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New! Prepare For Emergencies ...Column 8A SWood Gym Floor Becomes History ...Story 5A SNew! Local Health Advice ...Column 9A The 105th Year, No. 17 3 Sections, 32 Pages Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage Thursday, April 7, 2005 - I . ii "i.^ ii---, At 13 years old, Grub is a typical teen-aged m masks out of scrap paper, climbing and roamin Center Gives By C.J. MOUSER Special To The Herald-Advocate Denyse, 35 years old, is a laid-back type. She likes her beer on occasion, has been known to dress to the nines and will walk a mile for a Camel. Toddy is a nonsmoker and nondrinker, but has a weakness for ice cream. Tango, a former model, is fond of bubbles and toothpaste. To look at her today, it is clear that she has that "celebrity air" about her. This group of individuals has two things in common with each other. They have lived full lives, complete with travel, social- izing, employment and,.in Toddy's case, tooling around town on a motorcycle. The other common denominator is that they are not Human. Not in the conventional sense, anyway. They are primates at the Center For Great Apes, located in rural Wauchula. COURTESY PHOTO \ale chimpanzee. He enjoys painting, making g through the chute system at the center. Primate Care For years, humans have enjoyed a love affair with apes. They amuse us, intrigue us and make us think. With just a glance into their eves, it is clear that there is much going on inside their heads. You only need to watch them for a few moments to know that they have complex thought patterns and problem-solving abilities. They use tools, enjoy many of the same activities we do and have family\ structures similar to our own. A mother chimpanzee will nurse her "child" until it is 5 years old. Not only does this bonding period allow the baby to learn how to take care of itself, but it also.teaches the needed skills to be a good parent. So, needless to say, when a baby chimp is yanked away from its mother at only a few %weeks or months old. there is a devas- See CENTER Page 6A Woman Charged In Aiding Escape Inmate Escapes From Jail Third Breakout In 5 Weeks By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate . A third inmate in five weeks has escaped from the Hardee County Jail. Breaking out Monday morning was Gary Dale Wilson, 47, also known as Gary Dale Lamb. He follows Ronald Dale Smith, 31, and Anthony Layne Deboy, 22, who escaped Feb. 28 but have since been captured. Sheriff's Office spokesman Maj. Claude Harris Jr. said this latest breakout occurred in the enclosed visitation room at about 9:30 a.m. Wilson's girlfriend, Betty Jo Wilson, 34, is accused of loosening the bolts of a glass window, allow- ing Gary Wilson to push it out and climb through to freedom. Both are now wanted. Harris said Gary Wilson had just finished serving a 20-day sentence for retail theft on March 31, and was waiting to be extradited to Kentucky, where he was wanted on a violation of parole charge. He is Wilson now wanted on an escape charge here. Betty Jo Wilson is being sought for aiding in an escape, a third-' degree felony, he said. See INMATE 2A Wilson Alleged Dealers Jailed By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate Two alleged narcotics traffickers ..were put behind bars as a half- ;dozen people %ere taken into cus- 'od. in In ,_o stpair;ite drug buTr s . The Hardee Count Sheriff's :Office confiscated ,$12,000 worth of narcotics in the arrests of two suspects on March 25. The Bowling Green Police Department seized drugs and a loaded gun in apprehending four more this past Friday, April 1. Arrested by sheriff's investiga- tors were Joe Paladin Johns, 28, of 9135 SR 64 W, Ona, and Esmeralda Garcia, 30, of 1252 Majestic Oak Dr., Apopka, spokesman Maj. Claude Harris Jr. said. Johns as charged \ith traffick- ing in methamphetamine known as "crank" on the street posses- sion of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, pos- session of marijuana with intent to- sell, possession of oxycodone, pos- session of alprazolam, transporting drug paraphernalia and resisting Johns arrest without force. Garcia stands accused of posses- sion of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, transporting drug paraphena-, lia and reSisting atirest v. iih-out force. Harris said officers Kyle, Bermingham and Clay NicholsoOi spotted Johns, and Garcia in a car parked at SR 62 and CR 663 at about 1 a.m. and approached the vehicle. Johns, the officers knew, had an outstanding warrant against See ALLEGED 2A Hernandez Sr. !By CYNTHIA KRAHL SOf The Herald-Advocate Another person has been arrested M~ .,, b,'.:-.,,. r ..."' '" " : e .::& ,. : .;. , for allegedly helping 'two inmates who escaped from the Hardee County Jail on Feb. 28, bringing the total number to four. Booked into the jail herself on Wednesday night of last week was 41-year-old Sharon J. Crawford, of 3025. Park View Terr., Zolfo Springs. She was charged with aiding escape, a third-degree felony. She is accused of helping Anthony Layne Deboy, 22, of Naples, makeogood his escape. A week earlier, three persons were jailed for aiding Deboy's partner in the jailbreak, Roriald Dale Smith, 31, of Avon Park. And both escapees have been captured. According to Sheriff's Office spokesman Maj. Claude Harris Jr., Deboy and Smith had gotten a ride from two unsuspecting men the night of their escape. Deboy was dropped off at Pioneer Park 'in Zolfo Springs and Smith was taken to Triangle Auto Salvage in Oak Grove. Harris said Crawford is Deboy's aunt, and lives about four or five blocks from' Pioneer Park. He called her that night on a cell See WOMAN 2A Filing Period Opens For ZS Council Seat INDEX Community Calendar.....5A Classifieds 6B Courthouse Report........4C Crime Blotter................. 10A Hardee Living.................2B Information Roundup....5A Lunch Menus.................9A Obits 4A ss '4*. .. .,,, .. By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A qualifying period will be open next week for candidates for a vacated seat on the Zolfo Springs ; Town Council. Town Clerk Jack Logan said the filing period will open Monday at 8 a.m; and close on Friday, April 15, at 5 p.m. Qualifying packets can be picked up at the clerk's office in -the CiVic Center, 3210 U.S. 17 S., he said. The seat oh the five-member council became open March 9 with the resignation of Catherine Pollock. Pollock, 70, a five-year veteran of the board, cited family and health reasons for her decision to leave. Her term is not due to expire until the end of October. Logan said a May 16 town elec- tion will be held to fill that spot. So far, he said, several people have expressed an interest,in run- ning for the vacancy. "I think we will have a vigorous election," he predicted. In past years, Zolfo Springs was known for canceling elections because there were not enough can- didates to make a race. With only one candidate applying, seats were filled without the need for a ballot See FILING 2A '--~ S - COURTESY PHOTO The Senior Class Play, "The Glass Slipper," will be presented Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the historic City Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main St., Wauchula. Tickets are $3. Proceeds benefit a safe graduation party for the Class of 2005, which has 18 members in the play. Under director Jan Brutus, the production is by the high school and the Hardee County Players. .46 M'lJ : J;.I, CLASSY CAST I I I 1; "''+ i'\ i: - P" I I-r~p In;;v 2A The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 C JOAN M. SEAMAN Sports Editor BESS A. STALLINGS Hardee Living Editor S15 S. Seventh Ave. P.O. Box 338 Wauchula, FL 33873 :YNTHIA M. KRAHL Managing Editor RALPH HA PRISON Production Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO Assi. Production Manager Phone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: (863) 773-0657 Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by The Herald-Advocale Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at U.S. Post Office, Wauchula. FL 33873 (LISPS 578-7O0). "Postmaster." send address changes to: The Herald.Adocate, P.O. Box 338. Wauchuta. FL 33873. DEADLINES: Schools Thursday 5 p m Sports Monday noon Hardee Living Monday 5 pm. General New~ Monday 5 p.m. Ads Tuesday noon SUBSCRIPTIONS: Hardee Counry 6 months 516 I yr. $28; 2 yrs. $5 Florida 6 monrbs $20; 1 yr 537: 2 yrs- $72 Out of Stare 6 months $24; 1 yr. $44; 2 yrs. $86 LETTERS: The Herald-Advocate welcomes liners to the editor on matters of public interest Lelters should be brief, and must be written in good taste, signed and Include a daytime phone nnmiber. SUBMISSIONS: Press releases on commumty matters are welcome. Submissions should be typed, dou- ble-spaced and adhere to the aboe deadlines. All items are subject to editing L * Kelly's Column By Jim Blanche Moseley lives on five acres on Pine Level Grade near. Lily with her three German shepherd dogs. She has lived on the wooded site with a large fish pond since 1994. The 2004 hurricanes destroyed her home. She got FEMA help with a temporary mobile home and help getting her land cleared of fallen trees. She did not have enough insurance to rebuild. County building inspector Floyd Cason told her about programs to help. hurricane victims like herself. The place to go is Hardee County Community Development Office at Room 201, Hardee County Courthouse Annex. Janet Gilliard directs the office. The phone is 773-6349. Gilliard said the office has received five grants that can help Hardee hurricane victims totalling $2.6 million: $750,000 from federal CDBG, fed- eral disaster set-aside of $453,000, state SHIP disaster of $643,000, feder- al home again grant of $500,000, and state regular SHIP grant of $350,000. In addition, HOPE of Hardee has received a housing repair grant of $803,000 from federal elder affairs that can also be used for storm debris removal. This is for folks 60 or over and must be spent by Nov. 30, 2005. HOPE, directed by Ann Martin, helped with debris removal from Moseley's property. Gilliard's office filled out paperwork last week for another $2.25 mil- lion in state funds for Hardee hurricane relief. All this totals over $5.6.mil- lion in state and federal funds for the county. People who need help are encouraged to apply to the county for assis- tance. It was a proud moment Friday morning when Blanche's new two-bed- room, one-bath home was dedicated by various people and agencies who helped make it possible. Mennonite volunteers provided free labor to build the home. She received a book on the history -of Meinonite Disaster Services. A home blessing ceremony was held.' Project Hope, CHIRP (Christians Helping In Recovery Process), Mennonites, county, state and federal help enabled this nice lady to receive a modest new home. She was very thankful. About 50 Mennonites a week are working in Hardee County repairing damaged houses and building a few new homes. They. stay.at the Northside Baptist Church. The litany for the blessing of the home was read as follows: "Home is not merely a dwelling place but a place for love and fellow- ship. We are together in this place today to ask God's blessing on this home. "We dedicate this home to love and'understanding. May its joys and sorrows be shared and may the love of Christ be exhibited to all who enter this home. "We dedicate this home to work and leisure. May it have happiness anid close fellowship, with kindness in its voices and laughter within its walls. "We dedicate this home to a friendly life. May its doors open in hospi- tality and its windows look out with kindness. . "Bless this home to love and kindness, to courage and patience, to courtesy and mutual understanding, to loyalty and close fellowship. "Bless the life of this home to the service of God and all of God's chil- dren. "Bless all those who enter these doors, family and guests, with the presence, peace:and love of God. "Eternal God, we recognize you as the source and giver of the love that draws families together. We pray that you will be present in this home, that your love may enrich its fellowship, your wisdom be its guide, your truth its light, and your peace its benediction, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BLESS THIS HOUSE "Bless this house, 0 Lord, we pray, Make it safe by night and day; Bless these walls, so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out: Bless the roof and chimneys tall,. Let thy peace lie over all; Bless this door, that it may prove Ever open to joy and love." On The Local Links TORREY OAKS GOLF COURSE By LOIS SUMMERS CRYSTAL LAKE MEN'S LEAGUE: These golfers played Points this week. In 'the A-Division Dewey Morrison took first place with 16. Fred Kessler came in second with 14. In Division B, Pete Princing had 11 to claim first place and Herb Wahl took second with 10. The C-Division had a tie for first place. Jay Dawber and Bert Barr both had 7: Len Bailey and Joe.Schrobback tied for first place with 6 in the D-Division. CRYSTAL LAKE LADIES' LEAGUE: Low Putts was the game of the week. Jan Brinker. Mary Kessler, Marilyn Funkhouse and Barb Kramer all tied for first place. Marilyn was the'clos0st to the pin on f3.. Sales & Ser ice Networking Repairs Upgrades Millers Discount computerss ', S- ...Custom;built & .. 'Used Computers! Stratonet 3:31 1329Hwy. 17 N.. Mon.-Fri. Office: (863)767-6066 Wauchula, FL 33873 9-5 Fax: (863) 767-6086 The Herald-Advocate Hardee County Hometown Coverage JAMES R. KELLY Publisher/Editor tors and three inmates in the room at the time. No one said anything to authorities. Investigators are actively search- ing for the couple, and are checking connections in such areas as 'Tennessee and Kentucky, he said. Further, security screws are in place, and an inspection of the jail for other weak areas has been made. "We've identified some areas and we are making correc- tions," he noted. Visitation policies will be reviewed, as will the possibility of again placing an off-duty officer in the lobby during visitation hours, a system that had been in place years ago. I! rI . fl i. *,. - 17~ ALLEGED Continued From 1A him. Johns was arrested, the major said, and a subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly revealed a half- pound of methamphetamine behind the front seat and a canvas bag full of methamphetamine and a.pill bot- tle of marijuana, both where Johns had been sitting. Close by, he added, were the prescription drugs. Harris also said a duffel bag in the back seat contained cocaine, a scale and assorted items typically used to ingest drugs. That duffel, he alleged, belonged to Garcia as it was filled with woman's clothing. She, too, officers found, had an active warrant against her. Both were taken into custody. Police Chief John Scheel said his officers conducted a raid at a home at 4404 Maple Ave. at about 3:35 p.m. on Friday, arresting four peo- ple on the premises. Manuel Hernandez Sr., 40, of the above address, was charged with armed trafficking in methampheta- mine, possession of methampheta- mine with intent to sell, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of a firearm by a con- victed felon and possession of a firearm with an altered or removed serial number. His son, Manuel Hernandez Jr., 23, of the same address, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Another son, 17 years old, was charged, with obstruction of a search warrant and resisting arrest without force. Lastly, Juan Jose Tamayo, 27, of 231 Franklin St., Bowling Green, was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Scheel alleged officers conduct- ing the search found marijuana on Hernandez Sr. and a container of methamphetamine, drug supplies and a loaded .38-caliber revolver in ,a car. The gun's serial number, he added, had been ground off. The juvenile was jailed for run- ning out the back door of the house as the raid began. All four were arrested. INMATE Continued From 1A Harris said a review of phone calls between the two has revealed the plot. Apparently, he said, one or both of them noticed that main-,, tenance workers replacing a dam- aged window in the \isilors room failed to install the new glass with security bolts. "It should have been security bolts, but standard bolts were put in place instead," the major said. Gary Wilson instructed his girl- friend to bring a 7-16ths ratchet .wrench and a metric socket of a similar size with her to;the visita- tion room. That wrench was used to remove the bolts holding the. glass in place . Once unbolted, the glass was lift- ed out and placed aside, and Gary Wilson climbed through the 11-1/2 by 15-1/2 inches between him and freedom. Then, together the cou- ple walked out' of the visitation room into the lobby of the Sheriff's Office and out the front doors, Harris said. Harris described the visitation room as capable of holding eight visitors at a time; who are separated from the inmates by glass windows. Each spot has a stool and a tele- phone, and a metal divider for pri- vacy. Cameras show activity in the room, which is monitored on screens in the main control room. "They .shoot from one end," he said. "You can see people on the stools, but if they lean forward, you can't see what their hands may be doing." He said sudden activity would draw attention, but slow deliberate movements likely would not; Harris alleged Betty Jo Wilson slowly removed the bolts, then her boyfriend: pushed on the glass to slip it into her hands. Then, he said, she tilted the panel back through the gap, passing it to Gary, who placed it at his side. Gary Wilson climbed through, donned a jacket his girlfriend brought for him, then walked out in his dark blue jail-issue pants and escaped unnoticed; It took about 20 minutes for the plan to be dis- covered, Harris said. Harris said there were three visi- COURTESY PHOTO Methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription drugs along with scales and cash allegedly were found in the suspect's car. .i\EiU! '- COURTESY PHOTO Preparing to leave Wauchula for a trip to Lake Wales (from left), are Rex and Karen Kelley and Dottie Carini. Letter To Editor Maine Bound Via Hardee County Dear Editor: It's not every day that I meet three bicyclist on Sate Road 64 at West Main Street-three pedalers who are dressed for a serious ride and sporting bike luggage with bright-colored covers. They had paused to turn across 64 onto West Main, and I was curious, so we had a few minutes of conversation which continued the next morning. Rex and Karen Kelley and long- time friend Dottie Carini flew from Searsport on the Maine coast, into the Fort Myers Airport Wednesday evening. They unboxed and reassembled their touring bikes at the airport, loaded baggage weigh- ing about 55.pounds each, and found their lodging for their first night in Florida. Thursday and Friday saw the trio WOMAN Continued Frohm 1A phone, he alleged.. According to Harris, Crawford gave Deboy clothing and arranged for a couple to take the fugitive to a spot on Interstate 75 in: Florida, where a cousin, Daniel Runyon, was waiting. Meeting at Exit 341 on the inter- state, Runyon and Deboy then headed to Arkansas. Runyon was arrested in Arkansas, the major said, and reportedly told authorities he had been driving north on 1-75 when he received a call from Crawford, his aunt, asking if he had room for one .'more person in his truck. When he asked, who that person was, he said she told him not to worry about that. Runyon said he agreed, and then pulled over at the exit to wait. Another couple drove Deboy to the spot, he said. Once in his truck, Runyon said Deboy used his cell phone to call Crawford, who allegedly told him "just to get out of, the state of Florida," Harris said. Further, Crawford is accused of calling Deboy while he was in Arkansas, warning him that author- ities had traced him there. Harris said that is when Deboy stole a truck and headed into Ohio. He was captured there. SHarris said cell phone records were instrumental in the arrests. Deboy's accomplice, Smith, was taken back into custody in Georgia on March 8, after a high-speed chase that killed a woman motorist and injured a sheriff's deputy. Both escapees face extradition here. on a northbound trail towards Maine and home. They found Hardee county, noting the hurricane devastation, and toured through Limestone, including a stop at the Limestone County Store. They spoke of the ride through Oak Grove where they really enjoyed . the smell of orange blossoms. They found lodging at the Tropicana Motel and, after a bite for supper, they were ready to get some well- deserved sleep. With the rain Saturday morning presenting poor visibility of bikers, -the travelers slept late, had break- fast at Nicholas' Restaurant, mailed some extraneous items from the post office, and bought some hard- ware needed for a bike repair at Nicholson's. Final packing and a few pictures and they were off by 11:30, by way of REARoad and Heard Bridge Road, for Lake Wales. I list this route to let you know that they are definitely taking the "back roads" where possible. FILING Continued From 1A of the citizens. That changed in the last election, where four candidates appeared on ! the ballot. Once again, Logan expects a good race. Candidates; he said, must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of the town for at least six months and registered to vote there. The packet requires a loyalty oath, a campaign account and a brief financial statement, he added. The qualifying fee is $36. Council members ordinarily serve two-year terms and are paid $75 monthly. All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar. -Helen Hayes The Kelley-Carini team are experienced bikers. The Kelleys made a four-month trek from Maine to Oregon a couple of years ago. Over the same period, Dottie put on 4,000 miles in Maine travel. All three have participated in fund- raising trips across Maine. One was 190 miles in three days. During this past winter, the' physical preparai tion included working out and theit usual downhill skiing. Rex Kelley is a retired state police officer, currently, working' with the district court security. Karen Kelley has her Ph.D. does therapy/counseling, primarily for people with substance abu and mental health. Dottie Cari does in-home family support cou selling. These three friends have know each other for at least 24 years. R is the chief mechanic and organize, who navigates with his "Trip Til on his bike's handlebars. Kar chose this particular trip and sai "Let's do it now!" Dottie is a friend who supports and enjoys good company. They have grown chit- dren. Their Maine arrival is set f# early June, but they acknowledal the role of weather and other val- ables. They also seem able to tal time to appreciate the moment. Tlt bright orange triangle on the rear q.t each bike says, "Florida to Maine' Safe journey and "Come again!" .Margaret Hodges Blanda' Albany, N.Y. Editor's Note: Margaret Hodgs Blanco is a native of Hard~e County and the daughter of Di Elver and Ruth Hodges. She visits her parents often and met thee ' three bikers on her most recent trip to Wauchula. She resides in upstate New York. ABOUT ... Letters To The Editor The Herald-Advocate wel- comes letters to the editor on matters of public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste and include the writer's full name, address and daytime . telephone number for verifi- cation. Letters must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for that week's edition. Submissions should be typed or legibly written. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Herald-Advocate, RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax letters to (863) 773-0657. |* I. -' -.: -I I - -'V i t i . 'i *i + ir;L -- --- - 'I. LWL vx '~'* ** -. '-41 M ii (i ~i4 U, April 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A Sports Sense & Nonsense, By JoAn Seaman Look! Look! The Wildcat varsity baseball team is on top of the district chase, having beaten each of its opponents in the first round of action Sbtween them. Wins last week over Mulberry and Frostproof were added to earlier ones over Avon Park, DeSoto and Lake Placid. The Cats are 10-4 overall and 5-0 in district play. Games this week are at home for Avon Park Tuesday and Vero Beach on Wednesday. Next week, it is trips to DeSoto and Lake Placid, with ones the next week against Frostproof and Mulberry. i The junior varsity Cats bounced back from a losing week with wins over Mulberry, Frostproof and Lemon Bay last week. The victories moved the junior Wildcats to 7-3 overall, with only five games left in the season. Twvo are this week. Next week there are home games on Tuesday vs. oeSoto and Thursday vs. Lake Placid, sandwiched around a 4 p.m. Wednesday game at Fort Meade. SHardee softball girls are battling against the odds lately, losing 1-0 to Sebring, 2-0 to All Saints' Academy and 3-2 to Lakeland Christian. The gris hope to get over the hump in the next week as they play better and bet- ter, hopefully peaking by district competition which begins April 25. In Little League, the Majors softball and baseball and Juniors softball and baseball started last week. We got all the books but the Juniors baseball and hope to catch up on it next week. We also have not had any news on junior high volleyball and hope to get information by our next issue. I In tennis, the boys team is at 6-2 and the girls 5-3 after wins and losses lst week. There are four matches this week, divided up between girls, boys gnd both. The season wraps up next week. The season finale is at Frostproof next Thursday and district competition is April 18-19 in Lemon Bay. Senior Jacob Deemer had an out ending time in the track meet at Avon Park last week, with a personal bes, i winning the shot put and also win- ning the discus. Classmate Tchenavia Atkinson was second in the discus, Mandy Cornelius second in the pole vault, Andrea Parkinson was second in the high hurdles and won the 300 intermediate hurdles. Lisnell Youyoute placed second in the 100 meters and the 200. The girls team placed sec- ond in the 4x100 and 4x400 runs. Josh Gause was second in the 300 inter- mealate hurdles. Wouldn't it be great if these times continued and improved as districts get under way on April 14. News from the world of rodeo. Clay McIntyre of Zolfo Springs won the Southeastern Bull Riding series at Sebring on Saturday, taking the title from over two dozen other top riders. He appears to be following his older broth- er Jake who is already on the pro circuit.' In golf news, there's several items. Golfers raised over $7,500 for the homebound senior citizens of Hardee County in Feb. 19 Ms. Mac's Memorial Tournament. John Dean, Richard Ellis, Brad Ellis, Erin Fitzpatrick, Heulan Hill, Dan Bertoch, Al Whitehead, Leonard Britten, Tony Salas, Brian Pohl, Ronald Wilson, Jamie Crawford, Allen Tish, Bob Claman, Scott Parker and Scott Whitener were among the winners. Many businesses and individuals help make the day a huge success for those needing in-home health and nutrition services. Coming up are another pair of benefit tournaments. On April 15-17, join in the Mosaic Fertilizer athletic benefit which helps support Hardee High School Sports. There will be surprise cooking, raffles and prizes and a Tampa Bay Bucs visitor. On April 23, there is a four-man scramble in the Project Graduation Golf Tournament, which raises funds for a safe graduation party for the grads of 2005. For both tournaments, hole sponsors as well as golfers are needed., Call. Torrey Oaks to enter either tournament. For the Mosaic tourney, you can also call Val Patarini at the high school, 773-3181. For the Project Graduation tourney, contact James Walker or Grant Hignight. Last, but not least, is the start of Men's Church League Softball, delayed by changes in the field lights. There will be a planning meeting on April 18 at 7 p.m. at the'Rec Complex concession stand. All coaches, and prospec- tive players without a specific team are urged to come. For more informa- tion, call Carl Coleman at cell phone 832-0078. Information from community and school athletic events is always welcome. Please call The Herald-Advocate (773-3255) or e-mail me at news.heral- dadvocate@earthlink.net with news for this biweekly column. The sports news deadline is noon Mondays. News will be included as soon as time and space allow. On The Agenda HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION The Hardee County Commission will hold its regular session today (Thursday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. The following is a synopsis of agenda topics that may be of public interest Times are approximate except for advertised public hearings. -Phosphate bill regarding mining wetlands, West Palmer, 8:35 a.m. -Public hearing-Resolution 05-25 Bowen Road/easment, Dawn Stark, 9 a.m. -Certificate of participation in the Edward Byrne Memorial grant, Chief William Beattie, 9:15 a.m. -Resolution 05-29 supporting gas tax indexing, infrastructure sales tax, and annual license tax fee for infrastructure funding, Lex Albritton, county manager. -bid for commercial fishing at Hardee Lakes. This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald-Advocate and the Hardee Cbunty Commission for those who may wish to plan to attend. 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) Hardee County Votes Republican -* ..*' Hardee County Election Results 2004 President George Bush 70% U.S. Senator Mel Martinez 56% U.S. Representative Katherine Harris 70% State Senator J.D. Alexander 97% State Representative Baxter Troutman 64% 2002 Governor Jeb Bush 58% Attorney General Charlie Crist 56% Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson 68% U.S. Representative Katherine Harris 61% State Representative Baxter Troutman 97% Here's how you can help ... F,1T - Do You BUiMVa... NO ...in the sanctity of traditional marriage between YS one man and one woman? NO ...in protecting the rights of unborn children? YES S-- ...in less government, lower taxes, more personal E N _freedom and personal responsibility? "'N ..Ain protecting our constitutional rights, including y- I i NO the right to bear arms? YES ...in supporting our troops and fully funding their YES efforts around the world? 1. Fill out the switch card at bottom left ... and turn it in! 2. 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I I I I I I I I - El1 ^^~ PSC~i~i_~ r- 1 r i 4A The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 Obituaries Tennis Boys Take 2 Of 3 BARIARA M. LeCLAIR Barbara M. LeClair, 75, of Wauchula, died- Surday, April 3, 2005. She was born in Winchester, N.H., on March 9, 1932, as Barbara Mae Stevenson. She moved to Florida in 1979 from New Hampshire and retired in 1995 from the State of Florida after 15 years as a local food stamp cashier. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman in 1987; one daughter, Susan, in 2005; and one son, Paul, in 1992. Survivors are one daughter, Jane LeClair of Wauchula; one son, Terry LeClair of Fremont, Calif.; two sisters, Ann Hodgeman and husband Burche of Wauchula and Peggy Wichstrom and husband Irving of Hadley, Mass.; one daughter-in-law, Ann LeClair; and three grandchildren, Amy, Lisa and Joshua LeClair of Claremont, N.H. A private service will be held at a later date. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula 3i 0loitg UA'vMObkg ORENH CRAWFORD . Oren H. Crawford, 76, of Wauchula, died Tuesday. April 5. 2005,- 'at Florida Hospital Wauchula. Born July 10, 1928, in Fort Meade, he had lived in this area all of his life. He \\as a member of Fort Meade Church of Christ, a citrus grower and had worked for the Florida Department of Transportation as an engineer for. 33 years. Survivors include his wife, Freida; two Sons and daughters- in-law, Gary and Carey Crawford of Wauchula and Dale a"'nd Sabrina Crawford of Fort Meade; two daughters and sons- in-law,' Theresa. and Tim, Rosenberg of Wauchula and Joan and Geoff Lockwood of Valrico: one brother, Ira Crawford of Bowling Green; -nd. 10 grand- children, Derek and Jason Rosenberg, Katey Crawford, Oren Crawford, Taylor Graham, Courtney Crawford, Andrea Crawford, Joseph. Crawford, Will Owens and James Lockwood. Services will be held at 2 p,m, Friday, Apiil 8, at the Fort Meade Church of Christ, with burial in Paynes Creek Cemetery. Visitation is today (Thursday, April 7), 7-9 p,m., at Robarts Family Funeral Home, Wauchula. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of , Robarts Family Funeral Home DOSHIA L. PIERCE Doshia L. Pierce, 92, of, Wauchula, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Hardee Manor Care Center. Born April 2, 1912, in Georgia to Bishop and Essie Moon, she moved to this area in 1925 from Georgia. She was a homemaker and a mem- ber of New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Pierce in 1986. Survivors are five daughters, Ruby Howze of Wauchula, Glenda Browder of Lake Placid, Joyce Lanier of Fort Meade, Topsy and husband Jackie See of Wauchula, and Bobbie Bolin of Sebring; 11 grandchildren, Harold Howze and wife Connie, Jamie Wells and hus- band Jay, Chuck Browder and wife Debbie, Penny Hopper and hus- band Bryan, Susan Chapman, Buddy Lanier, Chris Lanier, Jack See and wife Vanette, Bryan See and wife Susanne, Clay Bryan and wife Jannette and Jane Handley; and 21 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Saturday, April 2, at 10 a.m. at New Hope Cemetery, with the Rev. Harold Howze, grandson, officiat- ing. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula JUDITH L. BERNIER Judith L. Bernier, 65, a winter resident of Zolfo Springs, died Friday, April 1, 2005, in Zolfo Springs. Born May 13, 1939, in Marblehead, Mass., she had lived in Oquossoc, Maine, for over 25 years. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Philip Bernier; two daughters arnd sons-in-law, Brenda and Dean. Mynks of Fort Lauderdale and Karen and Adam Landis of Weston; one sister, Sally Marki of Camden, Maine, and two grandchildren. Ben and Nik Bliss. Burial will be held at a later date in Waterside, Cemetery in Marble-. head, Mass. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula 4 1ori0011 L.J41o109 JUDITH t BERNIER Judith L. Bernier, 65, a winter resident of Zolfo Springs, died Friday, April 1, 2005, in Zolfo Springs. : Born May 13. 1939, in Marblehead, Mass., she had lived in Oquossoc, Maine, for oler 25 years. She was a home-. maker. Survivors include her husband, Philip Bernier; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Dean Mynks of Fort Lauderdale and Karen and Adam Landis of Weston; one sister,,Sally Marki of Camden. Maine, and two grandchildren. Ben .and Nik Bliss. Burial will be held at a later date in Waterside Cemetery in Marble-head. Nlass. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of . Robarts Family Funeral Home SWhat About the * children? S ehen faced with the loss of a loved one children sometimes '. .. need their own space. At Brant Funeral Chapel we understand '. the.importance of family. To fill that need, we have added a children's room a comfortable and soothing environment for your children. SAlt Ewa wre nhelpin yoi family cope with the loss of a loved one. BRANT FUNERAL HOME 404 W. Palmetto St. Wauchula 773-9451 4:7c By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee boys tennis team has won two of its last three matches. The Hardee girls, won two and lost two in the same time span. Overall, the boys are now 6-2 and the girls 5-3. Both teams have a busy week. The Wildcats hosted Avon Park on Monday, with the Lady Cats greet- ing the Lady Red Devils on Tuesday. Hardee girls host Sebring today (Thursday). Both the boys and girls team go against Palmetto in a 3 p.m. start on Friday. Next week, the regular season wraps up with the boys getting a visit from Sebring on Monday, and both boys and girls playing at Lemon Bay Tuesday and at Frostproof next Thursday in the season finale. OREN H. CRAWFORD Oren H. Crawford, 76, of Wauchula, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Florida Hospital Wauchula. Born July 10, 1928, in Fort Meade, he had lived in this area all of his life. He was a member of Fort Meade Church of Christ, a cit- rus grower and had worked for the Florida Department of Transpor- tation as an engineer for 33 years. Survivors include his wife, Freida; two sons and daughters-in- law, Gary and Carey Crawford of Wauchula and Dale and Sabrina Crawford of Fbrt Meade; two daughters and sons-inf-law, Theresa and Tim Rosenberg of Wauchula and Joan and Geoff Lockwood of Valrico; one brother. Ira Crawford- of Bowling Green; and 10 grand-, children, Derek and Jason Rosenberg, Katey Crawford, Oren Crawford. Taylor Graham, Courtney Crawford, Andrea Crawford, Joseph Crawford, Will Owens and James Lockwood. Services will be held at 2 p,m, Friday. April 8, at the Fort Meade Church of Christ, with burial in Paynes Creek Cemetery. Visitation is today (Thursday, April 7), 7-9 p.m., at Robarts Family Funeral Home. Wauchula. Robarts Family Funeral ljome SWauchula BENITO ESQUIVEL Benito Esquivel, 84, of Bowling Green, died Monday, April 4, 2005, at his home. Born March 21, 1.921, iSn, San Antonio, Texas, he moved '..to Bowling Green in 1959. He was a field worker and a member of the Bowling Green Church of God. SSurvivors include his wife, Amelia; sons and daughters, Elida Benivedes, Carlos, Joe Richard, Benito and Louis, all of Bowling Green, David of San Antonio, Texas, Sylvia Alonzo of Michigan, Mary Jane Gill of Sarasota and Daniel and Isabel of Wauchula; brothers, Louis of Indiana and Cresencio and Gregorio of Texas; and many grandchildren. Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 5, 2-3 p.m. at the Bowling Green Church of God, with the funeral at 3 p.m. Burial was in Bowling Green Cemetery. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula BENITO ESQUIVEL Benito Esquivel, 84, of Bowling Green, died Monday, April 4, 2005, at his home. Born March 21, 1921, in San Antonio, Texas, he moved, to Bowling Green in 1959. He was a field worker and a member of the Bowling Green Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Amelia; sons and daughters, Elida Benivedes, Carlos, Joe Richard, Benito and Louis, all of Bowling Green, David of San Antonio, Texas, Sylvia Alonzo of Michigan, Mary Jane Gill of Sarasota and Daniel and Isabel of Wauchula; brothers, Louis of Indiana and Cresencio and 'Gregorio of Texas; and many grandchildren. Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 5, 2-3 p.m. at the Bowling Green Church of God, with the funeral at 3 p.m. Burial was in Bowling Green Cemetery. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home District competition is at Lemon Bay on April 18-19. Seedings have not yet been announced. Other teams in the widely-flung district are Sarasota Booker, DeSnto, Lithia- Newsome and Palmetto. In matches at Booker on March 24, the Hardee boys won 5-2, when three ot the matches were default- ed. At number one, senior Daniel Dick ran into Tornado ace Anthony Lipe Laenheims and lost 6-0, 6-0. Without Michael Holt available, fellow seni'' Tom Green played in the number two singles and beat J. J. Manning 6-2, 6-0. At number three, another senior Daryl Ezelle won 6-1, 6-0 over Billy Ellis. Josh Ready and Walter "Boomer" Olliff won their singles by default. In the number one doubles, Booker barely got by Ready/Olliff, with Laenheims/Ellis winning 6-2, 4-6,12-10. Green/Ezelle won num- 'ber two doubles by default. On the girls side of the ledger, number one singles senior Kathryn Pace shut down Shekeena Rosier 6- 0, 6-0. Booker won the other sin- By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate A pair of teams lead the 2005 Juniors softball division after 'the first week of play. The Tampa Electric Co. Inc. (TECO) Dragons and Hardee Signs + T's Pride each are unbeaten. The Dragons ended the week 2-0 and the Pride 1-0. The English Chevrolet Wahoos and Highlands Coca Cola Racers are each looking for their first win. In last Tuesday's game, the Dragons downed the Racers 13-3. Amaris Garza, Miranda Powell, Emily Adams and Halley Marshall EVA MARIE COOPER BONEE Eva Marie Cooper "Granny" Bonee, 79, of Lake Placid, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, in Florida Hospital Heartlandr"v Born in Haleyville, Alabi she moved to Lake Placid in 1993 from Wauchula. She was a laborer and avid gar- dener. She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Edwards and Roger Dale Edwards. Survivors are two sons Virgil Edwards and wife Glenda of Paw Paw, Mich., and Layce Edwards and wife Joyce of Dqwagiac, Mich.; three daughters, Betty Gaskins and husband Charles of Lake Placid, Clara Martin of Tallahassee and Janice Coleman and husband Johnny of Lake Placid;.two brothers, Jerry Cooper of Wauchula and Cecil Cooper of Lake Placid; seven sisters Polly Noblett of Bowling Green, Jo Ann Spires of Avon Park, Ivory Lee Martin of Wauchula, Carolyn Gann of Raven Den Ark., Rita Fay Anderson of Muskegon, Mich., Linda Gale Manley of Ocelo, Ark., Velma Gaffga of Mountain Home; Ark.; 19- grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. SVisitation was Sunday, April 3, 2- 4 p.m,, at Chandler Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Placid. Graveside services were Monday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery. Chandler Funeral Home Lake Placid gles matches. Nikki Graham lost 6- 3, 6-0 to Carla Robison, Bonnie Wilson to Tristen Brady 6-0, 6-1, Natalie Green to Nitsuh Liku 6-0, 6-2 and Amanda Quinones to Patricia Pete 6-0, 6-4. Hardee split the doubles with Booker. At number one, Pace/Graham downed Rosier/Amy Webber 6-1, 6-3. At number two, it was Wilson/Green losing an 8-0 proset to Brady/Liku. Hardee teams both won at Fort Meade. The Lady Wildcats won 7-, 0, without Pace and Graham, who were at FBLA competition. Junior Kelsey Williams stepped up to number one and won 6-3, 4-6, 12- 10 over Deidre Prescott. Senior Wilson moved up to number two and won over Suzanne Harris 6-1, 7-5. Soph D. K. Davis went into the number three spot and won 7-6 (3), 6-2 over Natalie Pope. Green beat Crystal Price 6-0, 6-2 at number four and Quinones downed Whitnie Bell 6-2, 6-0 at number five. Hardee also won both doubles. Williams/Wilson took an 8-4 proset paced the Dragons with a pair of runs apiece. Adding solo scores were Paige Clark, Ashley Alden, Marisa Shivers, Christina English and Chelsea Harris. Others playing for the Dragons are Taylor Hulsey, Shelby Durrance and Blake Farrer. Lea Levesque, Kristina Garcia and Kayla Owens circled the bases for the Racers. Other players on the roster are Kimberly Cason, Chelsea Owens, Keri Douglas, Jessie Helms, Sharon Pruett, Holy Johnson, Lola Rivera and Casey Johnson, who is still playing high, school softball. Last Thursday evening the Pride pranced past the Wahoos 19-1. Chelsey Steedley, Jerrica Grimsley and Chelsea Albritton put three runs apiece on the board for the Pride. Katie Jernigan, Stephanie :Perry, Krystin Robertson and Caitlin Chason came across home plate twice each. Jessica Abbott and Sarah Reyna chipped in with a run By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The TECO Pride won both games last week. Sponsored by Tampa Electric Co. Inc. (TECO), the Pride beat both the Gourley Plastering Wahoos and the Peace River Growers Racers to take a 2-0 lead in the standings. The three teams continue to battle it out through May 19. In last Monday's game between the Pride and the Racers, the Pride won 26-18. Brandi Murphy paced the Pride with five runs scored, every time she came to bat:Using the full line- up, coaches Allen Hines and Keith Powell, subbed freely. Kayla Powell, Summer Sisum, Arin Johnson and Makenna Fite each came around to score three times. Kelsey Powell and Haley Shelton came home twice each' and Courtney Chason, Christian Crawford and Brooke Shelton added solo scores. Others playing for the Pride are Amanda McNabb, Amber Hines, Emma Marshall, Kaitlyne Rowe and Brea Farrer. Leadoff batter Kayla Knight cir- cled the bases five times for the Racers. Sabrina Henderson, Paige over Harris/Pickens and Davis/Rebecca Dutrance won 8-0 over Bell/Caitlin Jones. The Wildcats won over the Miners 6-1. Dick again went head: to head in the number one spot, but, lost to Jason Jones 6-3, 1-6, 7-5. Junior John Paul Barton went into the number two slot, as Green was out at FBLA. Barton won a hard- fought battle with Joseph Williams, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-3. Ezelle beat Doug Lewis 6-2, 6-4, Ready swept Derek Woods 6-0, 6-0 and Olliff handled Brandon Keister 6-3, 6-1. Both boys doubles were pro-set matches. Dick/Ezelle outlasted' Jones/Williams 9-7 and Barton/Ready won 8-1 over, Lewis/Woods. At Bartow on Tuesday, without' the starters, Hardee ran into a buzz' saw. Both the girls and boys teams. lost in straight sets in the singles' and doubles. Hardee girls won 7-0 at DeSoto on Friday evening. Details of the' match were unavailable at presstime. apiece. Other Pride players are MeJissa Page, Ashley Albritton and Amber Steedley, who is still play ing high school ball. Lindy Rossman was the only Wahoo to get all the way home, the rest stranded on the bases. Other players are Jennifer Farias, Nicole Beck, Brianna Nellis, Emily Starratt, Dolores Hernandez, Michelle Beck, Angelice Hill, Samantha Farias, Kaitlyn Justice, Kristin Bergens, Katelyn Bumby, Christy Owens and Cierra Hill. Friday night's game was a repeat of Tuesday's encounter between the Dragons and the Racers, with the Dragons winning the marathon 35- 17. For the Dragons, it was Hulsey, Alden and Garza coming around to cross home plate five times apiece. Clark, Adams and Marshall added four scores apiece, while English, Harris and Farrer had twin tallies and Powell and Durrance one run each. For the Racers, it was Helms as the only triple-tally batter. Chelsea Owens, Levesque, Garcia and Kayla Owens touched home twice each and Douglas, Pruett, Johnson and Rivera had solo scores. Farr and Madison Johnston were twin-tally batters. Cassidy Knight;. Sierra Coronado, Kaitlyn Thomas, Korin Roehm, Hailey Andrews, Vanessa Garza and Leah Weeks came around to cross home once each. Others on the Racers roste are Courtney Buckley, Brooke Knight and Krista Turner. On Friday night, the Prid4 slipped past the Wahoos 8-7. The Pride opened with a run by Kayla Knight, added scores b Farrer and Murphy in the second inning, another pair by Chason and -Rowe in the third inning and runs by Haley Shelton and Hines in the fourth inning. Hines also came home in the sixth inning with th winning run. For the Wahoos, Kate Kraus4 and Paige Massey put runs on th I board in the first inning. Emily Williams, Massey, Smokee Barker and Summer Palmer came around to score in the second inning Savannah Albritton put the final score on the board in the fourth inning. Others playing for the Wahoos are Taylor Bolin, Rebekahf Nix, Kim Ellis, Karlee Hendersoni Kyndall Rbbertson, Kara Norrs and Tian Herrera. ILk~' Two Lead Juniors Softball Pride Top Majors Softball :,T 1 ' , ^'. ' r Increasingly Preferred FUNERAL HOMES A Trusted Family Name Since 1906 S529 West Main Street, Wauchula 773-9773 Deborah & Dennis Robarts, O ,ners I 20 tic" April 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A Historic Joel Evers Gym Changed */ ^9 . y JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate A prestigious piece of school his- t6ry is gone. What has been an important part of the original Hardee High School, and now the Hardee Junior High I school, was taken away a couple of yeeks ago. . Pieces of the gym floor may be sold as souvenirs, if there is a demand for them. John Szeligo, junior high athletic director, said tuesday, that they will be sold next fall in an athletic fund-raiser. He's considering a gold-framed plaque engraved with "Joel Evers Gym, t955-2005," with a piece of the flooring on it. To express interest in it, call him at 773-6071. Last summer's storms badly damaged the roof of the 1950s Joel Evers Gym on the north campus of the junior high. Without full pro- tection of the roof, sun, humidity, rain, and lots of water irreparably damaged the pecan floor which had been installed in 1955. School. 'maintenance crews, unable to get in classrooms due to FCAT testing before Spring Break, turned instead to removal of the historic: floor. That "perfect tim- ing," allowed staff to take up the 'floor and bundle and strap pieces on pallets until a final determina- tion is made about keepsake items from the floor. Part of the wood may be used for a stage for the new K-8 auditorium, and. pieces may be sold to Hardee High graduates of the 50s and 60s ,who. have expressed interest in obtaining them. a When the school was built in 1947, there was only a concrete court outside for basketball and pther activities. Within a couple of years, block walls three- to four- foot high were added; The enclosed igym was built in 1955 at a cost of about .$154,000, said, Rocky Kitchens,, deputy superintendent of schools in charge of facilities. "It's been a part of our lives, any of the classes of the 50s and 60s. They all want to see the old gym khen they visit. It's important to' keep just for 'these folks," said Kitchens, as he described on-going renovations. When the roof and structure lines are replaced, a new Floor, either synthetic poured or wood, will be laid. Wood is not as dflrable and multipurpose acti itneS ca';e' handled'belter on a compos-' ite floor, he said. The gym will be used for prac- tices, men's or youth league basket- ball or other activities. Elementary schools may also use it for events. Next year will be the final year for the historic building to be Hardee Junior High as grades sixth through eight move to the new school off U. S. 17 North in 2006. Then, it will probably become the county administrative offices, with an elevator possibly added to meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Joel Evers had coached football, basketball and baseball. After the new high school opened in 1948, he became its principal. He later became county judge. Many are the reminisces of Evers and the historic gym later to bear his name. Kitchens was the first to mention playing on it, beginning in the sixth grade when the old elementary' school was on Palmetto Street. "We'd go over and play at lunch. There was an A and a B team. I remember the first game, we lost 19-2 and I had the only 2 points. Zolfo Springs and Bowling Green elementary kids also came to play on Tuesday. The high school kids would come and pack the gym to watch us. But, there was a standing rule that you couldn't walk on it with shoes. It had to be socks or barefoot unless you had sneakers. Coach Evers was strict about that." Kitchens was among the high school players for Coach Dunning. Terrell. During the 1964-1965 and 1965-1966 seasons when Kitchens played, the Terrell-coached team was 49-6. Kitchens went over to South Florida Community College to play when, Terrell became coach therein 1966. Coach Dunning Terrell also recalled. "I was in Louisiana coach- ing when Coach Evers called and asked if I was interested in coming here to coach on the brand new floor." Terrell, who was a Wauchula native, .played his bas- ketball here in 1938-42 under Coach Evers. "This was before World War II and one guy coached everything. He was firm and fair. Some of the- players were Merle Albritton,,Bullfoot Masters, Racey Parrish, Lex Nash and Buck Altman from Bowling Green. "Coach Evers and some of us bulila clay curt: It was O.K. if'it didn't rain, if did, your legs would go every which way. When 11, Tmxswr ,Y'.r,, ,.- Jim Smith pries up the boards as (from left) Spud Albritton, Jimbo 'Williams and David Kersey remove the nails from them. we first had a gym, the roof leaked. We used to .take buckets, tubs or whatever to keep it off the floor. When it rained hard, you couldn't have a game," Terrell agreed to come coach in the new gym. "I came back and it was ready. I had 27. kids come out for the JV and varsity. None knew the fundamentals, but they were some good boys. The first year not too many people came to watch us, but by the third or fourth year, the gym was a packed house, and by the last five or six'years it was standing room only," recalled Terrell. "I had some good boys. I coached at Hardee from 1955 to 1966. The last six or seven years we never had a losing season. We'd go 22-1, 23-2, 26-1. We even went to state once. There was only one time we. didnritget pa't the second ot third' rodiAd; and we had no returnees thaftyedr," said Tefrell., When Terrell went on to SFCC in PHOTOS BY CYNTHIA KRAHL the strips:of board. Pallets of them are now stored, . .7 : i ........... i ," : "i' HJHS Athletic Director John Szeligo (center) talks with Jim Smith (right) as Charles Sconyers continues to work on boards and Cyndi Ford stands by. Szeligo suggested selling souvenir pieces of the historic gym floor. the fall of 1966, he coached basket- ball and baseball for eight years. The first two years he had Kitchens, Archie Gale and Skipper Gause among his' players. He stopped coaching in 1974 but taught community health for anoth- er 12 years. Other students from Hardee remembered too. Carl Satinders, a 1950 grad, "'attended school under Joel Evers. We had been in the old high school in Zolfo Springs and were the first clas: to graduate from the new high 'school. We played operi air basketball, even had our junior-senior dance in that open air place. We'd still go back to Zolfo Springs for assembly. "Joel Evers was a good principal. He was a good baseball player. His wife Frances taught me English. He .used discipline when necessary." John Terrell and Wendell Cotton agreed on'that. "He was a discipli- narian. He was fair, the consum- mate educator, a no-nonsense guy. He'd paddle the captain of the team as well as anyone else," said Terrell, a former schools superin- tendent. ,. "When he paddled someone in the: high school, he'd turn on the intercom so everyone could hear. It was, ,:quite: intimidating," said Cotton, now a member of the School Board. Both recalled playing elementary basketball games. 'I started high school in. 1955 and played on the concrete court, said Cotton. 'Terrell remembered playing in thb first game on the gym when' it Was enclosed. "It was really thrilling to go on that shining hard- wood floor. It was superior to all the others around, us. I remember playing at Wimauma where there was a space heater on the floor THURSDAY, APRIL 7 -,Hardee County Cofimis- sion, monthly meeting, Room 102, Courthouse Annex 1, 412 SW. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. VProject Graduation parents meeting, County Barn, 205 Hanchbey Road, Wauchula, 7 p.m. MONDAY, APRIL 11 VBloodNet USA, bloodmo- bile, : North': Wauchula Elementary, 1640 N. Florida Ave., Wauchula, 8:30-10:30 a.m. and Haidee Junior High, 200 S. Florida Ave;, Wauchula, S11 a.m.-2 p.m. V/Wauchula City Commis- sion, regular meeting, City Hall, 225 E. Main St., Wauchula, 6 p.m. VZolfo Springs Town Council, regular meeting, Civic Center, 3210 U.S. 17 S., Zolfo Springs, 7 p:m.:. TUESDAY, APRIL 12 VBowling Green City Coni- mission, regular meeting,. City Hall, 104 E. Main St., Bowling SGreen, 7 p.m. THURS:, APRIL 14 /Hardee County School Board, regular meeting, Hardee Junior High School media cen- ter, 200 S. 'Florida Ave., Wauchula, 5 p.m. Charles Sconyers loosens the old pecan boards at the 1950s Joel Evers Gym. and we'd bump into it. We split games with them that year. Two of their players set state scoring records that year in games against Pinecrest. Dickey Pitts scored 116 in one game and Hardy Seiple scored 113 in the other. Dunning came when I was a junior. I enjoyed playing basketball under him." County Commissioner Minor Bryant graduated in 1955, before, the new gym opened. I played. when it was just concrete and when the walls were about four foot high, Joel Evers had been principal before and after my time. It was the Wauchula High School at the cor- ner of Bay Street. My older sister went there. and before that the high school in Zolfo Springs. I went all Four years ip the new high school. I i had France: Causey -as my typing teacher, also John Maddox and Nellie Schweigert." "Joel Evers was quite a guy. It . was quite an experience. He was fair but firm. I remember on Friday we would walk to City Hall for assembly in the auditorium and walk back to the high school. There was no place at the school big :enough for assembly. We had graduation in City.Hall. When the old .school burned, we had high school temporarily in Zolfo .J Roundup:. HHS Not Selling Posters/Pictures 'Residents and businesses are being warned about a possible scam which is back in the area. People are asking for money for posters or pictures for the 'high school. The high school is not involved in this in any way, said Principal Mike Wilkinson. For questions, call him at 773- 3181. Child Abuse Vigil Scheduled SA candlelight vigil for child abuse victims will be held next Thursday, April 14, at Heritage Park at Main Street and Seventh Avenue in Wauchula, beginning at 6 p.m. The child abuse prevention speaker is Marcie Biddleman, executive director of Heartland For Children, which is sponsor- ing the event, along with Devereux Florida and the state Department of Children and Families.' Insurance Help Given To Victims People who need help resolv- ing insurance problems from last summer's hurricanes or other events can get immediate help by speaking with state Insurance Commissioner Tom Gallagher on Saturday. During a "Town Hall" meeting from 9 a.m. until noon at Bartow High School, 1270 S. Broadway, Bartow, English and Spanish-speaking staff from the state Department of Financial Services will assist Gallagher in helping people from Hardee, DeSoto,. Polk and other coun- ties. Springs," said Commission Chairman Gordon Norris. He recalled playing ball on the old concrete floor and when the walls were added. "After lunch every day, we'd meet out in the well and play around during lunch. We didn't have air conditioning or anything like that. The junior high was on the southwest side of the high school. Everybody knew everybody. I remember in 1961-62 when Lash Larue made an appear- ance all in black and silver. I had seen him in the movies and he actu- ally came in person on a Friday assembly. We were quite impressed." Commissioner Dale Johnson played both. basketball and football and got his letters for them. "I remember :there were no street Shoes, allowed, except \\ hen we had the high school *prom and other special activities there. Joe L. Davis was another to rem- inisce. "We had some great times in that old building. Dunning had a great reign. I wept to every game. Dunning never locked the gym. There was some before and after, but the best program, the best teams were when he was there. He did a great job for the community. After the games, we would go down town to the old Midway restaurant and get hamburgers." Jim See graduated in 1964. He went to the junior high, at the south .end of the high school and played both football and basketball in high school. "I played under Dinning. None of the rooms were air-condi- tioned. No one got air-conditioning Except Myrtice Strickland. I had her for Americanism vs. Communism, a course we all had to take. Golda Carlton taught me English. We had a lot of pep rallies in that gym, especially big ones during football season." Commissioner Bobby Ray Smith recalls also having sports banquets; sports awards.assemblies, FFA con- ferences and other activities, such as pep rallies and physical educa- tion classes.. 'The bleachers were hard and so was the floor. We had a dirt parking lot. Most of us had old pickups with a gun rack with a .22 in it. We all carried pocket knives. I had Joel Evers as a principal and he was hard, but fair." What potent blood hath modest May. -Ralph W. Emerson ABOUT ... Obituaries Obituaries are pCblished free of charge as a public service, but must be submit- ted through a funeral home. A one-column photo of the deceased may be added for $15. Obituaries contain the name, age, place of resi- dence, date of death, occu- pation, memberships, immediate survivors and funeral arrangements. The list of survivors may include the names of a spouse, par- ents, siblings, children and children's spouses and grandchildren, and the num- ber of great-grandchildren., If there are no immediate survivors, consideration of other relationships may be given. 6A The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 stating impact on both the baby and the mother. A scenario that, plays itself out bver and over again, e. en today. As in the case of Grub, a 13-year-old adolescent male chimpanzee. Grub was taken from his mother at only a few months old and sold to a tourist attraction. To understand the significance of this, you have to realize that-chimps. progress in age in much the same way that humans do. When taken from his mother, Grub was an infant. Now at 13, he is a typi- cal teen-ager: willful, stubborn, unpre-- dictable and getting smarter by the minute.. In his current environment, he climbs, roams, paints and entertains himself in much the same ways any teen-ager would. He is also fond of making masks. Any 1A X !!~' I |" * Sammy, a 15-year-old male orangutan, has worked on the movies "Dunston Checks In," "The Flintstones" and "Planet of The Apes." Since he is now too big and strong to work with human actors, he has retired to the Center For Great Apes. COURTESY PHOTOS Rescued orangutans Chris, Pongo and Mari relax in a communal area inside their large domed .enclosure. I1 Sig E'Ed'&ll ^:t' . -_"::: *'=-- -: ". "l 'r" .. ..: ; ^'::;**El 1 ~ ;'- '* ,,- -~'f' " -- i ,,- t; -i' ;I\--l -=, ,.--" ^ l .-- -.A.- ,..- : .= .i ,,,,- ,- ',.--'. -. : ;';~ .' '^ "'-; 'tool k^ ^ e: 0 Pk_- '.... -. . .-' -V TV .0.-- '- ,-' ,'A,, r : '- ;.- .-. .- : : , il b r, .' ,? :2 .. ; J . '"- ,; l i';-t .; ,,' ,J 'o;: ,. '' '. 1 .' ,'' [ , ,' .... '' [; l ''_ .! ,, ', :aCi.T .. [ ' i '' -., E I.. .. ;. --.- .- : i. "" ; '- "- Radcliffe, 9 male orangutan, peers through the kitchen window from his outside enclosure to see what's for lunch. piec- of paper big-enough is a potential mask Grub. Using his thumbs, he will poke holes in the paper and then cover his face with it and peer through the holes. If you want to make him really happy, let him see you wear one of his masks. When it becomes apparent to him that you are smart enough to know how to use his handmade mask, the change in Grub is star- tling. He gets very excited. Perhaps it is because there is an immediate connection. For that split second, chimp and human understand each other. It is just this type of connection that sets us up to intentionally, or unintentionally, do harm. It is the human curiosity about just exactly what these animals are capable of that leads us to exploit them. As in the cases of Denyse and Toddy. Both these ani- mals were living "human" lives before they came to the Center For Great Apes. They were acquired as babies by their owners, who, probably due to a love for the animals and unwittingly and without malice of fore- thought, ruined them to ever being able to return to the life that they were destined to live. When the girls reached maturity and became too difficult to handle, the owners were forced to give them up. Neither ani- mal could be rehabilitated to live in the wild. They simply didn't know anything about being chimps. Not only were they removed from their own mothers too soon, they had no idea about the social structure or living habits of their own species. These animals that were once a part of a human family struggle to fit in with their real fami- lies. Each time we view a movie or buy a greeting card that portrays a chimpanzee or orangutan in any setting other than his native habitat, we encourage the misuse of these animals. For us, a photo of a chim- panzee dressed in a tie and tails provides a few moments of amusement. For the ani- mal, it is the start of a lifetime of confusion and misery that more often than not culmi- nates in tragedy. If these animals are lucky enough to find their way to the Center For Great Apes, they are treated with dignity and allowed to assume a more natural lifestyle where comfort and freedom of movement are key. Another former celebrity at the center is Radcliffe, a 25-year-old male orangutan. At 260 pounds, Radcliffe is about as big as he is going to get. He has inquisitive eyes and a coat a deep, rich mahogany color. Radcliffe clearly enjoys being around peo- ple, and will follow along via chutes and enclosures as a visitor's guided tour pro- gresses from one end of the compound to the other. Where Radcliffe has settled into a some- what relaxed and routine living arrange- ment, the same can't be said for Roger, an old friend of Radcliffe's and another classic example of a chimpanzee led astray. Roger was borh at a roadside zoo in northern Florida, where he was taken from his mother as a tiny infant and sold to a family in Connecticut. At age 3, he was resold by the family to a circus trainer. The trainer worked Roger in the Ringling Brothers circus for about 10 years. After he retired from the circus, Roger spent a few years living in the trainer's garage, along with an older female chimpanzee. When Roger's female companion died, he was sent to a small tourist attraction in Florida. He shared a cage with an adult male orangutan, separated only by a chain- link fence. The staff at the tourist attraction said that Roger was very frightened of the orangutan (Radcliffe) since the orangutan was twice Roger's size. While infant chim- panzees and orangutans are sometimes worked together in entertainment, this match-up is quite unusual and unnatural, a-jitalBW W -. ,.u Not all of the apes at the center have illustri- ous pasts. Knuckles, a 5-year-old male chim- panzee, has cerebral palsy. He has been adopted by the center where he recieves physical therapy and is allowed to interact with many of the other apes; an arrangement that appeals to both Knuckles and the adult apes. since orangutans are from Asia and chim- panzees are from Africa. When the tourist attraction closed in 2002, the center was asked to take in Roger (as well as Radcliffe). At first, Roger was very nervous in his new home at the sanctu- ary, and even afraid of the blankets and toys offered to him or left outdoors in his enclo- sure. After a concentrated effort by the sanctuary staff to make Roger feel secure and safe, he now makes nests with his blan- kets each night, and he plays with the many toys and enrichment items provided to him daily. His rocky start in life has not left him without emotional scars, however, a fact that becomes evident when he interacts with Denyse. Each time she approaches him, he screams and bangs and carries on until he drives her away. The behavior leaves both animals confused, frightened and frustrated. Each of the animals at the Center For Great Apes is a lifetime member. Due to the isolation and unnatural conditions of their early years, they must now perform a daily balancing act between what is instinctive and what has been taught them. Even now, Toddy wants ice cream, and Denyse would light up and enjoy a smoke given a chance. Each of them, either due to abuse, mis- use or injury, is unable to be rehabilitated back to the wild and will be welcome guests for the duration. "None of them will ever leave here," says Patti Ragan, founder of the center. "There's no place else for them to go, which is why I started this ven- ture to begin with." The cost of maintaining one of these ani- mals for the balance of its life is staggering, but the objective of the Center For Great Apes is to allow these primates to live a somewhat "normal" life away from crowds of onlookers, so the center does not breed, sell animals, nor does it open for viewing by the public. The Center For Great Apes functions on donations and volunteer efforts. The center is always in need of donated items, and is currently seeking volunteers in-the areas of hurricane cleanup and structure repair. For information on how you can help or how to become a member, contact the Center For Great Apes vie e-mail at pongo@prime- apes.org, visit its Web site at www.CenterForGreatApes.org or telephone (863) 767-8903. Personal hygeine is an important part of the routine at The Center for Great Apes. Modesty is not so critical, as Tango demonstrates by bathing in a water trough outdoors. COURTESY PHOTOS Another retired entertainer is Radcliffe, a 260 pound male orangutan. 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S I answer, "Well, there are a lot of factors that go into hurricane fore- casting and. we try to stay on top of the latest information, but the most important thing you can do is be prepared. Get the necessary supplies, make your plans and be ready." That's what we're doing. But it doesn't stop with hurricanes. The Emergency Management Office is kind of like your "Office of Hometowni Security." It is our mission to plan and prepare for threats to our communi- ty from both natural and man-made hazards. In a nutshell, we try to exam- ine every conceivable type of threat, and then create plans and strategies to try to deal with them. After these events happen, we take what we learned .and revise our plans to lessen the impact of similar events in the future. 7 As the new director of emergency management, I would like to re-intro- duce myself and share with you some of the developments under way with 'both hurricane recovery and emergency management issues in Hardee County., Recovery And Beyond As we continue to deal with managing the recovery efforts throughout the county, here are some interesting facts and figures provided by the state Department of Community Affairs: '. The temporary housing project located on Martin Luther King Jr, Avenue in Wauchula currently has 150 units, with 136 occupied. *More than $7 million has been distributed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for housing assistance. *More than 10,000 requests for home loans have been accepted (this is just for Hurricane Charley), with a dollar amount over $200 million (statewide). *Statewide, 1.23 million people have made requests for state and federal aid with more that $4 billion having been dispersed as of Feb. 25. Hazard Preparedness And Awareness As citizens, you can do a lot to prepare yourself for future events. Benjamin Franklin once said, "History is an excellent teacher but she keeps a severe.classroom." Everyone in our community was affected in some way by hurricane season 2004, and hopefully we can use what' we learned to prepare us for this season and beyond. Some important lessons include: *Have a battery-operated radio and flashlight, and plenty of batteries. Buy them now, before hurricane season starts. *One gallon of water per person in your household per day for S 3-7 days. That being said, remember hurricane season is sum- Smertime in Florida and that means it's going to be hot, so keep plenty of water on hand to prevent dehydration. *Know where your nearest shelter is and how to get there in an emergency. -If you seek shelter, bring only such basic supplies as water, ,i blankets or cots, necessary medicines and personal-care items. *Keep important documents in a fire and waterproof container. *Have a First Aid kit and know how to use it. Learn and practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation. *Have an emergency cash supply. If a hurricane watch is declared, fill you vehicle with fuel in case you need to leave the area. Also, if power isn't restored for several days, fuel pumps will not operate. " ; ,Make arrangements for your pets and other animals. Currently,"' ' Hardee County does not have a "pet friendly" shelter. Did You Know? Hardee County Emergency Management keeps in stock a number of. guides and publications that can help you before disasters strike. Some of the topics include: 'Flood Preparedness Disaster Assistance S: Fire Safety *Tornadoes ' *Domestic Terrorism Awareness r The All Hazards Guide In addition, there are numerous Web sites that provide information or links Sto other sites, where you can find out pretty much anything on most any Homeland Security issue. Some of the best I've found are: www.floridadisaster.org (Florida Department of Emergency 'Management) *www.noaa.gov (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) *www.fema.gov (Federal Emergency Management Agency) S'Keeping Safe In these'columns, I'd like to close each time with some helpful hints or, information. For this first one, I'm going to go back to my days as a fire- fighter/paramedic: Make sure your house number is clearly visible from the road. If your house can't be seen from the road, please affix the numbers to your mail- box or a marker next to your driveway. My personal suggestion is three- inch reflective numbers. This makes it easier for emergency service per- sonnel to locate your house and give you the assistance you require. Remember, managing your emergencies begins with you. Knowledge is Power, so be powerful! Deemer Sweeps Discus And Shot Put By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Senior Jacob Deemer claimed the top spot in two events in a track meet last Tuesday. Deemer led the Wildcats to third place of the seven teams involved in the Red Devil Invitational 'in Avon Park. The Lady Wildcats also placed third. The teams, minus a few mem- bers who quit over discipline for trashing the stands and bus, return to Avon Park today (Thursday) for the Avon Park H.S. Invitational, a tune-up for the 2A district champi- onships which will be held there on April 14. Last week, Deemer set a person- al best in the shot put with 41'7" to win the event. Pierre Lazarre placed third at 38'4". In the discus, Deemer again placed first, hurling it 127 feet. Lazarre took third and Lucas Chaney fifth. For the girls, senior Tchenavia Atkinson placed second with a throw of 83'5", reported coach Don Trew. Lili Deemer was fifth. In the pole vault, Jose Gutierrez was fifth and Deemer seventh, both finishing at 9'6", but Gutierrez tak- ing less attempts to do so. Mandy. Cornelius was second at 7' in the girls pole vault, with Roxanna Torres seventh at 5'6". Jeff Capron and Jermaine King placed fourth and fifth in the high jump, both ending at 5'8". Capron is finally healing up from a bad early season ankle sprain, said Trew, who noted Andrea Parkinson had a new personal best of 4' 10" in placing third in the girls high jump. In the boys long jump, Lisnell Youyoute placed seventh with a leap of 17'1". Josh Gause was sev-' enth in the triple jump with 33'2". In the track events, teams were scrambled because several runners had not been dismissed early as planned and missed the bus. As a result, Hardee boys took fifth in the 4x800 and the girls placed fourth in their portion. Lazarre scored sixth in 18:58 in .the high hurdles. Parkinson placed second in the girls division, with a time of 17:07 and Cornelius placed sixth. In the 100 meters, Youyoute looks to re-write the record books, said Trew. Youyoute finished sec- ond with a time of 11.26. In the mile or 1,600-meter run, Gutierrez led the Cats with a 5:17. In the 4x100, Hardee girls took sec- ond in 57.4. Parkinson led the girls to the tape in the 300 intermediate hurdles at 50.32, closing the gap on the school record, noted Trew. Cornelius also picked up points with another sixth-place finish. Gause took sec- ond for the boys with a time of 45.44. Youyoute came back for a sec- ond place in the 200-meter run in a time of 22.99. Candy Prine led the girls with a third-place finish of 30:41. Gutierrez came back in' the 3,200-meter run with a fifth-place time of 11:57. Torres scored for the girls at 15:28, good for seventh place. Finally, in the 4x400. Hardee boys ran a 4:17 to place fifth and the girls placed second with a time of 4:55. The teams are "trimming up for Districts just two weeks away. We're weeding the garden so we can focus on the serious athletes. Some aren't as talented as those we've run off, but they are far more focused and a better understanding of the whole team concept," con- cluded Trew. By SHAYLA BRYAN Herald-Advocate Intern A 36-year-old man and his 19 year-old son were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash north of Wauchula, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. Juan Lopez, of 1247 Mott Road, Wauchula, suffered severe injuries to both of his legs when he lost con- trol of his vehicle and crashed into two trees,' Cpl. Rene Benavidez reported. The accident occurred at mid- night Saturday on Rainey Boulevard, west of Stansfield Avenue in Wauchula Hills, the trooper said. According to Benavidez, Lopez was traveling east on Rainey Boulevard and lost control of his vehicle after the roadway split. After swerving to the right and left, he entered the grassy median and collided into a tree with the left rear of his vehicle. Lopez then drove eastward and ,collided into another tree with his vehicle's left side. Th6 1995 Dodge four-door spun around the tree and came to rest in the median. The driver was transported to Lakeland Regional Medical Center by Aeromed, and his passenger, also named Juan Lopez, was taken ,to Florida Hospital Wauchula. The driver was reported to be iq stable condition. The vehicle received an estimat- ed $8,000 worth of damage, Benavidez said. Charges to the driver are pending, investigation and. blood-alcohol content results. GOOD GOLFING h &b L~t~~~Eaa LMC CL .0 -E Oc -o 'E COUL TES Y FHOTC'_S Over $7,500 was raised to provide in-home and nutrition service to the elderly residents of Hardee County, as 123 golfers spent a beautiful and sunny Feb. 19 at Torrey Oaks Golf Course in the annual Ms. Mac's Memorial Golf Tournament. Mosaic Fertilizer LLC and the Hardee County Council on Aging Inc., who co-sponsored the event, were pleased with the contributions of busi- nesses and individuals for cash, prizes and their time to make the event a success, reported H.O.P.E. of Hardee director Ann Martin. In top photo (from left) are First Flight winners, John Dean, Richard Ellis, Brad Ellis and Erin Fitzpatrick. In middle are Second Flight winners, Huelan Hill, Dan Bertoch, Al Whitehead and Leonard Britten; in bottom photo are Third Flight winners Tony Salas, Brian Pohl and Ronald Wilson; Jamie Crawford is missing from photo. Closest to the pin winners were #3 Allen Tish; #5 Bob Claman; #10 Scott Parker; and #12 Scott Whitener. The, Reialr Florida, By Dorothy Harris State Park Ranger As the days last a bit longereach evening, our staff begins preparations for our annual Earth Day celebration. On April 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., you'll find all sorts of great activities for your family to enjoy. In future arti- cles I'll share all about that, but for now I'd like to focus on our big Community Yard Sale. Since the weather is so nice right now, I'll bet you are just about ready to clean out your garage, attic or shed. Having yard sales at home can be inconvenient. Think of the 6 a.m. earlybirds! And no one likes people park- ing in their yard. We have.a solution for you! Why not start organizing your stuff and plan to join us here on April 23 from 8 to 2? Spaces will be available for a $10 donation, which will sup- port park improvement projects. Not only will you be supporting the park, getting rid of unneeded items and raising some money for you or your favorite charity, you'll be able to do it during our annuafEarth Day Festival, so it will be fun, too! ,There will be lots of great activities for the kids and great food at the Hammock Inn. All this fun and food will bring plenty of people out to peruse your offerings. If you'd like to join in on this event, simply call me at (863) 634-7695 for further information. We hope that you'll join us to "reduce, reuse and recycle" all that stuff that you no longer need. After all, one person's trash just might be anoth- 'er's treasure, and I'm sure you will treasure the family memories of this fun-filled nature-focused day. Want to participate? Bring your own tables, chairs or blankets on which to display your items. Set-up begins at 7:30 a.m. and park admission is free on this day. True patriotism is not mani- of emotion. It is the tranquil, fested in short, frenzied bursts teady dedication of a lifetime. E i E 2 0 o - L) - E .Q. Js You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty. -Mahatma Gandhi ABOUT .. Letters To The Editor The Herald-Advocate 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 and daytime .telephone number for verification. Letters 5 must be received by 5 p.m.. on Monday to be considered for that week's edition. Submissions should be typed or legibly written. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor,. The Herald- Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax letters to (863) 773-0657. ABOUT ... Obituaries Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service, but must be submit- ted through a funeral home. A one-column photo of the deceased may be added for $15. Obituaries contain te name, age, place of red- dence, date of death, occu- pation, memberships, immediate survivors and funeral arrangements. The list of survivors may include the names of a spouse, par- ents, siblings, children and children's spouses and grandchildren, and the num- ber of great-grandchildren. If there are no immediate survivors, consideration of other relationships may be given. Crash Injures Father, Son * . A April 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9A I ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, D Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken & Ri Pepperoni Pizza (Salad Garden Peas, Peaches, Roll) Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Sa Sandwich, Juice, Milk Lunch: Oven Fried Chick Pig in a Blanket (Salad Savory Rice, Pears, Juice Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, C Pizza, Pears, Milk Lunch: Burritb Cheeseburger or a Bun Tray, Potato Rounds, Beans, Juice, Pine Chunks) Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, F Toast, Syrup, Sausage, Milk Lunch: Baked Turke Stacked Ham Sandwich Tray, Mashed, Potatoes, SBeans, Apple Crisp, Juice Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Syrup, Mixed Fruit, Milk Lunch: BBQ Pork on a E Combo Sub (Salad Tray, Kernel Corn, Strawberr Peaches, Juice) Milk JUNIOR HIGH MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken & F Pepperoni Pizza or Ci (Tossed Salad, Garden Pudding, Peaches, Juice Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Sa Patty Sandwich, Juice, Mi Lunch: Fried Chicken o a- Blanket or Cheese (Tossed Salad, Baked Potato Salad, Pears, Juic Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, C Pizza, Pears, Milk Lunch: Cheeseburgei Bun or Pepperoni Piz Burritb (Lettuce "& Ti Potato Rounds, Veggie Juice, Pineapple Chunks) THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, I Toast. Syrup,. Sausage Juice, Milk Lunch: Baked.Turkey w or Stacked Ham Sandw Cheese Pizza (Lettui Tomato, Mashed Pol Green Beans, Cucuml STomato Salad, Apple , Juice, Roll) Milk FRIDAY SBreakfast: Cereal, Pop Fruit Cocktail, Milk i Lunch: Pepperoni Pizz :; Pork on a Bun or Comb (Lettuce & Tomato, Whole Corn, Strawberries, & Pe !i Juice) Milk SENIOR HIGH MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken and (Tossed Salad, Turnip G N I By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate With the first week of Little League Majors baseball gone, there are two teams who have yet to be beaten. The Nicholson Supply Co. Reds LS I won two games last week and the Joe L. Davis Braves won one. These teams do not meet until April 12. Other teams in the 2005 Majors Donut, division are the All Creatures Animal Hospital Yankees, ce or Countryside Growers Devil Rays Tray, and Chapman Fruit Co. Athletics Juice, (A's). The season, which stretches to May 20, began last Monday with a game between the Reds and A's, usage with the Reds coming out on the top side 15-1. ken or Leadoff batter Dalton Hewett Tray, and Malik Tatis each made three SRoll) trips around the bases for the Reds. Trenton Moon, Elijah Loughran and Jason Rosenberg each had twin tallies and Jeremy Rowe, Kyle cheese Bodek and Wyatt Kofke each added a run. Other players on the or Reds are Justin Bromley, Ben (Salad- Loughran, Greg Aleman and 3aked Colton Mills. (apple Jacob Childress was the only bat- ter to score for the A's. Joining him on the A's are Michael Forrester, Daniel Miller,, Murrell Winter, :rench Jerry Buffalo, Dalton Raboon, Juice, Jared Jernigan, Austin Carey, Taylor Barlow, Justin Forrester and my or Cole Choate. (Salad On Tuesday evening the Braves Green beat the Yankees 11-1. , Roll) The Braves put nine runs on the board in the first inning and coast- ed the rest of the way. Dawson Crawford and Justin Tart, Fones each had two hits for the Braves. Leadoff batter Justin Bun or Knight circled the bases three times Whole and Crawford added two runs. ies & Lincoln Saunders. Kalan Royal. Vince Grimsley, Trenton Muntz, Hunter Henderson and Kramer S Royal each touched home once. Other players for the Braves are Thomas Flores, Will Bennett and Kyle Schrank. Donut, Dustin Ratliff was the only Yankee to come .around and cross lice" or home plate. Other Yanks are Jake orndog Altman, Jacob Anderson, Jessie Peas, Zuniga, Timothy Steedley, e, Roll) Santiago Figueroa; Dustin Scheel, Carlos DeLeora. Tanner Gough, Codie Dean, Zach Turner and Tyler Cloud. sausage On Thursday evening, the A's 1ik inched past the Devil Rays 9-8. r Pig in Leadoff batter Choate topped the Pizza A's with three trips to home plate. Beans, Miller and Michael Forrester each e, Roll) chipped in with twin tallies and cheese. Black-eyed Peas, Beets, Juice, r on a Peaches, Cornbread) Milk rza or bmato, TUESDAY Cup, Breakfast: Cereal, Cinnamon Milk Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce, Milk Lunch: Pig in a Blanket French (Tossed Salad, Baked .Beans, Patty, Peas & Carrots, Cole Slaw, Pears, Juice) Milk v/Gravy rich or : WEDNESDAY' ce & Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles, tatoes, Syrup, Pineapple Chunks, Miik ber & Lunch: Burrito (Tossed Salad, Crisp, Mexicali Corn, Mexican Rice,, Pinto Beans & Ham, .Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Juice) Milk iTarts, THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese a BBQ 'Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk )o Sub Lunch: Baked Turkey (Tossed Kernel Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Green aches, Beans, Apple Crisp, Juice, Roll) Milk Baa FRIDAY S Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tarts, S Peaches, Juice, Milk Lunch: BBQ Pork on a Buin Donut, (Tossed Salad, Baked Potato, Whole Kernel Corn,- Broccoli Rice Normandy, Strawberries & greens, Peaches, Juice) Milk Rabon and Jernigan added a run each. The Devil Rays rallied in the sixth inning but came up a run short. Wintz Terrell was the only two-score batter. Caleb Reas, Justin Rickett, Daniel Baxter, Jacob Mayer, Deonte Evans and Wade Staton crossed home plate once each. Other D-Rays are Carter Lambert, Dylan Farr, Brandon Holton, Tommy Redding and Julian Varela. In the Friday finale, the Reds outscored the Yanks 6-1. doff batter Hewett followed the basepaths home twice for the Reds. Rowe, Bromley, Kofke and Roser.".,j added solo scores. Rosenberg smacked a double and a triple and Rowe also tripled. Gough was the only Yankee to score. Altman had twin hits. Several of his teammates were stranded. Public health advancements and new treatment options are enabling Americans to live longer, The average life expectancy in the United State is now 74 years for men and 78 years for women. Nevertheless, it is not only important to live longer, but to be stronger and healthier. Today, many individuals and their families, as well as communities and pblicymakers, are missing opportunities to take the actions necessary to keep aging Americans stronger and healthier throughout their latter years. As a result, older Americans often endure chronic physical and men- tal illnesses that could have been avoided or diminished if they had been more actively addressed. We believe that it is never too late to address these issues. National Public Health Week 2005, April 4-10, is focusing on empowering Americans to "live stronger longer" by promoting the three P's: Prevent, Protect and Plan. Taking preventive action and adopting a healthier lifestyle is critical. Research shows that many of the deterioration symptoms that come with age are a matter of influence and mindset, not genetics. Many Americans often miss simple opportunities to prevent health problems by practicing healthyliving. Simple prevention measures such as removing safety haz- ards in the home, healthy-built environments and small lifestyle changes can help Americans stay health:i and get more from their later years. Today, several chronic diseases can be treated if they are detected in time. However, many Americans are not taking measures necessary, such as early detection and screening, to protect their health. Consequently, many older Americans o\er age 65 are not regularly screened despite the avail- ability of effective screening tests. The good news is Americans can live longer healthier lives by work- ing with their family members and health-care providers to manage their conditions. Americans can develop a plan to manage their health that will promote a higher quality df life in later years, Whether you are an aging American, an aging American caring for an older American, community leader or policymaker, following the three P's will make all of America stronger.' Hlardee County Fact Sheet Due to public health advancements, older adults (age 65 and up) are living longer than ever before and are making up a larger portion of the population. *There are 3,902 older adults in Hardee County who make up nearly 1.1 percent of our county population. *Over the n..t 25 years, the population of older adults in Sthe. United States will'rise such that one in five Americans Swill be over age 65. But living longer doesn't mean older adults are living stronger: '^ *-he average 75-year-old has three chronic conditions and uses five prescription drugs. and 80 percent of older adults suffer from at least one chronic condition. *In Hardee County, our older citizens struggle with diabetes. high blood pressure and being overweight. Older adults can Prevent many common health problems: *Nearly 3,000 older adults in this state die each year from influenza or pneumonia, even though the risk of getting S these diseases can be lessened significantly with immu- Snizations. *Simplp measures such as doing balance exercises and removing hazards in the home can greatly reduce chances of falling. More than 1,000 older adults in Florida die each year,from a fall. '*More than half of all older adults have hypertension, a dangerous disease that can be prevented or controlled by eating'a healthy diet and getting regular physical activity. Early detection can Protect the health of older adults: Many chronic diseases can be treated if they are detected in time, but only one-third of older adults receive all recommended screening measures. Even older ,adults with chronic conditions can Plan to stay healthy. *Older adults can live longer healthier lives by visiting their doctor on a regular basis, creating an action plan to manage their conditions and correctly following the treatment pre- scribed by their doctor. As a community. we are working to help our older citizens live stronger, longer: Older adults can contact the Hardee County Health Department at 773-4161 to get information about nec- essary health screenings. Poetry Contest Seeks Hardee County Entrants The Talent Literary Guild is sponsoring an amateur poetry con- test, free to everyone. There are 50 prizes in all, including a $1,000 grand prize. "We are delighted to sponsor this Contest" says'Thomas Grey, Poetry Director. "Poets deserve opportuni- ties to exhibit their work and get recognition. We hope our contest will encourage new poets to share their art." To enter, send one poem 21 lines or less: Free Poetry Contest, 1257 Siskiyou Blvd., PMB 4, Ashland, OR 97520, you may also enter online at www.freecontest.com.. Poems may be written on any subject, using any style. The dead- line for entering is April 30, 2005. The editors reserve the right to pub- lish the winning poems online. A winner's list will be sent to all entrants. A rose is a rose is a rose- except when it's a one-plant arbor. A Lady Banks rose tree at Tombstone, Arizona, has a trunk 40 inches thick and stands nine feet tall. Supported by 68 posts and several thousand feet of pip- ing, 150 people can be seated under the arbor. The cutting came from Scotland in 1884. A COOL ADDITION Twice The Ice is now located in Wauchula. It is a 24-hour vending machine that sells bags and blocks of ice ranging from 16 to 20 pounds for $1.25. It is located in the lot at the corner of U.S. 17 and Bay Street by the Rib Shack. President of Gulf Coast Ice Vending Walt Bethel says the city has been very helpful in getting the unit put in. He plans to install 50 such units in Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties over the next three years. PHOTO BY MICHAEL KELLY TwiCe The Ice brings the option of purchasing ice 24 hours a day to Wauchula. Here, a worker prepares the site. HELPING OTHERS Peggy Madill has recently been named exec- utive director of Good Shepherd Hospice in Hardee, Polk and Highlands counties. She has 28 years of health-related experience that includes work in hospital administration, home health care and hospice, She is a life-long resident of Florida. "I look forward to maintaining Good Shepherd Hospice's ties to the communities, we serve and helping families care for their loved ones with life-limiting illnesses," Madill said. Good Shepherd Hospice, a non-profit organization, provides patient and family care for those dealing with the last 12 months of a terminal illness. New business or management? Remodeling or relocating? Call Shayla Bryan at 773-3255 with your business news. Freda's Foibles By Freda B. Douglas May today be a day that surrounds you with beauty, warms you with memories and fills your life with very special happiness. Perhaps you read the column last week wherein I spouted off about the fact that those of us who live' on the edge of our county or town can't get cable. orDS, for, our internet..... .... always read my column in print., ust so i kno,\ how it reads after my very astute editor tweaks it a little. AfterI read it, I take out the page where the column appeared for cutting and saving it for later. I was eating a meal the other day and picked up the piece of paper where my ad appeared and happened to spot the large ad by Sprint which read: "Combine services and save. High-speed internet, local and long dis- tance. Sprint high-speed internet for $29.99 a month when you combine with the Sprint Solutions Standard plan." This brings up another interesting point. When I joined my business, I was informed I should get unlimited long distance since I would be on the phone a lot. Since we only have one phone company (they charge other companies so much to use their lines nobody can afford the tariff), I called Sprint for information about unlimited long distance. I was told the unlim- ited long distance would be $24 monthly. What they didn't bother to tell me was that in order to get that service'for $24, I would have to take their "enhanced" features package which I neither needed nor asked for. By this time, my monthly bill was over $80. When I called Sprint, after paying the bill for a while to see if I could get a better rate, I was told I could get 3- way calling and line guard alone, but the cost of unlimited service would jump from $24 monthly to $39.95. That change would have saved me a whole 50cents. Phooey!! As an addendum to the charge bit, the cost of a single information call is now up to $2.49. Do you, like me, remember when we thought it was ter- rible when the company went from free (yes, free) to a quarter? I'm not going to give up on this, and I'd appreciate any support from my readers I can get. I've already heard from some. Now, Sprint needs to hear from them, as well. S Remember, there's always somebody with worse problems than you or. I, and God loves each equally. Angels of Mine Angels of mine, yes, that's what you are; it hurts my heart that you're so far. I pray to God for Him to see how much I've changed, oh, yes indeed. I know that He will return you to me whenever I'm ready and'on my feet I'll never go back to drugs, I say; It ruined my life, the very first day. With the Lord by my side, and living in faith I know that He already healed my heartache. So, angels of mine, I say to you, trust in your mommy the way that you used to. So trust in me and you will see that once again we'll be happy. So, angels of mine, one day you will be home with your mommy for all eternity. -Ginger Lara HCJail PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY! Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input. Only your original work may be submitted. Send your poetry to: Poet's Place, The Herald-Advocate, PO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. The word taboo comes from the Polynesian tapu, meaning "some- thing sacred, special, dangerous, or unclean." Two Unbeaten In Majors Baseball :Mew Arrivals Roses (Hybrid Teas & Own Root) Daylilies THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL H3 HIBISCUS REDS, YELLOWS, PINKS $5.00 WEEPING PINK HIBISCUS TREES $8.00 MANY MORE BARGAIN ITEMS STILL AVAILABLE. Shrubs and Stuff 3496 Peoples Lane Wauchula, FL 33873 Office (863) 773-3557 Mobile 781-0157 4, Regular hours: 9 a.m..to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday Sundays and late afternoons by appt. please. TAKE EAST MAIN STREET TO N. HOLLANDTOWN RD PROCEED NORTH TO PEEAZS LANE CONTINUE EAST TO NURSERY ENTRANCE ON RIGHT I 1 'I I I I I OA The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 Crown Ford Held Open House March 31 PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY Ribbon-cutting was performed by Wauchula Mayor David Royal. Crown Ford General Manager Mike Mathis, and Hardee County Commission Chairman Gordon Norris. From left are Monroe McRoy, service manager; Lydia Quintana, finance manager; Dave Manwiller, general sales manager; Mike Mathis, general manager; Tommy Jackson, salesman who has been at the Ford store for 36 years; and Mary Franzick, marketing director. Janet Hendry, executive directorof the Hardee County Chamber of Commerce, won the grand prize drawing for a 27-inch color TV. At right is general manager Mike Mathis, who went to college in Nebraska and lived outside of Omaha, Nebraska, for 30 years. The economy was based on corn, cattle and hogs. He became employed with Crown in 2000 in St. Petersburg. He and his wife Kimberly have seven grown children. The couple likes to play golf and go to the beach. 55 I Tanya Lambert of Wauchula sang country and western songs at Chad Jones attended the open house. Crown has 12 dealer- grand opening. Crown is the official automotive sponsor of the ships in Pinellas County and has been fully owned by Dwayne Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Crown also has five dealerships in Hawkins of St. Petersburg since 1969. Brands include Kia, Tallahassee and three in Ohio. Crown has joined the Hardee Hyundai, Pontiac, GMC, Suzuki, Nissan, Honda, Acura, Jaguar, Chamber of Commerce and Wauchula Lions Club. Audi, Mercedes Benz, and Mitsubishi. i, . During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests: COUNTY April 4, Miranda Gale King, 19, of 3015 Hickory Court, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging her with failure to appear in court on a charge of sale of alcohol to a person under 'ge 21. April 3, Esmeralda Garcia, 30. of 1252 Majestic Oak Dr., Apopka, was detained by corrections Sgt. Jayne Linderon a Polk County warrant charg- ing her with violation of probation original charge grand theft). April 3. Jose Carlos Martinez, 35, of 518 E. Fifth St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Manuel Zuniga on warrants charging him with two counts of non-support and violation of probation (original charge habitual driving while license suspended). April 3, a,-17-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Dep. Julie Bridges and charged with simple battery. , April 2,KennethCecil Daw, 20, of 285 Griffin Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin and charged with DUI. April 1, Amy Nichole Pontifes, 29, of 607 Saunders St., Wauchula, S\as arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging her with failure to appear in court on a charge of petit theft. SApril 1. Adrian Melendez. 21, of 4620 Maple Ave., Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley on a Polk County warrant charging him with aggravated battery with:a motor vehicle. SMarch 31, Paul Alan Paxton, 31, of 23711, Robbins Road. Astatula. was arrested by Florida Highwa. Patrol Ofc. Kimberly Benavidez on a Bay County warrant charging him with non-support. ,; March 31, Heath Sanchez Barkley, 21, of 3210 Magnolia St., Zolfo Springs. was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capais alleging failure to pay a fine on a conviction for loitering/prowling. March 31, Gary Dale Lamb, 47, of 9510 Walking Horse Drive, Zolfo Springs. was arrested by corrections Ofc. Cassick on a Kentucky charge of violation of parole. : March 30, Sharon Justine Crawford, 41, of 3025 Park View Terrace, .Zolfo Springs. was arrested by Det. Eddie Davis on a charge of aiding an escape. \, March 30, Kevin Dwayne Wingate, 28, of 714 Fourth St., Polk City, was arrested by Dep. Maria Hall on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges felony fleeing to elude a police officer, resist- ing arrest without force and driving while license suspended). March 30, Larry Eugene Thompson, 46, of 182 Boyd Cowart Road, W.auchula, was detained by corrections Sgt. Jayne Linder on a Polk County warrant charging him with attempted aggravated stalking. ,:' March 30, Joseph Nicholas Carmona, 34, of 207 Sandpiper Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Jamie Wright and charged with domestic Itattery. March 30, a 17-year-old Lakeland youth was arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin on pickup order charging two counts of violation of probation. March 30, a burglary on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, thefts on SR S2 West, SR 64 East and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, and a fight on W. Main Street was reported. S March,29, Christopher Andrew Stone, 29, of 224 Soggy Bottom Lane, d, h d ,, of Jordan Labor Camp, Ona, were arrested by Dep. Andrew l M uckin and each charged with possession 'of drug paraphernalia. March 29, Hopeton Renzle Manderson, 21, of 7481 NW 33rd St., Hollywood, was detained by corrections Sgt. Jayne Linder on Broward County warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges grand theft and felony battery), March 29, Enedelia Lopez, 27, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Julie Bridges and charged with child abuse, child neglect, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with evidence. March 29, LaShonda Barbitt Baker, 29, of 838 Pleasaht Way, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin and charged with battery on an inmate. March 29, Mark Leonard Clark, 27, of 742 Baker Ave., Wauchula, was Arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson and charged with violation of a domestic violence injunction, burglary of a dwelling and grand theft. March 29, Michael Hildren Carney, 33, of 2819 Sable Palm Drive, Sebring, was arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin on a warrant charging him with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. March 29, a 17-year-old Zolfo Springs youth wasarrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. March 29, criminal mischief at Glades Street and Altinman Road and a theft on Ridge Street were reported. March 28, Aaron Markeeia Cook, 24, of 690 Chamberlain Boulevard, Waichula, was arrested by the Drug Task Force and charged with sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church, resisting arrest with violence and transporting drug paraphernalia. March 28, Kathy Ray Friel, 19, of 3373 John Holt Road, Ona, was arrested by the Drug Task Force and charged with possession of metham- phetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. March 28, Angela Michelle Carver, 37, of 2802 Boyd Cowart Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a pickup order charging her. with contempt of court. S March 28, Darrell Lee Small, 33, of 4108 Abbnotts Ford St., North Port, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias/pickup order charging him with contempt of court. March 28, Michael Shawn Albritton, 34, of 998 SR 62, Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Julie Bridges on capiases charging him with five counts of violation of a domestic violence injunction. March 28, John Thomas Williams, 42, of 1371 E. Viola Ave., Avon Park, was arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin on a Highlands County war- rant alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of redelivering hired equipment. March 28, thefts on Civic Center Drive and Soggy Bottom Road, a vehicle stolen on CR 663 and a stolen tag were reported. WAUCHULA April 3, a 12-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with domestic battery. April 2, a 17-year-old Lake Placid youth, was arrested by Ofc. Thomas Fort and charged with criminal mischief and violation of proba- tion. April 1, Jermaine Lee Harris, 23, of 5165 Dixianna St., Bowling SGreen, was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with domestic affray, aggravated assault and kidnapping. April 1, Christina Louise Detwiler, 18, of 5161 North Road, Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte on a warrant charging her with. violation of probation (original charge possession of drug paraphernalia). March 31, Dustin Dewayne Rimes, 23, P. O. Box 1361, Zolfo Springs, ,was arrested by Ofc. Gabe Garza and charged with loitering and prowling, and possession of burglary tools: -Wauchula, was arrested by me countywide urug asK rForce anu c;it gcu with fleeing to elude a police officer, a felon carrying a firearm and bullets, ' driving while license suspended and expired license. March 31, Eliseo Sanchez Jr., 23, of'901 Quail Road, Wauchula, was March 29, Terry Lee Gaydon Jr., 20, of 1933 Dena Circle, Wauchula, arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley on Polk County warrants charging him was arrested by Dep. Danny O'Bryan on a charge of violation of a domes- with violation of probation (original charges possession of methampheta- 'tic violence injunction for protection. mine, trafficking in methamphetamine and conspiracy to traffic in metham- March 29, Kirth Jerome Blount, 42, and Rose Lee Jackson, 39, both phetamine). March 30, Robert WaN Ion Murphy, 26; of 411 Melendy St., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation. March 30, a business burglary on U. S. 17 South, a fight at Orange St. and Florida Ave. and a tag stolen on South Seventh Ave. were reported. March 29, James Lewis Roberts, 43, General Delivery, Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Thomas Harris and charged with introducing contraband into'a police facility. March 29, a vehicle stolen on LaPlaya Drive was reported. March 28, a 17-year-old Bowling Green youth was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, giving a false name to a law enforcement officer, possession of paraphernalia and failure to appear in court on Jan. 6. March 28, burglary of a business on U. S. 17 North and a residential burglary on S. Eighth Ave. were reported. BOWLING GREEN April 2, Roberto Zurita, 18, of 201 Doc Coil Road, Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with DUI and resisting arrest without force. April 2, Juan Torro Castillejo, 32, of 201 Doc Coil Road, Bowling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with allow- ing an unauthorized person to drive and obstruction/resisting arrest without force. April 1, Manuel Hernandez Sr., 40, of 4404 Maple Ave., Bowling Green, was arrested by Chief John Scheel and charged with armed traffick- ing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number and possession of marijuana. ..April 1, Gary Ray Townsend, 42, of Hammock Lake Trailer Park, Fort Meade, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with leaving the scene of an accident. April 1, a 14-year-old Bowling Green youth was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with resisting arrest without violence and obstruction of a search warrant. March 30, criminal mischief on U. S. 17 North and a vehicle stolen on U. S. 17 North were reported. For the week ended March 31, 2005: At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 5,420, compared to last week 5,528 and 7,093 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 under 400 lbs. 1.00 to 2.00 lower, over 400 lbs. 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 147.00-200.00; 300-400 lbs., 131.00-165.00; and 400-500 lbs., 121.00-143.00. Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 Ibs., 132.00-190.00; 300-400 lbs., 120.00-145.00; and 400-500 lbs., 109.00-135.00. Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs; 85-90 percent, 48.00-53.50. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 66.00-72.00. April is the cruelest month, breeding/Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing/Memory and desire, stirring/Dull roots with spring rain. -T.S. Eliot A'Ool April 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11A Blanche Moseley Gets New Home From Mennonites, Grants Holding a wall hanging tapestry made by Becky Sommers of Sarasota and a quilt made by a Michigan group of Mennonites for new home are Bill McCoy, homeowner Blanche Moseley, Mennonite member Esther McCoy, and Angella Smith of Project Hope., New home was made possible by Mennonites, Project Hope, CHIRP (Christians Helping Irr , Recovery Process), and Hardee County Community Development Office which applied for feder-:' al and state grants. County building inspector Floyd Cason told Moseley about the post-hurricane housing program. : SA Daily Thought Blanche Moseley of Pine Level Grade near Lily on April 1 accepted keys to new two-bedroom, one-bath home from Bill McCoy of Mennonites who built home.with donated labor. Her original home was destroyed by last summer's hurricanes. She has five acres and has lived on site since 1994. 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 Pictured on Page One are local teenagers selected'to serve as heads of various departments during Youth Week which begins Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. Shown gathered around the pulpit are Lamar Knight, chair- map, associate deacons; Gayle Moore, Training Union Director; Herman Lee Grimsley, pastor; Kay McDonald. Director, of Music; Reynolds Allen. Superintendent -of Sunday School. Those nor present for the picture include: Thomas Lessley. pastor's assistant; Jacquelyn Moseley, church secre- .tar; Tim Counts, church clerk; Joe SCarlton, Brotherhood president: Norma Maddox. W.N1M.lI. president; andCl)de Ratliff, chairman of the deacons. 'The Wauchula Chapter of FHA Swas represented at the state conven- ;.:tion in Miami last Friday and Saturday by six members; one advi- sor and two chapter mothers. During the business session Saturday morning the officers for 1955-56 were announced. Sue SRoberts, local FHA president, was elected to serve as sutte parliamen- tarian. Willard Durrance, Wauchula, State FFA first vice president, and Three other state officers,.represent- ed the Future Farmers of America at. the convention., Others attending the convention from Wauchula were Peggy Paige. Gloria Roberts, Mary and Joyce Maxwell,, Mrs. Mattie Mae SSaunders, Mrs. Martin Roberts and lMrs.-Kellh Roberts. More than 50 members of the 'Home Demonstration Clubs of Hardee County gathered in the REA office last Friday for a demon- stration of methods of preparing food for freezing and the care and maintenance of pressure cookers and pressure cooker gauges. SThe new Bowling Green Elementary Sch.ool building was accepted and Norris Brooks, princi- pal of the school, w\'s given permis- sion. to ,pove into .the new building at the regular session of the school board Tuesday night. / !*.--- -~ The family of J.T. Jones, printer, was left homeless Monday night when fire completely- consumed their home about eight miles east of Wauchula. The family was asleep when Mrs. Jones was awakened by the fire, to find the entire rear of the two story frame building in flames. She aroused the family, all of whom escaped without injury but they were able to save. only a few clothes. Martha English, Zolfo Springs, and Mike Crews, Wauchula, will 'represent Hardee County in the State Spelling Bee, which will be held in Miami. April 29. Martha, who represented Zolfo Springs in the county contest, won first place and Mike took second honors. Others entered in the contest were Tom Mann, Wauchula; Elaine Cranford and Linda Albritton, Bowling Green; and Julia Ketner, Zolfo Springs. From the "Local Paragraphs" column: '-Virgil Noah has accepted a position with the Smith Ford Motors in Bartow. -Mr. and Mrs. Latimer C. Farr spent Saturday in Tampa attending to business matters." ---r. L.M. Cherry has pur- chased the Short Stop Grocery west of town from Mrs. Jeanne Turner. -Mrs. K.B. Ellis, Mrs. Lincoln Cathcart and Mrs. Joe Himrod spent Saturday in Lakeland. -Gaines Farr spent several days here with relatives before going to Clewiston where he has accepted a Position. -Mrs. William Craig and chil- dren of Knoxville, Tenn., are guests of Mrs. Craig's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Beeson. -Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Smith of Atlanta, Ga., are hereithis weekvis- iting Dr. Smith's father. Mr. Al G. Smith, and other relatives. -Mr. and Mrs. Fred. W.r Timmerman- will go to Orlando today (Friday), where they will attend Youth Congress for the State of Florida ,at the Municipal' Auditorium. They will also visit their daughter. Miss Pattie, who is a student at Florida Sanitorium. They From left are Evelyna Richmond, Northside Baptist Church Pastor Jimmy Morse, Blanche Moseley, and Micah Hendrickson and Janet Gilliard of Hardee County Community Development. Gilliard said the county has received state and federal housing grants of $2.596 million. Hurricane victims can call the county office at 773-6349 for assistance. will return home Sunday. ,25 YEARS AGO The ground breaking ceremony at Magnolia Park Sunday afternoon was a dream come true for many residents of the Magnolia Manor area. That was especially true for Dorothy Rivers who worked for the past year to make the dream a reali- ty. She is 'pictured on Page One, shovel in hand, with Community Improvement Program (CIP) mem- bers Tommie Underwood, Ruth Smith and Addie Battle. From the "News of The Black Community" by Henrietta Benson: -Mr. and Mirsi Bobby Brown of Wauchula celebrated their, 17th wedding anniversary on April 1. Congratulations! -The youth of Chester Grove Baptist Church attended the con- gress No. Five on Saturday in Bradley, at First Baptist Church. Rev. S.J. Johnson is pastor and dean, Rev. T.G. Bess, president, and Jack Wilson, youth president. -The city-wide Easter program will be Sunday afternoon in Bowling Green at the First Born Church of The Living God. Several Tampa Bay Bucs players visited, New Hope Baptist Church recentTy and gave their Christian testimonies. ,Pictured are Hal Jeffery, chaplain; Glen Lanier, Brotherhood president; the Rev. Perry Tomlinson, interim pastor;. and Bucs players Glenn Robinson, Dave Green and Curtis Jordan. A plaque of appreciation for his 27 years of public service to Hardee County was presented to Chesley F. Lowe at the March 27 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. He is pictured receiving the plaque from commis- sion Chairman Sam Rawls as som- missioners Luke Waldron, Maurice Henderson, Ralph Smith and Charles Heath look on. Pictures from the recent March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon show Dewayne Elliot finishing first, with Dr. Ernest Palmer taking second place, only a few seconds behind the winner. Placing first in tle mini- walk, is 8-year-old Tommy Kilpatrick (first place).and 9-year- old Stephanie Robinson (second place). Mrs. Catheryn B. McDonald (pic- 'tired) has been selected by the Florida Association for Community Education as the recipient of the 1979-80 Lay Citizen Award. The Lay Citizen Award is. pre- sented each year to a person who has demonstrated outstanding achievement during the previous year and prior years of community service. Mrs. McDonald will be presented the award at the 1980 Governor's Conference on Community Schools Award Banquet April 24 in Miami Beach. Plans for her wedding to Ronnie Walter Gill have been announced by Renee S. Rale>. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Curry Raley. Ronnie is the, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gill. The couple will be married Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church. Music will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Dean's List for. the fall semester of 1979 has been released for publication by Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. Included on the list of students who achieved a 3.0 grade-point-average or better was Valeri Revell of Wauchula. Miss Louise Cherry of La Grange College visited last week for spring break with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cherry. 10 YEARS AGO A $10,000 reward is now being offered in last month's slaying of a beloved Hardee County veterinari- an. Sheriff Rickey Dick has announced that the family of Dr. Harold E. Henderson is putting up the reward for any information leading to the' arrest and conviction of the murderer(s). Though detectives are chasing many leads, there are still no breaks and no suspects in the March 17 murder of Dr. Henderson. It is hoped the reward,money will bring more information forward. A ribbon-cutting and official grand opening of the Hardee High Baseball Complex will be held on Saturday evening, beginning about 6:30, preceding the 7 p.m. game between Hardee and Lakeland Santa Fe. Everyone who bought bricks for the Wildcat Walk, wall tiles, field signs or helped in any other way is invited to the special pre-game cer- emonies, and to remain for the ball- game and support the Wildcats. The Hardee County Public Library will host a discussion and book-signing by noted Florida his- torian and author Edgar Canter Brown Tuesday evening as part of National Library Week. Brwon will be signing copies of his most recent book, "Florida's Peace River Frontier," 7-8 p.m. a reception with the author will fol- low the talk. On the "News of People" page is an invitation reading: "Ronnie Driskell (pictured) in concert Saturday, April 8, 7:30 p.m., at Joy Ministries, located at the corer of Orange and 8th Ave., Wauchula. "Ronnie is a very special young man, anointed by God to sing. God uses Ronnie mightily to minister to His people. come and be blessed as he shares, with us what God has laid on his heart!" Wauchula Ford has won Ford Motor Company's highest form of dealer recognition, the Chairman's Award. This is the nipth consecutive year Ford has been presented the award, based on customer surveys rating dealerships for sales and service treatment. This is the first time a Ford dealership in Wauchula has won the award. The local dealer, Mike Dallett, and his wife Sandy will join 139 Ford, Lincoln-Mercury and Ford heavy -truck dealers at the Ritz Carlton in Palm Beach April 7-9 to receive the honor. -Wauchula Ford, which has 27 employees, is a middle-size dealer- ship and wa 'the only one of 61 similar-sizw dealerships in Florida, southeast Alabama and south Georgia to win the award. -Mr. and Mrs. Doug Knight, Wauchula, a seven pound seven ounce daughter, Kayla Marie, born March 30, 1995, Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Maternal grandpar- ents are Gerald and Hazel Melton of Sylvester, Ga. Maternal great- grandmother is Mrs. R.A. Bush of Sylvester. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Jan Knight of Wauchula. Paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knight of Wauchula and Robert Roe of clin- ton, Mich. -Mr. and Mrs. Michael Peters, Tampa, a five pound four ounce son, Richard Michael, born March 6, 1995. Mrs. Peters if the former Alice Ann Turnipseed. Maternal grandparents are Mrs. Berta Turnipseed of Wauchula and the later Ernie Turnipseed. Paternal grandparents are Richaid and Judy. Peters of Tampa. THURSDAY No longer will you need the sun. or moon to give you light, for thed' Lord your God will be your ever - lasting light and He will be your- glory. . Isaiah 62:19 (TLB)' FRIDAY '. And this is eternal life, that they! may know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom, thou hast sent. John 17:3 (RSV), SATURDAY Forever and ever I will sing' about the tender kindness of the Lord. Your love and kindness: are forever; Your truth as endur-, ing as theheavens. Psalms 89:1a-2 (NIV): SUNDAY For sin pays a wage, and that wage is death, but God gives freely, and the gift is eternal life, through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NEB) MONDAY I know that my Redeemer lives; and that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And after myr body has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. I myself will see Him with my own eyes:' Job 19:25-27a (NIV) TUESDAY Now to the King eternal, immor- tal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. I Timothy 1:17 (KJV) WEDNESDAY God has placed eternity in the hearts of men. Ecclesiastes 3:11b (TLB) Elementary Ed Degree Meet Monday SSouth Florida Community College and the University of South Florida will hold a pre-orien- tation meeting next week for stu- dents planning to enter the Elementary Education Partnership' Program in the fall. The session will be held this coming Monday at 5 at the SFCC -University Center. Representatives from SFCC and USF will provide details about the program, discuss financial aid and inform prospective students about fall class offerings and the progres- sion for completion of the program The program is a 2+2 transfer program for individuals who hold an associate's degree with the pre requisite courses in education; USF instructors teach all courses toward the degree in a classroom setting on the SFCC Highlands Campus. Prospective students without the education prerequisites are encour- aged to contact SFCC's Office df University Relations for an infor- mal evaluation to determine alter- nate entry to the program. Prospective students who have not already contacted the office abott applying to the program should do so prior to Monday's meeting. To reserve a seat, call the Office of University Relations, ext. 7401, at 773-2252. If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score? BakWe 12A The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 7 -i- c7Z le L.F 7 0 14 14 ONLY IN A ellelllll r-'. / / ~ ; '. ao '8V 3L. - I' -I' 15 195 a) Looking for hard working, career minded people with a will to succeed. Please call or apply in person for a confidential appointment with Kevin Hanchey or Mark Faye 888-773-4744 r : : ' WE'RE GROWING & WE NEED GOOD PEOPLE! We have immediate openings in our: SAutomotive Sales Department SService Technicians SLube/Ol/Filter Technicians We Offer: * Great Pay 401K Paid Vacation Medical Insurance *SIGN ON BONUSES* *based on experience 1 I ,I 'IL El U U Iu Chevrolet We'll Be There H H 1 i T-11 "-SOO i:1 ),00CaE- By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The high-flying Hardee Wildcats pocketed another pair of district wins last week. The Cats downed both the Mulberry Panthers and Frostproof Bulldogs, thus beating each district opponent at least once. The second round of district games began Tuesday when Hardee hosted the Avon Park Red Devils. A 4 p.m. home game on Wednesday against Vero Beach was the only other out- ing this week. Next week Hardee has road rematches against DeSoto on Tuesday and Lake Placid on Friday. The Cats will go against Frostproof on April 19 and Mulberry on April 22, hoping to up their district record from 5-0 to 10-0. Overall, the Cats were 10-4 after Friday's victory. SANTA FE 9, HARDEE 1 Last week started with a Monday evening makeup game, playing at Lakeland Santa Fe for the rainout game on March 9. "Their hitting and pitching hurt us," briefly summed up Hardee coach Steve Rewis. Hardee got its only score in the top of the first inning, when Weston Palmer drew a walk and advanced on a Briant Shumard walk. Two more walks, to Aaron Himrod and Robbie Abbott, pushed Palmer home. Dear Editoi: I am writing this note to the edi- ' tor because I made a promise to God I would. On Easter Sunday my church (Faith Temple C.O. God). held service at the Hardee County Civic Center. After the service, needy families were given free f66d. My purse was stolen during i ,that -function. I prayed and asked God if he would return it to me I, would let people know that God answers prayers even to the extent Dear Editor: In the year 2006 the cost of extracting oil from. the earth begins to become more and more expen- sive, and the faster oil is extracted the higher the cost becomes. If the amount of oil extracted can be reduced, the cost per gallon will be reduced. There are'many products which require petroleum, but there are many other products which can substitute vegetable oils for petro- leum, and the more vegetable oils are used in the place of petroleum, the less petroleum needs to be extracted from the earth, thus also reducing the cost of such extrac- tions. Scientists, using genetic manipu- Ten Wildcats went down on strikeouts in the next six innings as the Santa Fe pitcher tightened up. In the meantime, Santa Fe picked up one run in the home half of the first inning on a hit and error, adding three runs in the third inning and five in the fourth inning. A final run came in the bottom of the sixth on two hits, a walk and an error. HARDEE 4, MULBERRY 0 The Wildcats had their first shutout of the week last Tuesday when the Mulberry Panthers came for a double-header visit. The junior varsity game was late in starting, pushing the starting time for the varsity to 8 p.m. Senior right-hander Calvin Brutus opened his complete game victory with a fly-out and pair of strikeouts in' the first inning. The Cats then plated their only four runs of the game. Hardee sec- ond sacker Palmer started things' off with a hot shot off the third baseman's foot into left field for a double. He went to third on a passed ball. On a Himrod hit to deep second, the throw to first was a bit high, allowing him to be safe and Palmer to score. Abbott drew a walk. A Brutus hit to right field loaded the bases. A tip off the end of W. T. Redding's bat was handled by the catcher, who elected to catch Himrod coming home. Shumard grounded out to, third. Abbott of a stolen purse. Monday after- noon, the Kash N Karry office manager called me and told me that my purse had been found in the ladies bathroom. Everything except. my change was there! Now to me, that's totally awesome, just like my God! I just wanted people to know to have faith in God for ALL things-! Leona Henderson Wauchula lations of oil producing plants, can dramatically increase the amount of oil produced by plants, thus reduc- ing the amount of petroleum need- ed to run the world and thereby reducing not only the amount of petroleum extracted but reducing the cost of the petroleum that is extracted. It is obvious that the government of the United States of America must initiate policies to encourage the production of vegetable oils, and the sooner these policies are initiated the better, not only for the economy of America but for the world economy. David B. Higginbottom Frostproof scored, but Brutus was dead at third on the fielder's choice. Travis Tubbs dribbled one to short and beat it out, with Redding scoring on the play. Shumard went to third on the play and came home almost immediately on a passed ball. Hardee had a 4-0 lead. From there it was a pitchers' duel. Brutus allowed only two hits and struck out seven. Panther hurler Josh Thornton knuckled down and struck out a half dozen Wildcats, stranding two apiece in the second inning, third and fourth innings. Tubbs singled and was left aboard in the fifth. "In the first inning we made some things happen. We kept swinging, had good hits and good swings. We made some nice plays in the third. Calvin pitched hard and we hit the ball hard, and we got the win. It's always good to get those district wins," said Rewis. HARDEE 9, FROSTPROOF 0 It was a scoreless first inning. A Blake Fann double went for naught for the Bulldogs in the top of the first. Hardee went down one, two, three. In inning two, senior Drew Schock allowed hits by Bill Richards and Jared Castle before getting a pair of strikeouts. When Kyle Andre singled up the middle, Richards tried to come home from second and was met at the plate by a good throw from center fielder Tubbs. Wildcat catcher Michael Mahoney was knocked over but- held onto the ball for the third out of the inning. Hardee got on the board in the home half of the second inning. With one away, Redding doubled to left field. A wild pitch put him at third. With two away, Tubbs drew a walk, putting runners on the cor- ners. A wild pitch let Redding score. With Tubbs on his way to second, the catcher tried to get him but the throw sailed into the out- field, letting Tubbs come all the way home. Mahoney, who had been at bat NEW 2005 CHEV. CAVALIER COUPE Auto., Air, Tilt.Cruise, CD, XM Radio. Stk. #3390 $11,995 Includes GM and GMAC Rebate with approved credit. NEW 2005 CHEV. SUBURBAN LS V8, Auto Dual Air. 3rd Seal, PW./PL., TilliCruise, CD, OnSlar, Heavy Duty Trailering Stk.#10792 during all this action, also drew a walk. Jarrett Benavides went in as .pinch runner and promptly stole second. When Will Krause stroked a shot to center, it was bobbled and Mahoney scored. Hardee was up 3- 0. The Wildcats added three more runs in the third inning. Himrod was safe on an error, stole second and went to third on an error on a Brutus hit. A Redding double to the right centerfield fence plated Himrod and put Brutus at third. On a wild pitch Brutus scored and Himrod went to third. Shumard hit Cats Only Undefeated District Team toward third. Redding raced home and was safe when the catcher dropped the ball. Hardee was up 6- 0. In the fourth stanza, Hardee added another pair of scores. Palmer dropped a shot in right cen- ter and went to second on a passed ball. Himrod beat out a hit to sec- ond. With a change of pitchers, Palmer came home on a wild pitch but Abbott was retired. A Brutus high fly was bobbled, letting Himrod race home. Hardee was up 8-0. The final Wildcat tally was in the PAGE ONE bottom or mte fiftn. nSumaro led oft with a smoker down the right field line, just out of reach of the first sacker and going to second on the play. With one down, reserve catch- er Justin Altman beat out a bobbled hit to the shortstop. With runners on the corners, Jarrett Benavides drew a walk to load the bases. Palmer dropped another hit in right field and scored Shumard. The bases were still stacked. On a Jake Benavides field- er's choice, Altman was caught coming home. A ground-out ended Hardee scoring efforts. 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Our selection of trucks, prices and customer service makes it worth the drive to Bob Elliott's Greenwood Chevroletl The Herald-Advocate I L'PS day Ap7ri. 7 Thursday, April 7, 2005 Letter To Editor Lady Is Thankful For Return Of Stolen Purse Letter to Editor U.S. Government Needs To Promote Alternative Fuels t isiV our website at: www. CRE E Oldsmobile. CHEVROLET T Oidsmobtile. rt r an vne.n h. rnlitn Ids n-lc NOTICE HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE To whom it may concern: You are hereby notified that the following described livestock ONE BULL, WHITE IN COLOR, NO HORNS, 900 POUNDS was found AT 1247 KELLY ROBERTS ROAD Hardee County and is now impounded at the Hardee Livestock Market. The amount due by reason of such impounding is all incurred fees. The above described livestock will, unless redeemed within 3 days from date hereof, be offered for sale at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash. J.L. Cogburn, Sheriff Hardee County, FL 4:7c Over 100 Used In Stock A" 0 0 ITS-1 a 1 r iff" V& I r Plab.GQM IL 1 l~_J _JA L 4:7c ilL.~ le'~4~.?~ci~a~,.'2,-. 2B The Herald-Advocate, April 7. 2005 -Hardee Living- Tarah Mitchell & Landon McAllister Are Engaged Rose Mitchell-Freeman of employed at Hardee Junior High Wauchula has announced the School. engagement and approaching mai- The groom is a 2003 Fredericton riage of her daughter, Tarah LeAnn, graduate and is employed as a con- to Landon Edward McAllister, son sultant for Nucomm International. of Douglas McAllister and Peggy. He recently attended Brownsville Price of Fredericton, NB, Canada. Revival School of Ministry and Daughter of the late James plans to continue in his ministerial Mitchell, the bride-elect is a 2003 studies and also receive a bache- home schooling graduate, received lor's degree in political science. and associate's degree from South Plans are being made for a June 4 Florida Community College and is afternoon wedding at the First pursuing a bachelor's degree in United Methodist Church of public affairs. She is currently Bowling Green. Tarah Mitchell & Landon McAllister Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY I AT 5 China and Roz would like to welcome Missy "'IZ u /lc eroice 5Jeauy Sa/lon We specialize in facials, pedicures, acrylic nails, highlights/colors and offer services for the whole family! Call for an appointment or just walk in. 128 E. Main St; Bowling Green, FL 375-3750 so'4:7p 781-3136 April 9 -,ia 1,e 4'e 121ahee-J. 14ttonl t ' Ju ..l4 n a -AP,,. M, Co1, Rise & Shine By Ted Simonson SOUNDS IN THE.HOUSE Ask anyone who has been sick for some time. They will tell you that, lying for days in bed, they have begun to notice sounds in the house unno- ticed before: in the early morning, perhaps the sounds of rampaging squir- rels raiding the bird feeders, the distinctive footfalls of other family mem- bers in the hallway, the murmur of voices, the sound of water in a tub, the ringing of a telephone, the front door opening and closing, a car starting, a car driving away. At other times, the heat pump comes on, then shuts off, dishes clatter in a sink, someone laughs. A cry can be heard (when there's a baby in the house). A dog barks. The low drone of a plane is heard as it passes overhead. Toward evening, a car comes into the driveway, doors open and close. There is a sound of voices, but too muffled to understand. In the distance, a cow's lament before milking is heard. In a similar way, when a person becomes a believer and starts to quiet down inside, the inner ear begins to hear things never before noticed. He hears a broken heart in the careless banter of a friend. He hears loneliness in the torrent of words of a relative who stops by for a visit. He hears love and contentment in the daily ministrations of bringing meals, plumping pil- lows and giving pills on time. And the more he listens, the less he finds nec- essary to say. In the stillness of his long hours in bed, he marvels at the busy life he suffered for so many years. He becomes thankful for the circumstances that brought him to a stop. Sickness? How could it be sickness to work such peace in his heart? Little by little, he stops thinking about himself. He listens intently to the sounds of others in the house. One day a step along the corridor seems sloWer than usual. Fatigue0 Discouragement? He sends a prayer aloft for strength for that other fanil) member. He wonders what else he can do. Maybe a homemade card of appreciation. He could manage that. And flow- ers he could order unobser ed from.the phone at his bedside. He begins to compile a list of fellow church members and their birth- days. Why had he failed to think of such an idea before? Then, one day, he wakes up with a start. He actually feels better! Maybe he will be back on his feet before long! As he turns this over in his mind, he feels a little, sad. Will he be plunging back into the busy, thoughtless lifestyle he had left? That's when he prays another prayer. "Father, grant that I may keep the peace in my heart that you have given me, here in this bed. Back on my feet, may I continue to listen with my heart to the sounds of life around me and do what I can to be a blessing. Amen." Musicale To Hear Three Teen Musicians On 'April 13, The Wednesday Musicale will welcome three seniors at Hardee High School who S are interested in obtaining the club's annual scholarship for fur- I their music education.' ' M. Program director Dr. Jo Thompson will introduce students Sha. la Bryan, Mary Esther Flowers and Brianna Widener at the 4 p.m. meeting held at the Woman's Club building, 131 N: Se enth .-\e. Tracy Baxter is the hostess chair- man for the time of refreshments and fellowship which will begin at 3:30 p.m. Dot Bell will give an update on the two pianos' which side ifnthe Woman's ,Club. building. yet,' are o6w*ned by- The'A Wedneslay Musicale. Call President Jeraldine Crews for more information at 773-6841. Be A Headliner! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE .IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. : N*D4A RESAURiA' 806 S. 6th Ave. Wauchula O. E FRUNE IN Hwy 17 773-3015 \ V 'SE EAND AMERICAN Cl ORDER FROM OUR MENU DINE IN OR CARRY OUT COCKTAILS AVAILABLE . 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His is currently employed in the meat -' -- "if'.S ,, -. - ,. ^ -,. :i ::.-;. ,. ... , 4 .. ., I, ~ _____ ~1b. department at Kash-N-Karry in Arcadia. The couple will be married April 9 at two o'clock in the afternoon at Bowling Green Church of God. Music will begin at one-thirty. Friends and relatives of the cou- ple are invited to the wedding and reception which will follow in the fellowship hall of the church. *0Si 1k" -Ie V~3i COURTESY PHOTO David Gomez & Carrie Dickison ......---- i GENE OFIIIS SAYS THRNKXS Stop by and see why so mangy neighbors from Hardee County bug from me. Ranked in the top 1B in customer satisfaction in Florida I haue received Ford's highest SSales Honor 11 years running and been a 4 member of Ford's 388/500 Club for 19 gears. Thanks again and stop by soon. STli F Meade I375-2606 6:4tfc 800-226-325 /ranm OpeniIng. Mary Kay Company and staff, invites you to their opening on April 9, 2005 at 2:00 p.m., at Main Street Pub, 222 W. Main Street in Wauchula. FREE FACIALS AND MAKE-UP SESSION There will be a drawing for an all-expenses paid cruise to the Bahamas for two. You could be the winner! Director: Awilda Rosado Beauty Consultants: Jasmine Yancey, Ines Vallegos, Toni Michele Simpson and Marjorie Boyette Leader: Mayela Yancey (863) 375-2677 (home) (863) 370-2393 (cell) soc4:7p MARY KAY COSMETICS Thank You The Hardee County Council on Aging, Inc./ H.O.P.E. of Hardee would like to thank the following Contributors for making our "2005 Ms. Mac's Memorial Benefit Golf Tournament" a great success! Our Sponsor Mosaic Fertilizer LLC Val Patarini Bread Board Badcock Home Furnishings Sali's Sandwich Shoppe Wauchula Elk's Club Lane Piping & Equipment Colon & Lopez, PA Jack See Construction Cat's Corner Pete's Pharmacy Topsy See Real Estate Hardee Car Company Master's Touch Subway Restaurant Wanda Woods Nicholson Supply Pioneer Restaurant Flores & Flores Power & Pumps, Inc. Wal-Mart Florida Handling Systems Wauchula State Bank First National Bank Cobb Construction Smith Automotive Lamber Realty Pizza Hut Radio Shack McDonald's Restaurant Big Lake National Bank CF Industries Bolin's Decorating Center Gibbs Furniture Store, Inc. Community Insurance Kate & Hilliard Blackmon Walter Bailey Lawrence Roberts Brant Funeral Chapel A Special Thaik You to: Torrey Oaks Golf Course, the Hardee County Council on Aging Board of Directors, HOPE of Hardee Staff, those who donated cakes, our Volunteers, and espe- cially to all of our Golfers! soc4:7c I047 i - I P tl 5 B:: , i I! L' I ~ t, J. r' '' ,r, ii .. ,, , i'. - I - -~~ C*S 3~t~i'~ "S~( 5 P ol ii-~ '-1 April 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B PHOTO BY JIM KELLY - PHOTO BY JIM KELLY Bill McCoy (center) of Mennonite Disaster Service spoke to the Wauchula Kiwanis Club March 29 Circuit Court Judge William Bruce Smith (center) spoke to the Rotary Club of Hardee County on about volunteers helping needy Hardee County residents to repair or rebuild their homes after Wednesday, March 30. The 10th Judicial District has 18 judges based in Polk, three in Highlands last summer's hurricanes. The Mennonites have started 74 projects and completed 62, including and one in Hardee. He is assigned to Hardee. He spoke about his background, being a judge and five total rebuilds of houses. There are 10-12 long-term volunteers, and each week 15-40 rotating the judicial system in Florida. Shown with him are Joe Jones (left) and Nancy Craft. The club volunteers come to Hardee County to help.The average number of Mennonite volunteers is 52, meets every Wednesday at noon at the Panda Restaurant. and they perform labor at no cost. They are fed and housed at Northside Baptist Church of Wauchula. Northside Pastor Jimmy Morse said donations are gladly accepted to help pay for food costs, gasoline to work sites, landfill fees for construction debris, etc. Shown with him are HELPING CHILDREN Bill McCoy, Rev. Morse and Kiwanis President James Braddock. PHOTO BY JIM KELLY \Elaine Ables (center) spoke to the Wauchula Lions Club Thursday, March 31, about the "Take Stock In Children" program that has provided over 7,000 two-year scholarships in Florida for deserving low-income children. The grants are toward colleges and vocational school. Children are selected between the third and ninth grades by a committee of teachers and community rep- resentatives. Mentors are needed for the children. Students on free or1 reduced price.lunches at schools are eligible. They must make good grades and be good citizens. Ables said 149 are enrolled in the program-30 in Hardee, 27 in DeSoto and 92 in Highlands. There are 47 males and ,102 females. Seven Hardee High seniors are in the program, affiliated with South Florida Community College. Shown with her (from left) are Lions President Juan DelaTorre; Nikki Graham, Lionettes vice president and Miss Hardee County; Ables; Irene Castanon; and Teri ,Painter, president of the Hardee High Lionettes.. I *. ', .* . Arcadia Podiatry SDr. Anthony Spinella Dr. Doug Finkel & Dr. Mary Bogen Complete Foot Care Including: S" *Ingrown Nails *Heel Pain *Bunions *Hammer Toes i *X-ray On Site 414 N. Brevard, wy 17 N. oara Cerea in Foot Surgery 414N lrd, Ha 7 NMedicare Assignment Accepted Fountain Paz 494-3478 ^; j -4 . Photographer Hours: 10am-lpm Photographer will be available these 5 days only: Thursday, April through Monday, April 11 WAUCHULA Hwgy17N. NO SUBJECT FEES OR ADDITIONAL CHARGES $5.78 package price pad at photography Pose for advertised package our selection. Limit oneadverised package per family please. Up five addition poses loken fr custom collection wi no obligation o purchase. All ages welcome (minors under I must be accompanied by a parent). Sizes approximate Backgrounds and props may very by loalion. Your choice of available backgrounds; some group limitations apply. acsPcainl.ir ~ ii L 4:7C 2-NIGHT SHOW I 1-% - COURTESY PHOTO, These four young ladies have dubbed themselves "The Diva Girls," and will be performing, Friday night at the Kidz Talent Show sponsored by Hardee Manor Care Center. The two- night event will feature junior and senior high school stu- dents performing tonight (April 7), with elementary school students featured on Friday. The show is being held at the Agri-Civic Center and will begin at 7 p.m. each evening. Parking will be free as will admittance for young- sters five years of age and under. Adult tickets are $3 and students $2. Diva Girls pictured above (seated) Stephanie Helveston (left) and Taylor McKinney; stand- ing, Alexan Maddox and Kayla Knight. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE- Don't Know Where To Turn For Help? CALL THE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119 TWO PINKS, NO BLUES Martin Gonzales ,and Ciji M. Craig, Wauchula, an eight pound fifteen ounce daughter, Kaylee Marie Craig, born April 1, 2005, Highlands Regional Medical Center, Sebring. Maternal grand- parents are Danny and Peggy Petty. Paternal grandparents are Natalio Gonzales and Dominga Castellanos. SOctavia Johnson, Bowling Green, a five pound eleven ounce daughter, Sha'Tavia Nyleah Monae Johnson; born March 14,' 2005, Florida Hospital Heartland, Sebring. Maternal grandparents are Lillie Mobley and the late Willie Mobley Jr. This Sunday at 10 a.m., the Gospel Tabernacle will welcome Ron and Cheryl Rose of Bradenton ministering in music and song. Pastor Harold Howze invites everyone to hear the gospel duo. The church is located at 810 Tenn. St., Wauchula. First' Baptist Church of Wauchula is. planning a country gospel concert for April 24 at 6:30 p.m. with Lois Jane . The church,is also making plans for its 2005 Vacation Bible School to he held June 6-10. The theme will be "Ramblin' Road Trip: Which Way Do I Go?" The special week is available for children age three through those who have com- pleted the fifth grade. The church is located at 1570 W. Main Street. For more inforniation, call the Church office at 773-4182. RAY BARKLEY JR. SSgt. Ray W. Barkley Jr., son of Rliay Barkley of Brandon and Christina Nuccio-Crider of Wauchula, is currently serving in Iraq. He is a 1995 graduate of Bloomingdale High School in Valrico and is presently an officer candidate in the U.S. Air Force. He and his wife, Heather, and son-. Joseph, 3, reside in San Angelo," Texas, where Barkley is stationed at" Goodfellow Air Force Base. His grandparents are Dexter and: LouVerne Barkley of Wauchula. Having received an associate's degree in communications applica- tions technology in 2003 from the! Community College of the Airl Force, he is currently pursuing a: bachelor's degree in criminal jus-' tice administration. Among his career achievements: are: Base Crisis Action Team intel- ligence representative, 2004; Wing Threat Working Group intelligence liaison, 2004; and Military Person of the Year, Beaufort, S.C., 1999. I'm not a real movie star. I've still got the same wife I started out with twenty-eight years ago. -Will Rogers; ,. JUDICIAL VISIT HELPFUL MENNONITES $miJe MainYIW W *ALMAJA @UMIT so+W soc4:7c LOW COST PET VACCINATIONS ALL ANNUAL VACCINATIONS FOR DOGS, CATS & FERRETS Available Military ,News I I 4B The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 UNITED EFFORT MULTIPLE GENERATIONS PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Little Braxton L. Holt is pictured above in the arms of his great-great-grandfather, Reson L. Holt, along with his father, Adam L. Holt (left), and grandfather, Timothy L. Holt. The 1800's portrait shows Daniel J. (River Dan) Coker and his wife, Martha Louise, the late great-great grandparents of 93-year-old Reson. Not shown are the ladies who complete the Holt family tree: mother, Catessa Bennett Holt; grandmother, Pamela M. Holt; and great-great grandmother, Lillie B. Holt. COURTESY PHOTO Building a Habitat for Humanity home represents a joint effort on the part of many organizations and individuals. This home, under construction in Highlands County is sponsored by Heartland National Bank and is receiving building construction assistance through the Habitat's Prison Partnership Program of which the Hardee Correctional Institution (HCI) is a part. Eligible offend- ers have the opportunity to volunteer to work with local Habitat affiliates, offering them an oppor- tunity to contribute to the community during their incarceration. One inmate said, "I wish we did this every day!" adding that if given an opportunity to speak with troubled teens, he would advise them to "take a different route. This isn't the place to be. Get an education and try to be successful in life." Approximately nine million men, women and youth in the U.S. are under cor- rectional supervision. Two million are incarcerated, and seven million are on probation or parole. An average 630,000 individuals are released each year and expected to be productive citizens. Mikey Sanchez Is Two Michael Anthony Sanchez, son of, Enrique and Marylou Sanchez, turned two years old on March 6 and the day before celebrated with a Spiderman party at the home of his maternal grandparents, Pablo and Sylvia Sanchez of Bowling Green. The honoree and his guests enjoyed fajitas, wings, hot dogs, rice, baked beans, potato salad, chip-n-dip and a Spiderman cake ahd ice cream. Others attending, in addition to the aforementioned, were Florinda Guajardo, great-grandmother; Michael P. Sanchez, Tony Guajardo, Martin Guajardo and Albert Sanchez, uncles; Aaliyah and Alvin Sanchez and Raven Ellison, cousins; aunts, Maria Valdez and Melinda Garcia and their families; Sammy and Angel Torres; and several other family members and friends. KA Mikey Sanchez MANOR ROYALTY The Hardee County Senior Citizens Club is extending an invi- tation to fellow seniors to join them at their April 9 meeting at the Catheryn McDonald Senior Center, 310 N. Eighth Ave., Wauchula. The potluck luncheon will begin at noon, and those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service. Drinks and rolls will be provided by the club. As of press time, there was no scheduled guest speaker'or enter- tainment, but Bingo can always be played. Program ideas are wel- comed by calling 773-6612. A combination Easter and St. Patrick's Day theme was enjoyed at the March meeting. Theresa Myers appropriately decorated the-fellow- ship hall. Green plates and sham- rocks were used with "Eat, Drink and Be Irish!" written on all paper- ware. Carol Myer was in charge of the entertainment and introduced and welcomed 12-year-old Clark Zelyk who played the harmonica. He played "Amazing Grace," "America" and "Do Lord." The tal- ented young student is in the sixth grade at Hardee Junior High School. COURTESY PHOTOS Hardee"s own Elvis Presley, a/k/a Carl Bryant is posing in both pictures with recently-elected Hardee Manor Care Center royal- ty. In the top picture are King Merle Devane (left) and Queen Fay Revell. Prince and Princess winners are shown below. They are Dorothy and Lorimer Hendry who have been married 62 years. All the residents enjoyed the surprise concert presented by Elvis. QJ Spring-An experience in immortality. The human heart is like a ship on a stormy sea driven by winds blowing from all four corners of heaven. -Martin Luther Corner of 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.) 7th & Main Downtown Wauchula 767-9004 Open Daily 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BREAKFAST FRESH PASTRIES YOGURT CUP WITH GRANOLA AND FRUIT LUNCH SANDWICHES SOUPS * After being healed from deadly cancer twice and other miraculous healings, Kevin travels the world believing that God is able to do exceed- ingly, abundantly above that which we could possibly imagine. SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY APRIL 10 13 SUNDAY 10:30 A.M. SUNDAY 6:30 P.M. MON. WED. 7:30 P.M. ? I faithh Wssembly ~i od I 4937 Hwy 17 North Bowling Green 375-4207 781-2495 _Pastor Jim Miller SALADS Full line of syecilty coffees ian smoothies. Friday Night 6- 10 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT 8 10 P.M. SPECIAL MEAL: BBQ POTATO SALAD BAKED BEANS swc4:7o x. :.T - " : .. : ... : : IJ soc4:7c Senior Citizens' Potluck Is Saturday INVITATION TO BID The City of Wauchula will be accepting bids for Miscellaneous Vehicles. Which include the following; 3 Pick- Up trucks, 2 Police Cars, and 1 Dumpster Truck. For more information, please call Jim Hay at 863-773-3115. Bids are to be submitted to the office of City Clerk, Wauchula Administrative Complex, 126 S. 7th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873, with the outer envelope sealed and clearly marked "Bids - Miscellaneous Vehices". Bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2005 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The City of Wauchula reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. 4:7,14 r ....., i '' '--- I! ?, . NEW LION MEMBER 4-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday Miranda Sconyers, daughter of Rex and Michelle Sconyers of Wauchula, turned four years old on Feb. 22 and celebrated the special occasion with her family. The youngster attends Children's World Daycare and Learning Center. April 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B FORT MEADE CONCERT PHOTO BY JIM ELLY Jim Sampson, environmental affairs manager for CF Industries, was recently inducted as a new member of the Wauchula Lions Club. The club meets every Thursday at noon at the Hardee Family YMCA, sponsors the Hardee High School Lionettes club, provides scholarships, and gives service to some needy people for eye prescriptions, eye operations and guide dogs for the blind. Shown at a recent meeting (from left) are Tom Williams, President Juan DelaTorre, Sampson and Rick Knight. Area Agency On Aging Elects Officers The West Central'Florida Area Agency on Aging has announced the election of its new officers. C Chosen were Joyce Kerce, presi- dent; Barbara Quinn, vice presi- dent; Kathryn Dodridge, treasurer; and Patricia Boyce, secretary. The private, non-profit private corporation serves Hillsborough, 'Polk, M Manatee, Highlands and Hardee counties. For more information, call Maureen Kelly, executive director, at (813) 740-3888. Garden Club To Study Flowers Of The Bible The Wauchula Garden Club will eet Wednesday. April 13, at noon t the.Wauchula Elks Lodge for its monthly meeting. Bel\ a Vance will bring the pro- gram on flowers of the Bible. r Hostesses \\ill be Joanne Ta\lor, \'elva Deters and Bess Stallinms. Members and prospective mein- bers are encouraged to attend, The Elks Lodge is located at 318 W. Main St. The club is meeting at this temporary location due to the, extensive damage done to its club- house during the recent hurricanes. For more information, call President S\Iuia Thornton at 735-, 2680. Reception To Honor Arlene Conley Tomorrow After over 13 years of employ- ment with the' Hardee County Property Appraiser's office, Arlene Conley is retiring. She is being honored with a reception,on April 8 at the\Property Appraiser's Office at 315 N. Sixth Ave., Wauchula. Friends, relatives and customers are encouraged to call between the hoursoof 2 p.m. and4 p.m. The 1958 graduate of Hardee High School has been employed by the State of Florida. State Farm Insurance and; Sun Bank before beginning her employment at the appraiser's office. She and her husband Warren reside in Arcadia. Arlene Conley Arlene Conley COURTESY PHOTO The Hemphills, recipients of eight Dove awards and three BMI Awards of Excellence, will be in concert tonight (April 7) at 7 at the Cornerstone Church of God, 10 S. Seminole Ave., Fort Meade. The public is invited to hear this gospel concert provid- ed by these musicians from Nashville, Tenn. Further informa- tion may be obtained by calling (863)581-6101. Marantha To Hear Blind Evangelist At Sunday's Anniversary Celebration Renown evangelist and musician, the Rev. Terry Sanders of Spring Hill, will be the guest evangelist as Maranatha Baptist ,Church cele- brates its 25th anniversary this Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. The church is located, at 2465 Oxendine Rd., Zolfo Springs. Rev. Sanders will not only speak, but will sing and play the piano, all of which he has been doing for over 20 years. Maranatha Pastor Richard L. Paasch says the church will also honor founding and former pastor, the Rev. David Knickerbocker, although he will be unable to attend. Each family present at Sunday's service will be presented a copy of the book, "The Great Experiment," written by the former pastor's son, Pastor Thomas Knickerbocker., Rev. Paasch invites the public to attend, and. adds that following the morning worship service, cake and refreshments will be served. 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.) Business Cards Stationery Postcards Labels Picker's Tickets & Cards Flyers Invoices Business Forms Envelopes Invitations Announcements Letterheads Calendars Magnetic Signs ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS IN ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION! ! ,-- ^ -----------^^ - ' 6B The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 -The ABOUT ... Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon, RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found' Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales Classifieds MASSEY FERGUSON tractor Model 65, 50 HP, runs good, hydraulic 3 pt lift. Also 6 ft. grove mower and blade, $3500. 735-0654. 4:7-14p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p NEW UPRIGHT freezer. Asking $500. 767-1354. 4:7p 1985 FORD F-150, transmission newly rebuilt. Will sellfor parts $300 OBO. Will sell for junk after 4/12. 863-445- 0760. 4:7p 1992 CHEVY pick-up, Cheyenne 1500, 4 wheel drive, $2000 firm. 773-6470. 4:7p 1985 LINCOLN TOWN car. Call 735- 2233-863-738-1940. $1000. 4:7-14p '97 PONTIAC GRAND Prix. Must sell! $3500 cash. 781-1062. 4:7c 1986 JEEP CHEROKEE in very good condition. Cold air, new front end, new brakes, new shocks, $2400 OBO. (863)773-0306. 4:7-14p for.all your printing-needs! s!- WHY SELL YOUR HOUSE TO BILLY HILL? 1. He will pay you cash for your house. 2. He will go the extra mile for you! 3. He will payyou $1,000 extra when he buys your house. Call /im today! " cd3:1C '79 FORD, 4x4, Runs great, body's great, very clean, $3200. 767-0934- 781-3774. 4:7-21 p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p 20 ft. PONTOON BOAT and trailer, 35 HP motor, $2800. 773-5867. 3:31-4:7p COUCH $150; Freezer (new) $400; Oak bedroom suite $800; Dining room suite $400; Washer/dryer $100. for both. Call 863-660-7064 leave mes- sage. 4:7p USED FURNITURE, beds and appli- ances for sale. Hwy 17 North BG. (863)558-1673 -- (863)735-1641. 3:10-4:7p TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Auto detail person and experienced mechanic. Apply in person only. No' phone calls please. Hardee Car Co., Hwy 17 N., Wauchula (across from First National Bank). 4:7c ACTIVITY ASSISTANT (Sat. & Sun. 4 hrs. each) for 79 bed long-term facili- ty to assist with resident weekend activities. If you enjoy working with the elderly come join our team. Apply in person at: Hardee Manor Healthcare Center, 401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL 33873. 4:7-14c HELP WANTED! Positions Available: Cashier, Stock and daily cleaning per- son. Full or Part-time. Duette Country Store. Intersection of SR 62 & CR 39. Manatee County. Call Lenora at 941- 776-1097. 4:7c HOUSEKEEPING @ Pioneer Creek RV Resort, 138 East Broward, Bowling Green. 375-4343. Apply in person. 4:7-14c zmno (fomesij eModernHousing of Fla., c /Modern Housing of Fla., Inc. / MODULAR HOME MODEL CENTER 1/2" Drywall Interior Walls 3/4" T & G Plywood Flooring 12" Overhang 8' Side Wall Height * Florida Building Code 130 mph wind speed 6/12 Pitch Roof Insulated Windows Set on Raised Stemwall Foundation 10-Year Structural Warranty )Otc ATTENTION SERVICE TECHNICIANS WE WANT THE BEST, AND WE'LL PAY THE MOST! Crown Ford Wauchula is under new ownership, and seeking gyai eriice technicians. We have more work than we can handle, giving you the opportunity to earn more than you ever have! Great working environment, AND No SATURDAYS! Take five minutes and make the call that could raise your income immensley. Complete benefit package-second to none. Make a short drive and watch your earnings skyrocket! 4;so c14:7c ..WAUCHULA' Call Monroe McRoy for a confidential interview toll free: 1-888-773-0043 .: ;! ; . When the time is ripe for cer- tain things, these things appear in different places in the man- ner of violets coming to light in the early spring. U ~~"4 PAY HERE HILL'D AUTO WORLD/ FOR THE BEST DEALS IN TOWN ALL YEAR AROUND mw-,r4- wqm I Dan Hill I U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green (across from Presto) L AMBER T REALTY INC. 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker OPEN 8:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. MOTIVATED SELLER! Surrounded by GOLI COURSE and PEACE RIVER! Lovely 3Br/2Bth CB/Brick Stucco home, new flooring, new roof, 1781 square feet, also 12x30 pole barn, storage shed and dog pens. Call for appointment to see. $312,000. Lovely location, only 2-3 miles from shopping 2Br/2Bth, cedar/cypress home on 2 acres; walk-in clos ets, pantry, plenty built-in storage in garage. $215,000. WALK TO SCHOOL! Well maintained 3B/1Bth CB/Stucco home located on large lot; new A/C am sprinkler system. $95,000. SEE THIS NEW LISTING! D/W M/H on nicely land escaped corner lot; 2B/2Bth, 1656 square feet, some fur niture included in sale. $85,000. 5 acres cleared, fenced, and small pond. $95,000. GREAT LOCATION! See this 10 acre tract, 5 acres ii grove with microjet, 5 acres vacant land, 4" well $12,500/acre. Wooded lot with city water tap and culvert in place $15,000. BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YO SERVICE YOU m ASSOCIATE: DELOIS ASSOCIATE: MICHA ASSOCIATE: MICKEY( ASSOCIATE: MIKEY Se D ala PAYENS 375-441W Jimmy Hill Se Habla Espanol ~ 375-4441 WMJr Bus. (863) 773-0007 -:-.., Fax: (863) 773-0038 Delois Johnson E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE F, lio2 ~kjsr ia.$oe I p I. g Nice, well drained, corner lot in Wauchula. 115\150. 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: d WON'T LAST LONG! 3B/2Bth DW Mobile Home on 5.45 acres. Home has new A/C, nev pump on %ell, fenced. $145,000. - 10 acres cleared ready to plant or build. $1l10i.0ol0. COMMERCIAL BUILDING Highwa. 17 South, good location for this 2810 square foot building: face brick. n new roof, paved parking. $275,000. GREAT FAMILY HOME! Lovely 3B/1Bth C/B home, Sfenced yard, new roof, kitchen and bathroom. SEE TODAY! $89,000 )UR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY! SCAN COUNT ON JOHNSON..............773-9743 EL ADAMS .............781-2413REALTOR COLDING................781-1698 cl4:7c U ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Temporary/Full-Time) Pay rate: $9.55- $12.53 Wanted for Hardee County Office of Community Development. Knowledge of office practices and procedures is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel to perform the job responsibilities. Must have High School Diploma or GED. Complete job description posted on County website: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanphey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, until 5:00 p.m., April 13, 2005 EOE/F/M/V/ HOME OF THE $99 DOWN CAR NO INTEREST CHARGE NO FINANCE CHARGE rT ~ C:i~XS.C Economic Community Development Director- City of Wauchula. The City of Wauchula, Florida is currently seeking an energetic and experienced individual for the position of Economic Community Development Director. Wauchula is the county seat and the,largest city in Hardee County. The City is strongly in favor of developing the community through managed growth, with vision and respect for tradition and heritage. Appointed by and reports directly to the City Manager and will be responsible for planning, economic development, organizing and managing programs of redevelopment, business and housing assistance. This is a new position to lead a new department. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of economic development programs and grants, experience with business attraction and retention, downtown redevelopment programs, zoning laws and comprehensive land-use planning including the formation, process of adoption and enforcement; extensive knowledge of planning programs and processes; working knowledge of personalcomputers and GIS applications; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, contractors, developers, owners, supervisors, employees, the general public. Establish effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and regulatory agencies. Applicants should also have the ability to resolve complex and sensitive city growth issues, prepare and analyze comprehensive and technical reports and data. Creative and innovative approaches to economic development are important. A bachelor's degree in planning or related field is required. AICP certification is desirable. A minimum of five years experience with at least two years of supervisory. experience or administrative capacity is required. Position is full-time with benefits and is non-classified. Beginning salary range is $42,000 to $45,000 with excellent retirement and health benefits plan. Submit resume, cover letter and references to: Rick Giroux City Manager City Administration Bldg 126 South 7" Avenue Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-3131 FAX (863) 773-6376 . Or e-mail to rgiroux@cityofwauchula.com All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The City of Wauchula is an equal opportunity employer. 4:7c - wm=6 - - 1 . I III Clmha;n b I ((K- ) ] E [ The SEEKING P/T SECRETARY, bi-lingual a must! Apply in person, no phone calls accepted. Hill's Auto World across from Presto. 4:7c DRIVER CDL CLASS A, 3 yrs exp., flatbed w/piggyback e delivery. Bi-lingual a Duette/Wauchula area. (727)6: Pleasecall (941)721-0900 w ing. Leave message on mach answer. 3:3 WOMAN TO WORK with deve tally disabled women. Pa weekends. Call M-F, 767-0374 Nothing else in the world...not all the armies...is so powerful as an idea whose time has come. --Victor Hugo ., driving xp. Sod plus. 38-1852. ith nrir. SEEKING MASTER CARPENTER, honest, dependable, drug-free. Basic construction knowledge. Great pay! (813)495-2077. 3:10-4:7p 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 ine if no B or C TECHNICIAN NEEDED for 31-4:28p growing service dept. in family-orient- -lopmen- ed dealership. Excellent benefits, 5- art-time, day work week. Must have your own tools. Certification a plus, but not nec- 4:7 essary. Call Monroe at Crown Ford, Wauchula. (863)773-4113 1:13tfc Nothing ever comes to one that is worth having except as a result of hard work. -Booker T. Washington Joe LDlavis (863) 773-2128 REALTORS JOE L. DAVIS TI 1.' T T A TC IT) II. AL J L. AVII k 1 JOHN H. O'NEA John O'Neal See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS 40 acs. on Beautiful Paylne's Creek in N\ Hardee Co. near Ft. Green Springs. $400.000! Can be divided. Commercial 45 acs. on north bound H%% 17. over 3.000 feet of frontage. Bun all or in part. $1,250,000! 37 ac. grove. Ft. Green area. Great location for homesile. $350,000! GREAT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL! 19 acs. located at the intersection of SR 62 & H%% 17 N. $418.000! 52.87 ac. grove in Highlands Co. North o" Lorida. 33- acs. in Valencia & 13 acs. in Hamlin. Micro-sprinkler irrigation, diesel po\rer unit. and existing fruit proceeds. $475,000! Outstanding home in Knollood. 5 BR, 3 1/2 bath. formal living & dining, extra large living room hu/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! 3,432 SF, 3BR. 3 bath, brick home sits on a 17 ac. fenced, high, dr improved pasture on paved rd. Includes all appli- ances, fireplace, security sys- tem. 2 0ells, & 2 septic tanks. $380.000! Ideal nursery) site! Frontage on H') 17 N. South of new Suncoast Schools Credit Union. Appro\imatel) 3.5 acs. uith 2 homes and I office. $1.000.000! d) clO"l e / l Hog Ba, Rd.ip0 c 20 acs. in Ft. Green area. Gro'e with home. 3BR, I bath w ith pool. Call today. $15.000/ac! \1 M aei I, bath. 1 M40.fF io i ,-,th 'ih S-le s e -' j.) - ping A Nice home in Knollwood. Verm comfortable 4 BR. 2 bath home. Close to schools. $215,.00!! CB 3BR, 1 bath hone \ith lnew roof in Fl. Meade. All appliances included. Desirable neighbor- hood. $799,i00! These 5 & 10 ac. tracts are located in western n Hardee Co. There are onli a few lots left with lake 'iei and there are deed restrictions. 19.83: acs. on Aldernan Green. Would make homesite. $15.00O/ac! divide. Rd, Ft. a nice ('an 23 (7r- limestone Good ro 3 t7l 3,700. REALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS KENNY SANDERS..........781-0153 RICK KNIGHT................773-2-72 MONICA REAS............773-9609 DAVID ROVAL ................781-3490 SAND LA RRISON.. .....832-0130 NIKE NICHOLSON U.S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, VAII'CHULA. FL 33873 D April 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B Classifieds EXPERIENCED SMALL ENGINE tech- nician wanted. Insurance, 401K and other benefits. Apply in person: Field's Equipment, Hwy 17 S., Zolfo Springs. 4:7c MAINTENANCE HELPER-Part-time to assist Maintenance Supervisor. Must have experience with painting, plumb- ing, electrical. Apply in person at: Hardee Manor Healthcare Center, 401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL 33873. 4:7-14c PACKING HOUSE LABORERS needed on or around April 5. Call 773-9671 Barbara. 3:10-4:7c $1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck drivers and service personnel. Coker Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula 2:24tfc Happiness makes up in height, for what it lacks in length. -Robert Frost MAINTENANCE WORKER II PAY RATE: $8.25 $10.83 Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge Department. Applicants must have some knowledge of the general maintenance trades. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Must have High School Diploma or GED. Valid FL Class "B" CDL is required. Complete job description posted on County web site: www.hardeecounty.net Applications accepted in the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161. Open until filled. EOE-F/M/V c,4:7c LABOR SUPERVISOR Pay rate: $8.68 -$11.39 Wanted for the Hardee County Building & Grounds Department. Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of semi-skilled and unskilled employees. Must be able to establish and maintain working relationships with the public. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions accompanied by construction plans. Must have High School Diploma or GED. Valid FL Class "B" CDL required. Complete job description posted on County website: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Rd., Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161. Open until filled. Business is founded on vision and confidence; success on industry and cooperation. --John Henry Patterson .RNs up to $t LPNs up to $U CNAs up to 1 Local Hospital staffing Apply Online: www.amsisthebest.com 1-800-881-8875 cl3:31;4:7p 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873. HAVB AM-SOUTH REALTY WAKING REAL, E 'rAT'E REAl, EASY'" An Independently Owned and Operated Member olCoMWwel Banker Real Estate Corpration (863) 773-2122 FAX (863) 773-2173 AFTER HOURS CALL: Gary Delatorre, Broker 863-832-0508 Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887 Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575. Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797 Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769 Dane Hendry Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM A GREAT LOCATION for this 1994 MH on 10 Acres of 6.8 ACRES ON EAST MAIN! Over 2,000 SF in this 3 bed- land just inside Manatee County. Beautiful oak forest, room, 2 bath home on 6.8 acres. Includes pole barn, new well and serene surroundings. $249,900 horse barn, pond and 3 wells. Close to city limits in Wauchula. $275,000 LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling -- Green. $200,000 BEAUTIFUL WOODED 100 X 209 lot on crystal clear Lake Isis in Avon Park. Great location and close to shopping. HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE north of Bowling Green. 15$195,000. lots total. $165,000 --- HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE in Bowling Green. 80x 118 lot. BUILDING OR MH LOT in Oak Hill Park. Well and septic $25,000 tank. $25,000 Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service. We are selling property fast and have qualified buyers, call us for your listings. WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS Visit our website @ www.ourhomesite.com/wauchularealtors 4: 7c Ruby, '99 Chevy Malibu $4,995 '97 Chevy Astro Van $2,995 HOUSE FOR RENT. Call for details. 781-1062. 4:7c HOUSE IN FT. MEAbE. Close to schools. 3 bedrooms, 2. baths, porch, carport. 7-lots altogether ($79,000) call 773-4220 or leave a message. 4:7p FOR SALE BY OWN mR home. One bedroom, 1 bath, frarhe home. close to school. Good Io8ation, $45,000 OBO. Call 863-245-9027. 4:7p 3BR/1BA house. New roof, new vinyl siding, new ceramic tile floors, new carpet in BRs, $69,500. 767-5310. THERE IS HELP! Spouse Abuse Crisis Line 1 (800) 500-1119 YOU Can Appe I' In ... Poet's Place Are you a poet? I. us show III Your work could be published in this newspaper In "Pdit's Place," a weekly feature which relies soley on reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written by you, not someone else. To appear In this feature, send your poet- ry, name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald- Advocate. P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657. COUNT NOR INN APA' S S 1,2 & 3 Bedkoom Apartments Tile Floors in Kitchen & Dining Room Microwaves * Washer/DIrer 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 M 863-773-6640 Moh. Fri. 9-6 Saturday 10-4 2 Equal Housing Opponuniry Certain Income Reslncltons Apply '*", a r.?. .'. ..^a a& & .& . *.1 1 :1. '.-r Billy Rosemary os $995 Down (plus tax, tag & title) S9 5 95 Chevy Chevy Camaro Lunmina $4,995 $3,695 '98 Ford Escort $3,6 95 '92 Ford KingCab $4,995 - Customer Apl$reciation Day ~ Saturday, Miy 14 4 p.m. Do P ENTERTO WINI For Every vehicle purchase and for every paympjiade yo will. receive a ticket to enter for a chance W: n~, ,; (You must be present for the drawings We are Hardee County's #1 Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Dealer! cl4:7c Spring Special 505 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula (across from First National Bank) ; 1 , B HARDEE CAR COO C~T;T~ 1773-20881 1773-6667 l r .: 8B The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 The Classified LOST JACK RUSSELL Female-11lbs, white/brown, clipped tail, pink collar. Murphy/Bridges Road (Limestone) REWARD (863)735-9520 (863)735- 2344 (863)781-6379 (407)947-7636. 3:10-4:7p 24x40 OFFICE TRAILER. Central, A/H. 7 5-2626. 4:7c WAREHOUSE RENTALS, 12x12/$50 per month. Carl's Recycling 773-4300. 3:17-7:28p 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 FOR SALE BY OWNER 6 yr. old "Homes of Merritt" park model, extras include finished family room, 2 car carport, new carpet, washer, dryer, dishwasher. Lot with covered patio. A must seel Location "Crystal Lake Retirement Park." Call 773-3795. 4:7p NEED ROOM FOR YOUR GUESTS?. Take a look at this mobile home. 2 bedroom, 2 baths, finished side room. Extras included. Corner lot by lake. Active adult park. Call 773-3795. 4:7p FOR SALE: 35' TRAILER, w/35' screened in porch on lot 233 in Wagon Wheel RV Park. Make offer (716) 450-3643. 4:7-5:5p 45 FT FRUEHAUF trailer, all aluminum, windows, sliding glass door, many possibilities, have title, $1200. Call 352-283-2134. 3:24-4:21 p April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. -William Shakespeare 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 PET! If you have lost a pet or are looking for a new one, the City of Wauchula invites you to come and see if you can find the pet you're look- ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control is located at 685 Airport Road. Please call 773-3265 or more information. tfc-dh AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD, 3 months old, male. Must sell, $300. 773-9495. 4:7p REG. BLACKMOUTH Cur puppies, champion bloodlines, $225.773-0081. 4:7p ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29 requires that all cats and dogs sold in Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have nec- essary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh Shell CO GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC. Fill Dirt Lamar Gilliard Home: (863) 735-0490 Sand Zolfo Springs cl8:21tfc Mobile: (941) 456-6507 MI-FORD REALTYWAUCHUL 15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in grove. Well & Irrigation system $10,000 per acre. Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer Run Road. $97,500. 1.9 ac antric i. M 6 are feet. 1800 sa t ajp.$17 l I I 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. Billfl Marktaurant and meat Willis Duct Cleaning and Insulation "Dusty Ducts Are Not Cool" Free Inspection Home or Business Mold and Mildew Treatment Relief for asthma and , Allergy sufferers. Improves indoor a!r quality. Reduces odor and dust as well. 25 years of Experience Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407 cl:4 7tfc. NEW LISTING! 2.86 acres with 3 BR, 2 bath home, 1360 sf office, large barn and other amenities located on Altman Road! Listed for $350,000! COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US 17! Cleared and ready to build! Listed at $245,000! 118 acres development properly 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: fnoing creek, with oaks and maples within Wauchula city limits! Listed at $35,000 each! Sensible deed restrictions apply. 1.12 acre rural residential home sites on paved road very near Wauchula. Deed restricted area. JUST $22,500 per home site! 24,000 SF commercial lot at corner of Heard Bridge Road and Townsend Street, just I block East of Northbound US 17! Just $45,000! Lookinf1 s ace? 7s3 acreson ave a road aprox. 4 miles west from Wauc la i,. l fTranthome with inground pool! Too many eatur lisl Irl wtn ipdWea-ahd water, open pole barn with a/c shed, ancdeg p Inclutls 4 a early/ mj range grove on Swingle root- stock ewltrig ipY slem T nd\3 Br h io 1,400 SF mobile home. Must see Fore rof 10 ac. Hamlin and Valencia grove in Holly Hill planting. Only $35,000! Ask for Ben Gibson. WE NEED LISTINGS! PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY TO SELL! James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker Realtor Associates Sah po l (after hours) Mary Rollins (863) 773-9673 Robert Jones (863) 781-1423 Ben Gibson (941) 737-2800 Brian Pohl (863) 773-6563 LSI We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and r Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. 4:7e Mlc, ad cr' 4:7c COUNTER PERSON M WANTED High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred. Drug-Free workplace -MUST PASS DRUG TEST- y Please apply in person (no information by phone) Kemen's Auto Parts, Inc 306 N 6th Ave., Wauchula / : 3 c1331Ic call Peniel Construclion Services, Inc. Locally Owned and Operated Inferior Remodelina .hoo rock Texture *Painting ile Carpa Laminate s Hardwood Flooring Cabinoel Inferior Doors Trim fe. S Our Painters Are Incredible! SoJbTo ip rT6 o5 55 K. David Woodrow President (863) 735-9215 Licensed and Insured L Cheryl Woodrow Project Administrator 'Demolition Drywall C apenter' 05-280 05-281 05-282 '"~ 3t'1 wi foliin f'ar.il{ rT' the city with foundations Whose architect an1d 1builer iw s god." m.t. H 1 1:10 c14:7,14p ,, Realtor r 228 N. 6th Avenue O 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 *Brand New Mobile Home- 3BR/2BA Mobile Home with Central Air & Heal located in Bowling Green. MOVE RIGHT IN!!! $69,900.00 New Land Listing 7.43 Acres Vacant Land. Asking $97,500. Look at the Space & Baths in this Home!!! 4BR/3BA CB Home with 2 car garage, central air & heat & in ground pool. Home is approximately 2,000+ square feet lot is 90x137. New shingle roof recently installed. All for $221,000. Concrete Block Duplex In Zolfo Springs, Recently renovated. $75,000. 5 Acres out in the Crevwsville area -Good Country living for $59,000. Central Located -3BR/1BA CB Home with Central Air & Heat. Conveniently located i within walking distance-to schools, call today for your appointment. Being Offered at $85,000 Duplex in Bowling Green Nice 4BR/2BA duplex on corner lot, close to elementary school & church. Asking $69,000. Nice Residential Area - Conveniently located between Hardee and Highlands. 3BR/2BA Mobile Home with Central Air & Heat & screened in porch. Being offered at $57,000. 16 Acres Partly cleared ready for mobile home or home construc- tion, Plenty of large oaks 600+ feet on new 'northbound Hwy 17. Asking $100,000. Mobile Home in Good Condition - 3BR/2BA mobile home with cen- tral air & heat located east of Bartow. Call for details. Asking $55,000. Noey Flores John Freeman Carolyn Jackson Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier ** 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 Email: lar@floresrealty.net Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 Email: noey@floresrealty.net John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email: john@floresrealty.net Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643 Amanda Mishde (863) 781-3587 Steve Lanier (863) 559-9392 4:7c 11 I IIII Help Wanted General labor needed. Construction/Mechanical knowledge a+. Valid driver's license needed. Call (863) 773-2213 for application and appointment. EOE DFWP c3:17tfe STATEWIDE BULLDOZING LAKES LAND CLEARING -HOUSE PADS TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL (941) 322-0191 c3:17-4:7p FREE ESTIMATES TEI NUMBER TIO OW 24-Hour Emergency Towing Lowest Possible Rates o Fast, Relable Service ^. Hill's Auto World U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green cl4:/c IW & USED TI RES I - A. krA Billy Ayers , Tire Technician #1 Tag Team in Town! Come give us a try! r~ Donna Eures Secretary -Fast & Friendly Service- - S ^* ,* S I1 We do Semi -Tires Tra&ler i Trailer Tires! y f o 0 -si HOURS Mon. Fri. 8-6 Sat. 8-12 iSe Habla Espane H 863-77 863-7 73-0777 116 REA Rd. W-auchula 73-0727 (across from Wal-Mart) -3 0 I fc K f' C. I 9 I _^ _ 1 l _ ---w;c~s 1. 11 1 The April 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B Classifieds Real EsEtat TWO TO TWENTY ONE acres on Terrell Rd., zoned farming/residential, $15,000/acre and up. (863)773-3349. 4:7-5:5p 1/2 ACRE LOT, 2 blocks from school, nice neighborhood, R-1 can be duplex-triplex. Call 863-245-1580. 4:7-5:5p WE BUY LAND, orange groves, and houses. 375-3112 12:2tfc 28' TERRY TRAILER, $1,000 OBO. Can be seen at 411 Illinois Ave., Wauchula. 4:7-14p 3/BR, 1 Bth., central A/H, carport, in very nice condition. 735-2626. 4:7c PUPPIES FOR SALE! Good Homes Only Cur/German Short Haired Pointer Cross 4 puppies available! 2 leopard/ 2 tri-colored $50 Excellent hunting lines Price includes all shots, worming each and certificate of health. Ready to go 4/15/05 call 863-773-6827 c13:31-4:14p DRIVER Able Body Labor is seeking an experi- enced driver to operate our company shuttle bus. Will transport employees to various jobsites in the Wauchula area. MUST have a valid Florida drivers license, Class D or above. Selected applicant will be subject to DOT physical/pre-employment drug screen. This is a F/T split shift position with benefits. 125 West Main Street Wauchula / Ph# 863-767-1000 cl4:7c 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. 2/BR MOBILE HOME, clean, quiet family park, Wauchula. No pets. $350 month, plus $250 deposit. (863)773- 3275-(863)698-4908.. 4:7-5:5p WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER- ENT sizes. Jack Ullrich Warehouses. 773-6448. 4:7c 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. 4:7c 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 Marriage is the only adventure open to the cowardly. --Voltaire Program Assistant needed for school located in juvenile justice facility near Arcadia. Enrolls, schedules, and withdraws students using the DeSoto School Board computerized student infor- mation system. Performs clerical duties. 12- month full-time employment. Requires high school diploma. $20,000 plus excellent benefits. Please fax resume to Greg. Clark at 863-491-5343 or e-mail to greg.clark(@desoto.k12.fl.us EOE/DFWP ci4:7c EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Pay rate: $9.15 $12.01 Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge Department. Knowledge of the general practices applied in the care and operation of a wide variety of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment. Ability to perform preventative maintenance on related equipment. Must have High School Diploma or GED. Valid FL Class "Vi" CDL required. Complete job description posted on county web site: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL, (863)773-2161. Open until filled. EOE-F\M\V c14:7c C.N.A. Training Course If you are interested in a rewarding career in, caring for the elderly, Hardee Manor is interviewing for their C.N.A. TRAINING COURSE. Must be at least 18 years old, able to work 3:00 P.M. to 11 PM. SHIFT'or 11:00 PM. to 7:00 A.M. SHIFT. You must be of good character, dependable, responsible, and be able to pass an FDLE background check. If you feel you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply in person Mon Fri.,.9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. ONLY. PUMP TROUBLE? CALL ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP For complete sales, service and installation, call (863) 773-6448. 7:18tfc ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119 Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10 Paragraph D require all ads for any construction-related service to carry the contractor's license number. tfc-dh WAREHOUSE RENTALS, 12x12, $50 per month. Carl's Recycling. 773- 4300. 3:17-7:28p TYLER'S TRUCK & TRACTOR SER- VICE. Land clearing, demolitions, fill dirt, hurricane clean-up. (863)441- 1641. Licensed, insured. Free esti- mates. 3:17-4:14p 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 T" ree Service FREE ESTIMATES 767-0934 c47 ,4 781-2783 Sunshine Foliage World Supervisor position available at Ft. Meade foliage nursery. Experience preferred. Job function may involve lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, bending, loading & unload- ing materials and working in adverse conditions. This is a full time position that offers flexible hours. Apply in person at 2060 Steve Roberts Special, Zolfo Springs. cl4:7-28c HELP WANTED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WAUCHULA FLORIDA AREA CORRECTIONAL FEEDING PROGRAM, PREVIOUS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE A PLUS. A CLEAN BACKGROUND & BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG TEST FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE. FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE. SCALL MR: LOWE'@727-415-7532 ci4:7c 5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green 811 3 II i ~~=t261~ cr 2 rr = ~m7 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 EOE cl3:17-4:7c Any old hillbilly can change a tire, but we sell tires for less and we prove it! Bo changes all types of tires . Car, Semi, Trailer, etc. Bo Espino Auto Technician Open: Mon- Sat 8:00 5:00 CUSTOMER BEWARE! We re licensed and Insured Reg #MV-40625 cl3:31c WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS FULL TIME MECHANIC 375-4461 www.cfreal.comn Julie Hancock 863-781-4903 , i \' " jhancock@strato.net Call[ me for your buying and selling needs. won't last long. Call for info. NEW/ISTING ry nice lme in Wb NhE I" !cat".3 h.Very nihe ".entA ; a e lrni- tur ,$87 500 Looking for a commercial building? Check out this log cabin on Hwy. 17 in Wauchula. Call for details Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000 Building lots in Bowling Green and Zolfo. 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 4 4:7c Check out more listings at Or email us at: www.ourhomesite.com\wauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3d, and Weekend Shifts Current Florida Licensure, HS Diploma required, experience preferred. Maintenance Utility Service Worker Experience in plumbing, electrical and carpentry. HS Diploma or GED. 5 yrs exp. preferredd, 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 ci3:24tfc Hardee Manor Healthcare Center 401 Orange Place Wauchula, FL 33873 DISPATCHER Dispatcher needed to handle truck scheduling and order entry. Previous experience helpful, but not necessary. Full-time position with some evening & weekend hours. Income & benefits based on abilities. Apply: Monday Friday 8:00 A.M. 4:00 RM. SEABOARD SUPPLY 6681 N, CR 663 Ft. Green Springs, FL 863-375-2600 c4:7c ^_________________ci4:7c I_ I -r L I L- Ilb ~ L I r r r ~ik~j~ ,oil available. or GED c!4:7,14c 10B The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 4:4-8:4p 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 TREE PUSHING, tree removal. Citrus and yard debris. Reasonable rates. 863-781-0553. 3:31-4:14p Estan buscanda una vivienda para su terreno? No es necesario buscar mas! Tenemos una casa prefabricada double ancho 3 cuartos, 2 banos. Puede ser tuya por solamente $430 RI. por mes con credi- to aprobado! 1337 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4900 cl3:31c MIKE'S LAWN CARE, licensed & insured, free estimates. (863)735- .-6375. 2862. 3:24-4:21 p FRANK'S LAWN CARE, free esti- mates, residential, reasonable prices. 781-7360,767-0577. 3:24-4:21 p 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 Short ime Job Bankruptcy n po Slot Pb a Just mst our osy requirments and you are conditionit APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN *Low monBy pwmets Compdttiv Rates .'ot Buy Her-Pay Har Establishd Credlt Lt Mo r C &T Ru. CIll nowm your cret approval on our 24 hr. tollr ret HOTULlNEI- g Icoe You must mot Ir, lander' cret andlal. Income aMd.equiry rqu"lments api. t .k ti 'i WOW! YOU GOT TO SEE THIS ONE! 3 bedroom 2 bath Double Wide Mobile Home Could be yours for as low as $430 P.I. a month W.A.C. 1337 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4900 c13:31c HELP WANTED PROGRESSIVE M.B. CHURCH 149 Manley Road Wauchula CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER VACANCY (1) TEACHER POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Must have 40 hrs/Childcare CPR & FirstAid Call: (863) 773-5814 ci4:7c "On The Jo" Again" RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor Residential Remodeling Zolfo Springs, Florida (863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409 John Reschke, Bill Reschke clil216tfc CCC-045925 License CBC-12430 I U WANTED Front-End loader & Forklift operators Full-Time positions available. Experience a must. Apply: Monday Friday 8:00 A.M. 4:00 RM. SEABOARD SUPPLY 6681 N. CR 663 Ft. 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Several weekly meetings. tfc OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto- my supplies now in stock at Pete's Pharmacy. tfc DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs? Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd., Wauchula and Friday and Saturday nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist Church, Corner of Grape & Church St., Bowling Green. 7:18tfc TEAM SAWMASTER. TREE removal. We cut trees for less. (863)781-1449 10:14tfc $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ REWARD A reward is being offered to anyone giving information that will lead to the recovery of a 16 foot tandem black trailer taken from 64W last weekend. The reward will be given when the trailer is returned. We are not interested in what was on the trailer, just the trailer-no questions asked. 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Applications accepted in the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL, (863) 773-2161. Open ,until filled. EOE-F\M\V c14:7c B SEE SOUND Pro-Audio for any event. 773 4 AWV'Sft c14:7c *RRetrictions & Limitations ADDoI I service Carol Tomblin W.4;,-i CLAN UP CAROL'S POOL SERVICE - 10 Years Experience - Certified & Insured Y | '* Office: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863-449-1806 P 0. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 cl2:24tfc SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES Quality gravelrockfor driveways, parking lots, etc... It's better than shell. Shawn Rines Orvner/Op erator 863-773-6084 Cell 863-781-0412 AgNet 9761 NELSON GONZALEZ CUSTOM BLUEPRINTS NEW OR EXISTING REMODEL DESIGN PRONT EEVATION RESIDENTIAL*COMMERCIAL PHONE: (863) 832-0149 SITE DESIGN FAX: (863) 735-0147 - FOR THE BEST DEALS IN WAUCHULA HILLS COME TO... 91e Habla E[panol 1' C'. Billy Jo Come check out our new inventory! cl4:7c The services f!EENW 003 *'i- Driver- Dedicated Shorthaul Home Wkends. Most Nights GUARANTEED! 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Implements for Farmall and Cub tractor. 375-2966. 4:7-14p SMALL ANTIQUE SIGNS, old farm tools. Call days 767-0400, Carl. 3:17-4:14D Stop by for an immedi- ate interview for our Class A Driving Opportunities WE WILL TRAIN YOU TO GET YOUR CLASS A CDL! NO COST* Training Classes Forming NOW! CALL WITH QUESTIONS 1-888-CTL-JOBS (1-888-285-5627), SATURDAY, 8-2, Little Charlie Creek RV Park. Look for signs. Multi-family, crafts, lots of misc. tools. 1850 Heard Bridge Road. 4:7p SATURDAY ONLY. 120' North 1st Avenue. Furniture, clothes and more. 4:7p SATURDAY, 8-?, 708 E. Avon St., B.G. Mens/womens clothing, air condition- er, bicycles, ceiling fans, disability apparatuses, computer desk, lots more. 4:7p 4-FAMILY: Saturday. Books, sell or trade. 533 W. Grape, B.G. 4:7p GARAGE SALE: Brookside Bluff, SR 17 between Zolfo and Arcadia, 8-1, Saturday, multi-family. Bake sale. Refreshments. 4:7p 4676 COUNTY ROAD, 663-N Ft. Green area, 8-?, Fri.-Sat. Toys, dishes, tools, tables, misc. 4:7p 326 HEARD BRIDGE ROAD, 8-?, Saturday. Lots of items. 4:7p SATURDAY, 7-?, 289 Georgetown Loop, 4-family. 4:7p SATURDAY: RAIN OR SHINE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 2599 Schontag Rd. (off West Main). Call 863-660-7064 for direc- tions. Misc. items and furniture. 4:7p MAGNOLIA 3rd Street, Zolfo. 9-?. Clothes, Knick-knacks, dishes, misc. 4:7p SATURDAY, 8-?, 614 E. Saunders. Lots of stuff. 4:7p ESTATE SALE Saturday, 8-?, 3042 Suwannee St., Zolfo Springs. 4:7p 3005 BRANTWOOD, Zolfo off of 64-W, 7-?, Thurs., Fri., Sat. last sale of sea- son. Almost everything half price. 4:7p YARD SALE-Saturday, 8:30-?, 202 Lane St., Wauchula. Lots of goodies. 4:7p SATURDAY, 8-?, 814 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula. 4:7p Harrison's Development and Remodeling Inc. Call for all your home improvement needs and hurricane repairs. Toll Freer 866-664-3494. cl2:17-4:7 ._J ~--.~.__.__... -~-~11 3 I Hardee Car Co. I I r April 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11B IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SOF 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 yqu 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 Couit'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 March 9, 2005. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 3:17-4:7p S IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-2005DR-000030 GLORIA FAULK AND TIIE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF:REVENUE, PETITIONER, vs.. SHELDON FAULK, RESPONDENT NOTICE OF ACTION. FOR PUBLICATION TO: GARY JONES YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a C6mplaint.tot Determine Paternity, in which you have an interest as the legal father in this action, has been filed against Sheldon Faulk. You should file your response to this action with the Clerk of this Court at Hardee County Courthouse, 417 West Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873 on or before April 15th, 2005. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders are avail- able at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may review these docu- *ments upon request. Dated this 8th day of March, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Diane V. Smith Deputy Clerk 3:17-4:7c. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT bF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 252005DR000192 JUANA J DE CALDERON Petitioner, and FRANCISCO CALDERON JR. Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE To:, FRANCISCO CALDERON JR. P.O. BOX 1248 HIDALGO, TEXAS 78557. 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 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 ith the clerk of this Court at 417 W. MAIN STREET WAUCHULA, FL. 33873, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to Jo so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in he petition. Copies of all court documents in this ase, including orders, are available it the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office You may review these docu- nents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the circuitt Court's office notified of your currentt address. (You may file Notice f' Current Address, Florida mpreme Court Approved Family Law :rm 12.915.) Future papers in this iwsuit will be mailed to the address n record.at the clerk's office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida family Law Rules of Procedure, Inquires certain automatic disclosure Documents and information. ilure to comply can result in sanc- pns, including dismissal, or striking pleadings. DATED March 28, 2005. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Connie Coker a Deputy Clerk 3:31-4:21 p 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 a52005CP000031, is pending in the -cuit Court for Hardee County, .,rida, 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 other 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, P.A. 225 E. Park Avenue Post office Box 1260 Lake Wales, Florida 33853 Telephone: (863) 676-1423 Facsimile: (863) 676-3695 3:31,4:7c 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 DEFENDANTfS) ...: .: Defendant. / NOTICE OF ACTION- 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 EMORY 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 oi interest in the property described in the mortgage 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 3C 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 youi written defenses, if any, to it on Davic J. Stern, ESQ. Plaintiff's attorney whose address is 801 S. University Drive, Ste 500, Plantation, Florids 33324, on or before April 29, 2005 (nc 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 serve ice on Plantiff's attorney or immedi- A ately thereafter; otherwise a defaul will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint oi petition filed herein. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal o this Court at Hardee County, Florids this 28th day of March, 2005.. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COUR1 By: s/Connie Coke Deputy Clerl IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, per sons with disabilities needing:a spe cial accommodation should contact COURT ADMINISTRATION, at thi HARDEE County.Courthouse at 863 773-9853, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1 800-955-8770, via Florida Rela Service. 3=147c IN 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 252005QP000034, 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, P.A. Post Office Drawer 1729 Wauchula, FL 33873 (863) 773-3241 Florida Bar Number: 0650137 3:31,4:7c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY CIVIL ACTION CASE NO. 25-2004-CA-000712 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, act- ing through the Uriited States Department of Agricultural, Rural, Development, f/k/a Farmers Home Administration Plaintiff, v. RUBEN LUNA, a single person; FIDELITY INVESTMENT FUND, INC.; B. HUGH BRADLEY, Clerk of Circuit Court, HardeeCounty, Florida; BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION- ERS, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; and STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPART- MENT OF REVENUE. Defendants. / NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a Summary Final Judement of Foreclosure entered on S March 30, 2005 by the above entitled Court in the above styled cause, the y undersigned Clerk of Court or any of his duly authorized deputies, will sell the property situated in:Hardee CountyFlorida,~l scribed as: Lot 1, Peace-River Heights, Unit #1, as shown by map or plat thereof recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for S Hardee County, Florida, in Plat Book 4, page 104,, ; i at public outcry to the highest and S best bidder for cash on April 20. 2005. at 11:00 A.M,.,at the front door S of the Hardee County Courthouse, S,417 West Main Street, "Wauchula, Florida, subject to all ad valorem States and assessments for the real Property described above. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE S AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES S ACT, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES r NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODA- r TION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PRO- S CEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE' S OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINIS- TRATOR, TELEPHONE (86,3) 534- 4690, WITHIN TWO (2) WORKING e DAYS OF YOUR RECIEPT OF THIS NOTICE. IF HEARING IMPAIRED, S (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, OR VOICE (V) S1-800-955-8770, VIA FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE. DATED on March 30, 2005. B. Hugh Bradley. Clerk of Circuit Court Post Office Drawer 1749 r < Wauchula, FL 33873 ,. ( SEAL) By: Connie Coker SDeputy Clerk 4:7,14c,, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 252005CP00035 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT STOWELL, deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of r ROBERT STOWELL, deceased, file Number 252005CP000035, is pending r in the Circuit Court for Hardee k County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office - Drawer, 1749 Wauchula, Florida S 33873. Therliame and address of the . Personal Representatives and the :t., Personal Representative's Attorney e are set forth below. 3. 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 S 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 S and persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate including unmatured, contingent or unllquidated claims must file their claims with this court within THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS JVs Win Trio Of Games By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee junior Wildcats ran the table last week. The boys won over Mulberry, Frostproof and Lemon Bay in a tri- fecta week of good baseball. This week, the boys are on the road, going to Avon Park on Tuesday and at Mulberry today (Thursday). Next week, the season ends with a final trio of games, which begins with DeSoto at home on Tuesday, at Fort Meade on Wednesday in an unusual 4 p.m. start and the finale at home Thursday at the usual 6 p.m. against Lake Placid. Head coach John Sharp was overall pleased with his teams efforts against last week's oppo- nents, in pitching, batting and field- ing. The week began with the JV as the front end of a double-header against Mulberry. last Tuesday. Scheduled for 4:30, the game didn't really get going until nearly 6 p.m. as the junior Panthers were late arriving. Mulberry got the first run in the game. Ryan Weatherington doubled to left field. A wild pitch and passed ball allowed him to score. Pitcher Dan Timmons got a ground-out and pair of strikeouts to get out of trou- ble. Hardee bounded back with a pair of tallies in the home half of the first. Chris Bigelow and Cody Gullatt both walked and scored, aided by an error on a Mike Hollenbeck hit. Hardee was up 2-1. Mulberry returned the favor with a pair of runs in the top of the fourth. Michael DeLaPaz singled and Crews Muntz doubled, one 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 3:31,4:7c 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 Swill sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at THE NORTH FR6NT 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. 89 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 scoring on an error and the other on a wild pitch. It was the bottom of the fourth before Hardee evened the game 3- 3. Justin Painter walked and scored on a hit by Jordan Grimsley. Hardee went in front to stay in the bottom of the fifth inning. Gullatt singled to right field. Mike Hollenbeck walked and Painter sin- gled to left. Gullatt was caught try- ing to come home on the play. Hollenbeck scored and Painter advanced to third on the next play, coming home on a wild pitch. It was 5-3. Relief pitcher Jacob Spencer retired the side one, two, three in the top of the sixth and Hardee resumed scoring, adding another pair of runs. Jeremy Hollenbeck singled, Grimsley was hit by a pitch. A Bigelow ground-out and Gullatt sacrifice moved the runners around the bases and back home. Hardee was up 7-3. The Cats almost let the game get away in the top of the seventh. Mulberry pinch hitter Brett Judah was safe on an error. Jordan Armstrong singled. Singles by David Rodriguez and Weatherington pushed the first two runners home, and the third scored on a wild pitch. It was 7-6. Spencer knuckled down and struck out the next three batters and preserved the junior Wildcat win. Friday's game at Frostproof was a chance for Sharp to empty the' bench in the 13-3 victory. Hardee opened with a pair of scores. Gullatt and Mike Hollenbeck both walked, with a single by Cod-y Greene plating both. Frostproof tied the game 2-2, in the bottom of the inning with three singles before pitcher Kyle Cobb got the third out. Hardee added four runs in the top of the second. Ryan Abbott and Timmons both singled, Bigelow was safe on an error and Gullatt, tripled. Painter completed the scor- ing with his double. It was 6-2. It was quiet again until the fifth inning, when Hardee got another pair of runs. With two down, Greene singled and advanced on an error. Grimsley tripled, scoring Greene, and Grimsley came in on a passed ball. Frostproof got its final tally on an error and single before Cobb again settled the side. Hardee subbed freely in the final at-bat in the seventh and went on a 11-batter spree. Mike Hollenbeck and Ryan Lambert each singled and Spencer was hit by a pitch. Josh Mayer, Jeremy Hollenbeck and Abbott walked. Casey Brutus kept it going and Justin Buckley was hit by a pitch. An error on a Carl Basey hit moved the last of the scorers home. Hardee was up 13-3. Reliever Kaleb Saunders allowed only one runner on the basepaths, courtesy of a fielding error. Saunders struck out the final batter to end the game. Hardee played an unusual Saturday afternoon game at home against Lemon Bay. Soph Will Krause moved down from the varsity for the pitching. opportunity and went the distance in the 6-1 win. Hardee got in the books first. Bigelow singled and Gullatt worked for a walk. An error on a Krause hit brought the first two runners home. It was 2-0. The junior Manta Rays got their only tally in the top of the third. A pair of errors and a single did the trick. It was 2-1. Hardee got a pair of insurance scores in the home half of the third. . SMike Hollenbeck singled, Krause was hit by a pitch and Painter sacri- ficed to move them up 90 feet. Greene singled and both runners scored. It was 4-3. The junior Cats added a run in the fifth. Krause was again hit by a pitch, Painter doubled and Greene .singled. The final Hardee tally came in the sixth. Brutus was safe on an error and advanced on another. Grimsley singled. Hardee won 6-1. AROUND THE PARK It-ahnost seems like everyone in the park has. company this week. Claude Lorigueuil had a visit from his sister. Gary and Shirley Hyde had a visit from theiirgrandson. Don and Anita Albert are enjoying a visit with their children and grandchil- dren. Ernie and Mary Lou Katzur are also enjoying a visit from chil- dren, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Dot and Jack Shanower's daughter, Laurie Kurtz came just in time for Jack's birth- day. We. are glad to see Claude Longueuil is feeling better. Can't keep a good man down. We were sorry to have to say farewell this week to Flo and Phil Johnson; Pat, Ben and Dale Bohnett; Harold and Sharon Lake; and. Ray and Jo Moore. We wish them a safe jour ney North. BINGO As I mentioned last week, the last bingo night will be Thursday, April 7. Last Thursday, March 24, 30 peo- ple were at bingo. Nancy DeWitt won the 50/50 and Claudette Plouffe won the Jackpot. No one won the Jar. Merchant certificates were given to Mark Hermann, Thelma Brandum, Joan Newton, Florence Nadeau and Anita Albert. On Tuesday, March 29 bingo was played by 21. Merri Lee Cruise won the 50/50. Charlotte Longueuil and Georgianna Mills shared the Jackpot. Mary Lou Altmann was The Oasis RV News By Inez McFalls th uk a inr ecatcr the lucky Jar winner. Merchant cer- tificates were given to Joan Newton, Dolly Hartigan. Florence Nadeau and Claire Brunet. .- EASTER DINNER What a great Easter Sunday Dinner we had! Ron and Brenda Caraballo did a wonderful job, as usual, supplying us with ham, many prizes and .eggs to hunt. Pete Loucks cooked and carved the hams. Ron Caraballo and Bill LeBright helped Pete carve. Mary and Pete Loucks, Brenda and Ron Caraballo, Bill and Thelma LeBright and Cheryl Grove deco- rated the Rec Hall. Cheryl Grove baked cute little Easter baskets and supplied the bunny centerpieces for us to enjoy. I think all of us here at the Oasis should pat ourselves on the back. There was so much deli- cious-looking and -tasting food and desserts to go along with the meat. I just can't begin to describe it. I think YMMMM!!! fits. What fun we had at the Easter Egg hunt. Darlene Thibert won a basket for the most eggs. Ernie Katzur found the egg with the $20 prize in it. I would say all 78 people there did a great job and had a great time. GAMES There were seven playing Pokeno on Wednesday, March 30. Charlotte Longueuil was the big winner for the day. Enjoy this'beautiful weather ..... Inez. It was a nice gathering to enjoy Easter dinner. Need Help Getting Out Of An Abusive Situation? 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All offers with aooroved credit. 72 mos g 6.9% APR. Requires 720 + credit beacon. A- o Park rings 4:7c CAn SUPEROENTER ~_~ ___ --- ---_~----~p- --I I I- -ml reliable l uwt1lul, 1 lulu ll 9 rvl 1 w "1 -1 laII. '"' Zolfo S The Herald-Advocate (LTPS 573.780) Thursday, April 7, 2005 BEAUTY RETURNS '- ~- COURTESY PHOTOS "This proves that God makes beautiful things from bad things that happen sometimes," says a neighbor of Guy and Jean Polk of River Lane, Wauchula. "After the hurricanes last year, there were sunflowers growing everywhere," continued the neighbor who said they were "all in awe as they watched this one grow." The unusual plant had spouted 18 blooms and buds when these pictures were taken, showing each side of the plant "to try to catch the complete beauty of it. Letter to Editor America Can Be Proud Of Equality For Women Dear Editor: There is an almost universal trait or tendency of humans to "look down" on other humans. Men have traditionally "looked down" on women and, denied women the right to learn certain professions 'and occupations, such as the military, airplane pilots, doc- tors, lawyers, miners and many oth- ers. Light-skinned people "looked down" on dark-skinned people. 7People whose income permitted Them to live with working "looked '$ do\ n" on those \ ho had to work. Fortunately for Americans. the Swords of the Declaration of Independence. "we, hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal" have stood -as an ideal, a shining light, and increasingly, as a non-gender, perti- nent rule. Today there are no occupations that I know of which are. the exclu- sive province' of one sex or the other, and there are no laws in America barring one sex or the other from any particular occupa- tion. Americans can be proud of this country's progress toward universal equality of opportunity, even though we still have a long way to go until we achieve such equality, but in many countries and societies inequality of opportunity is still placidly or even militantly accept- ed, and. in those societies Americans are hated and the anti- American and anti-equality seg- ments are the breeding grounds for the terrorists whose activities are aimed at discrediting the American ideal, and scaring the undecided away from looking upon equality of opportunity as a hoped for good. So far the terrorists are fighting a losing' battle, and the world must not allow the'terrorists to scare peo- ple into submission. David Higginbottom Frostproof A Safe Place DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119 1 End The Abuse! 935 05-08-03 17p UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LIBRARY OF FLORIDA HISTORY 404 LIBRARY WEST GAINESVILLE FL 32611 Softball Girls Hit Hard Times By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate It's been a rough go for the Hardee softball team since Spring Break ended. Starting on come-back Monday, the girls had back-to-back losses to always tough Sebring (1-0) and All Saints' Academy on Tuesday (2-0) On Thursday, they lost 6-1 at Fort Meade. This week, the junior varsity played at Palmetto on Monday, the varsity traveled to Winter Haven to face All-Saints on Tuesday and the varsity plays today (Thursday) at Frostproof. Next week there is a trio of games to end the regular season. On Monday, it is varsity-only at home at 6 p.m. against Fort Meade, on Thursday, it is at Sebring, and on Friday the varsity travels to Haines City in the season finale. District competition begins Monday, April 25, at Frostproof. SEBRING 1, HARDEE 0 Hardee had its first home game in weeks last Monday when the lights were installed and working by 'early afternoon. It was a pitching duel all evening as Lady Streak soph Kendall Carson and Lady Cat soph Jamie Buckley went at it. Buckley was hit on her pitching hand in the bottom of the third and was replaced by senior ace Kim Ward, who shut down the Streaks. In fact, only one run was scored all evening. Sebring got on the board in the top of the second inning on a walk to Priya Patel, who kept running on an error on a Carson hit and came arourid to score. Carson struck out five and walked one, but errors allowed seven other Lady Wildcats to get on base and be stranded. In her three innings, Buckley allowed only a double and walked one batter. Three errors allowed other runners and the only tally of the game. Ward pitched four innings, struck out five, walked three and hit one batter, yet allowed no runs, getting key strikeouts when needed. ALL SAINTS' 2, HARDEE 0 It was another shutout loss for the Lady Cats, as the All Saints' pitcher sat down 16 Lady Wildcats on strikes. Buckley again had con- trol most of the way, striking out six, walking only two and spread- ing out three hits over her six innings of work. She retired the side in order in the fifth on strike- outs. All Saints' got its pair of scores in the top of the fourth. An error and stolen base put one runner in position to score on a teammate's single. A walk and another single brought the next runner home. FORT MEADE 6, HARDEE 1 Ward led Hardee off with a walk. Buckley singled to left field and went to second on an error, leaving two batters stranded in the top of the first. Fort Meade got one run on a walk, stolen base and single, before Buckley struck out the final two batters. Hardee went down in order in the second inning, while the Lady Miners went on a tear, plating four runs in the nine batters who went to bat. Four singles, an error, walk and hit batsman did the trick. It was a 5- 0 game. Hardee got its only tally in the top of the fourth. Casey Johnson was safe on an error, stole second and third and sprinted home on a Rebekah Mahoney double to left field. Singles by Danielle Hines in the third inning and Morgan Norris in the seventh sent for naught. Fort Meade got its only other run in the bottom of the fourth. On a series of errors, one runner was caught out at the plate, but the next one crossed home a few moments later. The final score was 6-1 JUNIOR VARSITY GAMES The Lady Wildcat junior varsity had more success in its only games last week. On Monday, the, girls edged Sebring 5-4. In the first inning, Amber Steedley was hit by a pitch, went to second on a passed.ball and third on a Ciara Lambert sacrifice but could not get home before the third out. Sebring took the lead with one run on a hit fielder's choice and another hit to go in front 1-0 ..... : ... ... ... .... Hardee left Ashleigh Alden and Kim Holt stranded in the second inning, Sebring padded its lead by adding three runs. A pair of hits were sandwiched around a walk, fielder's choice and fly-out. It was 4-0. Sebring left runners stranded over the next three innings. Hardee got its first run in the third inning. Paige Avery singled to left field and kept moving on a Lambert hit. A Nicole Bromley hit to right field scored Avery. Hardee got the winning quartet of runs in a rally in the home half of the fifth. Steedley was safe on an error and Avery again hit to left field. With two away, Alden drew a walk. Errors on hits by Holt, and Katie Bryan brought the first three teammates home. When a Lindsey Moye hit sent Holt home, Hardee had won 5-4. The junior Lady Cats also won at Fort Meade on Thursday night. The girls opened with four scores in the' first inning. Steedley was hit by a pitch. Lambert was safe on an error on her fielder's choice hit. Bromley singled and Alden drew another walk. A Holt double brought the last of the four runners to home plate. Fort Meade was three up, three down. Hardee added, four more runs in the second stanza. Steedley dou- bled, Avery singled and Lambert tripled. Alden walked and Holt again scored teammates with a hit. It was 8-0. Fort Meade cut that in half with four runs in the home half of the inning on a walk, twin hits and two errors. Hardee made it a 10-4 game with a pair of tallies in the top of the third. Moye was safe on an error and Melissa Page walked. Both advanced on a passed ball. An Avery hit to left field brought her teammates in. Fort Meade also scored twice in the third stanza,. three errors allowed two runners to cross home plate. It was 10-6. Hardee put the game away in the fourth inning by sending 13 batters to the plate and getting seven of them back around to home plate. Alden, Holt, Bryan, Moye, Page, Avery and Lambert all scored on a combination of good hits, two errors and walks. A Bryan double and singles by Holt (twice) and Moye kept the action going. Fort Meade bounced back for five runs in the bottom ( If' i .11 turned out to be the final inning on the time limit.; V-Sa30" A '-PO5 pAv xo vaflaCIVa 0 1 aa~ X OT sol A3I~1Srt X1~vX XXpxiEX Xvt StI\fVOSt It's time to choose MIDFLORI What ABank Should Be YOAJT En( 2C The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services- I Printed as a Public Service by The Herald-Advocate Wauchula, Florida Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m. BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning......................10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service ......................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. 4th Sunday Worship..................8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd....5:00 p.m. Tues. Prayer/Bible Study..........7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ....................10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ...................6:30 p.m. Wed. Discipleship ...................6:30 p.m. Thurs. Mens Prayer ..................6:00 a.m. Thurs. Ladies Bible Study .......5:30 p.m. ;, .CHURCH OF GOD * Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311 375-3100 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. - Evening Worship...................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD S 4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. SMorning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Disciples Train & Choirs ..........5:30 p.m. SEvening Worship 6:30 p.m 'Wednesday Prayer ..;:..............7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Bowling Green S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................1:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m, Wednesday Prayer ...................6:30 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Grape & Church Streets 375-2340 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Youth Fellowship......................5:00 p.m. Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study ......................7:00 p.m. FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH S Baptist Church Road 773-9013 S Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.- Morning Worship 11 00 am Sunday Etningn. ... 600pm Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m HOLY CHILD SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION Misa (Espanol) Sunday ............7:00 p.m. IGLESIA DELDIOS VIVO 1-05 Dixiana St. 375-3370 Domingo Serv. De Predicicionll:00 p.m. SMartes Estudio Biblico ...7:.......7:00 p.m. Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ......7:00 p.m. Jueves Serv. De Predicacion ....7:00 p.m. 'IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or 773-9019 Sunday School .......... ...9:45 a m Morning Worship ......... 11:00 a m Evening Worship.. .... 7 00pm SWednesday Prayer. ... .7 00 p m S MACEDONIA PRIlITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH S .607 Palmetto St. Church School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service ..... 11 -00 a.m. Evening Service ....... .7.00 p.m. Wed Bible Study/Prayer Ser 7-00 p m. Communion-2nd Sun Evening 6-00 p m MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH S6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School.. ........ .....945 a m Morning Worship ..... .11.00 a m S Disciples Training .. .. 5-00 p m. Evening Worship ..... .. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time ...... 7-00 p.m. OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL PRAISE CENTER E. Broward St. i Sunday School 10:00 a.m. .Sunday Service 6:00p.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. LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Sunday School 1 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 Sdhool 9:45 a.m. Worship Service..................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Worship.............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Sidney Roberts Road Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Disciples Training ....................6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .....................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer.................7:00 p.m ONA BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Bear Lane 773-2540 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer..................7:00 p.m UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Disciple sTraining ..................5:00p.m. Evening Worship .. 7:00 p.m Wednesday Pra.er Time.. 7:00 p m WAUCHULA APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ..................7:00 p.m. BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH 405 S. Florida Ave. Sunday Morning Service ........10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Service & Worship 7:00 p.m. Saturday Prayer 7:00 p.m. CHARLIE CREEK - BAPTIST CHURCH S6885 State Road 64 East- 773-3447 Sunday) School .. 1000 a m. Morning Worship ...................1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ....................7:00 p.m. Wed. Evening Worship ...........7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St. 773-9678 Bible Study. ....... 10:00 a m. Worship Ser\ice ... .....11:00 am..; Wednesday ... .. 7:00p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Will Duke Road 773-2249 Sunday. Morning Worship ..... 9.30 a.m. Sunday Bible Class ............ 11:30 a m Sunday Evening Worship..... 6.00 pm Wed. Night Bible Class 700 pm. SMen's Leadership & Training Class - 2nd Sunday of Month .... 4:00 p.m CHURCH OF GOD Martin Luther King Blvd. 767-0199 CHURCH OF GOD OF THE FIRST BORN 807 S. 8th Ave. 773-4576 S CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST S OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sacrament Meeting ........ .9 00 a.m Sunday School... ..... .10 00 a.m Priesthood ........ .. .. ... II 00 a.m. COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE 903 Summit St. 735-8681 Sunday School ... ..... .....10.00 a m. Sunday Morning .... ..ll:00 am Sunday Night ............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night.... ......... 730 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 your chosen house of worship this Sabbath mmmmmm.. ----- ------ -------- -- ------ - SE aa E OE ItZPOZWF1 Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 P.O. Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL :.WAUCHILA FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2195 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ......................11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper....................6:15 p.m. Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service.................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m. Thursday Service .....................:7:00 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD 701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800, Praise & Worship................10:30 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ....................6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION BAUTISTA 713 E. Bay St. 773-4722 Escuela Dominical ....................9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:30 a.m. Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.... .............. 10:45 a.m. Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service..................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........-..........6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...................7:00 p.m. FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1347 Martin Luther King Ave. 773-6556 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service .......... .. I 1100 a m Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m. Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/ Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m. FIRSTUNITED METHODIST CHURCH 207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657 Early Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship ....... ..11:00 a m. Evening Service... .... ...5:00 p.m. Wednesday Activities................6:00 p.m. FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Now Meeting at ., Northside Baptist Church 912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773,9386. Sunday Morning Service .........:8:30 a.m. -Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Tuesday Youth Ministry..;.........7:00 p.m. Adult Tuesday Service ............7:00 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE Pentecostal 810W. Tennessee St. 773-3753 Morning Service......................10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service..................7:00 p.m.. HEARTLAND S COMMUNITY CHURCH S1262 W. Main St. 767-6500 Coffee & Doiuts ....................9:00 a.m. .Sunday School ........ .9:30 a.m. : Worship 10:30 a.m. Wed. Night Dinner..... .. .6:00p m. Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl. Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7:00 p.m. IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Oid Bradenton Road 767-1010 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH 155 Altman Road 1131 Sunday Morning...................... 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Evening ....................7:30 p.m. Thursday Evening ..................7:30 p.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH Sunday Evening 4:00 p.m. Monday Evening ...................7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening ...............7:30 p.m. LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 Sunday School .. ........ ...9:45 a.m. , Morning Service... ......... I 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 pm. Wednesday Prayer ........ ..7:00 p.m. NEW BEGINNING CHURCH Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St. 735-0555' NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 State Road 64 East Sunday School .. 9 45 a.m. Morning Seivice .... 11'00a.m. Church Training 5 15 p.m. E enmng Worship 630 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p.m. NEW MT. ZION A.I.E. CHURCH 10 Martin Luther King AMe. 767-0023 Morn. Worship t ist & 3r Sun.) 8"00 a.m. Sunday School .......... 9.45 a.m. Morning Worship. .........11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00 p.m. Allen Christian Endeavor .......4:00 p.m. Wed. & Fri Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Discipleship Training................6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper...................5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................6:45 p.m. OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4350 W Main St. 735-0321 Sunday Sch,0d 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 ..................11:00 a.m. Weight Watchers meet Thursday ...................5:00 p.m. PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH .149 Marley Road East Main 773-5814 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service..................... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Evening Prayer ................7:00 p.m. RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1321 S.R. 636 East 173-3344 Radio Program WZZS Sundays9:00 a.m. Sunday School....... ......10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...................7:00 p.m. SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..............:....:11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service..................7:00 p.m. ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Holy Days ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089 Saturday Mass (English) .........5!00 p.m. '(Spanish) ............7:30 p.m. Sunday (English) ..................900 a.m. (Spanish) .................... 10:30 a.m. (Creole) 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass in English ..............8:30 a.m. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 205 S. 11thAve. 773-9927 Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.................. 11:00 a.m. Tues. Prayer Meeting................7:00 p.m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 505 S. 10th Aveg 773-4368 Sunday School ..... ....,.....9:...945-.m. Morning Worship .................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m. SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Old Bradenton Road 773-2946 Sunday Morning Worship ... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ......... 7:30 p.m. Friday Worship... ....... 7:30 p.m. TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 116 Orange St. Sunday School .. .. ... ... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ......... 11:30 a.m. Evening Worship ...... .......7:00 p.m. Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p.m. Friday Prayer Service ........ 7:001p.m. WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S773-0199 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ......... 11:15 a.m. SEvening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Fam. Training .... 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Youth Bible Study ..... 7:00 p.m. Friday Night Worship........ 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683 SSunday School ...........9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....... ... 11:00 a.m. ,Church Training..... .... .. :6:00 p.m. Evening Worship : ........ 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 210 Anderson Sunday School ........ 10:00 a.m. Church ..... ... ... .. 10:00 a.m. Youth Service.............. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service ............ 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service.......... 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Stansfield Rd. Sunday School ........ .. .10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........ .7:30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer... ........7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship ..: ...... 7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship ......... 7:30 p.m. The way i man speaks lays bare the texture of his mind, the goodness of his heart, the inner pain or the sweet serenity that are his companions in solitude. -Harriet Van Home YOU Can Appear In... Poet's Place. Are you aepoet? Let us liow mB Your work auldsa b published In this newspaper in "Poet's Piece,' a I weklN feftatr which r6lle solely on -eader submissions. Poems. muat be your own Origial work, written .by you. not someone else. To appear I thi feature, .etd your poel- 'r ,lname and. town. otwirgldes ta;' Poey'tiPloat e The Herald- Advob ate, : Box 336, WueOhu t. 33873 or fax 773.0667. 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. COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH Gardner Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...... ..... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service.......... 7:00 p.m. CREWSVILLE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8251 Crewsville Road Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657 Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship. .......... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m. EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS CHURCH INC. Corner of 6th and Hickory - Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ... ....... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday ............... 7:30 p.m. FIRST UNITED, METHODIST CHURCH Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114 Bible Study. ........... .. 10:00 a.m. Worship Service ........... 11:00 a.m. GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH South Hwy. 17 494-5456 SSunday School ....... ... .10:00 a.m. SMorning Worship ......... .-11 00 a m Wednesday Prayer ..... ..... .7:00 p.m. . MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Steve Roberts Special & Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Worship ................. 11:00 a.m. Evening .................. 6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet.... 7:00 p.m. (^ (dlw^Stz .. '. :' ===^ ZOLFO SPRINGS PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD FAIi1ti 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. 'B L. -. ) - U L. 0. 0 9 a Cu 0 C, 0 I Some days we feel like life has us jumping through hoops...first one challenge, then another. Other days, the feeling is like being stuck in a foot of mud. You just can't seem to get anywhere, no matter how hard you try. Worst of all, however, are the more tragic times when you feel hopeless and alone...when it's no joking matter and the world looks very dark indeed. We have often heard it said "it is darkest right before the dawn". Yet we have faith that the light of day will dawn. Why? Because it never fails. There is always a new dawn. God never fails to recreate the dawn. You will see a new dawn as well, no matter how hopeless life seems, when you have faith in the power of your Heavenly Father. Psalm 139:12 proclaims, "...even the darkness is not dark to Thee, the night is bright as the day; for darkness is as light with Thee." Learn of God's limitless power over the darkness. Visit God's house this week. Pray and talk with Him, for then you will never be alone. He will go with you through the darkness and bring you into the light of His love. SUNDAY MONDA TUESDY WEDESDAY HURSD Y FRDAY SATRDA April 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C Crystal Lake RV News By Joyce Taylor AROUND OUR VILLAGE Patrick Gibson, Shirley Sills and Best wishes to everyone celebrat- Peggy Gushue. The paper special ing a birthday or anniversary in winner on March 25 was Bernice April. Six of Crystal Lake's longest English and the two hot ball jack- residing residents will be celebrat- pots were won by Pam Norris and ing milestone anniversaries this Cal Gadsby. year. All three couples will cele- brate 60 years of marriage. Regis DANCE and Kitty Murphy will celebrate The last dance of the season with April 10 with a family gathering The Nite Lites was on March 26 back home. They have been in the and there were 107 in attendance. park since 1984. Both enjoy the See everyone next season, with street dances on Mountair Laurel maybe a larger air-conditioned hall. and Kitty likes to play bingo. Our next couple is. Bob and Betty SURPRISE BIRTHDAY Tracey. They will celebrate Nov. 6 PARTY and have been in the Park since On March 29 Roe Messier was 1983. They enjoy bingo, going for surprised with an 80th birthday short drives and going out for party arranged by her daughter, lunch. Our third couple is Bud and Diane, and her husband, Leo. Betty Gorski who will celebrate Guests enjoyed the afternoon danc- Dec. 29. They have been in the park ing to The Nite Lites. Surprise 'since 1984. Bud and Betty grew up guests besides Crystal Lake resi- with music and Bud plays' in the dents were her son-in-law, grand- Crystal Lake Band. daughter and her husband, friends from home and former Crystal Lake BINGO residents. Roe had spent the morn- The paper special ,on March 21 ing line dancing and didn't realize was split between Sharon Paddock, she would spend the afternoon and Orange Blossom RV News By Sandi Pucevich BREAKFAST March 26 there were 56 residents gathered for the free breakfast of pancakes and sausage, Coupon winners were Julius Goerbig, Doris O'Dell, Fred Stahl, Carol Rick, Betty Brandel, Dick Higgins, Kitty Kelsey, Ardie MacDonald, Herb Catt; Sharon Rousch, Darlene Sullivan and Jean Miller. We will still- have coffee and doughnuts on Wednesdays and Saturday. The 50/50 winners were Moe Welbaum and J. D. Dagget. March 30 coffee and doughnuts had 29 residents present. Coupons for the last time were won by. Don Rick, Jean Miller, Howie Snider, Allan Gurney, Joan Morris, Mary lou Balanger. Ted Jantz and Kitt\ Kelse.. GAMES Euchre March 26 had Doris Geeting with a 65, Jean Ford with a 60 and Charlie Shick with a 52. Jack Brief had the most loners with four, and low for the evening was Al Hayes. March 30 saw Al Hays and Millie Welbaum in a tie with 64, Kitty Kelsey with a 57 and Rick Heniy with a 51. Most loners was taken by Al Hayes and the low for the evening was Bruce Kammer. GOODBYE Many of our residents are begin- ning their long journey back North. We will miss each and every one of you., Have a very safe journey back' to the north country, and then an equally\ safe journey back here in the fall. God bless \ou all., COURTESY PHOTO Harold Albertson gives a :spatula salute at the final pancake breakfast. . A fruit produced by crossing tangerines and oranges is called a tangor. evening dancing also. S CRAFTS The last draft class was March 28 where Jeanette Heacock taught how to make votive candle holders. Betty Stephens and Dee iarris have asked everyone to think' about teaching a class next year; SCORES Cribbage March 23 at crib- bage pizza party was held before the game with about 30 people attending. Cash prizes were; given for the three highest scores and the two lowest scores for the evening. High scores were Kay Thomson and John Ritsema tied with 725 and Jack Elofson had 719. Bowling March 23 -the win- ning team for the season was The Comets whose members were George Strausbaugh, Maryrose Ulbrich, Dee Harris and Ken Bolin. Other bowlers receiving trophies were: High Scratch Game-Roger Craig (254) and Louise Craig (202) High Handicap Game-Al Walker (287) and Iva Scott (274), High Scratch Series,-John Jackson (614) and Frankie Walters (517) High Handicap': Series-Don Ahear (700) and Judy McBride (699) High Average-Jerry McBride (172) and Alice Hunt (160) ' Most Improved--Dtri ood Zank (+13) and Florence Smith (+9): Pinochle March 24 high games--Paul Conley (765) with the highest game ever, Mary' Faust (704) and Maxine Stromme (672). Double pinochle Paul Conley, Sharon Bennitt and Winnie SS mons. Mi\ed Golf March 28 Game A, B', C and'D Net-First, Second and Third Places. A's-Aurele' Dufour, Dewey. Morrison and Mary Kessler. B's-Barb Newman, Aideen Dufour and Nancy Morrison. C's-Ron Bamse,. Fred Jeror and Paul Vaughan. D's---oe Schrobback, Darlene Jackson and Maxine Salefski. ';: COFFEE KLATCH:f The hosts March 30 were J. and Marie Stahl and Hazel and Wilkie Johns. The U.S. Pledge was ledb y. Dick Barker, the Canadian Pledge by Sylvia Baker and the Prayer by Bob Jones. The 50/50 winners were Ralph Theis, J. Stahl, Herb Wahl, Irene Ascott and Jack Elofson. CHURCH The Prelude for.church service MiaeliU27 was by Jim Bolhouse, organist; and plarist, Carole Jones. Rev./Winne led everyone in sih'ging "He is Lord" to open ihe service. Nancy Morrison narrated and sang a solo "He is Alive" and then direct- ed the.choir for its anthem "Calvary Medley." The pianist and organist played "Now is the Hour" while the: offering .was taken and Lowell Gordon and Al Walker were ushers. Rev. Winne's Easter message was "What is Easter All About." Bob Evan and Maxine Stromme were the greeters -for :the,17 in atten- dance, Hymns used during theser- \ice were "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"; "Victory in Jesus"; and "He Lives." , ATTENTION: ' HARDEE COUNTY HOMEOWNERS HOME AGAIN DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE HARDEE COUNTY is seeking applicants to participate in the HOME Again Program through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) to assist homeowners with, repairs necessary dUe to the recent; hurricanes. This program is designed to perform general code-related repairs and improvements or replacement if necessary for very-low and low income homeowners. Items eligible for repair include roofs, beating systems, plumbing, electrical and other code-related housing systems. Reimbursemeits for repairs completed are not eligible for assistance. Hardee County has been awarded $500,000 to assist a limited. number of homeowners. All activities are subject to availability of funds. Any assistance for real property damage received from your homeowner's insurance or from FEMA must be applied to the;repairs or,, Replacement of your home before grant funds will be applied. Applicants must meet the following' eligibility requirement for this program: ' IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY: IF YOU OWN YOURHOME IF THIS IS YOURPRIMARY RESIDENCE IF YOUR TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS AT OR BELOW THE GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW: IF YOUR HOME IS LOCATED IN HARDEE COUNTY. (Staff will assist you in making this determination). Household size 1 person 2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person 7 person 8 person, Annual Household Income $24,250 $27,700 $31,200 $34,650 537,400 540,200 $42,950 $45,700 If you would like to be considered for possible assistance, please call Lisa Blair, Meridian Community 'Services Group, Inc., at (888) 877-1908 (toll-free) and request that an application package be mailed'tboyou, or pick up an application at the Hardee County Oifice of Community Developient, 412 West Orange Street, Room 201, Wauchula, FL. Please mail your completed application to: Meridian Community Services Group, Inc. -- ' 5925 ImperialParkway, Suite 128 " South Lakeland, FL. 33860 Or you may bring completed applications back to the Hardee County Office of Community Development. Applications must be received no later than Friday, May 6, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. .All:applications a.re, subject to review, ranking, and approval by Hardee County and Meridian Community Services Group, Respectively. . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES CHURCH NEWS On Sunday the greeters were Mike and Gerrie Geraci. The spe- cial music was sung by Judye Mercer "He Still Reigns" and other special music was by Cloyce Swisher "Where The Timbers Cross." the choir sang "The Day Of Resurrection." Rev. Stallings pro- vided the morning message to the congregation of 44 in attendance. This was our last Sunday services for this season. PRAYERS NEEDED Special prayers are needed for Steve and Jackie Brady; Pete and Violet Wheeler, Donna Chea, Donna Conoghan, Norman Webber, Valeria Savieo, Don Gersema, Terry McDougle, Kenny Dysert, Saman Bates, Tim Gariboldi, Robert Combs, Don Lancaster and many more unspoken requests. We need to pray that everyone is traveling home from our park. As some are leaving just about every day now and pray that they have a safe sum- mer and we hope to see everyone next winter. S KOFFEE KLATCH There were no new people in the hall on Monday. The birthdays this week were Lynn Metherell, Norma McNary, Gretta Knowlton and Mona Bonner. The only anniversary was Bill and 'Joyce Kaleitha. The 50/50 went to Glenn Berry and the merchant certificates went to Enos Yoder, Muricel Bell, Tom Franks, Mary Thomason, Marge Luff, Alice Moore, Roger Bell, Don Anderson, Martha Able, Caros Dennis, Karen SGustafson, Bob Sears, Ben Bates, Don Dobberstein, Art Brown, Clarence Barbor, Joyce Pearsall, Grace' Moore, Gerrie Geraci, .Georgine Buswell; Linda Brewer, Wayne Bonner, Shirley Harmon, ShirleN Russler. Clo ce Swisher, Ed Young and me and the plant went to Paul Kadarik. PROGRESS EUCHRE The high man *as Bruce Hardy with 72 points, the runner-up man was Bob Sears with 62 and the low man was Deroy Knowlton with 52. The high lady was me with 72 and the runner-up lady was Shirley Swisher with 69 and the low lady was Marge Luff with 46. The most loaners was Betty Vineyard with four loaners and Deroy Knowlton got the-under-the-chair arid": here was si\ tables. One more week of Euchre.. .,, BID EUCHRE On Tuesday the high man was Bruce Hardy with 251 and the low man was,.Dave Dobberstein with 161. The high lady was Judy Herkimer with 272 and the lo\' lady First Installment Payment: Second Inst"llment Payment: Third Instailmeit iPyment: Fourth Installment Payment: was Wanda Beehler with 157. Getting the man's moon shots were Bob Sears and Earl Bodray with 1 each and lady's moon shots was Shirley Swisher with one. We had four tables playing. On Thursday the high man was Bruce Hardy with 252 and the low man was Ted Herkimer with 167. Wagon Wheel RV News By Virginia MelTiman Manor Memories By Yolanda Esquivel Hardee Manor Care Center Marketing Director Today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday), our residents will be attend- ing the "Watch The Stars Come Out" Kidz Talent Show that will be hosted by Hardee Manor. We're holding the talent show so that the residents'can enjoy a time out of the facility and watch our school kids perform their talents. Residents are looking forward to seeing dancers, singers, baton twirlers and so much more. Both talent-show nights will be at the Agri- Civic Center at 7 p.m. Make sure to come out and enjoy the shows and support our kids. See ya there! Starratt Roofing, Inc. Residential Commercial STATE CERTIFIED CCC041335 FREE ESTIMATES S Shingles Built-Up Metal Ph (863) 773-2651 Fax (863) 773-9871 - n11uWi& Studio' Sv s408 c'asd ctlai Stileet, cl8 'atcudA Lessons, Instruments, & Accessories \- Piano, Guitar, Drums, S: all Band Instruments 767-TUNE 10:28 -' U Si FrakiesE I- p sI 116 Carlton Street, Wauchula . L A REDKEN Hair Salon 3-506: Hours: 4:7c Tues.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-3 Mail completed application to: 1 detach IF YOU DESIRE TO PAY 2005 TAXES BY INSTALLMENT. PLEASE SIGN, DATE, COMPLETE PROPERTY I.D. ,NUMBER ANP 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 Bh COMPLETED BY TAXPAYER I hereby make application to participate fi the Property I. D. No. Installment payment plan for the 2005 tax year. Legal Description as it appears on the 2004 Tax Notice Receipt. :dSign 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 Selected, to participate 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 hot'be allowed on dellnquentpaymenta. If you have questions, please contact the Tax Collector's Office at the followinglocation. ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER; : . 3:31;4:7c The high lady was Wanda Beehler with 283 points and the low lady was Judy Herkimer with 167. On the men's moon shots was Bob Sears with one and the ladies moon shots was me, Vera Burke, and Joyce Pearsall with one each. There were four tables. SHUFFLEBOARD The shuffleboard is done for this season but we do play every day at .10 a.m. 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 theInstallment 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. STHE PAYMENT SCHEDULE SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: One quarter of the total estimated taxes discounted 6%. Payment shall be made not later than June 30, 2005. A taxpayer must make the first installment payment in order to participate in this plan. One quarter of the total estimated taxes discounted 4 /o%. Payment shall be made not later than September 30, 2005. One quarter of the total estimated taxes plus one-half of any adjustment pursuant to a determinatcin of actual tax Ilability discounted 3%. Payment shall be made'not later than December 31, 2005. One quarter of the total estimated taxes plus one-half of any adjustment pursuant to a determination of actual tax liability. No discount. Payment shall be made not later than March 31, 2006. 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 Aprl3'0 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 list4qd below:. Zee Smith, Tax Collector PO Box 445 Wauchula, Florida 33873 Courthouse Annex II 315 N. 6m Ave., Room 102 Wauchula, Florida 33873 773-9144 .T-A- - '' F I - *..~ :./ 4:7,14c 4C The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 COUNTY COURT The following marriage licens- es were issued recently in the office of the county court: Jimmy L. Stephens, 46, Zolfo Springs, and Susan Anne Hill, 33. 'Zolfo Springs. Raul Rodriguez, 45, Fort Meade, and Gloria Rodriguez, 41, Fort Meade. Francisco Rodriguez, 23, Zolfo Springs, and Brisa Raquel Bisarrage, 21, Zolfo Springs. Rocky Shane Sonnier, 24, Lake Charles, La., and Angela Michelle Coker. 25, Oviedo. Benjamin Adam Willis, 20, Zolfo Springs, and Melanie Kay Powell, 20, Zolfo Springs. Joseph Blake Albritton, 40, Myakka City, and Lisa Anne Baggerly, 36, Myakka City. The following small claims cases were disposed of recently in county court: W.S. Badcock Corp. vs. Zeferino Cantu Jr., (two cases), default judg- ment. W.S. Badcock Corp. vs. Mary Steele, dismissed. The following misdemeanor cases were disposed of recently in county cobrt: Eduardo Lebron, battery, not prosecuted. Leroy Williams Jr., domestic bat- tery, not prosecuted. Willie James Lee Jr., domestic battery, probation one year, 26- week batters' intervention program, no alcohol or bars, evaluation and -treatment, $667 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investigative costs. Santos Diaz, disorderly intoxica- tion, adjudication withheld, proba- tion six months, alcohol abuse eval- uation and treatment, $315 fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs, 10 hours community service. Jose Genoro Flores, domestic battery, adjudication withheld, pro- bation 12 months, 12-week domes- tic violence class, no contact with victim, no weapons or firearms, random drug screens, warrantless search and seizure, $667 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investigative. Telesforo Martinez, domestic battery, placed in pre-trial diver- sionary program: Amy Nichole Pontifus, petit theft, estreated bonds. Jeffery Bryant Ramirez, giving a false i'iinae to a law enforcement officer, adjudication withheld, pro, bation six months, four-hour anger management class, $315 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs. Gary Dale Wilson, retail theft, 20 days CTS, $315 fine and court costs, $100, public defender fees and.$50 investigative costs placed on lien. Jerry Jerome Browdy, possession of drug paraphernalia, 12 months probation, drug abuse evaluation and treatment, random drug screens, warrantless search and seizure, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $100 drug test fees, $50 investigative costs, 50 hours community service; possession of marijuana, not prose-- cuted. Eleazar Rodriguez, domestic bat- tery, 360 days in jail (concurrent with felony sentence and CTS), $667 fine and court costs and $100 public defender fees due within 90 days of release. Cheryl Packard, violation of pro- bation (original charge possession of drug paraphernalia), probation revoked, 90 days in jail, outstand- ing fines and fees placed on lien. Rigoberto Morales Pio, violation of probation (original charge pos- session of marijuana), probation revoked, 180 days in jail CTS. Juan Leija Venegas, violation of probation (original charge retail theft), terminate probation unsuc- cessfully. Juan Martin Valdez, possession of drug paraphernalia, adjudication withheld, $315'fine and court costs. Jose Enrique Villegas, disorderly conduct, adjudication withheld, 30 days in jail, four-hour anger man- agement 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. Camelo Rosales Vargas, viola- tion of probation (original charge DUI with property damage), proba- tion revoked, 90 days in jail CTS, outstanding fines and fees placed on lien. Rigoberto Morales Pio, violation of probation (original charge dri- ving while license suspended), pro- bation revoked, 180 days in jail (concurrent with misdemeanor sen- tence), outstanding fines and fees placed on lien. Felix Alamia, driving' while license suspended, 40 days in jail, 10 suspended if obtain valid -license, $330 fine and court costs. Celestino Garcia, DUI, probation one year with conditi6'iof 1Or'diys in jail, license suspended one ,ear, multiple offender DUI school, evaluation and treatment, no alco- hol or bars, $1,147.50 fine and court costs, $40 public defender fee. David Vences, DUI, probation 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.) 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. NOTICIA Libros de registration van estar cerrado el Viernes, Abril 15, 2005 a las 5:00 PM. para las ellecciones espe- cial del pueblo de Zolfo Springs, Florida, van hacer el Lunes, Mayo 16, 2005. 3:31,4:7c 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 P.M. for the Special Election on May 16, 2005. S J L Marilyn Aker, Mayor Attest: Jack Logan: Town Clerk 3:31,4:70 I Courthouse Report]Y one year, license suspended six months, alcohol abuse evaluation and treatment, DUI school, no alco- hol or bars, $662.50 fine and court costs, 50 hours community service. Moises Carpio Cruz, DUI, 12 months probation, license suspend- ed six months, alcohol abuse evalu- ation and treatment, no alcohol or bars, $662.50 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees; no valid license and attaching tag not assigned, 30 days in jail. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: The state Department of Children and Families and state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Juan Manuel Juarez, petition for child support. Beatrice M. Juarez and DOR vs. Juan Manuel Juarez, petition for child support. Elsa Sue Mendoza and DOR vs. Nancy Ramirez, petition for child support. Maria Gamez and DOR vs. Julian Montoya, petition for child support. Sandra Stewart and DOR vs. Wilfredo Santos, petition for child support. Joanne M. Albach vs. George David Albach, petition for injunc- tion for protection. Elizabeth Darty vs. Timmy Joe King, petition for injunction for protection. Rose Renne' Lanham vs. Thomas Wayne Lanham, petition for injunc- tion for protection. Martha Faulk and Thomas Faulk Sr., divorce. Pamela Ann Lachowsky and Philip Edward Lachowsky, divorce. Stacey L. Lindsey and Kelvin D. Lindsey, divorce. John Schneider vs. James V. Crosby and the state Department of Corrections (DOC), petition for review of inmate situation. Patrice Baker vs. Angela Stewart, Kelly Barber and Progressive Express Insurance Co., damages. Juana Juarez de Calderon and Francisco Calderon Jr., divorce. The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Linda K. Nellis and DOR vs. Jeffrey T. Nellis, child support con- tempt order. Pamela Lachowsky vs. Philip E. Lachowsky, injunction for protec- tion. Peggy Parker vs. Ronald Palmer, injunction for protection. Charles Parker vs. Ronald Palmer, injunction for protection. Joyce E. Gibson .Gomez and Graciano Gomez-Marin, divorce. Charles Parker vs. David Adams, injunction for protection. Charles Parker vs. Debra Adams, injunction for protection. Peggy Parker vs. Debra Adams, injunction for protection. Robbie Mosley vs. Mark Clark, injunction for protection. Rajdaye Maharajh vs. Kevin Colozzo, injunction for protection. Cruz Rodriguez -vs. Mary Edwards, injunction for protection. Donald Bell vs. James V. Crosby Jr., DOR, order denying petition for inmate review. SFJV 2003 1 LLC vs. William J. Gough, Stacy J. Gough et al, judg- ment of mortgage foreclosure. Christine Annette Doying and DOR vs. Ricky Lee Fulk, order set- ting aside desposition. o Micah Shane Hendrickson and Joy Ellen Hendrickson, divorce. Rose Renn' Lanham vs. Thomas Wayne Lanham, dismissal of injunction for protection. The following felony criminal cases were disposed of last week by the circuit judge. Defendants have been adjudicated guilty unless noted otherwise. When adjudication is withheld, it is pending 'successful completion of probation. Sentences are pur- suant to an investigative report by and the recommendation of the state probation office and also state sentencing guidelines. Final discretion is left to the judge. Otho Allen Barber possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, tansferred back to pretrial drug intervention program. Jeff:. Lee Dease, purchase of cocaine id fleeing to elude a police otficer, three year drug offender probation with condition of 60 days in jail, warrantless search and seizure, no drugs or con- tact with people with drugs, no alcohol, evaluation and treatment, curfew, driving for business pur- poses only, $500 fine, $415 fine and court costs; resisting arrest without force, time served. Troy Coleman Dickey, posses- sion of methamphetamine with intent to sell, two years drug offender probation, warrantless search and seizure, evaluation and treatment, curfew, $1,000 fine, $440 fine and court costs, $190 public, defender fees, 100 hours community .service; possession of drug paraphernalia, time served. SCornelia Mae Vickers, traffick- ing in methamphetamine, not pros- ecuted. Joshua James Alderman, battery, not prosecuted, transferred to coun- ty court with filing of misdemeanor charge. LaShonda Barbitt Baker, viola- tion of probation (original charge possession of cocaine), probation revoked, 18 months community control-house arrest with same other conditions.. David Brower, purchase of mari- juana, adjudication withheld, 18 months drug offender probation, no alcohol or drugs,, evaluation and treatment, warrantless search and seizure, curfew, $415 court costs, $190 public defender fees, 50 hours community service. Martin Gonzalez Castellanos, carrying a concealed weapon, estreated bond. Yoni Gonzales, violation, of pro- bation (original charge grand theft auto), probation revoked, 18 months community control with same other conditions. Christopher Lowell Grice, viola- tion of probation (burglary of struc- ture, grand theft and two counts forgery), probation revoked, 16 months, 15 days Florida State Prison CTS, outstanding fines and fees due within one year of release. Joshua Johnson, violation of pro- bation (original charge battery), probation revoked, six months in jail CTS, outstanding fines and fees due within nine months of release. Mark Allen Lumley, violation of probation (original charge posses- sion of cocaine), probation revoked, 18 months community control with same other conditions. David Ross Mathis, tampering with physical evidence, resistirig an officer with violence and posses- sion of methamphetamine, adjudi- cation withheld, 18 months drug offender probation, evaluation and treatment, warrantless search and seizure, curfew, $415 court costs, $190 public defender fees, $100 investigative costs, $100 drug test fees. Glen Harold Prescott Jr., viola- tion of probation (original charge carrying a concealed weapon), pro- bation terminated. Martin Gutierrez Rivera, sexual battery, not prosecuted. Marcus Lanier Robinson, pos- session of marijuana with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a church and possession of marijuana, not prosecuted. Luis Gerardo Rocha, aggravated battery, not prosecuted, transferred to county court with filing of a mis- demeanor charge. Eleazar Rodriguez, violation of probation (original charge battery), probation revoked, 10 months in jail CTS, outstanding fines and fees due within nine months of release. Robert Edward Selph, posses- sion of methamphetamine, posses- sion of drug paraphernalia and bat- tery, not prosecuted, transferred to county court with filing of misde- meanor charges. The following real estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: Gibbs Furniture Stores Inc. to Baldridge-Wauchula LLC, $200,000. Joseph R. and Patricia S.M.D. O'Neill to Timothy D. and Eleanor NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST 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 approval upon the first 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 proposed 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 pro- posed Ordinance to entitled as follows: ORDINANCE 2005-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY .79 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTH- WEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF WEST CARLTON STREET AND 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 AN 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 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-discriminatoty 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. 515 South Sixth Avenue Wauchula, Florida 33873 Attorney for City of Wauchula s/James A. Braddock JAMES. A BRADDOCK, City Clerk City of Wauchula :730 R4:7 4:7C Proudly serving Hardee E surrounding counties for over 25 years Locally OWa,, noaA -.Can fmal- ee Boo "'-- .. -U aIa eraUte Shingle or Metal CT SEE CONSTRUCTION ON @TS State Certified General Contractor i l 30 Yeh khclg dm@ Lic # CGC 060257 Specializing in Roofing, Steel Buildings & New Construction 2:3tf Commercial & Residential Id W haw los tof howsepns to dcose fnm Phone: (863) 773-5784 107 West Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873 II I I - M. Davis, $185,000. Bacilio III and Ida S. Mendoza to Bacilio Jr. and Irma R Mendoza, $109,000. Alfonzo Valdovinos to Gerald J. McLean, $1.150 million. Steven M. Carpenter to Robert A. and Sharon D. Smith, $69.900. Demesio Rodriguez to Robert and Michelle Wright, $24,000. William J. and Janice M. Thompson to James S. and Ninfa: D. Skipper, $80,000. Larry G. Fiegel and Sandra V.: Humphries to Miguel and Mirtha Ponce, $115,000. Frank Vasquez Inc. and James K. Sellers to Jimmy and Gayle Morse, $100,000. Joseph A. and Nancy D. Rockhill to Ryan C. Garza, $125,000. Sherrick N. Stone to Khaled Gebarin, $165,000. Philip and Lauren Wickstrom to Robert P. and Kay A. Granger, $225,000. John Glenn Pillard Sr. as trustee to Fernando and Melinda Silva; $35,000. Michael E. and Suzanne C' Rickett to Rosksana Sultana and Mohamed Iqbal, $40,000. Rodolfo Lopez to John B. Platt, Janice M. Platt, Jaime L. Platt and Julie M. Platt, $25,000. Michael C. and Stephanie M. Young and S.M. Young Properties Inc. to Shellar R. and Karen L. Pilkington, $100,000. Geroge Checkan Jr. to J. David and Phylliss T. Fitzgerald, $25,000. Samuel and Rosa Chagolla to Antonio and Elisa Chagoya, $50,000. Wauchula State Bank to Max Earl and Donna Lynn Daniels, $33,000. C.N. Timmerman, Michael D. Manley and Marcus J. Ezelle to Gerald H. and Mary Jane Revell, $535,000. Marilyn G. Lafon to C.N. Timmerman, Michael D. Manley and Marcus J. Ezelle, $130,000. Garbriel and Maria Figueroa to Jose Roberto Magana and Maria A. Navarrete, $25,000. Ellen Velora Hodges Williams to RF Holdings LLC, $140,000. J it April 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C Tee-Ball Teams Finish Fun Season Adding up scores for the Dr. Timothy Ellis-sponsored Athletics were (in front, from left) Elizabeth Weeks, Quinton Stone, Erik Rentz, Dawson Ratliff, Illeana Flores, Darby Farr and Kaitlyn Carver; in middle row, Gannon Watson, Cade Roberts, Noah Valletutti, Brandon Young, Chase Benton, Rene Medina and Thomas Atchley; in back, coaches Clyde Ratliff III and Donald Carver; missing is Joshua Smith. \ Running the bases for Ullrich's Pitcher Pump Reds were (kneeling from left) Lance Bursler, Jacob Willis, Boone Paris, Shelby Gibson, Tanner Carlton, Jax Ullrich and Christian Arreola; in middle row, Aaron Delatorre, Ellie Palmer, Parker Carlton, Hayden Lindsey, Shayna Harned, Hope Elliott, Cody Cumbee and Abby Clark; seated in front are batboys Quinton Lindsey (left) and Griffin Clark; in back are coaches Claudio Areola, Gerry Lindsey and Jason Clark. Batting for the Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) Braves were (front row, from left) Amber Ussery, Cedric Deffendoll, Estavan DeLaRosa, Hunter Gibson, Augustine Flores, Will Roberts and Desiree Ford; in second row, J.T. Canary, Mary Sinclair, Jhett See, Joley Pleger, Hunter Scranton, Taylor Graham and Levi Lovett; in third row, coaches Darin Canary, Bruce Roberts and Jack See. Scooting around the bases for the Sunshine Foliage Yankees were (first row, from left) Micheala Villarreal, Scotty Froelich, Adrian DeLeon, Richard Loredo, Christopher Paugh and Janessa STamayo; in center row, Lorenzo Farias, Wyatt Zeigler, Sherry Lee, Jimmy Lane, Abel Villarreal Jr., 'Joc-Quez Campbell and Jose Valdiviez; in back, coaches Scotty Eures, Baltine Tamayo and 'Lizandro Villarreal; missing is Brandon Medrano. i DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Don't Know Where To Turn For Help? CALL THE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119 HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer tobe a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) RAN CHES FARMS ACREAGE PASTURELAND 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. Ourclient, ea ks. :rp~87a~per lnD'W sW e I rr rrr 1 rrr rrr r orsronigcute.. Purchasing for- lo ng-term hbld.,:,' 4Making Plays for the Big Lake National Bank Mets, (from left in first row), Dakota Altman, Jesaiah iDelgado, Mason Block, Mitchell Alien and Bryan Cisneros; in center row, Justin Herrin, Catalina Longoria, Tirease Morris, Sarah. Welch. Trevor Walker and Lawrence Walker; in back, coaches Jason Block and Jason Delgado; missing are Jacob Lazo, Cameron Watson and coach James Watson. 'Racing home for the Fire-Rescue Rangers were, (from left, kneeling), Vaughn Kirkland, Carlos Camacho Jr., Mabkenzie Loughran, Jacob Rickett, Layla Santoya, Caleb McCoy and Garrett Norris; in second row, Jesse Balli, Isaac Flores, Kyle Choate, Rayann Kulig, Keith Choate, Laina Durrance and Larrett Smith; in third row, coaches Ben Norris, Michael Choate, Shawn Durrance and Lou Liotta. ...from 120 to 300 acres... Phone: 941-921-1000 Our client is purchasing to avoid capital gains taxes from a recent transaction. Fax: 941-921-1111 Your email is also welcome... david@cpsbrokers.com i,- -- I II-I I We are looking toward estate planning purchases... not development. We will openly discuss fees with you. This is not a gen- eral solicitation for listings. If your property 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. I 3 24.31 4 7c Capital Properties & Services 4956 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL. Licensed Real Estate Brokers Please ask for David Greenberg or Fred Beles 6C The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 Mini-Minors 2005 March Completed Handling plays for the Hardee Petroleum Rangers (from left in first row) were Emily Albritton, Allison Farr, Danielle Weeks, Joel Garland, Alyssa Tatum, Nicholas Turner and Kole Robertson; in middle row, Aaron Harrison, Memphis Robinson, Jake DeAnda, Patrick Craycraft, Cleston Sanders and Alex Clarke; in back row, coaches Jerry Albritton, Don Rogers and Scott Farr. Getting it done for the Elks Giants were (kneeling, from left), Adam Salas, Johnathan Blake Patrick, Amanda Bandy, Ruben Olmos, Cesar Fimbres and Caryssa Johnson; in second row, Ashley Trone, Frank Farias IV, Marcos DeLeon Jr., Gih Ell., Gabrielle Allen and Catelyn Hines; in third row, coaches Kristie Trone, John Waler! andlJWlie ilis. "'" . Playing the field for the Peace River Electric Cooperative Inc. (PRECo) Pirates were (from left in first row) Erica Pellom, Quinton Sanchez, Byron Kilpatrick, Taylor Roberts and Jessie Johnston; in middle row, Daryl Mashburn, Chris Lee, William McClelland, Timothy Perkins, Brandon Hill and Aaron Brown; in third row, coaches Lee Pellom, Daryl Johnston and John Mark Brown; missing is Sadie King. iW.S E .;2;111 ? : .4o- : .-g ,' .. *.* *W ',.; .. *-,.>,-,. -***.';: .- g :gQa Batting around for the winning Culligan Braves were (in front row, from left), Kyle Stone, Benjamin Tamayo, Areah Wilkins, Austin Garcia, Brooke Fones and Caleb Altieri; in center row, Marcus Battles, Austin Altman, Kendall Gough, Roby Paris, Cody Spencer, Russell Weems and Cervando Martinez Jr.; in back row, coaches Paul Paris, Chris Spencer and Keith Weems. Doing the job for the Labor Solutions Devil Rays (left to right in front row) Frankie Coronado, Brooke Dixon, Kayla Albritton, Hunter Bryant-Blum, Cesar Ramirez and Cain Roman; in middle row, Kyle Hewett, Kyle Taylor, Tanor Durden, Colton Albritton, Jacob Pakovich and Nick Scaffe; in back row, coaches Brian Smith and Tyrone Roman; missing are Kayla Garay, Michael Tomlinson, Faith Hodges and coach James Blum. j .e '.- i. i Swinging bats for the Hardee County Sheriff's Office Yankees were (kneeling from left) Andrew Alvarado, Hannah Carlton, Joshua Ussery, Tucker Albritton, Hunter Reid and Austin Beck; in center row, Cheyenne Pohl, Dakota Froelich, Zach Crews, Carlonica Brown, Seth McGee and Patrick Carlton; in back, coaches Alan Beck, Brian Pohl and Scott Reid; missing is Jackson Starratt. ... ..^^, ^^ "'3- ._ Parading around the bases for the Vandolah Power Co. Marlins were (in front row, from left), .Omar Alamia, Jordan Rogers, Joseph Beldin, Jason Nichols and Mikey Heine; in second row, Braidon Powell, Ty"Trammell, Tyler Bragg, Reyna Kirkland, Emily Bennett and Jacob Olmos; in back, coaches Keith Powell, Bobby Bragg and DeAnna Edwards; missing is Danielle Smith. $ .v$ v M 14 w ....":.. Smacking hits for the Lake Branch Dairy White Sox were (in first row, from left), N.ahaniel Albritton, London Caldwell, Garrett Ham, Ryan Ham, Tiffany Marshall and Ryan Moore; in sec- ond row, Dalton Tubbs, Blake Vermilye, Tara McNabb, Tomas Gomez, Jose Gonzalez, Rayna Parks and Dylan Norwood; in back, coaches Scott Ham, Joe Porter and Alan Tubbs. The Mardi Gras celebration goes back to an ancient Roman cus- tom of merrymaking before a period of fast. In Germany it is called Fastnacht and in England, Pancake Day. Spring shows what God can d<:. with a drab and dirty world. -Virgil A. Kraf 1I ~tcs; C April 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C Minor League Had Many Close Calls In 2005 :- 7 4~i 'Mo.m.g" .; .- I Getting on base for the Florida Fertilizer Giants were (from left in first row) Austin Scheipsmeier, Blaine Harshburger, Armando Alamia, Austin Judah, Santiago Figueroa and Jerry Buffalo; in second row, Cole Choate, David Gibson, Dalton Rabon, Jacob Anderson, Jacob Herrin, Zachary Battles and Waylan Pleger; in back, coaches Bruce Judah and Justin Battles. Rushing home for the Peace River Growers Reds were (kneeling, from left), Matthew Hamilton, Brooke Samuels, Zach Taylor, Dustin Goodwyn, Nicholas Cortez and Jacob Childers; in middle row, Savannah Selph, Michael Grace, Manuel DeLaRosa, Matthew Grace, Justin Forrester and Taylor Griffin; in third row, coaches Missy Samuels, Kenny Grace, Brian Samuels, John Woodburn and Samantha Keller. Forcing the playoff were the runner-up Central Pump and Irrigation Braves. Kneeling in front (from left) are Wyatt Maddox, Luke Winter, Austin Stoner, Trenton Moon, Deonte Evans and Joseph Juarez; in center row, Wade Staton, William Beattie, Garrett Albritton, Effie Pace and Aundrea Pace; in back row, coaches Todd Maddox, Talmadge Albritton and Brian Knight; miss- ing are Mason Gough and Duston Miskimen. Catching the ball for the CF Industries Marlins were (left to right in first row) Caleb Tamayo, Reed Woods, Bradley Brewer, Jacob Neuhofer and Matthew Lake; in second row, Elijah Loughran. Kris Johnson, Tyler Cloud, Ben Loughran, Raphael Juarez and Zachary Neuhofer; in back, coaches Tommy Taylor, Frank Johnson and Bobby Brewer; missing is Stephanie Carrion. Coming in to score for the Vols Cubs were (from left in front row), Tyler Pella, Brea Farrer, Tyler Hewett, Timothy Steedley and Stephen Crews; in second row, Daniel Boehm, Josh Weed, Kaleb Albritton, Carlos DeLoera and Tommy Redding; in back row, coaches Kenny Hewett, Phillip Farrer and Randy Crews; missing are McKenzie Garcia, Sahmaud Blandin and Justin Araujo. WMk'%L L. :*. -. Winning the Minors in a playoff game were the Florida Fuel Yankees. In first row (left to right) are Will Bennett, Austin McClellan, Dalton Reas, Wilson Bembry, Jacob Bolin and Kolton Mills; in middle row, Kramer Royal, Luke Palmer, Julian Varela, Wyatt Kofke, Eric Klein and Cody Dean; in back row, coaches West Palmer, Larry McClellan and Todd Bolin. L I. A, M -i-- j I- I L. T6- Pitching and batting for the Pete's Pharmacy Athletics were (from left, kneeling), McCoy Johnston, Abel Esquivel, Errica Snelling and Kyle Schrank; in middle row, Justin Rickett, Madison Johnston, Christian Valadez, Jordan Johnston and Terry Hill; in back, coaches Carl Kelley, Darrell Johnston and Gordon Schrank; missing are Tyler Helms, German Figueroa and Kalob Rickett. PWiLLS Insu ince1 Providing Customized Insurance Solutions Since 1955 New Location - 735 US Hwy 17 N, Wauchula (next to Badcock) Serving Hardee & DeSoto Counties & Ft. Meade Area Automobile * Home *Farm & Ranch Business/ Commercial Crop & Tree Insurance Life & Annuities Boat SRV's 773-4101 www.wellsinsurance.com --J 8C The Herald-Advocate, April 7, 2005 t7 HARDEE WILDCATS BASEBALL & SOFTBALL Varsity Boys Baseball Kneeling (left to right) Jarrett Benavides, Justin Altman, Jake (Lance) Benavides, James Basey, Briant Shumard, Robbie Abbott, Weston Palmer and Will Krause. Back, Seniors Michael Mahoney, Drew Schock, Jason Roberts, Rashad Vance, W.T. Redding, Calvin Brutus, Travis Tubbs and Aaron Himrod. Senior Spotlight Kneeling (from left) Michael Mahoney, Rashad Vance, Aaron Himrod and W.T. Redding. Standing, Jason Roberts, Calvin Brutus, Drew Schock and Travis Tubbs. VARSITY BASEBALL SCHEDULE 2005 Feb. 15-18 Feb. 21-25 Mar.1 Mar. 3 Mar. 8 Mar. 9 Mar. 11 Mar. 15 Mar. 18 Mar. 22 Mar, 24 Mar. 25 Mar. 29 Apr. 1 Apr. 5 Apr. 12 April 15 Apr. 19 Apr. 22 Apr. 25 Apr. 26 Apr. 28 May 2-6 Auburndale Pre-Season Classic Lake Wales Highlander Tournament Auburndale ,Lemon Bay Ft. Meade Santa Fe Avon Park Lake Placid Desoto St. Albans PVI Sebring Mulberry Frostproof Avon Park Desoto Lake Placid Frostproof Mulberry Santa Fe Sebring Ft. Meade District Tournament Away Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Home Home Home Away Home Home Home Away Away Away Away Home Home Away Lake Placid Varsity Girls Softball BmE,=Blmlrumt-l Z t[ -- -..- .. ....- - Front (from left)Casey Johnson, Kyla Shiver, April Buckley, Kim Ward, Morgan Norris and Kim Holt; in back, Kayla Nix, Danielle Hines, Sierra Rivet, Ashley Timmons, Jaime Buckley, Rebekah Mahoney and Coach Donnie Carver. Senior Spotlight : Seior. Kyla Shiver, April Buckley, Kim Ward and Morgan Norris. i'm lovin' if McDonald's IO Hwy. 17, Wauchula Farm Credit of Southwest Florida 1311 N. Hwy. 17 Wauchula 773-3201 www.farmcredltswfl.com S FLORIDA HOSPITAL Wauchula Building a vision. A Hardee County tradition. SE 2807 Ralph Johns Rd. KGROV ERV Wauchula QROVE-8ERV1CE, INC. BURTON & BURTON P.A. 773-3241 TBA TBA 7:00 6:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 TBA VARSITY SOFTBALL SCHEDULE 2005 Feb. 11 St. Stephens Away 6:00 Palmetto Away 7:30 Feb. 18 Mulberry Away 7:30 Feb. 22 Lake Placid Home 7:30 Feb. 25 Avon Park Home 7:30 Mar. 1 Desoto Away 7:30 Mar. 4 Lake Placid Away 7:30 Mar. 7 Haines City Home 7:30 Mar. 8 Mulberry Home 7:30 Mar. 11 Desoto Home 7:30 Mar. 15 Frostproof Home 7:30 Mar. 18 Avon Park Away 7:30 Mar. 28 Sebring Home 7:30 Mar. 29 All Saints Away 6:00 Mar. 31 Ft. Meade Away 7:00 Apr. 1 Lakeland Christian Away 5:00 April 12 All Saints Home 6:00 Apr. 14 Frostproof Away 6:00 Apr. 18 Ft. Meade Home 6:00 Apr. 21 Sebring Away 7:30 Apr. 22 Haines City Away 6:00 Apr. 25 Frostproof (Districts) Away TBA - I |