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Table of Contents
    Section A: Main
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    Section A: Main: The Classifieds
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    Section A continued
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    Section B
        page B 1
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    Section B: Hardee Living
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    Section C
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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.


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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


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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,
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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


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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.



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dreams( die, life is a broken
winged bird that cannot fly.
-Langston Hughes


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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.




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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


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Lone Star Construcioen Rangers
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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.


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MINORS CHAMPS


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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.


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2005 MAJOR SOFTBALL SCHEDULE


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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
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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
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DATE Mav 16 May 17 May 19 May 20 Ma
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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.


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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.


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(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


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BARTENDER/WAITRESS. 773-9656
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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

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Tractor Work
License Numbers
De Soto # 0000004597
Wachula # 0737
Charlotte # 124575 Tel -(941) 270-2573
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SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES

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

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Shdiav Rimms
Oqfver/Operator


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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
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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
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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

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


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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.
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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
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'walk-in, ride-out' place!"



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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


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Team in
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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!


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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 \

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Four approximately 1.5 acre single family building lots in secluded area on
flowing creek, with oaks and maples within Wauchula city limits! Listed at
$35,000 each! Sensible deed restrictions apply.
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.
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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


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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.


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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


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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
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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.


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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


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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


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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
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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




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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
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For complete sales, service and
installation, call (863) 773-6448.
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Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
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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.


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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.


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Avon Park squeezed home one
tally in the top of the seventh on a
triple and single. Saunders came to
the mound and got the final out.
Hardee went down one, two, three..
In the top of the eighth, despite
errors, Saunders struck out the side
to prevent a Red Devil score.
Painter led off the home half of the
eighth with a single, advanced on a
passed ball, moved to third on an
Abbott sacrifice and raced home on
a passed ball while Justin Buckley
was at bat. Hardee won 5-4.


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children's and senior citi-
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March 17, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11A


Water/Sewer Becoming Wauchula Problem


By JOAN SEAMAN
SOf The Herald-Advocate
Providing water and sewer ser-
vice for thlee more planned devel-
opments in the Wauchula area
Raised a host of questions.
During the Wauchuia City
Commission meeting Monday
evening, availability of water and
sewer service capacity to meet the
needs of a growing community
challenged commissioners.
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


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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.
Palmer was safe on another error,
and went to second on a passed
ball. Shumard drew a walk and a
Brutus single scored Palmer before
a double play ended the inning.
Schock retired nine batters for
the Red Devils in the final three
innings. A new Red Devil pitcher
also held in check. Hardee went
down in order in the fifth. Krause
singled and Mahoney and Shumard
were both hit by pitches, leaving
the bases loaded in the home half of
the sixth. The top of the ninth was
also a one-two-three inning, but
Hardee had secured its lead and
stopped Avon Park for the 5-0 win.


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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
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WAUCHULA

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

CHURCH OF NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service...................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m.
Thursday Service...................7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
Praise & Worship....................10:30 a.m.-
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Service ........7:00.p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................ 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...................6:30 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION BAUTISTA
713 E. Bay St. 773-4722
Escuela Dominical..........:.......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.


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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.

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WAUCHULA
WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER
(Full Gospel)
501 N. 9th Ave.
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Youth & Child. Church....... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship .......... 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m.
Men's Fri. Prayer.......... 7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER
102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza)
773-2929
Sunday Service.. ......... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Service.......... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Service. .... 7:00 p.m.

ZOLFO SPRINGS

CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST
CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday 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.









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








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The love and trust shown through the eyes of a child remind us daily of the responsibility of
teaching and sharing so many things...honesty, compassion, dependability, and caring to
mention a few. Taking hold of the hand of one that shows that trust reminds us of how
important it is to teach our children and grandchildren about the responsibilities facing
them throughout their life not only in words of encouragement and wisdom, but also by
our actions.
In the daily lives of so many families, time with our children and with God becomes set
aside for other chores and personal activities. This sometimes allows children to miss out on
gathering the knowledge and teachings of the religious heritage that our forefathers fought
and struggled to give to all future generations. The eyes and hearts of our children are alert
and ready to absorb so many facets of the teachings of our Heavenly Father. Proverbs 22:6
says, "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it"
We can share our faith in God and help our children learn about the teachings of their
religious heritage byattending a church or synagogue of choice each week. The doors to a
loving faith are always open to God's children.


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March 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


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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
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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-

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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.


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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.


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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
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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.

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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,
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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
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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.
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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


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the CFRPD indicated the airport
has been in the pre-plannng stage
for over three years. "This 22, '^0-
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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


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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
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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
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The prospective groom is the son


of Allen Manwiller of Apopka and
Elvera Manwiller of Inver Grove
Heights, Minn, He was raised in
New Salem, N.D., and is a graduate
of New Salem High School. He is
currently the general sales manager
of Crown Ford in Wauchula.
Plans are being made for an after-
noon wedding on April 9 at
Heritage Park in Wauchula.


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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
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S.Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer
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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


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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.


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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


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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.


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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


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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.


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Jaden Rodriguez

First Birthday

Celebrated

With Barbecue
Little Jaden Evangeline
,Rodriguez, daughter of Alex
Jackson and Krystal Rodriguez, cel-
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Please join us for our 73rd Homecoming

Sunday, March 20 11 a.m,.

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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
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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.





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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


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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!
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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


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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
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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

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Exhibitor: Sierra Redding Sales Price: $4.00
Buyer: Florida Fence Post


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Auctioneer Bern Kinard kept the action going and the money:
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Exhibitor: Jarrett Stevenson Sales Price: $5.00
Buyer: Wauchula Abstract

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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."


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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


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Buyer: Cobb


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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





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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,
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Exhibitor: Chelsee Watson Sale Price: 2.75
Buyer: North Manatee Realty'

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'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
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Exhibitor: Caitlin Banks Sale Price: 3.00
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RALEIGH E. HORNE AND
DIANNE K. HORNE IN TRUST FOR STEVEN E. HORNE, the
holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for
a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and
year of issuance, the description of the' property, and the
names in which it was assessed are as follows:


CERTIFICATE NO. 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

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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
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Deputy Clerk 3:3-24c


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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


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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


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Exhibitor: Shelby Durrance Exhibitor: Brooke Conley
Sale Price: 5.50 Sale Price: 5.75
Buyer: Big T Tire Company Buyer: English Chevrolet


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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


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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


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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

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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
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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.


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Lemmon of St, Cloud,


Evelyn and Leon Arthur of Arcadia and, during Pioneer Park Days, the Confederacy.


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Lanterns with their colorful glass chimneys captured the light and festival goers' attention.

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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.


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^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-


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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


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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


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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.


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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


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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
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-N-obody Knows the Trouble
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-0-h Mann McLeod
-P-retty Baby Helen Scott
-Q-uiet When teacher enters
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i -R-ambling Man Roger
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-S-omebody Love Me -
Ronnie Smith
-T-he Thing Lane Whidden
--U-Do Something To, Me -
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-V-olcano Marshall Gough
-W-onder Who's Kissing Her
Now? Tim Counts
-X-citing GeneBrown
-Y-oung Lovers Lamar
Knight and Judy Deal
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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
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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
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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.


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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 .
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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!


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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..


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