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Airport Gets Regional Review S.'Story 4B LIVESTOCK SALE PHOTOS INSIDE! ...Section C Schock Pitches 5-0 Shutout .. .Story 1B The 105th Year, No. 14 3 Sections, 36 Pages 3 Charged Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage Thursday, March 17, 2005 In Aiding Jail 46 : Spj'., 4 .3e4 I e Escape By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate Thre people were arrested late last we k, charged with aiding the escapeof a Hardee County Jail inmat. Jailed themselves were Ronald, Dale Smith's wife, stepdaughter and the stepdaughter's boyfriend. Tammy Jo Wilson-Friel Smith, 36, of Oak Grove, and Kathy Ray Friel, 19, and Jessie Vasquez Martinez, 30, both of 3373 John Holt Road, Wauchula, were each charged with the third-degree BEAUTY & BRAWN felony crime of aiding escape. Smith was arrested on Thursday and Friel and Martinez both on Friday. All of them were released from the Hardee County Jail pend- ing trial on Friday after posting surety bonds of $1,000 each. Anthony Layne Deboy, 22, and Ronald Dale Smith, 31, escaped from the Hardee County Jail the night of Feb. 28, using a picnic. table in the recreation yard to scale a storage room roof and, then, reaching the jail roof and jumping off to freedom. The pair left their jail uniforms behind, then headed into the city in their T-shirts, boxers and jail shoes, Sheriff's Office spokesman Maj. Claude Harris Jr. said. "They ran across town to Constitution Street and 10th or 11th Avenue," Harris described. "They got these two Hispanic guys who were standing in their yard to give them a ride to the junk yard." Harris said the men did not know Deboy or Smith, and were not aware they were escapees. Neither See ESCAPE 2A Friel Martinez Smith Hotel Opens! By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Ribbon-cutting for the locally#, owned and operated Best Western Heritage Inn and Suites will be today (Thursday). The first national hotel chain in Hardee County will officially open at 5 p.m. with a variety of local officials on hand to celebrate the moment. Owner Lavon Cobb said during a recent meeting that they hoped to have the three-story hotel open in tiiii~ for Sebriiig race week, which PHOTO BY RALPH H4RRISON Ms. Project Graduation, one of the annual fundraisers for the all-night bash following graduation, was held Saturday to cheers and jeers: Ms. Project Graduation and "her" court are (from left) third runner-up Travis Simpson, first runner-up Aaron Himrod, winner Brandt Thompson, second runner-up Travis Tubbs, fourth runner-up Drew Schock and Miss Legs Billy Hilton. For more on the brawny beauties,.see 2A. always brings an unlimited demand for rooms. Developers Lavon and Linda Cobb and Cargill Crop Nutrition (now merged with IMC as Mosaic Co.), formed a limited liability cor- poration called Wauchula Hotel Investments Inc. to own and oper- ate the 47-room hotel about one- fourth of a mile north of the U. S. 17 and SR 62 intersection. The hotel includes an executive suite with a conference table for up to 10 people, 10 king suites, one See HOTEL 2A ZSPD Intact ... For Now By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate Despite its top lieutenant resign- ing under the cloud of an internal investigation, an unfavorable audit that showed it well over budget and a Town Council considering dis- banding it, the Zolfo Spring Police Department remains intact. For now. That was the message Monday night as the Town Council, follow- ing impassioned pleas from the public, tabled any action on abol- ishing the Police Department, post- poning it "indefinitely. So went the motion from Chairman George Neel, which was seconded by Maggie Belcher. The discussion, prompted by a town audit that put that department in the red once again, began with town attorney Gerald Buhr advis- ing Town Council members "noi so much to abolish the Police Department, but to remove it from the charter by ordinance." Then, he explained, the depart- ment could still be re-established "if things don't work out with the: Sheriff's Office or if things (finances) improve. "You want the flexibility to have one (a police department) if things don't work out or if money See ZSPD 2A Truck Driver Asks For Mercy 15-Year Sentence In Crash That Killed 2 ,-By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate SAn attorney for a truck driver Sentenced to 15 years in prison fol- ;lowing a fatal crash will ask the judge to reconsider that penalty in a special hearing tomorrow in Hardee Circuit Court. Daniel F. Daly, of Daly Mills & Potts in Tampa, will appear before Circuit Judge Charles B. Curry at 10 a.m. on Friday to present a motion to mitigate the sentence of Jean Claude Meus. Meus, 41, of Sebring, was found guilty of two counts of vehicular homicide in the May 11, 2001, deaths of 40-year-old Nona Moore and her 8-year-old daughter, Lindsey, both of Wauchula. And on Sept. 16,2003, Curry sentenced him to 15 years in prison. School SBy JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocat A student escaped injury and a school bus was barely damaged in a Wednesday morning accident. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, the incident happened about 7:48 a.m. when bus driver Amy Darlene Harris stopped on Polk Road just south of Terrell Road to pick up a student. Tpr. S. D. McKinney's report cited Linda Parsons Smith, 29, of 720 Sidney Roberts Road, Ona, with careless driving. His report notes she was following the 2000 Armt' school bus south on Polk Road. When the bus slowed and That fellbelow State Sentencing Guidelines, which had called for a minimum of 18-1/2 years behind bars. Curry imposed the reduced penalty following an emotional sentencing hearing in which Meus, his fiancee and his fiancee's sister spoke. But it was prosecutor John W. Kromholz who swayed' the judge. See TRUCK DRIVER 2A Bus Hit engaged flashing lights to warn dri- vers to stop, Smith failed to see the flashing lights in time to stop, said the report. Smith brakes her 2001 Ford sud- denly and swerved to the westside ' shoulder in an attempt to avoid a rear-end collision. The Ford's left side mirror collided with the right rear-end of the bus arid came close. to hitting the student standing out- side waiting to get on the school bus, said the FHP report. There were no students on the bus at the time. Neither Smith,'nor Harris, 30, of 1110 Hopkins Lane, Zolfo Springs were injured. The bus and Ford each received about $500 damage, estimated McKinney. SASSY SWINE PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Determined to shed her straw hat and scarves, this gilt kept Kacey Bryant hopping at the 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale. For more of the action, see Section C. ' ' 2A The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 RALPH HA PRISON Production .Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO Asst. Production Manager 115 S. Seventh Ave. Phone: (863) 773-3255 P.O. Box 338 Wauchula, FL 33873 Fax: (863) 773-0657 Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by The Herald-Advocate rPublishing Co. Inc. Periodical.Postage paid at U.S. Post Office, Wauchula. FL 33873 (USPS 578-780). "postmaster," send address changes o: The Herald-Advocate.P.O. Box 338, Wauchola, FL 33873. , S DEADLINES: Schools -Thursday 5 p.m. S .Sports- Monday noon Hardee Living Monday 5 pm. General New; Monday 5 pn. Ads -Tuesday noon SUBSCRIPTIONS: Hardee County 6 months- 16; 1 yr.-$28: 2yrs. 54 Florida 6 months $20; 1 yr. $37: 2 yrs. $72 Out of State 6 months -$24; 1 yr.- $44; 2 yrs.- $86 The Herald-Advocate welcomes letles to the editor on matters ofpublic interest. Letters should be brief, and'must be written in good tste, signed and include a daytime phon6 Number. '- SUBMISSIONS: . Press releases on community matters are welcome. Submissions should be typed, dbo- ble-spaced and adhere to the above deadlines. All items are subject to editing. ' ," "- SKelly's Column By Jim - Hardee High School has nine new picnic tables for sale, reports build- ing construction teacher Bill Anderson. The price is $120 each. The eight-foot long tables are made with pressure-treated lumber fas- tened with screws. For your table call him at 735-0842. March Madness is here. The college basketball tournaments are under way. Major League Baseball spring training is under way. The spring turkey hunting season begins Saturday. Some people are planting a garden at this time of year. Citrus trees are starting to bloom. MLB has a steroids policy. There is a lot of speculation over which cur- rent and former players used steroids, especially following the new book written by Jose Canseco. Congress is interested in this subject. President Bush has said do not use steroids to try to build up your strength. The Florida Gators finally won an SEC basketball tournament cham- pionship last weekend in Atlanta and are in the NCAA tourney. The Hardee Wildcats have a good baseball team and Tuesday.night 'defeated the previously undefeated (7-0) Lake PlacidvGteelriDragordar9L4 The winning pitcher was Calvin Brutus,,',..-.. : ', "' I::r . :,' This'Friday at7 -;p.mn. the Wildcats will host the DeSoto BBulldogs. Last Friday Hardee's senior left-hander Drew Schock hurled an 11- strikeout, two-walk no-hitter at Avon Park against the Red Devils. Hardee won 5-0 behind home runs by Calvin Brutus and Michael Mahoney. Steve Rewis has been Hardee's head coach since 1998 and is assisted by Brian Alexy and Jose Camilo. Rewis has developed a pretty strong pro- gram and has a senior-laden team that hopes to win the district champi- onship and advance.deep into the playoffs. The Wauchula Kiwanis Club held its ninth annual sporting clays shoot' on Feb. 12. Out of a possible score of 80, the men's winner was Donald Gray at 73, women's winner was Morgan Norris at 53, and youth winner' Jacob Reyes scored 17. The top two-member team was Jeffery Albritton and Chris Albritton at 144. Coordinator Bob Hanchey announced the top four-member men's team was the Albritton brothers Ralton Jr., Talmadge and Timmy and" Ralton's son Jeffery, w.th a 273 score. Florida Fence Post won the four-person women's title at 155-Diane Labud, Elene Salas, Debbie Gulliver and Lori Knight. HOTEL Continued Fro lA IA with a hot tub; 37 other rooms, each be completed by December. Work with a pair of queen-size beds; a on the facility was put aside during banquet room to seat about 100 the immediate hurricane cleanup people: a continental breakfast area efforts, pushing the opening date up complete with fireplace; and a pool three months. and spa. The $2.4 million project includes Groundbreaking was Feb. 11, the 35,000-square foot hotel on the 2004 and construction expected to five-acre property which has an THURS.. MARCH 17 VHardee County Commis- sion, monthly meeting, Room 102, Courthouse Annex 1, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 :a.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 18 VState Economic Develop- ,ment Authority, quarterly meet- ing, Room 102 Courthouse Annex 1, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:45 a.m. SAT.. MARCH 19: VBloodNet USA, bloodmo-' bile, Peace River Electric Cooperative, 1499 U.S. 17,;N., 'Wauchula, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; MONDAY. MARCH 21 VBloodNet USA, bloodmo- bile, Wagon Wheel RV Park, Bostick Rd., Bowling Green,: 8- 11 a.m.; Orange Blossom -Mobile Home Park, 2829 U.S. 17 N., Bowling Green, ,8 a'r.- noon and 'Peace River Thousand Trail RV Park, 2555 U;.S: 17 S., Wauchula, 12:30-4 'p.m ': ; .. : " outparcel off SR 62 for the future home of a major restaurant and room for expansion of the hotel as needed. I IINFOI. Golf Can Help HSHS Students Golfers, prepare now to sign up for the Project Graduation Golf Tournament on April 23. Format is a 4-man scramble. Call Torrey Oaks, James Walker or Grant Hignight to sponsor a hole or register a team. Cost is $40 each. Also plan for the annual ath- letic benefit on April 15-17. Ben Hogan will be guest instructor in a nine-hole scramble on the 15th. The actual Mosaic benefit tournament is the 16th and, 17th, with .Outback providing food Saturday night, and Ed Perry cooking ribs and chicken on Sunday,, when Shelton Quarles of the Tampa Bay Bucs will. visit. There will be surprise prizes and raffles. For more information, call Torrey Oaks or coordinator Val Patarini at 'the high school, 773-3181. PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON The contestants performed a rousing dance number. Pageant Parody For Good Cause By SHAYLA BRYAN Herald-Advocate Intern SEighteen lovely "ladies" strutted their stuff in the Ms. Project Graduation pageant held on Saturday. Ms. Project Graduation is very ESCAPE Continued From 1A will be charged. Harris said the junk yard was Tri-- Angle. Auto Salvage, where Martinez and Friel reside. There, he said, Ronald Dale Smith went inside, then came back out with Friel and told the others to leave. "He basically told Deboy, 'You're on your own now,' and they all left," Harris said. The two men then drove Deboy to'Zolfo Springs. He was dropped off in 'Pioneer Park, the major said.. Friel telephoned, her mother, Tammy Jo Smith, at a Fort Green residence where she was staying. "I have a surprise for you!" she allegedly told her mother. Martinez, Friel and Ronald. Smith drove to Fort Green, Harris said. Friel approached the door and againitold her-mother, "I have a surprise fory6 you" ?Tammyl Smith went outside and saw her husband waiting there, Harris said. Martinez allegedly helped Friel get Tammy Smith's black Mustang running, then gave Ronald Smith $50 and a set of clothes. Tammy Smith told Martinez and Friel to burn the jailhouse T-shirt, boxers and shoes. The Smiiths then fled Florida in the Mustang, heading to Tammy Smith's brother in Rowan County, .North Carolina. Harris added that Tammy Smith turned off her Nextel telephone in a further effort to "elude authorities. In North Carolina, they drove to her brother's houseat 950 Gold Knob Road, where Ronald Smith stole his brother-in-law's Dodge truck and fled alone 4to Carrollton, Ga., where he ultii tufed on March 8. Deboy remains a subject of an intend Meanwhile, the Jail has since proh recreation time, ha mnic tables down -more razor-ribbon' Obitu CARL L DAUGH1 Carl Lamar Dau Fort Meade, died Tuesday, March 15 ,-:Born May 10, Ogden, he lived in S50 years. He was a sor at U. S. AgriCh con and member Union of First Ba Fort Meade. He \ 'Force veteran, , Korean Conflict.. Survivors are his Daughtrey; sons, Carl L. Daughtrey Meade; brother D of Fort Ogden; sis of Englewood;.gra Daughtrey of Frt Daughtrey of Lak granddaughter Ce of Lakeland. Visitation is to: from 6 to 8 at 1 Home, 306 E. Meade. Funeral 'se March 18 at 10 a.n Church of. Fort I 'Rev. Keniy Slay o will be in Evergree Meade. McLean Fu Fortt M similarto the other pageants that were recently held, except that the young "ladies" are actually young men. All of the contestants are senior boys at Hardee High School. Named Ms. Project Graduation 2005 was "Dixie Blossom" Brandt Thompson. First runner-up was Aaron Himrod, known for the evening as "Sinnamon Buns." Travis Tubbs placed as second run- ner-up under the name "Ida Fox." Third runner-up was Travis Simpson as "Coco Wells." And rounding out the top five was "Mustang Sally," also know as Drew Schock. Those attending the event were TRUCK DRIVER: Continued From 1A While defense attorney James R.- "Rusty" Franklin reiterated, "What happened was a tragedy, but it was an accident," Kromholz countered, '"This was no accident. It was a crime." At trial, Kromholz presented Meus asa "sleepy driver maxed out on his hours" who "'had a sleeper berth behind him in the cab; all he had to do was stop and use :' ' Kromholz said i( 'as a ease.of reckless driving, that Meus had fallen asleep at the wheel and bar- reled over warning rumble strips and then through the'stop sign at Seven-Mile Point, losing control and toppling his tractor-trailer over C : .. 5e 5 A mately was cap- Meus on Moore's van, killing her and it large and is the Lindsey while two other daughters ie manhunt. survived. Hardee County Franklin told the jury Meus was, libited nighttime blinded by a white truck or van that s bolted the pic- swerved into Meus' lane with its and has added bright lights on. His evasive wire to the roofs. action caused the truck 'to overturn, he said. S But Kromholz countered by offering the jury another scenario, that Meus' was actually in the S wrong lane'and that the white van was actually Moore's vehicle. At sentencing, Curry told Meus. AMAR "While certainly this court under- TREY SR. stands that you did not set out to ghtrey Sr., 73, of hurt anybody, nonetheless that does at his home on not negate the result. , 2005. "This court sees mitigation in the ,1931 in: -Fort fact you did cooperate," the judge SFort Meade for continued, "it was not a planned or a retired supervi- sophisticated type action and you emicals and dea- have shown remorse, and I believe of the Training that remorse to be real." aptist Church of All'that, however, "cannot mini- was a U. S. Air mize" the' deaths, Curry added. serving in.,the With that the judge handed down the 15 years, a below-guidelines s wife, Phyllis C. sentence pursuant to Franklin's Stephen D. and argument. Jr., both of Fort Tomorrow, Daly wilL argue' that )avid Daughtrey Nona 'Moore's. sisters, Dana iter Doris Hargis Christiansen and Beth Jahna, were ndchildren Brian never notified of the trial nor the Meade and Carla sentencing hearing. They want to eland and great- speak on behalf of themselves and leste Chambliss of Nona's family, he said. The sisters maintain the crash night (Thursday) was, indeed, an accident, and that McLean Funeral Nona would not have wanted to see Broadway, Fort Meus sent to prison: rvices are Friday, "They would advocate that Mr. n. at First Baptist Meus' sentence be suspended and Meade with the that he be placed on probation," officiating. Burial Daly told the judge in his written n Cemetery, Fort motion. Meus remains in the Hardee neral Home County Jail awaiting the judge's [eade final ruling' tomorrow. able to cast their vote for Miss Legs for the price of $1 at the door. Billy "Paris" Hilton received this title for his gorgeous gams by raising $94. A total of $442.31 was raised with the Miss Legs contest. Other participants included Nic Watson, Francisco Barbosa, Calvin Brutus, Michael Holt, Rashad Vance, Jason Roberts, Andrew Brian Smith, Ponci Rios,-Meliton Aleman, Jessie Rivers, Michael Mahoney and Richard Moore. .The contestants performed a dance number and dressed in both casual and evening wear. Each was interviewed. The top five were selected based on this criteria and then were asked a final question. Sponsors of this year's Ms. Project Graduation were Walter P. Bailey Insurance, Carlton Custom Building, Crown Ford, English Chevrolet, Gourley Plastering, Ralph Harrison, Himrod Citrus Nursery, Movie Gallery, Kayton Nedza, Ney Nix, Sun State Landscaping of Bradenton Inc and Wauchula Bank. Ms. Project Graduation is a year- ly event that is held to raise money for an all-night, alcohol- and drug- free party for the senior class fol- lowing graduation. Project Graduation also will be holding a golf tournament at Torrey Oaks Golf Course on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 8 a.m. It will be a four-man scramble at the cost of $40 each. Anyone interested in making a donation, sponsoring a hole or registering a team should contact Torrey Oaks, James Walkei, Grant Hignight or Danny Weeks.:; improves." Mention of the Sheriff's Office elicited comments from the audi- ence. Kenny Farabee said he waited "three, to. four hours for., :the: Sheriff's Office while they were on the other side of the county."' Terrin McKelvey-Green said she called the Sheriff's Office with a neighborhood problem after mid- night one night, and she "had to draw the dispatcher a map through phone 'conversation to tell her where Shanna Lane is." Then, she, said,' it took 45 minutes for a response. Brandon Lambert, himself a police officer, added, "It could take the Sheriff's Office two to three hours to get to your house. If somebody's robbing your house with a gun, do you want to wait, those two to three hours?" he asked. "You'll be dead by then." "It's come down to finances," Neel reminded. Tom Taylor, a developer in the audience who is planning a 76- to 200-home subdivision at the Little Cypress Golf Club, said he will be annexing his land into the town, which will generate more revenue for the town. Also planning annexation are a proposed subdivision at SR 64 and South Florida Avenue' and another one, of about 200 homes, north of Pioneer Park. The child supplies the power but the parents have to do the steering. --Benjamin Spock He suggested that with all that growth, the town will need a Police Department, but will also have more.revenue to fund it. With that all said, Neel offered '. ,the-postponeinent, and the council unanimously agreed. !. "OK," he concluded, "the Police Department is saved for the time being. Keep it under budget, fel- las." That remark was directed to the officers in the audience and in ge.n eral. Manning the department now, since the departure of head Mark Gizas, are part-timers Oscar Diai , David Scheid, Carlos Ar'e, Brandon Lambert and Jose Ventura, Several unpaid reserve officers are also used. Mayor Marilyn Aker was among those who praised the men, noting they have covered the town well often on their own time. i Gizas, the only full-time officer, the department had, quit effective Feb. 18 after being on paid adminri istrative leave since Dec. 30. He was the subject of an internal inves- tigati6n being conducted by Kenneth Dudding, a former shefr iff's detective from outside this county. Aker would not divulge the reaj son for the investigation, saying only that it ended with Gizas' resig- nation. Grief is the agony of an instant, the indulgence of grief the blufi- der of a life. -Benjamin Disraeli 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 Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales .K. -. '! '' . The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Homet&wn CoeLrage";' : .- JAMES R. KELLY - SPublisher/Editor . - A. CYNTHIA M. KRAHL Managing Editor JOAN M. SEAMAN Sports Editor BESS A.,STALUNGS Hardee Living.Editor . ZSPD Continued From 1A Ir c-- I L , 11O'Un, March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A IHurricane Recovery Will Take Years y JOAN SEAMAN f The Herald-Advo6ate Accomplishing the goals in the [ardee County Long-Term recovery plan could take five, 10, 5 years or longer. Herb Smetheram, interim recov- y coordinator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency EMA), told the County commission Friday that imple- Oenting all the projects in the com- .unity plan FEMA developed last I is indeed a long-time project. I The primary focus over the next o or three weeks is "completing a liable and justifiable application" ry the April 4 deadline for $9 mil- lon, the maximum which can come SHardee County. However, each f the cities can also apply, which wouldd allot Bowling Green, -4 Wauchula, Zolfo Springs and the county each a $2.25 million por- tion. All four governments have water, sewer and other infrastruc- ture needs on which to spend that money. Representatives of each group and other agencies met later Friday "to be sure we're all on the same page and headed in the same direc- tion." Smetheram said deciding which projects in the long-term plan to pursue would be by several factors, including whether the project is already under way, if it is feasible, and if it is sustainable-will it pro- duce enough revenue to support itself without using General Revenue or tax dollars. Other factors are how realistic it would be, and if funding is more readily available through, grants, loans, or state or federal appropria- tions. Smetheram said he would make himself available to each community :to assist in locating finances for specific projects from the federal Department of Commerce, HUD (Housing and Urban Development), and similar construction funds. Priority will given to several pro- jects already on the move, said Smetheram. He mentioned the fire stations at Bowling Green and Zolfo Springs in which project worksheets indicate mitigation (improving them to better than before and more resistant to hurri- cane damage) could bring a lot more dollars for those projects. Another is the Cattlemen's Arena, a short-term project, one of the top 10 priorities. More funding is needed to complete its restora- tion, but plans for it are active, he said. Water and wastewater plants in Bowling Green, Zolfo Springs and Wauchula all need work to increase capacity or correct existing prob- lems, Along with expanding the county's wastewater system, all four are a priority for health and' safety, he said. Of course, there is the focus on :housing, through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other special hurricane recov- ery housing monies which have recently become available. Finally, there is the proposed cargo airport in the northwest sec- tor of the county. Smetheram said a first phase need is an independent feasibility study which, hopefully, would support the economic devel- opment need for the airport and related businesses it will bring. Smitheram said his work here should be done April 30, when FEMA will appoint a full-time per- son here. He said he is over 70 and not interested in the job, but would continue to make himself available until the new FEMA person is aboard to work closely with county long-term recovery project manag- er Doug Knight. "I've been trying to keep Doug aware of everything that's happen- ing on the regional, state and feder- al level. I have the greatest admira- tion and gratitude for this commu- nity. They've taken me in and given me an office and supplies, when some FEMArepresentatives are put in musty old closets. I've been treated well and appreciate it," con- cluded Smetheram. In other action, the commission: -approved a minor subdivision plat entitled Stoner's Subdivision 2, adjacent to Peace River Refuge and Ranch. A minor subdivision plat is a maximum of 10 acres, so this one required two minor plats, explained County Manager Lex Albritton. Subdivision 1 had already been approved by the commission, he noted. The five-acre lots will all have 200-foot road frontage, he added. -agreed to join in contributing to sponsor a hole for the Project Graduation Golf Tournament, shar- ing the $20 cost among the five commissioners. TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS OVERALLS WERE ALL You NEEDED DOWN ON THE FARM 'ALLI Y. O'N 'EDD -By JOHN-PAUL BARTON ?Special To The Herald-Advocate n Paul Hyman, my mom's dad, was born ion Dec. 15, 1928, in Bonita Fe. Paul's grandmother was Creek Indian. This would nsake him one-quarter Creek Indian. : He has three brothers and one sister. They lived on a farm in Bonita. This farm is where 'they would raise or harvest all -their food. Paul, with the rest ofhis sib- : 'lings. got up early-every morning and S(Lookin' Back would start on the chores. Paul would milk, their milking cow, collect eggs from the chickens and feed all the animals. SAt the age of 2, he was diagnosed with polio. At this time they didn't have a cure or medication to help. He could not walk until he was 3. Polio caused his left leg to grow shorter than his right. This gave him a limp that he still has. SHe has always been short and skinny like he is now. But on the farm, size doesn't ltmatter. No matter.what age, what 'size or What sex, you still would learn to.work hard. To us, we would say that would be , really hard. To him, that is all there was. He didn't know of any other life. SFor fun, he and his brothers would try to burry with the chores and earn some free time. If they received that free time, they would grab some sweet potatoes and some ornbread, and would go to the creek to fish or to swim. They would make bows and arrows, and play the famous little kid game of cowboys and indians. S"I can remember when I was in school, , and a bully would knock my feet from gnder me! One day I saw this bully just about to walk down the stairs. So I kicked his feet (causing him to trip) and he tum- bled all the way down the two flights of stairs!" (Every time he tells this story, he ends it with an eye-tearing laugh.) ' He was very good in school. His favorite subject was math. Paul graduated third in his class at age 18. He was offered a four- year scholarship in math. He turned it down. His reasons were: "I didn't have nice clothes. All I had was overalls. On the farm, all you needed was a good pair of overalls." Paul didn't have money to spend to buy clothes. He wasn't given a weekly Allowance, like we are. After he graduated, he was offered a job itear Glades City, to work in a supply store. s father gave him $50 to buy some nicer clothes and his next few meals, until he got his earnings. So, he started working, selling ools, clothes, food or whatever was need- d, and running the payroll for every work- r there. While he worked at this supply store he did a lot of sales to Seminole indians. He started doing bargains with the 'eminoles such as two for one on food items and such. When Paul was 21 he married Loretta [ownsend from Naples. He then moved to mmokalee, where be built a grocery store. The store was named after his first daugh- er: Cindy's Store. In 1941 he was asked to enlist in the Army and fight in the Korean War. Paul enlistedd and started basic training. His drill officer made them march through the rain. is platoon got pneumonia, three of his rends died of it. Paul went to the hospital : p be treated for the sickness. The hospital discovered that he had polio. He spent the remainder of his time working in the hospi- - tal as a clerk. He would file paperwork and " escort patients. He was then given an hon- * Arable discharge. .,, .. :, , When he was finally out of the Army, he sold his store and moved to Auburndale. By this time he had three daughters: Cindy, Susan and Lisa. They would spend their Summers helping him build a brick house that hestill lives in to this day. He also built another grocery store. He named it Sunshine Market. It became a big success in Auburndale. After school and on weekends, Paul would put my mom and her sisters to work. My Aunt Cindy (the oldest) would cashier, my mom (second in line) would stock shelves, and Lisa (the youngest) would mop'floors. My grand- mother would also help with the cashiering and doing taxes and bills. Paul would work from sunup to sun- down every day. He would put in 80 hours a week. When the store closed, he did not go home. He started stocking shelves. Paul finally sold that store handmade a good profit. He opened and sold two other gro- cery stores: Lakeview Market and Lake I Lena Market. ' Whenever my granddad found someone to watch the store, he and my grandmother, with their three daughters, would go,on vacation. They would pack up their clothes and stuff in the swivel-wheel campertand - would take off. They drove wherever they went because my grandfather is not too . fond of flying. They would go such places as Tennessee (where some relatives lived) or New Mexico. One time they took a long trip to the Grand Canyon. They went along Sthe southern coast of the states, stopping in Louisiana, Texas, Arizona and California. My mother hated the trips but her father was a good man. He knew that letting them see some of the rest of the world would do them some good. He can recall stopping at deserts and springs. He also remembers reaching the coast and swimming in the beach. SHe opened a'pawnshop in Auburndale and named it Hyman's Swap Shop. It became famous for all the jokes and pranks Paul would play there, using the saying "one man's trash is another man's treasure." He would sell things such as one shoe for a one-legged man or he would sell invisible ..: fish to kids. He also played a prank on the costumers by telling them he had a fero- cious mongoose. My grandad can really work up a story. If he's not talking about ' death, then he's probably "pulling your leg." ;. ,, Paul sold the swap shop and started building small two-bedroom and one-bath- room houses. And on weekends he would Work for the sheriff's department as an aux- iliary man. Paul was then placed in charge . of all 200 safety patrollers and crossing guards in Polk County. "It was like semi- retirement," Paul would say. He wasn't used to working 40-hour weeks. Paul did :. this for thirteen years and then retired five years ago. He is now still living in Auburndale. , Paul has never at one time been in debt to- anyone. He doesn't borrow or seek help ' from anybody. And just like all of your granddads, he is as stubborn as a mule., He refuses to stop working or slow down. He now buys and resells foreclosed homes. Every once in a while he will still go camping at-such places as famiily;reunions, funerals or maybe Tennessee, where there is a lot of his father's history. He and his - 'brother, my great Uncle Dean, will also camp at Pioneer Park or on our subdivision 'in Zolfo Springs. He says he likes the peace : and qtiiet. . SWhile h" is there he will fish, do: some' minor hunting (as in squirrels) or mow. Yes, he likes to mow. We have an 8x8 Bush- Hog. He likes to crank it up and take on a 50-acre wooded area. He told me how the first time he mowed it. a log was shredded and shot into a tree,, which sent it up against his head. It knocked off his glasses and cut his arm and head. He said, "I haven't had that much fun:in a long time!" . My grandfather is a great man and I can only wish to be more like him. 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. Hardee Lakes Gets Restrooms & More By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate . "The specks are biting real good."' ... " Danny Weeks, county director of facilities, updated the County Commission on Friday about progress at Hardee Lakes Park, the 1,260-acre passive recreation area off Ollie Roberts Road in the Fort Green area. Presently, fishing is allowed on only the south Lakes I and 2, where there are Nile perch; sunshine'bass, bluegill and redear fish for panfish,- crappie, catfish and similar species. "We're moving toward game fish- ing, get as many out as possible," said Weeks. "As of now, you can't.clean fish there, but we are working with the game commission to change that rule. Then we'll set up a fish clean- ing and disposal place," said Weeks. (The county has had an agreement with the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission since 2000 to create a fish manage- ment area similar to Tenoroc and Saddle Creek in nearby Polk County). Weeks said the county is on pace to meet the March 31 deadline for spending ithe7: $200,000' Florida& Recreation Development Assist- -. ance' Program (FRDAP)' grant. -- Mosaic Inc., a merger of Cargill Crop 'Nutrition and IMC, which donated the reclaimed land to the county, has donated the material for In Business By Shayla Bryan 4" -f~~ FEELS LIKE HOME P.J.'s Dream Home Center recently opened at 1337 U.S. 17 S. in Wauchula. The store sells Fleetwood Homes, which is-a brand of manufactured housing. Customers can come in and look at floor plans, or even at the mod- els on site. There are currently six models on site and they hope to bring in a few more, said manager John Berry. P.J.'s can also take care of financing and offers homeland packages. Stop by Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. or' Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The main store is in Lakeland and there is another one in Purta Gorda. The owner of P.J.'s Dream Home Center, Jerry Ping, has been in business for 28-years~,- : . Fleetwood manufactures both single- and doiible-wide homes, which range in price from $28,000 to $78,000. '' '"- ''. PHOTO BY SHAYLA BRYAN Women move from station to station during their 30-minute workout. .SHAPE UP -'Upbeat music fills the room and friends encourage you As you push yourself physically. This is the scene at Curves, a fitness center for: women. . Now located in downtown Wauchula, Curves provides women with the support needed to achieve their goals through a 30-minute.fitness regimen. During a typical workout, women move from station to station, performing different exercises.at'each one. ' i Curves is. owned and operated by Jim and Linda See, along with the Java Cafe'at 202. W. Main St., Suite 102. The Java Cafe opened earlier this year. and its hours are Monday-Friday, 7-a:m.-5:30 p.m. It reopens Friday evenings from 7 to 10. Curves is, open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. with afternoon hours of 3 to 7 on Mondays through Thursdays and from 3 to 6 on Fridays. For more information or to schedule a consultation; call .767-9030. New business or management? Remodeling or relocating? Call Shayla Bryan at 773-3255 with your business news. a road back to Lake 3. Weeks obtained commission approval for a right-of-way ease- ment to allow Peace River Electric Cooperative to extend power lines back to Lakes 3 and 4 and for an aerator in Lake 4. Another under- ground line on the dike will get power 't the other side of Lakes 1 and 2 for ari environmental educa- tion center along the, conservation fringe, where school classes and bird watching will center. A board- -walk- will eventually lead to that area... '...Most of .the balance. of the FRDAP monies were spent on pic- nic tables and construction of two bathrooms, one at the parking area and another at the primitive camp- ing area. There is a 16x24 picnic table and three 12x12 tables. Weeks noted that alligators are being removed, including one which was following boats around. .They were taken to Pioneer Park Animal Refuge to replace the.ones removed during the hurricanes. Weeks. said most of the trees and limbs downed at Hardee Lakes dur- ing the hurricanes have been removed during building of the road to Lake 3. The park is open for fishing on Saturday and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Reservations must be made for boats because there is a limit of 10 boats on the 160-acre Lake 1 and eight on the 100-acre Lake 2. Bank fishing is not limited. To make boat, reservations, call 773-6788 on Mondays for Saturday fishing and on Thursdays for Sunday fishing. Admission to the park is $2 per vehicle. Boaters are asked to get a permit and complete a creel card or angler report form listing species and limits caught. Those under 16 or over 65 don't need a fishing license. All others do. Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams( die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly. -Langston Hughes 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. I V 4A The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 HARDEE COUNTY LITTLE LEAGUE 2005 JUNIOR SOFTBALL SCHEDULE MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DATE CONCESSION DATE Mar 28 Mar 29 Mar 31 7:30pm Apr 1 Rain out FIELD #2 6:00pm Major league 3 vs 2 4 vsl 2 vs 3 CONCESSION 2 4 3 DATE Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 7, 7:30pm Apr 8 Rain out FIELD #2 6:00pm 1 vs 3 Major League 3 vs 2 1 vs 4 CONCESSION 1 2 4 DATE Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 14 7:30pm Apr 15 Rain out FIELD #2 6:00pm Major League 4 vs 2 2 vs 4 1 vs 3 CONCESSION 2 4 3 DATE Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr 21 7:30pm Apr 22 Apr. 23 FIELD #2 6:00pm Major League 3 vs 1 Major League 4 vs 2 CONCESSION 1 2 DATE Apr 25 Apr26 Apr 28 7:30pm Apr 29 Apr 30 FIELD #2 6:00pm 1 vs4 Major League 3 vs 4 2vs 1 4 vs'3 CONCESSION 4 3 1 3 DATE May 2 May 3 May 5 7:30pm May 6 Rain out FIELD #2 6:00pm 2vs 1 Major League 3 vs 1 2 vs 4 CONCESSION 2 1 4 DATE May 9 May 10 May 12 7:30pm May 13 Rain out FIELD #2 6:00pm Major League 3 vs 4 2 vs 3 4 vs 1 CONCESSION 4 3 1 DATE May 16 May 17 May 19 7:30pm May20 May21 FIELD #2 6:00pm 1 vs 2 Major League 1 vs 2 4 vs 3 CONCESSION 2 3 1 3 6:00 if no DATE May 24 Mav 25 Major Baseball Field #2 6.00pm Championship Championship concessions One from each Fi emlitd. l b h oetemadocpyteidbaedgu.Hoeta.il epteofiilsoeoo-adteviiigta First team lised a ill be the home team and occupy the third base dugout. Home team will keep the official scorebook and the visiting team will operate the scoreboard 'Parents will ,work concession as assigned b. the team parent. Junior Girls Set Sc hedule TEAM # 1 English Chevrolet Wahoos STEAM #2 TECO Dragoris By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Girls Juniors softball is about to open its season. Games start on Monday. March 28, for the four squads in this Near's league. Girls in uniform. will get in free this Friday night at the Hardee- DeSoto game at Wildcat Stadium. There is also an opportunity to see a professional baseball game, the Tampa Bay De\il Rays vs. the Oakland Atiletics, on Sunday. April 19 .t. ~":Ii. Tickets. are. 510 and can be arranged through Little League mtedia"liaison Tanya Royal. Call her (773-0460) and get your tickets by the March 31 deadline. First of the 2005 Junior girls teams are the English Chevrolet VWahoos, with manager/coach Kristie Trone. On the team of 13- to 15-year-olds are Kaitl'n Justice, Katelyn Bumby, Christy Owens. Lindee Rossman. Cierra Hill, Brianna Nellis. Arigelice Hill, Michele Beck. N-cole Beck. Emily Starratt and Kristen Bergins. On team two, Highlands Coca Cola, are Chelsea Owens, Kristina Garcia, Lea Levesque, Kimberly Cason, Sharon Pruett, Keri Douglas, Holly Johnsoni; Kayla :-Owens, Case', Johnson, Lola i Riaera and Jessy' Helm. They are coached by Jeff Johnson.r Team three is Hardee Signs Plus Tee's, w ith coaches Patrick COURTESY PHOTO Diane Pearson (far left) with variety show performers. Pioneer Creek RV News By Charlotte Daubert VARIETY SHOW On the left in the picture is Diane SPearson, chairman, with all the other performers. Although this was her first attempt, Diane did a great job in keeping everyone entertained and in keeping the show inside 1-1/2 hours. The stage- hands, Ray Audet,.Herb Bell, Joe Felio and Richard Pearson, did a super job of keeping things mov- ing, and opening and closing' the curtains smoothly for 18 acts. Bob Johns diligently handled the lights. Norma Houser did a fantastic job as master of ceremonies, as she kept ,everyone laughing between acts. Since Easter is coming soon, Diane decided to begin the show with "The Holy City," sung by myself and accompanied by Josephine Grubb. A beautiful rendition of "The Little Fountain" and "Over The Rainbow" was played on the harp by Zaneth Casteel. The come- dy written and performed by Norma McCulluum, entitled "Miss Dorothy entertains the Preacher," was hilarious. Our own Chapel Choir sang "The Time of Our Lives" in full harmony, directed by Ardeth Johns. "The Honeymoon," done by Edie Thompson, Richard Pearson and Bev Audet, brought many laughs. "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" was sung very nice- ly by Gerry Carise. Joe Felio and Denis Lachance had everyone laughing as they performed "The Cab Driver." Before Phyllis Hanson played "You'll Never Walk Alone" on her trombone accompa- nied by Phyllis Lindahl on the piano, she recited the words and why they were so meaningful in her life. Another very comical act was "Patient In The Hospital" done by Jean Chaffin, Edna Bell and Jim Apple. It is hard to keep from laughing as I recall the comical acts. Wally Thorne, in his golden voice, sang "The Way We Were," followed by him and his brother, Maurice, singing a duet, "To All The Girls'." .Ruby Barham recited "Class Reunion of a 65-Year-Old Lady" with all the gestures and movements, -which again brought many laughs from the 300 specta- tors. Then Reggie DeSmet sang and danced to "Boy From New York City." "The Classroom" was anoth- er comedy done by Norb Stang, John Veneski, Tom Ricard. Bill Bates, Al Schafer, Joe Fello..a-nd me; A. monolog. "Alternative Retirement Home." was read by Carlene Balavitch. A very talented lady, Diane Pearson with her pup- pet,:sang "When A Tear Becomes A Rose." Then there was "The" Gambler,"' with Dave Thompson, Fred Carlton, Howard Levely, Mel Morten and Richard Pearson. The finale was the Pink Hat Guys, with Wally Thorne, Bill Bates and Bob Johns, which was comically mock- ing the Red Hat Society. TEAM #3 TEAM #4 - Hig lands Coca Cola Racers - Hardee Signs + Ts Pride Mahoney and Shannyn Robertson. Their players are Melissa Page, Katherine Jernigan. Krystin Robertson, Chelsey Steedley, Jerrica Grimsley, Ashley Albritton, Caitlin Chason, Jessica Abbott, Sarah Reyna, Stephanie Perry, Amber Steedley and Chelsea Albritton. On the fourth squad, the Tampa Electric Co. (TECO), the coaches are Dennis Powell and Phillip Farrer. Their team includes Halley Marshall, Marisa Shivers. Ashley Alden, Blake Farrer. Taylor Hulsey. Chelsea Harris, Amaris Garza. Christina English, Emily Adams, Miranda Powell. Shelby Durrance and Paige Clark. Mgr. Mei announced to 162 resi- dents that the new leases are ready for signatures, and asked us to please respect the signs on bath- houses etc. when the lift station is closed by the Bowling Green authorities. Diane Thibodeaux of MASA gave a very interesting talk on the importance of having this service. Local ambulance charges are expensive, and helicopters could be in the thousands. A MASA member would be transported to the hospital, either here in Florida or: to his home of record. Transportation of spouses and auto- mobiles would also be covered, as well as mortal remains. Anyone who had birthdays or anniversaries in February and August was asked to stand while all sang, accompa- nied by Tess Fullerton. The weekly 50/50 was won by John Harris. OTHER NEWS Norb and Gerry Wilhelm, Alf and Barb Schafer and Norb and Grace Stang were in the kitchen from 4 to 7 on Sunday evening. March 7, preparing for 193 to enjoy the ice cream social. On Easter Sunday at I the Chapel Committee has planned a potluck dinner, and anyone in the park is welcome. GAMES Following the ice cream social 42 stayed to play bid euchre. I scored 223, Orla Smith 205, Norma Houser 203 and Rudy Houser 195. Seventeen bowlers had a morning of fun Wednesday, March 9. Ruby Barham took high game of 160. and Terry Stamm took high series of 408. Dave Thompson had two high games of 211 and 206, and had high series of 595. Steve Mclntire hada high series of 500. Need Help Getting Out Of An Abusive Situation? DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 1 (800) 500-1119 tf-dh HARDEE COUNTY LITTLE LEAGUE 2005 JUNIOR BASEBALL SCHEDULE MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DATE CONCESSION *DATE Mar. Mar. 29 Mar. 31 Apr I Rain out TIME 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. FARR FIELD 5 vs 4 3 vs I 5 vs 2 4 vs I CONCESSION 5 3 2 4 DATE Apr. 4 Apr 5 Apr 7 Apr 8 Rain out TIME 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. FARR FIELD 2 vs 3 4 vs I 3 vs 5 4 vs 2 N .RIN 2 I 5 4 DATE Apr. II Apr. 12 Apr. 14 Apr. 15 Rain out TIME 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. FARR FIELD 5 vs 1 4 vs 3 2 vs I 3 vs 5 CONCESSION I 3 2 DATE Apr. 18 Apr. 19 Apr. 21 Apr. 22 Rain out TIME 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. FARR FIELD 5,vs4 vs 2 3 vs 4 2 vs 5 CONCESSION '* 5 1 4 5 DATE Apr. 25 Apr. 26 Apr. 28 Apr. 29 Rain out TIME 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. FARR FIELD I vs 3 2 vs 5 I vs 4 2 vs3 CONCESSION i 2 4 3 D- rE rl) May 3 May 5 May 6 Rain out TIM.E 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. FARR FIELD I vs 5 4 vs 2 5 vs 3 2 vs 4 CONCESSION 5 '4 3 2 DATE !.laI u 1.a" 10 M.a, 12 May 13 Rain out T TIME 6 15 prr 6 1 pm 6.15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. FARR FIELD I vs3 4vs5 3 vs 2 5 vs I CONCESSION 3 4 2 DATE : May 16 May 17 May 19 May 20 TIME 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. FARR FIELD 3 vs 4 I vs 2 Championship -CONCESSION 3 I I from each TE,.I J 1 TE41A a -2 Torrey Oaks Goli Course Indians Lone Star Construcioen Rangers Aiilelucs CGC AgriManagerrient TE- 91 4 E.JC, Exc3waiirjg E.raue TEL M. x i j asnn cMets First team listed will be the home team and occupy the third base dugout. Home team will keep the official scorebook and the visiting team. will operate the scoreboard. Paci ., ill work concession as assigned by the team parent. Juniors Baseball Bats Off March 28 By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Five teams will battle it out in the 2005 Jiniors Baseball division. Games will begin at 6:15 p.m. for the 13- to 15-year-olds, who will pla) on Farr Field from March 28 through May 20. Before games start, there are: twiti opportunities for the players. Little Leaguers in uniform will be admitted free 'to- 7 pp.mfifPamie tomorrow (Friday) between the Hardee Wildcats and DeSoto Bulldogs, at Wildcat Stadium. Pla ers and their families can. enjoy a Tampa Bay Devil Rays game against the Oakland Athletics. at 2:15 p.m.on April 10. The $10) tickets must be purchased by the March 31st deadline. For tickets, or more information, call league liai- son Tanya Royal at 773-0460. The fi\e squads playing in the 2005 Juniors division are the Torre. Oaks Golf Course Indians, Lone Star Construction Rangers, CGC AgriManagement Athletics (A's), BJD Excavating Braves and' Masons Mets. On the Indians team, coached by Will Cartwright, Todd Maddox'and Chris Anderson, are Danson Hensley, Michael Farrell, Matt Fite, Chris Anderson, Justin Corbiri. Jordon Farrell, Joshua Rickett. Dustin Maddox, 'Dar 'Timmnins. Drew Macias; Tony Martinez and Adam Cartwright. Players-for the Rangers are Kody Porter, Danny Rodriguez, Dale Bucy, Chris Reid, David Richardson, Cody Vandiver, Jake Crews,. Patrick Turner, Trenton Cantu. Josh Rodgers, John Waleri and Jonathan Kelly. They are coached by Don Rodgers and Dennis Muntz. Jerry Albritton and Shane Forrester are coaches for the A's. Their team includes Jordan Grimsley, Joshua Johnston, Tyler Harvard, Tyler Robertson, Dalton Farr, Coty Skinner; Amuflo Cortez, Will Abbott, Skyler Alden, Michael Dixon, Tyler Alden and Joseph Johnston. . Batting for the Braves are Kaleb Saunders, Grayson Lambert, Joshua Heggie, Ben Krause, Logan Thomas, Kendall Mink, Matthew George, Cody Rawls, James Olliff, Tyier Cobb, Carson Davis, Conner Davis and Jose Figueroa. They are coached by Ricky Cobb, Keith Davis and Steve George. Making plays for the Mets are Richie Evans, Raymond DeAnda, Francisco Figueroa, Brek McClenithan, Phillip Barton, Charlie Powell, Alex Flores, Nicholas Battles, Kyle Ward, Nolan Neuhauser,. Clay Choate and Joshua Spencer. Use your enemy's hand to catch a snake. COFFEE HOUR Lpa ~ e From The Past I~ March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A MINORS CHAMPS r .. r m .w. -l.. ,, * The Florida Fuel Yankees nipped the Central Pump and Irrigation Braves 7-6 on Fr become the 2005 champions forthe Little League Minors division. The Braves had f off by beating the Yankees 15-ft bn February 11, giving each team only one loss for Pictured above are the winning Yankees (front row from left) Will Bennett, Austi Dalton Reas, Wilson Bembry, Jacob Bolin and Colton Mills; second row, Kramer Palmer, Julian Varela, Wyatt Kofkle, Eric Klein and Codie Dean; third row, coaches and Larry McClellan and manger Todd Bolin. A full report on the final weeks of tht be in the next issue. Majors Girls Get Goi By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The 9-through-12-year-old Little U~eague Majors softball girls are starting their 2005 season shortly. 'First games are on Monday, March 28. C, Before opening day, there are a couple' of exciting times for the teams. Tomorrow- (Friday) night, Little Leaguers are invited to come to the Hardee-DeSoto boys 7 p.m. Marsity baseball game free. They will meet the players and join them on the field before the game. SLittle Leaguers. and their fami- lies, can attend a special profes- iaonal baseball game on April lO(at 2;15 p.m. when the Tampa Bay Pevil Ra's host the Oakland Raiders. Tickets are $10 and must be obtained by March 31. Contact league liaison Tanya Royal at 773- 0460 for tickets or more informa- tion. The three teams in the 2005 soft- ball Majors are Gourley Plastering Wahoos, Peace River Growers Racers and Hardee Signs Plus Tee's Pride Playing for the Wahoos are Paige Massey, Kyndall Robertson, Rebekah Nix, Karlee, Henderson, Tina Herrera, Summer Palmer, Kara Norris, Taylor Bolin, Savannah Albritton, Kate Krause, Smokee Barker, Emily Williams and Kimberly Ellis. : They are coached by Bobby Krause, Tony Pazzaglia and MIelanie Henderson. Coaches for the Racers are Doug Knight. Scott Farr and Mike Thomas. Their sq Krista Turner, Ca Korin Roehm, Mad Kayla Knight, Bi Hailey; Andrews, K Leah Weeks, Sarah Hernandez, Court Vanessa Garza Coronado. Running around t Pride are Emma M Powell, Amber H Sisum, Makenna McNabb, Kelsey P Rowe, Christian C Farr, Arin ,Joi Murp'y, Courtney Shelton and Brooke coaches are Allen I Powell. HARDEE COUNTY LITTLE LEAGUE 2005 MAJOR SOFTBALL SCHEDULE r' YC .D ad ere :yo thi ,an rec tillI MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT[ DATE CONCESSION DATE Mar 28 Mar 29 Mar 31 Apr. I Ra FIELD #2 6:00pm 2 vs 3 Junior Softball Junior Softball 5:30pm 3 vsl CONCESSION 2 3 DATE Apr. 4 Apr 5 Apr. 7 Apr.8 Ra FIELD #2 6:00pm Junior Softball 2 vs I Junior Softball 5:30pm 1 vs 3 CONCESSION 2 I DATE April Apr 12 Apr 14 Apr 15 Ra FIELD #2 6:00pm I vs 2 Junior Softball Junior Softball 5:30pm 2 vs I CONCESSION I I DATE Apr18 Apr19 Apr21 Apr22 Rai FIELD #2 6-00pm I s 3 Junior Softball 2 vs 3 5:30pm 2 vs 3 CONCESSION I 2 2 DATE Apr25 Apr26 Apr28 Apr29 Rai FIELD #2 6:00pm Junior Softball 3 vs I Junior Softball 5:30PM I vs2 CONCESSION 3 2 DATE Ma' 2 May 3 May 5 May 6 Rai FIELD #2 6.00pm Junior Softball 2 vs I Junior Softball 5:30pm 3 vs 2 CONCESSION I 2 DATE May 9 May 10 May 12 May 13 Rai FIELD #2 6:00pm 3 %s I Junior Softball Junior Softball 5:30pm 3 vs 2 CONCESSION 3 3 DATE Mav 16 May 17 May 19 May 20 Ma FIELD #2 6:00pm Junior Softball 3 vs 2 Field # I I vs 3 5.30pm I vs2 CONCESSION 3 3 6:00pm if no Major Baseball Championship DATE May 24 May 25 May 27 Field # 1 FIELD #1 6:00pm Championship CONCESSION I from each TEAM # 1 Gourley Plastering Wahoos TEAM # 2 Peace River Growers Racers Down By C.J. MOUSER Special To The Herald-Advocate PART II- "Jillian, what guy?" ] demanded. "This guy that's standing here or dock," she said under her breath, as it was the epitome of bad manners t about someone as if he weren't their "Yer socializin' while I'm standii here in the mud waiting' for you!" "He was telling us where all the tors are!" S I racked my brain trying to figure how he came by such privileged inf tion. Maybe he had a gator informa gator on the inside, as it were, sellii his buddies for ... for whatever it is gators will sell out their buddies for "Look, you put paddles to water your behinds to Pioneer Park." "All right!" "Ok!" Click I turned around, satisfied that I h Regained some control, and headed OTESY PHO the truck. I hadn't realized how far iday night to forced a play- walked until I started back. Then th r the season. insult was heaped upon me. I had tc n McClellan, little stream that was maybe two fee Royal, Luke across. I don't hop much anymore, West Palmer Season will am woefully out of practice. Bad things tend to happen to me hop; either I forget to check the ove clearance and I smack my head on low-hanging brain rattler or I trip o: This case,.I slip. My right foot, or le in foot, hit the mud and slid right into S creek. My left foot, which had long the ground in order to follow the rij quad includes too troubled by this regrettable turn issidy Knight, ison Johnston, events to be of any help at all, so d( rooke Knight, went. aitlyn Thomas, I had sludge from stem to stern. SFarr, Sabrina crawled up out of the muck like as ney Buckley, and Sierr der, with a torrent of indecorous lan and a sore right elbow, Apparently arm had held up under the pressure he bases for the reacted predictably by instinctively marshall, Kayla eic aines, Summer to help save me from myself. I repay Fite, Amanda landing on it. The man across theri well, Kaitlyne whom I had waved earlier, inquired :rawford, Brea my well-being and gazed at me thrn inson, Brandi Cnason, Haley suspiciously squinted eyes. SShelton. Their Yeah, I'd have laughed, too. lines and Keith About that timethe girls came around the last little bend in the ri' so overjoyed to see them that I for about the mysterious alligator guy. exceedingly long time that I had s] JRDAY ing, the long walk down the footp; the little impromptu mud bath. "Hi!" I waved like I hadn't seei months. They scowled back at me in out Huh. Then Jill leaned forward and sp the other two girls. m out "Reckon we can beat her back ramp?" "What?" I called. in out in out n out n out n out y22 - TEAM# 3 TECO Prde Firsi leam listed will be the home team and occupy the third base dugout Home team will keep the official scorebook and the visiting team will operate the scoreboard Parents will work concession as assigned by the team parent. Although there are many trial Smarriages...there is no such )U Can Appear In ... thing as a trial child. SReader Recipes Let us have faith that right * you make a delicious casserole, killer banana pudding or just makes might, and in that faith, d a twistto an old favorite? If so, share your secret with our rea let us, to the end, dare to door s. "Reader Recipes" Is a weekly feature which relies entirely on duty as we understand it. ur lnpu' For it to be there, someone must share, Qooks, join In -Abraham Lincoln p recipe exchange and we will print your name, town of residence If we faste our attention on d brief personal quote along with your reolpe. To. appear In.this what we have, rather than on iture, send your name, town, a comment on your recipe and th. what we lack, athery little ilpe to: Reader Recipens, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338 what we lack, a very little auchlda,.FL 3873 or a 773-0657.. wealth is sufficient. S, --Francis Johnson g o The River "Not talking' to you!" "I heard you anyway," I announced, and stuck out my tongue. "Hit it!" Jill yelled and she and Jenny Ships started shoveling water like they'd grown though up in a canoe and had had to make a habit o talk of paddling for their very lives. . e. "Hey!" I yelled. "Hey!" n' down They sliced past me at about 80 miles an hour, paddle splash arcing into the air 30 alliga- feet, leaving a wake that would flounder a freighter. e out "You ... are ... horrible ... ungrateful ... orma- children!" I declared. nt. A Then there was nothing left to do but g out run. that Of course, they beat me there by a good five minutes and by the time I staggered up and get to the boat ramp, there were two in the restroom and I was too out of breath to yell at the other one. We loaded the canoe and the paddles. "Where's the dress?" ad We retied our flag. back to "What did I do wrong this time?" I I had asked Jenny. e final "You're just so ... so ... I don't know!" ) hop a "Overprotective?" I supplied. et "Or something!" and I "Well, no ... I'm not. I'm just cautious." "Oh yeah? Well'if you're so cautious, when I how did you manage to fall in the mud?" head And then, like any typical child will do some once she's ripped your heart out, stomped r, as in on it and left it to shrivel on the hot hard adding earth, she had the unmitigated gall to ask the me to stop and buy them drinks. "We're .ago left thristy." Thristy from that last-minute burst ght, was in which they left me like an unwanted of wof stepchild. own I Me, the overprotective embarrassing t mother who couldn't give them two hours' alaman- peace to float down the river amongst alli- e gators and the men who know where those guageht alligators are, and the snakes and currents Sandr and all the other scary things that make a trying mother's heart stop in her chest if she stops aid it by to think about it too long. river, to "I'll tell you what," I said with false After sweetness. "Why don't you jump your tough behind back in the water and go get that J ,, danged bottle of Dr. Pepper that I bought "- ~m:-for'you two hours ago, that you lost when S you dumped the canoe?!" sailing I don't think there's a ruler on earth ver. I was capable of measuring the distance in which got all her lower lip stuck out. , the^- I didn't tell her then, because she was pent wait- already on a major downer with the sudden ath and realization that she wasn't, after all, immune to the occasional brush'with silly n them in mistakes an inclination that was gifted to her through biology and heredity but one e t day when she's running along the bank of. ke to the river chasing her daughters in a canoe, she'll learn dn her own about the apple not to the falling far from the tree. Contact writer C.J. Mouser by e-mail at cjmouserin- fla@aol.com ZS Town Council Member Resigns By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate i A veteran member of the Zolfo Springs Town Council tendered her resignation last week. Catherine Pollock, who had served on the council for over five years, called it quits effective Wednesday, March 9, citing health and family reasons. Mayor Marilyn Aker read Pollock's letter of resignation to her fellow council members at their regular meeting Monday night. In it, Pollock said she appreciated the opportunity to serve her communi- ty that her time on the council had given her. Her term in office was not due to expire until the fall of this year. Town Clerk Jack Logan told the council that the town will have to hold a special election to fill the vacancy created by Pollock's departure. A qualifying period for potential candidates soon will be set, with the election date to follow, most likely in early May, he said. Pollock, 70, of 3640 Suwannee St., was first elected to the Town Council without opposition in November of 1999. Council members serve two-year terms, and :in 2001 Pollock was returned to office by town voters, who elected her 38 to 26 over Roger Green. In November of 2003, she again was reinstated without opposition. Green recently won a seat on the council, in a four-way race to fill the vacancy created when Susan Hulsey resigned to run for county supervisor of elections. And in a council reorganization Monday night, George Neel was chosen as chairman, succeeding Maggie Belcher. Minnie McKenzie was named vice chair. Meanwhile, Pollock, a ,recent widow and the mother of 10 grown children and a number of grand- children and great-grandchildren will have more time to spend with _ her family. She was bom and raised in Zolfo Springs, and noted she lives close to the home where she was born. It was her goal to see her town improve, with clean lots, paved roads and enhanced recreational opportunities for youth. Whoever wins her seat will fin- ish out her term, serving through October of this year. HJHS Volleyball Now At High School By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee Junior High School volleyball teams are now playing games at the high school gymnasi- um. Since the floor removal project began at the Joel Evers Gym at the junior high north campus, the junior highJLady Wildcats have had to move their-practices and home games to the high school gym. That included this week's game Monday against Hill-Gustat. Today (Thursday), Hardee plays at DeSoto. After Spring Break, action resumes with March 31 home matches against Avon Park. The season opened with a March 3 visit from Sebring Middle School. Team 1, the younger play- ers, worked hard but lost in straight ,sets 18-25, 20-25. Playing for Team 1 are Emily Williams, Jalyn Smith, Dana Shoffner, Marisa Shivers, Nancy Ramirez, Ariel Hernandez, Shelby Gonzales, Christie Davis and Laura Calvillg. In the late matches, Hardee's Team 2, mostly eighth graders, lost 11-25, 20-25. On the older Lady Wildcat squad are Emily Baker; Kirsti Roehm, Bailee Williams, Kember Townsend, Candis' Thomas, Mindy Stevens, Amber' Sasser, Lucy Ruiz, Hannah Marshall and Naomi Alvarado. The teams also hosted Lake' Placid on March 10. Team 1, came' close but Lake Placid prevailed 25-. 19, 25-23. Team 2 lost 25-9, 25-15.: Coaches Merideth Durastanti' and Nancy Bandy continue to see: improvement in their squads,' which have had to adjust to the new setting at the high school. Team 1 plays at 5:30 p.m. and Team 2' about 6:30. ', 1i 6A The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 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 Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales KM 1.06 acres, zoned C-2. Just east of new Northbound U.S. 17. Excellent potential for warehouses or light manufacturing. Priced to sell. $50,000. Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer Run Road. $97,500. 302 North 10th Ave. Large corner lot. 930 S.F., C.P., Porches, 2BR/1Bth. Central H/A. $54,000. 1.9 acrq^ dBhI tl off1 r 6 square feet. 1800 sq"J m', =et : V W'sht , Old Quik Lube. Commercial. Hwy 17 North, Bowling Green. Corner lot. $65,000. Bills a k in reery vllq restaurant and meat markental hoses 5' oO C nt r l i e 3 Rental houses in Ona. Current rental income $900 per month. $70.00@ America's Drive-in. THINGS MOVE FASTER AT SONIC EVEN CAREERS We are seeking experienced, energetic and motivated team players to join the management team of a leading Sonic franchise at our new location opening soon in Wauchula. Competitive salary and benefits for qualify- ing positions. Bi-lingual preferred. Candidates should :fax resume to Robert Varney at 941-723-3395. ,DRIVE IN MOVE UP j" S, E : c317-4:7c Classifieds- DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p A i* - 1978 JEEP CJ-5, 350 Corvette engine, needs some work, $5000. 781-6646. 3:17p 1993 DODGE TRUCK Ram 150, $3000. 781-4477. 3:17-24p TOPPER fits 94-01 Dodge. 88-98 Chevy longbeds. Dark blue fiberglass raised roof $1100 new must sell $400, 767-6022. 3:17p 2003 DODGE RAM Quad cab. Hemi engine, towing package, tonneau cover, loaded, $18,500, 773-2396 leave message. 3:17p '97 FORD EXPLORER; all wheel drive, V-8, leather trimmed Interior, 97,000 miles, $5,900. (863)773-4379. 3:10-17p 1985 FORD F150 transmission newly rebuilt, engine needs some work $700 OBO. 863-445-0760. 3:17p U-LOCK STORAGE FOR RENT: Storage units Wauchula and Zolfo, 5x10, 10x12 and 12x20. 767-0871 781-3058 c2:0 cl2:10ffe DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY $69 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer) ., cll:ltfc Sales Manager The leading provider of supplemental insurance plans is looking for an expe- rienced sales professional to build a team in Hardee County. Comprehensive compensation: package includes draw based on experience, advanced com- missions, lifetime renewals, stock bonus and incentive trips. To be considered, please fax or e-mail current resume to: Randy Bartlein Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator Fax: (941) 907-7281 Email: r_Bartleln@us.aflac.com cl2:24-3:17 Affac TA Estan buscanda una vivienda para su terreno? No es necesario buscal mas! Tenemos una casa prefabricada double ancho 3 cuarto 2 banos ser tuya por solamente $430 RI. por mes con credit aprobado! 1337 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4900 Scl3:10,17c, 1991 WHITE FORD Taurus. Dependable, cold AC, 6 cylinder 3.0, $2000 OBO. (863)375-2695. 3:17p 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 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. 3:17p HIDE-A-BED SOFA and chair, very good condition, $100. 375-2944 leave message. 3:17p USED FURNITURE, beds and appli- ances for sale. Hwy 17 North BG. (863)558-1673 (863)735-1641. 3:10-4:7p .309-751 0-I DELIVERY PERSON needed at Sail's Sandwich Shop. Apply in person after 2 p.m. 3:17c NEEDED: PT ASSISTANT manager. Call Patty at Patch's Cafe in Bowling Green. 375-9955. 3:17p CLASS A CDL DRIVER needed. Year- round employment, good pay, must have 3 years experience. (863) 781- 1318. 3:17-24p LABORER WANTED flexible hours. Will train. Automotive Shop. 863-773- 2545. 3:17p PACKING HOUSE LABORERS needed on or around April 5. Call 773-9671 Barbara. 3:10-4:7c CLAN UP AVIAL Carol Tomblin netar EXP. CARPENTER TO finish Inside of mobile homes with reliable trans-: portatlon & tools. For Informationi please call Staton Inc. g 863-375-: 3113 or 863-781-4460 12:23tftd B or C TECHNICIAN NEEDED fot' growing service dept. In family-orient- ed dealership. Excellent benefits, 51- 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 $1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck drivers and service personnel. Coker Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula: 2:24tfc CAROL'S POOL SERVICE - 10 Years Experience - Certified & Insured Office: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863-449-1806 'ark, FL 33826 cl2:24tfc P.O. Box 974 Avon P PAYLESS ROOFING SIDING (Up to 200 mile per hour winds!) S"Why wait on your roof ^ t when we can start in a 48 hour period!" Contact George Browder 3 or Toll Free 1-866-794.8 RC29027101 3:17C :.ms 17 D I AMws WAAKIN( RIE An Independent Owl g . ( FA' SOUTH REALTY AFTEI Gary De ;AI, ESTATE REAl, EASY." Jerry Ca .e Richard ed and Operated Member of Coldwel Banker Rd Esate Corportion ElvaWh Dane He Office hours 8:3 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 COMMERCIAL CORNER BUILDING in Zolfo Springs. Perfect for convenience store. Will not last at this price!!! Only $85,000! LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy '17 in Bowling Green. $150,000! )2 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873 (863) 773-2122 X (863) 773-2173 R HOURS CALL: ' elatorre, Broker 863-832-0508 irlton, Associate 375-2887 Dane Hendry- Dasher, Associate 773-0575 Dane Hendry hidden, Associate 773-5797 endry, Associate 381-2769 30 AM to 5:00 PM Building or MH lot in Oak Hill Park. Well and Septic tank. $25,000o! ____ HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE north of Bowling Green. 15 lots total. $150,000 JUST LISTEDI 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. $195,000ooo COMMERCIAL CORNER BUILDING In Wauchula, FL Established Tire Store on site or other possibilities. $250,000! Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service. We are selling property fast and have qualified buyers, call us for your listings. WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS Visit our website @ www.ourhomesite.com/wauchularealtors c13:17c p LEARN ' TO DRIVE! Tractor Trailer Driver Training Program WE WILl TRAIN No Cost Class A CDL School Available L Call for Directions A 3:17c ; I r U181 Wo 1C3 Hardee Car Co.~I ~rl 1I I 1111F March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A The Classifieds 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 SHADE TREE MECHANIC. Piece work. Must have transportation. Wage negotiable. 863-494-4687 ask for Dennis. 3:10-24p ********* 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 TNT FILL PILZT INC i Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways 3721 E Main St Tim Parrish Wauchula FI (863) 781-3342 33873 Nextel Office: 158*17*31234 (863) 773-9446 We Accept Most Major Credit Cards TYLER BELFLOWER Gtut C&aut Tatod Seuce 9Ke Tractor Work License Numbers De Soto # 0000004597 Wachula # 0737 Charlotte # 124575 Tel -(941) 270-2573 cl3:10,17,24,31 *r-- ~ Ld SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES Quality gravelrock for driveways, parking lots, etc... SIt's better than s L Shdiav Rimms Oqfver/Operator c112:18tfc 863-773-608 Cell 863-781-0412 AgNet 976 Willis Duct Cleaning and Insullation "DUsty Ducts Are Not Cool" Free Inspection Home or Business Mold and Mildew Treatment Relief for asthma and Allergy sufferers. Improves 1T indoor air quality. Reduces odor and dust as well. 25 years of Experience Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407 cl 2 24tfc Dept. of Health Hardee Co. Health Dept. OPS Clerk Specialist Front Desk Clerical Notes: . Front desk duties include intake of clients and answering phone;. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing both Spanish and English. Hourly Rate $9.00 40 hour work week Fax App. to (904) 636-2627 or Mail app. to: State of Florida- People First Staffing Administration SRPO. Box 44058 I) Jacksonville, FL 32231-4058 Contact: People First @ 1-877-562-7287 S or visit the People First Website at www.myflorida.com or (850) 973-5000, Ext. 124 Closes 3/17/05 Fingerprintig Required, EEO/AA/VP Employer For additional Information call 863-773-4161, ext. 178 c13:17c : l : 7 i1 FOREMAN WANTED for Wetland Restoration Company. Must have dri- vers license. Call Rob @ 941-650- 0287. 3:10-17p SEEKING MASTER CARPENTER, honest, dependable, drug-free. Basic construction knowledge. Great pay! (813)495-2077. 3:10-4:7p OLD ENGLISH game chicks, 2 months old, $2; 1 week old, $1.25. 773-2598. 3:17c Lost/Fou 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 ORIGINAL STRAWBERRY Shortcake dolls, still in boxes from early 80's. Purple Pieman, Sour Grapes, Angel Cake, Lime Chiffon and more. 781- 0971. 3:17c WAREHOUSE RENTALS, 12x12/$50 per month. Carl's Recycling 773-4300. 3:17-7:28p FARM FRESH large brown eggs. Would be great for colored Easter eggs, $1 dozen. (863) 735-0139. 3:17-24p 5th WHEEL HITCH, $100. 781-2224. 3:17p 600 CONCRETE building blocks. You move, $400. 781-2224. 3:17p ANTIQUE WURLITZER jukebox work- ing condition over 100 45's to go with it, $900 OBO. 863-735-2942 leave message. 3:17-4:14p WEDDING DRESS for sale Size 8, $450 OBO, call 735-1918. 3:3-31 p WE BUY ALUMINUM, tin and junk cars. Carl's Recycling, 249 Airport Rd. 773-4300 11:25-5:26p COUNTRY, MANOR 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: 315 SR 62, Bowling Green 863-773-6640 Mon. Fri. 9-6 Saturday 10-4 Equal Housing Opportunity Certain Income Restrictions Apply B8ESSm%8%a3%%&7A^%&%^K3%^^^^ NEW & USED TiRES - Billy Ayers Tire Technician Donna Eures Secretary pFast & Friendly Service- Mww M0 Our# 1conernis ou*or us tomer! We, IS 1 put y'll fir~st!61i ILJ We do Semi-Tires Trailer Tires! r I T ank youforyou bs i e sI HOURS 86 Mo. Fri.8-6 86 SSat. 8-12 i'Se Habla Espanol! 3-77: 3-77: 3-0777 116 REA Rd. Wauchula 3-0727 (across from Wal-Mart) 09~ ["5 EI SS3 c13:l0c DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double bass pedal, top of-the-line, paid $350, sell- ing for $200. James, 375-4797 1:6tfc FOR SALE! TRAILER (full bath, kitchen, dining area), Florida room, (living room, bedroom), washer, dryer, patio carport, furnished in Orange Blossom Park. (863) 767-1215. 3:17p 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 REG. BLACKMOUTH Cur puppies, champion bloodlines, $225. 773-0081. 3:17p 3 BR, 2 bath CB home in quiet Ft. Meade neighbor- hood. $89,900! 19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft. Green. Would make a nice homesite. $10,000/ac! Can divide. 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. 28 ac. Hamlin grove with John Deere Power unit in Hardee 'Co just off Hwy 64 East close to Highlands Co. $9,500/ac! 23 Oak tree filed lots on Torrey Oaks Golf Course, Hardee Co. Close to college. $650,000! Call for details! 20 acs. in Ft. Green area. Grove with home. 3 BR, 1 bath with pool. Call today. $15,000/ac! 10 fenced acs. west of Ona on SR 64 has 3 BR, 2 bath, 1188 SF mobile home with pond. Listed for $150,000! Corner commercial lot with frontage on Orange St. & 8th Ave in Wauchula. $30,000! 10 acs. in Ft. Green area on Methodist Church Rd. Great building site. $90,000! YORKSHIRE TERRIER small $550, mini Daschund ready now $350 - $450. All AKC registered, shots and health certificate. 863-832-0680. 3:17p 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 ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet or are looking for a new one, the City of Wauchula invites you to come and see if you can find the pet you're look- ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control is located at 685 Airport Road. Please call 773-3265 or more information. tfc-dh ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29 requires that all cats and dogs sold in Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have nec- essary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh PRICE REDUCED! 3 BR, 2 bath, home in Wauchula, new roof, two, screened porches. All appli- ances included. Close to schools. $86,000! Outstanding home in Knollwood. 5 BR, 3 1/2 bath, formal living & dining, extra large family room w/fireplace, game room, and heated pool w/hot tub. $305,000! 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! GREAT DEVELOPMENT POTE- NTIAL! 19 acs. located at the intersection of SR 62 & Hwy 17 N. $418,000! Your search for a beautiful homesite is over! This 9.8 ac. wooded wonder'is located on a paved road, close to town. $110,000! Commercial 45 acs. on north bound Hwy 17, over 3,000 feet of frontage. Buy all or in part $1,250,000! 40 acs. on Beautiful Payne's Creek in NW Hardee Co. near Ft. Green Srings. $400,000! Can be divided. REALTOR ASSOCIATESAF ER HOURS KENNYTSANIERS--.... 781-0153 DAVID ROYAL RICK CKNIGHl......-...-773-3472 SANDY LARRI MONICA REAS-...--.773-9609 MIKE NICHOI [SON ..... 8320130 OLSONI ' .. .,.j-.: . ,''. .: - d-.17c "On The Jo RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor Residential Remodeling Zolfo Springs, Florida (863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409 John Reschke CCC-045925 Bill Reschke c12:16tfc License CBC-12430 Help Wanted The University of Florida, Range Cattle REC at Ona, is cur- rently recruiting for a Senior Agricultural Assistant. This position is responsible for building and repairing fences. Assists with livestock, management handles cattle in pens an4!pastures, feeds little and ~nonitrs water supply in pas- tures.' Responsible oor f arm' equipment operation such as preparing plots for faculty, discing pastures and making hay. Also responsible for miscellaneous farm and routine grounds maintenance such as plumbing repairs, emptying trash cans, mowing and other tasks. Expected starting salary range is $9.00 to $10.00 per hour. A high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience is required. Please call 863- 735-1314 to apply. An Equal Opportunity Institution. CI3 17c I OFFICE FOR RENT 1385 Highway 17 North (across from Wendy's) S2 Large Rooms. 1 Bathroom Storage Cabinets (built in wall) Storage Closet Hot and Cold Water Heat and Air Conditioning With or Without Desk and Chair, i Filing Cabinets and Office Table 773-6736 12:23t 24 Hour Towing "Write this number down ... 375-4441 You're going to need D .O it if you buy from the 'walk-in, ride-out' place!" 4p4.. U.S. Hwy. 17 Se Habla Bowling Green Espanol 375-4441 (across from Presto) Sandy Larrison See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS #1 Tag Team in Town! Come give us a try! US. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCHULA, FL 33873 .. i[ , ,- -I ---- I 1 14 2 r: I I tl I 8A The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 -The Classifieds WE BUY LAND, orange groves, and houses. 375-3112 12:2tfc 2BR, 1BA WOOD frame house in ZS. Carport, shed, large fenced lot. Other houses available 781-3712. 3:17-24p FIFTH WHEEL, 1993 Prowler, 30'5", $8500, w/slide out, good condition. (863)375-4975. 3:10-17p 2 BR, 1 BA MOBILE home, AC, recent- ly remodeled, $500 monthly, $400 security deposit. 773-0926. 3i17-24c VERY NICE 1 bedroom home in quiet adult community. Fully furnished, one person only, non-smoker, no pets, Central Heat & AC. Laundry, pool and spa on premises. $650 a month including utilities plus $400 security deposit. Call 863-773-3582. 3:17p Nurture your mind with great thoughts; to believe in the heroic makes heroes. Any old hillbilly can change a i 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 S40.00 S40.00 S35.00 S35.00 S45.00 S60.00 Bo Espino Sold in sets of 4. Auto Technician Sold separately slightly higher. pen: Mon Sat 8:00 5:00 WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS FULL TIME MECHANIC \ 375-4461 5105 N. Hwv 17 Bowlina Green 20 .6h .,A (Hw .1 Four approximately 1.5 acre single family building lots in secluded area on flowing creek, with oaks and maples within Wauchula city limits! Listed at $35,000 each! Sensible deed restrictions apply. 1.12 acre rural residential homesites on paved road very near Wauchula. Deed restricted 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 llock East of Northbound US 17! Just $45,000! Looking for space? 7.3 acres on'paved road approx. 4 miles west from W'auchula 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 grose in Holly Hill planting. Only $35,000! Ask for Ben Gibson. ' James V. See, Jr., Broker Mary Rollins Ben Gibsdn Realtor Associates taper rour,) (863) 773-9673 (941) 737-2800 James V. See, Sr., Broker Robert Jones Brian Pohl (863) 781-1423 (863) 773-6563 SWe are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing Service, and can serviceother Realtors' listings. cl3:17c 3 BR, 1.4 BA, mobile home, single wide. Day (863)453-3400, evenings (863)453-3460. 3:17-24p 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 We Have Buyers! 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 ROOFING EXPERTS(DBA) T & A Enterprises of Central Florida, Inc. Providing Local, Professional Service! CALTDYkR MIDAi Contact: Robby Albritton (Sales) Cell (863) 528-7085 Fax (863) 735-8469 License Number: CCC041335 CALL TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE START LIMITED SCHEDULING AVAILABLE RAINY SEASON ON THE WAY DO NOT DELAY IMMEDIATE PERSONALIZED LOCAL SERVICE LICENSED & INSURED 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE c13:IO1t We Need Listings! We have several buyers interested in your house even if it needs repairing. Call us with your info. i Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate Check out more listings at www.ourhomesite.com\wauchularealtors No man is rich enough to buy back his past. L AMBER T REALTY INC. I 402 South 6th Avenue 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/IBth CB 14x58 M/H on 5.22 acres: 12xl2 pole barn plus utility home, fenced yard. $89,000! shed. $69,500. SEE THIS 3B/IBth home on large lot: all appliances. window treatments and ceiling fans. $95,000! Wooded lot with city water tap and culvert in place. $15,000! 4B Bth 4000tsquare roothom( amaged fb hurricane, In ro 4k5 4 acres with large oaks, in western Hardee. $45,000! p 62 Acre Grose, microjet, new diesel pump, 12" well, \Western Hardee County 5.49 acres. fenced. near located east of Wauchula. $8,000 per acre. Manatee County Line, pasture with small pond, suitable for building. $95,000 Nice, well drained, corner lot in Wauchula, 115x150. 10 Acres cleared land, perfect for farming or residence, located 3 miles from Wauchula. $100,000! 20 Acres of bearing grove: 10 acres of Valencias, 20 acres of Hamlins; Two (2) 6" wells: good development GREAT LOCATION! See this 10 acre tract, 5 acres in property, road frontage on 2 sides; southwestern grove with microjet, 5 acres vacant land, 4" well. Hardee County. $300,000 $12,500/acre. BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY! SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON SASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON..............773-9743 SASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADANS ..............781-2413 REALTOR ASSOCIATE: lMIKEY COLDING................781-1698 c,13 I Or email us at: theseegroup@earthlink.net cl3:17c 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 The dog was created especially for children. He is the god of frolic. BULLDOZING lakes, land clearing, tree trimming and removal, house pads, etc. Free estimates. (941)322- 0191. 3:17-4:14p SMITH'S PRESSURE CLEANING and PAINTING, free estimates, licensed and insured. 781-3173. 3:10-4:7p 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 fh, Realtor E~pa USIM 228 N. 6th Avenue cPoOM* 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 ***50+ Acres of Pastureland Secluded & Close to town in need of Pasture for cattle or possible good home site? Call us for details. Look at the Space & Baths in this Home!!!!! 4 BR/3BA CB home with 2 car garage, central air & heat & in ground pool. Home is approximately 2,000+ square feet lot is 190x137. New shingle roof recently installed. All, for $221,000. Great Investment Opportunity - Duplex in Zolfo Springs, each side of duplex includes a bedroom, a bath with kitchen and living space area. Offered at $75,000. Nice Quiet Neighborhood - 3BR/2BA split plan. Storage shed, separate laundry room and fenced back yard. Located in Charlie Creek Mobile Home Estates. Asking $64,900.00. Home in Zolfo Springs- 3BR/1BA Frame home on con- crete slab with 1 car garage. Just move in for $69,500.00. Nice Residential Area- Conveniently located between Hardee and Highlands. 3BR/2BA Mobile home with Central Heat & Air & screened in porch. Being offered at $57,000. Affordable Home in Zolfo Springs- 3BR/1BA Frame home with Central' Air & Heat. Conveniently located. Needs Tender Love and Care. Asking $54,500. Look No Further- 1BR/1BA Mobile home in an adult park resort. Be a home owner without the hassle. All for $42,500. *s' .. -L Noey Flores ; John Freeman Carolyn Jackson 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 O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net After hours...........863-773-2840 Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863) 773-9256 Email: lar@floresrealty.net Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 Email: noey@floresrealty.net John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email: john@floresrealty.net Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643 Steve Lanier (863) 553-9392 cl3:17c Follow a leprechaun to where the deals are .PAY HERE: BUY HERE Y "* Comnpetive Pricing SGoodService 'F [s qwweu S9;4p GREG GORDO S. thAv uchula, Fla. Office (863) 773-5888 Mobile (883)781-1488 M .arc *Sei. [! #2 PA~INE WHITE,, BUE & CLA Building lots in Bowling Green and Zolfo. Looking for a commercial building? Check out this log cabin on Hwy. 17 in Wauchula. Call for details NEW LISTING Very nice home in Wauchula. 3BR/2Bth. Hard wood floors. Frame with vinyl siding, new roof, approx. 2308 S.F. Just out- side city limits $135,000., Large acreagef- recreational property. Call for info. Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000 FOR THE BEST DEALSIN TOWN ALL YEAR AROUND HOME OF THE $99 DOWN CAR -, NO INTEREST CHARGE NO FINANCE CHARGE uan nu1 I Jimmy Hill n n Se Habla Espanol 375-4441 iH __M I-T- ,' 3ic3:3c: ~i~SBB~II. 1~18~5~1 March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9A The Classifieds E. DAVIS LAWN CARE and Tractor Service. Bush hog mowing, pad and yard leveling. 781-4041. 3:17:24p WAREHOUSE RENTALS, 12x12, $50 per month. Carl's Recycling. 773- 4300. 3:17-7:28p TYLER'S TRUCK & TRACTOR SER- VICE. Land clearing, demolitions, fill dirt, hurricane clean-up. (863)441- 1641. Licensed, insured. Free esti- mates. 3:17-4:14p 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 azalea apartments Now accepting applications! 2,3, & 4 bedroom Apts. Handicap units available SRental rates beginning at $424 * (plus electric, cable and phone) Re ntal assistance available for qualified applicants * 860 Pleasant Way Bowling Green, FL (863) 375-4138 Monday riday 9 a.m. p.m. Li Equal Housing Opportunity c12:17-3:31c 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 (1-877-562-7287) 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 c13:10,17c 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 cil 27tfc 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 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 Hardee County School Board Employment Vacancy Position: Maintenance Grounds Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent: Experience in grounds keeping or a certificate to verify completion of training in landscaping, grounds mainte- nence or related field. Must have at least a valid class (D) Florida Driver's License. Salary Range: $20,593 $32,238 (Pro-rated Per Salary Schedule) 2004-2005 School Year Benefits Included Contact: Personnel Dept. (863) 773-9058 cI:3:17c NJ ~kR REMODELED! ow RE-OPEN! Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC 781-1062 ,C: Hardee County School Board Employment Vacancy Position: Maintenance Trades Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent: Considerable experience in performing skilled work in the maintenance of buildings and grounds: or a contractors licZP:e, licepsed plumber or verification of training in con- struction or grounds maintenance. Must have at least a valid class (D) Florida Driver's License. Salary Range: $20,593 $32,238 (Pro-rated Per Salary Schedule) 2004-2005 School Year Benefits Included Contact: Personnel Dept. (863) 773-9058 ...:17c Tr; m WOW! YOU GOT TO SEE THIS ONE! 3 bedroom 2 bath Double Wide Mobile Home Could be yours for as low as $430 PI. ra month W.A.C. 1337 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4900 cl3:10,17c Ruby Billy R We are Hardee County's S:*# 1 ' Buy Here --Pay Here Used Car Dealer! 505 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula (across from First National Bank) c13:17c osemary "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 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 __-he Most Home Your$$$'Can Buy...Period aH *. lO LlL_ N!I HRLE I *n ODn4-_-E EEP We have immediate openings! 'ERViCe DEPARTMENT Service Technicians Lube/Oil/Filter Technicians Building Maint./Custodial 2hipping/Reeeiving Clerk Contact Donnie Canary or cott Clark for interview appointment. AUTOMOTIVE CALE! DEPARTMENTS Looking for hard working career minded people with a will to succeed. Please apply in person. See Kevin Hanehyg or Mark Fayg 773-4744 Kemen's Auto Parts, Inc 306 N 6th Ave Wauchula, FL 33873 Counter person wanted. Please apply in person. No information by phone. High School diploma or GED preferred. Drug free workplace-Must pass Drug test. cl3:17tfc S DUCT CLI INSULATION We Blow in Insulation in Your Attic FREE ESTIMATES ** ^2 cC 4-3-17c': 17736667 1 773-2088 10A The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 -The Cli Tennis Teams Trim Frostproof By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Both Hardee tennis teams beat their Frostproof counterparts last week. The teams, albeit the girls a bit short-handed, also participated in the Heartland Conference Tennis Tournament last weekend, with the local boys claiming second place of the five teams included. The teams get back in action today (Thursday) in a trip to Sarasota Booker. Then, it's Spring' Break. Play resumes on Monday, March 28 with a short jaunt up the road to play at Fort Meade. At home against the visiting Frostproof Bulldogs on March 10, Sthe Wildcats won 6-1. Senior Daniel Dick had a hard go against Bulldog ace Tyler Heath, who prevailed 6-2,'7-6 (with three service breaks). From there, Hardee swept Frostproof. Senior Michael Holt won 6-1, 6-0 over Scott Milliken. Soph Josh Ready beat Zane Sullivan 6-0, 6-0. Senior Daryl JIM'S PAINTING SERVICE. House and mobile home repair. Interior and exte- rior. Mobile top coating, pressure, washing, free estimates, Lic. & Ins. #218, 767-9650. 11:6tfc AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located at the SFCC Annex, Room,#105, Hwy. 17 North Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem? Call Alchoholics Anonymous in Hardee County at 735-3109. Several weekly meetings, tfc PUMP TROUBLE? CALL ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP For complete sales, service and installation, call (863) 773-6448. 7:18tfc ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119 Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10 Paragraph D require all ads for any construction-related service to carry the contractor's license number. tfc-dh OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto- my supplies now In stock at Pete's Pharmacy. tfc KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning & painting. Commercial & residential. Licensed and insured. (863)735-8863, (863)381-0874 2:24-4:28p SMALL ANTIQUE SIGNS, old farm tools. Call days 767-0400, Carl. 3:17-4:14p MOVING SALE 2599 Schontag Rd. Real wood oak cal. king canopy w/mirrored ceiling/dresser/4 night tables, S1000; mauve sectional couch, $200; table w/6 chairs/china cabinet, $500; trampoline, $50; washer $50; dryer, $75; TV, $200; football table, $100. Call (863) 660-7064 leave mes- - sage. 3:17p SATURDAY 8-? Lots of furniture, household items, children's clothes, baby furniture, car seats, etc. Everything MUST GO! 918 Airport Rd., Wauchula past the landfill. 3:17p MOVING SALE-Friday 8-4/Saturday 8- 12. Furniture: 3 pc. entertainment cen- ter, $350; dining table w/6 chairs and lighted .hutch, $750. Cabinet hard- ware, doors, plywood pieces, mould- ing, tables; tools and more. 375- 4561-4818 Starke Ave., Bowling Green off E. Main Street. 3:17p SATURDAY 1543 Stenstrom Rd., Wauchula. Name Brand clothes, all sizes and lots more. 3:17p JEWELRY SALE-Costume and vintage over 500 pieces, 424 S 11th Ave., 773- 6309,7 a.m. 2 p.m., Saturday. 3:17p TOOLS, trolling motor, small appli- ances, knives, weed eaters, coolers and much more. Something for every- one. 424 S. 11th Ave., 773-6309, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 3:17p FRIDAY, 8-?, Saturday, 7-?, 610 So. 10th Ave., Wauchula. Lots of clothes & misc. 3:17dh THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY. Church-wide sale Breakfast, lunch and baked goods available. Rawls Barn, Hwy 62 West. Lots of misc. items. 3:17c BIG YARD SALE Saturday only 8-? 504 N. 8th Ave., Wauchula. 3:17p MOVING SALEIl Parking lot behind Lambert Realty. Saturday 8-12. 3:17p MOVING' SALE! Saturday, 8-1. Appliances, furniture, much, much morel Former Rustic Gardens, 315 W. Palmetto. 3:17c S F.IDAY SATURDAY, 8-?, 5016 Willow Avenue, Bowling Green. 3:17p Ezelle also shut out Trey Jaques 6- 0, 6-0 and classmate Tom Green took Douglas Dyer 6-0, .6-0. In the doubles competition, Dick/Holt won 6-0, 6-1 over Heath/Sullivan, while Walter "Boomer" Olliff and Kyle Braxton won a proset 8-6 over Milliken/Jaques. Hardee girls also won, starting with senior Kathryn Pace sweeping Stephanie Heath 6-0, 6-0. Junior Kelsey Williams had a hard-fought victory over Brittany Smith, 6-1, 0-6 and an 8-6 tie- breaker. Senior Nikki Graham had a similar difficulty in downing Emily Johnson 2-6, 6-4 and an 8-3 tie-breaker. Senior Bonnie Wilson worked for her 7-6 (three break points), 7-5 win over Amanda Flannery. At. number five singles, junior Amanda Quinones downed Jade Wise 6-3, 6-2. In the girls doubles, Coach Ken Luepold used some younger play- ers who would have to fill in for the weekend play. At number one dou- bles, Pace teamed with soph D. Kt Davis in a 6-1, 6-2 loss to Heath/Smith. At number two dou- bles, junior Rebecca Durrance and freshman Natalie Green lost 6-1, 6- 0 to Johnson/Flannery. 'The Heartland Conference matches were Frida\ night and Saturday, w ith Frosiproof. Avon Park, Sebring and Lake Placid players opposing Hardee. At number one singles. Dick ran into Sebring ace Kenny Futch in a semi-final 6-2, 6-1 loss. Futch went up to be No. 1 champion. At number 2, Holt beat Riley Stewart of Lake Placid 6-1, 6-2 in the semifinals before losing 6-0. 6- 2 to Kadir Carruthers of Sebring in the finals and taking the runner-up second place. Ready beat Green Dragon Rsan Colado 6-2, 6-1 in the semi-finals and battled Blue Streak Antonio Diaz 7-6 (five break points), 7-5 in the finals for another second-place medal. Ezelle lost to Sebring's David Lee 6-1, 6-2 in the semi-finals. Hardee's lone champion came in the number five singles, when Green downed Matt Otto of Avon Park 6-4, default in the semifinals and also beat Jarod Bergemeister of Sebring.6-4, 5-7, 6-4 in the finals. In the doubles, Dick/Holt lost to Futh/Carruthers 6-1, 6-0 in the semi-finals. The Sebring duo went on to win the championship. Ready/Ezelle won No.2 semifi- nals 6-3, 6-1 over Alfonso Williams and Tope Awomewe of Avon Park but lost 6-2, 6-1 to Diaz/Lee of Sebring in the finals, accepting the Ssecond-place medal. Hardee girls had a 'harder time, with their top four girls unable to make the meet. Junior Quinones moved up to number one singles but lost to Stephanie Heath of Frostproof 6-1, 6-0 in the opening round. Heath lost to a Sebring player in the finals. Junior Durrance advanced to the semifinals before losing 6-0, 6- 0 to the eventual champion Brittany Pinson of Sebring. Green lost her'No. 3 singles match to Johnson of Frostproof 6-2, 6-2 in the first round. Da% is do% ned Emily Jones of Avon Park 6-3,, 6-2 in the opening round and battled Sebring's Jenni Reed, to a 7-5, 6-3 loss in the semi- finals. Reed went on to win the finals. 'Hardee senior Rebecca St. Romain beat Susie Laverty of Avon Park 6-4, 6-3 in the first round, but lost 6-2, 6-1 to Kathy Altwater of Lake Placid 6-2, 6-1 in the semifi- nals. Both doubles teams lost in the* semi-finals. Davis/St. Romain played at No. 1 and lost 6-1, 6-2 to Yini Esquilin/Jenice Carr ofAvon Park. At No. 2 doubles. Durrance/Green lost to Johnson/Flannery of Frostproof 6- 3,6-1. "/". ... "' ', ^ i' : ' i come Tax (1 to 3 days) a*Fax Service Notary Public Translation of Document SImmigration Services Wiring of Money 501 N. 7th Ave I Wauchula, Fl. 33873 c 3-31 Tel: 863-767-1362 Fax: 863-767-6136 Tel: 863-767-0706 PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bobcat Corvico Treo Trimming Complete Treo Removal *FREE ESTIMATES* (863) 781-2089 iUonged a Insurad Aemept M/C a Visga OPERATORS/MECHANICS Peace River Citrus Products is currently look- ing for people with mechanical ability for posi- tions in our feed mill. Requirements include: the ability to communicate safety requirement and work instruction with supervision, knowl- edge and experience with mechanical sys- tems and tools in the maintenance and repair of equipment, and overtime during season. Welding experience desirable. This position is long term and has the potential for growth. Peace River Citrus Products offers employees a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. To apply please send resume via fax to (863) 993-3161 Or in person at: Peace River Citrus Products 4104 N.W. Highway 72 Arcadia, FL 34266 EOE/DFW Office 863-773-4779 Temporary or Permanent LABOR Personnel and SOLUTIONS peanomelSeices D1-e-8 C0,.~.:-n * CONTACT: 3.17c issifieds JV Boys Get Dual Wins By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee junior varsity base- ball team got back on the winning track last week. The JV boys won 12-1 over Fort Meade in a makeup game on Monday and outlasted Avon Park 5-4 in eight innings on Friday night. This week the young Cats visited Lake Placid on Tuesday and travel to DeSoto tomorrow (Friday). Next week, there are a pair of games dur- ing Spring Break. There is a 4 p.m. home game on Tuesday, the first of a double-header against Washington, D.C.-based St. Albans on their spring run. The varsity game is at 7 p.m. Next Friday, the JV journeys over to Sebring for a 4 p.m. game. The home game last Monday against Fort Meade was a makeup for the March 3 rain-out. The Cats won 12-1. After freshman hurler Dan Timmons went one-two-three on the Miners in the top of the first, Hardee put two runs on the board in the home half of the inning. With one away, catcher Cody Gullatt walked, advanced on a wild pitch and scored. There were errors on hits by Matt Hollenbeck. Jacob Spencer and Justin Painter, but only Hollenbeck came home before the final two outs. A pair of strikeouts and a ground-out left two Miners strand- ed in the second inning. Hardee added six runs as a dozen batters came to the plate. Timmons, Jeremy Hollenbeck and Josh Mayer were: stranded at the end, but Jeremy and Matt Hollenbeck. Chris Bigelow, Gullatt, Painter and Ryan Lambert all crossed home plate. It was an 8-0 game. Fort Meade got its only score in the third inning. The Miner second sacker led off with a single and went to second when a teammate walked. A wild pitch moved both up 90 feet and an error on the next hit let one man come home. The Cats picked up one run in the third, when Gullatt singled, stole second and raced home on a Matt Hollenbeck hit. The final trio of scores was in the home half of the fourth inning. Ryan Abbott, Cody Greene and Kyle Cobb rounded the based in a series of hits, stolen bases and errors. Relief pitcher Kaleb Saunders retired the Miners in the fifth, and final, inning. Friday's game against Avon Park was, as usual, a barn-burner. Coach John Sharp was pleased with his team's effort. "They showed character. They spotted Avon Park three runs and came back. Avon Park tied it in the sev- enth and they did what they had to win in the eighth. Jacob Spencer pitched really good. There was only that one inning where they threw the ball around. Kaleb Saunders came in and did a good job in the final inning." It was a scoreless game until the third inning, ,each team stranding runners in the first inning. Avon Park went down in order in the sec- ond and Hardee left Abbott strand- ed. ; In the top of the third the junior Red Devils got three unearned runs on a walk and four errors. Hardee bounded back in the home half of the third to get two runs. Jordan Grimsley and Bigelow hit back-to-back singles. Designated hitter Saunders brought them home. Hardee added two more scores in the fifth inning to take a 4-3 lead. Gullatt opened with a double and :Matt Hollenbeck walked. A ,Saunders sacrifice plated Gullatt and an Abbott single brought Hollenbeck in. Help Wanted, General labor needed. 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First up were Nancy Craft and David First of the Orange Walk Development of 74 single family homes off Heard Bridge Road a Half mile from the city limits. The $135,000-plus homes for ages 55 Sand over will surround a clubhouse, swimming pool and tennis and shuffleboard courts. Yard mainte- nance and irrigation will be provid- ed. Impact and tap fees for extend- Sing water and sewer lines to the project -will cost about $137,000, said Public Works Superintendent Ray McClellan, from a recent report he had received. After lengthy discussion, the proposed project and service con- nections were approved. Next up were Larry Martel and architect Don Chancey, requesting water and sewer services for the Mary Oaks Development off the Very east end of Oak Street. There presently is only a dirt road from Rust Avenue to the proposed site of the 43 two- and three-bedroom rental units. Again, after much dis- cussion, the project was approved. A third request came from broth- ers Jake and Matt Carlton, who along with Wayne Gourley, plan to purchase a 17-acre property off ouisiana Street and Ohio Avenue recently annexed into the city. They propose build-out of the sin- gle family homes to take four years or less. These three developments are in addition to the .80-unit Beach House rental town houses on Heard Bridge Road, the 100-unit Carlisle multi-family housing complex off northbound U. S. 17, the 80-unit middle income deed-restricted homes of Village Oaks Development just off Altman Road, and Countryside of Wauchula at Metheny Road and North Florida Avenue for 138 units for an active adult community. All these proposals would over- whelm the city's sewer plant which is at 80 percent capacity now. The water capacity is at 50 percent. Expansion of the plants is in the offing but could take some time, so available capacity will be on a first come, first served basis, said the commission. The commission scheduled a workshop for Monday, March 28, beginning at 4 p.m., to further dis- cuss water and sewer capacity and expansion costs. In other action, the commission: -approved five ordinances on second reading after receiving no public input. There was a future land use plan amendment to change 21 acres known as the Wauchula Worship Center parcel at Terrell Road and West Main Street into single family- residential and conservation. Two others changed zoning for the Irby parcel adjacent to the western side of Riverview Heights to medium density and conservation. A fourth ordinance approved charging customers who participate in utility theft a $300 fee in addi- tion to usage fees and equipment repair costs. The last ordinance closed por- tions of Walnut and Goolsby streets in Meadowbrook subdivision off Townsend Street. Those portions of streets are not used by the general public and closing them does not hinder anyone's access. -Approved first reading of an ordinance to accept an annex request for a 21-acre property at 291 Terrell Road, north of the Wauchula Worship Center property. Commissioner Ken Lambert abstained from voting as he is part owner of the property. -approved an agreement with the state Department of Transportation for rehabilitating city sidewalks, curbs, gutters and storm drains damaged by contrac- tors cleaning up storm debris with front end loaders. -approved a final agreement with Ted Iddings for the $40,000 purchase of the heavily damaged building on South Seventh Avenue, which the city will remove for a parking area. Iddings did not want to 'pay any closing costs, so the city will absorb these to get the agree- ment completed and get on with the demolition, said the commission. S-approved a resolution oppos- ing Senate Bill 1714/House Bill 1325 which would remove the city's right to choose whether it would provide its own internet ser- vice or contract it. -approved several agreements with Angie Brewer and Associates, including a wastewater plant expansion, management of the HOME Again housing recovery program and complete application of its portion of a'$9 million feder- al allocation to help replace or Scenes From Pioneer Park Days 2005 (Additional Photos On 8 and 9C) Here's a sign for every collector. The evolution of barbed wire makes an interesting display. upgrade infrastructure such as the wastewater plant. -discussed the possibility of a major increase in water and sewer impact fees for single family homes. Currently $300 for water and $500 for sewer connection, the consideration is to increase these to $1,000 and $3,000 respectively. Further discussion will be held in the March 28 workshop. -heard two personnel proposals from new City Manager Rick Giroux and suggested he return with a 12-month staff plan, not piecemeal recommendations. This also will be discussed at the March 28 meeting. Look On The Bright Side By David Kelly SPORTS: PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE SCHOOLS I know most of you don't care and,-well, I really don't care. But I should. And so should you. How many times have we heard the public school vs. the private school debate in the high school sports world? Usually the debate is by the public schools, which can't compete on a level playing field with the private schools. Some of you may remember, back to 1995 in December, when the mighty Hardee Wildcat football team lost to the Bolles school of Jacksonville 28-21. This game was a classic example of public school vs. private school not being on a level playing field. My brother played in that game, and I remember after the game there were T-shirts saying Hardee #1 Public School State Champs. If I remember correctly, the Bolles school had 11 Division 1 signees that year. E-l-e-v-e-n! That's more on one team than most public school districts have sign in all sports all year. My wife coached swimming at Eustis High School for several years and went to state twice. (It is known and stated often that she is the only coach in the house who went to state. I coached on two final-eight teams as an assistant.) While at one of her state meets, her swimmers swam against swimmers from the Bolles school. They were announced like other swim- mers except with a unique addition, "So and So, Olympic swimmer from the Bolles school, swimming in Lane 4." Olympic swimmer. Are you joshing me? How is a public school student to compete with international Olympic swimmers? More recently I've begun to notice that once again the private schools have done pretty well in basketball. In the Class 3A poll for the state, the Eustis High School boys basketball team was the only public school ranked in the top 10. That's just a little shocking. The Eustis boys team made it to the final eight for the fifth year in a row under four different coaches, quite an amazing run. However, the team has come up short of the state playoffs in Lakeland each year. This year, the boys lost to (you guessed it) a private school named Florida Air out of Melbourne. I know I shouldn't pick on anyone from Melbourne after all the hurricane destruction, but I have to. Florida Air was 30-0 and ranked No. 1 in the state when it played Eustis. The Eustis students are great. They try to emulate the Cameron Crazies from Duke University and always have chants and dress up in different gimmicky ways to encourage their team. This game was in Melbourne, so they all dressed up in red, white and blue and brought their American flags. Why, you might ask? Because Florida Air has all international players and one American player from New York. (That is in America isn't it?) So, needless to say, Eustis was a little outclassed and "outcultured." One Lithuanian or Yugoslavian, some -ian, hit 11 of 18 three-point shots to lead Florida Air to the state tournament in Lakeland. E-l-e-v-e-n threes in one game? Some players don't hit that many in a season. Then there is our own Hardee Wildcats boys basketball team, which was knocked out in the first round by, yep, you guessed it, -a private school -named:TaMa Jesuit. Though I will say Hardee had its-chances to win that game but fell short in the fourth quarter. My point is private schools obviously have an advantage, whether it is money, facilities, recruiting oops, did I say the "R" word? I meant "opportunities" for students to enroll at a low cost to their families if they are really good athletes. Oops, did I say that I meant they offer scholar- ships? But what can really be done? I'm sure I could bore you with my ideas and so could every coach in Hardee and Lake counties that has lost to a pri- vate school. Public school athletes are at a disadvantage unless the whole communi- ty supports each sport wholeheartedly. Our students need to go to camps, have great workout facilities and the whole nine yards. Likewise, our coaches and teachers who invest their lives in our children need to be paid their worth. A $1,500 stipend for being a head coach sucks. It works out to be about .05 cents an hour. Encourage our athletes and our coaches, and they can beat most of these private schools. Or maybe I'm wrong and there really isn't a difference at all. (PS: Florida Air won the state championship in Class 3A last Friday, 74- 69 over Jacksonville Ribault, to make it a perfect 32-0 season. Who says you can't win them all?) On The Agenda HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION The Hardee County Commission will hold its regular session today (Thursday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse 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. --Commissioner's Zoning meeting, Mike Cassidy, 8:35 a.m. -Update on Teen Pregnancy Prevention Alliance, Teresa Schile, 9 a.m. -Application for Emergency Management grant, Rich Shepard, 9:15 a.m. -Proclamation of "Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention" month, 9:25 a.m -Agreement for state Department of Transportation for work on Sweetwater Road, 9:35 a.m. -Stream Restoration project engineering agreement, 10:30 a.m. -Wauchula Hills Sewer Service phase 2, 10:45 a.m. Aminals By David Sung 1-!- -- . Dan Sweet of St. Petersburg holds a photo darkroom light from Sthe late 1800s or early 1900s. Canes and walking sticks are popular collectibles. 12A The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 - - CHEVROLET 2005 CHEVY EQUINOX LS Auto. 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March 17, 2005 PAGE ONE Hardee Shuts Out Avon Park 5-0 By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Wildcat senior Drew Schock struck out 10 and walked only two batters in a stellar performance on Friday night. Schock was in control as he repeatedly sat down Red Devil batters in the 5-0 victory, which came on the heels on last Tuesday's 9-4 win over Fort Meade. The two wins last week upped Hardee's record to 3-3 overall, and 1-0 in Class 3A District 10. There are a pair of district games this week. Tuesday, undefeated Lake SPlacid came to visit Wildcat field. Dear Editor: Jean Claude Meus' next hearing is on Friday at 10 a.m. Today I put his suit in the dry cleaners. My sis- ter, Rebecca, asked me to have it ready for him in the event he is allowed to wear it at the hearing. Right now he wears the bright orange that a convicted prisoner Swears. It does not fit an innocent man right. I sit here and wonder: What-do I tell my children about what has .happened to Jean Claude? I have been advised to tell them that he Shas "moved away," but I know there will be questions. Jean Claude has become a big part of their lives Since becoming engaged to my sis- ter. My one little boy has had speech delays. His first words were "Ja Ka," for Jean Claude. He now 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.unartended please-leave.- message.) Tomorrow (Friday) night, it is the DeSoto Bulldogs who come to the Hardee field, where it is Little League night. All Little Leaguers in uniform will be admitted free and take the field with the Wildcats before the game. Next week is Spring Break, and Wildcat baseball will celebrate it with a trio of games. St. Albans of Washington, D. C. 'comes on Tuesday for a double-header, the JV game at 4 p.m. and varsity at 7. Next Thursday, PVI, another Washington, D. C. playing ball on its spring break, will be at the Hardee field at 7 p.m. The week's speaks well. Both of my small sons learned something very important from Jean Claude. They learned that love is color blind. I knew Jean Claude before his arrest but really got to know the man, Jean Claude Meus, since his arrest back in 2002. As part of his original bond, a condition was made that he live in my home in my guest bedroom. He lived here for 10 months helping me with the boys, yard work and dishes while working at a full-time job. The boys fell in love with this man who played the accordion for them and kissed their hurt hurts. When the bond condition was no longer in effect, he moved in with my stepdad to help him. There he was close enough to work at a bet- ter job, where he could ride his bike to work. Sad that a man with a degree in engineering must resort to riding a bike because his license was taken away by injustice in the legal system. What I learned about Jean Claude through all of this is what a kind, gentle man he is. A man who speaks five languages fluently and was a help to many during our hur- ricane havoc this past year. A man whowas;raised by a police chiefin Haiti, who sered for our country in the Vietnam War. final game is Friday, when Hardee travels to Sebring to face the Blue Streaks. HARDEE 9, FORT MEADE 4 Senior ace Calvin Brutus, already signed with South Florida Community College, limited the Miners to just four hits in last Tuesday's home game against Fort Meade. Brutus uncharacteristically hit four batters but had no walks in keeping the Miners at bay. Fort Meade picked up a pair of runs in the first inning when Ryan Tisko was hit by a pitch and Andrew McCutchens followed it I met his family, a brother who serves our country on the USS Kitty Hawk; another brother in south Florida who works hard; a sister who works hard in Miami although disabled; and his son, a young boy who has only been able to see his father once through all of this because his son lives in south Florida and Jean Claude cannot leave the tri-county area. My sister drove down and brought his son up to see him. I have seen all the court records. I have seen the lack of evidence the prosecution had against him. I have met the wonderful family of Nona Moore's. I still wonder why those on the jury have not stepped for- ward and said, "I made a mistake." I was there in that courtroom and heard first-hand 'what was said. This man is not guilty of anything but being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I ask all of you to pray for this man. Pray that God whispers to the judge what the right thing to do on Friday is. I pray that this man is freed and allowed to remain a pro- ductive citizen in the United States, as he has been for over 20 years. I pray his son will see him again. I pray that my younger sister does not have to continue that long, ride for years to come .because of an injustice. I pray.that I can tell my sons the truth one day, that innocent men do not go to prison and the jus- tice system works. SD,. Diane Thibodeau 2101 Orange Blossom Ave. Sebring, FL 33870 with a homer over the left field fence. Brutus struck out the side but the Miners led 2-0. Hardee cut the score to 2-1 when leadoff batter Weston Palmer scored in the home half of the first inning. Palmer drew a walk, moved tosecond on a Briant Shumard sac- rifice, third on a passed ball and trotted home on a Brutus single. He was out on a fielder's choice and a fly-out retired the side. An error and single went for naught for Fort Meade in the sec- ond stanza, when a fly and pair of strikeouts left the two runners on base. A Robbie Abbott single also produced no runs for Hardee when he was stranded. In the third inning, a hit batsman and fielder's choice was all the offense Fort Meade could muster. Hardee forged ahead with three scores. Palmer was safe on an error Shumard was hit by a pitch and Brutus popped out to the second sacker. An Aaron Himrod fielder's choice took out Shumard and left runners on the corners; An error on a W. T. Redding hit brought both Palmer and Himrod home. An error on an Abbott hit brought Redding in. It was a 4-2 game. In the fourth inning, a single left one Miner stranded. For the Cats, two more runners crossed home plate. Designated hitter Jarrett, Benavides was safe on an error by the right fielder and stole second. Palmer singled. Shumard drilled a double to left field, bringing Benavides home and putting Palmer at third. A hit batsman loaded the bases for a Himrod fielder's choice, which shoved Palmer home before the next out ended the inning. It was 6-2. A pair of Miners were left aboard in the top of the fifth. Hardee left one aboard after a double play took two off the basepaths. The Miners went down on con- secutive ground-outs in the sixth inning. Hardee picked up three insurance runs. Palmer doubled to right field. Brutus homered, Himrod singled and Redding dou- bled. The first three crossed home plate, upping the score to 9-2. Fort Meade attempted to rally in the seventh, and final, inning. ,Brutus struck out the first batter, but a single, hit batsman and error allowed two runs before a ground- out and strikeout ended the game with Hardee winning 9-4. HARDEE 5, AVON PARK 0 Hardee opened its district com- petition with a shutout win at Avon Park on Friday night. Schock allowed no hits in his seven innings of work. "It was a good game. We played well, good defense and Drew threw the ball well. We had some good hits, were swinging the batsl well. It's good to get that first district win," said Wildcat coach Steve Rewis. With two away, Brutus smacked the ball over the left field fence to give Hardee a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Schock got a strikeout, ground-out and fly-out in the Red Devil half of the inning. A pair of strikeouts, hit batsman and fielder's choice was all Hardee had in the top of the second inning. A fly-out, strikeout and pop-up retired Avon Park. Hardee put another run on the board in the third inning. Palmer was safe on an error and stole sec- ond. He held up on a Shumard hit to right field and was caught out at third on a good relay. Brutus drilled a double to right center and Shumard kept running to cross home plate. Hardee led 2-0. Avon Park went down one, two, three. The Cats plated their final trio of tallies in the top of the fourth. Will Krause was safe on an error. Senior catcher Michael Mahoney smashed a two-RBI shot over the fence. 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RC29027101 Letter To Editor Jean Claude Meus Does Not Deserve To Be In Jail Hardee County Little League at Tropicana Field! S--- -- r i. fulM i rSf tfrM I erTIlC l A VE m 3m AM FAil Take a break and enjoy a Major League Baseball experience! Outfield Tickets $10 Tickets must be purchased by March 31. 3 17'4 ~17.24C .. .......... ... .. I I VA.~.~: tz- cmi---lb~~r=_~- .~s~C-~ ~l~i~~~~~)-~ii ~ -~i~~ -~r.~r;L~= I :i S2B The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services- Printd a.a Pubic Srvic 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 ...................1:00 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. Hivy. 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 pm S FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Grape & Church Streets 375-2340 Sunday School ......... 9:45 a m.f Morning Worship 11-00a'm Youth Fellowship .. 00 p m SEvening Worship... 6.00 p m. Wed. Bible Study ... ..700 p m FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church Road 773-9013 Sunday Scf oI... 9 45 a m Mormng,Worship .11 00am SSunday Esening 600p.m Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m HOLY CHILD SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION Misa (Espanol) Sunday ...........7:00 p.m. IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO 105 Dixiana St. 375-3370 Doinigo Serv. De Predicacion11:00 p.m. Martes Estudio Biblico ............7:00 p.m. Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ......7:00p.m. Jueses Sern De Predicacion ....7:00 p.m. IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or: S 773-9019 Sunday School..... ..... 9:45 a.m. Mornng Worship ....... 1.00 a m Evening Worship ....... 7-00 p m Wednesday Prayer..... 7.00 p m StMACEDONIA 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. S" Communion-2nd Sun Evening 6:00 p.m. MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH 6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 1-00 a m. - Disciples Training .. 5 00 p m. Evening Worsuhp ... .. 00p m. Wednesday Prayer Time ..........7:00 p.m. BOWLING GREEN PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295 SDomingos Escuela Dorn.........9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m. Miercoles Servic ....................6:30 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER 128 E. Main St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................... 1:00 a.m: Sunday Night Service .............7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study, Tiurs. 7:30 p.m. ONA LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Sunday School K 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................1:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m. NEW ELIM INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Badger Loop Lane 773-4475 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service.....................11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Worship.............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time............7:00 p.m NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Sidney Roberts Road Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Disciples Training ........:.......;6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .............:.....6:30 p.m. SWednesday Prayer.....................7:00 p.m ONA BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Bear Lane 773L2540, Sunday School '10l: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 4 New York AMe. and Apostolic Rd. Sunday School ... ..10:00 a m. * Evening Service 5 00 pm. *Tuesday Ser ice ..... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service .. 700 p m BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH 405 S. Florida Ave. Sunday Morning Service ........10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship.. i .11 00a.m Wed. Night Service & Worship 7-00 p.m Saturday Prayer .7:00 pm. CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHUR " 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School 10:00a.m. Morning Worship I I 00a.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 Stud 10 00 a.m.. ',.Worship Service ...................11.:00 a.m.. Wednesday S 700 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Wil Duke Road .;':. "773-2249 10 : Sunday Morning Worsip ... 9-30 a.m Sunday Bible Class .. .. 1:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship........ 6-00 p.m. SWed. Night Bible Class .....7.00 pm. . l Men's Leadership & Training Class - 2nd Sunday of Month......... 4:00 p m. CHURCH OF GOD Martin Luther King Bhd. S767-0199 CHURCH OF GOD OF THE FIRST BORN 807 S. 8h Ave. S .773-4576 '- "" CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 : Sacrament Meeting ........ 900 a m. : Sunday School. .. ...1000 a.m. .. 11 t a.m. COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE 903 Summit St 735-8681 Q' .. .. i i r - 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..........:.......1.9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ....... ....11:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:30 a.m. Studio 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- 8:00p.m. Wednesday Service ..... :...........6:d0 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 00a.m. Evening Worship ..............;....6...600 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer ............... 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 Stud).. .......... ...6:00p.m. Wed Prayer/Bible Study ........7 00 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657 - Early Worship 9:00a.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 GODCHURCH Now Meeting at Northside Baptist Church 912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386. Sunday Morning Service ..........8:30 a.m. Evening Worship ....:..............:.6:60 p.m. Tuesday Youth Ministry .. ....700p m. Adult Tuesday Service .......... 7 00 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE Pentecostal 810 W. Tennessee St. 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... .............. .930 a.m. Worship .... ... .... .... ...10:30a.m. SWed Night Dinner......... ...6:00 p.m. Wed. Bodybuilders Adult CI 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. .........1000 a.m. Tuesday Evening... .. ..........7:30 p.m. Thursday Evening ..... ......... ...7"30 p m JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH Sunday Evening. ... .............4:00 p.m. Monday Evening ................. ...7:30 p m. Wednesday Evening.......... .......7-30 p.m. OPENDOOR FULLGOSPEL aunuay acnooi UW.. u a.m. AKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH AISECENTER Sunday morning .......... 1100a.m. 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 E. Broward St. Sunday Night ..... ... 6:00 p m. Sunday School .............. .......9:45 a.m.' 'Sunday School .1000a.m. Wednesday Nght. ......... 7:30pm Morning Service. ..................11:00 a.m. Sunday) Ser ice 600 p.m It's not only children who ow. Evening Worship ............... .6:00 p.m. Wedneda Serce 730 p.m It not only Wednesday Prayer............. 700 pm Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children NEW BEGINNING CHURCH a do with their lives, they are .Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St We act as though comfort and watching us to see what we do 7350555 luxury were the chief require- with ours. I can't tell my chil- ments of life, when all that we.. dren to reach for the sun. All I NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH' need to make us happy is some- an doisreahfor it, myself 1999 State Road 64 East thing to be enthusiastic about. -o e Maynlard undy Sichl .. 9:451 a.m. S .. ..-Joyce M'"aynar Morning Service 11 00 am 'Church Training ......... ........5:15 p.m ' B Eening Worship. 6"30 p m Wednesday Prayer .. 7-00 p.:n NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH 10 Martin Luther King Ave. -,767-0023 Morm Worship (Ist & 3r Sun) 8:00 a.m.' Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:0 p.m. Allen Christian Endeavor .......4:00 p.m. Wed. & Fri. Bible Stiudy .........7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 912 N. 8th Ave. 73-6947 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .. I1-00 a.m. Discipleship'Training................6:00 p.m. Evening Worshipli ....... ..........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. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. :Wednesday Bible Study ............6:30 p.m. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday.Fellowship..................1100 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 Sunday s9-00 a m. Sunday School. 10:00 am. Morning Worship... ... 11 00 a m Evening Worship... 6-00 pm Wednesday Prayer ..... 7 00 p.m SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula Sunday'School. ........ 10.00a.m. Morning Worship ....... .11:00 a m. Evening Service... ........6-00 p m. SWednesday Ser ice ....7-00 pm. 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 SSaturday Mass (English) ..........5 00 p.m. (Spanish) .. .7-30 p m Sunday (English) .......9:00 a.m (Spanish) ........ .10:30 am. (Creole) ... .. 1:00 p m. Daily Mass it English .............8:30 a.m. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927 Sabbath School' 9:30 a.m. SMorning Worship.................. 11:00 a.m. Tues Prayer Meeting ..... .700 p.m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 505 S. 10th Ave. 773-434 m 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 Elening Worship . 6.00 p. Wednesday Worship. .. 7-30 p Friday Worship ...... .7-30 p. m m. m. TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 116 Orange St. Sunday School ..... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .... 11:30 a m. Evening Worship ..,,-:.: .. 7:00 p m. Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train 7:00 p.m. Friday Prayer Service..... 7:00 p m. WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 773-0199 Sunday School... .10.00 a.m. Morning Worship ......... 11;15 a.m.. Evening Worship ....... ... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Fam. Training ... 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Youth Bible Study .... 7:00 p.m. Friday Night Worship. ...... 7.30 p.m WAUCHULA HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683 Sunday School ......... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .. ...... 11:00 a.m. Church Training. ;. .. 6. 6:00 p m Evening Worship ..... ..... 7.00 p m. Wednesday Prayer ....... .:7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 210 Anderson Sunday School .:.... 10:00a.m. Church ..:. ;. ...... .. ... 10-00 a m. Youth Service.,..... .6:00 p m Evening Service ...:.. :.. 7:00 p m. Wednesday Seivice..:. .. '.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. S Thursday Worship .......7:30 p.m. -Saturday Worship .. ..7:30 p.m. 04fti "-- o-lift -.. 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 Compuiters ,- -We have used ; , C .. computers!. < Stratonet :* 1329 Hwy. 17 N. Mon.-Fri. L:, office ; (863) 767-6066 Wauchula, FL 33873 9-5 Fax: .(86) 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 Scliool ........... 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& FT.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 'Aorsuhp . 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 S South Hwy, 1i7- 494-5456,. SSunday School .. .. ... I0flO'.a m Morning Worship..... .. ..: I 00 a m Wednesday Prayer .... ..... 7:00 p.m. MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Steve Roberts Special & Oxeidine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851 Sunday School ............. 10:00 a.m. Worship ; .... ..... 11:00 a.m. -Evening :..... .... .6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet.... 7:00 p.m. ,: V ; ,'.d na .i 5 i. **;': '1 ** . 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. i Thursday Worship .......... 7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship........... 7:30 p.mJ PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH , Pioneer Park 2nd Sunday .............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m. 5th Sunday ................ 6:00 p.m. REALITY RANCH COWBOY CHURCH 2-1/2 Miles east of Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66 863-735-8600 Sunday School. ............ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m. ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636 Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11 a.m. Wed. Prayer Service......... 7:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889 Domingo, Misa en Espanol... 10:30 a.m. Confesiones .............. 10:00 a.m. Doctrina ................. 11:30 a.m. SPANISH MISSION 735-8025 Escuela Dominica ......... 10:00 a.m.! Servicio ................. 11:00 a.m.? Pioneer Club. .............. 6:30 p.m. Servicio de la Noche. ......... 7:00 p.m. Mierecoles Merienda ........ 6:00 p.m. Servicio ...... ........ .. 8:00 p.m. Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m. ZOLFO BAPTIST CHURCH 311 E.4th Ave. 735-1200 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Training Union. ............ 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ........... 7:30 p.m. TI0 0 Clt .'.'.,J LL. 4 0 o -o -.--oo 4 i c V i 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 byattending a church or synagogue of choice each week. The doors to a loving faith are always open to God's children. 1 II' SScriptures Selected by The American Bible Society opyright 2005, Ksistc.-Williams Newspaper Services, P. O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www kwnews corn - - - The following merchants urge you to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath FYz C W O Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 P.O. Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL 1 Priesthood / ^ + I - March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests: COUNTY < March 13, Robert Gerald Bahr, 44, of 2908 Red Barn Lane, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Allen Dubberly and charged with domestic battery. March 13, Jose Antonio Alvarez-Cruz, 21, of Hickory Street, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, burglary of a dwelling and petit theft. March 13, Joshua Daniel Johnson, 22, of 19692 U.S. 80 West, Marion Junction, Ala., was arrested by Dep. Jamie Wright on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original'charge battery). March 13, a vehicle was reported stolen on Chamberlain Boulevard. March 12, Telesforo Martinez, 40, of 338 Broward St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley and charged with domestic bat- tery. March 12, burglary of a conveyance on U.S. 17 North, a theft on Chamberlain Boulevard and criminal mischief on Peterson Street were reported. March 11, Michael Parker Daughtry, .29, of 1703 Popash Road, Wauchula, was arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia. March 11, William Robert Jones, 22, of 73rd Avenue, Myakka City, was arrested by the Drug Task Force and charged with possession of mari- juana and obstruction of a search warrant. March 11, Cheryl Ann Packard, 41, of 609 E. Bay St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging her with violation of probation (original charge possession of drug paraphernalia). March 11, Carmelo Rosales Vargas, 32, of Old Bradenton Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant alleging violation of probation (original charge DUI with property damage) and a capias alleging failure to pay a fine on a conviction for no valid license. March 11, a residential burglary on Pine Cone Road, a business bur- glary on U.S. 17 N. and a theft on Colson Road were reported. MEETING DATE CHANGE The Health Care Task Force meeting previously set for March 15, 2005, has been changed to March 23, 2004. The meeting will be held at 12:00 Noon at The Main Street S Pub;,Wauchula, FL For more information, please call 863/773-9430. Marsha Rau, Chairman 03/17 TIME IS RUNNING OUT! March 10, Eleazar Rodriguez, 47, of 2140 Petteway Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant alleging violation of proba- tion originall charge battery on an elderly person). March 10, Tammy Jo Smith,. 5, of Oak Grove, Wauchula, was arrest- ed by Det. Paul Davis on a charge uf assisting an escaped prisoner. March 10, Scotty Lee Eures, 31, of 125 Morning Dove Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a Polk County warrant alleging violation of probation (original charge DUI). March 10, Rigoberto Morales Pio, 37, of 201 Doc Coil Road, Bowling G-en, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with vio- lation of probation (original charges possession of marijuana and driving while license suspended). March 10, Larry Eugene Thompson, 46, of 182 Boyd Cowart Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with aggravated stalking and making harassing phone calls. March 10, Benjamin Willis Sanders, 18, of 111 W. Cliett Ave., Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson on a warrant charg- ing him with violation of probation (original charge fleeing to elude a police officer), and also charged with resisting arrest without force, giving a false name to a law enforcement officer, presenting another person's ID and second offense driving with knowledge of a suspended license. March 10, a theft on U.S. 17 South and a fight on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue were reported. March' 9, Jeffery Bryant Ramirez, 39, of 3515 Virginia Lane, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with giving a false name to a law enforcement officer. March 9, Ruben Elisondo, 46, of 1590 Old Bradenton Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him iith failure to appear in court on a charge of domestic battery and violation of probation (original charges battery and assault). March'9, Gary Dale Wilson, 47, of 9510 Walking HorseDrive, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Maria Hall on a capias alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of retail theft. March 9, Luciano Lara III, 36, of 4423 Maple Ave., Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Maria Hall on charges of violation of probation (orig- inal charges burglary of a structure, grand theft and possession of a fraud- ulent ID card). On March 11, Dep. Joe Marble also detained him on capi- ases alleging resisting arrest without force, driving while license suspend- ed, fleeing to elude a police officer with lights and siren and failure to ful- full duty upon damage. March 9, thefts on Altman Road and U. S. 17 North, and criminal mis- chief at Snell Street and South Hollandtdwn Road were reported. Mhrch'8, Christopher Shannon Reas, 36, of 647 SR 64, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Everett Lovett on a Polk County warrant alleging fail- ure to appear in courton a charge of trespass/loitering and prowling. March 8, Edward Shane Nickerson, 34, of 419 S. Perry St., Fort Meade was arrested by Dep. Todd Southers and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a con- cealed weapon.. March 8, John Henry Browdy, 42, of 618 Sally Place, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on .warrants charginghim with violation of probation (original charges two counts domestic battery). March 8, Robert Lee Cole, 46, of 301 Glades St;, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with non-support: March'8, a theft on W. Carlton Street and a fight on Altman Road were- reported. March 7, Adam Robert Acuna, 31, of 615 Saunders St:, Wauchula, was arrested by corrections Ofc. Cassick on warrants charging him with pos- session of methamphetamine with intent to sell and delivery or possession of methamphetamine.with intent to deliver. Correction: Sheriff's Office records listed an incorrect original charge for the March 2 violation of probation arrest of, Jesus Manuel Apolinar- Cardosa, 21, of 421 N. Ninth Ave., Wauchula. His original charge was domestic violence battery. The Sheriff's Office has corrected its Web site. WAUCHULA March 13, Moises Carpio Cruz, 24, of 401 Southerland St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Mark McCoy on a capias alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of no valid license and also charged him with DUI, no valid license, attaching tag not assigned. March 13, criminal mischief on Eason Drive was reported. March 11, a 16-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with loitering/prowling. March 10, a theft on South llth Street was reported. March 7, thefts on U. S. 17 South and U. S. 17 North were reported. BOWLING GREEN March 12, Merced Rodriguez III, 23, of 2072 Bomber Road, Winter Haven, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with disor- derly intoxication and criminal mischief. March 12, criminal mischief on Grape Street and Dixianna Avenue was reported. March 11, Marcus Lanier Robinson, 20, of 5014 N. Mason Dixon Ave., Bowling Green, and Vincent Earl Everett, 22, of 2525 NE Fourth ST., Winter Haven, were arrested by Capt. Brett Dowden and each charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell and possession of marijuana. March 7, Leavie Joseph Owens III, 15, of 849 Pleasant Way, Bowling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with lewd and lascivious molestation and lewd and lascivious exhibition. .March 7, criminal mischief on Dixiana Avenue was reported. ZOLFO SPRINGS March 13, criminal mischief on SR 66 was reported. March 9, Juanita Daisy Richardson, 50, of 4728 Crewsville Road, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Oscar Diaz and charged with child abuse. PRECO Annual Meeting Saturday Make your plans now to attend Peace River Electric Cooperative's 65th! annual meeting Saturday at PRECo Parkc in Wauchula. The co-op's annual meeting is an important yearly event in which all PRECo members are encouraged to attend. This year, PRECo will cele- brate 65 years of dedicated service to. members in 10 counties through- out Florida. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. Members and guests will arrive at the park filled with.a vari- ety of educational and informative booths, provided by businesses and organizations from the co-op's vari- What a fine comedy this world- would be if one did not play a 2L.. -1'-~~. ,. .4* \ ~ ' ous service areas. A group of clowns will be on hand to entertain both the young and "young at heart" with face paintings, animal balloons and much more. Members and guests will be treated to hot dogs with "all the fix- ings" and soft-serve ice cream. The annualbusiness meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Members will hear reports given by the PRECo board president, board treasurer and gen- eral manager chief operating offi- cer. The meeting will conclude with a variety of prizes drawn for regis- tered PRECo members. part in it. -Denis Diderot 'r, .,s'"'- Tangible Personal Property returns are due in the Property Appraiser's Office at the Courthouse Annex II on U.S. 17 North by April 1. There are penalties for late and non-filers. KATHY L. CRAWFORD Hardee Co. Property Appraiser 315 N. Sixth Ave. (Highway 773-2196 17 N.) Room 103 3 17c ;3:170, A PHO TO SUBMITTED BY MARTHA HENRY CHESNEY Lola Louise Hendry Townsend (left) and Zina Hendry were the daughters of Charles Mallory and Donnie McEwen Hendry. Lola was born March 4, 1894, in Joshua Creek. She married James Edward Townsend in 1909. James first had a grocery store in Wauchula, then later the family moved to Palatka, where he Died. Lola then returned to Wauchula in 1957, where she resided on West Bay Street until her death In 1983. Sister Zina was born Dec. 2, 1895, married Morton Borland and died in March of 1918. Note the Sfrilly dresses the young girls are wearing, stockings and bows in their hair. SHARE YOUR OLD PHOTOS WITH US! STake readers on a walk down Memory Lane by sharing your photos from Hardee County's past. Bring your submissions to the newspa- per office at 115 S. Seventh Ave. or mail to The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula., FL 33873. Photos will be returned. ^.. ^-.-.,.--..a.njM-w~ l -^,vmw~p s vims s^'ssWa .wv~ragt" swsiK .M ww>^mM^. .^^y.. w a. .-. Memory Lane sum NwuORM O on &-1 L ORGAN S ^*~~ 4w ~jb'F cS^^ /y1^ c.- S~* rSaturcay( ^March .7 . ,9 a.m, i a.m, &6y.m. FaiM Temple ministries SRiver ofLife Church ; ..: Corner of W. Orange : 8th- Ave., Wauchula j I I f ar~ 4 .~c? ~p~.. x* -- ~;~ ~', aal~ /l"j~ I ~ ~;i~ii ) 4B The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 Airpc By JIM KELLY SOf The Herald-Advocate 'An update on the proposed .Florida International Airport in ,; northwestern Hardee County came before the Central Florida Regional SPlanning Council (CFRPC) last SWednesday. J' ohn Reed, president of Van Fleet K International Airport Development SGroup, said the planned interna- f tional cargo airport would create % economic development in Hardee ; and Polk counties. Reed said the ii March 9 meeting was the pre-appli- ' cation process and that a DRI }:.(development of regional impact) ' may be requested in August. SReed said Van Fleet has an option to buy 22,400 acres in Hardee and Polk counties from Mosaic, a recently created compa- Sny from the merger of IMC Global S-and Cargill Crop Nutrition. The air- 'port would handle cargo and, to a : smaller scale, business passengers SReed said key approval processes .. :needed will include permitting by .: ;the state, DRI aiid Federal Aviation SAuthority..Transportation issues,for the heartland area will need to be :solved, he said. ' .The second speaker for the pro- posed airport was Brad Cornelius, a. planner with Wade Trim and Associates. He said the acreage Sunder option with Mosaic includes S13,092 acres in Hardee and 9,351. t ) 0 0 . LOIS .WEBB Lois Webb, 96. of Wauchula, died. March 3, 2005. at Bartow Center in Bartow. Born Dec. 6, 1908. she had lived in this area most of her life. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by' her husband. William C. Webb. Survivors include her friend. Virginia Rutland of Wauchula. Visitation was held Tuesday, March 8. 2-3 p.m., with the funeral at 3 p.m. at Robarts Family Funeral Home, Wauchula. Burial was in Wauchula CemeterN. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Strtel \Vauchula F* Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home 9.11 oing _A'l 0o/( j DENNIS L. HALL SR. Dennis L. Hall Sr., 56. of Wauchula, died Wednesday. March 9. 2005. in Bartow. Born March 14, 1948. in Quitman, Ga., he came to Wauchula eight years ago from Douglas, Ga. He was a Baptist and a retired truck driver. Survivors include two sons. Dennis Hall Jr. of Zolfo Springs and Jason Hall of Valdosta. Ga.. three brothers, Mike Hall of Clermont, Donald Hall of Thomasville, Ga., and Ronald Hall of Douglas, Ga.: brother-in- law, Silas L. Williams of Douglas. Ga.; one sister, Melba Jean Johnson of Virginia Beach, Va., and nephews and nieces. Patrick Williams, Richard Dupree Jr.. Joyce Dupree and Frances Dupree, all of Douglas, Ga. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 \. Main Stre et Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home )rt Gets Regional acres in Polk. Most of the property has been mined for phosphate and contains several clay settling areas. The land is along SR 62, SR 37, CR 663 and the CSX railroad line. "This will be a large scale mixed use development," including the airport, warehouses, industrial, commercial, residential and open space uses." Cornelius said Van Fleet and its associates have already discussed the airport plan with the CFRPC staff, and the state Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the state Department of Environmental Protection (EPA), Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), state Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal, Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Hardee Board of County Commissioners and various other state and federal officials. Fred Ford, vice president and air- port program manager for Washington Group International, said the Frankfort (Germany) Airport Alliance wants a new air- port project in the United States, thu's the proposed Florida International Airport. Ford's com- pany offers integrated engineering, construction arid management solu- tions.. "Is there an existing need now? No. Yes, in the 10- and 20-year forecast, based on the rate. of growth in Latin America and South America. Frankfort operates seven airports around the world." Ford said the proposal is a "pro- ject of significance, especially for Florida." He said further study will indicate if the proposed airport could'be economically feasible. Rudy Eilhardt of the Frankfort Airport Group said, "Miami Obituaries VERA AIRLINE WRIGHT Vera Arline Wright, 84, died at her home in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Wednesday. March 9, 2005. She was the wife of Clifton L. Wright of Avion Palms Resort. They were married for 46 years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday. March 19, at 2 p.m. at The Gospel Tabernacle' Innurgrent will follow later in the spring in Charlestown, N.H. ., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gospel Tabernacle. 810 Tennessee St.,- Wauchula 33873. Grand Strand Funeral Home and Crematory Myrtle Beach, S.C. DENNIS L. HALL SR. Dennis L. Hall Sr., 56, of Wadchula, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in Barlow. Born March .14, 1948, in Quitman, Ga., he came t Wauchula eight years ago front Douglas, Ga. He was a Baptist and, a retired truck driver. Survivors include two sons, Dennis Hall Jr. of Zolfo Springs and Jason Hall of Valdosta, Ga., three brothers. Mike Hall of Clermont. Donald Hall of Thomas ille, Ga., and Ronald Hall of Douglas, Ga.; brother-in-law, Silas L. Williams of Douglas, Ga.; one sister. Melba Jean Johnson of Virginia Beach, Va.; and nephews and nieces, Patrick Williams, Richard Dupree Jr., Joyce Dupree and Frances Dupree, all of Douglas. Ga. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula International Airport. needs help" with its air cargo volume. Bill Lambert, former Hardee county commissioner, said the Hardee County economy has been traditionally agricultural and that the phosphate industry will be of a short duration. Lambert said the proposed site.is on mined land and that he believes in the airport pro- ject. "About 400,000 to 500,000 acres in the phosphate area of Florida have-been uprooted and the land has been compromised. The land can be taken to a higher form of development," he said. Lambert said adequate trans- portation will be needed for the air- port project. He is associated with the Florida Heartland Transpor- tation Council. 'Tom Pelham, a Tallahassee lawyer, said the airport is "one of the most exciting projects I've encountered: There are four exist- ing DRIs on this property, and there is a need to create a single DRI" for the project. "We will need the approval of Hardee County and Polk County." Herb Smetheram, interim long- range recovery officer in Hardee County for FEMA, said initial plan- ning has begun for an airport and that ground transportation needs would include a larger east-west corridor connecting the interstate highways. 'The cargo airport was the No. 1 'priority for Hardee County in pub- lic hearings after the hurricanes," he said. Gordon Norris, chairmari of the Hardee County Commission, said the commission "embraces the idea of a cargo airport for Hardee and Polk counties. There is a real need' in Hardee County. This airport has local, regional and global implica- tions. Let's get 'it done." said Norris. Wauchula Mayor David Royal- said the city is "very optimistic. 'There is great interest-in this pro- ject.'" : : , Doug Knight, project manager for Hardee County and former county mining coordinator, said the airport would be a "wonderful opportunity" to achieve economic diversity and maximize sustainabil- ity on reclaimed phosphate mine lands. Knight said oblecuve E5 in the Scountcomprehensie plan adopt- ed in June 2002 is "at a minimum. sustain and improve the economic vitality and diversity of Hardee County through the development of efficient and effective reclamation land use planning and applicability, yielding, but not limited to agricul- ture, residential, commercial. industrial and recreation/open space type uses."' Casey Prescott, aide to U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris, read a statement of support for the airport from the congresswoman. Parker Keen, land manager of Mosaic, the world's second largest fertilizer manufacturer, said land options are in place with Van Fleet. "You need to know where the cla. and sand are. There is development potential of all sorts, including agri-, culture, on mined lands. We are very supportive of the airport pro- ject and will continue to swork with the Van Fleet Group." Bob Bullard, chairman of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council and vice chairman of the Highlands County Commission. said. "This project is complex and challenging. It represents the single greatest project for economic development" that has been brought to the regional planning council. A written Van Fleet briefing' to The Value - Of Dignity T/ hepassing of a loved one is always a difficult time in our lives. Families often find themselves: with decisions for which they are not completely prepared. Brant Funeral Chapel associates are : here to guide you along each and every step of the way. We will always provide you with respectful, dignified service. This is the true value that you can always find with Brant Funeral Chapel. cope with"the loss of a loved one. BRANT FUNERAL CHAPEL 404 W. Palmetto St. *Wauchula 773-94513,,c the CFRPD indicated the airport has been in the pre-plannng stage for over three years. "This 22, '^0- -acre project is perhaps the most sig- nificant 'catalyst/rainmaker' pro- ject aimed at not only enhancing the long-term economic stability of Hardee and Polk counties, but will also positively impact the entire Tampa Bay and Heartland Region as well. In addition to the proposed airport, the project will include sub- stantial surrounding industrial, commercial, institutional, residen- tial and open space areas. A unique aspect of this project is the fact that the entire 22,400-plus acre project site is on reclaimed phosphate mined land." "Even prior to this past summer's hurricanes, areas within the Heartland Region, particularly Hardee County, were in severe eco- nomic distress and in need of sub- stantial'and real economic develop- ment opportunities. The fact that Hardee County is designated as a 'Rural: Area of Critical Economic Concern' by the State of Florida points to the desperate need for a significant economic engine to be developed within the county and the region. "The historic economic base of the region no longer prove ides the stability that has been relied upon. for generations. The agricultural industry has been in a state of decline for many years. This decline was hastened by the impacts of Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne. Mining is an industry that is a major positive impact to Florida's economy at this time, but it is based on, a non- renewable resource that focuses on the mining of the.lanid as opposed to the long-term economic develop- ment capacity of the land. The development of this project. which is supported b\ members of the mining industry such as the newly formed Mosaic Company; will pro- vide an economically viable and productive, use of lands that are in the reclaiming process. The jobs, taxes, and economic, multiplier effect of this project will.provide the economic boost that is desper- ately needed for Hardee County. and will also enhance the economy of the entire region as well. "The purpose and need for Florida International Airport includes. but is not limited rte the enhancement of ithe Centr'al and South Florida airptt capaery to support the long-term growth in a nation demand in the state. Florida International Airport has the ability to provide a centralhl located airport for the processing of air cargo from Latin and North America. This \\ill be part of the focus of the purpose and need for the project since this could effec- ti\el1 increase the capacity of' liami International Airport if some of the less desirable air cargo activity was diverted from Miami to Florida International Airport. The proposed airport .wll also sup- port passenger demand and- crpo- rate jet acti\it) in the Central. Florida region as population and employment continue to gro-s. Florida aviation system will continue to be a primary driver for the state's economy. A recent draft stud' prepared bh Dr. Lance deHaven-Smith for the Florida Department of Transportation addresse-, the long-term aviation needs for the State olf Florida. The key issue that the stids addresses is 'how to use limited state resources and authority to foster a system of air,travel and transport that is not only safe. reliable, and affordable but that also contributes to econom- ic growth.' '"Ultimately. Florida's aviation ,system needs to be expanded and Review enhanced over the next several decades to serve the state's boom- ing population and growing nation- al and international trade needs appropriately. This proposed pro- ject can provide a key link to enhancing the viability and effec- tiveness of the state's aviation sys- tem, with particular focus on cargo and freight. "Florida's 2004-2009 Strategic Plan for Economic Development (Strategic Plan) focuses on diversi- fying Florida's economy. The Strategic Plan states in the section for rural regions that; 'For example, the Heartland Region in south Florida can capitalize upon the need for global trade to become a global logistics hub ... The central area could capitalize on its strategic location to serve as the distribution hub for the Florida market.' The Florida International Airport Project can fulfill this concept. "The development of the pro- Telling The Truth... By J. Adam Shanks Preacher ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES #3 Last week, we talked about the concept of repentance and many Scriptures that explain what God wants us to do in regards to our sins. Quoting from Hebrews 6:1, the specific issue raised by the writer of i Hebrews about repentance is the "foundation of repentance from dead ' works and of faith towards God." This idea of dead works and faith (and many include the concept of grace in this discussion) has divided the reli- gious world for hundreds of years. Some religious groups believe that grace (or unmerited favor) is all that is necessary, excluding the idea that faith or works have anything to do with our salvation. Other religious groups take the opposite approach and say that performance of good works (acts of obedience) is the factor on which ottr salvation hangs. Even still, some say that faith (our belief) is what will save us. I boldly say, and will support with God's word, that all three of these groups are both right and wrong. People misunderstand how td find truth in Scripture. God.has made is a puzzle with Scripture. Many times, God does not reveal all of the answers together in ine passage This is true about this truth about grace, faith and works. The beautiful, complete picture of God's truth is onl\ found when the puzzle pieces are put together. That is why we must look for all of the pieces of this puzzle from the entire NewCovenant Scriptures and not pick and choose which pieces we are going to use. God's'picture is beautiful only, like a puzzle, when all of the pieces are in place. God makes it plain that grace is the only reason that we have the oppor- tunity for salvation. Titus 2:11 states that "the grace of God that brings sal- Sation has appeared to all men." This passage does not lease much discus- sion unless %ou consider a passage like I Peter 1.- which sa s that the "end of \our faith" is "the sal ji .inln of your Souls." .-nother wrench for the gears is that w works also pla-s a role in salvation according to James 2:14. So which is it? Does grace save us? YES! The problem is that people have tried to make the Bible say that one is more important than the others. Well, salvation is possible because of the existence of all three. Without .grace, salvation would not be an option. Without faith, there is no wa\ that we could please God tHebrews-11:6). Without works. we would have dead faith (James 2:17). Oftentimes, you will hear the phrase, "faith only," so I decided that .I would look that phrase up. We are to "speak as the oracles of God" so I thought that I would see if that phrase is speaking as these oracles (1 Petdr 4:11). The only place the phrase "faith only" shows up in Scriptures i' James 2:24 which says, "You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only"(italics,mine). This does not mean that we, desert% e heave'h because without God's gift of that sacrifice 2000 years ago, we would ndt have the opportunity.,What we have to understand is that God did gis e us an opportunity and place certain conditions on his gift. Although God placed his,offer of salvation on the table for all to receive, we must reach out and grab that gift. We do thatthrough faith and through works. This is the only wa these passages all make sense together. Let me make this as "clear as mud." We are saved by grace even though we are:not saved by grace onls. We are'redeemed 'by faith even though wO are not redeemed by faith only. We are justified by works even though we are not justified by works only. All three components are necessary for ou salation and the absence of esen one can jeopardize our hope of heaven. One is not greater than the other. God offers grace and we respond with faith and works that prove that our faith is not dead. I'm Telling the Truth! J Ad.mi Shanks is minister oflthe Church oi Chrisi in Iiucltilda. He can be c-inailed at lesioas@ surtbl 'r inet. 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 ohice unattendecq, please leave:message.) Increasingly Preferredf FUNERAL HOMES A Trusted Family Name Since 1906 529 West Main Street, Wauchula 773-9773 Deborah & Dennis Robarts. (1',, , 1 2Ij rA0 I posed project will have several eco- nomic benefits to not only Hardee and Polk Co'lnties but also to the i Heartland Region and the state. Some of these benefits include: *A catalytic project promoting - Florida's global competitiveness; *Supports international trade to increase Florida's exports; *Value-added job growth within: an economically stagnant region; *Prepares Florida's Intermodal Transportation System to meet the ! needs of increased international trade; *Centralized location to serve as a "hub" for trade within the state; and *Provides a comprehensive approach to diversifying rural eco- nomics in the state. "The report by Dr. Lance deHaven-Smith finds that airports i are 'engines of business growth and job creation,' ' ;! . : ~ 1 . March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B ri I Join us for our RAND OWNING CEEBRATROAIT Discover for yourself the Crown difference... 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Plans are being made for an after- noon wedding on April 9 at Heritage Park in Wauchula. ving- Wauchulan's Grandson To Wed In Tampa Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carthew of Sarasota have announced the engagement and approaching mar- riage of their daughter, Amy, to Jason Pressley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Pressley of Tampa. The bride-elect is the grand- daughter of Bob and Beverly Zeiler of Johnstown, Pa., and the late Edward and Teresa Carthew, also of Johnstown. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where she received both a bachelor of science degree in economics and a bachelor of science degree in mathematics. She is currently a human resources recruiter at Manatee Glens and is enrolled in the Masters of Business Administration program at the University of South'Florida. The prospective groom, grandson of Marjorie Pressley of Wauchula, the late Neil Pressley, Mary Emma White of Melbourne and the late Fred White, is a graduate of the University of South Florida where he received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, He is presently a reliability engi- neer for The Mosaic Company and is pursuing a master's degree in business administration from the University of South Florida. Plans are being made for an April 9 afternoon wedding at Idlewild Baptist Church in Tampa. COURTESY PHOTO ,Dave Manwiller & Lisa Hendry Rise & Shine By Ted Simonson NAME-CALLING HURTS! "Sticks and stones Can break my bones, But words can never hurt me" '7 , In the school yard, this may be the earnest hope of some poor soutar- geted by name-calling, but it is a forlorn hope because angry and scornful words do hurt, arnd they do a lot more damage than sticks and stones. If %e could only see ho\ fiagile is the human heart and how easily it is hurt. The heart wanders alone and frighteriedbecause it fears rejection'by ,peers. Even God is no solace because the soul is Often afraid of what God imighi require if prayer is made. (In spite of the Bible's testimony, millions 'believe in'a God whose only interest in mankind is judgment I Who will give an encouraging word? Only someone who, himself, has :felt the ache of rejection. The isolation is ofternself-imposed because the hurt one has chosen to be offended and nothing has been damaged but ego. We all know that it is easier to.simmer in self-righteousness than "get over it" and move on. SThe Department of Justice has begun tracking a ne\ kind of offense called "hate crime," any kind of transgression motivated b) hostility to a victim because of membership in a group (color, creed, gender or sexual ori- entation). In 1988, there were 7.489 people convicted of this new kind of evil behavior. If this trend continues, it's easy to see how name-calleis could end up 'in jail! We shouldn't be so thin-skinned that we flinch at every critical word, :and phone the police to report a crime. As Christians, we ought to inwardly ;determine not to lake offense. Has not God ih His amazing grace, forgiven 'us? It is recorded not only that Jesus was whipped and beaten, but that He .*as called insulting names, Even.on the cross:suffering excruciating pain, :He was assaulted by scorn. "If He be the king of Israel,let him.now come do\% n from the cross, and we will believe Him." (Matt. 27:42). Have we been insulted as much as this? : HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED S HARDEE COUNTY HELP! S.Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 S(If office unattended, please leave message.) COURTESY PHOTO Paul Roberts & Julia Howard Julia Howard & Paul Roberts Plan June Wedding Tre engagement and approach- ing marriage of Julia Lynn Howard, of Zolfo Springs to Paul Anthony Roberts, son of Calvin and Pamela Jo Roberts of Wauchula, have been announced by her parents, Jr. and Jane Long and Jim Howard of Zolfo Springs. The bride-elect is a 2000 gradu-. ate of Hardee High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of : i, FOUR BLUES, ONE PINK Mr: and Mrs-. Mark Crews, Arcadia. an eight pound eight ounce son, James Ian, born Feb. 5, 2005, Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Crews is the former Julie Jones. Maternal grandparents are Emerson and Mary ,Jones of Wauchula. Maternal great-grand- mother is Nelma Stone. of Wauchula. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Jeraldine Crews of Wauchula. Michael McConniel and Sarah Davidson, an eight pound four ounce daughter, Anatasya Marie, born Feb. 22, 2005, Florida Hospital Heartland, Sebring. Ma- ternal grandparents are Alan and Linda 'Davidson. Paternal grand- parents are Shane and Sheila McConniel. Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. Florida where she received a bache- lor of science degree in finance. The prospective groom is also a 2000 graduate of Hardee High School. He is currently a senior at the University of Florida, majoring in electrical engineering. Plans are being made for an after- noon wedding on June 25 at the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. ,Guadalupe AlmauLer Jr, ,,nd Marita Mendnza. Wauchula. a.five pound 14 ounce son. Apli'nar Almaguer, born Feb. 25. 2005. Florida Hospital Heartland, Se- bring. Maternal grandmother is Berta Mendoza. Paternal grandpar- ents are Margarito and Lydia Gutierrez. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Moulds, an eight pound nine ounce son, Reeve Davis, born March 3, 2005, Florida Hospital Heartland, Sebring, Mrs. Moulds is the former Valerie Reeves. Maternal grandparents are Don and Darline Reeves. Paternal grandparents are Bob Moulds and JoAni Collier. Amy Carthew & Jason Pressley Hair Boutique Emma & Stephanie Would like to welcome Frankie l.heal as a new stylist to the salon. We Tome The Mane! 109 West Main St. Wauchula 773-2266 Walk-Ins Welcome a* * % radley ) era 'Sa Spring Sale 20% OFF select Vera patterns Thursday, March 17 ONLY! 2 p.m. 7 p.m. Come meet our Vera Bradley Sales Representative ,,Zjb ietianco iAi99,.sJ -list In Tilile For Caster cIfehakoldl a. & 4endehgod S ufte9,' 192 -/ d Ic 17, 199 gt evc, e tqte, a 1: , /_ 2te., dackte, cadee, fqokee 3:17c Si/ / #"o ectio", Cats Corner 106 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula 863-773-6565 ~.~s~ru~rPB~'~~i 75~'-~ ~ ~T~)~~hi4;r I vlttsh t 5 P-M.sev Ij M ii r, March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B Magnolia Manor Crowns Its Royalty AFTERNOON OF REMEMBRANCE Several young ladies were recog- nized as royalty in the recent Magnolia Manor Pageant. The competition is divided into four divisions: Miss Magnolia Manor Princess, 15-18; Junior Miss Magnolia Manor, 12-14; Miss Magnolia Manor Princess, 7-10; and Little Miss Magnolia Manor Princess, 3-4. In each age group, first, second and third places are crowned. The girls were presented with flowers and trophies along with their titles. Selected as Miss Magnolia Manor was Candace Kilpatrick. She is the daughter of Patricia Kilpatrick. Taking second place was Angel Simmons, the daughter of Mary Melton and Savera Forest. Finishing in third was Sherika Jones, who is the daughter of Bessie Jones. Others who participated included Jakia Mosley, Kendra Baker, Astaccia Hardesty and Andrea Parkinson. The Junior Miss Magnolia Manor division was not a part of this year's pageant due to a lack of participa- tion. Tamara St. Fort was named Miss Princess Magnolia Manor and is the daughter of Jackie St. Fort. In second place was Brooke Faulk. Little Miss Princess Magnolia' Manor was Kenitria Chambers, daughter "of Kenny Chamber_-. Ederika Austin received second place and Destinee Pace, third. .lso participating was Rachel St..Foit.' All of the ladies who competed in the pageant are from the Magnolia Manor CommunitN just south of Wauchula. Judging the girls in their sports and evening wear were Kieron and Charlette Speights, Gloria Miller, Christie Lambert and Lafeta Williams. Erick Snelling was the master of ceremonies for the evening, and he introduced the contestants and the performers. The pageant's theme was "It's A Dream World." Sponsors of the event were First National Bank, J e.~o L. Davis, No PfrAe, Florida Fuel, Zee Smith, Wauchulj State Bank, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Timmerman, Sheriff Loran Cogburn. Tyrone Lee, Emory Rivers Jr., Jerry Browdy and Cooper's Wayside Flowers. This provided for the sound system, the photographers, trophies, flowers and much more. The Magnolia Manor Pageant was started in 1979 by chairperson Dorothy Rivers because she "had a dream." She enjoys volunteering and loves people, especially chil- dren. COURTESY PHOTOSr The Wednesday Musicale and program. From left are James An all-piano program March 9 gifted musician. The top pic- Matthews (seated), Joe was a tribute to the late Carlo ture shows the local musi- Carlton, Dot and Thurmon Neal, long-time member of cians who participated in the Bell, President Jeraldine Crews, Carol Myer, Vice President Gloria Davis and .- Robbye Platt. Hostesses for the afternoon were past presi- dents pictured in the middle S" picture (from left), Mrs. Davis, SBess Stallings, Mrs. Bell, 4 ".. Sylvia Parker, Mrs. Myer and Neva Howard. 'Missing are Jill Sodiihwell 'a and Virginia Metheny. In bottom picture are honored guests, Bay / "Ridge District upcoming ttea- '; ~-", surer Marilyn Fisher (left) and upcoming president Annetta Graham (right), both of Lake Wales, posing with current and upcoming district vice president, Mrs. Stallings. Numerous memorabilia from the musical collection of Mr. Neal were displayed, and his sister, Sylvia Coker, donated one of his pianos to The All Wednesday Musicale. Second runner-up in the Miss Magnolia Manor division was Angel Simmons. Named as Little Miss Princess Tamara St. Fort was. selected Magnolia Manor was Kenitria as Miss Princess Magnolia Chambers. Manor. / I on'. ~t. 98~fon, ah 33825 9-5 G%. (863) 452-2005 soc3:-31 taO coSci Sic6c e y o w 500 Reward! Female Jack Russell, 11 pounds, white and brown with short clipped tail. Vanished on Wednesday evening March 2, at Murphy/Bridges .Road. (Limestone area). ; oc3 10p She was wearing a pink col- lar with bells. Her name is "Pumpkin" SHE IS VERY SPECIAL TO ME! PLEASE HELP ME FIND HER! (863) 735-9520 (863) 781-6379 (863) 735-2344 (407) 947-7636 (LEAVE MESSAGE) .e We wouid Pike'to take this opportunity to epess ouk gratitude t6k the many acts: ot ltdhess shown to buk oamLqy during the i nesse nd passing ot oux ovied one. c'he mOan cOCs. cOAds, visits. own c'rs, ag Q o6 the ood and most o oPf., youhn Id.eepg oapptectated and wJ i0 not be ogottne. missed sayiig tha&n you to any one, pemos( ocC-ppt t(iS on oiii Lingy a(if'ttdt thankles. )Uay Qod bess youf d I flCOCk soc3:17p Church-Wide Yard Sale Thursday, Friday Er Saturday sBarn . "W. Brea fat Lunch available all 3 days! AllJ p \Oods i o ... ( k e d STYFIt soc3:17e All proceeds to benefit the building fund of Fort Green Baptist. eJ? d ew I i mr L~/ : Baptis Churc Moda Wdesa Marh 2 s 3r 7 PANPI -(I~z~ ReialS rvcs ,,!"'"~p~ .kl '--- ;--- -- .-lr '; ~n?-iiCIfy_)- ~rprCI~CI-u~iiji;~:l; .....I... ,... Own -U'j 8B The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 April 2 \ The engagement and approach- ing marriage of Leticia Gonzales to Viviano C. Villegas, son of Jose and Rosa Villegas of Zolfo Springs, have been announced by her par- ents, Juan R. and Rosita Rodreguez of Winter. Haven and Cecilia Gonzales Jr. of Wauchula. The bride-elect is a 2002 gradu- Leticia Gonzales & Viviano Villegas Wedding ate of Lake Region High School in Eloise and is self-employed. The prospective groom is a grad- uate of Hardee High School and is employed by Moore Trench in Winter Haven. Plans are being made for an April 2 afternoon wedding at the Agri- Civic Center in Wauchula. COURTESY PHOTO YOU Can Appear In ... Poet's Place Are you a poet? Let us show it! Your work could be published in this newspaper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely on reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written by you, not someone else. To appear in this feature, send your poet- ry, name and town of residence to: Poets Place, The Herald- Advocate, PO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657. March 25 March 19 heii .u.e nn e are l 2ea April 2 ' ,, . <9*4/, March 25 'B' ^"m l a V5 at 106 N. 6th Avenue Wauchula (863) 773-6565 & a lk, / L ri 1 April 12 ..- -.,- ," -; , / , Q) 7 soc3.17cJ) Robert Collins Graduates From Joint Forces Staff College Lt. Col. Robert Collins recently graduated from the Joint Forces Staff College's Advanced Joint Professional Military Education course in Norfolk, Va. The new Department of Defense course is designed to teach joint military concepts at the strategic and operational level .for active reservists. The course consists of distance learning and two resident phases at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk. Collins currently serves as a paratrooper with the U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill ,Air Force Base. In his role, he helps maintain the budget for all Special Operations Reserve and Guard forces that support DoD worldwide. As a civilian, Collins works for Energy Systems Group (formerly Progress Energy Solutions) as the Manager of Florida Federal Business Development. He is the son of Dr. Sylvia Collins of Wauchula and the late Judge Robert Earl Collins Sr. He and his wife, Martha Ree, and son Connor reside in Temple Terrace. While in Virginia, the Hardee native was reunited with former Hardee High School classmate David McClenithan, U.S. Navy. The two had not seen each other in 15 years. COURTESY PHOTO Lt. Col. Robert Collins (left) poses with Lt. Col. Lissette Bonano- Sykes and Lt. Col. Mark Robinson after completing the Department of Defense course in Virginia. The three officers are all assigned to units in Florida. becue at the home of her grandpar- ents, Charlie and Risa Rivers. The theme of the part) was "Hello Kitty," and the honoree and her guests enjoyed barbecued chicken and ribs, baked beans, hot wings, steak and chips. Among those helping her cele- brate; were her aunts. Eiprise Hines, Shareka Jackson and-Wanda Melendez; grandmother, Roberta Pace; stepfather, Joe Hearns; cousins, Jazlyn and Nadaezya Perry. Janaiyah and Ke'Varreis White. Tony Rodriguez and LeJarns Dunlap; godmother, Trish Jackson; and friend. Emily Moore. L" ",CY . Jaden Rodriguez First Birthday Celebrated With Barbecue Little Jaden Evangeline ,Rodriguez, daughter of Alex Jackson and Krystal Rodriguez, cel- ebrated her first birthday \\ ith a bar- You can't take a crash course in serenity. A Safe Place DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119 End The Abuse! wo/ld 11ke to SWe/CO/ Ome weW .pa.tora d Melody, Jesiah & Reverend Jason Delgado Please join us for our 73rd Homecoming Sunday, March 20 11 a.m,. Di/Mr n o# e groff/lds8 fo//owig m/omm/y6 se/V. Ciestpeaker: ev Waf ,Napler soO , COURTESY PHOTO Pictured (front, from left) are essay winner Cassidy Knight, Little Miss Hardee Manor Debi Collins and first runner-up Sierra Coronado; (in back) -Yolanda Esquivel, marketing director, with second runner-up Staci Macias. Fifth Grader Named Little Miss Hardee Manor Hardee Manor Healthcare Center "What would you like to tell Hardee hosted its second annual Little Miss County about Hardee Manor Hardee Manor Pageant on March 3 Healthcare Center?" The essays at the Agri-Civic Center. were judged by Regional Vice There were 13 pageant contes- President Maryann Cook. Essay tants, all fifth graders from local winner was 10-year-old Cassidy elementary schools. Yolanda Knight. Cassidy attends Wauchula Esquivel, marketing director. for Elementary School and, is the Hardee Manor, served as the master daughter of Chip and Sheila Knight. of ceremonies for the pageant. Cassidy was awarded a gift certifi- "This is the only pageant of its cate from Wal-Mart and .a special kind hosted by a nursing home. Our gift. new Little Miss Hardee Manor will Entertainment for the pageant be representing our facilirN in came from the sign language choir parades, she will be coming into the "God Zone," directed by Nancy nursing home to socialize with the Weems. The choir won .applause residents and will help host special from the audience as it signed the events," explained Esquivel. song "Circle of Life" from the SCrowned 2005 Little Miss movie "LionKing." Soloist Carrie Hardee Manor was Debi Collins. Esquivel, a junior high student, per- She is the daughter of Mike and formed thesong "Breakaway." Niki Young and Scott Collins. Debi Hardee Manor hosted this is 10 and attends North Wauchula pageant to help youngsters learn Elementan School. She was spon- about nursing home care and to help scored by SM Young Properties Inc. them gain respect for the elderly.. First runner-up is Sierra Nicole Hardee Manor is also hosting a Coronado. She is the daughter of school-wide talent show. If you can Frankie'and April Coronado. Sierra sing, lip sync, dance or have any is 10 and attends Zolfo Springs other talent, come on out and show Elementary. Sierra was sponsored it off. Group acts are highly wel- by Becky C. Bardin. comed. Entr) forms and details may Second runner-up is Staci Aiana be picked up at any of the schools. Macias. She is the daughter of There is a $5 entry fee to hold a Anastacio and MaryJane Macias. spot, and each performer will be She too, is 10 and attends North given two free tickets for family Wauchula Elementary. Staci was members. Space is limited, sod sponsored by English Chevrolet. everyonee is encouraged to turn i Two other contestants placed -i .entrm forms as soon as possible the Top Five selection. They were"'' 11-year-old Dana Douglas from Zolfo Elementary School, daughter Life shrinks or expands in pro, of Carl and Lisa Douglas, and 11_ portion to one's courage. year-old Cierra Martinez from Bowling Green Elementary, daugh- Be A Headliner! ter of Jerry and Mary Mendez. HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE All 13 contestants had to write an IS MONDAY AT 5 PM. essay and answer the question: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA .HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTRACTOR SERVICES Hardee County desires to obtain the, services of a qualified and experienced firm to manage and dispose of Household Hazardous 'Waste collected from within Hardee County to reduce the amount of hazardous waste in the environment and, the County's Solid Waste stream.. The Hardee .County Board of County Commissioners hereinafter referred to as 'County", will receive sealed proposals at the: Purchasing Office Attn: Dee Newgent, Purchasing Director 205 Hanchey Road Wauchula, Florida 33873 until 2:00 P.M., Local time, TUESDAY, APRIL 12TH, 2005 at which time they will be publicly opened by the Purchasing Director or designee and read aloud. Proposer is responsible for the delivery of its proposal. Those received after the specified day and time will not be,opened. It is the intent of Hardee County to negotiate a multi-year contract that assures timely and professional handling for the collection, identification, packaging, treatment, storage, shipping and proper disposal of Household Hazardous Waste. This Request for Proposal is issued by the County to provide potential firms with information, guidelines and rules by which to prepare arid submit their proposal to perform the services outlined in the Scope of Services and ultimately award a contract to perform these services for the County. A copy.of the Proposal packet may be obtained from the Purchasing Office, 205 Hanchey Rd., Wauchula, Fl 33873 or by faxing a request to (863)773-0322. Proposals shall remain open and subject to acceptance for a period of Sixty (60) calendar days after the date of opening. Hardee County will accept, review and evaluate proposals and may require;verbal presentations prior to final selection. Proposals will be awarded at the regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, April 21st, 2005. The County reserves the right to reject any or all Proposal(s) for any reason whatsoever and to waive any irregularities and to accept the proposal, which in its judgment is in the best interest of Hardee County. 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 proposal opening date. Dated this 15th day of March 2005. Gordon R. Norris, Chairman Board of County Commissioners 3:17c I I I Couple Plan t rot ?gr~C~FI ..I ?. March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B Episcopal Church Announces Holy Week Schedule SSaint Ann's Episcopal Church, located at 204 N. Ninth Ave., Wauchula, is making plans for Holy ,Week and invites the public to attend any or all observances. March 20 will be the 9 a.m. Palm Sunday worship service, with the. following Tuesday (March 22) the noon Eucharist. The Maundy Thursday (March 24) service will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature The Lord's Supper and 3-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday Trenton Nathaniel Roberson, son of John and Stephanie Roberson, turned three years old on Jan. 9 and on Jan. 16 celebrated with a "Sports and Spongebob" party at his home in Wauchula. The honoree and his guests enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and birthday cake and ice cream. Among those joining the three yes old and his parents were his sister, Breahna; grandparents, Wallace and Gloria Roberson of Wauchula and David Barnett of the Stripping of the Altar. There will be a noon devotion, "The Way of the Cross," on Good Friday (March 25), with Easter Sunday services beginning at 9 a.m. to celebrate the resurrection. An Easter egg hunt will follow for the children. The vicar of the local congrega- tion is John B.G. Roberts Jr. For more information, call 773- 6418. Dade City; plus many other family members and friends. Trent Robertson On The Local Links 'TRREY OAKS .OLI' COURSE CRYSTAL LAKE MEN'S LEAGUE: A scramble was played at the Annual Golf Outing. Coming in with minus 3, to take first place were Bob Kramer, Herb Wahh, George Strausbaugh, Fred Jeror and Jenny Flannigan. The second place group, also with minus, one, included Doug Taylor, Jack Elofson, Bert Barr, Max Myers and Shirley Miller. Coming in with minus 2, for third-place, were.Mike DeFreitas, Nancy Morrison, Barb Kramer, Maxine Salefske and Joe Schrobback, Regula play will resume next week. -LADIES' LEAGUE: On Monday of this past week, the ladies played a game called T and F. Wanda Banfield came in first with 21. Shirley Swisher and Shirley Eversole tied for second place with 22. Bev Ratekin came clos- est to the #12 pin. Marilyn Funkhouser chipped in on #16 for a Birdie. Wanda Banfield had birdies on #12 and #14. Porcb Sale Saturday. March 19 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Former Rustic Gardens 315 W. Palmetto. Wauchula Moving Sale: Appliances, furniture and much, much more! ac3 17c Ii Ik 'v"' STATEWIDE BULLDOZING LAKES LANDCLEARING HOUSE PADS ETC. TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL ! 31 3:17-4 7p i~,~ 'MIA -rru . IM FRIO WAR MINING UPDATE Southside Baptist Church is hosting revival from Sunday, March 20 to Wednesday, March 23. Sunday School is 9:45 a.m. and morning service at 11. Sunday evening services are at 6 p.m. Weeknight meetings will be at 7 p.m. The evangelist for the week is Rev. Eric Peacock. Music is under the direction of Rev. David Radford. The church pastor, Rev. Jerald Dunn, invites everyone to the revival at 505 S. Tenth Ave., Wauchula. Lake Dale Baptist Church, 3102 Heard Bridge Road, Wauchula, will hold its 73rd Homecoming on Sunday, March '20. Morning services at 11 a.m. will be followed by dinner on the grounds. Everyone is invited. The Celebration Singers, Mary, Carol and Emma, will be guest musicians at the. annual Homecoming at Ona Baptist Church on Bear Lane. " After the -11' a.m. service. there will be dinner on the grounds. Pastor Jerry Atkins invites e\er - one to come and bring a covered dish and enjoy the fellowship. Charlie Creek Faith Baptist Church is planning a community cookout at the church on Saturday. March 26, at 1 p.m.. and the public is invited. The special eent will include hamburgers and hot dogs and a. 2:30 Easter egg hunt for children 10 and under. The eggs \%ill be fur- nished. For more information, call Hattie Wilson at 773-9889. The church is located at 6885 SR 64 East, Wauchula. LARRY C. ELROD Army Sgt. Larry C. Elrod Jr. is one of approximately 350 soldiers as iedd t6o~ie "'73rd -Airboine Brigade base'dat Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy, who ill deploy to Afghanistan to serve as a member of Combined Joint Task Force-76 (CJTF-76). 'CJTF-76 is a combined and joint rotation unit supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The soldier will join other units that comprise CJTF-76 to help the Afghan people continue in- their progress to a free society. Mission objectives of the com- bined joint task force include estab- lishing security, defeating Al-Qaida and Taliban forces and deterring the re-emergence of terrorism. The sol- diers are committed to staying the course in Afghanistan and standing firm with the Afghan people against forces actively working to prevent the establishment of a secure envi- ronment. ' He is the son of Carolyn Y. Luther of Arcadia and Larry Elrod of Ora. His wife, Teshon, is the daughter of Margie Howard of Kenner, La. Elrod is a 1996 graduate of DeSoto High School, Arcadia. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Don't Know Where T Turn For Help? ,CALL THE CRISIS LINE- 1 (800)500-1119 PHOTO BY BESS A. STALLINGS The Wauchula Garden Club welcomed two representatives of Mosaic on March 9 at its meeting held at the Wauchula Elks Lodge. Guest speakers for the noon luncheon meeting were Diana Youmans of Mosaic's public affairs and Mike DeNeve from the company's reclamation and per- mitting department. He gave a brief history of phosphate mining and provided a pictorial descrip- tion of the mining process. A question-and-answer period followed and goodie bags and sun- flower and green bean seeds were presented to each member present. Mosaic currently owns 323,000 acres. Pictured above following the program (from left) are Garden Club President Sylvia Thornton, Youmans, DeNeve, and Vice President Jeanette Perrine who introduced the program. Hardee County Host Families Needed Now Foreign high school students are Scheduled to arrive soon for acade- mic semester and year program homestays, and the sponsoring organization needs a few more local host families. According to Pacific Intercultural Exchange (P.I.E.) Executive Director, John Doty, the students are all between the ages of 15 and 18 years, are English-speaking, have their own spending money, carry accident and health insurance, and are anxious to share their cul- tural experiences with their new American families. P.I.E. currently has programs to match almost every family's needs, ranging in length from a semester to a full academic year, where the students attend local 'hioh schools. SP.I.E. area representatives match students % ith host families by find- ing common interests and lifestyles through an informal in-home meet- ing. Prospective host families are able to review student applications and select the perfect match. As there are no "'typical" host families, P.I.E. can fit a student into just about any situation, whether it is a single parent, a childless couple, a retired couple or a large family. Families who host for P.I.E. are also eligible to claim a $50 per month charitable contribution deduction on their itemized tax returns for each month they host a sponsored student. For the upcoming programs, P.I.E. has students from Germany, the Former Soviet. Union, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Macedonia, Hungary, Korea, Mexico, Australia, Yugoslavia, China, and .many other countries. P.I.E. is also participating ir two special government-funded pro- grams to bring scholarship students from the NewItl Independent States of the former Soviet Union as well as predominantly Islamic countries such as Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Morocco, Kuwait, Iraq and Qatar to the United States. P.I.E. is a non- profit educational organization that has sponsored more than 25,000 students from 45 countries since its founding in 1975. The organization is designated by the United States Department of State and is listed by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET), certifying that the organi- zation complies with the standards set forth in CSIET's Standards for International Educational Travel Programs. Doty encourages families to con- tact the program immediately, as it will allow the proper time for the students and hosts to get to know one another before they actually meet for the first time. Hardee area families interested in Learning more about student exchange or arranging for a meeting with a community representative may call.P.I.E., toll-free, at 1-800- 631-1818. The agency also has travel/study program opportunities available for American high school students as well as possibilities for community volunteers to assist and work with area host families, stu- dents and schools. Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of hav- ing a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone. -Jim Fiebig FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Hardee County will conduct a fair housing meeting on March 29, 2005 during a County Commission meeting to be held at Commission Chambers, First Floor, 412 West Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873. This meeting is intended to provide the pub- lic with information concerning fair housing require- ments. Anyone interested in understanding the iriportance of fair housing should attend. A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION EQUAL HOUSING 3:17,24C OPPORTUNITY 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE FREE ESTIMATES (941) 22-0191 e p ese, " Fait1 )e liistrie S"Reaching a Community with a Helping Hand" EAST R SERVICE Hardee Civic Center, Alman Rd Come and Celebrate Jesus in English & Spanish Saturday Night Spanish Service: 6:00 p.m. & Easter Sunday 10:30 a.m. FREE FOOD & SUPPLIES TO THOSE THAT ATTEND EASTER BAGS FOR ALL CHILDREN Pastor Wendell & Ty Smith Welcome You! 3:17,24c - 1-1 -., J; 0 mM ,NR An I 10B The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 The Squeezin's By Barbara Carlton Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Citrus Growers Reach Washington Politicians Eight local growers joined with other growers and industry representa- tives to form a coalition bringing understanding of the Florida citrus indus- try to Capital Hill. In all, a team of 35 visited Washington to support appropriations for funding and to say thank you for funds already received. The two-day junket was organized by the Florida Department of Citrus and Florida Citrus Mutual, which invited regional organizations to bring their members, all working together to provide strong coalition of educa- tors and spokespersons. Using growers to interact with legislators is often the most effective way to bring the nature of a situation home to those in power., It places a personal touch to the need and the situation. Traveling for the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association were President Ken Sanders and his wife, Cookie, Ben Albritton, Rory Dubin and Dave Owens. Other members who attended representing other orga- nizations were Pat Carlton, who is also a member of the Florida Citrus Commission, and Joe Davis Jr., a member and past chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission's Mechanical Harvesting Committee. , Teams were set up to provide the most coverage possible. Each team had a slate of appointments set at half-hour intervals, where they visited with legislators. When deemed appropriate, all industry representatives joined together to attend, providing an ektra emphasis on how important these issues are to our industry. All Florida Congressional members were visited, including Katherine Harris, Adam Putnam, Bill Young, Mark Foley, John Mica, Ileana Ros- Lehtinen, Clay Shaw, Cliff Stearns, Alcee Hastings, Allen Boyd, Connie Mack, Kendrick Meek, Jim Davis, Tom Feeney, Ric Keller, Dave Weldon, Jeff Miller, Ander Crenshaw, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Robert Wexler, 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. 872 Description of Property:. YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998 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 theTown pf 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 0"28'34" 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 RO.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 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 RP.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 86"06'00" East 66.26 feet to the West right- of-way of S.C.L. railroad (Abandoned); thence S 2124'58" 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 0025'20" West along the East line of said Block 2, 289.06 feet to the NE corner of Lot 1 of said Block 2; thence S 86006'00" 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 point 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 C6unty,: 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 Corrine Brown, Ginny Brown-Waite, Michael Bilirakis, Lincoln Diaz- Balart and Mario Diaz-Balart, along with senators Mel Martinez and Bill Nelson. Key issues covered by the delegation included additional appropriations for canker compensations and the eradication program funding, the impor- tance of maintaining the tariff on imported orange juice, and funding for an abscission chemical to work b. injunction with the mechanical harvesting machinery. Growers were also prepared to discuss.the need for ag jobs legislation and the dumping petition currently being reviewed by the International Trade Commission. Some growers were on hand for the announcement that the International Trade Commission will move forward with an inves- tigation of Brazilian orange juice dumping, as it ruled in the industry's favor finding cause for an investigation during our trip. The U.S. Department of Agriculture was also visited by growers; where Letter to Editor False Reports Should Not Be Made To DCF Dear Editor: Here is a question to, all the par- ents/grandparents out there. Are you truly doing what is right for your kids? There are people who- live among us in our community, who claim to be Christians and say they love and want to protect their children. If that is the case, then why would you put your kids through. such "emotional abuse" by calling in false reports to DCF. I don't understand what would make peo- ple feel lead to do that to other indi- viduals who have not done any- thing wrong, and to put the kids through such hell by being inter- viewed or worse examined for no reason. Now don't get me wrong, I believe that we all have a responsi- bility to everyone young or old and take a stand when we see some- thing wrong in our community. But that's the clue, "when there is truly something, wrong." Before we act on any feelings we have, make sure there is truth behind it, because if there isn't you are hurting innocent people for no reason, and you are putting the children through unnec- essary stress. Maybe, such people do these things because they don't like the person (s), they may like to see oth- ers in pain, enjoy slandering person (s) in our community, feel the need to, afflict their anger on others or there can be a custody issue regard- ing the kids, whatever the reason is, can't you act likes adults and deal with whatever the issue is, mature- ly without bringing down innocent people and for most hurting the kids, because they are the ones that truly suffer in all this. How can people get away with it, and think they are only looking.out for the children. What is scary About this, these people work amongst us, in businesses and day- A Daily Thought THURSDAY God has made everything beau- tiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men. Ecclesiastes 3:11a (NIV) FRIDAY "Set your troubled hearts at rest. Trust in God always; trust also in Me," (said Jesus). John 14:1 (NEB) SATURDAY "I will put My teachings in their minds and write them .on their hearts. I will be their God and they will be my people," says the Lord. Jeremiah 31:33b (NCV) SUNDAY Give your hearts to the heavenly things, not to the passing things of this earth. Colossians 3:2 (PME) MONDAY But you will also begin to search again, for Jehovah your God, and you shall find Him when you search for Him with all your hearts and souls. Deuteronomy 4:29 (TLB) TUESDAY For it is believing in the heart that makes a man righteous before God; and it is stating that belief by his own mouth that confirms his salvation. Romans 10:10 (PME) WEDNESDAY Trust the Lord with all your heart, anrd don't depend on your 'own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 (NCV) All verses are excerpted from The Holy Bible: (KJV) King James Version; (NCV) New Century Version; (NEB) New English Bible; (NIV) New International Version; (RSV) Revised Standard Version; (PME) Phillips Modern English; and (TLB) The Living Bible. cares. To hear children express sad- ness why someone would say such lies, or what they did wrong to be questioned in such a way, or feel threatened that someone will take them out of their home. The kids begin to act out, or have nightmares, or become withdrawn and scared every time the doorbell rings or someone pulls up in the yard. Why should kids live like this, especially if there is no reason to have them live this way. I'guess the people who make such false allegations feel pretty proud right about now,' knowing that you are destroying the caregiver but mostly you are destroying and breaking down the children. So are these people protecting or abusing the kids? I believe they are the abusers. They are the ones DCF need to look into and investigate. So if you know that you have been or know someone that has been falsely accused, you can contact your local Sheriff's Department and press charges against those who are making these phone calls. You also can request a copy of the report from DCF, so you have on record the name (s) of the peo- ple who called in the false reports. They also can be prosecuted by law, and fined up to $10,000. So here is a message to anyone Swho does such things like,destroy- ing.others for their own sick gain, you need to. be called out in the community, and people need to see you for who you are. Because if they can continue to call in false reports,- then what an injustice towards the ones who truly are hurting and being abused and need the help. ,, .......... ,, 'S ,L uC riss Wauichula they discussed expressed appreciation for the USDA Farm Ser ice Agency's Citrus Disaster Relief Program, continuing to discuss ways to improve the program. Officials stated to date $218 million had been' released to growers in Florida, which is about half of the funding appropri-.: ated for the program. A highlight of the trip was visiting the White House, where growers met ,. with the special assistant to the president and senior director for agricultur-<. al trade and food assistance and with the deputy assistant to, the president. Both played an important part in obtaining the citrus disaster funding. Evenings were filled with receptions for the Florida delegates and their staff and individual dinners with key Washington personnel. Upon returning, growers felt the trip was worthwhile and the effort will help assure the Florida citrus industry remains top of mind to Washington legislators. The Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association maintains a list of growers who are interested in participating in these trips. If you are inter-: ested, contact the association office at 773-2644. Trips are organized, quickly and cannot be offered to all members. So, please call now and place your name on the list for future trips. Wagon Wheel RV News By Virginia Merriman CHURCH NEWS On Sunday the greeters were Shirley and Cloyce Swisher.. The special music was by Thanna Adams, "Come Share The Lord." Norma McNary also sang a solo and was accompanied by Elina Henderson on the piano. The choir sang "Room At The Cross For You." Rev. James Stallings provid- ed the morning message and com- munion to the congregation of 64 in attendance. PRAYERS NEEDED Special prayers are needed for new ones on our list, Joyce Bates, Ben Bates, Raleigh family, Norman Webber, Shirley Webber, and many more on our list and for the unspo- ken requests. KOFFEE KLATCH There were new people in the hall on Monday, Nancy Durivage and Edward and Gertrude Meyer. We also had a visitor, Esther Reagin, she used to be in the park for many years and it was good to see her. The birthdays being celebrated this week are Babe, Jones, Martha Cluver, John Fret, Doug Clup and Shirley Hammon. The anniversaries this week were Elmer and Clarice Durivage,' Bev and Doreen SKirkland and Dan and Dorthy Chupp. The 50/50 went to Gerri Geraci and getting the merchant certificates were a bunch of folks. COMING EVENTS The Pilgrims with Wayne Bonner, Dean Morrow, Larry Callis, Steve Peterson, George Reid, and Bob Melton are perform- ing on Friday nights in March at 7 p.m. at Wagon Wheel Red Barn in Bowling Green. Everyone is wel- come to come and'hear some good Country & Gospel 1Music aid also you can dance if you want to. Blood Drive March 21 at the Red Barn at 8 a.m. PROGRESS EUCHRE The high man was Bev Hardy with 83 points and runner-up man was Bruce Hardy with 63 and the low man was Bob Sears with 48. The high lady was Marge Luff with 73 points and the runner-up lady was Jean Alexander with 68 and the low lady was Eunice Franks with 44. The most loaners was Roger: Bell with 5 and under-the-chair was. won by Freada Hardy. BID EUCHRE On Tuesday the high man was Bob Sears with 242 and the low man was Dana Sweet with 149 points. The high lady was Marge: Luff with 220 and the low lady was Shirley Swisher with 160. The man's moon shots were Dave Dobberstein and two lady's moon shots was Joyce Pearsall with 2 and Barb Gersema with one. We had 4 tables playing on-- Thursday. The high man was Bob Sears with 288 and the low man was Roger Bell with 144. The high lady was me with 245 and the low lady was Barbara Van Raalte with 161. The men's moon shots was Bob Sears and Dana Sweet each had 1 and the ladies moon shots was, Verna Burke with 1 and Joyce, Pearsall with 2. SHUFFLEBOARD We played Pioneer Creek here for shuffleboard tournaments, with the women only. We won 10 games and lost 8 while the men won 7 games and lost 5 but the men got rained- out for the third game. The elimina- tion play-off was cancelled dlui'to the r iii :. "' : ' 1 General Statutory Authority Specific Statutory Authority: 230.22(2) F.S. 230.23(17) 112.061 230.201 1001.43 1001.41 1001.42 230.23(17) 1001.39 6A-1.056 1001.42 230.23005(e)(f) 6A-1.56 SBER 3:17c SCHOOL BOARD OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 1009 North 61h Avenue W. auchula, Florida 33873 NOTICE OF RULE ADOPTION RULE NO.:6Gx25 02A 6.01 RULE TITLE: Authorized Travel Expenses PURPOSE,& EFFECT: To revise current School Board rule governing authorized travel expenses. This action is necessary due rising fuel costs, and the permissive statutory language, specifically F.S. 112.061(14)(a)3. SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: School Board Rules covering reimbursement for authorized travel expenses. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.41 and 1001.42, Fla. Stat. LAW IMPLEMENTED: Ch. 112.061(14), Laws of Florida PRELIMINARY.TEXT OF PROPOSED RULE: Revision of current Board Rule 6.0 with proposed text of rule listed below. PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE ADOPTION IS: Dennis G. Jones, Superintendent of Schools 1009 North 6* Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873 SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No additional regulatory costs have been identified at the time of this writing. If the mileage rate were increased to $.385/mile and meals were paid at $5 breakfast, $10 lunch, and $14 dinner, the projected additional expenditures (for a year) are as follows: General Fund 900 $ 8,344 General Fund restricted projects $ 4,185 Federal projects $11.861 Total $22,432 Notice: Any' person who wishes to provide the School Board with information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publication of this notice. Notice: If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head, a Rule Adoption Workshop will be held at a time and date to be advertised In the future. Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule is to request, in writing, a hearing. The request shall be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, in writing, within, 21 days after the publication of this notice. The request shall ;specify how the person requesting the public hearing would be affected by the proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall'give affected persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on the issues under consideration. Notice: Inspection and copying of all written.materials constituting public records submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, in writing, to the Superintendent of Schools, Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially noticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The School Board may incorporate material by reference into the proposed rule. Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate in this process, please notify the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 773-9058 or at 1009 North 6" Ave., Wauchula, Florida 33873 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or workshop. PROPOSED TEXT OF RULE 6.01 AUTHORIZED TRAVEL EXPENSES Authorized travel for officers and employees of the School Board shall be reimbursed as follows: (1) In-district travel. Travel by an authorized officer or employee within the district shall be reimbursed at two cents per mile below the maximum Federal prescribed rate; provided however, that no reimbursement shall be made for travel between an employee's home and his/her official headquarters. (2) Out-of-district travel (a) One day trips. Expenses by officers or employees on authorized school business which requires less than one day shall be reimbursed for travel at two cents per mile below the maximum Federal prescribed rate and the amount for meals at two dollars below the Federal standard rate, allocated by District staff. (b) Overnight trips. Expenses by officers or employees on authorized trips requiring absence overnight or in excess of 24 hours shall be reimbursed for travel and per diem at two cents per mile below the maximum Federal prescribed rate and the amount for meals at two.dollars below the Federal standard rate, allocated by District staff. Travel may be reimbursed at air travel coach rates. A (3) Mileage shall be computed as follows: , (a) In-district. in accordance with district mileage schedule or the odometer reading from the point of departure to the destination. (b) Out-of-district. In accordance with the mileage chart established on the official state road map. (4) When more than one officer or employee is going to the same destination, travel shall be pooled where practical. (5) Reimbursement may be requested for tolls, taxis and registration fees and limousine service when properly documented. No reimbursement may be authorized for gratuities. Reimbursement for registration fees must be reduced by the value of any lodging or meals included. March 17, 2005, The Heraid-Advocate 11B IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA ,ASE NO.: 252005DR000146 PORFIRiA M. DIAZ .etitioner, and ERMIN DIAZ .espondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE To: FERMIN DIAZ 309 S. 11TH AVE WAUCHULA. 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 PORFIRIA DIAZ, whose address is 309 S. 11TH AVE WAUCHULA, FL. 13873 on or before APRIL 15, 2005, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at P.O. DRAWER 1749 OR 417 W. MAIN ST. ROOM # 202 WAUCHULA, FL. 33873, before ser- vice' on Petitioner or immediately 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 available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office. You may review these docu- ments upon request. SYou must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida SSupreme 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 result in sanc- tions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. DATED March 9, 2005. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 3:17-4:7p IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-2005DR-000030 GLORIA FAULK AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, PETITIONER, vs. SHELDON FAULK, RESPONDENT NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PUBLICATION TO: GARY JONES rYQUU ARE NOTIFIED that -a: Complaint to Determine Paternity, in which you have an interest as the legal father in, this action, has been filed against Sheldon Faulk. You should file your response to this action with the Clerk of this Court at Hardee County Courthouse, 417 West Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873 on or before April 15th, 2005. ' 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. Dated this 8th day of March, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Diane V. Smith Deputy Clerk 3:17-4:7c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. CJ-98-153 IN THE INTEREST OF: R., S. DOB: 05/02/88 Child. / SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION ALLEGING DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: OMAR VEGA Father of S.R., a white female child born on May 2, 1988 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition under oath has been filed by the Department of Children and Families in the above styled Court, which seeks the dependency of your child: S.R. a white female child born on May 2, 1988 and you are hereby COMMANDED to personally appear before the HON- ORABLE Wm. Bruce Smith, Circuit Judge, on March 31, 2005, at 10:30 a.m., at the HARDEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN STREET, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, for an ARRAIGNMENT HEARING in this matter.,. YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS YOUR CONSENT TO THE ADJUDICA- T N 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. SIn accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accom- modation to participate in this pro- ceeding Ishould contact the individual or agency sending the notice South 6th Avenue, Wauc 33873, telephone (863) 773- later than seven days prior t ceeding. If hearirig impaired 800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1 8779, via Florida Relay Serv DATED THIS 8th day of 2005. B. HUGH BRADLE as his Dep IN THE CIRCUIT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR HARDEE COUNT STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. 252004DP00 IN THE INTEREST OF: G., A. DOB: 09/16/04 Child. SUMMONS AND NOTIC HEARING ON PETITION Al DEPENDENCY :e at 1014 :hula, FL -2155, not o the pro- , (TDD) 1- -800-955- 'ice. February, -Y, CLERK K. Weed puty Clerk 2:10-3:17c OF THE IN AND TY, 10211 / E OF ALLEGING 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 oathhas' 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 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 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 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 orbeore 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 orimme- 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 result in sanc- tions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated this 3rd day of March, 2005. B.Hugh Bradley, Clerk of Court By: Eduina Murphy Deputy Clerk "If you area 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) 534-7777 or Florida Relay SService 711." 3:1o-31p By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The 2005 Majors baseball season is about to get started. The five teams in the 10- to-12- year-old division will start games on March 28, with the Chapman Fruit Co. Athletics (A's) taking on the Nicholson Supply Co. Reds in the usual 6 p.m. game. Other teams in the division are the All Creatures Animal Hospital Yankees, Countryside Growers Devil Rays and Joe L. Davis Braves. Tomorrow (Friday) night at 7 all Little Leaguers in uniform will be admitted free to the high school varsity game between Hardee and DeSoto, held at Wildcat field. Little Leaguers will meet their counter- parts on the field prior to the game. Little Leaguers and their families can take in a Tampa Bay Devil Rays game on April 10 at 2:15 p.m. when the Oakland Athletics visit. Tickets are $10 and must be pur- chased by March 31. For tickets, or more information, call league liai- son Tanya Royal at 773-0460. Team one is the Yankees, coached by Clyde Ratliff III and Walt Altman. On the squad are IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR 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- 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 anr 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. aed Ihis 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 TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDER COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. 252004DP000065 IN THE INTEREST OF: R, 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 S 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- ,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 imparted, (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 Codie Dean, Tim Steedley, Santiago Figueroa, Tyler Cloud, Jake Anderson, Tanner Gough, Dustin Scheel, Carlos Delora, Zackory Turner, Jessie Zuniga, Jacob Altman and Dustin Ratliff. Swinging bats for the Devil Rays are Jacob Mayer, Caleb Reas, Wintz Terrell, Daniel Baxter, Dylan Farr, Carter Lambert, Deonte Evans, Wade Staton, Brandon Holton, Julian Varela, Tommy Redding and Justin Rickett. They are coached by Keith Farr, Dane Terrell and Frank Johnson. Fielding for the Braves are Lincoln Saunders, Kalan Royal, Justin Fones, Justin Knight, Dawson Crawford, Hunter Henderson, Thomas Flores, Trenton Muntz, Vince Grimsley, Will Bennett, Kyle Schrank and Kramer Royal. Their coaches are Brian Knight, Todd Bolin and Van Crawford. Racing home for the Reds are Wyatt Kofke, Justin Bromley, Jason Rosenberg, Malik Tatis, Jeremy Rowe, Dalton Hewett, Greg HARDEE COUNTY LITTLE LEA( 20fli MAJOR RASEBRAT. SCHEDI Aleman, Colton Mills, Kyle Bodek. Ben Loughran, Elijah Loughran and Trenton Moon, who are coached by Tommy Taylor and Fernando Tatis. Coaches for the A's are Bruce Judah and Bubba Barlow. Their team includes Austin Carey, Jacob Childress, Taylor Barlow. Michael Forrester, Daniel Miller, Murrell Winter, Jared Jernigan, Waltei Buffalo, Dalton Rabon, Dylan Rabon, Cole Choate and Justin Forrester. MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DATE CONCESSION DATE Mar. 28 Mar. 29 Mar. 31 Apr. 1 Rain out TIME 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm FIELD # 1 5 vs 4 3 vs 1 5 vs 2 4 vs 1 CONCESSION 5 3 2 4 same DATE Apr. 4 Apr. 5 Apr. 7 Apr. 8 Rain out TIME 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm FIELD # 1 2 vs 3 4 vs 1 3 vs 5 4 vs 2 CONCESSION 2 1 5 4 DATE Apr. 11 Apr. 12 Apr. 14 Apr. 15 Rain out TIME 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm FARR FIELD 5 vs 1 4 vs 3 2 vs 1 3 vs 5 same CONCESSION 1 3 2 5 DATE Apr. 18 Apr. 19 Apr. 21 Apr. 22 Rain out TIME 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm FARR FIELD 5 vs 4 1 vs 2 3 vs 4 2 vs 5 CONCESSION 5 1 4 5 DATE Apr. 25 Apr. 26 Apr. 28 Apr. 29 Rain out TIME 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm FARR FIELD I vs 3 2 vs 5 1 vs4 2 vs3 CONCESSION 1 2 4 3 DATE May 2 May 3 May 5 May 6 Rain out TIME 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm FARR FIELD 1 vs 5 4 vs 2 5 vs 3 2 vs 4 CONCESSION 5 4 3 2 DATE May 9 May 10 May 12 May 13 Rain out TIME 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm FARR FIELD 1 vs 3 4 vs 5 3 vs 2 5 vs 1 CONCESSION 3 4, 2 1 DATE May 16 May 17 May 19 May 20 May 21 TIME 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm FARR FIELD 1 vs 2 3 vs 4 Championship CONCESSION 1 3 STEAM # 1 '"TEAM #2 TEAM # 3 All Cdreatures Animal Hospital Yankees Countryside Growers Devil Pays .p Joe L. Davis Braves TEAM #4 Nicholson Supply Company Reds: TEAM # 5 Chapman Fruit Company Athletics First team listed will be the home team and occupy the third base dugout. Home team will keep the official scorebook and the visiting team will operate the scoreboard. Parents will work concession as assigned by the team parent. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-2004CA-000697 IN RE: D.M.L.G. DOB: 07/29/95 / " NOTICE OF ACTION AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR STEP-PARENT ADOPTION THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: ANY UNKNOWN FATHERS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Step-Parent. Adoption under oath has been filed by Alison B. Copley, P.A. in the above styled Court, for the termination of your parental rights to: D.M.L.G. a white male child born on July 29, 1995 ard you are hereby COMMANDED to be at and appear before the HONOR- ABLE WM. BRUCE SMITH, CIRCUIT JUDGE, at 1:15 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2005, at the HARDEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 412 WEST ORANGE STREET, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, for an ADVISORY HEAR- ING in this matter. YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS YOUR CONSENT TO THE TERMINA- TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND YOU WILL PERMANENTLY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD AS NAMED IN THE PETI- TION. 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 160 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. Telephone (863) 385- 8740, not later than seven days prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-8779, via Florida Relay Service. DATED THIS 1st day of March, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 3:10-31c Common Sense in Common Terms If there's a fight about to start, a barkeep doesn't hide. He protects his bar and patrons, saying "Take it on outside." That's what good old Dubbya did by going to Iraq. It sure as heck was past the time to sit around and yak. If someone stalks my family, in fact has done it twice, I don't want someone telling me I have to treat him nice. I'm sure that all my friends will know I'm going on a mission, and a true friend would never say, "You will need my permission." "It's the economy, stupid." That's what some genious said. But what good is an economy, if you're going to wake up dead? Paddy Olone Cadiz, KY PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY! Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input. Only your original work may be submitted. 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I 5$0 2003 CHEVROLET ASTRO S * Stock#PR14113................................. 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE LS O * Stock#T778A...................................... 1 3 4 8 8 2003 GMC SONOMA Stock#T18654A................................... O O * 2003 CADILLAC CTS Stock#PR13122................................ 23488 UP TO $12s000II ~ OF ---- -- --- ----- --- -- , I ~h ~~---~~~ ~~-~~~ s: i The Herald-Advocate Thursday, March 17, 2005 ..-DIGIT 326 18p 16S U1,IV ERSIT OF FLORIUD OF FLOJIDA HiSTORY 404 L{BF0(RLEST GAIWVES\ILLE FL 32611 ",: '-" wL-. lw",- -" .... ..B.. ,1 W .... .,- .. ..' .. ?^"--. -w^*-* "B - GRAND CHAMPION STEER Exhibitor: Sierra Redding Sales Price: $4.00 Buyer: Florida Fence Post CHO1L'TQS BT FS-i R 1PH HZRt rj Dan and Duck Smith check out the action at the Livestock Sale. Auctioneer Bern Kinard kept the action going and the money: flowing. GRAND CHAMPION SWINE Exhibitor: Jarrett Stevenson Sales Price: $5.00 Buyer: Wauchula Abstract O0 (Former .ine Liquors) 245 Hwy. 17 I Green 375-9988 -Friday Night 8 P.m.- i Karcdke With Jesseames 3.17c i v A 1 ^ 1 f Da r t-Tournament 'I~-----Tuesd a & Saturday 8 p I~ :~_mo APL 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. Auctioneer Kenny Rainey called for top dollar. mmmmmmmmmm . I 1?( c W'?re I 4*dvlocMte, Niarch 17. 1005 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER Exhibitor: Blake Stagg Senior showmanship Sales Buyer: MOSAIC Price: $3.75 PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON The Lelan Revell Memorial pig, weighing in at 210 pounds, sold to Publix markets for $10 a pound. Revell, a sophomore at Hardee Senior High School, was killed Jan. 3 in a car crash. Pictured in the memorial to him are (from left) Junior Miss Hardee County Bailee Williams, Miss Hardee County Nicole Graham, Cattlemen's Sweetheart Erica Durrance, a Publix representative and Brittany Nickerson of the Future Farmers of America. Keeping track of the accounts were (from left) Sandra Brown, Darlinda Devane, Jaime Platt, Jan Platt and Margaret Dunaway. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SWINE Exhibitor: Mandy Cornelius Sales Price: $4.75 Buyer: Brant Funeral Home Woodcarvers earned many ribbons. Concessions drew lots of customers, with cravings for their ever-favorite "fair food." 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.) A Safe Place DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119 End The Abuse! All sorts of crafts and needlework drew "ooohs" and "aaahs." March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C "- .-r -- i'.. : . Exhibitor: Ashley Newman Sale Price: 2.50 Buyer: Heartland Growers Supply Exhibitor: 4-H Foundation Sale Price: 2.75 Buyer: Eli's Western Wear Exhibitor: Caleb Reas Buyer: Hardee Ranch Sale Price: 2.75:; Supply Exhibitor: Hardee FFA Buyer: Chapman Fruit Sale Price: 2.75 Company Clay Newman Buyer: Cobb "* *: -1 -- -' .." r:.'.-T.- Sale Price: 2.50 Construction W;,:-- -., .; F ., .. I.I. ...s' -- Exhibitor: Roy Petteway Sale Price: 2.50; Buyer: Farm Credit of Southwest Florida SExhibitor: John Paul Burton Sale Buyer: Westby Corporation Exhibitor: Ashley Kershner Sale Price: 2.50 Buyer: FINR Exhibitor: Dana Richardson Buyer: D3 Ranch Sale Price: 2.50 Newman Buyer: Cat's Corner Exhibitor: Kyla Shiver Sale Price: 2.00 Exhibitor: J.C. Richardson Sale Price: 2.50 Buyer: Farr Groves Buyer: Freedom Pipe Line SExhibitor: Katelyn Stevensen Sale Price: 2.25 Buyer: Skipper Citrus and Cattle Exhibitor: Jacelyn Skipper Sale Price: 4.00 Buyer: Perryington Feeders Exhibitor: Morgan Norris Buyer: Barney's Pumps 4C The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 Exhibitor: Keller Braxton Sale Price: 2.50 Buyer: Parker Farms Exhibitor: Kalan Royal Sale Price: 2.50 Buyer: Freedom Pipe Line Exhibitor: Kaitlyn Kennedy Sale Price: 2.25 Buyer: Wauchula State Bank Exhibitor: Katie Boyette Sale Price: 2.00 Buyer: Kelly Durrance Exhibitor: Erica Durrance Sale Price: 4.00 Exhibitor: Jenna Watson Buyer: Hale County State Bank Buyer: Florida Land Sale Price: 3.25, Management Exhibitor: Chelsee Watson Sale Price: 2.75 Buyer: North Manatee Realty' NOW TAKING APPOINTMENT for all your hair & nail needs ~#Y YOL I 767-9654 245-1122 2:24tfc $CE REST -,Y. Re ir -Re (Id d ce. 2 rga ull zerfpr 31brip Cle rup ir Pastires C ear Pigh of Ways ear Orance Groves S-laul Debris -- earF-aros -- - K 00 With Jews- - Licens d a,d i nsL red in Hardee Coun y (8 3) 781-8218 |i ,. .. .. *, mai Exhibitor: Kyle Parrish Sale Price: 3.75 Exhibitor: Kyle Braxton Sale Price: 3.00 Buyer: Chapman Fruit Company Buyer: Mosaic ; Pur ina Mills LLC i presents Q Our Annual quine Event Featuring iimmie Qibbs ftun oe taifionat niercottegiale Btarret acing and Atl-Around Champion WP~ Witorld 3arret Racing and A t-fround Champion WPRA World Champion Calf Roper WPFA Season Champion fSarrel Racer fl-Jime tarrel Racing qualifier for the iMafional finats odeo Friday, March 18, 2005 6:30 p.m. Reality Ranch SR 64 Zolfo Springs, FL FREE ADMISSION DOOR PRIZES INFORMATIVE & FUN REGISTER FOR NATIONAL PRIZES COME & BRING A FRIEND FUN FOR ALL AGES & EXPERIENCE LEVELS HORSEMANSHIP YOU CAN USE AT HOME INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCE NUTRITION Sponsored By: Hardee Ranch Supply, Wauchula Lowe's Livestock Mercantile, Punta Gorda Smith's Ranch and Garden, Arcadia For more information call 735-8600 or 773-4322 Ii, March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C JFS --:TEER-- 'exhibitor: Billy Hilton Sale, Price: 2.75 Buyer: Florida Fertilizer Company Exhibitor: Justin English Sale Price: 2.25 Buyer: Doyle Carlton III Exhibitor: Dale Bucey Sale Price: 3.00 Buyer: FINR Exhibitor: Kalee Barker Sale Price: 2.75 Exhibitor: Jara Ann Pella Sale Price: 3.25 Buyer: D & S Cattle' Buyer: Coyote Lake Feed Yard Exhibitor: Caitlin Banks Sale Price: 3.00 Buyer: F.L. Revell Ranch and Groves .For information or a - Brochure call: April 1 6 p.m. (850) 476-3270 or Lakeshore Mall Sebring 85 206-4569 Entry forms available at Mall Customer (850) 206-4569 Service or call wo will mail you a form __ orgotoourwebslteiat: orms available at our webslte: www.florldacovermlss.com www nordacovermlss.com- ,. Email: covermlssn aol.com I 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. 88 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998 Description of Property: Lots 9 and 10, Blbck 52 of Limestone, Hardee County Florida, in NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 10, STownship 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 Exhibitor: Ryan Roehm Sale Price: 3.00 Buyer: Conley Groves 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. 807 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998 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 5813'47" E, 531.05'; thence S 0026'19" W, 120.00' thence S 89052'38" 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 P.O.B.; thence continue N 00026'19" E, 270.00'; thence N 89052'38" W, 810.00 thence S 0026'19" W, 270.00'; thence S 8952'38" E, 810.00 thence S 0026'19" W, 270.00'; to the P.O.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 SSaid 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 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 Fl 33873 on the 6th day of April, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. 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 Proudly serving Hardee E surrounding counties for over 25 years s olgoily OWIeI i auuggai Shingle or Metal __ CONSTRUCTION ad T.(m@ State Certified General Contractor r >iB jYU hm l @o U s Lic # CGC 060257 t a& lots of homuswe pr iao fose Specia/izng in Rooing, Speciaizng in Roorf^ng, Phone: (863) 773-5784 Stee/ Buildings & New Constriction 2: 3t Comm A/ l i P'cd, L1t/ 107 West Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873 I ----~-' ~~I IL ~.~HIIYVIHU I 6C The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 wE IE Exhibitor: Kalob McVay Exhibitor: Tyler Robertson Sale Price: 4.75 Sale Price: 4.50 Buyer: CCC Group Inc. Buyer: First National Bank Exhibitor: Dalton Hewett Exhibitor: Kristin Robertson Sale Price: 4.50 Sale Price: 4.50 Buyer: Kenny Hewett Buyer: Robertson Farms Exhibitor: Rebecca St Romaine Exhibitor: Jared Arnold Sale Price: 9.25 Sale Price: 3.50 Buyer: Big Lake National Bank Buyer: Jack See Construction "'* L Exhibitor: Matthew Greubel Exhibitor: LeAnna Hemrod Sale Price: 5.25 Sale Price: 4.50 Buyer: CF Industries Buyer: Veg King Exhibitor: Kristen Cumbee Exhibitor: Brandi Westberry Sale Price: 3.75' Sale Price:4.25 Buyer: Florida'Fuel Buyer:Central Pump & Irrigation .;,.* ,, .. .:.:-rTCwP P Exhibitor: Shelby Durrance Exhibitor: Brooke Conley Sale Price: 5.50 Sale Price: 5.75 Buyer: Big T Tire Company Buyer: English Chevrolet ,." ,,-:B "':" -',.-",<.i., ,:.'--?,- ".'-; 'a" Bf'MHBa Exhibilor: Amanda McNabb Exhibitor: Matthew Grace Sale Price: 4.25 Sale Price: 6.25 Buyer: Amanda McNabb Buyer: American Citrus Products Exhibitor: Rebecca Durrance Exhibitor: Kim Perry Sale Price: 5.75 Sale Price: 5.25 Buyer: Gloria Durrance Buyer: Peace River Honey Co. Exhibitor: Dillard Albritton Exhibitor: Jessica Boyd Sale Price: 4.25 Sale Price: 4.25 Buyer: Crown Ford Buyer: Wauchula, State Bank Exhibitor: Emily Adams Sale Price: 4.50 Buyer: D3 Farms Exhibitor: Kendall Robertson Sale Price: 4.75 Buyer: Robertson Farms Exhibitor: Kramer Royal Sale Price: 6.25 Buyer: Crown Ford Exhibitor: Jessica Bryant Sale Price:4.25 Buyer:Nickerson Bro's. Dairy Exhibitor: Linsey Moye Sale Price: 5.00 Buyer: CF Industries Exhibitor: Travis Bradley Sale Price: 4.75 Buyer: Hardee Ranch Supply I .~LLET ----_ ~_ _~__-- ~ ii~- _- ~~- ~- "l l- it -..m I March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C Exhibitor: Dalton Reas Exhibitor: Lacey Cumbee Sale Price: 5.50 Sale Price: 4.50 Buyer: Florida Farm Bureau Buyer: Robarts Fam. Funeral Home Exhibitor: Shelby Albritton Exhibitor: Justin Buckley Sale Price: 5.00 Sale Price: 5.00 Buyer: Graham Farms Buyer: Mosaic Exhibitor: Andy Hunt Exhibitor: Eddie Hunt Sale Price: 5.00 SalePrice: 5.00 Buyer: Publix Buyer: Kash 'N Karry Exhibitor: Jake Crews Exhibitor: LaRon Rogers Sale Price: 5.25 Sale Price: 5.00 Buyer: FINR Buyer: Coldwell Banker Exhibitor: Brittany.Nickerson Exhibitor: Daniel Bakter Sale Price: 6.00 Sale Price:5.00 Buyer: Cattlemen's Livestock Mrkt Buyer:Syngenta Crop Protection mv. Exhibitor: Lola Rivera Exhibitor: Stephanie Perry Sale Price: 5.00 Sale Price: 5.50 Buyer: Mosaic Buyer: CF Industries Exhibitor: Megan Graham Exhibitor: Ashlee Abbott Sale Price: 6.75 Sale Price: 6.50 Buyer: Cat's Corner Buyer: Hardee Ranch Supply Exhibitor: Philip Barton Sale Price: 5.25 Buyer: Mosaic Exhibitor: Michael Grace Sale Price: 6.00 Buyer: International Bio Tech Exhibitor: Kacey Bryant Exhibitor: Kimberly Ward Sale Price: 6.50 Sale Price: 5.50 Buyer: CF Industries Buyer: Larry Davis Citrus Hedging BB^ "=a"="'"-7-- --1 3LJ ....^.JBig Exhibitor: Sabrina Freeman Exhibitor: Kelli McClelland Sale Price: 7.00 Sale Price: 6.50 Buyer: FINR Buyer: Hardee Livestock Market For the week ended March 10, 2005: At the Florida Livestdck Auctions, receipts totaled 5,404, compared to last week 5,328 and 6,425 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal- State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 1.00 higher, feeder steers and heifers 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: Exhibitor: Brandon Holton Exhibitor: Chance Moye Sale Price: 7.00 Sale Price: 7.00 Buyer:CCC Group, Inc. Buyer:Justin DeBoom Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 155.00-210.00; 300-400 lbs., 130.00-170.00; and 400-500 lbs., 119.00-142.00. Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 135.00-195.00; 300-400 lbs., 121.00-150.00; and 400-500 lbs., 110.00-134.00. Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 Ibs; 85-90 percent, 45.00-51.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 58.00-71.00. ABOUT ... School News The Herald-Advocate encourages submissions from Hardee County schools. Photos and write- ups should be of recent events, and must include first and last names for both students and teachers. Identify photos front to back, left to -right. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Thursday. Please include the name and phone number of a con- tact person. Qualifying items will be published as space allows. Ibsr 8C The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 Scenes From Pioneer Park Days 2005 Another display catches the interest of passersby. PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON Gas pumps were decorative as well as functional. Many exhibitors kept their antique machinery running to show how wood was cut or hay was baled in the early days. This John Deere owner takes part in a parade of antique tractors. ,' ,, -.o; . Po 1 1X. *... - This 1944 Co-Op C is one of only 500 built in Shelbyville, Ind. It is owned by Cork and Connie Lemmon ofSt. Cloud. o .' LI ,= ,.. .__..1 ,- L .' .. : :,- .. .. .. . L -' ~ "" '' : : -- '" "J '" This 1944 Co'Op C is one of only 500 built, in Shelbyville, Ind, It is owned by Cork and Connie Lemmon of St, Cloud, Evelyn and Leon Arthur of Arcadia and, during Pioneer Park Days, the Confederacy. Antique tractor still going strong. March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9C Lanterns with their colorful glass chimneys captured the light and festival goers' attention. ; .r : ._. .. .... .... .... ,- AV-- "4 I~ k Seedersy ftertilzershiandpeadersallcudbyondi.osadrosoxiis z rl I F sM I * .... ,' :: ; ... I' !,- " .: -..__.- : .a .. :: .. ,..:-. r E.' i "' Seeders, fertilizers and spreaders all could be found in rows and rows of exhibits. ,i. .. '. ,.:. .. ;, X 4k~ ~ i -i ~P .%_ ,~~~~g ---- :: =-'-l~g_ ... I. .., "- .. 1 -- ... "~ ..,. .- ---. r ', ,-. .; -" -~~ ilii ]' :.:.; ." .P.. .i~~i : : -': ,,._ .. '., -~~' "~ "" .,. ~a. : . Making hay the old-fashioned way. ". 1 . .-~IP ... / : t. , .. ,d .. *.;..[ . 1 . PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON Antique and collectible cars show how it used to be on roadways everywhere. Making the cut in early lawn care. Local churches, clubs and organizations drew crowds to their concession stands. offering vari- ous treats. Flea market vendors offered everything from antiques to tools. 1 _ IFrli~i Parading around the park. 10C The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 ^Courthouse Rep COUNTY COURT The following marriage licens- es were issued recently in the office of the county court: Charles Nowery Flesher II, 28, Wauchula, and Frankie Darlene Kirk, 23, Bowling Green. David Allen Gomez, 19, Arcadia, and Carrie Lea Dickison, 20, Wauchula.. The following small claims cases were disposed of recently by the county judge: State Farm Automobile Insurance a/s/o Patricia A. Mishoe vs. Rudy Valdez, judgment. Allstate Insurance Co. a/s/o Ata Sihwail d/b/a Stereo Sound vs. Frederick Douglas Jr., judgment for defendant. Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Laura A. Mowatt, judgment. Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Dennis R. Robarts, default judg- ment. Worldwide Asset Purchasing LLC vs. Arthur T. Burkes, order to stay entry of judgment. Great Seneca Financial Corp. vs. Christina G. Roberts, default judg- ment. Thomas E. Snyder Jr. vs. Eugene Myers d/b/a Pawn & Gun, order of repossession. Bank of America .vs. Abel B. Hernandez, default judgment. The following misdemeanor cases were disposed of recently in county court. Susan S. Delahoy, cruelty to ani- mals, acquittal after trial by judge. Ricardo Gonzalez, possession of marijuana, possession of drug para- phernalia and resisting iarest with- out force, found guilty in trial by judge, 30 days in jail, $315 fine and, court costs, $100 public defender fees, $60 investigative costs. Antonio Ash, resisting arrest without force, probation six months, $315 fine and court costs; $50 inestigative costs,, 15 hour community, service., Joshua David Barnes, illegal possession of an alligator, 30 days in'jail, $315 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs. Antonio Barrientos, retail theft, estreated bonds. Catarino Dario Borjas, posses- sion of marijuana, 100 days in jail, license suspended two years, $330 fine'and court costs placed on lien; possession of drug paraphernalia, riot prosecuted. Jason Chandler Clark, -allowing livestock to run at large, adjudica- tion withheld, $315 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs.; , Susan Fa\ Fo\w ler. domestic bat- tery, placed m pretrial diversion program. ,. " Delfino Garcia Hernandez. dis- orderl\ intoxication. one day with' credit for time served (C.TS), $262.50 fine and court" costs, $40 public defender fee, $50 investiga- tive costs. Jean Joachin, possession of mar- ijuana and possession of drug para- phernalia. adjudication withheldd . 12 months probation, random drug screens, drug abuse evaluation and treatment, warrantless search and seizure, $315 fine and court costs. $100 public defender fees. $100 investigative costs-.15 hourscom- munitl service. Robert Hogan Johrfson. trespass. time served, $330 fine and court costs and $40 pubic defender fees placed ori lien. Gary Westerfield Palmer, llow- ing lhestock to run at large, adjudi- cation withheld, $315 fiie and court costs, $50 investigative costs. Roberto Martinez Rodriguez, possession of drug paraphernalia and giving a false name to a law enforcement officer, adjudication withheld, probation one year, drug abuse evaluation, random drug. screens, warrantless search and seizure, $330 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $100 drug test fees, $50 investigative costs. John Anthony Tolle, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, adjudication withheld, probation 12 months, drug abuse and evaluation, war- rantless search and seizure, random drug screens, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investigative costs. Joel Alvarez Jr., battery, not pros- ecuted. Christy Chapman, violation of probation (original charge resisting arrest without force), 120 days in jail, outstanding fines and fees placed on lien. Douglas Raymond Richardson, violation of probation (original charge petit, theft), probation revoked, 60 days CTS and concur- rent with felony sentence. Pablo Villegas, violation of pro- bation (original charges possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia), probation ter- minated unsuccessfully, unpaid fines and fees placed on lien. Eduardo Riveia, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction ' of execution of a search warrant, adjudication withheld, probation one year, substance abuse e~alua-, ion. $315 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs, 20 hours com- munity service. 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. Antonio Ash, leaving the scene of an accident, probation six months (concurrent), $205 fine and court costs, 15 hours community service (concurrent). Pablo Sanchez-Jimenez', DUI, probation one year, license sus- pended 'six months, multiple offender DUI school, evaluation, no alcohol or bars, $622.50 fine and court costs, 50 hours communi- ty service,. .; . CIRCUIT COLi Rr The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: Joyce E. Gibson Gomez and Graciano Gomez-Marin, divorce. SMicah Shane Hendrickson and Jo} Ellen Hendrickson, divorce. Allie Mortgage Capital Corp. vs. Matthew B. Rooney et al, petition for mortgage foreclosure. Susan C. Nlask \s Richard S. Gainous, petinon for injunction for -protection. Claudia DeLaCruz Sandomal vs. Isabel -Hernandez, petition for injunction for protection. Joseph Andrew\ Giroux DMD~vs. Assurance Compan. of, America, damages. First National Bank of Wauchula vs. Eliseo Santiago et al, petition, for mortgage foreclosure. Cashinia Nicole Cook \s. Lends Graham, petition for injunction for protection. Bank of America is. MarN L. Ziglar, petition for mortgage fore- S- sic&, c)udia, 408 cast 91lai4z Steet, l9i'aducla. Lessons, Instruments, & Accessories Piano, Guitar, Drums, all Band Instruments 767-TUNE 10 280r- closure. Elizabeth -Tobin Ledezma and Encarnacion Ledezma, divorce. Cassandra B. Coney and the state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Rutha Lee Means, petition for child support. The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit curt were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Mary K. Kilpatrick and DOR vs. Michelle L. Paul, child support order. Theresa Diane Napier and DOR vs. Edna Lemay o/b/o Brittany Nicole Howard, voluntary dis- missal. Robert L. Purvis vs. State of Florida, dismissal of petition for review of inmate situation. Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Raafat Z. Zakhary et al, order canceling sale and vacating judgment. Norma A. Garza and DOR vs. Michael J. Ybarra, voluntary dis-' missal. Sylvia Sanchez and DOR vs. Rushin Dealasalaam Ellison, child support order. Sonya Louise Gonzales and DOR vs. Myron Lorenze Refoure, Jr., child support order. Chandra Delilah Rivers and DOR vs. Antonio Guajardo Jr., child support order. ., Kimberly Michelle Stewart and DOR vs. Peter L. Ramsey Sr.,,child support order. Ralph Crawford o/b/o Ryan Crawford vs. Martha Lee Murphy o/b/o Chris King, dismissal of injunction for protection. Terry Lee Gaydon Sr. vs. Terry, Lee Gaydon Jr., injunction for pro- tection. Jay Holland vs. Frank Battaglio, judgment. Regina Lynette Ward.and DOR vs. Myron Lorenze Refoure Jr., child support order. Elisa Garza and DOR vs. Robert Trevino, child support order. Maria Delia Ayala and DOR vs. Claudia Estela Mancillas, child support order. Patricia Ann Borjas and DOR vs. Anthony Scott Esquivel, child sup- port order. Patsy Ann Vickery and DOR vs. James Edman Carroll, child sup- port order. Theresa L. Rodriguez and. DOR vs. Lauro Cisneros, child support suspended. Rebecca J. Sanchez and DOR vs. Lauro Cisneros, child support order. Josephine Garza and DOR vs. Martin Javier Cisreros, -child sup- port order. Maria DeLaCarmen Deleon and DOR vs. Jose Daniel Rojas, child support order. Janet Dickey and DOR vs. Kathy Jo Dickevy child support order, 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.. Cynthia Marie Dickey. violation of probation (original charges pos- session of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia), probation revoked, time served on second charge, on first charge, six months community control-house arrest followed by 18 months pro- bation, NCTI. school plus other same conditions. Richard Freidhofer, violation of probation (original charges bur- Sglary of a structure, burglary of conveyance, grand theft and giving a false name to a la'w enforcement officer), probation revoked, time served on fourth charge, 18.months ,community control-concurrent with Collier County sentence. Adalberto Hernandez Jr., felony driving while license ;suspended, adjudication .withheld, probation 12 months;' pay all outstanding fines, $415 court .costs, $190. public defender fees, 50 hours community service. Gilbert Luna,; felony driving while license suspended. not prose- cuted, transferred to county court with filing on misdemeanor charges; possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia, not prosecuted. occupied structure), probation revoked, six months in jail CTS, outstanding fines and fees due within nine months of release. Douglas Raymond Richardson, violation of community control- house arrest (original charge grand theft), community control re- voked, 28 months, 6 days Florida State Prison, suspend 12 months if reports on time, outstanding fines and fees due within one year of release. Silvestre Ramos Sanchez, felony driving while license suspended, 12 months probation, early release if all conditions met, warrantless search and seizure, $262.50 fine and court costs, $115 public defender fees, $60 investigative costs, 25 hours community service. Billie Ray Spires, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer without violence and giving .a false name to a law enforcement officer, estreated bonds. Isaias Carrillo-Estrada, posses- sion of methamphetamine and pos- session of drug paraphernalia, transferred to drug pretrial' inter- vention program. Michael Anthony Garcia, fleeing to elude a law enforcement officer with sirens and lights active- reduced to resisting arrest without force, and felony driving while license suspended, probation 12 months, driver improvement course, $262.50'fine and court costs. Launa Rebecca Gentile, burglary of a structure, 18 months drug offender probation, warrantless search and seizure, no alcohol or drugs, curfew, $500 fine, $415 court costs, $190 public defender fees. Emory Rivers Jr., grand theft, time served, $500 fine, $415 court costs. Christopher Lawrence Thompson, two counts battery on law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without violence, not prosecuted, transferred to county court with fil- ing of misdemeanor charges. Yadira Hernandez, neglect of child, not prosecuted. Cipriano Ibarra, trafficking in drug paraphernalia, not prosecuted. Julio Julian Reyes, possession of cocaine, not prosecuted. SThe following real estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: Natividad Wilson to C. William Manning, $950,000. Carlos R. Diaz Jr. to Bill's Muffler & Brake Service Inc., $55,000. Miles M. and Marlene Green to L. Dean Inc. and C&D Corp. of Hardee County, $37,000. Pauline Murphy and L. Dean Inc. and C&D Corp..of Hardee County (two properties), $70,000. James D. and Carroll S. Parker, to GEM Developers LLC, $794,325. Doua Lee, and Kou Lee and Ba Lor to Jose Antonio Martinez and Juan Carlos Anton, $71,900. Susan Jeanne Belles to Williarri. Keith and Candis Jahna Davis $70,000. Guillermo David Bobe Jr. tc Peace River Properties Inc. . $42,500. Tania Christina Bobe Urrelys to Peace River Properties Inc., $42,500. i Terry L. Thompson to William Keith and Candis Jahna Davis,. $70,000. Kathleen L. Morgan and Jorja C.:. Drake to Candis Jahna and. William Keith Davis, $140,000. Arnon Jay and Daphne Lynn Skipper to Michael D. II andl Amanda Marie Colding, $82,500. Roger L. and Grace D. Dubdis to Lawrence J. and Mary K. Martell, $100,000. Mossy Oaks Farms to Luzie R. Krull, $247,500. Ramiro and Marcella Narciso to Herbert F. and Karen S. Landis, $82,000. Bowlegs Creek Foliage to Gary and Regina Blackman, $532,000. Christopher A. and Elizabeth M. Baty to Fast Cash Home Solutions LLC, $133,000. Glen A. and Verla M. Forney as : trustees to Ronald H. Johnson, $16,000. Carol T. Rawston to James A. and Betty J. Powers, $63,000. Dorothy Mae Brooker to Kenneth L. Hewett, $11, 375. Mary Ellen Valla, Marjorie Watson and Martha Lee .Ernst to Kenneth L. Hewett, $34,125. Pamela Y. Gilliard to Jorge Reyes, $80,000. CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA NOTICE OF ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY The City Commission of the City of Bowling Green, Florida shall consider for adoption an ordinance entitled. ORDINANCE 2005-03 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE BENAVIDES PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION; PROVIDING INTENT, SHORT TITLE AND FINDINGS PURSUANT TO STATUTE; AND PROVID- ING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Bowling Green City Commission shall consider the adoption of the above proposed ordinance at the meeting on the 12th day of April, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers of Bowling Green, Florida. All persons wishing to comment upon the same are encouraged to attend. Any person wishing to appeal an .action of the City Commission must assure a transcript is available for any action from which an appeal is sought. A copy of the proposed ordinance may be reviewed at the City Clerk's Office at the Bowling Green City;Ha. Tlhe property is owned by Juan and Elida Bena\ ides, 3792 Edison Avenue, Bowling Green, Florida. The property to be annexed generally lives east of and adjacent to Edison Avenue and immediately adjacent to, and contiguous with the Bowling Green Wastewater Plant. The following is a map disclosing the area covered by the proposed ordinance, the area to be annexed as designated in the map. A complete legal description by metes and bounds can be obtained from the office of the city clerk. CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA By Perry Knight, Mayor ATTESTED: By.Pamela S. Northup, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Gerald H. Buhr, City Attorney 3-i B Shaa\ n Mitchell. possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest without force, 18 months drug offender probation, warrant- less search and seizure, evaluation and treatment, curfew,' no alcohol or drugs or association with those -who do, $415 court costs, $190 public defender fees, $100 inves- tigative costs. Amy Nichole Pontifus, petit theft, not prosecuted, transferred to county court with filing of misde- meanor charge; obtaining property by false personation and uttering a forged instrument, not prosecuted. Joshua Rangel, violation of pro- bation (original charge trespass in 3:17,24c March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11C This week in history, as researched and compiled by Bess Allen Stallings from the archival pages of The Florida Advocate, the Hardee County Herald and The Herald-Advocate of... S 50 YEARS AGO Twenty-two citizens of Zolfo Springs gathered at Knight's Call. Tuesday night to organize a Zolfo :Springs Fire Department, electing Clifton Bryan as acting president during the organizational stages of the department. Duck Smith and his FFA String Band attended the Fun and Stunt Night of the Groveland Chapter of FFA, and was the featured enter- tainment on the program last Friday. The band, consisting of Smith on the guitar; Lane Whidden, steel gui- tar; Buddy Whidden, guitar; Leroy Skipper, guitar; Elma Redding, tub; Lrry Sheppard, fiddle, presented two programs while visitifig Groveland. One of the interesting points of the band is the fact that Sheppard is mne of the few fiddlers in the coun- try who plays left-handed. Two political science experts from the University of Florida will discuss the advantages and disad- vantages of the city manager form of government as well' as the mayor-council form at a meeting of the Hardee County Jaycees next Friday night, to which the general public has been invited. GENE DAR IS SIARS THNKS Stbp by and see why so many neighbors from Hardee County buy from me. Ranked I Sin the top 18 in customer satisfaction in SFlorida I:- haue received Ford's highest Sales Honor 11 years running and been a member of Ford's 380/508 Club for 191 Sears. Thanks again and stop by soon. Ft Meade 6 TEDEI 375-2606 4t STEDE 800226325 6:4ft 80W226-325: Wauchula Fair (Next to Bread Board Hwy. 17) Thursday-Sunday March 17 -20 3ii I Il -I l 1 $3 OFF ARM BAND (all day) Must have coupon for discount. 1 -a A ----------------- She'll use the same sense of rhythm to dribble through the defense. IIe-e .: Ii 'l pr,.j r4 r ., r .'ir i i T; T ]' .]Z I '-T I- l ,?I '' n.iit i I 'iTrir i ',- .l i i',lild I .1 Il\ r .un "I l 'P m in- %npi .-,i i hi erb il NZ e'v-p r \o % i r, t ', r ic . nam e ci m in I ,, i e,,. --,,,n ' for h, hr .., I .) Ni'6,1 a1,,' 1I 1. 1rch l Ild" ." e' e *;r i re tt r hu.ifh '. TrClu ?dutu I:JkIr., life ;sljI Classes filling fast. Enroll today. VLwS^ Sot, udZ" V^~ r^ btnal~ i?3 ^ Crnn Otit iO 408 East Main St. VWauchula S r 767-TUNE' '2:17tfc 1 CO 0 C -0 J * Home * Farm & Ranch Business/ Commercial Crop & Tree Insurance Life & Annuities Boat RV's 773-4101 735 US Hwy 17 N. Wauchula .11:18"fc I ...... .-. .. Serving Hardee & DeSoto Counties & Ft. Meade Area www.wellsinsurance.com Salzburg, Austria Sergeant First Class Ivory V. Evers, son of Mrs. Della V. Evers, Zolfo Springs, recently participated in Exercise Roundup, an Army training maneu- ver in Austria. Sergeant Evers, a squad leader in Company K of the 350th Infantry Regiment, arrived overseas in November 1953. A vet- eran of more than 14 years in the Army, he is a holder of the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. The Hardee County Boys' 4-H Tractor Maintenance Club will hold a Tractor Operators' Contest Saturday, March 19, at 2 p.m. Contestants eligible for the local contest are: Joe Baxter, Gardner; Eugene Bliss, Gardner; Melvin Douglas, Gardner, George Edwards, Wauchula; Earl Frierson, Lily; Charles Parks, Gardner; Steve Reas, Oak Grove; Larry Terrell, Ona; Charles Pendarvis, Zolfo Springs; Arthur Simmons, Ona; and Ben Dunlap, Ona. Tractors to be used in the contest will be furnished by Burke's Equipment Company, Peninsular Equipment Company, Wauchula Motor Sales and Cosey Motors. The American Legion Auxiliary will have a bake sale at the old Green's Fuel location in the Stenstrom building on Main Street Saturday. There will be cakes, pies, cookies, candy, home-made pickles and many other goodies. Your patronage will be greatly appreciated. Save the lady of the kitchen in your home or provide clothing from the sale for your fam- ily which will out-wear many cheap new garments. From the "Wildcat Scratches" column: SENIOR & JUNIOR JABBER -A-lways late Ursel McLeod -B-eautiful Pat Perin -C-razy Robert Williams -D-on't Fence Me In Minor Bryant -E-ternally School (never ends) -F-un and Fancy Free Fay Z Thomas I -G-oody Goody Lunch S -H-eartache Homework --I-n the Mood Helen Scott -J-ust a Little Loving Bob Norris .--K-iss Me Quick and Go - Jack Pepper -L-over -,- Ryn9olds Allen ..-.M-oonlighrinysterv Who ''knowvs?i ? ... -; I"'. -N-obody Knows the Trouble I've Seen Faculty -0-h Mann McLeod -P-retty Baby Helen Scott -Q-uiet When teacher enters room, ; i -R-ambling Man Roger 'Jaudon n -S-omebody Love Me - Ronnie Smith -T-he Thing Lane Whidden --U-Do Something To, Me - says Pitman to Perin -V-olcano Marshall Gough -W-onder Who's Kissing Her Now? Tim Counts -X-citing GeneBrown -Y-oung Lovers Lamar Knight and Judy Deal --Z-ing zing Wilson in Silver. Beetle 25 YEARS AGO SAfter four long,years of waiting, Hardee County residents finally have a local nurisng home where loved ones can be kept close by for /frequent visitation; The 60-bed home was finally completed by Simmons WayBak he ~ Development Corp. of Clearwater at a cost of between $750,000 and $1,000,000. The first clients to be accepted for care are two long-time Wauchula residents, John "Jack" Cliett, 76, and Elizabeth "Betty" Jones, 85. Both are pictured. SThe Wauchula Council decided Monday night to hire its own build- ing inspector rather than work out an agreement with the county for city inspections. Exalted Ruler Frank Tayntor, Russell Farmer and "Hap" Wofford announce a new facility at the Elks Lodge. It is an outdoor courtyard surrounded by a six-foot wall of concrete blocks. The enclosed is 26'x117'. It is to be furnished with outdoor-type tables and chairs to seat 142. The three men, plus Mrs. Tayntor, are pictured in front of the fence. Pictured, are the seniors on the 1980 Wildcat baseball team: J. Maldonado, V. Crawford, D. Archambault, P. Brewer, G. Guzman, J. Morgan, M. Cross, L. Yates, T. Wells, J. Dickey and S. Waldron. The Wauchula Woman's Club hosted an autograph party for Margaret Stringer. Pictured auto- graphing a copy of her "Watch Wauchula Win Facts, Figures, Fun 1886-1930" is Mrs. Stringer, as her pastor's wife, Mrs. Russ Toms, looks on. J.W. (Bill) Crews Jr. (pictured), 43, president of Wauchula State Bank, a privately owned bank in Wauchula, has been elected presi- dent of the Florida Bankers Association (FBA). He will serve a one-\ear term. .:Born in Wauchula, Creys has lived here all his life. He graduated from Hardee High School. Later he received his BS/BA degree in finance from the University of Florida through an FBA scholar- ship. He was a Blue Key and Beta Beta Pi member at Gainesville. He served two years in the U.S. Army Infantry as a first lieutenant and was elected executive vice president of Wauchula State Bank in 1969. He was elected president of the local bank in 1975. Tuesday afternoon the Hardee High School Blue Rebounders and the Wauchula Elementary School Red Hot Shots played its first bas- I i : : I r z 0 a. .3 I O WiELLS IInsulYtnce ? Our LboImmily 11311niirance '-aeicy Providing Customized Insurance Solutions Since 1955 Automobile e Sunday, March 20 through Wednesday, March 23 Sunday Morning Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday Worship 7:00 p.m. EVANGELIST -REV. ERIC PEACOCK MUSIC REV. DAVID RADFORD REV. JERALD DUNN, PASTOR SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 505 S. 10th Av. Wauchula For more information call 773-4368 3:17c MOMNMEOMI ketball game of the 1980 season. The Blue Rebounders defeated the Red Hot Shots 12 to 8. Both teams are pictured. Members of the Red Hot Shots are Lynda Brush, Glenda Keene, Barbara Drabik, Karla Pansler, Debbie Daggett, Betty Durastanti, Louise Jones, Gloria Harris, Carol Scott and Kathy Moore. Their coach is Mike Wilkinson. The winning team of the Blue Rebounders is composed of Patty Schrader, Jo Thompson, Nancy Crowe, Susan Brewer, Ivy Monies, Cindy Durden, Linda Stannage, Claire Ricker and Carol Jackson, with coaches Charlie Potter and Woody Caligan. 10 YEARS AGO Carl Crider was crowned the new Miss Hardee County on the opening night of the Hardee County Fair. The Monday. evening pageant saw 17 Hardee High School seniors vying for the covete title. In the end, Crider was chosen queen. Her court consisted of Vanessa Rogers, first runner-up; Latisha Lee, second runner-up; Elisa Flores, third runner-up; and Stacey Crews, fourth runner-up. Kimberly Summers was selected as Miss Congeniality. Heidi Graham became Miss Photogenic. (All those aforementioned are pictured on Page One.) Making the competition tough were contenders Sharon Lee, Shawna Terrell, Elizabeth McLain, Janna Lankford, LaToya Crayton, Julie Rouse, Nekesha Ellis, Beverly Jticknath, Heather Kilpatrick and Meredith Durastanti. Citrus producers who lost more than 40 percent of their field boxes of fruit last year to brown spot can make an application for disaster assistance. For more information, call the Consolidated Farm Service Agency Officer, formerly the Agricultural Stabilization and. Conservation Service (ASCS). The Bowling Green City Commission will hold a special workshop meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at City Hall to further discuss proposed rate hikes for water, sewer and garbage service.. City Manager Corky Choate has proposed increases that he said would bring in about $63,000 in additional revenues a year. He said -the city-soon must begin a several- mile pipeline project to pump treat- ed sewer wastewater from the sewer plant northwest to a phosphate pit owned by Cargill. After 46 years of dedicated ser- vice at Wauchula State Bank, Fannie Spivey (pictured) is retiring this Friday. "Fannie has been'the bank's No. 1 problem-solver through the years and always has the bank's interest at heart. For 46 years, she has been loyal to Wauchula State Bank, and I will truly miss her." said J.W. Crews Jr., president. Bryan William Driggers (pic- tured) will celebrate his 92nd birth- day this Saturday with an open house at the Catheryn McDonald Senior Center, 300 N. 8th Ave., Wauchula. The 92-year-old has 109 living descendants. He was a farmer, citrus grove crew man and was involved with phosphate mining for 20 years, hav- ing retired from Mobil in Fort Meade in 1970. His hobbies include fishing, base- ball, football, his backyard garden and reading the newspaper each day. The Hardee County Rotary Club has been meeting since March of 1994 and needs one more member to reach 25 so the club can be offi- cially chartered. Dues are $100 a year, plus a $6 weekly lunch. Pictured are Vice President Lavon Cobb, President Bill McKown, Treasurer Sue Birge and Secretary Don Stewart. Pictured is Wauchula Attorney John W. Burton receiving an award on Feb. 14 for his voluntary partici- pation in the pro bono project, which provides free legal service for the needy. Shown presenting the award are Circuit Judge Dale Durrance and pro bono coordinator Caroline Barnhart. In 1994 Burton accepted seven pro bono cases. Marine Pvt. Michael H. Revell (pictured) of Bowling Green recent- ly completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He is the son of Bobby and Jenny Revell and the grandson of Jackie Richardson and Iris Revell, all of Bowling Green. The 18-year-old is a 1994 gradu- ate of Hardee High School and is currently stationed at Cherry Point, N.C. ii;- ~U . .- ou Ar,W '" [ ~ .. ;. . ~~ .. 12C The Herald-Advocate, March 17, 2005 Crystal Lake RV News By Joyce Taylor Best wishes to everyone celebrat-' ing a birthday or anniversary in March. BINGO The paper special winner March 4 was Shirley Johnson #2 and Betty Staley won March 7. KOFFEE KLATCH J. and Marie Stahl and Norma and Durwbod Zank were the hosts March 9. The U.S. Pledge was led' by Don Smith, Sylvia Baker led the Canadian Pledge and Nancy Morrison led the prayer. The 50/50 winners were Sheila Smith, Fred Jeror, Dick Carlson, Dick Barker, Charlie McKnight andBob Beshel. CANADA DAY Hosts for Canada Day March 4 were Gary and Liz Walmsley and Aurele and Aidenn Dufour. There were 93 residents and visitors in attendance for potluck. The Crystal Lake Band entertained. Each person received a ticket and a small gift when they signed in. Tickets were drawn for numerous prizes bought by the committee or donated by Canadians. Long-time residents Janet and Len Bailey were present- ed with Crystal Lake golf jerseys as they have sold and will probably not be back next year. Tony and Sheila Smith will join Aurele and Aideen' Dufour as hosts for next year's Canada Day. PENNSYLVANIA DAY Pennsylvania Day was held 'March 5 with 44 people in atten- dance. The gathering was hosted by Kay Dale, Shirley Johnson, Richelle Hommon and Jean Kingston. The theme was Pennsylvania Dutch or Amish. The place settings were marked by a Pennsylvania-state shaped. name tag. A gift for each family of a hex plaque and a pair of kitchen scissors in a hand-crafted holder were also placed at each setting. A white ele- phant gift exchange was enjoyed by all. DANCE A St. Patrick's Day street dance was held March 17 on Mountain Laurel. The last dance of the season will be held March 26 with The Nite Lites. Come and enjoy our last dance. SCORES Shuffling March 1 three-game winners were Lowell Gordon, Bernice English, Marilyn Funkhouse, Vern Iceman, Charlie Howerter, Al Johnson, Bob Beshel, Myrna Wilday, Len Bailey- and Charlene Baker. The last league shuffling of the season was March 8 aid'it was rained out. Three men are tied for first place Dale Baker, Bob Beshel and Bob Bundy. On the women's side, Elanor Dice is in first place, with a three-way tie for second between Charlene Baker, Lorraine Howerter and SMyrnaWilday. There will be a play- off when weather permits. Congratulations everyone. Cribbage March 1 high games Mac Sutherland (712), Peggie Gushue (708) and Marilyn Martinez (707). Skunks Jeanne Campbell, Herb Wahl, Pauline Hartwick, Ed Olson, Audre F. (2), Sylvia Stephan, Gary Breyer )(2), John Ritsema, Durwood Zank (2), Bertha MacKnight (2) and Josie McCarthy. Bowling March 2 -the Comets won 5 points and remain in first place. The Bee's are in second place and Avis-We-Try-Harder are in third place. Lazy Bones advanced to fourth place with Ten Pinners in fifth and Michigan's Best in sixth. Bowlers with high games over average were Ken Bolin (222), Herb Wahl (218), Louise Craig (190), Norria Zank (139), Al Walker (167) and Dee Harris (157). Pinochle March 3 high games Velda Sutherland (686), Fran Robinson (681) and Joe Bennitt (668). Double pinochle Emory Copenhaver and Charlie Molett. Marcelle Cavinee and Bill W.R. Johnson set a new four game low of 10 points. Monday Mixed Golf March 7 - Four-man scramble-first place - Fred Kessler, Aideen Dufour, Bill R. Johnson and Joe Schrobback: Second place Charlie McKnight, Nancy Morrison, Rose Beeve and Darlene Jackson. CHURCH The Prelude for church service on March 6 was by Wilma Behymer, organist, and Carole Jones, pianist. Ann Livermore was greeter for the 148 in attendance. The service opened with Rev. Winne leading everyone in singing "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." Special music was a solo by Bob Beckley "In the Garden," accompanied by Carole Jones. Nancy Morrison directed the choir for its anthem "Happiness is the Lord." Rev. Lloyd Hall gave the offertory prayer. Lowell Gordon and Al Walker were ushers. St. John's Gospel Chapter 8:1-11 was the reference for Rev. Winne's inspiring message "What Do We Do With Sin." Hymns used during the service were "The Solid Rock"; "Standing on the Promises"; and "The Old Rugged Cross." COURTESY PHQTO Tom Springer and illie Staggers are not set for a motorcycle ride. AROUND THE PARK Sorry to see members of our Oasis Family starting to get ready to Sgo back to their northern homes. Shirley and Maurice Rousse, Guy and Frances Rousse and J.R. and Ethel Ammons headed out this week. We wish them safe journey. Claude and Charlotte Longueuil and Tom and Joyce Longueuil returned from a wonderful visit with relatives in Virginia. Flo Nadeau is having a lovely visit with her sister, Lorraine Roberts. This year is different than the past. Even with our folk leaving, others were coming for short stays, even in March and April This is keeping the park full. It is always nice to greet and meet new friends. Believe it or not, that horrible windy day we had this week didn't daunt our walkers even though the rain threatened to fall also. BINGO Thursday, March 3, the Rec Hall had 17 people playing bingo. Joan Newton won the 50/50 and Emma West the Jackpot. Merchant certifi- cates were given to,Dale Bohnett, Pat Bohnett, Joan Newton, Florence Nadeau and Clayton Brandum. Tuesday, March 8, the bingo players in the Rec Hall numbered 31. Dale Bohnett won the 50/50. The Jackpot was shared by Anita Albert, Pat Bohnett and Emma West. There was no Jar winner this week. Merchant certificates went to Dolly Hartigan, Lorraine Roberts, Claude Longueuil, Emma West and Clare Brunet. MUSIC Music was canceled last week due to the Pioneer Park Days. Festival. Music resumed on Sunday at 2 p.m. There is no music on- Fridays for the rest of this season. Sunday Music Jams had only two weeks left, ending March 20 for this season. BREAKFAST Our Breakfast on Saturday, March 5, was enjoyed by 45 people. Our great cooks were the Cundiff family and extended family, Bill and Judy and Judy's three sisters. They did a great job. They enjoyed doing it and we enjoyed eating it. Ymmmmmm!!! ICE CREAM SOCIAL The monthly Ice Cream Social- Birthday Anniversary Celebration was held on Monday, March 7. Mary Lou and Claus Altmann, Jack and Dot Shanhower, Arline and Roger VanBelois and iAudrey Semler were our hosts. Whqt great cakes they made! The 75 of us enjoying the celebration had our palates delighted. MOVIE NIGHT Movie Night was not held on Monday, March 7, due to the Ice Cream Social. It resumed on Monday, March 14. GAMES Wednesday, March 9, only Pokeno was played in the Rec Hall. There were eight of us there The Oasis RV News By Inez McFalls COURTESY PHOTO Residents lined up to enjoy our covered dish supper Freda's Foibles - By Freda B. Douglas . -------------------------^. m. Well, well. My 72nd birthday is tomorrow. How time does fly, but in reality I don't feel 72. My consideration has always been that age is only a date on the calendar, and what do calendars know anyway? I have a very good friend who likes to come to my house "because you're always smiling." I never thought much about that, having always being of a mind there are people, lots of them, who are worse off than I. Then several days ago I opened up my computer and when Dr. Schuller's Positive Moment came up I read it, as usual, but this time I found something unusual, and it "hit the nail on the head." Here it is! The title is "A Prayer for Change" by Dr. Robert Schuller. "0 God, when'a life has been so richly blessed as mine has been, it is not right for me not to be laughing. I confess that I am responsible for my .moods. I have no right to selfishly indulge in negative feelings of self-pity. "It's time for me to change my mental dial, Lord. you are,, helping me. This will be the moment where the sun breaks, through the parted clouds, and the springtime comes after win- ter. "Thank you, Lord! The dreary, depressing, disconsolate mood disappears like the morning mist in the sunshine of Your., love. And joy moves in! And hope begins to build with me! And a beautiful feeling of love starts to surround me! "Thankyou, God, for the great things you are doing with- in me now in this moment of prayer. Amen" SRead the above words prayerfully and don't be surprised when you smile more 6ften! V, branch was l o 'st ankX Peop Bank, uFi rst edera\, Florida irst, orSouth be.. 0 ...,axr Ot "' En(,: It's time to choose MIViDLR What A Bank Should Be Charlotte Longueuil and Shirley Hyde were the winners for lhe dj COVERED DISH DINNER The terrible rainy, cold evening- we had on Wednesday, March 9, didn't stop our Oasis Family from getting together in the Rec Hall for a great Covered Dish dinner. There were 60 of us enjoying the usually . great food this park is noted for. We still have another Pot Luck and the Easter Dinner to look forward to for the month of March. Until our little visit again next: 'eek, be happy.....Inez.. ^ ', , |