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    Section B
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    Section B: Hardee Living
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SWood Gym Floor

Becomes History

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SNew! Local

Health Advice

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105th Year, No. 17
3 Sections, 32 Pages


Herald-Advocate


Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


Thursday, April 7, 2005


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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
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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
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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


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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.


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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


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Sports Monday noon
Hardee Living Monday 5 pm.
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Florida
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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

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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..

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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.

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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



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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.



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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


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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.



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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


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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.


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Historic Joel Evers Gym Changed
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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


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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, .


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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."

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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

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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
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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,

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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. He arrived at the center in
extremely poor physical condition (above left), but with patience and proper care, he is the now
the picture of health (above right)





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Safe Keeping
By Rich Shephard
Emergency Management Director


Managing Your Emergencies
Seven months later, I still hear it. Not as often, mind you, but from time
to time I hear, "Hey, (short pause) I know you! You're that guy, you know,
;,_.that guy from TV. You know, the hurricane guy. So what's this year going
; to be like?"
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.


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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.


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humanity. Humanity is an
ocean; if a few drops of the
ocean are dirty, the ocean does
not become dirty.
-Mahatma Gandhi


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I ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONDAY
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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
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Pizza, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Cheeseburgei
Bun or Pepperoni Piz
Burritb (Lettuce "& Ti
Potato Rounds, Veggie
Juice, Pineapple Chunks)

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Cheese Pizza (Lettui
Tomato, Mashed Pol
Green Beans, Cucuml
STomato Salad, Apple
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FRIDAY
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:; Pork on a Bun or Comb
(Lettuce & Tomato, Whole
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SENIOR HIGH

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal,
Juice, Milk
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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.
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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
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WEEPING PINK HIBISCUS TREES $8.00

MANY MORE BARGAIN ITEMS STILL AVAILABLE.


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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.


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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.


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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


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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. :







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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.
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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.

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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


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during all this action, also drew a
walk. Jarrett Benavides went in as
.pinch runner and promptly stole
second. When Will Krause stroked
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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
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Himrod went to third. Shumard hit


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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


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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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office adjacent to the lobby at Hardee Senior High. The employees are made up of students only
and supervised by the teacher/supervisor. Through the cooperation and counsel of the banking
partners, Wauchula State Bank and First National Bank of Wauchula, the employees (students)
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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

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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.

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Hardee County, FL
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-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


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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.

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Deborah Prestridge of Wauchula
has announced the engagement and
approaching marriage of her daugh-
ter, Carrie Lea Dickison, to David
Allen Gomez, son of Fernando and
Tonya Gomez of Arcadia.
The bride-elect is a 2004 gradu-
ate of Hardee High School, and the
'prospective groom is a 2004 gradu-
ate of*-DeSoto High School. His is
currently employed in the meat
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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.


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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
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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..
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These four young ladies have
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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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


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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.

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SUNDAY 10:30 A.M.
SUNDAY 6:30 P.M.
MON. WED. 7:30 P.M.


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375-4207 781-2495
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Friday Night 6- 10 p.m.

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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
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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.


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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.)


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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
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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-
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USED FURNITURE, beds and appli-
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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
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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
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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.
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$15,000.
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property, road frontage on 2 sides: Hardee County. $300,000
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.
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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/


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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.
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honest, dependable, drug-free. Basic
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(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


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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


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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!
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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.
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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.


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a nice
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Good
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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


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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
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WAUCHULA, FL 33873.


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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:


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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


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Rent starts at $379 per month
New apartment homes for active families
Stop in and see us at:
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'92
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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.
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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.
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GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC.


Fill Dirt
Lamar Gilliard
Home: (863) 735-0490


Sand
Zolfo Springs
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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Help Wanted
General labor needed. Construction/Mechanical
knowledge a+. Valid driver's license needed. Call
(863) 773-2213 for application and appointment.
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LAND CLEARING


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(941) 322-0191


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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
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc.,
is currently accepting applications for the following
positions:
R.S.A.'s "C" shift-Full time status available. Qualified
candidates must possess a High School Diploma or
GED. Experience, in brain injury or healthcare pre-
ferred, however will train.


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.
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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
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5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green

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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


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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
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WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS


FULL TIME MECHANIC

375-4461


www.cfreal.comn



Julie Hancock

863-781-4903


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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


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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.
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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.

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Ft. Green Springs, FL
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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
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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
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Wauchula

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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


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


John Reschke,
Bill Reschke


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License CBC-12430


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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. Green Springs, FL
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Temporary or Federal and State
I A OTaxes
Permanent ABOR Deposts
Personnel and rIJSOLUTIONS Tax Reports
PesonnelServices Worker's Cbmp
Payroll Services FICA
CONTACT: Year End W2's
CONTACT:
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(863)773-9225
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CConstrau.ction Corp.-

Commercial Residential
Lic.# RG291103615
,Locally owned and operated

Office 863-773-4779 Fax 863-773-9865 2


BRAND NEW

6000 Sq. Ft

Warehouse/Office/Yard
3647 Hwy 17 Frontage
For Lease 239-354-1230
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Classifieds


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


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.
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TEAM SAWMASTER. TREE removal.
We cut trees for less. (863)781-1449
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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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Removal

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Complete Treo Removal
*FREE ESTIMATES*

(863) 781-2089


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Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land
Clearing. Building House Pads and Drivways


3721 E Main St
Wauchula FI
33873
Office
(863) 773-9446


Tim Parrish
(863) 781-3342
Nextel
158*17*31234


We Accept Most Major Credit Cards


OFFICE FOR RENT
1385 Highway 17 North
(across from Wendy's)
2 Large Rooms* 1 Bathroom
Storage Cabinets (built in wall) Storage Closet
Hot and Cold Water Heat and Air Conditioning
With or Without Desk and Chair,
Filing Cabinets and Office Table
773-6736 12:23t

SOLID WASTE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Pay Rate: $11.10 $14.57
Wanted for the Hardee County Solid Waste 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
make emergency repairs and adjustments; service and
maintains a wide variety of heavy equipment. 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 Road, Wauchula, FL, (863) 773-2161. Open
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driveways, parking lots, etc...

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Orvner/Op erator


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


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CUSTOM BLUEPRINTS
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Wanted-Person to work in ware-
house. Must be able to read and
write, follow directions and lift 50 Ibs.
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stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
land clearing, shell, clay, top soil,
loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735-
2415. 9:9tfc
D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential
and small business installation &
repair. Specializing in mobile homes,
35 years experience. 863-773-9179
1:27-5:5p
KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning
& painting. Commercial & residential.
Licensed and insured. (863)735-8863,
(863)381-0874 2:24-4:28p


LOOKING FOR MISC. Implements for
Farmall and Cub tractor. 375-2966.
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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.
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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


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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.
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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
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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.


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"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.
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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
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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


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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.


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the texture of his mind, the
goodness of his heart, the inner
pain or the sweet serenity that
are his companions in solitude.
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WAUCHULA
WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER
(Full Gospel)
501 N. 9th Ave.
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Youth & Child. Church. ...... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ........ 7:00 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m.
Men's Fri. Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m.

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

ZOLFO SPRINGS

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








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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.


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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.


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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


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Third Instailmeit iPyment:


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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!


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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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


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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.


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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


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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
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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.
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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.


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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.


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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.

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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.

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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.
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Minor League Had Many Close Calls In 2005


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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.
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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.
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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
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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


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Rebekah Mahoney and Coach Donnie Carver.

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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


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