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    Section A: Main: The Classifieds
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    Section B
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    Section B: Hardee Living
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    Section C
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SMigrant Workers

Important Here

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Herald-Advocate

Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


105th Year, No. 18
3 Sections, 28 Pages


Thursday, April 14, 2005


Woman Gets


Probation In


DUI Deaths


46q


PHOTO BY R4LPH HARRISON
Another historic building in Wauchula succumbed to the wrecking ball last weekend when the Orange-Co facility between
Palmetto and Oak streets became a massive pile of rubble which will take weeks to remove. Built about 1940 by Horace F.
McDonald and Walter Olliff Sr., it was first known as the M&O Corp., an orange concentrate plant which also produced single-
strength orange juice. Across from it, north of Oak Street, there were offices and a citrus mill where grapefruit was sectioned and
canned, and citrus feed made from pulp. At the height of its heyday it employed 200 workers. The portion north of Oak Street was
demolished about 1960 to make way for the First National Bank and Kemen's Auto Parts. Orange-Co closed Oct. 20, 1993, but the
south Side of the building became Classics Caladiums, which closed Oct. 30, 2003. The building has been vacant and gradually
deteriorating-until the recent hurricanes destroyed it beyond repair., ..... ..


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A woman who killed two people
while driving drunk has been sen-
tenced to probation and will never
drive again.
So ends the five-year-old case of
Alma Jean Tatum, a case that had
languished in the courts while
attorneys battled over evidentiary
issues.
And it was just those issues that
led to an eventual plea agreement
with the state that guaranteed no
prison time for the 42-year-old for-
mer Wauchula resident who now
lives in.Pasco County.
Tatum originally had been
,charged with two counts of DUI:
manslaughter following a March
25,'2000, crash on SR 64 at
Delaney Road, 2.6 miles east of
Zolfo Springs.
The head-on collision killed 18-
year-old Angelica Jaymes and 33-
year-old Bertin Diego, both of
Manley Road inWauchula. Tatum
\ 'as arrested on Nov. 15, 2000, fol-


lowing her release from the hospi-:
tal and the Florida Highway.
Patrol's investigation into the
crash.
It was then that the wrangling:
began.
Defense lawyer John Liguori ofe
Bartow argued repeatedly in court
that the prosecution had unlawfully
obtained evidence against his
See PROBATION 2A


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NewHotel Plans Open House


Best Westem Heritage Inn & Suites Is A County First


By JOAN SEA MAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
"Everyone is welcome," say the
owners of the new hotel on U. S. 17"
North.
The long-awaited first national
brand hbtel in the county officially
opened at its quickly-called rib-
bon-cutting on March 17, just in
time for the 12 Hours of Sebring
race week.
Now, it's the public's turn to visit
the new Best Western Heritage Inn


& Suites three-story hotel, at an!
Open House set for next
Thursday, April 21, from 5 to 7
p.m.
Six of the'48 rooms in the $3 mil-
lion facility will be open for inspec-
tion by the community. Re-fresh-
ments will also be available.
Lavon and Linda Cobb and
Mosaic Mining are the joint owners
of the hotel, which sits on a five-
Sacre parcel which has an outparcel
off SR 62 for the future home of a


Jail Escapee




Returned Here


.By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A' Hardee County Jail escapee
who was captured in Ohio is now
behind bars here once again.
Anthony Layne Deboy, 22, was


major restaurant and room for
expansion of the hotel as needed.
The 35,000-square-foot hotel has
10 king suites. All the other rooms
contain a pair of queen-size beds. A
banquet room will seat about 100
people and there is an executive
suite with a conference table for up
to 10 people. The spacious lobby
where folks can register, has 20-
foot ceilings. There is a continental
breakfast area, pool and spa.
The Cobbs and the South Meade
Mine land management branch of
Cargill Crop Nutrition Inc. formed
the Wauchula Hotel Investments
Inc. to own and operate the hotel.


Cargill has since merged with IMC
Phosphates to form Mosaic. "It's
part of our company's mission
statement toq help enrich the com-
munities in which we work. We
havle a long-term future in Hardee
County and recognize the impor-.
tance of this kind of economic
development, a cornerstone for'
'U.S. 17 development," said Parker
Keen, then Cargill land manager.
The availability of water and
sewer along the U. S.,17 corridor to
the community college expedited
the three-year planning for the'
hotel. The Cobbs and Keen credited
See HOTEL 2A


Crash Ca8ims Man


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
- A Saturday night accident result-
,ed in the death of a Zolfo Springs
man.
According to the Florida High-
way Patrol, the accident which
claimed the life of Kevin E. Moore,
34, P.O. Box 1237, Zolfo Springs,
occurred about 10:20 p.m.
The report'of FHP Cpl. Rene
Benavidez notes the'accident hap-
pened when Moore was driving his
1996 Ford eastbound on SR 64 and
approaching the CR 663 intersec-
tion. He apparently drifted to the
right, entering the eastbound grass
shoulder and colliding with a utili-
ty pole.:
The Ford then rotated in a
counter-clockwise motion as it
traveled along a fence line in an


easterly direction, overturning
about one and one half times, con-
tinued,the report.
The.car came to rest on the east-
bound shoulder on its roof, facing
north. The driver was ejected dur-
ing the aftermath of the crash, con-
cluded the report.
The 34-year-old, who was born:
in West Virginia, moved to Zolfo'
Springs 20 years ago. He was a-
Hardee High School graduate and a:
grove worker for Ballantyne'
Groves.
Moore was transported by
Aeromed medical helicopter to
Tampa General Hospital after the
accident but succumbed to his.
injuries. He becomes the third fatal-:
ity on Hardee County roads this
year.


FIRE DESTROYS HOUSE


returned to Wauchula over the
weekend by Prisoner Transport
Services, a private inmate transfer
contractor, Hardee County
Sheriff's Office spokesman Maj.
Claude Harris Jr. said.
He was booked back into the
county jail at 1:10 in the morning
on Sunday. It was nearly six
weeks to the day after he had left,
and two weeks following his out-
of-state capture. In all, his escape
had gained him only one month of
freedom.
Deboy, of 3811 20th. Ave.,
Naples, now faces a new charge of
See ESCAPEE 2A


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
A fire early last Thursday morning totally destroyed a Zolfo Springs residence, Hardee County Fire-Rescue reported. The fire
occurred at 708 Fifth St., with the call coming in at 2:40 a.m. and the first unit arriving on the scene four minutes later. It took fire-
Sfighters about an hour to control the blaze and the last unit left at 6:30 a.m. Four trucks and 10 men responded to the fire. There
were no injuries, as the house was unoccupied at the time. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the state Fire Marshal's
Office.


Deboy


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Hardee County's Hometown Coverage -
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CYNTHIA M. KRAHL


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No Qualifiers Yet



For ZS Council Slot


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
No candidates have yet to quali-
fy for election to a vacant slot on
the Zolfo Springs Town Council.
But, Town Clerk Jack Logan said
late Tuesday afternoon, three peo-
ple have expressed an interest in
running and have picked up quali-
fying packets at the clerk's office.
Neither Dorothy White, Roberta
Meyer nor Mary Jane Cimmino,
however, has returned a completed
packet in order to have her name
placed on the May 16 ballot. Each
has until the close of business
tomorrow. ,,
The official qualifying period
.opened on Monda) for potenral
candidates to fill the council .seat
vacated by the recent resignation of


Catherine Pollock. It closes
tomorrow (Friday) at 5 p.m.
Packets can be picked up at the
clerk's office in the Civic Center at
3210 U.S. 17 S. anytime between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. The process itself
is simple, and requires taking a loy-
alty oath, filling out a brief finan-
cial statement and opening a cam-
paign account.
Candidates must be 18 or older,
have lived in the town for at least
six months and be registered to
vote there.
The qualifying fee is $36.
Council members serve two-year
terms and are paid $75 a month.
Whoever \\ins .this election.
however, \\ill finish-out Pollock's
unexpired term, serving until the
end of October.


ESCAPEE
Continued From' IA


escape in addition to 'the drug.
Forgery, burglary and theft charges
that originally had placed him in a
jail cell here.
Harris said Deboy has been held
in solitary confinement since his
return.
.He has no visitation privileges`
and is granted no recreation time.
"Whenever he is taken from his
cell, he will be wearing handcuffs,
leg irons and a belly 'chain," the
major described. The chain
secures an inmate's hands at waist
Level.
Deboy was one of three men to
escape from the Hardee Count) Jail
Sin a five-week period. He and
SRonald Dale Smith, 31, broke out
on Feb. 28 after using an upturned
picniic table in the recreation yard
to scale a storage room,'eventually
reaching the jail roofand jumping
tod their freedom.
Smith was. apprehended in
Georgia on March 8, but not before


.a woman :was killed and a sheriff's
deputy injured in a high-speed
chase,- Smith remains in jail there,
facing multiple charges related to
his capture.
And, Gary Dale Wilson, 47, of
Zolfo Springs, escaped April 4 after
his girlfriend removed the bolts
holding a visitation room window
in place, allowing Wilson to climb

through the hole and walk out the
lobby to his freedom;
He and Betty Jo Wilson, 34, are
currently being sought, Harris said,
as investigators continue to search
out every lead.
SIt was cell phone records that
eventually led those investigators
to Deboy, who had fled to Arkansas
.and then to Ohio.' The-Sheriff's
Office here alerted Toledo authori-
ties, who spotted Deboy in a stolen
truck and apprehended him after he
crashed into a pole during a chase.
That happened March 28, ending
Deboy's one month of freedom.


ITEL
ed From 1A


P e' 'R r Continue
P eace River Electric Cooperative
Inc. (PRECo) and Wauchula State
SBank staff with working out the
v -funding details.
PRECo had the opportunity to
; obtain a "Cushion of Credit" no-
' interest $450,000 revolving loan
i iade possible, from cooperatives
Which pre-pay their loans and car
then access the money "tc
improve conditions in an economi-
Scally stressed area." A feasibility
Study indicated a local hotel would

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Italian: CANTO

SFienrch: CHANSON

German: GESANG


help economic development by
giving auditors. consultants,
bankers and other businessmen a
place to stay and also bring in
-overnight travelers, visitors or fam-'
ily relatives.
The blink assisted with the bal-
Sance tf funding needed for the pro-
S ject. : ..
The ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
recently included PRECo president
SBill Mulcay and Lory Durrance of
Waichula State Bank because of
"their support which made the hotel
become a reality."
To check it out, .stop by next
Thursday and see the new Best
Western Heritage Inn and Suites ion'
U. S. 17, just north of the SR 62
intersection.
To wear your heart on your
sleeve isn't a very good place;
you should wear it inside, where
Sit functions best.
-Margaret Thatcher

The only thing that makes life
possible is permanent, intoler-.
able uncertainty; not knowing
-wht comes next. ''
-Ursula K. LeGuin


Attitudes On Ag
By Bill Hodge
Retired Farmer & Rancher


Sign up has begun for the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) which pro-
vides financial relief to owners of eligible trees, bushes, vines and forest-
land damaged by natural disasters. Producers who had damage from natur-
al disasters between Dec. 3, 2003, and Dec. 31, 2004, may be eligible. You
can sign up at the local Farm Service Agency of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture.
May 8-11 will be Florida Farm Bureau's annual "Trip to the Hill." This
is a working trip with the primary goal of voicing Farm Bureau's concerns
to the Florida congressional delegation in Washington, D.C, and imple-
menting Farm Bureau's policies. Anyone interested in joining the group for
this year's trip, call the Hardee County Farm Bureau office at 773-3117.
Alternative Feeds-As cattle producers, most of us are always looking
for cheaper and, if possible, better feeds. A product we have been feeding
this winter is citrus molasses, both fermented and unfermented. This runs
6-10 percent all natural protein. An independent lab assay ran on Feb. 24
produced the following data: 7.5 percent protein with no UREA, 45 percent
dry matter and greater than 40 percent TDN. Cost runs about 3.5 cents per
pound of digestible nutrients.
A good quality 10 percent sweet feed with about 70 percent TDN will
cost about 15.5 cents per pound of digestible nutrients. The old "black
strap" molasses at $130/ton will cost about eight cents per pound of
digestible nutrients.
The citrus molasses is highly palatable. Consumption per head varies
according to weather conditions, with more consumed during colder times.
We have, as an addition, observed a reduction in consumption, of free-
choice minerals since the start of feeding the molasses. However, cows
seem to still consume about the same amount of free-choice plain loose salt.
This may be worth considering if you are looking to improve your bottom
line. As an end note, our cows have probably wintered the best of many
years at less cost.
Session Begins-The 2005 legislative session opened in Tallahassee
on Tuesday, March 8, amid traditional fanfare and celebration. Hopes were
high that this marked not only a new session, but also a style of new lead-
ership.
House Speaker Allan Bense, R-Panama City, and Senate President'
Tom Lee, R-Brandon, have both promised that the dynamics between the
two offices, and the two chambers, will be much improved from years past.
With neither legislative leader nor Gov. Jeb Bush actively pursuing ambi-
tions of a further public office beyond their current term limits, it can rea-
sonably be anticipated that the politics will not play,such a prominent role
this year.
The Legislature is constitutionally required to pass a budget each year.
In the next 60 days members will address many other issues above and
beyond that call. They will implement constitutional amendments passed in
the 2004 general election; they will also address the much-needed reform
of the ballot initiative process itself. They will tackle the complex arena of
growth management. Overall, they will handle a broad spectrum of issues
from education to insurance to water supply to tax exemptions.
,We are optimistic that this will be a good year for our farmers and
ranchers.
Tomato Price Discrepancy Making Headlines-Efforts by the agricul-
tural industry and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services to get the word out are resulting in increased public awareness of
the difference between the farmgate price for tomatoes and the prices being
charged by some supermarkets.
Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson traveled to Homestead for
a tour of South Florida tomato farms. "I was shocked to see acre upon acre
of unharvested tomatoes," Bronson said. "The perception of a tomato short-
age still remains in the mind of the public.As a result, consumers aren't
buying tomatoes, retail grocers and restaurants aren't placing orders, and
our growers are facing disaster because they can't sell their crop."
Bronson told growers he has directed his Division of Marketing and
Development to assist them in moving the current tomato crop into tihimar-
ketplace. Several major media outlets have run stories explaining the sup-
ply-and-demand issues, and noting that some retail establishments have
continued to charge high prices despite an abundance of available crop.



PROBATION
Continued From 1A


client, collecting her medical
records from Tampa General
Hospital without prior notice to her,
robbing her of the right to first
challenge the state's request.
For its part, the State Attorney's
Office here, then headed by
Christopher Boldt, could not pro-
duce a copy of a notification letter
to Tatum.
The back-and-forth continued for
Years before multiple judges, but
finally ended with last montf's plea
agreement.
Tatum agreed to plead no contest
to one count of DUIn manslaughterr
and one count, of vehicular homi-
cide. The state agreed not to seek
prison time..
Circuit Judge Wm. Bruce Smith
then sentenced Tatum to five years
of supervised probation and 150
hours of community service Work.
Further, he assessed a $1,000 fine,
$415 in court costs and a $100-


investigation fee.
Restitution also was ordered, and
the judge retained jurisdiction over
the case to determine the amount.
Lastly, Smith permanently sus-
pended Tatum's driver's license.
Liguori made a final request of
the judge, asking, "She has restruc-
tured her life. She has remarried
and 'currently lives in Pasco
County. Could you transfer her
probation there?"
Smith responded, "That's up to
the Department of Corrections."
With that, Tatum and her family
left the courtroom and their five-
year journey through it.
Additional court records show
that a civil action filed against
Tatum in 2001 by Bertin Diego's
widow was settled out of court in
April of 2002, and thereby dis-
missed from the court docket in
May of that same year.
The amount of the wrongful
death settlement was not listed.


Letter To Editor

God Gives Every

Person A Soul


Dear Editoi:
Reading last week's paper I just
had to respond to Mr. Higginbot-
'tom again.
First of all, that lady he talked to
was right the first time by saying of
course people have souls. And sec-
ondly you can question about a soul
but not God.
flHe put a soul in every person
: born, and God takes it back at the
'time of your death. Over centuries
people have talked of souls. I've
heard stories where a loved one
; was being held and could feel a spi-
iral, the soul leaving out of that per-
son. Even people seeing a loved
one, to smelling flowers ,where
There were none.
I for one can't understand why
someone even wants to discourage
anyone into believing we have no
soul. I don't know what church if
any Mr. Higginbottom goes. to, but
I am sure glad as with many others


we don't want to know.
Last of all we need prayers, not
all the warm and pleasant surround-
ings in which to live. I think he
.needs to read ,Genesis: 2:7 and
Matthew 10:28 if he:has a Bible.
P.S.; With the Pope dying (very
sad) he was a good man, with mil-
lions mourning. Surely God took
his soul and is in heaven.
SMillie Freeman
Wauchula

Poetry is the silence and speech
between aEwet struggling root
of a flower and a sunlit blossom
of that flower.
-Carl Sandburg

The wise man must remember
that while he is a descendant of
the past, he is a parent of the
future.
-Herbert Spencer


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HJHS Volleyball Winds Down


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
It was a slow start for the Hardee
Junior High volleyball squads.
Coming back from Spring Break,
the girls had only one match the
first week. Last week, there were
two more matches, leaving just
three to end the disrupted season.
Starting the season in the Joel
Evers Gym, which is now under
renovation, the girls had to move to
the high school gym to finish the
season. On Monday they played at
Hill-G'dstat. "'! -'- '
The final home game is today
(Thursday). The younger squad
plays at 5:30 and the older one
immediately afterward.
The season finale is next Monday
at Avon Park.
The post-Spring Break games
began on Thursday. March 31.
Team I'dboined Avon Park 25-21,


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25-18. In game one, Emily
Williams ,scored three service
points. Shelby Durrance and Ariel
Hernandez each had 'two and'
Marisa Shivers and captain Jessica
Gonzales each had one. The
remaining points; came off oppo-
nent miscues ini a game in which
each serve scores a point for or
against the team, depending on
which side of the net the ball falls.
Other Team 1 players are co-cap-
tain Jalyn Smith, Laura Calvillo,
Christie Davis. Nancy Ramirez and
Dana Shoffner.
In game two. Team I got a half
dozen points from Ramirez.
Calvillo added two, and Davis,.
Shivers. Gonzales and Shoffner
each earned one.
Team 2's match against Avon
Park went three long sets. Hardee;
won the first 25-17. but Avon Park
won the second 25-13 and went on
to win the third set 15-8. (If there is


a third set, it goes to 15 points,
rather than 25 of the first two sets.).
In game one, Team 2 got five
points behind the serving of Emily
Baker. Naomi Alvarado and captain
Kember Townsend each had a pair
of service points. Lucy Ruiz added
one more.
Other Team 2 players are co-cap-
tain Bailee Williams, Hannah
Marshall. Kirsti Roehm, Mindy
Stevens and Candis Townsend.
In game two, Hardee had solo
service points by Thomas and
Baker. In game three, it was Baker
with twin sevice points and Ruiz"
with another.
Hardee's next outing was at
Sebring on April 4.
Team 1 battled in losing 25-12,
winning 25-22 and losing 15-13.
In game one, Hernandez had a
pair of service points and Ramirez
added another. In game two,
Hardee servers canie alive.
Gonzales led with eight service
points, including the final five.
Durrance and Hernandez each
chipped in with four service points
and Ramirez added three.
In game three, Hardee got four
consecutive points from Shoffner,
and one each from Smith and
Calvillo.
Team two lost in straight sets to
Sebring. In game one, Hardee
gained two service points from
Williams and another from
Townsend. In game two, it was
Roehm, Stevens and Marshall each
with a service point.
Hardee's other matches last week
were at Lake Placid on Thursday.
Team I lost both games by iden-
tical 25-16 scores. In game one,
Durrance picked up three service
points and Smith, Calvillo and,
Shivers each had one.
In game two, it was Calvillo with
a pair of service points, and
Gonzales and Shivers with one
each.
STeam 2 also had a hard time, los-
ing the first game 25-19 and the
second 25-10.
In' game one,. it was -Marshall
with a run of five consecutive ser-
vice points: Baker had two and
Townsend, Ruiz and Alvarado each
one.
In game two, it was Alvarado
with a pair of points and Marshall
and Townsend with one apiece.


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The short-handed Hardee County
Indigent Board got relief recently.'
Gov. Jeb Bush appointed Erica
Sheipsmeier. of Bowling Green,
and
Gina Neuhofer of Wauchula to
the board, joining chairman Donald
Samuels, vice-chairman John Gill
and Marsha Rau.
SThe two governor-appointees
had been pending for quite some
time. "Gina and I felt it was time
and we needed to step up to the
L-plate. I am most honored and
pledge to ensure that the money is
Sspent appropriately," said
Scheipsmeier on Monday.
The board meets regularly to
Review billings for indigent Hardee
SCounty residents treated at Florida
SHospital. Wauchula. The indigent
tax is limited by ordinance to a
I maximum of $550,000 each year.
'Each year, the village required to
raise that amount of money drops a
Sbit as more residents and business-
es are added to the tax roll, making
each 'business or homeowner's
share a little less.
The Indigent Board was set up
several years ago. Three members
are appointed by the County
Commission and two by ihe gover-
nor.
Samuels was first appointed Oct.
31, 1996, reappointed Dec. 31,


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2001 and reappointed for a new
four-year term this year.
Gill was first appointed on
August 12, 1999, but had to take a
leave of absence in June 2003 when
he was deployed \\ith the National
Guard to Afghanistan. Jeff
McKibben served in his place until
Gill returned stateside. Gill was
reappointed Sept. 19, 2004 to a
term expiring in June 2007.
Rau was appointed to a four-year
term Dec. 31, 2001 and is up for re-
appointment this year.
Governor appointees were
William "Gibby" Randall and
Brenda Griffin. Randall, who was
appointed Aug. 31, 2000 to a four-
year term, resigned Sept. 9, 2002
when he moved out of the county.
Griffin.appointed March 17,.1998
to a four-year term, resigned Aug.
17, 2001 but agreed to serve until
the governor appointed her replace-
ment.
Candidates for the governor
appointments were not suitable
until Republicans Scheipsmeier
and Neuhofer submitted their appli-
cations and were approved by the
governor.
Scheipsmeier fills Griffin's slot
and w ill be up for reappointment in
June. The 29-'ear-old has been
very active in local politics as
Hardee County Republican ,Party
chairman and was recently appoint-
ed Congressional District 13 repre-
sentative. She is a certified public
accountant \with Manley and
Associates and an owner of Austin .
Growers Inc. of Bowling Green.
Neuhofei succeeds Randall for a
term concluding August, 2007
when she may be reappointed. She
was a candidate for the School
Board District 3 seat last fall won
by Tracy Baxter. The 38-year-old is
a self-employed speech patholo-
gist.


tives. I'm real proud of Brett, and
this was a really good opportunity.
I hope he enjoyed the experience,"
Hardee High Principal Mike
Wilkinson said.
The Governor's All-Stars met in
the House Chamber in Tallahassee,
where Lt. Gov. Toni Jennings and
K-12 Education Chancellor Jim
Warford spoke on leadership and
the value of receiving a quality
education.
Gov. Jeb Bush hosted a luncheon
at the Governor's Mansion and
later held a roundtable discussion
for the students. The group also vis-
ited the Capitol and participated in


a mock Senate session. Each stu-
dent received a signed photo of the
governor and an award certificate.
"The Governor's High School
All-Stars are shining examples of
Florida's bright future," said Bush.
"I commend these young leaders
for their commitment to academic
excellence and serving their com-
munities."
Jennings added, "Governor Bush
and I applaud these students for
their dedication. This program rec-
ognizes students for a job well done
and for being model citizens. We
can all learn a lot from these young
people."


By SHAYLA BRYAN
Herald-Advocate Intern
Hardee High School junior Brett
Jarnagin has attained elite status
with his recent selection as a
Governor's All-Star.
The All-Stars program, in its
sixth year, honors one high school
junior from each of the 67 school
districts in Florida.
The students are chosen based on
their demonstration of leadership
qualities and academic excellence.
Students must have at least a 3.0
grade-point average (GPA) and
have a record of good behavior.
They also must be involved in
extra-curricular activities and com-
munity service.
Brett carries a 4.4 weighted GPA
and is currently ranked fifth in his
- class. Courses on his schedule this
semester are Advanced Placement
(AP) American History, AP English
Language, World War II and
Beginning Weight Training.
He is the, treasurer of the Key
Club and is also serving as its vice
president, and is a member of the
National Honor Society and the
Varsity Academic Team that won a
state championship last year.
Brett even takes time out of his
busy schedule to participate in such
service projects as "Prime Time" at
the Hardee County Public library.
Additionally, he has been named
"Who's Who :Among American
High School Students."
"I was excited to receive such an
honor," Brett said of joining the
ranks of Governor's All-Stars.
.He is the 16-year-old son of
Byron Jarnagin of Wauchula and
Kathy Clark of Wauchula. His
father is a Physical Education
teacher and the girls golf coach at
the high school. His mother is the
assistant principal at Bowling
Green Elementary.
Each school district is required to
form a panel made up of at least
one teacher, one administrator, one
parent, one community member
and tw\o high-school seniors to
select the most deserving student.
S"It was hard to decid'- because
there were several students who
would have been good representa-







THURS., APRIL 14
VHeartland Water Alliance
meeting, Room 102,
Courthouse Annex 1, 412 W.
Orange St., Wauchula, 1:30
p.m.
VHardee County School
Board, regular meeting, Hardee
Junior High media center, 200
S. Florida Ave., 5 p.m.
VHardee County Child Abuse
and Prevention, Candlelight
Vigil, Heritage Park, West Main
St., Wauchula, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY. APRIL 15
V/Hardee County Commis-
sion, planning session, Room
102, Courthouse Annex 1, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19
/Wauchula City Commis-
sion, special meeting, 225 E.
Main St., Wauchula, 6 p.m.

THURS.. APRIL 21
VHardee County Commis-
sion, regular meeting, Room
102, Courthouse Annex 1, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.


PHOTO BY SHAYLA BRYAN
Customers take advantage of sale prices at the recently
reopened Family Dollar Store.

WHAT A DEAL Family Dollar held its grand opening last
Thursday. It, like many other stores and businesses, had been closed since
the August hurricanes.
Many repairs had to be made before the store could open again. The
roof, floors and near everything in between had to be replaced. "It's a lot
nicer than before," said assistant manager Diana Bond.
The employees came a week earlier to assemble shelves, stock-prod-
ucts and get the store ready to open. The store was ready for business by
Wednesday of the following week.
"'We've had non-stop business today. There were 50 people, waiting
outside this morning for iis to open. We're glad to be open again and a lot
of customers are, too," Bond said, on Thursday.
The morning of its grand opening, the store gave away detergent and
phone cards. It also held a drawing for a basketball goal.
Family Dollar sells clothes, personal items and some food products, all
"for the most part at-i cheaper price," said Bond.
.The store fs located on U.S. 17 S. near Carlton Street in Wauchula
Plaza, and is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., andSunday, 10
a.m.-6 p.m.
New business or management? Remodeling or relocating? Call Shayla
Bryan at 773-3255 with yoir business news.


Explorers Help
Law Enforcement
The monthly meeting of the
Explorers, youth and young
adults assisting local law
enforcement staff meets on
Monday, April 25.
,All- members and interested
people should come to the
Hardee County Sheriff's Office,
900 E. Summit St., Wauchula at
7 p.m. For more Information,
'call Dep. Maria Hall, at 773-
4144.


Jarnagin Selected As



Governor's All-Star


2 Added To


Indigent Board


PHOTO BY SHAYLA BRYAN
Brett Jarnagin and his fellow academic team members prepare
for the upcoming state championship.






4A The Herald-Advocate, April 14, 2005




Wauchula Annexes More Land


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The city of Wauchula added
more acreage at Monday night's
meeting.
Second reading of one ordinance
and first reading of some others
will make changes in the zoning
of some properties and bring them
into the city.
The final reading .of Ordinance
2005-04 added 21 acres off Terrell
Road just north of the Wauchula
Worship Center parcel at the corner


of West Main Street west of the
First Baptist Church. The newest
city addition is dubbed the Lambert
parcel. Commissioner Ken Lam-
bert abstained from voting on it as
he is part owner of the property.
A trio of ordinances had first
public hearing. They annex .79
acres at West Carlton Street and U.
S. 17 South as requested by the
owners Sami Food & Beverage Inc.
It changes the zoning from the
county designation of C2-General
Commercial to the city's C-2


Highway Commercial and Light'
Manufacturing .
Since this is a small scale amend-
ment, it goes directly to the state
Department of Community Affairs
(DCA) to approve compliance with
the city's Comprehensive Land Use.
Plan.
Another pair of ordinances
which had first public hearing
changes the zoning designation of
the two lots on Seventh Avenue just
south of the. Manley & Associates
office at the corner of Orange Street
and Seventh-Avenue. Formerly the


home of the Mrosckas, which was
demolished after the hurricanes
destroyed it, Mike Manley recently
purchased it. The zoning changes
from R-1 Single Family Resiu.. tial
to C-1 Downtown Commercial.
That change will also be sent to
DCA for compliance approval.
The commission approved
Resolution 2005-15 approving a
variance to the Unified Land
Development Code to allow the
Badcock's store to decrease park-
ing spaces from 29 to 25, to allow
building and parking for the
planned Auto Zone store opposite
O.K. Tire.
There, will be a special
Commission meeting next Tuesday
at 6 p.m. on a zoning variance for a
property at West Orange Street and
South Ninth Avenue,- where Jan
Platt plans to bring in a pre-cast
building and needs a reduction in-
the back line setback from 30 feet
to 15 to allow adequate parking in
the front of her business.

In other action, the Commission:
-took care of several
Community Development Block
Grant application bids for survey-
ing, demolition, replacement and'
rehabilitation of homes'damaged
during the hurricanes.


-held a water project public
hearing, discussing whether the
city should apply for up to
$750,000 in funds for housing,
neighborhood or commercial revi-
talization, specifically upgrading
the city's water service as the most
help to the most people and placing
water hydrants in targeted low
income areas.
-heard a presentation of emer-
gency services during man-made or
natural disasters by county
Emergency Management Director
Rich Shephard, who talked about
the updated Local Mitigation
Strategy (LMS). The plan is updat-
ed every five years or after a major
disaster, such as occurred with
three hurricanes hitting Hardee
County last year.
The commission approved the
LMS plan, subject to changes sug-
gested by Public Works Super-
intendent Ray McClellan and new
City Manager Rick Giroux.
-approved closing the street
between Northside Baptist Church
and its parking lot on May 1 for the
church's annual Homecoming. "It's
something we often do," comment-
ed commissioners.
-spent 90 minutes discussing
the water and sewer policy and the
/city's strategic plan, as presented


by Giroux, and deciding workshops
for both would be needed.
Commissioners nixed a proposed
workshop at 4 p.m. next Tuesday,
prior to the evening's special meet--
ing. Several commissioners could
not attend Tuesday evening's meet-
ing and insisted workshops be
schedule at least two weeks ahead
and more properly' a month in
advance because of other commit-
ments the commissioners have.
-heard an administrative update
by Giroux on plans for expansion
of the wastewater plant, drilling a
fourth well and substation
upgrades, addition of T-hangars at
the municipal airport, and what to
do about replacement of the Garden
Club building and the old depot.
-learned the city had received
two checks totaling $711,000 from
the Federal Emergency Manage-i
ment Agency. That money will be
used to pay off the loan used to pay
Tampa Electric Co. for extra work
restoring power following the hur-
ricanes.
-learned there would be a clos-
ing on the Iddings property on
South Seventh Avenue on Monday,
April 18. Then the city can begin
demolition of the building in prepa-
ration for an expanded parking area
adjacent to Heritage Park.


COURTESY
Students at Bowling Green Elementary collected supplies for soldiers serving overseas c
the month of February. They collected personal items like deodorant, baby wipes, hand san
lotion and bars of soap. They also brought in canned goods, candy, gum and retractable
so the soldiers will be able to write letters home. The project was organized and planned I
Student Council, and netted over 1,000 items. The items will be sent to BGE employees'
members who are serving overseas.





. Local Woman Namee



To Lead District


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Local Republican Party chair-
woman Erica Scheipsmeier recent-
ly accepted a newy challenge.
Scheipsmeier. 29. was elected as
Congressional District 13 .chair-
man, announced Florida Repub-
lican Party chairman Carole Jean
Jordan
In'her new position, she will rep-
resent Hardee.' DeSoto. Manatee,
Sarasota and parts of Charlotte
County.
Congressional district chairmen
are elected by their respective
Congressional Caucuses and serie
a two-year term. The district chair-
men form the bod. of the Florida
Republican Executive Board and
vote on matters related to the oper-
ation of the Republican Party of
Florida.
"We congratulate Erica Sche-
ipsmeier on her election as Chair-
man of Congressional District 13
and look forward to working with
her," said Jordan. in announcing the
appointment.
"Erica's lo.al dedication and
tireless efforts on behalf of
Republican candidates paid big
dividends in 2004. Together, we
will continue' strengthening the
grassroots. recruiting and training
quality candidates, and increasing
our support of the local executive
committee." commented Jordan.
"Her continued leadership is an
assett as wee endeavor to keep
Republican control of the Got -
ernor's Mansion, increase our rep-
resentation on the Florida congres-
sional delegation, increase our
majorities in the Florida Legis-
lature, retain our control of the
Florida Cabinet. win the remaining
U. S. Senate seat, and continue
winning local races," concluded
Jordan.
Scheipsmeier, of Bow ling Green.
is a certified public accountant with
Manley and Associates of
Wauchula and owner of Austin
Growers Inc. Gov. Jeb Bush also
recently appointed her to the
Hardee County Indigent Care
Board.
"' am honored to be elected as
Congressional District Chair for
District 13," said Scheipsmeier.
"As we move forward toward a
critical election cycle, I pledge to


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Jordan so that together. we maN
continue to build on our success as
v..e continue to grc." the part and
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ing ith the talented RPOF Execu-
time Board as together we prepare
for the coming electoral contests
and continue to make history, the
bus; soung woman said.


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Erica Scheipsmeier will represent five counties in Congression-
al District 13.






Only You

I go to sleep thinking of yu.
I close my eyes, and all I see is you, and only you.
I ask myself if it could be true,
If God put me in this path to find you.
S -. To love you.
I hear a voice that tells me yes, you're blessed.
I wish you the world and want to give you the best.
I long for that moment that we can caress.
.Whisper in your ear that my love is true,
Only to you, always you.
esus- Apolinar
SHardee County jail
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Junior Girls Play 3 Times


By JOAN SEAMAN
: Of The Herald-Advocate .
'PHOTO It was another trio of games for
luring Little League Juniors Softball last
7itizer, week.
pens,
by the After last Friday's game. the
family Tampa Electric Co Inc. (TECO)
Dragons and Hardee Signs +T's
Pride were virtually tied. Each has
been unbeaten, with the Dragons at
3-0 and Pride at 2-0. They would
square off on Tuesday of this week.
The Highlands Coca Cola Racers
and English Chevrolet Wahoos trail
in the standings.
Last Monday. the Racers defeat-
ed the Wahoos 28-4.
SHolly Johnson and Chelsea
Owens each came around to score
five times for the Racers. Lola
o' ork- Rivera and Kayla Owens each


added a quartet of tallies, and
Sharon Pruett chipped in with three
runs. Kimberly Cason and Kristina
Garcia had twin scores and Lea
Levesque and Jessie Helms had one
run each.
For the Wahoos, it was Lindee
Rossman, Michelle Beck, Emily
Starratt and Nicole Beck with a run
apiece.
On Thursday, the Dragons shut
down the Racers 14-0.
Scoring for the Dragons was
evenly distributed. Miranda
Powell, Ashley Alden, Chelsea
Harris.and Blake Farrer had two
runs apiece and Taylor Hulsey,
Halley Marshall, Christina English,
Shelby Durrance, Paige Clark and
Marisa Shivers each added a run.
Chelsea Owens was stranded
twice and Johnson once for the


Racers who succumbed to Powell's
pitching to be unable to get on base.
On Friday, the Pride downed the
Wahoos 25-13.
For the Pride, it was Katie
Jernigan, Stephanie Perry and
Jessica Abbott circling the bases
four times apiece. Caitlin Chason
and Krystin Robertson added three
scores apiece, while Jerrica
Grimsley, Amber Steedley, Chelsey
Steedley and Melissa Page had
twin tallies. Chelsea Albritton and
Sarah Reyna put a run each on the
board.
Nicole Beck, Emily Starratt and
Kristen Bergens, who homered,
each scored twice for the Wahoos.
Jennifer Farias, Rossman, Michele
Beck, Brianna Nellis, Dolores
Hernandez, Angelice Hill and
Samantha Farias each added a run.
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Chorus Concert 5:30

Concierto de Coro 5:30


Friday, April 15, 2005


5:00- 8:30 p.m.


Viernes, el 15 de abril, 2005

5:00 8:30 p.m.


Enjoy the cake walk, desert tent, American and Spanish Food, tames
and prizes, general store, snacks, and many other attractions.

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atracciones.


Earn $5 for our school by simply test driving a newly
Chrysler vehicle while at the luaul

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Kelly's Column
By Jim


T Historical Event or a Wildcat Fish Tale
Jim: Larry, what is this historical occasion I keep hearing about?
S Larry: Well, Jim, Hardee County is having its first ever fishing tour-
nament. This historical event is being offered by Project Graduation 2005.
SJim: What type of fish is this tournament after?
S Larry: Catfish-channel cats. However, these boys are extremely
aggressive. You could call them aggressor cats or Wildcat fish.
Jim: Sort of a Wildcat Fish Tournament?
Larry: Exactly.
Jim: When and where is this Wildcat Fish Tournament being held?
Larry: We are located approximately 1/2 mile north of the Vandolah
Power Plant on 663 (Orra-Fort Green Road), East side of road, 8-acre lake
in pasture.
Saturday, April 30, is the day of the tournament. Start time is 7 a.m.-
"'final Weigh-in is 2 p.m. $200 first prize, $100 second prize. Entry fee is $20
,per ticket. You may buy as many tickets as you want. Advance tickets at the
'gate on April 30 will be $25. We are also having a Wildcat Fish breakfast
."starting at 7 a.m.-hamburgers, cold drinks and fresh squeezed Hardee
County orange juice offered during theitournament.
Jim: Truly historical-fishing in a lake that didn't even exist 10 years
i ago. What do the contestants need to bring?
Larry: Bring your lawn chair, tackle and cane pole. Cook tent or con-
cession stand will have plenty of food and drink. You keep the Wildcat fish
that you catch. After 25 pounds of fish, you need to buy another ticket or
Just sit back and witness the event. You never know, maybe the Blue Angels
will fly over.
S Jim: Did you say the Blue Angels are doing a fly-over?
Larry: Well, I guess it is possible, but getting back to fishing, these big
Sboys, these aggressive cats need to go, otherwise I'm afraid we may lose
some calves. Remember, be a part of this historical event, Hardee Class of
'05 Wildcat Fish Tournament April 30.

The public is invited to an open house Thursday, April 21, at the new
Best Western Heritage Inn on Hwy. 17 north of Wauchula. The 3-story hotel
,,has 48 rooms and cost $3 million. Owners are Lavon and Linda Cobb and
'Mosaic. '

The Triple N Ranch offers excellent'special opportunity hunting for
'deer and wild turkey. Located along Hwy. 192 between St. Cloud and
:"Melbourne in Osceola County, the 15,000 -acre ranch was purchased by the
'state some years back. There is a limit of one deer or turkey.
You have to apply for a hunt, which costs $175 for a week. Entry fee
is $5 per application. My son Michael was drawn for a gobbler hunt recent-
i~ly. I camped with him. .
: Two gobblers defeated us the first two mornings shortly after daylight. -
They came within about 70 yards and "hung up." Those tons expected any
''hen to c6me running to them, so typical yelping did not bring them into gun
'range.
Later the second morning we dro e arid parked near a gate and pro-
needed on foot. After a few\ hundred yards \%e peered into an open field and
Ssaw a turkey party going on three hundred yard away. There were four gob-
blers in strut with about 15 hens and jakes on the field.
Mike slipped through a swamp 300 yards to get to the field's edge,
stopping behind some bushes. After an hour and a half some hens came
Close followed by two gobblers. That proved to be a fatal mistake, as Mike
Shot one of the toms at about 55 Nards with a 3 1/2-inch magnum load of
SNo. 4's with his Browning 12 gauge. The ambush occurred at high noon.
The tom weighed 16 pounds and had an 1ll-inch beard and 1 3/8ths
Spurs .
The state has done a good job of buying up some lands'for public recre-
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Sherry White
Sherry White Ministries of Wauchula is having a ladies' retreat May
13-15 at the Lake Placid Conference Center. The conference fee is $85 and
the registration fee is $30. Meals and lodging are included.
The theme is "Here I am again Lord." The goal is to help ladies be
closer to God and to live a \ictorious Christian life. She said a comedy
team, the Deen Sisters, will open the morning and evening sessions.
The Jessie Rogers Goodman and Christi Cole ministries will help lead
worship services. Bible teaching and prayer will be included.
S: Sherry grew up in Wauchula and Ason Park. She started singing gospel
music at 18.
After a.divorce, she moved to Nashville. Tenn., and worked in
Christian television, sang gospel and country ahd did' ministry work and
later full-time evangelism. She goes in churches. prisons and drug rehab
'centers. She moved back to Hardee County in 2000.
STwo years ago Sherry-wrote a book entitled "A Life Worth Living"
which shares her own mistakes and failures. Sherry was a single parent of
'three children for 11 years and married Mark White in 2001. Her husband
Shas a pest control service and helps with his wife's ministries, often serving
as a sound technician.
!She says many ladies have gone through painful divorces or relation-
ships, suffer from depression and feel like they are living defeated lives.
She %\ants to help ladies lead more powerful and rewarding lives. She said
problems in a person's life can sometimes appear to be a big mountain or
obstacle that cannot be moved.
To sign up for the conference, on the peaceful shore of Lake Placid.
S'call 863-773-2031 or contact www.swministries.com as soon as possible.
Sherry also plans to start a new television show named "A Life Worth
Living" that \\ill appear on Channel' 17 out of Sebring (Channel 12 on
cable).


It s believed that the word chortle was coined by author Lewis par-
roll as a combination of chuckle and snort. '


April 14, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A



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


Children, obey your parents; this is the right thing to
do because God has placed them in authority over
you. Honor your father and mother. This is the first of
God's Ten Commandments that ends with a promise.
And this is the promise: that if you honor your father
and mother, yours will be a long life, full of blessing.
-Eph. 6:1-3 and Deut. 5:16
Children are often required to honor dishonorable parents. As adults
who, crucify our judgments, we must also learn to honor parents whose
behavior may continue to be dishonorable. It is important to honor their
positions, even when we cannot honor their actions.
In order to honor our aging parents, we must treat them like adults. We
treat them like children when we act as if:
*They cannot think for themselves, so we must think for them.
*They-have no, sense, so we must make choices for them.
*They can't handle responsibility, so we must carry all their burdens
for them.
*They can't face reality, so we protect them and don't hold them
accountable in love.
The truth is, unless our parents are afflicted with debilitating disease or
senility, they are responsible for their thoughts and attitudes, choices,
responsibilities and burdens, and their speech, tempers, etc. They may need
physical help but are adults and fully accountable for their lives.
To love Mom and Dad is to treat them as I want to be treated. I am an
adult and I really don't want people to take it upon themselves to be respon-
sible for me. I want to make my own decisions.
S A Golden Nugget would'be to treat our elderly parents as we want to
be treated or one day we will reap the same through our children.


Letter To Editor


Scientific Study Of


Alcohol Is Needed


Dear Editor:
Is alcohol and enemy and/or, a
friend?
The. horrible consequences of
alcohol addiction have been know
to mankind from before mankind
knew how to put mankind's'
thoughts into writing, and equally
well -known have been the relief
afforded by alcohol from all man-
ner of suffering, physical and men-
.tal, which mankind finds itself suf-
fering from.
The stories of the ruination of
families by the addiction of the
father or the mother to alcohol are
around us by the'millions, perhaps
even by the billions.
At the same time any suffering
from the intense pains caused by'
injuries and the chronic pains of-
various illnesses and conditions
attest to the relief from pain afford-
ed by alcohol.


The usual reaction to alcohol
addiction has been to condemn it as
sinful and to.call the "drunk" an
evil person.
What has not been done has been
to bring alcohol under scientific
examination to determine when and
how alcohol becomes either a
friend or an enemy. /
Isn't it time that a scientific
examination of this ever present
companion of mankind be conduct-
ed to determine when and how it is
a friend or and enemy?
David B. Higginbottom
Frostproof


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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.
C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend Shifts available.
Current Florida Licensure, HS Diploma or GED
required, experience preferred.
Maintenance Utility Service Worker Experience in.
plumbing, electrical and carpentry. HS Diploma or
GED. 5 yrs exp. preferred.
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 414


Classifieds


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


1983 FORD F250, 4x4, $1,000, run-
ning. 767-0934-781-3774. 4:14-21p
'89 Buick LeSabre. Runs good. $400.
245-9190. 4:14c
1985 LINCOLN TOWN car. Call 735-
2233-863-738-1940. $1000. 4:7-14p
1986 JEEP CHEROKEE in very good
condition. Cold air, new front end,
new brakes, new shocks, $2400 OBO.
(863)773-0306. 4:7-14p
'79 FORD, 4x4, Runs great, body's
great, very clean, $3200. 767-0934-
781-3774.. 4:7-21 p
DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See
Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p


AM-SOUTH REALTY "
1 (863) 773-212
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Estan buscanda una
vivienda para su
terreno?
No es necesario
buscar masi
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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FOR SALE: 14' V-BOTTOM with trailer.
781-4276. 4:14p
S a -

C.N.A.'S Needed. Full-time. $7.25/hr.
plus benefits. Must have dependable
transportation. Apply at HOPE of
Hardee, 310 N. 8th Ave., Wauchula.
773-2022 EOE, DFWP. 4:14-5:5c
SURVEY ROD MAN. Will train. 863-
375-2369. No answer-leave mes-
sage. 4:14p
MATURE CHRISTIAN non-smoking
female needs caregiver with same
qualifications. Information (863)773-
5764. 4:14p
7.
April comes like an idiot, bab-
bling and strewing flowers.

Driver-

Dedicated
Shorthaul
Home Wkends.
Most Nights

GUARANTEED!
NO Touch Freight
85% Preloaded/Pretarped
*Avg. $717- $1019/week
Apollo Beach, FL Terminal
CDL-A, Flatbed exp. req'd
Sunday Callers Welcome!
877-428-5627
www.ctdrivers.com
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2 FULL-TIME TRUCK drivers needed.
Class A CDL and Class D CDL. Must
have clean driving record. Call 781-
0233. 4:14p
NOW HIRING cashiers, stock, deli.
Must be over 18. Apply in person
Kash 'n Karry, Wauchula. 4:14-21c
FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER, some
Weekends. Duties would include care
of two-year-old child, cleaning, iron-
ing a must. 863-443-1099. 4:14-5:12
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
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
HOUSEKEEPING @ Pioneer Creek RV
Resort, 138 East Broward, Bowling
Green. 375-4343. Apply in person.
4:7-14c
DRIVER CDL CLASS A, 3 yrs. driving
exp., flatbed w/piggyback exp. Sod
delivery. Bi-lingual a plus.
Duette/Wauchula area. (727)638-1852.
Please call (941)721-0900 with pric-
ing. Leave message on machine if no
answer. 3:31-4:28p


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WOMAN TO WORK with developmen-
tally disabled women. Part-time,
weekends. Call M-F, 767-0374.
4:7-14p
EXR 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
B or C TECHNICIAN NEEDED for
growing service dept. in family-orient-
ed dealership. Excellent benefits, 5-
day work week. Must have your own
tools. Certification a plus, but not nec-
essary. Call Monroe at Crown Ford,
Wauchula. (863)773-4113 1:13tfc
$1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck
drivers and service personnel. Coker
Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula
2:24tfc



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


MISSING: Female white English Bull
dog-7 Mile Point area. 781-3883.
4:14p
FOUND: Orange puppy, female on
Poplar Avenue, BG. 375-2695. 4:14nc


702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


WE HAV BUYEArS NO' W
CAL CUSTODY


.AM-SOUTH, REALTY

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Eeace River Electric Cooperative, Inc,.
P.O Box 1310 Wi'lchularF 33873a1863) 7734IIIb (86.fa 1) 773-?377 w preowory
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Job Announcement:
Vice President Corporate Services
Peace River. Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Peace River Electric Cooperative. Inc. is a Touchstone Energy Cooperatise headquartered in Wauchula, Florida and
is seeking a candidate to assume the full-time position of Vice President of Corporate Services. The Cooperatise
serves approximately 30,000 members in the beautiful Central Florida area, wilh the service territory stretching
from the Gulf of Mexico to just miles from the Atlantic Ocean. PRECO is recognized as one of the fast growing elec-
tric cooperatives in the nation with annual growth rates exceeding 5%.
Any applicant for this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or univer-
sity, preferably in the area of Business Administration or related field, with 10 years progressive management expe-
rience in human resources and regulatory compliance. This position reports directly to the Cooperative's General
Nlanager/CEO and will be based in Wauchula, FL.
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader, who is a detailed and organized person, capable of multi-tasking. The
duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited too, oversight of the Human Resources. Safety
and Training Departments of the Cooperative, management of corporate facilities including negotiating and admin-
istering equipment and service contracts, and responsibility for corporate security.
Peace River Electric Cooperative offers an excellent wage and benefit package, including NRECA's retirement plan
and cooperative sponsored 401K plan.
Qualified applicants should apply by April 30,2005 to Peace River Electric Cooperative's Corporate Services; atten-
tion Joe Hegwood. P.O. Box 1310, 1499 North Hwy. 17, Wauchula. FL 33873.
Peace River Electric Cooperatie, Inc. IPRECO. prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or
family status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information
tBraille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact Peace Riser Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. All Selected candidates are subject to a pre-
employment physical, drug test and background check as condition of employ ment.
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703 Honolulu-Dr.
Beautiful historic 2 story home for sale by owner. Approximately 4000 square feet heated. It
sits on approximately 1/2 acre and is within walking distance of schools.
Red brick construction, two car garage, hardwood floors, two fireplaces, sun room, built-in
china cabinet, two water heaters, two air conditioners and beautiful landscaping and patio
make this house a must see.
This 4 bedroom 3.5 bath house has a large master suite with walk-in closets, and large bed-
rooms. It also has a game room' downstairs.


Asking price: $250,000. Shown by appointment only.
Please call (863) 773-2955 to make an appointment.


(863) 773-2122
FAX (863) 773-2173
AFTER HOURS CALL:
Gary Delatorre, Broker 863-832-0508
Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887
Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575
Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797
Dane Hendry. Associate 381-2769


Richard Dasher


Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM


A GREAT LOCATION for this 1994 MH on 10 Acres of
land just inside Manatee County. Beautiful oak forest,
new well and serene surroundings. $249,900

LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling
Green. 5200.000
HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE north of Bowling Green. 15
lots total. $175.000
SECLUDED 24 ACRES, cabbage palms, oaks and other
natural Florida flora and fauna. Perfect for weekend
camping. $6,500 per acre.


6.8 ACRES ON EAST MAIN! Over 2,000 SF in this 3 bed-
room, 2 bath home on 6.8 acres. Includes pole barn.
horse barn, pond and 3 wells. Close to city limits in
Wauchula. $275,000
BEAUTIFUL WOODED 100 X 209 lot on crystal clear Lake
Isis in Avon Park. Great location and close to shopping.
S195.000.
HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE in Bowling Green. 80 x 118 lot.
$25.000
BUILDING OR MH LOT in Oak Hill Park. Well and septic
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 iC

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Billy


Ruby




Rosemary


We are Hardee County's #1
Buy Here-Pay Here
Used Car Dealer!
505 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula
(across from First National Bank)


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Just in time for vacation...

'99 Chevy Malibu


$5,995


~~ Customer Appreciation Day ~~

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ENTER TO WINI

For Evey vehicle purchase and for every payment made you will
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Classifieds--


MISSING BRAHMA ANGUS bull.
White face. Garza Road, Zolfo
Springs. Please call Simon Medrano.
781-2831. 4:14p


miselaneou


FREEI Used tin. Not rusty. You move.
773-4372 before 8 p.m. '4:14nc
21 HP RIDING mower, like new, w/ser-
vice contract. $650 OBO. Ph.: 773-
9122. 4:14p
BOWS & ARROWS for sale. 735-1621.
4:14p


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
Now Nature hangs her mantle
green/On every blooming
tree,And spreads her sheets o'
daisies white/Out o'er the
grassy lea.


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
352-284-1993. 3:24-4:21 p

This outward spring and gar-
den are a reflection of the
inward garden.
-Rumi.


Pet


PUPPIES-2 FEMALE Jack Russell, 9
weeks, $350 each. 773-6628. 4:14p
ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites yd6 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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Happiness isn't something you
experience; it's something you
remember.
-Oscar Levant


FOR THE BEST DEALS,
IN
WAUCHULA ,HILLS
COME TO...







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Epanol

Billy Jo

Come check out our new inventory!


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ATTENTIONI 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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***
A vacation is what you take
when you can no longer take
what you've been taking.
-Earl Wilson


CLOSING OUT! Must be sold!
Complete stock of plants, citrus trees,
miscellaneous supplies. Voogd
Growers. 9 am to dark. 775-4853.
4:14-28c


LOT #328-100x100, septic, well,,
shed, concrete. Peace River Park, 1
mile from Zolfo on 64 W. $20,000. 814-
445-5596. 4:14-21 p


DRIVERS/LOCAL/CLASS A DUMP-
$750-$900 per week, 5/6 days per week. Immediate open-
ings. Evening Shift. Late model equipment, vacation after 1
year, health, dental, & life insurance, credit union, 401K
retirement plan. Min age 25, Two years verifiable T/T exp,
good driving record, DOT Physical and Drug Screen will be
required. Apply in person at Trans-Phos. Inc 4001 Noralyn
Mine Rd, Bartow, FL, 800-940-1575. Females and minorities
are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Work Place. EEO. ADA
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We Blow in
Insulation in

Your Attic


FRE ESTIMATES Y<3



Still Tred ofcallig?


' call

Peniel Construction Services, Inc.
Locally Owned and Operated

Interior Remodelina


*S hotrook Texture ,Painting; Tile Carpef
SLaminate a Hardwood Flooring Cabinets
Inferior ooor .* Trim ek.

Our Painters Are Incredible!
No obTooBi o To 9al


K. David Woodrow
President


Demolition
05-280


(863) 7359215


Licensed and Insured
Drywall
05-281


L Cheryl Woodrow
Project Administrator


Carpenter
05-282


9e was look inT fi'rwa rd' to the city with lfoutLufatios Iiosc rchiurec
a iid, 611ifkr was qod. C11 14p


Teacher needed for a school located in a juvenile justice
facility near Arcadia. Requires bachelor's degree and cur-
rent teaching certificate or statement of eligibility. Year
round position with 38 days off and 9 paid holidays. $32,500
plus excellent benefits. Please fax resume to Greg Clark at
,863-491-5343 or e-mail to greg.clark(@desoto.k12.fl.us cI414c


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


/PAYLESS

ROOFING

&

SSIDING

(Up to 200 mile
per hour winds!)


"Why wait on your roof
when we can start
in a 48 hour period!"


\' / Contact George Browder

.03.309.7513 or Toll Free 1-866-794.899
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LI EONDAN


AMBER T
REALTY INC.
402 South 6th Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker
OPEN 8:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. F
MOTIVATED SELLER! Surrounded by GOLF
COURSE and PEACE RIVER! Lovely 3Br/2Bth,
CB/Brick Stucco home, new flooring, new roof, 1780
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/IBth,
CB/Stucco home located on large lot: new A/C and
sprinkler system. $95,000.


Bus. (863) 773-0007
Fax: (863) 773-0038
E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE


)oris Lambert


20 Acres of bearing grove; 10 acres of Valencias, 10
acres of Hamlins; Two (2) 6" wells: good development
property, road frontage on 2 sides; southwestern
Hardee County. $300,000
WON'T LAST LONG! 3B/2Bth DW Mobile Home on
5.45 acres. Home has new A/C, new pump on well,
fenced. $135,000.
10 acres cleared ready to plant or build. $110,000.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING Highway 17 South, good
location for this 2810 square foot building: face brick,
new roof, paved parking. $275,000.


45 Acre Hamlin-Valencia grove: good producer, dual 23.8 Acre Hamlin grove, road frontage. dual purpose.
purpose, paved road frontage. $15,000 per acre $350,000
Wooded lot with city water tap and culvert in place. See this 10 acre tract, 5 acres in groie with microjet. 5
$15,000. acres vacant land, 4" well. $15,000/acre


30 Acres, fenced, open pasture, secluded, well on prop-
erty. $240,000
5 acres cleared, fenced, and small pond. $95,000.


SEE THIS NEW LISTING! D/W M/H on nicely land-
scaped corner lot; 2B/2Bth, 1656 square feel, some fur-
niture included in sale. $85,000.


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


ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON...............773-9743
ASSOCIATE: MICHAELADAMS ............781-2413
ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING .................781-1698
ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK...........773-0058


REALTOR
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COUNTER PERSON
WANTED
High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
Drug-Free workplace
-MUST PASS DRUG TEST-
Please apply in person
(no information by phone)
Kemen's Auto Parts, Inc
306 N 6th Ave., Wauchula
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773-201 1


Corner of Hwy 17

REA Rd.
Wauchula Hills


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.TWO TO TWENTY ONE acres on
STerrell 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
A little madness in the spring is
Wholesome even for the King.


28' TERRY TRAILER,
Can be seen at 411
Wauchula.


$1,000 OBO.
Illinois Ave.,
4:7-14p


U-

ONE BEDROOM TRAILER, State Road
62. Non-smoker, no pets, $350 month-
ly includes water, sewer, yard mowed.
$150 security. 773-4726. 4:14p


Rick Knight
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


These 5 & 10 ac. tracts are
located in western Hardee Co.
There are onl. a few lots left
with lake \iew and there are
deed restrictions.
Commercial 45- acs. on north
bound H%\% 17, o\er 3,000 feet
of frontage. Bui all or in part.
$1,250.000!
52.87 ac. grove in Highlands
Co. North of Lorida. 33 acs. in
Valencia & 13 acs. in Hamlin.
Micro-sprinkler irrigation.
diesel power unit, and existing
fruit proceeds. $475.000!
40 acs. on Beautiful Payne's
Creek in NW Hardee Co. near
Ft. Green Springs. $400.000!
Can be divided!
37 ac. groie, Ft. Green area.
Great location for homesite.
$350,000!
Nice home in Knollwood. Very
comfortable 4 BR. 2 bath home.
Close to schools. $215.000!
10 fenced acs. west of Ona on
SR 64 has 3 BR. 2 bath, 1188
SF mobile home with pond.
Listed for $150;000!
Your search for a beautiful
homesite is o\er! This 9.8 ac.
wooded wonder is located on a
paved road, close to town.
$110,000!


19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft.
Green. Would make a nice home-
site. $15,000/ac! Can divide.
10 acs. in Ft. Green area on
Methodist Church Rd. Great
building site. $90,000!
Frontage on Hwy 17 N. south of
new Suncoast Schools Credit
Union. Approximately 3.5 acs.
with 2 homes and 1 office.
$1,000,000!
Take part and locate your busi-
ness in this growing commercial
area! 450' on North Florida
Ave. Zoned commercial.
$360.000!
PRICE REDUCED! 3 BR, 2
bath home in Wauchula, new
roof, two screened porches. All
appliances included. Close to
schools. $86,000!
Outstanding home in
Knollwood. 5 BR, 3.5 bath, for-
mal living & dining, extra large
family room fireplacece, game
room, and heated pool w/hot tub.
$305,000!
20 acs. in Ft. Grieenarea. Grov'
with home. 3 BR, 1 bath with
pool. Call today. $15,000/ac!
h quiet
r* orhood


RREA.TOR NSfl90CIATE S ASR HMM rg,


KENNY SAND ER ........ 781-0153
RICK KNG1HT ... .......1.77.V-2472
IMONIC. RFA ..............773-%.109


DAVID ROYAL........7S1-3490
SANDY LARRLSON..-... .832-01-3)
NMIE NICHOLSON


U.S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH. WAUCHULA, FL 33873
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NEW LISTING! 20 ac. Hamlin grove with 8" diameter deep well and diesel
power unit. Lots of paved road frontage. Will divide in half. $15,000 per
acre! .
NEW LISTING! 15 ac. Hamlin groie-pared road frontage. 6" diameter
deep well with electric submersible pump. Only $13,000 per acre!,
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!
COMMERCLAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound
US 17! Cleared and ready to build! Listed at $245,000!
118 acres development property on US 98 near US 27. Presently in good
quality citrus grove. Offered by bid only!
Four approximately 1.5 acre single family building lots in secluded area on
flowing creek, with oaks and maples within Wauchula city limits! Listed at
$35,000 each! Sensible deed restrictions apply.
1.12 acre rural residential 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 1 block East of Northbound L'S 17! Just $45,000!
Looking for space? 7.3+ acres paved road approx 4 miles west from
W\uc ula iti 6 BR, 4.5 bath nod frae eoe 'ilh ground pool! Too
manye Iep(rr rBarn wil pi dp p pole barn with a/c
sh d, deli e. Includes 4-+ af.id i 'gr ve on Swingle root-
stk with good irrigation system and 3 BR 2 bath 1,400 SF mobile home,
Must see to appreciate this beautiful property!
10 ac. Hamlin and Valencia groie 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
(after hours)


Mary Rollins
Ben Gibson '


(863) 773-9673
(941) 737-2800


Robert Jones
Brian Pohl


(863) 781-1423
(863) 773-6563


We are a member'of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and '
Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. 4:140


APARTMENTS & TRAILERS for rent.
773-6667. 4:14c
2/BR MOBILE HOME, clean, quiet
family park, Wbuchula. No pets. $350
month, plus $250 deposit. (863)773-
3275-(863)698-4908. 4:7-5:5p
The first of April is the day we
remember what we are the
Other 364 days of the year.


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


Maintenance Person needed in plant nursery. Must
speak English. Duties include property, equipment &
irrigation maintenance. Must be able to operate light
equipment; mower, weed-eater, chain saw, etc.
Experience in similar work preferred, but not required.
Higher starting pay if insurable to drive company
trucks. (Over 25, clean driving record with Class D or
higher.) L&L Liner Nursery, Inc. 3496 Peeples Lane,
Wauchula, Florida. 863-773-3557. Apply in person from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday Saturday.
IHeay equipment operator. Experienced with front end
loader, excavators. Must have clean driving record,
have own transportation & be able to work 100-150
miles out of local area. Call Will Smith 781-0158. c14:14c


CAROL'S REALTY
S1534 YANCY STREET
*okO PORT CHARLOTTE, FL.

33952
WAUCHULA ******

804 SOUTH 9TH


3 QUARTOS


1 BANOS


NUEVAMENTE REMODULADO
ESQUINA JARCIA, CONCRETE E

ESTUCO, NUEVO COCINA, NUEVO
FRIGORIFICO Y PUERLAS NUEVO Y LA
YARDA TIENE CERCA COMPLETE


$74,900.00



JAMES COLLIE
OFFfCE 1-941-6272769
CELL# 1-941-6287835"'.
CELL# 1-863-412-8932
FAX# 1-941-6271741
cl4 14p


Harrison's
Development and
Remodeling Inc.
Call for all your
home improvement
needs and
hurricane repairs.
Toll Free,
866-664-3494.
C2 17.4 7


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LIC. ASSOCIATE


UaI.R H5UsAI
O~PQATUCITY'


HOUSE CLEANING and office clean-
ing available. 773-5826. 4:14-21 p
B SEE
SOUND
Pro-Audio for any event. 773-6375.
4:4-8:4p
M & R LAWN CARE. Bush hogging,
pressure cleaning. 773-4698.
161*152677*1 3:31-4:28p


OFFICE CLEANING service. Free
quote 863-328-6062. 3:31-4:28p
TREE PUSHING, tree removal. Citrus
and yard debris. Reasonable rates.
863-781-0553. 3:31-4:14p
MIKE'S LAWN CARE, licensed &
Insured, free estimates. (863)735-
2862. 3:24-4:21p


Teachers- Year round Science and English teachers and on
site substitute for juvenile facility near Arcadia. Teacher
positions require Bachelor's degree and certification. Salary
$32,500. Substitute requires a high school diploma,
Associates preferred. Salary $23,400. Excellent benefits
and vacation packages. Fax resume to 863-993-4521 or
email carol.duncan(c)desoto.k12.fl.us EOE/DFWP c14:14c



Welders Needed

Southern Fab

(863)773-3849


Must have welding test.


c4:14,21p.








/Modern Housing of Fla., Inc.

MODULAR HOME MODEL CENTER


S1/2" Drywall Interior Walls
S3/4" T & G Plywood Flooring
12" Overhang.
8' Side Wall Height
* Florida Building Code 130 mph wind speed
6/12 Pitch.Roof
Insulated Windows
SSet on Raised Stemwall Foundation
10-Year Structural Warranty




Visit Our Model Center3
on Hwy. 27 in Lake Hamilton
ForDetails, Call Toll Free: 877-430-0450


S Realtor
SaI 228 N. 6th Avenue
^ i Wauchula, Florida 33873
S (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
We Have Listings to suit your every need, CALL US TODAY!
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
*'Affordable 2BR/1BA 1979 Single Wide Mobile Home in
Bowling Green, Great Starter Home. Call us today. Being
offered at $35,000.


50+ Acres of Pastureland
Secluded & Close.to town In
need of Pasture for cattle or possi-
ble.good home site? Call ,us for
details.
Look at the Space & Baths in this
Home!!! 4BR/3BA CB Home
with 2 car garage, central air &
heat & in ground pool. Home is
approximately 2,000+ square feet.
New shingle roof recently
installed. All for $221,000.


Nice Quiet Neighborhood -
3BR/2BA split plan. Storage shed,
separate laundry room and fenced
back yard. Located in Charlie
Creek Mobile Home Estates.
Asking $64,900.00.
Nice Residential Area -
Conveniently located between
Hardee and Highlands. 3BR/2BA
Mobile Home with Central Air &
Heat & screened in porch. Being
Offered at,$57,000.


O W Noey Flores John Freeman Carolyn Jackson Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier
** Whether you're buying or selling. The profes-
SYOU GOT TOSEE THI&S sionals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will be happy to
ONE! assist you. Let one of our associates help make
3 bedroom 2 bath your Real Estqte dreams come true.**
Double Wide Mobile Home
Please' Visit Our New Web Page at: www.floresrealty.net
Could be yours for as low
as $430 RI o a mo WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS
WAC Contact After Hours
W.A.cC.
0.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
1337 Hwy. 17 South Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
After hours............863-773-2840
Wauchula Lawrence A. Roberts..................(863) 773-9256 Email: lar@floresrealty.net
Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 Email: noey@floresrealty.net
77 ,/l f John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email: john@floresrealty.net
773 9-00 Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643
Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587
cl4:14c Steve Lanier (863) 559-9392 4:14c


FOR THE BEST

DEALS IN TOWN

ALL YEAR AROUND!

Special of the Week!

'99 Plymouth Neon

$1,995.00
$399.00 Down
ril lal mii. "A (li


BUY PAY
HERE! HERE!

Ii 'I I .

NO INTEREST CHARGE
NO FINANCE CHARGE


U.S. Hwy. 17
Bowling Green
(across from Presto)


375-4441


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Flores & Flores Inc.





April 14, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9A


The


Classifieds


FRANK'S LAWN CARE,-free esti-
mates, residential, reasonable prices.
781-7360,767-0577. 3:24-4:21 p
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


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


HELP WANTED
RN full or part-time contracted w/State of
FL. Perform medical assessments and
monitoring of care for developmentally dis-
abled clients. Need computer skills. No
week-end, holidays, or on-call. No Medical
or Retirement benefit. EOE. DFWR Call
M-F 863-619-4236. Ask for Terry or Kelly.
c14:14c


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 air quality. Reduces
Sodor and dust as well.

S ,725 years of Experience

Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407
cl:4:7tfc


C.N.A. Training Course
If you are interested in a rewarding career in caring for the.
elderly, Hardee Manor is interviewing for their ri
C.N.A. TRAINING COURSE.
SMust be at least 18 years old, able to work
3:00 P.M. to 11 RM. SHIFT or 11:00 RM. 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 RM. ONLY.
Hardee Manor Healthcare Center
401 Orange Place
uchula, FL 33873 '- cl 7,14c






NEW & USED TIRES


#1 Tag
Team in


Billy Ayers
Tire Technician


7
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Town!. 1

Come give
US a try! Donna Eures
Secretary


.-Fast & Friendly Service.-



We do
Semi -Tires

T-ailer Tires !




Tnofyrs


HOURS
Mo. Fri. 8-6
Sat. 8-12

ISe Habla Espano


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863-773-0777 116 REA Rd.
Wauchula
863-773-0727 (across from Wal-Mart)

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***
PUMP TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete sales, service and
installation, call (863) 773-6448.
7:18tfc
ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
tfc-dh


Bo Espino
Auto Technician


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.


'Open:
Mon Sat
8:00 5:00


LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Will buy old farm tractors.
Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc
JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning.
Free estimates. (888) 689-8188
11:18-6:29p
PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal,
stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
land clearing, shell, clay, top soil,
loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735-
2415. 9:9tfc
TEAM SAWMASTER. TREE removal.
We cut trees for less. (863)781-1449
10:14tfc


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
Mystery writer John Creasey
wrote under 27 different pen
names.


0 L)

SCity of Wauchula


Accepting applications for the position of a full-time/temporary
service clerk. Duties include servicing existing utility customers,
setting up new accounts, and collecting payments; providing
service related to cemetery plots; answering telephones and
directing calls to correct person. Must have working knowledge
of modern office practices and equipment. Must be able to
demonstrate ability to collect and account for cash transactions.
Must be able to use Microsoft Office applications effectively.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Bilingual capa-
bility (Spanish) highly desirable. To apply for this position or for
additional information, contact Human Resources at 126 S. 7th
Ave., Wauchula. Closing date for accepting applications is April
22, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. EEO/DFWP. cl4:14,21c


S l 107 W. Main Street
Topsy See W nauchula,IFL 33873
SFriday, Saturday, Sunday RL ESTATE 773-W5994
RESTROOMS* WATER ELECTRIC: .


781-1062 111:4


James K .Selers Pam la .Sellers.cl


15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in grove. Well & Irrigation system $10,000
per acre.
Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/IMH. 3/2, Central WA, 5138 Deer
Run Road. $97.500.
l M rntl'gtefn o-- nnl-narof. 3456 square feet.
1.06 acres, zoned C-2. Just east of new Northbound U.S. 17. Excellent
potential for warehouses or light manufacturing. Priced to sell. $50,000.
3 Rental houses in Ona. Current rental income $900 per month. $70,000.
302 North 10th Ave. Large corner lot. 930 S.F., C.P., Porches, 2BR/IBth.
Central H/A. $54,000.
BlI rest urant and meat


5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green


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


CUSTOMER
BEWARE!
We ar licensed and
S Insured .
e 1g .Mv-4c 25
l* r : 4 ..r


WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS
SI FULL TIME MECHANIC


4 .MI


SLISTNG- e hul. th. Hard wood
S.F. Just out-

Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000
ING SOON! Brand T BR, 2 bajhs concrete block home on
mlng 1pW 136 ncg s. Cathedral ceiling,
e patiuu O eady in weeks. This
won't last long. Call for info.
Large acreage recreational property. Call for info.
Looking for a commercial building? Check out this log cabin on Hwy.
17 in Wauchula. Call for details
Building lots in Bowling Green andZolfo.
NEIjTaIN locatiom7 hIa sa rlth. Very nice
hen Ii lri l central A/I Eriaaale furniture.
$87,.
We Have Buyers! We Need Listings!
SWe have several buyers interested in your house even if it needs repairing.
S' Call us with your info.


ITopsy See, broker lanette See, associate I


Check out more listings at
www.ourhomesite.com\ wauchulareallors


i


Or email us at:
theseegroup@earthlink.net ,. 1,.:


BRN ]l~~lNEW! NOW TUILAIIu


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


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


Equal Housing Opportunity


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Certain Income Resrictions Apply


TIE NUMBER TO K.OW


24-HiOp Emergency Towing Lowet Possible Rates Fast,Reliable Servce


* Hill's Auto World
U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green cl4:14c


Program Assistant needed for school located in juvenile
justice facility near Arcadia. Enrolls, schedules, and with-
draws students using the DeSoto School Board computer-
ized student information system. Performs clerical duties.
12-month full-time employment. Requires high school diplo-
ma. $20,000 plus excellent benefits. Please fax resume to
Greg Clark at 863-491-5343 or e-mail to greg.clark(deso-
to.k12.fl.us EOE/DFWP cl4L14c
i ... "


Bo cl changes all
typ es of tires .
Car, Semi,
Traile, etc.


375-4461


Resource Recovery Operator & Spotter
Pay Rate: $8.25-$10.83
Wanted for the Hardee County Landfill. Knowledge
of or ability to learn and comprehend county, state and
federal rules and regulations pertaining to solid
Hazardous Waste identifications and disposal. Ability
to perform physical work related to the position. Must
have the ability and skills necessary to communicate
effectively with the public as a representative of the
County Solid Waste Department. Must have
High School Diploma or GED. Valid FL
Class "A" or "B" CDL required.
Complete job description posted on the County
website: www.hardeecountv.net.
Application accepted in the Human Resource
SDept., 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873,
(863) 773-2161. Open until filled. c14:14c
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LOOKING FOR MISC. Implements for
Farmall and Cub tractor. 375-2966.
4;7-1,4p
SMALL ANTIQUE SIGNS, old farm
tools. Call days 767-0400, Carl.: '
3:17-4:14p
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1995 FORD
VIN:1 FMDU34X8SUAO2598
8:00 A.M. April 25, 2005
Cliff's Wrecker Service
1071 Hwy 17N, Wauchula, FL
c.414c

DEMOLITION
Tree &.Stump
S Removal

rParker Fill Dirt:
Local Contractor

(863) 735-2415
.c19:16tfc


Carol Tomblin
Owner


STOM
CLAM
UP
AV IAL


MOVING-Friday/Saturday, 8-?. Rain
or shine. Everything Goesl Furniture,
tools, hospital bed, misc. South
Florida Ave. to Ratliff Rd. to 2242
Ralph Smith Rd. 4:14p
THURSDAY/FRIDAY. Dixie Drive, north
end of BG. BIG YARD SALE. 4:14p
SPRING CLEANING SALE: Baby
clothes and items, ladies and mens
clothes, Home Deco items, dining
table and chairs. Saturday, 9-1, 802 Lk
Branch Rd. 4:14p


DIVORCE'
BANKRUPTCY

$69
863-314-0846'
(non-lawyer) lo ic


CAROL'S
POOL
SERVICE


~ 10 Years Expenence -
Certified & Insured
S^ Office: 863-452-6026
Cell: 863-449-1806
P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826
c12.24T1c


SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES

Quality gravelrockfor
driveways, parking lots, etc...

It's better than shell


ShawxnRime.,
Owne,/Op era/or


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


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BRAND NEW

6000 Sq. Ft.
Warehouse/Office/Yard
3647 Hwy 17 Frontage
For Lease 239-354-1230
C13 31 4 21C


Shell


GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC.


Fill Dirt
Lamar .il-d Zolfo.Springs
Lamar Giltttid 'd


Home: (863) 735-0490


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Sand


Mobile: (941) 456-6507


PUPPY FOR SALE!
Good Home Only
Cur/German Short Haired Pointer Cross
1 MALE TRI-COLOR LEFT


$'50


Excellent Hunting Lines
Price includes all shots, worming
and certificate of health.
Ready to go 4/15/05!
Call (863) 773-6827


FULL TIME EMPLOYEES NEEDED
We have several openings to fill.
BENEFITS:
Retirement Plan Health Insurance Vacations
Paid Holidays Paid Personal Days
5 DAY WORK WEEK
.;" 4flRUG.FREE WORK PLACE EOE

Florida Fence Posf Co., In.
5251 S.R. 64 West P 0 BOX 645
One, FL 33865
1863) 735-1361 tci414.


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HUGE YARD SALE! Saturday, 747
Popash Road. 4:14p
SATURDAY, 8-12, 1021 Briarwood.
4:14p
FRIDAY, 7:30-?, Florida Ave. beside
hospital, boys clothes, lots more.
4:14p
SATURDAY, 9-? Golfview, house
#3071 & #308. Chest, dishes, drapes
and bedspreads, rocking chair, toys
and lots of everything. 4:14p
SATURDAY, 9-12, BG, blue building
south of Hazel's Flower Shop.
Furniture, TV, DVD player, clothing all
sizes, tools, saws, bedding, kitchen
aDDliances,. misc. 781-0291. 4:14c


MULTI-FAMILY-Saturday, 7 am-?
Riverview, 302 Garden Dr., Wauchula.
4:14p
HUGE' YARD SALE-4 families,
Thursday and Friday 8:00-2:00. 124
Paldao Acres. Just about a mile West
past the First Baptist Church in
Wauchula. Look for signs, Everything
must goll Children's clothes
preeemle-ST both girls and boys, a lot
of name brand clothing some with
new tags, baby items, women and
men's clothing, shoes, household
items, tons of toys (everything looks
new) dishes, some furniture. 4:14p
509 W. ORANGE ST. Friday-Saturday.
4:14o


Laundry/Housekeeping Aide
PT to do evening laundry and some day
housekeeping. Apply in person to
HARDEE MANOR CARE CENTER
401 ORANGE PLACE
WAUCHULA, FL d4:14c


OFFICE FOR RENT
1385 Highway 17 Northi
(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 12:2311


PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
Bobcat Sorvice Tree Trimming
Complete Tree Removal
*FREE ESTIMATES*

(863) 781-2089


'ieensed s Insured


Aecpt M/C a Visa


SOne star
con-sstu-xcoti0 M Cnc.xp -

Commercial Residential
Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated ,

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

Payroll
Temporary or Federal and State
Permanent LABOR Taxes
Deposits
Personnel and SOLUTIONS Tax Reports
Peronnreseces Worker's Cbmp
Payroll Services FICA -
CONTACT: Year End W2's
ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula
(863)773-9225
cl10:21tfc

Tutor Coordinator needed for a school located in a
juvenile justice facility near Arcadia. Responsible for
coordinating tutoring services to students, and devel-
oping community involvement with the education pro-
gram. Requires bachelor's degree and current teach-
ing certificate, preferably in Reading. Year round posi-
tion with 38 paid days off and 9 paid holidays. $32,500;
plus excellent benefits. Please fax resume to Greg
Clark at 863-491-5343 or e-mail to greg.clark(deso-
to.kl2.fl.us cl4:14c


C.N.A. Training Course
If you are interested in a rewarding career in caring for the
elderly, Hardee Manor is interviewing for the C.N.A. TRAIN-
ING COURSE. Must be at least 18 years old, able to work
3:00 P.M. to 11 P.M. SHIFT or 11 PM. to 7 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 PM. ONLY.
Hardee Manor Healthcare Center
401 Orange Place
Wauchula, FL 33873 4:140


SATURDAY, 8-?, 413 N. 8th Ave.
Clothing, etc. 4;14p
Spring makes its own state-
ment, so loud and clear that
the gardener seems to be only
one of the instruments, not
the composer.
-Geoffrey B. Charlesworth


A Safe Place
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CRISIS LINE
1 (800) 500-11'19
End The Abuse!
The years teach much which
the days never knew.


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T N T FILL PI-T. AINCCi
Dirt, Sand, Shell,.Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land
Clearing. Building House Pads and Drivsways {
3721 E Main St S,, Tim Parrish
Wauchula Fl (863) 781-3342
i aR73r 'lBm Nextel '


Office
(863) 773-9446


We Accept Most Maor Credit Cards
We Accept Most Major Credit Cards


NELSON GONZALEZ
S CUSTOM BLUEPRINTS
NEW OR EXISTING REMODEL DESIGN


FRONT ELEVATION
RESIDENTIAL*COMMERCIAL PHONE: (863) 832-0149 ^
SITE DESIGN FAX: (863) 735-0147

WAREHOUSE LABORER
Wanted-Person to work in ware-
Shouse. Must be able to read and
write, follow directions and lift 50 Ibs.
Forklift experience helpful. Apply at
Florida Fertilizer. We are a drug-free
workplace. Benefits available.,


"On The Jo6'

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


John Reschke
Bill Reschke


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CCC-045925
License CBC-12430


Sunshine Foliage World:d
Supervisor position available
at Ft. Meade foliage nursery.
Experience preferred. Job function may involve lifting
ip 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. c147-286


Mechanic/Truck and Trailer/Class B- OK
Immediate opening, flexible hours, compet-
itive pay, 2 wks vacation after 1 yr, health,
and life benefits after 60 days, 401k retire-
ment, & credit union. Contact Steve Baxley
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Thursday. A pril 14, 2005


PAGE ONE


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Softball Girls Had Short Week


L rlii U V r -- --- By JOAN SEAMAN.
Thrift Center Of The Herald-Advocate
N -FACES (etti ig a New Face The Hardee girls softball teams
r ~, f -.'elp c 1f gm.- had only one-game encounters in
S.---- :the last 10 days.
The varsity played on April 1 at
SLakeland Christian and came home
.: on the down side of a 3-2 score.
,r- The JV team hosted the Palmetto
won 10-4.
S, The girls are getting closer and
Closer to the end of the 2005 sea-
son. This week, the varsity had a
home game on Tuesday against All
f ad Saints. Today (Thursday), there is a
.' .varsity-only game against
r d Frostproof, at home as the March
S. 15 game was played on the road.
Senior night will be Monday,
---"". April 18, honoring Stephanie Cobb,
April Buckley, Morgan Norris,
Kyla Shiver and Kim Ward in pre-
game ceremonies before thdir final
S- home game, which is a varsity-only
6 p.m. tilt.
The season ends with a pair of
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Hardee junior Daniel Moore will
go to the state weightlifting meet
next weekend.
Moore was the only Wildcat to
qualify for the state meet.April 23
in Gainesville.
Other Wildcats did well inthe
qualifying meet recently in Avon
Park. Junior Jeremy Kelly and
freshman Devan Lampley each
placed second in their respective
weight levels. Kelly lifts at 199 and,
Lampley in the 119-pound division.
"Everybody performed well and
had personal bests in at least one of
the two lifts, some in both, said
Wildcat -weightlifting and hde~id
football coach Derren Bryan. Many
of the boys enter weightlifting to
increase strength for football.
They compete in two events, the
clean-and-jerk and the bench press.
They have several tries in each
event. The best lift in each is count-
ed and the combined total com-
pared to others in the same weight
division.
Others competing for Hardee
included heavyweights Justin
English and Haceem Shweil, both
juniors. At 199, junior Garrett
Randall "did well, too; he got
stronger every week," said Bryan.


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In the 1832pound division, it was
Jose "NMoose"' Salvidor and Mark
Hodges, both juniors. At 169 were
junior Justin Woods and sophomore
Ricky Wiggins. Freshman Terry
Redden lifted at 154.,
SFinally,. freshman Marwin
Simmons was in the 139-pound
division and classmate Stephen
Revell at 129.
"If these guys keep building on
what they have done, it will be a
really\ good squad next year," con-
cluded Bryan.
Other teams in the Class 1A-
Section 7 division are Avon Park,
Bartow, Celebration, DeSoto,
Lakeland E\angel Christian. Fort
Meade. Frostproof. Lake Vales,
Lake Placid. Mulberry, Sebring and
Lake Wales Vanguard.


April 25. District opponents are
Mulberry, Lake Placid, Avon Park,
DeSoto and Frostproof. Seedings
have not yet been announced.
At Lakeland Christian on April 1,
the Lady Cats were limited to just
three hits, one of them a booming
triple by junior designated hitter
Ashley Timmons. Hardee pitchers,
sophomore Jamie Buckley and
senior Kim Ward, combined for a
half dozen strike-outs but allowed
seven hits and three walks. Good
fielding prevented more scores.
Hardee left Danielle Hines,
Jamie Buckley and Timmons
stranded in the first inning on a suc-
cessful bunt and pair of walks.
Lakeland Christian had back-to-
back singles but the first batter was
out coming home on a good peg
from shortstop Casey Johnson.
Ward got aboard in the second
inning on an error, but was left on
the basepaths. Lakeland Christian
got its first run on a trio of hits and
a walk, leaving the bases loaded.
It was three up, three down for
Hardee in the third inning.
Lakeland Christian got its final pair
of scores on two hits, two fielder's
choices and a pair of walks. It was
3-0.
Isolated doubles were the only
other hits for Lakeland, as Ward
came to the mound and held the
Lady Crusaders in check.
Hardee rocked along until the top
of the sixth: With one away, Jamie
Buckley drew a walk. Timmons
then uncorked a triple to score
Jamie Buckley. Then, April
Buckley singled to bring Timmons
home. A fielder's choice, Johnson
hit and interference call ended
Hardee's rally. The top of the sev-
enth was another one, two, three
effort, with Lakeland holding on
for the 3-2 win.
Against Palmetto at Tiger Field
on April 4, the Hardee JV girls
struck often, starting with one score
in the first inning. Amber Steedley
walked and,went to second on a
Paige Avery hit. A double steal
advanced them 90 feet. A Ciara
Lambert sacrifice grounder scored
Steedley.
Palmetto bounded back for a
four-run home half of the first on.
two hits. two errors, a walk and pair
of hit-batters as all nine players -
,amiie to bt.'
Hardee left Katie Bryan and


Summer Hensley stranded in the
second inning and Palmetto got its
final tally on a hit and ah error. It
was 5-1.
The game continued without
more scoring until the fourth
inning. When a Lindsey Moye
walk, an error on a Hensley hit, a
hit by Steedley and pair of errors
brought Moye and Steedley across
home plate. It was 5-3.
Hardee broke the game wide
open in the fifth inning when 10
batters came to the plate and five of
them scored. Walks, hit batsmen,
stolen bases and a Lambert hit
moved Kim Holt, Bryan, Moye,
Melissa Page and Steedley around
the bases to score. It was 8-5.
Hardee got an insurance tally in
the sixth inning and another in the
seventh. Moye singled, stole sec-
ond, third and home in the sixth,
while Ashleigh Alden singled and
kept moving on hits by Bryan and
Moye in the seventh inning to make
the final score 10-5.
The varsity and junior varsity
scrimmaged last Thursday, with the
younger squad nearly upsetting the
varsity. Steedley was safe on an
error and scored on a Nicole
Bromley hit in the third inning.
For the varsity, it was Sierra
Rivet with a walk and score to tie
the game in the fifth inning. In the
sixth, Jamie Buckley was safe on
an error, stole second and third and
raced home on a Rebekah Mahoney
hit.
"The JV did well in its win over
Palmetto and almost beat the varsi-
ty in an intra-squad scrimmage on
Thursday. The varsity is looking to
match the intensity of the junior
varsity. It takes almost two innings
to get them on base. There were no
hits against All Saints and only
three hits against Lakeland
Christian. When they get on base,
they try to make things happen,"
said Lady Cat coach Donnie
Carver.
He has been using his younger
varsity players successfully. Jamie
Buckley and Ward Platoon on the
mound, as do Kyla Shiver and
Sierra Rivet at second. Timmons
has done well as designated hitter,
too, said Carver, adding that fresh-
man Casey Johnson moved to
sloristop and "makes a big differ-
erine, she' shows a lot of heart
there."


Braves Top LL Majors Baseball


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
After the second full week of
play, there is only one undefeated
team in 2005 Little League
SMajors baseball.
The Joe L. Davis Braves stand
'alone at the top of the standings
with a 3-0 record after downing the
Nicholson Supply Reds, who are
now 3-1. Behind them are the
Chapman Fruit Co. Athletics (A's),
. the Countryside Growers Devil
Rays and All Creatures Animal
Hospital Yankees.
In last Monday's game, the
Braves beat the Devil Rays 10-2.
Kramer Royal led the Braves
with a pair of doubles, a single and
three trips around the bases.
Dawson Crawford and Lincoln
Saunders had twin tallies and Justin
Knight, Justin Fones and Thomas
Flores added solo scores.
For the D-Rays, leadoff batter
Carter Lambert and Daniel Baxter
were the only batters to get all the


way home. Caleb Rehs, Dylar Farr,
Jacob Mayer, Brandon Holton and
Julian Varela were all stranded on
the basepaths.
On Tuesday night, the Reds
outscored the Yanks 11-1.
Dalton Hewett and Malik Tatis
were three-tally batters for the
Reds. Jeremy Rowe chipped in two
runs and Justin Bromley, Jason
Rosenberg and Kyle Bodek added -
one each.
A Jesse Zunigg ihomer was the
only score for the Yankees. Jake
Altmarin, Dustin Ratliff, Zuniga,
Tanner Gough, Zach Turner and
Tyler Cloud were stranded.
On Thursday evening, the Braves
axed the A's 15-0.
Saunders was the only three-
score batter for the Braves, with
Crawford, Knight, Royal, Flores
and Vince Grimsley with two runs
apiece and Hunter Henderson and
Forces with one each.
The A's had difficulty with
Saunders' pitching. Only Dylan


Rabon and Dalton Rabon got on
base.
Friday's game was a nail-biter,
with the Devil Rays downing the
Reds 2-0.
Justin Rickett and Wintz Terrell
each put one run in the book for the
D-Rays. Lambert was stranded
twice.
For the Reds, Rowe, Tatis,
Bodek, Ben Loughran and Wyatt
Kofke got on base but could not get
all the way home.


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SObituaries


BARBARA ANN BRUNELLE
Barbara Ann Armour Brunelle,
70, of Swansea, Mass., died
Saturday, April 9,2005, at Charlton
Memorial Hospital.
Born in Providence, R.I., she was
the daughter of the late Christopher
Armour and the late Agatha Blake
Armour Cartwright. She Was a
homemaker.
She is survived by her husband,
Arthur Brunelle Sr.; three daugh-
ters, Christine O'Gara and
Kathleen Oliveira, both of Fall
River, Mass., and Rae-Ann
Goodwin of Manchester,; N.H.; one
son, Arthur Brunelle Jr. of
Swansea, Mass.; five siblings,
Dorothy Rickett of Zolfo Springs,
Joseph Armour of Ruskin. Judith
Lach of Taunton, Mass., Deborah
Ricken of Wauchula and
Christopher Armour of Lakeland;
seven grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Tuesday,
April 12, at 9:30 a.m.' at Almeida
Funeral Home, Fall River, Mass.
with burial in Notre Dame
Cemetery. Visitation was Monday,
April 11, 5-8 p.m. Local services
will be private.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula




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IDA WILSON
MURPHY THAMES
-Ida Wilson MurphN Thames.
90. of Ona, died Thursday. April
7. 2005. in Port Charlotte.
Born Ma\_ 28. 1914. In
DeFuniak Springs to Hiram and
Vina Wilson, she and her family
moved to Hardee Count\ wNhen
she \\as 11 years old. She was
'wife. mother of fi\e.children.
and hipelpte b\ her first hul-
band's side in the agricultural
fields in Hardee Count\. In later
sears, she was caregiver to man\
elderly ladies in Hardee Counts
She %\as preceded in death b\
her first husband. Elton NlurphN
Sr.; her second husband. Gu\
Thames; one daughter. Irene
Hannah; one son. Elton Murph\
Jr.; two sons-in-law; one daugh-
ter-in-law; one granddaughter:
and one grandson.
Surn iors include one son,
Nick (Buddy) Nlurph) and wife
Lois of Southport; two daugh-
ters. Thelma Prance of
Carter ille, Ga.. and Mary
Strickland and husband J.L. of
Ona; grandchild. Linda Parent.
greal-grandchildren. JodN and
Melanie, and great-great-grand-
child. Gabe; grandchild Donnie
Hannah; grandchild. Deril
Hannah and great-grandchild.
Ashley; grandchild. Darlene
Massey and great-grandchild
like. grandchild Lisa
Forrester, great-grandchild Jessie
and great-great-grandchildrern
James, Harle\ and Sarah Mae.
grandchild Nickey Murph\:
grandchild, Belinda Evans and
great-grandchild, Lee: grand-
child. Jessica McPherson. great-
grandchild Christine and great-
great-grandchildren. Angel and.
Drew; grandchild Tamm\
Prance; grandchild Brutus
Murphy and two great-grand-
children; grandchild Dean
Murphy; grandchild Tan \a
Strickland, great-grandchild
Daymon and great-great-grand-
children, Sha)ne. Justin. and
Amber.
Services were held at 10 a.m.
Saturday,.April 9 at Robarts
Famil' Funeral Home.
Wauchula. with the Rev. Albert
Blum officiating and Duck
Smith as soloist. Pallbearers
were Jo Marlin Carner. Allen
Carver, Mack Carer. Deril
Hannah. Donnie Hannah and
Nick Hunt. Burial \as in Oak
Gro\e Cemetery. \isitation was
Friday. 6-8 p.m.




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KEVIN EUGENE MOORE
Kevin Eugene Moore, 34, of
Zolfo Springs, died Saturday, April
9, 2005, in Tampa.
Born Sept. 1, 1970, in.
Charleston, W. Va., he had lived in
Zolfo Springs for 20 years. He was
a grove worker for Ballantyne and
a Hardee High School graduate.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Gary R. Moore Sr., and
grandmother, Elizabeth Moore.
Survivors are his mother,
Remona Milam of Wauchula; two.
brothers, Gary R. Moore Jr. and
Shane E. Moore. both of Wauchula;
one sister, Leeann Milam of
IWauchula; and numerous aunts,.
uncles, nieces, nephews and his
grandparents in.West Virginia.
Services were held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, April 13, at Wauchula
Cemetery.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchila







MILDRED MARY
SMITH
Mildred Mairn Smith, 73, of
East Leroy, Mich., died Sunday,
April 10, 2005, in Wauchula.
Born May 15, 1931, in Athens,
Mich., she had been a winterres-
ident of Cr stal Lake RV Village
in W hauchula since 1978. She was
a homemaker.
Surki:ors include two sons,
Donald Smith and w ife Florence
of Battle Creek, Mich.. and
Rarmon Smith and wife Sandy
of East Leroy. Mich.; One daugh-
ter, Margaret Coss of Battle
Creek. Mich.; three brothers.
Charles Burgett of Athens,
MNich.. Richard Burgett of
Burlington. Nlich., and Donald
Burgett of Homer. Mich.; two
sisters, Dorothy Engler of
.Vicksburg. Mich.. and Jo\ce
Burgett of Battle Creek. MNich.;
three grandchildren: four great-
grandchildren, four step-grand-
children: and nine step-great-
grandchildren.
Services and burial will be in
Michigan.



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KEVIN EUGENE
MOORE
Ke\ in Eugene Moore. 34, of
Zolfo Springs, died Saturday.
April 9. 2005. In Tampa.
Born Sept. 1. 1970. in
Charleston, W. Va.. he had lived
in Zolfo Springs for 20 years. He
was a gro\e worker for
Ballantyne and a Hardee High
School graduate.
He was preceded in death by
his father, Gary R Moore Sr..
and grandmother. Elizabeth
Moore.
Sur\i\ors are his mother.
Remona Milam of Wauchula;
tw\o brothers. Gary R. Moore Jr.
and Shane E. Moore. both of
Wauchula: one sister. Leeann
Milam of Wauchula; and numer-.
ous aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephew\\s and his grandparents in
West Virginia.
Ser\ ices \were held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday. April 13. at


Wauchula Cemetery.



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MILDRED MARY SMITH
Mildred Mary Smith, 73, of East
Leroy, Mich., died Sunday, April
10, 2005, in Wauchula.
Born May 15, 1931, in Athens,
Mich., she had been a winter resi-
dent of Crystal Lake RV Village in
Wauchula since 1978. She was a
homemaker.
Survivors include two sons,
Donald Smith and wife Florence of
Battle Creek, Mich., and Raymon
Smith and wife Sandy of East
Leroy, Mich.; one daughter,
Margaret Coss of Battle Creek,
Mich.; three brothers,. Charles
Burgett of Athens, Mich., Richard
Burgett of Burlington, Mich., and
Donald Burgett of Homer. Mich.;
itwo sisters, Dorothy Engler of
Vicksburg. Mich., and Joyce
IBurgett of Battle Creek, Mich.;
three grandchildren; four great-
grandchildren, four step-grandchil-
dren; and nine step-great-grand-
children.
Services and burial will be in
Michigan.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula


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JODY NORRIS
TACKEITT
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Jodi Norris Tackett, 39, of
Bradenton, died Friday, April 8,
2005, at Tampa. General
Hospital. '
Born Nov;. 21, 1965. in
Lakeland. she moved to
Bradenton 10 years ago from
Wauchula. She \was a homemak-
er.
Survivors include her husband.
Larry Tackett; her parents,.
Gordon and Phyllis Norris of
Wauchula: grandmother. Zetta
Gibson of Fort Meade; one son,
Christopher Rocca of Tampa;
one sister. Tammy Uhl and hus-
band Chris and nephew Max of
Tampa; four uncles, James and
Duane Norris of Arcadia. Bob
Norris of Wauchula and Jerry
Gibson and wife Jeanette of
Cape Coral; two aunts, Linda
Chauddin and husband Norman
of Rogersville. Tenn., and
Marcia Beach and husband Cecil
of Fort Lauderdale; and many
cousins.
A private familN memorial
service was held on Monday,
April 11 at Union Baptist Church
in Lily with burial at Lily
Cemetery.




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BARBARA ANN
BRUNELLE
Barbara Ann Armour Brunelle.
70. of Swansea. Mass.. died
Saturday, April 9, 2005, at
Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Providence. R.I.. she
was the daughter of the late.
Christopher Armour and the late
Agatha Blake Armour
Cartwright. She was a home-
maker.
She is survived by her hus-
band, Arthur Brunelle Sri; three
daughters, Christine O'Gara afid
Kathleen Oliveira, both of Fall
River, Mass.. and Rae-Ann
Goodwin of Manchester, N.H.;
one son, Arthur Brunelle Jr. of
Swansea, Mass.; fi\e siblings.
Dorothy Rickett of Zolfo
Springs. Joseph Armour of
Ruskin. Judith Lach of Taunton,
Mass., Deborah Rickett of
Wauchula and Christopher
Armour of Lakeland; seven
grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren.
Services were held on
Tuesday. April 12, at 9:30 a.m. at
Almeida Funeral Home, Fall
Ri'er. Mass. with burial in Notre
Dame Cemetery. Visitation was
Monday, April 11, 5-8 p.m.
Local services will be private.



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IDA '%ILSON
MURPHY THAMNES
Ida Wilson Murph) Thames. 90.
of Ona, died Thursday, April 7,
2005. in Port Charlotte.
Born Ma, 2S, 1914. in DeFuniak
Springs, to Hiram and Vina Wilson.
she and her family mo'ed to
Hardee Count\ when she '1
years old. She was a homemaker,
and tn later ears. she w~as caresi% -
er to rr..', elderly ladies in Hardee
County.
She was preceded in death bh her
first husband. Elton MurphN Sr.;
.her second husband. Gu. Thames.
one daughter. Irene Hannah, one
son, Eltc,i ..Jurphv Jr.; two sons-in-
law; one daughter-in-la%; one
granddaughter: and one grandson.
Sur ivors include one son. Nick
iBuddyv Murphy and \wife Lois of
Southport; t\wo daughters. Thelma
Prance of Carterille. Ga.. and
Mary Stnckland and husband J.L.
of Ona; 12 grandchildren: 12 great-
grandchildren; and si\ grear-great-
grandchildren.
Funeral sen ices were held at 10
Sa.m. Saturday. April 9, at Robarts
Family Funeral Home. Wauchula.
with the Re\. Albert Blum officiat-
ing. Burial followed in Oak Grove
Cemetery. Visitation \\as Frida\.
April 8, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral
home.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula


DAVID A. BROWNING
David A. Browning. 35. of
Orlando. died Sunday. April 10.
2005.
Born in West Virginia. he mo'ed
to Wauchula at the age of six. He
was a graduate of Hardee High
School where he was a member of
the Chess Club. attended First
Christian Church in Wauchula and
was owner/operator of Courier Plus
in Orlando.
Sur\isors are two daughters.
Tamaria Brow\ning and Brigette
Browning. both of Orlando. one
son. Justin Browning of Orlando:
his mother. NMarn Elswick of
Auburndale: one sister, Christ\
Browning of Brandon: one brother.
Kevin A. Browning of Auburndale:
and girlfriend. Connie Freeburg.
A memorial service will be held
Friday. April 15. at 6 p.m. at
Community Funeral Home. 6355 S.
Orange Ave.. Orlando. The family
will receive friends one hour prior
to the service.
Community Funeral Home &
Sunset Cremations
Orlando



JODI NORRIS TACKETT
Jodi Norris Tackelt. 39. of
Bradenton. died Friday. April 8.
2005, at Tampa General Hospital
Born Nov. 21. 1965. in Lakeland.
she moved to Bradenton 10 sears
ago from Wauchula. She %was a
homemaker.
Survivors include her husband.
Larry Tacken; her parents. Gordon
and Phyllis Norris of Wauchula:
grandmother. Zetta Gibson of Fort
Meade; one son, Christopher Rocca
of Tampa; one sister. Tammy Uhl
and husband Chris and nephew\
Max of Tampa; four uncles. James
and Duane Norris of Arcadia. Bob
Norris of Wauchula and Jerry
Gibson and wife Jeanette of Cape
Coral; t\o aunts, Linda Chauddin
and husband Norman of
Rogers'ille. Tenn., and Marcia
Beach and husband Cecil of Fort
Lauderdale; and many cousins.
A private family memorial ser-
vice was held on Monday. April 11
at Union Baptist Church in Lil'
with burial at Lily Cemeter\.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

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MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal Donut,
Juice, Yogurt, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Fryz or
Sausage on a Bun (Salad Tray,
Pinto Beans. Applesauce, Juice.
Roll) Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cinnamon
Toast, Oatmeal. Applesauce,
Milk
Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich
or Hamburger on a Bun iSalad
Tray. Whole Kernel Corn, Peanut
Butter Cookies, Juice Bar) Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal. Waffle,
Syrup, Baked Ham, Pineapple
Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Corndog or
Hamburger Gravy (Salad Tray,
Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans,
Juice, Roll) Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal. Cheese
Grits. Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or
Lasagna (Salad Tray, Garden
Peas, Pears. Juice, Roll) Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Danish.
Peaches. Juice, Milk
Lunch: Tacos or Stacked Ham
Sandwich (Salad Tray, Potato
Rounds, Juice, Pudding) Milk


JUNIOR HIGH

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Yogurt Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Fryz or
Sausage Sandwich or Cheese
Pizza (Tossed Salad, Pinto
Beans & Ham, Cole Slaw.
Applesauce, Juice, Roll) Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal. Buttered
Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce.
Milk
Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or
Deli Turkey Sandwich or
Hamburger on Bun w/Dill
(Lettuce & Tomato. Juice Bar.
Whole Kernel Corn. Peanut
Butter Cookies) Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal. Waffle.
Syrup, Baked Ham, Pineapple
Chunks, Milk
Lunch; Hamburger Gravy or



MARCUS D. TINDELL
Marcus D. Tindell. 49. of
Wauchula. died Sunda\. Apnl 10.
2005. in Sebring.
Born July 30. 1955. he \was a life-
long resident of Wauchula. He w\as
a certified network engineer, a
computer networking instructor
and a member of Southside Baptist
Church in Wauchula.
Sur% i\ors are his \i fe. Linda Sue
Tindell: one son. Christopher NM.
Tindell of Wauchula; one daughter.
Marn Jane Tindell of Wauchula: his
parents. Earl and Juanita Tindell of
Frostproof; one brother DaI\d A.
Tindell and wife Ann of Haines
City, and numerous other family
members.
Memorial sen ices will be today
IThursday. April 14I at 10 a.m. at
Southside Baptist Church.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula


Cheese Pizza or Corndog
(Tossed Salad, Green Beans,
Mashed Potatoes, Carrot-Raisin
Salad, Juice, Fruit Snack, Roll)
Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Grits, Buttered Toast. Juice, Milk
Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or
Toasted Cheese w/HB Egg or
Lasagna (Tossed Salad, Garden
Peas. Waldorf Salad, Pears,
Juice, Roll) Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Danish,
Peaches, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Tacos or Cheese Pizza
or Stacked Ham Sandwich
(Lettuce & Tomato, Potato
Rounds, Pudding, Juice) Milk


SENIOR HIGH

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Yogurt Juice, Milk
Lunch: Sausage Link on a Bun
(Tossed Salad, Macaroni &
Cheese, Steamed Cabbage,
Squash, Juice, Applesauce) Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cinnamon
Toast, Oatmeal, Applesauce,
Milk
Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich
(Tossed Salad, Potato Rounds,
Corn, Cucumber & Tomato
Salad, Peanut Butter Cookies,
Juice Bar) Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles,
Syrup, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Hamburger Gravy
(Tossed Salad, Mashed
Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit
Snacks, Roll, Juice) Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Lasagna (Tossed
Salad, Veggie Cup, Garden
Peas, Pears. Waldorf Salad, Roll,
Juice) Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Danish,
Peaches, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Taco(Tossed Salad,
Mexican Rice, Refried Beans/w
Cheese, Jell-O, Juice) Milk

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Hardee


Wauchulans' Granddaughter SPIRUAL SPIRE

To Wed In Tampa


Greg Tate and Kathy Beeson of
Tampa have announced the engage-.
ment and approaching marriage of,
their daughter, Emma Layne, to
Ronald Glen Boulware of Tampa,
son of Glen Boulware of Brandon
and the late Laquita Boulware..
The bride-elect is the grand-
daughter of Bill and Noveta Beeson
of.Wauchula and. Marjone Tate of
Gainesville. She is a graduate of


Tulane University in New Orleans,
La., and is currently employed by
Abbott Laboratories in Tampa.
The prospective groom is a grad-
uate of the University of Texas
Medical School and is employed by
Bayfront Medical Center.
Plans are being made for an after-
noon wedding on June 25 at'the
Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church in
Tampa.


Emma BeesonTate COURTESYPHOTO


:MelaniePowell & Ben

Willis To Wed Friday


Earl and Connie Powell of Zolfo
Springs have announced the
engagement and approachiiig mar-
riage of their daughter, Melanie
Kay, to Benjamin Adam Willis. son


of Buddy Willis of Zolfo Springs.
Plans are being made for an April
15 wedding at Hardee Lakes Park in
Bowling Green. The ceremony will
begin at five-thirty in the afternoon.


Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson

THE "CAN'T WAIT" GENERATION
Have you noticed that millions of people today can't wait for things?
For example, sex can't wail until marriage. Photos must be ready in an hour,
and a new car must be available to drive home today. A little piece of plas-
tic in your wallet will enable you to now enjo) a thousand things you
haven't earned the money to pay for.
i Computers are OK. but they all need to go faster. Got a vacation com-
ing up? Multitudes will be rushing off to theme parks with the kids. Here
they can spend money faster than at Vegas and, they can careen on merry-
go-rounds and roller coasters faster than they really want to.
On the way home, if they're sick, not to worry. Urgent Care facilities
Until the 1700s, ballerinas wore long, heavy skirts, tight corsets
and heeled slippers-all of which limited their ability to jump and per-
form other energetic movements.

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PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KELLY
Last summer's hurricane season
played havoc on the steeple of St.
Ann's Episcopal Church in
Wauchula, and its parishioners
were disappointed to discover the
steeple no longer on the rooftop,
but on the ground. They recently
celebrated the new steeple (top,
left) in the familiar location. Father
Jack Roberts (top, right) is shown at
the altar of the church which was
built in 1952 and seats 90-100. He
has served the local church for 21
years. The bottom picture shows
him in front of the church's sign
with faithful members Koch and
Mikie Mroczka and Senior Warden
Bruce Perrine. The church is locat-
ed at the corner of West Palmetto
Street and North Ninth Avenue.
Service times are at 9 a.m. each
Sunday.


will gi e them instant, help, although drive-thru services have yet to be
developed.
Are we addicted to speed? Who can think clearly while rushing pell
mell from one meeting to another? Isn't it inevitable that our intellectual
lives will grow shallow, not to mention our spiritual lies?
'. In contrast, the Bible consistently challenges us to be.still and wait.
"Those who ..ait on the Lord %.ill renew%' their strength. They will soar ori
wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk-and
not faint." (Isaiah 40:31)
The scriptures tell us of'a visit once made by Jesus to the home of two
sisters. The Lord commended Mary when she dropped ever thing to sit at
His feet and listen. Martha. anxious and bus) with dinner-preparation, did-
n't understand that there are some things more important than meals.
We, too. need to push back some of the things we think are so needful
in,order to find out what Mary found out. We can find a quiet moment if we
really want to: in a spare room, a garage or a walk around the block. If that
fails, there are moments when the kids are taking a nap or are tucked away
in bed for the night.
The tyranny of high speed 21st century living can be broken, but by.
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BANKING TRENDS


HARDEE PRIDE


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COURTESY PHOTO
Visitors to the recent Hardee County Fair found a most attractive exhibit featuring the wide vari-
ety of produce grown in the county. The booth is the result of the artistic and creative talents of
Jeanette Perrine, Kevin Smith, Carol Farr, Jo Smith and Oneita Revell, who painted the back-
ground mural.


PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Donna McKown, executive vice president of Wauchula State Bank, spoke to the Wauchula Kiwanis
Club Tuesday, April 5, about Check 21 (check processing for the 21st century) and health savings
accounts. Pictured (from left) are Lee Hawthorne, assistant to bank President Bob Hanchey;
McKown, Kiwanis President James Braddock; and Ken Hunt. The club meets every Tuesday at
noon at the American Legion building on West Palmetto Street.


Bob The Builder

Party Honors

Ricardo Sanchez
SLittle Ricardo Sanchez, son of
Pedro V. Sanchez arid Julie
Valdivia, turned one year old on
April 1 and the next day celebrated


1-Year-Old

Celebrates With

Elmo Party
A Sesame Street/Elmo part was
held April 2 at the home of Pete and
Tonya Grice celebrating the first
birthday of their daughter, Kaylie
Mae. She turned-one year old on
April 1.
S The honoree and her guests
enjovd hamburgers, hot dogs,
baked beans, cake and homemade
-ice cream.
Among those helping her cele-
brate were her grandparents.
'Delbert and Doroth-y Mloi-e of
SBowling Green and Dale and Janet
-Beckham of Wauchula; great-
grandparents. Vernon and Zella
Warren of Wauchula: uncle and
aunt. Buster and Angie Tomlinson
.of Fort Pierce; plus other. Tamil,
members and friends.


Kaylie Mae Grice


10-Year-Old

Studies Modeling

& Acting
Young Jennifer Moralez has big
aspirations and has already met and
exceeded some of them already.
SNickelodeon chose her to receive
full tuition for acting and modeling
classes when she participated in a
talent competition last August in
Tampa. This month she will gradu-
ate and has received full tuition to
;the Los Angeles Actors Academy.
She is currently making local and
cable commercials which will begin
:airing next month.
Her parents. Lee and Pam
Moralez. say readers should look
'for their daughter in the National
American Miss Florida Pageant in
June.
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Jennifer Moralez


with a Bob the Builder party at the
Wauchula Woman's Club building
in downtown n Wauchula.
Helping him celebrate were his
maternal grandparents, Antonio and
Manuela Valdivia: paternal grand-
parents, Pedro and Nidia Sanchez;
Arci Plata and family: Norberto
Viladivia and family; Rey na, Elmer
and Maynor Sanchez; and many
other family members and friends.




KU


Ricardo Sanchez


FIVE PINKS, NO BLUES
Philip and' Jessica Johnson,
Wauchula, a seen pound five
ounce daughter, Jadeyn Jewell,
born Jan. 14, 2005. at Florida
Hospital Heartland. Sebring.
Matemal grandparents are Rocky
Watson of Lake Placid and Elly
Watson of Avon Park. Maternal
great-grandmother is Mary Mildred
Wood of Lake Placid. Paternal
grandparents are Larrm Johnson and
Liz Abano, both of Wauchula.
Willie Jr. and Sharonda Jackson,:
Wauchula. a seven pound four
ounce daughter, Serenity.
De'Keanrai-Shante, born. March
24. 2005, Florida Hospital
Heartland. Sebring. Maternal
grandparents are: Robert and
Vernerdeen Shanks. Paternal
grandmother is Edith McInt re.
Gabiiel Valadez and Cynthia
Fairless: Bowling Green, a six
pound fourteen ounce daughter,
Azalva Lil Angel Valadez, born
March 30, 2005, Florida Hospital
Heartland. Sebring. Maternal
grandparents are Billy and Lorraine
Fairless. Paternal grandparents are
Mario and Josephine Valadez.
Felix S. and Tabiiha H. Prieto.
Zolfo Springs, a seven pound
daughter, Harmoni Andrea, born
April 9. 2005. Highlands Regional
Medical Center, Sebring. Maternal
grandparents are Mr. ahd Mrs.
Cresencio Hinojosa. Paternal
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Rodrigo Prneo.
Mark and Tanya Willis.
Wauchula, a seven pound eleven
ounce daughter, Sydney Leigh,
born April 4. 2005. Regency
Medical Center, Winter Haven.
Mrs. Willis -is the former Tanya
Ayers Maternal grandparents are
David and Norma Elbertson of
Bowling Green and David and Pam
Ayers of Greenville, Ala. Maternal
great-grandparents are Elvis and
Minnie Ayers of Bowling GCeen.
Paternal grandparents are Louie
and Lettie Willis of Highlands
County.

Sweet April showers/Do spring
May flowers.


This Saturday, First Christian
Church is hosting a men's barbe-
cue from noon until 2 p.n. at
Heritage. Park in:' do%%nto%\n
Wauchula.
In addition to the food, there will
be live music, and men throughout
the community are invited to
attend.
Northside Baptist Church is
planning homecoming for SundaN.
May 1, and has invited Evangelist
Ron Coram to be the guest speaker
for the 11 a.m. service.
The public is invited to attend
and to stay for the dinner-on-the-
grounds which will follow.
The church is located at 912 No.
Eighth A\e., Wauchutla


Local Teen

Named To

Dean's List
Savannah Davis, daughter of Joe
and Gloria Davis of Wauchula. was
named to the Dean's list at the
Savannah College of Art and
Design in Sa\annah. Ga., for the


Savannah Davis
As I would not be a slave, so I
would not be a master. This
expresses my idea of democracy.
-Abraham Lincoln


recent winter quarter.
Full-time undergraduate students
who earn a grade point average of
3.5 or above for the quarter receive
recognition on the Dean's List.
-The 19-year-old is a freshman
fashion design major. She is a 2004,
honor graduate of Hardee High
School.
Her grandparents are Sonny and
Dutchie Clavel and Joe and Pat
Davis, all of Wauchula.




McGhin Family

Plans Reunion
Five generations of the McGhin.
family are expected to attend 'the
April 23 reunion planned for
Saturday, April 23, at the Pioneer
Park Pavilion.
Those planning to attend are
asked to arrive between 1 p.m. and
1:30 p.m. and to bring a covered
dish.
At 82, Virginia "Dolly"
Richardson of Lake Dale is the old-
est family member. Four genera-
tions of the family attended school
here.
For more information, call 773-
3400 or 773-4624.


Titus Burgner

Celebrates

First Birthday
Little Titus Aaron Burgner turned
one year old on April 7 and cele-
brated the special occasion on April
2 with a party at Mary Holland Park
in Bartow.
Many family members and
friends helped him celebrate with a
cookout which boasted the theme of
"The Wiggles."
He is the son of Aaron and
Tiffany Burgner of Wauchula.

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Titus Burgner


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Needed For

Foreign Students

ASSE International Student
Exchange Programs (ASSE) is
seeking local host families for boys
and girls from a %ariety of countries '
around the world. These students
are 15 to 18 years of age, and are
coming to this area for the upcom-
ing high school year or semester.
These personable and academi-
cally select exchange students have
good English, are bright, curious
and anxious to learn about the USA
by living as part of your family.
attending high school and sharing
their own culture and language with
you.
'The exchange students arrive
from their home. country shortly]
before school begins and return at
the end of the school year or semes-
ter. Each ASSE student if fully,
insured, brings his or her own per-
sonal spending money and expects,
to bear his or her share of household
responsibilities, as well as being
included in normal family activities
and lifestyles.
The students are well screened
and qualified by ASSE. Families
may select the youngest of their
choice from extensive student
Sappliations, family photos and bio-
graphical essays.
To become a host family or find
out more about ASSE and its pro-
grams, please call 1-800-473-0696.
There are hundreds of students to
choose from, so call and begin
the process of selecting your new
son or daughter today!


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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Two weeks into the season there
is only one undefeated team in
Little League Juniors baseball.
SWith one game rained out with a
S4-4 tie, the Masons Mets had a 2-0
record as of last Friday. The BJD
Excavating Braves follow at 3-1,
their only loss to the Mets in an
opening day thriller.
Behind them are the CGC Agri-
Management Athletics (A's), the6
Lone Star Construction Rangers
and the Torrey Oaks Golf Course
Indians.
Competition began on March 28
,with a marathon game between the
Mets and the Braves, with the Mets
prevailing 20-18.
Nick Battles smacked a pair of
triples and Francisco Figueroa hit a
trio of doubles for the Mets, who
used an eight-run sixth inning for
the win. Kyle Ward circled the
bases three times. Alex Flores,
Figueroa, Phillip Barton, Joshua
Spencer, Brek McClenithan,
Raymond DeAnda and Clay
Choate each scored twice. Battles
came home once. Other Mets are
Nolan Neuhauser, Charlie Powell
and Richie-Evans.
Kaleb Saunders doubled twice
for the Braves. Leadoff batter Ben
Krause and Conner Davis each
touched home four times. James
,Olliff crossed home plate three
times. Tyler Cobb and Grayson
Lambert had twin tallies and
Carson Davis, Cody Ravls, Jose
Figueroa and' Saunders had solo.
scores. Other Braves are Josh
Heggie, Matt George, Logan
Thomas arid Kendall Mink.
On March 29. the A's beat the
Indians 17-7.
Leadoff batter Tyler Harvard,
Mike Dixon and Will Abbott were
triple-tally batters for the A's.Tyler
Robertson and Josh Johnston had
Sdual scores and Coty Skinner,
Dalton Farr, Arnulfo "Junior"
Cortez and Joseph Johnston added
a run each. Other A's are Tyler
Alden. Skyler Alden and Jordan



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S IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF 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.
SP.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
with the clerk of this Court at 417 W.
MAIN STREET WAUCHULA, FL.
33873, before service on Petitioner or
; Immediately thereafter. If you' fail to
do so, a default may be entered
against you for the relief demanded in
the petition.
Copies of all court documents in this
case, including orders, are available
at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's
Office. You may review these docu-
ments upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the
Circuit Court's office notified of your
current address. (You may file Notice
of Current Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law
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 28, 2005.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
3:31-4:21p


Grimsley.
Josh Rickett was the only two-
score batter for the Indians. Tony
Martinez, Adam Cartwright, Mike
Farrell, Justin Corbin and Chris
Anderson each chipped in with a
run. Other Indians are Drew
Macias, Dustiri Maddox, Danson
Hensley, Dan Timmons, Jordan
Farrell and Matt Fite.
On March 31, the Mets edged the
Rangers 11-10.
.A Nick Battles double was the.
only long-ball hit for the Mets.
Flores, Spencer and Neuhauser
came around to score twice apiece,
and Figueroa, McClenithan,
DeAnda, Choate and Battles came
home once each.
Leadoff batter Dale Bucy round-
ed the bases four times for,. the
Rangers. Josh Rodgers added a pair
of tallies and David Richardson,
Jake Crews, Trenton Cantu and
Jonathan Kelly added a run each.
Other Rangers are Danny
Rodriguez, Cody Vandiver, Patrick
Turner, Kody Porter, Chris Reid
and John Waleri.
The.first week:of play ended with
the April 1 Braves 12-2 win over
the Indians.
Olliff, Thomas and Heggie each
doubled for the Braves. Krause,
Conner Davis and Heggie each had
twin tallies and Cobb, Qlliff,
Carson Davis, Thomas, Rawls and
Lambert had solo scores.
Corbin and Hensley were the'
only Indians to get all the way
home. Cartw right, Corbin, Hensley,
and Anderson were stranded.
Last week's action began with
another nail-biter, with the Rangers
outlasting the A's 20-17.
Vandiver was the heavy-hitter for
the Rangers with a pair of doubles.
Bucy, Crews and Porter each. also
doubled. Bucy. Turner, Rodgers,
Vandiver and Crews were each
three-score batters. Richardson and
Cantu each put two runs on the
board and Porter added another.
Robertson homered and doubled
twice for the A's. Grimsley added a
pair of doubles. Skinner and Abbott
circled the bases three times apiece.
Harvard, Robertson and Grimsley
chipped in with twin scores and
Josh Johnston, Farr, Tyler Alden,
Skyler Alden and Joseph Johnston
added a run each.
In last Tuesday's game. the
Braves bombed the Indians 12-2.
Conner Davis hit both a double
and triple for the Brayes. Olliff h.1l
three hits.- Carson, Payis toueql
home three times, Ollifi, Rawls arid
Conner Davis twice apiece and
Krause, Cobb and Thomas once
each.
Cartwright and Mike Farrell each
singled and scored for the Indians.
Martinez, Mike Farrell, Rickett and
Corbin were left on the basepaths.
Thursday's game was, literally, a
washout. Tied 4-4 when the thun-
derstorms came, the Mets and A's
will need to complete the game at.a
later date.
The week ended with another
close encounter as the Braves came
from behind to beat the Rangers 7-
6.
Krause had three hits for his four
at-bats to pace the Braves. He was
the only two-run batter. Conner
Davis, Olliff. Carson Davis,
Thomas and Saunders each added a
solo score.
Bucy was also the only three-hit
batter for the Rangers. Turner.
Porter and Cantu had two hits
apiece. Reid, Crews, Vandiver,
Rodgers, Turner and Bucy each
crossed home plate once.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 252005CA172
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
1996 Nissan Maxima
VIN #JNICA21D1TT106020
/
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: MICHAEL WINGATE AND ALL
OTHERS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN
OR TO THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED
BELOW.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
for forfeiture of the following
described personal property in
Hardee county, Florida:
1996 Nissan Maxima
VIN #JNICA21D1TT106020
has been filed against you by
Petitioner, THE CITY OF WAUCHULA,
FLORIDA, POLICE DEPARTMENT, and
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, on
Anthony L. Ritenour, Ables &
Ritenour, P.A., Attorney for Petitioner,
whose address is 551 South


Farm Tales
By C.J. Mouser


THE MIGRANTS
In the early morning fog the rows of orange trees seem to stretch into
infinity, the branches tipped with globes of sweet fresh fruit; the life blood
ofthe citrus belt. A caravan of vehicles arrives: pickup trucks, vans and an
assortment of cars, most with out-of-state license plates, some from as far
north as Michigan, some from Texas and some from as far west as
California.
Light jackets and gloves are donned; good-natured greetings and jibes,
uttered in easy Spanish, flow back and forth as the sun makes its gradual
ascent. Ladders are set up and large bags with straps settle around the
necks of the pickers. Everything is in its place; the large citrus tubs await
the fruit, and upon being filled, will be hoisted with the "goat" and dumped
into waiting trailers to be sent to the processing plants..
As the pickers fan out, a truck is pulled into one of the empty rows, the
doors are flung open and cheerful Spanish music fills the grove. The pick-
ers, finding their rhythms with the help of the pulsing beat, begin to climb
the ladders, up into the boughs: of trees that are literally teeming with
oranges, each of which must be picked by hand, dropped into the pickers'
bags and then transported to the tubs.
SThe life of a haiiester is a transient one. A few months here, a few.
months there, following a path that is as old as our nation. While the farmer
produces and the market purchases, it is the picker who is the one physical,
driving force that brings the two together, and it is with determination,
tenacity and sheer physical endurance that they accomplish this feat. There
has always been that element of the population that follows the crops.
Picking potatoes or cotton, pulling apples or citrus, stripping the fields of
their produce; a vital link in the chain that brings food to our country,
The Challenges
'A typical orange grove is crawling with biting and stinging insects, the
occasional snake, and even the orange trees themselves present a challenge
to human skin with their vicious thorns. The weather is unpredictable: the
temperatures saying up into the 80s and sometimes the 90s, even on win-
ter days; and dipping down into the 30s and 40s in the space of a week.
Burrs and cutting weeds round out the obstacles presented to the pickers as
they fill bag after bag. working sometimes for six hours at a stretch before
taking a break for a meal.
Pickers come in all sizes, shapes and genders. Women as well as men
ascend the ladders while children sometimes as young as 3 gather fallen
fruit until the task becomes less a game and more a job:and the assistance
tapers off, to be replaced w ith more childlike activities and, ultimately dete-
riorating into their curling up on seats and in the backs of trucks sleeping
while their parents, aunts, uncles. brothers, sisters and even grandparents
continue to work.
A picker's bag weighs from 60 to 70 pounds when full. When you con-
sider that these bags are filled and emptied many. many times per day, it
becomes apparent that orange harvesting is a physically demanding occu-
pation. So whg do the pickers persist in this line of work?
With the help of interpreters, such as Aldanelia Lopez, a 15-year-old
student at Hardee Senior High School and resident of Wauchula, some of'
the answers tp these questions were provided. While slightly intimidated
with the questioning and a bit embarrassed at being targeted for answers,
the pickers were happy to share the details of their lifestyle.
One such interi'iewee was Juan Martinez. When asked if he would
answer a few questions about the life of a harvester, he informed us imme-
diately, with a humble smile, that he "knew no answers," which turned out
to be anything but accurate. Once he started talking, he was a veritable
wealth of information.
"Do you, have children?"
"Si!" he responded, and then conversed in Spanish with Aldanelia for
several minutes.
"He says he has children, but that they are grown," Aldanelia informed
,me. Then Mi. Martinez astounded us both by admitting that he was 61 years
old, and still out there picking fruit as well as men half his age. -

i The Simple Truth
The simple truth is, the pickers do what they do because the work is
available. It is one of the few occupations that they can engage in regard-


Major GirlsOnly


Have 2 Games


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
With only a pair of games last,
week, the standings in the 2005
Little League girls majors changed
only slightly.
At the end of last week, the
Tampa Electric Cooperative Inc.
(TECO)' Pride was still undefeated
with its 3-0 record. The Peace
River Growers Racers are at 2-1
and the Gourley Plastering Wahoos
are looking for their first win.
Last Tuesday's game between the
Racers and the Wahoos was a
marathon, with the Racers winning
27-24.
Leaddffbatter Kayla Knight cir-
cled the bases five times for the
Racers. Courtney Buckley chipped
in withI four scores and Sabrina
Hernandez and Krista Turner each
put three runs on the board.
Madisop Johnston, who had a
three-RBI homer in the first inning,
also scored in the sixth. Sierra
Coronado, Korin Roehm, Vanessa


Garza and Paige Farr added two
runs apiece and Brooke Knight and
Hailey Andrews had solo scores.
For the Wahoos, leadoff batter
Taylor Bolin was a perfect six runs
for six at-bats. Summer Palmer
came around to score four times.
,Paige Massey, Kara Norris and
Karlee Henderson cross home plate
three times apiece. Smokee Barker
had twin tallies and Emily Williams
added a run.
On Friday night, the Pride nipped
the Wahoos 10-6.
Amber Hines was the only Pride
batter to get three hits and three
scores. Courtney Chason tripled
and singled and walked, 'scoring
twice. Kelsey Powell, Amanda
McNabb, Brooke Shelton, Summer
Sisum and Arin Johnson added a
run apiece.
For the Wahoos, it was Williams,
Barker, Norris, Massey, Kate
Krause and Bolin each coming
around to cross home once.


PHOTOS BY C.J. MOUSER
Juan Martinez, 61, a father and grandfather, pauses at the base
of a ladder before beginning his work day.


A young man carries a full bag, which weighs in excess of 60
pounds and will be filled and emptied numerous times over the
course of the day.

less of their age, level of education, ability to speak English or, sometimes,
proof of citizenship.
The simple truth is, they wouldn't be here if it weren't for the some-
times meager income that the citrus industry provides them. The truth is,
many of them would rather not be here, and strive, to earn enough to take
back to their own country where they can purchase land, build homes and
raise their families.
But the often ignored and many times overlooked truth is that without
them, the farming industry would be in dire straits.
What must it be like to arrive in Florida to pick oranges, to enter the
produce section of the grocery store and see apples that you may xery well
have helped pick short weeks before? Many migrant workers can answer to
that!

An Equitable Arrangement
The contribution of'the picker to the producer is a classic "you scratch
my back, I'll scratch yours" arrangement. Anyone who knows anything
about this country knows that the overwhelming majority of our citizens
wouldn't pick fruit for any amount of money, much less for what many pro-
ducers can afford to pay due to the unpredictability and the fluctuation of
citrus prices.
Anyone who knows anything about Mexico, knoii that eairi'ia ;trli-
able living is a difficult, if not often impossible pursuit.' i
While we may be irritated with differing driving skills, the language
barrier, their absence of understanding for the way things work in the
United States and the longer lines at the bank, grocery stores and gas
pumps. it is imperative that we acknowledge the fact that the vast majority
of our crops are picked, and introduced into a waiting market, by the
migrant pickers,
The pickers come here because they need to, and we should welcome
and accommodate them because we need to.
Contact writer C.J. Mouser by e-mail at cimouserinfla@aol.com


HEARTLAND WATER ALLIANCE
MEETING NOTICE

The Hearland Wate'r Alliance' ill meet on Thursday, April
14, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the Hardee County Commission
Chambers 412 West Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula,
Florida.
The following will be presented: Water Supply Plan History,
SWFVWMD's Review of Plan, Phase I (Demands) Report,
Phase II (Sources) Report and Phase III (Plan),Status.
This is a Disabled-accessible facility. Any disabled person
needing to make special arrangements should contact the
Hardee County Commissioner's office at least (48) forty-eight
hours prior to the meeting.
Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be
heard. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the
members with respect to any matter considered at such meet-
ing or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and
that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based:

For more information, please call 863/773-9430.

Lex Albritton, Jr., County Manager. 4 14c


Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida.
33870, on or before May 16, 2005,and .
file the original with the clerk of this
court either ,before service, on.
Petitioner's attorney or immedlatdly
thereafter; otherwise a default 1ill be
entered against you for the relief
demanded in the petition.
DATED this.5 day of April, 2004.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
As Clerk of the Court
By: Conn(e Coker
Deputy Clerk
'4:14,21c


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The Squeezin's
By Barbara Carlton
Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association


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J DISASTER PAYMENTS STILL SLOW BUT SURE
As we approach the eight-months "anniversary" of Hurricane Charley,
:many growers have not received their disaster compensation funds. As
;time drags on and bills mount, frustrations run high.
The Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association continues to lool
for ways to speed the process. As a part of that, you should have already
received a phone call from our staff to verify whether you have or have not
received your funds. We have been unable to reach some members and
.have attempted to leave messages for growers we have not contacted.
Here is what we have determined to date:
Of those members responding, about one-third have not received their
payments. This percentage could very well go higher as growers we have
been unable to contact report back to the us. There does not seem to be a
pattern as to how the funds have been paid to date. Payments do not tract
as to their date of application. There is a perception that smaller, less
complex applications have been paid, while other more complex applica-
tions with multiple entities have not. This has also not proven to be the
Case amongst our members.
We have created a list of growers who need assistance in obtaining
their funding. The list is being used in a many ways in hopes of speeding'
payments to our members. Staff has spent time in the local Farm Service
Agency office trying to better understand the delays in order to communi-
cate the proper information to program officials, legislators and our mem-
bers.
Needless to say, the problems are numerous, but the local FSA staff is
doing everything in its power to speed payments.
It is obvious the process is time consuming and difficult. All who,
have applied understand the amount of paperwork and strict procedures
involved. Processing has also proven to be time consuming and difficult.
Patience is needed in large doses.
Over 1,700 applications have been taken to date for the citrus disaster
program. This does not include the other programs available to other types
of growers. To date, $40,023,767 has been paid in Hardee County alone.
The program is making the difference between life and death for many
grove operations, and is beginning to circulate within the community to
help other businesses as well.
This is no small undertaking. The program has been operating for
about 180 days. The simplest of applications takes one hour for the appli-
cation only. Applications where growers have artificial entities take much'
longer, and many growers have reported 12-hour days in the office utiliz-
ing all.office personnel for their application. It doesn't take much calcula-
tion to realize there just aren't enough hours in the day.
Everyone understands the urgency of getting the money into the hands
of the growers. Without it, your bills cannot be paid and another commu-
nity business will suffer along with us..
It is simply a mater.of time; Every phone call and every distraction
decreases the number of files processed and, ultimately, the number of
checks paid.
The PRVCGA continues to make the payment of our membership its
priority. We ask if you have questions or comments to call our office (773-
2644) and allow us to work on your behalf.
We have made arrangements with the FSA staff to provide lists of
"grower' needing assistance or updates. We will obtain the information
from the FSA staff and provide weekly personal updates to growers. This
will free the FSA staff to get the job done.
We continue to recommend any grower who has not received payment.
contact Sen. Bill Nelson's regional director, Stacey Smith. It is our hope
to correct inadequacies in the process so this or future programs will be
more user friendly. The local FSA staff cannot make those changes. They
'have to be dictated from the top down, and Sen. Nelson can help make that
:happen.
Stacey Smith can be reached by phone at (239) 334-7760, by facsimi-
le at (239) 334-7710 or by e-mail at Stacey_Smith@-
BillNelson.Senate.Gov.
Smith will take basic information then send you a form to sign
enabling Nelson to work on your behalf. Please make sure the) understand
your local staff is doing everything in its power to assist the community.
:The staff simply cannot provide what it has been asked to do without prop-:
er support and streamlining of the process.
Thank you for your help and cooperation. We look forward to hearing
from you.


Telling The Truth ...
By J. Adam Shanks
D,'acher


ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES #6
THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD
It is time to continue on with our study of those elementary principles
listed in Hebrews 6. The topic for study this week is "the resurrection of the
dead," which was a hot topic for the Jews and the Jewish Christians of the
first century. .
Many Jews, especially those called Sadducees did not believe in the
resurrection of the dead. Not only did they not believe that the dead could
be raised back to life, they did not believe in angels or life after death. As
you can see, this would cause a problem for them learning to be Christians
since the Christian faith is established on the point of Jesus' resurrection
from the dead.
In I Corinthians 15, Paul makes several strong arguments for the actu-
ality of the resurrection of Christ. Not only does he appeal to the fact that
Christ appeared to many after His resurrection, he points our that the
Christian faith is in vain if the resurrection of Christ was a hoax. He says
'that if Christ has not risen, then those who believe in Christ, and especially
those who died believing in Christ, are to be pitied above all others because
they died with a hope that will not come true (verse 19).
Following these arguments, Paul makes some startling conclusions that
we would do well to understand. Paul explains what the resurrection of the
dead will be like for us! "Each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits;
afterward those who are Christ's at His coming. Then comes the end when
He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule
and all authority and power" (verses 23-24).
Paul tells us thatthere is going to be a resurrection of saints when Christ
comes again. There are a lot of theologies about how ,this is going to hap-
pen. Some believe that there will be a kingdom set up on earth. Some
believe that people will have a second chance at salvation during that king-
dom. Some believe that'there is a spiritual waiting area for Judgment while
others believe that souls rest in a state of sleep until the Great Day. While
talking about these things, a person will get into terms like limbo, purgato-
ry, rapture, sheol, hades, and many others (if you are interested in these top-
ips, make sure to read next week as we discuss what the Bible says about
after death).
Today, I just want you to understand what happens after death that we
can all agree on without question. Look at Hebrews 9:27 which says, "it is
appointed for man to die once, and after this the judgment." It doesn't get
any clearer than that! Sometimes we let our understanding of the afterlife
get in the way of life today on earth. We forget to live right today in antici-
pation of what might happen tomorrow. Instead, be prepared to die because
when you do, judgment will happen. There is no discussion about that! I'm
Telling the Truth!


Letter To Editor

Proposals Could Bring

Lasting Peace To Iraq


Dear Editor:
In the current debate concerning
the war with Iraq, I would like to
suggest the following:,.
The President may request or the,
Congress itself may initiate a joint
resolution somewhat as follows:
A. Iraq is the only country which
has used weapons of mass destruc-
tion in the form,of poison gas since
the end of World War II. They were
used against Kurds: who were and
are Iraqi citizens.
B. After the allied armies had
rendered Iraqui defense forces
powerless, the government of Iraq
accepted a cease fite which includ-
ed a provision that Iraq accepted a
cease fire which included a provi-
sion that Iraq would accept a


CONTEST WINNERS


United Nations inspection team
that would have unlimited access to
every area and facility of Iraq with-
out any hindrance or evasion of the
right of the inspection team to go
wherever it decided to go and
inspect any facility without
obstruction by the government of
Iraq.
C. Iraq continually tried to evade
Inspections by the UN Inspection
, team and finally in the year 2000
succeeded in expelling the UN
Inspection team completely from
Iraq.
D. If Iraq can develop the ability
to develop nuclear weapons of
mass destruction, the Iraq can use
the threat of the use of those
weapons against neighboring coun-
tries to compel the lifting of all
sanctions and all inspections.
E. If Iraqui citizens can freely
elect those who will govern them, it
is highly probable that a freely
elected Iraqui government will
choose to permit UN inspectors to
resume their duties in Iraq, since it
is equally highly probable that most
Iraquis are sick of wars and will
choose any course that insures
peace both inside Iraq and with
Iraq's neighbors.
F. It is therefore essential that
UN initiated elections be held in
Iraq, and that all attempts by the
current government of Iraq to pre-
vent such elections be thwarted.
David B. Higginbottom
Frostproof



SHINING STUDENTS


April 14, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B



Financial Solutions
By Patrick M. Lange
Licensed Financial Advisor


I LORIDA COWMAN
Joe A. Akerman Jr., author of American Brahman: A History of the
American Brahman, chronicles Florida's cattle industry. from Ponce de
SLeon in 1521 to the modern era in Florida Cowman: A History of Florida
Cattle Raising.
Akerman first introduces us to the etymology bf cowman, which he
defines as a man who worked and knew. cattle, a man skilled with cattle.
The word, he also emphasizes, is closely associated with "Cracker," partly
because the buckskin whip used made a cracking sound, but also the simi-
larity in speech and lifestyles of the Cracker and cowman.
Presented is a concise history of Florida cattle during the Spanish era,
including the influence of conquistadors. missions and rancheros, whose
Sbloodlines dominated the state's herds for centuries. Also featured are the
cattle and horse raising of the Alachua Seminoles, as is the cattle operations
during the brief British rule (1763-83).
In 1821 Spain ceded Florida to the United States, and into that new ter-
ritory and later state (1845) flowed a stream of settlers, including cattlemen
families, many of which are still ranchers: Alderman, Blount, Carlton,
Clyatt, Collier, Crews, Durrance, Hardee, Hart, Hendry, Hooker, Jernigan,
Knight, Lanier, Lesley. Parker, Partin, Pearce, Skipper, Summerlin,
Whidden, and Willingham.
While some cowmen brought large herds, most of the first cattlemen
depended on the wild scrub cattle they found. Described are the contrasting
C~tcker ciwmien and planters who raised cattle.
.r''" The friitier was infamous for lawlessness, of which Florida had its
share of range violence and notorious outlaws. Detailed are many exam-
ples, including Arcadia of the 1890s and episodes of cattle rustling span-
ning to contemporary times.
During the latter part of the Civil War, Florida became the Confederate
beef leader. Related is that vital contribution, including quartermasters
Jacob Summerlin and James McKay, and the organization of the Cow.
Cavalry, featuring several companies including those of Capt. L.G. Lesley
and Capt. F.A. Hendry.
The cattle trade to Cuba, opened in the late 1850s by Capt. James
McKay Sr., was expanded after the Civil War by McKay, Summerlin,
Hendry, Lykes and others, with Punta Rassa becoming the main embarka-
tion point. The operations, including a census of cattle from 1867 to 1887,
are noted.
Showing the generational character and spirit of the Florida cowman
are interviews with numerous cattlemen, including Judge Alto Adams, Mrs.
Teet Alderman, Reuben and Wayne Carlton, Berta Chaires, William
Hilliard, Theodore Lesley. Charles Lykes. Pershing Platt, Bobby Roberts
and Abner Wright.
Florida Cowman, now in its fourth edition, is the definitive account of
the Florida cattle industry. Complemented by copious illustrations, includ-
ing pen and ink drawings by the author and over 100 cattle brands, it con-
tains 352 pages, with a preface, introduction, acknowledgments. lists of
past presidents, honorary directors and outstanding cattlewomen, bibliogra-
phy, footnotes and index.
It can be ordered from the Florida Cattlemen's Association. P.O. Box
421929, Kissimmee, FL 34742, phone 407-846-6221, ww~w.floridacattle-
men.org or Joe Akerman, 164 NW Whispering Pines Loop, Madison, FL
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PHOTO BY NANCY DAVIS
'These budding artists are the winners of The Herald Advocate's annual Easter Coloring Contest.
The competition drew over 30 entries in three divisions, for ages 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. First, second
and third places were awarded in each category, with cash prizes of $25, $15 and $10, respec-
tively. Sorting through the colorful entries and selecting the top artists was Circuit Judge Susan
W. Roberts of Lakeland. Her picks included (front row, from left) LiannaAlibritton, second, and
ryce Rucker, third, for the 3- and 4-year-olds, with first-place winner Carrie Taylor not pictured;
second row) 5- and 6-year-olds Tamara Griffis, first, Jacob Willis, second, and Sarah Nicholson,
third; and (back row) for ages 7-8, Brea Farrer, first, Alex Johnson, second, and Meagan Shivers,
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COURTESY PHOTO
These hard-working Wauchula Elementary School students have earned 75 or more points in the
Sunshine Math program. They are from Jill 7yson's and Mary Lynn Driskell's first-grade class. The
shining students are (front row) Lazaro DeArmas, Austin Garcia, Carly Wadsworth, Lexy Barker,
Cheyenne Pohl and Tucker Albritton; (middle row) Nathan Naranjo, Jessica Newman, Hannah
Carlton, Ally Dotson, Rebecca Albritton and Zoey Whiteside; (back row) Kole Robertson, Jacob
Castillo, Reyna Klkland, Hannah Baxter, Seth McGee, Marco DeLeon and Jammal Carlton.


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THE ART OF SELLING STOCKS AND BONDS
The "buy and hold" strategy has always been viewed as-a good rule of
thumb'for investing. However, there are many occasions when selling some
of your investments is beneficial. Following are some of the top reasons to
sell your investments.
1.Sell if you wouldn't buy it now-Perhaps when you purchased the
investment it was a bargain, and now the price is too high. Perhaps the
investment is consistently losing money, or the company is falling behind
industry changes. If you wouldn't buy it today, you probably shouldn't own
it at all.
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than 20 percent of your portfolio, you are incurring an extreme amount of
risk. A safer bet is to keep individual investments at about five percent of
your portfolio, and if a particular investment increases to more than five
percent, sell it.
3. Sell if you need the money-Perhaps you began an aggressive mutu-
al fund for your retirement when you were 40, and now you are 65. It may
be time to move these investments into safer and more liquid accounts so
you can begin to access them.
4. Sell to lock in profits-Perhaps one of your stocks has recently sky-
rocketed. Rather than "buying and holding" sell off some of the shares and'
invest in something more conservative. This will help ensure that you are
well-diversified and will assist you in protecting your financial gains.
5. Sell if there is a better place to put your money-If you have kept
an underperforming stock or one that has had only mediocre performance,
you might want to consider buying a better-performing investment.
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financial plan that includes recommendations on the best time to buy and.
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Cats Hold Off Indians 4-3


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The 'Hardee varsity baseball
squad split games last week.
The Cats lost a key district game
.to arch-rival Avon Park on Tuesday
.and came back on Wednesday to
.play a make-up game against the
Vero Beach Indians and win 4-3.
"On'Tuesday, we didn't make the
plays and on Wednesday came back
with a little more intensity to beat
the 5A Indians," said Hardee head
coach Steve Rewis.
This week the Cats were at
DeSoto on Tuesday and travel
tomorrow (Friday) to Lake Placid.
-Next week is a final pair of district
encounters, at Frostproof on
'Tuesday and Mulberry on Friday
evening.
The final trio of regular season
games is the following week, at
Lakeland Santa Fe on Monday,
:April 25, home for a Senior Night
game against Sebring on Tuesday
;.and the season finale at Fort Meade
Ion April 28.
SAlthough now tied with Avon
-Park for the 3A-District 10 lead,
,Rewis is optimistic Hardee 'will
enter the district playoffs the first
week in May as top seed. Hardee
has an overall record of1-65 and
'Avon Park stood at 9-7 after
.Tuesday's game.
SMiscues and weak batting cost
'the Wildcats the district win. "We
got the right bounces, starting off
-with two unearned runs, that's
luck." said Red De\il coach Mori


Jackson. "We beat Mulberry in a
tight game and this one at Hardee is
a huge win for us. I've told our
boys it's the district games that are
important. I'm proud of them," said
Jackson, who has only two seniors,
Billy Dobson and Robert Lewis.
The Red Devils have five sopho-
mores, Michael Diaz, Johnny
Sedlock, Luke Sedlock, Chavious
Gordon and Matt Devlin.
Hardee is also a young squad,
starting sophomores Will Krause,
Briant Shumard, Weston Palmer
and sometimes Jake "Lance"
Benavides. The Cats are senior-
laden, with starters Aaron Himrod,
Travis Tubbs, Michael Mahoney,
W.T. Redding, and pitchers Calvin
Brutus, and Drew Schock. Other
seniors are Rashad Vance, used as a
pinch runner for his speed, and
Jason Roberts, who' has been
injured most of this season. Juniors
are Jarrett Benavides, Robbie,
Abbott, Justin Altman and pitcher
James Basey.

AVON PARK 4, HARDEE 2
Avon Park got on the board early
with twin tallies in the first inning.
Dobson smacked a shot to deep,
short, and Redding dove for it but
Dobson beat it out. When a Taiwan
Perry hit tothird was bobbled, and
put runners on the corners. A wild
pitch brought Dobson. in. The
catcher tried to nail Perry at second,
but the ball went into the.outfield
and allowed Perrn to race home.
Hardee stranded t\o runners in


Calvin Brutus rounds third to score Hardee's first run as he gets
he go-ahead from head coach Steve Rewis, who was coaching
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the first and second innings, went
down on a double play in the third
and left one on base in the fourth.
Avon Park went down one, two,
three in the second, third and fourth
innings. In the top of the fifth, the
Red Devils widened their lead with
a Lee Albritton hit, Gordon walk
and Diaz RBI single. Avon Park led
3-0.
The Red Devils got their final
tally in the top of the sixth on three
hits and pair of fielder's choices. A
Brutus strikeout ended that threat.
It w as 4-0.
In the home half of the sixth,
Hardee finally got runners home.
Abbott walked and Vance went in
to pinch run. An error put Brutus at
first. Redding grounded to third,
sparking a double play, taking out:
Vance and Redding. Shumard then
doubled to left field, scoring Brutus
and sliding in under the tag at sec-
ond. He went to third on a passed
ball before the third out stranded
him there.
When the Devils went down in
order in the top of the seventh, it.
was up to Hardee to rally.
Designated hitter Jarrett Benavides
was hit by a pitch. Jake Benavides
singled to right center and Krause
went in to run. Palmer went down
on strikes. Himrod singled to left to'
load the bases. It %\as 4-1.
Abbott bombed a high, long shot
but the center fielder handled it.
Jarrett Benavides scampered home.
Brutus was hit b) a pitch, reloading
the bases, but a Redding high fl\ to
left field just didn't get out of the
park. It would hate been a grand
slam and won the game if leftfield-i
er Albritton hadn't snared it. Avon
Park won 4-2.

HARDEE 4, VERO BEACH 3
This game started out as a pitch-
er's duel between Wildcat senior
Schock and Indian Harrison
Youngblood. Schock allowed t\wo
hits and struck out four in the first
four innings. while Youngblood
took Hardee one, two. three in the
first inning.
Hardee plated its first pair of
scores in the home half of the sec-
ond inning. Brutus singled and
Tubbs doubled. Brutus trotted
home on a passed ball. A Jake
Benavides sacrifice RBI. fly-out to
right field brought Tubbs home.
The Cats padded their lead in the
third inning. Himrod singled to
right field. He and W. T. Redding
moved around the bases on an error
on the Redding hit. A Shumard sac-
rifice ground-out scored Himrod.
Hardee led 3-0.
Vero Beach narrowed that to 3-1
%when Chad Mason and Mike
Powell both walked. Roberto
Sanchez hit into a double play. tak-
ing him and Powell out but putting
Mason at third to come home on a
Mike Pleau single.
SThe Indians cut the lead to 3-2
with another score in the sixth.
Third sacker Alex Cobb tripled and
loped home on a Randall Shepherd
hit.
Hardee picked up an insurance
run in the bottom of the sixth. With
one down, Brutus singled and
advanced on a Tubbs \walk. An
error on a Jarrett Bena\ides hit let
Brutus cross home plate. The
Benavides brothers were out on a
double play on the Jake Bena ides
hit to second.
That insurance run proved
important in the top of the seventh.
Pleau opened with a homer over the
left field fence. nearly snagged by
Shumard as he got it in his glove
o\er the fence but hit coming down
and it dropped over the fence.
Hunter Wvnn singled but was
taken out on a fielder's choice and;
Shepherd flied out. A Jason
Wiliman single put runners on the
corners before designated hitter
Eric Danion grounded out to end
the game


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Red Devil senior Billy Dobson slides home as a wild pitch rattles around the backstop.




JV Squeaks Past Red Devils 8-7


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocae
The Hardee Wildcat junior varsi-
ty team went to A\on Park 'and
brought back a victoryy in last
-week's onlN game.
The Cats nipped the Red De% ils
S-7 on Tuesday and the Thursday
game against Mulberrn was can-
celled because of impending thun-
derstorms.
The junior Cats finish up the sea-
son this week. They hosted DeSoto
on Tuesday and went to Fort Meade
Wednesday for an unusual 4 p.m.
game. The season finale is toda.
iThursday. at home against Lake
Placid at 6 p.m.
At Avon Park last \week. Hardee
put a pair of scores on the board in
the first inning. With one down.
Cod) Gullatt and Michael
Hollenbeck were both hit bN pitch-
es and advanced on a passed ball.
Designated hitter Cody Greene sin-


gled to score both teammates.
Hardee led 2-0.
Avon Park stole the lead in the
bottom of the first on a pair of
errors and a double to go in front 3-
2.
The Cats took back the lead 4-3
x ith another pair of tallies in inning
two. Ryan Abbott singled and
advanced on a Jeremy Hollenbeck
sacrifice, riding home on a Josh
Mayer single. Chris Bigelow and
Gullatt both singled, bringing home
Maser in the process.
, The Cats forged ahead 6-3 with
twin scores in the third inning.
Justin Painter, Greene' and Jordan
Grimsley each singled. Painter
touched home on the Grimsley hit
and Greene came in on a passed
ball.
Meanwhile. Hardee freshman
Dan Timmons had held the Avon
Park batters in check. In the top of
the sixth. Hardee extended its lead


to 7-3. With one away, Gullatt was
safe on an error by the right fielder
and advanced on an error on a
Michael Hollenbeck hit before the
side was retired.'
The Red Devils finally got a run
in the home half of the sixth inning
on an error, a, walk and a single. It
was 7-4.
Hardee made it 8-4 with a final
run in the top of the seventh.
Grimsley was safe on an error and
'Abbott followed suit, with another
error and passed ball bringing
Grimsley in.
Avon Park made its final at-bat a
good one. A walk, fielder's choice,
single and pair of errors allowed
three runners to cross home plate
before a strike-out and ground-out
ended the game \w ith Hardee up 8-
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Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m.


BOWLING GREEN

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

SCHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH
708 W. Grape St. 375,3353
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m.
Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd ................
4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Tues. Prayer/Bible Study..........6:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Hwy. 17 South
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship..................... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:30p.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
SSunday 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
4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Train & Choirs .........5:30 p.m.
Evening Worship 6:30 p.m
Wednesday Prayer .............7:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
SBowling Green
S. Hwy. 17. .375-2253
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .... ........:.. 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................6:30 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
Baptist Church Road 773-9013
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning -X.orup 11-00 ar m m
SSunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m

HOLY CHILD
SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION
Misa (Espanol) Sunday ............7:00 p.m.

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
S105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domingo Serv. De Predicacionl1:00 p.m.
SMartes Estudio Biblico :....:.....7:0Q p.m.
Mieicoles Estudicr lusenil 700 p m
Jueves Serv. De PTedlacion 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 .....................7:00 p.m.
: wednesday Prayer...................7:00 p.m'

MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
607 Palmetto St.
Church School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Service.....................11:00 a.ma .
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
6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
:'Sunday School 9:45 a.m.-
Morning Worship. ...................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training .................5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship 7 00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ..........7:00 p.rr.

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PRAISE CENTER
S, ,E.Broward St.
Sunday School. 110 0 a m.
Sunday Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday:Service .......:..........7:30 p.m.


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, Domingos Escuela Dom...........9:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m.
Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m.
Miercoles Servico ....................6:30 p.m.

VICTORY PRAISE CENTER
128 E. Main St.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m.
Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m.

ONA

LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
4868 Keystone Ave.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ...................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m.

NEW ELIM
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Badger Loop Lane 773-4475
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service ......................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Worship..............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m

NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
202 Sidney Roberts Road.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training ...................6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer......................7:00 p.m

ONA BAPTIST CHURCH
131 Bear Lane 773-2540
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer......................7:00 p.m

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training ....:.............. 5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ....................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ...........7:00 p.m

WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
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
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.
Wed. Evening Worship ...........7:00 p.m.

CHUiRCIH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St.
S773-9678
Bible Study 10:00 a...
Vorship Service ....................11:00 a.m..
Wednesday 7:00 p.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.......,...600 p.m.
Wed. Night Bible Class ............7:00 p.m.
Men's Leadership & Training Class ,
2nd Sunday of Month .... 4:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF GOD
S Martin Luther King Blsd.
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8thAve.
773-4576

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532
Sacrament Meeting ....,...........9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
SPriesthood 11:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit St. 735-8681
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning.........,.........11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night ..' 7:30 p m

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


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WAUCHULA

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION BAUTISTA
713 E. Bay St. 773-4722
Escuela Dominical .....................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......................11:00 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.
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
207 N. SeventhAve. 773-0657
Early Worship 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Traditional Worship................1..:00 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Activities................6:00 p.m.
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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
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753
Morning Service..............10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .6 00 p m
Wednesday Service .. 700 p m


HEARTLAND
COMMUNITY CHURCH
,1262 W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts .....................9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
SWorship .. ... 1030 am
Wed Night Dinner. .......6.00 p m.
Wed Bodybuilders Adult Cl
Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7:00 p.m.
IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH
155 Altman Road 1131
Sunday Morning.,.....................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...................... 1:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Praiyer ....................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 Service......................11:00 a.m.
Church Training 5:15 p.m.
Evening Worship ....... .......:......6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .................7:00 p.m.
NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH r
10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023
Monm. Worship (1st & 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.
Discipleshin Trining................6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper....................5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................6:45 p.m.

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

PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Fellowship ................ 11:00 a.m.
Weight Watchers
meet Thursday ....................5:00 p.m.

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

RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344
Radio Program WZZS Sundays9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m.

SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY
1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ..:...............7:00 p.m.

ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
204 N. 9thAve. -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) ......................9:00 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. llth Ave. 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 Ave. 773-4368
Sunday School .. 9:45 atim.
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 : .......... 6:00p.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 ........... 1,:30 a.m.
.Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p.m.
Friday Prayer Service........ 7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD
1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
773-0199
Sunday School ............. 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship.. ....:.. 11:15 a.m.
Evening Worship.. ........ 6:00 p.m.
Weq. Night Fam. Training .... 7:30 p.m.
Thus. 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.

WAUCHULAHILLS
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
Sunday School ........... .10:00 a.m.
Morning 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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imperfect humans living
in an imperfect world,
this, of course, is not
possible. However, here
is a thought to ponder...
On the days we are
feeling especially happy,
perhaps we could
challenge ourselves to
share a smile with,
someone who has none.
It is easy to smile at a
cheerful person, but how
much greater the
blessing to try to cheer
one who is sad or
discouraged or even just
angry at, the world. Paul
writes in his letter to the
Romans 1:11-12..."For I
long to see you, that I
may impart to you some
spiritual gift to
strengthen you, that is,
that we may be mutually
encouraged by each
other's faith, both yours
and mine."
Won't you share
your joy with others at
your local church or
synagogue this week?
God will smile upon you.


ZOLFO SPRINGS


PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD
FAllnt 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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April 14, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C


Ace Hardware Donates $1,000


To Hardee County Little League


When last year's hurricanes
brought high winds, heavy rain and
flooding to Florida, Hardee County
Little League sustained significant
damage to its playing fields. In
order to help Hardee County Little
League prepare its premises for
"opening day" this year, Ace
Hardware is donating $1,000 in
products to be used toward field
repairs and other needs of the orga-
nization.
A $1,000 Ace Gift Card was pre-
sented to Hardee County Little
League officials on Tuesday, April
5, at George Heine Jr. Field. The
gift will be used to purchase fix-up
supplies and materials from the
store.
"It's gratifying to provide this


donation to Hardee County Little
League, a valued member of our
community," said Ace store owner
Charles Nicholson. "It's one way
we at Ace can contribute to ensure
the youngsters in the league play in
a top-notch environment."
According to Ace national adver-
tising manager Frank Rothing, it
was only fitting for Ace to step up
to the plate and help local teams this
2005 season. "Ace Hardware
Corporation is the official hardware
sponsor of Little League
Baseball, so this donation repre-
sents an ideal way for us to help the
leagues affected by the hurricane
damage. We are contributing
$1,000 worth of Ace Gift Cards to
six other Florida Little League
organizations this spring."


Other contributions ,include
donations.to Conway Little League
in Orlando, Dunnellon' Little
League near Hernando, West
Hernando Little League,
Casselberry Little League, St.
Cloud Little League and Lake
Wales Little League.
Ace Hardware Corp. is the
largest, retailer-owned hardware.
cooperative in the industry. Annual
retail sales for Ace's 4,800 hard-
ware, home center and lumber and
building materials locations top $13
billion. Headquartered in Oak
Brook, Ill., Ace currently operates
15 distribution centers in the United
States and its retailers' stores are
located in all 50 states and 70 coun-
tries. More information on Ace can
be found at www.acehardware.com.


PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY
$1,000 Little League donation was made recently by Ace to Hardee County Little League. From
left are Richard Nicholson and children Sarah, 5, and Daniel, 3; Tanya Royal, HCLL medial rela-
tions; and Lou Manfredini, Ace's "Helpful Hardware Man."


COURTESY PHOTO
Reading is a hoot for students at Hardee Junior High School. Throughout the months of March
and April they have been participating in the second annual Read Together Florida program,
where students throughout the state read and discuss the same book. This year's book is "Hoot,"
by Florida author Carl Hiaasen. All students, teachers, administrators and other staff members are
invited to participate. Eighth-grade math teacher Kathy Mulcay is seen above reading to her stu-
dents. Not only language arts teachers are involved, but also math, science and social studies
teachers are joining in to help improve students' reading skills and enjoy a good book together.


Tennis Teams Axe


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Both Hardee High tennis squads
skipped past Avon Park in separate
matches last week.
The girls also hosted Sebring but
went down in straight sets despite
battling hard.
The teams conclude the regular
season this week. On Monday, the
boys greeted Sebring. Tuesday. it
was a trip to Lemon BaN and today
(Thursday). the season finale for
both teams is at Frostproof.
The Class 2A-District I tourna-
ment is Monday and Tuesday at
Lemon Bay. Other teams in the dis-
trict are Lemon Bay. Lithia-
Newsome. Sarasota Booker,
Palmetto and DeSoto. Of these,
'Hardee had played only Booker
and DeSoto. The trip to Lemon Bay
this week hopeful. will familiarize
Hardee players with the courts
there.
The Hardee boys were hard hosts
to the Avon Park Red Devils last
Monday. winning 5-2.
At the always-difficult number
one slot, senior Daniel Dick lost to
Red Devil Phillip Lockheart 6-4. 6-
*J. At number two, classmate
Michael Holt won 6-3. 6-2 over
Alfonso Willliams.
Junior John Paul Barton had to
work hard for his 6-7 (2), 7-5. 6-0
win over Tope Awomewe. Senior
Dar) I Ezelle defeated Nate


Williams 6-2. 6-2.
Junior Walter. "Bdomer" Olliff
played an extra singles match and
warred in his 7-5, 6-2 loss to Matt
Ono.
In number one doubles,
Dick/Holt beat Lockheart/Alfonso
Williams 6-4, 6-0. In number two.
Barton/Ezelle won 6-4. 6-4 over
Awomewe/Juan Guerrero. And, in
an extra doubles outing, Olliff/Tom
Green bested Otto/Nate Williams.
"I thought the boys played really
well. I was proud of their efforts,"
said Coach Ken Leupold.
Hardee girls greeted the Lady'
Red Devils on Tuesday and won six
of the seven matches.
At number one, senior Kathryn
Pace shut out Rosa Garcia 6-0, 6-0.
At number two. it was junior
Kelsey Williams battling Tiffany
Gregor for a 6-2, 7-5 victory.
At number three, senior Nikki
Graham went three sets in beating
Genice Carr 6-0, 4-6. 6-1. At num-
ber four, senior. Bonnie Wilson
swept Emily Jones 6-0, 6-0. At
number five. it \was soph D. K.
Davis in a 6-0, 6-4 win over Susie
Laverty.
In the number one doubles,
Pace/Williams faced Jones, Laverty
in a 6-0. 6-3 win. At number two,
freshman Natalie Green and junior
Amanda Quinones unexpected
faced the number two-three combi-
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them io three" 'I A;' :
them o three sets m a 6-1, 4-6, 6-1
loss.
The Hardee girls lost in straight
sets to Sebring on the Wauchula
courts last Thursday.
Davis moved up to the number
four slot when Wilson had to miss
the match. Davis faced Jenni Reed
and went 6-3, 6-3 in her loss to
Reed.
Green, a freshman, moved up to
number five and challenged Brooke
McClelland. losing the first set 6-0,
but coming back to an overtime 7-5
loss in the second set.
Hardee matches against Palmetto
on Friday were cancelled due to
Tiger transportation problems.
"I was very pleased with out girls
scores against Sebring. They.
played very well. I was very
pleased with their effort. When
Bonnie was unable to play, I moved
D. K. up to fourth and she did well.
Natalie also did well in the number
five slot.
"The teams are starting to play
like they want to win.They are def-
initely getting ready for districts,"
concluded Leupold.

No man is happy who does not
think himself so.

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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 10, Anthony Layne Deboy, 22, of 3811-20th St., Naples, was
arrested on a warrant charging him with escape from confinement.
April 10, Alvaro Garcia, 18, of 315 SR 62, Bowling Green, was
arrested by Dep, Sylvia Estes and charged with petit theft.
April10, Angel Guerrero, 48, of 1037 Manley Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley arid charged with domestic violence battery.
April 10, a fight on Peterson Street was reported.
April 9, a residential burglary on CR 664A and criminal mischief on
Lambert Lane was reported.

April 8, Joseph Harry Shaw, 39, of 2782 Wagon Wheel Circle,
Orlando, N as arrested by Dep. James Adler on warrants charging him with
violation of probation (original'charges burglary of an unoccupied struc-
ture/conveyance, grand theft and trafficking in stolen property.
April 8, Heather Michelle Thornton, 24, of 3509 Palmetto. St., Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of violation of pro-
bation (original charge domestic, battery).
April 8, a residential burglary on Magnolia Boulevard and theft on
U.S.17 North were reported.

April 7, Amanda Leigh Griffin, 27, of 713 E. Oak St., Wauchula. was
detained by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of non--support. He had original-.
*ly arrested her on April 4 on a capias for the same charge. '
April 7, Sam Joe Torres, 40, P. O. Box 244, On, \vas arrested b Dep.
Andrew McGuckin on capiases charging him wi;h failure to pay fines 6n
convictions for disorderly intoxication, resisting arrest without force and
: habitual driving while license suspended.
April 7, a 14-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Dep. Joe
' Marble on a court-ordered'pickup.

April 6, Bernard Antonio Garcia-Tsla. 47. of 702 NW 87th-Ave.,
'Miami, \was arrested by corrections Dep. Earl Harrison on a warrant charg-
ing him \%ith violation of probation original charge possession of a pre-
scription drug w without a prescription).
Apiil ( a residential burglars on Snell Street was reported.

SApril 5, Manuel Junior Hernandez. 23. of 4404 Maple Ave., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with
violation of probation (original charge battery.
April 5, Tiffani Nicole Davis. 23, of 2212 Pinewood Villas. Holida,.
-was arrested by corrections Ofc. Cassick on a Pasco Counts warrant
charging her with possession of cocaine.
April 5, Tiffany Elaine Garner. 16. of 4060 Captiva Ave.. Bowling
Green, was arrested bN Dep. Larry Cook and charged with possession of
methamphetamine w within 1,000 feet of a church, school or business.
April 5, Yance\ Bernard Cla ton. 30, of 1234 Citrus Terrace, Sebring,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him \with violation
of probation (original charge grand theft).
April 5, thefts on Rigdon Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. and a
tag stolen on SR 64 West was reported.

April 4. Rosario Garza, 29, and Robert Dewayne Crawford, 24, both
of 3025 Parkview Terrace, Zolfo Springs. were arrested by Dep. Sylvia
: Estes. Garcia was arrested on a capias charging failure to appear in court on
a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and was also charged with
S.retail theft. Craw ford was arrested on DeSoto County warrants charging


LET ME TELL YOU

ABOUT ZEUS

By: Dr. Ross A. Hendry
DVM
Dr Hendr\ i\ th Zeus

I have owned a lot of dogs over the course of my career in veteri-
nary medicine. I've had purebreds, show dogs and working cow dogs
like border collies, but I also get so much pleasure from a little dog I
got at the pound. I named him Zeus, and you may have seen him wan-
dering around the office here at Pet Care Center.
We think he is part Jack Russell and part terrier but of course,
there might be other unknown parts, too. He was a fiesty puppy and
despite his small size he always held his own, even with our big cur
dogs. Even now when I put the-dog food out, Zeus gets his share first.
I imagine everybody with a dog like Zeus will relate to the fact that
he follows me wherever I go. He will sit at my feet with that steady
adoring look, and if I go through a door he sits patiently until I come
out.
I remember not long ago I went down to AA Pets to see the owner,
Tommy Johnson. I walked to the back of the store to the office, and I
guess Zeus thought I had gone into the bathroom because he parked
himself outside staring at the door like he was in a trance.
When I finished talking to Tommy I called, "Come on Zeus, let's
go." That is normally his cue to come running because he knows we
are going somewhere in the car. Apparently he was convinced I was
behind the door because he didn't move. I called him again, several
times, but he just sat there staring at the door.
About that time Tommy's wife, Cathy, opened the door and Zeus
dashed into the bathroom. Satisfied I wasn't in there, he came out and
ran right over to me.
Zeus.is about 5 years old and has been my constant companion
here at the office, at home or in the car. Sometimes I get the feeling he
doesn't really believe he is a dog, but then sometimes I think of him as
a buddy, not a pet.


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him with failure to appear in court on charges of possession of metham-
phetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
April 4, Joe Ramon Valdez, 39, of 1127 Sparrow Road, Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by corrections Ofc. R. Bryant on a Highlands County warrant
charging him with violation of probation origini '1 charge petit theft).
April 4, Roland Arguijo Jr., 29, of 45 Huds,. .load, Fort Meade, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on capiases charging him with domestic bat-
tery and possession of drug paraphernalia.
April 4, Troy Coleman Dickey, 30, of 944 Buttonwood Drive,
Wauchula, was arrested by Probation Ofc. Donna Ellis on a warrant charg-
ing him with violation of probation (original charge possession of metham-
phetamine with intent to sell).
April 4, Kevin Dvbayne Wingate, 28, of 715 Fourth St., Polk City, was
arrested by Dep.-Jamig Wright on a warrant charging him with violation of
probation (original charge violation of a domestic violence injunction for
protection).
April 4, criminal mischief was reported:

WAUCHULA
April 11, Felix Flores-Romero, 36, of 37 College Drive, Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Ofc. Mark McCoy and charged \ ith pUI.

April 10, Alejandro Ortiz Gatlca :21, of 3162 W. Willow St., Mulberry,
was arrested by Ofc. Gabe Garza and charged with DUI.
April 10, Leonel Gomez, 18, of 410 Georgia St., Wauchula, was arrest-
ed by Ofc. Gabe Garza and charged with disorderly intoxication.
April 10, a business burglary on U. S. 17 North was reported.

April 9, Valentine Mendieta. 34, of 318 Suwannee St., Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Det. KNle Bermingham on a warrant charging him with
violation of probation (original charge false report of a crime) and also
charged him with DUI and no valid license.
April 9, Thomas Sigala, 19, of 342 Rainey Boulevard, Wahchula, was
arrested by Ofc. Gabe Garza and charged x ith possession of methamphet-
amine and possession of drug paraphernalia. .,:.
April 9, a business burglary on U. S. 17 South and a theft on Martin
Luther King Jr. Ave were reported.

April 7, Carlos Aguila-Ortega, 21, of Nlyakka. \as arrested by Ofc.
Chris LeConte and charged with possession of marijuana and no valid
license.

April 6, David Ramos, 25, of 828 S. Eighth Ave.. Wauchula, was
arrested by Sgt. Thomas Harris and charged with domestic battery and.
resisting arrest without force.

April 5, Wallace Ray Keeton II, 23, of 5281 S. Hammock Road, Zolfo


The Oasis RV News
.. By Inez McFalls,


AROUND THE PARK
Well, here it is that time of the
season again when we have to sa\
our goodbyes. Actually I like the
word "Farewell" much better.
Farewell to our winter family We
wish them \well as the) travel north
to their families there. There are too
manN to list this week. We w\ho staN
wish for them a health', happy
summer full of wonderful family
times. We will miss them and await
their safe returnito us next season.

S- BINGO
Bingo was still pretrN active this







A Daily Thought

THURSDAY
Those who do right will see this
and fear God. They will laugh
and say, "Look what happened
to the man who did not depend
on God but depended on his
money."
S.Psalms 53:6-7 (NCV)

FRIDAY
The man who is faithful in the lit-
tle things will be faithful in the
big things, and the man who
cheats in the little things will
cheat in the big things, too.
Luke 16:10 IPMEJ

SATURDAY
A greedy person causes trou-
ble; but the one who trusts the
Lord will succeed.
Proverbs 28:25, (NCV)

SUNDAY
For the rich man will disappear
like the flowers of the field ... So
shall the rich man wither as he
goes about his business.
S James 1:lOa-11b (NEB)

MONDAY
He who loves money shall never
have enough. The foolishness of
thinking that wealth brings hap.
piness! The more you have, the
more you spend, right up to the
limits of your income.
Ecclesiastes 5:10-11(TLB)

TUESDAY '
-Come now, you rich, weep and
howl for the miseries that are
come upon you. Your riches
have rotted and your garments
are moth-eaten. Your gold and
silver have rusted.
James 5:1-3a (tSV).

WEDNESDAY
The'Lord's blessing is our great-
est wealth. All our work adds
nothing to it.
Proverbs 10:22 (TLB)
All verses are excerpted from The
Holy Bible: (KJV) King James
Version; (NCV) New Century
Version; (NEB) New English Bible;
(NIV) New International Version;
(RSV) Revised Standard Version;
(PME) Phillips Modern English;
and (TLB) The Living Bible.


past. \eek. On ThursdaN. Nlarch 31.
there were 2,1 players. Carole
Thibert won the Jackpot and.
Florence Nadeau the 50/50.
Merchant certificates were gi\en to
Audrey 'Semler, Nanc', DeW\itt.
Lucy Bush and Charlotte
Longueuil No one won the Jar.
On Tuesday. April 5, there %\ere
25 playing bingo. Claude Longueuil
said he would want Claire Brunet to
be his campaign manager if he ever
ran for office. Claire in\ ted all she
met.,to come plaN bingo. Shirley
1-l, de v.'on ihe 5050 iand Marcel
SBrune: \'.on the 50/0. No one wog
the. Jar. There was still one more
bingo night. If no one winsthe Jar
by the end of the e ening there will
be a special game played for it.


BREAKFAST
Our last breakfast of the season
was held on.Saturday. April 2. The
48 of us that were there had awon-
derful .meal;.of panc.ikes-both
Sbuckw(heat and plain-sausage. bis-
cuits; sausage gravy, orange juice
and coffee. Didn't Audrey and
George Semler and Ray and Carole
Thibert along with their daughter.
Darlene, do a fantastic job of host-
ing this breakfast'

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Monday. April 4, was our last Ice
Cream Social of the season. Pete
and Mary 'Loucks. Ron and Brenda
Caraballo and Bill and Thelma
LeBright set up, served and cleaned
up. Pete made the great coffee.
Irvan :Lockler's. daughter.": Carol.
supplied two cakes, one "Over the
Hill" cake (yes it was, in the shape
of a hill % ith a "Spring Chicken"'on
the top in honor of her dad's birth-
day, and another with the names of
those celebrating in April on it. The
44 of us there had a great time.
I guess the time has come to say
'."Farewell" to you all also. This, is
tmy last article of ihe season. I just
don't kno%. here the time has
gone. I guess that proves we had a
wonderful winter season full of fun
acti cities and many great memory-
making moments SoI say- B e for
now., See you in the Fall.
Enjoy a happy, healthy, beautiful
summer ..... Inez.,


Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley on a Highlands County
warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge purchase
of marijuana).
April 5, Mannie Owens Jr., 41, of 157 Will Duke Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Ofc. Mark McCoy and charged with trespass after warning.
April 5, David Joseph Adams, 50, of 5145 Deer Run Drive, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with violation of
a.domestic violence injunction for protection.

April 4, Rocky Lee Cisneros, 22, of 3466 Hickory St., Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley on a charge of contempt of court.
April 4, criminal mischief on Stenstrom St. and a theft on U. S. 17
South were reported.

BOWLING GREEN
April 9, a fight on Middle Drive was reported.

April 4, Jessica Nicole Bowman, 26, of 2415 Hutchins Road, Fort"
Meade, was arrested by Ofc. Edward Coronado and charged with posses-
sion of methamphetamine and driving with knowledge of a suspended
license.
ZOLFO SPRINGS
April 10, Saul Mondragon, 30, 3933 Florawood Road, Land 'O Lakes,
was arrested by Ofc. Carlos Arce and charged with DUI.

April 9, Avimael Cruz Cruz, 13, of 3080 Hickory St., Zolfo Springs,
and Sergio Leon Perez,. 13, of 2980 Hickory Court, Zolfo Springs, were
arrested by Ofc. David Scheid and each charged with burglary and grand
theft.

April 6, a business burglary on SR 66 was reported.


Orange Blossom RV News
By Sandi Pucevich


KOFFEE KLATCH
On Saturday, April 2, we had our
final coffee hour. There were 36
residents gathered Winner of the
50/50 was Allen Gurney and #210.'
On.Sunday, April 3, we had our
ice cream social. We had 60 mem-
bers gathered The'videostaken by
Moe Welbaum of damage done to
the park by the hurricanes was
shown. Seeing the damage again
was quite disturbing. Let's praN that
we do not have to go through that
again this year. As a yearly resident"
I know all of us that live here all
year do not need another year like
the last.
EUCHRE
In Euchre Saturday. April 2,
Bruce Karmmer finished in first
place \\ ith a 58. Second place was a
tie bei\ een MNar Lou Balanger and
Al Nist with 56 and third place was


a tie between Jack Brief and Jean
Ford with 52. Al Nist had the most
loners with four and Julius Goerbig.
had the low for the night. He also,
got the "bird" to take home.
Wednesday, April 6, had Carl
Carib in first with a 62; second was
Moe Welbaum with a 54 and
,Margaret Volz was third with a 52.
Most loners was a three-way tie for
Carl Craib, Margaret Volz and Jack
Brief with three each. Low for the
evening was Loretta Curtis.

PARK NEWS
Many residents have already left
the park and started their trek home.
Sure hope they find some decent
weather when they get there. For all
of those leaving this coming week,.
we wish them a safe journey. It's
hard to say good-bye to good
friends but we look forward to see-
ing them all again in the fall. God
Bless you all and keep you safe.


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NOTICE
HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
To whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that I will offer for sale and
sell at public sale to the highest and best bidder for
cash the following described livestock;
ONE BULL, WHITE INCOLOR. NO HORNS, 900 LBS
after 1 p.m. on April 18, 2005 at the Hardee Livestock
Market to satisfy a claim for all incurred fees, expenses
for feeding and costs hereof.
J. L. Cogburn, Sheriff
Hardee County, FL
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Inside Out
By Chip Ballard


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NOT ENOUGH FOR A FEW IS TOO MUCH FOR MOST
The great goddess Progress plows full steam ahead, leering and licking
Her chops as the peninsula squeaks and creaks, sags and shakes and shim-
mies under the strain like a beached whale baking in the sun.
The pillagers are pot thugs with ski masks or terrorists with turbans,
but high-heeled women in designer dresses and fast-talking men in varnish
and vests-armed with charm and savvy, their arsenals folded neatly inside
soft leather briefcases. Real estate agents, developers, lawyers, judges and
sold-out city and county commissioners grin and drool as transplants and
snowbirds innocently, blissfully suck up Florida's swiftly dwindling natur-
al resources.
Natives stare in helpless horror at the wanton rape and pillage of their
homeland, swearing at the nameless faceless forces driving the marauding
masses.
When will the party end? How long can it go on? There are just so
many feathers on the fowl, so much blood in the turnip.
The peninsula is being picked clean, sucked dry. Beneath the false and
fragile facade of high-rise apartments, shopping malls, nightclubs and park-
ing lots, Florida's face is scarred, burned and blemished. Like the gaping,
gasping, groaning beached whale, she is shrinking and shriveling and shiv-
ering in the sun, shuddering in the silent shifting sands of change..
No wonder, when worship of the goddess Progress and Her handmaid-
en, Money, has kept development racketeers yammering for more and more
zoning changes. Then, fear of Money has intimidated commissioners into
granting those changes.
Interlopers are lured into the state at the rate of about 1,000 a day:
That's 7,000 new invaders every week, 28,000 a month, 336,000 a year-
and those are just the ones we know about. Also, those figures are based
on surveys made 10 years ago; experts believe the numbers have nearly
doubled.
A half-million more gallons of water a week on Florida's already dwin-
dling water supply is a strain. The number of cars on the already jammed
highways is increasing by about 20,000 a month. The highway systems are
woefully inadequate to accommodate the traffic because planners have
lacked the foresight and courage to accurately gauge the monstrous, unbri-
dled explosion of growth. Schools are bursting at the seams as administra-
tors pack more and more students into already overcrowded classrooms.
Bigger is better, more is magnificent, too much is not enough.
Oh, that two-faced, triple-jointed goddess Progress, waltzing across
Florida with Her handmaiden, Money, spreading lies and luxury before Her,
leaving in Her wake,tattered truths and waves of ruin buried beneath con-
crete sepulchers disguised as purple palaces.
Round and round and round \%e go, to and fro, do-si-do-where it
stops, God only knows.
Comments or questions? E-mail Chip Ballard at chipkyle746-@earth-
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Signed Penny
By Penny Johnson
Q&A With A Biblical Perspective


A FULL PLATE
S Q: I have a problem saying, "no." I take on every job that is asked
of me and after a while I feel tired and worn down. But, I can't seem to
say no. I feel so obligated to help people and to do my part that I feel
'guilty if I tell someone I can't Right now I feel that my plate is full and
I can't take on anything else. My life is feeling overwhelming to me.
Can you help me learn to say no in a nice way?
S. Signed Overwhelmed
SA: First of all we have to make a list of priorities. On the top of the list
should be God, then your family, self and job. It's better to stick to a few
-things you can do right than to take on so many things you can't do well.
..Atone point in my life, I thought the more I did for the Lord the happier
He would be with me. I never turned down a ministry, a church job or an
opportunity to do God's work. I soon discovered I wasn't doing anyone any
good but wearing myself out.
God doesn't call us to take on the whole world. Getting involved with
things without praying for God's will could be a trick of the enemy. Satan,
would love to get all of us sidetracked and keep us so tied up with things'
that we miss God's will. Even things that seem innocent and a good deed,
you need to pray about.
One mistake us multi-taskers do is volunteer for everything and any-
thing. We're the first to raise our hands and agree to bake this, bring that,
buy this, do that. Before long, our calendar is booked, our bodies are tired
:and our plates are too full. It's not rude to say, "'n'o. My sister-in-law sug-
gested I take a paper plate, glue everything I do on the plate using pictures,
rand when someone asked me to do something show them my plate. But
.anymore. Ijust say I can't take on anything else or I'll pray about it. It's you
that has to fulfill your obligations, not others, and you that has to live with
the consequences of an overwhelming full plate.
So. I suggest stick to the most important things, do what you can and
learn to say no when you have to. 1 Samuel 15:22 ... Behold, to obey is bet-
ter than sacrifice.
Signed Penny
'For answers with a biblical perspective, send your questions to Signed
-Peny, P.O. Box 2604. \'anchula, FL 33873, or e-mail penny5@earth-
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Crystal Lake RV News
By Joyce Taylor


I his will be my last newsletter
'until November. A safe trip home to
:all those traveling north for the
summer months. To those of you
Remaining in Crystal Lake, may you
have a good summer with no sur-
:prise visits from Charlie, Francis.
v'Jvan or Jeanne. I would like to
*thank the following people who
Supplies news items to me: Dick
,and Fran Robinson. Zane Heffner,
kDewey and Nancy Morrison and
-Ted and Lynne DeFouw.

BINGO
,; Rosalie Folnsbee won the paper
,special April 4 for the start of the
summer session.

S KOFFEE KLATCH
The Koffee Klatch April 6 was
;hosted by Dick and Fran Robinson
and Gary and Liz Walmsley. The
,U.S. Pledge was led by Don
Plumley, the Canadian Pledge by
Sylvia Baker and the Prayer by
Nancy Morrison. The 50/50 win-
hers were Ann Livermore, Carl
Stromme and Frankie Walters.
"arolyn Gordon read a letter she
received regarding renovations to
ie Rec Hall, Screen Room, etc.,
lat will take place over the summer
Tnonths. A special thank you to


Carolyn Gordon for a job well done
this season. To everyone on the
Recreational Committee and vari-
ous committees, be it shuffling,
dance, square dancing, cards, pool
exercise or entertainment commit-
tees, etc., thank you for an enjoy-
able season. Wishing everyone a
safe and healthy summer.

CHURCH
Rev. Winne led everyone in
singing "'This is the Day that the
Lord Has Made" to open church
services on April 3. Nancy
Morrison directed the choir for its
special number "Near to the Hearts
of God," accompanied by Carole
Jones. The Offertory "Make Me a
Blessing" was by Jim Bolhouse,
organist and the pianist. Butch
Stocker and Al Walker were ushers.
I Corinthians Chapter 13:12 and
II Corinthians Chapter 4:17-18
were used as references for Rev.
Winne's inspiring message "The
Best is Yet to Come."
Hymns used during the service
were "Leaning on the Everlasting
Arms"; "When the Roll Is Called
Up Yonder"; and "Take the-Name
of Jesus with 'You." Maxine
Stromme was the greeter for the 76
that attended.


Zolfo Elementary
Kindergarten
All E's-Raymond Guerrero,
Adriana Miller. Luis Castillo-
Diego, Lacey, Adams. Jordan
Turner, Luz Martinez, Fernanda
Ramos, Gabriella Aguilar, Maria
Carranza, Cristian Juarez, Pedro
Hernandez, Tiffany Pina, Roxanna
Avila-Serrano, Jose 'Zuniga,
Maranda Hunt, Cammy Burnett.
Jamee Keller, Brennick Mascorro,
Nicole Ozund, Devin Tucker,
Esmeralda Cisneros, Cedric
Deffendoll, Tamra Griffis, Clarisa
Villa, Amber Westberry, Alex
Rodriquez, Cody Cumbee.
Elizabeth Ysasi, Vanessa Ortiz,
Gustavo Villava. Stephanie
DeSantiago and Justin Herrin.
E's & S's-Jose Flores, Desirae.
Moses, Mayrany Jaimes, Abigail
Juarez, Terry Yanes, Alexandria
Alamia, Jonaton Cisneros,
Augustine Morales, Belen Zarro,
Esgar Torres, Monica Torres,
Jimmy Lane, Araceli Munoz, Sarah
Torres, Sebastian Juarez, Danielle
Zuniga, Sarah Grimsley, Edgar
Lucatero and Callie Corson.

First Grade
All A's-Josie Gamez, Ricardo
DeSantiago, Elyssa Murphy,
Brooke Blasingain, Jordan Rogers,
Joel Garland, Taylor Rose,
Benjamin Tamayo, Genesis Torres,
Austin Walker. Nathanial Albrittofi,
Elizabeth Montero. Salma Ramos,
Jesse Clark, Samantha DeLaTorre,
Thalia. Duran, Savannah Hunt,
Megan McCullough, Claudia Klein,
Jesse Johnston, Chelsea Garcia,
Julio Garcia, Kayla Albritton,
Joshua McClelland, Stevie Deanda
and Tommy Putnam.
A's & B's-Omar Torres,
Priscilla. Garcia, Megan Grills,
Antonio Perada. Alex Hinojosa.
Atasha Johnston, Maria Munoz,
Melessa Perez, Miranda Smith,
Cassie Hesters, Selina Ozuna,
Taylor Robarts, Edgar Delgado,
Mateo Gomez, Terry Hunt, Sammy
Billingsly, Rosie Leon, Jonathan
Mondragon, Ruben, Olmos, Ana
Iracheta, Bryant Spurrier, Jacob
Servin, Kyle Alien, David Rubinos,
Shelby Carmichael, Amber
Gazaway, Emanuel Garcia and
Valerie Dunaway.

Second Grade
All A's-Lorenzo Pantoja,
Brandon Fiamer, Meagan Shivers,
Colton Albritton, Diana
DeSantiago, Rayna Parks, Tara
McNabb and Amber Dayfert.
A's & B's-Rosalba Torres,
Maria Flores, Ty Simandl,
Georgeanne Paris, Mathew Hicks,


Tracy Hudgins. Amber Newton,
Anna Lazo, Norma Serrano,
Angelica Montanez, Mateo
Macedo, Justin Davidson. Cole
Garza, Gabriela Rios, Jesse
Gaza\ay '. Michelle Storts,
Stephanie DeAnda, Devin
Mendoza, Julian Gal\ez. Jimmy
Lee. T ler Veich. Victoria
Braddock, Madison Burneut, Omar
Saldivar. Lacev Cumbee. Gabriela
'Rojo, Dean Cain and James
Goodwin.

Third Grade ,
,All A's-Eric Klein, Farah
Muntz. Cleston Sanders. Clifton
Platt, Deanna Sanchez, Zoe
Cannon, Adam Rivera, Steven
Crews, Jesus Estrada, Katie Carter
and Maria Hernandez.
A's & B's-Carmen Delgado,
Sergio Jimenez. Jesus Garcia,
Lance McCrary, Marilu Aguirre,
C.K. Douglas, Dennis Jung, Chris
Keller,.:Christina Ramirez, McCoy
Johnston. A\elarto NMendieta,
Steven Rodriquez, Yesmin Salgado,
Jackson Floyd, Laynisi Aguilar,
Joshua Luke, Autumn Perez. Maria
Torres, Araceli Ramos and Jasmine
Granados.

S Fourth Grade
All A's-Alexa Chaname, Kenia
Villalva, Tyler Cloud,' Kevini
Richardson and Kaylee Myers.
A's & B's-Dillard Albritton,
Sid Crews, Selena Olmos, Ana
Montanez, Miguel Garcia, Gaby
Montero, Maria Diego, Amber
Bonett, Michelle DeLaTorre,
Jessica Brewer, Bobby Swindle,
Roselia Salgado, Ana Maria
Saldivar, Jessica Keeton, Timmy
Hicks, Jasper Framer, Caleb
Brandeberry, Nick Garza and
Leticia Gomez.

Fifth Grade
All A's-Brittany Dunlap,
Amanda McNabb, Sierra Coronado
and Dustin Bell.
A's & B's-Dana Douglas,
Matthew Godwin, Daniel Lucatero,
Brandi Westberry, Dalton Hewett,
Celeste Limon, Dillon Mendoza,
Jeremy Rowe, Chelsie Albritton,
Lorena Contreras, Jordan Garza,
Eduardo Macedo, Chee Xiong,
Allie Yeomans, Eloisa Alvarez,
Amber Baker, Vanesa Chavez,
Gabby Hernandez, Jessica
'Madrigal, Filiberto Montanez,
Jacob Naranjb, Haley Shelton and
Lisa Garcia.

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Telling The Truth...
By J. Adam Shanks
Preacher


ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES #5.
If you examine our text from Hebrews 6:1-3, you will see that there are
three more topics to go. After we get through these three topics, we will get
into some more lighthearted items, so bear with me.
TodaY's topic consists of the following quote from our key passage:
"laying on of hands." There is a lot of debate in the religious world about
the role of spiritual gifts; the product of the laying on of hands.
SWhen you look through-the New Testament, you will see a pattern. A
new Christian would receive the Holy Spirit when they put on Christ
through baptism (Acts 2:38). This receiving of the Holy Spirit came sepa-
rate and apart from spiritual gifts. Look with me atActs 8:4-24. In this story,
we have many women and men who were baptized. They had not yet
received the spiritual gifts until the apostles laid their hands on them. Once
the apostles came to town and laid their hands on these Christians, they
received the Holy Spirit "through the laying on of the apostles' hands" (vs.
18). The Bible is specific here that the Holy Spirit was distributed through
the laying of the apostles' hands.
I am not saying that the Holy Spirit is not at work today. Only someone
completely unread in Scriptures could ignorantly say that. The Holy Spirit
works today in our heart, our minds, and with our prayers (not an exhaus-
tive list). But.as 1 Corinthians 12:11 says, "But one and the same Spirit
works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills".
One chapter later says that the gift of prophecy, tongues, and miracu-
lous revelation of knowledge would be "done away with" when the "per-
fect" comes (13:8-9). Even though many.argue about what the "perfect" is,
the Bible points to it being the fully revealed word of God. God's word is
called perfect many times in Scripture (Romans 12:2; James 1:25; 2
Timothy 3:17; 2 Peter 1:3), presented as the complete word of God and this
just makes sense. Prophecy and miraculous knowledge was the revelation of
God's word. Tongues were to prove the validity of the one who was speak-
ing God's word. Spiritual gifts were to solve a problem: the ability to speak
u ith the authorit)yof the complete word of God, which the Holy Spirit has
now solved for us. We now have the complete word of God so spiritual gifts
would no longer fulfill that original purpose.
Let me also point out that there are not longer apostles around to dis-
tribute the spiritual gifts. Notice earlier that Acts 6 said that it was the apos-
tles' hands that were doing the laying on. I have not seen Peter lately, or any
other of God's twelve, so I do not believe that laying on of hands is possi-
ble in regards to spiritual gifts today. They were the only men who were able
to distribute spiritual gifts and since they and the men they touched are now
deceased, we can no longer have spiritual gifts by the design of God.
One last thing before we end! Do not misunderstand this article to think
that I am limiting God. I am not doing so and would never. God is supreme
and can do anything that He wants. But God did lay out a design in Scripture
for a purpose that is taught in Scripture: spiritual gifts to prove the validity
of God's people. We now, by God's supreme design, have the Bible to do
that job. Let's give God's word the same awe and respect that we would give
miraculous gifts because today, it is filled with the power of God (Romans
1:16)! I'm telling the truth!
J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be
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COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Johnny Manuel Saldivar, 31,
Bowling Green, and Marivella
Gonzales, 34, Bowling Green.
Adrian Melendez, 24, Bowling
Green, and Crystal Gail Benton, 25,
Bowling Green.
Walter Jefferson Grim, 28,
Wauehula, and Candice Leigh
Peve, 26, Wauchula.
Robert Allen Murphy Jr., 18,
Bowling Green, and Stephanie
Dawn Pippin, 28, Bowling Green.

The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently
by the county judge:
Yerly B. Lee and Tong Vue vs.
Juventino and;Deluvina Soto, judg-
ment.
Ron Chaney and Bonnie Chaney
vs. Vreen Crawford and Lynn
Crawford, judgmefit of possession.
Chase Manhattan Bank USA vs.
Russell R. Patten et al, order dis-,
solving garnishment.
Advance Stores Co. Inc. vs. Ellis
Used Cars Inc., judgment.
Adventist Health Sunbelt Inc.
d/b/a Florida Hospital Heartland
vs. Melba Rodriguez, judgment.
Eugene Johnson vs. Barbara
Rosenberg d/b/a Citrus Valley
Mobile Home Park, voluntary dis-
missal.
- Karen -Pilkington vs. Henry,
Hyder, voluntary dismissal.

The following misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently in
county court:
Joshua James Alderman, battery
and violation of probation (origi-.
nal charge battery), probation
revoked, 240 days in jail, $660 fine
and ,court costs,_ $100 public
defender fees and $107.80 restitu-:
tion added to outstanding fines and
fees.
Joseph Eddie Angerosa. posses-
sion of marijuana, adjudication'
withheld. probation one year, sub-
stance abuse evaluation and treat-
ment, random drug screening, war-
rantless search and seizure, $315
fine and court costs, $50 investiga-
tive costs, 15 hours community ser-
vice.
Juan Aranido, trespass and giving
a false name to a law enforcement
officer, nine months in jail, $315
fine and court costs, $100 public
defender fees and $50 investigative
costs placed on lien; disorderly
intoxication, 60 days in jail. con-
current.


Jose Lopez, domestic battery,
adjudication withheld, probation
one year, 26-week batters interven-
tion course, no weapons or
firearms, no violent contact with
victim, $667 fine and court costs,
$100 public defender fees, $50
investigative costs.
Joey McCumber, battery .rid
resisting arrest without force, 15
days in jail .with credit fdr lime
served (CTS), 12 months proba-
tion, 12-hour anger management
class, no contact with victim, $667
fine and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, restitution to be set;
assault, probation six months, no
contact with victim. $315 fine and
court costs.
Tony Perez, domestic battery,
adjudication withheld, probation.
one year, four-hour anger manage-
ment class, no violent contact with
victim, no weapons or firearms,
$667 fine and court -:costs, $50
investigative costs.
Eduardo Rivera, criminal mis-
chief, adjudication withheld, proba-
Stion one year, 26-week batters
intervention class, forfeit weapons,
no contact with victim, $315 fine
and court costs, $100 public
defender fees, $50 investjgati-ve
costs, $530 restitution. :
Luis Gerardo Rocha, battery,
placed in pretrial diversionary pro-
gram.
Hermela Sanchez-Tello, allow-
ing an animal to run at large, adju-
dication withheld. $262.50 fine and
court costs.
Michael Allen Weatherington,
petit theft, adjudication withheld,
probation, six months, stay out of
store, $315 fine and court costs,
$50 investigative costs, restitution
to be set. 50 hours community ser-
vice.
Martin Lopez Aguilar, battery,
placed in pretrial diversionary pro-
gram.
Andres DeLeon Morales, disor-
derly conduct, adjudication with-
Sheld, $190 court costs, $40 public
defender fees, $20 investigative
costs.
Rafael Morales, disorderly con-
duct, estrealed bond.
Kelli Lorraine Dirkham, viola-
tion of probation (original charge
possession of marijuana), probation
terminated.
Julio Cesar Estrada, possession
of marijuana, probation one year,
drug and substance abuse evalua-.
tion and treatment, warrantless
search and seizure, random drug
screens,,$50 investigaiye costs, 25
hours community service.
The following criminal traffic


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cases were disposed of recently in
county court. Dispositions are
based on Florida Statutes, dri-
ving record and facts concerning
the case:
Anita Castillo, driving while
license suspended (DWLS), 40
days in jail, $330 fine and court
costs.
Jose Luis Herandez, two counts
DWLS, estreated bonds.
Kunta Kinta Holley, DWLS,
adjudication withheld, $205 court.
costs.
Santos Luna, DWLS, 60 days in
jail, $330 fine and court costs, $40
public defender fee.

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Wachovia Bank National
Association vs. Jeremiah Ellison
and Betty Ellison, petition for mort-
gage foreclosure.
Sabrina- Dianna Irvin and the
state Department of' Revenie
(DOR) vs. Roosevelt Philyar Jr.,
petition to transfer child support
order to Hardee County.
SRhonda Mary Williams & DOR
vs. Brian J. Linsinbigler. petition to
transfer child support order to
Hardee County.
Sunshine McCall and DOR vs.
Terry McCall, interstate petition to
enforce child support order.
Elizabeth VanSickle o/b/o minor
child vs. Lizanna Woods o/b/o
minor child, petition for injunction
for protection.
Javier Rodriguez and Marti
Elena Rodriguez. divorce.
John Thomas Williams vs.
Donna S. Williams. petition for,
injunction for protection.
John Thomas Williams vs.
Edward Brian Benton, petition for
injunction for protection.
Tania Janell Jerue vs. Joseph
Nicholas Carmona, petition for
injunction for protection.
Ralph Anthony Crawford and
DOR vs. Jessica Fay Roarx, peti-
tion for child support.
Maria Adriana Lopez and DOR
vs. Jose Javier Mendoza' Jr.. peti-
tion for child support.
Tanya Michelle Trevino and
DOR vs. James Latimer Sanchez,
petition for child support.
Delores Belmares vs. Jermaine
Lee Harris, petition for injunction,
for protection.
Holly Fralish Thorton and DOR
vs. Heather Michelle Thornton,t
petition for child support.
Victor D. Mills vs. James V..
Crosby and the state Department of
Corrections (DOC), petition for"
revivwof inmate's situation.
Christine K. Wiggins vs. Raleigh
E. Home and Dianne K. Home as
trustees et al, petition to cancel
public auction of tax deeds.

The following decisions on civil'
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:
Joanne Albach vs. George
Albach, voluntary dismissal of
injunction for protection.
Elizabeth Darty vs. Timmy Joe
King, voluntary, dismissal of
injunction for protection.
Sarah Morales vs. Rushin
Ellison, injunction for protection


extended.
Sylvia Walton and DOR vs. Isaac
Smith, order.
Rebecca Rios vs. James Fox; dis-
missal of injunction for protection.
Sonaida Gonzalez vs. Jose F.
Garza, injunction for protection.
Mortgage Electronic Registra-
* tion Systems vs. Bradford Atchley,
Tammy Atchley .et al, voluntary
dismissal.
Donald Bell vs. state DOC,
appeal of Circuit Court order deny-
ing petition for review of inmate
situation.
Rene Torres vs. Certain
Underwriters at Lloyds London,
Ken Patel, CJW Associates and
CNA Reinsurance Co. Limited, dis-
missal.
Aurelia Torres and DOR vs.
Ramon Martinez, voluntary dis-
missal.
Wells Fargo Bank vs, Justin M.
Webb and Lacey A. Webb, volun-
tary dismissal.
Danny A. Skitka vs. Susan S.
Delahoy, order awarding attorney
fees.
:Michell'e Vermilye and William
Clinton Vermilye, divorce.
Lorena Salazar vs. George
Alamia. injunction for protection.
Robbie Mosley vs. Mark Clark,
amended injunction for protection.
Farmers Home Administration
vs. Ruben Luna et al, judgment of
mortgage foreclosure.
Victor Parker vs. State of
Florida. petition for re iew of
inmate's situation denied.
Frances Gaydon vs.; Terry
Gaydon Sr., dismissal of injunction
for protection.
Terry Gaydon Sr. vs. Terry
Gaydon Jr., dismissal of injunction
for protection.
Roumaldo Joe Ledezma and
Suvanna Lynn Ledezma. divorce.
Thomas and Tina Souther vs.
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., automatic
stay due to defendant's declaration
of bankruptcy.
Jimmy Lee Stephens arid
Gwendolyn Haynes Stephens,
divorce.:

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.
Maurice Aaron Brown, posses-,
sion of marijuana, estreated bond.
Michael Daniels. violation of
probation (original charges posses-
sion of cocaine with intent to sell
and possession of drug parapherna-
lia), probation revoked, 10 months
in jail CTS, outstanding fines and
Sees due within nine months of
release. .'
Bruce Bernard Davis. violation
of probation (original charge aggra-
vated battery), probation terminat-
ed.
Ignacio M. Gonzalez. possession
of marijuana, possession of mari-
juana with intent to sell and posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia, not


prosecuted.
Paul Hudspath, burglary of a
business and grand theft, not prose-
cuted.
Jimmy Jones, felony driving
while license suspended, probation
12 months, pay all outstanding traf-
fic fines, $500 fine, $415 court
costs, $11J public defender fees.
Mary Jane Macias, aggravated
battery, not prosecuted, transferred
to county court with filing of mis-
demeanor charge.
Allen Lamont McLeod, posses-
sion of cocaine, adjudication with-
held, 18 months drug offender pro-
bation, warrantless search and
seizure, evaluation and treatment,
random drug tests, curfew, $415
court costs, $115 public defender
fees; possession of marijuana, 12
months probation with same condi-
tions.
Ricardo Enrique Santiago-
Garcia, possession of drug para-
phernalia and disorderly intoxica-
tion, not prosecuted, transfer to
county court with filing of misde-
meanor charges; possession of a
controlled substance without a
valid prescription, introduction of
contraband into a jail and tamper-
ing with physical evidence, not
prosecuted.
Kage Elton Smith, felony driving
while license suspended, estreated
bond.
Billie Ray Spires, resisting an
officer without violent force and
giving a false name to a law
enforcement officer, not prosecut-
ed, transferred to county court with
filing of misdemeanor charges;
possession of methamphetamine
and possession of drug parapherna-
lia, not prosecuted.
: Mackinson St. Fort, felony dri-
ving while license suspended-
'reduced to misdemeanor drive ing
while license suspended. probation
one year, $262.50 fine and court
costs.
Shaun Timothy Casey, five
counts forgery, three counts utter-
ing a forged instrument, two counts
grand theft, two counts petit theft,
fleeing to elude a police officer and
violation of an emergency curfew,
probation two. years, no contact
'ith victims, complete in-house
drug abuse treatmentit, .driver
improvement course, $500 fine,.
$1,360 court costs. $3,250 restitu-
tion, $100 investigative costs, 100
hours community service.
Travis John Downey. trafficking
in methamphetamine. t[o year
minimurm-maximum Florida State
SPrison, $50,000 fine; conspiracy to
traffic in a controlled substance and '
r-iesisting arrest without force, not
prosecuted; violation of probation
(original charges three counts tam-
pering with a witness), probation
revoked, two years Florida State
Prison (concurrent and CTS), out-
standing fines and fees due within
one.year of release.
William Bolton Hemandez, vio-
lation of probation (original charge
defrauding a pawn broker), proba-:
tion revoked, 12 months in jail,
CTS, unpaid fine and fees due
within nine months of release.
Edward Nickerson. possession of
methamphetamine. possession of
drug paraphernalia and carrying a
concealed weapon, adjudication
withheld, three years probation


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,
hearing systems, plumbing, electrical and other code-related housing systems. Reimbursements 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 requirements for this program:


IF ALL.OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY:

IF YOU OWN YOUR HOME
IF THIS IS YOUR PRIMARY RESIDENCE :
SIF 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
si 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 $37,400 $40,200 $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 to you
or pick up an application at the Hardee County Office of Community Development, 412 West Orange
-Street, Room 201, Wauchula, FL. Please mail your completed application to:

Meridian Community Services Group, Inc.
5925 Imperial Parkway, 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 are
subject to review, ranking, and approval by Hardee County and Meridian Community Services Group,
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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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with standard conditions, $415
court costs, 50 hours community
service.
Ariel Vallejo, possession of
methamphetamine and possession,
of drug paraphernalia, estreated
bonds. i
Marcus Robinson, possession of
marijuana and possession of mari-
juana within 1,000 feet of a church
with intent to sell, not prosecuted.

The following real estate trans-
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently in the office of the
clerk of court:
Frank Sabatino as trustee to
Marilyn Walsh and John A.
Boumenot, $362,500.
Lawrence and Sandra T.
Coleman to Terraventures LLC,
$1,471,960.
Peace River Refuge & Ranch
Inc. to Steven Swiecki, $25,000.
Sterling Ranch LLC to Dale E.
and Nancy A. Schweitzer,
$120,000.
Violet D. Shaw to Franky R.
Jones, $200,000.
Frances M. Holloway to John B.
Baillie Jr., $130,000.
J. B. Delaney and Charles L. and
Kathy L. McKibben to Glenn G.
and Ginger R. Cooper, $84,000.
Charles L. and Kathy L.
McKibben to Chitram and Joyce
Kunjbehari, $80,000.
Patricia G. Leslie as trustee to
Hammock Land & Cattle Co. Inc.,
$485,000.
John S. Clifton to Matthew A.
and Meleah D. Thompson,
$54,000.
Robert E. Colson to Marvion L.
and Peggy E. Myers, $120,000.
Claudio Heredia to Fast Cash
Home Solutions LLC, $18,268.
Martha L. Trautvetter as trustee
to Zane and Johnnie Alice Johnson,
$28,000.
Oaks Investors Partnerships to
Billy J. McVey (two properties),
$25,000.
3B Housing Inc. to Sherrick N.
Stone, $47,000.
Rufus D. Jr. and Helen Albritton
and Samuel and Karen D. Albritton
to Don L. and Marsha J. Evors,
* $40,000) -
J.D. and J.R. Thompson to
Joseph R. and Melinda K.
Albritton, $351,500.
Qly and Audrey Kochera to
Harold and Ida J. Bloomfield,
$93,000.
Daniel Fianklin and Sandra
Louise Tripp -to Walter McKe6
Properties LLC, $100.000. .
Billy Joe McVey to Burrus
Enterprises LLC. $33.000.
Pledged PropertN II LLC to
Willis R. Smith Jr.. $39,900. :
John E. Clifton to Justin R. and
Hilary D.Zipperer. $34,500.,
Philip, L. arid Sonya L
Rasmussen to Ronald Joseph
Fuertes, $116,000.
Dale J. Thayer Jr. and Rhoda B
Mullen to Sandra .A. Mason as
trustee, $100,000.
Alphonso Jackson, U.S. Depart-
ment of Housing arid :Urban
Development to Paul J. and Joyce
A. Butsch, $54,502.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corp. to Jimmy and. Deneda
Shoffner, $30,000. :: "
Highivest Corp. to Peter Sanchez,
$42,500.


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April 14, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C


Bowling Green Rewards Best Spellers


COURTESY PHOTOS
Doing well in the recent Bowling Green first grade spelling bee
were (from left) Courtney Cumbee, first place; Azucena Lopez,
second; and Jesus Molina, third.


Representing the fourth grade (from left) were Adrian
third; A'Janae Graham, second; and Shaina Todd, first.
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Making best efforts for Miss Massey's class were (left to right)
Andrea Castaneda, first; Alex Zavala, second; and Cody Garner,
third.


Kindergarted winners (left to right) are Lori Betencourt, first;
.Enrique Iniguez, second; and Holly Brown third.


For the week ended April 7. 2005:
At the Florida Li\estock Auctions, receipts totaled 6.855. compared
S*t last week 5.420 and 7,865 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-
State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were
*steady to weak, feeder steers and heifers steady to 1.00 higher.


Feeder Steers:


Feeder Heifers:


Medium.& Large FrameNo. 1-2:z
200-300 lbs., 155.00-205.00:
300-400 lbs., 132.00-170.00: and
400-500 lbs., 122.00-146.00.
Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
'200-300 Ibs., '140.00-180.00.;
.300-400 lbs., 124.00-151.00; and
400-500 Ibs.. 110.00-135.00.


Second-grade best spellers were (left to right) Crystal
Gonzalez, first; Amy Davila, second; and Abigail Vargas, third,


The three winners for fifth grade (left to right) were Adrian
Enriquez, third; Maribel Paz, first; and Bulong Thao, second.


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Apnri21
Job seekers will meet a host of
prospective employers during the
South Florida Community College
Job Fair 2005 on Thursday. April
21, from 4 to 6 p.m.
This year, the Job Fair will be
held simultaneously at all four
SFCC locations, including the
Hardee Campus south of Bo\wling
Green. This free one-day eeent is
open to all college students and the
general public 17 years and older.
Recruiting professionals from
more than 95 Heartland and Central +
Florida companies %will meet %with
job seekers one-on-one in market-
place format. They represent a
cross-section of businesses and
industries, such as law enforcement
and corrections, sales and market-
ing, health care. hospitality, citrus,
banking and several others.
They welcome resumes and will
bring hundreds of part-time and
full-time jobs, internships and other
career opportunities.
Some of the companies repre-
sented will be Big Brothers/Big,
Sisters, Florida Highway Patrol,
TECO Tampa, DeSoto Memorial
Hospital, Highlands Regional
Medical Center. Florida Hospital
Heartland Division, Bank of
America, Securicor, Lykes Bros.,
Federal Express, SFCC Public
Service Academy. Hertz, Heartland
Educational Consortium and
Heartland Career Connection.
SJob Fair 2005 is sponsored by
SFCC's Campus Career Planning,
Placement and Co-op Center and is
assisted by Heartland Career
SConnection System.
For more information about Job
"'Fair 2005, contact the SFCC Career
Planning. Placement and Co-Op
Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. week-
days at ext. 7410 or 7411 at 773-
2252.


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This trio was tops in third grade. From left, Tyler Hewett, first;
Ezekiel Servin, second; and Michelle Thao, third.


Tops in Beth Radford's class were (from left) Ana Luisa
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8C The Herald-Advocate, April 14, 2005


This week in history,
researched and compiled by
Allen Stallings from the arc
pages of The Florida Advw
the Hardee County Herald
The Herald-Advocate of...

50 YEARS AGO
For a limited time only, H
County will be open to hunters
like to shoot turkeys this cc
season.
Lincoln Cathcart and T.C.
representing the Florida (
Commission, met with the c
men and discussed some of the
sibleways in which the open si
on 'turkeys could be handled.
Five years have passed an
turkey population of the count
built up very rapidly, accord
all reports.

The machinery for the vac
tion of 511 first- and second-I
pupils of Hardee County wit]
Salk Polio Vaccine has been
prepared, and the vaccination
gram will .start just as soon a
vaccine is delivered, accordir
Dr. J.W. Lawrence, director o
Hardee County Health Departi

Ken Ellis, operator of
Texaco Service Station at the c
of Ninth Avenue and Main S
was presented a gold watch b3
Florida manage of the Texas
Company at a dinner held a
New Florida Hotel in Lakelanc
Friday night. I
Ellis has been selling '
products in .Wauchula for the
30 years. He:has been at his pr
location for 21 years and prev
to that operated a service static
the building now occupied
Walker's Garage behind the Ha
County Feed Store.

The Lemon Groe H
Demonstration Club and 4-H
is trying to raise enough money
rebuild the lunchroom at the Po
School. It is to be used as a c
:munity building.

Sheriff Odell Carlton report
total of 96 arrests made in Ha
County during the month of NM
The Sheriff's Office made 7.
these, the Highway Patrol 19.
the Game Warden two. Among
listed offenses: reckless drive
affray, beating board bill. pos
sion of fish over bag limit. %iola
construction and load requirerr
capias. possession illegal
drunk, profanity, worthless ch


, as doing business without a license
Bess and contributing to dependency of
:hival minors.
locate,
I and "Swing Your Partnet," the play
the senior class will present at the
Wauchula City Hall tonight, with
opening curtain at 8 o'clock, is a
ardee comedy full of the twang of the Old
s who West and excitement of the new.
timing The cast includes: Judith Linder,
Lois Hrabel, Helen Scott Maddox,
Hart, Wayne Johnson, Patti Daughtiry.
Game Philip Henderson, Mitzi Brantley,
;attle- Shirlene Hart, Robert Williams,
Spos- Houston Walker and John Lamb.
eason ---- :
A large advertisement reminds
d the shoppers of the close-out sale of
y has Robertson Hardware, Wauchula
ng to --
Seven men will be initiated into
cina- the recently organized Highlands
Ica- Shrine Club at a ceremonial to be
grade held in Fort Myers tomorrow. Three
fully brothers, H.H. Durrance of
fully Wauchula, Carl' Durrance of Tampa
s the and Julian Durrance of Fort Meade
Sto and a father and: son, W.P:'and
f the Edgar Davis, will be .initiated into
nent the'. club. Albert Carlton of
Wauchula ',and Loyce Holmes pof
Ellis Lake Placid will also be initiated.
trert Wauchula's popular hillbilly
y te song stylist Duck Smith, will.
Oil appear on the Grand Old Opry
t the Show whichh will appear at the
d last Wauchula City Hall Monday night.,
Duck %\as in\itied to sing and play
exas by Bob Martin of Radio Station
past WALT, Tampa.
esent
vious Harold Driggers was elected
on in governor of the Wauchula Moose
by Lodge at the election of officers
irdee held by the lodge last Thursday
night. Other officers elected were:
Jesse Conerly, junior governor; J.R.
:ome Timerlake. prelate, Charles
Club Hightoker, secretary; Carl Neal,
ey to treasurer; Jimmy Ray, Cecil Lee
pash and Norman Moseley,. trustees.
com-
25 YEARS AGO
ed a Pictured on Page One is School
rdee Superintendent John Terrell accept-
arch. ing a $1,000 check from Ron
'5 of O'Connor of the Florida Phosphate
and Council on behalf of the Recreation
Complex Committee Also pictured
the is Spencer Roberts, representing
ing. Mississippi Chemical Co.. who also
;ses- pledged an additional $1,000 for the
ition complex The money is to be used
lent. to buN two electronic scoreboards
net. for the softball fields that w ill soon
eck. be under construction at the recre-


action site between the Argi-Civic
Center and the new high school.
The $450,000 complex is being
built by the city of -Wauchula,
Hardee County and the county
school district for the benefit of all
county residents.

It now looks as though the movie
."Dawn of the Fourth Day," which
was announced last August and has
been postponed numerous times
since, will not be filmed in Hardee
County as originally planned.
However, parts of the movie may
still be shot here.

Permits for 10 new homes were
acquired during the month of
March in the county and municipal-
ities with estimated cost of con-
struction at $523,837. Also, a per-
mit to reconstruct the Slaughter
house that was razed by fire was
acquired to make it into a duplex
with estimated cost at $50,000.

The Wauchula Express, some 'of
Hardee County's finest under-age
soccer players did their utmost last
week in Tampa to win their game
with the Sarasota 'MI-Stars. but theN
lost out by a 2 to I score.
Here is a list 'of the, team mem-
'bers: Mike Scaffe, Jason Gainous,
Melissa Gunn. Maria Narvaez,
Jason -Francisco, Richard Dorit,
Philip Olivera, Jimmy Lewis,
.Michael Joyce. Chris Judah. Scot.
Coker;, Derren Bryan, LeRoy
Decker. Dann\ Bush. Danny Coker,
Thomas Bryan. Hosea Beltran and
Russell Melendv.
The\ stayed 'to w-atch .the
Rowdies after- their game as the
Fury fell to the 1towdies by a 3 to I
score.

From the "Who's New" column:
TWO PINK, NO BLUE
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Tate, Naples. a
seen pound nine ounce daughter,
Emma Layne, born April 1, Naples
ConmmunitN Hospital. Mrs. Tate-is
the former Kathy Beesori. Maternal
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W.
B. Beeson Jr. of Wauchula.

Mr. and Mrs. John Platt, a ten
pound fourteen and one half ounce
daughter, Jaime Lynn. born March
26, Nlanatee Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Platt is the former Jan Moore.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and
Mrs. Ro\ Moore of Ona. Paternal
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J.P.
Plati of Zolfo Springs.

Orange Blossom Baptist


Way Back When


Association is pleased to announce
the winners of the Regional bible
Drills and Speaker's Tournament
which was held at First Baptist
Church, Avon Park, on March 28.
The winners of the Children's
Drills are: Grant Bond, Eastside
Mission, George Brown and Clint
Howard, Gardner.
The winner of the Speaker's
Tournament is: Millie Douglas,
Gardner.
They will all compete in the State
Bible Drills and Speaker's
Tournament at Lake Yale Baptist
Assembly, Leesburg, on April 19.

From the "News of the Black
Community" by Henrietta Benson:
-Levi McLeod Jr. of Wauchula
was in Hardee Memorial Hospital
several days last week.
-The Citywide Easter Program
was Sunday, April 6, at 3:30 p.m. at
The First Born Church of The
Living,. God, Elder Montgomery,
pastor. Emcees were Mrs. Betty L.
Snelling, Mrs. Namio Lindsey, and
Ms. Ann Whitehurst. The church
was packed.
-Dennis and brother, Larry
Graham Jr. of Ft. Meade; were last
week .visitors in Bowling Green
with their grandmother, Mrs.
Beatrice Mclvery, and family.
-The Lundsfords and children,
Lisa and Mark of/Milwaukee, Wis.,
, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Hodges and family. They
plan to leave Friday morning.


10 YEARS AGO
Pictured on Page One with three
pictures covering the dedication of
Zolfo Elementary .School's $1.2
million renovation are Zolfo
Springs Mayor William Stump,
council\\omen Jan Heureux and
Lois Dandridge. Schools Super-
intendent Derrel Bryan. Principal
Mae Robinson and School Board
member Bruce Perrine and Donnie
Autry.

An account has been opened at
the First Union Bank to help offset
travel expenses for Lewie Driskell
and his wife Margaret as theN travel
to Shands Hospital in Gainesville
for his cancer treatments. Donations
can be made at an\ First Union
Bank in Florida.

Nicki Givens, 14. led the Hardee
contingent which participated in the
recent second Florida AAU Spring
qualifier meet at Rainbow
Gymnastics Studio in Ocala.
Wauchula girls participating in
the meet are pictured: Carla
Shayman, Lindsey Barone. Megan
Bumby, Tiffany Fsrris. ',Kell)
Barone. Jamie Davis, Audrey
Brownell. Givens. Melinda Saxon


and Jamie Lang.

It may have been only four mem-
bers, but they came home with
some exciting results.
That is, the Hardee girls track
team, which participated in the
Palmetto Invitational on Friday
with only Maria Zakhary, Marcy
Leslie, Joni Westmoreland and
Jeanne Craft in attendance.
These girls racked up enough
points for the girls to place third
overall.

Jerry Kapusta is pictured receiv-
ing special appreciation for three
years of work coordinating the
Baseball Complex planning. Shown
with him are School Board mem-
bers Jim Stallings, Bruce Perrine
and Donnie Autry and Schools
Superintendent Derrel Bryan.
The Hardee Wildcats officially
opened their new baseball complex
on Saturday night with a convinc-
ing win over the state-ranked
Crimson Hawks.

Mr. and, Mrs. Terrance James
Malloy of Boston, Mass., have
announced the engagement and
approaching marriage of their
daughter, Molly Kathleen, to Todd
Leonard Crawley, son of Mr., and
Mrs. Leonard Crawley of
Wauchula. (The couple are pic-
tured.)
Plans are bing made for a Sept. 23
* wedding in Boca"Raton.

Nicole Danielle Gilliard, daugh-
ter of Eddie and pam Gilliard of
Wauchula, became the bride of
Rodger Gerald Lindsey,. son of


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James and Kathy Dowling of
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mony Jan. 21 at the First Baptist
Church of Wauchula. (The.couple
are pictured.)
The Rev. Mark Douglas, pastor,
officiated,the candlelight ceremony
which began at six o'clock in the
evening.

Members of the Florida
Association for Family and
Community Education Homemak-
ers are busy getting out their
favorite recipes and making plans
for this Friday's bake sale which
begins at 9 a.m.
The ladies will be selling a wide.
variety of delicious goodies at
Wauchula State-Bank and First
National Bank, all for the benefit of
renovation of Wauchula's City Hall
Auditorium.
Pictured stirring up some tasty
delicacies are Margie Wofford,
Kate Nickerson, Jane McGuire,
Clara Nickerson, Rose Hammon,-
Margaret Bemis, Alma Jones and:
Hazel Farwell.

Everyone appears happy about it
as senior Lorie Griffin prepares to:
ink a contract with Warner Southern
College, south of Lake Wales.
Pictured with the HHS senior are
her mother, Brenda Bellomy,
Warner Southern ladies basketball
coach James Dinsmoor, Hardee-
Athletic Director Dean Cullins,-
girls basketball coach Mike,
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