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Festival Photos

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Herald-Advocate

Hardee County's Hometown Coverage

105th Year, No. 16
3 Sections, 28 Pages

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Thursday, March 31, 2005

Final

Jail

Escapee

Caught

PHOTO BY C)'NTHIA4 r RHL
Though Hardee County youngsters took a spring vacation from school last week, there was no break for those working to build a
new learning facility for them. Construction at the new K-8 school in Wauchula Hills is proceeding on target, Mike Imbler, project
,manager for Peter Brown Construction, said last Thursday. Here, blocks are put in place as the walls to what will become the
school's cafeteria rise up from the slab. Foundation and slab work continues on the'gymnasium and the eighth-grade building,
while work on the exceptional student education and primary building is set to begin. The school is scheduled to open in August,
of 2006.

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
The second of two men who had
escaped from the Hardee County
Jail is now behind bars again after
one' month on the lam.
Anthony Layne Deboy, 22, of
3811 20th Ave., Naples, was cap-
tured Monday in Toledo, Ohio,
Hardee' County Sheriff's Office
spokesman Maj. Claude Harris Jr.
said.
His accomplice, Ronald Dale
Smith, 31, of 1005 W. Charles St.,
Avon Park, had been apprehended
earlier, on March 8 in Carrollton,
Ga. A woman motorist was killed
and a sheriff's deputy injured in the
car chase that brought Smith in.
It was a car chase that ended
Deboy's freedom, too, Harris said.
Toledo police, sheriff's deputies
and' federal agents from the U.S.
Matshal's Office and the Bureau of
Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms
pursued Deboy for 10 minutes

before he crashed into a pole and
was taken into custody.
Harris said Deboy had gone to
Ohio from Arkansas, where he had
headed after escaping from the jail
in Wauchula on Feb.. 28. In
Arkansas, Deboy got a job and,
ultimately, stole his new boss'
truck, the major alleged.
See ESCAPEE 2A

Deboy

WAUC Anniversary

Celebration Planned

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Local radio station WXUC will
host its 13th anniersary with a fes-
tival at Celito Lindo on Sunday.
There \\ill be NMe\ican music,
coronation of the queen, food con-:
cessions and craft booths u ith
goodies to please the young and the
old.
SAdmission will :be $10 for the
first 100 people, then o$20 apiece.

Children six and under are free.
Entri is off the U.S. 17 north-.
bound lanes about one mile north
of Zolfo Springs as the southbound
lanes are closed for construction.
There will be parking south of the
building for several hundred cars.
Seen local girls hate been vying
for weeks to become the festival
queen and' prince's. They ha'e
been selling tickets. $1 each, hop-
See WAUC 2A

Judge Desn't Budge On Trucker's Sentence

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A truck driver who fell asleep at
the wheel and killed two people has
lost his bid for a reduced sentence.
Jean Claude Meus, 41, of
Sebring, will spend 15 years in
prison for the May 11, 2001, crash
that left 40-year-old Nona Moore
and 8-year-old Lindsey Moore of
Wauchula dead:
That was' the ruling that came
down Monday from the Bartow

office of Circuit Judge Charles B.
Curry, who was the judge who
presided over Meus' August 2003
trial and September 2003 sentenc-
ing hearing in Hardee Circuit
Court.:
Meus' appeal of his original con-
viction and sentence to the 2nd
District Court of Appeal in
Lakeland was denied in September
of 2004.
And in a final attempt to alter
that 15-year term, Tampa lawyer

Daniel F. Daly filed a motion with
Curry saying he had new testimony
from witnesses who were never
heard at Meus' 2003 sentencing
hearing, Nona Moore's sisters.
Curry granted Daly a hearing for
his motion, and conducted it on.
Tuesday, March 18, at the Hardee:
County Courthouse.
In his subsequent order denying:
the motion to mitigate Meus' sen-:
tence, Curry noted: (1) that a jury:
See JUDGE 2A

Meus

Woman Accosted At

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
S Two rmen have been jailed after
allegedly attacking a woman as she
vacuumed out her vehicle at a local
car wash in the middle of the after-
noon.
SWauchula Police Chief William,
Beattie said investigators do not
Skno\% if the motive for the incident
was robbery or carjacking, as the
woman's cries for help drew the

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INDEX
Community Calendar.....5A
Classifieds 6B
Courthouse Report........7C
Crime Blotter. ................6A
Hardee Living.................3B
Information Roundup.... 7A
Lunch Menus................5A
Obits 11B

attention of a witness whose
approach prompted the men to flee.
Arrested within two hours were
Efrain Geronimo Martinez. 25, and
Marcos Lugo, 30, both of 401 S.
10th Ave., Wauchula., Each man
was charged with btirglary with an
assault, a first-degree felony, aggra-
vated assault, a third-degree felony,
and misdemeanor battery.
Martinez, who is accused of.
holding a knife on the 43-year-old
Wauchula woman, is being held
without bond. As of late Tuesday,
Lugo remained in the Hardee
County Jail pending trial in lieu of
a $20,500 cash or surety bond.
The pair will be arraigned in
Hardee Circuit Court on Tuesday.
Beattie said the woman was vac-
uuming the rear floorboard of her
car at Wally Wash, 998 U.S. 17 S.,
at 3:50 in the afternoon when two
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Car Wash
men shoved her into her vehicle
and began pushing her and holding
her down inside the back-seat area.
One held a pocketknife in his
hand and both yelled at her in
Spanish, the chief said.
The woman told authorities she
does not understand Spanish, so she
did not know if the men \v ere trying
to rob her or steal her car. She said
she began screaming for help.
That brought another woman
onto the scene, who was coming to
assist, Beattie said. When the men
saw her, they got out of the car and
got onto two bicycles and fled.
The women watched as they head-
ed northwest, turning onto Seventh
Avenue.
Ofc. Thomas Fort searched the
area, but did not find the suspects.
He returned to the police station,
See CAR WASH 2A
P_

PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Habitat for Humanity officially became the owners of two lots in the Avalon Park subdivision, for-
mer location of the Wauchula Trailer Park. In above photo, Wauchula Mayor David Royal pre-
sents the deeds to Pam Warren, president of the local Habitat executive committee. Work has
already begun on the homes which face Illinois Avenue off Tennessee Street. Now, workers are
needed to help build the homes there, working alongside the homeowner and family who pro-
vide sweat-equity hours to make a low-cost home a reality for them. Volunteers who can assist
in any way can e-mail hardeehabitat@hotmail.com, call 773-0579 or drop by the Habitat office at
663 U.S. 17 South, Wauchula.

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2A The Herald-Advocate, March 31, 2005

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

JOAN M. SEAMAN RALPH HARRISON
Sports Editor Production Manager

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SKelly's Column
I LO By Jim

Grand opening ceremonies will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday
(today) forCrown Ford on Hwy. 17 North in Wauchula.
Ribbon-cutting by city, county and company officials will be at 5 p.m.
There will be free food and entertainment. Tanya Lambert-will sing. Give-
aways will include TVs and oil changes. Crown owns 21 dealerships and is
based in St. Petersburg, Jacksonville and Ohio.

The three-story Best Western Heritage Inn opened recently along Hwy.
17 north of Wauchula.

March Madness continues with the college basketball championships,
spring training of Major League Baseball, and spring gobbler hunting sea-
son.

Many orange trees are blooming in Hardee County. Bees are busy pol-
linating next season's crop and gathering honey.

A number of damaged houses and commercial buildings have been.
torn down and removed recently in the county. At least a half dozen new
residential developments have been proposed.

Evelyn Fite, who passed away recently was considered a wonderful
grandmother Her late husband % as the colorful Bob Fite of Fites Grower
Supply

Herman Ratliff of Wauchula recently passed away. He was involved in
new\ spaper recycling for many years.
Mrs. Fite and Mr. Ratliff \%ere outstanding Hardee County citizens and
will be missed by their man\ friends and relatives.

Land prices continue to escalate in price in the county. A lot of the buy-
ers are from out of county.

Many winter residents of the county's.RV parks have left to go back
North

ESCAPEE
Continued From 1A

Harris said local investigators
monitoring Deboy's cell phone
records found several calls to-
women in Toledo, and notified
'Ohio authorities that Deboy might
be headed theirrway.
With a description/of the stolen
truck in hand, officers.there spotted
Deboy driving through west Toledo
and gave chase.
Lt. Jim Harrison, one of the local
investigators working the manhunt,
said prior to Deboy's capture, offi-
cers had gotten information that he
.may try to end his own life. "We
obtained information that he knew
he was going to be sentenced for
many. many, many years, and that

he \%as not going:to be taken alive
and that he was going to try to use
the police as a suicide attempt."
Harrison .said that had recently
become a "main concern"' in the.
search for Deboy.
Both Smith and Deboy were set
to appear in Hardee Circuit Court
the day after their escape, Smith on
firearms and assault charges and:
Deboy for drug, theft, burglary and
forgery charges. h .
Both will be extradited to Hardee'
County.,
For nov<\ Smith remains in
Georgia, facing charges there, and
Debov in Ohio. .

Civic Groups Can Get Relief $$

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A $1 million in-kind contribution
from Goodwill Industries could
help local non-profit organizations
cope with unimet needs in the com-
munity.
The money can be used for such
things as vouchers for replacement
of clothing and household items
lost in the hurricanes of 2004.
Any non-profit group, registered

in Florida as a 501(c) 3 organiza-
tion and operating for at least two
years, can apply. The amount each
group will be awarded has not vet
been decided.
This direct assistance program
of the Florida Hurricane Disaster
Fund will be managed by the'
Volunteer Florida Foundation.
The deadline for applications is 5
p.m. on April 15. They should be
mailed to Roosevelt Alexander,

Director, Hurricane Relief Fund,
Volunteer Florida Foundation, 401
S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, Fl.
32301 or on the internet at roo-
sevelt@volunterflorida.org.
Applicants can combine efforts
in one application by an intermedi-
ary or each group can apply sepa-
rately. Any non-profit group
involved in disaster relief, such as
St. Michael's, H.O.P.E of Hardee,
the Chamber of Commerce, Main

WAUC
Continued From 1A

ing to raise the most money and
win a week's trip to Disney World
with a parent.
WAUC has paid for dresses for
the girls and will provide the
queen's trip and a one-day trip for
the other girls to either Busch
Gardens or Disney World.
Competing are Amelia Cleto,
Marbella DeJesus, Lizzy Gonzalez,
Edith Madera, Julia P. Martinez,
Lorena Perez and Ashley Trevino.
There will also be prizes for peo-
ple who purchased tickets for the
queen candidates. The top prize of
$1,310 will be awarded to a ran-
domly. selected ticket buyer. That
person does not have to be present
to win; it will be announced on the
Mexican radio station WAUC
throughout the week.

Crash

Injures

Family

By SHAYLA'BRYAN
Herald-Advocate Intern
A 27-year-old Hardee County
woman and her four children were
seriously injured in a single-vehicle
crash Sunday in a neighboring
county, the Florida Highway Patrol
reported.
Olga Martinez, of 129 Miller
Road, Wauchula, lost control ofher
1985 Chevrolet and it overturned,
Tpr. Mark Marcus said.
The accident occurred at 5:21
p.m. on U.S. 98 near Pine Island
Ranch Road in Highlands County..
Marcus said Martinez was travel-
ing west on U.S. 98 and approach-
ing a curve near Pine Island Road
when she became distracted. Her
baby began crying, and she turned
away from the road to give..the
baby's bottle to her oldest daughter.
The vehicle then drifted onto the
south shoulder. Martiine tried to
regain control and drove badk onto
the westbound lane. When she
applied the brakes, the vehicle slid
and overturned on the south shoul-
der, coming to rest on its right side,
the trooper said.
A motorist, Fernando Cervantes
of Vero Beach, helped to pull the
children from the car.
'Martinez was taken to Highlands
Regional Medical Center.
Passengers Adam Mendoza, 10,
Yvonne Mendoza, 6, Laurie
Carrillo. 3, and Alyssabeth Carrillo,
1, all of the same address, were
transported to Tampa General
Hospital in serious condition.
Damage to the vehicle was esti-
mated at $1,000.
According to the trooper, the.
only charge to the, driver was for
the front passenger not wearing his.
seat belt.

Other ticket-holders will garner
prizes; a computer, printer, digital
camera and two low-rider bicycles
will be given away.
Celito Lindo, which has operated
as a family-oriented club for over
27 years, received permission from
county commissioners for the fun-
filled celebration Sunday. Off-duty
officers will be present to ensure
there are no difficulties from the
large crowd expected for the out-

I I

door affair.
Although the festival prepara-
tions will begin at 10 a.m., bands
will be playing from 1 to 7 p.m.
under the direction of master of
ceremonies Raul Centeno. Most of
the bands come directly from
Mexico for the occasion.
Michelly and her musicians will
play just before the 3 p.m. selection
of the queen, and another group,
perhaps Banda Legendarios, will

JUDGE
Continued From' 1A
Swe just can see the reasoning for
it." She said Nona Moore's sur-
viving children, too, did not want to
see Meus imprisoned.
Assistant State Attorney John W.
Kromholz, who prosecuted the
case, attacked the heart of Daly's
motion, the assertion that the vic-
tim's family was not notified of the
trial and sentencing.
In cross examination, Jahna said
she did not remember being served
with notice by a sheriff's deputy.
She said she was taking care of
Moore's two surviving daughters,
had sick parents and was in the

Street Wauchula Inc., can apply and '
must show that they will serve the
needy in their community in a way
that cannot be reimbursed by any
other entity.

Other conditions each organiza-
tion must meet and what needs to
be included in the application cano,
be obtained at the internet
www.volunteerfloridafoundation.o i
rg. .

play during the coronation.
For the young people, Lowc Y1:
Chino Hi Hop Musica Urbana will
perform.

Others performing are Isabel and'"
her musicians, El Gavilan De't
Durango, El Calentano Del Edo De"
Mexico, Imperio De Michoacan,"
Groupo Invencible, Grupo
Ambicion, and Los Pumas Del'
Heutama, Mich.

process of moving at the time. K3
Given the opportunity to speak to:"
the court a final time, Meus told'
Curry, "I want you to know I will'
do anything you ask me, and FI
won't break the rules or do any-'
thing on the outside to make you
look bad." d
In closing, Kromholz told the
judge the case had been tried, that
Meus had been given a "legal and"
lawful" sentence and that his miti-'
gating factors had already been
considered by the court.
He said there was no legal reason .
for any further departure.

Nutrition Notes

found Meus guilty of two counts of,
vehicular homicide at his trial in
August of 2003; (2) that at his
September 2003 senten-ing hear-
ing, the judge found mitigating fac-
tors and afforded Meus a down-
ward departure from Florida
Uniform Sentencing Guidelines,
which had called for a sentence of
18-1/2 to 30 years in prison; (3)
that in September of 2004 the 2nd
DCA denied Meus' appeal of the
verdict, judgment and sentence;
and (4) that the court had consid-
ered the mitigating factors applica-
ble to Meus' case and had imposed
a below-guidelines sentence.
Meus, who is currently being
held in the Hardee County Jail, will
now be scheduled for transfer to a
state facility to begin serving his
term.
Diane Thibodeaux, the sister to
Meus' fiancee and one of his ardent
supporters, said only one final
appeal remains. She did not know
when it might be filed.
Daly had won his March 18
motion hearing before Curry by
asserting, Moore's sisters, Dana
Christensen and Beth Jahna, were
never notified of thg,rial or of the
subsequent sentencing hearing.
They "desire to be heard, on their
own behalf and on behalf of the
decedent's family, in mitigation of
the defendant's sentence."
In opening remarks to the judge
at that hearing, Daly told Curry,
"The worst the state could, say
about what Mr. Meus has been con-
victed of, the criminal act, is that'he'
was working too hard and fell
asleep.
"I remind the court," Daly con-
tinued, "there but for the grace of
God, it could happen to every one
of us who has gotten behind the
wheel."
Christensen was then called to
the :stand. She said Meus "never
should have 'been, charged with
vehicular homicide." She said
nobody would listen to Meus'
account of the crash, that a vehicle
with its bright lights on crossed into
his-laie, blinding him and running
him off the road.
SShe called Meuis a "good, honor-
able man" who "grieves as we
grieve," and said she spoke for the
entire family.
"Your Honor," Christensen con-
cluded, "we beg for your mercy in
this case and ask that you change
the sentence to probation."
Jahna testified that she "would
feel worse if another life was lost."
She asserted "it was an accident..

CAR WASH
Continued From 1A
*located at 128 S. Seventh Ave., to
meet with Det. Sgt. David Stimson
and Sgt. Thomas Harris.
And while briefing them, he saw
two men. fitting the suspects'
descriptions riding their bicycles
through the Police Department's
parking lot, the chief said.
Fort called the men over to him,
and asked the department's accred-
itation manager, Maria Adame, to
come outside to translate. She
asked the men where they were
coming from, and they responded
that they had been "hanging out" at
Wally Wash for most of the day.
The victim was called to the sta-
tion, and she identified the pair as
the men who attacked her, entering
her vehicle and battering her,
Beattie said. Further, she pointed
out Martinez as the man who held a
knife to her.
Both men were arrested and
booked-into the Hardee County Jail
at" about 5 p.m. Friday, March 19,
just over an hour after the alleged
incident.

studies looking at the effects ofl
exercise. They rely on people to:
self-report their activity. The accu-
racy of self-reported information,"
however, is open to doubt. Self-
reported information also cannot
find out how fit a person actually is. :'
Of course, you shouldn't have to
choose between being fit and losing .
weight. The best decision for your
health is to lead a life with regular, s
moderate activity, while you strie '
for or maintain a healthy weight
For the few people who cannot
reach a Body Mass Index (BMN'
reading between 19 and 25, 'which
is considered a healthy weight, reg-
ular exercise is still recommended.
Most studies show that a loss olf
even 10 to 20 percent offers signifi-
cant health benefits.- as long as
that weight is kept off. According to
the American Institute for Cancer
Research (AICR) and the Institute
of Medicine, everyone should aim
for at least an hour a day of moder-
ate exercise and some weekly vig-
orous activity, too. However,
research shows some health bene-
fits with just half an hour a day of
exercise.
Q: Is it safe to use a weight loss
product labeled "natural" and
"clinically proven?"
A: There's simply no way toj
know. For one thing, "natural"
doesn't necessarily mean "safe" -
after all, natural ingredients can
have significant effects on the heart
and other organs. More importantly,
label claims on supplements and
weight loss aids are not evaluated
by any regulatory agency. That
means that manufacturers of these
products can make a wide variety bf
claims (like "clinically proven") as'
long as they don't go so far as to say '
their product is a cure for a specific.
disease. In fact, they do not have to,
disclose any information about the'
testing process the kind of test-1
ing used, who and how many were
tested, the way results were ana--
lyzed or document their "proof'4
in any way. That's why it is best to.
be skeptical. Product endorsements'
from experts may be minority opin-
ions within their profession. An
endorsement may come from some-
one with a financial interest in thee
product. Even claims that a produce
is safe cannot be trusted, since the
don't have to be substantiated
Always read the label closely`
Many products with a safety clain
still list certain groups who should
not use the product, albeit in small
print. Products could also contai
ingredients that safety warning,
have been issued for.

One can never consent to cree
when one feels an impulse td
soar.
Circle The Date!
COMMUNITY CALENDAR !
DEADLINE
IS MONDAY AT 5 RM.

Spring Cleaning Sale Continues

Many bargains till Availabl
Come check out our $1.00 bargains, includes
Mexican Petunias, Indian Hawthorn, Azaleas & more.
Good prices on several types of trees.

SBald Cypress $4.00 Red Maples $12.00 Weeping Pink Hibiscus $8.00
Bottlebrush $10.00 Large Ligustrum 5-6' 8-10 left $100.00 for all
Oversized Palms (Chinese Fans, Pygmy Date, Windmill. Sago $30.00 EA or 4 for $100.00
Specimen Shrubbery 4' + Hibiscus, Allamanda, Plumbago $25.00.
Large selection of blooming plants & shrubbery in regular inventory
as well. Starting at $2.00. Roses & Daylillies arriving this week.

Shrubs and Stuff
3496 Peeples Lane Wauchula, FL 33873
Office (863) 773-3557 Mobile 781-0157
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MORE FIT OR
LESS FAT?
Obesity correlates strongly with
health problems like heart disease,
diabetes and some cancers. But low
levels of physical activity also
relate to the same problems. So a
person might ask: Is it better to
work on being fit or losing weight?
SSeveral new studies suggest that
it is better to be fit. For example,
one study looked at fitness and
physical activity levelsin about 900
middle-aged women. As you would
expect, after four years the people
with the:lowest risk of heart attack,
stroke, or death were fit (able to
walk 5 miles per hour) and had
either a healthy weight or a little
extra weight. Although fit, obese.
people were at more risk. Unfit peo-
ple who were riot obese had even
greater health problems. The
researchers concluded that both
weight control and activity levels
reduced heart risk factors like high
blood pressure, diabetes, low HDL
'(good) cholesterol and inflamma-
tion. Only a person's fitness level,
however, influenced the amount of
heart'blockage and actually 'trig-
gered events like heart attack,
stroke-and death,
Several past studies had similar,
findings. For example, obese peo-
ple who were moderately fit suf-
fered about half the death rate and
had less heart disease than normal
weight people who were unfit. Five
days a week of moderate exercise
for one-half hour was generally
enough in these studies to raise peo-
ple out of the high-risk, "low-fit-
ness" category.
The benefits of being fit are fur-
ther supported by a fairly large
body of research that links regular
exercise with a lower risk of sever-
al cancers, especially colon and
breast cancers. Exercise may pro-
tect against cancer by helping con-
trol weight, but a direct effect on a
,person's hormones, growth factors,
immunity and inflammation
appears to be a more important con-
sequence.
However, one new study seems
to suggest that fatness matters more
than fitness. In this seven-year
study, regular physically activity
did lower the risk of diabetes for
women aged 45 to 65. In fact, those
women who rose above the bottom
quarter of activity levels reduced
their risk by more than 20 percent.
However, the effect of weight was
so strong that it still overwhelmed
the impact of any physical activity.
Active, moderately overweight
women were more than three times
as likely to develop diabetes as
those who were at a normal weight
but inactive. And excessively over-
weight yet active women were 10
times more likely to become diabet-
ic than inactive women with anor-
mal weight.
Further complicating the ques-
tion of whether it is better to be fit
or lose weight is the nature of many

March 31, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A

Landfill Closure 18 Months Away Wauchula Adds 2 Key Positions

Cy JOAN SEAMAN
,f The Herald-Advocate
With debris from three hurri-
?anes filling up space, the Hardee
County Landfill is probably about
18 months from closing its present
,ite.
At a special meeting on Tuesday
morning before leaving for
legislative. Day in Tallahassee, the
County Commission approved an
up-to-$10,000 contract with the
Tampa-based -environmental con-
sulting firm SCS to guide the coun-
ty through closure issues.
New Solid Waste Director Teresa
Carver provided a work order for
miscellaneous engineering services
about leachate and stormwater
management. She said the life
expectancy of the landfill was
shortened because of the hurri-
canes. "We are coming to closure
on the south side, the southeast cor-
ner and will need advise on time
left, horizontal and vertical air
space and other factors. This com-
pany is already working on the
application for the new sections,"
she said.
County Manager Lex Albritton
said engineering advice was impor-
Stant in meeting compliance regula-
tions of the state Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP).
The commission also approved a
contract with low bidder Overland
Services Inc.. to remove construc-
tion debris temporarily placed at
the landfill. The cost will be $10.30
per ton plus the county will have to
pay. disposal fees at Cedar Trails in
Polk County where the debris will
be taken.
In other action, the commission:
-awarded low bid for a trailer-
mounted stationary breathing air
module for the Hardee Fire-Rescue

Department. Paid by Homeland,
Security grants, the module
replaces one the county had inherit-
ed from the old Wauchula Fire
Department which was no longer
useable, said Public Safety
Director and Fire Chief Mike
Choate. The county has been going
down to DeSoto to fill air tanks
needed at fire scenes. The mobile
unit can be taken to a fire scene to
fill bottles on the spot.
-heard a review of the fair
housing requirements. The 24-page
packet presented by Janet Gilliard,
director of community develop-
ment and general services, outlines
all the local, state and federal
statutes that elected officials and
the general public should know.
The Civil Rights Act says it is
wrong to refuse to rent or sell hous-
ing based on race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, handicap or
family status (having small chil-
dren).
Gilliard said her office of com-
munity development, which deals
with various housing programs, can
assist people with complaints.
She is also working on an agree-
ment with the state Department of
Corrections to do framing and cab-
inetry for hurricane housing as they
do for Habitat for Humanity and
other non-profit groups.
Gilliard said her Community
Development Block Grant pro-
grams were recently audited and
use of faith-based help to spread
dollars the farthest was applauded.
Apostolic Services is leaving the
end of March ard has built five
new homes and rehabilitated many
more. The Mennonites will remain
for about another 18 months. They
have built seven homes and reno-
vated many. Both have passed

inspections and received certifi-
cates of occupancy on the Alomes
they built.
-approved the chairman to sign
the application for special federal
funds allocated for counties suffer-
ing the most damages from the hur-
ricanes. Hardee and six other coun-
ties will each get $9 million, but it
will have to be shared with its com-
munities. In Hardee's case, this
would be $2.25 million to each of
the cities and the county.
The grant application seeks
$7,217.309 for wastewater services
to connect 270 homes in Wauchula
Hills to the county's wastewater
plant.off SR 62. It would start with
connecting the force main across
from Crystal Lake Village down U.
S. 17 to a lift station at Yetter Road.
Another $1.8 million would
rehabilitate and connect water lines
in the unincorporated areas adja-
cent to the city of Bowling Green.
It would be the areas encompassed
by Doc Coil Road, Broward,
Chester and Dixieanna streets.
Applications are on a fast track.
They have to be in by April 4 and
decision will be made by April 22,
said Gilliard.
-heard an update on the Florida
International Airport by developer
John Reed.
He outlined three divisions
working on the airport planning.
There are the Development of
Regional'Impact (DRI) application
and permitting process, the airport
creation : process and Heartland
Transportation issues.
Reed reviewed progress and
individuals involved in each of
these steps, people on the local'and
international level, in Tallahassee,
Washington, D. C. and Miami
working on the planning, as well as
all the local or area meetings and
planning'going on. '
Reed said he expects things to
speed up quite a bit in the next few
months as the DRI and Federal
Aviation Authority permit applica-
tions are submitted..
-approved on a split vote, trans-
fer of $11,3518.01 from contingen-
cies for a local match for nearly
$182,000 in funds to add a dental
Clinic to Cehtral Florida Health
Care center on East Palmetto Street
in Wauchula.
The balance of the needed funds
would come from unmet needs dol-
lars as well as state and federal
grants. Commissioners Minor
Bryant, Gordon Norris ;and Dale
Johnson' approd ed it. Commission--
er Nikk Timrniman had left the'.
meeting earlier for ainther commit-
ment. Commis-sioner Bobby Ray
Smith said he opposed it for sever-
al, reasons.
"It's a good program, but I'm
concerned about our budget for the
rest of this year. There have' been
changes in information' from the
first discussion tb today. I am also
coinerned about it competing with'
similar 'services offered by the
health department here. I would
like to have waited for budget
xsorkshops to see where the money
could come from."'"

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Wauchula commissioners
approved the hire of two new
employees on Monday night.
In a specially called meeting,
which began at 4 p.m., prior to an
evening-long workshop, the com-
mission thoroughly discussed the
need for an economic development
director and city clerk.
New City Manager Richard
"Rick" Giroux fielded the ques-
tions on the need for either position'
and how they would be funded.
Giroux said the city is entering a
growth period, with "developments
knocking on our doors." He pro-
posed creating a three-person eco-
nomic development department to
be housed at the old City Hall, 225
E. Main Street. Co-locating it with
Main Street Wauchula Inc. and the
Hardee County Chamber of
Commerce will enhance ability to
work together on.economic devel-
opment projects, he explained.
'Commissioners were not so sure,
feeling that person needed to be
housed near Giroux. Giroux said he
has 13 years experience in that field
and hoped to hire someone already
experienced in economic develop-
ment who would only have to learn
the individual needs and nuances of
this community. Working with that
person would be Olivia Minshew,
economic development coordinator
in a FEMA (Federal Emergency
Management Agency) position and
administrative secretary Susan
Gibbs.
Giroux also recommended pre-
sent accounts payable clerk
Clarissa Abbott as the new city
clerk, an appoint e position creat-
ed under the new City Charter
which voters approved in August.
His recommendation was unani-
mously approved, as commission-
ers said they agreed with Giroux in
his plan to promote from within
whenever possible.
City Attorney Cliff Ables said
the clerk's duties and responsibili-
ties were set out in the charter. That
person is the city's internal auditor,
which at times became a conflict of
interest when Finance Director
James Braddock was both clerk and
financial director..
"I need Jamie to work full-time
on finances. With all the problems
we are facing, he has a lot of work
to be done and we need to work
closely on funding for these
issues," said Giroux.
The city clerk would also be
responsible for commission min-
utes, fixing commissioners' meet-
ing folders, codification of the ordi-
nances the commission approves
and organization of the city's web-
site.
"There are many ordinances
which have been passed which are
not, yet in the code of ordinances.
There just. hasn't been the bench
strength to do them," 'agreed
Commissioner Ken Lambert.
"In'the month I've been here, I
don't see how anyone can add more

PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
City Manager Rick Giroux outlines his personal changes.

to his or her plate," said Giroux.
Another position filled is human
resource specialist. Former Human
Resources Director Phil Wickstrom
recently resigned to take a similar
position in Punta Gorda. Terri
Svendsen, who worked closely
with him, has the talent and ability
to handle both payroll and person-
nel and benefit packages to ensure
"we get the most bang for our buck
in insurance," said Giroux. That
change was also approved.
In other action, the commission:
-briefly .discussed Christmas.
decorations. "This community'
takes pride in its decorations," said
Lambert. Superintendent of Public
Works Ray McClellan said his staff
could make the 51 new light pole
decorations needed, if the commis-
sion agreed on the designs.
McClellan, said there are almost
twice the number of utility poles on
the new northbound U.S. 17 as the
old southbound lanes.
' -approved budget amend-
ments, transferring monies from

various departments to fund the
new positions.
-delayed a decision on surveys
needed for the Community
Development Block Grant. The
proposed cost by the low bidder
was excessive, said commissioners,
asking Giroux and his staff to ask
that company for a reconsideration
and explanation of the cost of each
of the three surveys needed.
-reviewed a personnel chart
Giroux presented, outlying each
position in the police department,
public works, city administration
and the new economic develop-
ment department.
-denied any change to the pro-
posed contract with Ted Iddings for
the building on South Seventh
Avenue adjacent to the city admin-
istration offices.
-continued workshop discus-
sions a city water and sewer policy,
water and wastewater facilities
expansion, impact fees, the city
strategic plan and a contribution to
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AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO THE
INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance Number 2005-05
will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the first reading at.City Hall, 225 East Main
iStreet, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 11th day of April, 2005, at 6:00 P.M, A copy of the proposed
iOrdinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126 South Seventh Avenue, nWauchula,
Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The pro-
posed Ordinance to entitled as follows:
ORDINANCE 2005-05
S AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
THEANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY .79 ACRES LOCATED,AT THE SOUTH-
WEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF WEST CARLTON STREET AND
S SOUTH SIXTH AVENUE, AND DESIGNATED THE SAMI PARCEL, INTO THE
INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA; PROVID-
ING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
S AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
S Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advis-
es that if any interested person decides to appeal any:decision made by the City Commission with respect
to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such
purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to, be based.'
The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of
any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the
Commission's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its pro-
'grams or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with.
Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863)773-3131.

Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire
Ables & Ritenor, P.A.
S515 South Sixth Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Attorney for City of Wauchula

s/.Tames A. Braddock
JAMES. A BRADDOCI, City Clerk
City of Wauchula

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INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance Number 2005-04
will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second reading at City Hall, 225 East
Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 11th day of April, 2005, at 6:00 P.M. A copy of the pro-
posed- Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126 South Seventh Avenue,
Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed
Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance to entitled as follows:
ORDINANCE 2005-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
THE ANNEXATION OFAPPROXIMATELY 21 ACRES IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF
THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST,
HARDEE COUNTY,. FLORIDA, LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE WAUCHULA
WORSHIP CENTER PARCEL, AND DESIGNATED THE LAMBERT PARCEL, INTO
THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA; PRO-
VIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING
FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advis-
es that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect
tto any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such
purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includ-
ed the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of
any individual's disability. status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the
Commission's functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its pro-
grams or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with
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s/.ames A. Braddock
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Wauchula, Florida 33873
Attorney for City of Wauchula

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School Board Hosts Tribute To The Late Merle Albritton

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
Rarely do the seats fill up ai a
School Board meeting without
there being a major controversy at
hand.
Rarely do private individuals
donate a significant sum to a spe-
cific high school course.
But. then, rare are men such as
the late Merle Albritton.
The Hardee County School
Board recently hosted, and became
the beneficiary of, a tribute to
Albritton by his comrades in the
98th Bomb Group/Wing Veterans
Association.
The veterans had wanted to
honor Albritton at their next
reunion, but Albritton died on Dec.
5 of last year. Instead, they paid
tribute to him at the School Board
meeting as they donated $1,000 to
Ralph Starralt's World War II
History class at Hardee Senior
High School.
Schools Superintendent Dennis
Jones opened the session by noting
Albritton had made "significant
contributions" to his country and
his community during his lifetime.
"'He cared about children and
was always asking, 'What can 1 do
to help." A prime concern of his
was to raise responsible, contribut-
ing citizens," Jones said.
Deputy Schools Superintendent
Greg Dick noted Albritton had a
"passion" for great teachers, dating
back to his days in high school,
when his math teacher made him
lament, "This calculus is killing my
brain!"
After graduation Albritton joined
the military, hoping to become a
pilot but instead being assigned the
duties of a mechanic. When World
War II broke out and the demand
for, pilots increased, Albritton
signed up for pilot training classes.
Candidates were given a compet-
itive exam, and it was Albritton's
mathematics knowledge that got
him accepted as an aviation cadet,
Dick said.
His war record included 51 mis-
sions, the Distinguished Flying
Cross, three Bronze Stars and sev-
eral other medals and citations.
Dick introduced a 10-minute
video tribute to Albritton, with
wartime, victory and family photos
displayed to such tunes as "Nothing
Can Stop The Army Air Corps" and
"Unforgettable."
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wrgi n ,: t pto, I,-n ,, Posey
thanked the School Board for [lhe
tribute, adding, "It's amazing how
little children know about what we

did, and what we do."
With that, he and his fellow asso-
ciation members donated $1.000 to

the'high school class that will fill
that gap and give yongsiics that
knowledge.

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Members of the 98th Bomb Group/Wing Veterans Association with teacher Ralph Starratt are
(from left) Charlie Gamble of Cincinnati and Fort Myers Beach, Robert Rans of St. Petersburg,
Dennis Posey of Marietta, Ga., Starratt, Herb Harper of Georgetown, Tenn., and Philip Tarpley of.
Rio, Wisc.

Dennis Posey, reunion coordinator for the 98th Bomb
Group/Wing Veterans Association, planned the group's tribute
to the late Merle Albritton.

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Following the presentation, the School Board recessed for a
reception in honor of the veterans.

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'Group/Wing Veterans Association to Ralph Starratt's Word War II History class at Hardee Senior
High School.

High school student Anthony Sandoval, who is enrolled in the World War II History course,
attended the recognition ceremony to learn more about the war and the veterans who fought in
it. He said his grandfather, Onesimo Rivera, was in the 82nd Airborne Division at Normandy and
he, too, plans to join the military after high school. Here, Anthony looks over a 98th Bomb
Group/Wing Veterans Association newsletter with Philip Tarpley (center) and Dennis Posey.

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son-in-law; Martha Louise Durrance, granddaughter; wife Alberta Albritton; Merilyn Strickland,
daughter; and Jerry Strickland, son-in-law.

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ichaela Villarreal, Rajhay Clark,
Calee Jardine, Vaughn Kirkland,
Araceli Lopez, Kaylee Barberee,
Jonathan Naranjo, Tori Palma,
Shayla Albritton, Abigail
Castaneda, Braddock Collom,
Arianna Perez, Kendall Winter,
Kyle Choate, Mark Conrad, Amber
Kilgore, JaQuavious Kimbrough,
Selina Miranda, Adrian Bruno-
Perez, Clay Hawk, Briana Hanchey
Juliana Page, Alex Ruiz, Landon
Albritton, Tainiqua Blandin, Lysette
Cisneros, Abby Clark, Morgan
Crews, Shayna Harned, Eddie
Kilgore, Hayden Lindsey, Catie
Longoria, Nick Turner, Wyatt
Zeigler, Areah Wilkins, Chris
Guijon, Alexis Cagnon, Soraya
Castillo, Isaac Flores, Jacob Willis,
Chase Benton, Lydia Borjas, Rosie
Fimbres, Colt Hancock, Faith Hays,
Kimberlee Layton, Levi Lovett,
Sheila Parlor, Brenna Parker,
Larrett Smith, Erika Ramirez and
Dylan Carmona.
E's and S's- Christopher Nolan,
Isaiah Chavez, Adrian Rodriguez,
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Arath Delatorre, Xochil Zavala,
Karan Limbachia, Eduardo Lopez,
Hunter Bryant, Jordan Evers,
Hayden Hawthorne, Kristian Judah,
Dalton Tubbs, Morgan Walters,
Carly Wadsworth, Rebecca
Albritton, Hannah Baxter, Hannah
Carlton, Marco DeLeon, Ally
Dotson, Reyna Kirkland, Seth
McGee and Brenda Miramontes.
A's & B's- Katey Crawford,
Ryan Ham, Solis Turner, Sienna
Morran, Angelica Gonzalez,
Conner Crawford, Morgan Evans,
Sarah McClenithan, Adam Salas,
Gabrielle Allen, Austin Beck, Mara
Goodwyn, Brandon Hill, Levi
Mancillas, Andrew Alvarado,
Jennifer. Campos, Russell Weems,
Emory Smith, Taylor Roberts,
Samatha Salazar, Andres
Hernandez, Quintin Kuschke,
Eduardo Lopez, Santiago Barron,
G.B. Belmares, Lily Strickland,
Brenda Martinez-Bautista, Johnny
Luna, Zoey Whiteside, Tucker
Albritton, Alexis Barker, Jacob
Castillo, Jessica Newman, Kole
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Spencer, Victor DeLoera, Kourtney
Henderson, Sarah Albritton, Patrick
Carlton, Milli Jones, Alexandria
Ullrich, Joseph Beldin, Emily
Ashkenase, Haneen Ottallah,
Jordan Jones, Hannah Napier,
Brooke Dixon, Anahi Arroyo,
Keyshawn McLeod and Cesar
Fimbres.
A's & B's- Max Perez,' Marvin
Williams, Mia Newton, Naushin
Khan, Sarai Maldonado, Leah
Chavez, Caitlin Dufresne, Peyton
Hernandez, Cesar Ramirez, Tamara
St. Fort, Austin Altman, Nick
Scaffe, Angelita Mancillas, Gemi
Saunders, Donnie Williams, Miles
Yates, Tatian Juarez, Marco
Briones, Alexandra Lopez, Jose
Sandoval, Dana Terrell, Jacob
Torres, Guadalupe Resales,
Dasmine McMillian, Marcus
Battles, Rolando Chaves, Daniel
Kalinuk, Kirsten Ramirez, Caitlin
Casteneda, Tanor Durden, Nicholas
Johnson, Jose Jurado, Kendall
Gough, Brinkley Yeomans, Andrea
Gee, Adriana Olivas, Isai Perez,
Ashleigh Prieto, Valentina Cardoza,
Maria Gonzalez, Kevin Kunkel,
Cassidy Lane, Jace Flemer, Aron
Ruiz, Cain Roman, Ithiel Ocana,
Maria Galarza, Tyler Veitch,
Makayla Deuberry, Yaneth Rios,
Taylor Griffin, Ruben Sandoval,
Hannah Grisinger, San Juanita
Pacheco, Blanca Chapman and
Cory Rich.
Third Grade
All A's- Holly Hughes, Kris
Johnson, Lark Lukawski, Katie
Smith, Errica Snelling, David
Gibson, Emily Hughes, Brooke
Knight, Luke Palmer, Reed Woods,
Zack Battles, Mason Gough,
Caroline Durrance, Karlee
Henderson, Savannah Miller,
Dalton Reas, Savannah Morran,
Zachery Taylor and Eduardo
Centeno.
A's & B's- David Chambers,
Kaley Shepard, Garrett Albritton,
Carlista Brown, Brooke Conley,
Adrian Briones, Kaitlin Thomas,
Angela Heuckeroth, Carleigh
Coleman, Christian. Crawford,
Arissa Camel, Luke Winter, Elayni
Avalos, Jorge Nolasco, Stephanie
Belmares, Leah Cisneros, Tyler
Helms and Moises Duran.
Fourth Grade
All A's- Kayla Knight, Jenna
Flemer and Mancillas Kaylee.
A's & B's-Alma Ruiz, Amin
Lazrak, Krista Turner, -Alexan
Maddox, Jacob Evans, Rufino
Gabriel, Layla Luna, Lauren Page,
Jennifer Napier, Kalob Rickett,
Matthew McKinney, Eduardo
Lopez and Maribel Molina.
Fifth Grade
All A's-Meghan, Graham,
Cassidy Knight, Taylor Pohl,
Kailah White, Emma Marshall,
Rebekah Nix, Summer Palmer,
Elizabeth DeLoera, Danley Flores,
Briana Albritton and Lady
Paningbatan.
A's & B's- Codi Ham, Daniel
Miller, Justin Knight, Alex
Maldonado, Jenna Williams,.
Donald Sneider, Hailey Selph,
Carter Lambert, Deonte Evans,
Stephanie Chavez, Wintz Terrell,
Smokee Barker, Laura Rios,
Savannah Albritton, Daniel Baxter,
Dawson Crawford, Murrell Winter,
Ramiro Briones and James Carroll.

THURS., MARCH 31
VcHardee Couhty School
Board, regular meeting, Hardee'
Junior High School media cep-
ter, 200 S. : Florida Ave.,
Wauchula, 5 p.m.
v/Hardee County Players,
general membership meeting,
Wauchula City Hall Auditorium
City Council chambers, 225 E.
Main St., 7 p.m.

WED., APRIL 6
'BloodNet USA, bloodmo-
bile,. Florida Fertilizer Co. Inc.,
U.S. 17 South.and Will Duke
Rd., Wauchula, 2-5 p.m. and
First Baptist' Church-Bowling
Green, 4531 U.S. 17 N., 5:30-8
p.m

THURS., APRIL 7
RHardee County Commis-
sion, regular meeting, Room
102, rCourthouse Annex 1, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or
PB&J Sandwich (Salad Tray,
Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce,
Roll, Fruit Snack) Milk
,TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Grits,
Buttered Toast, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Patty or Hot
Dog on a Bun (Salad Tray,
French Fries, Cupcakes, Ice
Cream, Juice) Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Mini
Pocket, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich
or Cowboy Macaroni (Salad,
Tray, Pinto Beans and Ham,
Peaches, Juice, Roll) Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal,
Buttered Toast, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Rib-B-Que on a Bun or
Chicken Fryz (Salad Tray, Fresh
Potatoes, Pears, Jell-O, Rolls)
Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Scrambled
Eggs w/Cheese, Buttered Toast,
Juice, Milk.
Lunch: Sloppy Joe on a Bun
or Fish Sandwich (Salad Tray,
Potato Rounds, Broccoli,
Applesauce, Juice) Milk

I JUNIOR HIGH

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
.Juice, Milk'
"'Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or
PB&J Sandwich or Pepperoni
Pizza (Tossed Salad, Mixed
Vegetables, Macaroni Salad,
Applesauce, Roll, Fruit Snack)
Milk

'TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Grits,
Buttered Toast, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Pattie on a
Bun or,'Hot Dog on a Bun or
Cheese Pizzaa (Lettuce &
Tomato, Broccoli, Cupcakes, Ice
Cream, Juice) Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfasl
Mini Pocket, Pineapple Chunks,
Milk
Lunch: Cowboy Macaroni o0
Deli Turkey Sandwich oi
Pepperoni Pizza (Lettuce 8
Tomato, Pinto Beans & Ham
Cole Slaw, Peaches, Juice, Roll:
Milk
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal
Buttered Toast, Applesauce, Mill
Lunch: Rib-B-Que on Bun o
Chicken Fryz or Cheese Pizzi
(Tossed Salad, Fresh Potatoes
Carrot-Raisin Salad, Jell-O
Pears) Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Scramblec
Eggs w/Cheese, Buttered Toast
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Pepperoni- Pizza o
Sloppy Joe on a Bun or Fisl
Sandwich (Lettuce & Tomato

Bowling Green Elementary
Kindergarten
All E's- Rogelio Ancelmo,
Rigoberto Armenta, Yolanda
Benitez, Lori Befancourt, Holly
Brown, Damion Carroll, Jordan
Chancey, Alejandro Chavez, Ivan
Chavez, Angel Cisneros, Grace
Coronado, Viridiana Correa,
Arianna Delarosa, Ruben Diego,
Antwuan Donaldson, Jose Felix,
Illeana Flores, Marixa Garcia,
Victoria Gomez, Dana Gonzales,
Mark Hernandez, Jessie Igo,
Enrique Iniguez, Khrystian
Jimenez, Madison Marple, Efrain
Martinez, Juan Molina, Jose Luis
Montero, Kailee Olmos, Jorge
Reyes, Kaitlin Stewart, Spring
Todd, Delilah Torres, Azucena
Venegas and Alfonso Wooten.
E's & S's- Jason Alamia, Edgar
Becerra, Carlos Camacho, Jesus
Chavez-Munoz, Alma Cruz, Norma
Cruz, Valentin DeJesus, Pete
Deluna, Rogelio DeSantiago,
Davina Esquivel, Liliana Esquivel,
Julia Figueroa, Elizabeth Flores,
Juan Gaifan, Jazmin Garcia,
Destiny Garza, Nevada Gonzales,
Carlos Gutierrez; Samuel
Harbarugh, Dalton Igo, Morgan

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS |

Letter to Editor

Thinking About Beautiful

Clouds And Christ's Return

Dear Editor:
I have often wondered about the
strangest things in life, and I know
I am not alone. Why does God
allow suffering? Why do we act
like we do? Why do we do the
things that we do? God knows,
because I know that I don't know
the reasons why.
Maybe one day we will know the
answers to a lot of questions.
Maybe, one day we will under-
stand, maybe we won't. And will it
really matter then?
Life is so full of surprises.
Sometimes things just happen
when you least expect them. The
good and the bad things come, pre-
pared or not.
But it always seems to be less of
a shock when you know ahead of
time, what's coming. Right? Right.
t One day soon Jesus will appear
,for His children. Will we be ready?
Will you be ready: I pray the
r answer is, yes.
r I love clouds. I guess I always
have. Clouds, what do clouds have
,to do with this? Do you ever take
Sthe time to just look up at them? I
could watch them move for hours. I
also love to watch heat lightning.
I used to sit on the swing outside
,with my children, when they were
k small. I'd tell them to look up at the
r clouds. We'd talk about the shapes
a and what we thought they looked
,like. We spent alot of time using
,our imaginations. My swings usu-
ally face the eastern sky.
After I caught my children's
attention real good, I'd tell them
d about how special the clouds were
:, to me. I'd say to them you know
one day, one day Christ will come
r to earth again, maybe on a cloud,
h just like that one.
, They would look at me strange,

so then I'd tell them about the
Lord's returning. And when they
took it all in, I could tell by the
looks on their faces.
They didn't understand'how it
would be possible, but they knew
mama wouldn't lie to them. For my
mama had told me the same story
of Christ's returning when I was
younger. And probably many oth-
ers have been told over the years.
For as the lightning is like
watching your own fireworks show.
I still think on Christ's return and
wonder is this the day, could this be
the time? Maybe, maybe not.
Ready or not, He will return, one
day, soon, it's closer now than
when my mom told me the story.
I still look at the clouds and won-
der, hum, what a beautiful cloud.
Life's wonders are Christ's cre-
ations, don't you think? Are you
looking for Christ's return?
God knows our hearts and He
knows our love for Him. I know I
am not perfect, far from it. But I do
know, I am Christ's. And He loves
me and He loves you.
The next time you look up and
see the most beautiful clouds, I
pray you think on Christ and His
returning. After all this could be the
day.
My friends, don't wait too long,
if you don't know Christ let Him in
your heart and life and see what
great love He has for you. Watch
and pray for you know not the hour
of His returning.
Be ready. He's coming soon. As
fast as the lightning and as quick as
the blink of your eyes, will be His
appearing.
Won't you think on Him today?
Your sister in Christ Jesus,
Sheila Miller
Wauchula

Honor Roll

Lanier, Alex Lucatero
Martinez, Richard Ontive
Ortega, Miguel Paz, Anal
Esmeraldo Racine, Er
Ismael Rodriguez,
Rodriguez, Madison Ru
Luis Salgado, Cristal San
Luis Santiago, Lisette S
Tapia-Guerrero, Javier
Anahi Velasco and
Williams.

First Grade
All A's- Omar Alamia
Arroyo, Aaron Brown,
Castanon, Erica Castillo
Cumbee, Ashley Forres
Gibson, Dashawna Goac
Guido, Martha Hernan
'Hewett,. Krysta Knarr, A
Azucena Lopez, Jennil
Consuelo Luna, Issaih
Fredy Pena, Deisy Piedad
Roblero, Johnny Sald
Armando Velasco-Lopez
A's & B's- Destiny
Briana Arce, David Bad
Bautista, Noah
Francisco Cortez,
Delarosa, Oscar Duarl
Forrester, Jesse Fowler
Garza, Ryan Gough,

Potato Rounds,
Chunks, Juice) Milk

SENIOR HIG

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal
Juice, Milk
SLunch: Chicken
(Tossed Salad, Save
Mixed Vegetables, Ap
Fruit Snack, Juice, Roll
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal,
Patty, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Pa
Bun (Tossed Salac
Potatoes, Broccoli,
Salad, Cake; Ice Cres
Milk
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal,
Pizza, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Cowboy
(Tossed Salad, Gree
Pinto Beans & Ham,
Roll, Juice) Milk
THURSDAY'
Breakfast: Cereal,
Buttered Toast, Apples
Lunch: Rib-B-Que
(Tossed Salad, Pota
Baked Beans, Who
Corn, Cole Slaw, R
Dessert, Juice) Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal,
Eggs, Buttered Toast,
Lunch: Sloppy Joe
(Tossed Salad, Potatc
Broccoli, Applesauc
Juice) Milk

March 31, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A
Gustavo-Salazar, Shirley Hamilton,
Alberto Hernandez, Alonzo
Hernandez, Triston Jones, Brianna
Juarez, George Lackey, Cierra Lee,
Florence Lee, Santos Lopez,
,, Andres Victoria McGhin, Alexis Melendez,
-ros, Kevin Vanessa Miranda, Jesus Molina,
bel Picazo, Leonardo Moran, Sophio Moreno,
ik Rentz, Omar Olmos, Nidawi Ortiz, Erica
Vanessa Pascual, Anita Reyes, Kyra Rivera,
kicker, Jose Richard Rivera, Alejandro
itiago, Jose Rodriguez, Rodrigo Rodriguez,
otelo, Jose Eliseo Sanchez, Mel Sanchez-
Vasquez, Ramos and Jordanne Williams.
Samyia Second Grade .
SAll A's- Makayla Chancey,
Zachary Crews, Amy Davila,
S .i Tatyanna Faulk, Blake Holton,
, Chistian Caryssa Johnson, Jakaysha
,Leeanna Lindsey, Noah Mitchell,. Jorge
, Courtney Molina, Manuel Palacios, Keith
iter, James Powell, Jose Sanchez and Abigail
d, Rosaura Vargas.
idez, Kyle- A's & B's- Giovany Alvarado,
alex Lopez, Daniel Calvillo, Kimberly
fer Lopez, Derringer, Destiny Ehling, Ruben
Palacios, Figueroa, Tiffany Flores, Araceli
i, Berenice Garcia, Senida Garcia, Jessica
divar and Gonzalez, Vanessa Gonzalez-
Lopez, Laura Guerrero, Paige
Alderman, Harbarugh, Katelyn Hines, Jesus
illo, Mario Hinojas, Kimberly Hooks,
Coronado, Catherine Jackson, Blanca Juarez,
Clemente Elizabeth Juarez, Crystal Martinez,
te, Katlyn Ruyra Olivares, Yuma Ortiz, Dustin
r, Jasmine Purser, Tyler Purser, Shelby Reese,
Santiago .Kayla Rios, Lisabeth Resales,
Ricky Dean Thompson, Kelly
Torres, Roberto Torres, Anaceli
Pineapple Villegas, Suki Vue, Nijah Williams,
Amanda Wilson and Madeleine
Zamora.
Third Grade
' ] All A's- Sonya Fowler,
Alejandrina Solis, Candice Torres,
Deysi Velasco and Raigann
Donut, Williams.
A's & I's- Margarita Alamia,
'Nuggets Courtney Alexander, Edgar
ory Rice,-. Almeyda, Kalisha Barnes, Janesza
)plesauce, Cardona, Emiliano Castillo, Karina
I) Milk Cisneros, Derek Fawley, Summer
Fields, Joey Frey, Guadalupe
Gutierrez, Gage Harbarugh, Tyler
Sausage. Hewett, Irma Lugo, Jennifer
Marcial, Marisol Paz, Nancy
ittie on a Sanchez, Isai Sandoval, Armando
d Fresh Santiago, Joseph Sigala, Esteban
Macaroni Suarez, Thomas Trevino, Austin
am, Juice) Turner, David Valazquez, Erica
Vasquez.
Fourth Grade
Y All A's- Rebeka Brown, Daniel
Cheese Boehm, Liliana Iniguez, Freddie
Juarez, Selena Miranda and
Macaroni America Sandoval.
in Beans A's & B's- Armando Alvarez,
Peaches, Alejandro Bautista, Andrea
Castaneda, Rontavia Davis, Tara
Deeson, Seth Fawley, Chrystal
Y Gallegos, Brittany Gough, Adrian
Oatmeal, Iniguez, Nyshira Jackson, Yesenia
3auce, Milk Lozano, Austin Martinez, Andrew
on a Bun Melendez, Noe Navarro, Alex
ato Salad, Pierstorff, Oscar Ramirez, Jerrica
le Kernel Richardson, Leonardo Suarez,
losy Pear Shaina Todd, Josephina Torres and
Randy Trivino.
Fifth Grade
All A's- Jonathan Heither and
Scrambled Rebecca Torres.
Juice, Milk All A's & B's- Daniel Arroyo,
on a Bun Monik Banda, Maximina Garcia,
o Rounds, Janet Guido, MaryKate Harris,
ce Cake, Andrew Hooks, JaJuan Hooks,
Gloria Rojas.

6A The Herald-Advocate, March 31, 2005

During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests.
The Sheriff's Office computer experienced difficulties this week, so
only an abbreviated version was available.

COUNTY
March 28, Mark Clark, was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson on a capias.

March 27, James Mushrush was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell
and charged with possession of methamphetamine.
March 27, Alejandro Alvaradowas arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a
capias alleging failure of a sexual offender to register a change of address.
March 27, criminal mischief on CR 664 and a residential burglary on
Morales Road were reported.

March 26, Amanda Griffin was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a war-
rant charging her with failure to appear in court on a charge of domestic bat-
tery.
March 26, thefts on U.S. 17 South and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue,
and criminal mischief at Nursery Road and U.S. 17 North were reported.

March 25, Casey Lee McCall was arrested by Sgt. Everett Lovett and
charged with fleeing to elude a police officer.
March 25, Christine Merritt was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on
charges of grand theft, petit theft and two counts uttering a forgery.
March 25, Joyce Rivers was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell on a
charge of violation of probation (original charge possession of metham-
phetamine).
March 25, Lendy Graham was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a war-
rant charging her with non-support.,
March 25, Esmeralda Garcia was arrested by Dep. Clay Nicholson and
charged with possession of methamphetamine," possession of cocaine,
transporting drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest without violence.
March 25, business burglaries on Airport Road and SR 64 East, a theft
on SR 64 East and a fight on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue were reported.

March 24, Louis Holloway was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart on a war-
rant charging him with two counts non-support and a capias charging him
with domestic battery.
March 24, Jose Jack Guiterrez was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart on a
warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge DUI) and
-capias alleging failure to pay a fine on a conviction for DUI.
March 24, Amy Marie Wilson was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a
Polk County warrant charging her with possession of marijuana.
March 24, Kristy Godwin was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart on charges
of violation of probation (original charges possession of methamphetamine
and possession of drug paraphernalia).
March 24, George Alamia was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on war-:
rants charging him with violation of probation.(original charges domestic
battery and possession of marijuana). He was first arrested on March 23 by
Dep. Manuel Zuniga and charged with violation of a domestic violence
injunction for protection.
March 24, Jose Garcia was detained at the jail on a warrant charging
him with violation of probation (original charge resisting arrest without
violence). He was first arrested on March 22 by Dep. Mixon Trammell on
warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges utter-
ing a forged instrument and grand theft) and a capias charging him with
domestic assault.
March 24, Johnny Benavides was arrested by the countywide Drug
Task Force and charged with resisting arrest without violence.
March 24, a juvenile was arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin and
charged with battery.
March 24, burglary of a conveyance on DinkAlbritton Road, criminal
mischief on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, a theft on U.S. 17 South and a
fight on SR 62 were reported.
.".March 23, Bradley McKinney was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble Ana a
charge of non-support.

Book Review
By Spessard Stone

JACOB S IUMMERLIN: KING OF THE CRACKERS
Joe A. Akerman Jr., retired history instructor at North Florida
CommunitN College. and son J. Mark Akerman. a school administrator in
Greensboro, NC. portray the life and times of Jacob Summerlin in "Jacob
Summerlin: King of the Crackers." who for over two decades was.Florida's
wealthiest cattle king.
The genesis of the biography of Jacob "Jake" Summerlin Jr. (1820-
1893) originated when the elder Akerman, while a student enroute home
from Orlando High School, would stop by the old Orange County
Courthouse to gaze at a photo of Summerlin. Summerlin was dressed in
range clothes, with a large bandanna and a turned-back Stetson, he clutched
a bullvhip in one-hand and a corncob pipe in his mouth. He epitomized the
Cracker cattleman.
A genealogy of the Summerlins in Virginia, Georgia and Florida intro-
duces us to the family's roots and the frontier in Columbia County, Florida,
where Jake came of age and his character, marked by a strong philanthrop-
ic spirit, sturdy moral tenacity. resourcefulness, courage and a sense of
never taking himself too seriously, was formed.
Qn'Feb. 13, 1845, he married Frances Knight Zipperer, daughter of the
Rev. Samuel Knight, who had moved to Knight's Station in Hillsborough
County in 1843. The young couple settled nearby, where Jaketurnedout his
herd of cattle driven from South Georgia and Columbia County. "Fannie"
was the widow of John Jacob Zipperer, by whom she had a son, Gideon,
who became an integral part of the family, which would grow to include six
more children, Martha, Jasper, George, Robert, Samuel and Alice.
Summerlin rapidly expanded his cattle herds so that by 1861, he had
over 20,000 head of cattle, with commercial connections extending from
the Caloosahatchee to the Suwannee. Presented is an overlay of the growth
of the cattle industry, including trade with Cuba. and Jake's contemporaries,
including Capt. James McKay. William B. Hooker, John T. Lesley and F.A.
Hendry.
w Chronicled concisely are the Second Seminole War to the Civil War, in
which Jake served as a volunteer soldier with six separate enlistments.
'From 1861-63 fro the Commissary Department of the Confederate govern-
, ment, he supplies 25,000 beeves for which he received no pay. He also fur-
nished a company and served in Capt. F.A. Hendry's cow Cavalry.
During his life, he lived in various locales and exerted a significant role
in the development and growth of Central Florida. Detailed are his philan-
thropy,. which led to his becoming a founding father of two cities, Bartow
and Orlando, and his altruism in the creation and development of
Summerlin Institute in Bartow (now Bartow High School). ,
In 1883 Summerlin, then living at PuntaRassa, sold most oghis oper-
ations to his sons for $100,000 and returned tolive with Fannie in Orlando,

where he died on Nov. 1, 1893.
Since this book has been published, there has been an allegation that it
may be biased due to the use of "Cracker." There is nothing racially deroga-
tory in it. The etymology of "Cracker," as used in this biography, refers to
the cowman's crack of the whip as he herded cattle and the associated cul-
Stire, with Summerlin its best representative.
"Jacob Summerlin: King of the Crackers" contains 154 pages, with
table of contents, 24 illustrations, five appendices, bibliography and index.
Published by the Floida Historical Society, it is available at www.florid-
abooks.net/catalog/ or Joe Akerman, 164 NW Whispering Pines Loop,.
Madison, FL 32340.

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March 23, Heath Sanchez was arrested by Dep. Julie Bridges and
charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug para-
phernalia, two counts of assault and criminal mischief.
March 23, Ricardo Santiago-Garcia was arrested by Dep. Julie
Bridges and charged with tampering with evidence, possession of a con-
trolled substance and introduction of contraband into a detention facility.
March 23, Michael Rosales was arrested by Dep. Manuel Zuniga on a
Sarasota County warrant charging him with burglary of an unoccupied con-
veyance.
March 23, Jessica Carden was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and
charged with retail theft.
March 23, Antonio Ornelas was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on war-
rants charging him with two counts non-support.
March 23, Ignacio Martinez Gonzalez was arrested by Dep. Eric
Thompson on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to sell, pos-
session of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
March 23, Kevin L. Collazo was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson and
charged with retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.
March 23, a business burglary on U. S. 17 North and criminal mischief
on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue were reported.

March 22, Joel Martinez was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on capias-
es alleging failure to pay fines on convictions for violation of a domestic
violence injunction for protection and two counts driving while license sus-
pended.
March 22, Juan Arcuri was arrested by Sgt. Kevin White on charges
of disorderly intoxication, trespassing after warning and giving a false
name to a law enforcement officer.
March 22, a residential burglary on Harris Road, and thefts on Jim
Williams Grade and Buck Drive were reported.

March 21, Ruben Elisondo was arrested by Dep. Allen Dubberly on
warrants charging him with two counts of nion-support and capiases charg-
ing him with two additional counts of non-support.
March 21, Santos Maldorado was arrested by Dep. Allen Dubberly on
a capias charging him with criminal mischief.
March 21, Jose Gonzales-Sanchez was arrested by Dep. Manuel
Zuniga and charged with domestic violence battery.

WAUCHULA
March 28, James Anderson was arrested by Ofc. Gabe Garza and
charged with theft.
March 28, a juvenile was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged
with two counts possession of drug paraphernalia.

March 26, Fetema Mariner was arrested by Ofc. Gabe Garza on a
capias charging her with failure to appear in court on a charge of domestic
battery.
March 26, a theft on East Bay Street was reported.

March 25, Joe Paladin Johns was arrested by Det. Kyle Bermingham
and charged with, trafficking in methaniphetamine, possession of metham-
phetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to
sell, possession of oxycodine, possession of alprazolam, transporting drug
Paraphernalia and resisting arrest without violence.
March 25, business burglaries at three locations on U.S. 17 North were
reported.

March 23, a theft on North Ninth Avenue was reported.

March 22, Joey McCumber was arrested by Ofc. Mark McCoy and
charged with battery and resisting arrest without force.
March 21, Margaret Beatrice Howell was arrested by Ofc. Gabe Garza
and charged with obstruction,

BOWLING GREEN
March 27, Dimas Guardiola was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer
and charged with DUI and driving with knowledge of a suspended license.
March 27, Alberto Rodriguez Vercara was arrested by Ofc. Daniel
Arnold and charged with DUT. felony fleeing to elude a poe officer nd

Financial Solutions
By Patrick M. Lange
Licensed Financial Advisor

Women Heads of Households
Face Wealth Gap
Households headed bN women who are unmarried or not living with a
partner have far fewer financial resources than the average U.S. household.
According to a recent stud, by the Consumer Federation of America
(CDFA), they have a much lower net worth and lower incomes, which gen-
erally can be attributed to less education, less likelihood of being employed
and having only one paycheck instead of two. (Source: CNN/Money, Jan.:
12, 2004)
SThe CFA study found that women who head households have a medi- ;
an net worth of $27.850, compared to $86,100 for all American households.
Women-headed households in 2001 had a median annual income of
$20,000. That's just half the $39.000 median income for all U.S. house-
holds. Furthermore, 'there is a notable section of households headed by
women who have dependents and who have never been married, and
divorced or are widowed, all of whom often face steeper financial chal-
lenges, according to the study.
To make matters worse, only 32 percent of women on their own save
regularly, compared to 41 percent of U.S. households in general. According
to a recent report from the Empl9yee Benefit Research Institute, older, low-
income, single women, many of whom have been in and out of the work
force over the years to raise families, will have meager Social Secuity ben-
efits and insufficient 401(k) plan balances for their retirement. The problem"
becomes even more serious when one considers what happens to women,
who already have longer life expectancies than men, if their health declines
later in life. (Source: CBS Marketwatch, Dec. 17, 2003).
The following recommendations are geared toward women-headed
households but also are applicable for others who are lagging in their sav-
ings and are struggling with financial challenges:
S Prepare a Budget First and foremost, you must know how much
money comes in and goes out of your household each month to understand
your own personal economy and to make educated financial decisions for
your family and.your future.
Build Credit History All too often, a sudden loss or broken rela-
tionship can send a spouse without a credit history into a world that requires
a credit history to survive financially. Before the 'eed arises, you should
have at least one credit card in your own name and use it on a regular basis.
Create a System to Boost Your Savings Take advantage of savings
.opportunities, such as'automated savings programs at work, particularly if
they offer matching funds from an employer, such as a 401(k). Don't under-
estimate the importance of having an emergency savings fund, which
should be readily available in a money market account and should cover
three to six months of living expenses.
Make Lifestyle Changes First ask yourself some tough questions:
Do you overspend on credit cards? Has your debt been consistently increas-
ing? Are you driving a car that you really can't afford? Consider small and
large. changes you can make to help you reach your short- and long-term
goals.
Determine Social Security Benefits This is especially important for
divorced women who were married for at least 10 years. Those women are
entitled to certain benefit rights from their former spouse's Social Security
record.
Consider Delaying Retirement Delaying retirement will allow your
nest egg to continue to grow, and insurance benefits, such as health cover-
age, can pick up what Medicare won't. Secondly, if you can delay with-
drawals from tax-deferred benefit plans, your money has more time to grow
tax-free. In addition, Social Security benefits increase a certain percentage
for every month past your full retirement age that you keep working, with
certain restrictions.
Get Help Seek help from a qualified financial advisor who can help
you create a comprehensive financial plan specific to your needs and goals.

habitual driving while license suspended.
March 27, a theft on East Main Street was reported.

March 26, Juan Torres Castillo was arrested by Sgt. Robert
Ehrenkaufer and charge with DUI, no valid license and giving a false name
to a law enforcement officer.

March 24, a theft was reported on U.S. 17 North.

March 23, Ricardo Santiago-Garcia was arrested by Ofc. Jereme
Bridges and charged with disorderly intoxication and possession of drug
paraphernalia.
March 23, business burglaries on Jones and East Main Street and two
locations on U.S. 17 North and a theft on East Main Street were reported.

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March 27, a fight was reported on Hickory Court.

March 24, a fight was reported on U.S. 17 South.

March 23, James Williams was arrested by Ofc. Oscar Diaz and
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Orange Blossom RV News
By Sandi Pucevich

GATHERINGS Joan Morris, Jean Miller and Bill
Coffee hour March 16 was Reigle. The 50/50 winners were
attended by 27 residents. Among Doris Geeting and #099.
the many sick in the park are our March 23, 35 residents gathered
association president, Doris for social time and coffee. It was
Geeting, and secretary Geri Jantz. announced that there would be an
Dee Williams-Tatis, Bowling ice cream social April 3 at 2 in
Green postmaster, spoke to us and honor of Gene and Betty Pettibone
stressed the importance of stopping and George and Mildred Bosanic,
the forwarding order at the post who will not be returning next year.
office on our mail. Coupon win-
ners were Dick Kern, Muriel PEOPLE
Gurney, Margret Volz, Ardie Don and Carol Rick are celebrat-
MacDonald, Howie Snider, Betty ing their 56th wedding anniversary.
Brief and Jeanne Miller. Ted and Joan Morris' daughter,
The Ladies March Tea was held Sharon, and son-in-law, Steve, are
Wednesday afternoon. The tables visiting for the week. Phyllis and
were brightly decorated with an Julius Goerbig's two granddaugh-
Easter theme. Lunch was served by ters went back to Scottville, Mich.,
our hostesses, Jean Miller, Ardie after spending a week here.
MacDonald and Millie Welbaum.
Also assisting with the party were GAMES
Phyllis Goerbig, Corrine Albertson Euchre March 19 had Kitty
and Pat Craib. Everyone had a Kelsey with a 64, Jane Conway
wonderful time. with 60 and Al Hayes with 57.
Ralph Mayall has returned back Most loners was a tie between
home from Sarasota hospital. Betty Brief and Al Hayes with
Please keep him in your prayers.
Our March potluck dinner was three, and the low for the evening
held on Friday. The group was was Beth Thomas.
small due to so many being ill but March 23 winners were Moe
there was an abundance of food Welbaum with a 61, Jack Brief with
with a great assortment. a 59 and Margaret Volz with a 55.
Coffee hour March 19 had 26 Moe had the most loners with five,
residents in attendance. Coupon and there was a tie for low with
winners were Pat Craib, Millie Rich Henry and Doris Geeting. We
Welbaum, Ted Jantz, Louise Gunn, were glad to have Doris back after
Howie Snider, Jane Conway, Jack she had been down for a couple of
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REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
All interested persons are hereby notified that
John B. and/or Janice M. Platt are requesting a
variance of their property, located at 213 W.
Orange Street, to reduce the rear setback from 30'
to 15' to provide suitable parking and building
space. The property is legally described as:

BEG AT NE COR OF BLK 37 & RUN W 14
DEG S 211 FT TO BEG THEN S 14 DEG E
73 FT THEN W 14 DEG S TO E BDRY LINE
OF 8TH AVE THEN N/LY ALONG SAID
BDRY LINE TO NW COR OF BLK A OF
CARLTON & MCEWEN ADDN THEN E/LY
TO BEG BLK 37 WAUCHULA ORS LOCAT-
ED IN SEC 4 34 25 221P241 241P634
273P377 DC-353 P783 392P715 526P565
529P469 573P728 608P705

The proposed request will be considered by the
Wauchula Planning and Zoning Board at their reg-
ular meeting on Monday, April 18, 2005 at 6:00
p.m. and the Wauchula City Commission at a spe-
cial meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 6:00
p.m., at the Commssion Chambers, 225 E. Main
Street, Wauchula, Florida. Any interested per-
son(s) will be heard at these meetings. If any per-
son decides to appeal any decision made by the
Board or Commission with respect to this request,
for which he will need a verbatim record of the
proceedings, he will need to ensure that such a
verbatim record is made.

CITY OF WAUCHULA
s/David B. Royal
Mayor, City Commission
ATTEST:
s/Crissy Abbott
City Clerk 331c

March 31, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A

PRECo's Annual Meet Draws

Members From 10 Counties

iOver 1,500 people from 10 coun-
is in the state of Florida attended
'e PIace River Electric
operate ve 65th annual meeting
Sld Saturday, March 19, at PRECo
ark in Wauchula.
The' cooperative's annual meet-
ng is an important yearly event.in
which all PRECo members are
encouraged to attend and partici-
ate in the business of their electric
operative.
Members and guests began arriv-
ig at 10 a.m. to a park filled with a
variety of educational displays and
pformational booths about some of
PRECo's products and services.
phe festive atmosphere included
downs providing face painting and
Minimal balloons to both the young
ind young at heart. The attending
children had their own play area
With a moonwalk and a giant slide.
Members and guests were treated
,o hotdogs as well as soft-serve ice
creatn, popcorn and soft drinks.
The official business of the coop-
erative began at 1 p.m. Members
were told their cooperative is finan-
cially sound and well positioned for
the challenges of the future.
Cooperative Manager William T.
Mulcay Jr. spoke about escalating
'fuel prices. Mulcay reported that in
the past months, many.electric util-
ity customers have experienced
i:increases to their electric bill how-
ever, PRECo's rates have not
increased in 15 years. He contin-
ued, stating that due'to the upward
cost of producing electricity cou-
pled with the severity of the damage
to PRECo"s electric system during
the 2004 hurricane season, mem-
hbers will see an increase in their
electric bill by about $4 per 1,000
kilowatts per month beginning in
April.
S Mulcay spoke to PRECo mem-
bers about a new member program
that will begin in June 2005.
PRECo has established a charitable
foundation aimed to provide finan-
cial assistance to the less fortunate
in the local communities. The

Remember that happiness is a
way of travel-not a destination.
-Roy M. Goodman

iThe living need charity more
than the dead.
S -George Arnold

Operation RoundUp program,
which is strictly voluntary, allows
PRECo members to round up their
electric bill to the next even dollar.
The donated cents collected each
month will raise money to be dis-
tributed to individuals, families,
local organizations, charities and
service organizations.
In addition, members in atten-
dance approved a couple of bylaw
proposals brought before the mem-
bership.
During the meeting, current
Board President Byron Newberry
brought Maurice Henderson
PRECo director from District 5,
forward to receive a plaque in
recognition for the 40 years of ser-
vice to PRECo members.

In Business
By Shayla Bryan

Cooperative attorney Andy
Jackson formally seated Leonard
Crawley, District 1; Glen Douglas,
District 4; and George Miller,
District 7. These directors were
voted in by the PRECo membership
at the cooperative's district meet-
ings held this past February.
The event concluded with over
100 gifts being given away to coop-
erative members in attendance.
Following the annual meeting,
the Board of Directors elected
board officers for the 2006 term.
Henderson was elected as presi-
dent, David Sessions, District 6, as
vice president, Douglas as secre-
tary/treasurer and Harold
Schatschneider, District 8, as assis-
tant secretary/treasurer.

SPRING CLEANING? Wauchula resident Davita Greer has recent-
ly formed a group on the internet called "Wauchula Yard Sale." This website
is for people interested in selling or getting rid of old things. It can be any-
thing from an old book to an old car. If there is something you want to buy
or need, you can post a message.on the website for other members to see.
The group was started a month ago. There are currently no members
other than Greer herself. It is free to join the group and you can do so at the
address wauchulayardsale-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
She started the group because she knows a lot of people have things that
they'd like to get rid of, but these things could still be used by other people.
It's a good alternative to taking things to the dump, said Greer.
If a purchase or gift is made, the two parties would then arrange to meet
through e-mail or over the telephone.
She say there is a group similar to this one called "Highlands Yard
Sale." Greer can be reached at 773-4790 for more information.

STILL PRINTING Printer's Choice is very happy to be in its new
location. It has moved up U.S. 17 from 606 N. Sixth Ave. to 748 N. Sixth
Ave., Wauchula.
It was closed on Monday, March 14 to complete the move and reopened
in its new location the next day.
Jason and Beth Gainous, who have owned the business for three years,
report that their old building received hurricane damage and repairs to the
roof still haven't been made. Gainous also said. that the new building has
been recently renovated and is a lot nicer than their old location. It will have
entrances from both highways.
Printer's Choice does general business printing, wedding and gradua-
tion invitations, banners, yard signs, vinyl letters, and passport and immi-
Sgration photos.
It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and is closed for
lunch from 2-3 p.m.

, INew business or management? Remodeling or relocating? CallShayla
SBryan at 773-3255 with your business news.
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grazing losses in 2003 and
2004 because of draught, or
severe weather.
Sign-up began March 14 and
the closing date has not been
announced. For more informa-

hospice Offers
Grief Support
Good Shepherd Hospice
offers grief support groups led
by professional counselors for
those who have lost a loved
one. The group meets once a
week for six weeks.
The next group will meet
Monday, May 9-June 13, 2-4
p.m., at Highlands Regional
Medical Center, .3600 S.
Highlands Ave., Sebring.
Registration is required.
Contact Zulmaly Ramirez at
(863) 616-2369 or (800) 464-
3994, ext. 20369 for more infor-
mation br to register.

Training For
Hospice Help
Good Shepherd Hospice is
looking for volunteers and is
offering the necessary 20-hour
training session. Prospective
volunteers must attend 'all ses-
Ssions.
The sessions will be held April
11, 12, 18 and 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m,
at Good Shepherd Hospice,
441.8 Sun 'n Lake Blvd. in
Sebring. Refreshments will be
served. Registration is required
and to do so contact Kristin
Harmon at (863) 402-1066.

Gospel Sing
To Be Held
Victory Praise Center in
Bowling Green will be holding a
three-night gospel sing featur-
ing Glen and Joyce Chastain.
There will also be preaching.
It will be held April 1-3. On
Friday and Saturday it will begin
at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 6
p.m. Refreshments will be
served Saturday and all are wel-
come to attend.

USDA Offers
Help
Eligible producers can still
sign up for the Crop Disaster
Program (CDP) and the
Livestock 'Assistance Program
(LAP). CDP provides crop loss
assistance to producers who
suffered weather-related crop
losses in 2003, 2004 or 2005.
LAP will bring relief to livestock
,;producers who have suffered

tion contact Shawn Brabant at
773-4764. The Farm Service
Agency is located at 316 N.
Seventh Ave., Wauchula.
Producers may also apply
online for the LAP program.

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Letter to Editor

It Is Impossible To Prove

Humans Have Souls

Dear Editor:
There is one cause for the exis-
tence of all religions, and that cause
is that humans know they are going
to die. That knowledge makes it
possible for imaginative humans to
invent souls and anecdotes about
the survival of souls after the death
of the body.,
No one has the power to commu-
nicate without a living brain, and
consequently, since a soul like a
dead body has no living brain, it is
not possible for a soul to communi-
cate, and since a soul can not com-
municate, the proof of the existence
of a soul is impossible, which does-
n't stop imaginative humans from
inventing all kinds of pseudo
proofs for the existence of souls.
I confronted an intelligent lady
recently with the above line of rea-
soning, and she became incensed
with me, insisting that of.course
people have souls which survive

after their bodies die a fact univer-,
sally known to humans. When I
asked her if she knew of anything,
not having a live brain, which could
communicate with a live brain, she
dismissed that as a silly question,
not requiring an answer, and she
like many humans will continue to
believe what she wants to believe
and will insist that anyone who
questions her beliefs is silly and
consequently does not deserve to
be considered seriously.
Immense amounts of time and
energy are expended in religious
organizations dealing with nonexis-
tent souls. Would that time and
energy not be better expended solv-
ing real problems like how to make
sure that all humans get enough to
eat and how to provide all humans
with warm and pleasant surround-
ings in which to live?
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PAGE ONE

Cats Beat Bulldogs And Blue Streaks

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Wildcats had a prof-
itable Spring Break, adding a cou-
Sple of victories to their record.
" Scheduled for three games, the
Cats nipped St. Albans at home,
had a cancellation with PVI and
same from behind to beat Sebring
4n its own turf.
SThis week, it was supposed to be
another three games. Monday night
was to be a rescheduled game at
Lakeland Santa Fe, although
expected rain may have again can-
celled it. Tuesday, the Cats were set
to greet the visiting Mulberry
Panthers and the game tomorrow
(April 1) is at home against
Frostproof.
Next week's only game is
Tuesday at home, hosting the Avon
Park Red Devils, a team Hardee
shut out on its own field on March
.11.
HARDEE 4, ST. ALBANS 3
The all-boys school from

Dear Editor:
In a time when so many of our
environmental protections are
being weakened, your readers
should know that some of their
leaders in Washington are standing
up for clean water in Florida.
S' The Bush administration in
Washington has a plan to allow
publicly owned sewage treatment
plants to dump untreated sewage in
our waters anytime it rains, which
would be disastrous for tourism,
fishing, and public health.
Congressional Rep. Katherine
Harris took a stand; against this
:backward-thinking idea, and The
Clean Water Network would like to
thank her and ask others to do the
same.
Rep. Katherine Harrisjoined. 134

Washington, D. C. came to Hardee
last Tuesday as part of the
Bulldogs' spring tour.
Junior James Basey was on the
mound for the Cats and opened
with a strikeout of Bulldog senior
captain Michael Kearney. Ben
Perdue flied to center field. With
two away, Jeremiah Meiners
worked for a walk. After fouling off
several pitches, junior designated
hitter Will Krasne smacked a pitch
to the left field fence for a double
and scoring Meiners. After giving
up a walk to Stuart Kenworthy,
Basey got junior co-captain Sandy
Gill to ground out to end the inning.
St. Albans was up 1-0.
That lead didn't last long. The
Wildcats made it a 2-1 game with a
pair of tallies in the home half of
the first inning. With one away,
Jarrett Benavides held up on a 3-2
pitch to get a walk. He was out on a
Calvin Brutus fielder's choice hit to
second base. Aaron Himrod walked
to put two aboard. Junior Robbie

other members of Congress, along
with Florida Senators Bill Nelson
and Mel Martinez, in signing,a let-
ter to the Environmental Protection
Agency opposing this policy.
We applaud her leadership in
protecting public health, our econo-
my and our waters. Now congres-
sional leader Rep. Clay Shaw from
Fort Lauderdale has introduced the
"Save Our Waters from Sewage
Act," to try to stop EPA from mov-
ing forward with its sewage dump-
ing policy:
Please take time to thank Rep.
Katherine Harris and encourage her
to co-sponsor this important legis-
lation..
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Abbott appeared to ground out to
.the pitcher, but the relay to third
sailed into deep left field. Brutus
and Himrod crossed home plate
and Abbott ended up at third. A
ground-out ended the inning and
left Abbott standing on third.
A single put one runner aboard in
the top of the second, but a Basey-
to-Abbott-to-Weston Palmer pick-
off erased the possibility of a run
and back-to-back groundouts
stopped the Bulldogs.
Meiners struck out the side to
keep Hardee from scoring in the
bottom of the second. St. Albans
went one-two-three in the top of the
third and Hardee left Palmer and
Brutus aboard.
In the fourth inning, St. Albans
forged ahead, plating two runners
on three hits and a sacrifice fly. The
Bulldogs led 3-2. Hardee left
.another pair of runners stranded
after they had walked.
Hardee held St. Albans in check
in the top of fifth and evened the
game at 3-3 in the bottom of the
fifth. Jarrett Benavides singled to
left field and went to second on a
passed ball. A Brutus sacrifice
moved him to third, allowing
Benavides to slide home on a wild
pitch.
Both teams left runners stranded
in the sixth stanza. In the top of the
seventh, St. Albans threatened.
Greg Carter drew a walk. Jake
Benavides went to the mound and
induced a fielder's choice out by
Perdue, who immediately stole sec-
ond. Alden Black walked, Senior
Austin Wiles lined a shot to third.
Palmer stepped on third for the
force-out and relayed to Abbott at
first for the double play to end the
inning.
Palmer led off the home half of
the seventh with a hit to deep short
and beat it out. A Jarrett Benavides
bunt sacrifice moved Palmer to sec-
ond. Brutus was intentionally
walked, and Aaron Himrod also
walked to load the bases. Abbott
grounded, to second. On the 4-6
relay, the shortstop missed the base
and got Abbott out at first Palmer
raced home during.that action and
Hardee won 4-3.
"We seem to be the master of
interesting wins. Weston did his job
getting on base and Jarrett did his
moving him along. I thought James
(Basey) pitched really good. He's
had back luck in rain-outs on his
last two starts. This was a good ball
club, as good as our schedule gets.
"Our kids don't panic. They find
a way to win. It was a good chance,
however, to get some other players
.in the game, and they stepped up
and did the job," said Wildcat head
coach Steve Rewis.
Hardee's scheduled game
Thursday against PVI, another

Washington, D. C. academy, was
cancelled when that team had
delays in a tournament due to
inclement weather and had to stay
home and finish the tourney.
HARDEE 8, SEBRING 5
Hardee heroics in the seventh
inning again led the Wildcats to
victory, this time over rival
Sebring.
Hardeb sandwiched a hit bats-
man and Himrod hit between
strikeouts in the first inning but
could get no one home against
Sebring senior Kiko Vazquez.
Sebring carried that momentum
for a pair of scores in the home half
of the first. Senior Ryan Williams
caromed a hit off Wildcat senior
pitcher Drew Schock. It went
scooting off into right field.
Williams went to second on a sacri-
fice bunt. Vasquez was intentional-
ly walked and his brother Tony was
safe on an error. On a popup to sec-
ond, all three runners held. On the
next grounder, an errant throw
allowed two runners to come home
before the third out occurred.
Sebring led 2-0.
Hardee tied the score in the top
of the second, sending eight batters
to the plate. With one away, senior
.shortstop W. T. Redding got it
going with a double to deep center
field. Jarrett Benavides and catcher
Michael Mahoney both walked,
loading the bases. Rashad Vance
went in to run for Mahoney. Palmer

stroked a hit into center field, scor-
ing Redding and Benavides and
bringing a new pitcher, Chaz
Abeln, to the mound. A fly-out,
intentional walk and ground-out
ended the inning with the bases
loaded.
Schock had a ground-out, fly-out
and strikeout for a one-two-three
bottom of the second inning.
Neither team had success in the
third inning, Schock again facing
only three batters.
Hardee went in front in the top of
the fourth. With one down, Briant
Shumard drew a walk and Calvin
Brutus dropped a hit over the third
baseman's reach. Himrod hit to left
field to load the bases for Abbott,
who sent a double rolling to the
center field wall, bringing Shumard
and Brutus home. When a Redding
hit was bobbled, Himrod scored
and there were runners on the cor-
ners. Sebring coach Hoppy Rewis
elected to bring junior Chris
Wellborn in to pitch and he struck
out the last batter. Hardee led 5-2.
Sebring got one run back in the
bottom of the fourth, on a hit bats-
man and Charlie Peck double. A
ground-out and pair of strikeouts
got Schock out of trouble. It was 5-
3.
Wellborn held Hardee in check in
the top of the fifth with a pair of
strikeouts and pop-up. Sebring sent
eight batters to the plate and tied
the game 5-5. Walks, and pair of
fielder's choices kept Blue Streaks

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runners moving along. It was 5-5.
Brutus came to the mound and
ended the inning.
The tie held throughout the sixth
inning as both teams left runners
stranded.
In the top of the seventh, with
one away, Palmer walked and
Sebring again changed pitchers.
Shumard greeted Colt Williams
with a hit which rolled to the right
field fence. Palmer was called out
at the plate in trying to score on the
play. Brutus was intentionally
walked and Himrod drew a walk.
Abbott stroked another double to
right center, scoring 'Shumard,
Brutus and Himrod. A walk and
fielder's choice ended Hardee tal-
lies, but the Wildcats were up 8-5.
Brutus faced just three batters in
the bottom of the seventh, a high
popup, strikeout, and fly behind
second base ending the game.
Wildcat coach Steve Rewis was
pleased with another win, especial-
ly against his father's squad.
"Sebring is always tough. You have
to be good to beat them. He's won
a lot and I'm always glad for us to
get one.
"Drew (Schock) got us into the
fifth and Brutus carried us home.
Robbie (Abbott) has been swinging
the bat well for us. It was a big win
for us, the third time in a row that
we were tied in the seventh and.
won. It was a gutsy performance
and big win for us," said the Cat
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Kidz Talent Show

A (2) night event for the whole family

THURSDAY, APRIL 7
Jr./Sr. High School students will be performing
FRIDAY. APRIL 8

Students from all our Elementary schools will be performing.

S ou WIi WI see daring, singing, Pip 9yncing,
baton twidiag, cloggiong, and much much moike.....

Hardee Civic Center 7:oo P.M.
Hosted by Hardee Manor Health Care
(For more information or if you want to be in our talent show, call
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feel my hand reach into the bucket of unreachables,
feel it,
feel my pain, feel my desperation,
feel it,
feel my heart,
feel it,
feel my hate, feel my changing state,
feel my awkwardness, feel my hand,
feel it as it reaches into the unreachables.
Robby Matthews
Wauchula
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 252005DR000146
PORFIRIA M. DIAZ
Petitioner,

and
FERMIN DIAZ
Respondent,

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

To: FERMIN DIAZ 309 S. 11TH AVE
WAUCHULA.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
has been filed against you and that
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, to it on
PORFIRIA DIAZ, whose address is
309 S. 11TH AVE WAUCHULA, FL.
33873 on or before APRIL 15, 2005,
and file the original with the clerk of
this Court at P.O. DRAWER 1749 OR
417 W. MAIN ST. ROOM # 202
WAUCHULA, FL. 33873, before ser-
vice on Petitioner or immediately
thereafter. If you fail to do so, a
.default may be entered against you
'for the relief demanded in the peti-
tion.
Copies of all court documents in this
case, including orders, are available
'at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's
Office. You may review these docu-
ments upon request.
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
iForm 12.915.) Future papers in this
Lawsuit will be mailed to the address
ion record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida
"Family Law Rules of Procedure,
i requires certain automatic disclosure
*of documents and information.
Failure to comply can result in sanc-
.tions, including dismissal or striking
Sof 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
SYOU ARE NOTIFIED that a
'.Complaint to Determine Paternity, in
'which you have an interest as the
S'!jegal father in this action, has been
filedd 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
ion or before April 15th, 2005.
SCopies of all court documents in
this case. including ordersare avail-
lable 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
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S IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
'OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
S, FLORIDA

SCASE NO.: 252005DR000192

J JUANA J DE CALDERON
Petitioner,

and

SFRANCISCO CALDERON JR.
SRespondent,
S NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

To: FRANCISCO CALDERON JR.
:P.O. BOX 1248 HIDALGO, TEXAS
S78557.
SYOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
Shas been filed against you and that
Syou are required to serve a'copy of
your written defenses, if any, to it on
JUANA, J'DE CALDERON,. whose
address is P.O. BOX 1801 ZOLFO
SPRINGS, FL. 33890 on or before.
APRIL 29, 2005. and file the original
with the clerk of this Court at 417 W.
MAIN STREET WAUCHULA, FL.
33873. before service on Petitioner or
immediately thereafter. If you fail to
do so, a default may be entered
against you for the relief demanded in
the petition.
Copies of al 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 the Clerk of the
SCircuit Court's office notified of your
Current address. (You may file Notice
So 'Current Address, ,Florida
SSupreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.915.) Future papers in this
Lawsuit will be mailed to the address
on record at the clerk's office.,
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida
Family' Law Rules of Prqcedure,
requires certain automatic disclosure
of documents and information.
'"Failure to comply can result in sanc-
:tions, including dismissal or striking
of pleadings.

DATED March 28, 2005.
:CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
3:31-4:21p

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
FILE NO. 252005CP000031
ELOUISE W. BURDESHAW, Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of
ELOUISE W. BURDESHAW,
deceased, whose date of death was
January 12, 2005; File Number
252005CP000031, is pending in the
Circuit Court for Hardee County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address
of which is 417 West Main Street,
Wauchula, Florida 33873. The names
and addresses of the personal repre-
sentative and the personal represen-
tative's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
otler persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
on whom a copy of this notice is.
required to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY
OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOT WITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DEATH OF DATE IS BARRED.
The date of'first publication of this
Notice is March 31, 2005.

Personal Representative:
Peggy B. Farrer
942 Red Oak Court
Lake Wales, FL 33898

'Attorney for Personal Representative:
Robert L. Williams, Jr.
Florida Bar Number: 0369251
BRADLEY JOHNSON LAW FIRM, PA.
225 E. Park Avenue
Post office Box 1260
Lake Wales, Florida 33853
Telephone: (863) 676-1423
Facsimile: (863) 676-3695 3:3 ,4:7c

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO. 05-CA139

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Plaintiff,
vs.
THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES
AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING
AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER
OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF RALPH
E. ZIGLAR, JR, A/K/A RALPH EMORY
ZIGLAR, JR.. DECEASED, ET AL
DEFENDANTS)
Defendant. / ;

NOTICE OF ACTI1N-
CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES,
AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING
AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER
OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF RALPH
E. ZIGLAR, JR, A/K/A RALPH EMQRY
ZIGLAR, JR. whose residence is
unknown if he/she/they be living; and
if he/she/they be dead, the:unknown
defendants who may be spouses,
heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees,
lienors, creditors, trustees, and all.
parties claiming an interest by,
through, under or against the
Defendants, who are not known to be"
dead or alive, and all parties having or
claiming to have any right, title or
interest in the property described in
the inorgage being foreclosed herein.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
to foreclose a mortgage on the follow-
ing described property in Hardee
County, Florida:
THE WEST 15 FEET OF THE EAST 30
FEET OF LOT 5, VISTA DEL SOL SUB-
DIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN HARD-
EE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS PER PLAT
BOOK 3, PAGE 19, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you
are required:to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to it on David
J. Stern, ESQ. Plaintiff's attorney,
whose address is 80'1 S. University
Drive, Ste 500, Plantation, Florida
33324, on or before April 29, 2005 (ho
later than 30 days from the date of the
first :publication of this notice of
action) and file the original with the
clerk of this court either before serv-
, e on rwniiir a uii y o_ I l-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
FLORIDA IN AND FOR HARDEE
COUNTY
GENERAL JURISDICTION
DIVISION
CASE NO. 25-2004-CA-000616

SFJV 2003-1, LLC
Plaintiff,
vs.

WILLIAM M. GOUGH, IF LIVING, AND
IF DEAD, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE,
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES,
ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS,
TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PAR-
TIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST
WILLIAM M. GOUGH; STACY J.
GOUGH, IF LIVING, AND IF DEAD,
THE KNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES
'AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING
AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER
OR AGAINST STACY J. GOUGH;
JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSES-
SION
Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE' IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to a Summary Final Judgment
of Foreclosure dated 3/28/2005
entered in Civil Case No. 25-2004-CA-
000616 of the Circuit Court of the
10TH Judicial Circuit in and for
Hardee County, Wauchula, Florida, I
will sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash at THE NORTH FRONT
DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE at the
HARDEE County Courthouse located
at 417 WEST MAIN STREET in
WAUCHULA, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on
the 20th day of April, 2005 the follow-
ing described property as set forth in
said Summary Final Judgment, to wit:

COMMENCE AT THE SE CORNER OF
NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SECTION 7,
TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 26
EAST AND RUN. NORTH 0 11'E.,
24.00 FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGIN-
NING; THENCE CONTINUE N. 0
11'E., 120.88 FEET TO A POINT ON
THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF OLD WAUCHULA-AVON
PARK ROAD; THENCE N. 65 42'W.
ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 193.45
FEET; THENCE S. 24 18'W., 220.87
FEET; THENCE N. 890 49'28" E.,
266.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING, HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.

Dated this,28th day of March, 2005.
(CIRCUIT COURT SEAL)

B.Hugh Bradley
Clerk of the Circuit Court

By: s/Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI-
CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, per-
sons with disabilities needing a spe-
cial accommodation should contact--
COURT ADMINISTRATION, at' the,;
HARDEE County Courthouse at 863-
773-9853, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-
800-955-8770, via Florida Relay
Service.
3:31,4:7c

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

NOTICEIOF ACTION AND NOTICE
OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR
STEP-PARENT ADOPTION

THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:

ANY UNKNOWN FATHERS
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
a Petition for Step-Parent Adoption
under oath has been filed by Alison
B. Copley, P.A. in the above styled
Court, for the termination of your
parental rights to:

D.M.L.G.
a white male child
born on July 29,1995
and you are hereby COMMANDED to
be at and'appear before the HONOR-
ABLE WM. BRUCE SMITH, CIRCUIT
JUDGE, at 1:15 p.m. on WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 27, 2005, at the HARDEE
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 412 WEST
ORANGE STREET, WAUCHULA,
FLORIDA, for an ADVISORY HEAR-
ING in this matter.

ice on rPlantiff s attorney or immeal-
ately thereafter; otherwise a default YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN
will be entered 'against' you for the PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS
relief demanded in the complaint or YOUR CONSENT TO THE TERMINA-
petition filed herein. .. TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND
'YOU WILL PERMANENTLY LOSE ALL
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of _LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO
this Court at Hardee County, Florida THE CHILD AS NAMED IN THE PETI-
this 28th ,ay of March, 2005. TION.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE-
CLERKOF THE CIRCUIT COURT .' AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN ,
S: THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT'
S By: s/Connie Coker AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, YOU MUST'
Deputy Clerk, 'BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAT'
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI- THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTOR-
:CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, per- NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE.
sons with disabilities needing a spe- In accordance .ith the Americans
cial accommodation should contact with Disabilities Act, persons with
COURT AMINISTRATION, at the disabilities needing a special-accom-
HARDEE County Courthouse at 863- modation to participate in this pro-
773-9853, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) 'or 1- ceeding should pontact'the individual
800-955-8770. via Florida Relay or agency sending :the notice at 160
Service... S. outh Commerce Avenue, Sebring,
S ,: 7c' : Florida 33870. Telephone-(863) 385-
8740, not laterthan seven days prior
to the proceeding; If hearing
impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or
voice (V) 1-800-955-8779, via Florida
A Safe Place Relay Service.
DATED THIS 1st day of March,
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2005
CRISIS LINE'
CRISISLINE B. HUGH BRADLEY,
1 00)500n 1110 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
1 (8 500-1 9 By: Connie Coker
End The Abuse! Deputy Clerk
End The Abuse! 3:10-31c

Jane Goodall Visits

Local Ape Sanctuary

The great apes living at the center are all either former trained apes from the entertainment -
industry or former pets. Goodall said that the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula is doing won-
derful work in rehabilitating chimpanzees and orangutans who were mistreated or abused before
coming there. "This (the sanctuary) is an enchanted place. What dedication, passion and love I
feel in the atmosphere," said Goodall, who is shown here with a baby chimpanzee at the Center.
W IT^ 11. .-

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Jane Goodall (front row, third from right) poses with the staff of the Center for Great apes in
Wauchula: (back row, from left) Alfredo Cazarin, Wesley Chapis, Wayne Elder, qiane Hilliard, Katt
Kelley, Joy Crofton and Tina Gilbert; (front row, from left) April Eichhorn, Beth Schaefer, Amanda
Carroll, Patti Ragan, Goodall, Ray Rooney and Nathalie Jolicouer
Look for a feature article on the Center for Great Apes in an upcoming issue of the Herqld-Advocate.

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

FILE NO. 252005CP000035

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT
STOWELL, deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of
ROBERT STOWELL, deceased, file
Number 252005CP000035, is pending
in 'the Circuit Court for Hardee
County, Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which -is'Post Office
Drawer, 1749 Wauchula, Florida
33873. The name and address of the
Personal Representatives and the
Personal Representative's Attorney
are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom a copy
of this notice is served must file.their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims must file their
claims with this court within THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
this Notice is March 31, 2005.

Personal Representative:
Ronald Allen Stowell
10891 Tennyson Court
Westminster, CO 80031
Attorney for Personal Representative:
John W. Burton, of
BURTON & BURTON, PA.
Post Office Drawer 1729
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3241
Florida Bar Number: 010653
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10 HOURS A

MONTH!

That's I it takes to speak up
for a chih. Volunteer to be a
Guardian ALitem.

S773-2505
(If office unattended, please leave
Messagee)

COURTESY PHOTOS
Dr. Jane Goodall (right), world renowned primatologist and
chimpanzee expert, visited the Center for Great Apes ir
Wauchula on Friday. Goodall was in Florida on a lecture tour and
had wanted to see the Center for Great Apes for several years.
Founder and director Patti Ragan (left) and her staff welcomed
Goodall who spent the better part of three hours meeting each
of the chimpanzees and orangutans at the sanctuary.

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Goodall meets Knuckles, a young male chimpanzee with cere-
bral palsy. Due to his illness, Knuckles gets a great deal of love
and attention from both the staff and the other primates.

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March 31, 2005, The Herald-Ad-vocate 3B

Hardee

Ashley Moye & Josh

Johnson Are Engaged

Carrol and Lucy Moye of
Wauchula have announced the
engagement and approaching mar-
riage of their daughter, Elizabeth
Ashley, to Josh Johnson, son of
Larry and Toni Johnson of
Knoxville, Tenn.
The bride-elect is a 1998 gradu-
ate of Hardee High School, a 2002
graduate of Florida State University
and a 2004 graduate of Barry

University in Miami. She is current-
ly employed by Gulf Coast
Pediatrics of Sarasota as a physi-
cian assistant.
The prospective groom is a 2000
graduate of Hardee High School
and is a professional musician.
Plans are being made for a May
14 wedding at the First Christian
Church in Wauchula.
_, llL .- uum MIlNlAVlllllA M "

Living

Leticia Gonzales Tells

Wedding Plans

Plans for her marriage to Viviano
C. Villegas, son of Jose and Rosa
Villegas of Zolfo Springs, have
been announced by Leticia
Gonzales of Winter Haven, daugh-
ter of Cecilio Gonzales Jr. of
Wauchula and Juan R. and Rosita

CHAMPION BULL

Rodreguez of Winter Haven.
The couple will be married
Saturday, April 2, at two o'clock in
the afternoon at the Agri-Civic
Center in Wauchula.
Friends and relatives of the cou-
ple are invited to attend.

Tarah Mitchell & Landon McAllister

Couple Plan

June Wedding

Rose- Mitchell-Freeman of
Wauchula -has announced the
engagement and approaching mar-
riage of her daughter, Tarah LeAnn,
to Landon Edward McAllister, son
of Douglas McAllister and Peggy
Price of Fredericton, NB, Canada.
Daughter of the late James
Mitchell, the bride-elect is a 2003
home schooling graduate, received
and associate's degree from South
Florida Community College and is
pursuing a bachelor's degree in
public affairs. She is currently

Josh Johnson & Ashley Moye

employed at Hardee Junior High
School.
The groom is a 2003 Fredericton
graduate and is employed as a con-
sultant for Nucomm International.
He recently attended Brownsville
Revival School of Ministry and
plans to continue in his ministerial
studies and also receive a bache-
lor's degree in political science.
Plans are being made for a June 4
afternoon wedding at the First
United Methodist Church of
Bowling Green.

COURTESY PHOTO
R. Roy Petteway, pictured above with his bred and owned bull
PCC Moneymaker 0307, won Reserve Grand Champion Bull at
the 2005 Florida State Fair Junior Angus Show on Feb. 11 in
Tampa. While exhibiting the Angus at the state fair, the youth
also won the 2005 Florida State Fair Senior Showmanship com-
petition. He was competing against nearly 140 youth from
around the state. He is the current president of the Florida
Junior Angus Association.

Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson

TIME LIKE A RIVER
The other day I suddenly remembered, with a sharp stab of regret, that
I had forgotten to call a friend for some time. How could I have forgotten?
Well, I think life seems so noisy and distracting that it can separate us
from the people we love. It's as though all of us are being carried down-
,stream by flood waters. Trees, sections of houses, people clinging to over-
'turned boats all swirl by.
And there is my friend holding on to a piece of driftwood like mine. We
wave. smile and shout something encouraging, but the deafening noise car-
;ries our voices away on the wind.
I entertain the notion to swim out to that other piece of driftwood so that
iwe can be together for awhile on the down river torrent. But other concerns
occupy my mind and when next I look, my friend is gone.
S Not gone in; the actual world, of course. In fact, he's just a few miles
away, but the busyness of each passing day is such that it threatens to
become an insurmountable obstacle.
For that reason, I ignored my schedule that other day and drove to the
farm where my friend worked. Down at the end of a cold and empty chick-
en house, I found him working alone, hosing down perches in preparation
for a new batch of birds.
He stopped, and we face each other across time and space and smiled.
, didn't have any great news to tell him. I told him about someone I'd, met
recently\ who had asked about him. We talked somberly about a mutual
acquaintance who had had an accident.
The earthen floor of the chicken house was wet, muddy in spots, but we
paid it no heed. We were space travelers met on a desolate asteroid for a
minute or two. And my friend and I, we were glad.
S The writer of Ecclesiastes wrote, "There is a time to weep and a time to
laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance ... a time for war and a time for
'peace." (Ecc. 3:4)
Such a truth leaves me with two more questions: Will my friend and I
hold fast to God through all the floodwaters of life, and will we meet again,
down at the end-with joy?
Such things may be hoped because God is good, and He is careful to
preserve all that is truly worthwhile.

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The Wauchula Chapter #4 of the
Order of the Eastern Star is plan-
ning its annual barbecue Saturday,
April 2, from noon until 2 p.m. at
the Double J Restaurant.
The meal (take-out only)
includes barbecued ribs or chicken,

baked beans, cole slaw and dessert
and may be obtained at the restau-
rant located at 1341 U.S. 17 So.
(north of English Chevrolet).
The meals are $6 each, and
advanced tickets are available by
calling 767-0771.,

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BEAUTIFYING RESTHAVEN

COURTESY PHOTO
Commission Chairman Gordon Norris (left) stands with Barney Whitman as he is honored for his
many years of service to the county's parks and recreation areas. Standing with them is Areca
Cotton, Cracker Trail Museum curator.

PHOTO BY BESS A.STALLINGS
Members of the Wauchula Woman's Club have spent many hours doing their part in helping
restore Resthaven following the extensive damage it received from Hurricane Charley. The ladies
just last week donated 12 wreaths and 16 pillows to help decorate the home which has become
home to many elderly citizens of Hardee County. Pictured above receiving the homemade contri-
butions from Woman's Club President Belva Vance (right) is Mary Lois Crawley, president of the
board of-trustees for Resthaven.

Good Shepherd Hospice

Announces New Director

AARON D. CREWS
Navy Chief Petty Officer Aaron
D. Crews, son of Beth M. Worley of
Lake City and David R. Crews of
Bowling Green, recently made a
scheduled port visit to Pusan,
Republic of Korea, while assigned
to the aircraft carrier USS Kitty
Hawk, forward, deployed to
Yokosuka, Japan.
Crews and approximately 3,200
of his fellow shipmates had a
chance to sightsee, shop and enjoy
recreational activities, as well as
participate in other cultural
exchanges with the citizens. of
Puson.
USS Kitty Hawk is America's
oldest active ship and the first of the
"super carriers," commissioned
April 29, 1961. Ships like USS
Kitty Hawk deploy worldwide in
support of U.S. commitments and
respond to global crisis and peace-
time presence.
Crews is a 1992 graduate of
Columbia High School of Lake
City and joined the Navy in April
1993.
He and his wife, Chehoko, and
sons William, six, and Noah, four,
reside in Japan.
His grandparents are Audie and
Bethel McDaniel of Wauchula and
Pearl Crews of Pinetta.

Peggy Madill, RN, BSN, MBA,
has begun work as executive direc-
tor of Good Shepherd Hospice in
Polk, Highlands and Hardee coun-
ties.
She has spent 28 years in health-
care, all in Florida. Her profession-
al background includes positions in
hospital administration, home
health and hospice.
Of her new position, Madill says,

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as Mandi or as Elwood and Pat's daughter. Growing up
in Hardee County has given me a deep love for our
Hardee County lifestyle.
After spending the past seven years as a cosmetologist I
am ready to embark on a new career in real estate and am
excited to be able to help you find the perfect home or
investment property.
My promise to sellers and buyers is that I will do my best
to make the real estate experience both rewarding and
easy to accomplish.
We want to welcome Amanda Mishoe to Flores & Flores,
Inc. We are confident that Amanda will provide you with
excellent service. We encourage anyone who is interested
in buying or selling property to give her a call. Call Flores
& Flores, Inc. today and ask for Amanda Mishoe.

Flores & Flores
228 N. 6th Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873

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Telephone: 863-773-3337
Fax: 863-773-0144

"I look forward to maintaining
Good Shepherd Hospice's ties to
the communities we serve and help-
ing families care for their loved
ones with life-limiting illnesses."
Madill was born and raised in
central Florida. She and her hus-
band of 26 years, David Madill,
have two children, 23-year-old
Christina, a registered nurse, and
son Chad, 19, a pharmacy student.
Not-for-profit Good Shepherd
Hospice provides patient and fami-
ly care in Polk, Hardee and
Highlands counties for those coping
with the last 12 months of a life-
limiting illness.

Peggy Madill

In the midst of the hustle and bus-
tle of Pioneer Park Days 2005, a
celebration honoring Barney H.
Whitman was held in the Cracker
Trail Museum.
a surprise to Whitman, he was
honored with a plaque bearing his
name and his many accomplish-
ments. Included were the dedication
of the museum in June. 1967 (he
was the first curator) and the next
38 years as he worked to improve
the museum and surrounding -pio-
neer settlement. The plaque will

TWO PINKS, NO BLUES
Walt and Shannon Beattie, Fort
Green, an eight pound five ounce
daughter, Drew Elise, born Feb. 26,
2005, Regency Medical Center,
Winter Haven. Maternal grandpar-
ents are John and Linda Gormel of
Syracuse, N.Y. Maternal great-
grandmother is Dorothy Zembek of
Binghamton, N.Y. Paternal grand-
parents are John and Roberta
Beattie of Ona. Paternal great-
grandparents are Phyllis Beattie of
Wauchula and Reson and Lillie
Belle Holt of Ona.

David and Virginia Rodriguez,
Avon Park, a seven pound five
ounce daughter, Sonia Maria, born
March 23, 2005, Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Sebring.
Maternal grandparents are
Ascencion and Maria Vasquez.
Paternal grandparents are Demicio
and Maria Rodriguez.

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

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NOTICE
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION
All interested persons are hereby notified that
Faith Temple Church of God is requesting a spe-
cial exception from the Land Development Code
requirements to keep a storage unit on their prop-
erty at 701 N. 7th Avenue for one year. The prop-
erty is legally described as:
LOT 1 LESS DESC TQ 12-1A & 12-2
& LOT 4 BLK 12 PACKERS ADD
The proposed request will be considered by the
Wauchula Planning and Zoning Board on April 18,
2005 at 6:00 p.m., at the Commission Chambers,
225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. Any inter-
ested persons) will be heard at this meeting. If
any person decides to appeal any decision made
by the Board with respect to this request for which
he.will need a verbatim record of the proceedings,
he will need to ensure that such verbatim record is
made.

CITY OF WAUCHULA
s/David B. Royal
Mayor, City Commission
ATTEST:
s/Crissy Abbott
City Clerk 3:31c

permanently hang in the museum.
On hand for the March 4 celebra-
tion were members of the honoree's
family, local friends, and Wendell
Cotton, chairman of the Hardee
County Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board, and fellow mem-
bers Patsy Bostick, Jean Burton,
Danny Keene, Scotty Leigh and
Diana Youmans.
In addition to Cotton, county
commissioners present were
Chairman Gordon Norris, Bobby

Smith, Dale Johnson and Minor
Bryant.
County employees in attendance
were Lex Albritton, Danny Weeks,
Ralph Pflugh, Ed Hampton, Mary
Nicholson, Jane Long, Carmen
Soles, Sheri Judah, Lauren Coker
and Areca Cotton.
A special cake made by Sheri
Judah as well as punch and other
refreshments were enjoyed by the
crowd as many thank yous and well
wishes were passed along to
Whitman for his, past achievements
and on his recent move to
Morriston.
He was presented a clock bearing
his name and stating the gratitude of
the residents of Hardee County for
his many years of service.

Laura White To Address

Woman's Club Tomorrow

The Wauchula Woman's Club
will meet April 1 at the clubhouse
located at 131 N. Seventh Ave. for
its monthly noon luncheon.
Dr. Sylvia Collins, chairman of
the club's education department,
will be the program director and
will introduce Laura White, associ-
:ate dean at South Florida Com-
munity College. She will explain
:the college's- program options,
including connecting programs
with various state universities.
Members are reminded to bring a

covered dish and items for the
annual "kitchen shower" which
replenishes supplies for the club-
house kitchen. Needed are liquid
hand soap, dish detergent, dish-
cloths, serving spoons and paper
towels.
Hostesses for the meeting will be
Nellie Garcia, Jeanne Barthlow and
Eunice Toms (chairman).
Hostesses for the Thursday, April
7, bridge luncheon are Zee Smith
and Denise Tomlinson.

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.)

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Pioneer Creek RV News
i By Charlotte Daubert
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COFFEE HOUR Shirley also offered her apprecia-
On March 21, 186 were in the tion to any and all who helped in
tall enjoying coffee, doughnuts and any way to make all the activities
fellowship. Mgr. Cindy requested run smoothly for our enjoyment.
that to save energy, everyone please
turn off lights and close doors; and ICE CREAM SOCIAL
anyone who wished to have a copy Grace and Norb Stang, Terri and
if the park rules may get it at the Tom Stamm and Gerry and Norb
office. Leslie Bond, from the Wilhelm worked diligently to make
Hardee County Health Department, a fun evening for 195 people. There
spoke concerning how the "Moses were many various cakes baked by
Baskets" could prevent as many as some park residents, as well as
900 deaths per year. Due to all the vanilla and chocolate ice cream
hurricanes, there was a surplus of with several toppings available.
First Aid kits, which were offered Following the social, Bruce N e,
to anyone who would like to have known as the "Elvis Guy," enter-
ine. John Harris won the weekly trained 235 people. He looked and
0/50. sounded very much like the origi-
nal Elvis, and received much
A FRUITFUL SEASON applause for his excellent perfor-
Shirley Anderson, our activity mance.
Director, recognized the following DANCE
'chairmen for all their untiring help Saturday night, March 19, was
during the past season: our St. Patrick dance, the last one
Sandy Underwood, our former of the season. One hundred-twenty,
treasurer who left for health rea- dressed in the traditional green,
sons; Gerry Wilhelm, secretary; danced to the music of The
John Venesky, our new treasurer; Memory Makers, who played a
Grace and Norb Stang, ice cream variety of pieces,' thus they were
social and tables for dances; Bill able to appeal to all tastes.
and Evelyn Bates, pancake break- GAMES
'fasts; Kay Brewer, potluck; Bernie Thursday, March 17, 42 played
and Arlene Merema, chapel; Ardeth six-handed bid euchre. Gert
Johns, choir and Bible study; LaChance scored 188, Tom Stamm
George Fisher and Ray Flitkenger, 186, Jack Daubert 172 and Dave
shuffleboard; Richard Pearson, Thompson 171. Hazel Roebuck
bocce; Rex Swinson, horseshoes; scored 617, Bill Huesing 600 and
Milt Bemet. pool hall; Gordon Grace Stang 597 when they played
Lindahl, Songbirds; Reggie pinochle on Tuesday, March 22.
DeSmet and Carlene Balavitch, On Wednesday, March 23, 17
decorations; Reggie DeSmet, bowlers met for another day of
Sunshine; Diane Pearson, Variety exercise and fun. Vonnie Bellis had
Show; Karen and Don Byrer, cans; a high game of 180, and Kay
Theresa Wilhelm, line dancing; Glover had a high series of 442.
Fran McIntire, stained glass; Cheri Dave Thompson had high game of
Seller, painting; Gert LaChance, 193 and high series of 550. All
blood pressure; Dave Thompson bowlers met at 2 that same day for
and Hazel Roebuck, bowling; Bob their banquet.
Bellis, woodshop; John Posey and This'is the last news appearing
Bob Walker, golf; and me, for writ- for Pioneer Creek this season. See
ing this column for the paper. you in November.

NOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 11,2005,
at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 3210
U.S. Highway 17 South in Zolfo Springs, Florida to con-
sider the following zoning request:

A request from Jose and Rosa Villegas to
rezone their.property described as fol-
lows: Lots 7, 8, and 9 inclusive and
South 3 feet of Lot 6, Block 11, Roberts &
Skipper ReSub of Roberts & Skipper .
Addition to the Zolfo Springs ORS. Mr. & .
Mrs. Villegas desire to change the desig-
nation from C-C (Community
Commercial) to R-1B (Residential).

All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be
heard with respect to the proposals.
Any person who may wish to appeal any decision made
at this meeting with respect to any matter considered
therein, will need a verbatim record of the meeting for
that appeal, and it is solely the responsibility of that per-
.son to ensure that such verbatim record is made and
includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal
is to be based.
Marilyn Aker, Mayor

SAttest: Jack Logan, Town Clerk 3:31c

NOTICE
S REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
All interested persons are hereby notified that Mr,
Allen Kahn, Baldridge Real Estate is requesting a
variance of the property, located north Hwy .17
(see map), to reduce the number of required park-
ing spaces from twenty-nine to twenty-five.
The proposed Frequest will be considered by the
Wauchula City Commission on Monday, April 11,
2005 at 6:00 p.m., at the Commission Chambers,
225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. Any inter-
ested personss. will be heard at this meeting. If

by the Commission with respect to this request for
which he will need a verbatim record of the pro-
ceedings, he will need to ensure that such verba-
tim record is made.

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SPRING FLING

COURTESY PHOTOS
During the recent spring break, one dozen Hardee County families took a three-day cruise to the Bahamas, visiting Nassau and
CoCo Cay. They were joined by Lloyd and Debbie Arnett of Lakeland, the Steve Farr Family of Avon Park and Jonathan Benbow
and Gene Justiss. The families are pictured above aboard the Sovereign of the Seas. Enjoying their spring break fling were the
families of John Baxter, Keith Davis, Dr. Diego Fallon, Kelly Durrance, Keith Farr, Scott Farr, Walter Farr, Kenny Miller, James Skipper,
Steve Smith and Park Winter, along with Monica Reas and sons Dalton and Caleb.

Memory Lane

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PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ELAINE McDONALD HIMROD
Posing during playtime in 1922 are the children of the McDonald and Sasser families. The Sasser home
now occupies the offices of Manley & Associates at the corner of West Orange Street and South Seventh
Avenue, and the McDonald home, which has been torn down, was located across the street on the cor-
ner across from what is now the City of Wauchula offices. According to Elaine McDonald Himrod, now
90, she remembers the family moving for six months from downtown to the farm located in the Lake Dale
area. She attended Pinedale School (grades 1 8) and she remembers that her teacher, Rosalee Wallace,
graduated in May and began teaching the same month. This picture was taken during the six-month peri-
od that the McDonalds lived on the farm and were visited by the Sasser children. Standing in front are
Johnny Sasser (left) and Lamar McDonald. In back (from left) are Louise Sasser, Elaine and Mary Sasser.
Could this be the original "Old McDonald's Farm?"

SHARE YOUR OLD PHOTOS WITH US!
Take readers on a walk down Memory Lane by shanng your photos from Hardee County's past. Bnng your submissions to the newspa-
per office at 115 S. Seventh Ale. or mail to The Herald-Advocate, PO. Box 338, Wauchula., FL 33873. Photos will be returned.

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Golden Nuggets
By Lorraine and John Gillespie
SAlpha & Omega Freedom Ministries of Wauchula

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nTere remains therefore a 'abbath rest for the peo-
pie of God. For the one who has entered His rest has
himself also rested from his works, as God did from
His.
-Hebrews 4:9-10
Some of the fruits of Performance Orientation (P.O.): Needs to suc-
ceed, workaholism; needs'to be complimented; cannot believe compli-
ments; cannot receive criticism; is compulsively defensive; takes resp6nsi-
bility for everything; is always over-busy; tends to blame others; it tired; is
angry -~ sometimes hidden; ministers to others but cannot be ministered to;
tries to control1people and situations; is unable to be truly intimate; is lone-
ly. These people will feel-guilty if they aren't doing something and will
make others feel guilty for the'same reason.
Some extreme results of P.O.: depression and can be abusive. As these
people perform more and more they find it doesn't bring peace and they
begin to have more anxiety, tension and an increasing sense of futility.
As these persons get more acceptance they begin to feel better and per-
form more, but soon are back in the same cycle of not being able to earn
love. Pride can keep us from hating P.O.
They need to bring the structure to the cross. Learn to do fun things.
Forgive those that did not give hugs and love to us when growing up. Learn
to let others hug you and find:someone you can open up to and take risks
and find it is O.K. to fail.
A Golden Nugget will be to check yourself for being a P.O. if you are
a workaholic. It can cause you to have a nervous breakdown.

Take care of the luxuries and
the necessities will take care of
themselves.

Do not squander time, for that
is the stuff life is made of.
-Benjamin Franklin

On The Local Links

TORREY OAKS GOLF COURSE
By LOIS SUMMERS
LADIES' LEAGUE: The ladies played a Scramble this week. Taking
first place, with 32, were Jackie Bayer, Betty Vineyard, Rosemary Comeau
and Marcelle Fret. Close behind, with 33, for second place, were.Shirley
Swisher, Nancy King, Phyllis Lindahl and Agnes Porhola. Two teams tied
for third: Jan Brinker, Fran Posey, Shirley Harmon and Barb Fortin made
up the one team and on the other team were.Wanda Banfield, Nanacy
Ellman, Clara Todd and Mabel Smith. Wanda was also closest to the #10
pin and Fran Posey chipped in on #10.
After play, a luncheon was held at a local restaurant at which time the
season's winners were announced and prizes were awarded. Jackie Bayer
took Low Gross and Marilyn Funkhouser earned the Low Net award. The
most improved player was Agnes Porhola and Wanda Banfield made the
most birdies. It was announced that Rosemary Comeau and Nancy King
will supervise the league in the coming season.
HUSBAND AND WIFE FUN DAY: Thirty-six golfers took part in this
event. Harold and Rosemary Comeau came in first with 36. Jackie and
Heinz Bayer took second place with 37. Also with a 37, to claim third place,
were Carl and Shirley Harmon. Ron and Aggie came in fourth. The last out-
ing for this season will be played on April 5, 2005.
CRYSTAL LAKE MEN'S LEAGUE: Team Score was played on the
front nine. Taking first place with 190, were Mike DeFreitas, Herb Wahl,
Bill R. Johnson and George Strausbaugh. Coming in with 190 also, to tie
for first, were Doug Taylor, Harold Johnson, B. Barry and M. Barr. Taking
third place, with 199, were Fred Kessler, John Elfoson, Albin Johnson and
Frank Stephen.
CRYSTAL LAKE LADIES' LEAGUE: Guess Your Score was the
game this week. Jan Brinker and Mae Kessler tied for first place by guess-
ing their exact score. Nancy Morrison's guess was one off to give her third
place. Barb Kramer won the #5 pin shot.

Don't Be Left Out!
HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE
IS MONDAY AT 5 RM.

Blessed are those who can give
without remembering and take
without forgetting.

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: s/David B. Royal
S Mayor, City Commission
ATTEST:
s/James Braddock
City Clerk 3:31c

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AARON ENTERPRISES CONSTRUCTION
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License Numbe
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Local Representative Contact: Wesley Edenfield
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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.

available.
or GED

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 c13:24tfc

C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3", and Weekend Shifts
Current Florida Licensure, HIS Diploma
required, experience preferred.

DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps,
starting at $195., injectors, turbos,
misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine
rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p

MECHANICS SPECIAL-1990 Eagle
Talon, $100; 1987 Bronco, $200; 1993
Dodge Caravan, $600. 773-2167.
3:31p
1985 FORD F-150, transmission newly
rebuilt. Will sell for parts $300 OBO.
863-445-0760. 3:31 p

SIDE RAILS for 1994 Ford Explorer,
$50 OBO. (863)253-0080. 3:31 p
1988 FORD BRONCO. Call 375-4595.
3:31p
'89 FORD F-150, 4x4. Ext. Cab, under
100K miles. 735-0864 after 5:00 p.m.
3:24-31p
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 3:24-31nc

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Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC

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CHEVROLET CHRYSLER.__ DODGE JEEP
We have immediate openings!

SERVICE DEPARTMENT
gorvieo Tehnicians
Lubo/Oil/Filtfr Technicians
Building Maint./Custodial
!hipping/Roeoiving Clerk
Contact Donnie Canary or ,cott Clark
for interview appointment.

AUTOMOTIVE OALME DEPARTMENTS
Looking for hard working career minded people
with a will to uceeeod. Please apply in person.
See Kevin Hanehog or Mark Faye

773-4744

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 401K 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 3:24,31c

HARTDEE C'jARtM

Ruby

Billy
We are Hardee County's
#1
Buy,Here Pay Here
Used Car Dealer!

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

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THERE IS HELP!
Spouse Abuse
Crisis Line
1 (800) 500-1119

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AKIN; RIEAI, ESTATE REAL, EASi.
An Independently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwel Banker Real Estate Corporaione

20 ft. PONTOON BOAT and trailer, 35
HP motor, $2800. 773-5867. 3:31-4:7p

USED FURNITURE, beds and appli-
ances for sale. Hwy 17 North BG.
(863)558-1673 (863)735-1641.
3:10-4:7p

H-lpWane

SEEKING P/T SECRETARY, bi-lingual
a must! Apply in person, no phone
calls accepted. Hill's Auto World
across from Presto. 3:31c
BILINGUAL PERSON needed at
Hardee Car Co. Apply in person.
3:31c
DRIVER CDL CLASS A, 3 yrs. driving
exp., flatbed w/piggyback exp. Sod
delivery. Bi-lingual a plus.
Duette/Wauchula area. (727)638-1852.
Please call (941)721-0900 with pric-
ing. Leave message on machine if no
answer. 3:31-4:28p

Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service.
We are selling property fast and have qualified buyers, call us for your listings.
WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS
Visit our website @ www.ourhomesite.com/wauchularealtors 3:

CERTIFIED MECHANIC apply in per-
son only. Hardee Car Co. 3:31c
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. 3:24-31p
KASH N KARRY now hiring cashiers
and stockers. Must be available any
hours. Apply in person. 3:24-31c
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. 3:31 c
PACKING HOUSE LABORERS needed
on or around April 5. Call 773-9671
Barbara. 3:10-4:7c
SEEKING MASTER CARPENTER,
honest, dependable, drug-free. Basic
construction knowledge. Great pay!
(813)495-2077. 3:10-4:7p

Realtor [
228 N. 6th Avenue
Ec HOUIN 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
***Cute and Affordable 2BR/2BA CB Home in Fort Meade with
Detached Garage and many extra's. Home is located in a nice resi-
dential neighborhood. Asking $87,500.00

Affordable 2BR1BA 1979 Single
Wide Mobile Home in Bowling
Green, Great Starter Home. Call
us today. Being offered at
$35,000.
50 Acres of Pastureland
Secluded & Close to town In
need of Pasture for cattle or possi-
ble good home site? Call us for
details.
Look at the Space & Baths in this
Home!!!!! 4BR/3BACB home
with 2 car garage, central air &
heat & in ground pool. Home is
approximately 2,000+ square feet
jol is 190%137. Ne% slhinle rmo!
recendll inlalled. lII for
$221.j001l.

Noey Flores John Freeman

Great Investment Opportunity -
Duplex in Zolfo Springs, each side
of duplex includes a bedroom, a
bath with kitchen and living space
area. Offered at $75,000.
Nice Quiet Neighborhood -
3BR/2BA split plan. Storage shed,
separate laundry room and fenced
back yard. Located in Charlie
Creek Mobile Home Estates.
Asking $64,900.00
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.

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
John Freeman (863) 773-6141
Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643
Amanda Mishoe (863)781-3587
Steve Laniers (863) 559-9392

Email: lar@floresrealty.net
Email: noey@floresrealty.net
Email: john@floresrealty.net

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702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

WHAEBYSNO II
CALLUSTODAYI

(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 Wfiidden, 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

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

Classifieds

BEAUTIFUL WOODED 100 x 209 lot on crystal clear Lake
LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling Isis in Avon Park. Great location close to shopping.
Green. $150,000! $195,000

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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
$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

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

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3BR/1BA house. New roof, new vinyl
siding, new ceramic tile floors, new
carpet in BRs, $69,500. 767-5310.
3:24-4:28p

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.
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

COUNTER PERSON
WANTED

..L High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
Drug-Free workplace
-MUST PASS DRUG TEST-
S Please apply in person
(no information by phone)
Kemen's Auto Parts, Inc
^ 306 N 6th Ave., IVanclhi il)
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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-
p us/center
SFCC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION. C13:24,31C

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NEED ROOM FOR YOUR GUESTS?
Take a look at this mobile home offer-
ing 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished side
room, corner lot with sheds, large car-
port. Many extras included. Call to see
773-7395. Located in an active retire-
ment park. 3:30p
FOR SALE BY OWNER 6 yr. old
"Homes of Merritt" park model, many
extras included, such as finished fam-
ily room, 2 car carport, new carpet,
washer, dryer, dishwasher, covered
patio. A must see! Location, "Crystal
Lake Retirement Park. Call for
appointment. 773-7395. 3:30p

LOST MALE, black and tan shepherd
type dog with black tongue. "Digby" is
11 year's old and lives at 4172 West
Main St., Wauchula. Reward Offered.
863-735-9270. 3:31 p
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

Better shun the bait, than strug-
gle in the snare.
-John Dryden

ROOFING EXPERTS(DBA)
T & A Enterprises of Central Florida, Inc.
Providing Local, Professional Service!

CALL TODAY FOR IMMEDlATE
START
LIMITED SCHEDULING AVAILABLE
RAINY SEASON ON THE WAY
DO NOT DELAY
IMMEDIATE PERSONALIZED
LOCAL SERVICE
LICENSED & INSURED
23 YEARS EXPERIENCE

MOVING SALE OAK KING mirrored
canopy bed dresser/4 night tables
$800; sectional couch, mauve $150;
dining table/6chairs/china cabinet
$500; washer/dryer $100; football
table $50; freezer brand new $400.
Call (863)660-7064 leave message.
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-
ing for $200. James, 375-4797 1:6tfc

SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES

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

It's better than shell.

Shawn Rimer
Owner/Operator

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

STATEWIDE

BULLDOZING

LAKES

LAND CLEARING

HOUSE PADS

TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL

(941) 322-0191

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FREE ESTIMATES

Contact:
Robby Albritton (Sales)
Cell (863) 528-7085 Fax (863) 735-8469

License Number: CCC041335

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WHY SELL
YOUR HOUSE

BILLY HILL?

1. He will pay you cash for your house.
2. He will go the extra mile for you!
3. He will pay you $1,000 extra when he buys
your house.

Call bim today!

761-1062

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5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green

Any old hillbilly can change a
tire, but we sell tires for less
and we prove it!

Bo changes
types of tires
Car, Semi,
Trailer, etc

Bo Espino
Auto Technician ii

Open:
Mon Sat
8:00 5:00

all

CUSTOMER
BEWARE!
We are licensed and
Insured!
Reg #MV-40625
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WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS

FULL TIME MECHANIC

375-4461

WE NEED LISTINGS! PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY
TO SELL!
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US
17! Cleared and ready to build! Listed at $245,000!
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 paved road very near Wauchula.
Deed restricted area. JUST $22,500 per home site!
Only fIllf 8+ e a ,e nti t -4 itedlex Hendry Road.
Sensil ..drst i Eellen h i g9 dry!
5-ac f rf? e- iiclfl! highand dry!
Clerr'aI iy [ idrer riI d restrictions
app ted at $15,000 per acre.
24,000 SF commercial lot at corner of Heard Bridge Road and Townsend
Street, just 1 block East of Northbound US 17! Just $45,000!
Looking for space? 7.3 acres on paved road approx. 4 miles west from
Wauchula with 6 BR, 4.5 bath, wood frame home with in-ground pool! Too
many features to list! Barn with power and water, open pole barn with a/c
shed, and dog pens. Includes 4 ac. early/mid orange grove on Swingle root-
stock with good irrigation system and 3BR, 2 bath, 1,400 SF mobile home.
Must see to appreciate this beautiful property!
10 ac. Hamlin and Valencia grove in Holly Hill planting. Only $35,000! Ask
for Ben Gibson.
James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker
Realtor Associates
(after hours)

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 [13
m;. Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings.
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402 South 6th Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
OPEN 8:00A.M.- 6:00 P.M. I
A DREAM HOME COME TRUE! 3Br/2Bth., CB/Brick
Stucco home, fronts on the golf course with Peace River
in the back, included is a 12x30 pole barn and dog pens.
Call for appointment to see. $312,000.
Lovely location, only 2-3 miles from shopping -
2B/2Bth, cedar/cypress home on 2 acres; walk in closets,
pantry, plenty built-in storage in garage. $215,000.
SEE THIS NEW LISTING! D/W M/H on nicely land-
scaped corner lot; 2B/2Bth, 1656 square feet, some fur-
niture included in sale. $85,000
H Ac larefc92,srl fo t,0 concrete
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5 acres cleared, fenced, and small pond. $95,000.

Bus. (863) 773-0007
Fax: (863) 773-0038 Doris Lambert
E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
GREAT LOCATION! See this 10 acre tract, 5 acres in
rove with microjet, 5 acres vacant land, 4" well.
12,500/acre,
14x58 M/H on 5.22 acres; 12x12 pole barn plus utility
shed. $69,500.
Wooded lot with city' water tap and culvert in place.
$15,000!
"ellne "
Nice, well drained, corner lot in Wauchula, 115x150.
20 Acres of bearing grove; 10 acres of Valencias, 20
acres of Hamlins; Two (2) 6" wells; good development
property, road frontage on 2 sides; southwestern
Hardee County. $300,000

BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY!
SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON

ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON............773-9743
ASSOCIATE: MICHAELADAMS..........7...81-2413
ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING..............781-1698

REALTOR
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Classifieds

It ANYONE SELLS TUPPERWARE
give me a call. 773-6306. 3:31 p
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
.WAREHOUSE RENTALS, 12x12/$50
per month. Carl's Recycling 773-4300.
3:17-7:28p

WEDDING DRESS for sale Size 8,
$450 OBO, call 735-1918. 3:3-31 p
JEWELRY, 1/2 carat diamond solitaire
$500; 1 carat cluster $350; emerald
and diamond ring $300; charm
bracelet 60 grams $500; several other
pieces. (863)445-0048. 3:31 p
YARD MACHINE lawnmower, 42 inch
cut, 16.5 HP used one summer on
small yard, new $899.96 will take $500
firm. 773-6306 3:31 p
Be civil to all; sociable to many;
familiar with few; friend to one;
enemy to none.

Help Wanted
General labor needed. Construction/Mechanical
knowledge a+. Valid driver's license needed. Call
(863) 773-2213 for application and appointment.
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OFFICE FOR RENT
1385 Highway 17 North
(across from Wendy's)
2 Large Rooms* 1 Bathroom
Storage Cabinets (built in wall) Storage Closet
Hot and Cold Water Heat and Air Conditioning
With or Without Desk and Chair,
Filing Cabinets and.Office Table

Somes

/Modern Housing of Fla., Inc./

MODULAR HOME MODEL CENTER

1/2" Drywall Interior Walls
*3/4" T & G Plywood Flooring
12" Overhang
S8' Side Wall Height
* Florida Building Code 130 mph wind speed
*6/12 Pitch Roof
e Insulated Windows
Set on Raised Stemwall Foundation
10-Year Structural Warranty

^ !yi Visit Our Model Center "
Son Hwy. 27 in Lake Hamilton "
SForp Dtils, Call T1II Free: 877-439-0450

APARTMENTS

1,2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Tile Floors in
Kitchen & Dining Room Microwaves
Washer/Dryer hookups Laundry on site
Volleyball court State of the art
Fitness room 2 Baths in 2 & 3 BR apartments

Rent starts at $379 per month
New apartment homes for active families
Stop in and see us at:
315 SR 62, Bowling Green
863-773-6640
Mon. Fri. 9-6 Saturday 10-4
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Equal Housing Opporluniy Certain Income Restrictions Apply

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Upanol
Billy Jo Tabitha

Come check out our new inventoy!

773-201 1

24x35 PARK MODEL with 8x35
screened porch, full concrete slab,
rubber roof, fully furnished,
washer/dryer, 12x21 storage building.
Adult park Wauchula 773-5843. Must
see. 3:31 p
45 FT FRUEHAUF trailer, all aluminum,
windows, sliding glass door, many
possibilities, have title, $1200. Call
352-283-2134. 3:24-4:21 p

HOURS
Moat- Fri"8-6
at. 8-12

863-77
863-77

ISe Habla Espanoll

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.
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FREE PUPPIES, Cur/Bulldog, 8
weeks. 773-9870. 3:31 nc

Azalea parents
Now accepting applications!
2, 3 & 4 bedroom Apts. *
SHandicap units available *
SRental rates beginning at $424 *
(plus electric, cable andphone)
Rental assistance available for qualified applicants *

860 Pleasant Way Bowling Green, FL

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

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15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in grove. Well & Irrigation system $10,000
per acre. i .; ;
Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/IMH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer
Run Road. $97,500.
19 It' 8m8 3456 square feet.

1.06 acres, zoned! C-2. Just east of new Northbound U.S. 17. Excellent
potential for warehouses or light manufacturing. Priced to sell. $50,000.
'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.
3Re a h a'~ealg rntralieestaurant and meat

NE'W & USE D TIRES

Billy Ayers
Tire Technician

#1 Tag
Team in
Town!

Come give
us a try!

Donna Eures
Secretary

'3-0777 116 REA Rd.
Wauchula
73-0727, (across from Wal-Mart)

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LOST JACK RUSSELL Female-111bs,
white/brown, clipped tail, pink collar.
Murphy/Bridges Road (Limestone)
REWARD (863)735-9520 (863)735-
2344 (863)781-6379 (407)947-7636.
3:10-4:7p
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.
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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DACHSHUNDS, very small $350 obo,
beautiful hairless Chinese crested
$400 OBO, all AKC 767-0458. Cash
Only. 3:31p
REG. BLACKMOUTH Cur puppies,
champion bloodlines, $225. 773-0081.
3:31p

Contio Costar

Commercial Residentiol
Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated

Office 863-773-4779

REALTOR

Fax 863-773-9865
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(863) 773-2128

REALTORS
JOE L. DAVIS
JOE L. DAVIS, JR.
JOHN H. O'NEAL

Kenny Sanders
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS

40 acs. on Beautiful Payne's
Creek in NW Hardee Co.
near Ft. Green Springs.
$400,000! Can be divided!
Commercial 45 acs. on
north bound Hwy 17, over
3,000 feet of frontage. Buy
all or in part. $1,250,000!
Your search for a beautiful
homesite is over! This 9.8
ac. wooded wonder is located
on a paved road, close to
town. $110,000!
GREAT DEVELOPMENT
POTENTIAL! 19 acs.
located at the intersection of
SR 62 and Hwy 17 N.
$418,000!
52.87 ac. grove in Highlands
Co. North of Lorida. 33 acs.
in Valencia & 13 acs. in
Hamlin. Micro-sprinkler
irrigation, diesel power unit,
and existing fruit proceeds.
$475,000!
Outstanding home in
Knollwood. 5 BR, 3 1/2 bath,
formal living and dining,
extra large family room
w/fireplace, game room, and
heated pool w/hot tub.
$305,000!
10 acs. in Ft. Green area on
Methodist Church Rd. Great
building site. $90,000!
Price reduced! 3 BR, 2 bath
home in Wauchula, new roof,
two screened porches. All
appliances included. Close to
schools. $86,000!
10 fenced acs. west of Ona
on SR 64 has 3 BR, 2 bath,
1188 SF mobile home with
pond. Listed for $150,000!

Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of
new Suncoast Schools Credit
Union. Approximately 3.5 acs.
with 2 homes and 1 office.
$1,000,000!
90 ac. Hamlin grove. Hog Bay
Rd. in Desoto Co. $12,000/ac.!
20 acs. in Ft. Green area.
Grove with home. 3 BR, 1 bath
with pool. Call today.
$15,000/ac!
Take part and. locate your busi-
ness in this growing commercial
area! 450' on North Florida
Ave. Zoned commercial.
$360,000!
23 Oak tree filled lots on Torrey
Oaks Golf Course, Hardee Co.
Close to college. $650,000! Call
for details.
28 ac. Hamlin grove with John
Deere Power unit in Hardee Co
just off Hwy 64 East close to
Highlands Co. $9,500/ac.!
Knollwood: Nice 4 bedroom, 2
bath home. $215,000!
These 5 & 10 ac. tracts are
located in western Hardee Co.
There are only a few lots left
with lake view and there are
deed restrictions.
19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft.
Green. Would make a nice
homesite. $15,000/ac! Can
divide.
3 BR, 2 bath CB home in quiet
Ft. Meade neighborhood.
$89,900!

RFAI TOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS

KENNY SANDERS..........781-0153
RICK KNIGHT................773-2472
MONICA REAS...............773-9609

DAVID ROYAL ............... 781-490
SANDY LA RRISON.......832-0130
MIKE NICHOLSON

I.S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WA'UCHlULA, FL 33873

93, 93

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
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Corner of Hwy 17
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Classifieds

WE ARE LOOKING for good homes
for three mixed breed dogs and one
cat. Contact All Creatures at 773-
9215. 3:31c

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CLOSING OUT! Must be sold!
Complete stock of plants, citrus trees,
miscellaneous supplies. Voogd
Growers. 9 am to dark. 773-4853.
3:31(-

Real Estat
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-WE BUY LAND, orange groves, and
- houses. 375-3112 12:2tfc
I have discovered that all
human evil comes from this,
man's being unable to sit still
in a room.
-Blaise Pascal

VERY NICE 1 BEDROOM home in
quiet adult community. Fully fur-
nished, one person only, non-smoker,
no pets, central heat & AC. Laundry,
pool and spa on premises. $650 a
month utlilities included, plus $400
security deposit. Call 863-773-3582.
3:31 p
NICE 1 BR Trailer, fully furnished, one
person only, queen size bed, TV $450
mo. Plus $250 security deposit.
Includes utilities. 863-375-4424.
3:31-4:7p
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

Payroll
Temporary or Federal and State
ROABTaxes
S Permanent Depsits
SPersonnel and SOLUTIONS Tax Reports
Peronnel Serices Woiker's Comp
Payroll Services FICA
C : Year End W2's
CONTACT:
ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula
(863)773-9225
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Driver- r

Dedicated
Shorthaul Estan buscanda uha
Home Wkends. vivienda para su
terreno?
Most Nights No es necesario
GUARANTEED! buscar mas!
Tenemos una casa
No Touch Freight prefabricada double
85%Preloaded/Pretarped ancho 3 cuartos, 2
Avg. $717 $1019/week banos. Puede ser tuya
por solamente $430
Apollo Beach, RI. por mes con credi-
FL Terminal to aprobado!
CDL-A, Flatbed exp. req'd 1337 Hwy. 17 South
877-428-5627 Wauchula
www.ctdrivers.com 773-4900
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MULBERRY/WAUCHULA
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
This position will be responsible for transporting
Children to/from medical appointments, visitation
with parents, counseling appointments.
Successful candidate must have a valid, clean
Florida Driver's license and submit to a back-
ground check. Salary is $10.17 per hour, mileage is
reimbursed at .300 per mile. EEO/DFW. Please fax
resume to 352-326-2506 or 352-728-6728. c13

Carol Tomblin CAROL'S
POOL
A SERVICE
10 Years Expenence -
Certifled & Insured
Office: 863-452-6026
Cell: 863-449-1806
P 0 Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826
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Community RelationsI Coordinator

Daybreak Behavioral Health of FL Hospital is currently recruiting
for a Community Relations Coordinator. RN or BA required; MA
preferred. Responsible .for patient assessment, referral develop-
ment activities, physician liaison services, professional/lay comri-
munity education.

Qualified applicants please send resume w/ salary requirements
to: Daybreak Behavioral Health, 4421 Sun 'n Lake #A, Sebring,
FL 33872, attn: K D.oddridge or email:
kathryn.doddridge@ahss.org.
,3:31c.

America's
Drive'ln,,
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.

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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. 3:31c

M & R LAWN CARE. Bush hogging,
pressure cleaning. 773-4698.
161*152677*1 3:31-4:28p
OFFICE CLEANING service. Free
quote 863-328-6062. 3:31-4:28p
DO YOU NEED DOMESTIC/CAREGIV-
ER work done? Write Sue @ 212 S.
7th Ave., Apt 5, Wauchula. 3:31 p
TREE PUSHING, tree removal. Citrus
and yard debris. Reasonable rates.
863-781-0553. 3:31-4:14p
MIKE'S LAWN CARE, licensed &
insured, free estimates. (863)735-
2862. 3:24-4:21 p

TYLER'S TRUCK & TRACTOR SER-
VICE. Land clearing, demolitions, fill
dirt, hurricane clean-up. (863)441-
1641. Licensed, insured. Free esti-
mates. 3:17-4:14p
BULLDOZING lakes, land clearing,
tree trimming and removal, house
pads, etc. Free estimates. (941)322-
0191. 3:17-4:14p
SMITH'S PRESSURE CLEANING and
PAINTING, free estimates, licensed
and insured. 781-3173. 3:10-4:7p

JIM'S PAINTING SERVICE. House and
mobile home repair. Interior and exte-
rior. Mobile top coating, pressure
washing, free estimates, Lic. & Ins.
#218, 767-9650. 11:6tfc
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every
Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located
at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy.
17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-3109. Several
weekly meetings., tfc

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A ain" --

RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor
Residential Remodeling
Zolfo Springs, Florida
(863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409

CCC-045925
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John Reschke
Bill Reschke

BRAND NEW

6000 Sq. Ft.

Warehouse/Office/Yard

3647 Hwy 17 Frontage

For Lease 239-354-1230
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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., P.O. Box 818, Wauchula, FL 33873.
Applications will be received until position is filled. D.F.W.R
and E.O.E: .. c13:24;3:31c

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Pay rate: $11.10 $14.57
Wanted for the Hardee County Mining Development. Ability
to establish and maintain working relationships with
Department Heads, employees and the public. Considerable
knowledge of office practices and procedures and consider-
able ability to make independent decisions on behalf of
executive during absence.
Must have experience in office environment in business
English and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must
have a High School Diploma or GED. Complete job descrip-
tion posted on County web site: www.hardeecounty.net.
Applications accepted in the Human Resources Dept., 205
Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL, 33873, (863) 773-2161, until
5:00 p.m., April 7,2005. EOE-F/M/V c13:31c

TYLER BELFLOWER

GuB Coa TaTudoa Sekwice 9e9
Tractor Work
License Numbers
De Soto # 0000004597
Wachula # 0737
Charlotte # 124575 Tel (941) 270-2573
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PUPPIES FOR SALE!
Good Homes Only
Cur/German Short Haired Pointer Cross
i 4 puppies available!
S2 leopard/ 2 tri-colored
50 Excellent hunting lines
S .. Price includes all shots, worming
a h c.and certificate of health.
eac Ready to go 4/15/05
call 863-773-6827 cl3:31-4:14p

24 Hour Towing

"Write this number down ...
375-4441
You're going to need
it if you buy from the
'walk-in, ride-out' place!" -

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

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PUMP TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete sales, service and
installation, call (863) 773-6448.
7:18tfc
FRANK'S LAWN CARE, free esti-
mates, residential, reasonable prices.
781-7360,767-0577. 3:24-4:21 p
B SEE SOUND
PRO-AUDIO for any event. 773-6375.
3:24-5:26p
WAREHOUSE RENTALS, 12x12, $50
per month. Carl's Recycling. 773-
4300. 3:17-7:28p

RESIDENTIAL WIRING
COMMERCIAL WIRING
*REPAIR WATER HEATERS
767-0313 Office
781-0377 Mobile
ER13885 .. ,

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.
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OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc
PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal,
stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
land clearing, shell, clay, top soil,
loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735-
2415. 9:9tfc

Shell

GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC.

Fill Dirt

Sand

Zolfo Springs
Lamar Gilliard
Home: (863) 735-0490 c8:21fc Mobile: (941) 456-6507

VOCA of Florida
Home Manager position available to manage 2 local 6 bed
group homes. Oversee staffing training, documentation,
consumer records, and consumer finances. Valid Florida
driver's license in good standing, good leadership skills,
ability to work with people, High Shool diploma or GED,
1 year experience in related field required. Contact Sheila
Brown @ 863-773-0434 M/F/V/D EOE d33c

_ WELSON GONZALES .
CUSTOM BLUEPRINTS;

RESIDENTIAL CO1FPIlERC IAL SITE DESIG

1l"o: ne (S63)8 S3 -0149 2
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Help Wanted
Nursery workers. General labor, weeding,
potting, loading trucks, etc. Several open-
ings. Permanent, full time. Apply in person
10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Mon Fri. L&L Liner
Nursery 3496 Peeples Lane Wauchula 863-
773-3557. c13:31c

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Income Tax (1 to 3 days) Fax Service
Notary Public Translation of Document
Immigration Services Wiring of Money

501 N. 7th Ave Wauchula, Fl. 33873
Tel: 863-767-1362 Fax: 863-767-6136 Tel: 863-767-0706

INSTALLATION CEILING FANS
* WATER PUMPS

Quality LEectrical Service At rAui r ri, c

107 W. Main Street n
Topsy See WauchulaFL 33873
EAL ESTATE 773-5994

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.
Building lots in Bowling Green and Zolfo.
Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000
COp I Q n1q.! BR, 2 baths concrete block home on
dead~~i~dlrert i- owlc eg iSee". Cu4sdm c bint. Cathedral ceiling,
large utility room, aplati irei Q dspl(teel Sfdy in weeks. This
won't last long. Call fo info.
VNFI IG _Vplgy ca b F 'lap( BI~/H. th. Very
nichV UIore i4t o lCentrl a :esWjla niie furni-
ture?.87,500.
Looking for a commercial building? Check out this log cabin on Hwy.
17 in Wauchula. Call for details
Large acreage recreational property. Call for info.

We Have Buyers!

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 3:31c
Check out more listings at Or email us at:
www.ourhomesite.com\wauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net

SAM ALBRITTON
ELECTRICAL SERVICE

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10B The Herald-Advocate, March 31, 2005

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice Is hereby given that on 4/25/05
at 10:30 am the following vehicles will
be sold for 'towing and storage
charges: 1984 CHEV 2D
VIN#1 GCCW8099ER166206
Sale to be held at ROBERTS TOWING
377 OLD DIXIE HWY BOWLING
GREEN, FL. 33834. ROBERTS TOW-
ING reserves the right to bid.
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DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs?
Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday
nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's
Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd.,
Wauchula and Friday and Saturday
nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist
Church, Corner of Grape & Church
St., Bowling Green.
7:18tfc
LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Will buy old farm tractors.
Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc
JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning.
Free estimates. (888) 689-8188
11:18-6:29p
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
S 1:27-5:5p
KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning
& painting. Commercial & residential.
Licensed and insured. (863)735-8863,
(863)381-0874 2:24-4:28p

SMALL ANTIQUE SIGNS, old farm
tools. Call days 767-0400, Carl.
3:17-4:14p

EDNA'S PLACE SOUTH 17. Central
A/H units: Some carpet, beds full $25
and up, china cabinets, chairs. 3:31c
SATURDAY, 8-?, 814 S. 10th Avenue,
Wauchula. 3:31 p
SATURDAY, 8-12:00, 125 N. 1st
Avenue, Wauchula, corner of 1st and
Palmetto. Multi Family, housewares,
bedding, clothing, toys, TVs. 3:24p
THURS., FRI., SAT., Moving Sale!
Everything must go! Take west Main
to Hwy 64, Whidden's Bar & Grill.
S .. 3:31p
THURS., FRI., SAT., 8-?. Village of
Charlie Creek, Hwy 64. 1220
Mockingbird Road. 3:31p
,SATURDAY, 8-?, 106 Inglis Way,
Wauchula, 27family, furniture, clothes,
etc. 3:31p
MOVING SALE Friday and Saturday, 8
am to 3 pm. 304 Bell Street. Couch,
end table, dishes, clothes, what nots,
stuffed animals and more. 3:31 p
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE col-
lectibles, whatnots, dishes, children
and adult clothing, washer and dryer,
loveseat. Now-showing custom built
shaker style furitur.. bFor special
order benches, pie safe, jelly cup-
board, plate racks and more. Friday
and Saturday 7 am to 1 pm. 3608
County Rd., 664A Bowling Green.
863-375-2526 call for info and direc-.
tions a must come sale. 3:31p
SATURDAY, 8-?, 614 E. Saunders St.,
Wauchula. Lots of stuff! 3:31p
1621 DENA CIRCLE. Golfview, 7-?,
Friday and Saturday. RV, toys, misc.
3:31p
BIG SALE! Saturday, 8-?, 4412 S.
Bryan Ave. behind Bowling Green
Elementary. 3:31 p
YARD SALE 8 am, Sat.. April 2, 3052
Magnolia St., Zolfo in back yard.
Furniture, dishes, appliances,
clothes, misc. 3:31p
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 1751 Star Ave.,
Wauchula Hills. Lots of everything.
3:31p
SATURDAY 8:30-? Corner of South 7th
Avenue and Lane Street. Lots of
household items and clothes. 3:31p
PARK-WIDE DRIVEWAY SALE, Crystal
Lake Village, Saturday, 9-noon. 237
Maxwell Drive. 3:31 p
SAT., APRIL 2, 8 am. Table saw, air
compressor, grinder, sander, scroll
saw, Peace River Park, 1 mile west of
Zolfo on Rt. 64 3:31p
SAT., 8-?, 3444 Hickory Street, Zolfo.
Desk, clothes, frames, microwave.
3:31p
FRI.-SAT. 9-5, 3975 Shackelford Rd.
and corner of Griffin. 3:31c

SATURDAY, 11-2, Benefit BBO at
Double J. Also, lots on sale at Edna's.
Place. Couches S25. Bed sale. 3:31c
2 FAMILY Home decor, child cloth-
ing, mens and women clothing and
etc. 214S. st Ave., Wauchula. 3:31p

In bringing up children, spend
on them half as much money
and twice as much time.
-Author Unknown

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Resricions & Lmiatons Apply31
"Restrictions & Limitations Apply

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
Charolaise, the French breed of
cattle which is known for rapid
growth and large size, now has a
breed promotion group in this area,
secretary-treasurer Russell Farmer
announced Thursday.
Among the area officers of the
new organization is T.C. Hart of
Wauchula, serving.as director.

A. Thurston, owner of Robertson
Hardware and Supply of Wauchula,
announced the winners of the con-
test sponsored by the store for three
weeks.
Mrs. Kelly Lyons won first prize,
a three-piece bedroom suite; Mrs.
A.M. Downing, five-piece dinette
suite; Mrs. Roger Fumanti, a cedar
chest; Mrs. Ward Gillette, an elec-
tric coffee maker; Mrs. Ila Cory, a
five-quart pressure cooker; Mrs.
Mavis Campbell, automatic electric
toaster; ( Mrs. Harry. Sasser,
adjustable ironing board; and Mrs.
Jessie Conerlh, Casco step stool.

PACIFIC FLEET (FHTNC) -
Aboard the heavy cruiser USS Saint
Paul is Billy T. Grace, seaman,
USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert
M. Grace, of Route 2, Wauchula,
taking part in a joint Army-Navy
"Operation Surfboard" along the
SWest Coast.

Instead of a -regular luncheon
meeting of the Garden Club on
April 8, the Club is forming a pil-
grimage to the Holmes Nursery in
Tampa. The nursery is rated as one
of the best in the South and this
should be an interesting trip'.
Members wishing to go, please con-
tact any of the following committee
for transportation: Mrs. R.F.
Dasher, Mrs. Ben Robinson. Mrs.
J.W. Earnest, Mrs. L.M. Carlton,
Mrs. Mary Posey, Mrs. M.C.
Kayton, Mrs. L.L. Linder and Mrs.
L.C. Fari.

From the "Local Paragraphs"
column:
-After spending a few days
here with her parents, Miss
Margaret Pace returned on
Wednesday to her duties' as director
of youth work in the Dunedin
-Methodist Church where Re\.
Robert Boggs is pastor.
-Mr. and Mrs. A.W.
Kimbrough, and Mr. and Mrs.
,Francis Kimbrough and daughter,
Betty, spent a few days last week
\ visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs.
Fred Kimbrough in Fort Myers.
-Clarence Lee. who has been
serving in the U.S. Na\ y, received
;his discharge last week and is
spending. awhile with his parents,
Mr.:and Mrs. V.. Lee..
-Mrs. Hoyt Carlton spent the
weekend in Bradenton as the guest
of friends.

RNs upto W

LPNs up to 7

CNAs up to $l4

Local Hospital

staffing

Apply Online:
www.amsisthebest.com

1-800-881-8875
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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
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-Mr. and Mrs. Tom Simmons
were business visitors in Plant City
on Wednesday.
-Mrs. John Lucas, Mrs. Jay
Tilyou, and Mrs. Paul Nobles and
daughters were Lakeland visitors
Wednesday.
-Miss Jeraldine Farr has
returned to Wesleyan College,
Macon, Ga., after spending the
spring holidays with her mother,
Mrs. Jerald W. Farr.

From the "Fort Green" column
by Mrs. Tom Cooper:
-Miss Earestine Davis, Lamar
Bostick, Miss Margaret Davis, Dale
Wilkerson, Miss Julia Faye Hendry
and Clyde Davis were supper
guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert C. Davis of Fort Green on
March 23.
-Our revival meeting began
Sunday night with a good crowd
and good spirit. We give you all a
hearty welcome to come.
-Rev. and Mrs. Alex Hendry
and daughter, Alice Faye, his niece,
Mollie, and a sister of Rev.
Hendry's left for California
Monday morning. Rev. Hendry will
conduct a revival meeting out there.
His son, Audry Hendry, is stationed
in California at present. They plan
to be gone five weeks.
-Mr. and Mrs. Merle Abbott
and daughter, Mr. Albert Abbott Sr.,
Clarence Cooper and Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Cooper attended the revival
meeting at Ona Thursday night.
-There will be a cemetery
working at the Methodisct Church
here Saturday, April 2. Come and
let us get it all cleaned off.
----Mrs. Rose Roberts visited,
Mrs. Ethel Hart on Saturday after-
noon.
25 YEARS AGO
Pictured on Page One preparing
for Saturday's 6th annual March of
Dimes Walk-a-Thon are little ones
Renee Bass, Brady Evors and
David. Stephens with Cecilia Batts,
Darlene Craft and Mrs. J.A. Colsoni.

Hardee County's plans for an
incinerator to dispose of the coun-
ty's solid wastes are coming closer
to becoming a reality with the' sign-
ing on March 20 of a loan approval
from the Farmers Home
Administration (FmHa).

The Wauchula Elementary facul-
ty basketball team played its second
annual game MNarch 12. The Blue
Rebounders defeated the Red' Hot
Shots 17-10. This 'put '"the
Rebounders on top.with two wins.
Scoring for the Rebounders were
Susie Harkness with 6 points,
"Poison Ivy" Monis 5, Clarie
Rieker 4 and Linda Stannage 2.
Scoring for the Hot Shots were
Louise Jones and 'Barbara Drabik
with 4 each and Carol Scott with 2.

The Hardee and DeSoto County
ASC committees have selected
Bobby G. Trott (pictured) to fill the
county e\ecuti\e director vacancy.
Trott is a native of Wauchula and
his education includes attendance at
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
College at Tifton, Ga.; a B.S. degree
from Rollins College atWinter Park
and M.S. degree from Gonzaga
University at Spokane. Wash.
Pictured also are Robert 'B.
Green, Bill Williams, Gwendolyn
Johnson, Jack Bretton, Reynolds
Allen, W.L. Warren Jr. and Earl
'Gill. They represent both counties.

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and a forward on the Lenior-Rhyne
College Lady Bears. Linda was a
four-year member of the Hardee
Wildcat girls' basketball team.
The A.A.R.P. square dancers will
entertain residents of the Hardee
Manor Nursing Home this after-
noon (Thursday) at 4:30. This will
take the place of the regular
Thursday night meeting.

The Hardee Arts League will
meet tonight (Thursday) at 8 at the
Agri-Civic Center conference
room. The directors will meet at
7:15.
Norma Jean Gough will present a
program on quilting.

A National Society Daughters of
the American Revolution 'is being
organized and those involved in its
organization are pictured: Mrs. June
Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Louis Gantt, Mrs.
Jenta Wyatt, Mrs. Jewel Roy, Mrs.
Harold Chesbrough, Verna T.,
Whitfield, Mrs: Isabelle Carlton,
Mrs. Hilda Ferguson and Mrs.
Marjorie Russell.

A fire on the new roof being put
on the Thriftway Super Market in
Wauchula last Wednesday night
may have been an act of arson.
yAccording to Wauchula Fire
Chief Ray Peters, the fire was
suspiciouss in nature," but the cause
has not been determined.
Pictured is Thriftway manager
Billy Stanford presenting Calvin
Roberts with $25 for reporting the
fire. Also shown is Wauchula fire-
man Bobby Rabon hosing down the
roof while Stanford looks on.

Pictured in a two-page ad sup-
porting the 1980 Wildcat baseball
team are infielders, V. Crawford, J.
Harrell, ;S. Waldron,' R. Shumard,
M. Cross, F. Perez and A. Decker;
also outfielders, D. Archambault, T.
Wells, L. Yates, S. Palmer, Jam.
Maldonado and P. Brewer.

10 YEARS AGO
The discovery of a rabid raccoon
last week in rural Hardee County
has prompted local health depart-
,ment officials to warn residents to
keep away from stray animals.
They will also begin a rabies vacci-
nation drive next week to protect
household pets, wildlife arid liVe-
stock against the'diease. '*'

On Tuesday, March 21' Florida
Hospital Heartland Division
President Sam Leonor provided the
Hardee County Board of commis-
sioners with a review of the
Wauchula facility's progress over-
the past year.
SDuring the past year the Walker
organization's name changed to
Florida Hospital Heartland Division
resulted in renaming the Wauchula
facility tp Florida Hospital
Wauchula.
Also during the past year full-;
time radiology coverage was added
and has been in place for nearly six
months. Inpatient capacity was
enhanced by providing telemetry,
monitoring. This patient monitoring
equipment will allow for the treat-
ment of more acute care patients in
Wauchula instead of transferring,
them to other facilities.
Inpatient and emergency patient
volumes have grown over the previ-
ous year. Inpatient volume has,
grow n from 85 in 1993 to 318 in

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SPowered by the pitching of Keith
Revell and the hitting of Kevin
"Keen and Doyle Tyson, the Hardee
High Wildcat boys' baseball team
defeated Fort Meade 16-1 Tuesday
afternoon in a spring tournament
game in Sebring.
The 'Cats won their fourth game
in a row to push their record to 8-6,
head coach Mike Thiesen said.
Thiesen and assistant coach Greg
McCormack wre pleased with the
team's recent play.

The Wauchula Police Department
has a crime clearance rate of 43.3
percent, twice the- national average
and much more than the state aver-
age, Police chief Joe Brock said
Monday.
Brock was contacted by a Tampa
television station, Channel 13, and
told Wauchula has the second high-
est clearance rate among 55 law
enforcement agencies in this nine-
county area. The station will be air-
ing a report soon, said the chief.

According to Dr. Jo Thompson
(pictured), coordinator of South
Florida Community College's
Hardee County Center, the 25
senior citizens who participated in
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By J. Adam Shanks
Preacher

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES #4
THE DOCTRINE OF BAPTISMS
Last week we referred to the way baptism is performed, discussing the
definition of baptism being that we are to be immersed in water. We also
talked about the different types of baptism mentioned in Scripture and nar-
rowed down that the baptism that we refer to today is being fully immersed
in water.
Now that we know what baptism is, we need to know what it is for.
Looking at the verses in the Bible, we can understand that baptism is for the
remission of sins (Acts 2:38). We also know that baptism is for the death of
ourselves .and being raised with Christ (Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:12).
Jesus states in John 3:5 that "unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he
cannot enter the kingdom of God."
When we are baptized in water we are born again because we die to
ourselves and are raised up (or born again) with Christ. This is only accom-
plished in baptism, and this is the only way revealed that we can enter the
kingdom of God.
We are to be baptized into the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:13).
This does not mean we are baptized into the local church but that when we
are baptized, God adds'us to His body (Acts 2:47).
One of the most forgotten purposes of baptism is that it saves one who
believes (1 Peter 3:21). Many people today believe that belief and faith are
what saves you, but the book of James says that even demons believe and
wire can be assured that they are not saved (2:19).
So to be consistent, we must understand tiht'there is something besides
belief that saves the soul and God says that baptism savdS'you. This does not
mean that baptism alone saves you, but that it works with the other aspects
that God laid out in His instructions for salvation. Baptism is no more
important than belief but not less necessary.
Baptism also is the action that "puts on Christ" '(Galatians 3:27).
Without baptism, we can understand that we have not put on Christ. I am
not judging anyone when I say this. God only knows who has entered the
gates of Heaven, but I can say with confidence that God revealed to us that
we are to be baptized and that it saves us. It is clearly stated that if we want:
to put on Christ and be God's children, we must be baptized into His name.
Because baptism is so' important in the salvation process, the timing of
it is exactly what one would expect with this teaching. As you look through
the examples 'in Scripture, those who were baptized did so immediately
.when they believed. They did not wait until it was convenient because they
understood that they had not completed God's instructions for salvation
without this immersion.
Look atActs 8:36-38; 9:18; 16:15, 33: 19:4; 22:16. There was urgency.
in these people's actions that only goes with the understanding that they felt
that baptism needed to be done for them to accomplish the Lord's plan for
their salvation;
Baptism is simple to understand when you look at all of the facts. God'
lays down truth for us and expects us to act on that truth so we can be obe-
dient. We are not saved by our works. Getting wet alone will not save me or
I would be getting saved every time I jump in a pool. Our obedience to
God's commands is what makes the difference, not the getting wet. We must
remember that God desires obedience rather than anything else that we can
give Him, including worship (1 Samuel 15:22).
We must obey God's commands and be obedient to His plan for salva-
tion, not man's ideas of what works better. I'm Telling the Truth!
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they designed for the local Lifetime
Learners Institute have added new:
zest and interest to their days.

Mildred Green (pictured) will be
celebrating her 90th birthday this;'
Sunday, April 2. Her family is hos-
ing a reception in her honor from 2
to 4 o'clock in the afternoon at thel
Pioneer Park Pavillion in Zolfo
Springs.
A homemaker, Mildred has
reared nine children: Lorine Dees,
Iris Gilliard, James, Lillie. Crane
and Sue Birge, all of Wauchula; the
late W.F., whose wife, Catherine,
resides in Wauchula; Mitchell of
Only, Va.; Laura Fox of Enterprise,
Ala.; and Linder Perkins of
Victoria, Texas. She has 21 grand-
children, 40 great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild.

Robert A. Meade Jr, attorney at
law, is pleased to announce new
office hours, from 8-5 p.m.,
Monday-Friday. The areas prac-
ticed have also been expanded to
include corporate and business law.
Also listed in the ad are: general
practice, personal injury and
wrongful death, marital, family and
juvenile law, wills, estates and
estate planning, criminal law (traf-
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real property law.
His office is located at 212 W.
Palmetto St., Wauchula.

I

EVELYN HARWARD FITE
iEvelyn iarward Fite, 78. of
owling Green, died, Saturday,
larch 26, 2005, at her residence.
SBorn Nov. 13, 1926, to Waymon
nd Annie Rebecca Harward in
bowling Green, she had been a life-
)ng resident. She was a member of
he First-United Methodist Church
f Bowling Green, where she
aught Sunday school, worked in
4e nursery and prepared meals.
;he was a retired office manager
or Florida Power and was co-
?wner of Bob Fite's Grower's
-upply.
She was preceded in death by her
lqsband, Robert S. "Bob" Fite in
1988.
Survivors are one son, Robert
Samuel Fite Jr. of Bowling Green;
one brother, W.H. "Junior"
Harward of Bowling Green; two
grandchildren, Matthew Auston
and Makenna Lee Fite; and two
nieces, Teresa English and Carol
Hancock.
The' family received friends
Tuesday, March 29, 6-8 p.m., at
Brant Funeral Chapel. Funeral ser-
vices were Wednesday, March 30,
at. 3:30 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church of Bowling
Green. Burial followed in Bowling
Green Cemetery.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula

EUGENE ODOM
Eugene Odom, 61, of Bowling-
Green, died Saturday, March 26,
2005, in Wauchula.
Born April 20, 1943, in
Crenshaw, Ala., he moved to
"Hardee County in 1975 from
Michigan. He was employed as a
carpenter withHewitt Contractor of
Leesburg.
..Survivors include his wife
Barbara Odom; two sons, Thomas,
Eugene Odom and wife Monica of
Orlando and Terry Lee Odom and
wife Carolyn of Augusta, Ga.; one
daughter, Cyndi Ford and husband
Bryan of Wauchula; one brother,
Tommy Odom and wife June of
Alabama; one sister, Doris Looney
. nd husband Jim of Alabama; and
three grandchildren, Joseph Ford,
Che)enne Ford and Cara Odom.
Services were held Wednesday,
March 30, at 10 a.m. at Cornerstone
Church of.God in Fort Meade, with
burial following in Bow\ling Green
Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday,
Marcm 29, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts-
Family Funeral Home.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

JOSEPHINE
PAUGH
Josephine J. Paugh, 73,
Bowling Green, died Tuesday,
M-larch 22, 2005. in Auburndale.
Born in Ziesing, W.Va., she
S moved to Hardee County in 1971
from Orlando. She was a mem-
ber of Kingdom Hall opf
Jehovah's Witness in Wauchula
and was a homemaker.
.... Survivors include herhusband;
James E. Paugh Sr.;: son, James
Er In Paugh Jr. and wife Glenda
of Wauchula; fi'e 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 husband
Johnny of Bowling Green.and
Kimmie Patterson and husband
Harold of Wauchula; two sisters-
in- law; Bettie Smith and hus-
:band Billy of Montgomery, Ala..
and Clara Sharrow of Crescent
City; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-
grandchildren.
A memorial service was held
Saturday, March 26, at 3 p.m. at
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witness, Wauichula.

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HERMAN T. RATLIFF
Herman T. Ratliff, 81, of
Wauchula, died Sunday, March 27,
2005, in Winter Haven.
Born Nov. 4, 1923, in Bowling
Green, he had lived in Hardee
County all of his life. He was a
member of Florida's First
sembly of God and was a U.S.
Army veteran serving during World
War II. He was co-owner of Ratliff
Food Store in Bowling Green and
had retired from Estech in Fort
Meade. Memberships include. the
American Legion, Veterans of
Foreign Wars (VFW), Sons of
Confederate Veterans, charter
member of Wauchula Moose and
Past Exalted Ruler of Wauchula
Elks.
Survivors include Marion Ratliff,
his wife of over 50 years; one
daughter, Barbara Ratliff of
Wauchula; one brother, Robert
Ratliff of Wauchula; and one
grandson, Joshua Lanham.
A Celebration of Life service will
be held at 6 p.m. Friday, April 1 at
Robarts Family Funeral Home,
Wauchula.
Memorial contributions may be
made to a charity of one's choice.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

AUDIE MAE BELL
Audie Mae Bell, 87, ,of
Blairsville, Ga., died on Friday,
March 18, 2005, in the Union
County Nursing Home following
an extended illness.
She was born on July 15, 1917, in
Zolfo Springs to the late Jess and
Vera Peel Crawford. She was of the
Protestant faith.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Virgil R. Bell, and one
sister, Dorothy Hanshaw.
Survivors are one daughter and
son-in-law, Donna and Richard C.
Urban; two grandchildren, Rick
and Lisa Urban. and Dayna and
Dale Fisher; three great-grandchil-
dren, Derrick, Sydney and Austin;
niece, Gussie Frame, and cousin,
Grace Crawford.
A memorial service will be held
at a later date. Burial will follow in
the Friendship Cemetery in Zolfo
Springs.
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HERMAN T
RATLIFF
Herman T. Ratliff. 81, of
Wauchula, died Sunday, March
27, 2005,.in Winter Haven.
Born NOV. 4, 1923, in Bowling
Green, he had lived in Hardee
County all of his life. He was a
member of Florida's First
Assembly of God and was a U.S.
Army veteran serving during
World War II He was co-owner
of Ratliff Food Store in Bowling
Green and had .retired from
Estech in Fort Meade.
Memberships include the
American Legion, Veterans of
Foreign Wars (VFW), Sons of
Confederate Veterans, charter
member ofWauchula Moose and
Past Exalted Ruler of Wauchula
Elks.
Survivors include Marion'
Ratliff, his wife of over 50 years;
one daughter. Barbara Ratliff of
Wauchula; one brother. Robert
Ratliff of Wauchula;. and one
grandson, Joshua Lanham.
A Celebration' of Life' service
will be held at 6 p.m.' Friday,
April 1 at Robarts Family
Funeral Homne, Wauchula.
Memorial contributions may
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choice.

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Canker Endangers Citrus Industry

Obituaries

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29, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family
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By Susan Lambert
Special To The Herald-Advocate
Corky, brown, raised lesions
found on citrus leaves, stems and
fruit are causing Florida's citrus
industry to face an uncertain future.
Citrus canker, which is a bacteri-
al disease that only harms citrus, is
one of the major threats the citrus
industry faces today, because it can
cause the fruit to drop from the tree,
defoliation to occur and in more
severe cases the actual tree to die..
"The industry needs to act more
aggressively to eradicate trees that
have canker," said Robert Behr,
vice president of Planning and
Product Services, Citrus World Inc.
"Eradication, which is the burning
and destroying of affected trees, is
the only way known to stop the
spread of canker."
Citrus canker has a cosmetic
impact on the surface of the fruit,
which affects its marketability in
fresh form.'
Therefore, the infected fruit that
remains on the tree to be picked
will become less valuable or entire-,
ly unmarketable because of the
unsightly blemishes and disfigura-
tion on the fruit's skin.
However, the juice inside the,
fruit is not contaminated by this
disease and is safe to consume.
"People should not stop drinking
orange juice because they hear
Florida citrus has canker," Behr
said.,
When they enter and leave a
grove, growers, as well as any other
person, must disinfect themselves
by spraying their shoes, clothes and
hands with a canker solution that
has been approved by the Florida

GLADYS ANDERSON
SPIVEY
Gladys Anderson Spivey, 90, of
Wauchula, died Wednesday, March
23, 2005, at her residence.
Bor Feb. 15, 1915, in Mount
Pleasant, Ga., she moved td this
area in 1946 from Moultrie, Ga.
She was a member of the Church of
God and a cattle rancher.
Survivors are her husband, Greg
Spivey; one daughter, Pauline
Olson Griffis of Jesup, Ga.; three
grandchildren, Paul R. Olson,'
Debbie Chancey and Donald
Olson; five great-grandchildren;,
and nine great-great-grandchildren.
The family received, friends
12:30 p,m.-2 p.m.. Saturday: March
26, at Brant Funeral Chapel where
funeral services began at 2. The
Rev. Doyle Staton officiated.
Burial was in Wauchula Cemetery.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula

EUGENE
ODOM
Eugene Odom, 61, of Bowling
Green,'died Saturday, March 26,
2005, in Wauchula.
Born April .20, 1943, in
Crenshaw, Ala., he moved to
Hardee County in 1975 from
--Michigan. He was employed as a
carpenter with Hewitt Contractor,
of Leesburg. ; :' i
Surviv'ors include his wife
Barbara Odom; two sons,
Thomas Eugene Odom and wife
Monica of Orlando and Terry:
Lee Odom and wife Carolyn of
:Augusta, Ga.; one daughter,
Cyndi Ford and husband Bryan
of Wauchula; one brother,
Tommy Odom and wife June of
Alabama; one sister, Doris'
Looney and husband Jim of
Alabama; and three grandchil-
dren, Joseph Ford, Cheyenne
Ford and Cara Odom.
Services were h: held
SWednesday. March 30, at 10 a.m.
at Cornerstone Church of God in
TFort Meade, with burial follow-,

Department of Agriculture. .
All equipment, including any
vehicles that have been in a citrus
grove, must be regularly pressure-
washed and always sprayed down
with an approved canker disinfec-
tant.
The Florida Department of
Agriculture provides a list of
approved canker disinfectant solu-
tions on their Web site at
http://www.doacs.state.fl.us.
"We decontaminate ourselves as
well as all equipment when we
move from grove to grove, and we
try to keep other people out of our
groves," said Robert Abbott, presi-
dent of Abbott Citrus Ladders Inc.
Although canker is easy to kill
on equipment and personnel, there
is no cure for it in the plant materi-
al.
Growers can use a copper-based
bactericide, which is a preventive
spray that is safe to use on citrus
trees, to help stop the spread.
A grower, who has neglected to
take the proper precautions to
maintain a healthy grove by spray-
ing for pests or other potentially
harmful citrus; diseases, is provid-
ing a breeding ground for citrus
canker.
"Growers .who are not going to
maintain their groves should con-
sider pushing them up," Abbott
said.
"When citrus 'canker is detected
in a grove, the positive tree as well
as all other trees with a 1,900-foot
radius is eradicated," said Donald
Simmons, regulatory supervisor,
Florida Department of Agriculture.
Even if canker is not found in a
citrus grove that' falls within the
1,900-foot radius of the infected
tree that grove must be burned as
well.
Since citrus canker dies at 160
degrees, this method has been

N THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. 252005CP000034
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF BEVERLY
JEAN STOWELL, deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
BEVERLY JEAN STOWELL,
deceased, file Number
252005CP000034, is pending in the
Circuit Court for Hardee County,
Florida, Probate Division, the address
Of.; which is Post, Office Drawer, 1749
Wauchula, Florida 33873. The name
and address of the Personal
Representatives and the Personal
Representative's Attorney are set
forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate.
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom a copy
of this notice is served must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.,
All other Creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, must file their
claims with this court within THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST. PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
this Notice is March 31, 2005.
Personal Representative:
Ronald Allen Stowell
10891 Tennyson Court
Westminster, CO 80031
Attorney for Personal Representative:
John W. H. Burton, of
BURTON & BURTON, RP.A.
SPost Office Drawer 1729
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3241
Florida Bar Number: 0650137
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proven in scientific studies to
reduce the reoccurrence.
Citrus canker is spread by peo-
ple, animals, wind-driven rain and
grove equipment. Wind-driven rain
above 18 mph is the most natural
dispersal agent to aid the spread of
the bacterial disease.
After central Florida experienced
three major hurricanes in 2004, the
spread of citrus canker has become
greater.
"The Indian River citrus produc-
tion area, along the east coast, has
found more cases of canker since
the hurricanes," Simmons said.
This area produces most of the
state's grapefruit crop, which is
normally marketed as fresh fruit in
domestic and export markets.
"In the spring, we will know
more when the trees start to flush,
because this is when canker is usu-
ally noticed the most," said Carrie
Sue Stone, environmental specialist
one, Florida Department of
Agriculture Division of Plant

Plan How To Meet

Hardee Health Needs

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A meeting Tuesday will give area
folks a chance 'to speak up about
the health needs they see as most
important.
"Community health is much
more than the absence of disease.
Are kids ready to learn? Are there
adequate exercise programs for
people? Are the roadways safe?
"These and similar needs show
the weaknesses of the community
in preventing illness 'and death,"
said Hardee -County Health
Department director Marsha Rau
earlier this year.
She described the community-
wide assessment, called' MAPP
(Mobilizing for Action through
Planning and Partnership): The
group will begin regular open
meetings, starting Tuesday from
noon to 2 p.m. at the Hardee
County Commission room, 412 W.
Orange St., Wauchula.
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the meeting and are free to bring

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their lunches. To plan to participate,
call commission secretary Lisa
:Kalmbacher at 773-9430 by
Monday.
MAPP leaders are hoping for
broad participation from church-
'es, businesses, civic groups, law
enforcement, Main Street Inc., the
Chamber of Commerce aid ordi-
nary folks to provide input on
what unmet needs there are in the
county.

Started by the county Health
Task Force and health department,
MAPP hopes to prioritize health
issues-and. identify resources to
help meet these needs. 'That needs
to be a.community-driven initia-
tive, It goes hand-in-hand with the
long-term, recovery plan for
rebuilding in the aftermath of last
year's hurricanes. Together we can
determine the most effective way to
conduct health activities," says an
announcement of the meeting.
"Come, help be part of the solu-
tion," concludes the release.

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This is one.of the great secrets,
of felicity in love.
-Spanish Proverb'

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associates to provide you with the personable,
knowledgeable service that you expect. Our years of
experience in serving the community in a respectful,
dignified manner will be an important part of your
decision. We are also concerned about the pricing of
services, and we will discuss each poirit with you so that.,
you are fully informed to make your decisions. This is the
true value that you will always find with Brant Funeral
Chapel.
Another way we' re helpfhn r
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Industry.
All citrus groves ate at risk for
citrus canker. Growers cannot be
too cautious when it comes to pre-
venting the spread of this disease.
"If we allow citrus, canker to
infest our groves and do not
attempt to eradicate it, we will lose
the marketability of our fruit,"
stone said. "By decontaminating
properly and supporting, more
research, we are one step closer to
winning the fight against citrus
canker."
Editor's Note: Susan Lambert,
20,is the daughter of Bill and Marie
Lambert of Wauchula. She is a'
junior at the University of Florida.
Her major is public relations, with
a minor in business administration.
A current class, Writing for Mass
Communication, requires the stu-
dents to pick a topic on something
that interests them, interview sever-
al people, write a paper and get the
paper published.

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I't takes teamwork in the 4x800 relay; in top photo, Vanessa
fHollon gets the baton from teammate Mandy Cornelius; in mid-
ddle photo, Hollon passes it on to Roxanne Torres; in bottom
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the race.

Greatness lies not in being Genius is seldom recognized for
strong, but in the right using of what it is: a great capacity for
strength. hard work.
--Henry Ward Beecher -Henry Ford

A Daily Thought
THURSDAY
But it shall not be so among you,
but whoever will be great
among you, let him be your min-
ister And whoever will be chief
among you, let him be your ser-
vant.
Matthew 20:26-27 (KJV)
FRIDAY
Then decide today whom you
will obey ... But as for me and
my family, we will serve the
Lord.
Joshua 24:15 (TLB)
SATURDAY
No one can be loyal to two mas-
ters; he is bound to hate one
and love the other, or support
one and despise the other. You
cannot serve God and the
power of money at the same
time.
Matthew 6:24 (PME)
SUNDAY
Respect the Lord your God, and
do what He has told you to do.
Love Him. Serve the Lord your
God with your whole being, and
obey the Lord's commands and
laws that I am giving you today
for your own good.
Deuteronomy 10:12-13 (NCV)
MONDAY
Whatever your task, work hearti-
ly, as serving the Lord and not
men.
Colossians 3:23 (RSV)
TUESDAY
The Lord came and stood there,
calling as at other times,
"Samuel, Samuel!" Then Samuel
said, "Speak, Lord, for your ser-
vant is listening."
I Samuel 3:10b (NIV)

WEDNESDAY
(Jesus said), "I call you servants
no longer. A servant does not
know what his master is about. I
have called you friends ... You
did not choose me, I chose you
.John 15:15a, 16a (NEB)
All verses are excerpted from The
Holy Bible: (KJV) King James
Version; (NCV) New Century
Version; (NEB) New English Bible.
(NIV)' New International Version:
(RSV) Revised Standard Version;
(PME) Phillips Modern English;.
and (TLB) The Living Bible.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 252005DR000134.

TARA H. BATES,
Petitioner
and
JESUS BALLI, JR,
Respondent. /
NOTICE OF ACTION
To: JESUS BALLI, JR, 3498
Acorn Drive, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
has been filed against you and that
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, to it on
TARA H. BATES, whose address is
P.O. Box 2422, Wauchula, FL 33873
on or before April 8, 2005, and file the
original with the clerk of this Court at
PO Drawer 1749, or 417 W. Main St.,
Room #202, Wauchula, FL 33873,
before service on Petitioner or imme-,
diatley thereafter. If you fail to do so,
a default may be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the peti-
tion.
Copies of all court documents in
this case, including, orders, are avail-
able at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's
office. You may review these docu-
ments upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the
Circuit Court's office notified of your
current address. (You may file Notice
of Current Address, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit
will be mailed to the address on
record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure,
requires certain automatic disclosure
of documents and information.
Failure to comply can 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 person with a disability,
who needs any accommodation in
order to participate in this proceed-
ing, you are entitled at no cost to you,
to the provision or certain assistance.
Please.contact the Office of the Court
Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within
two (2) working days of your receipt
of this (describe notice); if you are
hearing or voice impaired, call TDD
(863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay
Service 711." 3:10-31o

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PROJECT GRADUATION

PHOTO BY JIM KELLY,
English Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep of Wauchula recently presented a Check for $605 to Hardee High
School Project Graduation. The Dodge division of Daimler Chrysler donated $50 to Project
Graduation for hosting a new car test drive even, plus $5 for each demonstration drive com-
peted. Pictured from left are Kevin Hanchey, sales manager of English, Kim Davis, co-chairman
of Project Graduation, and Kevin Smith of English.

Griffin Tournament

This Weekend

Ben Hill Griffin III, chairman of
the board and CEO of Ben Hill
Griffin Inc.,has announced that the
37th Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Memorial
Invitational Golf Tournament in
honor of his father will be held on
April 1 and 2 at the Lake Wales
Country Club. A practice round will
be held today (March 31).
A strong field of 212 golfers from
the Florida plus outstanding ama-
teurs from the Southeast are to com-
pete in the 36-hole medal play tour-
neN. The field is divided into
Championship A. B, C, D and E
divisions with 36 golfers in each
division. After the first day's play

RANCHES

FARMS

ACREAGE

PASTURELAND

the golfers will be divided into three
flights within their division.
The public is invited to come out
and follow their favorite local area
players. There is no charge for spec-
tators. Hardee County golfers
include Colon Lambert, Ken
Sanders, Ben Norris and Matt
Moye.
Good golf and good fellowship in
pleasant surroundings make it a
great way to spend the afternoon.

All the things I reaJy like to do
are either illegal, immoral or
fattening.

ABOUT...
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The Editor
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welcomes letters to the edi-
tor on matters of public
interest. Letters should be
brief, and must be written in
good taste and include the
writer's full name, address
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Letters must be
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Monday to be considered
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Submissions should bp
typed or legibly written.
Send letters to: Letters to
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Advocate P.O. Box 338,
Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax
letters t&"(863) 773-0.57.

Will lease back to seller (if desired)
we do not wish to "flip" property.

Price your property fairly
(lease back if you wish)
close in 60 to 90 days.

Appropriate environmental study
and survey will be
completed/paid by us.

...from 120 to

300 acres...

Our client is purchasing
to avoid capital gains taxes
from a recent transaction.

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Please ask for David Greenberg or Fred Beles

Phone: 941-921-1000 Fax: 941-921-1111
Your email is also welcome...david@cpsbrokers.com

We are looking
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planning purchases...
not development.

We will openly discuss fees
with you. This is not a gen-
eral solicitation for listings.

If vour propertv is listed

please have your broker
contact us.

We have purchased significant
property in your area for our client.

Buyer qualifications provided
to Sellers.

We can close at
convenient time for you
(within IRS Sec. 1031 guideline).

We must however "identify"
property to purchase by
April 13, 2005.
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-Schedule Of Weekly Services

Printed as a Public Service
by
The Herald-Advocate
Wauchula, Florida

Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m.

BOWLING GREEN

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

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

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

CHURCH OF GOD
Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd..- 375-22311
S' 375-3100
Sunday School I 00( a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
IEvening Worship.................... 6:30 p.m.
.Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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

* FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bovling Green
"S. HH". 17. -375-2253
SSunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship. II 0j m
.Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.,
SVWednesday Pra)er .................6:30 p.m

FIRST UNITED
S NIETHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
SSunday School. 9 45 am
SMorning Worship II utj a m
''ourh Fellowship 5 00 p m.
E ening Worship 6 00 p m
: \ed Bible Stud 7 00 p m

FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptist Church Road 773-9013
Sunday School o 45 a m
Morning Woirship II 00 j m
Sunday Eecning 6.00 p m
\Wednesday Pra:,r 7.1.10 p m

HOLY CHILD
SPANISH CATHOLIC NUSSION
lisa a Espanoli Sunday 7 00 pm

IGLESL% DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Diviana St. 375-3370
Domingo Sern De Predicacion ll00 pm
Markes Esrudio Bibhco ..7 00pm
Nlercoles Estudior Juvenil 7 00 p m
Jueves Ser. De Predicacion 7.00 pm.

IMNLL NUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
S 210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School .9 45 am
Morning Worship.. .11:00 a.m.
. Evenng Worship 7 00 p m
SWednesday Prayer .7 (0 pm

MhACEDONLA PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
607 Palmetto St.
Church School ...... 930 a m
Morning Sernice..... II 00 am
Evening Serice 7 00 pm.
Wed Bible Study/Prayer Ser 7 00 p.m
Communion-2nd Sun Evening 6001 p m

MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 Nit. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
Sunday School ... 9-45 a m
Morning Worship I1.00 a m
Disciples Training 5 00 p m
Evening Worship 700 p m
'Wednesday Prayer Time 00 p m

OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL
PRAISE CENTER
E. Broward St. .
. Sunday School 10.00 a.m.
Sunday Service 600p m
Wednesday Service ................7:30 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-
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.mn
Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m

NEW ZIONBAPTIST CHURCH
202 Sidney Roberts Road
Sunday School 1000 a m
Morning Worship 11 00 am
Disciple; Training 6 00 pm
Evening Wirirhip 6 30 ppm
NkednesJay Prayer 7 00 pm

ONA BAPTIST CHURCH
131 Bear Lane 773-2540
Sunday School 1000 a.m.
Morning W'orship II 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 II 00 a.m.
Disiples Training 5 00 p.m.
Evening \Worship 7 IX p m
'Vednesday Prayer Time 7 00 p m

WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSENIBLI'
Ner York Aie. and Apostolic Rd.
Sunday) School It) 00 a m
Eving Ser.ice .. 5 00 pm
Tuesday Sernice 700pm
Wednesday Sernice 7 00 pm
BETHEL LIISSIONARY CHURCH
405 S. Florida Ae.
Sunday Morning Sern ice 1000 am
Sunday Evening Worship II 00 a m
Wed Night Service & Worship 7-00 p m
Saturday Prayer .7 00 p m
CHARLIE CREEK
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School 10 00 am
SMorning Worship II 00 am
Evening Worship 700 pm
Wed Evening Worship 700 pm.

CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St. "
773-9678
Bible Stud, 10 00 am
o:.rship Service II 00 am
Wednesday 7 00 p m

CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
773-2249
Sunday Morning Worship ... 9 30 a m
Sunday Bible Class ... I 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 Mlonth.. 400 p m
CHURCH OF GOD
Nlartin Luther King Bhld.
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 1000 am
Priesthood ..... 11 00 a m
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit St. 735-8681
Sunday School .. 1)00 a m
Sunday Morning II 00 a.m
Sunday Night .. .6 00 p m
Wednesday Night 7.30 p m

It's not only children who grow.
Parents do too. As much as we
watch to see what our children
do with their lives, they are
watching us to see what we do
with ours. I can't tell my chil-
dren to reach for the sun. All I
can do is reach for it, myself.
-Joyce Maynard

The following merchants

urge you to attend

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WAUCHULA.

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

CHURCH OF NAZARENE^
511W. Palmetto St. 767.8909
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service.................. 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m.
Thursday Service .....................7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
Praise & Worship ........ 10.30 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .....................6:30 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION BAUTISTA
713 E. Bay St. 773-4722
Escuela Dominical ....................9:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion ...........11:00 a.m
Predicacion II 30 a m
Studio Biblie, Nhercoles 7 30 a m
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243
Sunday School 9 30 a m
Worship Ser ice. 10-45 a m
Wed Youth Mleeting ... 6 30- 8 00 p m
Wednesday Sernice .... .600pm
Wednesday Bible Study 6 30- 7 00 p m
FIRST CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St.
Sunday School 10 00 am
Morming Sernice I'00 a.m.
EveningWorship ....... ....6 00 p m
Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p m

FIRST MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1347 Nlartin Luther King Ave.
773-6556
Sunday School ) 30 a m
MorningSernice .. 11 00am.
Evening Worship 600 p m

Tues Youth MNinistr Mleetingl
Bible Study .
Wed Prayer/Bible Srudy

6 00 p m
" 00 p m

FIRST UNITED
NIETHODIST CHURCH
207 N. Seventh AMe. 773-0657
Early Worship.. .. 9 00 a m
Sunday School 9-45 a.m.
Tradional Worship II 00 a.m.
Evening Service 5 00 pm
Wednesday Activities 6-00 p m

FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY
OF GOD CHURCH
No Mleeting at
Northside Baptist Church
912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386
Sunday Morning Service 8-30 a m
Evening Worship 6 00 pm
Tuesday Youth Ministry 7 00 pm.
Adult Tuesday Service 700pm

THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 1%. Tennessee St. 773-3753
Morning Service 10 00 am
Evening Worship 6 01)p m
Wednesday Service. 7 00 p m

HEARTLAND
COIIMUNITY CHURCH
1262 W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts 9 00 am
Sunday School ...9 30 a.m.
Worship 10.30 a m.
Wed Night Dinner 600pm
Wed. Bodybuilders Adult CI
Crossroads & Lighthouse Mm 7 00 p m
IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010
SJEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH
S 155 Altman Road 1131
Sunday) Morning 1000am
Tuesday Evening. 7 30 p m
Thursday Evening .7:30 p m
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH
Sunday Eening 4 00 p m.
Monday Evening 7 30 pm
Wednesday Evening .. 7-30 pm
LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School 9 45 a m
Morning Service .. II 00am
Evening Worship 600pm
Wednesday Prayer.. 7 00 p m
SNEW BEGINNING CHURCH
Corner of 7thAve. & Palmetto SL
735-0555

NE\ HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1999 Stale Road 64 East
Sunday School 9 4 a m.
SMorning Ser ice II 00 a.m.
Church Training... .. 5 I5 p.m.
Evening Worship 6 30 p m
Wednesday Prayer 7 (00 p.m.
NEW NIT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH
10 Martin Lulher King Ave. 767-0023
Mom Worship il st & 3r Sun t 8 00 a.m.
Sunday School ..9 45 a:m.
Morning Worship. I1I 00 a.m.
2nd Sunday Youth Sen ice 4 00 p.m.
Allen Christian Endeavor 4 00 p.m.
Wed. &Fri. Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Discipleship Training................6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper....................5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................6:45 p.m.

OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
4350 W. Main St. 735-0321
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
.Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .:...............6:00 p.m.
:Wednesday Bible Study............6:30 p.m.

PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Fellowship................. 1100 a.m.
Weight Watchers
meet Thursday......................5:00 p.m.

PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
149 Manley Road EastMain 773-5814
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service.....................11:00 a.m.
Wed. Evening Prayer ..............7:00 p.m.

RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS N ISSIONA RY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344
Radio Prograrn % ZZS Sundays9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .........:...:......1:00 a.m.
Evening Worsthip 6................6:00'p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .:.................700 p.m.

SOUL HARV EST MINISTRY
1337 Hw). 17 South. \auchula
Sunday School ........ ..........10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ...............11:00 a.m.
SElening Serice '6 00 p.m.
Wednesdayy Ser\ ice 7 00 p.m.

,ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418
Sunday 900am
Holy Day s
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ST. MICH~EL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089
Saturday Mass IEnglish 5 00 pm
(Spanishi 7 30 p m
SSunday IEnglish .. 900am
(Spanishi 10-30a.m.
(Creole) 1-00 p m.
Daild Mass in English 8 30 a m.

SEVENTH DAY'
ADVENTIST CHURCH
205 S. 11lh Ase. 773-9927
Sabbath School 9 30 a m
Morning Worship II 00 a m.
Tues Prayer Meeting 7 00 p m.

SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368
Sunday School 9:45 a m :
Nloming Worship II 00 a m
Evening Worship .6 00p m
Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p m

SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
773-2946
Sunday) Morning Worship 10 30 a m.
Evening Worship ... 6:00 p m.
Wednesday Worship. 7-30 p m.
Friday) Worship 7 30 p m.
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY
116 Orange St.
Sunday) School 10 00 am.
Morning Worship ...:-... '. 11:30 a.m.
SEvening Worship :... .. 700 p m
STues Bible Sd) & Child Train 7:00p.m..
Friday Pra)er Serice 7 00 pm

WAULCHULA CHURCH OF GOD
1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
773-0199

Sunday School .
Morning \Worship
Evening Worship
Wed Night Fam Training
Thurs 'outh Bible Stud .
Friday Night Worship. .

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

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

ZOLFO SPRINGS

CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST
CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School ........... .10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .......... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship.........7:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE
64 E. & School House Road
Church 735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443
Sunday School ........... ..9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship .....:.... 10:30 a.m.
Children's Church. .... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Youth & F.T.H. ........ 7:00 p.m:

CO)NIUNI TY 1VESLE Y.AN CHURCH
Gardner
Sunday School ..... ... 10:00 a.m.
morning Worship ... ; ..... 11:00 a.m.
Evening W rship ...... .... .7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service.......... 7:00 p.m.

CREWSVILLE BETHEL
BAPTIST CHURCH
8251 Crewsville Road
Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657
Sunday School ...........9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship. ......... .11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .......... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m.

EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS
CHURCH INC.
Corner of 6th and Hickory
Sunday School ............. 10:00 a.m.
lMorning Worship ...... .. 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .... i .... -7:00 p.m.
Wednesday .............. 7:30 p.m.

S FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Corner of 61h & Suwanee 735-0114
Bible Stud .. ....... .. 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 I11-0 a m.
Wednesday Prayer 7 )0 p m.

NL RANATILH, BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Sleve Roberts Special
& Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851
Sunday School .......... 10:00 a:m.
Worship .... .. 11;00 a.m.
Eenng .. .6:00 p.m.
Wed Bible & Prayer Meet...... 7:00 p.m.

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ZOLFO SPRINGS

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

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

REALITY RANCH COWBOY
CHURCH
2-1/2 Miles east of
Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66
863-735-8600
Sunday School. ............9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy
Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m.

ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636
Sunday School .. .......... 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship............. 11 a.m.
Wed. Prayer Service .... 7:00 p.m.

SAN ALFONSO MISSION

3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889
Domingo, Misa en Espanol... 10:30 a.m.
Confesiones ............. 10:00 a.m.
Doctrina ............... 11:30 a.m.

SPANISH MISSION
735-8025
Escuela Dominica ... -...... 10:00 a.m.
Servicio .....'.......... .11:00 a.m.
Pioneer Club. ....: .. ..... 6:30 p.m.
Servicio de la Noche ........ 7:00 p.m.
Mierecoles Merienda ..... ... 6:00 p.m.
Servicio ......... ...... 8:00 p.m.
Sabado Liga de Jovenes ....... 5:00 p.m.

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

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WAULCHULA 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.
SEvening Worhip 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Pra)er 7:00 p.m.

%WAUCHILA HILLS HARVEST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210Anderson
Sunday School ...... .. ... 10:00 a.m
Church .. ...... ......... 10:00 a.m.,
Youth Service.... ..... ..... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Ser\ce .........700p m
Wednesday Service ........7:30 p.m.

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

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pain or the sweet serenity that
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This week we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of
God, from the tomb, following His crucifixion on the Cross of Calvary.
Why did God sacrifice His only begotten Son? The Bible tells us He
sacrificed Jesus that we might experience a more joyful and abundant life.
Jesus said in John 7:37-38, "If a man is thirsty, let him come to me and
drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living
water will flow from within him."
By the words "living water", Jesus Christ referred to the comfort of the,
Holy Spirit flowing through our hearts. When we believe in Jesus' death
and resurrection, the weight of our sins is lifted and our spiritual strength is
renewed. Though we may struggle with earthly events, we still must trust
that God knows what is best for our spiritual growth. Based on this, there is
every reason to expect abundance in our lives.
As you worship, why not welcome the return of joy to your attitude?
This Easter, won't you thank God for the miracle of the resurrection of
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i Ken Bolin is back with his whis-
a at bingo after giving his family a
'are. Lou Lemay .has had her
Surgery .and received her back
race. She will shortly start a 4- to
-week rehab. Max Hollingsworth
!as had two gallbladder surgeries
,nd Basil Arend is in the hospital.
)ur thoughts are with Claire Shaw
n her long recovery and also Albert
krehart who were both unable to be
it Crystal Lake this winter. Keep
ihese people and others in your
prayers and send a cheery card or
note to let them know they are in
bur. thoughts and prayers. My e-
mail address is in the yellow direc-
tory and I would appreciate news
during the summer months and will
certainly pass on any information I
receive.

BINGO
The paper special winner March
18 was Darlene Henry and Bob
Even won it March 21. It is
Darlene's lucky week as she won
the hot ball jackpot March 21.

ORPHAN'S DAY
There were 65 residents and visi-
tors in attendance for the annual
potluck dinner on March 13. A large
United States map was setup so all
attending could use the pin-ups to
point out their town or city. The
hosts this year were Jerry and Alice
Thomas. One couple moved here
many years ago from California.
There also were guests from
Canada. Dick and Fran Robinson
were -in charge of making the per-

COURTESY PHOTO
Donna McKown (right) of Wauchula State Bank presented tro-
phies to the shuffleboard winners; from left are Bob Beshel,
\first place; Cheryl Gibson and Sherry Bundy standing in for
; Bob Bundy, second; Dale Baker and Myra Wilday, third; and
Eleanor Dice, first.

NOTICE
Registration Books will close Friday, April 15,2005, at
the Supervisor of Elections office at 5:00 PM. for the
Special Election for the Town of Zolfo Springs, Florida,
to be held on Monday, May 16, 2005.

MNOTICIA
Libros de registration van estar cerrado el Viernes,
Abril 15, 2005 a las 5:00 P.M. para las ellecciones espe-
cial del pueblo de Zolfo Springs, Florida, van hacer el
Lunes, Mayo 16, 2005.
SIf 3:31,4:7c

2005
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION AND
APPOINTED BOARDS
Meetings to be held in County Commission Chambers Room 102
Courthouse Annex, 412 W. Qranae Street. Wauchula Florida
unless otherwise noted

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular meetings every other Thursday @ 8:30 a.m.
MONTH OF April 07th & 21' Regular meeting
Friday, April -15' Planning Session at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 21t -. BCC Zoning at 8:35 a.m.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPENDENT DISTRICT BOARD
MONTH OF April -15" at 8:45 a.m.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (INDEPENDENT BOARD)
MONTH OF April No Meeting Scheduled
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD meets first Thursday night of each month at
6:00 p.m
MONTH OF April-07"'
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD
meets on the second Monday night of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room
202, 412 W. Orange St
MONTH OF April 11'
COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
meets first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Public Works Day Room. 206
Hanchey Road
MONTH OF April -04t
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
meetings called as needed at Library In Annex II
SMONTH OF April No Meeting Scheduled
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meets at 701 LaPlava Drive, Wauchula, the third Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
MONTH OF April 18m
HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE .
Meetings called as needed
MONTH OF April -08h at Noon
HARDEE COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE BOARD
Meetings held at 5:30 p.m.
MONTH April 26"'
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT'AUTHORITY (IDA)
meets second Tuesday at 9:00 a.m..
MONTH OF April -12
I HEARTLAND WATER ALLIANCE
MONTH OF April -14' at 1:30
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make
s special arrangements should Contact the County Commissioner's office at
Least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public meeting.
This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105.
Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be heard.If a person
i 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 03:31

Crystal Lake RV News
By Joyce Taylor

sonal name tags. The Crystal Lake
Band entertained.

RED HAT SOCIETY
The Crystal Lake Club is called
Crystal Gems. They meet the last
.Friday of each month. There are
about 30 members and growing.
This month, 19 members attended
the monthly outing to Winter Haven
.on March 18.

KOFFEE KLATCH
Marie Stahl and Gary and Liz
Walmsley and I were the hosts
March 23. The, U.S. Pledge was led
by Dale Sills, the Canadian Pledge
by Sylvia Baker and the prayer by
Mary Lou. Taylor. Marcelle
Cavinee, our humorist, will be leav-
ing the park this year and will be
missed. Rosalie Folnsbee has vol-
unteered to take over. The 50/50
winners were Kay Dale, Bob
Beckley, #91, #354, Bob Beshel
and Gaylord Williams.

SCORES
All card games will continue
until there are no players left.
Shuffling and golf will do the same.
Pinochle March 16 there were
26 people who attended the awards
banquet. Cash awards and certifi-
cates were presented to Joe Bennitt,
Millie Copper and Maxine
Stromme for the highest points in
the tournament. Joe Bennitt and
Emory Copenhaver also received a
cash prize and certificate, for the
tournament's high round. On March
17, Dick Robinson was high with

708, Maxine Stromme had 689 and
Emory Copenhaver had 657.
Bowling March 16 -this was th :
last week of regular bowling. Th
Comets remain in first place, fol-
lowed by The Bees, Avis-We-Try-
Harder, Lazy Bones, Michigan's
Best and the Happy Four. Bowlers
with high scores over average were
GC.jrge Hunt, Barb Newman, Judy
Ahearn, John Jackson, Al Walker
and Frankie Waltdrs. March 23 will
be Position Day to see who comes
out on top. March 30 will be the
league banquet in Sebring.
Mixed Golf March 21 orange
ball. The first place team was Bob
Salefski, Al Johnson, Mille Cooper
and John Jackson. In second place
were Mary Kessler, Herb Wahl and
Betty Jacobs. Third place went to
Jack Jacobs, Charlie McKnight and
Bill R. Johnson.

LINE DANCING
The line dancers had their end of
season potluck, which was enjoyed
by everyone. Did I see someone in
Gwen Taylor's flower bed? Sue
Busby will continue classes for the
next couple of weeks.

CHURCH
Bob Even and Maxine Stromme
were greeters for the 142 residents
and visitors that attended church
service March 20. Toby Jones, who
was visiting his parents, Bob and
Carole, sang a beautiful solo "Jesus
-is All the World to Me." Shirley
Sills sang a solo "One Day at a
Time," accompanied by Carole
Jones. Nancy.Morrison directed the
choir for its anthem "He Died For
Me," which was very appropriate
for Palm Sunday.
St. Luke's Gospel Chapter 19:28-
38, was the basis for Rev. Winne's
sermon "Christ Died for Each One
of Us." The Sacrament of Holy
Communion was observed. Rev.
Lloyd Hall gave the communion
prayer. Bill Cook, Gary
Householder, Jerry McBride and
Pete Van Veen were ushers and
Charlotte Householder and Zane
Heffner were communion stewards.
The service closed with everyone
joining in singing "Alleluia."

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ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE
Our St. Patrick's Day Dance was
a huge success. We have so many
artistic people in our park who dec-
orated the Rec Hall beautifully. The.
Three Notes played for dancing.
This evening was a combination
celebration. A surprise party was
held for Bill and Dolly Hartigan
who will be celebrating their 63rd
wedding anniversary on April 24.
As they won't be here at that time,
we wanted to wish them well now.
Georgianna Mills made and deco-
rated a beautiful cake. There were
lots of cards and flowers. Bill and
Dolly were happily surprised. The
62 of us that came out for the fes-
tivities had a wonderful time.

GAMES
Wednesday, March 23, again
found us in the Rec Hall as we gath-
ered to play cards. Pokeno had
seven players. Charlotte Longueuil
was the winner for the day. Phase
10 was played by five. Flo Nadeau
and I were the winners for the day.

COVERED DISH DINNER
There were 40 people at our cov-
ered dish dinner on Wednesday
evening, March 23. The food was
delicious as usual. The fellowship
time was at the games of dominoes
and cards that immediately fol-
lowed.
Hope you all had a Blessed
Easter ..... Inez.

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AROUND THE PARK
A few of our folk left this week to
get home in time to spend Easter
with their families up North. These
include John and Sue Venable, Art
Elmer, Judy and Bill Cundiff and
Ralph Martin. Tom and Joyce
Longueuil had a great time on their
cruise. However, Claude and
Charlotte Longueuil were sorry to
see their son, Tom and his wife,
Joyce go back to Michigan this
week. We are happy to see Gary
Hyde home from the hospital.
Please keep him in your prayers.

BINGO -
Bingo will continue until
Thursday, April 7. This past
Thursday, March 17, there were 29
people playing bingo. Claude
Longueuil did a great job of calling
bingo alone as Bill LeBright was
away. Anita Albert won the 50/50
and Claire Brunet won the Jackpot.
SMerchant certificates were received
by Anita Albert, Nancy DeWitt,
Joan Newton, Brian Leftly and
Emma West.
Tuesday, March 22, 26 people
came to play bingo. The 50/50 was
won by, Florence Nadeau. Shirley
Hyde won the Jackpot. The Jar is
growing again as we haven't had
any winners lately. Merri Lee
Cruise, Charlotte Longueuil, Mark
Herman, Audrey Semler and Anita
Albert received merchant certifi-
cates.

MUSIC
Our last Music Jam session was
held this past Sunday, March 20.
The front porch emitted lovely.
music by the 14 entertainers. On the
lawn sat 85 listeners enjoying them-
selves and sorry to see the music

COURTESYPHOTO
Musicians tune up for the last music jam for the season.

The Oasis RV News
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season come to a close. The 50/50
was won by Charles Steagall,
Thelma Coy, Ernie Katzur and Flo
Nadeau. Merchant certificates were
received by Ken Reichel, Jackie
Brown, Brenda Lagrone, Jackie
Meadows (2) and Leslie Donnelly.

BREAKFAST
Saturday, March 19, it was
Breakfast time again. Mary Lou and
Claus Altmann, and Jack and
Dorothy Shanower were our pan-
cake and sausage cooks and hosts.
Judy Cundiff made the gravy. You
bet the 65 of us who came enjoyed
this great repast.

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Cracker Heritage Festival Celebrates The Past
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PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON
-Main Street Wauchula Inc.,s annual Cracker Heritage Festival in downtown Wauchula highlights
the daily-living skills of Florida,s pioneer families. Preserving foods was a priority. Here, Jane
Sand John Klein show a variety of pickles and jellies in their booth.

Josh McKibben looks over a collection of Indian tools and weapons owned by Bobby Hanchey
of Wauchula..

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:Paws in the Park, an annual competition for pet lovers, is just a part of the day-long activities.

Samantha Hunt, of Cantu Apiaries, has a honey of a job.

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JV Drop Pair Of Games

By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee junior varsity lost a
pair of games during Spring Break.
The junior Cats were victims of
time limits and last minute sprees
by teams they faced last week.
This week, they hosted Mulberry
at 4:30 Tuesday on the front end of
a JV-varsity double-header against
the visiting Panthers. The game
tomorrow (Friday) is at Frostproof
at 6:30 p.m and there is an unusual
Saturday game at 2 p.m. against
visiting Lemon Bay.
Next week's games are Tuesday
at Avon Park and Thursday against
Mulberry. The season ends with a
trio of games, April 12 at home
against DeSoto at 6 p.m., at Fort
Meade on 4 p.m. on April 13 and
home for a 6 p.m. season finale
April 15 against Lake Placid.
The Cats dropped to 4-3 with its
pair of Spring Break losses.
Last Tuesday, it was a visit from
the -St. Albans (Washington, D.C.)
junior Bulldogs, who plated one
run in the top of the first on a hit

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and an error. A pair of Bulldogs
were left on the bases as Wildcat
freshman Dan Timmons struck out
Len Johnson.
Hardee went in front 2-1 in the
home half of the first inning. With
two away, Matt Hollenbeck singled
to rigIit Ti1ed. Justin Painter
dropped a shot into center field to
put runners on the comers. On a
double steal, Painter was safe at
second and Hollenbeck raced
home. A Cody Greene hit was bob-
bled and then overthrown, allowing
Painter to come on home.
The junior Cats upped their lead
to 4-1 with another two runs in the
bottom of the second stanza. Ryan
Lambert fouled off a couple of
pitches before singling up the mid-
dle. Josh Mayeli dropped one in
short right field and there again
runners on the covers. The double
steal worked again, bringing
Lambert home.
On a Chris Bigelow fly to center
field, Mayer slid into third base
under the tag. Cody Gullatt sneaked
one toward second. The shortstop
fielded it on his knees and tried to
throw to first but missed. Mayer
came home in the confusion.
Gullatt went on to second.
Hollenbeck hit to the pitcher, who
elected to catch Gullatt in a run-
down. A fly-out ended the'inning.
That was all the scoring for
Hardee. St. Albans added one run
in the fourth inning on three hits.
Two runners were stranded.
The junior Bulldogs narrowed
the score to 4-3 with another run in

the fifth on a hit and an error. They
tied the game in the top of the sixth,
continuing to score another oir of
runs for a 6-4 lead. Three runs
came in on a pair of hits and pair of
errors.
Hardee tried to come back in the
bottom of the sixth. The center
fielder somehow got to a Ryan
Abbott hit in left center for the first
out. Jordan Grimsley was safe on a
bobbler and late throw. Chris
Bigelow's fly behind second was
handled for out number two and
Gulatt grounded out.
With time for the varsity game
fast approaching, this game was
called on time, with Hardee absorb-
ing the 6-4 defeat.
On Friday night, the junior varsi-
ty again led off a double-header,
this one at Firemen's Field in
Sebring.
Hardee hit pay dirt first, scoring
one run in the top of the first
inning. Bigelow opened with a hit
up the middle. On a fielder's choice
play at second, Gullatt was at first.
With two away, designated hitter
Kaleb Saunders drew a walk. With
Painter at bat, Gullatt stole third.
Painter took a walk on the fourth
ball, a wild pitch which allowed
Gullatt to race home. Hardee led 1-
0.
Sebring tied the game in the bot-
tom of the first on a hit and error.
Hardee forged in front 3-1 in the
second inning. Timmons beat out a
slow roller to short. With one away,
.Bigelow socked one over the field-

er to deep left for a double, scor-
ing Timmons. On a ground-out,
Bigelow moved to third, ready to
score when Hollenbeck hit an RBI-
single to left field.
The score hung at 3-1 until the
bottom of the third when Sebring
bounded ahead 4-3, scoring a trio
of tallies on a pair of hits and pair
of errors, but leaving the bases
jammed.
Hardee came back to knot the
game at 4-all in the top of the
fourth. Hollenbeck drilled a hit up
the middle and went to third on a
wild pitch. A Painter hit to right
field scored Hollenbeck.
It was the bottom of the fifth
when Sebring broke the tie with a
pair of runs on three hits and one
error. In the top of the sixth
Hollenbeck was safe on an error
and got all the way to third before a
ground-out ended his hopes of
scoring.
Sebring broke the game open in
the home half of the sixth with four
'runs on hits, walks and errors.
Again, the game was called on time
limits and Sebring claimed the 10-4
win.
"We played four innings of good
ball. We show marked improve-
ment from the first game to this. We
were competitive but the little
things keep getting us," said head
coach John Sharp, expecting the
team to overcome those little things
and get back to winning baseball.
They had a four-game win streak
before last week's two losses.

Charlie Creek RV News
By Margaret Miles & Betty Kowalski

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
You are hereby notified that Wauchula 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.#1J4FJ58L1LL194103
Contact Linda or Shannon for details at Wauchula State Bank
863-773-4151. The sale will be held on Friday..Apr it, 200Qjt
10:00 a.m. at the Wauihula State Bank pakming iorl cated.at
106 East Nlain Street, Wauchula, FL. 3:,:

CITY OF WAUCHULA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE 'MEETING
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Wauchula will hold a meeting of the Citizens Advisory
Task Force (CATF),,on April 11,2005 at 5:30 p.m.,.or as soon as pos-'
sible thereafter, for purposes of discussing the City's intent to apply
to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DC.) for a Small
Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the pro-
posed application. The meeting will be field in the Commission
Chambers at 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. All members
of the CATF are asked to attend. The meeting is open to the gener-
al public. For information concerning the meeting. contact James'
Braddock, City Clerk, at (863) 773-3131.

The meetings are being conducted in a handicapped accessible loca-
tion. Any handicapped person requiring an interpreter for the hear-
ing impaired or the visually impaired should contact James
Braddock, City Clerk, at (863) 773-3131, at least five calender days
prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. To access
a Telecommunication Device for,Deaf persons (TDD) please call 1-
800-676-3777, and use the Relay Service to access the City Clerk at
(863) 773-3131. Any non-Engish speaking person wishing to attend
the meeting should contact the City Clerk at least five calendar days
prior to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided.
Any person requiring other special accommodations at this meeting
should contact the City Clerk at least five days before the meeting.
3:31c

CITY OF WAUCHULA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
1 r PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Cit of Wauchula is considering applying to the Florida Department of Community
Affairs (DCA) for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to
$700,000. These funds must be used for one of the following purposes-
1. To benefit low- and moderate-incdme 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 available to meet such needs.

The categories of activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of
housing, neighborhood revitalization, commercial revitalization, or economic
development and include such improvement activities as acquisition of real property,
loans to private-for-profit business, purchase of machinery and equipment, construction
of infrastructure, rehabilitation of houses and commercial buildings, and energy
conservation. Additional information regarding the range of activities that may be
undertakeA will be provided at the public hearing. For each activity that is proposed, at
least 70% 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
VWauchula is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons.

A public hearing to receive citizen views concerning the community's economic and
community development needs will be held on April 11, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon
as possible thereafter). The meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers at 225
E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. For information concerning the public hearing
contact James Braddock, City Clerk, at (863) 773-3131.

The meetings are being conducted ii a handicapped accessible location. Any
Handicapped person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually
impaired should contact James Braddock, City Clerk, at (863) 773-3131, at least five
calendar days prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. To access a
Telecommunication Device for Deaf persons (TDD) please call 1-800-676-3777, and
use the Relay Service,to access the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. Any non-English
speaking person wishing to attend the-meetings should contact the City Clerk at least
five calendar days prior to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided. Any
person requiring other special accommodations at this meeting should contact the City
Clerk at least five days before the meeting. 3:31C

GENERAL PARK NEWS
Well, Well, Well, February is
gone and March too! Hurricane
repairs are continuing new dou-
ble wides moving in, bringing new
faces and friends. Clubhouse storm
damage inside will be repaired dur-
ing the summer, when activities are
fewer. People are already talking
about heading north soon.
Elsie Williams has taught several
One Stroke Painting classes which
have been enjoyed and appreciated.
The finished products will be on
display in the clubhouse.

ACTIVITIES
Monday nights big bingo winners
were; Feb. 21 Sara Puterbaugh.
Feb. 28 Irene Exendine. March 7
Jackpot shared by five winners
What Luck! They were Jimmy
Counts, Ed Walker, Dennis Cooper,
Debbie Markl and Rosa Eaton..
March 14 LaJuana Dobbie.
March 21 Jean Pich.
Everyone enjoys Friday night
card bingo. This has now been
changed to Tuesday evening as
Progressive Euchre is now on
Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 24 50/50 .winners, fol-
lowing the delicious pork chop din-
ner, were Albert Bellesta, Rosa
Easton, Margaret Miles and Arlis
Farber. Some enjoyed dancing to
the good music of the NITE LIFE
BAND afterwards. Oh yes, door'
prizes at this paid dinner were won
by Erma Thompson, Robbie Smith
and Vern Hughes.
March 3 50/50 winners, fol-
lowing a huge (but good) pot luck
dinner, were Elsie Williams, Robin
Sheppard and John Hammond.
On Saturday, March 5 a delicious
sausage gravy and biscuits break-
fast was a huge success. We plan a
repeat on April 1. March 17 we
celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a
corned beef and cabbage paid din-
ner. The lucky 50/50 winners that
night were Carl Bedford, Ron
Hoover and Bob Oakman.
Following this dinner was a White

Elephant Auction, with Bob
Oakman doing the honor of auc-
tioneer and' Roy Exendine his
helper.

VISITOR NEWS
Walt and Elsie Williams' daugh-
ter and husband, Robin. and Phil
Sheppard were visiting the week of
March 1 to 8. They assisted Walt
during Pioneer Days selling cotton
candy, the profits going to the
Hardee County Animal Refuge.
Also, their daughter Linda and hus-
band, Larry Nolte, came on the 15th
of March for an extended stay -
until it gets warmer up north!
Ken and Lottie Gilberts' daughter
and husband, Ilona and Gene
Pawlanta left the Big Snow country
lin Frederick, Mich., to spend a
week here with Mom and Dad in
warm and sunny Florida. They will
stop on Florida's east coaston their
return home. (Bye Now!) Lottie is
still at The Oaks of Avon Park. Ken
was pushed to the hospital Friday
evening March 18, but returned
'home March 21, feeling much
improved.
N.H. and Margaret Miles's son
John and wife Mary, came down
from the cold north Saline, Mich.,
March 10, to help celebrate Mom
and Dad's 61st wedding anniver-
sary on the llth, and Mom's birth-
day on the 15th, when they flew
back 80 degrees here, 32 degrees
there. A short but nice time.

MISC.
Many of our co-op members
attended the PRECo (Peace River
Electric Cooperative Inc.) picnic
Saturday March 19, and several
were among the lucky winners of
the numerous door prizes.
Well, Spring has sprung -
Where, O where has this winter
gone!? Our parents used to tell us
"time flies", or "time waits for no
man (or woman)," and until now,
when we ourselves are older, we
couldn't realize HOW FAST TIME
FLIES! May God Bless y'all until
next time!

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Freda's Foibles
By Freda B. Douglas

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May today be a day that surrounds you with beauty, warms you wit
memories and fills your life with very special happiness.

As I sit here at my computer, I can't remember when I have been mor,
frustrated. Let me explain.
When I first signed up with Strato.net for internet service in 1999, other
was nothing available but dial-up modem. That's all we had, not all \
could ask for, so not much else was said. We were all in the same predica';:
ment, so why complain?
Now it is 2005. Everybody in Hardee County who wants it can geI
either DSL or Cable modems UNLESS you live three miles from a town',,.
border (which includes me and in my case, it is Wauchula). Then if you cal,:
either Comcast (which I have) or Strato.net (who I call repeatedly) you ar_.-
told "you live too far out "or" we have to install fiber optic cable or It'
Sprint's fault."
Let me take you back in time. It is 1984, we had just moved to Cr. steal
Lake Village, where I still live, and John's son told him 'If you'd just get a
phone, I'd call you.' Up to this time, unless you lived on the perimeter of
the village where you could get phone service, you were obliged to use the
payphone. We had friendly neighbors who did live on the perimeter andi,
offered to let us use their phone, but neither John nor I felt comfortable
doing that.
I didn't believe John's son would actually call him, but I decided it
would be nice to have a phone, so I thought it would be a simple matter ot
just placing the order and "presto!" an installer would come. After all, that's
all we had to do back home. NOT SO in Hardee County!
I was told there weren't enough people in Crystal Lake Village to jus-
tify the expense of installing more lines. (Funny! I thought we paid for ser-
vice.) I was further told if I wanted a phone I could move to the perimeter.
Now I'm not just disgruntled, I'm not just annoyed, I'm angry! I
pestered them so much for so long, they finally and told me if I could get a
group of 100 people on a certain date to gather in the rec hall they would
"consider" increasing the phone service. They, by their very attitude, knew
it couldn't be done. I, because of that insatiable stubborn streak I was born
with, knew it could be done. I enlisted Gloria Glossen's help, and we went
to every trailer asking for support, and on the appointed day the rec hall was
packed with over 300 residents. Several weeks later that man (I wish I
could remember his name) from Sprint came into the office where I was
working at that time, handed me a slip of paper with a number on it, and
said "Here's your telephone number. I hope you're satisfied."
Why did I tell that story? Wauchula has been my home for 20 years, and
I hope for many more years, and I'm tired of utilities and big business treat-
ing us like second class citizens. Our money is green and spends (like
everybody else's) and our blood is red (like everybody else's) and we bleed
when we're hurt (just like everybody else). Sooooo, even if you are only a
winter resident, if you're as tired as I am of being pushed around, call
Strato.net: 773-6696, or Comcast: 773-4703, or Sprint: 1-800-339-1811
and don't waste your breath on the person who answers the phoned, go
higher and higher until you reach somebody who says "Yes, I understand,"
because they don't. Go higher!
We residents of the Village are not the only ones who live on the out-
skirts in Hardee County. I would ask any of my readers who sympathize
with our inability to get high speed internet service, even if you already
have the service you want, to make phone calls, too.
Those former residents who still read the hometown newspaper could
even start a letter to the editor campaign, I'm sure "the editor" wouldn't
mind.

PUBLIC NOTICE
The PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
meeting as the Hardee County Planning Agency
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
Orange Walk
On or abt Heard Bridge Rd.
approx. 638' S of E REA Rd 34 33 25 0000 00770 0000
15MOL ac N3/4 of S1/2 of SW1/4 of NW1/4 S34, T33S, R25E

05-16
John C. Updike, Jr. by and through his Authorized Representative
requests a Special Exception to operate a repair and sales of firearms on
a maximum of 3.0 acres of a 275.31 MOL-ac-parcel, zoned A-1
On or abt Johnston Rd 13 35 26 0000 04940 0000
275.31MOL ac
E1/2 of SW1/4 & SE1/4 & E1/2 of SEI/4 of NE1/4 & Beg at SW corn of NE1/4 &
run N 208.71' E 1996.45' S 208.71' W 1996.45' to POB & Beg at SE corn of
SE1/4 of NE1/4 of NE1/4 run W 874.51' N 663.14' then SE/ly 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 05 34 25 0910 00001 001
Com 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 SE1/4 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 SE114 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 SW1/4 of NW1/4 of Sec 05
for a dist of 288 ft; thence N 89deg38min57sec E along a line parallel to S line
of N1/2 of SE1/4 of SW1/4 of NW1/4 for a dist of 645.91' to a pt on E maintained
r/olw 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
00deg01min08secW for a dist of 153'; thence N89deg38min57sec E along a
line parallel to S lie of N1/2 of SE1/4 of SWi/4 of NW1/4 of Sec 05 for a dist of
213'; thence S 00deg00min57sec W along said maintained r/o/w for a dist of 10'
to the POB, contain.3.521MOL 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. 03:24,31c

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COUNTY'COURT
SThe following marriage licens-
s were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Nicolas Martinez, 36, Wauchula-
ind Maria Teresa Florez, 42,
*Vauchula.
Tony Turner Cantu. 21,
Vauchula, and Kayla Louise
,Yranger, 18, Wauchula.
Jose Luis Torres Jr., 36, Zolfo
Springs, and Darlene Mary Felix,
32, Zolfo Springs.
SRyan Paul Harris, 32, Zolfo
,Springs, and Esmeralda Benavidez,
131, Zolfo Springs.
Jose Cosme Zamorano, 18,
Bowling Green, and Micaila Ane
Meza, 16, Bowling Green.
Viviano Concepcion Villegas,
21, Winter Haven, and Leticia
SGonzales, 22, Winter Haven.

The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently
by the county judge:
Asset Acceptance LLC vs.
Dorothy J. Doyle, judgment.
Unifund CCR Partners vs. Mary
Skinner Rivera and M&M Nursery
as garishee, order dissolving gar-
nishment.
J. Lylia Hernandez vs. Felix
Aviles, order.
State Farm Mutual Automobile
Insurance a/s/o Lorraine
Cherwinski vs. National Freight
Inc. and Hilton Taylor, dismissed.
Monogram Credit Card Bank of
Georgia vs. Donnie G. Hunt, judg-
ment.
James Cowart vs. Donnie Selph,
judgment.

The following misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently in
county court.
Miguel Rafael Lopez, possession
of marijuana and possession of
drug paraphernalia, 20 days in jail
on each count, probation one year
(concurrent), drug abuse evaluation
and treatment. $315 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender fees,
$60 investigative costs, 10 hours
community service.
Hopeton Renzle Manderson,
.resisting arrest without force, 30
days (concurrent).
Mark Kayton Mills, possession
of drug paraphernalia, adjudication
withheld, probation one year, drug
abuse evaluation and treatment,

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random drug screening, $315 fine
and court costs, $50 investigative
costs, 10 hours community service.
Isaias Villa, disorderly intoxica-
. tion, adjudication withheld, 30 days
in jail-held in abeyance--$315
fine and court costs, $60 investiga-
tive costs.
Roland Arguijo Jr, possession of
irug paraphernalia, estreated bond.
Christina Lovis Detwiler, posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia, adjudi-
cation withheld, probation one
year, drug abuse evaluation and
treatment, $315 fine and court
costs, $108.66 investigative costs,
10 hours community service.
Barbara Lee Hassell, criminal
mischief and domestic battery, not
prosecuted.
Erick Estrada, domestic battery
and violation of probation (original
charge domestic battery), probation
revoked, 180 days in jail with cred-
it for time served (CTS), transfer
outstanding fines and fees to lien,
new one year probation, no con-
tact with victim, no firearms, com-
ply with domestic violence injunc-
tion for protection, enroll in domes-
tic violence class, drug abuse eval-
uation and treatment, random drug
screens, $667 fine and court costs.
Brandy Renee Kemp, resisting
arrest without force and disorderly
conduct, not prosecuted.
Shawn Mitchell, disorderly con-
duc.t, 30 days-suspended, $215
fine and court costs, $40 public
defender fee, $50 investigative
costs.
Isaac Demont Smith, criminal
mischief, probation six months,
four-hour anger management class,
$315 fine and court costs, $100
public defender fees, $50 investiga-
tive costs, restitution to be set; bat-
tery, not prosecuted.
Jessica Fay Roarx, domestic bat-
tery, not prosecuted.'
Jesus Manuel Apolinar-Cardosa,
violation of probation (original
charge domestic battery), 120 days
CTS, unpaid fines placed on lien.
Gilbert Luna, violation of proba-
tion (original charge domestic bat-
tery), probation revoked, four
months in jail-consecutive to
other charges, fines and fees placed
on lien.
Amanda Leigh Griffin, domestic
battery, estreated bond.
'Jorge Lopez, domestic battery

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and amended charge of culpable
negligence, probation six months,
12-week anger management class,
$315 fine and court costs, $50
investigative costs.

The following criminal traffic
cases were disposed of recently in
county court. Dispositions are
based on Florida Statutes, dri-
ving record and facts concerning
the case.
Hopeton Renzle Manderson, dri-
ving while license suspended
(DWLS), 60 days in jail-concur-
rent and CTS, $330 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender fees,
$60 investigative costs.
Oscar Soto Gonzalez, DWLS, 40
days-held in abeyance, $330 fine
and court costs.
Gilbert Luna, DWLS, 30 days-
consecutive to other charges, $330
fine and court costs.
Antonio Chavez Tovar, DUI,
probation one year, license sus-
pended six months, alcohol abuse
evaluation and treatment, no alco-
hol or bars, DUI school, $662.50
fine and court costs, $50 investiga-
tive costs, 50 hours community ser-
vice.
Antonio Guajardo Jr., willful and
wanton reckless driving, probation
six months, safe driving course, $5
surcharge, $420 fine and court
costs, $100 public defender fees, 10
hours community service.

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Peggy Parker vs. Debra Adams,
petition for injunction for protec-
tion.
Peggy Parker vs. Ronald Palmer,
petition for injunction for protec-
tion.
Robbie Mosley vs. Mark Clark.
petition for injunction for protec-
tion.
Wauchula Police Department vs.
Michael Wingate, petition for for-
feiture.
Wanda Sanciez vs. Joaquin
Sanchez-Tellez, petition for injunc-
tion for protection.
Lorenza Salazar "vs. George
Alamia, petition for injunction for
protection.
UAP Distribution Inc. vs. Parker
Faims Inc. and Jimmy Parker, dam-
ages.
APAC-Southeast Inc. vs. Bulger
Farm Inc. and Lumbermens Mutual
Casaulty Co., breach of contract

tion.
Febe Araujo Murillo and DOR
vs. Amparo Adelaida Murillo, dis-
missal of child support petition.
William H. Rivera Jr. vs.
Overhead Door Co. of Polk
County, dismissed.
SGregorio Perez vs. Janet Perez,
child support order.
Bao Chang and DOR vs. Johnny
Her, voluntary dismissal.
SClara Minton and DOR vs.

and damages.
John T. Underwood, Michael D.
Manley and Mack D. Bryan as co-
trustees vs. Great Florida Insurance
Holding Corp. Inc., Orange Grove
Group Inc. d/b/a Great Florida
Insurance of Wauchula and Jason
Matthew Ford, damages.
Patricia Keller vs. Gregory
Simmons, 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:
General Motors Acceptance
Corp. vs. Roberto Flores, judg-
ment.
Celia Ortiz vs. Brandon Scott
Poucher, injunction for protection
modified.
Amy Denice Altieri and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Casey McCall, child support order.
Josephine Garza and DOR vs.
Manuel Cisneros Flores, child sup-
port order.
Juanita C. Trevino and DOR vs.
Miguel A. Trevino, child support
order.
Christine St. Fort and DOR vs.
Sadie Mae Williams, child support
order.,
Mollie Irene O'Bryan and DOR
vs. Hilario Romero Rivera, child
support order.
Mary Helen Melton and DOR vs.
Marwin J. Simmons Sr., modifica-
tion in child support order.
Margarita SanJuan Flores and
DOR vs. Luciano Lara III, child
support order.
Rosa Flores and DOR vs. Jose
Silva, child support order.
Oralia E. Ibarra and DOR vs.
Timothy Troy Page, child support
order of Nov. 1, 2004 set aside and
case voluntarily dismissed.
i Paulino Rivera and DOR vs.
Ofelia Rivera, child support order.
Mary J. Maribona and DOR vs.
Ediberto Maribona, child support
contempt order.
Otis Steward vs. State of Florida,
petition for inmate review denied.
Mary E. Grace and DOR vs.
Dorothea Jewel Newberry, child
support order.
The state Department of
Children and Families and DOR vs.
Janet Lee Perez, child support order
suspended.
Monica L. Hernandez vs.
Anthony R. Hernandez, injunction
for protection.
Claudia D. Sandoval vs. Isabel
Hernandez, injunction for protec-

James R. Minton Sr., voluntary dis-
missal.
Carol Nelson Barber and DOR
vs. Beverly Sharon Tucker, child
support order.
Elida Benavides and DPR vs.
Alicia Esquivel, child support
order.
Cashinia Nicole Cook vs. Lendy
Graham, injunction for protection.
Lynn Davis vs. Archie Davis,
injunction for protection extended.
-.. Mary E. Kilpatrick and DOR vs.
Donna Marie Day, child support
order.

There was no felony criminal
court last week due to the judge's
vacation.

The following real estate trans-
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently in the office of the
clerk of court:
Randolph Funding Inc. to
Herman and Maggie Fickes,
$10,000.
Peace River Refuge and Ranch
Inc. to Brigitte Ivory, $25,000.
Raymond Snavely to Ronald
Burns and Linda Babin, $37,000.
Jerry Snyderman and Sylvia
Levine to Adrian Bacchus,
$35,000.
Larry C. and Toni L. Johnson to
Joe and Florinda Galvan, $85,000.
Billy Ray Jr. and Tiffane Owens
to Paul W. Martin, Marie Martin
and Lionel P. Martin, $145,000.
Betty J. Powers to David J. and
Verna E. Petrosky, $57,500.
Darlene I. Sturm to Raymond J.
Snavely, $14,000.
Edgar W. and Debra R. Perry to
Roberto Navarro, $45,000.
William Lee Jr. and Barbara H.
Smith to Rafael Arce Jr.and Jose L.
Flores, $35,000.
Staton Inc. to Jessica Lynn and
Pedro Banda Jr., $52,500.-
Kenneth B. and Christy N. Evers
to Jones Cattle & Citrus LLC,

NOTICE
NOTICE AND APPLICATION FOR
ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT OF 2005
REAL ESTATE TAXES BY INSTALLMENT

Section 197.222. F.S. allows an alternative plan for payment of real estate taxes. A taxpayer who
elects to pay taxes by the Installment method shall make payments based upon an estimated tax
which shall be equal to the actual taxes levied upon the property in the preceding year.
THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:

SFirst Installment Payment:

Second Installment Payment:

Third Installment Payment:

Fourth Installment Payment:

If you have not received an applicant to pay 2005 taxes by Installment and it Is your intent to exercise your
rights under this law, then please complete the application below and mail or file with your county tax
collector prior to May 1, 2005. The absolute deadline for filling the application Is April 30, .2005. Any
application.filed after April 30 will not be considered. The postmark on applications mailed to the tax collector
shall determine If the application was mailed timely. Additional application forms may be obtained from the
tax collector's office as listed below:

Mail completed application to:

Zee Smith, Tax Collector
PO Box 445
Wauchula, Florida 33873

detach
IF YOU DESIRE TO PAY 2006 TAXES BY INSTALLMENT, PLEASE SIGN, DATE, COMPLETE PROPERTY I.D.
NUMBER AND RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO YOUR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR.,PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2005.
UPON RECEIPT, THE TAX COLLECTOR SHALL MAIL YOUR FIRST NOTICE OF PAYMENT DUE, WITH
INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR FIRST NOTICE BY JUNE 15, 2005. CONTACT THE TAX
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE.
TO Bi COMPLETED BY TAXPAYER

I hereby make application to participate in the
Installment payment-plan.for the 2005 tax year.

Sign Date
Name
Address

Phone Number

Please Print

Florida Law required that your estimated taxes must be more than $100.00 in order to participate in the Installment
Payment Plan. If your estimated taxes for 2005 are $100.00 or less, you do not quality for this plan.
You must make the first Installment payment not later than June 30'" in order to participate In this plan. Once you have
elected to partiplpate in the installment payment plan by timely paying the first payment you are required to continue
participation for the tax year. If you elect to discontinue participation you will not be entitled to receive the discounts
provided by law. Installment payments that become delinquent shall be paid with the next Installment payment Discounts
shall not be allowed on delinquent payments.

If you have questions, please contact the Tax Collector's Office at the following location.

ADDRESS:

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$25,000.
Fred Matthew Moye to Miguel
and Madgaly Santana, $134,000.
Jessie B. Allen to Charles H. and
Patricia Cook, $21,000.
E.J. Groves LLC and B. J.
Groves LLC to SLB&B of
Wauchula LLC, $260,000.
Barney C. and Diane C. Cook to
Edgar W. and Debra R. Perry,
$99,120.
Timothy L. and Kelly D. Rimes
to Charles H. and Patricia Cook,
$42,000.
Karen R. Wilce to Charles J1. and
Patricia Cook, $21,000.
Vasilios P. Diakomihalis to Jose
E. Rivera Jr. and Jose E. Rivera Sr.,
$125,000.
Emerson R. Sr. and Mary Lynne
Jones and J. W. Jr. and Betty Ann
Eason to SLB&B of Wauchula Inc,
$140,000.
J. W. Jr. and' Betty Ann Eason to
SLB&B of Wauchula, $1.120 mil-
lion.
Willie and Lynn Collins to John
Self, $20,000.
John and Margaret L. Self to
Martha Lynn Collins, $23,000.
Kristopher Wells to Scott and
Rose Dunaway, $50,000.
Steve and Monica Reas to The
Groves of Peace River Inc.,
$885,000.
Jose and Rosalinda Zamarripa to
Aung Kyi and Kathy Tan-Kyi,
$681,000.
Robert Ray Jr. and Melanie A.
Smith to Meng Vue, Shoua Y. Vue
and Yerly Lee, $165,000.

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CHURCH NEWS
On Sunday the greeters were Bob
:Bell and Cloyce Swisher. The spe-
cial music, sung by Thanna Adams
was "The Holy City." Other special
music was by Barbara Van Raalte,
Norma McNary, Bob Bell and Bob
Brushaber who were accompanied
by Elina Henderson on the piano.
.The choir sang "Jesus Is Walking

With Me." Rev. Stallings provided
the morning message to the congre-
gation of 53 in attendance.
PRAYERS NEEDED
Special prayers are needed for
Steve Brady who had surgery and
Jackie Brady, Pete and Violet
Wheeler, Donna Chea, Donna
Conoghan, Norman Webber,

For the week ended March 24, 2005:
At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 5,528, compared
to last week 5,734 and 7,420 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-
State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were
steady to 1.00 higher, feeder steers and heifers unevenly steady.

Feeder Steers:

Feeder Heifers:

Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 155.00-225.00;
300-400 lbs., 127.00-160.00; and
400-500 lbs., 120.00-148.00.
Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 138.00-195.00;
300-400 lbs., 117.00-155.00; and
400-500 lbs., 110.00-135.00.

Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs; 85-90 percent, 48.00-55.50.
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 66.00-73.00.

SIt isn't what people think that
is important, but the reason

they think what they think.
-Eugene Ionesco

PROCLAMATION
I, Marilyn Aker, Mayor of the Town of Zolfo Springs, Florida, do
hereby proclaim there is one (1) vacancy on the Town Council
due to the resignation of Council Member Catherine Pollock.
, A Special Election will be held on May 16, 2005.
The Town of Zolfo Springs Election Qualifying Period for the
purpose of electing one (1) Council Member will open Monday,
April 11, 2005 at 8:00 A.M. and close, Friday, April 15, 2005 at
5:00 PM. for the Special Election on May 16, 2005.
Attest: Jack Logan Marilyn Aker, Mayor
Attest: Jack Logan
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Wagon Wheel RV News
By Virginia Merriman

Valeria Webber, Don Gersema,
Terry McDougle, Kenny Dysert,
Saman Bates, Tim Gariboldi,
Robert Combs, Don Lancaster and
many more unspoken requests. We
need to pray for safe traveling home
from our park for everyone.
KOFFEE KLATCH
The new people in the .hall on
Monday were James and Genny
Mann from Michigan and Don
Cauderson. The birthdays this week
was Therese Davison, Eunice
Franks, John Veldhhuizen, Lynn
Metherell and Easther Gorsline.
The anniversaries this week were
Jackie and Steve Brady and Alice
Tye Moore. The 50/50 'went to
Thanna Adams. Receiving the door
prize from the Blood Bank were
Vaughn Adams, Bev Dobberstein,
Ben Bates, Frank Drust, Mary
Thomason and the plant went to
Mary Thomason.
PROGRESS EUCHRE
The high man was Bill Reid with
76 points and runner-up men were
Bob Bell and Bruce Hardy with 67
points each. The low man was Bo
Miller with 45 points. The high lady
was Doreen Kirkland with 73
points and the runner-up lady was
Barbara Miller with 72 points. The
low lady was Barbara Van Raalte
with 41 points. The most loaners
was Wand Beeler with fiver loaners
and the under-the-chair went to
Eunice Franks. There were seven
tables.
BID EUCHRE
On Tuesday the high man was
John Fret with 266 and the low man
was Dave Dobberstien with 174
points. The high ladies was me with
241 and the low ladies was Vera
with 155 points. The men's moon
shots was Ted Herkimer, Roger
Bell, Dave Dobberstien with one
each and lady's moon shots was
Shirley Swisher and Joyce Pearsall
with one each.
We had four tables playing on
Thursday. The high man was Roger
Bell with 279 and the low man was
Dave Dobberstien with 195 points.
The high lady was Shirley Swisher
with 253 points and the low lady
was Bev Dobberstien with 195
points. The men's moon shots was
Earl Bodrey with one and the ladies
moon shots was me with one and
Shirley Swisher with two moon
shots.
SHUFFLEBOARD
The elimination play-off was
won by Janet Brown. and Cloyce
Swisher and. second place went to
Joyce Kaleita and Shirley Swisher.

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