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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 A e- 46I 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 PAGEANT PARITY I A U klf 'X wtrSr nkm U.. 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 WEATHER DAZE Wfi~a LOW flA(N 03/02 70 46 0.00. 03/03 65 46 0.00 03W04 57 60 (029 03/05 70 43 0.00 03/06 72 49 0.00 a0307 74 56 0.00 03108 77 59 0.01 TIOL RanfaleH to 03/208/09 0&26 Same period last year 07.66 S Annual average 2.81 S Source: Utv. of Fl.O On Resmarc Ceser 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 I I I' -~ ~r-lls I - sl c I I 2A The Herald-Advocate, Marci 10, 2005 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 5LO5J4 RALPH HARRISON Production Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO Asst. Production Manager Phone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: (863) 773-0657 Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by The Herald-Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at U.S. Post Office, Wauchula. FL 33873 (LISPS 578-780). "Postmaster." send address changes to: The Herald-Advocate. P.O Box 338. Wauchula. FL 33873. SUBSCRIPTIONS: DEADLINES: Hardee County Schools Thursday 5 p.m. 6 months $16, 1 yr. S28; 2 yrs. $54 Sports Monda noon Florida Hardee Liing Monday 5 pm.m 6 months $20 1 yr. $37: 2 yrs. 572 General Ncw Monday 5 p.. Out of State Ads Tuesday noon 6 months $24; 1 yr. 44: 2 yrs $86 LETrERS: The Herald-Advocate welcomes lners to the editor on matters of public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste, signed and include a darime phone number. SUBDISSIONS: Presi releases on community matters are welcome. Submissions should be typed. dou- ble-spaced and adhere to the above deadlines. All items are subject to ediung. 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. .-.-- -- .. . 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 2005r I Hardee Cunty Fai Exhibt andLivetock hoto March 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A 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. U - 01 am. L-c -~I ~~ m _____ w r(U S Q- CL. too, B 0 0 0 S 4l>. U) 0~ 0* U- O Co. -0 cn cIn z E: E 0- Or - E 0 %b Q) >- Z -womI 4b M W -- - no A-V = -0-4- -.0 -a 4 -" D q p . - so-ow- mm -- qm - - db--0 .4 D am M Q AW no 4p-- .- -S.am- a - mmoolo m -w__-- 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) : ABOUT... Obituaries Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service, but must be submit- ted through a funeral home. A one-column photo of the .deceased may be added for $15. Obituaries contain the name, age, place of resi- .dence, date of death, occu- pation, memberships, immediate survivors and funeral arrangements. The list of survivors may include the names of a spouse, par- ents, siblings, children and children's spouses and grandchildren, and the num- ber of great-grandchildren. If there are no immediate survivors, consideration of other relationships may be given. of Tampa Bay Inc. We Offer... *Prompt Free Estimates *Expert Workmanship *Readily Available Materials * Interior and Exterior Needs (Sheetrock, painting, carpeting, and all types of roofing) Why wait?? We Don't!! Cal Hurrica1n Damg To Yo u r~ Hotis Got You ~-~Dow ti~~C~ 5 qt, - 2 r r -- 4m6b 4A The Herald-Advocate, March 10, 2005 O AT Rounduprl More Housing Dollars Received I Cl L.. O - o im Im '. S-0 LM CL 0 Q. o L.. E E o O 0 E 0 L.. !4-- Q, > p< f YOU Can Appear In ... Poet's Place Are you a poet? Let us show ill Your work could be published in this newspaper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely or reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written by you, not someone else. To appear in this feature, send your poet ry, name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald Advocate, PO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0667. - SS*:n's Women's Children's Sandals and Flipflops Over 30 styles to choose froih! 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 */Hardee County School 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 n VHardee County Commis- 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 PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY! Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input. Only your original work may be submitted. Send your poetry to: Poet's Place, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Just a reminder.. Spring Sale New Silk Collection 106 N. is here! S863-73-6 On Sale R-20%eOFFp (selected Vera patterns) Sh 17 Thursday, March 17 Catd C1CmONLY! SSpring Watches an m will be available d 8 at sale with purchase Rerehens eve II 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. CHIRP and MDS are housed in trailers at the Northside Baptist *O I/ Cu 0 ~c >, U Available now at Patches-n-Pockets (Earnest Shopping Plaza) 110 N. 6th Ave. Wauchula 773-9684 Hours: Mon Fri 9:30 5:30 Sat- 9:30 -1:30 GETEQI. ''. Your shopping l~isfrumei! 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- ents, siblings, children and children's spouses and& grandchildren, and the num-. ber of great-grandchildren. If there are no immediate survivors, consideration of other relationships may bei given. ~ls~ ~ ~;B March 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A 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 Hantl d hpoad~ PbbI~lr lh erl-d~L Toasted Cheese w/HB Egg or Lasagna (Tossed Salad, Broccoli 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 WN Vp The street, that is! n http://printerschoice.ez.com March 9, 2005 Printer's Choice is pleased to announce that we are MOVING! We will be relocating our business one block North of our current location to the old Charles Shackelford Real Estate building. The new address is 748 N. 6th Avenue on the north side of O.K. Tire in the same build-! ing as Cracker Trail Barber Shop. There is an entrance from the North and Southbound lanes of the new Highway 17. If you happen to miss the drive, go to the blinking light and do a u-turn. We will be on your left (going south). Many renovations have been made including new tan vinyl siding and newly painted red 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 am 5 pm. We are closed daily foi- lunch from 2 pm 3 pm. We would like to thank you for your business and assure you that we are committed to "Making a Difference" in your printing needs. We look forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, Printer's Choice Jason & Beth Xw (Sue) Mary Esther N School Board S j Entrance from 'New Highway Health Dept Se nueva a su nueva localidad el dia 15 de Marzo, 2005 Localizado en el 748 N. Hwy 17 en el mismo block 748 North 6th. Ave. Wauchula, FL 33873 Phone (863) 773-0200 Fax: (863) 773-0044 Email: printers@4ez.com 'WE'HE I i* 6A The Herald-Advocate, March 10, 2005 -The ABOUT ... Classifieds DEADLINE....Tuesday noon RATES ..;.......Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Mobile Homes Appliances Notices Automobile Pets Boats Plants/Produce Furniture Real Estate Help Wanted Recreational Vehicles Houses Rentals Livestock Services Lost & Found Wanted Miscellaneous Yard Sales I NOTICE OF PUB1 : 1988 FOR] VIN: 1FTEF14N8J 8:00 a.m., March 2 * CLIFF'S WRECKER 1071 Hwy. 17.N., Wa Harrisor Developmer Remodeling Call for all home improve needs ai hurricane re Toll Fre 866-664-34 Sales Associate Aflac (yes the company with the duck) is looking to hire .two key people in Hardee County to market 'our line of supplemental insurance plans to area employers. We provide com- prehensive training, ad- vanced commissions, life- time renewals, stock bonus and incentive trips. To be considered, please fax or e-mail current resume to: Randy Bartlein Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator Fax: (941) 907-7281 Email: r_Bartleln@us.aflac.com c2:24-3:17c f UAf~aC AM-i VWAKIN(G RI k Iriaperidrvd4 M SOUTH REALTY Al. EsTATE REAl. EASY wfedard OW e kMmeiw ol J Banku ReEsal orpooebm U B Agr culture DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p '97 FORD EXPLORER; all wheel drive, V-8, leather trimmed interior, 97,000 miles, $6,500. (863)773-4379. 3:10-17p 1985 FORD F150 transmission newly rebuilt, engine needs some work $700 OBO. 863-445-0760. 3:1 Op 1991 WHITE FORD Taurus. Dependable, cold AC, 6 cylinder 3.0, $2000 OBO. (863)375-2695. 3:10Op DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p GOOD YEAR WRANGLER tires. P245/R16. Good tread, low miles, $125 OBO. 863-781-9628 3:10-17nc '92 TOYOTA CAMRY, runs very good, call for info., $1950. OBO. 773-6214. 3:10Op /Modern Housing of Fla., Inc./ MODULAR HOME MODEL CENTER st. u .. i SI * 1/2" Drywall Interior Walls S3/4" T & G Plywood Flooring 12" Overhang 8' Side Wall Height SFlorida Building Code 130 mph wind speed 6/12 Pitch Roof Insulated Windows Set on Raised Stemwall Foundation 10-Year Structural Warranty f Visit Our Model Center on Hwy. 27 in Lake Hamilton For Details, Call Toll Free: 877-439-0450 '96 JEEP CHEROKEE, great condi- tion, $3950. OBO. 773-6214. 3:10p 1998 17' Carolina Skiff w/trailer, 50 HP Johnson motor, standard VHF radio, fishfinder, New MinnKota Riptide trolling motor with auto pilot and remote $4000. (863) 453-5240 leave message. 3:10dh JOHNSON OUTBOARD 6 horse. 200 amp Square D wall the fixin's. 773- 98^ 87 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak, good condition, $100.781-5608. 3:10p USED FURNITURE, beds and appli- ances for sale. Hwy 17 North BG. (863)558-1673 (863)735-1641. 3:10-4:7p Short Tlme Job Banuptcy Repo So Py Py Jut mWt ou ay rmqur wnt d you cordltltonIy APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN L ="n Inmq competi Rete .'Rot BW) HOrWPa Hee EsibeMedCredlt Late M d & berTnbcks .Cl T nowara criet eppro el ounr 24 hr. tolfl r You mut mot mouwr lnde redit tmndxwde. Irnoome wi.equlty requlnt leapp. tk 0@RiEffl B1-800-535-6061 7lI I N CL, co) cm - - DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY $69 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer) i cll:ltfe 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE ) WAUCHULA, FL 33873 CALL US3DA! (863) 773-2122 FAX (863) 773-2173 AFTER HOURS CALL: Gary Delatorre, Broker 863-832-0508 Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887 Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575 Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797 Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769 Dane Hendry Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM GREAT LOCATION This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home Is con- veniently located close to schools and shopping. Includes jaccuzzi, large workshop and fenced yard. $89,900 6.8 ACRES ON EAST MAIN!, Over 2,000 SF In this 3 bed- room, 2 bath home on 6.8 acres. Includes pole barn, horse barn, pond and 3 wells. Close to city limits In Wauchula. $275,000 LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 In Bowling Green. $150,000 Building or MH lot In Oak Hill Park. Well and Septic tank. $25,000. Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service. WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS Visit our website @ www.ourhomesite.com/wauchularealtors c3 10c DARK PINE dining room suite in good condition. Expandable table, 6 chairs, china cabinet. $500. 773-4674. 3:10p I Hel Wa-ed PACKING HOUSE LABORERS needed on or around April 5. Call 773-9671 Barbara. 3:10-4:7c PLANT NURSERY workers needed. Apply in person ONLY 1668 Ratliff Rd., Wauchula. 3:10-17c FOREMAN WANTED for Wetland Restoration Company. Must have dri- vers license. Call Rob @ 941-650- 0287. 3:10-17p THE BREAD BOARD is now hiring experienced waitresses or waiters. Flexible hours a must. Apply in per- son at 902 Hwy. 17 South. 3:10c WOMAN TO WORK with developmen- tally disabled women. Part-time, weekends. Call M-F, 767-0374. 3:10p FULL TIME MECHANIC: Apply in per- son. Buckhorn Nursery, 475 Lambert Road, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890. 3:10c SEEKING MASTER CARPENTER, honest, dependable, drug-free. Basic construction knowledge. Great pay! (813)495-2077. 3:10-4:7p SHADE TREE MECHANIC. Piece work. Must have transportation. Wage negotiable. 863-494-4687 ask for Dennis. 3:10-24p A M B R T REALTY INC. I 402 South 6th Avenue Bus. (863) 773-0007 Wauchula, FL 33873 Bus. (863) 773-0007 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I.; Broker Fax: (863)773-0038 Doris Lambert KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net OPEN 8:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M.-FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE New roof, new kitchen and bath in this 3B/1Bth CB SEE THIS 3B/lBth home on large lot; all appliances, home, fenced yard. $89,000 window treatments and ceiling fans. $95,000 Western Hardee County 5.49 acres, fenced, near Manatee County Line, pasture with small pond, suitable for building. $95,000 62 Acre Grove, microjet, new diesel pump, 12" well, located east of Wauchula. $8,000 per acre. 14x58 M/H on 5.22 acres; 12x12 pole barn plus utility shed. $69,500 Wooded lot with city water tap and culvert in place. $15,000 4 acres with large oaks, in western Hardee. $45,000 GREA7 I.(.CATION! See Ihis 10 acre tract. 5 arres in grove wilh micrnjet.~ 5 acres. acant land. 4" well. $12,500/acre Nice, well drained, corner lot in Wauchula, 115x150. Large home located on 2 acres, built in 2002 this 3B/2.5Bth, CB/Stucco/Brick, 3800 square feet of living has lots of amenities including Jacuzzi room, nice screened porch, large attic storage, well filtering system, paved road frontage. $300,000 4B/3Bth 4000 square foot home, damaged by hurricane, in ground pool, 24x48 workshop, 20 acres total,- 17.5 acres in 3 year old Hamlin grove, 6" well, stocked fish pond. $344,000 10 Acres cleared land, perfect for farming or residence, located 3 miles from Wauchula. $100,000 20 Acres of bearing groe.: 10 acres of Valencias, 10 acres of Hamlins, two (2) 6" ellss. Good development property; road frontage on 2 sides, southwestern Hardee County. $300,000 BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY! SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON r1 T ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON..............773-9743 ASSOCIATE: MIICHAEL ADAMS ..............781-2413 REALTOR ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING...............781-1698 3 R lop We Buy Houses! AM-SOUTH REALTY (863) 773-2 21 - A. 3:3-31p c13:3-31 p Income Tax (1 to 3 days) Fax Service Notary Public Translation of Document Immigration Services Wiring of Money 501 N. 7th Ave Wauchula, Fl. 33873 Tel: 863-767-1362 Fax: 863-767-6136 Tel: 863-767-0706 You can shop around the world, but make your last stop at NEW INVENTORY BUY2002 Y nL OLDSMOBILE ALERO HERE 2000 A PLYMOUTH NEON PAY '2000 PAY CHEVY CAVALIER HERE CHQ VA2001 H EREC w-,6 CHEVY CAVALIER FOR THE BEST DEALS IN TOWN ALL YEAR AROUND New Inventory Arriving Weekly H HOME OF THE $99 DOWN CAR ' NO INTEREST CHARGE SNO FINANCE CHARGE (m)w IA I '4 7 "iAVS Y'% Dan Hill U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Grei (across from Presto 1 1 375-4441 en Classifieds- Help Wanted!! Immediate opening for person willing to work hard with a positive attitude and the ability to learn to service and install petroleum equipment and, related services. Electrical mechanical, and/or construction background a+. Drivers License Required. Class A or B CDL preferred. Willing to train right person. Call 863-773-2213 for an appointment or send resume to: Heartland Pump and Tank Co., Inc. P.O. Box 873 Wauchula, FL 33873 EOE DFWP Heartland Pump and Tank Co., Inc. c,2:3tf ICSALE PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC NA70611 Bobcat orvice Troo Trimihing 3, 2005 I SERVICE Complete Troo Removal auchula FL ~ui. *FREE ESTIMATES* 's (863) 781-2089 nt and 2 g Inc. lUceined a Insured Aeeopt M/C a Visa 4 1em-e1nt nd ( pairs. omes 494 cl2:17-4:7p e Mini Storage 12x1 2 storage @ $50.00 per month Carl's Recycling 249 Airport Rd 773-4300 HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE north of Bowling Green. 15 lots total. $150,000 JUST LISTED! 1994 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH on 10 acres of land In Manatee County. New well. Serene surround- ings. $249,900 BEAUTIFUL WOODED 100 x 209 lot on crystal clear Lake Isis in Avon Park. Great location close to shopping. $195,000 COMMERCIAL CORNER BUILDING in Zotlo Springs. Perfect for convenience store. Will not last at this prices!! Only $85,000 986. 3:10 - -- -- - - Em. - I s m I ) March 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A The Classifieds- 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. 3:10-4:7p Carol Tomblin O06ner CLAN UP CAROL'S POOL SERVICE - 10 Years Expenence - SCertified & Insured .. Office: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863-449-1806 P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 l2 24rtt 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. 1997 Ford SW ld.#1FMDU34X4VZC41055 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 I -- I We Blow in. Insulation in SYour AtticM FREE ESTIMATES M EMO .. .... :, SAM SELECT RESIDENTIAL WIRI *COMMERCIAL WIR REPAIR WATER HEN 767-0313 Office .781-0377 Mobile R1S3M "Quality Ele 1ALBRITTON 'RICAL SERVICE. NG ING WATERS *INSTALLATION CEILING FANS *WATER PUMPS 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 cl1:27tfc 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 STIRT LHMToED SCIIED 'oIC .i.ILBLE RAIN S'EA3O ON ,vTHE If DO NOT DELAY IMMEDIATE PERSONALIZED LOCAL SERVICE LICE,\SED N ',SURED " 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE ctrical Service At A Fair te.e" 3:10c 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 S -ardeeCar Co 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 -cl3:3,-0c KICK KLgnt 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 a e! , 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. -j PEALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS KENNY SANDERS.... .....781-0153 RICK KNIGHT............773-272 MONICA REAS...............773-9609 ".- .. '-: . DAVID ROYAL--...781-3490 SANDY LARRISON-..J32-0130 MIKE NICHOLSON . r US. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH. WAUCHULA, FL33873 c3.I c -- r % AWL- 8A The Herald-Advocate, March 10, 2005 The Classifieds 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 c13:10c 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 *** ** 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 TES EST Q we Sap 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 BWI GR I QIK B ADAUT. EAI 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 IMEN" Nl.t4i-i 10, 2i() I ,.- I ,Laia. :'-i locate 9A The Classifieds 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. tfc-dh ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29 requires that all cats and dogs sold in Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have nec- essary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh 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. J~ U Equal Housing Opportunity.. 012:17-3:310 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. 4 %V I BILI HY SELL JR HOUSE TO LY HILL? -- .... - 1. He will pay you cash for your house. 2. He will go the extra mile for you! 3. He will pay you $1,000 extra when he buys / 1bArn m today! 76 --1059 you House7 7 II" c13 1I Wec Bi llvy Hillr- f. BIlly HIII 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 cl3:lOtfc 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 THERE IS HELP! Spouse Abuse Crisis Line 1 (800) 500-1119 "PAYLESS ROOFING & SSIDING (Up to 200 mile per hour winds!) "Why wait on your roof ..'. .when we can start /in a 48 hour period!" 7< Contact George Browder -.03309-7513 or Toll Free 1-866.794.8 RC29027101 9 c13 10p 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 cl3:10,17c 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 cl2:24-3:17c A f a I 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. cI3:10c Rosemary r------------------**1 Bring in this coupon for $500 OFF the selling price of any of our great used vehicles. MUST bring in coupon. -i-.- -----------. Is 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) 3:10c THE TIME TO BUY IS Now! III 1773-66~f 1773-20 '. 10A The Herald-Advocate, March 10, 2005 - he 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 cl2:10tfc 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 cl3:10,17c 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 Class A CDL? Earn up to a $2,000 Sign On Bonus* and start work today! CALL WITH QUESTIONS 1-888-CTL-JOBS (1-888-285-5627) "W c13:10c *Restrictions & Limitations Apply DEMOLITION Tree & Stump Removal Parker Fill Dirt Local Contractor (863) 735-2415 cl9:16tfc TYLER BELFLOWER Gj C4oat T todsxi Sewice 9ge Tractor Work License Numbers De Soto # 0000004597 Wachula # 0737 Charlotte # 124575 Tel (941) 270-2573 cl3:10,17,24,31 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 . l:' ; 21tfc SHIAWN RIMES AGGREGATES Quality gravelrock for driveways, parking lots, etc... S Its better than shell. Shams R tim Owqzer/Operator c112:l8tfc 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. 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K e 5P$19,995 SnOO STK #5P24004 I,,EE E q --- --- ' rr~5 ~iit~f;ijj~~ ~i~iLy~~~ I II = --- 91 Il I I ,,, i II LLI 4"_~F-- I~- -- ~ 1 -1 The Herald-Advocate 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 1988 MERC. VIN: 1MEBM6042JH619283 8:00 a.m., March 28, 2005 CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE 1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL 3-10c Miners senior Michael Holt blew past Doug Lewis 6-2, 6-2. Senior Daryl Ezelle took care of Joseph Williams 6-3, 6-2 and junior Walter "Boomer" Olliff skipped past Derek Woods 6-1, 6-0. Kevin Sanders had a lengthy battle against Brandon Keister, who won 6-4, 5-7, 7-4. At number one doubles, it was Dick/Holt taking care of Jones/Lewis 6-2, 6-1, while seniors Tom Green and Kyle Braxton downed WilliamsWoods 4-6, 7-5, 7-1. Hardee girls had a similar experi- ence, losing at number one and five " 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. It is possible to store the mind with a million facts and still be entirely uneducated. The creative mind is the play- ful mind. Philosophy is the play and dance of ideas. 7' "ffr 1 1J'yr To u.I.-. -- -z--. -.-- Over2 MILLION $$$ In cash and przes awarded yearly Qualify today to win a $10,000.00 bond at 2004 finals. For information or a I' 1 Brochure call: April 6 p.m. (850) 47.6 270 or Lakeshore Mall Sebring Entry forms available at Mall Customer (850) 2064569 service or call we will mall you form - or go to our website at: Forms available at our webslte: www.fl6ridacovermlss.com www.florldacovermise.com Email: covermlss@aol. com 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. 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Steedley led off with a single and raced home on a Ciara Lambert double to left field. Holt also doubled, scor- ing Lambert. Three outs left Holt 'stranded. In the top of the second, the junior Lady Dragons left the bases stacked. Hardee took a command- ing lead with five runs in the bot- tom of the second. Lindsey Moye singled to right field. Alden singled to left center, but was out at second on a Melissa Paige fielder's choice. Steedley also walked, but went down on another fielder's choice, by Lambert. Runners kept moving as Holt was safe on an error and Bromley doubled to left. Katie Bryan doubled and Nix singled 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. 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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! 3:3-24c THE N AND )RIDA 9 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- uividuual e at 160 Sebring, 63) 385- iys prior ' hearing 3771, or SFlorida' f March, 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- tem. Volunteer to be a, 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! ABOUT ... Letters ToThe Editor The Herald-Advocate wel- coies letters to the'editor on Smatters of.. public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste and include the writer's full. 'name, address and daytime telephone number for verifi- cation. Letters must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for that week's edition. Submissions should be typed or legibly written, Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Herald-Advocate, RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax letters to (863) 773-0657. "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. WE will honor that deposit NOW!!! 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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. Vinyard Funeral Home Festus, Mo. Go ahead and do it, it is eas- ,ier to apologize than to get permission. .o001 -. /' WARREN B. i PARKS : 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 Robarts Family Funeral Home, Wauchula. FUNERAL HOME, INC. *: 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy ol Rooarts Family Funeral Home JOSHUA JOSHH" L. JOHNSON 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. Dowden Funeral Home Sebring 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. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula The one thing children wear out faster than shoes is parents. A A hThe Value Of Caring NQ he passing of a family member or friend is always a difficult time in our lives. Our personable, knowledgeable associates' are prepared to help you make the necessary decisions. We will be with you for each and every step of the way, and we give you the respectful, dignified service that you expect. Our caring service does set us apart. This is the true value that you will always find with Brant Funeral Chapel. cope with the loss of a loved dne':: BRANT FUNERAL CHAPEL 404 W. Palmetto St. Wauchula 773-9451 I tii New Zion ; Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on .Tuesday, March 8, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Funeral Home, Wauchula. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home LOIS WEBB 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. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula 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. Home, Wauchula. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula A i oving L-Ahmoft ELVIRA 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 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. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at this hybridization could result in the Florida mottled duck becoming extinct. Wild mallards are migratory :.birds, inhabiting Florida only dur- ing the winter months. In the spring they fly north to breed and are not present by the time the mottled duck mating season begins in Florida. On the other haid, pet mal- Slards, once released, do not migrate and will become established, year- round residents of our state, and when they mate with wild mottled ducks, it nudges Florida's mottled duck toward extinction. The Florida mottled duck popula- tion.is relatively small, with the breeding population estimated at Don't Ducks only 30,000 to 40,000 and already FWC biologists are saying that per haps as many as 12 percent of thes ducks are showing genetic e% idencd of hybridization. Tpoday:;the future of Florida's:" mottled duck is uncertain, but th fate of the subspecies is in human hands. The solution begins with no buying children ducks for Easte and in educating others about th issues and consequences of the situ For more information on protect ing Florida's mottled duck, contad one of FWC's waterfowl offices a- (850) 488-5878 or (321) 726-2862) or visit MyFWC.coin/duck. 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"When this happens, parents and children often grow tired of car- ing for these pets and decide to release them into the wild." What you may not -realize is that this is illegal and is putting Florida's native \wildlife in jeop- ardy. Last July. the FVC passed a rule clarifying that it is unlawful to release captive-reared mallard ducks into the wild. This rule also requires a permit to buy or sell mal- lards in Florida. One reason for this rule is that domesticated ducks, once released. are capable of transmitting diseases and compete with native wildlife for food and habitat. The more important reason is that releasing these mallards into the wild threat- ens the existence of the Florida mottled duck, a unique subspecies found only in peninsular Florida. "These domesticated or feral mallards are crossbreeding with the mottled.duck, producing hybrid off- spring," Eggeman said. 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The bride-elect is a 2003 gradu- ate of the University of Central Florida in Orlando and is currently attending Belmont University in Nashville. She will obtain a doctor- ate degree in physical therapy in 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 physical therapy in the fall. Plans are being made for a June 4 wedding at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Living- Noelle Graham & Dale Driver To Wed In Orlando The engagement and approach- ing marriage of Noelle Graham of 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- ate of Hardee High School and is currently attending Florida Christian College where she also serves as assistant to the Director of Student Life. The prospective groom is also a 2003 graduate of Hardee High School and is attending Florida Christian College. He is associate minister at Silver Star Christian Church in Orlando. Plans are being made for a June 12 afternoon wedding in Orlando. COURTESY PHOTO Kara Chaney & Michael Pretty Couple Plan Summer Wedding .. i '.. .' ,.. : .... ... RTESYP Rob Halle & Kristen Newsome .. n The worst sin toward our fel- low creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to soc3:3 them: that's the essence of inhu- manity.. --George Bernard Shaw ~6L~s ~ lo c W&IM A St Vflon, &wtr 989v~ ~ 4& 33825 9-5 (' '1(863) 452-2005, *- WCC cd 4tL4b '4daw W/d1M. JOQ, I I IA*A.4 . MarhS 2st-. 23rd ReialSrvcs 16 ~ZB -6 Tim and Peggy Chaney of Wauchula have announced the engagement and upcoming mar- riage of their daughter, Kara Leigh, to Michael Scott Pretty, son of Bill and Shirley Pretty of Lakeland. 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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 , Reunion 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. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 1995 FORD VIN: 1FTCR14UOSPA69769 8:00 a.m., March 29,2005 CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE 1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL 3:10c A Safe Place DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE 1 (800)500-1119 End The Abuse! 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 So ' * pn. 9te o 9c. ii/ispc :FU 'band bc/A, randfb iWo* j D a r t' Tm 8B The Herald-Advocate, March 10, 2005 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 space allow. ar NYB C1 aldar... A .u-1.4 tt-1aI 'dm o11ol 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. Come for the great deals! ,,, MEp; March 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B 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. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) m 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. 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Must finance Ihrough Chrysler Financial. 2005 DODGE 2500 SLT QUAD CAB ~L 1"~-~ ~~C-f;~ '' 'L=~ -L ~- I IIC - ~-- -1 r -~ ~ C--C---I-- ~ I I.= L vkIl I I I 11;-' " q mm-ir I- The Herald-Advocate iLtsPS 578-780) Thursday, March 10, 2005 ., '3-DIGIT 326 ', 0 18P 16S 9-5 05-oa-uio UlI'E ,ITY OF FLORIDA LI .I I OF L 1ORIDA HISTORY 404 LIBRARY 'EST GAINESVILLE FL 32611 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. If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drum- mer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away. -Henry David Thoreau TAX COLLECTOR NOTICE As a convenience to you, the citizens of Hardee County, the Tax Collector's Office is now accepting all credit cards to transact your business. Tags, taxes and hunting & fishing licenses. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express A small convenience fee will be applied. Zee Smith Hardee County Tax Collector RO. 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All service marks and trademarks belong to their respective owners. DISH Network is a registered trademark of EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. All rights reserved )NE NETWORK %M.- 2C The Herald-Advocate, March 10, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services- Printed as a Public Service by The Herald-Advocate Wauchula, Florida Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m. BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning......................10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service ......................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. 4th Sunday Worship..................8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd....5:00 p.m. Tues. Prayer/Bible Study..........7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship....................10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. Wed. Discipleship ....................6:30 p.m. Thurs. Mens Prayer ..................6:00 a.m. Thurs. Ladies Bible Study ........5:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311 375-3100 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. Disciples Train & Choirs ..........5:30 p.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Bowling Green S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................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. It's not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can't tell my chil- dren to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. -Joyce Maynard The following merchants t urge you to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath 6 WaR i mWW-s7 t.Wujw Pacz c/t(c74 ~'oC *s Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 P.O. Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL --- ----- =-- .<..........afraM rmssm mrrn mih. inisvrHmr.rs..m.......... 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. -Harriet Van Home Sales & Service Networking Repairs Upgrades Millers Discount Computers We have used .... computers! < Stratonet (fc 1329 Hwy. 17 N. Mon.-Fri. Office: (863) 767-6066 Wauchula, FL 33873 9-5 Fax: (863) 767-6086 WAUCHULA WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER (Full Gospel) 501 N. 9th Ave. Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Youth & Child. Church....... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study ...........7:00 p.m. Men's Fri. Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER 102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza) 773-2929 Sunday Service............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service ......... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Service. .... 7:00 p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School ........... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ......... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 64 E. & School House Road Church 735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443 Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 10:30 a.m. Children's Church.......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Youth & 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. Uddi, f / ), vt *'\ : ','. '* : a ' 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. - - WON -- vo.~ . CL~ LML z 0- OLC 9 c. 4-.. -Cu e,> 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. Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 2005, Keid'r-Williams Newspaper Services, P. O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906. www kwnews cori 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 West were reported. The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. -Bertrand Russell c L (7avz' 94 zmnoniz LO9"isic, Studio r J t40 csaslt 9lain, Stee/,, lt'aucAt'a Lessons, Instruments, & Accessories \ Piano, Guitar, Drums, all Band Instruments 767-TUNE GENE DAUIS SAYS THAfNKS .Stbp by and see why so mango neighbors from Hardee County buy from me. Ranked in the top 18 in customer satisfaction in Florida I haue received Ford's highest Sales Honor 11 years running and been a member of Ford's 300/580 Club for 19 years. Thanks again and stop by soon. Ft. Made SE EIE 375-2606 6:4tfc 800-226-325 r -i r a m l- opn . 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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 3:10c I I )41~74 4C The Herald-Advocate, March 10, 2005 I Courthous UR p r I 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. The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. -William James SCircle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 PM. 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. Serving Hardee & DeSoto Counties & Ft. Meade Area www.wellsinsurance.com 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, $67,524. Automobile * Home * Farm & Ranch Business/ Commercial Crop & Tree Insurance Life & Annuities Boat SRV's 773-4101 735 US Hwy 17 N. Wauchula 11:18tfc Proudly serving Hardee & surrounding counties for over 25 years ree ot"" OD1angeOperaed t Shingle or Metal ONSTR CONSTRUCTION ON TU@ State Certified General Contractor STYlwmbLkh Lic # CGC 060257 &$ 0 hw lts house ps to dcose fm Specaii iRo ong. Phone: (863) 773-5784 Steel Buildings & New Construction 2:3t Commemial& Reidential 107 West Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873 2:3t. Comer.fl.&.es.d n . o1inuLLS Insuliance Providing Customized Insurance Solutions Since 1955 j March 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C 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 $1,000 invested each year can increase your retirement account significantly. *Don't Forget Emergency Savings: Before you commit to paying off your mortgage early, make sure you are financially prepared for an emer- gency with at least three to six months' worth of savings. *Pay Off High-Interest Debt First: Do not consider prepaying your mortgage is you have other debt. First consider taking out a home equity line of credit to pay off your high-interest-rate debt at lower rates. Interest rates on home equity loans are generally tax-deductible. *Get Financial Advice: Seek professional help from a qualified finan- cial advisor who can help you create a comprehensive financial plan that is right for you. For the week ended March 3, 2005: At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 5,328, compared to last week 6,839 and 5,966 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal- State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were mostly steady, feeder steers and heifers 1.00 to 2.00 higher. r177 f.7 If I ltill l 111i:41 Tr A f Ti#l7tIpRiD f . At$*'1 *. $10 APY 0 LIMITED TIME OFFER TREME YIELD ,ooo minimum New money only ' F A'- INCUA uP 'ap cao.,ohi SDlCW ,' Aubumdale St 2146 U.S. HWY 92 Wauchula 1490 Hwy. 17 't N.Tower 129 S. Kentucky Ave. - Central Lakeland 1551 Gary Road Hollingsworth 300oo8 S. Florida Ave. South Lakeland 6040 S. Florida Ave. North Lakeland 1090 Wedgewood Estates Blvd. North Winter Haven 2075 8th St. N.W. South Winter Haven 5540 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Haines City 1oo6 Old Polk City Rd. Bartow io5 E. Van Fleet Dr. Lake Wales 237 S.R. 60 W. North Sebring 6105 U.S. 27 N. / South Sebring 3863 U.S. 27 S. Okeechobee 21o0 S. Parrott Ave. / Poinciana 911 Towne Ceiter Dr. A mlnl,.T,.ij. re ji:,.;r.-r .i:,-ur, l .s ti l quiid ti ..T e iT'brr.hp '..tl' rMlD3:L',jaI4 f .d jij ,':retlI Uri Mi. ,Tum dtpr' /i'Am j l h:, I O~-pw 3n L i,'l ,T, 'ild A.(.*f:.uri I i 1: il): 010' Ij. m um iM.;l f I .0.0')0O pe l.l,'.I, lcu mitl ,-..i.,nri .. mnim um 3daiy bila.. il IhI0 00 uO -' ",ur ,:i., d:url -.,:" iln i. .1 ..l:l:, j nrnu. l p Eii.laCe 1 '.31 \A 'i I I our, u. 1rI j L a.irce hm l ,hi 110.000u 0 1 j ll. e .:Ic ,ie .1 r,' t~u .'. ,j>, ,3:u .'ill irr, ,:ur rs ,.l.l,' ,n,. ,i, d,, nd1 r[ ., l, j[ i .- 3 j ,y i,'d ir, va. ir, d V I r,.ir-il uni our acc,(Gunt baij-r.- mc ci; orr IN..:, J.' Jnf,, AT., liT l,ir,,:, I:. 1 I i .o : 06 F r.,, m 3, r.du,:e t,',' ,. .' %. 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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 II- Freda's Foibles By Freda B. Douglas i 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: I d- Wherever you are, may it be the top of the morning pr the end of a 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 jelly sandwiches. A first grader, realizing what was being served for lunch said "At last, a home cooked meal!" The joke is always followed by an inspirational piece. Subscribe to this at GrampsTN@comcast.net. "Straight from the Heart" is written by Michael Powers who tells us the antics of his three small sons. The love he has for his wife, Kristi, his child- hood sweetheart, is self-evident. Subscribe to this at thunder27 @aol.com. I mustn't forget about Ken Pierpont, a traveling preacher, who writes about his eight children (four boys and four girls), his wife, his travels, him- self, putting cheer into his reader's day. Subscribe to this one at Stonebridge@kenpierpont.com. Read any of these newsletters, make new friends, and realize there is happiness out there, regardless of what the naysayers would have you believe. Remember, God loves you, and you, and so dp I. 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) 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 3:3-24c 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. I r- c- 't 41 , March 10, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C 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. Lextqn H. Albritton, Jr. County Manager 03:10 WayBak he *g- ,4 *4. - 44 3. .. ~~r1' : *. tc.. : 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. 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'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. Tony Ullrich and his "pit" crew W ; 4 ,, &. i ,~ ."ic-.. --.~.- x-,... A-'I- 4A 44 .-r '.4:: c ,'.:. ,1. 44 4 \:.d-' -,: t4-, .,.-4- ,; i 4 : .: :- ~~--#15- Combine services and save. High-speed Internet, local and long distance. Get Sprint high-speed Internet for a month when you combine with the Sprint Solutions"' Standard plan. One-year term agreement required. - Sprin t 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. - --- High-sped Interet Local- Long istanc 8C The Herald-Advocate, March 10, 2005 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 HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court sys- tem. Volunteer to be a Guardian -Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) 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 The Oasis RV News 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 YOU Can Appear In ... Poet's Place Are you a poet? Let us show ill Your work could be published in this newspaper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely on reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written by you, not someone else. To appear in this feature, send your poet- ry, name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald- Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657. She'll use the same sense of rhythm to dribble through the defense. ...f Y1 1 M T .i "i ..rri n '- 1 l nermuoi. ;lasrses fi lio n fast. Enroll today. ,,'5 ,,," k illn r,, li o ?k ill '. ". Classes filling fast. Enroll today. 408 East Main St. Waucliula 767-TUNE 2:17tfc 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 M i z 3 i 3:3,10c 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 04-02 | 3:3,10c mml |