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More Livestock Sale Coverage ..Photos 1C An Easter Crane Instead Of Bunny? ..Story 11A Wildcat 9 Score 2 District Wins .Story 1B The 105th Year, No. 15 3 Sections, 32 Pages Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage Thursday, March 24, 2005 46qi 1 plas 4 ,..Ijes iA Man Gets 2 Years For Not Rendering Aid By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A Wauchula man has been sen- tenced to two years in state prison for just driving away ,after he ran over his girlfriend when she fell out of his truck. Pamela Boyette, 38, of 117 N. First Ave., Wauchula, died at the scene of the June 15, 2004, inci- dent. And Oscar Omar Sambrano, 28, of 603 S. Eirst Ave., Wauchula, was charged with vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and fleeing a police officer with lights and siren activated, all felony counts, hours later and was booked into the HIardee County Jail. But in a plea agreement in Hardee Circuit Court, Sambrano admitted guilt to the leaving the scene and fleeing police charges in exchange for a dismissal of the vehicular homicide count. Circuit Judge Wm. Bruce Smith then sentenced him to two years of prison to be followed by three years of supervised probation. Further, the judge assessed a $500 fine, $415 in court costs and a $190 pub- lic defender fee. That penalty was imposed fol- lowing a sentencing hearing before' the judge, in which Assistant Public Defender Mel McKinley showed, that the death occurred as the cou- ple traveled along CR 664A and began to argue. Sheriff's Det. Daniel Gibson tes- tified that Sambrano ran off the pavement at least three times, the last time swerving into a ditch. A UPS delivery man saw the passen- ger door come open. Boyette near- ly fell out, but caught herself in time. But as Sambrano accelerat- ed hard to get out of the ditch and jerked the wheel to get back onto the roadway, she did fall out and was run over by the right rear tire. Sambrano explained that Boyette had begun to hit him, using a Mag`- Lite flashlight, and he ran off the road. "The passenger door came open. I got back on the road, looked over and she wasn't there no more. I looked back and she was on the road," he told the judge. Sambrano said he stopped and went back to the woman. "I called out her name and asked her if she was all right," he said. "There was blood coming out of her. I left to go home to tell my mother what had happened. I just panicked." It was the UPS driver who called authorities. McKinley told Smith that Sambrano had recently lost a sister to an automobile crash. "It was hard on his mother, and he thought this would be, too." McKinley See 2 YEARS 2A Sambrano Help Thy Neighbor? Program Will Train Rural Residents To Provide Emergency Assistance By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate If a special emergency manage- ment grant is approved, 25 local residents may be trained to more effectively help their neighbors. . An $8,040 grant will provide classes in first responder, haz- ardous materials, fire safety and confined space awareness, said a grant narrative . County Commissioner Dale Johnson questioned the "confined space awareness." Emergency Management Director Rich Shepard explained the eight-hour course would teach people how not to get in a tight comer where they themselves would need rescuing. Shepard opened the discussion presenting the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) grant application for com- mission approval. "Neighbor help- ing neighbor is how Hardee Countians are. But there is training in basic life support and other ways to provide help' if you are first on the scene to help your neighbor," said Shepard. For instance, people in outlying areas such as Ona,. Crewsville, Charlie Creek or Fort Green, would know what to do in an emergency while waiting for the Fire-Rescue * trucks to arrive. The start-up grant for the pro- gram requires no county match monies. A cost of about $300 per trainee will provide supplies and .training in fire extinguisher use, first responder, water safety, haz- ardous material -awareness, car- diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), sky warning spotter training and similar courses between August 2005 and May 2006. Shepard said there is a board of three people who will oversee the program. Each has talked to three to five possible trainees from around all over the county. "I believe we'll be able to get the 25 trainees," he said. After the initial year, the costs of additional training will be built into the annual Emergency Manage. ment Budget, concluded Shepard. For more information, contact him at 773-6373. A ,~ PHOTO BYJIMKELLY A ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday afternoon officially opened the three-story, $3 million 48-room Best Western Heritage Inn on U. S. 17 about three miles north of Wauchula. Construction was delayed by last year's hurricanes but was completed just in time for guests from the 12 Hours of Sebring race week. Cutting the ribbon are Lavon Cobb (left) and Paul Samuels. Owners are Lavon and Linda Cobb and Mosaic Fertilizer Inc., represented by Samuels. An Open House will be held on April 21. See addi- tional photo inside. Hospice, Adult Community Planned By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate SA rezone to allow a 48-bed hos- ,pice arid adult congregate living center off North Florida Avenue ,was approved last week. , 'In all, 113.45 acres were rezoned from Farm Residential to R-3 (mul- Siple family residential)- for Countryside of Wauchula, which will include 40- and 17-acre parcels designed for an active adult com- munity of 138 homes for ages 55 and older, and a nearly 56-acre lot for a 48-bed facility and associated adult and child day care center. Developer John Hamilton, of Northstar Construction of Clearwater, explained the care cen- ter will be built in phases, 12 units on each side of a quadrangle which will have open space in the center for recreation and family visiting. Each unit will have a spacious liv- ing room, bedroom, sitting room and handicap-accessible restroom. They will be built so nursing care can be provided when needed, yet the resident can remain in his familiar unit.' The plan is to. keep people near their families, who are encouraged 'to visit often. Being near the adult and child care center will allow more interaction and blending of the groups, said Hamilton. Nearby also will be 50 single-famiily homes County Srezones North Florida Avenue and Metheny Road acreage for 48-bed hospice and 138-home sub- division for adults 55 and older. in a deed-restricted community. The other subdivision homes will be made out of insulated concrete form, a poured-in-place concrete and insulation system. There will be standard trusses with metal roofs on the $140,000 to $180,000 homes. Typically three bedrooms and a two-car garage on lots 75x100, the homes will average 1,600 to 2,100 square feet. The main entrance will be on Metheny Road, with a possible side route to Knight Road and across to REA Road, reducing traffic on North Florida Avenue. Construction is slated to begin in mid-summer. Brother Arrested On incest Charge By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A 17-year-old Wauchula boy has. been accused of sexually assaulting his 10-year-old sister on a repeated basis. The boy, whose name is being withheld by The Herald-Advocate to protect the identity of his alleged victim, was booked into the Hardee County Jail shortly after, midnight last Wednesday. He was charged with the felony crimes of sexual battery and incest. Wauchula Police Chief William Beattie said the teen was later released into the custody of the state Department of Juvenile Justice and transported to the regional juvenile detention center in Bartow, where he currently is being held. Beattie explained the allegations came to light late Tuesday night of last week after the 10-year-old told a friend at school, and that little girl, in turn, told her own mother. That mother contacted police. Ofc. Thomas Fort-,responded to that woman's residence, and then went to the home of the child. Once there, he told the 10-year-old he had come "to assist in any way" he could, and asked if she "was having any problems at home." Beattie said the child told the officer she was, indeed, having problems, and then told Fort that her brother forced her "to do it with him." When the officer asked her what that meant, she replied, "He forces me to have sex with him." Capt. Dennis Lake and victim's advocate Maria Adame were then called to the scene to investigate further, Beattie described. The child alleged that her broth- er had sexually assaulted her sever- al times over the past months, most recently two to three weeks ago. In talking with the investigators, the boy reportedly confessed to the crimes, the chief added. The boy was arrested and taken to the Police Department for a taped statement. He then was booked into the county jail. INDEX Community Calendar.....4A ' Classifieds 6A i Courthouse Report........7C Crime Blotter..................3B Hardee Living..................6B Lunch Menus..................5A Obits 4A CHECKING IN? ,I I i 2A The Herald-Advocate, March 24, 2005 The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage JAMES R. KELL ' Publisher/Editor CYNTHIA M. KRAHL Managing Editor JOAN M. SEAMAN Sports Editor BESS A. STALLINGS Hardee Living Editor U5 S. Seventh Ave. P.O. Box 338 Wauchula, FL 33873 1~.ORJ01 ~'5 %os J RALPH HARRISON Production Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO Asst. Production Manager Phone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: (863) 773-0657 Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by The Herald-Advocate Publishing Co Inc. Periodical Postage paid at U.S. Post Office, Wauchula. FL 33873 (LISPS 578-780). "Postmaster." send address changes to: The Herald-Advocate. P.O. Box 338. Wauchula, FL 33873 DEADLINES: Schools Thursday 5 p.mn Sports Monday noon Hardee Li.ng Monday 5 p.m. General News Monday 5 p.m. K Ads Tuesday noon J LETTERS: The Herald-Advcocate welcomes leners to the editor on matters of public interest Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number SUBMISSIONS: Press releases on community matters are welcome. Submissions should be typed, ou- ble-spaced and adhere to the above deadlines. All itemr, are subject to editing Kelly's Column By Jim PRINCE & PRINCESS COURT PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON The 2005 Hardee County Prince & Princess and their Royal Court were decided in a Feb. 22 pageant at the 64th annual Hardee County Fair. Second graders from each elementary school in the county competed for the titles. Shown here are winners (from left) Robert Paul Paris Jr., Mr. Photogenic; Dalton Donald Bethea, runner-up; Prince Jose Luis Gonzalez; Princess Allison Claire Farr, also named Miss Photogenic; and Alessia Ellen James, runner-up. The pageant was held before a packed crowd at the National Guard Armory in Wauchula. The U.S. International Development Agency in March reported the December 26, 2004, tsunami in the Indian Ocean resulted in about 170,000 known dead and about 130,000 missing in four countries. Total world aid pledged in January was $4 billion, including $350 mil- lion by the U.S. Total U.S. government spending by Feb. 15 was $122 mil- lion. For 2005 additional U.S. funds requested are $600 million. In Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand over 1 million people have lost their homes. "Many lost children, spouses, parents, jobs and all their possessions. In mid-February the number of displaced persons was 412,000 in Indonesia, 553,000 in'Sri Lanka, 113,000 in India, 13,000 in Maldives, and lesser numbers in Thailand, Malaysia and Somalia." The tsunami report said casualties in Asian countries included 119,000 dead and 115,000 missing in Indonesia, 31,000 dead and 5,000 missing in Sri Lanka, 11,000 dead and 6,000 missing in India, and 5,000 dead and 3,000 missing in Thailand. Former U.S. presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton visited the area in February. The wall of water hitting Indonesia's Aceh Province was estimated at 30 to 50 feet high. The U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance program has started "cash for work," giving survivors who work $3 to $5 a day "to put in their pockets to, supplement the food they get in the camps and move the city toward recon- struction." Florida's hurricanes were bad-enough, but the Asian tsunami was far worse. Doug Jensen, plant manager of Vandolah Power Company west of Wauchula, weighed 370 pounds before his gastric bypass surgery on September 21, 2003, in Tampa.. Today he weighs 170 pounds, a loss of 200 pounds. His weight the past three months has varied from 169 to 172 pounds. He eats in small amounts about six times a day and takes vitamins and calcium daily. This type 'surgery costs about $20,000 and often was covered by insur- 'ance, although some major carriers including Blue Cross Blue Shield stopped covering the procedure on January 1, 2005, since the number of operations in recent years ballooned and the procedure carries health risks. Doug said he has gotten along very well. One side-effect is loose skin.: Wauchula's Edner (Cherry Bomb) Cherry, 22, has another lightweight boxing match set for Friday, May 13,'at the A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa. He weighs 135 pounds and has a ,17-3-2 record. Edner has fought on ESPN2 television twice, including his last fight, a split decision loss to veteran Ricky Quiles (36-6) in 12 rounds at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Cherry and his wife Elizabeth have a son Edner Jr.. born Dec. 27,2004, and as well as her daughter Christina,; 3. He works at Royal's Furniture in Wauchula. ' Edner runs daily and trains four times a week in Tampa. He still has two boxing titles, the WBC Caribbean and NBA. The loss dropped him from No. 9 to No.. 1li n the International Boxing Leagude. Hardee County can be proud of Edner Cherry. James Paugh of Zolfo Springs would like to thank Hardee Fire/Rescue for the "magnificent service" on his wife Josephine, 73, who had a heart attack about 4 a.m. on February 25 at their home. They have been married 56 years. Josephine suffered a stroke 2 1/2 years ago. She is now in a hospice in Auburndale and not expected to live more than a few days. James specifically .mentiotied Michael Choate,. Rick Eagerton and Nehemiah Ferrante for their. service and compassion. A lady called the office Tuesday concerned about sexual offenders and sexual predators. She reports there are 44 registered offenders in Hardee County. You can find their pictures, names, addresses and offenses on the World Wide Web. The website is www.fdle.state.fl.us/sexual predators: Then click on to Hardee. Flyers can be printed. Another web avenue is www.hardeeso.com. Sexual' offender John Couey is accused of going into a nearby unlocked house and kidnapping Jessica Lunsford, 9, while she was asleep. in her bed a few weeks ago. He is charged with her assault and death. He had recently moved to the Homosassa area but had not registered with local law enforcement as a sexual offender as required by law. He was staying with a half sister about 150 yards from the little girl's house. Local Girl Scouts still have their cookie sale under way. You can call 735-1778. The Cat Bank at Hardee High School is in its seventh year and is run- ning smoothly. Located in the front office, the bank's employees are stu- dents only and are supervised by the teacher/sponsor. The bank is sponsored by Wauchula State Bank and First National Bank of Wauchula. The sponsoring banks train the student employees. The Cat Bank is for students only. Savings account pay five percent interest and have a minimum of $5 and maximum of $1,000. This is a good way to teach students about having bank accounts and for student employees to be trained for banking jobs. . Hard work spotlights the char- acter of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up, at all. -Sam Ewing Over the years your bodies become walking autobiogra- phies, telling friends and strangers alike of the minor and major stresses of your lives. -Marilyn Ferguson 2 Hurt In SR 64 Wreck By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate Two people were seriously injured last week in a crash at Seven-Mile Point. According to a report filed by Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. Steven McKinney, three vehicles were involved in the incident that left * Ramon Martinez, 19, and Aurelia Torres, 21, both of Avon Park, hos- pitalized. McKinney said the cra'h occurred last Thursday at 10:29 a.m. as Sean F. Welch, 41, of Lakeland, headed eastbound on SR 64 in his 2000 Volvo. Welch made a right turn at the intersection with East Main Street in order to contin- ue east on SR 64, but did so into the path of Martinez' 1997 Mercury. Martinez, who was traveling eastbound on East Main Street, took evasive action in order to .avoid rear-ending Weldh's vehicle, 'eering into the westbound lane, the trooper said. But, McKinney explained, he drove into the path of a westbound 1999 Freighter driven by Enrique Alvarez, 39, no city list- ed. The two vehicles collided right front bumper to left front bumper, the trooper said. Martinez and his passenger, Torres, were seriously injured, he , said. Both had been wearing seat belts. They were transported to Florida Hospital Heartland. Welch and Alvarez were not injured.. Welch will be charged with vio- lation of right of way, according to the report. Obituaries JOSEPHINE J. PAUGH- Josephine J. Paugh, 73, Bowling Green, died Tuesday March 22, 2005, in Auburndale. Born in Ziesing, W.Va., she moved to Hardee County in 1971 from Orlando. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in. Wauchula. She was- a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, James .E. Paugh Sr.; son, James Ervin Paugh Jr. and wife Glenda of Wauchula; five daughters, Mary J. Storts and husband Stephen of Wauchula; Vicki Lynn Hawkins and husband Tim of Bradenton; Shirley'Ann Dietch of Bradenton; Donna Marie Johnston and hus- band Johnny of Bowling Green and Kimmie Patterson and husband Harold of Wauchula; two sisters in law, Bettie Smith and husband Billy of Montgomery, Ala.; and Clara Sharrow of Crescent City; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchil- dren. Memorial service will be Saturday March 26, 2005, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Wauchula. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula HOTEL OPENS ..'- --1 PHOTO BY JIM KELLY The new Best Western Heritage Inn on U. S. 17, just north of the SR 62 intersection, was com- pleted recently. Financed by Wauchula State Bank and a U. S. Department of Agriculture loan through the Peace River Electric Cooperative Inc., the hotel officially opened last week. From left are Button Wright, project superintendent Sterling Hustus, Sue Birge, Linda Cobb, hotel man- ager Becky Miller, Lavon Cobb, PRECo manager Bill Mulcay, Mosaic public relations officer Paul Samuels, and bank loan officer Lory Durrance. Wright, Birge and Linda Cobb were in charge of decorations. The Cobbs thanked the Hardee County Commission for its support of the project. 2 YEARS Continued From lA said Sambrano felt there was noth-. ing he could do to help Boyette, lying "lifeless" on the pavement, so he .went to break the news to his mother instead. Gibson said the distance was four to five miles, and Sambrano never stopped to. call for help and never pulled over as officers tried .to stop him. "I should 'have stayed," Sambrano told the judge. "The only thing I could think of was going home. I felt bad. She was my friend. I shouldn't have left the scene. I'm sorry for that." McKinley asked, "Would you say you were thinking clearly?" "I couldn't say that," Sambrano answered. "I just panicked." In closing remarks to the judge, McKinley asserted, "This certainly was a bizarre freak accident. If Mr. Sambrano had stayed at the scene, we probably wouldn't even be here today on this." Assistant State Attorney Gene Malpas countered, "The Legislature says if someone leaves the scene of an accident with a death and doesn't do his duties, he is subject to 15 years in prison. She was crushed with his vehicle and died instantaneously or was dying. Society demands that a per- son do the right thing. What he did, to me, smells of inhumanity. "How can anybody just leave on the side of the road somebody they just ran over and say 'I wanted to go home?' What hurt Miss Boyette's mother the most is that he just left her daughter on the side of the road to die. The state wants prison," Malpas told the judge. Before handing down his sen- tence, Smith told Sambrano, "Your case, like so many cases that come before me, could have been avoid- ed. If you had just stopped, we wouldn't be here today. You made some poor choices that day." The judge continued, "Your attorney has made some com- pelling arguments concerning what an appropriate punishment should Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain cool and unruffled under all circumstances. be. But the court is going to make an example of your case for the public. This type of conduct will not be tolerated." Then, though McKinley had argued that the eight months Sambrano already had spent in jail were enough, Smith imposed the two-year term. What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. -William Morrow 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) EASTER SERVICE AT HARDEE CIVIC CENTER ? 10:30 AM COME CELEBRATE JESUS MINISTRY FOOD SUPPLIES EASTER BAG AND TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN 3:24c SUBSCRIPTIONS: Hardee County 6 months -16; 1 yr. -528. 2) y. -$54 Florida 6 months 520; I yr. $37: ; yrs $72 Out of Stare 6 months $24-. I yr. S44: 2 yrs. $86 March 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A ...............................................................~. -. Sr.' Memory Lane ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES #4 THE DOCTRINE OF BAPTISMS Last week, we discussed the doctrine of dead works and faith as men- tioned in Hebrews 6:1-3 as an elementary principle that God's children should understand. Today we are going to start a discussion on the doctrine of baptisms. Even though it is listed here as a topic that should be understood by even new Christians, the religious world is torn apart by different interpre- tations of the Bible on this issue. Because of this immense controversy on this topic, we are going to split this into two weeks of study. The Bible, when taken as a whole, is very clear and simple about this issue and we can easily understand it as we have the last two subjects in our afore mentioned text. Baptism is, by definition, immersion. The Greek language is very spe- cific. It has a different word for sprinkling (rhantizo), pouring (shaphak), and immersing (baptizo). As you notice, our word baptism is very similar to their word for immersing. That is because our word baptism comes from the word that was translated immersion and transliterated baptism. When the word baptism or any variation of this word is used in Scripture, we must realize that it means complete immersion. The question now pops up, what are we immersed into? There are only two main examples of baptism in the New Testament: baptism of the Holy Spirit and baptism of water. The baptism of the Holy Spirit (and of fire) was what the apostles received when the Lord ascended into Heaven. (Acts 2:1- 4), and what Cornelius and his household received when they received the gospel in Acts 10. Acts 11:16-17 explains this as Peter quotes Jesus as saying, "You shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit," and then says, "if God gave them the same gift as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who am I that I could withstand God?" Nowhere else in the Bible does it mention someone being baptized with the Holy.Spirit. Every other time that it men- tions baptism, we understand that it is talking about immersion in water. Jesus was baptized in water (Matthew 3:13-16), the eunuch (Acts 8:36- 39), Cornelius (Acts 10:47), as should be the whole church according to Ephesians 5:26:, "that Hemight sanctify and cleanse her (the church) with the washing of water by the Word." So are we still baptized with the Holy Spirit and with water? Because of Ephesians 4:5, we know that now there is only one type of baptism. We can understand that it must be talking about the baptism of water because the Holy Spirit baptism was defined in Acts 11, quoted earlier, as having been special to the apostles and those of Cornelius' household. I am scared that in showing you these truths, you will not look up the passages and will direct any disagreement or anger at me, the writer. But look up the verses and you will find that I'm speaking truth. I welcome any discussion or questions. I challenge you to study this for yourself and base your answers on God's Word, not man's interpretations or opinions. I'm only Telling the Truth. J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be e-mailed atjastas@surfbest.net. -AT BAT Life sometimes is rough, We swing with all our might, Only to hear the umpire say, "Strike!" We stand up and try again, In faith that all is well, They pitch the ball across the plate, But again we only fail. We shake the dust off, We sand and take our place, This time we hit a home run, And round every base. so if you try and fail at first, Get up and try again, Your next time up bat, Could be an awesome win! Penny Johnson Wauchula PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY! Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input. Only your original work may be submitted. Send your poetry to: Poet's Place, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. YOU Can Appear In... Reader Recipes Do you make a delicious casserole, killer banana pudding or Just add a twist to an old favorite? If so, share your secret with our read- ers. "Reader Recipes" Is a weekly feature which relies entirely, on your Input.' For It to be there, someone must shpre. Cooks, join In this recipesexchange and we will print your name, town of residences and brief personal quote along with your recipe. 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We Blow in Insulation in Your Attic FREE ESTIMATES \ 'IF III is. ---~ -~---a-- ~I 4A The Herald-Advocate, March 24, 2005 ALVIN RAY ADAMS Alvin Ray Adams, 73, of Bowling Green, died Sunday, March 20, 2005, in Sarasota. Born in -Blacck, Ala. on April 29, 1931, he had been a lifelong/resi- dent of Bowling Green and a mem- ber of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. He retired from Estech in Fort Meade as a dragline oiler. He was preceded in Peath by three brothers, three sisters and his parents. Survivors are his wife of 48 years, Syble; four sons, 'ed and wife Sylvia of Bowling Green, Don and wife Cindy of Wauchula, Rickey of Winter Haven and Kenny of Bowling Green; one brother, R.B. Adams of Esto; three sisters, Ouida Gilmore of Hartford, Ala., and Minnie Wright and Mary Paul both of Esto; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. Burial was in Bowling Green Cemetery. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. o vng' &lUemoi ALVIN RAY ADAMS Alvin Ray Adams, 73, of Bowling Green, died Sunday, March,20, 2005, in Sarasota. Born.in Black, Ala. on April 29, 1931, he had been a lifelong resident of Bowling Green and a member of the First Baptist Church of Bohling Green. He .retired from Estech in Fort- Meade as a dragline oiler. He was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters and his parents. Survivors are his wife of 48 years, Syble; four sons, Ted and wife Sylvia of Bowling Green, :Don and wife. Cindy of Wauchula, Rickey of Winter "Haven and Kenny of Bowling Green; one brother, R.B. Adams of Esto; three sisters, Ouida Gilmore of Hartford, Ala., and- Minnie Wright arid Mary Paul both of Esto; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22. at the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. Burial was in Bowling Green Cemetery. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street S Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of .. Robarts Family Funeral Home VIRGINIA M. BUCHANAN Virginia M. Buchanan, 86, of Seminole and formerly of Wauchula, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at Palm Garden of Pinellas. Born in Tampa, she moved to Seminole from Wauchula four years ago. She was a homemaker, a Methodist, and active in the hospi- tal auxiliary in both Fort; Lauderdale and Wauchula. She was also a member of P O International and the Wauchula Woman's Club. She was preceded In death by hq, husband, William C. Buchanan; her parents, Clyde and Emma Mills; and two sisters, Yvonne Mills and *Martha Gilbert. Survivors include one son,, William Mills Buchanan of St. Petersburg; and two daughters, Claudia Gibson of Seminole and Judy Hill and husband Jim of Glendale, Ariz.; three grandchil- dren, Curtis Gibson and wife Shauri of St. Petersburg and Christopher Gibson of Wauchula and Erica Hill of Glendale, Ariz.; and two grat-grandchildren, Stella and Sadig'Gibson of St. Petersburg.' Funeral services will be held Friday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at Brant Funeral Chapel in Wauchula, with burial at Wauchula Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Florida Siuncoast, 300 East Bay Drive, "Largo 33770. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula EVERETT SHUTE, Everett Shute,, 77, of Zolfo Springs, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in the Hardee Manor Care Center in Wauchula. SHe was born and raised in Repaupo, N.J and raised cattle.for many years in Salem County, N.J. In 1984, he moved to Mt. Royal, N.J. where he lived in the summer and spent winters in Zolfo Springs until he moved there in 1997. He retired after 29 years of service as a butcher for, Paulsboro Lockers, Gibhbsown, N.J. He was preceded in death by one son, Gregor\ Shute. He. is survived by his wife, "Margaret E. Toombs Shute of Zolfo Springs; his children, Jeffrey Shute of. Gibbstown, N.J.,; and, Linda Shute of Pennsville, N.J.; two step- sons, Robert Sweet of Woodbury, N.J. and-William Sweet of Ridley Park, Pa.; 12 grandchildren;, six half-great-grandchildren; and his brother, Harold '' Shute of Clarksboro, N.J., , Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, March 21. at the McBride- Foley, Funeral Home, 228. West Broad Street. Paulsboro, N.J. Burial was in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. N.J. Memorial contribution" miy be made to the Memorial Fund of Zolfo Springs Methodist i Church, 3401 Suwanee Street, Zolfo Springs 33890. \ McBride Foley Funeral Home Paulsboro, NJ Obituaries 1 (800) 500-1119 CHESTER CONERLY Chester Conerly, 87, of Wauchula, died Thursday, March 17, 2005, in Sarasota. Born April 17, 1917 in Alachua County, he moved to this area in 1925. He was a member and life deacon at Northside Baptist Church, where he was a Shnday School teacher and a choir member. He was owner and operator of a gasoline station and a member of the volunteer fire department for over 25 years. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Jan Sanchez. Survivors are his wife of 66 years Hazel. Conerly; his children, Barbara Goza and husband Jim of Avon Park and Wayne Conerly and wife Dottie and Joyce Conerly, all of Wauchula; two half brothers, Douglas Conerly and wife Margaret and Leroy and wife Susan Conerly all of Leesburg; five grandchildren, Cindy Roberts and husband David of Nashville, Tenn., Sophia Bonjokian and husband Andy of Sebring, Lori Shumard and husband Ronny of Wauchula, Leslie Conerly and husband Terry Loughlin of Sebring, and Marcus Conerly of Orlando; seven great- grandchildren, Gary and Briant Shumard, Jonathan and Mary Elizabeth Roberts, Natalie and Danny Summers and Mariah Cordona; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends Sunday, March 20, 2-4 p.m., at Northside Baptist Church. Funeral services were Monday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Louis Liotta and the Rev. Paul Dixon officiating. Burial was in Wauchula Cemetery. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula REV. LARRY M. LAFFERTY The Rev. Larry M. Lafferty, 83, of Donalsonville, Ga., died Sunday, March 20, 2005, at his home. Born May 15, 1921, to the late Larry Merle and Susan Platt Watts Lafferty of High Springs, he served in the U.S.Army during World War II and was in Company B of the 128th Infantry. He was a Baptist minister for over 50 years and was the charter pastor of the' Lake Seminole Baptist Church of which he was a current member. Survivors are his wife, Annie Merle Robinson Lafferty; one son, Alan Lee Lafferty and wife Jodie of -Tallahassee; four daughters, Alice Frances Stevens of Lakeland, Pat Copeland and husband Ashley of Lake Park, Ga., Faye Minear and -husband Jim and Polly Weaver and husband Jim, all of Donalsonville,- Ga.; one sister, Marcella Woods of Live Oak;' 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 23, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home in Donalsonville,, with the Rev. James Scarborough and the Rev. Preston Wilson offici- ating. Burial ,will follow today (Thursday, March 24) at 2 p.m. in the Orange Baptist Church Cemetery in Live Oak. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Lake Seminole Baptist Church Building Fund. 2990 Burke Rd., Donalsonville. Ga. 39845. Those wishing mIAy sign the guest register and share thoughts with the" family 'by visiting the website www.evansskipper.com. Evans-Skipper Funeral Home Donalsonville, Ga. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Don't KnowWhere To Turn For Help? CALL THE CRISIS LINE A Daily Thought THURSDAY Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. H!-e named it Ebenezer, saying, "Thus far has the Lord helped us." I Samuel 7:12 (NIV) FRIDAY Hence, ve can confidently say, "The Lord is my Helper; I will not be afraid; what can man do unto me?" Hebrews 13:6 (RSV) SATURDAY God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble; therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. Psalm 46:1-2 (NIV) SUNDAY Jesus said, "Everything is possi- ble to one who has faith." "I have faith," cried the boy's father, "Help me where my faith falls short." Mark 9:23-24 (NEB) MONDAY In my trouble I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice; my call for help reached His ears. Psalm 18:6 (NCV) TUESDAY The Spirit of God not only main- tains hope within us, but helps us in our present limitations. Romans 8:26 (PME) WEDNESDAY Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God.: I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (TLB) ,FRIDAY, MARCH 25 V BloodNet USA, bloodmo- bile, Crystal Lake Mbbile Home Village, U.S. 27 North and Maxwell Road, Wauchula, 8 a.m:-noon. . MONDAY MARCH 28 VWauchula 'City Council, special workshop and meeting, City Administrative Office con- ference room, 126 .S. Seventh Ave., Wauchula, 4 p.m. TUES., MARCH 29 VHardee County Commis- sion, special meeting, Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 312 W. Orange- St., Wauchula, 9 a.m. VBloodNet USA, bloodmo- bile, SKP RV Park, off SR164 E.,, Zolfo Springs, 8:30 a.m.-noon and Florida Hospital Wauchula, 533 W. Carlton St., Wauchula, 1-4 p.m. .Hardee County Chamber of Commerce monthly dinner .meeting, meet bus at chamber. offices, 225 E. Main' St., Wauchula at 5:30 p.m. for trip to Solomon's Castle. Speaker Herb Smetheram on long-term recovery projects, dinner $15, call 773-6967 for reservations. You may be disappointedif you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try. -.. If li ii till EASTER SERVICE AT HARDEE CIVIC CENTER 10:30 AM COME CELEBRATE JESUS MINISTRY FOOD SUPPLIES EASTER BAG AND TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN 3:24c REMEMBER... Troy and Cathy Brant and the staff of Brant Funeral Chapel 404 West Palmetto Street Wauchula 3:24c 773-9451 The Wildcat baseball team is going great guns, picking up three con-, secutive district victories. Undefeated in the district, the Cats have played some terrific ball, including a 5-0 shut-out win at Avon Park and a 4-3 deci- sion over DeSoto in an extra inning. In both games, senior Drew Schock had outstanding success on the mound. There have been good pitching and batting by Calvin Brutus, hitting by Briant Shumard, J4ke "Lance" Benavides and others, and good, solid work behind the plate by Michael ' Mahoney. The JV Cats are following suit, with wins last week over Lake Placid and DeSoto. The junior Cats are 4-1 overall. Jacob Spencer, Dan Timmons; and Caleb Saunders have gotten in some good innings on mound. Cody Gullatt, Cody Greene and Justin Painter have done some handy hitting. Girls softball is having an uphill climb despite stellar pitching by senior ace Kim Ward. Unfortunately, opposing pitchers have also silenced Hardee, bats, and errors have not helped the cause. Hopefully, the girls will come back from Spring Break refreshed and rejuvenated to begin belting that ball. In Little League, the tee-ball, mini-minors and minors finished up their seasons. The Braves won the mini-minors and Yankees won the minors division. We have not yet been able to get end-of-the-year pictures, but hope to have them shortly. The girls majors and juniors softball and majors and juniors baseball get under way on Monday, March 28. Fans are welcome at George Heine or Farr fields to enjoy the games and cheer their favorites. Games are played Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, weather permitting. Players and their families can get tickets for the April 10 Tampa Bay Devil Rays game against the visiting Oakland Athletics. Tickets are $10, with a portion going to Hardee County Little League. For more informa- tion, contact Tanya Royal at 773-0460. The track teams had three meets the week before Spring Break. The: girls won at the Ed Okie Invitational at Avon Park, while the boys placed second. Several tracksters also did well at the huge North Port Invitational.' Andrea Parkinson, Kim Cummins and Marco Chandler placed second in events in the meet which included 10 other schools. Junior high volleyball is about halfway through its season. Play resumes on March 31 when Avon Park comes to Wildcat gym for 5:30 and 6:30, matches. The junior high is borrowing the senior high gym while renova- tions are being completed at the Joel Evers gym. Golfers, and golfing enthusiasts, there's an opportunity to sponsor a hole, or take part in two important golf tournaments coming up. The annual high school athletic benefit, first called the Gardinier, then the Cargill, and now the Mosaic benefit tournament will be on April 15-171 Ben Hogan will be the guest instructor in a nine-hole scramble on the 15th', During the two-day tourney, Outback will provide food on Saturday and Ed Perry will cook ribs and chicken on Sunday. Shelton Quarles of the Tampa, Bay Bucs will visit Sunday. The Project Graduation tournament is on April 23. Format is a 4-man: scramble. Call Torrey Oaks to sign up for either tourney. i Information from community and school athletic events is always welcome Please call The Herald-Advocate (773-3255) or e-mail me at news.heral- dadvocate@earthlink.net with news for this biweekly column. The sports: news deadline is noon Mondays. News will be included as soon as time and space allow. c IL) cannot/ find he words lo eprcss our /banks to a// Oq S /youi or eoer thing that v as done ir ,us drill g our sor- row. P osh owa proud 'rine. 'e mill be missed Increasingly Preferred L/CPL.%) oal I [[a March 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A Sweetwater Road Next Up For Paving By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate With paving of Crewsville Road ,completed, a new agreement will |provide for paving Sweetwater IRoad. The SCRAP (Small Counties Road Assistance Program) has allowed up to $1,439,500 for resur-. facing the 10.2 miles from U. S. 17 South to SR 66. The SCRAP program provides state funding for counties which don't have the revenue to do major road projects. The state Department of Transportation .annually consid- ers referrals from the county and priorities them according to avail- able funds and condition of the roads. Mark Frazier, project coordinator for the county, said the Murphy Road project is also finishing up. The leveling is done and shoulder work should begin next week and be followed by final paving. There are 17 crossroad culverts to be done under the contract with APAC, said Frazier. Road should be replaced before paving. Frazier said a quantity unit spreadsheet is being completed on the culvert work to be done on the Sweetwater Road project. He also noted that the 4.4 miles of Dansby Road repaving is sched- uled for the 2006 SCRAP monies. Commission Chairman Gordon Norris asked about bridge replace- ment monies. Frazier said money' for the Ollie Roberts bridge is in the 2007 state budget. "That's if it doesn't fall in before then," com- The Real Florida By Dorothy Harris State Park Ranger The Friends of Highlands Hammock has decided to add an additional concert to this season's "Music in the Park" concert series. Groovus will Perform Saturday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in the park's picnic area. t You will enjoy Groovus' many styles of music, as they play everything from the classic "Misty" to Carlos Santana's "Black-Magic Woman." They'll play jazz and even favorite classic rock tunes to get you up and dancing. The musicians of Groovus include Chuck White, Chuck Ullman, Dave Cox and Tony Suazo. All the musicians came together because of their love of music, especially jazz. But as mentioned before, jazz won't be the only thing you'll be hearing. They tell us to expect to hear "Summertime," "Europa," "Mustang Sally," "Twist and Shout" and other rock-and-roll favorites. So come join us on April 2 for some groovy music and relaxation. Park admission is waived at 6 p.m., and concert admission is just $5 per person. If you'd like to bring the kids, remember that any accompanied children age 16 and under are admitted free of charge. You can get dinner, snacks and drinks at the Hammock Inn or bring your:own picnic basket. Please remember to bring a flashlight, lawnchair or blanket and maybe some bug spray. This concert is a fund-raiser for the park, hosted by the, Friends of Highlands Hammock. All proceeds benefit park improvement projects. Stop by the Friends booth to learn more about the park and upcoming activities, such as Earth Day on April 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free park admission all day long, live music, native wildlife, $1 tram or hayrides. a community yard sale, arts and crafts vendors, kids activities. environmental education displays and more! b Come have fun in The Real Florida with-us. Call me at (863) 634-7695 or (863) 386-6094 for more information, vendor applications or to reserve a yard sale space. very little is needed to make a Man is the artificer of his own happy life. happiness. mented Norris. In a related matter, Public Works Director J. R. Prestridge wP- autho- rized to proceed with L_ contract with SCS (Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt) Engineers for manage- ment of stream restoration work being done around the county, including debris removal on the tributaries of the Payne, Charley, Horse and Peace Creek (former name of Peace River). The Southwest Water Manage- ment District has approved cleanup of the four major waterways. The county has a $1.2 million grant for cleanup of at least the 31 worst trib- utary sites. Residents have been calling in requesting assistance with cleanup of tributaries on their properties. "Only certain tributaries are eligi- ble and there is only so many resources. The priority is for those where flooding presents road and residence drainage problems," explained County Manager Lex Albritton. In other action, the commission: -approved a contract with Bell's Fireworks for the 2005 July 4 display at Pioneer Park. A six- percent discount reduces the cost to * $13,850. -approved expenses. for Commissioner Bryant in his capacity as legislative liaison to attend the legislative sessions April 25-29. Before then, the commission will study issues he should present while there. -authorized sale to the highest bidder of a county-owned property on Suwanee Street. The 8,555- square-foot property with public road frontage is zoned for a home or an apartnient. More information can be obtained from Zolfo Springs Town Clerk Jack Logan. -waived building permit fees for a home Habitat For Humanity is building on Alabama Street in Wauchula. --discussed water and sewer ser- vice expansion in Wauchula Hills in preparation for Phase II, Crystal Lake, Wagon Wheel, Pine Cone, streets in Wauchula Hills and to the K-8 school under construction. -continued discussion of coun- ty funding toward construction of a dental clinic at Central Florida Health Care offices on East Palmetto Street.. -discussed possible solutions to the flooding problems at the Courthouse Annex II parking lot. I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Milk Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza (Salad Tray, Green Beans, Pineapple Chunks, Cornbread, Juice Bar) Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie or Cheese Pizza (Salad Tray, Black- eyed Peas, Peaches, Juice) Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Pancakes, Syrup, Baked Ham, Pears, Milk Lunch: Spaghetti or Pizza Pocket (Salad Tray, Broccoli, Ranger Cookies, Juice, Roll) Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle, Syrup; Sausage Patty, Peaches, Milk Lunch: Oven-Fried Chicken or Deli Turkey Sandwich (Salad Tray, Mashed Potatoes, Juice, Pineapple Chunks, Rolls) Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast Stick, Applesauce, Milk Lunch: Nachos or Weiner Winks (Salad Tray, Mexican Rice, Corn, Applesauce, Juice) Milk JUNIOR HIGH MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Milk Lunch: Ham, Macaroni & Cheese or Tuna Salad w/Crackers or Pepperoni Pizza (Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Cornbread, Cole Slaw, Pineapple Chunks, Juice Bar) Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Milk, Lunch: Mozzarella Max Stick or Burrito or Chicken Pot Pie (Tossed Salad, Black-eyed Peas, Veggie Cup, Peaches, Juice) Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Pancakes, Syrup, Baked Ham, Pears, Milk Lunch: Pepperoni Hot Pocket or Spaghetti or Toasted Ham & Cheese (Tossed Salad,, Roll, Broccoli, Whole Kernel Corn, Fruit Cocktail, Juice, Ranger Cookies) Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles, Syrup, Sausage Pattie, Peaches, Milk Lunch: Oven-Fried Chicken or Cheese Pizza or Deli Turkey Sandwich (Lettuce & Tomato, Mashed Potatoes, Waldorf Salad, Juice, Pears, Roll) Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast Stick, Syrup, Applesauce, Milk Lunch: Nachos or Weiner Winks or Pepperoni Pizza (Tossed Salad, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans w/Cheese, Applesauce, Juice) Milk SENIOR HIGH MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Juice, Milk Lunch:i Chicken Nuggets% (Tossed Salad, Savory Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce, Fruit Snack, Juice, Roll) Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese. Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie (Tossed Salad,. Biscuit, Black- Eyed Peas, Sweet Potatoes & Apples, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Peaches, Juice) Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Pancackes, Syrup, Baked Ham, Pears, Milk Lunch: Spaghetti (Tossed Salad, Garden Peas, Ranger Cookies, Waldorf Salad, Roll, Juice) Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles, ,Syrup, Sausage, Peaches, Milk Lunch: Fried Chicken (Tossed Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Squash, Roll, Broccoli Normandy, Pineapple Chunks, Juice) Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits, Buttered Toast, Pears, Milk Lunch: Nachos (Tossed Salad, Mexican Rice, Whole Kernel Corn, Refried Beans w/Cheese, Donut, Applesauce Cake, Juice) Milk HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) EASTER SERVICE AT HARDEE CIVIC CENTER 10:30 AM COME CELEBRATE JESUS MINISTRY,-FOOD -SUPPLIES EASTER BAG AND TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN 3:24c -S. Wauchula, Florida 222 West Main Street MON-FRI 5:00-7:00 PM HAPPY HOUR $1.00 DRAFT $2.00 BOTTLE & MIXED DRINKS THURSDAY 9:00-11PIPM KARAOKE & DJ ALEX aka "TEDDY BEAR" $1.00 DRAFT 7:00-9:00 PM FRIDAY 9:00- TILL CLOSE DJ ALEX aka "TEDDY BEAR" $2.00 RUM & COKE & SCREW DRIVERS 7:00-9:00 PM LATIN NIGHT SATURDAYS 9:00- TILL CLOSE DJ ALEX aka "TEDDY BEAR" PLAYING THE BEST IN: CUMBIA, TEX-MEX, SALSA, MERENGUE, & DANCE MUSIC. $2.00 MARGARITAS & SANGRIA 21 AND OLDER-DRESS CASUAL RESERVE RIGHT OF ADMISSION *Closed Good Friday & Easter Sunday* 3:24C Thursday. March 31, 200 2:00 p.m. 6:00 pn.m 1031 US Hwy ,IN, Wauchua Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies by: Gordon Norris; Chairman of Hardee County Commissioners Music by: Tanya Lnambert, Country Western Sinjer complimentaryy Food Provided By: "Grill Masters Catering" 'fRfltej a! ; "ve-- 'Wayj 20" Television: DVD Player Portable CD Player and Stereo SFree Oil Changes - rLAnd Much, Much More 324 _ 11-- 3 OHM 6A The Herald-Advocate, March 24, 2005 The ABOUT... Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales Income Tax (1 to 3 days) Fax Service Notary Public Translation of Document Immigration Services Wiring of Money 501 N. 7th Ave Wauchula, Fl. 33873 c 3:3-31p Tel: 863-767-1362 Fax: 863-767-6136 Tel: 863-767-0706 TYLER BELFLOWER Gu Coami Tadcti Seowice 9Ke Tractor Work License Numbers De Soto # 0000004597 Wachula #.0737. Charlotte # 124575 Tel (941) 270-2573 C13:10.17.24.31 Resource Connection for Kids 324 North 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 Phone: 767-1002 Fax: 767-1007 Resources Connection for Kids (RC4K) is accept- ing applications for financial assistance with school readi- ness services. Families with children, birth through tweleve (12) years of age may be eligible. Eligibility is based on income and family size, and is contingent on the employment status of parents/guardians residing in the home. Resource Connection for Kids, as the central agency serving the Hardee School Readiness Coaliation, Inc. provides financial help to eligible families who are using school readiness services in approved sites such as : childcare centers, family childcare homes, and public schools classrooms. *A variety of other services are also available including developmental screenings; hearing, vision and speech screenings; training services for par- ents and early childhood teachers and tutors; and family management and crisis assistance. Please call our office at 863-767-1002 to make an appointment to determine eligibility. At your appointment you will need to provide us with your picture ID, the birth certificates with parents name included and social securi- ty cards of all children living in the home, and proof of any other income (SSI, SSB, Child Support, etc.). You will also need to provide pay stubs from the last six consecutive weeks showing the hours of employment and the rate of pay, or a completed Verification of Income (VOI) form. If you have any further 'questions feel free to call the office. Classifieds- DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p '86 CHEVROLET CAMARO. T-top, 55,000 miles, power windows, locks, auto. $3800.781-1335 DLR. 3:24c '89 FORD F-150, 4x4. Ext. Cab, under 100K miles. 735-0864 after 5:00 p.m. 3:24-31 p 1985 FORD F150 transmission newly rebuilt, engine needs some work $700 OBO. 863-445-0760. 3:24p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p GOOD YEAR WRANGLER tires. P245/R16. Good tread, low miles, $125 OBO. 863-781-9628 3:24-31 nc 1980 PISCES BOAT, 14 ft. w/1980 Evinrude 35 hp, fishing ready. $1500. See at 573 Polk Rd. 773-6338, (863)453-7955. 3:24p CLAN UP 12 FT JON BOAT trolling motor, trail- er, 9.9 Evinrude. Can be seen at 218 N. 9th Ave., Wauchula or call 863-773- 4242 or 245-3289. 3:24p 1998 17' Carolina Skiff w/trailer, 50 HP Johnson motor, standard VHF radio, fishfinder, New MinnKota Riptide trolling motor with auto pilot and remote $4000. (863) 453-5240 leave message. 3:17p QUEEN SIZE mattress/spring, like new $60. 1 mile 64 W. of Zolfo, Peace River Park #3028. 3:24p ANTIQUES; dresser with mirror, chest of drawers, buffet tall dresser, desk, enamel top table, closet, small secre- tary with claw feet. Can see at 511 Cypress Street, Wauchula. 863-767- 1541. 3:24p USED FURNITURE, beds and appli- ances for sale. Hwy 17 North BG. (863)558-1673 (863)735-1641. 3:10-4:7p We can do no great things-only small things with great love. -Mother Teresa Carol Tomblin CAROLS POOL SERVICE 1 0o ar. E.peience ~ Cerlifled & Insured Office: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863-449-1806 P 0. Box 974 Avon Park, Fl, 33826 cl2:24tfc - NELSON GONZALES CUSTOM BLUEPRINTS RESIDENTuL CO.IYMERUCIAL %UTE DESIGN [ hone: (S63) S332-01-19 ,_F'ax: (S63) 73.5-01 7 Resource Connection -for Kids 324 North 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 Phone: 767-1002 Fax: 767-1007 Resource Connection for Kids (RC4K) esta aceptando apli- caciones para ayuda financier con el pago del cuidado de los ninos y servicios de buena disposicion escolar. Families con ninos recien nacidos y hasta los 12 anos de edad podrian ser elegibles. La eleg- ibilidad esta basada en el ingreso mensual y el tamano de la famil- ia, siempre y cuando los padres o titores del nino se encuentren tra- bajando. Resource Connection for Kids es la Agencia central sirvien- do a la Coalicion de Hardee County para los servicios de la Buena disposicion escolar. Proveemos de ayuda financiera a las families que son elegibles y quienes esten usando servicios de Buena dis-, posicion en entornos tales como Centros de cuidado de ninos (Daycares), Centros de cuidados de ninos en una casa de familiar y en las salas de classes de las escuelas publicas. Una variedad de otros servicios estan disponibles incluyendo preuebas para el desarollo infantil, pruebas de oido, vision y lenguaje; servicios de charlas para padres y entrenamiento para maestros de education temprana y tutores ademas de servicios para la Familia durante uria etapa de crisis. Por favor Ilame a nuestra oficina al 863-767-1002 para hacer una cita que nos permit determinar si Ud. es eligible para el pro- grama. El dia de su cita UD. necesitara mostramos una identifica- cion con fotografia, laspartidas de nacimiento que muestra el nom- bre de los padres; y tarjetas del seguro social para todos los ninos que residan en las casa; asi como prueba de cualquier otro ingreso de dinero tal com Pension del seguro social, pension de manten- imiento de los ninos etc. Ademas VD. necesitara los seis (6) mas recientes y consecutivos cheques de:pago, que muestran las horas durante las que trabaja y el pago que recibe por las mismas. Si hate poco empezo a trabajar puede presenter una Verificacion de empleo Ilena y firmada por su empleador. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor, no deje de Ilamarnos tenemos representantes que hablan espanol que estaran gustosos de ayudirle. 3:24c ,3:24c DRIVERS NEEDED for sno cone routes. Must have valid FL drivers license. Apply at Staton's Video. 375- 4422. 3:24c C.N.A.'s FT (3-11 OR 11-7 ONLY) (SIGN ON BONUS) Caring, depend- able and reliable C.N.A.'s needed for a 79 bed SNF. If you fit this profile and enjoy working with the elderly, COME JOIN THE HARDEE MANOR HEALTH- CARE TEAM. Apply in person or call Hardee Manor Healthcare Center, 401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL 33873. Phone 863-773-3231 or Fax 863-773- 0959. 3:24c CLEANING COMPANY is seeking a dependable individual for part time work and could become full time. Send reply to: Debbie, P.O.Box 1362, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890. 3:24-31 p FULL-TIME TRUCK driver. Class A CDL. Will train in auto transport. 863- 781-0233. 3:24p PACKING HOUSE LABORERS needed on or around April 5. Call 773-9671 I Barbara. 3:10-4:7c SEEKING MASTER CARPENTER,; honest, dependable, drug-free. Basic construction knowledge. Great pay! ': (813)495-2077. 3:10-4:7p SHADE TREE MECHANIC. Piece work. Must have transportation. Wage negotiable. 863-494-4687 ask for Dennis. 3:10-24p ********* MAINTENANCE ******** for Wauchula MH park. Must have experience in carpentry, electric, plumbing and tools, transportation Pay B.O.E. 863-773-3275, 863-698- 4908. DFWP. 3:3-24p EXP. CARPENTER TO finish inside of mobile homes with reliable trans-" portation & tools. For information' please call Staton Inc. @ 863-375-, 3113 or 863-781-4460 12:23tfc America's Drive-In,. THINGS MOVE FASTER AT SONIC EVEN CAREERS We are seeking experienced, energetic and motivated team players to join the management team of a leading Sonic franchise at our new location opening soon in Wauchula. Competitive salary and benefits for qualify- ing positions, Bi-lingual preferred. Candidates should fax resume to Robert Varney at 941-723-3395. DRIVE IN MOVE UP EOE cl3:17-4:7c CHEVROLET _CHRYSLERL *DQDG__.* JEEP We have immediate openings! ERIE DEPARTMENT Service Technieians Lubo/Oil/Filter Technicians Building Maint./Custodial hipping/Receiving Clark Contact Donnie Canary or .coft Clark for interview appointment. AUTOMOTIVE ,ALE DEPARTMENT Looking for hard working careeoor minded people with a will to ucceeod. Please apply in person. qoo Kevin Haneheg or Marl Fage 773-4744 Ag S -HU_ General labor knowledge a+. (863) 773-2213 EOE DFWP Help Wanted needed. Construction/Mechanical Valid driver's license needed. Call for application and appointment. AMBER R REALTY INC. T 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker OPEN 8:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. HIGHWAY FRONTAGE 1792 square foot concrete block building, suitable for office, club, church; zoned commercial: Ft. Green Springs area. $58.000. *,** The more I want to get some- thing done, the less I call it work. Richard Bach *** ' c cl3:17tfc . Bus. (863) 773-0007 Fax: (863) 773-0038 Doris Lambert E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Wooded lot with city water tap and culert in place. $15,000! 4 acres Aith large oaks, in %%esfern Hardee. $45.000! 10 Acres cleared land, perfect for farming or residence, 62 Acre Grove. microjet, new diesel pump, 12" well. located 3 miles from Wauchula. $100.000! located east of Wauchula. $8,000 per acre. 'GREAT LOCATION! See this 10 acre tract, 5 acres in gro'e with microjet, 5 acres %acant land, 4" well. $12,500/acre. 14x58 NM/H on 5.22 acres; 12x12 pole barn plus utility shed. $69,500. Nice. well drained, corner lot in Wauchula. 115.150. 20 Acres of bearing grose: 10 acres of Valencias. 20 acres of Hamlins: Two 2) 6" wells: good development property, road frontage on 2 sides: southwestern Hardee CountO. $300.000 BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY! SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON...........773-9743 ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS ..............781-2413 ASSOCIATE: MICKEY COLDING................781-1698 REALTOR o he bunny says the Hill brothers have got it going' on! H ILLLS o0000 AUTO PAY WORL BUY HERE HERE FOR THE BEST DEALS IN TOWN ALL YEAR AROUND HOME OF THE $99 DOWN CAR .' ^ NO INTEREST CHARGE r NO FINANCE CHARGE Dan Hill U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling GreE (across from Presto 7 I AVA.s Na Jimmy Hill l 375-4441 - I Il-s I ----' I !nl il 1I '1 March 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A The Classifieds FULL-TIME SECRETARY needed for trucking company. Computer skills necessary. 863-767-6130. 3:24p KASH N KARRY now hiring cashiers and stockers, Must be available any hours. Apply in person. 3:24-31 c WOMAN TO WORK with developmen- tally disabled women. Part-time, weekends. Call M-F, 767-0374. 3:24-31 nc FULL-TIME BARTENDER needed at The Country Club Package & Lounge In BG. Call Gene or Sheila Grissom at(863)375-2873. 3:24c CLASS A CDL DRIVER needed. Year- round employment, good pay, must have 3 years experience. (863) 781- 1318. 3:17-24p B or C TECHNICIAN NEEDED for growing service dept. In family-orient- ed dealership. Excellent benefits, 5- day work week. Must have your own tools. Certification a plus, but not nec- essary. Call Monroe at Crown Ford, Wauchula. (863)773-4113 1:13tfc The purpose of life is a life of purpose. Short Time Job. Bsnuptcy Repo SW Pay Jut mat ourw ay rqutmnts andyou mu oonditK. iy, .e APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN *Low monly m ConmpntivRe Rats. o -t Buy-P Here Eatbil d Credite LatwMo& a & Truckl. Cll now for o etapprova on our 24 hr. to, fre. uYomurst mat'our nImd"r' li t la da. Ineom lmid.qultyreq enty ,ureqram a Oem Q Hiring Immediately Central Florida Health Care, Inc. Nursing Supervisor, Wauchula Center RN with Florida license, supervisory experience a plus. Custodian (Part time No Benefits), Wauchula Center - Experience in office/hospital cleaning. 4 p.m. 8 p.m. Pharmacist/Pharmacy Director Avon Park, Highlands County Valid FL License. In-house pharmacy for CFHC's patients. Monday FridaN work week. Excellent benefits package, compete. salary, pension plan. Corp. pays for LTD & Life Insurance. See our website @ cfhconline. org. Send Resume to: CFHC, 950 CR 17A West, Avon Park; FL 33825, via e-mail to hr@cfhconline.org or fax to (863) 452-3011. EOE/DFW cl3:24.31c. L - $1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck drivers and service personnel. Coker Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula 2:24tfc BARTENDER/WAITRESS. 773-9656 2:24tfc MAINTENANCE MAN FOR mobile home park, must have own tools and transportation, pay varies, D.O.G. Must be drug free. Apply, call Diana Boyd, 863-773-3275 or Frank. 863- 698-4908 2:24-3:24p The secret of success is to do the common things uncom- monly well. Estan buscanda una vivienda para su terreno? No es necesario busbar mas! Tenemos una casa prefabricada double ancho 3 cuartos, 2 banos. Puede ser tuya por solamente $430 RI. por mes con credi- to aprobado! 1337 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4900 cl3:24c ATTENTION DRIVERS Why do drivers stay at TRANS-PHOS? Why have over 1/3 of our drivers been at TRANS-PHOS more than 10 years? ANSWER: TRANS-PHOS has been in business 32 years, is a family owned and family oriented business. TRANS-PHOS is a leader in Safety and Service in the local trucking community. TRANS-PHOS has well maintained late model equipment with a fully staffed around the clock shop and maintenance operation. TRANS-PHOS is a local operation so drivers are home every day. TRANS-PHOS drivers earn above average income, enjoy two weeks vacation after just one year, have over 60% of heath insurance premium paid by the company, benefit from a generous 401 K retirement plan. Consider joining us and find out for yourself WHY we keep our drivers. If you are over 25 with 2 years verifiable CLASS A experience, with a good driving record contact us. Immediate openings. Must pass DOT drug screen and physical. TRANS- PHOS, INC., 4001 Noralyn Mine Road, Bartow, Florida. 863-534-1575 or 1- 800-940-1575. EEOC, ADA, Drug Free Work Place. c, 3:24,31 e-TA"- PAY--ESS ooflt4G tO0 ROOFING SIDING (Up to 200 mile per hour winds!) ""Why wait on your roof when we can start in a 48 hour period!" Contact George Browder 03-3 7513 or Toll Free 1-866-794 RC29027101 9 cl3:24c 3 A, M11U 3BR/1 BA house. New roof, new vinyl siding, new ceramic tile floors, new carpet in BRs, $69,500. 767-5310. S3:24-4:28p SUPER SUPER bull and beautiful large cow $800 each. 954-629-4486. 3:24p Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world. THERE IS HELP! Spouse Abuse Crisis Line 1 (800) 500-1119 Ruby FOUND ORANGE TABBY cat, short tail, four white feet. Popash area. 767-. 0267. 3:24nc 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 LOST 2 YOUNG Walker males, Ona, Troublesome Creek area. REWARD.(863)445-0768. 3:24p 2003 KAWASAKI NINJA, excellent condition, $2500. 781-4762, 773-0628. 3:24p SOLID WASTE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Pay Rate: $11.10-$14.57 Wanted for Hardee County Solid Waste Department. Knowledge of the general practices applied in the care and operation of a wide variety of light and heavy con- struction and maintenance equipment. Ability to make emergency repairs and adjustments; service and maintains a wide variety of heavy equipment. Valid FL Class B CDL required. Complete job description posted on County website: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human Resource Dept., 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL, (863) 773-2161. Open until filled. EOE-F\M\V cl3:24c STATEWIDE BULLDOZING LAKES LAND CLEARING HOUSE PADS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL (941) 322-0191 c3:17-4:7p FREE ESTIMATES Billy Rosemary' We are Hardee County's #1 Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Dealer! 505 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula (across from First National Bank) c13:24c ~~1 P 04 -WOI AM-SOUTH REALTY MAKING RPAL E r.STA REAl, EASY.'" An Independently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwel Banker Real Estate Corporation 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873 WE3 HABUYEIRSh'lei NOWH CALLS TODA I (863) 773-2122 FAX (863) 773-2173 AFTER HOURS CALL: Gary Delatorre, Broker 863-832-0508 Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887 Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575 Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797 Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769 Richard Dasher Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM GREAT LOCATION This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is con- veniently located close to schools and shopping. Includes jaccuzzi, large workshop and fenced yard. $89,900 6.8 ACRES ON EAST MAIN!, Over 2,000 SF in this 3 bed- room, 2 bath home on 6.8 acres. Includes pole barn, horse barn, pond and 3 wells. Close to city limits in Wauchula. $275,000 COMMERCIAL CORNER BUILDING in Zolfo Springs. Perfect for convenience store. Will not last at this price!!! Only $85,000! LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 In Bowling Green. $150,000! Building or MH lot in Oak Hill Park. Well and Septic tank. $25,000! HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE north of Bowling Green. 15 lots total. $150,000 JUST LISTED! 1994 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH on 10 acres of land in Manatee County. New well. Serene surround- ings. $249,900 BEAUTIFUL WOODED 100 x 209 lot on crystal clear Lake Isis in Avon Park. Great location close to shopping. $195,000 COMMERCIAL CORNER BUILDING In 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 cl3:24c Visit our website @ www.ourhomesite.com/wauchularealtors COUNT MANOR 1 APARTMENTS 0 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Tile Floors in Kitchen & Dining Room Microwaves * ' Washer/Dryer hookups Laundry on site * Volleyball court State of the art J Fitness room 2 Baths in 2 & 3 BR apartments i, Rent starts at $379 per month I 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 Opponurnit Crinan Incorme Re-i.ricrionS Apply ', %?^s~~s~ay;ia^ay:%ff^^A'^t- ;'--..'^a- HAF:DFPV Mi E Ft Ff:t4om #4AF:t"IEIE 4CAIRACCkw 1773-2 1773-6~f &-I* q i 8A The Herald-Advocate, March 24, 2005 The Classifieds 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, S1 dozen. (863) 735-0139. 3:17-24p >- *: ? : d . Miscellaneous AC UNIT, 4 1/2 ton, 2 years old, $500 OBO. 781-6547. 3:24p 10x20 DECK, 2x10 boards, $200. 781- 6547. 3:24p 50" SEARS TRACTOR MOWER $1200. 2 window AC units w/heat & air $100 each. 773-0128. 3:24p I FOR SALE '2002 Kawasaki Mule, Model 3000. Bedliner and top included. Good Shape. Like New. $6,500 Call 773-4792, .735-0455 or 781-4027. Day or Night. cl3:24c A E MPA. .O A CALLBJ /DAR IN A 86-773619. c1:20 EASTER. -i Espanol Bit y llJo| |Tabfi-a Come check out our neow inventory! 773-2011 Corner of Hwy 17 & REA Rd. c13:24c IT JIRM ,EEREALTY, J INC. NEW LISTING! 118 acres development property on US 98 near US 27. Presently in good quality citrus grove. Offered by bid only! 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 pared road Sery near Wauchula. Deed restricted area. JUST $22,500 per homesite! Only i, left! 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. ALL UNDER CONTRACT! 24,0p0t SF commercial lot at corner of Heard Bridge Road and Tow nsend Stre t'just I block East of Northbound US 17! Just $45.000! Looking for space? 7.3 acres on paved road approx. 4 miles west from Wauchula with 6 BR, 4.5 bath, wood frame home with in-ground pool! Too .many features to list! Barn with power and water, open pole barn with a/c shed, and dog pens. Includes 4 ac. early/mid orange grose on Swingle root- stock with good irrigation system and 3BR, 2 bath, 1,400 SF mobile home. Must see to appreciate this beautiful properly! COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US 17!, Cleared and ready to build! 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 James V. See, Sr., Broker Realtor Associates (lhat or rjur ) Mary Rollins Ben Gibson (863) 773-9673 (941) 737-2800 Robert Jones Brian Pohl (863) 781-1423 (863) 773-6563 We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and rS :. Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. 3 3 24c PERSONAL PROPERTY of Jamie Castillo, Estaguio Gutierrez, Cynthia Ford, Grace Martinez, Tammy Thompkins, Caroly Dennard will be sold pursuant to warehouseman's lien: clothes, toys, tools, household items. Said sale will be at Bowling Green Storage, 5020 Hwy 17N, Bowling Green, Florida at 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 11. 3:24-31 p Miscellafnfeo 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 DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double bass pedal, top of-the-line, paid $350, sell- ina for $200. James. 375-4797 1:6tfc I 45 FT FRUEHAUF trailer, all alu- minum, windows, sliding glass door, many possibilities, have title, $1200. Call 352-283-2134. 3:24-4:21p 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. 3:24-31 CHIHUAHUA puppies. M&F. Shots and health certificate. 773-3951. 3:24p ADOPT A PETI If you have lost a pet or are looking for a new one, the City of Wauchula invites you to come and see if you can find the pet you're look- Ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control Is located at 685 Airport Road. Please call 773-3265 or more information. tfc-dh ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29 requires that all cats and dogs sold In Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have nec- essary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh ROOFING EXPERTS(DBA) T & A Enterprises of Central Florida, Inc. Providing Local, Professional Service! Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC 781-1062 clI:4tfc Any old hillbilly can change a tire, but we sell tires for less and we prove it! 195-70-14 S40.00 205-65-15 S40.00 235-75-15 S35.00 225-75-15 S35.00 215-65-15, S45.00 255-70-15 S60.00 Bo Espino Sold in sets of 4. Auto Technician Sold separately slightly higher. Open: Mon Sat 8:00 5:00 I B a. .- 5- *.oI e s l 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 c3 :lOtf ER 3/BR, 2/Bth. Very es and some furni- ture. $87,UU500. COMING SOON! rand New BR, hs concede block ho on dead (e, I large tji -oi, l r e i ler big hasee. yn eel hi won't last long. Call for info. 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. Hardwood floors. Frame with vinyl siding, new roof, approx. 2308 S.F. Just out- side city limits $135,000. Large acreage recreational property. Call for info. Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000 We Have Buyers! Realtor 228 N. 6th Avenue NWO, 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 ***Look at the Space & Bath in this Home!!! 4BR/3BA CB Home with 2 car garage, central air & heat & in ground pool. Home is approximately 2,000+ square feet lot is 90x137. New shingle roof recently installed. All for $221,000. Concrete Block Duplex In Zolfo Springs, Recently renovated. $75,000. 5 Acres out in the Crewsville area - Good Country living for $59,000. Central Located 3BR/1BA CB Home with Central Air & Heat. Conveniently located within walking distance to schools, call today for your appointment. Being Offered at $85,000 Duplex in Bowling Green Nice 4BR/2BA duplex on corner lot, close to elementary school & church. Asking $69,000. Noey Flores John Freeman Nice Residential Area Conveniently located between Hardee and Highlands. 3BR/2BA Mobile Home with Central Air & Heat & screened in porch. Being offered at $57,000. 16 Acres Partly cleared ready for mobile home or home construc- tion, Plenty of large oaks 600+ feet on new northbound Hwy 17. Asking $100,000. Mobile Home in Good Condition - 3BR/2BA mobile home with cen- tral air & heat located east of Bartow. Call for details. Asking $55,000. Carolyn Jackson Amanda Mishoe ** Whether you're buying or selling. The profes- sionals 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 Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 Email: lar@floresrealty.net John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email noey@floresrealty.net Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643 Email: John@floresrealty.net Amanda Mlshoe (863) 781-3587 Steve Laniers (863) 559-9392 c13:24c We Need Listings! We have several buyers interested in your house even if it needs repairing. Call us with your info. Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate c,::24c Check out more listings at Or email us at: www.ourhomesite.comlwauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net NEW & USED TIRES FN E W IE Billy Ayers Tire Technician #1 Tag Team in Town! Come give us a try! Donna Eures Secretary -Fast & Friendly Service- W ; M 0 Than youforyourbusi ess 0 HOURS 863-77 Mop. Fri. 8-6 Sat. 8-12 863-77 iSe Habla Espanol! rappy d3:24C i Easiep MNMN'~ 73-0777 73-0727 116 REA Rd. Wauchula (across from Wal-Martj LConslnesto Cotar. COmmercial Residential Lic.# RG291103615 Locally owned and operated Fax 863-773-9865 Office 863-773-4779 -- 107 W. Main Street -, Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873 ** REAL ESTATE 7735994 773-5994 CUSTOMER BEWARE! We arelcenlsd and NEW LISTING: Very good location in Wauchula. Reg #MV4-062 nice home in great condition. Central A/H, appliance WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS FULL TIME MECHANIC 375-4461 "~'~ r W.w =C21- The March 24, 2005, The Herald-Advoca A Classifieds- WE BUY LAND, orange groves, and houses. 375-3112 12:2tfc 2BR, 1BA WOOD frame house in ZS. Carport, shed, large fenced lot. Other houses available 781-3712. 3:17-24p DACHSHUND puppies, mini, AKC, red dapple, long hair, $300. 773-4308. 3:24p REG. BLACKMOUTH Cur puppies, champion bloodlines, $225. 773-0081. 3:24p LOST JACK RUSSELL Female-11ibs, 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 Friends may come and go, but enemies accumulate. -Thomas Jones GPS/PC TECHNICIAN PAY RATE: $10.05 $13.19 Wanted for Hardee County ITS Department. Surveying, draft- ing, GIS/CAD, or any relevant college or trade school training. Collect, maintain, and update GPS data related to County infrastructure. Basic knowledge of computer operating system (OS), such as, Microsoft Office XP products, Windows 98/NT/2000/XP Operating Systems and internet skills. High School Graduate or acceptable equivalency diploma, and basic knowledge with geographic coordinate systems includ- ing Latitude/Longitude, UTM & State Plane Coordinate Systems. Assist County departments in providing information technology. Job description posted on County website: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human Resource Dept;, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161., until 5:00 p.m. March 31, 2005. EOE F/M/V cl3:24c Al Modern Housing of Fla., Inc./ MODULAR HOME MODEL CENTER 1/2" Drywall Interior Walls 3/4" T & G Plywood Flooring 12" Overhang 8' Side Wall Height * Florida Building Code 130 mph wind speed 6/12 Pitch Roof Insulated Windows Set on Raised Stemwall Foundation 10-Year Structural Warranty Ii SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 600 West College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825 (863) 453-6661 Fax (863) 784-7497 email: jobs@southflorida.edu www.southflorida.edu PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS Instructors are needed for ongoing classes in the following areas: - Economics - Psychology - Sociology - Developmental Reading - EMT/Paramedic * Dental Hygiene - Nursing (RN, PN, & Nurse Asst.) - Welding Many other opportunities for qualified adjunct instructors are anticipated. Education and experience requirements for positions vary, but general guide- lines for SFCC's program areas follow: Associate in-Arts Degree: Associate in Science Degree: Adult Educational Programs: Vocational Certificate: Community Education: 18 graduate hours in field and a Master's degree Associate's degree (Bachelor's pre- ferred) and 2 years of related experi- ence. Bachelor's degree required for most courses Extensive occupational experience. Expertise in a personal enrichment. activity. If you are qualified to become a member of our fine adjunct faculty, please call or stop by the SFCC Human Resources Office (located on the Avon Park campus) or any or our satellite campuses and centers. Teaching opportunities are anticipated in Arcadia, Avon Park, Lake Placid, Sebring, and Wauchula. Application forms are available in Human Resources, Building I (Avon Park), on SFCC's Web site, or at any SFCC satellite cam- Sus/center CC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION. c;3:24,31e WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER- ENT Sizes. Jack Ullrich Warehouses. 773-6448. 3:24c 2 BR, 1 BA MOBILE home, AC, recent- ly remodeled, $500 monthly, $400 security deposit. 773-0926. 3:17-24c 3 BR, 1.4 BA, mobile home, single wide. Day (863)453-3400, evenings (863)453-3460. 3:17-24p 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 dzalea apartments Now accepting applications! S2, 3, & 4 bedroom Apts. * SHandicap units available Rental rates beginning at $424 * (plus electric, cable and phone) Rental assistance available for qualified applicants . 860 Pleasant Way Bowling Green, FL (863) 375-4138 Mlonday Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Equal Housing Opportunity cl2:17-3:31c 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 indoor air quality. Reduces odor and dust as well. -/ :-,25 years of Experience ,:Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407 cl:2:24tfc CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc., is currently accepting applications for the following positions: R.S.A.'s "C" shift-Full time status available. Qualified candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED. Experience in brain injury or healthcare pre- ferred, however will train. C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3r, and Weekend Shifts available. Current Florida Licensure, HS Diploma or GED required, experience preferred. Maintenance Utility, Service Worker Experience in plumbing, electrical and carpentry. HS Diploma or GED. 5 yrs exp. preferred. Switchboard Operator/Full time 4:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Mon. thru Fri., 35 hrs per week. Qualified candi- dates must possess a HS Diploma or GED. Previous administrative or customer service experience is pre-, ferred. FINR offers an excellent benefit package, is an EOE and a Drug Free Workplace. If you are interested in joining a fast growing company, please stop by 1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, FL to fill out an application, fax resume to 863-773-2041 or e-mail to hrinfo@finr.net 03:24tfc MTA OFING1& [IDING Competitive Pricing . \v Good Service \ Foo.i S esgq4 e4 SO..TIa q44 SO GREG GORD S41\S. 6th Av uchula, Fla. Office (863) 773-5888 Mobile (883) 781-1486 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 MIKE'S LAWN CARE, licensed & insured, free estimates. (863)735- 2862. 3:24-4:21 p NEED THOSE sheds, barns or garages cleaned out. Give us a call. Clint at 773-2169 or 781-6676. 3:24p FRANK'S LAWN CARE, free esti- mates, residential, reasonable prices. 781-7360, 767-0577. 3:24-4:21 p KENNTY SANDERS..........781-0153 RICK KNIGHT .............773-2472 MONICA REAS...............773-9609 B SEE SOUND PRO-AUDIO for any eventL .734M ,,' E. DAVIS LAWN CARE an- Service. Bush hog mowk ing, p-, m. yard leveling. 781-4041. '-' T WAREHOUSE RENTALS, 12x, I it per month. Carl's Rc . 4300. 3.:.-?i7 TYLER'S TRUCK & TRACTOiW IB.- VICE. Land clearing, dkenolitim Ul dirt, hurricane clean-up. (pS)441t. 1641. Licensed, insured. i14Wi mates. 3:*1T-4t4 V, BULLDOZING lakes, land ChrtH1, tree trimming and rewmva, i, 1 pads, etc. Free estimates. (941),. 0191. ti MAINTENANCE WORKER II PAY RATE: $8.25 $10.83 Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge Dept Applicants must have some knowledge of the g maintenance trades. Ability to perform heavy m N labor. Must have a High School Diploma or GED.- FL Class "B" CDL is required. Complete job description posted on County web shed www.hardeecounty.net Applications accepted, In 1tl Human Resource Dept., 205 Hanchey Road, WauchuIW FL 33873, (863) 773-2161. Open until filled. EOE-F/M/V. Ct.OSa WHY SELL YOUR HOUSE TO BILLY HILL? 1. He will pay you cash for your house. 2. He will go the extra mile for youl 3. He will pay you $1,000 extra when your house. Call him today 76c-t06fc cl3:10tfc REALTOR REALTORS JOE L. DAV|IS JOE L. DAVIS, J JOHN H. O'NEAL Monica Reas See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS 18.5 ac. grove located very close to Wauchula and adja- cent to industrial park. County road frontage. High and Dry. Would make good development property. $10,000/ac! Commercial 45 acs. on north bound Hwy 17, over 3,000 feet of frontage. Buy all or in part. $1,250,000! 19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft. Green. Would make a nice homesite. $10,000/ac! Can divide. GREAT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL! 19 acs. located at the intersection of SR 62 and Hwy 17 N. $418,000! These 5 & 10 ac. tracts are located in western Hardee Co. There are only a few lots left with lake view and there are deed restrictions. 160 acs. in great location in southern Hardee Co. Has grove and woods. Good hunting, deep well and plenty of road frontage. $6,800/ac! 20 acs. in Ft. Green area. Grove with home. 3BR, 1 bath with pool. Call today. $15,000/ac! 10 acs. in Ft. Green area on Methodist Church Rd. Great building site. $90,000! Outstanding home Knollwood. 5 BR, 3 1/2"1 formal living & dining, large family room w/fle game room, and heated w/hot tub. $305,000!,< 3,432 SF, 3 BR, 3 bath, orid home sits on a 17* ac. fenced improved pasture on paved rd Includes all appliances, f h place, security system, 2 wells, I 2 septic tanks. $380,0001 52.87 ac. grove in Highlama Co. North of Lorida. 33 ac. Ih Valencia & 13 acs. In Hamilb Micro-sprinkler Irrigatiol diesel power unit, and exii fruit proceeds. $475,000! 8.68 acs. across from Littli Cypress Golf Course on paved road close to Peace Rive just outside of Zolfo Springs Would make a beautiful home site. Can be permitted f el homes. $127,500! 23.37 ac. grove in Lhml s area of Hardee Co. Good 1a frontage. $233,700! CB 3 BR, 1 bath home within roof in Ft. Meade. All appliaedl included. Desirable nehgh bi, hood. $79,900! 37 ac. grove, Ft. Greeta area Great location for homesle $350,000! DAVID ROW I - SANDY LARRIUS NIKE NICHOLS FT. MEADE 2 BR apartment. Fully furnished. Nice neighborhood. Security deposit required, $800 month. Includes electric and cable. 375-9988, days. 285-7203, evenings. Ask for Sheila. 3:24c LEAITOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOLrS li.S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCHULA, FI3 lI I -,.I- :l:f 10A The Herald-Advocate, March 24, 2005 The SMITH'S PRESSURE CLEANING and PAINTING, free estimates, licensed and Insured. 781-3173. '3:10-4:7p JIM'S PAINTING SERVICE. House and mobile home repair. Interior and exte- rior. Mobile top coating, pressure washing, free estimates, Lic. & Ins. #218, 767-9650. 11:6tfc AL-ANON FAMILY GROUR Every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy. 17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem? Call Alchoholics Anonymous in Hardee County at 735-3109. Several weekly meetings. tfc PUMP TROUBLE? CALL ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP For complete sales, service and installation, call (863) 773-6448. 7:18tfc ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119 Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10 Paragraph D require all ads for any construction-related service to carry the contractor's license number. tfc-dh OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND Ideosto- my supplies now in stock at Pete's Pharmacy. tfc DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs? Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd., Wauchula and Friday and Saturday nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist Church, Corner of Grape & Church St., Bowling Greehn. 7:18tfc LET US PICK up junk cars out of your yard. Will buy old farm tractors. Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc JT PAINTING &r Pressure Cleaning. Free estimates. (888) 689-8188 11:18-6:29p PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal, stump removal, dragline, track hoe, land clearing, shell, clay, top soil, loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735- 2415. 9:9tfc TEAM SAWMASTER. TREE removal.: We cut trees for less. (863)781-1449 10:14tfc CENTRAL FLORIDA ROOFING, state certified. License #CCC1325743. Quality work, local roofing company. 1-863-382-7166 12:16tfc D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential and small business installation & repair. Specializing in mobile homes, 35 years experience. 863-773-9179 1:27-5:5p A&S PAINTING, INTERIOR and exteri- or, over 25 years experience. Free estimates; discount for storm victims. 735-1177 2:24-3:24p "NEW BUSINESS" LEM'S Maintenance & Welding Shop. Portable welding & repair, all work with 40 years experience. No job to big or small. (863)773-4787, (863)781- 4441, Nextel 162* 18* 112. Lem Brown 2:24-3:24p KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning & painting. Commercial & residential. Licensed and insured. (863)735-8863, (863)381-0874 2:24-4:28p SMALL ANTIQUE SIC tools. Call days 767-04 To feel valued, to 1 only once in a wh can do a job well is marvelous feeling -Bar Shell Fill Dirt ZolfoS Lamar Gilliard ; o Home: (863) 735-0490 ci8.:21tfc Classifieds FRIDAY 8-?, 4715 Chester Ave., BG. Furniture, clothes, odds-n-ends. 3:24p SATURDAY HUGE SALE, Charlie Creek MH Park, 1122 Blue Jay Road. 3:24p SATURDAY, 7-? 747 Pbpash Road. HUGE YARD SALE! 3:24p SATURDAY 362 Altman Rd. ,Wood Rocking chairs, car seat, bikes, clothes, housewares, prom dresses, toys, dinette table w/2 chairs. 3:24p EDNA'S PLACE SOUTH 17. Central A/H units. Some carpet, beds full $25 and up, china cabinets, chairs. 3:24c 2-FAMILY. Fri.-Sat., 7-7. Lots misc. 721 Pennsylvania Ave., Wauchula. 3:24p BIG GARAGE SALE. Hardee Car Co. across from First National Bank. Friday & Saturday. 3:24c MOVING SALE Friday and Saturday, 8:30-?. Lots of misc. 1404 Lost Acre Drive off Old Bradenton Road. 3:24p -. ABOUT... Hardee Living GNS, old farm Hardee Living prints your 400, Carl. news on people, clubs and 3:17-4:14p organizations, including meeting summaries, births, mknow, even if children's and senior citi- ie, that youi zens' birthdays, engage- Syments, weddings, silver or an absolutely golden anniversaries, church events and military bara Walters assignments. Forms are available at our .. 1 ". office. For engagements and weddings, a photo F CrU should be included. 1I 1 Publication is free of charge. Coverage of wed- P DTCY dings over three months old will be limited to a photo and brief announcement. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday. C Children have more need of models than of critics. Sand Springs Mobile: (94l))r 456-650r AARON ENTERPRISES CONSTRUCTIONI (DBA Palm Hammock II, Inc.) Demotioin '," Local Representative Contact: Wesley Edenfield S,, serving 9/ordee and 9/t cSrrounding Counlie. License Number: BUS. (863)445-0623 IH0000408 Fax (863) 735-8469' io Kemen's Auto Parts, Inc 306 N 6th Ave Wauchula, FL 33873 Counter person wanted. Please apply in person. No information by phone. High School diploma or GED preferred. Drug free workplace-Must pass Drug test. C110 ct tfc, SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES Quality gravelrock for driveways, parking lots, etc... It's better than shell Shawn Ritar Owner/Operator c112.,l..8tfc 863-773-6084 Cell 863-781-0412 AgNet 9761 The City of Wauchula will be accepting applications for a WWTP/WTP Operator II position. Applicants must have knowledge of treatment plant operations, policies, proce- dures and methods. High School diploma, or GED equivalent required. Must have valid Florida Driver's license. Class "C" Wastewater and Class "C" Water Operators Certificate required. $13.49 $20.23. Apply at the Wauchula City Hall, 126 S 7th Ave., RO. Box 818, Wauchdla, FL 33873. Applications will be received until position is filled. D.F.W.P. and E.O.E. cl3:24;3:31c MANAGER'S SALE Rescheduled, Antiques, card catalog, furniture, toys, household. 210 N. 3rd., Wauchula, Sat., 8-12. 3:24p DEMOLITION Tree & Stump Removal Parker Fill Dirt Local Contractor (863) 735-2415 cl9:16tfc Restaurant TEAM MEMBERS All Shifts Ready for that truly mouth- watering opportunity? The one that makes you wonder what you've been doing. Where you've been. And what you've been missing. Competitive Hourly Wage Flexible Schedules For immediate consideration, please apply in person at the BURGER KING location nearest you between 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. 5 p.m. If you are unable to apply in person, e-mail your resume to: tflemer@whopper.com BURGER KING Equal Opportunity Employer Drug-free workplace l3:24 *>LEI BODY . A. A B X r1 ; Carpenters Carpenter Helper Needed for long & short-term assignments Must have own tools! Able Body Labor 125 West Main Street-Wauchula 863-767-1000. ': 'i RN Full or Part-time. Contracted with St. of Fl. Perform Medical Assessments & monitoring care for Developmentally Disabled clients. Need com- puter skills and own transportation. No week- end, holidays, or on-call. No medical or retire- ment benefits. EOE. Drug Free. Call M-F 863- 619-4236. Ask for Terry Scott-Hutchins or Kelly Curk. cl3:24c Brite-Way Sandblasting Farm Er Grove Equipment Tractor Restoring Like New (863) 773-9335 Cell (863) 781-2457 Horace Grahom c13:24p SAM ALBRITTON ELECTRICAL SERVICE * RESIDENTIAL WIRING * COMMERCIAL WIRING * REPAIR WATER HEATERS * INSTALLATION CEILING FANS * WATER PUMPS 767-0313 Office I 781-0377 Mobile ER13SS5 "Quality Electrical Service At A Fair Price" 3:24,;c Help Wanted Plant nursery has openings for 1-2 workers. Duties include mowing, property maintenance, storm repairs, loading trucks, potting plants, weeding, etc. Must: Speak English Be Physically fit, able to lift heavy objects and perform manual labor outdoors. Be able to follow directions, work from a list without constant supervision. Work off site if needed. Be reliable. Able to work regularly & report on time. Be abe to work late or weekends If needed. Be able to operate light machinery and power tools safely. e Have own transportation. Have clean driving record. Prior experience in nursery is helpful, but not required. Pay is open depending on experience. Raises and advancement possible with good work performance. Permanent full time position. Applications accepted only- by appointment. Call 863-773-3557. L&L Liner Nursery, Inc. No calls after 5 p.m. please. cl3:24c We Buy 9 Houses! AM-SOUTH REALTY (863) 773-2122 | . *fcj^~~cl I^ic3patr4aA WOW! YOU GOT TO SEE THIS ONE! 3 bedroom 2 bath Double Wide Mobile Home Could be yours for as low as $430 RI. a month W.A.C. 1337 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4900 cl3:24c NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 04/10/05 at 10:30 am the following vehicles will be sold for towing and storage charges: Year: 99 Make: LINC Model: 4D VIN#: 1LNHM97V8XY656371. Sale to be held at: ROBERTS TOWING 377 OLD DIXIE HWY BOWLING GREEN, FL. 33834. Roberts Towing reserves the right to bid. cI3:24c Harrison's Development and Remodeling Inc. Call for all your home improvement needs and hurricane repairs. Toll Free 866-664-3494. cl2.17-4:7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 04' 10.'05 at 10:30 am the following vehicles -ill be sold for towing and storage charges:! Year: 94 Make: CHRY Model: :41) VIN#: 2C3ED46F7RH647439. Sale to be held at: ROBERTS TOWING 377 OLD DIXIE HWY BOWLING GREEN, FL. 33834. Roberts Towing reserves the, right to bid. cl3:24c Drivers LOCAL DRIVERS NEEDED WE WILL TRAIN! Class A CDL Training Available at NO COST* TO YOU!! Have your Class A? Start work TODAY! Call for Directions to our NEXT HIRING EVENT! 1-888-CTL-JOBS ci13:24c *Restrictions & Limitations Apply T N T FILL PIT. INC Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Iand 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 (863) 773-9446 We Accept Most Major Credit Cards "On The Jo0 ,, . 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 c112:16tfc License CBC-12430 Temporary or Payroll Temporary or _Federal and State Permanent ABO K Txes Deposits Personnel and L.JSOLUTIONS Tax Reports PersonnelServices Worker's Comp - Payroll Services FICA CONTACT: Year End W2's ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula (863)773-9225 CIl021tlc PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bobcat forvieo Troee Trimming Complete Tree Removal *FREE ESTIMATES* (863) 781-208 -208279 Licensed a Insured cll:ApMis Old Quik Lube. Commercial. Hwy 17 North, Bowling Green. Corner lot. $65,000 302 North 10th Ave. Large corner lot. 930 S.F., C.P., Porches, 2BR/1Bth. B Aiata Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central W/A, 5138 Deer Run Road. $97,500. 18r jey o 456 square feet. 1.06 acres, zoned C-2. Just east of new Northbound U.Staura17nt aExcellent potential for warehouses or light manufacturing. Priced to sell. $50,000. 3 Rental houses in Ona. Current rental income $900 per month. $70,000. Old Quik Lube. Commercial. Hwy 17 North, Bowling Green. Corner lot. $65,000 302 North 10th Ave. Large corner lot. 930 S.F., C.P., Porches, 2BR/1Bth. Central H/A. $54,000. B at = n,,t r .= u ed restaurant and meat In Lotr. 2 %sul DIVOI BANKRU $6 863-314. (non-law BILLIARDD FILL DIRT INC. OFFICE FOR RENT 1385 Highway 17 North. (across from Wendy's) 2 Large Rooms,* 1 Bathroom . Storage Cabinets (built in wall) Storage Closet Hot and Cold Water Heat and Air Conditioning With or Without Desk and Chair, Filing Cabinets and Office Table 773-6736 1223 " .:.. i .;.. I I -0846 March 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11A Eastf C.J. MOUSER he Herald-Advocate Most everybody else had Easter bunnies 'hicks or even ducks. We had a crane. J not like we planned it thatw*%: he iwed up pretty much of his 'ua volition Easter Sunday 1973. Every Easter we found a basket full of Ldy at the foot of our beds. That's where h Easter Bunny chose to deliver them, F I suspect that my mother had a hand in it decision. She knew that upon finding se baskets, we would be glued to those pts for the next two to three hours, dig- 'ig through the bright green plastic grass j, the treasures that lay hidden there. anslation: We were out of her hair for first few hours. of the morning. This particular Easter weekend, the, ster of the crane, I was 13. I woke, with I the anticipation and excitement equiva- ,:t to the expectancy of a half-day sugar gh perpetuated by chocolate bunnies, foil- rapped caramel eggs, jelly beans and arshmallow peeps in brilliant shades of ilow and .pink. The house was silent as a tomb, and en though I didn't make a sound as I ooted to the end of the bed, my sisters so began to stir. After a quick glance at ach other through sleep-puffed eyes, we lit to those baskets, showing nothing but the acks of our heads and the tips of our Ibows as we greedily dug into the goodies. I didn't think much of it when I found a ink barrette, and then a yellow one. Nor id I get excited when I found a bottle of ale pink nail polish, although it did occur o me that this kind of junk took up valu- ble space, making less room for candy. I found a few chocolate eggs, which I set arefully to the side, and then I grunted in disappointment when I found a pale purple -iair brush. What in the world was this? Had the *Id hare lost his mind? I scrambled frantically through the con- tents of the basket, and once I was sure I had removed all its contents, I surveyed the two piles that I had created on the foot of my bed. In one pile was what could only be considered frilly feminine froo-frah, and in the orher ... candyV. The froo-frah pile %%as considerably higher than the candy pile. Judy. being :ibse to my age, seemed to be having the same lack of success with her basket and we stared at each other in confusion over ')ianne's head, who was still the baby and apparently still had the affection of the Easter Bunny, as she had a basket full of lothin' but candy. S"What is this junk?" I demanded of Tudy. like she had some idea. "I kinda like it," she admitted. "Maybe .he Easter Bunny knows we're growing up nd thinks we need more grown-up stuff.",; "I don't care! Besides, you use all this inda junk. of course \ou like it!" I kicked he pale purple hair brush off the end of my ed in disgust. "Well. what did you get?" She scurried ver to my bed and examined my pile of roo-frah. "You got other colors than I did." he said as she checked out the nail polish- s and barrettes. "I'll swap you my candy or your girly stuff if you want." If I warned? Thus began -the strangest nd most intense bargaining and bantering wap meet known to man. ' This disaster narrowly averted. I lunched on candy in my bed until near to 0 o'clock and then, faced with the resul- nt sugar jitters, I got dressed and went outside to burn off some of the excess ener- y. It was then that I found the crane. I ave to tell you, this crane was as tall as I as. Pure white with black tips on his ' wings and a great, long, sharp bill, he was astounding to behold. I wondered briefly hat he was doing in our back yard, and en I ran to get Daddy, who was hiding behind his Sunday paper, engrossed in the mics. "Daddy, there's a great big old bird in e back yard." S"Oh yeah?" He never even looked up. ut chuckled instead at the antics of Beetle 'ailey. Oll Cnnn Avjjgr In er Crane "Daddy!" I shook his arm. "There's a "I know, a big old bird in the yard. What kind of big old bird? How big?" This time he laid down his comics and looked at me. "Well, he's as tall as I am," I said., "Oh, he is not," Daddy argued, and then ..."Is he really?" "Yeah," I replied and then 'grinned. "Come see him." Daddy slipped on his boots and fol- & , lowed me to the back yard. "I'll be," he said when he saw the crane, "Wonder what he's doing here?" ,Close as I could tell he was just stand- ing there staring back at us as we stared at him: "Oh, I see," Daddy said. "He has a bro- ken leg! See how that one leg is all' crooked?" He pointed and I nodded. "Let me get a few things, and we'll see if we can't help him." Watching Daddy chase down, that crane with the broken leg had to be the high point of my Easter. When Daddy went this way, the crane went that way, and vice versa, and all the while that broken leg was just a flap- pin' like a wind sock in a stiff breeze. "Ya'll could help me here,; ya know," Daddy hollered breathlessly to the crowd that had gathered on the back porch: Mom, with a spatula in her hand, me and Judy and little Dianne with chocolate all over-her face. We did the best we could, and in the end we did manage to distract the bird long' enough for Daddy to catch it.' "What kind is it, 'Jim?" my mother asked as Daddy carefully penned the bird's wings to his sides and commenced to carry him into the garage. '. "I think.he'sa Texas Whooping Crane.'" Daddy replied. About that time, the bird went to struggling andgot his wings free and then there was no doubt in any of our minds that he was a Whooping Crane, because he proceeded to whoop my dad with those big old wings until they were both out of breath. He whooped him from one side of the porch to the other and then whooped him all the way to the garage, all the while pecking him ~vith his great big-: - beak. .. "'He's a whoopin' crane all right!" I announced. "He sure whooped you!" ' ; "Somebody get me a pillowcase.". lDaddy said, refusing to/respond to my observation while he continued to struggle with the bird. Mama fetched a pillowcase and Daddy put it over the bird's head, which served to calm him long enough for Mama to hold' him while Daddy worked on his leg. He put Son a homemade splint and'then wrapped it with gauze and tied the whole thing up with what else? duct tape. Daddy looked up Whooping Cranes in, the encyclopedia and found out that they . ate bugs and berries and crawdads. The bugs and the crawdads we could do. but the berries were another story. For three weeks we went to the creek and brought back crawdads and as many bugs as we could catch, and then dumped them into a tub full of water that Daddy had set out in the garage. I don't suppose that the bird was happy, and he made a horrible mess, but he mended. Daddy had to park in the yard until he felt the bird had healed enough to remove the dressing and set him free, which he did one afternoon after work. With two healthy legs, the crane was able to get the running start that he needed Sto fly on to wherever it was that he normal- ly hung out. We watched with awe as he did just that, the sound of his great wings whapping against his sides as he went air-' borne. All things considered, despite the fact that the Easter Bunny had so woefully let me down and the assumption that future Easters would end up in more swap meets, I had to say that this Easter was the best Easter ever. Sure, the old bunny had cheat- ed me out of candy, but he had brought something that was almost better. He brought an Easter crane. ': And left mfe with a memory that I will always treasure. Contact writer C.J.L Mouser by e-mail at cjmnouserin- fjla@aol.com : W-W %oar# .FMI Il ... . Poet's Place re you a poet? Let us show Ilt Your work could be published in this waspaper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely onr ader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written y you, not someone else. To appear In this feature, send your poet- , name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Heroad- dvooate P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 7/730657. vf-i DOMESTIC VIOLENCE' Don't Know Where To turn For Help? CALL THE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119" Kids Focus Of Local Efforts By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The good, and the bad, of Hardee County's teens and children were presented at a meeting last week. The Hardee County Commission heard three appeals from area agency representatives during their Thursday session. The bad news-Hardee County ranks number one in the state in teen pregnancy. The good news-children are our most valuable asset and every- thing possible should be done to prevent child abuse and neglect. The emphasis from all three pre- senters was on education, making the public aware of the challenges to raise productive citizens. Teresa Schile, who leads the Polk County branch of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Alliance. said a position for a Hardee County coordinator of the program has re-, opened and is expected to be filled soon, hopefully in time for the teen summit the first Wednesday in M ay. , Partnering with the YMCA and a local church, the summit teaches teens about goal-setting and other ways to choose to avoid getting pregnant. "Everyone in Hardee County is impacted by teen births," declared Schile. Teen pregnancies cost tax- payers in ..Hardee County $482.000 a year, in welfare, health care. and other expenses for the mother and child, she said. There's the toll of sexually-trans- mitted diseases, low birth weight and other health problems of infants and tots of teen mothers. In addition, children; of teen parents do not enter school as ready or able as other children. Mothers, and fathers, are more likely to drop out of school, and end up earning less than their peers. "It has to be an 18-year conver- sation on the risks, and conse- quences of' teen pregnancy. The county is in crisis and people need to know how to help',' said'Schile. She asked commission support in the education of parents and teens.' For more information, she can be reached at the Healthy Start. Coalition (863-297-3043) or e-mail at polktppa@healthystarthhp.org. Another good resource on the inter- net is itsgreattowait.org. Bill Lambert, a former commis- sioner, questioned whether the Cyesis program at the high school encourages teen pregnancy. "When one teen brings a.baby to school, others may want one also. Schile responded that continuing education was important to the teen' mother's future, and classes includ- ed education to not repeat the cycle, 'and instead choose a future goal ,and work for it. About 25 percent of teen mothers have another child, before they are 18, she said.. On a more positive note, Leigh Ann Nicholson, local director of the Resource Connection for Kids, asked commissioners to approve a proclamation of Tuesday, March 29 as "Children's Da)" and March 27- April 2 as "Children's Week." "I thought every day was chil- dren's day," said Nicholson. "People should recognize and celebrate children as one of our most valuable assets: they represent the future hope and inspiration of our county. They should feel their dreams and' ideas are valued by adults' who take the time to listen., People should take the time to emphasize the importance of fami- ly life, education and spiritual val- ues," says the proclamation. "Children need safe, caring envi- ronments with knowledgeable' adults in charge in which to gro% and learn," continues the proclanma- , tion, noting many parents and guardians must work and need, good child care options. Resource Connection For Kids helps parents locate quality child care and helps some with, the finances for it, helps arrange child care'staff training, pro% ides hearing and vision screening for children in child care and assists families in locating community resources to assist their children. Nicholson can be reached at her office at Suite 100. 324 N. Sixth Ave. (U. S. 17 Southbound lanes), Wauchula or phone 767-1002. Kylia Carswell of Lakeland and Dan Valley of Lutz both work in' Hardee County: for Devereux Kids, the child protective services link. They said there were 149,000 calls to the Florida abuse registry last year, 300 of them locally. There were 32 in Hardee County in February. There are a little over 3,000 kids in the District 14 Children and Families programs. "Abuse and neglect prevention is everyone's problem. Everyone needs to take responsibility for everybody's children,' said Lutz. "'Child abuse and neglect causes significant trauma to the child, fam- Sily and community: it impairs phys- ical, intellectual and emotional well-being and may, even cause serious illness, injury or death," said the proclamation which they Asked commissioners to approve. "Children who are abused or neglected are at much greater risk of becoming abusiye or neglectful parents. Children deserve the best opportunity to grow and thrive in healthy, nurturing environments free from violence and harm," con- tinues the proclamation of April as "Child Abuse and, Neglect Prevention Month" in Hardee County. A candlelight vigil will be held on April 14 in Heritage Park at Main Street and Seventh Avenue as part .of the activities of the Heartland for Children prevention campaign. Commissioners approved the requested proclamations and indi- cated support of teen pregnancy, child abuse and neglect and quality child care services locally. Golden Nuggets By Lorraine and John Gillespie Alpha & Omega Freedom Ministries of Wauchula You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes. Jesus Christ was clearly por- trayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observ- ing the law or by believing what you heard? Are you S. so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? --Galatians 3:1-3 The constant tendency of the born anew is to fall back into striving by humdn effort. Our minds and spirits know the free gift of salvation, but our hearts retain their habit to earn love by performing. We live unaware that motives other than God's love have begun to corrupt our serving through striving, tension and fear. Performance orientation is a term which refers neither to the work we do nor the things we accomplish, but to the false motives which impel us. After we bring'performance orientation to death, we may do exactly the same work in much the same way, but from an entirely different intent in the heart. Performance oriented people are lonely, have a mask on and walls up, and want to know the rules. They strive to win acceptance from man and God, but have a hard time receiving from others. The cure is to know they are loved by man and God, even when they blow it. (More next week on this subject.) A Golden Nugget would be to recognize that the fruits of per- formance orientation are depression and illness. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (if office unattended, please leave message.) The IPages From The Past] 12A The Herald-Advocate, March 24, 2005 C u-u r~'~ L~ i~ Li ONLY IN A i l ll .*IIIniII E:)C~ MCa F DODGE 1500 s." Auto, V8, Tilt, Cruise. 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The Cats gouged previously unbeaten Lake Placid 9-1 on Tuesday night and spotted the DeSoto Bulldogs a three-run lead before winning 4-3 in extra innings on Friday night. This week there is a trio of games during Spring Break week, two at home and one on the road. On Tuesday, the Cats hosted St. Albans and today (Thursday) PVI comes for a visit. Both Washington, D. C. squads are on their annual spring tour. Tomorrow's game is at Sebring. Tuesday and Friday games are double-headers, with the junior varsity playing at 4 p.m. Next week, Hardee has a pair of home games. Mulberry comes in on Tuesday and Frostproof on Friday. The Cats complete a three-game home stand April 5 against Avon Park, then are off until April 12. HARDEE 9, LAKE PLACID 1 It was a scoreless first three innings as the Green Dragons hoped to continue their unbeaten streak and whip the Wildcats. Wildcat senior ace Calvin Brutus had struck out eight of the 11 bat- ters in the first three innings. In the top of the fourth, opposing pitcher P. J. Milisci drew a walk and advanced on a Brandon Bierman sacrifice fly. Brent Bierman drew another walk. A Josh McKee dou- ble brought Milisci in, and Bierman tried to follow along. A good throw .from center fielder Travis Tubbs ,sailed in to catcher Michael "Mahoney who blocked the plate and held on to the ball for the third out of the inning. Brutus had three more strikeouts as the Dragons were three up, three down in the last three innings. Hardee bats came alive in the home half of the fourth inning. Nine batters went to the plate and a half dozen crossed home plate. Aaron Himrod led off with a single to left field, stole second and went to third on a Robbie Abbott sacri- fice fly. Tubbs singled to score Himrod. Another sacrifice by W. T. Redding and walk to Mahoney set the stage for Jake "Lance" Benavides to double to left center and plate two teammates. Weston Palmer continued it With a double to center field. Briant Shumard then lofted a two-run homer over the center field fence. It was 6-1. The Cats added a pair of scores in the fifth inning. Himrod again led off with a single, going on to second on an error. Robbie Abbott drew a walk, and Rashad Vance went in to run for him. After a' Tubbs sacrifice, a Redding single 'scored Himrod. A Mahoney double to right field brought Vance in. It was 8-1. Hardee picked up a final score in the bottom of the sixth. Pinch hitter Jarrett Benavides doubled to right center. James Basey and Himrod both drew walks, loading the bases for an Abbott sacrifice to score Palmer. "The boys played well. They swung the bats well and Calvin pitched well. Lake Placid was the only undefeated team in the district and the kids thought they had something to prove, that they were just as good as the Dragons," said coach Steve Rewis. Lake Placid JUST ONE MORE Cow DOG STORY By: Dr. Ross A. Hendry DVM l Dr. Hendry with Zeus I saw a dog here at the clinic recently that looked exactly like one I owned named Rufus. Rufus was a big, spotted, red leopard dog that weighed about 70 pounds. I have had a few dogs that were good and this one was a really good dog, but it wouldn't be fair not to offer some back- ground about his mother and father. Rufus' mother was a pit bull-cur cross named Ginny that I acquired because I thought she would make a good hog or cow dog, but she had no feelings for cattle. She was, at best, an average hog dog, but she was as smart a dog as I have ever seen in terms of reacting to other animals. I remember if she were chasing a squirrel and the squirrel was going to a tree, she would just go to the tree and wait on it. I saw her do this numerous times. Another thing I saw her do when my son, Dane, was about six years old, which makes it a long time ago, was when we were on a tractor out at the Lemon Grove farm and Ginny jumped a fox out of a hole. The fox ran across the field and went into a palmetto ledge we had left because we had cleared the land with a tractor and a large disk, but left a few places we couldn't clear without a bulldozer. The fox went through the palmettos, then into a 40-acre field and made a couple of 360- degree loops then off toward Monkey Island, which is the swamp behind my grandmother's house. When I left, Ginny was running around in cir- cles where the fox had been and it was funny to see a fox outsmart one of the brightest dogs I ever had. We bred Ginny to a dog named "Bad Eye" that was a full brother and litter mate to my Tom, the really great dog I owned and have written about before, When Ginny's puppies came along, they didn't do well so my wife ended up raising them on a bottle in the house. Rufus was one of those puppies, and he turned out to be an exceptional cow and hog dog. He was also like his mother in that he never went through a fence, but jumped it when he was in a hurry. I remember one time when I was buying and selling cows at the small place I had in Arcadia and the home place in Hardee County. I bought a little bunch of cows that belonged to a Mr. Ballard, and the cows were running around in east Venice on the coast. Interstate 75 was being built through Mr. Ballard's place, and the lime rock was in but the asphalt wasn't complete. Mr. Ballard had been trying to catch them for a year and a half. Anyway, I bought the cows I could capture for the price we had agreed on, so I hired Lucky Mansfield and Junior Hudson out of Arcadia, We tried for two weeks to hire another cowboy with some really good cow dogs, but I couldn't find anyone, so Junior and Lucky and I went after the cows with just Rufus and a seven-month-old cur gyp that Duck Smith had given me. We went to Venice and rode for about two hours looking for the cows and finally jumped them laying up in an oak scrub adjacent to a sev- eral hundred-thousand-dollar house. The dogs trailed, them up and actu- ally held them up so we could start roping them. It was obvious Junior had been out very late the night before and I felt for him, but it amazed me how he could rope and tie a cow to a pine tree by himself as fast as Lucky and I could do it together. Because those two dogs did such a wonderful job of holding the cows, we caught all 14 cows and 13 calves without losing any. We drug them into trailers and hauled them home. It was one of the hardest days I ever put in, and we went from day- light to 3 o'clock in the afternoon without a drink of water or anything to ,eat, but we got all the cows because of Rufus and a 7-month-old puppy. Pet Care Center Call "Beth" our professional groomer for all breeds of dogs! 773-6783 915 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula 3:24c dropped to 7-1, 2-1 in district play, while Hardee moved to 5-3, 2-0 in district play. HARDEE 4, DeSOTO 3 DeSoto came in ranked 14th in the state, again giving Hardee a challenge. Bulldog senior Trey Hill and Hardee senior Drew Schock went head to head full strength on the mound. After retiring the first two Bulldog batters, Schock gave up a walk to Ricky Morales, who had fouled off several pitches. Schock caught him leaning the wrong way on a pick-off play which ended the inning. A single by designated hit- ter Brutus went for naught in the bottom of the first. DeSoto was three up, three down in the second stanza. For Hardee, Abbott greeted Hill with a double to center field and Tubbs fouled off four pitches in working for a walk. Hill bore down and struck out the side. The Bulldogs got all their runs in the top of the third inning. Schock struck out the first two batters, but Brandon Windsor laid down a per- fect slow bunt toward third and beat it out. He stole second and third, while teammates Nick Konstanitis and Hill battled Schock to get walks. A Morales double to deep right center field cleared the bases. DeSoto led 3-0. Hardee got one run back in the home half of the inning. Palmer and Shumard both walked. With one away, Himrod singled up the mid- dle to score Palmer. Shumard, Himrod and Tubbs, who also walked, were all left on the base- paths. In the fourth inning, DeSoto left two runners stranded and Hardee went down in order. In the top of the fifth, a Hill sin- gle was wasted when Schock struck out the side. Hardee sent eight bat- ters to the plate and tied the game by getting two home. With one away, Brutus singled to left field and Himrod put one to right field. With two away and two on, Tubbs *^ N '? ? drew a walk. A Redding single behind third eluded the shortstop's efforts and scored Brutus. Jake Benavides followed it with a hit to deep short to score Himrod. Both teams got runners on base in the next two innings but could not get them home. In the top of the eighth, Hill again drew a walk and Morales sin- gled up the middle. A ground-out moved the runners up 90 feet. Caden Cross socked a hit past the pitcher and, somehow, second Tee-Bal By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee Little League tee- ball tots braved some really cool nights to finish their 2005 season recently. The five- and -six-year-olds enjoying their first experience with the ball, bat and glove were on six squads. Playing for the Sunshine Foliage Yankees were Jose Valdiviez, Abel Villarreal Jr., Christopher Paugh, Joc-Quez Campbell, Wyatt Zeigler, Jimmy Lane, Sherry Lee, Micheala Villarreal, Scott Froelich, Richard Loredo, Brandon Medrano, Tanessa Tamayo, Adrian DeLeon and ,Lorenzo, who played for coaches Scotty Eures, Kehya Tamayo,, Lizandro Villarreal and Susana Cisneros. Dr. Timothy Ellis sponsored the Athletics, who were coached by Donald Carver, Clyde Ratliff III and Joy. Roberts. On their team were Quinton Stone, Juan Medina, Kaitlyn Carver, Dawson Ratliff, Elizabeth Weeks, Darby Farr, Chase Benton, Cade Roberts, Thomas Atchley, Gannon Watson, Joshua Smith, Illeana Flores, Erik Rentz, Noah Valletutti and Brandon Young. On the Fire-Rescue Rangers were Mackenzie Loughran, Larrett sacker Palmer snared it and dou- bled Morales off second to end the threat. Palmer greeted new DeSoto pitcher Jonathan Jones with a slic- ing hit to the shortstop. The relay to first went in the dirt and Palmer went on to second base. Shumard was given an intentional walk. On a Brutus sacrifice fly to center field, both runners moved up a base. DeSoto opted to pass Himrod on to first, loading the bases. With Abbott at bat, a passed ball allowed Palmer to slide home with the win- Smi Vau Flor Kul: Dur Ben Mc( Cho Swa Ja Wats coac Bani field Mitc Mason Law: Justi Altm Long Fo ning run. "It was a great win for u's. This team has got some character and they showed it. Drew did a great job keeping us in the game. Credit the DeSoto pitcher (Hill), he also did a good job. It was good to get the district win," commented Rewis. Hill had 11 strikeouts and Schock recorded eight. Hill gave up eight walks and six hits while Schock allowed only four walks and five hits. Hardee moves to 6-3 overall and 3-0 in district play. Season Ends th, Kyle Choate, Keith Choate, (VFW) Braves, batting were Mary ghn Kirkland, Jesse Balli, Isaac Sinclair, Desiree Ford, Taylor: res, Jacob Rickett, Houston Graham, Will Roberts, Hunter, ig, Carlos Camacho Jr., Laina Scranton, Hunter Gibson, Levi rance, Layla Santoyo, Lovett, Joley Pleger, James Canary,. jamin Norris and Caleb Jett See, Cedric Reogh, Amber. Coy. Their coaches were Mike Ussery, Estavan DeLaRosa and, )ate, Shawn Durrance and Pam Augustine Flores. 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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. 33873 on or before APRIL 15, 2005, and file the original wiJth the clerRof this Courtat" P.O. DRAWER 1749 OR 417 W. MAIN ST. ROOM # 202 WAUCHULA, FL.. 33873, before ser- vice on Petitionqr or immediately thereafter. If ,.ou -ail 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. You must keep ithe Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office notified of your current address. (Youimay 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 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 YOU 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. 252004DP000211 IN THE INTEREST OF: G., A. "' , DOB: 09/16/04 Child. / SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION ALLEGING DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: FERNANDO GAMBOA-MIRANDA Father of A.G., a white female child born on September 16, 2004 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition under. athhas been filed by the Department of Children anc 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 tc personally appear, before the HON. ORABLE Wm. Bruce Smith, Circuil Judge, on March 31, 2005, at 10:3C a.m., at the HARDEE COUNTY.COUR. THOSE, 417'WEST MAIN STREET WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, for *ar 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. DErIT. AND MAY ULTIMATLEY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CUSTODY OF THIS CHILD. . , YOU- HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU INt THIS MATTER. JF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN, ATTORNEY, YOU MUST BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAI 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 BALL, 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, Wailhula, FL 33873 on or before April 82QJP5,,and file the original with the cletr of this Court at PO Drawer 1749, or 417 W. Main St., Room #202, WaucRiula, FL 33873, before service qn Petitiones or imme- diatley thereafter. If ypu fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the peti- tion. ,i Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders,.are avail- able at the Clerk of the Cii uit Court's office. You may reviewqt ise 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: Role 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 are a personhwith 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),4 if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD ".(863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service 711." 3 10-31p 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: ' ,I r q" /*" :D,M .L.G .; .. ... a white male child born on July'29, 1995 and you are hereby COMMANDED to be at and appear before the HONOR- ABLE WM. BRUCE SMITH, CIRCUIT 4UPGE, 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. I; YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS Y 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 t BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAT' N THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTOR- NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE. ", 'In accordance with the Americans with, Disabilities Act, persons withr disabilities needing a special accom- S modation to participate in this pro- ceeding should contact the individual S or agency sending the notice at 160' S South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. Telephone (863) 385- S 8740, not later than seven days prior Y to the proceeding.. ,'If -hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-87.79, via-Florida E Relay Service , I" DATED..THIS 1st day of-. arch,, 2005. : T ,,... B. HUGH BRADLEY," CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Connie Coker i .Deputy Clerk 3:10-31c l The most exhausting thing in 4, life is being insincere. ,. Braves Win Mini-Minors By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate When the 2005 Little League Mini-Minors season ended recent- ly, the Culligan Water Conditioning Service Braves were alone at the top of the pack. The Braves finished with a 12-2 record in the 7- and 8-year-old divi- sion which used to be called Machine Pitch ball. Other teams in the league are the Elks Giants, Vandolah Power Co. Marlins, Heartland Petroleum Rangers, Labor Solutions Devil Rays, Hardee County Sheriff's Office Yankees, Peace River Electric Cooperative Inc. (PRECo) Pirates and the Lake Branch Dairy White Sox. Dropping back to coverage on Feb. 28, the Marlins won 13-0 over the White Sox.- 'Emily Bennett, Jordan Rogers, Danielle Smith and Joe Beldin each circled the bases twice for the Marlins. Omar Alamia, Tyler Bragg, Ty 'itammell, Keith Powell and Jacob 'Olmos each crossed home once. Other players are Reyna Kirkland, Jason Nichols and Mile Heine. Their coaches are Bobby Bragg, Keith Powell, Deanna Edwards and Vicki TrAmmell. For the White Sox,. Dalton Tubbs, Nathaniel Albritton and lIbtisA Gonzalez each singled but wdre stranded. \Teammates are R1yan Moore, Tiffany Marshall, Rayna Parks, Garrett Ham, Dylan Norw'ard,'ABlake Vermilye,. Tomas Gomez, Tara McNabb and-London; Caldwelf, coached by Alan.Tubbs, Scott Ham and Kathy Tubbs. On Mirch ,1, in the early game, the Braves beat the Rangers 12-5. Cervandor Martinez Jr., Kendall Gough, Caleb Altieri and Cody. Spencer each touched horhe twice for the Braves.' Russell Weems, Austin Altman, Brooke Fones and Marcus Battles added solo s1oreg. Other players are Roby Paris, Benjamin Tamayo, Areah Wilkins,, Gilbert Garcia and Ityle Stone. They are coached by Chris Spencer, Keith Weems, Paul Paris and Lisa Spencer. The Rangers picked up all their runs in a third-inning rally in which Patrick Cryscraft, Jake DeAnda, Allison Farr, Alex Clarke and Kole Robertson rounded the bases. Their teammates are Joel Garland, Alyssa Skinner, Danielle Weeks, Aaron Harrison, Nicholas Turner, Cleston . S.anders, Emily Albritton and Memphis Robinson. Their coaches are Don Rogers. Scott Farr, Jerr Albritton and Julie Garland. The Giants downed the Devil' IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. 252004DP000065 IN THE INTEREST OF. P ., B : DOB: 06/04/01 Child. / SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION ALLEGING DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: : ROGELIO PINEDA Father of B.P., a white female . 'child' born on JUNE 4, 2001 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition under oath has been filed by the Department of Children and Families in' the above styled Court, which seeks the dependency' of your child: . 'B.P. . Sa white female child borni on JUNE 4, 2001 and you are hereby COMMANDED to personally appear before the HON- ORABLE Wmin. 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. S'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) 7,73-2155, not . later than seven days prior to the pro- 'ceeding. If hearing imparied, (TDD) 1- 80955-8771,'or voice (V) 1-800-955.- 8779; via Florida Relay' Service.' DATED THIS 24 da eof February, 2005. B. HUGH BRAbLEY, CLERK C. Nava as his Deputy Clerk 3:3-24c Rays 5-2 in the Tuesday late game. Catelyn Hines and Marco DeLeon Jr. scored twice apiece for the Giants. Frank Farias chipped in with a solo score. Teammates are Amanda Bandy, Gabrielle Allen, Cesar Fimbres, Johnathan Patrick, Ruben Olmos, Adam Salas, Ashley Trone, Glen Ellis and Caryssa Johnson. Coaching them are Kristie Trone, John Waller, Julie Ellis and Marivel Garza. Kyle Hewett and Tanor Durden got all the way to home plate for the D-Rays. Other players are Faith Hodges, Hunter Bryant, Brooke Dixon, Frankie Coronado, Kayla Garay, Kayla Albritton, Michael Tomlinson, Cesar Ramirez, Jacob Pakovich, Nicholas Scaffe, Kyle Taylor, Colton Albritton and Cain Roman. Their coaches are James Blum, Brian Smith and Joleyna Dixon. Score sheets for the double-head- er on March 3 have apparently been misplaced. The scheduled games were the Pirates vs. the Marlins and a second game between the D-Rays vs., the Giants. , The Pirates are coached by Lee Pellom, John Mark Brown and Kristen Roberts. Their roster includes Aaron Brown, Jesse Johnston, William McClelland, Quinton Sanchez, Taylor Jay Roberts, Daryl Mashburn, Erica Pellom, Sadie King, Christopher Lee, Brandon Hill, Timothy Perkins and Byron Kilpatrick. On Friday, March 4, the Rangers edged the Yankees 8-5. DeAnda scored twice for the Rangers, with Cryscraft, Garland, Turner, Skinner and Albritton 'adding a run apiece. For the Yanks, Zach Crews scored all three times he came to bat. Hannah Carlton, Patrick Carlton, and Seth McGee added solo scores. Teammates are Jackson Starratt, Cheyenne Pohl,'Austin Beck, Hunter Reid, Joshua Ussery, Tucker Albritton, Cody Froelich and Jessie Alvarado. Their coaches are Brian Pohl, Alan Bkck, Scott Reid and Jenny Crews. In the Friday late game, the Braves bombed the White Sox 13- 1. Battles, Altman, Garcia, Spencer and Tamayo each came around to score twice for the Braves, while Gough, Paris and Martinez touched home once each. Norwood was the only White Sox player to come home. Gonzalez, Ham, Albritton and Vermilve were all stnded. The final week of play included three evenings of double-headers. 'On Monday. March 7. the Braves bashed the Pirates 17-2 in the open- er and the Yanks downed the White Sox 17-5. :For the Braves, Stone, Spencer, Altman, Altieri and Gough were twin-tally batters,, .with Tamayo, Paris, Garcia,.. Wilkins, Weems, Martinez and Fones with solo scores. Kilpatrick and Sanchez were the only Pirates to score. Perkins, King, Lee and Brown were left on the basepaths. For the Yankees, it w as Albritton. Patrick Carlton and McGee with triple tallies. Alvarado and Crews scored- twice apiece and Crews, Hannah Carlton, Beck, Ussery and Froelich added a run each. Leadoff batter Tubbs circled the bases twice for the;Sox. Albritton, McNabb- and Gomez -came home once each. Gonzalez and Vermilye were stranded. On March 8 was another double- header. The Rays nipped the Marlins 9-8 and the Giants beat the Rangers 6-1. Roman, Hewett, Durden and Albritton" came around to score twice apiece for the D-Rays. Pakovich ,added a run and Dixon and Scaffe were left on the bases, Leadoff batter Bennett came home twice for the Marlins. Alamia, Kirkland, Heine, Powell, Beldin and Trammell scored once. The Giants opened with five first-inning runs, by Patrick, Johnson, Fimbres, Farias and Hines. Farias added another run in the third inning. Robertson was the only batter to score for the Rangers. Farr and Clarke were stranded. On the final evening of play, March 10, the Giants beat the Pirates 17-1 in the early game and the Devil Rays nipped the White Sox 8-7 in the nightcap. Farias, Patrick and DeLeon were three-score batters for the Giants.' . Olmos, Fimbres and Ellis put two, runs apiece on the board and Johnson and Salas added one each. Sanchez rounded the bases for the Pirates, but Hill, Perkins, Kilpatrick, Johnston and McClelland were left aboard. For the Rays, Roman and Hewitt were twin-tally batters. Bryant, Durden, Albritton and Pakovich added a run each. For the White Sox, Gonzalez, Norwood and Tubbs crossed home plate twice each and Caldwell added a run. Ham and Vermilye were left on base. Orange Blossom RV News By Sandi Pucevich COFFEE HOUR Coffee hour March 2 had 44 res- idents attending with, Yolanda Esquivel from Hardee Manor Nursing Center speaking. She also does a local newspaper column called Manor Memories once a month. President Doris Geeting presented her with the lap robes that our quilters had made for resi- dents of the manor. Coupon win- ners today were Corrine Albertson, Jean Miller, Janne Easton, Ardie MacDonald, Jane Conway, Loretta Curtis, Kitty Kelsey,, Wayne Hawks, Doris O'Dell and Te Morris. Sausage gravy and biscuits breakfast Saturday, March 5, had 49 present and coupon winners were Alice Mayall, Ed Geeting, Ruth Ellis, Louise Gunn, F.J. Dugget, Doris O'Dell, Carol Rick, Leland Shobe, Walter Rains, Mert Achinson, Howie Snider, Geri Jantz, Ardie MacDonald, Pat Knight, Charlene Battleship, Bertha Higgins and Betty Brief. Tuesday, March 8, we had our hot dog roast sponsored by our past presidents and crew. We had 90 residents gathered. Al Nist provid- ed toe tapping music for our enjoy- ment. The quilt that was made by our quilters and raffled off was won by Polly Albertson. Everyone had a great time and we had our past presidents for a wonderful evening. Coffee hour March 9 we had Carolyn Wyatt from the Hardee Extension Service Office, and she spoke and showed a video on food safety. She handed out quiz sheets and gave out pamphlets with charts of degrees and the length of time food will keep in the refrigerator and freezer. There were 28 ineom-" bers present. Our pancake and sausage breakfast has teen changed from March 19 to March 26 because of Peace River Electric Picnic. Coupon winners today were Pat Crai, Virginia Kern, Ardie MacDonald, Millie Welbaum, Phyllis Goerbig and Leland Shobe. Coffee hour Saturday, March 12, had 39 residents attending. Ralph Mayall is in the hospital in Sarasota. He had a silent heart attack. We need to pray for him and all of our residents that are down with the flu and all that is going around. Coupon winners were Beth Thomas, Virginia Kern, J.D. Dagget, Joan Easton, Leland Shobe, Ted Jantz, Louise Gunn, Doris Luckhurst, Allan Gurney,. Millie Welbaum, Kitty Kelsey, Phyllis Goerbig, Bob Hawks; Fef Stahle, Abbie Hawks and Paulind Witt. i GAMES - Cribbage Wednesday, March 9$ had Clara Todd in first with 7094 second place was George Jar.is with 694 and third was 688, Wednesday, March 16, winners were Fred Dale in first with 724, second place was Fred Stahle with 695 and third place-was Clara Todd hith 686. Euchre Saturday, March 12, had Betty Brief in first with 60, second place was Carl Craib with 59 and Marvin Seger in third with 57". Marvin had the most loners with five and low for the evening was Ralph Foreman. Wednesday; March 16, had Marvin Seger in.firgt with a 59, Loretta' Curis in second with a 51 and a tie for third between Kitty Kelsey and Al Nist Nwth 49. Most loners for the night was Doris Luckhiirst With'four and Margaret Volz had the low for the evening. For the week ended March 17, 2005: At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 5,734, compared,', to last week 5,404 and 6,155 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal- State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were steady, feeder steers and heifers 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 150.00-205.00; 300-400 lbs., 130.00-175.00; and 400-500 lbs., 120.00-143.00. Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 137.00-205.00; 300-400 lbs., 120.00-156.00; and 400-500 lbs., 109.00-136.00. NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS for all YOur hair & nail noods , 767-9654 245-1122 2:24tfc "f inisterfieo &e empt& 'Alcandando Aquellos el la Communidad" Present Servicios de la Pascua En el Hardee Civic Center en Wauchula La Calle Altman RD. Vengan Y Celebran A JesuCristo En Espanol Y en Ingles Sabado 26 De Marzo a las 6:00 p.m. de las tarde Y en Domingo a las 10:30 a.m. de las manana. Despues del Servicio Comida GRATIS y recurso para todos que atiendan los Servicios enclulliendo los NINOS!!! PASTORES Wendell y Ty Smith , "Les Da la BIENVENIDA" 3 ^ 3:24c March 24, 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 21, a fight on Manatee Street was reported. March 20, Michael Allen Wetherington, 18, of 3825 Rabbit Run, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin and charged with petit theft. March 19, a fight on Altman Road and a theft on Martin Luther King iJr. Avenue were reported. March 18, Ervin Perez Hernandez, 20, of 1314 Broadus Williams Road, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Everett Lovett on a warrant charging him with sexual battery, lewd and lascivious act and domestic bat- tery. March 18, Joseph Eddie Angerosa, 25, of 2782 Clifton Bryan Road, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Manuel Zuniga and charged with pos- ,session of marijuana. March 18, Jose Lopez, 27, of 3152 Jack Jones Road, Wauchula, was ,arrested by Dep Paul Johnson and charged with domestic violence battery. March 18, a 16-year-old Bowling Green youth was arrested by Dep. 'Andrew McGuckin on a Highland County pick-up order. ;. March 18, a 15-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Dep. Paul Jbhnson and charged with domestic battery. * March 18, thefts on Locust Drive and Raccoon Road and a residential burglary on Keeton Road were reported. March 17, Lorenzo Hurd, 18, of 2850 High View Bend, Lakeland, was -arrested by detectives Russell Conley and Eddie Davis and charged with 'possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting 'arrest without force. :' March 17, Juanita Rodriguez Garza, 58, of 206 Ringland Blvd., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell and charged with retail t eft. - March 17, Robert Elwood Selph, 43, of 2664 Griffin Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell and charged with battery, possession 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 theproperty described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door located at 417 West MMain Street, Wauchula Fl 33873 on the 6th day of April, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 17th day of February, 2005. - B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida By: LAURA L BARKER Deputy Clerk 3:3-24c Public Notice For Disaster Recovery Funding Applicants The Town of Zolfo Springs intends to apply for disaster recovery funding in the amount of $2,250,000.00 provid- ed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to, assist the state of Florida in recovering from the effects of the 2004 hurricanes. This funding will be administered by the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and can only be used for select activities that are directly related to the disaster. Activities that are typically eligible for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program are eligible projects if no other funding is available to meet the need. Applications are due to DCA no later than April 4, 2005. The. Town of Zolfo Springs intends to use the available funds to make improvements and repairs to its existing wastewater treatment facility and repair roads damaged during the hurricane within the towns' limits. The project budget breaks down as follows, wastewater treatment facility repair and improvements $1,042,000.00,, sewer line replacements $300,000.00, street paving $500,000.00, engineering $228,000.00 and grant adminis- tration $180,000.00. Any resident wishing to know more about the proposed project should contact Jack Logan, Town Clerk, PRO. Box 162, Zolfo Springs, Florida, 33890, (863) 735-0405 as soon as possible. Information relating to the proposed project and application can also be accessed by Internet at www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/disaster- recovery.cfm. Comments from the public must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 3, 2005, seven days from the date that this notice was first published. A short comment period is necessary in order for the Town of Zolfo Springs to' submit the application in time to receive consideration. However all comments will be i considered prior to submission of the application to DCA. Information relating to the proposed project and application is available for review between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the address listed above. ) This funding will assist our community in recovering from the effects of the disaster. Only priority projects for which there is no other source of funding can be paid for with these funds. 3:24c of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. March 17, business burglaries on U. S. 17 South and U. S. 17, bur- glary of a conveyance on U. S. 17 South and criminal mischief on U.S. 17 North were reported. March 16, Jose Genaro Flores, 29, of 55 N. Selph Ave., Avon Park, was arrested by Sgt. Kevin White and charged with domestic battery. March 16, Wallace Ray Keeton II, 23, of 5281 Shamrock Road, Lakeland, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with cl.'.'d abuse. March 16, Jose M. Garcia, 35, of 310 N. Ninth Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on capiases alleging failure to appear in court on charges of possession of cocaine, three counts possession of drug para- phernalia, purchase of cocaine and purchase of marijuana. March 16, Roberto Contreras, 21, of 370 Third Ave., Arcadia, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with battery. March 16, Arturo Lazaro Farias, 27, of 4572 SR 64, Ona, was arrest- ed by Dep. Joe Marble on a Polk County warrant charging him with aggra- vated battery upon a pregnant woman. March 16, Rodolfo Hernandez-Benitez, 34, of 311 Yetter Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Maria Hall on a capias alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of DUI. March 16, Joaquin Sanchez-Telles, 40, of 1314 Broadus Williams Road, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Allen Dubberly and charged with domestic battery. March 16, criminal mischief on SR. 64 East, a burglary on Keeton Road, a residential burglary on Sally Place, a vehicle stolen on Moffitt Road and a stolen tag were reported. March 15, Glenn Harold Prescott, 20, of 4614 NE Cubitus, Arcadia, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge carrying a concealed weapon). March 15, Juan Manuel Juarez, 28, of 3942 E. Main St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant alleging failure to pay a fine on a conviction for domestic battery. March 15, Joshua James Alderman, 18, of 5237 N. CR 663, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with felony bat- tery. At the jail on March 16, Alderman was detained by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge bat- tery). March 15, Lashonda Barbitt Baker, 29, of 838 Pleasant Way, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging her with vio- lation of probation (original charges possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest without violence). March 15, a residential burglary on Lake Branch Road, criminal mis- chief on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, and thefts on Vandolah and College Hill roads were reported. March 14, Juan Leija Venegas, 26, of 711 N. Eighth Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge retail theft). March 14, thefts on South Florida Ave., Lincoln Street, U.S. 17 North and Beechwood Road were reported. WAUCHULA March 19, Efrain Geronimo Martinez, 25, of 401 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Thomas Fort and charged with burglary to a conveyance, battery and aggravated assault. March 19, Marcos Dorantes-Taguja, 26, of 3490 Hickory St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Thomas Fort and charged with giving a false name to a law enforcement officer and no valid license. March 19, Balerio Sanchez Lopez, 29, of 164-14 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, Queens, N.Y., was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with DUI and no valid license. March 18, Mary Jane Macias, 24, of 609 N. Ninth Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with second offense domestic battery. She was detained on a warrant charging her with violation of probation (original charge DUI). March 18, Marcos Lugo, 30, of 401 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula, was REENWOOJ CHEVROLET Oldsmobile. Visit our website at: www.areenwoodchevroletolds.com NEW 2005 CHEV. COLORADO REG. CAB Z85 Air, 5-Speed, AM/FM Stereo. Stk. #10654 $11,995 Includes GM and GMAC Rebate with approved credit. NEW 2005 CHEV. TAHOE LS 3rd Row Seat, V8, Auto.. Air, PW./RL, Tilt/Cruise. 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March 16, a 17-year-old was arrested and charged with sexual battery and incest. March 15, Rushin Dealasalaam Ellison, 26, of 667 Sally Place, Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Angie Hill and charged with violation of a domestic violence injuntion for protection. At the jail on March 18, Probation Ofc. Jeff Brindlinger detained him on a charge of violation of probation (original charge felony battery). March 14, a 14-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Ofc.Chris LeConte and charged with simple battery. March 14, a fight on W. Orange Street was reported. BOWLING GREEN March 17, a 15-year-old Zolfo Springs youth was arrested by Ofc. Edward Coronado on a court pickup order. March 16, Marnise Pierre, 15, and Janiavia Oletha Taylor, 14, both of 4705 U. S. 17 N., Bowling Green, were arrested by Ofc. Daniel Arnold and each charged with battery on a detainee. March 16, a residential burglary and a fight were reported. March 14, Celestino Garcia, 34, P. 0. Box 522, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Daniel Arnold and charged with DUi. March 14, Martin Rivera, 30, of 52, Lake Lina Road, Frostproof, was arrested by Capt. Brett Dowden and charged with sexual battery. March 14, criminal mischief was reported. ZOLFO SPRINGS March 19, a theft on Blue Bird Lane was reported. March 17, a theft on Wilbur C. King Boulevard was reported. March 16, a business burglary on SR 66 was reported. March 15, a vehicle was reported stolen on West Fifth Street. March 14, criminal mischief on SR 66 was reported. CITY OF WAUCHULA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC A special meeting of the Commissioners of the City of Wauchula will be held MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2005 at 4:00 PM. in the ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX CONFERENCE ROOM 126 S. 7th Ave, Wauchula, FL. Immediately following the Special Commission meeting the City Commission will conduct a work- , shop to discuss issues regarding water/ wastewater/ strategic planning for the City. 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The. bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Langston Stallings of Wauchula, and parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hugh Bolinski of Ocala. Officiating the three o'clock afternoon wedding were the Rev. Earl Stallings, grandfather of the bride; the Rev. Jim Davis, former youth pastor of the bride; and the Rev. Alan Beck, associate pastor of .the bride. Nuptial music was provided by a .string quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Thielen and Mr. and .Mrs. Michael Lawson, all of Lakeland. Other musicians included, SAlan Jostes of Winter Haven, trum- pet; Mrs. Richard Maenpaa, piano;- and Mrs. Thurmon Bell, organ. A handbell choir composed of Mrs. Damon Hughes, 'Mrs. Warren Nubern, Mrs. Dennis Crews, Master Jake Crews, Mrs. .Dale Lather, Mrs. -David Moore, Mrs. Bill Jernigan, Master Lee Cortez and Mr. and Mrs. David Radford performed under the direction of .Ray Gill. As guests entered the foyer of the church, they were invited tb sign the bride's book by Emma Beeson Tate and Lillie Beeson Tate, both of Tampa and cousins of the bride., Offering programs to the guests were Frances Craig Bettis of Knoxville,, Tenn., cousin of the bride; Sarah Wright of LaJolla,- Calif., cousin of the groom; and Ashley Albritton of Sarasbta, friend of the bride. The focal point of the foyer was,a memorial table draped in white satin, holding large globed white votives, each in memory of the cou- ple's grandparents. A small cameo picture of each grandparent was ' placed beneath a. votive and sur- Srounded %ihite rose petals and sprengerii fern. Remembered at the memorial table were Ruth Langston Stallings, grandmother of the bride; John Reynolds Allen, grandfather of the bride; Jeanne Eleanor Coe and Ruth Bolinski Doan, grandmothers of the groom; and Frank T. Bolinski and' Thomas Doan, grandfathers of the, 7 :'groom. A variety of greenery, which included Majest, palms, honey- suckle, spathiphyllum. asparagus. fern and star jasmine, interspersed' w ith delicate white flowers adorned the sanctuary Grecian urns held massive arrangements of white gladioli, roses. Bells of Ireland. car- nations, snapdragon and draping asparagus fern. A large' floral arrangement was placed on the altar beneath the bap- tistry and was surrounded by a brass arch of lighted candles joining two" cascading brass candelabra. Lighted tapers in tree candelabra completed .the setting. A white aisle cloth sprinkled with white rose petals led to the altar and unity candle. Given in marriage by her father.. the, bride wore a Watters and Watters original floor- length pearl ribbon satin gown in a chevron design with satin ribbon straps. The chapel-length veil trimmed with ivon satin ribbon was attached to a silver tiara co-ered with diamonds and fresh water pearls. Following tradition, her "some- thing old" was the diamond ring she wore on her right hand, a gift from her maternal grandmother; "some- thing new," her rhinestone earrings; "something borrowed," the antique rhinestone necklace of her maternal, grandmother; "something blue," her Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Bolinski garter; and the lucky sixpence she wore in her shoe was a gift of a family friend, Jim Jernigan of Ocala,. She carried a bouquet of white calla lilies and white apple blos- soms tied with wide white satin rib- bon. The bridal bouquet was' an original design of Joel Albritton of Sarasota. Serving as honorary matron of honor was Eleanor Claire Beeson Allen, maternal grandmother of the bride. She wore a black beaded' two-piece ensemble and carried a dainty floral nosegay composed of white miniature roses and miniature calla lilies with plumosa fern. She led the wedding party down the, aisle to the strains of Clarke's "Trumpet Voluntary," and was escorted by William Re nolds Allen of Tampa, uncle of the bride, and John Reynolds Allen of Charlottesville, Va., cousin of the bride. Sara Elaine Beattie of Jacksonville was maid of honor, and Meagan Meade Franklin of Lakeland was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Cristie. Robinson Dasher of Valdosta,: Ga., Amanda DeMartini Lamb of Newnan, Ga., and Bernadette Jean Rose of New York City. N.Y. They wore identical black floor- length A-line gor ns of chiffon and satin with Empire waistlines featur- ing a satin band and bow in front. Each wore pearl earrings and pearl necklaces, a gift custom-designed and handcrafted by the bride and groom. They each carried a cluster of dark burgundy roses surrounded by white miniature calla lilies and plumosa fern, tied with white satin ribbon. Evan Bblitiski of Smyrna, Ga., served as his brother's best man. Groomsmen were James Langston Stallings Jr. of Tampa, brother of the bride; Ethan Joel Gibney of Charleston, S.C.; Brian Dean Thomasson of Jacksonville; and George,' Andrew Lopez and Matthew Alan Green, both of 'Take TheFront Pew! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 R . Pizza Party in Bowling Green @ cbf on Sunday evening, April 3rd at 5:30. We're kickin' off a youth group for teens who want serious answers to their questions. No topic off limits. The church building off Hwy 17 & Aurora: red brick with a green "hurri- cane" roof. It's gonna rock the house with Jesus and whoever else shows. This is NOT "church-lite". Dave: 375-9913 soc3:24,31 p COURTESY PHOTO Miami. The father of the groom and- John Reynolds Allen assisted the groomsmen as ushers. During',the prelude of classical favorites ,provided by the string quartet, from the church's balcony the handbell choir played "Canon Of Grace." The parents of the couple entered the sanctuary as Bach's "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring'" was played by the strings, piano and organ. "The Westminister 'Chimes" played' by the. handbell choir signaled the three o'clock hour. The strings, piano and organ were joined by the trumpet for the processional, "Trumpet Voluntary" by Clarke, signaling :he entrance of 'the groomsmen and bridesmaids. The bride entered the sanctuary on the arm of her father as all instruments played Warren's "God Of Our Fathers." After the official greeting, and prayer by Rev. Davis, the father of the bride addressed his future son-in-law, requesting his promise of lohe, protection and ,faithfulness, to his daughter. Upon' affirmation by the groom, the father of the bride gave his blessing upon their marriage.-Rev. Davis then heard the declarations of intentions from the couple, and followed with prayer. Selected scriptures from the Bible of the bride's great-grand- mother Beeson were read by John Reynolds Allen, cousin of the bride. Rev. Stallings shared some per- sonal words with his granddaughter and the groom before the couple read their original vows to one another. Following the exchange of rings, the bride's grandfather bestowed a blessing upon them. As the couple lighted the unity , candle, Master Ryan Blair sang "One Hand, One Heart," accompa- nied on the piano by Mrs. Maenpaa. Rev. Beck recited a prayer of dedication prior to Rev. Davis pre- senting the bride and groom as hus- band and wife. They,. along with their attendants, exited the sanctu- ary as the. musicians played Clarke's "Trumpet Tune" and Beethoven's "Ode To Joy." Directing the wedding were fam- ily friends, Mr, and Mrs. Joel Albritton of Sarasota. A reception followed in the fef- lowship hall of the church where the focal point was the five-tiered wedding cake covered with white buttercream icing with alternating layers of pineapple and raspberry filling. Each tier, edged with pearl borders, featured clusters of calla lilies handmade from fondant and dusted with pearlized sugar for a soft glowing effect. The cake, which was placed in the center of the room on a skirted table, was sur- rounded by sprengerii fern, rose petals and the bridesmaids' bou- quets. As the string quartet provided background music, guests enjoyed fruit punch and a variety of delica- cies as they were encouraged to peruse among the photo displays depicting the couple's lives prior to" and after their meeting. Two bridal portraits were also on display. Assisting in the hospitalities were Ms. Kathy Beeson of Tampa, Mrs. Kay Craig of Knoxville, Tenn., Mrs. Jim Johnson of Birmingham, Ala., and Mrs. Nick Timmerman of Wauchula, all cousins of the bride; Mrs. Michael Graham of Brandon, Miss., Mrs. Hank Williford of Montgomery, Ala.,; Mrs. Albritton of Sarasota; Mrs. Brenda Knight, Mrs. John Kemen and Mrs. Maenpaa, all of Wauchula; and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Leclercq of Tallahassee.' Also, Mrs. Dennis Crews, Ray Gill, Mrs. Ronnie-Gill, Mrs. Binky Graham, Miss. Tamara Hendry, Master Jake Crews and Mrs. Mikon Trammell. The wedding party traveled via limousine to Sebring for a dinner and dance which included out-of- town guests and family members at the Candlelight Restaurant at Sun 'n Lake Country Club. Out-of-town guests included family and friends from Colorado, Ohio, Virginia, Massachusetts, California, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois and South Carolina, as well as Florida. . Following a wedding trip to the Virgin Islands, the couple reside in Tallahassee. The bride is a 1996 graduate of Hardee High School and a 2000 graduate of Mercer University in Macon, Ga., where she received a bachelor's degree in communica- tion. In 2002, she received dual master's degrees in marriage/family therapy .and school counseling from Stetson University in DeLand. She is currently employed by the State. of Florida Department of Management Services in Tallahassee as a human resource consultant. The groom, a native of Palm Beach Gardens, is a 1994 graduate of Palm Beach County School of the Arts and a 1998 graduate of ,Florida State University in Tallahassee where he received a bachelor's degree in meteorology. He is presently a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Tallahassee. COURTESY PHOTO Stephanie Rinehart & Kevin Keen Kevin Keen & Stephanie Rinehart Plan April Wedding Randy and Susan Rinehart of Charlottesville, Va., have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Stephanie Marion of Ocala, to Kevin Thomas Keen of Ocala, son of Tommy Keen of Port Charlotte and Kaye Buckley of Wauchula. The bride-elect received a bache- lor's degree in criminology from Florida Southern College in Lakeland. The prospective groom is also a graduate of Florida Southern where he received a bachelor's degree in citrus business and accounting. He is currently employed by Ellspermann, Wood & Trow CPA. Plans are being made for an- evening wedding on April 30, at Wyomina Park Baptist Church in Ocala. A Safe Place DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119 End The Abuse! 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Plans for her marriage to Rocky Shane Sonnier, son of Gary and Melissa Sonnier and Debbie Graham of Lake Charles, La., have been announced by Angela Michelle Coker, daughter of Danny and Connie Coker of Fort Green. The couple will be married Saturday, April 2, at five o'clock in the afternoon at the Fort Green Baptist Church. Music will begin at four-thirty. Friends and relatives of the cou- ple are invited to the wedding and dinner reception which will follow at CF Industries P:ark on Alderman Road in Fort Green. Erin Godwin & Jason Benavides REUNION __ Evors, Vernon Family Reunion Saturday, April 2 at - Pioneer Park- : soc3:24p Bartow, Florida April 2-3, 2005 loam 5pm Fantastic Arts & Crafts Quilt Show Flower Show Children's Art Tent Car Show (Saturday only) Motorcycle Show (Sunday only) Food & Entertainment Prscssitedby. Bm-Um~'Art Guild Cty'of~atow o-tiwnBartow", inc. Grouter Baru-Ouun (hbcrof Cbmmor Ross and Ruth Fisher of Zolfo Springs recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Family members attending the event were Mrs. Fisher's mother, Bessie Boyd of Zolfo Springs, and her sisters and their husbands, Beth and Joe Walton and Barbara and Ted Bergey of Brookside Bluffs. All are winter residents from Ontario, Canada. The couple report that anniver- sary greetings arrived from son Paul Fisher and wife Ana of Guelph, Ontario; daughter Nancy Anne Hosack and husband Barrie, along with their children, Leanne and Jason of Lethbridge, Alberta; and daughter Cathy Corless and husband Jay of Burnaby, British Columbia. The Fishers first came to Zolfo Springs in 1981 to tend to Dr. Elver' and Ruth Hodges' home, especially the orchids and grounds, while the Hodges were in Africa. A few years later they purchased' their own win- ter home in Lazy Acres and contin- Faith Presbyterian Church will ho t iti annual Good Friday Men's Breakfast tomorrow at I6:45 a.m. at the church's fellowship hall, 114 N. Seventh Ave., Wauchula. All men in the community are invited to attend. Easter week services at the First Baptist Church in Wauchula include the observance of the Lord's Supper tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday there will be a 7 a.m. sunrise service followed by a church-wide fellowship at. 9:15, Bible study at 9:45 and the celebra- tion worship service at 11 a.m. There will be no evening service. The services are open to the pub- lic. During its observance of. Holy Week, Saint Ann's Episcopal Church will hold a Maundy Thursday service tonight at 7 p.m. for the Stripping of the Altar and The Lord's Supper. At noon on Good Friday there will be a devotional, "The Way of the Cross." The Celebration of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday will begin at 9 a.m. An Easter egg hunt will follow for the children. The community is invited to par- ticipate in any or all of these obser- vances. The church is located at 204 N. Ninth Ave., Wauchula. u$pr/ARgFe ver ^S ___ .i^ V S kstoF/iMs Vi{deo N -7 ~!mJ~p '''Bi^^^Boiim wjeen COUPON $20 GOOD FOR 15 MOVIE ORFGAME RENTALS. i STATON'S VIDEO & GAMES. I I MUST BRING IN THIS COUPON I BUY1GET.1REE nCa Cnes B. F3:24c BUY 1 GET 1 FREE Sno-Cones & Ice Cream Cones BUY 1 GET 1. FREE ue to be active in their adopted community each season. They actively support the First United Methodist Church of Wauchula, The Wednesday Musicale, the Heartland Chorale and the Hardee County Players. Mrs. Fisher's soprano voice is appreciated by music groups, and he provides a helping hand with setup and publicity. The couple are knowledgeable, active collectors of an eclectic range of sheet music through the 19th and 20th centuries. Their com- puterized holdings are often con- sulted by musicians. They are also keen fans of ragtime music, collect- ing it carefully and attending per- formances and conferences in Canada and the U.S. He enjoys gardening, and she is in demand for decorating for special occasions. They will leave for their Goderich, Ontario, home on Lake Huron the end of April Like every writer, I am asked where my work originates, and if I knew, I would go there more often to find more. -Arthur Miller Rise & Shine By Ted Simonson VIEW FROM MY WINDOW This morning I looked out my window and watched my wife get into her car and head for town. I've seen her do this on a thousand mornings, but it suddenly struck me that this might be the last time I view the little red Honda moving up the dirt lane past our neighbor's house and finally over the hill and out of sight. Such scenes do come to an end. We are not designed to pursue forever the round of daily duties here on earth. And the final day or hour or minute always surprises us when it comes. It caused me to ponder all the years Charlotte and I have spent togeth- er. It has been over half a century since those magical days when we first discovered that God had planned us to walk the same road. It brought to mind little tots careening across the living room carpet on wobbly legs, then half-grown kids so awkward and yet so promising, then full-grown men and women with their own families, houses, jobs, pets and careers. Then it seemed so quick there we were again, just the two of us like at the beginning! I wouldn't want to live it over because I'm not the same now, Charlotte either. We have some hard-won wisdom now, maybe not a lot, but enough to value it. The vigor and impatience of our early years has dissipated and we've come to realize that the most valuable things are in the heart where God does His most important work not in the bank, office or garage. I don't worry about death, but I do think a lot about life, the fact that it's so very short and how easy it is to go through these brief years without making the most of them and without really appreciating each other. What if Charlotte were never to come back from town? Accidents are so common that it's easy to think they are things that only happen to other people. But what if our time together this morning, our prayer, our sipping coffee and talking about groceries, taxes and the grandkids was our last? What then? Well, they say that all good things come to an end. But not the best things! I believe the really worthwhile things are ordained by God and He preserves them, if not on earth, then in heaven. And if I have another chance to look out my window and that little red Honda comes back down the lane, I will be grateful and I'll find ways to show it for the lovely companion I've been given to sha.e the years of this life with. And I'll be grateful, too, for all the days ahead, be they many or few, that are granted to us by an all-wise God. We have a big family. There are letters to write, phone calls to make and .prayers to be said. And more quiet, early morning times of sharing around: a breakfast table set for two. Fishers Celebrate 50 Years Of Marriage 8B The Herald-Advocate, March 24, 2005 Local Parties Honor Meredith Stallings & Brandon Bolinski The following parties were given in honor of Meredith Stallings and Brandon Bolinski prior to their marriage on Saturday, Nov. 27. Other parties were held in Lakeland, Tallahassee and Miami. ENGAGEMENT PARTY The country home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stallings of Wauchula was the setting for a June 12 engage- ment party providing the opportuni- ty for close friends and family members to meet the .couple's future son-in-law, Brandon Bolinski of Tallahassee. A variety of desserts were served as guests mingled with the engaged couple before the father of the bride-elect formally introduced the prospective groom and provided a toast to the young couple. KITCHEN SHOWER The Oak Forest home of Mrs. Brenda Knight was the setting for a Saturday afternoon Oct. 23 kitchen shower honoring the bride-to-be. Guests were invited to the dining room where they chose from a wide assortment of homemade desserts, then continued into the family room where the.honoree was opening her gifts. Joining Mrs. Knight in hosting the shower were Mrs. 'Pam Carlton, Mrs. Wes Knight, Mrs. Michael Paris and Mrs. Nick Timmerman. Their gift to the bride-elect was a recipe file which guests began fill- ing with favorite recipes they brought to share. BARBECUE A barbecue dinner honoring the couple was held the evening of Oct. 23 at the Joe Davis Barn which was decorated in an autumn theme. The barbecue with all the trim- mings concluded with a wide assortment of homemade desserts. A large pewter serving tray was presented to the honorees by the hosts and hostesses. Hosting the event were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bass, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crews, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Dick, Mr. and Mrs. John Roy Gough, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff McKibben, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mulcay, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Beckley, Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Clavel, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Dana English;, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hanchey, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Hanchey, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Shayman and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Jones. RECEPTION A reception to "enjoy the autumn season by sipping cider and sam- pling tasty treats" was given Saturday, Nov. 13, 3-5 p.m., in the' fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. Autumn decorations filled the party area. A cut-glass ice bucket was pre- sented to the bride-elect by host- esses Mrs. Bill Barley, Mrs. John Baxter, Mrs. Thurmon Bell, Mrs. Earl Collins, Mrs. Jimmie Harrison, Mrs. Dale Johnson, Mrs. Jim Kelly, Mrs. George Lackey, Mrs. Jerry Medlock, Mrs. Richard Nicholson, CORRECTION COURTESY PHOTO In the March 17 edition of The Herald-Advocate, these photo-' graphs from the recent Magnolia Manor Pageant were incor- rectly identified. CandaceK(ilpatrick (left) was the first runner- up, and Sherika Jones was crowned Miss Magnolia Manor. The Herald-Advocate apologizes for the error. SOp V:KIFDAY S v1en's reakfast Friday, March 25 @ 6:45 a.m. Faith Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 114 N. 7th Ave., Wauchula All Men are Invited! Mrs. Charles Nicholson, Mrs. Ney Nix, Mrs. Lawrence Roberts, Mrs. Ken Sanders, Mrs. John Terrell, Mrs. Donnie Thompson, Mrs. James Walker, Miss Judy Terrell and Mrs. Opal Saunders. PORCH PARTY The Beeson Home on Wauchula's West Main Street was the setting for a party in honor of the betrothed couple following the Friday, Nov. 26, rehearsal for their wedding. Guests, members of the wedding party and family members were invited to tour the recently restored home of the bride's great-grandpar- ents,. then a variety of refreshments and hors d'oeuvres were served on the wrap-around porch. Hosting the party were several Beeson cousins, Mrs, Nick, Timmerman of Wauchula, Ms. Kathy Beeson of Tampa, Ms. Kay Craig of Knoxville, Tenn., and William Reynolds Allen of Tampa, uncle of the bride. Also assisting was Mrs. W.B. Beeson Jr. of - Wauchula, aunt of the bride. REHEARSAL DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Tom. Bolinski of Ocala hosted an outdoor rehearsal dinner and mini-family reunion to honor their son and future daughter- in-law following the party at the Beeson home. Lighted torches were placed around the eating area which fea- tured long tables covered in white tablecloths with large cranberry- colored candles in hurricane globes which completed the formal place setting. The typical Southern menu included fried catfish, cheese grits,' fried chicken, cole slaw, fried okra, green beans and a variety of bever- ages. Concluding the meal was the enormous carrot cake, a favorite dessert of their son, which contin- ued to be enjoyed throughout the weekend by out-of-town wedding guests in the hospitality suite at their hotel. Members of the wedding party and family members of the couple enjoyed the time of fellowship and reminiscing before retiring early to be rested for the "big day." BRIDESMAIDS BRUNCH The Briarwood home of Mrs. Bruce Perrine was the setting for a bridesmaids brunch to honor the bride and her bridesmaids on the morning of the wedding. Guests enjoyed perusing through each room of the home which was decorated throughout with unique and 'many antique' Christmas orna- ments and decorations for the' upcoming holiday. After gathering 'on the porch where the honoree opened several gifts, she and her attendants, as well as the mothers of the couple,: enjoyed the mid-morning meal of tomato pie. a breakfast casserole. homemade banana-inut bread, mini- muffins and fresh ambrosia. The bride chose this occasion to present gifts of appreciation to her attendants as well as her mother and future mother-in-law. Joining Mrs. Perrine in hosting the e'ent were Mrs. Richard Maenpaa, Mrs. Kevin Smith and Mrs'. John Kemen. Their gift to the bride was a pewter bowl., Apurba Manik M.D., F.A.A.P. Hours: Mon. Fri. 8:30 5:00 STUDENT GUESTS PHOTO BY JIM KELLY The student council of Zolfo Elementary School on Wednesday, March 16, were guests of the Hardee Rotary Club and presented a program. In front row, from left, are Sierra Coronado, vice president; Melinda Woods, secretary; and Daniel Lucatero, Gabriela Hernandez and David Chapa, representatives; in back row, Kay Crews, sponsor; Jeremy Rowe, representative; Chelsie Albritton, president; Mayra Garcia,' representative; and Jan Beckley, principal. Gospel Benefit Concert Planned Foi The Orange Blossom Pregnancy Care Centers, are inviting all con- gregations and interested individu-: als in Highlands and Hardee .coun- ties to a community-wide gospel benefit concert on Thursday, March 31, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Avon Park, 100 N.: Lake Avenue. The featured artists are "The Galloways" and Aaron Wilburn. The concert is'to benefit the Orange Blossom Pregnancy Care Centers in,- Avon Park and Wauchula. Free tickets are available at the. following locations: First Baptist, Church of Avon Park; Outreach Community Church, Avon Park; Union Congregational Church, Avon Park; Salvation Army of Highlands County; First Baptist Church, Sebring; First Presbyterian Church,-Lake Placid; Church of the Nazarene, Lake Placid; Men of Covenant-.(Promise Keepers); and Manna Ministries. . Call (863) 453-03.7' for more information rconcernitfi a. picP-'up location for tickets.- ' A love offering will be taken to cover the costs of the concert, as well as to benefit the ongoing min-. istry of the Pregnancy Care Centers. The ministry includes interven- tion. (promoting abstinence until marriage), inter option (counseling women and families considering abortion), restoration and healing,. (post-abortive support), and recon-. ciliation :(restored family relation: ships and parenting skills). It is primarily funded through contributions from churches and individuals. A varietyy of methods are available to churches and indi- r March 31 viduals interested in ongoing sup- port. ; :A one-time or a monthly pledge (either by churches or individuals) is one method. Another method is the "Be a Lifesaver" campaign (individual pledge of $30 per month). The "Change for Life" method involves the distribution of baby bottles to members of a con- gregation, missions group, Sunday School classes, etc. to deposit change each day into the bottle and return the bottle when filled. On the average, a filled baby bottle results in $15 for the centers. 'The Orange Blossom PregnancN Care Center offers a variety of ser- vices to help women and families with their personal, medical, finan- cial, educational and practical needs. These services include: free pregnancy tests, pregnancy educa- tion, referrals or medical and finan- cial assistance, referrals for legal counsel and adoption placement. maternity and baby clothes, baby furniture and supplies, and referrals for food. The help is free and strict- ly confidential. For more information or to schedule a free appointment, 'call (863) 453-0307 or toll free 1-866- 436-2722. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 1-4:30 p.m. 1-Year-Old Celebrates With Sesame Street Party Little Juan Alec Castillo Jr. cele- brated his first birthday on Saturday, March 19, with a Sesame Street party at his Bowling Green home. He is the son of Juan,and Mindy Castillo. Family and friends joined him in celebrating with a barbecue which included meat, mashed potatoes, rice and beans. (.'. .', - .< ; -. -- : '.'- .* T* .. Juan Alec Castillo Jr. Never press a point too hard because a deep wound is hard to heal and usually leaves a scar. -Dale Carnegie S NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in the County Commission Chambers, 412 W. Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, Florida. The main purpose of this meeting is to award a bid related to debris removal from the Landfill. Other business may be addressed. For more information, please call 863/773-9430. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the County Commissioners office at least forty-eight (48) prior to the public meeting. This notice is published In compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105. Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be heard. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the members, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding Is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. , Gordon R. Norris, Chairman 03:10, 24 CITY OF WAUCHULA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Wauchula.is applying to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a.Small Cities Development Block Graht (CDBG) for Disaster Recovery initiatives. These funds must be used for one of the following purposes: 1. To benefit low- and moderate-income persons: 2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or 3. To meet other community development needs of recent origin having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and where other financial resources are not avail- able to meet such needs. The categories of activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of infrastructure, housing, or economic development and include such improvement activities as construction of infrastructure, rehabilita- tion of houses and economic development assistance. Additional infor- mation regarding the range of activities that may be undertaken is avail- able in the draft application. For each activity that is proposed, at least 25% of the funds must benefit low- and moderate-income persons. In developing an application for submission to DCA, the City of Wauchula must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of planned CDBG activities. In addition, the City of Wauchula is required to devel- op a plan to assist displaced persons. A public comment period to receive citizens' views concerning the com- munity's economic and community development needs will begin at 8:00 AM on March 24, 2005 and end at 5:00 PM on April 1, 2005. Citizens may come to City Hall during normal business hours to review the appli- cation and offer comments. For more information, please contact Olivia Minshew at (863) 773-3131. 3:24c S1125 S. 6th Ave. Wauchula HEARTLAND PEDIATRICS "New Patients Welcome" WE'VE MOVE Beverley Walker RA. C. infants, Children and Adolescents 767-1414 24 HouIs 3:24c March 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B Local FSU Student Named To Dean's List Sophomore Sandra Dee Redding vas recently named to the Florida "tate University's Dean's List for he fall term of 2004. Dean of Undergraduate Studies (aren Laughlin wrote the local stu- dent, "This was a challenging semester for many FSU students andtheir families, as we faced four hurricanes and a whirlwind of activ- ities in the political arena. Despite these obstacles, you remained focused on your studies and demon- strated true academic excellence." Among her honors are: Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholarship recipient, FSU's 21st Century Scholarship recipient and District Sunshine State Scholar for Math and Science. While a student at the Tallahassee campus. Redding is employed at the Center for Information. Training and Evaluation Services (CITES) based at Innovation Park in FSU's Research and Development Complex. She plans to pursue a master's degree in accounting. She is the daughter of Lynn and Renee' Revell of Wauchula and Merle and Sue Redding of Winter Haven. Her grandparents are Jeril and Janice Clenney of Avon Park and Elmo and Annie Redding of Wauchula. Sandee Redding HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) GENE DRUIS SRYS TH RN.KS Stbp by and see why so many neighbors from Hardee County bug from me. Ranked in the top 10 in customer satisfaction In Florida I hAue recelued Ford's highest Sales Honor 11 years running and been a S member of Ford's 388/508 Club for 19 gears. Thanks again and stop by soon. F.STEDEM Mfdeo 6:41:c 800-226-325 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION You are hereby notified that WVauchula State Bank will sell the vehicles described below "As Is" to the highest, bidder for cash, free of prior liens, to satisfy legal obligations. 1990 Jeep UT Id.#1J4FJ58LILL194103 Contact Linda or Shannon for details at Wauchula State Bank 863-773-4151. The sale will be held on Friday April 1, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Wauchula State Bank parking lot located at .106 East Main Street, Wauchula, FL.. 3sa 4ic The family of A..- Wilson wishes to thank the many .wonderful people of Hardee County for their many acts of concern and kindness following the loss of our husband and father on February 25. We would like to especially thank those who respond- ed.so quickly during our time of need. The response team, composed of representatives of the Hardee -County Sheriff's Department, the Emergency Management team and those who responded to my 911 plea for help, are such an asset to our communi- ty, and we are so fortunate to have them, May God bless each of you. soc3:24p Judy & Kevin Wilson-i Reality Ranch Hosts Two Free Concerts Bill Mullis, songwriter, recording - artist and ordained minister, will be a guest of Reality Ranch tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 27, at 11 a.m. In 1987, he began his career as a solo artist and has established a rep- utation among churches and pastors as a versatile and inspiring per- former. His musical styles range . from Christian country to inspira- tional, with a touch of coniempo- rary and Southern gospel mixed in. The public is invited to attend either or both services. -For more information, call 735--, 8602. ' Reality Ranch is located 2.5 miles east of Zolfo Springs on SR Bill Mullis 66. HJHS Volleybal STakes ABreak By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Coming off two hard-fought games, the Hardee Junior High vol- leyballers take a welcome Spring Break. Fortunately, when school resumes, the girls do not play until March 31, when Avon Park visits Hardee, which is now playing its games at the high school gym. Team 1, the younger players, start at 5:30 p.m. and Team 2, the older girls, take the court immediately afterward. In action last week, Hardee bat- tled Hill-Gustat on Monday and DeSoto on Thursday. On Monday, Team I won 25-19, 25-10. In game one, Mansa Shivers had eight service points, Laura Calvillo added three, captain Jessica Gonzales two and captain Jalyn Smith one point. Their teammates are Christie Davis, Shelby Durrance, Ariel Hernandez, Nancy Ramirez, Dana Shoffner and Emily Williams. In game two, it was Hernandez with nine service points, while Williams had four and Smith and Shoffner added three apiece. Circle The Date!' COMMUNITY CALENDAR 1.. DEADLINE 'IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court sys- tem. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) Team 2 struggled against Hill- Gustat. losing 13-25, 8-25. In game one. it was Emily Baker with four service points, Naomi Alvarado two. and Candis Thomas, Lucy Ruiz, captain Bailee Williams, Hannah Marshall, Kirsti Roehm. Mindy Stevens and captain Kember Townsend with one each. In game two, Marshall had two service points, and Williams one, w ith the rest of service losses by the opposition. In rules this year. a point is scored every ser\ ice. When the ball falls on one side. the oppos- ing side gets a point. Last Thursday, the girls traveled to Arcadia to play DeSoto. Team I lost a tough pair of game, 25-21 and 25-15. In game one, Hernandez had seven service points and Williams added one more, the rest by opposi- tion misses. In game two, it was Shoffner with four service points, Williams two. and Gonzales, Shivers and Ramirez one each. ' Team 2 had a difficult time, los- ing the first game 25-9, and coming closer on the second in a 25-17 loss. Thomas had two service points in game one, with Townsend adding one more. In game two, it was Tom nsend with three points, Marshall two, and Williams and Stevens one each. RANCHES FARMS ACREAGE PASTURELAND Youth Theater Seeks Prince To Complete Cast The Hardee County Player's Youth Theater's upcoming play, "The Spell of Sleeping Beauty," is in rehearsal and is in need of one last cast member a prince. Qualifications are a boy between 12 and 15 years of age who is at least five-feet two inches tall. There is no singing involved, and the prince does not have a large part, but does get involved in-action (a fight scene). Anyone interested should call EATER From stylish apparel to all the U accessories to ull it together. 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Purchasing for long-term hold. .i. i [ . I 10B The Herald-Advocate, March 24, 2005 Yankees Win Minor PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON The Hardee High girls played on the road Friday, making scores unavailable until after Spring Break when action resumes in games against Sebring on March 28. In upper photo (front, from left) are varsity Lady Wildcats Casey Johnson, Kyla Shiver, April Buckley, Kim Ward, Morgan Norris and Kim Holt; in back, Kayla Nix, Danielle Hines, Sierra Rivet, Ashley Timmons, Jaime Buckley, Rebekah Mahoney and Coach Donnie Carver. In lower photo are junior varsity girls, Cynthia Briseno, Melissa Paige, Ashleigh Alden, Summer Hensley, Paige Avery and Amber Steedley; in back, Coach Robert Buckley, Katie Bryan, Nicole Bromley, Ciara Lambert, Lindsey Move and Coach Brianne Williamson. By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Florida Fuel Yankees edged the Central Pump and Irrigation Braves to claim the 2005 season championship in Little League Minors. The playoff game on March 11 became necessary when the Braves avenged an early season loss to the Yankees by beating them 15-11 on Feb. 11. Each team had only one loss for the season, forcing the final game between them, won by the Yankees 7-6. Other teams this season in the 9- to 12-year-old division have been the CF Industries Marlins, Pete's Pharmacy Athletics (A's), Peace River Grower Reds, Vols Cubs and Florida Fertilizer Giants. Backing 'up to games beginning Feb. 28, found the Cubs dropping the Giants 20-10. Tommy Redding circled the bases all five times he came to bat for the Cubs. Justin Araujo, Josh Weed and Steven Crews came home three times each. Tyler Hewitt and Carlos DeLoera added twin scores and Daniel Boehm scored once. Other players are Brea Farrer, Tyler Pella, McKenzie Garcia, Sahmaud Blandin, Timothy Steedley and Kaleb Albritton. They are coached by Kenneth Hewitt, Phillip Farrer and Eva Boehm. For the Giants, Dalton Rabon, Jacob Anderson and Blaine Harshburger were two-tally batters and David Gibson, Santiago Figueroa, Cole Choate and Jerry Buffalo stepped on home plate once each. Other players are Zachary Battles, Austin Judah, Armando Alamia, Waylan Pleger, Jacob Herrin and Austin Scheipsmeier. They are coached by Justin Battles, Bruce Judah and Erica Scheipsmeier. On March 1, the Yankees downed the Marlins 8-3. Will Bennett was the only two- score batter for the Yankees, scor- ing his second run on a Luke Palmer triple. Palmer, Jacob Bolin; Kramer Royal, Kolton Mills, Dalton Reas and Wyatt Kofke touched home once each. Other players are Eric Klein, Wilson Bembry, Austin McClellan, Codie Dean and Julian Varela. They are coached by Todd Bolin, West Palmer and Monica Reas. Leadoff batter Reed Woods scored twice for the Marlins, the second time helped by a Kris Johnson double. Jacob Neuhofer added a fourth-inning score. Other players are Matt Lake, Bradley Brewer, Zachary Neuhofer, Tyler Cloud, Elijah Loughran, Stephanie Carrion, Rafael Juarez, Caleb Tamayo and Benjamin Loughran. They are coached by Frank Johnson, Bobby Brewer, Tommy Taylor and Susan Brewer. On March 4, it was the Yankees playing again, and winning over the A's 9-3. Bennett, Mills and Dean circled the bases twice each for the Yanks. Palmer, Royal and Reas chipped in with solo scores. For the A's, Madison Johnston came around to score twice and Abel Esquivel added one more run. Jordan Johnston, Terry Hill, Justin Rickett, German Figueroa, Errica Snelling and Christian Valadez were all left on the basepaths. Other players are Tyler Helms, Darrell Johnston and Kyle Schrank. Their coaches are Carl Kelly, Wally Helms and Gordon Schrank. On Friday, March 4, the Braves topped the Reds 15-5. Luke Winter and Garrett Albritton each were triple-tally bat- ters for the Braves. Deonte Evans, Wade Staton and Auston Stoner added a pair of scores apiece and Wyatt Maddox scored once. Other players are William Beattie, Mason Gough, Andrea Pace, Trenton Moon, Joseph Juarez, Effie Pace and Duston Miskimen. They are coached by Todd Maddox, Kristi Gough, Talmadge Albritton and Daylan Shelton. Leadoff batter Brooke Samuels scored twice for the Reds. Matthew Grace, Matthew Hamilton and Zachery Taylor crossed home plate once each. Other players are Taylor Griffin, Ryan Whittaker, Dustin SOFTBALL BREAK CITY OF BOWLING GREEN PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE DISASTER RECOVERY INITIATIVE GRANT APPLICATION The City of Bowling Green intends to apply for disaster recovery funding in the amount of $4,000,000.00 provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist the State of Florida in recovering from effects of the 2004 hurricanes. This funding will be administered by the Florida Department.of Community Affairs (DCA) and can only be used for selected activities that are directly related to the disasters. Activities that are typically eligible for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program are eligible projects if no other funding is available to meet the need. Applicants are due to DCA no later than April 4, 2005. The City of Bowling Green intends to utilize the funds, in whole or in part to assist in the following improvements: 10 HOURS A MONTH! A Safe Place. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Guardian Ad Litem. CRISIS LINE 773-2505 1 (800) 500-1119 (If office unattended, please leave message.) End The Abuse! WE will honor that deposit NOW!!! PAYLESS OO E AV0L ISX ROOFING .VINYL SIDING S(Up to 200 mile per hour winds!) If you have documentation that you have paid a deposit to another roofer and still have no roof, PAYLESS ROOFING & SIDING WILL DEDUCT that deposit from our estimate and CREDIT you on your new PAYLESS roof! CALL NOW FOR DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN GET YOUR ROOF WITH NO MORE WAITING. . AND WITHOUT LOSING YOUR DEPOSIT!!! Contact George Browder 3:24c 03-309-7513 or Toll Free 1.866.794.892 RC29027101 Improvements 1. Wastewater Treatment Plant: the following repairs or upgrades need to be completed at the wastewater treatment plant: a. Replace the existing emergency generator and the building that it is located In. The generator failed repeatedly during the storm events. The building housing the generator was severely damaged by the storms and has been removed and needs to be replaced. b. 'Replace the sludge transfer pump and controls. The sludge transfer pump could not handle the volume of water generated from the storms. Larger pumps are needed. c. Replacement of the effluent pumps including controls. The effluent pumps could not adequately discharge the volume of effluent that was being created at the plant during the storms. Pumps that will transfer a higher capacity are needed. d. Replacement of the chlorination facility. The chlorination facility at the wastewater treatment plant was damaged in the storms and needs to be replaced. e. The fencing surrounding the sewer plant wasseverely damaged during the storms and needs to be replaced. 2. Water Treatment Plant: the following repairs or upgrades need to be completed at the water treatment plant: a. Replacement of the chlorination facility including the leak detection system. b. Replace the screening surrounding the aerator tray. The screening was destroyed in the storms. c. Replace the emergency generator and the building it was located in. The emergency generator failed repeatedly during the storms and the building housing it was destroyed. d. Fence the water treatment plant site. The fencing was destroyed in the storms. 3. Lift Stations: a. Replace the Myrick Street Lift Station. The station needs to be elevated. Additionally, the lift station pumps failed during the storms. b. Addition of four (4) emergency generators, one at each lift station. The lift stations were not able to function during the time power was not available. 4. Water Distribution System: a. Replacement of 10,500 linear feet of damaged water main throughout the City. The water main was damaged by the shifting of the roots from the numerous trees that blew over during the storms. 5. Watewater Collection System: a. Replacement of 10,500 linear feet of damaged sanitary sewer lines throughout the City. The sewer lines were damaged by the shifting of the roots from the numerous trees that blew over during the storms. b. Replacement or elevation and rehabilitation of twenty (20) manholes that were either flooded or damaged during the storms. 6. Storm Sewer System: a. The replacement of 10,500 linear feet of storm sewer piping throughout the City. The existing piping was damaged by the uprooting of the trees during the storms. The new piping will be designed to provide better drainage to the areas of the City that flooded. 7. Roadway Improvements: a. The elevation and/or repair of five (5) miles of roadway that was damaged either by flooding or the uprooting of trees adjacent to the roadway during the storms. Estimated Costs $125,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $100,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $125,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $200,000.00 $140,000.00 $360,000.00 $525,000.00 $220,000.00 $525,000.00 $700,000.00 Any resident wishing to know more about the proposed project should contact David Elbertson, City Manager, P.O. Box 608, Bowling Green Florida 33834-0608, phone # (863) 375-2255, cityofbg(a5strato.net. Comments from the public must be received no later that 5:00 p.m. on (date), seven days from the date that this notice was first pub- lished. A short comment period is necessary in order for the City of Bowling Green to submit the application in time to receive consideration. However, all comments will be considered prior to submission of the application to DCA. Information relating to the proposed project and application is available for review between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the address listed above. This funding will assist our community in recovering from the effects of the disasters. Only priority projects for which there is no other source of funding can be paid for with these funds. 3:24c s Playoff Goodwyn, Justin Forrester. Jlao Childers, Michael Grace, Sainnjal Selph and Manuel DeLaRosa Their coaches are Brian Samuels Missy Samuels, Kenny Grjce anm Samantha Selph. On March 7, the A's ouiduelet the Cubs 11-6. Schrank raced home three time: for the A's. Jordan Johnsion Snelling and Valadez came home twice each and Rickett and Esquivel crossed home once apiece. Hewitt, Steedley, Redding. DeLeora, Weed and Albritton each scored for the Cubs. The March 8 game was a 14-2 win for the Marlins over the Reds Woods scored all three time' he batted for the Marlins. Johnson. Ben Loughran, Cloud and Brewer put dual scores on the board and Elijah Loughran, Jacob Neuhofer and Juarez added one run each. Grimsley and Michael Grace crossed home plate for the Reds. Samuels, Matthew Grace. Goodwyn, Hamilton, Taylo- and Childers were all stranded. In the regular season finale on March 10, the A's nipped the Giants 16-15. Esquivel was the only four-score batter for the A's. Madison Johnston had three scores, Jordan - Johnston, Figueroa and Snelling two apiece and Schrank, Darrell Johnston and Valadez each one run Alamia and Choate were triple- tally batters for the Giants. Rabon. Battles and Figueroa chipped in with twin scores and Judah. Anderson and Buffalo added a run apiece. So, the season came down to the Friday night playoff between the Yankees and Braves. The Braves scored first, but the Yankees scored most in the 7-6 barn-burner. For the Yankees, Royal and Mills each came around to cross home plate twice. Bolin, Palmer and Reas added solo scores. Leadoff batter Evans circled the bases twice for the Braves. Winter, Albritton, Beattie and Stoner each added a run. March 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11B Photos From March 11-13 Arcadia Rodeo PHOTOS BY KATHY GREGG Chelsea Watson, 16, of Bowling Green placed fifth, in Friday's Charlie and Kay McKnight of Marietta, Ohio, enjoyed watching Junior Girls Barrels. Her prize was $197. She has been barrel Sunday's rodeo events. They are winter residents at Crystal -racing since she was 6. Chelsea along with her sister-Jenna, 18 Lake, RV Park in Hardee County. run barrels in high school rodeos and are members of the National Barrel Horse Association. - 9Ic-4' Al~. A.* I U. .4 a Bull riding provided plenty of action for onlookers. Bareback bronco riding was featured. -. .* . -r Mutton busting event was a crowd favorite. -~. .,~. '. I. .).L~. - V. ~. a.-- - I: ~-: ~ .. "-p * -'- -~- Celia Pate, along with Lawrence and Joshua Factor of Wauchula, enjoyed the weekend festivities. Lawrence is a Hardee County firefighter/paramedic. Circle The Date! ' COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 RM. Calf tie-down event was held. Track Teams Keep Busy By JOAN SEAMAN-, Of The Herald-Advocate : The Hardee High boys and girls track teams .continue to meet chal- lenges . Before the Spring Break, Hardee. participated in the March 8, Sebring Invitational. March 10 Ed Okie In itational in Avon Park and the third annual, North Port Invitational on March 11. When school resumes, the teams go Tuesday, March 29, to the Red Devil Invitational at Avon Park. The Avon Park Invitational follows on, April 7." The district champi- onships are at Avon Park April 14 and the regionals at North Port on April' 21-22. At Sebring. both the Hardee teams placed fourth of the, six teams involved. : At the Ed Okie meet, it was team scoring, combining everyone on one team in each event. The'Hardee girls %on the meet with 116,points, ahead of Avon Park with 98, Santa Fe 83, Frostproof 64, Lake Placid 41 and Walker Academy 11. Winning the high jump with a total of 12'6" were Andrea Parkinson, Joia Jones and Angel Simmons. Taking the girls throw- ing relay were Tchenavia Atkinso, Sarah Kerschner. Jennifer Hand and Alexis Greene with the best time of 1-02 , Christina Jena, Simmons, Kim Cummins and Parkinson won the sprifint medley relay with the best' time of 2:02. Jena, Cummins, Parkinson and Candi Prine also won the 4x200 with a best time of 1:57. In field events, Hardee girls won the triple jump and discus. In the triple jump, it was Cummins, Thelicia and Christina Jena and The end product of child raising is not the child but the parent. '414 N. Brevard, Hwy 17 N. Fountain Plaza "55774 Jones with 73'8.6",' while- Atkinson, Lillian Deemer, Cummins and Tareka Coney won the discus with a total of 249'2". Hardee girls gained second-place points in the 4x100, long jump and shot put. third-place in the shuttle hurdles and 4x400 and fourth in the 4x800 and distance medley. Other Hardee girls competing were Nlandy Cornelius, Roxanne Torres, Marcela Galvan, Santresa Harris, Elsie Cherry, Charlene Andersonand Candice Kilpatrick. The Hardee boys placed second in the Ed Okie meet, behind Avon Park with 11ll points. Hardee had- 96, Moore Haven, and Santa Fe each 64, Lake Placid 60, Frostproof 59 and MulberrN and Walker each 6. Hardee boys won four events: In the discus, with a 337' 1' total, were Jacob Deemer, Pierre Lazarre, Reggie Grizzard and Tony Fuentes. Deemer, Grizzard, Lazarre and Lucas Chaney also won the shot put, with a 108'2.6' total. Participating in winning the pole vault, with a total of 27', were Deemer, Thelinor "Lino" Jena, Jose Gutierrez and Dustin Darty. In the 4x200, Hardee's winning time of 1:36 was by Martin 'Williams, Ja.quan Gandy, Donald White arid Lisnell You)oute. Hardee placed second in the 4x100, triple jump and high jump, third in the shuttle hurdles and long- jump and fourth in the 4x800 and 4x400. Other Hardee boys participating in the meet were Marco Chandler, Olnell Virgile, Jermaine King, Mark St. Fort, Mark .Hodges, Sergio Zamora, Josh Gause, Jonell Virgile, Cory Crutchfield and Pablo Anselmo. Taking the teams to the huge North Port Invitational were coach- es Don Trew, Rod Smith and Arcadia Podiatry Dr. Anthony Spinella Dr. Doug Finkel & Dr. Mary Bogen Complete Foot Care Including: ,-Ingrown Nails -Heel Pain * Bunions Hammer Toes SX-ray On Site Boara Certilea in Foot Surgery Medicare Assignment Accepted 494-3478 3:o Louann Trew, who directs the dis- tance and shotput. Smith handles sprints and jumps and Don Trew works with both field and running events as well. Getting familiar with the North Port, venue for< regionals, Hardee placed seventh in both girls and bo\s events. 'For the boys, Port Charlotte tied with North Port for the championship, followed by, Manatee, Fort Myers Bishop Verot, Golden Gate, Venice, Hardee, Lemon Bay, LaBelle and Community Christian of Poirt Charlotte. . On the girls side, Bishop Verot was the %winner, followed by Port Charlotte, Immokalee, North Port, Lemon Bay, Fort Myers Dunbar, Hardee. Golden Gate, LaBelle, Sarasota Christian and Bradenton Out-Of-Door'Academy. Hardee had some highlights of the meet. Parkinson placed second of 16 girls in the 300' meter hurdles, behind Moniqiue Rodriguez of Port' Charlotte. Cummins was second in the triple jump, on the heels of Lemon Bay's Chelsea Downs. Other girls placing in the top 10 were Cummins in the 200-meter dash (7th); Galvan in the 3.200- meter run (9th); Parkinson (6th) and Cornelius (10th) in the 100- meter hurdles; Torres (9th) in the 300 meter hurdles; Jones (5th)' and Parkinson (6th) in the high jump; and Atkinson (5th) in the discus. Other Hardee girls were Marilyn Cemeus, Cherry, Simmons, Maraveshia Morris, Jones, Vanessa Hollon, Greene, Hand, Harris, Anderson and the Jena sisters. ' Hardee boys also had its success- es. Chandler took second in the triple jump, just a couple of inches behind a Port Charlotte leaper. 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Davis Realty .-, ---. j [ -..:, Exhibitor: Marissa Shivers Exhibitor: Joshua Rickett Sale Price: 5.00 Sale Price: 5.25, Buyer: Publix Buyer: CCC Group, Inc. The photography division boasted beautiful images. Exhibits featured many agricultural aspects. PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON All sorts of crafts and needlework drew "ooohs" and "aaahs." U Ir ~ II 1 ~bO~iJ : - Local artists used various mediums to draw thle judges' eyes. 2C The Herald-Advocate, March 24, 2005 Schedule Of Weekly Services Printed as a Public Service by The Herald-Advocate Wauchula, Florida Deadline:. Thursday 5 p.m. BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning....................10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service ....................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. 4th. Sunday Worship..................8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd ...5:00 p.m. Tues. Prayer/Bible Study..........7:00p.m. / CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.................1...0:30 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 3 10:00a.m. Morning Worship .. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday .7:30 p.m. FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206 Sunday School ..... 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship I... .. I1 00 a.m., Disciples Train & Choirs 5 30 pm. Evening Worship ... 30 p.m Wednesday Prayer .. 700p.m. FIRST BA PT IST CHURCH Bowling Green S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening. 630pm Wednesday Prayer ......... ....6:30 p.m S'FIRST UNITED 'METHODIST CHURCH Grape & Church Streets 375-2340 Sunday School 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship .. ...11I 00am outh Felloship.. 00 p m Evening Worship .. 6-00 p m Wed Bible Study .. 700pm FORT G REN BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church Road -173-9013 Sunday School .. ...., -,-9:45 a-m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Sunday Evening ............ 600pm Wednesday Prayer .... 7.00 p m HOLY CHILD SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION l Misa (Espanol) Sunday 7 00 p m IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO 105 Dixiana St. 375-3370 Domingo Sern De Predicacion I1100 p m. Manes Estudio Biblico .. 7 00 p m - Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ......7:00 p.m. Jueves Serv. De Predicacion ...:7:00 p.m. [MIMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 210 E. Broward St. 375-4228.pr 773-9019 Sunday School..... .. 9 45 a.m; Morning Worship...............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .......:........7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p m \ ACEDONIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 607 Palmetto St. ,' Church School 9:30 a.m.i SMorning Service.................11 :00 a.m. Evening Serv ice .7 00 p m Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Ser 7 00 p.m S-ommunion-2nd Sun Evenmng6.00 p.m NIT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH 6210 MNIt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School 945 am Morning Worship I11 -00 a m. Disciples Training 5 00 pm, SEvening Worship.. 7 00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Time ...... 7 00 p m OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL PRAISE CENTER E. Brovward St. SSunday School 10:00 a.m Sunday Senrice ........6 00 p.m Wednesday Service .730 p.m We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief require- ments of life, when all that we need to make us happy is some- S thing to be enthusiastic about. BOWLING GREEN PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295 Domingos Escuela Dom...........9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m. Miercoles Servico .......... .......6:30 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER 128 E. Main St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ........... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. ONA LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .....................11:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ................. 7:00 p.m. NEW ELIM INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Badger Loop Lane 773-4475 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ......................11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Worship..............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Sidney Roberts Road Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..............11:00 a.m. Disciples Training ...................6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .....................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer..... .....7:00 p.m ONA BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Bear Lane 773-2540, Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m' Evening Worship.....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer,....................7:00 p.m UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622, Sunday School 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship ..............1....l 1:00 a.m. Disciples Training ............5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ....................7:00'p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time ... ......,7:00 p.m WAUCHULA APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd. Sunday School -10:00 a.m. Evening Service 5-00 p.m. Tuesday Service. ... 7.00 p.m.' Wednesday Service .... 7 00 p.m. BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH 405 S. Florida Ave. Sunday Morning Service ........10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship .11,:00 a.m. Wed Night Service & Worship 7.00 p.m Saturday Prayer .... 7 00 m. CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School 1000 am Morning Worship 1100 am Evening Worship .. 700 p m Wed Evening Worship 7-00 p m CHILRCH OF CHRIST 201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St. 773-9678 Bible Study .. 10.00 am Worship Service .. II 00 a m Wednesday 7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Will Duke Road 773-2249 . Sunday Mornng Worshiup 9-30 a.m. Sunday Bible Class .. 11 30 am Sunday) Evening Worship. 6 00 p:m. Wed. Night Bible Class 7 00 p.m. Men's Leadership & Training Class . 2nd Sunday of Month..........:.4:00 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Martin Luther King Blvd. 767-0199 CHURCH OF GOD OF THE FIRST BORN 807 S. 8th Ave. 773-4576 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sacrament Meeting...............9:00 a.m. Sunday School. 10 00 am Priesthood 11:00 a.m. COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE 903 Summit St. 735-8681 Sunday School 1000 a m Sunday Morning 11 00 a m. Sunday Night 600pm Wednesday Night .... .. 7.30 p.m. It's not only children who grow., Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can't tell my chil- dren to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. -Joyee Maynard The following merchants urge you to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath .. G. .CT71 T .LTT Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-470 P.O. Box.78.0 Zolfo Springs, FL 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 .................. 5:00p.m. Thursday Ser ice 700pm 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..........1...1...... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................... 6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION BAUTISTA 713 E. Bay St. 773-4722: Escuela Dominical .................9:45 a.m. Servicio de.Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:30 a.m. Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Sunday School : 9:30 a.m. Worship Service............10:45 a.m. Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ..................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School ... ... 10:00 a m MorningService II 00 am Evening Worship....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .............7:00p.m. FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 134-7 Martin Luther King Ave. 773-6556 Sunday School 9 30 a m Morning Ser ice ... 11 00am Evening Worship ...................6:00 p.m.. Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/ Bible Stud.... 600 pm Wed. Praser/Bible Stud) 7 00 p m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657 Early Worship 9 00 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m 'i Tradlional Worship 11 00 a.m Evening Service 5 00 p m Wednesday Activities .. 6:00 p m FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Now Meeting at Northside Baptist Church 912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386. Sunday Morning Service .8 30 am Evening Worship 600pm Tuesday Nouth Ministn 7.00 pm SAdult Tuesday Service .. 7.00 p m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE .. Pentecostal 810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753 ,: Morning Service......... .....r10:00 a.m. Evening.Worship 6 00 p m Wednesday Service.................. 7:00 p.m. HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500 Coffee & Donuts 9-00 a.m Sunday School .. 9 30 a.m Worship ... 10 30 a.m Wed Night Dinner 6 00 p m Wed Bodybuilders Adull Cl ' Crossroads & Lighthouse Mm 7 00 p . IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL \ SEPTIMO DIA \ Old Bradenton Road 767-1010 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH 155 Altman Road 1131 Sunday Morning 1000am Tuesday Evening ..... .. 7:30 p.m Thursday Evemng 7-30 p.m JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH Sunday Evening 4 00 p.m Monday Evening . .. 7-30 p.m. Wednesday Evening 7.30 p m LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 Sunday School .. .. 9:45 a m MorningService .. ... 1:00a.m : Evening Worship .... .........6:00 p.m : ; Wednesday Prayer .7:00 p.m. NEW BEGINNING CHURCH Corner of 7th Ave. & PalmettoSt, *', .. .. 735-0555 ; NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 State Road 64 East / Sunday School 9045 a.m. Morning Service II 00 am.' m . SChurchTraning 5:15p.m. Evening Worship 6 30 p m. Wednesday Praser 7 00 pm. S NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH 10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023 Morn Worshp i.lst & 3r Sun) 8:00a.m. - : Sunday School .. .. ...9-45 am Morning Worship ... .1100am 2nd Sunday Youth Service......400 p m. Allen Christian Endeavor ........4:00 p.m.': Wed. & Fri. Bible Study ......:;..7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship..............11... i 1:00 a.m. Discipleship Training................6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ....................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper..................5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ................6:45 p.m. - OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4350 W. Main St. 735-0321 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..... ............11:00 a.m. EveningWorship ......................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................11:00 a.m. Weight Watchers meet Thursday ...................5:00 p.m. PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY' BAPTIST CHURCH 149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814 Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship Service ...................11:00 a.m. Wed. Evening Prayer ................7:00 p.m. RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344 Radio Program WZZS Sundays9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .:...............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .................7:00 p.m. SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship................11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ...............7:00 p.m. ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418 Sunday 9:Q00a.m. Holy Days .. . ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089 Saturday Mass (English) ..........5:00 p.m. (Spanish) ............7:30 p.m. Sunday (English ...................9:00 a.m. (Spanishi .....................10:30 a.m . (Creole) 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass in English 8:30 a.m. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927 Sabbath School .. 9 30 a.m Morning Worship II 00 a.m. Tues. Prayer Meeting 7 00 p m _V SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 505 S. 10th Ave. '- 773-436 ' 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 Moming Worship... 10-30 a m Evening Worship .. ... 600 pm Wednesday Worship .... ..7:30 p.m. Friday Worship .. 7.30 p m: TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY S116.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 ..1..... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...';...'. 11;15 a.m. Evening Worship ...........6:00.p.m. Wed Night Fam Training 7:30 p.m. Thurs Youth Bible Study .. .. 7:00 p.m. Friday Night Worship .... .7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683 Sunday School.......... .. ., 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship ...... .11:00 a.m. Church Training .. .. .. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .,.... ... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ........ ....7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD ,. 210 Anderson Sunday School.............10:00 a.m. Church .... *^'' ,,., .-...1' 10:00 a.m. Youth Service... '. ..... 6:00 p m. Evening Servic ... . ..,7:00p.m. Wednesday Service. .., :.... 7 30 p m : WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Stansfield Rd. "Sunday School ... ... .:.... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship .. ...'. ..7 :30,p.mn. Tuesday Prayer ....... ... 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship ..,..... 7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship ......... >:7:30 p.m. 'The way a man speaks lays bare the texture .of his mind, the goodness of his heart, the inner pain or the sweet serenity that are his companions in solitude. -Harriet Van Home Sales & Service Networking Repairs Upgrades Millers Discount Computers SWe have used computers! < Stratonet 1329 Hwy. 17 N. Mon.-Fri, Office: (863) 767-6066 Wauchula, FL 33873 9-5 Fax: (863) 767-6086 WAUCHULA WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER (Full Gospel) 501 N. 9th Ave. Sunday School ...... ..... ..10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Youth & Child. Church....... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m. Men's Fri. Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER 102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza) 773-2929 Sunday Service............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ........... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service.......... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Service..... 7:00 p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School ...... ..... 10:00a.m. Morning Worship ........ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ............ 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Worship ....... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 64 E. & School House Road Church 735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443 Sunday School .......... .9:30 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 10:30 a.m. Children's Church.......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Youth & F.T.. ...... 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH Gardner Sunday School .... ...... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .. ....... l1:00-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 ..... 1.. ... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ......... .7:00 p.m. EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS CHURCH INC. Corner of 6th and Hickory Sunday School ........ .. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ... .. .... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday ....... : .. 7:30 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114 Bible Study. ........ ...... 10:00 a.m. Worship Service ..........11:00 a.m. GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH South Hwy. 17 494-5456 Sunday School .. ... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship :.' ... 11 :00 ami:. Wednesday Prayer :... ..... .00 p.m. MARANATHA BAPTIST CIRi RCH Corner of Steve Roberts Special & Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851 Sunday School 10 00a.m. Worship 11 -00 a.m. Eening 600 p.m. Wed Bible & Prayer Meet 7 00 p m. 9mUdiite ., : '-;Z - ZOLFO SPRINGS PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD FAITH TEMPLE Oak Street Sunday Worship ........... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Worship ........... 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship .......... 7":30 p.m. Saturday Worship ........... 7:30 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Pioneer Park 2nd Sunday .............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m. 5th Sunday ................ 6:00 p.m. REALITY RANCH COWBOY CHURCH 2-1/2 Miles east of Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66 863-735-8600 Sunday School. .......... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ........... 11:00 a.m. Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m. ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY / BAPTIST CHURCH 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636 ; Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11 a.m. . Wed. Prayer Service ......... 7:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889 ' Domingo, Misa en Espanol ... 10:30 a.m. Confesiones .............. 10:00 a.m. Doctrina ................. 11:30 a.m. SPANISH MISSION 735-8025 Escuela Dominica ......... 10:00 a.m. Servicio ................. 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club.......... 6:30 p.m. Servicio de la Noche. ........ 7:00 p.m. Mierecoles Merienda ........ 6:00 p.m. Servicio .......... I ........ 8:00 p.m. Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m. ZOLFO BAPTIST CHURCH N 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. 0"4 U) - ~ r ZO Ibd0 q 0- 0 CL E 0ch "0 i ~u4w - b d- The Strength of His Outstretched Arms S"The apartment b gilding was ablaze! A horrific scream . pierced the roarofthe flames as the terrilled oman held her toddler out the window'. Miraculously, an alert . 'onlooker, seeiiig the child, / caught her in his outstretched arms! How incredible! Whattrust! How everyone cheered!" What a refreshingly positive story. Yes, that mother placed all of her trust in the onlooker, but what was she to do? She had to make 'the choice to trust his ability to; save her precious child. She had faith in the strength of his outstretched arms. It was a choice oflif or death. .In much the same way, our spiritual lives face jeopardy. We feel the, pressure of society to conform to unhealthy habits. We feel the economic pressure to sacrifice family time for the sake of possessions. We must make choices as well that will decide the fate of our spiritual lives. Won't you choose the outstretched arms of your Heavenly Father? We read in Deuteronomy 33:27, "The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms..." God's earthly dwelling place is your local House of worship. He waits there to rescue you from harm. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah Jeremiah 31:1.-14 31:15-30. 31:31-40 52:1.25 32:26-44 33:1-13 33:14-26 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 2005, Kocnter-Williamrns Newspaper Services, P. O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www kwnews comr March 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C COURTESY PHOTO Memorial tournament winners. Pioneer Creek RV News By Charlotte Daubert SHUFFLEBOARD WILDER'S TOURNAMENT In Memory of Mazie Barhorst Wow! What an achievement! To Shuffleboard Tourney: From left, all participants: You made us Annabelle Smith, fourth place; proud of Pioneer Creek Joyce Flickinger, third; Darlene Shuffleboard. On March 7 nine Morrison, second; Nancy people competed in the singles Singleton, first, and Slim Barhorst tourney at Rice Creek Resort and in the back. The Barhorst Tourney came back with four trophies. In sponsored by Slim, in memory of doubles eight people participated his wife, Mazie, was held on March on March 10 and came back with 4. Wow, all women won the beauti- four trophies. Pioneer Creek was ful trophies, well represented along with seven The point winners for the year other Wilder Parks. were Ray Flickinger, first; Geroge In the singles we had the follow- Fisher, second; Bill Morrison,- ing winners in the main event: third, and Jim Van Dyke, fourth in Nancy Singleton, second, and Bill the men's division. Mary Johns and Morrison, fourth. In consolation the Darlene Morrison tied for first; Lou winners were Darlene Morrison Faulkner, second;, Mary Ann fisher, and Bob Myers, both third. In dou- third; and Joyce Flickinger, fourth bles in the main event, Nancy in the women's division. Singleton and Larry Brown took. We had an inter-park shuffle at first place. They received a large Crystal Lake on Feb. 24 and on traveling trophy, which was March 3 we competed-at Wagon imprinted with their names and, Wheel, where two of the men's Pioneer Creek RV Resort. They games were rained out. Even in will have it for a year, and it will be spite of the rain we had a good time displayed in the park. Bill and and great barbecues. Darlene Morrison took fourth'in the The Oasis RV News By Inez McFalls AROUND THE PARK Our Oasis family is getting sIaller each week. This week we hxd to say "Safe journey, see you ngxt winter" to J.R. and Ethel .Ammons. Fred and .Bertie Marsh, id Pat and Dale La\. It alka'.N sdddeps me to see our friends head- 1g North, but it gives me lots to l1ok forward to when they return vjth stories of their summers. Several of us have company vis- iting with us this week. Lloyd and FIeada Clark had a nice visit with Freada's sister Mary and her hus- band, Sherman Hill, also, grandson, Andrew. Mary Lou Altmann's daughter, Kathy Kodish; as well as her sister, Edie Shanower came to visit her. .Edie's husband Cal Sanhower arid Corky and Della Shano%'er came to visit with Mary Ldu and Jack and Dot Shanower. Corky and Cal are Jack's brothers; cine big happy family. Claude and Charlotte Longueuil took Joyce and Tom Longueuil to, the Port of Tampa this week. Tom and Joyce are off on a cruise. Nice to have Nancy DeWitt back. Nancy went to Colorado to help her daughter who is ill. Please keep them in your prayers. , S, BINGO At. bingo Thursday, March 10, there .were 30 people enjoying the evening. The Jackpot was shared by Emma West, Florence Nadeau and Charlotte Longueuil. The 50/50 was won by Claire Brunet. Merchant certificates were given to John Bayme, Joyce Longueuil, Shirley Hyde, Nancy DeWitt and JoAnn Bray. Tuesday, March 15, brought 20 people out to play bingo. The Jackpot was won by Anita Albert and the 50/50 was won by Lucy Bush. Merchant certificates were given to Charlotte Longueuil, Anita 4 Albert, Pat Bohnett, Ernie Katzur and Mary Lou Katzur. MUSIC 'The Music Jam resumed on COURTESY PHOTO The men have fun at horseshoes several days a week. I '; 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 mpisrtance of fair housing should attend. A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL main event. COFFEE HOUR Patrick Mullen from the Hearing Centers of Charlotte County gave a very good presentation to 162 peo- ple. He emphasized the imr -rtance of early detection thus eat '. correc- tion. Hearing loss is a slow process; therefore everyone should have his or her hearing checked. He remained afterward to offer a mag- nified check of the eardrum to those who wished to have this done. Bill and Evelyn Bates, acknowl- edged all those in the past three years, for their help with the pan- cake breakfasts, namely Ardeth and Bob Johns, Jean and Tom Ricard, Lou and Grady Faulkner, Jean and Curtis Chafin and Aleta and Joe Boyer. Since the Boyers are leaving the park, for health reasons, Joe was presented an apron, a chef hat and turner. Joe Felio and Denis LaChance have volunteered to co- chair the, breakfast. Joe Boyer also chaired for the bloodmobile, so Bob Johns volunteered to take his place. Bernie Merema won the weekly 50/50. OTHER PARK ACTIVITIES Bonnie Whitton, our new craft chairman, asked that anyone who has new ideas for next season to meet with her. Richard Pearson wants everyone who helped with the new bocce court to know how much it was appreciated. GAMES The winners for bid euchre on March 13. were Grace Brownson 238,;.Diane Pearson 207 and Grace Kinney 193. Mary Kay Hite scored 559, Pat Kenney 553 and Hazel Roebuck 550 when they played pinochle on .Tuesday, March 15. Thirteen bowlers joined to have fun on Wednesday, March 16. Hazel Roebuck had high game of 166 and Carolyn Phillips had high series of 444. Steve McIntire had high game of 212, and Dave Thompson had high series of 543 and a 206 game. Other 500 series were Steve McIntire 541, Bob Bellis 533 and Dick Wilton 510. Sunday, March 12. It was a fun day. There were 15 musicians on the front porch. It was a beautiful day therefore, the 75 of us that came to listen could enjoy the music on the front lawn. The 50/50 was won by Al Mandy, Allan Law, Anita Albert and Alice Rigdon. The Merchant certificates were given to Ruth Law, Judy Cundiff, Peggy Ditzler, Roger VanBelois, Lorraine Roberts and Ralph Nanrtin. s maan of the pinusi- cians ale heading home. and Easter is Sunday, March 27, we held our last Music Jam until next winter on Sunday, March 20. The musicians did an excellent job of keeping us entertained and we appreciate their efforts. We're looking forward to next winter. YARD SALE Our annual yard sale, held on Saturday, March 12, was a huge success. We sat under the big trees on the front lawn. What a lovely spot that. is! Not only did people come to check out and buy our wares, but we enjoyed the fellow- ship also. MOVIE NIGHT Wasn't that movie last Monday, March 14 one of the funniest ever. Lots and lots of laughter came from the Rec Hall. We will continue Movie Night through the last Monday in March which is March 28. Don't miss out on the fun and fellowship. GAMES Wednesday, March 16, we gath- ered in the Rec Hall for an after- noon of, fun playing Pokeno and Phase 10. Unfortunately, at this time, I don't have the information on how many people played or who won. I'll let you know next week. Dominoes continues to be played and enjoyed by many of us at every opportunity. I did manage to catch the men throwing horseshoes the other.day. But still no tournament. Shucks! Until next week Enjoy the springtime weather..... Inez. There is no great genius with- out some touch of madness. JV Boys Bop District Foes By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The junior varsity Wildcats were on the road last week, but still took down two district opponents. The junior Cats beat Lake Placid 11-1 on Tuesday and downed DeSoto 9-1 on Friday evening, upping their record to 4-1. This week, Hardee played a 4 p.m. game Tuesday at home against visiting St. Albans, the first of a double-header against the Washington, D. C.-based team on its spring tour. Hardee also plays a 4 p.m. game tomorrow (Friday) at Sebring, again the opener of a dou- ble-header. In both, the varsity game follows about 7 p.m. Next week, Hardee hosts Mulberry in a 4:30 p.m. game Tuesday, and plays at Frostproof on Friday at 6:30. An unusual Saturday home game against Lemon Bay is at 2 p.m. At Lake Placid last Tuesday, the junior Cats put the first run on the board in the top of the first inning. With one away, Cody Gullatt sin- gled and stole second. A walk put Matt Hollenbeck aboard and desig- nated hitter Kevin Saunders-was hit by a pitch. On the infield fly, Gullatt raced home. Wildcat frosh Dan Timmons set the Dragons down in order. Hardee picked up another run in the second inning, when Cody Greene tripled hnd stole home when Chris Bigelow took off from first base. Hardee picked up a pair of scores in the fourth inning. Ryan Abbott, Ryan Lambert and Green all drew walks, with the first two reaching home on a Bigelow double. Hardee put the game away with a five-run outburst in the top of the fifth. Matt Hollenbeck walked, Saunders singled, Justin Painter doubled, Justin Buckley walked and Greene tripled. Errors and overthrows allowed all five to score. It was 9-0. Lake Placid got its lone tally in the home half of the fifth on a field- er's choice, hit batsman and back- to-back singles. Hardee added a pair of runs in the sixth. Saunders doubled and Jeremy Hollenbeck drew a walk. A Buckley single and Greene double plated the first two batters. It was an 11-1 victory. It was similar at DeSoto on Friday. Bigelow led off with a sin- gle, stole second and went to third on a Gullatt sacrifice. Matt Hollenbeck walked and Saunders singled to bring Bigelow home. A Saunders single put Hollenbeck across home plate. It was a pitcher's duel for the next four innings, during which Hardee sophomore hurler Jacob Spencer got a half dozen strikeouts. In the top of the fifth, Hardee widened its lead to 4-0 with anoth- er pair of tallies. Buckley walked. With one away, Gullatt was aboard on an, error by the center fielder. Saunders singled and Painter dou- bled. Buckley and Gullatt scored. DeSoto got one run back in the bottom of the fifth. A hit batsman, stolen base and single brought one runner across home plate. Hardee stormed back with a three-run sixth inning. Walks, errors and a Matt Hollenbeck sin- gled brought Buckley, Bigelow and Gullatt home. The young Cats added a pair of insurance runs in the top of the sev- enth. Jordan Grimsley and Kyle Cobb both singled. Back-to-back errors on the next two hits brought Grimsley and Cobb home with the scores to make it a 9-1 game. 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) ;IC- -3r~ Karaoke Wed., Fri., Sat. Nights Line Liquors) Green 375-9988 Dar Tuesc 8 pi ts lay 3-24c -i ~!JE,. ~' - Frait ee Mmistries "Reaching a Community with a Helping Hand" Specializing Roofing, Steel Buildings & New Construction 2:3tfc Commercia/ & Residential t1 Ie hmw ts of hou se pans to cdose fnm Phone: (863) 773-5784 107 West Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873 I EASI ER SERVICE Hardee Civic CenteTr 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 THATATTEND EASTER BAGS FOR ALL CHILDREN Pastor Wendell & Ty Smith Welcome You! 3:17,24c Proudly serving Hardee & surrounding counties for over 25 years LOcIIIYoones Shingle or Metal A C TS N D IN T@[K State Certified General Contractor r 30 Yew AhL S UiEo- Lie # CGC 060257 Eb __,,,Est~m~tes S4C The Herald-Advocate, March 24, 2005 $I Service Times Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. S. S ,,' - ( 4* fthe FNDA RESTAURANT 806 6th Ave., Wauchula Hwy. 17 773-3015 ,,Chinese & '. 7 ^American }11 Dine In Or Carry Out Super ,' Sunday Thursday 11 a.m. 9 p.m. Buffet Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. 10 p.m. L .- gprueo up your home with a . frosh look thigh pring! Oat Nicholson Supply Company 225 E. Oak St. -Wauchula 773-3148 SLORIDA'S-Ej o r Sunday Service Times EASTER, PASSION WITH PURPOSE 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Temporarily meeting at Northside Baptist Church 773-9386 The Heartland Bug Dr. 773-5969 The Staff of PIONEER MEDICAL CENTER 515 Carlton St., Wauchula S773-6606 Promoting the Health Care of Hardee County! 4 FO ol March 24, 2005, The Herald.Advocate 5C IONTES ~si~d V - - The FCC Worship Choir presents... THE 0c6066 HAS SAID IT ALL WOR&HI? FOR A wVI\/AL 6 IATIOs Join us Easter Sunday, March 27 First Christian Church 1121 W. Louisiana St. Wauchula 773-9243 Service begins at 10:30 AM 4, ^ Elder Helpline (863) 773-6880 Information & Referral Service The Elder Helpline is for anyone who is seeking infor- mation or services related to elders and volunteer opportunities..Call today! A Service of H.O.RE. of Hardee m w Keeping Hardee County Healthy! S FLORIDA HOSPITAL Wauchula A AmazgTechnology. Graceful are. EASTER Amazing Technology. Graceful Care. \. S^-=S I The management and staff of SERVING FLORIDA'S HEARTLAND CRIV &YSLOR DODGEur Wish you and yours a Happy Eastor kw "--w LORIN nILA V May Cjod's blessings come to our family! this Laster BRANT FUNERAL CHAPEL 404 W. Palmetto St. Wauchula 773-9451 Troy A. Brant, Owner HAPPY EASTER! HILLS AUTO WORLD U.S. Hwy 17 S. Bowling Green Come by for a GREAT BUY on a used car or truck BOWLING GREEN QUICK LUBE U.S. Hwy. 17 N. Bowling Green Automotive Service & Repair New and Used Tires The Cross Made the Difference FUNERAL HOME, INC. s mi w Sn W. Mra Sbst, Waucbat E twelcomewyow/t le Easter Celebrato1 20z5 Thursday March 24th 7:00pm..... .......LordIs Supper Service - Sunday March 27th 7:00am....................Sunrise Service 9:15am.......Church-Wide Fellowship 9:45am.........Bible Study For All Ages 11:00am.............. Celebration Worship No Evening Worship on Easter Sunday Night THE RESURRECTION 1ice n 44t, aRea Jun/ QAwi {m o)4fk fastexe Peace River Growers Donnis & Kathy Barber , 735-0470 Zolfo Springs mom I I 7XZ LooJ MFOOG ilielz 6C The Herald-Advocate, March 24, 2005 Crystal Lake RV News By Joyce Taylor There will be a yard sale in the park April 2 from 9 to noon and everyone is welcome. BINGO The paper special winner March 11 was Amy Turney. On March 14, Bernice English won the paper spe- cial and Beth Collins won the hot ball jackpot. DANCES There were approximately 120 at the St. Patrick's Dance March 12. It was a great evening. Long-time res- ident, Millie Staggers, was asked by Gaylord Williams to sing "Bill Bailey" one last time. Millie and Buffy will be going to Ohio to be near relatives. The last dance of the season will be March 26. LUNCHEON On March 10, a group of women veterans from Crystal Lake Village met at a local restaurant. Those pre- sent were Edith DeCosta, Joan Dunlop, Bernice English, Dora Morgan and Iva Scott. KOFFEE KLATCH Carolyn Gordon asked Millie Staggers' to sing "Bill Bailey" at coffee March 16 accompanied by Carole Jones on piano. This was Millie's last Koffee Klatch. The hosts were I and Marie Stahl and Flo and Don Smith. The U.S. Pledge was led by Herb Kimball, the Canadian Pledge by Sylvia Baker and the prayer by Rev. Hall. The 50/50 winners were #524, John Ritsema, John Dawber, #188,, Randall Solner and Beth Collins. SHUFFLING The banquet was held March 15 with Barb Newman, Nancy Morrison and Judy Shepard in charge of the lunch arrangements. It was a great meal and I am sure half the park had a sample of the many desserts left over. Sharon Potter announced the winners who were presented trophies by Wauchula State Bank. First place winners were Bob Beshel and Eleanor Dice, second place to Bob Bundy and Charlene Baker and third place to Dale Baker and Myrna Wilday. Babe Kuntze was master of cere- monies and introduced Miss Minnie Pearl aka Joy Stadler. Doris Griffith did a piece on "My view of Shuffleboarding." SCORES., Shuffling March 8 high scores Durwood Zank (599), Esther Boddy (589) and Gary Breyer (586). Skunks Hank Beers, Ted DeFouw, Audre Fellows (2), Lynne DeFouw (2), Peggy Gushue, Dick Robinson and Millie Cooper (2). Bowling March 9 -the team placements are The Comets, Avis- We-Try-Harder, The Bee's, Lazy Bones, Michigan's Best and the Ten Pinners. March 16 was the last day of regular bowling and March 23 was Position Day to see who comes in first place. Bowlers with games over average were Judy McBride, Louise Craig, Ken Bolin, Jack Elofson, Dee: Harris and' Frankie COURTESY PHOTO The luau on Feb. 26 found a big crowd in bright clothing. .. HARDEE COUNTY .' NOTICE OF MEETING The Hardee County Enterprise Zone Development Agency will hold its quarterly meeting at 12:00 p.m. on March 29, 2005 at the Main Street Restaurant, Main Street, Wauchula, FL. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled per- son needing to make special arrangements should con- tact Betty Croy at the Economic Development Office (773-3030) at-least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. TROY BRANT, CHAIRMAN ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 3 24 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RALEIGH E HORNE AND DIANNE K HORNE IN TRUST FOR STEVEN E HORNE, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for, a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 807 Description of Property: ,YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998 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 89049'21" W; thence commence at the Northwest corner of said Section 14; thence S 58013'47" E, 531.05'; thence S 00026'19" W, 120.00' thence S 89052'38" E, 3020.00'; thence N 00026'19" E, 733.00', thence N 89052'38" W, 110.00'; thence N 0026'19" E, 822.00' to the RO.B.; thence continue N 00026'19" E, 270.00'; thence N 89052'38" W, 810.00 thence S 00026'19" W, 270.00'; thence S 89052'38" E, 810.00 thence S 00026'19" W, 270.00'; to the RO.B.; subject to a road easement over the North 30.00' and over the West 30.00' thereof. Name in which assessed: William K Matetzschk and Margie N Matetzschk Said property being in the County of Hardee, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door located at 417 West Main Street on the 6th day of April, 2005, at 11:00 a.r '. 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 Walters. Pinochle March 10 high games Harold Johnson (709), Maxine Stromme (692) and Marge Strausbaugh (668). Double pinochle Sharon Bennitt and Herb Wahi. It was the final night of the Pinochle Tournament .which lasted 10 weeks. The winners were Joe Bennitt (4552), Millie Cooper (3766) and Maxine Stromme (3703). High season games were Joe Bennitt and Emory Copenhaver with 152 and Mary Miller and Dick Robinson with 136. Mixed Golf March 14 the first-place winners for the team net were Mary Kessler, Herb Wahl, Fred Jeror and Carrie Lankford. T.O.P.S. 234 March 15 was installation on new officers. Ann Hegge installed each officer and presented them with a basket; filled with their job descrip- tion, noting each must share the load for the team to be successful. Ann was then surprised by being crowned Queen of the Chapter. She also graduated from T.O.P.S. to K.O.P.S (keeping off pounds sensi- bly). Becky LeVasseur also honored Dora Bozeman for being a T.O.P.S. girl for 31 years and giving the club inspiration and desire to continue on with their weight losses. Congratulations to all of you. CHURCH Everyone joined in singing "Amazing Grace" to open the church service March 13. There were 153 residents and visitors in attendance. Jim Smeltzer' sang a beautiful solo "Each Step I Take." Rev. Winne introduced his youngest daughter, Marilou Baxter and her family, who are visiting from, Phoenix, Ariz. She sang a solo "Live for Jesus," accompanied by her-son Rob on guitar. She then told of her younger days growing up in the home as a Preacher's Kid (PK) and related some memorable events. She was joined by her hus- band Wayne and son Rob as they sang "I'll Fly Away." Rev. Lloyd Hall gave the Offertory prayer 'and Dick Craig and Bob Wilday ush- ered. The choir anthem was "His Touch Medley," directed by Nancy Morrison, accompanied by Carole Jones. Rev. Winne gave an inspiring message titled "What Counts in you Life?" The service closed with the singing of "God be with you till We Meet Again." CHURCH NEWS On Sunday the greeters were Bob Bell and Cloyce Swisher. The spe- cial music was Joan Bell "He Did It All For Me." And Norma McNary also sang a solo and was accompa- nied by Elina Henderson on the piano. The choir sang "Until Then." Rev. Darley provided the morning message to the congregation of 55 in attendance. PRAYERS NEEDED Special prayers are needed for new ones on our list, Joyce Bates, Ben Bates, Don Gersam, Violet Wheeler, Valeria Savieo, the Jerry Raleigh family, Steve Bardy, Ruth Brunger, Wanda Beehler, and many more on our list and for the unspo- ken requests. KOFFEE KLATCH A new person in the hall on Monday was Sheila Haley. There were no birthdays this week. The anniversaries this week were Ted and Judy Herkimer and Richard and Elaine Hoogkamp. The 50/50 went to Glenn Berry and getting the mer- chant certificates were Clarence Barbor, Karen Gustafson, Barbara, Van Raalte, Frank Drust, Bob Sears, Enos Yoder, Elaine Hoogkamp, Bo Miller, Vern Page, Barbara Gersema, Don Chupp, Joyce Pearsall, Thanna Adams, Kenneth Reichel, Mary Thomason, Wayne Russler, Martha Able, Gerri Geraci, Ed Young, Bob Brushaber, Cloyce Swisher, Glenn Berry, Freda Hardy and Emery Crawford. The plant went to Caros Dennis and Patsy Siemen. COMING EVENTS The Pilgrims Band is appearing every Friday night in March at 7 at the Wagon Wheel Red Barn in Bo ling Green. Everyone is wel- come to come and hear some good Country and Gospel Music and you can also dance if you want to. The Blood Drive was Monday March 21 at the Red Barn. PROGRESS EUCHRE The high man was Bruce Hardy with 66 points and runner-up man Bob Sears with 62. The low man Roger Bell with 54. The high lady was Joyce Bates with 69 points and the runner-up lady was Barbara Van Raalte with 65. The low lady was PUBLIC NOTICE The PLANNING AND ZONING BOA D. meeting as the Hardee County Planning Agency ,U , will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 07, 2005, 6:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter in the Board of County Commissioners Board Room 412 W. Orange St., Courthouse Annex, Rm. 102 Wauchula, Florida for the following requests: Agenda No.. 05-15 "" Wauchula Land Group, LLC by and through its Authorized Representa- tive requests approval of a Preliminary Site Development Plan to develop 74 single-family homesites on 15MOL ac zoned R-3 to be known as OrangeWalk On or abt Heard Bridge Rd. approx. 638' S of E REA Rd 3433250000007700000 15MOLac N3/4 of S112 of SW1/4 of NW114 S34. T33S, R25E John C. Updike, Jr. by and through his Authorized Representative requests a Special Exception to operate a repair and sales of firearms orn a maximum of 3.0 acres of a 275.31 MOL-ac-parcel, zoned A-1 On or abt Johnston Rd 1335260000049400000 275.31MOLac ' E1/2 of SW1/4 & SE1/l4 & Ell2 of SEi/4 of NE1/4 & Beg at SW corn of NEll4 & run N 208.71' E 1996.45' S 208.71' W 1996.45' to POB & Beg at SE corn of SE114 of NE114 of NE1/4 run W 874.51' N 663.14' then SElly along N si of Rd to POB LESS Parcel 04950 & LESS Beg at SW corn of NE1/4 of SW1/4 N 1328.10' E 15' S Odeg36min37sec W 1328.20'to POB S13. T35S, R26E 05.17 . Elainna Allen requests a Special Exception to locate a s/f MH dwelling on 3.521MOL'acres zoned F-R On or abt Kiella Rd 053425 0910 00001 001 Corn at SE corn of N1/2 of SE1/4 of SW1/4 of NW1/4 of said Sec 05; thence S 89deg38min57sec W along S line of N1/2 of SEll4 of SW1/4 of NW1/4 of Sec 05 for a dist of 15' for a POB; thence cont S 89deg38min57sec W along S line of N1/2 of SEll4 of SW1/4 of NW1/4 of Sec 05 for a dist of.645.67'; thence N 00deg02min03sec W along W line of N1/2 of SE1/4 of SWI/4 of NWII4 of Sec 05 for a dist of 288 ft; thence N 89deg38min57sec E along a line parallel to S line of N1/2 of SE1/l4 of SW1/4 of NW1/4 for a dist of 645.91' to a pt on E maintained rlo/w of Kiella Rd; thence S 00deg00min51sec W along said maintained r/o/w for a dist of 125'; thence S 89deg38min46sec W for a dist of 213'; thence S 00deg01min08sec W for a dist of 153'; thence N89deg38min57sec E along a, line parallel to S lie of N112 of SEll4 of SW1/4 of NW1/4 of Sec 05 for a dist of 213'; thence S 00deg00min57sec W along said maintained r/otw for a dist of 10' to the POB, contain.3.521 MOL ac S04, T34S, R25E. Roger Conley, Chairman, Planning/Zoning Board PUBLIC NOTICE The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will hold a Public Hearing to receive recommendations from the Planning/Zoning Board on Thursday, April 21, 2005, 8:35 A.M. or as soon thereafter 412 W. Orange St. , Courthouse Annex Room 102, Wauchula, FL for Agenda No. 05-16 and 05-17 Gordon R. Norris, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the Building/Zoning Department at least two (2) working days prior to the public hearing. This Public Notice is published in accordance with the Hardee County Land Development Code. Copies of the documents relating to these proposals are available for public Inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. at the Zoning Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. All Interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering any decision the Boards shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material. Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded, anyone wishing to appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. 03:24,31 c Joan Bell with 50 points. The most loaners was John Fret with four and Marge Luff got the-under-the-chair award. BID EUCHRE On Tuesday the high man was Bob Sears with 260 and the low man was Cloyce Swisher with 147 points. The high lady was Shirley Swisher with 289 and the low lady was Grace Bushshaver with 126. The man moon shots was Cloyce Swisher with two and lady's moon shots was Bev Dobberstein with one. We had four tables playing on Wagon Wheel RV News By Virginia Merriman 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 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998 Description of Property: All that part of N 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Section 15, Township 36 South, Range 25 East, Hardee County, Florida, lying East of the right-of-way of U.S. 17 LESS anything platted in the Town of Gardner, and LESS all that property lying East of SR#35 (U.S.#17) and South of SR#665 and West of Block 1, Nancy J. Coker's Addition to the Town of Gardner, as per Plat Book 3, page 13, of the public records of Hardee County, Florida, also described as: Begin at the NE corner of NW 1/4 of Section 15, Township 36 South, Range 25 East, thence S 0028'34" E along East line of said NW 1/4, 1085.91 feet to a-point on the Westerly line of Block 1 of Nancy J. Coker's Additionto t he 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 8652'06" 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 86.32feet to RO.B. LESS Begin at the NW corner of NE 1/4 of Section 15, Township 36 South, Range 25 East, Hardee County, Florida; thence S 00025'20" East along the West line of said NE 1/4 693.25 feet to point of beginning; thence S 86006'00" East 66.26 feet to the West right- of-way of S.C.L. railroad (Abandoned); thence S 21024'58" West along said West right-of-way 354.54 feet to a point on the East line of Lot 20, Block 2 of Town of Gardner; thence N 00025'2Q" West along the East line of said Block2, 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 County, Florida. Name in which assessed: odge & 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 Aprff, 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 Tuesday and on Thursday. The high man was Roger Bell with 266 and the low man was Earl Bodrey with 152 and I was the high lady with 241 and the low lady was Grace Bushshaver with 140 points. The men moon shots went to John Fret and Earl Bodrey. They each had one and the ladies' moon shots was Barbara Van Raalte with her first moon shot. SHUFFLEBOARD We played Fun Day shuffleboard on Wednesday. Joyce.Kaleita took first place with 145, second place went to Bob Bell with 144 and third was Joan Bell with 142. The elimi- nation playoff was won by Martha Abel and Bill Kaleita. Second place went to Marge Page and Barbara Van Raalte. Isihs P m L I . t--- ,, -i March 24, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C David Allen Manwiller, 32, Wauchula, and Lisa Bolin Hendry, 39, Wauchula. leremy Dale Reeves, 24, Bo vling Green, and Krissa Kay Sivcrtson, 24, Sarasota. Freda's Foibles By Freda B. Douglas It was about 7 a.m. on the morning on March 4, when Linda and I were loaded up in her car on the way to the airport at Tampa for an extended weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada to attend a business regional conference. Linda doesn't particularly like to fly, but time was of the essence. Some 3,400 distributors were registered for the conference. We had never been to Las Vegas before and, quite frankly, we don't care if we ever go again. Neither one of us either smoke or gamble and Las Vegas is full of both. The most disagreeable part of the whole trip was walking through the lobby of our hotel to get to the entrance. There was no way to avoid the smell of smoke clinging to our clothes. The conference part of the weekend was really quite good a mixture of business training and motivational speakers. I have known my business partner for several years but never met him in person. I was able to do that briefly, but he came down with the flu while he was there and was forced to take to his bed. Needless to say, our meeting was brief but we did con-' verse by cell phone. He had a week's vacation after the conference, but never got over his illness until time to return to work. (I now know for sure I'm old enough to be his mother and was tickled when he called me Mom.) Aside from the convention, what I call manual laborers taxi drivers, waitresses and bell boys were very nice to strangers. The taxi fleets all have handicapped vehicles and, even though we had to wait sometimes for service, the drivers were really obliging. We returned to Tampa late Monday night, and Linda had to be on the job by 8 a.m. the next morning. I was very fortunate to have Linda make the trip with me. She attended all the functions with me, never left my side, and just generally took excellent care of me. I have had to have caregivers immediately after John was diagnosed with cancer. The first one I had stayed with me for quite a long time until her health started to fail. After that time I went through several, but finally have a young Spanish girl who comes every day, and she too takes good care of me. I know she is a good person because even my cat Jewely lets herself be picked up by her once in a while. I don't remember where I clipped the following saying from, but it has been a part of me for years and I want to share it with my readers: "We must act on our faith before God will move on our behalf. Let faith replace your fear and work replace your worry. Start believing God will do great things in your life, beginning right now. Remember, God loves you and you, and so do I. On The Local Links TORREY OAKS GOLF COURSE By LOIS SUMMERS LADIES' LEAGUE: Throw Out Three Hdles Plus One-Half of Your Handicap was the game played this week. Marilyn Funkhouser took first place with 29. Jackie Bayer came in second with 30. Marilyn was closest to the #5 pin and also birdied #1. Jackie birdied #8 and Shirley Harmon had a birdie on #1. The most important thing is to shame. be whatever you are without -Rod Steiger COUNTY COURT The following marriage licens- es were issued recently in the office of the county couit: James H. Griffin, 67, Frostproof, and Mary E. White, 60, Frostproof mmmmgtx. II Courthouse Report ";~-~?f~ Hugo Alberto Flores, 20, Zolfo Springs, and Leticia Torres, 18, Zolfo Springs. Kevin Thomas Kirts, 31, Atlanta, Ga., and Cristina Ann Sampson, 27, Lawrenceville, Ga. Robert Lloyd Holliday Jr., 33, Frostproof, and Kimberly .S. Botelho, 38, Lake Alfred. The following small claims cases were disposed of recently by the county judge: Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Charlotte A. Kingdon, judgment. Latoya Roundtree vs. Lovester Marshall, petition denied. Gayle Palmer d/b/a Colonial Manor Apartments vs. Jolene Rankin and Richard Friedhofer, judgment. There was no misdemeanor or criminal traffic court last week as it was trial week. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: Orlanda Sambrano and the state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Luciano Villafranco, petition for child support. Joyce Dulaney and DOR vs. Heather Thornton-Rimes, petition to enforce child support order. Porfiria Diaz and Fermin Diaz, divorce. Cruz Rodriguez o/b/o Ravi Rodriguez vs. Mary Edwards o/b/o Kyrelle Ward, petition for injunc- tion for protection. Angela Lynn Guerrero vs. Luvis Eric Brown, petition for injunction* for protection. Monica Longoria Hernandez vs. Anthony Richard 'Hernandez, peti- tion for injunction for protection. Joseph J. Nolan and Lea Family Partnership LTD vs. First Hardee Holding Corp. d/b/a First National Bank of Wauchula, damages. Wauchula State Bank vs. Michael Makowski, petition for mortgage foreclosure. MidFlorida Federal Credit Association vs. James A. Boyette, Donna B. Boyette et al, petition for mortgage foreclosure. Julie Daughtry vs. Michael Daughtry, petition for injunction for protection. Teresa Cunningham and Kelley Cunningham, divorce. - Jennifer B. Davis and Robert Davis, divorce. Rajdaye Maharajh vs. Kevin Colozzo, petition for injunction for protection. . Corine P' -vs .- Katherine Elizabeth Faulk, petition 'forfchild support. Deloris A. Walton vs. Gerren G. Brookins, petition for child sup- port. Teresa Adriani vs. Guy Smith, interstate petition for child support. Charles Parker vs. Debra Adams, petition for injunction for protec- tion. Charles Parker vs. David Adams, petition for injunction for protec- tion. Charles Parker vs. Ronald Palmer, petition for injunction for protection.-, . Pamela Ann Lachowsky vs. Philip Edward Lachowsky, petition for injunction for protection. ' Rebecca Rios vs. James Fox, petition for injunction for protec- tion. Soraida Gonzales vs. Jose F. Garza, petition for injunction for protection. The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Joseph Fred Moseley vs. Angela Creatore, injunction for protection: Susan C. Mask vs. Richard S. Gainous, injunction for protection. Frances Gaydon vs. Terry Gaydon Sr., injunction'for protec- tion. Rachel Marlene Green vs. Hardee County Little League at Tropicana Field! ..._...., ..,M TO A.nUAI.n 1aWV .1 .T1 Im ar. rmnltirE i ktmri aff 'm lTF11 I EATI I 1L DI AVBE AND IAM 1U F Take a break and enjoy a Major League Baseball experience! Outfield Tickets $10 A portion of proceeds donated to Hardee County Little League Please send checks made payable to: Hardee County Little League RO. Box 1003 Wauchula, FL 33873 "9 ISE MIUAt. For more information contact Tanya Royal, (863) 773-0460 or Rays Rep. Mandy Law, (727) 825-3274 Timothy Lee Murphy, injunction for protection extended. Jessie Martinez vs. Cornelia Owens Vickery, dismissal of injunction for protection. Edward Pilkington o/b/o Elizabeth Buffalo vs. Lizanna Woods o/b/o Amer Moses Woods, injunction for protection. Melinda Lynn Armstrong vs. Dave Lee Armstrong, dismissal of injunction for protection. Patsy Ann Vickery and DOR vs. James Edman Carroll, amended child support order. Minas Patsourakis vs. Gerrell Patsourakis, dismissal of injunction for protection.. Josephine Torres and DOR vs. Juan Torres, voluntary dismissal of Feb. 15, 2005 order which is set aside. William H. Rivera Jr. vs. Overhead Door. Co. of Polk County, order approving stipulated settlement. Donna S. Williams vs. John T. Williams, modification of injunc- tion for protection. There was no felony court last week as it was trial week. The fol- lowing cases were settled before trial. Demetrius Jermal Graham, bur- glary with assault and battery - reduced to burglary of dwelling, 36 months Florida State Prison fol- lowed by two years probation, war- rantless search and seizure, no con- tact with victim, $915 fine and court costs, $190 public defender fees, $50 investigative costs. Tickets must be purchased by March 31. 3 17,2 3:17,24c Cedric Scott, violation of proba- tion (original charge aggravated child abuse), probation revoked, one year community control- house arrest, with same other con- ditions. The following real estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: Daniel H. and Linda M. Smith to Earl R. and Dorothy M. Young, $57,500. Serafin M. and Maria S. Gonzalez to Rafik Ahmad and Basma Abdelhalim, $35,000. Jerry Edward and Sylvia Ann Currie to Ken V. and Davica L. Sukhwa, $300,000. Kenneth A. and Eileen M. Lambert to John Dane and Charlotte Jane Terrell, $305,000. Robert G. and Pamela M. Belflower to Martin M. and Beverly McAllister, $12,000. Melanie A. Yasko and Patricia M. Colin to Ismael and Nancy V. Madrigal, $353,000. Barbara Wyatt to Joseph L. Cranford Sr., $30,000. Albert M. and Gwendolyn J. Albritton to James and Tammy McLeod, $892,000. Bill and Joyce Harris to Domingo and Luisa Bruno, $29,000. Francis W. and Pauline J. Lang to Vivian K. Skitka and Wilma G. Evans, $85,000. Fred J. Garner to David L. and Dorothy L. Larson, $27,500. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Rita Levin, $59,600. Mosaic Phosphates Co. to James A. and Tammy L. McLeod (miner- al deed), $153,000. I.B. Knight to Rajuir E. and Mary Mathai, $50,000. I. B. Knight to Varghese E. Mathai, $150,000. , James and Kaci R. Mansfield to Carmen Vina, $124,500. Fred McVey to Delores Martinez and Genard Botello, $30,000. Debra G. Murphy to Gerald Bieck as trustee, $193,655. Dennis M. and Marjorie A. Sullivan to Jerry E. and Sylvia A. Currie, $225,000. John R. and Caroline F. Yearick to Ralph E. and Kathleen B. Arnold, $20,000. Eugene L. Beck Jr. to Sandra Taylor and James Ronald Bryant Jr., $30,000. Dominic Sr. and Geraldine Capogna to Charles F. and Rochelle A. Klie, $16,500. . James A. and Sally H. Stinson to James R. and Judith D. Childs, $16,000. William and Solange Decou to Nadia Ramphal-Rupan, $50,000. John T. and Donna S. Williams to James E. and Annie Bell Jewell, $33,116. Leila R. Prince to Millers Dis- count Computers Inc., $140,000. Julia Rodriguez to Julia Rodriguez and Josh J. and Dora Friedman, $32,200. Sheng Lou, Seng Lee, True Lor and Pahoua Lee to P. T. Y. Holding Co., $328,000. 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 TOA 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 beireviewed at the City Clerk's Office at the Bowling -Gre'en City Hall. The property is owned by Juan and Elida Benavides, 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 I ----- ---- -- --wqmp.k, *3-2B 8C The Herald-Advocate, March 24, 2005 This week in history, as researched and compiled by Bess Allen Stallings from the archival pages of The Florida Advocate, the Hardee County Herald and The Herald-Advocate of... 50 YEARS AGO Added tonnage in tomato vol- ume has caused the Wauchula Cucumber & Tomato Growers Cooperative, Zolfo Springs, to add additional space at the north end of the tomato packing house.' Doyal Timmons, coop manager, said that a continued increase in the volume of tomatoes handled taxed the present facilities to the limit, and the new area was necessary to move the pack at a reasonable speed. Members of the Wauchula Moose Lodge who desire to give blood in cases of emergency are asked to register with one of Wauchula's, two hospitals so that they can be called in cases of emer- lar stored blood bank, the Moose movement. could easily save \ives of sick or injured persons in\ the area. The Wauchula Lions Club will present its annual Minstrel & Variety Show at the Wauchula City Hall Tuesday night, and will feature such well-known characters as pre- mier end-men Dusty Strickland and Dapper Dan Carlton. The show will also feature a Mystery Attraction, which members of the cast are keeping a deep dark secret until the night of the produc- tion. Songs, jokes, special attractions will be the general run of the show, which has enjoyed huge success in the past. Hair styles were the main subject of discussion at the meeting of the Wauchula ElementarN School Seventh and Eighth Grade 4-H club last Thursday. The girls, after discussing hair styles in general, discussed each girl as a specific case, deciding how each member of the club should wear her hair to be most attractive. Audr) Shi'er, president, presided at the meeting which adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Wauchula's Maain Street, will' become Broadwva\ and City Hall will be transformed into a combina- tion of all the famous theatres of' New York City for one night next week when The Wednesday Musicale presents "Music in the Theatre." Monday, March 28, is opening night and the public is invited for glimpses of The Chocolate Soldier, Babes in Toyland, Porgie and Bess, Naughty Marietta, The Student Prince and other world-famous American operettas. Cast of characters and perform- ,ers for the evening include Mrs. Colin Tillis, Mrs. William L. Howard, Walter Pearson, Bob Porter, Mrs. M. Melendreras, Mrs. W.R. Lambert, Mrs. Hillman Melendy, Mrs. Mabry Carlton, Mrs. H.F. McDonald, Mrs. Ethel Mae Strickland, Miss Nellie Schweigart, Miss Nancy Alderman, Miss Thelma Cole Miller, Mrs. Harold Metheny, Miss Brunelle Finney and talented accompanists. The Wauchula Business & Professional Woman's Club .will hold a Rummage Sale at the feed store operated by R.B. Downing Sr.' all day Saturday. "The Lucy Show" will be,.pre- sented on Sunday afternoons, start- ing April 17, by co-sponsores Dorothy Gray Cosmetics and Etiquet Deodorants over the CBS- TV network. These shows are the., famous first "I Love Lucy" series which made Lucy America's num- ber-one favorite when originally presented in 1951-52. (Lucy and Desi are pictured.) From the "Local Paragraphs" column: -Mrs. Grady Burton. Mrs. H.L, Miller:and daughter. Miss Thelma Cole, and' Miss, Maude Wilkison were Tampa visitors last Friday. -Mr. and Mrs. Chester Conerly and Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Conerly went to Leesburg Sunday where they helped their father, Mr., J.A. Conerly, celebrate his 75th birthday. He accompanied them home for a visit. --Miss Alma Lee Jones, student at Wesleyan College, Macon, Ga., is spending the spring holidays as- the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jones. 25 YEARS AGO Pictured on Page One is Hardee Sheriff Newton Murdock with Wauchula Elks Lodge Grand Exalted Ruler Frank Tayntur who is presenting a plague to the sheriff as Citizen of the Year and to Roy Wine as Elk .of the Year. They represent Lodge No. 1700. From "Kelly's Column" by Jim: -It's looking more like Carter vs. Reagan in November. Plenty of voters should go to the polls in 1980. -This column on Feb. 28 stated The Herald-Advocate does not accept ads on fortune telling or astrology. On March 11, a Wauchula palmist, "Sister Marie" (Sonia Uwanawich), was charged with defrauding a Sebring woman of her life's savings of $5,500 to remove a family curse. The palmist's sign on U.S. 17 South is poor advertising for the city of Wauchula and the county of Hardee. Hopefully the sign will be removed and the county will not issue any licenses to charlatans such as this. Governor Bob Graham has announced the appointment of Harold E. Henderson of Wauchula to the Board of Trustees of South Florida Junior College. Henderson, 57, is a veterinarian in Wauchula and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. He has served as a member of the Dean's Council for the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida. On Sunday morning and evening, the Rev. Dennis Nolen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Nolen of West Main' Street, Wauchula, will be preaching at. Faith Presbyterian, Church, 114 N. Seventh Ave. The Rev. Mr. Nolen is pastor of the Sardis Presbyterian Church in American in Sardis, Miss. His wife is the former Jane Platt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Platt of Honolulu Drive, Wauchula. The pastor, Russ Toms, will be attending a Sharing Clinic in Macon, Ga., next Monday and Tuesday. Pictured in a two-page advertise-, ment, supporting the Hardee Wildcat baseball 'team which urges readers to "Support The Wildcats All The Way!" are pitchers 'for the 1980 team: J. Morgan, R. Guzman, G. Guzman, R. Griffin and J. Dickey. Team captains pictured are S. Waldron and P. Brewer. Shown all smiles and holding their trophies as winners of the Elks' Hoop 'Shoot Basketball Contest are Becky liames, 10-11, Jana Lair 8-9; Danny Coffield. 8-9; 1. Way Back !When;r Terry Thomas, 10-11; and Vicky Tobar, 12-13. Kelly Dickey 12-13 winner, is not in the photo. The Wauchula Chapter, 1427 AARP will meet at the Wauchula Youth Center Friday at 2 p.m. Music will be furnished by a trio, Dot Bell, Doris Lambert and Nita Terrell, accompanied by Bud Cox; A discussion and question-answer period will be conducted by a repre- sentative from the Social Security Office in Sebring. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Cherry announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Anna, to Samuel. Lewis Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson Sr.4 of Hilliard. Ann is a 1976 graduate of Hardee High School. Sam is a graduate of Nassau County High School. Both (who are pictured) attend Toccoa. Falls College, Toccoa, Ga., where they are majoring in Christian Education. Plans are being made for a June wedding. 10 YEARS AGO The weekend murder of a beloved Hardee County veterinari- an has sent those who knew him reeling and sheriff's authorities scrambling to chase down leads. Dr. Harold E. HenderSon, 71, of SR 64 East in the New Hope com- munity, was found slain early Saturday morning. There are no suspects at this time.. As the Hardee County Fair pro- gressed last week, more royalty was crowned. Tuesday evening saw the selec- tion of a young prince and princess, Teddy Cornett and Christian Herrera. Filling out the court in the Prince and Princess Pageant were runners- up Stephen Cotton and Dana Richardson and Miss Photogenic April Buckley. I On Saturday night, 23 eighth graders from Hardee Junior High School competed for the title of Junior Miss Hardee County. Taking that honor and that of Miss Photogenic, too, was Cari Hanchey (pictured on Page One.) Named to her court were Nicole Shumard, first runner-up; Janelle Knight, second runner-up; Sharon Durrance; third runner-up; .Elisa Robinson, fourth runner-up; Kathleen Moye, essay contest win- ner,; and Jenna Crawford, Miss Congeniality. . GiLing them stiff competition were Corhonda McLeod. Kerr\ Knight, Jessica Smith, Rosalinda McCumber, Shandrea Chitty, Rachel Ward, Cindy McLeod, Casey Prescott, Tonya Moye, Mia Frost, Frankie Kirk, Megan Alderman, Amy Drake, Jessica Franks, Jessica Trevino and Shayla Gainous. Pictured reminiscing during the Wauchula High School Class of 1938 57th reunion are: Ella Mae Bryan Carlton, Doris Kelley Sasser, Corine Southwell Merrell, Leila Revell Prince, Estelle Davis Prescott, Charlotte Bennett Maddox, Marie Bliss Ward, Berth. Beasley Pankey, Gladys Clarke Douglas, Betty Jones Hargrave, Mary E. Bostick Woodward, Grace Tucker Crawford, Josephine Hrabal Cotney, Lorraine Cliett Young, Frances Shelton Buckhardt, Standish L. 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Also shown laughing after line dancing are Shirley Swisher, Georgine McNary (George with a "-ig!) amd Rowena Camm. The Hardee County Players Inc. will have its final performances of the comedy "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" this weekend at the Wauchula City Hall Auditorium. All proceeds will help with the City Hall restoration project. Tiawana Bumby (pictured) of Wauchula was one of three employ- ees in District 14 of the state Department of Health and i Rehabilitative Services (HRS) to be named as March employee of the month. She has been employed by HRS since 1987 and was promoted to her current position of administrative secretary with the Children and Families Office in Wauchula in April 1994. 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. 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