$629,000.
"The only difference in the
HOME Again funds is that they
have to be paid back if the home-
owner sells the home. If they are
elderly, they only have to repay half
if the property is sold," explained
Gilliard.
OTHER HELP
The HOME Again grant also
does not help with repairs of
mobile homes, added Gilliard, who
encouraged mobile home owners to
apply anyway. "They'll be referred
to Centro Campesino, which does
not have a local office here, but
works extensively in the county."
Coordinating with Centro
Campesino is only one of the
groups with which Gilliard's office
works.
"Do you still have a blue roof?"
she asks of nearly everyone she
meets. World Changers is coming
in June and will work on roof
repairs for several weeks. Contact
her office for an application.
She also partners with CHIRP,
MDS and ARS in planning needed
housing rehabilitation.
CHIRP (Christians Helping In
Recovery Projects) has 30 to 40
volunteers here and about.
MDS (Mennonite Disaster
Services finished the first of seven
homes it is building. "It passed
inspection on the first walk-
through," said Gilliard proudly.
ARS (Apostolic Relief Services)
is working on five new houses.
Both MDS and ARS are also work-
ing on roof replacements and other
housing rehabilitation.
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Church and ARS is at Pioneer Park.
"We need other churches to step up
to the plate and assist in providing
the food and supplies for these pe0-
ple. They are here as volunteers to
help restore Hardee County. The
least we all can do is help provide
for their needs," Gilliard said.
Her office is in Room 201,
Courthouse Annex I, 412 W.
Orange St., Wauchula. Stop by and
apply or call' 773-6349
Applications for some programs
are for moderate income as well as
low or very low income individuals
or families. Gilliard and her stafi
will review applications and use the
best possible combinations of grant
dollars to restore homes.
She also urges local contractors
to resume bidding on housing pro-
jects. "We want them to be
involved as soon as they are able to
return. We know they are over
whelmed with the work they have
to do, but would love to have thdir
bids too," Gilliard concluded.
Charm is the quality in others
that makes us more satisfied
with ourselves.

ABOUT ...
Obituaries
Obituaries are published
free of charge as a public
service, but must, be submit-
ted through a funeral home:
A one-column photo of the
deceased may be added for_
$15.
Obituaries contain the
name, age, place of resi-
dence, date of death, occu-..
pation, memberships,
immediate survivors, and
funeral arrangements. The
list of survivors may include..
the names of a spouse, par-
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children's spouses and&
grandchildren, and the num-.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
'Juice, Yogurt, Milk
SLunch: Chicken Fryz or
iSausage on a Bun (Salad Tray,
iPinto Beans, Applesauce, Juice,
,,Roll) Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cinnamon
Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce,
Milk
,; Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich
or Hamburger on a Bun (Salad
Tray, Whole Kernel Corn, Peanut
,Butter Cookies, Juice Bar) Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle,
Syrup, Baked Ham, Pineapple
Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Corndog or
Hamburger Gravy (Salad Tray,
Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans,
Juice, Roll) Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
rits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch:' Pepperoni Pizza or
Lasagna (Salad Tray, Garden


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

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Yogurt, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Fryz or
Sausage Sandwich (Tossed
Salad, Pinto Beans & Ham, Cole
Slaw, Applesauce, Juice, Roll)
Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Buttered
Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce,
Milk
Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or
Deli Turkey Sandwich or
Hamburger on Bun w/Dill
(Lettuce & Tomato, Juice Bar,
Whole Kernel Corn, Peanut
Butter Cookies) Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle,
Syrup, Baked Ham, Pineapple
Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Hamburger Gravy or
Cheese Pizza or Corndog
(Tossed Salad, Green Beans,
Carrot-Raisin Salad, Juice, Roll,
Mashed Potatoes, Fruit Snack)
Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
iLunch: Pepperoni Pizza or


On TheAgenda


The Hardee County Commission will hold its monthly planning ses-
sion tomorrow (Friday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102,
SCourthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. The following is a
Synopsis of agenda topics that may be of public interest. Times are
Approximate except for advertised public hearings.
-Introduction of new Wauchula City Manager Richard Giroux, 8:30
.J -Right of Way easement at Hardee Lakes, Danny Weeks, 8:45.:
-Update on long-term recovery plans, Herb Smetheram, 9 a.m.
-Minor Subdivision Plat for Stoner's Addition to Peace River Refuge
and Ranch Inrc.
This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald-Advocate
.,nd the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish to plan to
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Normandy, Waldorf Salad,
Pears, Juice, Roll) Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Danish,
Peaches, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Stacked Ham
Sandwich or Tacos or Cheese
Pizza (Lettuce & Tomato, Potato
Rounds, Refried Beans
w/Cheese, Jell-O, Fruit Cocktail,
Juice) Milk


SENIOR HIGH
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Yogurt, Milk
Lunch: Sausage Link on a Bun
(Tossed Salad, Steamed
Cabbage, Macaroni & Cheese,
Squash, Applesauce, Juice) Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cinnamon
Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce,
Milk


Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich
(Tossed Salad, Potato Rounds,
Corn, Cucumber & Tomato
Salad, Peanut Butter Cookies,
Juice Bar) Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles,
Syrup, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Corndog (Tossed
Salad, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw,
Fruit Snacks, Juice) Milk
THURSDAY_


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


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the new Highway 17. If you happen to miss the drive, go to the blinking light and do a u-turn.
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doors. Our Grand Opening in our new location is set for Tuesday, March 15th. We will be closed
on Monday, March 14th to complete our move. Our business hours are Monday Friday, 8:30
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$2000 OBO. (863)375-2695. 3:10Op
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GOOD YEAR WRANGLER tires.
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PLANT NURSERY workers needed.
Apply in person ONLY 1668 Ratliff
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THE BREAD BOARD is now hiring
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Flexible hours a must. Apply in per-
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Wooded lot with city water tap and culvert in place.
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4B/3Bth 4000 square foot home, damaged by hurricane,
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10 Acres cleared land, perfect for farming or residence,
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ings. $249,900
BEAUTIFUL WOODED 100 x 209 lot on crystal clear Lake
Isis in Avon Park. Great location close to shopping.
$195,000

COMMERCIAL CORNER BUILDING in Zotlo Springs.
Perfect for convenience store. Will not last at this
prices!! Only $85,000


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STEEL PLATE fitters and plate roll
operator w/experience in tanks. (863)
683-6741. 3:3,1 Oc
P/T SECRETARY NEEDED. Bilingual a
must! No phone calls! Apply in person
(across from Presco) at Hill's Auto
World, BG. 3:3,1 Oc
TRUCK DRIVER W/B, CDL or higher.
773-9446 or 781-3342. 3:3-1 Oc


********* MAINTENANCE ********
for Wauchula MH park. Must have
experience In carpentry, electric,
plumbing and tools, transportation.
Pay B.O.E. 863-773-3275, 863-698-
4908. DFWP. 3:3-24p
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


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
CNAs, HHAs AND caregivers needed.
Flexible hours, (863)698-6383.
2:10-3:1 Op


$1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck
drivers and service personnel. Coker
Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula
2:24tfc
BARTENDER/WAITRESS. 773-9656
2:24tfc
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


3BR, 1Bth CB home on one acre,
Salem N.J. $185,000. 863-773-4667
3:10p
2BR, 1BA WOOD frame house in ZS.
.Carport, shed, large fenced lot. Other


8 CHUOnu iBH cows ana o calves
found in Oak Grove area. Please call
735-0403. 3:3,1Op


LOST-LEOPARD female, dark on right
side of head, white on left side, with
left glass eye. $100 Reward. 773-'
9887. 3:3p
LOST JACK RUSSELL Female-111bs,
white/brown, clipped tail, pink collar.
Murphy/Bridges Road (Limestone)
REWARD (863)735-9520 (863)735-
2344 (863)781-6379 (407)947-7636.
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.. Office: 863-452-6026
Cell: 863-449-1806
P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
You are hereby notified that Wauchiula State Bank will
sell the vehicles described below "As Is" to the high-
est bidder for cash, free of prior liens, to satisfy legal
obligations.

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Contact Linda or Shannon for details at Wauchula
State Bank 863-773-4151. The sale will be held on
Friday March 11, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Wauchula
State Bank parking lot located at 106 East Main
Street, Wauchula, FL. cl3:3,10C
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T N T FILL PIRT. INC
Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land
Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways
3721 E Main St Tim Parrish
Wauchula Fl (863) 781-3342
33873 Nextel
Office 158*17*31234
S(863) 773-9446
S(6 We Accept Most Major Credit Cards

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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ROOFING EXPERTS(DBAM
T & A Enterprises of Central Florida, Inc.
Providing Local, Professional Service!
CALLTOI)O ORDI.EOIT


.Contact:
Robby Albritton (Sales)
Cell (863) 528-7085 Fax (863) 735-8469
License Number: CCC041335 d:0


CALL TOD.4 FOR LIMEDLITE
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VOCA of Florida

Direct staff positions available in
Wauchula group homes. High school
diploma or GED and valid drivers
license (in good standings) required.
Experience providing services to per-
sons with developmental disabilities
preferred. Apply in person at 114
West Carlton, Wauchula, Florida,
863-773-0434 M/F/V/D EOE. c3 10c


NOTICE
HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
To whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that I will offer for sale and
sell at public sale to the highest and best bidder
for cash the following described livestock. ONE
COW'RED AND WHITE ONE STEER RED AND
WHITE after 1:00 P.M. on the MARCH 14, 2005 at
the HARDEE LIVESTOCK MARKET to satisfy a
claim for all incurred fees, expenses for feeding
and care and costs hereof.
J.L. Cogburn, Sheriff
CL3 0oc Hardee County, FL


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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 Watef Heat and Air Conditioning
With or Without Desk and Chair,
Filing Cabinets and Office Table
773-6736 12:23t(c

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.
pa\s for LTD & Life Insurance. See our website @
cfhconline.org. Send Resume to: CFHC, 950 CR 17A West, Avon
Park, FL 33825, via e-mail to hr@cfhconline.org or fax to (863)
452-3011. EOE/DFW c13:3,10c
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See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


NEW LISTING! 10 fenced acs.
west of Ona on SR 64 has 3 BR,
2 bath, 1188 SF mobile home
with pool. Listed for $150,000!
NEW LISTING! Well maintained
3 BR, 2 bath, 1440 SF mobile
home with city water and sewer.
Clost to shopping! $59,000!
Commercial 45 acs. on north
bound Hwy 17, over 3,000 feet
of frontage. Buy all or in part.
$1,250,000!
GREAT DEVELOPMENT. POTEN-
TIAL! 19 acs. located at the
intersection of SR 62 & Hwy 17
N. $418,000!
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!
Outstanding home in Knoll-
wood. 5 BR 3 1/2 bath, formal
living & dining, extra large fam-
ily room w/fireplace, game
room, and heated pool w/hot
tub. $305,000!
10 acs. in Ft. Green area on
Methodist Church Rd. Great
building site. $90,000!
77 acs. o Val cs Hamlins
E H eC -jet, 12"
krr0,000! This is

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3,432 SF, 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!
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!
Corner. commercial lot with
frontage on Orange St & 8th Ave
in Wauchula. $30,000!
90 ac. Hamlin grove. Hog Bay
Rd in Desoto Co. $12,000/ac.!
20 acs. in Ft. Green area.
Grove with home. 3 BR, 1 bath
with pool. Call today. $15,000/
ac!
Knollwood: Nice 4 Bedroom, 2
bath home. $215,000!
These 5 & 10 ac. tracts are
located in western Hardee Co.
There are only a few lots left
with lake view and there are
deed restrictions.
CB 3 BR, 1 bath home with new
roof in Ft. Meade. All appliances
included. Desirable neighbor-
hood. $79,900!
19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft.
Green. Would make a nice
homesite. $10,000/ac! Can
divide.
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KENNY SANDERS.... .....781-0153
RICK KNIGHT............773-272
MONICA REAS...............773-9609


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SANDY LARRISON-..J32-0130
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FULL SPRING MATTRESS, three
cushion sofa, chairs, electric stove.
773-2177. 3:10dh
2 R.V,'s for storage for sale. (863)558-
1673, (863)735-1641. 3:10p
TRASH BARRELS for sale, $5 each.
(863)558-1673, (863)735-1641. 3:10p
2003 HONDA 350 Rancher 4x2 $3300.
781-5229. 3:10p


4 EIGHT LUG rims and tires. Only
50 miles on Firestone 245/75 R16
tires. $100 FIRM. 863-781-5065. 3:10p
FULL SET Yamaha drums $550. 781-
5608. 3:10p
PIANO FOR SALE (Philharmonic) In
very good condition. $400 obo
(863)781-1958. 3:10p


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. c12:17-3:1oc







COUNT MANO


| APARTMENTS

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:
u 315 SR 62, Bowling Green |
863-773-6640
Mon. Fri. 9-6 Saturday 10-4 ,

S Equal Housing Opponunity Cenain income Resrictions Apply


ACCOUNTANT :
Farm Credit of Southwest Florida, ACA is currently
seeking an associate accountant for the Arcadia
office. Ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's
degree in accounting, finance or related field. A
minimum of 2-4 years of commercial lending or
public accounting experience required. Equivalent
combination of education and experience will be
considered. Selected candidate will assist in the
consolidation and preparation of the financial
statements and the external audit process. This
person will work extensively with the general
ledger. Responsibilities will include financial state-
ment preparation and analysis, general ledger rec-
onciliation's and other related financial reporting
duties. Must have excellent verbal and written
communication skills, be analytical and detail ori-
ented. Proficiency in Excel, and Access, is a must!
Testing will be required. The ability to handle mul-
tiple tasks is essential. People Soft G/L experience
a plus! Send resume to Human Resources
Department, 330 N Brevard Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266
or fax (863) 494-6460 or email to escott(@farmcred-
itswfl.com. EOE o
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Pay rate: $ 9.55 $12.53
Wanted for Hardee County Animal Control
Dept. Knowledge of office practices and
procedures is 'required. 'Vust be proficient in
Microsoft Word and Excel to perform the job
responsibilities. Must have High School Diploma
or GED. Complete job description posted on
County website: www.hardeecounty.net.
Applications accepted in the Human Resource
Dept., 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873,
until 5:00 p.m., March 17,2005. EOE- F/M/V 3
cl3:10c


MAINTENANCE WORKER II
PAY RATE: $8.25 $10.83

Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge
Dept. Applicants must have some knowledge of the
general maintenance trades. Ability to perform
heavy manual labor, Must have a High School
Diploma or GED. Valid FL Class "B" CDL is
required.
Complete job description posted on County web
site: www.hardeecounty.net Applications accepted
in the Human Resource Dept., 205 Hanchey Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161. Open until
filled. EOE-F/M/V c13:10o


'89 YAMAHA FZR 750, runs and looks
great, 4 into 1 header, $2100 OBO.
773-6214. 3:10p
WEDDING DRESS for sale! Size 8,
$450 OBO, call 735-1918. 3:3-31p
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


R.V. FOR SALE with Florida room
(863)558-1673, (863)735-1641. 3:10p


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 3:10c

There's only one corner of the
universe you can be certain of
improving, and that's your own
self.
-Aldous Huxley
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** NOTICE **
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
VOCA Corporation now hiring for our Adult Day Training
Program. Position requires two (2) years experience with
the developmentally disabled or (2) years related experi-
ence taking care of people ie: prison nursing home, day
care, private care etc. Responsible for training and
supervising small groups of developmentally disabled
persons in community setting and activities. Interested
candidates should apply in person between 8 a.m. 5:00
p.m., at 114 West Carlton Street, Wauchula, RH. #863-
773-0434. c13:10c


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GREG GORDO
.~41S. 6th AeJ ucfhula, Fla.
Office (863) 773-5888 Mobile (863) 781-1488









LABOR SUPERVISOR
Pay rate: $8.68 $11.39
Wanted for the Hardee County Building & Grounds
Department. Ability to plan, organize and direct the
work of semi-skilled and unskilled employees. Must
be able to establish and maintain working
relationships with the public. Ability to understand
and carry out written and oral instructions
accompanied by construction plans. Must have a
High School Diploma or GED. Valid FL Class
"B" CDL required. Complete job description posted
on County website: www.hardeecounty.net.
Applications accepted in the Human Resource
Department, 205 Hanchey Rd., Wauchula, FL 33873,
(863) 773-2161. Open until filled. c13:1


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
(Full time/Grant Funded for 18-24 months)
Pay rate: $ 9.55 $12.53
Wanted for Hardee County Office of Community
Development. Advanced clerical, secretarial and
staff assistant work. Knowledge of office practices
and procedures is required. Bi-lingual preferred.
Must have High School Diploma or GED.
Complete job description posted on County
websitei www.hardeecounty.net. Applications
accepted in the Human Resource Dept., 205
Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, until 5:00
p.m., March 17, 2005. EOE- F/M/V ca3:o10

GPS/PC TECHNICIAN
PAY-RATE: $20,911.54 $27,437.74

Wanted for Hardee County ITS Department. Manage
various related information databases. Surveying,
drafting, GIS/CAD, or any relevant college or trade
school training. Assist County departments in
providing information technology. Collect, maintain,
and update spatial data related to County
infrastructure. Knowledge of computer operating
system (OS), familiar with Microsoft Office XP
products, Windows 98/NT/2000/XP Operating
Systems and internet skills. Competency in repairs
and maintenance of PC's of all county offices. High
School Graduate or acceptable equivalency diploma,
and (2) Two years experience with geographic
coordinate systems, including Latitude/Longitude,
UTM & State Plane Coordinate Systems, and
Minimum of (5) Five years of professional
experience installing and configuring operating
systems, drivers, and internal computer components.
Job description posted on County website:
www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the
Human Resource Dept., 205 Hanchey Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161., until 5:00 p.m.,
March 17,2005. EOE F/M/V 0


1.06 acres, zoned C-2. Just east of new Northbound U.S. 17. Excellent
potential for warehouses or light manufacturing. Priced to sell. $35,000.
Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer
Run Road. $92,000.
302 North 10th Ave. Large corner lot. 930 S.F., C.P., Porches, 2BR/1Bth.
Central H/A. $65,000.1.9 acres, 1831 Hampton Road. Brick Home, metal
roof. 3456 square feet. 1800 square feet Garage/workshop. $175,000.
Old Quick Lube. Commercial. Hwy 17 North, Bowling Green. Corner lot.
$65,000.
Bills Meat Market Bowling Green. Fully equipped for restaurant and meat
market. Large Corner Lot. 225' on Hwy 17, $135,000. Contract Pending.
3 Rental houses in Ona. Current rental income $900 per month. $70,000.


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


$40.00
$40.00
$35.00
$35.00
$45.00
$60.00


Bo Espino Sold in sets of 4.
Auto Technician Sold separately slightly higher.
Open: Mon Sat 8:00 5:00


WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS
FULL TIME MECHANIC


375-4461


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BRIDGE WORKER I
PAY RATE: $9.15 $12.01
Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge Dept.
Applicants must have some knowledge of tools and equip-
ment used in laboring or general grounds maintenance work.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Must have High
School Diploma or GED. Valid FL Class "B" CDL is required.
Complete job description is posted on County web site:
www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human
Resources Dept., 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873,
(863) 773-2161. Open until filled. EOE F/M/V. c13:10c


WA1UCH1IUIA PPOI.CE i)DEPARTI'MENT
A State Accredited Law Enforcement Agency is
now accepting applications for Part-Time Officer.
Applicants must be 19 years of age and have a high
school diploma. Must have police standards for the
State of Florida. Must be able to pass a complete phys-
ical examination and may be required to submit to a
psychological exam and/or polygraph. Applications
will be accepted at the Wauchula Police Department,
128 South 7th Ave. Wauchula, March 9, 2005 through
March 23, 2005. ADA/EEOE cl:3:10,17c

HELP WANTED
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, JAIL SUPPORT
STAFF AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is seeking full time
Correctional Officers, Jail Support Staff and
Communications Officers. Jail Support Staff and
Communications Officers must be at least 19, have a
high school diploma or equivalent and be willing to work
shifts.
Correctional Officer applicants must possess a current
certification in corrections or be willing to attend the
academy. Tuition and salary will be paid while attending
the academy and working in the Hardee County Jail. All
applicants must successfully complete the personnel
selection process set forth by the Sheriff's Office.
Applications may be obtained at the Sheriff's Office at
900 E. Summit St., Wauchula, from 8am to 4pm, Monday
through Friday. For further detail call 863-773-0304 ext.
214. E.O.E. cl3:10c


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LOST JACK RUSSELL Female-11lbs,
white/brown, clipped tail, pink collar.
Murphy/Bridges Road (Limestone)
REWARD (863)735-9520 (863)735-
2344 (863)781-6379 (407)947-7636.
3:10-4:7p
BOSTON TERRIER puppies (?), 6 wks
old. $150. 735-0748 or 781-5272.
3:10p
WE ARE LOOKING for good homes
for 2 mixed breed puppies. One is
very sweet and smiles. We also have
a male neutered kitten, cream col-
ored, good tempered. Stop in and see
them or call All Creatures Animal -
Hospital at 773-9215. 3:3,10c


ADOPT A PETI If you nave 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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Azalea apartments

ANw accepting applications!
2, 3, & 4 bedroom dpts. .
SHandicap units available *
SRental rates beginning at $424 *
(plus electric, cable and phone)
I Rental assistance available for qualified applicants *

860 Pleasant Way Bowling Green, FL

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



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State of Florida Department of Transportation
JOB OPPORTUNITY
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER
Position Number: 03251 Starting Bi-Weekly Salary: $675.00
Works Hours: 7:00 am- 5:30 pm Monday-Thursday
This is work maintaining the state highway system
and right-of-way; such as pothole patching, flagging
traffic, repairing road shoulders, picking up
trash/garbage, etc. Performs light maintenance and
servicing work in connection with any type of equip-
. ment operated.
Required to have CDL Class B License or Permit
Apply on-line via the People First (1-877-561-7287)
by completing a State of Florida online job applica-
tion at www.myflorida.com by 5 pm EST closing date
or call 863-993-4634.
CLOSING DATE: 3/21/05 co1 lo.


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WE BUY LAND, orange groves, and
houses. 375-3112 12:2tfc
15 ACRE FARM IN lovely Zolfo
Springs, $300,000 or best offer. 727-
865-8599 2:10-3:10p


FIFTH WHEEL, 1993 Prowler, 30'5",
$8500, W/slide out, good condition.
(863)375-4975. 3:10-17p


WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER-
ENT sizes Jack Ullrich Warehouses.
773-6448. 3:10c
VERY NICE 1 B/R eff. apt. with patio.
Furnished except for linens. One per-
son only. No pets. C H/A-150 channel
Sat. TV. $600 month includes utilities.
Ref's required. $300 security deposit.
Clothes dryer & washer shared with
another apt. 863-375-4424. 3:10-17p


AARON ENTERPRISES CONSTRUCTION
(DBA Palm Hammock II, Inc.)

i' V Demolition
l j Local Representative Contact: Wesley Edenfield
USeroing 9/ardee and 9/s surroundingg Counlies


License Number:
IH0000408


Bus. (863)445-0623
Fax (863) 735-8469


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MOBILE HOMES. Large lot. 2BR 1BA.
Call after 7 p.m. 407-908-51611 $475
mo. plus deposit. 3:10p
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
The first and fundamental law
of nature is to seek peace and
follow it.
-Thomas Hobbes


WOW!


YOU GOT TO SEE THIS
ONE!


3 bedroom


f Realtor n
SEQUUI 228 N. 6th Avenue
""" Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
We Have Listings to suit your every need. CALL US TODAY!
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
**Concrete Block Duplex In Zolfo Springs, Recently renovated.
$75,000.


5 Acres out in the Crevwsiille
area-Good Country living for
$59.000.
Centrally Located-3BR/IBA CB
Home with, Central Air & Heat.
Conventiently located %ilhin
walking distance to schools, call
today for your appointment.
Being Offered at $85.000.
Nice Residential Area-
Conveniently located between
Hardee and Highlands. 3BR/2BA
mobile home with central air and
heat and screened in porch. Being
offered at $57,000.


Noey Flores


John Freeman


Large Home on Corner lot.
Nlotivated 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.
Mobile Home in Good
Condition-3BR/2BA mobile
home with central air & heat
located east of Bartow. Call for
details. Asking $55,000..


Carolyn Jackson


SeeLae
Steve Lanier


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

Please Visit Our New Web Page at: www.floresrealty.net

WE BUY HOUSES -FAST CLOSINGS
Contact After Hours
.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralia D Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
After hours.........;..863-773-2840
Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863) 773-9256 Email: lar@floresrealty.net
Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 Email: noey@floresrealty.net
John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email: john@floresrealty.net
Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643
Steve Lanier (863) 553-9392 cl3:10c


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Crisis Line
1 (800) 500-1119


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ROOFING

&

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(Up to 200 mile
per hour winds!)


"Why wait on your roof
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/in a 48 hour period!"

7< Contact George Browder

-.03309-7513 or Toll Free 1-866.794.8
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Ruby


2 bath


Double Wide Mobile Home
Could be yours for as low
as $430 P.I. a month
W.A.C.

1337 Hwy. 17 South
Wauchula

773-4900
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Billy


HOUSES, APARTMENTS, TRAILERS.
Lease weekly/yearly, $250/week up, 2-
10 bedrooms. (863)781-5017,
(863)773-6616 2:10-3:10p
COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL, LEASE-
sell, salvage yard, detailing,
bodyshop, welding, mobile home,
automobile sales. (863)773-6616
2:10-3:10p
LEASE/SALE, COMMERCIAL, 121 W.
Main, 9,000 sf available, $1 sf, build to,
suit, handy-man. (863)773-6616,
(863)781-5017. 2:10-3:10p.
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.


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: rBartlein@us.aflac.com
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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.b-- :
1.12 acre rural residential homesites on paved road very near Wauchula.
Deed restricted area. JUST $22,500 per homesite!
Two 4.8 acre residential tracts located on Alex Hendry Road. Sensible deed
restrictions! Excellent home sites, high and dry!
5-acre tracts with paved road frontage near Wauchula! High and dry!
Cleared and ready to build! Terrific homesites! Sensible deed restrictions
apply. Listed at $15,000 per acre.
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!
Looking for space? 7.3 acres on paved road approx. 4 miles west from
Wauchula with 6 BR, 4.5 bath, wood frame home with in-ground 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 root-
stock with good irrigation system and 3BR, 2 bath, 1,400 SF mobile home.
Must see to appreciate this beautiful property!
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US
17! Owner will clear the property! Listed at $245,000!
10 ac. Hamlin and Valencia grove in Holly Hill planting. Only $35,000! Ask
for Ben Gibson.


James V. See, Jr., Broker


Mary Rollins
Ben Gibson


Realtor Associates
(after hours)


(863) 773-9673
(941) 737-2800


James V; See, Sr., Broker


Robert Jones
Brian Pohl


(863) 781-1423
(863) 773-6563


[2 We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and r
Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings.
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Rosemary


r------------------**1
Bring in this coupon for
$500 OFF
the selling price of any of our
great used vehicles.
MUST bring in coupon.
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New Inventory!


Lots of SUVs & Late Model Vehicles


* 20oo Mercury Sable 2oox Ford Lariat XLT Crew Cab
* 2oox Ford Excursion 2ooo Concorde (70,000 miles)
S'99 Volkswagen Beetle (auto.) '98 Ford Explorer
* '99 Kia Sephia (70,000 miles) '96 Lincoln Town Car
*'97 Mustang GT convertible


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


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THE TIME TO BUY IS Now!


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Classifieds


H and H TILE INSTALLERS. Call for
free estimates. 863-781-4197 ask for
Chad. 3:10c
SMITH'S PRESSURE CLEANING and
PAINTING, free estimates, licensed
and insured. 781-3173. 3:10-4:7p
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


U-LOCK STORAGE
FOR RENT: Storage
units Wauchula and
Zolfo, 5x10, 10x12 and
12x20.
767-0871
781-3058
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1995 DODGE
VIN: 1B3ES47C8SD564144
8:00 a.m., March 24, 2005
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL
3:10c


Estan buscanda una
vivienda para su
terreno?
No es necesario
buscal mas!
Tenemos una casa
prefabricada double
anchor 3 cuarto 2
banos ser tuya por
solamente $430 P.I.
por mes con credit
aprobado!
1337 Hwy. 17 South
Wauchula

773-4900
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OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now !n stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc
DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs?
Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday
nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's
Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd.,
Wauchula and Friday and Saturday
nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist
Church, Corner of Grape & Church
St., Bowling Green.
7:18tfc


Inexperienced or
Experienced LOCAL
drivers NEEDED NOW
WE WILL TRAIN YOU TO
GET YOUR CLASS A
CDL! NO COST* Training
Classes Forming NOW!
Already have your
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*Restrictions & Limitations Apply


DEMOLITION
Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt
Local Contractor

(863) 735-2415
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TYLER BELFLOWER



Gj C4oat T todsxi Sewice 9ge
Tractor Work
License Numbers
De Soto # 0000004597
Wachula # 0737
Charlotte # 124575 Tel (941) 270-2573
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Temporary or Payroll
Tm ,porary or Federal and State
Permanent ILABOR DTaxes
<"LA 1 R Deposits
Personnel and LI ISOLUTIONS Tax Reports
Peronnel Seices Worker's Gbmp
SPayroll Services FICA
I ,CONTACT: Year End W2's
S ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula
(863)773-9225 .
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SHIAWN RIMES AGGREGATES

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

S Its better than shell.


Shams R tim
Owqzer/Operator


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


IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-3109. Several
weekly meetings. tfc
PUMP TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete sales, service and
installation, call (863) 173-6448.
7:18tfc
LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Will buy old farm tractors.
Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc
JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning.
Free estimates. (888) 689-8188
11:18-6:29p
PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal,
stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
land clearing, shell, clay, top soil,
loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735-
2415. 9:9tfc
TEAM SAWMASTER. TREE removal.
We cut trees for less. (863)781-1449
10:14tfc


CENTRAL FLORIDA ROOFING, state
certified. License #CCC1325743.
Quality work, local roofing company.
1-863-382-7166 12:16tfc
ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
tfc-dh


D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential-
and small business installation &
repair. Specializing in mobile homes,
35 years experience. 863-773-9179
1:27-5:5p
A&S PAINTING, INTERIOR and exteri-
or, over 25 years experience. Free
estimates; discount for storm victims.
735-1177 2:24-3:24p
MIKE'S LAWN CARE, licensed &
insured, free estimates. (863)735-
2862 2:10-3:10p
"NEW BUSINESS" LEM'S
Maintenance & Welding Shop.
Portable welding & repair, all work
with 40 years experience. No job to
big or small. (863)773-4787, (863)781-
4441, Nextel 162* 18* 112. Lem Brown
2:24-3:24p
KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning
& painting. Commercial & residential.
Licensed and insured. (863)735-8863,
(863)381 r0874 2:24-4:28p


MOVING MH. Items for sale. Chest
'freezer, furniture, lawn tractor, air
compressor, other misc. items.
Thurs.-Sunday, 3041 Meadow Lane,
ZS. 3:10p
3 FAMILY Saturday, 8-?, 807 S.
Florida, furniture, clothes, toys, misc.
3:10p
SATURDAY, 4519 Fair Ave., BG, off W.
Main, Baby items, clothes, furniture,
small appliances, new household.
3:10p
SATURDAY ONLY, 503 E. Orange St.,
Clothes, ping-pong table, birdhouses,
piano, dresser, dishes and more.
3:10p
MOVING SALE SATURDAY, 8-?, 2940
Oak Street, Zolfo. Living room suite,
TV's, dishwasher, bedroom furniture,
household items. Everything Must
Go. 3:10p
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, 9-?, 933 Heard
Bridge Rd., Stop'n See Us. 3:10p


SATURDAY, 8-? Corner of SR66 &
Schoolhouse Rd., Oasis Trailer Park.
3:10p
MANAGER'S SALE antiques, library
card catalog, oak chairs, toys,
clothes, 210 North 3rd Ave., Sat. 8-1.
S 3:10p


THURSDAY/FRIDAY, 8-?, 2954 Center
Hill. Lots of everything 3:1Op
FRIDAY, 7-?, Mason Dixon, Bowling
Green. Clothes, furniture, misc. 3:10p
SATURDAY, 8-?, 290 Garden Dr.,
Wauchula. Children's clothing, toys,
women's clothing, household misc.
3:10p
1339 SOUTH 17, Edna's Place. Mobile
home code steps with two rails. Beds,
beauty shop equip., refrigerator,
stoves, chairs, miniature Schnauzer
puppies for sale. 3:10c
FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 8-?, 219 N. 9th
Ave., Wauchula. Furniture, glassware,
tools, misc. 3:10p
SATURDAY SOUTH 8th. Ripe Papaya.
Avocado plants, many kinds of plants,
clothes-men, women 500. Rain or
shine. Many more. Lucky Bamboo.
3:10p
SATURDAY, 8-7, 401 Lake Branch at
Banana St., Bowling Green. 3:10p

Success is a journey-not a des-
tination.
-H. Tom Collard


Rooster's Restaurant

SR 66 & Schoolhouse Road

Zolfo Springs


hardware


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


Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday


RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC
781-1062


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who has just done something if one is indicated. You can't
dreadful. cross a chasm in two small
--Judith Martin jumps.

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

iSe Habla Espano


863-773-0777
863-773-0727


116 REA Rd.
Wauchula
(across from Wal-Mart)


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Commercial Residential
Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated

Office 863-773-4779 Fax 863-773-9865 I





"Write this number down ...

375-4441
You're going to need
it if you buy from the
'walk-in, ride-out'
place!




24 Hour Towing Available .
U.S. Hwy. 17 Se Habla
Bowling Green Espanol 375-4441
(across from Presto)


"On The Jo 0


iSCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor
Residential Remodeling
Zolfo Springs, Florida
(863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409
John Reschke CCC-045
Bill IReSchke cli2:16tfc License CBC-12


Willis Duct Cleaning

and Insullation
"Dusty Ducts Are Not Cool"
Free Inspection

4Home or Business Mold and Mildew
Treatment Relief for asthma and
allergy sufferers. Improves
indoor air quality. Reduces
odor and dust as well.

\/ -r25 years of Experience


Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407
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WE MAKE DEALS THE COMPETTWON1

CAN ONLY DREAM ABOUT


2004 Ford Ranger Supercab
Loaded XLT with V-6, automatic,
power windows and locks, remote
keyless entry, AM/FM/CD.
$13,995
Dicounted over $7500!
Stock #4R44031

2004 Ford Explorer 4-Door
SFull power, roof rack, CD player,
trailer tow, more.
$21,488
Discounted over $9000
Stock #4U63014


2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Turbo diesel, Lariat package with
leather and all the goodies!
$35,999
Discounted nearly $11,000!
Stock #5W21075

2005 Ford Mustang
Automatic, power windows, locks, and
seat, 6 disc CD changer, 16" aluminum
wheels.
$19,799
Discounted nearly $2,000!
Stock #5T80027


2005 Ford Explorer Sport Track
V-6, power windows and locks, CD play-
er, Power rear sliding window, 16" alu-
minum wheels, more.
$18,495
Discounted nearly $6,000!
Stock #5U67010

2005 Ford Expedition
Loaded XLT with leather, DVD entertain-
ment system, power fold down rear
seats, more.
$30,998
Discounted over $10,000!
Stock #5U17006


2004 Ford Taurus
Try to find a used
one at this price!
$13,995
Discounted nearly $7,000!
Stock #4P52015

2004 Ford F-150 4x4
Regular Cab
Automatic, air, V-8, all terrain tires.
$18,999
Discounted nearly $8,000!
Stock #4F18287


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Sunroof, V8, Leather,
Loaded! Nice Car.
28,000 miles
Was $24,995

NOW $22,388


2002 Chevy Suburban Z71


NOW!
SSTK #4U41018A


.3rd seat, power
I sunroof, 4x4,
leather, loaded.
One owner,
local trade.
SWAS
22,965) $27,955


2000 Ford Contour SE
Auto., Great
Starter Car!
WAS
S$6,840.
.NOW! $4,955 $6
W STK #502005
2002 Ford Ranger XLT Regular Cab


V6, auto., one
owner. 42,000
miles. Local
trade.
SWAS
$11,840


SNOW!


$9,488


STK #5U67039A


'86 Chevrolet Cancr c,0
i T-top, Auto.,
55 K Miles

STK-#5U67063A


2002 Ford F25

i _= T- -


NOW! $19988


0 XLT 4x2


Supercab. Full
power, V8,
auto., tow
package.
WAS
$23,100


STK #502003


2004 F250 Diesel 4x4
ST#5W211i 9 Lariat,
Crew Cab
Was $34,995

S W49A NOW $32,488
SIX #5W21149A


2001 Sonoma SLS Crew Cab
: 4x4 auto.,
full power,
47K miles.
WAS
NOW! 45) $16,895
STK #502006
2002 Ford Explorer 4x4
7k.- -"-: V8, Eddie Bauer.
Loaded!
Sunroof, leather.
WAS
NOW! i1879 $23,290
STK #502008

2001 Ford F-250
XLT Diesel
Crewcab, 4x4. One Owner!
WAS $26,995

NOW $24,588e
-- -STK #5W21147A


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2003 Ford Mustang Coupe
V8, auto., CD,
Factory Warranty.
WAS
$16,995
NOW! ( 888
"' STK #502007


2003 Ford Expedition 4x2 XLT
S 5 1Power w/l,
cruise.
Was $24,495
NOW $19,995
STK #5W12215L


2002 Chevy Impala LS
Leather. Fully
Loaded!
Onstar
equipped.
Full power.
NOW! .18 WAS $15,435
8 STK #502010
2004 Jeep Wrangler X
6cyl., auto.
.. Only 10,000
miles
WAS
NOW! $20,905
NOW! $19,488'


NOW!
STK #502002


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Se Habla Espanol

"The Pricemaker"


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1031 US 17 N., Wauchula (1 block south of Wal-Mart)
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6 disc CD changer, full power,
dual air, 2 tone paint, 17" alu-
minum wheels.

$,, $24,995


STK #5K02006


2005 Ford 500

,.Full Power, am/fm/cd, premium
sound system, anti-lock brakes,
17" aluminum wheels.
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L'iPS 578-780)

Thursday, March 10, 2005


Softball Girls Squelch


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee High softball teams
split games last week.
Both the varsity and junior varsi-
ty lost at DeSoto on Tuesday but
roared back for wins at Lake Placid
on Friday evening.
This week was a trio of games.
Originally scheduled as home
games, they will be played on the
road while new lighting 'is installed
at the Hardee field. Monday, it was
a trip to Haines City, Tuesday to
Mulberry and tomorrow (Friday) a
return matchup with DeSoto.
Next week the girls are supposed
to host Frostproof on Tuesday and
Avon Park on Friday as the previ-
ous home game against the Red
Devils was played on the road.
DeSoto 3, Hardee 0
Hardee got runners on base but
were unable to bring them home in
the 3-0 game at Arcadia last
Tuesday.
In spite of 13 strikeouts by Lady
Cat senior ace Kim Ward, the Lady


Bulldogs were able to score a trio
of unearned runs.
In the top of the first, Jamie
Buckley drew a walk but was
retired on a Ward fielder's choice.
Similarly, DeSoto left a runner
stranded.
Junior Ashley Timmons opened
the second inning with a single up
the middle. Soph Danielle Hines
also singled. Both runners
advanced on an error. A pop-up
and pair of strikeouts stopped
Hardee. A walk left one Lady
Bulldog on base.
In the third stanza Jamie Buckley
singled to left field and went to sec-
ond on a walk issued to senior
Morgan Norris. Both were left
aboard when a ground-out retired
the side. DeSoto got its first tally on
an error followed by a triple before
Ward got her third strikeout of the
inning. It was 1-0.
Hardee tried again in the fourth
inning, but a double play erased
Lady Cat'efforts. Ward uncharac-
teristically hit a pair of batters, who
came home on a misplay on a Lady
Bulldog hit. It was 3-0.


Tennis Teams


Master
By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee boys and girls tennis
squads swept past Fort Meade in
home matches last week.
It turned out to be the week's
only action, as the match against
DeSoto girls on Monday had been
rescheduled and one against the
DeSoto boys on Thursday was
rained out.
This week, Hardee hosts
Frostproof today (Thursday), with
the girls starting at 3 p.m. and the
boys about 4. Home matches are
played on the Wauchula City
Courts on West Oak Street.
Spectators are welcome.
Hardee is also scheduled to par-
ticipate Friday and Saturday in the
Heartland Conference meet in
Sebring. Other teams expected to
take part are Avon Park, Frostproof,
Lake Placid and the home team.
DeSoto is not expected to be there.
Hardee coach Ken Leupold said
he would be without his top four
girls for the Heartland because of
various weekend commitments.
Leupold said he was pleased with
his teams' outing against Fort
Meade in the cold, windy weather.
Each team won by a score of 5-2
and upped its record to 2-1 overall.
Hardee boys took three singles
and both doubles events to win the
match. At number one singles,
Wildcat senior Daniel Dick and
Miner Jason Jones .went at it. Jones
eked out a 7-6 victory in the first set
with five break points. Jones won
the second set 6-4.
At number two singles, Hardee


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Doug Lewis 6-2, 6-2. Senior Daryl
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Kevin Sanders had a lengthy battle
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At number one doubles, it was
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Hardee girls had a similar experi-
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" singles and winning the other five
sets.
At number one singles, senior
Kathryn Pace had all she could
handle in Deidre Prescott, who won
6-4, 4-6, 10-7.
At number two singles, it was
junior Kelsey Williams shutting
down Maggie Sthreshley 6-0, 6-0.
Senior Nikki Graham also dis-
'patched her opponent, Natalie
Pope, 6-0, 6-0.
Junior Amanda Quinones
worked for her number four singles
6-4, 6-3 victory over Crystal Price,
junior Rebecca Durrance slipped to
Kristine Pickens 6-1, 6-2 in number
five singles.:
In the doubles competition,
Pace/Williams won 6-2, 6-2 over
Prescott/Sthreshley. At number two
doubles, freshman Natalie Green
and soph D.K. Davis won an 8-3
pro-set over Pope/Price.


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That was all the scoring for the
night. In the top of the sixth,
Timmons drew a walk. With one
away, freshman Casey Johnson sin-
gled to right to put runners on the
corners. Rebekah Mahoney hit into
a fielder's choice, which held
Timmons on third and erased
Johnson. A popup left two Lady
Cats stranded.
DeSpto was three up, three down
in the home half of the sixth and
Hardee followed suit in the top of
the seventh to end the game.

HARDEE 13, LAKE PLACID 3
Although Hardee played at Lake
Placid, the Lady Cats were the
home team as they had been
expected to host the game.
Lake Placid left leadoff batter
Rose Charles aboard in the top of
the first. Hardee got its first pair of
runs. Senior April Buckley started
off with a single to left field, but
was out on a fielder's choice by
sophomore sister Jamie. Ward dou-
bled to score Jamie Buckley and
senior Morgan Norris smacked one
to right field to bring Ward home. A
pair of walks left the bases loaded
when a strikeout ended the inning.
Hardee led 2-0.
Lake Placid cut the score to 2-1
with a run by Jenna Woertz, who
had singled to left and raced'home
on a pairof overthrow errors on a
Darby Underwood hit. Hardee was
three up, three down.
The Lady Dragons went down on
three fly balls in the top of the third.
Hardee left three aboard. Norris
singled, Timmons was hit by a
pitch and Hines was safe on an
error. A third out stranded them:
Lake Placid took a brief 3-2 lead
in the top of the fourth. Woertz was
safe on error and advanced on a
walk to Stacy Davis. A hit batsman,
single and errors brought Woertz
and Davis home.
Hardee made it a 4-3 game with
a pair of fourth-inning tallies.
Senior catcher Stephanie Cobb was
hit by a pitch and replaced by a


Johnson fielder's choice. With two
down, Jamie Buckley singled. An
error on a Ward hit and single by
Norris plated the first pair of run-
ners.
Ward sat three Lady Dragons
down on strikeouts in the top of the
fifth. The Lady Cats went back to
work, adding five runs to their side
of the scoreboard. With two away,
Mahoney was safe on an error,
Cobb hit by a pitch and Johnson
drew a walk. Consecutive singles
by the Buckley sisters kept every-
one moving along, bringing in three
runners. A Ward single to left field
brought April and Jamie Buckley
home. It was 9-3.
In the top of the sixth, Ward
notched another pair of'strikeouts.
A walk and error put two on base
before Ward recorded her final
strikeout, her eighth in three
innings of work.
Hardee resumed scoring in the
home half of the sixth. Norris
walked, Hines singled up the mid-
dle, Mahoney was safe on an error.
Norris scored. Cobb singled to right
field and Johnson was safe on an
error, allowing Hines to come
home. When an April Buckley hit
was muffed, Mahoney and Cobb
came home,.ending the game 13-3
on the 10-run mercy rule.
JV GAMES
At DeSoto, Hardee efforts to
score were limited. The junior Lady
Bulldogs took a 4-0 lead in the
home half of the first and built it to
8-0 with another quartet of scores
in the secondstanza. Three more in
the third made it an 11-0 game.
Hardee finally got on the board
in the top of the fourth, staving off
a shutout win. Kim Holt was safe
on an error and came around to
score on a Nicole Bromley long-
ball hit to left field.
In the bottom of the fifth, and
final, inning Hardee was able to get
one more run. Kaila Nix and
Ashleigh Alden both walked. Alden
was out trying to score before an


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an error, but the third out ended the
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At Lake Placid on Friday, it was
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home half of the inning. Steedley
led off with a single and raced
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ing Lambert. Three outs left Holt
'stranded.
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ing lead with five runs in the bot-
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Bromley doubled to left. Katie
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before a final out left Bryan and
Nix on the corners.
Lake Placid landed one score in
the top of the third, making it 7-3.
Hardee increased its lead to 11-3
with four more tallies in the home
half of the third. With one down,
Melissa Paige was safe on an error.
Steedley hit to left field and
Lambert was safe on an error. Holt.
drilled one up the middle to bring:
teammates home. Bromley and:
Bryan hits brought Lambert and,
Holt home. A trio of fielders' choic-
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Lake Placid got one final score in
the top of the fourth on a walk and
error. Hardee left Paige Avery
aboard. She hit into a fielder's
choice which eliminated Nix after
she was safe on an error. When the
game ended, Hardee had won 11-4.


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2B The Herald-Advocate, March 10, 2005


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
STATE OF FLORIDA
JUVENILE DIVISION

CASE NO. CJ-98-153

IN THE INTEREST OF:
R., S.
DOB: 05/02/88
Child. /

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF
HEARING ON PETITION
ALLEGING DEPENDENCY

THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:
OMAR VEGA
Father of S.R., a white female child
born on May 2, 1988
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
a petition under oath has been filed
by the Department of Children and
Families in the above styled Court,
which seeks the dependency of your
child:
S.R.
a white female child
born on May 2, 1988
and you are hereby COMMANDED to
personally appear before the HON-
ORABLE Wm. Bruce Smith, Circuit
Judge, on March 31, 2005, at 10:30
a.m., at the HARDEE COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN
STREET, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, for
an ARRAIGNMENT HEARING in this
matter.
YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN
PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS
YOUR CONSENT TO THE ADJUDICA-
TION OF THIS CHILD AS DEPEN-
DENT AND MAY ULTIMATELY
RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CUSTODY
OF THIS CHILD.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE
AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN
THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT
AFFORD AN ATTORNEY,.YOU MUST
BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAT
THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTOR-
NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons with
disabilities needing a special accom-
modation to participate in this pro-
ceeding should contact the individual
or agency sending the notice at 1014
South 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL
33873, telephone (863),773-2155, not
later than seven days prior to the pro-
ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-
800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-
8779, via Florida Relay Service.
DATED THIS 8th day of February,
2005.
B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK
K. Weed
as his Deputy Clerk


IN THE CIRCUIT COUF
THE'TENTH JUDICIAL CIR
FLORIDA IN AND FOR H
COUNTY,
CASE NO.: 2003-CA;

FEDERAL" 'NATIONAL MC
ASSOCIATION, "
Plaintiff,

vs.

Jaime Figueroa,
Defendant(s), /


2:10-3:17c
IT OF
ICUIT OF
ARDEE

223

)RTGAGE.


NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to an Order of Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated Febrdary 23,
entered in Civil Case No. 2003-CA223
of the Circuit Court of the 10th,
Judicial Circuito in and for Hardee
County,. Florida, wherein FEDERAL
NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIA-
TION, Plaintiff and JAIME FIGUEROA
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 23, the following described
property as set forth in said Final,
Judgement, to-wit:

A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED
IN THE WEST 1/4 of SECTION
36, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH,
RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING
MORE : PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGIN AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER- OF NORTHWEST 1/4
OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 33
SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST,'
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
THENCE RUN' NORTH 00
DEGREES 21 MINUTES 41 SEC-
ONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF
167 FEET, THENCE NORTH 89
DEGREES 20 MINUTES 10 SEC-
ONDS EAST 1327.44 FEET;
THENCE RUN SOUTH 00
DEGREES 25 MINUTES 26 SEC-
ONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF
167.00 FEET THENCE RUN
SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 MIN-
UTES 56 SECONDS EAST A
DISTANCE OF 660.50 FEET
THENCE RUN SOUTH 89
DEGREES 21 MINUTES 43 SEC-
ONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF
1326._0 FEET; THENCE RUN
NORTH 00 DEGREES 36 MIN-
UTES 41 SECONDS WEST A
DISTANCE OF 659.90 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
LESS THE WEST 25 FEET
THEREOF FOR ROAD RIGHT
OF WAY AND LESS; BEGIN AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER. OF
NORTH 1/2 OF NORTHWEST
1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF
-SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 33
SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, AND
RUN THENCE NORTH 89
DEGREES 21 MINUTES 43 SEC-
ONDS EAST 25.0 FEET TO AN
IRON ROD FOR POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE CONTIN-
UE NORTH 89 DEGREES 21'
MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST A
DISTANCE OF 726 FEET;
THENCE RUN NORTH 00
DEGREES 36 MINUTES 41 SEC-
ONDS WEST AND PARALLEL
WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID
SECTION 36 FOR A DISTANCE
OF 300 FEET; THENCE RUN
SOUTH 89 DEGREES 20 MIN-
UTES 10 SECONDS WEST AND
PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH
LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4
OF SAID SECTION 36 FOR A
DISTANCE OF 30.0 FEET;
THENCE RUN SOUTH 89


DEGREES 20 MINUTES 10 SEC-
ONDS WEST AND PARALLEL
WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE
NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID
SECTION 36 FOR A DISTANCE
OF 726 FEET TO POINT ON THE
EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE
OF AIRPORT ROAD (WHICH IS
25 FEET EAST OF THE WEST
LINE OF SAID SECTION 36);
THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES
36 MINUTES 41 SECONDS
EAST 300.00 FEET ALONG THE
EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE
OF AIRPORT ROAD TO AN
IRON ROD FOR POINT OF
BEGINNING.

IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DIS-
ABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOM-
MODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICI-
PATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU
ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO
YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CER-
TAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CON-
TACT HARDEE COUNTY COURT-
HOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN STREET,
WAUCHULA, FL 33873 WITHIN 2
WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE OF SALE: IF YOU
ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL: 1-
800-955-8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE
IMPAIRED CALL: 1-800-955-8770

DATED at WAUCHULA, Florida, this
23 day of February, 2005.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
HARDEE COUNTY, FL
By:Connie Coker
3.3.1,0 Deputy Clerk


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
STATE OF FLORIDA
JUVENILE DIVISION
CASE NO. 252004DP000065
IN THE INTEREST OF:
P., B.
DOB: 06/04/01
Child. /

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF
HEARING ON PETITION ALLEGING


DEPENDENCY

THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:
ROGELIO PINEDA
Father of B.P, a white female
child born on JUNE 4, 2001

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:
B.P.
a white female child
born on JUNE 4, 2001
and you are hereby COMMANDED to
personally appear before the HON-
ORABRIF Wm Rr,.rue mith Circulit


Judge, on March 31, 2005, at 10:30
a.m., at the HARDEE COUNTY COUR-
THOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN STREET,
WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, for an
ARRAIGNMENT HEARING in this
matter.
YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN
'".PERSON .WIlL. BE, TREATEDAS.
YOUR CONSENT TO THE 4DJUDICA-
TION OF THIS CHILD AS DEPEN-
DENT AND MAY ULTIMATLEY
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 imparied, (TDD)-1-
800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-
8779, via' Florida Relay Service.
DATED THIS 24 day of February,
2005.

B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK
C. Nava-
as his Deputy Clerk
3:3-24c
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH.JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FQR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE NO. 252005CA120
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
$8,174.00 CASH


/

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: JOSE CASTELLANOS a/k/a
JOSE GONZALEZ, a/k/a GONZULO
NIPOMVSENO, MARTIN CASTEL-
D LANOS a/k/a. MARTIN GONZALEZ;
DAISY CUPETILLO, AND ALL OTH-
ERS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN OR
TO THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED
BELOW:
.YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
for forfeiture of the, following
described personal property in
Hardee County, Florida:

$8,174.00.cash
has been filed against you by
Petitioner, THE CITY OF WAUCHULA,
FLORIDA, POLICE DEPARTMENT, and
you are required to serve a copy of.
your .written. defenses, if any, on
Anthony L. Ritenour, Ables &
Ritenour, P.A., Attorney for Petitioner,
whose address is 551 South
Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida
33870, on or before April 8, 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 7th day of March, 2005
B. Hugh Bradley
As Clerk of the Court
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
3:10,17c


Logic takes care of itself; all we
have to do is look and see how
it does it.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
STATE OF FLORIDA
JUVENILE DIVISION
CASE NO. 252004DP000211
IN THE INTEREST OF:
G., A.
DOB: 09/16/04
Child. /

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF
HEARING ON PETITION ALLEGING
DEPENDENCY

THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:
FERNANDO GAMBOA-MIRANDA
Father of A.G., a white female
child born on September 16, 2004

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:
A.G.
a white female child
born on September 16, 2004
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 COUR-
THOUSE, 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 ULTIMATLEY
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 imparied, (TDD) !-
800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-.
8779, via Florida Relay Service.
DATED THIS 24 day of February,
2005.

B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK
C. Nava
as his Deputy Clerk


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT II
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLO
CASE NO. 252005CA11!


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IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
1999 Chevrolet pickup truck VIN '
#2GCEK19T4X1267322 $2,580.12
cash

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: CORNELIA OWENS VICKERS
AND ALL OTHERS CLAIMING AN
INTEREST IN OR TO THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED BELOW:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
for forfeiture of the following:
described personal property in
Hardee County, Florida:
1999 Chevrolet pickup truck .
VIN #2GCEK19T4X1267322 &.
$2,580.12 cash
has been filed against, you by
Petitioner, THE CITY OF WAUCHULA,
FLORIDA, POLICE DEPARTMENT, and
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, on
Anthony L. Ritenour, Ables &
Ritenour, P.A., Attorney for Petitioner,
whose address is '551 South
Commerce Avenue, Sebring. Florida
33870, on or before April 8, 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 7th day of March, 2005
.B..Hugh Bradley
As Clerk of the Court

By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
: 3:10,17c


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO: 25-2004-CA-476

CHASE MANHATTAN
MORTGAGE CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,

vs.

BRADLEY MCKINNEY, et ux.,
et al.,
Defendant(s).. /

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to an Order or Final Judgment
Scheduling Foreclosure Sale entered
on October 18, 2004 In this case now
pending in said Court, the style; of
which is indicated above.
I will sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash at the Hardee County
Courthouse, North Front Steps, 417
West Main Street, Wauchula, Florida
33873, at 11:00 A.M., on the 23 day of
March, 2005, the following described.
property as set forth in said Order or
Final Judgment, to-wit:
S-1/2 OF LOTS 1,2 & 15,16, 17, .
18, 19, 20, 21 AND 22 OF'
BLOCK 12-A OF BOWLING
GREEN CENTER SUBDIVISION,
AS RECORDED IN THE PLAT
THEREOF. IN PLAT BOOK 4,
PAGE 31, BEING A' SUBDIVI-
SION OF NW 1/4 OF SECTION
9, TOWNSHIP 33: SOUTH,
RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
AND
N-1/2. OF THAT CERTAIN
UNNAMED STREET RIGHT OF
WAY WHICH RUNS BETWEEN.


BLOCK 12-A AND BLOCK 13-A
AND THE S 1/2 OF THAT CER-
TAIN UNNAMED STREET
RIGHT OF WAY WHICH RUNS
BETWEEN BLOCK 12-A AND
BLOCK 13-A OF BOWLING
GREEN CENTER SUBDIVISION.
Property Address: 4038 CHESTER
AVENUE, BOWLING GREEN, FL
33834
ORDERED at HARDEE County,
Florida, this day of February, 2005
B. HUGH BRADLEY
As Clerk, Circuit Court
HARDEE, Florida
By:Connie Coker
As Deputy Clerk
"If you are a person with a disability
who needs any accommodation in
order to participate in this proceed-
ing, you are entitled, at no cost to
you, to the provision of certain assis-
tance. Please contact the Office of
the Court Administrator at 863-534-
4690, fax 863-773-4422 within (2)
working days of your receipt of this
(describe notice); if you are hearing
or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534-
7777 or Florida Relay Service 711/jo
3:3,10c
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 252005DR000134

TARA H. BATES,
Petitioner
and
JESUS BALLI, JR,
Respondent. /

NOTICE OF ACTION

To: JESUS BALLI, JR, 3498
Acorn Drive, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
has been filed against you and that
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, to it on.
TARA H. BATES, whose address is
P.O. Box 2422, Wauchula, FL 33873
on or before April 8, 2005, and file the
original with the clerk of this Court at
PO Drawer 1749, or 417 W. Main St.,
Room #202, Wauchula, FL 33873,
before service on Petitioner or imme-
diatley thereafter. If you fail to do so,
a default may be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the peti-
tion.
Copies of all court documents in
this case, including orders, are avail-
able at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's
office. You may review these docu-
ments upon request.

You must keep the Clerk- of the
Circuit Court's office notified of your
current address. (You may file Notice
of Current Address, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915.) Future papers'in this lawsuit
will be mailed to the. address on
record at the clerk's office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida
Family Law Rules .of Procedure,
requires certain automatic disclosure
of; documents and information.;
Failure to comply can Yesult 'In sanc-
tions, including dismib al or striking
of pleadings. .
Dated this 3rd day of March, 2005.

B. Hugh Bradley,
Clerk of Court

By: Eduina Murphy.
Deputy Clerk

"if you are a person with a disability,
who needs any accommodation in.
order to participate in this proceed-'
ing, you are entitled at no cost to you"'
to the provision or certain assistance.
Please contact the Office of the Court
Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within
two (2) working days of your receipt
of this (describe'notice); :if you are
hearing or voice impaired, call TDD
(863) 534-7.777 or Florida Relay
Service 711." 310-31p
3:10-310


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 25-2004-CA-000-777

THOMAS L. DEEMER and
FLORENCE N. DEEMER
Plaintiffs,

vs.

HERMAN JOHN WALTER HUENEKE
AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UNDER
HEARTY ACRES TRUST DATED JULY
6,1994, and HERMAN JOHN WAL-
TER HUENEKE, individually,
'Defendants. /

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to
a Final Judgement of Foreclosure,
dated' February 28th 2005, in the
above-styled cause, I will sell to the'
highest and best bidder for cash at
417 W. Main St., at the North Door of
the Hardee County Courthouse, in
Wauchula, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on
the 23rd day of March,
2005, the following described proper-
ty set forth in the order of Final
Judgement: :

Begin at. point 33.00. feet South
00021'52" West of the NE corner
of the East 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NE
1/4 of Section 30, Township 34
South, Range 26- East, thence
South 00021'52" West along East'
line of said East 1/2 of NW 1/4 of:
NE 1/4, 660.00 feet; thence North
8925'28" West parallel to North:
line of said East 1/2 NW 1/4 of NE'
1/4, 664.11 feet; thence North'
00o24'19" East along West line of
said East 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4'
.660.00 feet;'-' thence South
8925'28" East parallel to North
line of said E 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NE
1/4, 664.04 feet to the point of
beginning. Subject to a public
road-easement on East 25 feet.

"If you are a person with a disability
who needs any accommodation in
order to participate in this proceed-
ing, you are entitled, at no cost to
you, to the provision of certain assis-
tance.' Please contact the Office of
the Court Administrator, (863) 534-
4690, within two (2) working 'days of


COURTESY PHOTO
Harry Gould with eagle he carved from solid block of wood.


Pioneer Creek RV News

By Charlotte Daubert


A SPECIAL CRAFTSMAN
Pictured is Harry Gould, who
carved the eagle out of a solid
block of wood. He has worked dili-
gently in our woodshop making
several items, but this one is so far
the-best.

CHAPEL SERVICE
There were 119 who listened to
The Beatitudes responsive reading.
Joe Boyer read the prayer and the
choir, directed by Ardeth Johns,
sang "Just A Little Talk with Jesus,"
accompanied by Cheryl Conkle.
Pastor Paul Dixon spoke about how
Gideon's faith in God saved them
in the battle, not the people. We can
do all things through Him. The
offering was given to Caring
Peoples Ministry. There are still
many on our Prayer Concerns list.

COFFEE HOUR
Mgr. Cindy announced that
meters would not be read at the end
of March. We are requested to bring
the reading to the office as we leave


your receipt of this Notice of Sale; if
you are hearing or voice impaired,
call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida
Relay Service (800) 955-8770.
Dated this 28th day of February, 2005.

B. Hugh Bradley
rlCk kof thp Circit ri^rt


,ere O e i lrcui
By: Connie
Deput


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT II
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, STA
FLORIDA

CASE NO. 25-2004CA-000697
IN RE:

D.M.L.G. bOB: 07/29/95


NOTICE OF ACTION AND N(
OF HEARING ON PETITION


STEP-PARENT ADOPTION


THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:

ANY UNKNOWN FATHER
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFY
a Petition for Step-Parent A
under oath has been filed by
B. Copley, P.A. in the above
Court, for the termination o
parental rights to:

D.M.L.G.
a white male child
born on July 29,1995
and you are hereby COMMAN
be at and appear' before the H
ABLE WM. BRUCE SMITH, C
JUDGE, at 1:15 p.m. on WEDN
APRIL 27, 2005, at the H
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 412
ORANGE STREET, WAU(
FLORIDA, for an ADVISORY
ING in this matter.

YOUR FAILURE TO APPI
PERSON WILL BE TREAT
YOUR CONSENT TO THE TE
TION OF PARENTAL RIGHT
YOU WILL PERMANENTLY LC
LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARE
THE CHILD AS NAMED IN TH
TION.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT T(
AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT
THIS'MATTER. IF YOU C
AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, YOI
BE PRESENT AND REQUEST
THE COURT APPOINT AN
NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT
In accordance with the An
with Disabilities Act, perso
disabilities needing a special
modation to participate in ti
ceeding should contact the in
or agency sending the notice
South Commerce Avenue,
Florida 33870. Telephone (86
8740,.not later than seven da
to, the proceeding. If
impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8
voice (V) 1-800-955-8779, via
Relay Service.
DATED THIS 1st day of
2005,

B. HUGH BI
CLERK OFTHE CIRCUIT
By: Conni
Depu


for the season. The new leases for
next season will soon be ready.
John and Nancy Willey from Sky
Med were the speakers. They,
explained the importance of the
service, which is to transport the ill -
(or deceased) back to the hospital,
of their choice. They were brief and
concise.
Among the 166 who attended,
Barbara Rinzema introduced her 5-'
year-old grandson, who is visiting
forl0 days. The raffle of the dul-,
'cimer netted proceeds of $395,
which was used to purchase a
much-needed band saw. There are
many men in our park who avail
themselves of the tools in the
woodshop to make beautiful and
useful items. Lucky Art Schaub
won the weekly 50/50.

OHIO PICNIC
In addition to Ohio, residents
from Kentucky, Tennessee and;
Wisconsin were invited. Eighty-
five enjoyed the potluck dinner on
Feb. 5. Tables were beautifully dec-
orated with donated crafts, which
were passed out to those who
attended.

GAMES
:;Fra nk. Feesr scored 207, Jack
'Brerimetr 180 and Bob Conkle 176'
playing six-handed euchre on Feb.
27. Seven tables of six each were


occupied. We now have another e
a Coker bocce court, which makes two.-
y Clerk Many men and ladies gather on
3:3,10c Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
THE in friendly competition. :
SAND On March 2, 17 bowlers gathered '
TE OF at Bowl of Fun Lanes. Terry Stamm
had high game of 191 and high,
series of 494. Chuck Nelson had,
high game of 221, and Dick Wilton
had high series of 580. He also had,
a 208 game, and other high series
went to Bob Bellis with 557, Bob
Myers 518 and Dave Thompson.
NOTICE 511.
FOR
)N BUS TRIPS
Evelyn Bates announced there'
would be a "Red Hat" mystery
RS shopping trip on March 15. There
will only be one bus, seating 40;
ED that people; however, one must be a,
adoption park resident, so hurry to sign the,
Alison list
styled
of your In order for the bus to travel to"
the gambling ship on March 16, 35
are needed. There will be a session,
on Saturday at noon to learn about;,
the proposed cruise to Martinique,;
Barbados, and St. Martin for next,
DED to season.
HONOR- ,.
CIRCUITT
IESDAY, OTHER PARK NEWS
IARDEE Our own SongBirds delighted'
2 WEST 177 with their "Soda Shop" presen-
CHULA, station. Their beautiful rendition of
HEAR- songs of the '40s and '50s helped to
recall those days with many smiles.
EAR IN Gordon Lindahl, the only male in
'ED AS the group, did a fine job of direct-,:
"RMINA- ing. Following the program, ice
rS AND cream sundaes were served by their-'
ISE ALL :'
SNTETO spouses. They will again be enter7
E PETI- training on Tuesday at a park in Fort;
Meade.
3 HAVE Bonnie Whitton, who has many
YOU IN new ideas, has volunteered to b.
ANNOT our new craft chairman. The
U MUST second snack bar, held on Feb. 24,'
'T THAT
ATTOR- was another huge success.
ONE.
iericans Thought works in silence; soi
ns with does virtue. One might erectI
accom- statues to silence.
his pro-


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e at 160
Sebring,
63) 385-
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hearing
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RADLEY,
COURT
Ie Coker
ity Clerk
3:10-31 c


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










Down T
By C.J. MOUSER
Special To The Herald-Advocate
SPART'I-- The girls and I recently took
Qur first trip down the river in a canoe. We
ll survived, so when they started pestering
me last Sunday to go again without me, I
rplentedl We loaded the canoe into the truck
which was no easy feat since it was a good
eight feet longer than the bed of the truck,
dnd then I remarked that we needed a flag
for the end of the canoe that hung out over
the back of the tailgate.
"It's the law, I informed them.
S"All we have is this." Jenny held up a
little red velour dress with spaghetti straps
And a smattering of sequins across the
Bodice and long the hem.
r "Where'd that come from?"
"It was in the floorboard of the truck."
S"Whose is it?"
"I duhno. It's been in there for two
months."
"It'll work. Whoever it belongs to proba-
bly isn't missing it anyway."
So off we went, that little red dress
hanging off the rear of the canoe and flap-
ping in our wake. It was odd at best, but we
were legal. Stylish, too.
They put in at Crews Riverside Park -
Jill, Jenny and Lillian, a friend of Jenny's
amid a hail of giggles and shrieks. They
managed to get into the canoe (which was
borrowed) without losing any of the pad-
dles (which were borrowed from someone
else). Then they left me standing on the
bank without somuch as a look back. The~
current took them and off they went, under
the East Main Street bridge and out of
- sight.
Now I had nothing to do but worry. In'
my opinion, it wasn't a matter of if they'd
dump the canoe, but a matter of when. I
drove south from Crews Park to Bay Street,
to try and find a way to kill three hours.
Without really realizing I was doing it, I
drove right past Bay Street, continuing
down Bloody Bucket until I reached Griffin
Bridge. By my calculations, they would


he River
float past me in less than 15 minutes. If
everything was all right, maybe then I
could go on into town and go shopping.
See, I'm not really over-protective, just
cautious. It wouldn't hurt a bit to check on.
them just to see if they got off on the right
foot.
I found a seat under Griffin Bridge and
got comfortable. On one of the support
posts was scrawled "Rick (heart) Jam" in
what else? John Deere green. I
assumed that the balance of the declaration
of love was hidden by the water. The miss-
ing letters could have been "ie." "Rick
loves Jamie." Or in this day and age, even
could have been "es." Or maybe the mes-
sage was complete, and Rick simply loves
jam. Strawberry, blackberry, grape. It
seemed a little far to go for a condiment,
but this is a strange age we live in.
As I sat and pondered Rick's love life, I
heard a squeal off in the distance, followed
quickly by another and then, silence. A
large white egret was on the opposite shore.
He and I peered down the river together
and then, since he had no kids to worry
about, he went back to what he was doing,
which was some strange neck-wiggling
dance that I assumed entranced fish and
drew them to him against their wills.
There was another screech off in the dis-
tance. This time the egret responded. It was
at that moment that I learned that the big
birds make sounds. With those long skinny
necks, I figured they were much like
giraffes and not capable of vocalizing. But
the sound he made didn't seem to go with
his body type at all. It sounded much like
the burp of a bullfrog and it increased in
volume and tempo until I was led to believe
that perhaps he wasn't after fish at all but
tall, thin, single female egrets.
The cell phone in my shirt pocket began
to ring.
"Hello?"
"We dumped it!" It' was Jill.
"Already?"
"Yep."
"What do you want me to do?"


ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES #2 REPENTANCE
Last week, this article centered on .a passage of Scripture found in
Hebrews 6:1-3. In this passage, the writer mentions several things that were
considered elementary principles for Christians. The writer here explains
that Christians should be people who are maturing in their walk w ith Christ.
andnot stuck on the teachings that should be understood at the beginning by
Christiins.. ..
The first of this list of teachings to be understood is "the foundation of
repentance from dead works." Although. this is listed as an elementary prin-'
ciple, we still argue about this in the religious world today..
Repentance in the original Greek means "to think differently or after-
wards or to reconsider" (Strong's Greek Dictionary). The Bible makes it
very clear that repentance is necessary even though this is widely argued
(Acts 2:38; 3:19: 8:22; 17:20; 20:21; 26:20; 2 Corinthians 7:9; 2 Peter 3:9).
With so many Scriptures show ing the importance of repentance, this should
not be debatable!
Another issue that is commonly misunderstood is whether God hears
sinner's prayers. This is extremely important because if.God does not:hear
sinners, then how will sinners approach God for redemption. The Bible is
very clear for someone who does a thorough study on this topic. There are
verses like Isaiah 59:1-2 andioqhn 9:3 'that confuse this topic because they
blatantly say that God does not hear sinners but we need to pay:attention to
thle context around all of these passages. .
The conclusion of this matter in Scripture is simple. God promises that
He hears those who are righteous and seeking Him (Liike 18:13-14; James
5:16). God can choose to hear those who are not righteous "but are seeking
Him but those people should also rely on the prayers of the righteous
(Matthew 7:7-8; Acts 8:22-24; James 5:16). God does not hear someone
who is practicing sin (Isaiah 59:1-2; P-alms 66:18). someone with faith
(James 1:6-8; Mark 11:24), someone asking for the wrong purpose (James
4:3), someone praying to be seen (Matthew 6:5-6), someone using vain rep-
etitions (Matthew 6:7-8). someone who does not hear the word of God
(roverbs 28:9), and those not desiring the will of God (Luke 11:2; 22:42;
John 5:14-15). God makes the rules surrounding prayer very clear when
you consider all the Scriptures have to say on the issue.
Since God does hear some prayers and. does not hear other prayers,
should we ask for our own forgiveness? The Bible says that we should in
the prayer that the Lord taught His disciples to emulate in Matthew 6:12. We
also have the example of Simon being told io ask for forgiveness in Act's
8i22-24 by an apostle so we know that his was an appiroed way of gaining
this precious gift from God. As said earlier though, we yould also do well
to "confess our sins orie to another (James 5:16) and have them pray for
our forgiveness too.
S There are many in the religious world who believe that God forgave all
of our sins when Christ died on the cross, which the Bible teaches boldly
(Hebrews 9:28; 10:18; Romans 6:10). The problem is that they also believe
tat since Christ died for all sins that it is no longer, necessary to ask for for-
giveness. They believe that once a person is saved, it is impossible for that
person to fall back into sin and riot be saved. We must be careful with this
k}nd of logic because although'it is romantic and convenient for. many, it is
not Biblical. The Bible teaches that'it is possible for people with sin to "cri-
*cify again for themselves the Son of God, and. put Hi ito an open shame"
"Hebrews 6:6). Even though our sins are on the cross and remembered no
more by God, our new sins "open up' anold wound" in our Savior.
Because of our sins, we need to ask.for forgiveness again. We have fall-
=n away in sin again into our old manner of life and become entangled
again. The Bible says that it is worse t be ifi that situation that it was to.
never come to know the Lord (2Peter 2:18-22). Just because our sins were
washed away, we must not neglect to continue to ask for forgiveness for our
ew failures to our walk with Christ. John says in his first epistle, whiletalk-
ng to Christians, that we all sin arid if we say'we don't then We are lairs. We
must confess our sins to our God and He will forgive them (1 John :8-10).
To wrap things up, repentance is a simple concept to understand if you
Iake the Bible's teachings which we have muddied up with man's erroneous
doctrines. Repentance is an elementary principle that we should all be able
o understand. God expects us to understand and teach the truth on such sub-
ects. I'm telling the truth!


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"Nothing. We're gonna pour the water
out of it and get back to business."
"Well, I'm sitting down here at Bloody
Bucket waiting for you."
"You are?"
Was that relief or irritation in her voice?
Hard to tell.
"Yeah."
"We'll be there in a minute."
A half-empty Dr. Pepper bottle floated
past on the current.
the egret, and he burped back at me.
Suddenly the canoe came drifting into
view, and I had the best laugh I'd had in
weeks.
"Shut up!" Jenny demanded.
"Are you guys done now?" I asked
hopefully.
"No! We want to go on!"
Well, naturally there was nothing left for
me to do but find the next nearest bridge, at
the old KOA. But they refused to let me in.
"But ... but ... but..."
"Sorry, unless you're a camper, I can't
let you in, the guard informed me. The
man simply did not understand the ways in


March 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B
which a possessed mother's mind works.
I had to content myself with going to
Pioneer Park and waiting at the boat ramp
there. I knew it would be well over an hour,
but I figured I could keep myself busy for
that long. I got out of the truck and began
to wander. That's when I found the little
foot bridge that led north to a foot path
which went east and, eventually, under the
overpass at U.S. 17. Across the river was ...
the old KOA campground!
"Heh, heh, heh. There's more than one
way to skin a cat," I muttered and then gig-
gled. I waved jauntily at a man fishing on
the opposite bank and continued my trek
down the river until I couldn't go any far-
ther. Then I dialed Jill on her cell phone.
"Where you at?" I asked when she
answered, like she had any prayer of being
able to tell me. There was a brief pause and
then ...
"well, this guy here says we'll be at
KOA in about 45 minutes."
Guy? What guy!
Three girls in a canoe! So who was this
"guy?" Find out in PART II next week.


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Obituaries


CALVIN "CAL" L. FOSTER
Calvin "Cal" L. Foster, 80, of
Englewood, and former resident of
Wauchula, died Tuesday, March 1,
2005, in Festus, Mo.
Formerly of Barnhart, Mo., he
had been a resident of Wauchula for
15 years prior to moving to
Eniglewood in 1993. He was a reg-
istered lab technician at Hardee
Memorial Hospital from 1978 until
'1993.
Survivors are his wife of 58
years, Patricia Shocklee Foster; one
son, David Foster of Barnhart, Mo.;
three daughters, Judith Cart and
husband Hal of St. Louis, Mo., Jean
Miller and husband Charles of
Barnhart and Karen Witte and hus-
band Mark of Festus, Mo.; seven
grandchildren; and 10 great-grand-
'children.
SFuneral services were
:Wednesday, March 9, at 1 p.m. at
'Vinyard Funeral Home, Festus,
*with burial in Shepherd Hills
Cemetery in Barnhart. Visitation
was two hours prior to the service.
The family requests memorial
donations be made to the National
.Kidney Foundation or charity of
choice.
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Warren B. Parks,. 61, of
Wauchula, died Monda\. March
7, 2005. in Wauchula.
Born Nov:- 10,- 1943. in
Orlando, he had lived in Hardee
County since 1974. mo\ ing from
Orlando. He served in the U.S.
Air Force during the Vietnam
conflict and was in the Florida
National Guard. He %\as a
Methodist and a special educa-
tion teacher at Hardee Junior
High School, having received a
master's degree from the
UniversitN of Florida.
Memberships include the V.F.W..
Elks, Moose and American
Legion.
Survivors include his wife,
Monica; daughter and son-in-
law. Colleen and Brian Douthett .
of Bradenton; and tio grandchil-
dren, Rylan and Payton Douthett.
The family will receive friends
Thursday, March 10, 6-7 p.m.. at
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JOSHUA JOSHH"
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Joshua "Josh" L. Johnson, 19, of
Sebring, died Saturday, March 5,
2005.
Born Dec. '0, 1985, in
Fayetteville, N.C., he had been a
lifelong resident of Hardee County.
He was a graduate of Hardee High
School and a lance corporal in the
U.S. Marines, stationed at Camp
LeJeune in North Carolina..
, He was preceded in death by, his
father, H. Ralph Johnson. ,
Survivors are his mother, Lucille
Johnson of Sebring; four brothers,
Clay Barron of Clarksville, Tenn.,
Frank Sircy, Moultrie, Ga., Rick
Johnson of Apalachiocola and Dan
Johnson of Ocala; five sisters,
Dwanda Green. Rebecca Alford
and Brittan) Green' all of Lake
Wales, and Heather Buckner and
Jennifer Pucel. both of San Angelo,
Texas: and his grandmothers, Aurie
Thomas of Clarksville, Tenn., and
Thelma Hampton of Sebring.
Funeral services will be today
S(Thursday. March 10) at the
Do'den Funeral Home Chapel
2605 Bayview St.. Sebring. with
the Rev. Jack White of the Zolfo
Springs First Baptist Church offici-
ating. Burial will be in Pinecrest
Cemetery. Sebring, with full mili-
tarN honors by the U.S. Marine
Corps. Visitation %was Wednesday,
March 9, 5-7 p.m.. at Dowden
Funeral Home Chapel.
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JEANETTE J. DOUGLAS
Jeanette J. Douglas, 68; of Port
Charlotte, died Thursday, March 3,
2005. at Peace River Regional
Medical Center, Port Charlotte.
Born May 18, 1936--in Paxton,
she moved to Port Charlotte in
1968 from Wauchula. She was a
member of the Eastern Star, Port
Charlotte Eagles #3296 past
madam president, and Port
Charlotte Moose Lodge #2121. She
was a bartender and a homemaker.
Survivors are one son. Bruce
Douglas of Port Charlotte; one
brother, W.T. Joiner of
Jacksonville; three sisters, Janie
Arnold, Judy Wilson and Mary
Samuels and husband Donald, all
of Wauchula; two grandchildren,
Robert Douglas and Michelle
Douglas. both of Port Charlotte;
one great-grandchild, Cody Allen
of Port Charlotte; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
The family received friends
Monday. March 7, 1-2 p.m. at
Brant Funeral Chapel where
Eastern Star services were held at 2
p.m. by Wauchula Chapter No. 42
O.E.S. Burial was in Bowling
Green Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations be made to the
American Cancer Society, 22107
Elmira Blvd.. Port Charlotte 33952.
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Lois Webb, 96, of Wauchula,
died Thursday, March 3, 2005, in
Bartow.
She was a homemaker and had
lived in this area most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, William C. Webb.
Survivors include her. friend,
Virginia Rutland of Wauchula.
Visitation was Tuesday, March 8,
2-3 p.m.,.with the funeral at 3 p.m.
at Robarts Family Funeral Home,
Wauchula. Burial was in Wauchula
Cemetery.
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WARREN B. PARKS
Warren B. Parks, 61, of
Wauchula, died Monday, March 7,
2005, in Wauchula.
Born Nov. 10, 1943, in Orlando,
he had lived in Hardee County
since 1974, moving, from Orlando.
He served in the U.S. Air Force
during the Vietnam 'conflict and
was in the Florida National Guard.
He was a Methodist and a special
education teacher at Hardee Junior
High School, having received a
master's degree from the
AUniversity of Florida.
Memberships include the V.F.W.,
Elks, Moose and American Legion.
' Survivors include his wife,
Monica; daughter and son-in-law,
Colleen and Brian Douthett of
Bradenton; and two grandchildren.
Rylan and Payton Douthett.
The family will receive friends
Thursday, March 10. 6-7 p.m., at
Robarts Family Funeral Home,
Wauchula.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula
ELVA CHAMBERS PARIS
MCKINNIE
Elva Chambers Paris McKinnie,
81, of Wauchula, died Saturday,
March 5, 2005 in Wauchula.. .
Born Aug. 21, 1923, in Cullman
County, Ala., she had lived in
'Hardee County all of her life. She
was a caregiver and had attended
Oak Grove Baptist Church and
New Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, John
Paris and wife Kay of Bowling
Green; two daughters, JoAnn Scott
of Hollywood and Frances Jean
Mitelman and husband Gene of
New York City, N.Y; five grand-
children, Paul and Sarina Paris,
Michael and Amy Paris and
Richard Scott Jr., and three great-
grandchildren, Robyi, Boone and
Georgeanne Paris.
Graveside services will be held at
3 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at
New Zion Baptist ,,Church
Cemetery. The family will receive
friends on Tuesday, March 8,.6-8
p.m., at Robarts Family Funeral.
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Elva Chambers Paris
McKinnie, 81, of Wauchula, died
Saturday, March 5, 2005 in
Wauchula.
Born Aug. 21, 1923, in
Cullman County, Ala., she had
lived in Hardee County all of her
life. She was a caregiver and had
attended Oak Grove Baptist
Church and New Zion Baptist
Church.
Survivors include one son,
John Paris and wife Kay of
Bowling Green; two daughters.
.JoAnn Scott of Hollywood and
Frances Jean Mittelman and hus-
band Gene of New York City,
N.Y.; five grandchildren, Paul
and Sarina Paris. Michael and
Amy Paris and Richard Scott Jr.,
and three great-grandchildren,
Roby, Boone ancd Georgeanne
Paris.
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Randy and Jeanne Newsome of
Wauchula have announced the
engagement and approaching mar-
riage of their daughter, Kristen, to
Robert John Halle, son of Dr. and
Mrs. John Steven Halle of
Nashville, Tenn.
The bride-elect is a 2003 gradu-
ate of the University of Central
Florida in Orlando and is currently
attending Belmont University in
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August of 2006.
The prospective groom will be
graduating in May of this year from
Belmont University with a degree
in exercise science, and will be
entering a doctoral program in
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Plans are being made for a June 4
wedding at Oak Grove Baptist
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The engagement and approach-
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Orlando to Dale Driver, also of
Orlando, have been announced by
her parents, Mike Graham of
Wauchula and Donna Graham of
Vero Beach.
The bride-elect is a 2003 gradu-
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currently attending Florida
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Student Life.
The prospective groom is also a
2003 graduate of Hardee High
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Christian College. He is associate
minister at Silver Star Christian
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Senior Citizens To


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Blake Stagg of Wauchula won first place in the Champion of
Champions Contest at the recent Florida State Fair in Tampa.,
More that 30 young people faced off in a final competition to
determine the top six youth who will go on to represent the fair's
agribusiness department for the coming year. According to a
press release, Stagg is among several "official representatives
of the fair's livestock programs, touting their benefits and oppor-
tunities to potential exhibitors, sponsors and the general pub-
lic." The son of Bubba and Monica Stagg of Wauchula is pic-
tured above (left) with Doyle Carlton III at the awards dinner.
Carlton and his wife are sponsors of the event.



Albritton Family Plans


March 19
The Albritton reunion will be
held, this Saturday, March 19, at
Roy Albritton's pavillion on Sauls
Road.
Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.,
and; meat and paper goods will be
furnished.
Those planning to attend are


Elmo Party

Honors

Brianna Franks
Brianna Nicole Franks, daughter
of Aaron and Delois Franks of
Wauchula, turned tmo years old on
Feb. 4 and celebrated \ th an Elmo
party on Feb. II at her home.
The honoree and her guests
enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers and
birthday cake.
i ,Those who helped her.celebrate
were her grandparents. Joe and
Veronica Noel and Eldina Franks;
great-grandparents. JimmN and Lil
Richardson; great-great-grand-
mother, DollW Richardson; aunts
and uncles, Mark and Amy Franks.
David Franks. Heidi. Joseph and
Slred Noel; cousins. Jake Willis and
Willie and David Godwin; and


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reminded to bring a favorite cov-
ered dish and lawn chairs.
Youngsters are encouraged to bring
bathing suits.
SAll family members and friends
are invited to attend.
SFor more information, call Bobby
or Trudy Buckley at 375-4088.

friends, Ben, Kelly, Alana and
Ethan Barber, Joey Holt and Taylor
Grimsley.


The Hardee County Senior
Citizens Club will meet at noon this
Saturday, March 12. The address of
the meeting place is 310 N. Eighth
Ave., which is the location of the
Catheryn McDonald Senior Center.
Those planning to attend should
bring a covered dish and your own
table service. The club will provide
rolls and drinks.
Last month 10 members gathered
tb celebrate Carol Myer's birthday.
She barbecued hamburgers and sup-
plied all the trimmings. Others
brought side salads. Everyone
enjoyed the food and being with the
honoree on her birthday.
Theresa Myers decorated the fel-
lowship hall in a. St. Valentine's
theme. Each table had hearts and
flowers, and other items appropriate
for the occasion were placed around


the room.
Mrs. Myers also introduced the
members to a young 15-year-old
Hardee High School student she
met while working with the chil-
dren at John and Lorraine Gillespie
Ministries. Everyone there calls this
Spanish girl "Princess," and she
sings very well without music. She
entertained with the song, "Sing To
The Lord."
This Saturday, Mrs. Myer sug-
gested inviting another young talent
by the name of Clark Zelyk. He is
12 years old and a student at Hardee
Junior High School. He will play a
couple of songs on the harmonica.
The public is invited. For more
information, call 773-6612.
Theresa Myers
Reporter


Area Student Accepted


To Embry-Riddle

Jarod Walker of Wauchula has
been accepted to Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University in Daytona
Beach.
He will graduate in 2005 from
Hardee Senior High School and
will become a member of the
Embry-Riddle 2005-2006 freshman
class, pursuing a degree in aero-
space engineering.
The. 18-year-old is the son of
James and Kathy Walker of
Wauchula.
Embry-Riddle, the world's
largest fully-accredited university
specializing in aviation and aero-
space, offers more than 30 degree
programs in its colleges of arts and
sciences, aviation, business and!
engineering. Jared Walker



Cotillion Expands Into


Hardee County


The National League of Junior
Cotillions (NLJC), a program of eti-
quette," character education and
Ssociaj4ance training for middle and
junior high school students, has
announced plans to expand its pro-
gram in Florida to include Hardee
County.
Anne Colvin Winters, NLJC
,national director says, "We will be
selecting a director for a local chap-
ter who will receive complete train-
ing and an exclusive territory for
expansion."
The organization currently has
active, chapters. in Charlotte,
Volusia, Orange, Pinellas, Indian
River, Santa Rosa, Tampa and other
communities in Florida.



Hunter Presley

Is Three
Hunter Presley turned three years
old on Feb. 27, and celebrated with
a John Deere party on March 5 at
his home.
He is the son of Aaron and
Jessica Presley of Wauchula.
The honoree and his guests
enjoyed hot dogs, chips, cake and
cupcakes.
Among those helping him cele-
brate were his grandparents, Dapiel
and Maryann Jenkins and Gerrell
Patsourakis, all of Wauchula, and
Arlis and Connie Holland of
Bartow; great-grandmother, Alice.


SSays Laurie Coventry Payne,
director of the NLJC Charlotte Area
Chapter, "This program is making a
positive impact on students in our
area, and we are delighted to know
that more young people will have
the opportunity for this vital train-
ing."
In addition to Junior Cotillion,
NLJC offers three related programs:
Pre-Cotillion for grades K-5, high
school for grades 9-12, and a
Corporate Cotillion program for
adults.
Application. or nominations for
cotillion director are being
received. For details, call (800)
633-7947, see www.nljc.com, or e-
mail to cotillions@nljc.com.


Woods of Wauchula; and numerous
other family members and friends.


Hunter Presley
Be A Headliner!
HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE
IS MONDAY AT 5 PM.


COURTESY PHOTO
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TO.PS.) No. 234 of Wauchula was
recently challenged by its leader, Becky LeVasseur, to walk as a
group 300 miles during the month of February. They more than
met her challenge by walking 325 miles. Bert LeVasseur, Agnes
Porhola and Shirley O'Neal were star walkers, with 25 or more
miles to their credit. Pictured above showing how they "blew the
top off the thermometer" are (front row, left to right), Marcelle
Cavinne, Bert LeVasseur, Porhola, Shirley Johnson and Becky
LeVasseur; back row; O'Neal, Dora Bozeman, Ann Hegge,
Maxine Stromme and Rosalie Folonsbee. Not pictured are
Bernice English, Betty Gadsby, Barb Molett, Herm and Doloris
Oisten and Sheila Williams. Anyone wishing to join this enthusi-
astic group should call 767-1077.





Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson

HOME BEFORE DARK
Parents often tell their children "Be home before dark." In many areas
of the world without electricity, travelers look aloft with anxiety in late
afternoon and hope they will reach their destination while there is some
light still in the sky. Darkness in the high mountains can mean falling from
a narrow trail, facing wild animals or sleeping exposed to the weather and
freezing.
Robert McQuilkin used this phrase to express his desire to remain faith-
ful to the Lord all the way down to the end of his life. He explained by say-
ing, "I fear...that I should end before I finish, or finish but not well. That I
might stain His honor, name His name, grieve His loving heart."
I think I understand this. At my age, I think often about the fact that I
have been given only one life and that it is very short. It will soon be
evening for me and my generation.
"What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then
vanishes." (James 4:14) Human achievements seem meaningless. Who
remembers, for example, who were the, Olympic champions of 1924? Or
1988? Who remembers the victorious allied commander of armies in
Europe at the close of World War I?
Time rolls by. Yesterday's heroes fade from memory and are forgotten.
We come down, finally, to the little circle of friends, family members and
neighbors we have lived with, shared personal experiences and even fought
with. And it is our.relationships with these people that define our likes as
open, noble and kind or formal, closed and selfish.
It is perhaps late in the day and not every bad decision can be correct-
ed. Damaged relationships, ignored or abused, cannot always be repaired.
Apologies, phoned, written or given in person, are not always sufficient, but
we need to make them even if they are painful and late.
We need to call upon God to gives us the grace to finish our course with
honor and no regrets.
And for Christians, it is even more important because we have been
given so much. We can't afford to leave one enemy unforgiven. It doesn't
matter how the other person reacts. It is for God's sake that we do it!
Paul, seeing trails and imprisonment ahead, wrote, "None of these
things move me, nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish
my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus.,"
(Acts 20:24)
We have only one life to live, but we can live it nobly and sensitively
one day at a time. And we can pray, "By your grace, Father, I humbly ask
You to help me get home before dark."


ONE PINK, NO BLUES
Abram and Robin L. Torres,
Wauchula, a two pound ten ounce
daughter, Estrella Anna, born Dec.
1, 2004, Sarasota Memorial
Hospital. Mrs. Torres is the former


Revival services will be held
March 21-23 at New Elim Baptist
Church.
The Dosses will provide the
Southern gospel music for the ser-
vices which will begin each
evening at 7.
The Church is located on Badger
Loop Road in Ona.


Robin Bond. Maternal grandpar-
ents are Frank D. and Leslie S.
Bond of Wauchula. Maternal great-
grandparents are Charles and
Shirley Harpole of Winter Haven.
Paternal grandparents are Anna
Arreola of Abilere, Texas, and the
late Jesus N. Torres II> Paternal
great-grandparents are Jesus N. and
Santos Torres of Wauchula.

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SThe Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that God was going to
call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death
?v6 do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you
did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the
day God.called you home. You left us peaceful mem-
ories, your love is still our guide; and though we can-
I not see you, you are always at our side. Our family
* chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as
God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.
Love,

S Judy. Michael. Loriaine, Wayne & Mark
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Look On The Bright Side
By David Kelly .



I had the pleasure of catching my first fish on a fly rod the other day. It
was a bream and maybe weighed all of 10 ounces. I believe I ended up with
three in the boat and my friend had about five.
I'm positive that Mr. Wise, my friend, could have caught a lot more if
he hadn't had a rookie running the trolling motor and trying to learn how to
fly fish all at once, and on a rather windy day. Even though I did have
some success, I should have caught 10-15 more that hit my bait but got off
the hook because of slack in my line.
We both began fishing with a spider-like fly. It had a wood body and
eight plastic white legs hanging down that helped it dance across the water
like a real spider would.
Pop! And then you'd see the little swirl around where your bait was just
a moment before. Since we were fishing a clear lake, sometimes when the
wind wasn't blowing too badly you could see the fish underneath the fly
and anticipate the strike. But other times you'd hear "Pop!" and see your
bait two to three inches under the water.
Fly fishing is addictive. Once you get that first bite you want to hear
another one Pop! It truly is an adrenalin rush.
For those of you who have fished saltwater or caught bass on top-water
plugs, it is similar in nature yet different.
When you are catching big fish, you are in awe of the crash on:top of
the water that looks like someone just threw a watermelon overboard. And
you expect a huge run and a great fight with big fish.
However, when you are fishing for panfish, the expectations are just the
opposite, or at least they were for me. Little fish, little fight, right? Not real-
ly. We were using small flies about the size of a large house fly that had
been eating for two days or so, you know, the one that you can't kill until
it's so bloated it can't hardly fly anymore. We also were using light line,
four to six pounds.
If a large-mouth bass had hit my fly rod I think I would have fainted.
Two or three actually swam by the bait but weren't in the mood to feed. But
those pesky little bream couldn't resist surrounding it with three or four of
their buddies and daring one another to be the first to "Pop!" hit the fly and
run off with it.
The "Pop" noise I'm trying to describe is the same noise you make with
your mouth when you take your top lip and put it over your bottom lip and
then open your mouth. Go ahead and try it. That's it, that is the "Pop!" that
hooks a fly fisherman.
Sometimes it is not the size of the fish that makes a fisherman want to
fish. Sometimes it is the mental aspect of convincing a fish to bite when it
doesn't really want to that drives a fisherman to fish. Sometimes it is just
getting to take a break from the day-to-day drain. Sometimes it is just nice
to go fishing with a friend.
While I'm at it, I need to thank Mr. Wise for teaching me how to do
something I'm sure I'll do a lot more of, fly fish. Our time was cut short by
my son falling and hurting his arm, but he bounced back just fine and only
had a bad bruise.
Here's to more time with friends, more time fly fishing and more time
enjoying every minute we have.


Once again \%e are saddened at the loss of one of our Hardee'athletes.
S2004 Hardee High grad Josh Johnson died Saturday in a motorcycle
accident east of Charlie Creek. While at Hardee High, he participated in
band, track and swimming, including a trip to Germany to represent the
United States. The 19-year-old entered the U. S. Marines after graduation
and had advanced to the rank of Lance Corporal. Stationed at Camp
LeJeune, N. C., he was home on leave before being deployed to duty in
Iraq. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Hardee tennis teams both beat Fort Meade 5-2 in matches on the home
courts last week. Hardee host Frostproof today (Thursday), weather per-
niitting, and is set to participate in the Heartland Conference meet on Friday
and Saturday. The senior-laden Wildcats and Lady Cats are expected to do,
well this season.

Hardee baseball took it on the chin last week in a 2-1 loss to Auburndale
and 5-3 loss to Lemon Bay. Hopefully, the Cats get back on the winning
track against Fort Meade on Tuesday, Santa Fe Wednesday and Avon Park
on Friday.
The junior varsity Wildcats were rained out in the only game scheduled
last week. They were going to try to make it up Monday evening.

The softball girls split games last week, losing 3-0 at DeSoto and win-
ning 13-3 at Lake Placid on the 10-run mercy rule. The girls have been on
the road while lighting is being installed at the Hardee field. They hope to
resume home games next week.
There was no track last week due to FCAT testing. They have a pair of
meets this week, and we hope to have good results shortly. Ditto for
weightlifting, which has gotten a slow start.

Little League Minors and Mini-Minors took an extra week's break dur-
ing Pioneer Park Days. It will extend the season a week. It won't be long
before girls and boys Majors and Juniors will start. We will keep you
advised as soon as we hear.
Information from community and school athletic events is always welcome.
Please call The Herald-Advocate (773-3255) or e-mail met at news.heral-
'dadvocate@earthlink.net with news for this biweekly column. The sports
news deadline is noon Mondays. News will be included as soon as time and
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Cat Bats Quiet In Losses


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee varsity baseball
squad lost a pair of games.last
week, both close encounters.
The Auburndale Bloodhounds
escaped with a 2-1 win at Hardee
on Tuesday night and the Manta
Rays won 6-3 at Englewood
Lemon Bay on Thursday.
"We just didn't swing the bats
well on Tuesday night and didn't
play with the emotion it takes to
win either night,".said Wildcat head
coach Steve Rewis.
The Cats greeted Fort Meade on
Tuesday evening and hit the road
for games Wednesday night at
Lakeland Santa Fe and tomorrow
(Friday) at Avon Park.
Next week's games are at home
Tuesday against Lake Placid, and
Friday night for a visit from
DeSoto. The following week is
Spring Break, but the Cats have
three games. A pair of teams from
Washington D. C. come in for
games. St. Albans comes on
Tuesday, March 22, for a JV game
at 4 p.m. and varsity at 7. PVI
comes on March 24 for a varsity-
game only. Hardee travels to
Sebring on Friday, March 25.

AUBURNDALE 2, HARDEE 1
A pair of home' runs made the
difference in the very defensive
home game against the Auburndale
Bloodhounds.
Second sacker Scott Mahler led
off the game with a homer over the
left field fence. Five pitches into
the game, Auburndale had a 1-0
lead. A walk and -single' left two
aboard when three consecutive outs
stopped the Hounds cold.,
Senior Aaron Himrod was safe
on an error, but was stranded when
Bloodhound ace Tyler Crews got
his first three strikeouts.
A double to open the second
inning went for naught with three
quick outs. Wildcat Travis Tubbs
walked and worked his way to third
before being caught off base for the
third out of the inning.
In the top of the third Jason
Griffin smacked another homer for
Auburndale. Wildcat leadoff batter
Briant Shumard was hit by a pitch
and stranded.
In the fourth, the Bloodhounds
had their first three up, three down


inning. Robbie Abbott and.Tubbs
drew back-to-back walks, but
Crews settled down and struck out
the side.
A double play erased Auburndale
chances in the fifth inning. An error
let Hardee catcher Michael
Mahoney get on base, but he was'
left there.
.Another double play stopped the
Hounds in inning six. Hardee got
its only score. Pitcher Calvin
Brutus singled to left, but was out
on a Abbott fielder's choice. Tubbs
was safe on an error, which allowed
Abbott to ride home. Senior short-
stop W. T. Redding singled, but he
and Tubbs were left on the covers
when relief pitcher Josh Clark
struck out the side.
In the top of the seventh, a single,
fielder's choice and walk left two
Bloodhounds on the basepaths. In
the home half of the seventh,
Hardee tried to rally. With two
away, Himrod singled to left and a
Brutus hit was bungled. But a final
strikeout ended the Cat efforts.
Crews had eight strikeouts and
Clark added four more for
Auburndale. Brutus collected four
strikeouts and walked only two bat-
ters.

LEMON BAY 6, HARDEE 3
Hardee stranded five runners in
the 6-3 loss at Lemon Bay last
Thursday.
A Brutus single went for naught
in the first inning as he was out at
second. The Manta Rays put three
scores on the board in the home
half of the tinning on three hits, a
walk and fielder's choice.
Abbott 'led off with a single to
left in the top of the second inning.
Redding drew a walk, but was out
on a fielder's choice. Lemon Bay
upped its lead to 4-0 with a solo
homer. Cat senior pitcher Drew
Schock struck out the final two bat-
ters of the inning.
In the top of the third, Hardee got
on the board. Junior Jarrett
Benavides singled to right center
and stole second. Shimard was hit
by a pitch but out on a double play,
during which Benavides raced
home. Lemon Bay left a pair of
runners stranded. It was 4-1.
In the fourth stanza, Tubbs was
safe on an error, and soph Will
Krause doubled to left. Both were
left on base when a Mahoney deep


Orange Blossom RV News
By Sandi Pucevich

Coffee hour 50/50 were Moe Welbaum and J.
Feb. 26 had 54 members present. Doggett.
Our speaker that morning was John
Gill, physician assistant from Games
Pioneer Medical Center, who has Cribbage on March 2 was won
returned from a year of service with by Fred Stahl with a 734, second
Special Forces in Afghanistan. Lt. place was Fred Dale \v ith a 729 and
Col. Gill is an active guardsman third was Eleanor Dale with a 676.
with the National Guard and has Euchre on Feb. 26 winners were
served for 35 years. His home base Millie Welbaumn in first with a 58,
is in Mississippi. John's talk, along Marin Seger and Carl Craib tied
with his slides, was very informa- with 55s and third, Bruce Kammer
tive. with a 54. Most loners for the
night was Millie Welbaum with
Coupon winners were Hershel three, and low for the evening was
Wells, Howie Snider, Al Nist, Don Dick Milbert.
Rick, Ruth Ellis, Ted Jantz, Marvin March 2 had Ralph Foreman in
Seger, Joan Easton, Betty Brief, first with a 66. Second place was a
LaWanda Rogers, -Lee Shobe, tie with Moe Welbaumn and Jack
Margaret Volz, George Basnic, Brief with 61. Third was Dick
Muriel Gurney, Darlene Sullivan, Milbert with a 60. Most loners for
Ted Morris, Dick Milbert, Phyllis the evening was Moe Welbaumn
Goerbig, Ardie MacDonald and with five, and low for the evening.
Corrine Albertson. Winners of was Jean Ford.


PUBLIC NOTICE
You are hereby notified that on
Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 9:00 A.M., the
Hardee County Board of County Commissioners
will hold a public hearing for the adoption of a
Resolution vacating and closing that road/easement known as
Bowen Road

being legally described as: That part of maintained right of way for
Bowen Road lying north of State Road 665. Being a portion of
Sections 11 and 14, Township 36 South, Range 25 East, Hardee
County, Florida.
The public hearing will be held in the Hardee County Board of
County Commissioners Board Room, 412 West Orange Street,
Room 102, Wauchula, Florida.
This procedure shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section
336, Florida Statutes.
A petition for the closing and vacating, of the above-referenced shall
be considered by the Board of County Commissioners after
required publication of this Notice. Copies of the documents relat-
ing to this proposal are available for public inspection during week-
days between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. in the Hardee
County Public Works Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula,
Florida.
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing
to make special arrangements should contact the Board of County
Commissioners' office at least five (5) days prior to the public hear-
ing.
All persons are invited to attend and be heard. Although minutes of
the Public'Hearing will be recorded, anyone wishing to appeal any
decision made at the public hearing will need to ensure a verbatim
record of the proceeding is made by a court reporter.
Gordon R. Norris, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners
3:10c


fly to center field was caught.
Lemon Bay picked up an insurance
run on a pair of walks, hit batsman
and sacrifice fly. It was 5-1.
Hardee got that run back in the
top of the fifth. Jarrett Benavides
walked, went to second on a passed
ball and raced home on a Himrod
hit. It was 5-2. It was three up, three
down for Lemon Bay in the home
half of the inning.
Redding singled to left in the
sixth, but a grounder and pair of


strikeouts took. care of the three
outs. Lemon Bay padded its lead in
the bottom of the sixth. A walk,
sacrifice fly and long single plated
one run to make it' a 6-2 game.
In the top of the seventh, Hardee
again tried to rally. Pinch hitter
Weston Palmer lead off with a dou-
ble, went to third on a passed ball
and rode home on .a Jarrett
Benavides double. Benavides was
caught trying to come home on an
overthrow. A pair of strikeouts
ended the ball game.


PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Project No. 0490340-003-AC/Draft Air Permit No. PSD-FL-344
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. -Payne Creek Generating Station
Hardee County, Florida

Applicant: This applicant for this project is Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SECI).
The applicant's authorized representative is Mr. Michael P. Opalinski, Vice President of
Technical Services. The applicant's mailing address is 16313 North Dale Mabry
Highway, Tampa, Florida 33688.
Facility Location: SECI operates the existing Payne Creek Generating Station located in
the Hardee County; Florida.
Project: The existing Payne Creek Generating Station consists of two nominal 157.5
megawatts (MW) combined-cycle Siemens Westinghouse 501FD combustion turbines.
The combined-cycle turbines each include one unfired heat recovery steam generator
(HRSG). The combustion turbines only operate in combined-cycle mode (i.e., the
HRSGs are not equipped with bypass stacks). Steam generated by the two HRSGs is sent
to one common nominal 173 MW steam turbine. The facility utilizes pipeline natural gas
as its primary fuel source with distillate fuel' oil serving as a backup fuel. After
completion of this project, the plant will have a nominal generating capacity of
approximately 800 MW.
The existing power plant is located in Hardee County, an area that is currently in
attainment with the state and federal Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) or
otherwise designated as unclassifiable. The power plant is a major facility in accordance
with Rule 62-212.400, F.A.C., the regulatory program for the Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD),of Air Quality. Therefore, new projects at the existing facility must
be reviewed for PSD applicability.
In August of 2004, the Department received a PSD permit application for the existing
facility that would increase the generating output of the facility from 500 to 800
megawatts of output. Based on potential emissions increases, the project is subject to
PSD preconstruction review for nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and
volatile organic compounds. The Department has made a preliminary determination of
the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) for each of these pollutants. Based on
the supporting air quality analysis of the potential impacts from increased operation, the
applicant provided the Department with reasonable assurance that the project would not
significantly contribute to or cause a violation of any state or federal ambient air quality
standards and would not significantly contribute to or cause a violation of any PSD Class
I or Class II increments.
Permitting Authority: Applications for air construction permits are subject to review in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters 62-4,
62-210, and 62-212 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The proposed project is
not exempt from air permitting requirements and an air permit is required to perform the
proposed work. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air
Regulation is the Permitting Authority responsible for making a permit determination for
this project. The Bureau of Air Regulation's physical address is 111 South Magnolia
Drive, Suite 4, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 and the mailing address is 2600 Blair Stone
Road,' MS #5505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400. The Bureau of Air Regulation's
phone number is 850/488-0114 and the fax number is 850/921-9533.
Project File: A complete project file is available for public inspection during the normal
business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except legal holidays),
at address indicated above for the Permitting Authority. The complete project file
includes the Draft Permit, the Technical Evaluation and Preliminary Determination, the
appl;caion. and the inonrmadiiin .;ubmined b:, dc .applicant, exclusive of confidential
records under Secuon 403.111, 1 S. Inmrested persons may-contact the Permitting
Authority's project review engineer for additional information at the address and phone,'
number listed above. A copy of the project file is available at the Air Resource Section
of the Department's Southwest District Office at 3804 Coconut Palm Drive, Tampa,
Florida 33619-8218 (Phone: 813/744-6100).
SNotice of Intent to Issue Air Permit: The Permitting Authority gives notice of its intent
to issue an air permit to the applicant for the project described above. The applicant has
provided reasonable assurance that operation of proposed equipment will not adversely
impact air quality and that the project will comply with all appropriate provisions of
Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62-210, 62-212, 62-296, and 62-297, F.A.C. The Permitting
SAuthority will issue a Final Permit in accordance with the conditions of the proposed
Draft Permit unless a timely petition for an administrative hearing is filed under, Sections
120.569 and 120.57, F.S. or unless public comment received in accordauice with this
notice results in a different decision or a significant change of terms or conditions.
Comments: The Permitting Authority will accept written comments concerning the
Draft Permit for a period of thirty (30) days from.the date of publication of the Public
Notice. Written comments must be post-marked, and all e-mail or facsimile comments
must be received by the close of business (5:00 p.m.), on or before the end of this 30-day
period by the Permitting Authority at the above address, e-mail or facsimile. As part of
his or her comments, any person may also request that the Permitting Authority hold a
public meeting on this permitting action. If the Permitting Authority determines there is
sufficient interest for a public meeting, it will publish notice of the time, date, and
location on the Department's official website for notices at
http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/onw and in a newspaper of general circulation in the area
affected by the permitting action. For additional information, contact the Permitting
Authority at the above address or phone number. If written comments or comments
received at a public meeting result in a -significant change to the Draft Permit, the,
Permitting Authority will issue a Revised Draft Permit and require, if applicable, another
Public Notice. All comments file will be made available for public inspection.
Petitions: A person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed permitting
decision may petition for an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569
and 120.57, F.S. The petition must contain the information set forth below an must be
filed with (received by) the Department's Agency Clerk in the Office of General Counsel
of the Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail
Station #35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. Petitions filed by the applicant or any of
the parties listed below must be filed within fourteen (14) days of receipt of this Written
Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit. Petitions filed by any persons other than those
entitled to written notice under section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within fourteen (14)
days of publication of the attached Public Notice or within fourteen (14) days of receipt
Sof this Written Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit, whichever occurs first. Under
Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who asked the Permitting Authority for
notice of agency action may file a petition within fourteen (14) days of receipt of that
notice, regardless of the date of publication. A petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition
to the applicant at the address indicated above; at the time of filing. The failure of any
person to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that
Person's right' to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections
120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to
it. Any subsequent intervention will be only at the approval of the presiding officer upon
the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C.

A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Permitting Authority's action is
based must contain the following information: (a) The name and address of each agency
affected and each agency's file or identification number, if known; (b) The name,
address,.and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address and telephone number
of the petitioner's representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes
during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner's
substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of how
and when each petitioner received notice of the agency action or proposed action; (d) A
statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so
state; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts the
petitioner contends warrant reversal of modification of the agency's proposed action; (f)
A statement of the specific rules or statues the petitioner contends require reversal or
modification of the agency's proposed action; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought by
the petitioner, stating precisely the action the petitioner wishes the agency to take with
respect to the agency's proposed action. A petition that does not dispute the material
facts upon which the Permitting Authority's action is based shall state that no such fadts
are in dispute an otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, as
required by Rule 28-106.301, F.S.
Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final .agency action,
the filing of a petition means that the Permitting Authority's final action may be different
from the position taken by it in this Public Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit. Persons
whose substantial interest will be affected by any such final decision of the Permitting
Authority on the application have the right to petition, to become a party to the
proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. This PSD permitting
action is being coordinated with a certification under the Power Plant Siting Act
(Sections 403.501-519, F.S.). If a petition for an administrative hearing on the
Department's Intent to Issue Air Permit is filed by a substantially affected person, that
hearing shall be consolidated with the certification hearing, as provided under Section
403.507(3), F.S.
Mediation: Mediation is not available in this proceeding.


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Inside Out
By Chip Ballard


ELVIS, MY PAL
"I find myself trying to imagine what it must have been like to have
heard 'Hound Dog' when it was first released," wrote a friend. "It must
have been radically different from the other hits of the day. Elvis had tal-
ent and good instincts. It is too bad the people who guided his career did
not understand his real talents. What a force he could have been in
American music in the 1960s had he not been making bubble gum pictures
in Hollywood."
"So true about those movies, Kevin," I replied. "Even Elvis got sick of
them. But I can tell you when E first burst onto the scene, there was noth-
ing like him. I was in the third grade when I first heard him and I loved.him
instantly. That voice. Even his name was awesome. Elvis. Elvis Presley.
Who'd ever heard a name like that? Not me.
"At Zolfo Elementary in those days, if we behaved our teacher reward-
ed us at the end of the day by letting us listen to records. We boys brought
our 45 rpm yellow-labeled Elvis SUN records; a few prissy little girls
'brought Pat Boone, but Pat seldom was played. When 'Hound Dog' came'
on, I could not sit still. I had to move, man!
"You know, Kevin, E did over 30 takes of 'Hound Dog' before he got
one that satisfied him. Not only was he incredibly talented, he was also
lucky to have such a great back-up as the Jordanaires, whom he told after a
recording session in the mid 60s, 'Fellas, I really believe if there hadn't
been a you, there wouldn't be a me.' The Jordanaires backed E up on many
many songs, including 'Hound Dog.' Next time you hear 'Hound Dog,' lis-
ten to the Jordanaires in the background. Incredible harmonies. They sang
with everybody who was anybody, even the great guitar-picking-poet Carl
Sandburg.
"When Uncle Sam got E, everything changed. His music and movies
were never the same. In the pre-Army flick 'King Creole,' E plays a high-
school senior who drops out and falls in with some shady characters. In
'Jailhouse Rock,' also pre-Army, he kills a man in a bar fight.
"When Elvis came out of the Army, his famous sideburns were gone.
His manager, Col. Tom Parker, worked overtime to change his image from
the rocking rebel to a squeaky clean all-American boy so patriotic he made
Neil Armstrong look like a Communist. The Colonel cared for one thing,
money, and he got top dollar for each silly movie his boy made; E became
one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood.
"When, finally, his movie contract expired, he went back to live perfor-
mances, but he was never quite the same. Often his performances were lit-
tle more than parodies of his younger self. He got bored, overate, over-
;medicated, and got fat.
"The last time I saw him, at Lakeland Civic Center, he could hardly
waddle out onto the stage. It was so, so sad. The pelvis was so fat it could
hardly wiggle. Still, women screamed and threw panties and room keys
onto the stage. E forgot words to songs he'd sung for years. Not long after
that.concert, he died, and I don't mind admitting I cried.
"I mourned all day long. The king was gone. I would miss him. He'd
been my idol, my best pal since I was in the third grade. He sang me to
sleep so many nights: He didn't know me, but I knew him. We.grew up
together."
Comments or questions? E-mail Chip Ballard at chipkyle746-@earth-
;link.net.

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THURSDAY
Knowledge begins with respect
for the Lord, but fools hate:wis-
dom and self-control.
Proverbs 1:7 (NCV)

FRIDAY
God's secret is Christ Himself;
in Him are hidden all God's trea-
sures of wisdom and knowl-
edge.
Colossians 2:3 (NEB)

SATURDAY
The heavens declare the glory
of God, the skies proclaim the
work of His hands. Day after day
they pour forth speech, night


after night they display knowl-
edge.
SPsalm 19:1-2 (NIV)


SUNDAY
Thanks be to God who leads us,
wherever we:are, on Christ's tri-
umphant way, and makes our
.knowledge of Him spread
throughout the world like a love-
ly perfume.
II Corinthians 2:14 (PME)
MONDAY
Nothing will hurt or destroy in
God's holy mountain;, for as the
waters fill the sea, so shall, the
earth be full of the knowledge of
the Lord.
.Isaiah 11:9 (TLB)

TUESDAY
And if I... understand all myster-
ies and have all knowledge, and
have faith so as to remove
mountains, but have not love, I
am nothing.
I Corinthians 13:2 (RSV)
WEDNESDAY
Lord, you have examined me
and know all about me. You
knbw when I sit down and when
I get up. You know my thoughts
before I think them ... Your
knowledge is amazing to me, it
is more than I can understand.
Psalms 139:1-2,6 (NCV)
All verses are excerpted from The
Holy Bible: (KJV) King James
Version; (NCV) New Century
Version; (NEB) New English Bible;
(NIV) New International Version;
(RSV) Revised Standard Version;
(PME) Phillips Modern English;
and (TLB) The Living Bible.


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TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS



HE WAS BORN IN A



NAZI PRISON CAMP


By TAMILA RICHARD
iSpecial To The Herald-Advocate
Frank Von Stauffenburg was born in
Austria in a Nazi prison on Sept. 19, 1940.
When he was younger, the clothing he wore
Swas rags, he says. Mr. Von Stauffenberg
went to a Catholic church that had no name.
He went to schools called Elementary,
Elementary 2 and High School. The shoes
he wore on his feet to school were sandals.
The school building was made of cold
stone.
His teachers were very cruel people, he
says. If a student was to talk out loud or not
know the answer or even just walking out
of line, he was beaten, The only sort of
extra-curricular activities were the ones to
be learned.
The only lunch that was eaten was
brought from home. If a person did not
bring his or her lunch, that person did not
eat. "Yes, there was a lot of homework,
more homework than there is today," Mr.
Von Stauffenberg says.
There was no dress code at the school.,
The clothes that you would usually wear
were the same clothes you would wear at
home. The toys the children would play
With were wooden blocks and rocks. The
games they would play were games such as
hopscotch. Mr. Von Stauffenberg did not
really have a favorite game. He played
whatever was being played.
There were radios, but there were not
televisions. Folk music was the most popu-
lar music played. Kids did not get crushes
on actors or actresses; they didn't get to see
movies or the actor. Whenever the family
ate, they always ate together as a family
should eat. Groceries cost at least $50 a
month, which was hard because pay was
low. Mr. Von-Stauffenberg did not ever buy


candy. Cokes were not available to buy.
Kids hung out at home. They would help
around the house, cleaning and chopping
wood.
Family affairs were very nice, but not
big. His family had to make do with the lit-
tle his family had. Family celebrations were
very different from he ones of today.
The types of transportation they had
were walking and bikes. In town, there
were only three cars. There were no buses.
He had to walk to and from school every
morning and afternoon. Mr. Von
Stauffenberg's first car was a Rambler
Classic.
Mr. Von Stauffenberg was 17 years old
when he started dating. On dates, most kids
went down to the riverbank. Yes, they had
curfews. They had to be in at 8 p.m. But
once in a while, he managed to break his
curfew.
Mr. Von Stauffenberg did not have a
room, nor did he have brothers or sisters.
Although he didn't have brothers or sisters,
he still had to share a bathroom with his
family. He did go to church. He was a
Catholic. Religion was not a strong focus.
Crime was not a big problem. He had a
job, and it was tool and die makers. Kids
from back then were much different from
kids of this time; They had more respect for
elders. Teens were different because they
didn't smoke or drink until they were 17,
addressed everyone as Mr. or Mrs. and had
little money or none at all; their monthly
income was $10.
The main issue at the time was all about
young ladies. Things changed very much
because they were under a dictatorship. Mr.
Von Stauffenberg lived in town. The stores
were very little and were mainly namierd""


after the owner.
Mr. Von Stauffenberg says he does not
have any good memories of Christmas
because of World War II when he was
younger. He says he has good memories of
his grandparents, because they were the
ones who raised him. His parents were
murdered in the Nazi prison.
He says in 1955 the Russians left
Austria, but left their homes in a mess. He
had no favorite time with his parents
because of their deaths. All memories were
sad in his land. Mr. Von Stauffenberg says
that's why he calls his land, "The Land of
Tears."
He moved to Florida in October 1999,
but came to the United States 35 years ago,
"which was a blessing," he says, "A land
where dreams come true." A week in the


United States showed him more that 17
years in Austria. The warm weather was his
first impression of Florida.
Mr. Von Stauffenberg says the United
States offered him limitless university edu-
cation, and he was able in later years to be
a professor of sociology at the university in
Washington state.
To Tamila Richard he says, "The U.S. is
the only country where freedom rules.
Work hard, follow your dreams and they
will come true."
Teens Interview Elders comes from a class
assignment given to ninth graders at
Hardee Senior High. Selected interviews
are published here as an encouragement to
the students and for the enjoyment of our
readers.


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mer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away.
-Henry David Thoreau



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-Schedule Of Weekly Services-


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by
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Wauchula, Florida

Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m.


BOWLING GREEN

APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE
UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH
310 Orange St.
375-3100
Sunday Morning......................10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m.
Thursday Service ......................7:30 p.m.

CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH
708 W. Grape St. 375-3353
Sunday School. 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
4th Sunday Worship..................8:00 a.m.
Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd....5:00 p.m.
Tues. Prayer/Bible Study..........7:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Hwy. 17 South
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship....................10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m.
Wed. Discipleship ....................6:30 p.m.
Thurs. Mens Prayer ..................6:00 a.m.
Thurs. Ladies Bible Study ........5:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD
Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311
375-3100
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship...................... 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Train & Choirs ..........5:30 p.m.
Evening Worship 6:30 p.m
Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................6:30 p.m

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Youth Fellowship...................5:00 p.m.
SEvening Worship ..........6.........6:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study......................7:00 p.m.

FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Baplist Church Road 773-9013
Sunday School 9:45 a.m..
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m

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

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domingo Serv. De Predicacion11:00 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 I1.)0 a m
E.ening Vorship 00 pm.
Wednesda) Pra)er 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.
Commuriion-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.
* SunJda School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ...............7:30p.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 ..........1......... 1100 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 0 p m
CHARLIE CREEK
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .....:............7:00 p.m.
Wed. Evening Worship :...........7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St.
773-9678
Bible Study 10:00 a.m..
Worship Service .:.............. 11:00 a.m..
Wednesday 00 pm

CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
773-2249 .
Sunday Morning Worship 9 30 a m
Sunday Bible Cla 11 30 am
Sunday Evening Worship.........6:00 p.m.
Wed Night Bible Clas ...7 00 p m
Men's Leadership & Training Class -
2nd Sunda% of Month .... 4 00 p m '
CHURCH OF GOD
Martin Lulher King Blvd.
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8thAve.
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.
Priesthood 11:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit St. 735-8681
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning.:................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night 6:00 .p.m.
Wednesday Night....:............ ....7:30 p.m.

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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


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WAUCHULA

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

CHURCH OF NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service......................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .....................5:00 p.m.
Thursday Service ......................7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
Praise & Worship ..................10:30 a.m.
Evening Service ,5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION BAUTISTA
713 E. Bay St. 773-4722
Escuela Dominical ....................9:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m.
Predicacion 11:30 a.m.
Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service.................... 10:45 a.m.
Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service .................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m.
FIRST CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St.'
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
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 pim.


THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee SI. 773-3753
Morning Ser ice 10.00 am.
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. .. 30 a.m.
Worship 10 30 a.m.
Wed. Night Dinner.......:...,.:i00 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 .....................: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......................11ll:00a.m.
Church Training 5:45 p.m.
EveningWorship ......................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 ..............1......100 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. 11th Ave. 773-9927
Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Tues. Prayer Meeting...............7:00 p.m.

SObUTHSIDE BAPTIST CfIiRCH,
505 S. 10th Ave- 773-4369
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. Ae.
773-0199
SSunday School. ............ 10:00a.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.fn.
Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson
Sunday School .......... 10:00 a.m.
Church ............. ... 10:00 a.m.
Youth Service............... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Service ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service.......... 7:30 p.m.

WAUCHULA HILLS
SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD
1000 Stansfield Rd.
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Evening'Worship ........... 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer............. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday Worship .......... 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Worship.......... 7:30 p.m.


The way a man speaks lays bare
the texture of his mind, the
goodness of his heart, the inner
pain or the sweet serenity that
are his companions in solitude.
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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 & ET.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 ......... 1100 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer ...........7:00 p.m.

MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Steve Roberts Special
& Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851
Sunday School ............ i0:00a.m.
Worship ..... ............. 11:00 a.m.
Evening ............... .. 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet.... 7:00 p.m.






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ZOLFO SPRINGS

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


PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pioneer Park
2nd Sunday .............. 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m.
5th Sunday ................ 6:00 p.m.

REALITY RANCH COWBOY
CHURCH
2-1/2 Miles east of
Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66
863-735-8600
Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
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.
Servidio .................. 8:00 p.m.
Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m.

ZOLFO BAPTIST CHURCH
311 E. 4th Ave. 735-1200
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Training Union............. 5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:30 p.m.


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The love and trust shown through the eyes of a child remind us daily of the responsibility of
teaching and sharing so many things...honesty, compassion, dependability, and caring to
mention a few. Taking hold of the hand of one that shows that trust reminds us of how
Important it is to teach our children and grandchildren about the responsibilities facing
them throughout their life not only in words of encouragement and wisdom, but also by
our actions.

In the daily lives of so many families, time with our children and with God becomes set
aside for other chores and personal activities. This sometimes allows children to miss out on
gathering the knowledge and teachings of the religious heritage that our forefathers fought
and struggled to give to all future generations. The eyes and hearts of our children are alert
and ready to absorb so many facets of the teachings of our Heavenly Father. Proverbs 22:6
says, "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."
We can share our faith in God and help our children learn about the teachings of their
religious heritage by attending a church or synagogue of choice each week. The doors to a
loving faith are always open to God's children.





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March 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C


crime blotter...2 col sig.
During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
COUNTY
March 6, William Lloyd Rook, 20, of 111 Cliett Ave., Bowling Green,
was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson on a Polk County warrant charging
him with failure to appear in court on a charge of domestic battery.
March 6, criminal mischief at Dena Circle was reported.
March 5, Mark Kayton Mills, 18, of 415 Heard Bridge Road,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia.
March 5, Adam Robert Acuna, 31, of 615 Saunders St., Wauchula, was
arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force on warrants charging him
with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and possession
of drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver and also charged him with pos-
session of a firearm by a felon, possession of a gun during a felony, pos-
session of ammunition by a felon, carrying a concealed firearm and pos-
session of marijuana.
March 5, business burglaries on SR 66 and Old Airport Road and a
fight on U. S. 17 North were reported.
March 4, Perry Adolphous McDonald, 32, of 1051 Downing Circle,
Wauchula, was arrested by Capt. Barry Schnable on a capias charging him
with non-support.
March 4, Christopher Jabbar Smith, 19, of 50341 Myrick Ave., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Capt. Barry Schnable on a warrant charging him
with violation of probation (original charge possession of cocaine).
March 4, Otis Jerome Faulk, 25, of 659 Baker Ave., Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin and charged with possession of
cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church, possession of marijuana with intent
to sell, possession of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a church and' corrupt-
ing by threatening a public official.
March 4, a fight on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and criminal mis-
chief on CR 663 were reported.

March 3, Daniel Shane Keene, 33, of 1436 Lisa Drive, Wauchula, was
arrested by Sgt. Sylvia Estes on a charge of introducing contraband into a
detention facility.
March 3, Christopher Lowell Grice, 34, of 1037 Wild Turkey Lane,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with
violation of community control-house arrest (original charge two counts
forgery, grand theft and burglary of a dwelling).
March 3, Alfred Joseph Walkes, 27, of 2508 Eighth St. E., Bradenton,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation
of community control (original charge felony habitual driving without
license offender).
March 3, a, 15-year-old Bowling Green youth was arrested by Dep.
Todd Souther on a court pickup order.
March 3, thefts on U. S. 17 N. and Lisa Drive and a burglary on
Hardee Street were reported.

March 2, Dewayne Patrick Royce, 43, of 1645 SE West Ave., Arcadia,
fwas arrested by corrections Sgt. Joan Gillespie on DeSoto County warrants
charging him with two counts non-support.
March 2, James Albert Parlor, of Lakeland, was arrested by Dep. Joe
lMarble on a capias charging him with non-support -
S March 2,'Jesus Manuel Apolinar-Cardosa, 21, of 421 N. Nirth Ave.,
:Wauchula. was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson on a warrant charging him


with violation of probation (original charge DUI).
March 2, John Erick Tucker, 40, P. O. Box 1381, Bowling Green, was
arrested by corrections Sgt. Monica Albritton on warrants charging him
with obtaining property b-; worthless check and grand theft.
March 2, a resident cil burglary on Kerlew Drive, criminal mischief on
U. S. 17 North, a theft on U. S. 17 North and a stolen tag were reported.
March 1, Esmeralda Garza, 26, of 513 N. Eighth Ave., Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Maria Hall on a charge of non-support.
March 1, Mark Allen Lumley, 33, of 370 Terrell Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of
probation (original charge possession of cocaine).
March 1, Jean Joachin, 43, General Delivery, Wauchula, was arrested
by corrections Dep. Jayne Lander on a' Pinellas County warrant alleging
failure to appear in court on a charge of disorderly conduct.
March 1, thefts on Old Dixie Highway and Martin Luther King Jr.
Ave., a residential burglary on SR 62 and criminal mischief on SR 64 East
were reported.
Feb. 28, Domingo Valdiviez, 20, of 9101 Robert Ave., Port Richey,
was arrested by Dep.-Joe Marble on warrants charging him with violation
of probation (original charges possession of marijuana, possession of
methamphetamine, grand theft and habitual driving while license suspend-
ed).
Feb. 28, Eduardo Rivera, 20, of 1243 Polk Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Jamie Wright and charged with criminal mischief and
making firebombs.
Feb. 28, Richard Allen Friedhofer, 21, of 4003 Northlight Drive,'
Naples, was arrested by Sgt. Everett Lovett on warrants charging him with
violation of probation (original charges burglary of a structure, burglary of
a conveyance, grand theft and giving false ID to a law enforcement officer).
Feb. 28, Jaime Ruiz Figueroa, 45, P. O. Box 454, Zolfo Springs, was
arrested by Dep. Julie Bridges and charged with domestic battery.
Feb. 28, a 17-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Dep. Andrew
McGuckin on charges of reckless driving and racing on the roadway.
Feb. 28, a residential burglary on Theater Road, burglary of con-
veyances on SR 62 and V. S. 17 North and a vehicle stolen on SR 66 were
reported.
WAUCHULA
March 6, Luis Gerardo Rocha, 19, of 607 Saunders St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Ofc. Thomas Fort and charged with.aggravated domestic bat-
tery.
March 5, Hopeton Renzle Manderson, 21, of 7481 NW Third St.,
Hollywood, was arrested by Ofc. John Eason and charged with giving a
false name to a law enforcement officer.
March 5, Isaias Villa, 42, of 707 Green St., Wauchula, was arrested by



Letter To Editor

Fair Parking Raised Over

$8,000 For Project Graduation


Dear Editor:
I wish to thank our community
for the generous support of Project
Graduation through the donations
made for parking at this year's
Hardee County Fair. More than
$8,000 was raised to assist with this
worthy effort for our graduating
seniors.
Further, I wish to thank the many
volunteers without whom such an
effort,could not,have .been success-
ful. I applaud the many ,parents,
most of whom were able to work
multiple shifts, for the sacrifices
made on behalf of their seniors.
This includes the parents who were
willing, but life dictated a different
path during the fair.
I "tip my hat" to the- volunteers
willing simply to support our cause,
even without a graduating senior.
To the seniors who volunteered-
may you receive one hundred fold
in return for your service.
Special thanks are' extended to
Danny Weeks, Carl Coleman, and
George Wilson for your contribu-
tions to layout and line the parking
areas. What an improvement over
last year!
Finally, I am deeply grateful to
the deputies from the Hardee
County Sheriff's Office who assist-
ed with security for parking
throughout the fair. Each of you is


greatly appreciated for your service
to your community. Thank you!
To all you volunteers, thank you
for making our effort successful in
terms of the task of parking at the
fair and raising funds for Project
Graduation. Job well done! I have
benefited from having \. worked with
each of you.

Gratefully,
:" Griant Hignight
2005 Project Graduation
Fair Parking Coordinator
Wauchula


Sgt. Thomas Harris and charged with disorderly intoxication.
March 4, Antonio Tovar Chavez, 36, of 1112-62nd Ave. East,
Bradenton, was arrested by Ofc. Thomas Fort and charged with DUI.
March 3, Joseph Ryne Beeson, 17, of 210 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with pos-
session of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a business and possession of drug
paraphernalia.
March 3, Launa Lane Hooten, 21, of 1389 Lisa Drive, Wauchula, was
arrested by Capt. Dennis Lake on charges of violation of probation (origi-
nal charges tampering with evidence, possession of cocaine and possession
of drug paraphernalia).
March 3, business burglaries in two locations on U. S. 17 South, two
locations on U. S. 17 North, Carlton Street and North Florida Avenue and
criminal mischief on U. S. 17 South were reported.
March 2, Darren Lee Youngblood, 24, of 3086 Jack Jones Road,
Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Gabe Garza on Okeechobee County war-
rants charging him with violation of probation (original charges two counts
possession of amphetamines).
BOWLING GREEN
March 2, Samuel Dean Alamia, 31, of 814 Pleasant Way, Bowling
Green, was arrested by Ofc. Daniel Arnold, on a warrant charging him with
violation of probation (original charge violation of a domestic violence
injunction for protection), and capiases charging him with non-support,
stalking, violation of probation (original charge violation of domestic vio-
lence injunction) and failure to pay a fine on a conviction for trespass after
warning.
March 2, a theft at Grape Avenue and Snelling Street was reported.
March 1, Richard James Baxley, 34, of 1560 Churchhill Court,
Lakeland,'was arrested by Chief John Scheel and charged with possession
of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Feb. 28, a theft on Dixiana Street was reported.
ZOLFO SPRINGS
March 5, a business burglary on SR 66 was reported.
March 2, a theft on Palmetto St. and vehicle stolen on Fifth Street
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INVITATION TO BID

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA


The Board of County Commissioners, Hardee County, Ilorida, hereinafter referred to as "County"
is soliciting bids from qualified, licensed firms to design, construct, and deliver one (1) Trailer-
Mounted Cascade Unit & One (1) Stationary Breathing Air Module. Sealed BIDS will be received
at:. :
Hardee County's Purchasing Office
Atn: Dee Newgent, Purchasing Director
205 Hanchey Road
Wauchula. Florida 33873

until Thursday 2:00 P.M., local time, March 24th, 2005, at which time they will be publicly opened
by the County Purchasing Director or designee and read aloud. Any BIDS received after the time
specified will not be accepted.' :

Each vendor responding to this Invitation to Bid is to provide a complete and detailed manufacturer's
specifications, documentation on all components specified and pricing as specified herein. Bid
;documents may be obtained from the Hardee County Purchasing Office, 205 Hanchey Road,
Wauchula,: Florida 33873, or by faxing a request to (863) 773-0322
BIDDERS shall confine their bids to the project in its entirety. Partial BIDS will not be considered.
Bids submitted by FAX or other electronic media will NOT be.accepted under any circumstances.
Late bids will NOT be accepted and will be returned to the bidder.

An original BID (clearly marked as the :"ORIGINAL") with two (2) copies must be sealed and the
outside of the envelope MUST be marked: "SEALED BID TRAILER-MOUNTED CASCADE UNIT
I & STATIONARY BREATHING AIR MODULE. Bid will be awarded by. the Board of County,
Commissioners at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday March 29th, 2005...

The County reserves the right to: waive informalities in any BID, delete any portion- of the project;
extend the project within the limits of the work involved which in it's judgment is in the best interest of
The County. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bid(s),The County may postpone the
award of the contract for a period of time which shall not extend beyond Sixty (60) calendar days from
the Bid opening date.

;Gordon R. Norris, Chairman
Hardee County Board of County,Cormissioners
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The following marriage license
es were issued recently in thi
office of the county court:
George Pinon, 31, Zolfo Springs
and Ma Luz Rojas, 24, Zolf
Springs.
Thomas George Palmer, 73
Bowling Green, and Patricia Ruth
Walls, 74, Bowling Green.
Jose Antonio Moreno, 25
S Bowling Green, and Heather
Victoria Andrews, 30, Bowling
,. Green.
SJuan Lopez, 36, Zolfo Springs
and Crystal Lynn Gonzalez, 30
,, Zolfo Springs.

The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently
:. by the county judge:
I Capital One Bank vs. Caesar N.
and Pearl Blackburn, judgment.
Capital One Bank vs. Lisa R.
S:,. Grimsley, default judgment.
Adventist Health Care Systems
Sunbelt Inc. d/b/a Florida Hospital
SHeartland vs. Alma Rosa Garcia.
.'* judgment.
Gerardo Avalos vs. Shirley and
SAndy Thomas et al, judgment of
eviction.

S The following inactive small
claims cases were dismissed for
lack of progress:
Bank of America vs. Velma
SShonhor.
Guillermina Apolinar vs. Tyeisha
SAnderson.
Capital One Bank vs. Connie
Wiggins.
Bank of America vs. Larry P. and
K:,*.* Connie K. Wiggins.
Lee D. Money vs. Bret Williams.
Nelson E. Morgan and Patricia
Sanuda vs. Mitchell Williams.
Paul and Hattie Wilson vs. Jeff
Aldridge and Amy Drawdy.
S Dora Wingo vs. Patricia Webb.
Tito and Josefina Garay vs.
Charlie Wood.
Evelyn Ferguson Martin vs.
Kelvin & Benita Woods.
John C. Barnett vs. Charley
SWoods.
Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Rocky
J. and Jennifer L. Ybarra.
Rivers Foliage Inc. vs. Randa
Zavada.
Asser Acceptance LLC. vs.
Shannon Zimmerman.
S Wauchula Garden Apartments
vs. Charlotte Butler.
';': Wauchula Garden Apartments
vs. Rosalyn Clark.
S Wauchula State Bank vs. David
Swim.
S \\uchula State Bank. vs Ramiru
Cisneros.
S Wauchula State Bank vs. Charles
E. Kennedy Jr.
Wauchula State Bank vs. Adrian
;. Melendez.
Capital One Bank vs. Edith K.
Weaver. : ,
James H. Webb vs. Melody
Kizer.
Bill's Muffler & Brake Service
S Inc. vs. Don Weishaupt.
Westfield -Insurance Co. a/s/o
Sebring Ford-Lincoln-Mlercury vs.
Michael L. Johnston and Ricky
Johnston.
WFS Financial Inc. vs. Gerald D.
Bryant.
S, Scott A. Ice vs. Dorothy J.
Thomas.
Azalea Apartments -s.
Macjaveus and Jamie Thompson.
SW.S. Badcock Corp. vs.
SJosephine Torres.
Sandra Bro\ n vs. Isaiah Train.
Ofelia D. Juarez \s. LatoNa
Tucker. '
S Unifund CCR Partners ys. Ja:ier
:Rodriguez,
Gray E. Vance vs. Crystal
Carmichael.
Gray E. Vance vs. Angie Sykes.
SW. S. Badcock Corp. vs. William
S D. Bryan Jr.
Wauchula Garden Apartments.
vs. TomasaQuinn.
SSherman Acquisition. LP, vs.
'; Natalie M. Brown.
Shorewood Corp. vs. Marie
Radney.
Bank of America vs. Jimmy
Skipper.
Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Joseph
M. Sterle Sr.
Victoria Rodriguez vs. Kimberly
Stewart.
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit
Union vs. Jeffrey L. and Beth A.
: Henry:.
, ,: ,.Sunshine World vs. Calyposo
STropicals..
S : Capital ,One Bank vs.' Mary
S'Ta'lleyi.
: Patches N Pockets vs. Sharon
SNeal /
Peace Riher Electric Cooperative
Inc. \s. Jerry Goodwyn.
Citibank. South Dakota vs.


Howard W. Pearson.
Bill Anderson vs. Antonio
Perez-t\\o cases.
Jimmy Pullen vs. Dahlia L.
SBaker.

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Dumitru Grosu vs. Isabel
e Ramirez.
Marie E. Ramirez vs. Frankie
Reyna.
0 San Juana Cisneros vs. Lazaro
Rodriguez.
Camilo Morillo vs. Roy
h Rodriguez.
Peace River Electric Cooperative
Inc. vs. Mario G. Rodriguez.
r Andrew Malcolm vs. Rose Linda
Romen.
James Dale Gough vs. Nick
Schock.
Sears Roebuck & Co. vs.
Michael F. Dallett.
Monogram Credit Card Bank of
S Georgia vs. Sabina Hernandez.,
Carol Diane Brumett vs. Velvet
Montgomery.
Camilo Morillo vs. Deborah
Johnson.
Victoriano Leon vs. Juan
Hernandez and Barbara Mosqueda.
Farnehsi Construction Co. Inc.
vs. Frank Mullica d/b/a Return on
Subs/Subway.
Khaldon Ottallah vs. Robert
S Cole.
f Capital One Bank vs. Elvira
Martinez.
Midfirst Bank vs. Rusty and
Brenda McCall.
Gary J. McHugh vs. Chester L.
Huddleston II.
Gregario Mejia vs. Alberto
Gonzalez.
Monogram Credit Card vs. Faith
Temple Church.
Cynthia Ford vs. Beatrice Juarez.
Jesus Juarez vs. First National
Bank of Wauchula.
Maurice W. Bailey vs. James and,
Josephine Kelley.
Maria Eva Leon vs. Doug Ham.
Rent A Center vs. Louize Lopez.
Billy and Janice Hill vs. Morris
Leon Yates.
Reson L. Holt vs. Deloney
Criswell.
Lazy Acres MH & RV Park vs.
April Hunt.
Faye Hanus'ch vs. Joyce Hyder.
Thomas Bergens and Kellie
Hays vs. Peggy Hassel.
P. S. Hayman DVM vs. Pamela
S. Chestnutt.
Rehab Consultants of West
Central Florida vs. Reagan
Davenport.
Samuel L. Delatorre vs. Vivian
Bryant.
Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Dena
K. Ellis.
Dora Cruz vs. Thelma Cabrera.
William C. Bishop vs. C.
Hartsell Bishop
Kenuated Baggett vs. Adonis
Brodnex.

The following misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently in
county court:
Esmeralda Garza, domestic bat-
tery, 120 days in jail, four-hour
domestic violence class, $667 fine
and court costs, $100 public
defender .fees, $90 investigative
costs; violation of probation (origi-
nal charge retail theft), probation
revoked, 60 days (concurrent).
Leonard Santos. domestic bat-
tery, 30 days in jail with credit for
time served (CTS), four-hour anger
management class, no weapons or
firearms, no contact with victim,
$667 fine and court costs, $i00'
public defender fees. $60 inmestiga-
i. ie costs.
Faustino Trevino Jr., disorderly
intoxication. one day CTS, $315
fine and court costs. $50 investiga-
tive costs.
James Robert Anderson, posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia, fi'e
da3,) CTS, $315 fire and court
costs, $50 investigative costs.
Timothy Dewa\ne Anderson,
possession of marijuana and pos-
session of drug paraphernalia, adju-
dication withheld, probation one
year," warrantless search and
seizure, random drug tests, drug
abuse evaluation and training, $315
fine and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, $60 investigative
costs, i0 hours community service.
Troy Coleman Dickey, posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia, $420
fine and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, $50 investigative
costs.
Tania Janell Jerue, possession of
drug paraphernalia, adjudication
;.' withheld. probation one year, sub-
stance abuse evaluation and treat-
ment. random drug tests, $315 fine
and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, $108.66.in.estiga-
tive costs. 10 hours community ser-
vice.
Carlos Humberto Lopez, giving
a false name' to a law enforcement
officer, adjudication withheld, $190
fine and court costs, $60 investiga-


tive costs; giving a false name to a
law enforcement officer (second
charge), $525 fine and court costs,
$60 pubic defender fee, $50 inves-
Stigative costs.
S..Edith Pettis. possession of mari-
juana and possession of drug para-
phernalia, adjudication withheld,
probation one year, substance
abuse evaluation and treatment,
random drug tests, $315 fine and
,' court costs, $50 investigative costs,
'10 hours community service.
: Joshua James Alderman, battery,
adjudication withheld, probation
one year, no weapons or firearms,


four-hour domestic violence class,
no contact with victim, $667 fine
and court costs, $50 investigative
costs.
Robert Lupe Rodriguez, resist-
ing arrest without force, 30 days
CTS, $315 fine and court costs, $50
investigative costs.
Christina Joy Spoon, possession
of drug paraphernalia, adjudication
withheld, $315.50 fine and court
costs, $50 investigative costs.

The following criminal traffic
cases were disposed of recently in
county court. Dispositions are
based on Florida Statutes, dri-
ving record and facts concerning
the case.
STimothy Dewayne Anderson,
driving while. license suspended
(DWLS), 30 days-suspended if
obtain valid license, probation six
months, $330. fine and court costs.
Carlos Humberto Lopez, DWLS,
adjudication withheld, 60 days-
held in abeyance, $330 fine and
court costs.
Michael Bauder, DWLS, 90 days
in jail-30 suspended if obtain
valid license, $330 fine and court
costs.
Ciralda Delarosa Guerra, DWLS,
produced valid license, $330 fine
and court costs.
Jose Reyes Rodriguez, DWLS,
60 days-30 suspended if obtain
valid license, $330 fine and court
costs.
Donato Cortes Ramon, reckless
driving with property damage and
no valid license, adjudication with-
held, probation six months, safe
driving class, $330 fine and court
costs, restitution to be set, 10 hours
community service.
Melchor Perez Reyes, DUI, pro-
bation one year, license suspended
six months, tag impounded 10
days, DUI school, evaluation and
treatment, $622.50 fine and court
costs, 50 hours community service
or $500.

CIRCUIT'COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Irma Gomez et al and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Maria Arreola et al, petition for
child support.
Cynthia L. Richardson and DOR
vs. Lance D. Richardson, petition
to enforce child support order.

Susan Lopez and DOR vs.
Patricia Munoz, petition for child
support.
Linda Dianna Faye Lopez and
DOR vs. Joe B. Lopez Sr., petition
for child support.
Terry Lee Gaydon Sr. vs. Terry
Lee Gaydon Jr., petition for injunc-
tion for protection.
Malco Marroquin and Veronica
Marroquin, divorce.
The state Department ; of
Children and Families (DC.AF) and
DOR vs. Paul Joseph Riley, peti-
tion for child support.
Thomas Jeffrey Souther and
DOR vs. Beth Irene Herrera, peti-
tion for child support.
Margaret. Lyster and DOR vs.
Arthur Sutton, petition to enforce
out-of-state child support order.
, Dahlia Lynn Baker and DOR vs.
Timothy Joe Baker, petition for
child support.
Wauchula Police Department vs.
SCornelia Vickets,'petition for for-
feiture.
Wauchula Police Department vs.
Jose Castellanos, petition for for-
feiture. '
.Otis Ste\ward \ s. D. Watson. peti-
tion for re\ iew of inmate situation
Ralph Cra\ ford et al \s. Maratha
Lee Murphy et al, petition for
injunction for protection.
SRose Chagolla and Samuel
Chagolla, divorce.
Jessie Martinez vs. Cornelia
Owens Vickers, petition for injunc-
tion for protection.
Frances Gaydon vs. Terry
Gaydon Sr., petition for injunction
f\r protection. ,
Haddy Victor and Sylvia Ann
, Hairell vs. Florida Harvesting Inc.,
Chiles Inc. and Abelina Martinez as
personal representative, damages.
Edward Pilkington et al vs.
Lizanna Woods et al, petition for
injunction for protection.


Billy Joe Carroll and Matthew
Carroll, divorce.

The following decisions on civil
cases -nding in the circuit court
were i. laded down recently by
the circuit court judge:
Heartland Pump & Tank Co. Inc.
vs. Raymond G. Ross as trustee vs.
Neventidle Inc, Michael J. Clark
and Marguerite L. Clark, dismissed
for lack of prosecution.
Federal National Mortgage
Association vs. Jaime Figueroa,
judgment of mortgage foreclosure.
Stephanie D. Pippin vs. Steven
Christopher Sunday, injunction for
protection.
Bao Chang and DOR vs. Johnny
Her, voluntary dismissal.
Sharon J. Crawford Pettus and
William Pettus, divorce.
Pang Yang and DOR vs. Johnny
Her, voluntary dismissal. .
Veronica Lynn Hatton and DOR
vs. Robert Edward Hatton, volun-
tary dismissal.
Candace Fay Turner Huff and
Michael R. Huff, divorce.
Linda L. Rogers and Donald T.
Rogers, divorce.
Nettie Criswell and DOR vs.
Donald Garrett Brantley Jr., volun-
tary dismissal.
Brenda J. Eddings and DOR vs.
Benjamin Sellers, voluntary dis-
missal.
Alicia V. Rivas and DOR vs.
Kelvin Demetrius Hillard, volun-,
tary dismissal.
Bessie Lee Jones and DOR vs.
Billy J. Youngblood, voluntary dis-
missal.
Christine Annette Doying and
DOR vs. Rickey Lee Fulk, volun-
tary dismissal.
21st Century Financial Inc. vs.
Victor R. and Maria L. Salazar, vol-
untary dismissal.
Jose Ange, Cabrera and DOR vs.
Marie Lupe Cabrera, child support
order.
Thomas L. and Florence N.
Deemer vs. Herman John Walter
Hueneke as trustee, judgment of
mortgage foreclosure.
Patsy Ann Vickery and DOR vs.
Cathy Lynn Halpain, child support
order.
Ronald Dan Woods and DOR vs.
Matthew Stadie, child, support
order.
Jesus Alamia Rodriguez and
DOR vs. Catherine Marie Pelham,
child support order.
Wauchula Police Department vs.
Stephen Lee Purser, order of forfei-
ture.
Greenspoint Credit LLC vs.
David F. and Mary Esquivel et al,
dismissal.
Florencia Garcia vs. Progressive
Consumers Insurance Co., dis-
missal.

The following felony criminal


cases were disposed of last week
by the circuit judge. Defendants
have been adjudicated guilty
unless noted otherwise. When
adjudication is withheld, it is
pending successful completion of
probation. Sentences are pur-
suant to an investigative report
by and the recommendation of
the state probation office and
also state sentencing guidelines.
Final discretion is left to the
judge.
Angela Watson Ruiz, neglect of a
child, not prosecuted.
Randall Cline Albritton, viola-
tion of probation (original charge
possession of a controlled sub-
stance without a valid prescrip-
tion), probation revoked, six
months in jail CTS, outstanding
fines and fees due within nine
months of release.
Gwendolyn Yvonne Bragg, bur-
glary of dwelling-reduced to bur-
glary of a structure and grand theft,
probation two years, $500 fine,
$415 court costs, $115 public
defender fees, $600 restitution.
Christopher Lowell Grice, bur-
glary of dwelling-reduced to bur-
glary of a structure and violation of
probation (original charges two
counts forgery and grand theft),
probation revoked, two years com-.
munity control-house arrest, $500
fifie, $415 court costs and $115
public defender fees added to out-
standing fines and fees; petit theft,
time served.
.Raymond Guerrero, violation of
community control (original
charges violation of a domestic vio-
lence injunction and carrying a
concealed firearm), probation mod-
ified to include 30 days in jail CTS.
Jean Joachin, possession of mar-
Sijuana and possession of drug para-
phernalia, not prosecuted, trans-
ferred to county court with filing of
misdemeanor charges; possession
of cocaine and introduction of con-
traband into jail, not prosecuted.
Louis Wesley Kilpatrick, viola-
tion of probation (original charge
grand theft), probation revoked,
nine months CTS, outstanding
fines and fees due within nine
months of release.
Pao Tue Lee, violation of proba-
tion (original charge possession of
cocaine), violation affadavit with-
drawn, restore probation with
amended curfew.
Richard McCumber, grand theft
and defrauding a pawn broker,
adjudication withheld, probation
two years, $415 court costs, $115
public defender fees, $1,765 resti-
tution; burglary of a dwelling, not
prosecuted.
Lonnie Pettus, felony contracting
without a license-reduced to mis-
demeanor contracting without a
license, $262.50 fine and court
costs, $115 public defender fees.


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Sergio Rodriguez, violation oi
probation (original charges three
counts uttering a forged instrument
and two counts forgery), probation
revoked, six months CTS, outf
standing fines and fees due within
one year of release.
The following real estate trans'
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently iun the office of the
clerk of court:
Lucille Crawford as trustee tc
Khaldon Ottallah and Basil
Ottallah, $246,000.
Donna Mae Griffin Weeks to
Donald L. Griffin as trustee,
$250,000.
Thomas Leon Jernigan to James
Edward and Barbara Jernigafi,
$16,000. :
Joe Steven Jernigan to James
Edward and Barbara Jernigan,!
$16,000.
Robert G. and Madylen G.
Myers td Donald E. and Janet S.
Abram, $17,500.
Rodolfo Lopez to Procoro and
Maria Vasquez Velasquez, $42.500
Robert Bruce and Elsie M.
Voogd to Robert J. Bazzett,
$61,779.
Gray Epps Jr. and Belva Lee
Vance as trustees to Ezequiel and
Alicia Jantes Torres, $69,500.
Homes of Wauchula Inc. to
Juvenal and Enemia Calvillo,
$100,000.
SGeren C. and Mary Jane
Moegerle to Cohen and Margaret
C. Herron, $10,980.
Harry Leo Milbrath Sr., Je.n
Milbrath Simmons and Cecil NM.
Jackson to Williard Kelly Jr. and
Elizabeth Ann Durrance, $700,00Q
McCarlton Partners LTD to
FINR II Inc., $235,000.
William E. and Nancy Ki
Holland to Robert G. and Maggie
M. Yeutter, $10,000.
Nou Vang and Toua Xiong to'
David W. and Darcia T. Munro,
$110,000.
David H. and Shirley J.
Rodriguez to Bradley S. and
Melinda Kay Patterson, $170,000..:;!
Barbara Rosenberg and Gary
Delatorre to Jonathan E. Reed.
$18,000.
Encarnacion and Elizabeth
Ledezma to Ramon Jr. and Lina
Garcia, $75,000.
Hammock Land and Cattle Co.
Inc. to Encarnacion and Elizabeth
Ledezma, $42,500.
Billy and Janice Hill to Joe L.
Davis Groves Inc., $58,500.
Roland Cunningham and
Carmen DeSlauriers to John E.
Young, $40,000.
Michael E. and Linda S.
Capelotti to Michael and Rhonda
Monnin, $215,000.
Charles R. and Louise J. Stevens
to Pedro Cati, $67,524.
Charles R. and Louis J. Stevens
to Victor Cati, $67,524.


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BINGO
The paper special was split Feb.
25 by Marie Oakes and Bob Even
and the small hot ball Jackpot was
won by Nancy Culver again. The
paper special was won Feb. 28 by
Carol Kocher and the small hot ball
jackpot by Don Smith.
LUAU DINNER AND DANCE
Thankfully the rain held off until
the dance was almost over.
Everyone chatted and mingled prior
to the dinner. Approximately 206
residents and guests attended the
dinner. The dance floor was full,
with everyone dancing to the music
of Buddy and Crissy.
KOFFEE KLATCH
J. and Marie Stahl, along with Ed
and Beth Frisbee, were the hosts
March 2. The U.S. Pledge was led
by Pete Princing, the Canadian
Pledge was said by Sylvia Baker
and Zane Heffner led the prayer.
Gary Householder filled in for
Carolyn Gordon for the meeting.
The 50/50 winners were Bob Even,
#231, #300, #460, Charlie Howerter
and Charlie McKnight.
SCORES
Shuffling Feb. 22 three-game
winners were Sylvia Baker, Keith
Stephens, Al Walker, Carole Jones,
Joe Leverone, Bob Beshel, Mel
Hegge, Eleanor Dice, Bob Bundy,
Izetta Murphy, Elaine Leverone and
Al Murphy.
Euchre Feb. 22 ladies high
games Helen Clark-69 and
Marcele Cavinee-54. Men's high
games Emory Copenhaver-60,
Joe Bennitt-56 and John
Ritsema-56. Most lone hands
(3)-Helen Clark, Gary Breyer,
John Ritsema.
Cribbage Feb. 23 high games
- Esther Boddy-599, John
Ritsema-592, Sylvia Stephan-
588. Skunks Bob Ahearn, Flo
Wahl, Frank Stephen.
Bowling Feb. 23 -The Comets
remain in first place.with the Bee's
in' second and Avis-We-Try-Harder
in third place. There is a three-way
tie for fourth between the Ten
Pinners, Michigan's Best and the
Happy Fours. Bowlers with high
games over average were Barb
Newman-184, George Hunt-
218, Buck Walters-184, Frankie
Walters-191, Jerry McBride-213
and Flo Smith-180.
Pinochle Feb. 24 high games
Paul Conely-715, Joe
Bennitt-640, Maxine Stromme
and Bob Even-626. Double
pinochle Paul Conely.: Trickless
games Paul Cnrel., Janet,"
Copenhaver, Miller Cooper.
Monday Mixed Golf Feb 28 -
team points with handicap. First


place team consisted of Frank
Beeve, Frank Montgomery, Ron
Bamsey and Bill R. Johnson with
110. Second place team consisted of
Dewey Morrison, Dick Barker and
Dick Robinson with 103.
CONGRATULATIONS
T.O.P.S 234
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly) 234 of Wauchula meets
Tuesday evenings 5 p.m. at the Rec
Hall. T.O.P.S. 234 was challenged
by leader, Becky LeVasseur, to
walk as a group 300 miles in the
month of February. They blew the
top off of the thermometer with 325
miles recorded. Elections were held
Mar. 2 and Becky LeVasseur was
voted leader, Maxine Stromme as
co-leader and Sheila Williams as
assistant. Rosalie Folnsbee was
voted in as treasurer and Bernice
English as secretary. Best loser this
week was Betty Gadsby. If anyone
is interested in losing weight while
having fun, come to a meeting and


Crystal Lake RV News
By Joyce Taylor


check it out. T.O.P.S. is open to the
public. Call Becky LeVasseur at
863-767-1007 for additional infor-
mation.
CHURCH
"There Shall Be Showers of
Blessing" was the hymn used to
open church service on a wet rainy
morning Feb. 27. Gerald Trask, a
visitor from Mt. Olivet, KY, sang a
solo "Blessed Assurance." His late
mother, Thelma "Cricket" Sheets
was a resident in the park for many
years and was a member of the
church choir. Nancy Morrison
directed the choir in singing "How
Long Has It Been," accompanied
by Carole Jones. The Offertory
Prayer was given by Rev. Lloyd
Hall as Al Walker and Lowell
Gordon ushered and the pianist and
organist played "Softly and
Tenderly." Scripture from St. Luke
Chapter 15:11-20 was the basis for
Rev. Winne's inspiring message
titled "The Prodigal Son." There
were 116 residents and visitors in
attendance. Ann Livermore was
greeter. "God Be With You Till We
Meet Again" was sung to close the
service.


Feeder Steers:



Feeder Heifers:


COURTESY PHOTO
A group of us went on a West Caribbean cruise Jan. 30 to Feb.
7.


A computer and a cat are some-
what alike. They both purr and


Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 150.00-195.00;
300-400 lbs., 130.00-165.00; and
400-500 Ibs., 115.00-142.00.

Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 135.00-195.00;
300-400 lbs., 115.00-145.00; and
400-500 lbs., 105.00-130.00.


Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs; 85-90 percent, 45.00-51.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No.4-2, 1000-2100 Ibs; 58.00-71.00.


spend a lot of the day motionless.
-John Updike


SFCC Crop

Seminar Set

For March 15
South Florida Community
College will hold its Certified Crop
Advisor spring continuing educa
tion seminar next week.
The date and time are Tuesday, 8
a.m. to 6 p.m., at the SFCC Citrus
Center Auditorium, Room 100, on
the main campus in Avon Park, 600
W. College Dr.
The educational areas covered in
this seminar are nutrient manage-
ment and pest management. This
seminar is offered in the fall and
spring each year through SFCC's
Agricultural and Continuing
Workforce Education programs.
Participants will receive 10 con-
tinuing education units for attend-
ing the full day, five in each of the
two educational areas. Pesticide
applicator's licensing credits will
also be given.
The jam-packed schedule will
include a working lunch to fully
use the participant's time on cam-
pus.
The seminar fee is $37.50 for a
half day and $75 for a full day.
Registration runs through tomor-
row (Friday). For more informa-
tion, contact Lorrie Key, program
manager, at ext. 7268 at 773-
2252.

The person who agrees with
everything you say either isn't
listening toyou or plans to sell
you something.
-Bud Holiday


Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
If you are one of the many fortunate American homeowners consider-
ing paying off your mortgage early, you should first review the advantages
and disadvantages of this strategy and consider the alternatives.
SBi-Weekly Mortgage Plan: By paying every other week, homeown-
ers would make 26 payments per year, or the equivalent of 13 full mort-
gages payments, rather than 12. When applying these payments to your
principal, you will reduce the number of years you will owe on your mort-
gage and reduce your interest.
For example, if you owe $200,000 on your 30-year fixed mortgage at
a seven percent interest rate and implement a bi-weekly mortgage payment,
plan, you would save more than $65,000 dollars in interest and cut six years
off your mortgage loan.
Paying off your mortgage early also has an immeasurable benefit,
peace-of-mind. Paying early would leave you with a great feeling of
accomplishment and security.
*Accelerated Mortgage Payment Plan: An easy alternative to a bi-
weekly plan is to increase your monthly payments on your own. For exam-
ple, take your monthly payment, divide it by 12, then add that amount to
your monthly payments. This would add an extra monthly payment each
year and also gives you the freedom to revert back to your regular pay-
ments.
If you set up your own accelerated payment plan, be sure to instruct
your bank to apply these payments to the principle of your loan and check
with your bank to confirm that there are no prepayment penalties.
*Consider Investing: Make sure you are sufficiently funding other
important financial goals, such as your retirement or your child's college
funds. An extra $1,000 invested each year can increase your retirement
account significantly.
*Don't Forget Emergency Savings: Before you commit to paying off
your mortgage early, make sure you are financially prepared for an emer-
gency with at least three to six months' worth of savings.
*Pay Off High-Interest Debt First: Do not consider prepaying your
mortgage is you have other debt. First consider taking out a home equity
line of credit to pay off your high-interest-rate debt at lower rates. Interest
rates on home equity loans are generally tax-deductible.
*Get Financial Advice: Seek professional help from a qualified finan-
cial advisor who can help you create a comprehensive financial plan that is
right for you.




For the week ended March 3, 2005:
At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 5,328, compared
to last week 6,839 and 5,966 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-
State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were
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Farm Tales
By C.J. Mouser


MISS SCOVEY
I'm almost sure there is nothing quite as daunting as a female duck
hatching out a clutch of eggs. I'm sure enough of that fact that after an inci-
dent which occurred five years ago, I am well cured of having any desire to
approach a so-called "sitting duck" ever again.
I bought a funny-looking little duck back in 1999. She was my first hen
and I was proud of her. The previous owner explained to me that she was a
Muscovey duck. I was so enamored of this new duck and in such a hurry to
get her home that I was only listening with half an ear, so when I introduced
her to the family, I admitted that I didn't know what kind of duck she was.
"But her name is Miss Scovey"
Miss Scovey wasn't anything like the drakes we had at the time. We
had two Pekins great big heavy white ducks. Where they weren't white,
they were orange. Easy enough. They looked just like any duck I'd ever
seen in childhood storybooks. Miss Scovey, however, had black and white
feathers and a red beak, atop which was a series of tiny knots that extend-
ed up almost between her eyes. Compared to the drakes she was odd look-
ing, but seemed friendly enough.
It was a good three months or so after I brought her home that I dis-
covered Miss Scovey was missing and went to search for her. I found her
in an old milk crate that sat on top of an upturned water barrel back by the
shed. Now, my experience with and knowledge of the habits of ducks, male
or female, was limited. So when she fluffed her feathers; craned her neck,
pasted both beady little eyes on me, opened her big red knot-infested beak
and hissed at me like an angry panther, I don't mind telling you that my
blood ran cold.
"Oh, no, you didn't" I said.




FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RALEIGH E HORNE AND
DIANNE K HORNE, IN TRUST FOR STEVEN E HORNE, 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 property, and the
names in which it was assessed are as follows:


CERTIFICATE NO. 872


YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998


Description of Property:
All that part of N. 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Section 15,
Township 36 South, Range 25 East, Hardee. County,
Florida, lying East of the right-of-way of U.S. 17 LESS
anything platted in the Town of Gardner, and LESS all
that property lying East of SR#35 (U.S.#17) and
South of SR#665 and West of Block 1, Nancy J.
Coker's Addition to the Town of Gardner, as per Plat
Book 3, page 13, of the public records of Hardee
County, Florida, also described as: Begin at the NE
corner of NW 1/4 of Section 15, Township 36 South,
Range 25 East, thence S 0028'34" E along East line of
said NW 1/4, 1085.91 feet to a point on the Westerly
line of Block 1 of Nancy J. Coker's Addition to the
Town of Gardner as per Plat Book 3, page 13, of the
public records of Hardee County, Florida, for P.O.B.;
thence S 18040'58" W along Westerly line of said
Block 1, 225.15 feet to the SW corner of said Block 1;
thence N 86052'06" W along the prolongation of the
South line of said Block 1, 105.44 feet to a point on L
the Easterly R/W of SR#35 (U.S.#17); thence
Northerly along a curve to left on said Easterly R/W,
191.00 feet to a point on the Southerly R/W of
SR#665; thence N 56031'32" E along said Southerly
R/W, 44.76 feet; thence S 89049'28" E along said R/W
86.32 feet to P.O.B.

LESS

Begin at the NW corner of NE 1/4 of Section 15,
Township 36 South, Range 25 East, Hardee County,
Florida; thence S 00025'20" East along the West line
of said. NE 1/4 693.25 feet to point of beginning;
thence S 86006'00" East 66.26 feet to the West right-
of-way of S.C.L. railroad (Abandoned);" thence S
21024'58" West along said West right-of-way 354.54
feet to a point on the East line of Lot 20, Block 2 of
Town of Gardner; thence N 00025'20" West along the
East line of said Block 2, 289.06 feet to theNE corner
of Lot 1 of said Block 2; thence S 86o06'00?" East
50.00 feet; thence N 00025'20" West 50.00 feet to the
SE corner of Lot 1, Block 3 of Town of Gardner;
thence S 86006'00" East 16.00 feet to pbint of begin-
ning. Also that part of Section 15, Township 36
South, Range 25 East lying West of Old Dixie
Highway, South of State Road No. 665 and East of the
Seaboard Coastline Railroad.

LESS

Begin at the Northwest corner of the NE 1/4,
Section15, Township 36 South, Range 25 East, for the
Point of Beginning; run thence South 197.45 feet;
thence West 338.35 feet to a point on the Easterly
Railway line U.S. 17; thence Northeasterly along
Railway 207.90 feet to a point West of the Point of
Beginning; thence East 295.60 feet to the point of
beginning, Hardee County Florida.

Less

Begin at the NE corner of Lot 16, Block 3 of the Town
of Gardner, sometimes referred to as Fielders
Addition, thence North 150 feet; thence West 325
feet, more or less, to the East right-of-way line of the
present U.S. Highway #17; thence Southwesterly
along the East right-of-way of present U.S. Highway
#17 approximately 150 feet to the North boundary
line of said Block 3; thence East approximately 350
feet to point of beginning, being in Section 15,
Township 36 South, Range 25 East, Hardee County,
Florida.

Name in which assessed: Hodge & Duncan Trustees
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 6th day of April, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.
Dated this 21st day of February, 2005.
B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
AD No 1
By: Alicia C. Albritton
Deputy Clerk 3:3-24c
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Freda's Foibles
By Freda B. Douglas


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YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998


CERTIFICATE NO. 807
Description of Property:


Lot 71 of the Oaks of Hardee County, an unrecorded
subdivision in Hardee County, Florida, more particu-
larly described as: A boundary survey of Lot 71 of
The Oaks, an unrecorded subdivision lying in
Sections 11, 14 and 15, Township 36 South, Range 25
East, Hardee County, Florida, described as follows:
Assuming the North line of said Section 15 to be a N
8949'21" W; thence commence at the Northwest
corner of said Section 14; thence S 58013'47" E,
531.05'; thence S 00026'19" W, 120.00' thence S
8952'38" E, 3020.00'; thence N 0026'19" E, 733.00',
thence N 89052'38" W, 110.00'; thence N 00026'19" E,
822.00' to the PO.B.; thence continue N 00026'19" E,
270.00'; thence N 89052'38" W, 810.00 thence S
00026'19" W, 270.00'; thence S 89052'38" E, 810.00
thence S 0026'19" W, 270.00'; to the RO.B.; subject
to a road easement over the North 30.00' and over
the West 30.00' thereof.

Name in which assessed: William K Matetzschk and Margie
N Matetzschk
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 6th day of April, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.
Dated this 22nd day of February, 2005.
B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
AD No 1
By: Alicia C Albritton
Deputy Clerk 3:3-24c


Dated this 17th day of February, 2005.
B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
By: LAURA L BARKER
Deputy Clerk 3:3-24c


She hissed again as if to say
..."Oh, yes, I did."
I knew what she was doing. She was protecting a nest. What I didn't
know was how many eggs she was sitting on, and for the life of me I can't
explain why now, but at the time I just had to know how many eggs were
under that duck.
So began the battle.
I was bound and determined to satisfy my curiosity, and the easiest and
least confrontational way I knew to accomplish this mission was to sit her
out. She had to come off of that. nest eventually, for food and water. When
she did, I planned to be ready.
So I sat and I watched. And I walked and I watched. And I watched her
watching me watching her. (Try and say that five times fast.) All to no avail.
She just would not leave that nest. I thought maybe I could coax her off by
tossing some feed on the ground in front of her.
Nope.
By the second or third day I had reached the end of my rope in the
patience department, so I thought maybe I could just slip up behind her and
slide my hand under her and count those eggs with my fingers. The trick
was to do it in such a way as to prevent another one of those hissing ses-
sions that shook me up so badly. I didn't know what came after the feather
ruffling, neck craning, beady-eye pasting and hissing, and I didn't want to
know, because whatever it was, it had to be bad.
So it was with the utmost caution and stealth that I crept up behind
Miss Scovey as she sat on her nest, staring straight ahead and not any wiser
at all to the fact that I was slowly but surely closing in on her. Mere inches
from my goal I stepped on a twig and her head snapped up her neck stiff
as a ruler and as I watched in horror, her head slowly began to turn until
it was literally backwards on top of her neck.
I waited for the feather ruffling and the hissing, steeling myself against
it. But, surprisingly enough, it didn't come. It was then that I learned that
Miss Scovey had an even more frightening and powerful tool at her dis-
posal.
There was a soft sound, like that of a gentle breeze ruffling the leaves
on a tree, and then I was hit with a stream of the most vile, ungodly natur-
al concoction known to mankind. Miss Scovey had used her ultimate
defense, and it couldn't have been more effective if it had been acid. She
jettisoned duck waste matter onto my person with all the precision of an ace
pilot in a B-57 bomber.
Now it was my turn to do some neck craning and hissing. That came
first. Then, with no regard to the fact that I was' outside and it was broad
daylight, I streaked (literally) across the yard abandoning my T-shirt in my
wake, and headed for the nearest shower.
I think it was about a week before I actually felt clean again, and a lit-
tle more than that before Miss Scovey stood one day, stretched her wings
and waddled down off her nest, never to return to it. When I found the
courage to approach the nest, I found a dozen questionable-looking eggs of
various unhealthy shades of gray. I knew immediately that they were all
duds, and very likely potential stink bombs to be disposed of dressed in
Nothing less than full haz-mat gear complete with a gas mask.
Apparently Miss Scovey had realized that she was wasting her time, as
the required waiting period had come and gone and nothing had happened.
All the excitement over those eggs and the determination to learn how
many little ducklings I could expect had been for nothing. Miss Scovey had
had her revenge by sending me on a "wild goose chase" that drove home to
me the old saying, "never count your eggs before they're hatched."
And here it concerned Miss Scovey, -double that. With feeling.
Contact writer C.J. Mouser by e-mail at cjmouserinfla@aol.com

Human beings, who are almost others, are also remarkable for
Unique in having the ability to their apparent disinclination
learn from the experience of to do so.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING

The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a
special Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at 9:00
a.m. The meeting will be held in the County Commission
Chambers, 412 W. Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, Florida.._,

The main purpose of this meeting is to award a bid related to
debris removal from the Landfill. Other business may be
addressed.

For more information, please call 8631773-9430.
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to
make special arrangements should contact the County Commissioners
office.at least forty-eight (48) 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. If 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 03:10, 24


NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RALEIGH E HORNE AND
DIANNE K HORNE IN TRUST FOR STEVEN E HORNE, 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 property, and the
names in which it was assessed are as follows:


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happy day to you.
When I decided to devote most of my time to my home business I can-
celled, unsubscribed or deleted any non-pertinent emails from my inbox,
but I maintained a few daily and weekly devotionals. I would recommend
any of those to anybody who likes to read mind and spiritual uplifting sto-
ries
Let me tell you about them, and extend an invitation to you to sign up
for the same ones.
Back in the 2000, as I was reading "Create you own luck," a newslet-
ter written by Azriela Jaffee, she extended an invitation to her readers to
submit their writings for a new book she was editing. I figured nothing ven-
tured, nothing gained, so I submitted a story.
After many e-mails back and forth, where she would make suggestions
and I would incorporate them into my story, she accepted my story and
months later, after husband John had passed onto his heavenly Father, the
paperback book was finally released. Azriela has proven her friendship, so
I still read her bi-monthly column.
Before TV channel 8 took off the "Hour of Power," which I had adopt-
ed as my church home after I no longer had transportation to my own
church, in favor of a commercial (paying) program, I started to read the
"Hour of Power Daily Positive Minute. Also, the Sunday sermon is avail-
able on the internet.
Bob Perks writes a newsletter full of Christian thoughts and poignant
stories about his son who had cancer, and survived, and, more recently, we
lived through his, wife's cancer surgery. He continues to keep readers
informed. His weekly letters will bring you tears and smiles, depending on
what he is talking about. You can subscribe by writing to bobpers@mind-
spring.com.
And then there is "Christian Voices" which always starts with a cute
story. A cafeteria worker, when learning a power outage prevented her from
cooking the student's regular lunch, made a big platter of peanut butter and
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RALEIGH E. HORNEAND
DIANNE K. HORNE IN TRUST FOR STEVEN E. HORNE, 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 property, and the
names in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 88 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998
Description of Property:
Lots 9 and 10, Block 52 of Limestone, Hardee County
Florida, in NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 10,
Township 36 South, Range 24 East.
Name in which assessed: JOE SKINNER AND IRIS SKINNER
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 6th day of April, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.
Dated this 18th day of February, 2005.
B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
By: Jessica E. Lamb
Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RALEIGH E. HORNE AND
DIANNE K. HORNE IN TRUST FOR STEVEN E. HORNE, 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 property, and the
names in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 855 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998
Description of Property:
LOT 14, PINECREST FARMS, PHASE II, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BAR
61, PAGE 4 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
Name in which assessed: LEWIS S KINSEY JR
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, Wauchula FI 33873 on the 6th day of April, 2005,
at 11:00 a.m.


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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 IHardee County Herald and
The Herald-Advocate of...
50 YEARS AGO
The Hardee Soils Conservation
District will sponsor a local public,
speaking contest, which will be
held in the Hardee High School
visual aids room next Tuesday, with
the winner entering the area contest.
Judges for the local contest will
be Ivon Tilyou, representing the
Wauchula Kiwanis Club; Wilson
Harrison, Wauchula Lions Club;
and Mrs. Percy Carlton, Wauchula
Garden Club.

Full cooperation with health offi-
cials in planning for possible polio
vaccinations in Hardee County ele-
mentary schools was pledged today
by H.B. Dominick, superintendent
of schools, following a meeting
with Joseph W. Lawrence M.D.,
Hardee health officer.
"If the Salk polio vaccine is
found effective and is licensed, we
will be prepared immediately to
start vaccinating 566 children in the
first and second grades of every
public school in Hardee County,"
said Superintendent Dominick.

City Policeman Paul Johns was
named acting chief of police by the
Wauchula City Council at a regular
meeting of the council held
Monday night.


Cpl. Clinton Monroe Polk, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Polk of
Wauchula, recently participated in a
special Army test exercise at Fort
Hood, Texas.

The board of County
Commissioners accepted the resig-
ations of Mrs. Emerson Clavel,
chairman of the Board of Directors
for Resthaven, and Mrs. Marjorie
Durrance, another director, at the
regular session in the court house
last Friday.
Both Mrs. Clavel and Mrs
Durrance were instrumental in the
establishment of Resthaven, and
both have been members of the
board ever since the home for the
aged.was established.
The board appointed Mrs. Mabry
Carlton, Wauchula, and Mrs. H.T.
Gebhart, Bowling Green, to replace
Mrs. Clavel and Mrs. Durrance.

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Albritton
(pictured) of Wauchula, celebrated
their 50 wedding anniversary last
Saturday by visiting in the homes of
their daughters, Mrs. Lois White
and Mrs. Reba Young, both of
Bartow. The Albrittons were mar-
ried in the Lily Baptist Church
March 5, 1905, by the Rev. B.M.
Bean.

Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Carlton (pic-
tured) entertained at their home at
215 E. Bay St. .with a Golden
Wedding Anniversary reception on


On The Local Links

TORREY OAKS GOLF COURSE
CRYSTAL LAKE MEN'S LEAGUE:' In today's game, these players
played in Group A, B, C, or D. In the A Group, Frank Beeve took first with
net 33. Bob Kramer was second with 35, and Loyd Lankford claimed third
place with 37. The Group B-winners were Pete Princing at 38, Frank
Montgomery at 39, John Jackson and John Elofson tied for third with 40. In
the C Group W.R. Johnson and Joe Newman tied for first place with 37. Bert
Barr was third with 38. Herb Ramsey and Ken Bolin came in first in the D:
Group, while Jack Morrell took third place with 37.
LADIES' LEAGUE: The ladies played Low Gross-Low Net. Low
Gross went to Jackie Bayer with her 38. Minnie Hartman won Low Net with.
31. Nancy Ellman was closest to the #3 pin. Shirley Swisher chipped in on
#2. Shirley Eversole chipped in for a Birdie on #6, and Jackie chipped in on
#9 for an eagle.
LADIES' INVITATIONAL RESULTS: The Torrey Oaks Ladies League
held its Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 26. Visiting teams were from Arcadia
Municipal, Cross Creek and The Bluffs. Fifty-two golfers participated play-
ing Two Best Balls.-Winners, were. Carol Susko, Bonnie Webster, Linda
Burns and Minnie Hartman. Taking second place were Darlene Maller,
Nancy Ellman, Jeanne Rdss and Joann Amos. Coming in third were Wanda
Banfield, Marilyn Owens, Sue Fay and Mary Maksuta. Fourth Place winners
were Martha Marshall, Marjorie Eye, Beverly Ratekin.and Robbie Taylor.
Closest to the Pin Awards went to Peggy Noak on #3, Shirley Eversole on
#5, Sue Hack on #10, and Fran Posey on #12. A luncheon was held after the
tournament, followed by door prizes so generously given by the merchants
of Wauchula and surrounding areas.


NOTICE OF MEETING

The Hardee County Economic' Development
Authority (Independent Board), a newly formed
Authority created by Senate Bill 3110, will meet on
Friday, March 18, 2005, at 8:45 a.m. in the County
Commission Chambers, 412 West Orange Street,
Room 102, Wauchula, Florida.

The purpose of the Authority is to solicit, rank,
and fund' projects that provide economic
development opportunities and infrastructure
within the geographic boundaries of Hardee
County using severance tax proceeds.

This initial meeting will be to organize the Board
by electing officers, set meeting dates and
general discussion of the duties and goals.

For more information call the County Manager's
office at 863/773-9430.

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. If 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.


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Sunday, March 6, from 3 to 6.
Serving as hosts were Mr. and Mrs.
Carlton were their children, Mr. and
Mrs. Dale Carlton, Mr. and Mrs.
Heard Edwards, Miss Golda
Carlton and Mr. Odell Carlton

From the "Local Paragrahs" col-
umn:
-I. Silverman of Pompano
spent the weekend here at his home.
-R.D. Eaton and Al Yarborough
returned Wednesday from a busi-
ness trip to Atlanta, Ga.
-Miss Margaret Pace of
Dunedin spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.W.
Pace.
-Dr. and Mrs. Leffie Carlton
and son, Dennis, of Tampa were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Carlton
Wednesday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lee
Grimsley and Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Hunter attended the Ice Follies in
Tampa Saturday.night.-
-Miss Dorothy Brush arrived
here last Thursday from Staten
Island, N.Y., to be at the bedside of
her grandmother, Mrs. H.P. Brush,
who is seriously ill.
-Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Marsh
accompanied their daughter,
Cecelia, to Warm Springs, Ga., last
week end. Cecelia remained there
for a six months poliomyelitis treat-
ment.
-F.L. Revell and daughter, Mrs.
Dwight Prince, were in Tampa
Wednesday where they visited Mr.
Revell's mother, Mrs. Hattie
Revell, who is a patient in the
Tampa Municipal Hospital.
-County Tax Collector Curtis
Ezelle and Mrs. Ezelle returned
Tuesday from Jacksonville where
they had been for several days
while Mr. Ezelle attended a confer-
ence of tax collectors.


25 YEARS AGO
Pioneer Park Days for 1980,
sponsored by the First National
Bank of Wauchula, packed them in
and broke many records over this
past weekend.
Estimates by Pioneer Park Da) s
committee members varied from,
some 20,000 to 25,000 people for
Friday to 40,000 and more on
Saturday.

Pictured on Page One is Cookie
.Galiano, the current Miss Florida
.Agriculture, who rode in the first
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Pioneer Days Parade on Charles B.
Anderson's antique fire truck. She
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert A. Galiano of Wauchula.

March roared in like a lion
Sunday night, bringing a hard
freeze that wiped out vegetable and
melon crops, most pasture grasses,
many ornamentals and damaged
citrus crops. Slightly higher temper-
atures Monday night still fell into
the category of a hard freeze
accompanied by a heavy frost.
'The Agricultural Research Center
at Ona records showed the temper-
ature dropped to freezing, 32
degrees, about midnight Sunday
and continued to drop, reaching
25.7 degrees around 6 a.m. Monday
and stayed there for about three
hours. It did not get above freezing
again until about 9 a.m., for a total
of nine hours of freezing tempera-
tures.


The kids continued to enroll for
soccer on Sunday when the cold
prevailed. Thirty or more enrolled
form about 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and
everyone was pleased and surprised
by the response when things
seemed at a lull in Pioneer Park
because of the weather.
The next soccer meeting will be
on Thursday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at
the home of league president Jim
Stallings. This is the second year of
soccer here in Hardee County.

Five pictures share the excite-
ment of members.of the senior class
play, "Henrietta the 8th" which will
be performed on Friday. Pictured
are:
-Paul Portal and Beth Williams
fighting over her engagement ring.
-The Coke set jitterbugging,
Kellie Hayes, Donald Garcia, Lisa
March and Tony Salas.
-Carol (Debbie Cash) telling off
her boyfriend (Clayton Evers).
-Pat Carlton and Dena Crews,
lovey-dvey. couple.
-Other cast members relaxing
on the set; Dawn Bryant, Kim
Barwick, Dawn Roberts, Tammy
Pitts, Sherry Earnest and Larry
Roberts.

The final action to rezone the
Wauchula airport to Industrial to
allow and incinerator to be installed
and make room for an industrial
park was approved unanimously
lasi Thursday night with three coun-
ty commissioners present. There
were no persons present opposing
the zoning change.

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have a one-quarter-page ad which
reads: "We would like to thank you
for a fantastic Pioneer Park Days
'80. On exhibit at Pioneer Park: 11
big tractors, 9 gas engines, 18 trac-
tors in parade; and we thank the 177
exhibitors who came to be with us."

The. yearly growth of the crowds
at Pioneer Park Days makes it nec-
essary each year to enlist the ser-
vices of new people and more and
more organizations.
This year, the Explorers of the
Hardee County Sheriff's Office
became a part of the "task force," as
they were asked to help with the
parking of the cars and other vehi-
cles that visited Pioneer Park.
Shirley Judah (pictured), crime
prevention officer of the Sheriff's
Office, is the director and coordina-
tor of the Explorer program here in
our county. Members of her first'
class are Vickie Judah, Lisa Smith,
Patricia Edelen, Sharon Wilson,
Bisente Sanchez, Joe McVaney, Joe
Macias and Kent Clark.


10 YEARS AGO
Pictured on Page One are contes-
tants for the Miss Hardee County
Pageant to be held the opening
night of the 54th Hardee County
Fair. Shown are Heather Kilpatrick,
.Monique Ellis, Janna Lankford,
Vanessa Rogers, Stacey crews,
Heidi Graham, Sharon Lee, La-
Toya Crayton, Elisa Flores, Carl
Crider, Julie Rouse, Shawnia
Terrell, Beverly Jucknath,, Kim
Summers, Meredith Durastanti,
Latisha Lee and Elizabeth McClain.

Hardee County commissioners
recently chose the man to head the
exhaustive task of making undupli-
cated addresses with in the county.
Taking the lead in this all-impor-
tant job will be Larry Peltron (pic-
tured on Page One), 54, who has
been the assistant emergency man-
agement program director.

The Hardee Junior High Drill
Team received a pair of superior
ratings last month for its perfor-
mances at the first annual Heartland
Auxiliary Festival and District 13
competition at Bayshore High in
Bradenton. Pictured are Shandrea
Chitty, Kristen Kinder, Carolyn
Edwards, Patrice Baker, Kimberly
Smith, Leslie Parker, Rosalinda
McCumber, Brandy Murphy,
Tawanda Lowery and co-captains
CoRhonda McLeod and Dolores
Retana. Not pictured is Elizabeth
Thompkins.
Also pictured are the junior high
mnajorette.p'who received superior


ratings. Shown are Valarie Moralez,
co-captain Elisa Robinson, captain
Megan Redding, Jodi Oakes and-.
Jamie Hensley. Robinson also won
individual awards for her perfor-
mance to the song, "Conga," and
Hensley for her. routine to "Old
Time Rock n' Roll." Not pictured is
team sponsor Elizabeth Durrance.

The Hardee Senibr High School
basketball leaders of 1994-95 were
honored at ceremonies recently.
Pictured are players receiving pins,
for years on the team: Chris Barnes,
three years; Brett Altman, two
years; and Nathan Anderson, four
years. Missing is Myron Refoure,
two years.
Shown with their first-year pins
are Orlando Pena, Rashad Faison,
Rene Cisneros, Bryan Pelham,
Derek Blue, Marc Clark and Josh
Kelly. Not shown are David Smith
and Javon Burks.
Lady Wildcats closed the season
with awards. Shown holding tro-
phies are Stephanie Gugle, Jeanne
Craft, Ketus Whitehurst and Lori
Griffin. Missing are Kenuated
Baggett, Carolyn Faulk and Leigh
Hulsey.

Two Hardee Junior HighSchool
girls have achieved the goal of qual-
ifying for Junior Olympic swim-
ming. Pictured are eighth grader
Kim Hartman and seventh grader
Keiley Roe. They both made the cut
during a Clearwater Acquatics meet
held the weekend of Feb. 17-19.

Pictured are members of the high-
flying unbeaten Hardee High girls
tennis team: Christina Anderson,
Tara Watts, Anne Jones, Robynn
Farwell, Laurel Davis, Jennifer
Robertson, Meredith Stallings and
Sara Beattie. Missing are Kristina
Albritton, Carrie Keel, Melissa
Perry, Annie Shackelford and
Elizabeth Wilson.

Edith Roberts (pictured) of
Brandon, and formerly of Hardee
County, celebrated her 95th birth-
day Thursday, March 2, with dinner
out and birthday cake later in the
evening.
Those enjoying the special occa-
sion were her son and daughter-in-
law, Roy and Grace Roberts of the
New Zion Community; daughter
and son-in-law, Vivian and Jim
McKeehan of Brandon; daughter-
in-law, Valeria Roberts of New
Zion; and grandson, Jay McKeehan
and wife Sara of Brandon. Edith's
daughter, Alene Durrance of
Brandon, was unable to attend, and
son, Paul Roberts of New Zion,
passed away in 1966.


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AROUND THE PARK
We were sorry to see CeCi and
Ed Waggoner head back home this
week. The Meyers arrived this
week-for a visit with Judy and Bill
Cundiff and Ralph Martin. Bill and
Dolly Hartigan had a wonderful
visit with their son, daughter-in-law
and grandson. Even though our
music has stopped on Friday nights,
we still have Sunday afternoons and
many other things to look forward
to also, starting with our Yard Sale
on Saturday March 12, beginning 8
a.m. There is movie night, crafts,
bingo, card games, breakfasts and
our St. Patrick's Day Party on
Saturday, March 19,7 p.m. Many of
the guys are out playing horseshoes.
There is not a set time for that but
you will find them there most after-
noons. And, there is no stopping our
walking group. No matter the
weather they are out there every
morning in force. Check your cal-
endar and the one in theRec Hall to
be sure you don't miss out on any of
the good times to be had.
BINGO
Tuesday, March 1, there were 23
bingo players. John Bayme won the
50/50. Shirley Hyde and Charlotte
Longueuil shared the Jackpot. Joan
Newton and Charlotte Longueuil
shared the Jar. Joan Newton, Joyce
Longueuil, Pat Bohnett, Emma
West and Dale Bohnett received
merchant certificates. Bill LeBright
and Claude Longueuil have such
fun calling bingo. With the help of
Charlotte Longueuil and Shirley
Hyde, the evening runs smoothly.
And don't forget the coffee and


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cookies which Pete Loucks pre-
pares for our delight.
MUSIC
Friday, January 25, we held our
last Friday Night Music Jam ses-
sion for this season. There were 24
musicians playing for 49 listeners.
The 50/50 was won by Sally
Mothersbaugh, Pauline Reichel and
Ethel Ammons. Merchant certifi-
cates went to Bob Bryant, Delbert
Martin, Forrest Grooms, Ethel
.Ammons, Ed Tipton and Margaret
Martin. Sunday, February 27,
Music Jam was held following the
Musician Appreciation Luncheon.
There were 11 musicians and 45 lis-
teners. The 50/50 was won by Mary
Senford and Gene Senford.
Merchant certificates went to Gary
Hyde, Audrey Semler, Ethel
Ammons, Roger VanBelois, Rick
Swinson and Jack Shanower. The
weather both Friday and Sunday
was horrific, therefore the Jam
Sessions were held in the Rec Hall.
MUSICIANS
APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
Despite the horrible weather our
Musician Appreciation Luncheon


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By Inez McFalls


COURTESY PHOTO
Bill LeBright and Claude Longueuil make calling bingo a fun
time


proved to be a wonderful time.
What started out to be a barbeque
had to be held indoors, however the
85 of us who attended were well
pleased. Our servers Audrey
Semler, Sharon Lake, Odette Duby,
Carolyn Bayme, Jack and Dorothy
Shanower, and Brenda Caraballo
did a superb job. Last minute plan
changes did not daunt them..Nor
did it dampen the spirit of fun that
prevailed in the Rec Hall.
MOVIE NIGHT
Monday, February 28, movie
night had 10 people enjoying anoth-
er very funny movie. What an
excellent way to share a fun
evening with friends. If you have a
movie you would particularly want
to see, be sure to stop by to see John
Grove and put in your request. We
are sure there is something to please
everyone.
GAMES
Wednesday, March 2, found
many of us off to a fun day at
Pioneer Park Days. There were six
players who decided to stay behind
and enjoy Pokeno. Pioneer days
would be a different day for them.
The big winner for the day was Pat
Bohnett.
Until next week, enjoy the many
activities the park has to
offer.....Inez.


lady was Eunice Franks with 42
points. The most loners was Wanda
Banfield, Roger Bell, Marice
Hardey, Wanda Beecher and under-
the-chair was won by me. The
Skunks went to Dana Sweet, Jean
Alexander, Shirley Swisher and
Marge Luff.
BID EUCHRE
On Tuesday the high man w
Earl Bodary with 301 and the low
man was Norman Gillmore with


Wagon Wheel RV News
By Virginia Merriman


CHURCH NEWS
On Sunday the greeters were Bob
and Muriel Bell. the special music
was by Cloyce Swisher. The choir
sang "In The Shadow Of The
Cross." Rev. James Stallings pro-
vided the morning message to the
congregation of 48 in attendance.
PRAYERS NEEDED
Special prayers for new ones on
our list include Joyce Bates who
had surgery, Ben Bates, and
Norman Webber who was taken
into the hospital, Shirley Webber,
Norma and George McNary,
RoseMary Comeau's grandson who
is very sick, Ann and Jerry Raleigh,
whose father went to be with the
Lord and their mother who is ill and
many unspoken prayer requests.
KOFFEE KLATCH
There were no new people in the
hall on Monday the birthday's
being celebrated this week are Al
Cluver, Mary Thomason and Caros
Dennis. There were no anniver-
saries this week. The 50/50 went to
Grace Moore and receiving the
merchant certificates were Ruth
Brunger, Gerri Graci, Thanna
Adams, Mickie Jones, Joyce
Pearsall, Helen Wagner, Karen
Guslafson, Martha Able, Betty
Vineyard, Bo Miller, Georgine
Buswell, me, John Veldhuizen,
Grace Brueshaber, Barbara Van
Raalte, LeRoy Love, Bob Sears,
Frank Drust, Jean Alexander, Katee
Crawford, Bruce Hardey, Barbara
Elaine Hoogkamp, Cloyce Swisher
and Barbara McMullen.
COMING EVENTS
The Pilgrims with Wayne
Bonner, Dean Morrow, Larry
Callis, Steve Peterson, George
Reid, and Bob Melton will be per-
forming on Friday nights in March
at 7 at Wagon Wheel Red Barn in
Bowling Green. Everyone is wel-
come to come and hear some good
Country and Gospel Music. Also,
you can dance ifyou want to.
PROGRESS EUCHRE
The high man was John Fret with
70 points and runner-up man was
Dana Sweet with 69. The low man
was Bob Bell with 57 points. The
high lady was Joan Bell with 71
points and the runner-up lady was
Joyce Pearsall with 68. The low


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152 points. The high ladies was,
Barbara Gerseme with 285 and the
low ladies was Bev Dobberstein
with 122. There was no moon shot.
We had four tables playing on
Thursday. The high man was Roger
Bell with 258. The low man was
Harry Cassidy with 125 points. The
high lady was Wanda Banfield with .
247 and the low lady was Marge
Luff with 159 points. The men
moon shots were Roger Bell with 2
and Harry Cassidy and Bob Sears
each had 1 and the ladies moon
shots were Bev Dobberstien and
Wanda Banfield.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGE
TO THE WAUCHULA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE
LAND USE ELEMENT, FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR
THE CITY QF WAUCHULA; FLORIDA
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance Number
2004-16B will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final
reading at City Hall,.225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 14th day of March
2005, at 6:00 PM. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the
City Clerk, 126 South Seventh Ave.,\Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be
heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows:
ORDINANCE 2004-16B
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND
USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, SAID
AMENDMENT BEING KNOWN AS "AMENDMENT 05-1"; SPECIFICALLY, ASSIGNING
FUTURE LAND. USE CLASSIFICATIONS OF "MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL' AND
"CONSERVATION" TO THE IRBY PARCEL; AND TRANSMITTING SAID AMENDMENT TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REVIEW AND A FINDING OF COM-
PLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILTY; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby
advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City
Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record
of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.
The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis
of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of
the Commission's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treat-
ment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations as provided
for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact
the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131.


s/James A. Braddock
SJAMES A. BRADDOCK, City Clerk
City of Wauchula

Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire
Ables & Ritenour, PA.
515 South Sixth Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Attorney for City of Wauchula
City of Wauchula
Future Land Use





















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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGE
TO THE WAUCHULA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE
LAND USE ELEMENT, FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR
STHE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance Number
2004-14B will be presented to the City Commission for approval upon the first reading at City
Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 14th day of March 2005, at 6:00
PM. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126
South Seventh Ave., Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard with
respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows:
ORDINANCE 2004-14B
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR AN AMEND-
MENT OF THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE
CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA (CITY), IN WHICH THE FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICA-
TION FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF THAT 21 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED
AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST MAIN STREET (SR64-A) AND TERRELL ROAD, KNOWN
AS THE WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER PARCEL, IS CHANGED TO "SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL," AND APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE OF SAID PARCEL IS CHANGED TO "CON-
SERVATION"; SAID AMENDMENT BEING KNOWN AS "AMENDMENT 04-2"; PROVIDING
FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (DCA) FOR REVIEW AND A FINDING OF COMPLIANCE; PROVID-
ING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby
advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City
Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record
of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.
The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis
of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of
the Commission's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treat-
ment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations as provided
for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact
the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131.


s/James A. Braddock
JAMES A. BRADDOCK, City Clerk
City of Wauchula

Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire
Ables & Ritenour, RA.
515 South Sixth Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Attorney for City of Wauchula
City of Wauchula
Future Land Use










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