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I Ist Your House

Stobe.0Or Else!

..... ...Story 7C


2 Tracksters

District Champs

...Story 1B


It's Your Duty

To Help A Child

.Story 2A


The


105th Year, No. 19
3 Sections, 28 Pages


Herald-Advocate

Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


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Thursday, April 21, 2005


Insurance Agent Strikes Plea Deal


Customers Were Left Without Insurance In Hurricane Charley


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
An insurance salesman arrested
Sfor taking customers' premiums but
Never purchasing their policies has
entered into a plea agreement with
the prosecution.
Jason Matthew Ford, 34, of 244
, Mandy Cir., Sebring, was taken
into custody on Nov. 4 on charges
of grand theft, scheming to defraud,
uttering a forgery and misappropri-
Sation of premiums.
He was jailed in Indiana, where
She had gone after leaving Wauchula



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when his criminal activities were
discovered and his fraudulent plan
collapsed. Indiana authorities
returned him to Hardee County
three weeks later.
He was booked into the county
jail on Nov. 24, but was released
later that same day to await trial
after posting a $50,000 surety
bond.
But Tuesday's actions in Hardee
Circuit Court ended a need for a
jury trial.
Ford changed his "not guilty"
plea to "no contest" on the charges


of grand theft, uttering forgery and
misappropriation of premiums.
In exchange for that new plea,
the State Attorney's Office has
agreed to drop the scheming to
defraud count. The most serious
count, misappropriation of premi-
ums, remains. As a first-degree
felony, it carries a maximum possi-
ble penalty of 30 years in state
prison.
The plea agreement, arranged by
private defense lawyer S. Matthew
Whyte and prosecutor David Haas,
of the economic and environmental


crimes unit of the State Attorney's
Office in Bartow, does not spell out
a negotiated sentence. That penal-
ty has been left up to the court.
In accepting the plea agreement,.
Circuit Judge Wm. Bruce Smith
ordered the customary pre-sentenc-
ing investigation into Ford's back-
ground and set a sentencing hearing
for Friday, June 3, at 9 a.m.
About a dozen of Ford's victims
sat and watched in court as the plea
agreement was announced and the
sentencing hearing was set.
The judge allowed two hours for


the hearing, as the defense has sev-
eral witnesses it wishes to present
on Ford's behalf and the state says
10 of 32 victims want to be heard.
Smith will hear them all before
imposing a sentence on Ford.
According to a report prepared
by Investigator Jeanette Dugas of
the State Attorney's Office, Ford,
as franchise operator of Great
Florida Insurance on Orange Street
in Wauchula, took customers' pre-
;mium monies but never purchased
their insurance policies.
See INSURANCE 3A


Ford
Ford


Relay For Life




This Saturday


By SHAYLA BRYAN
Herald-Advocate Intern
The fight against cancer contin-
ues as this year's Relay for Life
takes place on Saturday.
SThe event will be held at the
South Florida Community College
Hardee Campus, 2968 U.S. 17
Bowling Green, beginning at 3 p.m.
This year's event is unique in that it
'has taken all the elements of the 18-
hour event and packed them into
six.
Raising approximately $80,000
at last year's Relay for Life, event
organizers opted not to set a goal
for this year, with community
members still facing such great
needs, explained Denise
Benavides, executive director for
the Hardee and Highlands unit of
the American Cancer Society.
"Some are still without homes
and we are only asking those who


want to and are able to give," she
said.
Sponsors of Saturday relay
include Mosiac, Peace River:
Electric .Cooperative Inc., Brant
Funeral Chapel, Joe L. Davis,
Pete's Pharmacy, Florida Hospital,
SFCC Hardee Campus and the City
of Wauchula. The monies which
sponsors and teams have voluntari-
ly raised total $12,000. This money,
minus event expenses which are
.required to be less than 10%, willi
fund the cause.
The event will begin with an.
opening ceremony. A reception for
cancer survivors will be held from
5 to 6 p.m. It will be an old-fash-
ioned picnic for survivors, their
caregivers and families. "It might
be a good idea for anyone attending:
Relay for Life to bring a lawn-:
chair," commented Benavides.
See RELAY 7A


PIPE DREAM


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
.The former Lemon Grove school is now a haven of rest for county residents unable to live alone. Rest Haven will host an Open
House on Sunday afternoon.


Rest Haven Ready To Reopen Its Doors


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Rest Haven will re-open shortly.
.An Open House Sunday from 2
" "to 4 p.m. will give area relatives
and friends a glimpse of the refur-
bished home for 34 area residents.
Light refreshments willbe served
as the facility celebrates passing its
final inspections and preparing to
,'open its doors.


"We had the final two inspec-
tions, county and fire, today. We
will.mail these into the state and as
soon as we can get the approval we
can begin to invite former residents
to come back," said facility manger
Carol Rogers.
"The state said they will put top
priority on' it as"they know how
badly we need to open," she added.
Rest Haven is officially an Adilt
Congregate Living Facility (ACLF)
where its 15 employees were sud-
denly out of work when hurricanes
hit last year.
This is just an Open House. We


will have a big party as soon as we
get everyone back. Each of the for-
mer residents will be called as soon
as the license is cleared up. We're
doing real fine, just have a few
minor things to finish' up before
Sunday," said Mary Lois Crawley,
chairman of the board of trustees
which oversees operations at the
ACLF.
The home has been repaired,
walls and furniture cleaned, painted
and had other upgrades during the
many months it has been closed.
The county owns the building.


County building and grounds
department employees did the re-
roofing and other major work on
the building, while Rogers and sev-
eral staff members did the cleaning
and painting.
The county pays the utilities,
which are included in the lease of
the facility, once the old Lemon
Grove school.
Joining Crawley on the trustee
board are Rev. Jim Williams, B. J.
Haney, Caroline Saunders and
Sylvia Thornton. They meet regu-
larly to review spending and needs
of the facility and its residents.


3 Running For ZS Council


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
'Of The Herald-Advocate
It will be a three-way race to fill
a vacated seat on the Zolfo Springs
Town Council.
So show the results of a week-
long qualifying period for candi-
dates to finish out the unexpired
term of Catherine Pollock, who
Resigned on March 9' for family and,
health reasons.
As the filing period ended Friday
at 5, a trio of hopefuls had placed
their names on the upcoming bal-
lot: Rhonda Caswell, Roberta
**''


Meyer and Mary Jane DeLeon
Cimmino.
Town voters will choose among
the three in a special election set for
Monday, May 16, according to
Town Clerk Jack Logan.
Caswell, of 3631 Suwannee St.,
and Meyer, of 3014 Spruce St., are
newcomers to town politics.
Cimmino, of 904 Terrier Dr., ran
for office previously but did not
win her bid for a seat at the council
table.
Cimmino was one of two final-
ists in a four-way December con-


test to fill the vacancy created by
the resignation of Susan Hulsey,
who gave up her seat on the council
in order to run for countywide
supervisor of elections, a post won
by Jeff Ussery.
Cimmino garnered 19 of the 64
total votes cast in that special elec-
tion, while Roger A. Green took 24.
Just over 10 percent of the town's
604 registered voters turned out to
cast a ballot.
In the Dec. 27 runoff, Green cap-
tured 31 votes to Cimmino's 23.
See ZOLFO 7A


PHOTO BY CYNTHIA KRAHL
Cars pass along U.S. 17 in the background as this 12-inch water
pipe is readied to cross under all four lanes to the other side,
from the new K-8 school construction site to the corner of
Crystal Lake Village. Using new technology called a directional
bore, workers drilled back and forth under the roadway to cre-
ate a tunnel for the pipe's path. Not an inch of pavement was
broken nor a single car detoured. Motorists didn't even know
the pipe was being "laid" across the highway. Construction of
the K-8 school remains on target for an August 2006 opening.


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2A The Herald-Advocate, April 21, 2005


Kelly's Column
By Jim


Historical Event ... or a Wildcat Fish Tale Continue4c
Kelly: Larry, the last time we talked you failed to mention bait. Do the
contestants need to bring their own bait?
Davis: Well, Jim, any contestant may fish with whatever type of bait
or lure that they prefer. HoWever, we will be providing worms and chicken
'livers at the lake. We've got store-bought liver and two types of home-
grown worms and one imported worm.
Kelly: Three types of earthworms?
Davis: Yes, we have the Florida red worm, Georgia jumpers and a reg-
istered pedigreed worm called the Yazoo City Troubadour. These worms
are pretty well known out in Mississippi and Louisiana, but their big break
came about'two years ago when Baby Doc LaFeat ...
Kelly: Wait a minute, wait a minute. What is a Baby Doc LaFeat?
Davis: Oh, I'm sorry. He is a famous Cajun cook or chef in New
Orleans.
Kelly: And his name is Baby Doc?
Davis: That's right. Years ago he went to LSU to study to become a
pediatrician, flunked out and went to culinary school. After he graduated he
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Sent back to New Orleans and became a famous chef. When he got home
all of his old buddies and friends, etc. went to calling him Baby Doc. You
see they still thought he was going to be a baby doctor, a Cajun Dr. Spock,
instead of a famous chef..
Kelly: I got it. I understand. But what has Baby Doc LaFeat got to do
with the 2005 Hardee High School Project Graduation Wildcat Fish
Tournament, and I must say I've never heard of a pedigreed worm.
Davis: It's really amazing, Jim. I'll be brief. This worm breeder out in
Yazoo City, Mississippi, is just like all breeders, whether it be horses, cat-
tle or dogs. They give their stock they breed long multi-syllable names. I
guess they figure the harder it is to spell, the more the buyer will pay.
Besides, there's just hot much you can say about worms. What I mean is,
I've never known anyone who went to a worm show, where this worm took
Best of Class in such and such or got top honors.in this or that type of field
trials.
Kelly: OK, I've got the point.
Davis: But this guy has cracked the point. He actually has performance
papers on his worms.
Kelly: How so?
Davis: These Yazoo City Troubadours caught the catfish that Baby
,Doc LaFeat won the, cooking contest on in Ne%% Orleans with his famous
Blackened catfish and rice recipe. How about, that? And Project Graduation
'05 is offering these Yazoo City Troubadours to our contestants at the April
30th Wildcat Fishing tournament.
Kelly: Amazing .
SDavis: These-Troubadours are offeredslightly above wholesale cost.
'They're worth every cent.
Kelly: Tickets ... where can we get tickets?
Davis: Advance tickets at Cat's Comer and Hardee Ranch Supply.
SFriday, April 22, after,3:p.m. at the Wauchula State Bank south side in the
Sparking lot and Wal-Mart Plaza Saturday morning, April 23.,Dale Roberts,
Randall Hand. Danny Weeks and other dignitaries will be hocking these
tickets-oh, I forgot to mention Baxter will be there.
Kelly: Rep. Baxter Troutman?
Davis: That's a good idea, and he's certainly welcome, but I was refer-
ring to Baxter the Wildcat Fish. Come by, buy a ticket and have your pic-
Sture taken with Baxter. But, remember he's still a wild animal, actually a
Wildcat Fish. Please don't put your face too close to the glass or your hands
in the water..He's never bitten a child before but we need to err on the side
Sof caution. If Baxter was to get,out of hand I assure'you the Committee will
put him in his rightful place.
Kelly: Put a catfish in his place? What are you talking about?
Davis: His rightful place, Jim. Right next to the grits and 'mater gravy.
, Don't forget Wildcat Fish Tournament Saturday, April 30, 7 'a.m.-2 p.m. on
i CR-663 (Ona-Fort Green Road) 1/2 mile north of the Vandolah Power.
SPlant,.


';. The May/June 2005 AARP magazine lists six foods to reduce heart.
" ,'disease risk by 76 percent if consumed daily, according to Dutch scientists.
They are...
1. Almonds, cuts bad cholesterol by 5 percent.
2. Fish, lowers heart disease risk 14 percent, eat four ounces four '
timess a week, especially cold water fish such as sardines,, salmon''
and tuna.
3. Garlic, reduces risk 25 percent.
4. Produce (fruits and vegetables), cuts risk by nearly 25 percent.
Produce provides fiber. which cuts risk by 40 percent in .a
Harvard study. Such as broccoli. berries, melons, carrots arid
leafy greens.'
S.5. ine, a daily glass of grape (especially red) cuts risk by one-
third. For Baptists, dark grape juice is probably just as good.
6. Dark chocolate,' reduces blood pressure and blood cell sticki-
S:' ness to promote blood flow.


Cat Softball Starts Districts


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Monday at 5:30 in Frostproof, loca-
tion this year for the Class 3A-
District 10 playoffs. Other teams in
the district are the DeSoto
Bulldogs, Avon Park Red Devils,
Lake Placid Green Dragons and
Mulberry Panthers. Games contin-
ue to the championship game next
Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m.
Hardee JV had no games last
week.
The varsity, still hampered by
injuries, illness and some senior
activities, had a pair of tough loss-
es last week.


On Tuesday, the Lady Cats host-
ed All Saints Academy of Winter
Haven, which won 13-1. Hits and
errors offset the mound perfor-
mance of senior Kim Ward.. All
Saints plated five runs in the first
inning and continued until its final
score in the top of the fifth.
Hardee's only run came in the
home half of the fifth inning when
Ward singled, stole second and
came home on an error on a Casey
Johnson hit.
On Thursday, Hardee greeted the
Lady Bulldogs of Frostproof coach


By KAREN D. MARKS
Special To The Herald-Advocate
"Red and yellow, black and white, they
are precious in His sight ..."
Didn't you just get a rush of memories?
Take a moment. Maybe you picture care-
free afternoons, running and giggling, hair
plastered to your temples with the hard-
earned sweat of the day. Maybe you smell
your grandmother as she holds you and sings
this love song to you. Perhaps you see the
teacher putting a bandage on your scraped
knee and wiping your tears away.
So many people have such luscious mem-
ories. But there are those children without
them, who live what others only have night-
mares about.

How awesome it would be if we never
had to connect the words "child" and
"abuse" in the same sentence. But we do.
And we must.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention
Month. If we never acknowledge the exis-
tence of child abuse, we.will never affect it.
If we turn our heads when we should be lift-
ing our voices, our children will only hurt
more. If we never wipe the tears from their
eyes or hug their little bodies close to ours,
they won't have opportunity to heal.
I can't find the words to describe to you
how it feels. But maybe you know.
Maybe you know what it feels like when the
-hands that should reassure you assault .you
instead. Perhaps you know the terror when
the face that should bring you comfort is
contorted in anger -- when you would rather
run from instead of toward the one who calls
your name,
But the promise is beauty for ashes.
.I have felt the terror. I have known the
chaotic emotions. I can rattle off 20 stories
in quick succession about the abuse and the
abusers in my life:
There's the time when I was 7 and my
mother split my upper lip open with the belt
'buckle with which she was beating me.
'There's the time when I was in a foster home
at age 3 or 4 and I was forced to eat dog
food. There was the stepbrother who
molested me when I was 7. My mother
r.used to make me ,sleep in the guestroom
'when I was 5, telling me it was because I
wasn't good enough to-sleep with the rest of
the family. I can remember in that same
guestroom she used to sit on my head.
I remember, keeping' a mental list of
things I actually tore up, knowing that I
would get a beating for anything found dam-
aged or lost in the house. I knew I would be
hit until someone owned up to it, so I learned
'to admit to things I didit ido in order to get
it over with; I am told of times when I was
an infant and would be left in my crib wet,
dirty and hungry, only to be found hours
later screaming in distress.
I have been moved from pillar to post
more times than anyone can count. I called
many people "moml" and "dad" in my life-
time.
I know those stories are difficult to read,
but I could bend your ear for a long time
telling them to you. And I could tell them
:to you very matter-of-factly. Victims of child
abuse and domestic violence often have
learned to separate their emotions from their
stories in order to survive. It's a skill one
doesn't ever forget.
I have found that people who love me
struggle when they hear these stories,
because it hurts when you hear that someone'
you love has been hurt.
Maybe you know my name. You might
remember me as a teen-ager in Tallassee,
Ala. Maybe you thought you knew me, but
iyou really didn't. Maybe you've seen my
face, but didn't recognize it as the face of a
/survivor of child abuse.
As a child I experienced abuse at the
hands of many different adults who were
supposed to be responsible for my well
being. I have told only a few of my stories.
In spite of all of this, I have been touched by


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Lady Wildcat soft-
ball season is quickly winding
down.
The girls finish the regular sea-
son this week, starting with
Monday's varsity only Senior
Night home game against Fort
Meade. Today (Thursday), both the
varsity and junior varsity play at
Sebring. The varsity concludes its
season at Haines City on Friday
night.
District competition begins


many individuals who cared for me and kept
the hand of God on my life through their
prayers and love. There were aunts and
uncles, teachers, neighbors and many others
who could look past my hyperactivity and
see the kid desperate for approval and love.
And love me they did. They urged me
past my present reality to a hopeful future.
These people made a world of difference in
me. They took seriously the admonition:
"It is better to build a child than to repair an
adult."
My story is not unique. There are count-
less other adults who can tell this same story.
But, as a friend of mine says, we're adults
and we can deal. It is for the children living
the nightmare today that I raise my voice.
If you aren't truly aware of the prevalence
of child abuse, it might be a little easier to
-pretend you don't need to do something. If
you don't recognize the effects, you may not
hear the call to make a difference. When you
dare to make your heart and your home a
safe place for an abuse victim, you touch a
life forever in a noble way.
Child abuse comes in many forms.
According to the National Clearinghouse on
Child Abuse and Neglect Information, pub-,
lished annually by the Department of Health
and Human Services, in the year 2003 there
Were an estimated 3,353,000 reports of child
abuse or neglect investigated in the United
.States. Of that number, 906,000 children
jr;,,were found to be victims. That's almost one
-million.
Of these children, 60.9 percent were vic-
tims of neglect, 18.9 percent were physical-
ly abused and 9.9 percent were sexually
abused. Information regarding psychological
maltreatment, medical neglect and "other
forms of abuse," like abandonment, can also
be found in those numbers.
In 2003, it was determined that 1,500
children died from abuse or neglect. Let me
break that down for you. That is between
four and five children a day killed in the
United States. Not by strangers, but by peo-
ple -in their own homes. The same people
who are supposed to be taking care of them
and loving them mamas and daddies.
Keep in mind these are reported incidents
of abuse, neglect or death. Many children
suffer and we never know it.
Our laws and attitudes are slowly catch-
ing up with the needs of our children. Many
years ago, the first child-abuse case was
tried based on a law against cruelty to ani-
mals because there were no laws on the
books addressing children.
I have lots of new "little people" in my
life. Some are the victims of child abuse,
some not. All are "precious in His sight."
I think we all carry a mandate to watch
over the children. To help them and to res-
cue them. To help their parents cope and be
better caregivers, if at all possible. Many
professionals (doctors, nurses, teachers,
social workers, etc.) carry the duty of being
a "mandated reporter," one who is required
by law to report suspected abuse or neglect.
But I think we all carry that moral duty.
Maybe you don't know what I. do. I am
a foster-care -social worker at the Elmore
County, Ala., Department of Human
Resources. I am part of a wonderful group of
men and women who are making a differ-
ence in our community. We are touching and
changing children's lives for the better.
Maybe you've seen my face. But today you
heard my heart.
My hope is that you will share your heart
and reach out to men, women and, especial-
ly, children. Don't pretend child abuse does-
n't exist or that it doesn't affect you. It
does. We are all called to assist the One
who gives Beauty for ashes. Will you
answer His call?
Karen D. Marks is a former Hardee County
resident and social worker at the Hardee
County Health Department. She returned to
live and work in her home state of Alabama
a little over a year ago. Her love for
Hardee County children, however, remains.


Building Memories Or Nightmares:

You Can Make The Difference!

April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month


Karen Bolin, a former Harde....
teacher and coach. As always, shl
had her team ready to play in the 8'
1 victory.
The pitchers battled until thi-
Bulldogs put a pair of scores on th .
board in the top of the third on .
double, single and fielder's choice,
Frostproof led 2-0.
Another pair of Bulldog runs
came in the fourth inning, as a pair ::
of walks, single and error took its
toll. Frostproof led 4-0.
Three more Frostproof scores
came in the fifth-inning bat-around,
with two hits, three errors and a
walk.
The final Lady Bulldog score
was in the seventh inning on a
walk, fielder's choice and pair of:
errors.
Hardee had a hard time getting
runners back around the basepaths.
Ashley Timmons was stranded in
.the second inning and Jamie :
Buckley, Nicole Bromley and
Rebekah Mahoney in the third.
The Lady Cats got their only
score in the fifth inning. Amber
Steedley singled, stole second and
raced home on a passed ball.
Ashleigh Alden and Steedley were
stranded in the bottom of the sev-
enth, ending the game 8-1.




Nutrition

Notes

Q: I know too much alcohol
damages the liver, but how could
it raise my breast cancer risk?
A: There are several potential
explanations for the link between
alcohol and breast cancer risk. As
you noted, alcohol affects the liver.
Whether excessive alcohol dam-
ages the liver itself or simply over-
loads the liver's ability to get rid of
toxins, the net result is that fewer
carcinogens are removed from the
blood and that increases cancer
risk. In addition, alcohol is itself
considered a co-carcinogen. It stim-
ulates other carcinogenic sub-
stances that can damage DNA,
which is the first step. in cancer.
Some studies also suggest that alco-
hol, along with a substance pro-
duced as the body metabolizes alco-
hol, can inhibit the body's normal
ability to repair damagedd DNA.
Other studies show that alcohol
may change levels:of estrogen and
other hormones, which would influ-
ence hormone-related cancers like
breast cancer.
Q: Are five servings of fruits
and vegetables aday recommend-
ed for all adults?
A: Actually, that five-a-day fig-
ure is not the recommended number
of daily servings. It's only the rec-
ommended minimum. For lower
risk of cancer and better overall.
health, the American Institute for
Cancer Research (AICR) recom-
mends five to 10 servings of fruits
and vegetables each day. The opti-
mum number for you depends on
how many calories you consume..
Most women, older people, and
those limiting calories to lose
weight, should aim for five to eight
servings daily. Since most men,
active women, and teen girls need
more calories, the proportion of
fruits and vegetables in the diet
should be raised a little. Those with
much higher calorie needs, like
teen-age boys and very active
adults, should set a target of seven
to 10 or more servings daily.
Q: Will I lose more body fat
with low-intensity or vigorous
exercise?
A: Despite claims that manufac-
turers make for some exercise
videos and workout equipment,
describing low-intensity exercise as i
!"fat-burning" exercise, if you have
too much body fat, you've stored i
excess calories. To lose that excess!
fat, you've got to burn more calo- '
ries than you take in. Although a
higher proportion of the calories
you burn in low-intensity exercise
(like walking) comes from fat,
research clearly shows that in an
equal period of time vigorous exer-
cise (like running) burns so many
more calories that it also burns
more total fat. However vigorous
exercise may not be the better. i
choice for you. If you're out of.
shape, pushing yourself to work out
vigorously will limit how long you, '
exercise and, consequently, the


number of calories you bum. When
exercise is painful or unenjoyable, I
it's also tough to make it a lifetime
habit. And making physical activity
a habit is important for long-term
weight control and good health.
In addition, pushing yourself too
hard can risk your life. If lower-
intensity of your activity, the more
Time you will need to put in to burn
that excess body fat. As a guideline
in developing your healthy lifestyle,
the American Institute for Cancer
Research recommends reaching for
an hour a day of moderate exercise
like brisk walking and an hour a
week of vigorous exercise.






April 21, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A


ACE WEEK WORKERS


Cats Crush Dragons 10


COURTESY PHOTOS
Hardee Senior High School students participating in South Florida Community College's
Automotive Technical Dual Enrollment Program, along with their Highlands County counter-
parts, recently were given a unique opportunity to work for the Panoz Racing School for a week.
They learned about marketing and sales, assisted on the crew of a Panoz Race Series team and
performed car maintenance. Getting first-hand motorsports experience changing tires to
accommodate the slick surface after it rained during Panoz Race Week were (top photo, from
left) Alex Knepper, Justin Tutt, Jamie Kujawa, Joseph Pollitt, Josh Moyer, David Mills and David
Morales. Students participating during the week were (bottom photo, in back, from left) Jacob
Dennison, Joseph Pollitt, Kevin Prevatt, Justin Tutt, Alex Knepper, Jaremy Dennison, David
Jaques, Thomas Hodge and David Mills; (middle row) David Morales, Jamie Kujawa, Jeff
Krucker, Mark Sturgile, Joe Sidebottom and Josh Moyer; (up front) Anel Youyoute and Jonel
Virgile; not pictured, Chris Wynn and John Oakes.


to two million gallons a day. We
need a fourth well."
Giroux said the $5.5 million cost
to double the wastewater capacity
could rise to $8 million if recycling
was included.
'Peiry Knight said he thinks
Bowling Green's 'asie% after
capacity is at about 70 percent.
County Manager Lex Albritton
said the city ofWauchula provides
water to the new South Florida
Community College. He said the
county will serve the new K-8
school with sewer service.
"We would like to connect our
(county's) sewer- system to
Bowling Green's system. I heard a
$9 million grant has been approved
by the state with $2.25 million each
going to the county, Wauchula,
Bowling Green and Zolfo Springs."


SBoards 7
.By'JIM KELLY
SOf The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee County Economic
Development District (Depepdent)
.Board on April 15 voted to transfer
$20,000 to the Economic Develop-
ment Authority (Independent
Board) for organizational. operat-
Sing and other expenses, with the
condition that any residual funds
.are to be refunded back to the
SHardee Board of County Commis-
.sioners.,
SThe lone dissenting vote was cast
,,by Minor Bryant.
.The Independent Board will not
..receive state severance tax funds
'until mid-2006. Severanlce tax is
levied on each ton of phosphate
mined. Applications for future pro-
jects will be submitted to the'
Independent Board.



INSURANCE
Continued From 1A
His actions were discovered after
:homeowners who suffered dam-
:ages in Hurricane Charley tried to
4"place claims'with their carriers.
"Dugas said that in a September 1
statement to investigators, Ford
'admitted he had issued binders,
renewal notices, policy numbers
and invoices for policies he knew
I did not exist.
SFrom July 2003 through July of
'2004, bank records showed Ford
:'had transferred $279,303 from his
':premium trust account into his
company operating or savings
!accounts, Dugas said. For that
sameae period, records show only
$$97,212 going from the operating
or savings accounts to the premium
"trust.
S In October, a letter written by
i "Ford and discovered during a
"'search warrant stated, in his own
handwriting, that he used the pre-
:'mium trust money for operating
:expenses because of. "financial
"hardship" and "to stay alive."
S'Dugas noted, however, that from
,June 2003 to May 2004, records
showed Ford and his wife received
"'iecks totaling $120.120 from the
company's.operating account.
The scheme began to unravel on
.Aug. 25, 2004,.when a Waucliula
couple reported their problems with
',their insurance policy to the State
"'Attorney's Office. Multiple vic-
tims were then discovered.

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; woho wants to do it all himself, or
i to get all the credit for doing it.
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transitionn
The Dependent Board, which
will be succeeded by the
Independent Board at some point in
the future, was appointed by the
Hardee County Commission. The
County Commission has indicated
the severance ta\ should be spent.
on projects relating to economic
development, such as sewer and
water projects, industrial parks, and
enticing new industrial jobs for the
county. .
Members of the Dependent,
Board are Minor Bryant, Nick
Timmerman, Gordon Norris,
Bobby Ray Smith, Dale Johnson,
David Royal, Paul Samuels, Mike
*Manley, Lory Durrance, Perry
Knight and Bill Beattie.
Wauchula City. Manager Rick
Giroux advised the Dependent
Board the city would like some
severance tax funds to expand the
sewer (wastewater) plant.
Giroux said the city's wastewater
plant is at 95 percent with "800
(proposed) housing units banging
at our door. The cost to double our
plantfrom one million gallons a,
day to two million gallons a day is
$5.5 million. We need to do this as
soon as possible. We are seeking
assistance."
Giroux said the proposed city
sewer plant expansion could be
completed by mid-2008. "We are '
now at 80 percent capacity. The
800 proposed units will take us to
95 percent capacity. We need to
retain five percent capacity."
He said population growth on
Florida's coasts is headed inward,
European investment (their money
is worth 25 percent more than U.S.
money),. and the pending baby
boom are driving the proposed
growth in Wauchula. "Many baby
boomers will soon be retiring and
will want to come to Florida."
Giroux said the city's water treat-
ment plant is at 55 percent capacity.
"It is one million gallons a day
capacity. It would be wise to double


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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Wildcat nine picked
up another Friday night win.
The Cats bounced back from a
Tuesday 2-1 loss to DeSoto and
cruised past the Lake Placid Green
Dragons on Friday. That victory,
along with Avon Park's loss to
DeSoto, kept Hardee tied for the
District 10 top spot. By week's end,
both the Cats and Red Devils were'
6-2 in district competition, with just
a week left in district play and two
weeks left in the regular season.
Hardee needs to vin out in its
district games this week. The
Wildcats were at Frostproof on
Tuesday night, played at home on
Thursday in a makeup game
against Lemon Bay and travel to
Mulberry tomorrow (Friday) night.
The season ends with a trio of
games next week. Monday is a visit
from Lakeland Santa Fe.
Tuesday is a Senior Night game
against the visiting Sebring Blue
Streaks, when Calvin Brutus,
Aaron Himrod, Michael Mahoney,
W. T. Redding, Jason Roberts,
Drew Schock, Travis Tubbs and
Rashad Vance will be honored.
The regular season ends with an
April 28 game at Fort Meade.
District playoffs are the week of
May 2-6 at Lake Placid. As top
seeds, Hardee and Avon Park
should draw byes on the first night
of action and play the winners of
the quarterfinal games.
DeSOTO 2, HARDEE 1
This bruising pitchers' duel fea-
tured two of the best in the
Heartland. Bulldog senior Trey Hill
and Wildcat Calvin Brutus, who
has already signed at South Florida
Community College, went at it.
Hill recorded eight strikeouts and
allowed only three hits, three walks
and two hit batsmen. Brutus. coun-
tered with seven Ks, two hits and
one walk.
All the scoring was done in the
first inning, Hardee put the first
score on the board. Leadoff batter
Weston Palmer singled to right
field but was out at second on an
Aaron Himrod fielder's choice.
Himrod advanced to second on a
passed ball and scored on a W. T.
Redding RBI double. A strikeout,
walk and fielder's choice halted
Hardee hopes.
DeSoto got its only scores in the
home half of the first. Hill was safe
on an error. With one away, Ricky
Morales doubled to left field. The
pair came home on a Daniel Price
long ball to left field. It was 2-1.
DeSoto had only two runners get
on base in the rest of the game,
which included four innings of
three.up, three down.
Hardee left runners stranded in
every inning, unable to get them
back to home plate. "Calvin pitched
well but got no help hitting. We hit
well, but everythingjust seemed to
go- right at 'some fielder," said.
Wildcat head coach Steve Rewis.
HARDEE 10, LAKE PLACID 2
Senior Drew Schock had another


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stellar Friday night outing, striking
out 14 Dragons in the 10-2 Wildcat
win at Scarborough Field in Lake
Placid.
In the first inning, Hardee strand-
ed Himrod, who doubled to right
field and Robbie Abbott, who
walked. The only offense for the
Dragons in inning one was a P.J.
Milisic walk.
In inning two, it was Travis
Tubbs who doubled to right and
Michael Mahoney who drew a
walk. Both Wildcats were stranded.
Lake Placid drew first blood, when
Brandon Bierman singled to right,
stole second and raced home on an
Alex Delgado hit.
Hardee tied the score in the top
of the third. Himrod singled to
right, stole second, went to third on
a passed ball and came in on an
error on a Brutus hit. Steven Levine
singled for Lake Placid but was
out on a run-down.
Hardee broke loose in the top of
the fourth, sending all nine batters
to the plate and bringing, five of
them around to score. Tubbs sin-
gled and was out on an attempted
steal. Mahoney walked and Briant


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Shumard singled to score Mahoney
with the first tally. Palmer singled
and scored Shumard and Himrod
followed that with a double. Palmer
came in on a Redding sacrifice fly
and Himrod scored on an error on
an Abbott hit. Brutus was also safe
on an error, which allowed Abbott
to come all the way home with the
final run of that rally. Schock struck
out the side to keep Hardee up 6-1.
Hardee added a trio of insurance
runs in the top of the sixth. Palmer
was safe on an error and Himrod
singled again. Redding doubled to
right to score Palmer and an Abbott
sacrifice fly brought Himrod home.
Redding scored on a Brutus hit.
Lake Placid scored its final run in
the home half of the sixth. Levine
walked and ran home on an error
on an Eddie Piefer hit. It was 9-2.
Hardee put one more on the
board in the top of the seventh.
With one down, Palmer singled to
right center. An error by the right
fielder on a Himrod hit allowed
Palmer to keep running until he
crossed home plate. When Lake
Placid went down in order in its
final at-bat, Hardee had the 10-2
win.


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Obituaries


HAZEL A CONERLY
Hazel A.: Cnerly, 88, of
Wauchula, died Wednesday, April
13, 2005, in Wauchula.
Born April 11, 1917, in Polk
County, she had been a resident of
Wauchula since 1932. She was a
member of Northside Baptist
Church where she was a Sunday
school teacher, leader of the
Women's Missionary Union and a
youth auxiliary leader. She was a
caterer and catered for the
Wauchula Kiwanis Club for 20
years.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Chester Conerly, arid one
granddaughter, Jan Sanchez.
Survivors are her children,
Barbara Goza and husband Jim of
Avon Park and Wayne Conerly and
wife Dottie, and Joyce Conerly, all
of Wauchula; one brother, James
(Bud) McPherson of Tampa; five
grandchildren, Cindy Roberts and
husband David of Nashville, Tenn.,
Sophia Bonjokian and husband
Andy of Sebring, Lori Shumard
and husband Ronriy of Wauchula.
Leslie Conerly and husband Terry
Loughlin of Sebiing and Marcus
Conerly of Orlando; seven great-
grandchildren, Gary and Briant
Shumard, Mariah Cardona,
Jonathan and Mary Elizabeth
Roberts and Natalie and Danny
Summers.
The family received friends
Friday, April 15, 6-8 p.m., at
Northside Baptist Church, where
funeral services were Saturday,
April 16, at 10 a.m. Burial was in
Wauchula Cemetery.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula

DONNELL KNIGHT
Donnell Knight, 90, of Bowling
Green, died Monday, April 14,
2005, at home.
Born Sept. 23. 1914. in Baxley,
Ga., she moved to Bowling Green
in 1948 from Winter Haven. She
was a homemaker and a member ol
the First Baptist Church of Bowling
Green.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, K.L. Knight, in 1999.
Survivors include three sons,
Jerold Knight of Miami Beach and
Larry Knight, and Perry Knight and
wife Sue; all of Bowling Green:
two daughters, Luna Prest~ood
and Diane Driskell and husband
A;Mac. all of Bowling Green; two
brothers. Morgan Mince\ of Winter
Haven and W.Q. Mincey of Lake
SAlfred;, nine. grandchildren; and
seven gireat-grandchildret.
Services welre field' 8 30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20, at Robarts
Family Garden Chapel. Wauchula,
with burial. in Bowling Green
Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday,
April 19, 6-8 p.m.
In' lieu of. flowers, memorials
may be made to the Hardee Counrt
Education Foundation. P.Q.. Box
1678, Wauchula 33873.
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INFORMATION


Need A New
Roof Or Ramp?
World Changers, a summer
volunteer group, will arrive
shortly to provide re-roofs and
ramps for. people who need
them.
Apply at the Office, of
Community Development,
Room 201, Courthouse Annex'I,
412 W. Orange St., Wauchula or
call 773-6349 for more informa-
tion.

Orientation Set
For 8th Graders
All eighth graders and their
parents are invited to an Open
House and Orientation at the
High school auditorium on
Monday.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., there
will be presentations about high
school curriculum, the schedul-
ing process and career prepa-
ration programs.

I Free Living Wills
r On Saturday
As a community service,
attorneys Burton & Burton, PA.,
* will prepare living wills free ofi
charge on Saturday from 8 a.m.
until noon.
Interested people should stop
Sat the office at 501 W. Main St.,
Wauchula, just west of the
Hardee County Courthouse.


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Applications to register for CI
* Bowling Greei.-Ypuh-. Basebal-t .
:can b'e obtained at -the school
or from any coach and must be
completed and returned by 6
p.m., Friday, April 22. Cost is
$15, '
The season is late this year '
due to hurricane damage to the
park, equipment and fields.
Volunteers are needed for
coaches, assistant coaches
team moms and dads and
donations at the park, For more
information, call 375-3338.


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DONNELL
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Donnell Knight; 90, of
Boiling Green. died Monday.
April 14, 2005, at home.
Born Sept. 23,. 1914, in
Baxley, Ga., she, moved to
Bowling Green in' 1948 from
Winter Haven. She. was a home-
maker and a member of the First
Baptist Church of Bowling
Green.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, K.L. Knight, in
1999 .
Survivors include three sons,
Jerold Knight of Miami Beach,
and- Larry Knight,i and Perry
Knight and wife Sue, all' of
Bowling Green; two daughters,
Luia Prestwood and Diane
Driskell and husband Mac, all of
Bowling Greent; two brothers,
Morgan Mincey of Winter
Haven and W.Q. Miicey of Lake
Alfred; nine grandchildren; and
seven great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 3:30
p.m.. Wednesday, April 20, at
Robarts Family Garden Chapel,
'Wauchula, with burial in
Bowling Green Cemetery.
Visitation was Tuesday, April. 19,
6-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
miayi be made to,the Hardee
County Education Foundation,
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THURS., APRIL 21
VHardee County Commis-
sion, regular meeting, Room
102. Courthouse Annex I, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.
VGrand Opening, Best
Western Heritage Inn & Suites,
U.S. 17 N. just past SR 62 inter-
section, 5-7 p.m.

MONDAY. APRIL 25
VHardee County School
Readiness Coalition Inc., open
board of directors meeting,
South -Florida Community
College, 2968 U.S. 17 North,
Bowling Green, 1:30 p.m. For
more information, call Shujwana
Lamy at 773-4226.
VExplorers Meeting, Hardee
County Sheriff's Office, 900 E.
Summitt St., Wauchula, 7,p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26
VHardee County Chamber of
Commerce monthly dinner
meeting, Best Western Heritage
Inn & Suites, U.S: 17 .North;
Wauchula, guest speaker
Dennis Jones, superintendent
of schools, 6 p.m. For reserva-
tions, call 773-6967.
VExceptional Student Edu-
cation Parent Advisory Council
meeting, Hardee Junior High
School, ESE office, 200 S.
:Florida Ave., Wauchula, 6:30-
'(:30 p.m. Call Teresa Hall at
773-2600, Ext. 260.

THURS., APRIL 28
VHardee County School
Board, regular meeting, Media
Center, Hardee Junior High
School, 200 S. Florida Ave.,
Wauchula, 5 p.m.


Freda's Foibles
By Freda B. Douglas


May today be a day that is filled with very special happiness, sur-
rounding you with beauty and filling you with love.


For some strange reason, probably because it slipped my mind, my fax
machine, which I no longer use, was connected to a former (and cheaper)
carrier. When I tried to use it, "I was no longer connected to a long distance
carrier" was the recorded message I received. Then I called Sprint where,
- as you recall, I have all the rest of my connections made. They were happy
to give me a fax service. Then last week I received my bill from Sprint. It
was higher than previously, so I started looking closer. Ah, there's $4.80 I
didn't understand. Another call to Sprint. "We always charge that when we
switch accounts." "What do you mean-switched?" The final end to that
call-they deducted the charge. And so my saga with Sprint goes on. Please
help me, dear readers. Check your Sprint bills carefully. As my brother was
fond of saying-A computer is only as intelligent as the people who oper-
ate it.

Warning!!! Be careful of your health if you either work or live in a
building endowed with mold following any one of the hurricanes. I per-
sonally know two people who became physically ill because they had to
work in such a building. You might have to hound your boss, your landlord
(if you rent), or your insurance company (if you own). They'll move slow-
ly, if they move at all, because they "have a captive audience," but you can
be sure they neither work nor live in a mold-invested habitat.

Linda, my very good friend, has lived in different parts of the country
than I, so her knowledge is different from mine. I enjoy listening to her talk
about different aspects of her life. Did you know, for instance, there are dif-
ferent species of goats. In particular in our state, one specie, known as Boer
goats, is raised for eating, and can not be fed from a pasture. They have to
be fed regular goat food. If left in a pasture, they could very easily starve to
death, and certainly would not be fit for human consumption after slaugh-
ter. Then there is the Spanish wood goat, used mainly to control the pasture
growth. They are skinny by nature and don't make very palatable human
eating. There is also the Nubian goat, raised for their milk, but I forgot to
ask Linda what they are specifically fed.
Further, did you know the Brahman cattle are the only bovine species
that sweat through their pores like humans. Regular cows, like Herefords
and Jersey, sweat through the mouth like dogs do.

Well, this is one of those articles filled with miscellaneous mish-mash
but my nature finds such article easy to write. Perhaps that is because I
don't have to think hard. I hope I didn't bore you too badly. I wonder what
I'll come up with week?

Remember, through:the bad times as well as the good times, God loves
you, and you, and so do I.


Saturday is Earth Day at Highlands Hammock State Park, and a whole
*bunch of fun is ready for your family! The event begins at 8 a.m. and lasts
until 2 p.m. and park admission is free all day long.
Come check out the community yard sale. Spaces are still available for
just a $10 donation to the Friends of Highlands Hammock. Shop our arts
and crafts endorses for birdhouses. yard decorations; garden items, gems,
minerals, rocks and handcrafted jewelry. Look for "Red Hat" favorites,'
windmills, hand-painted furniture, homemade jams, jellies and pickles as
well as kitchen crafts. Orchids, fresh fruits and veggies as well as orna-
mental and native plants will be sold.
A new and exciting addition is this year's "Time Travelers" exhibit.
Kids will learn all about early pioneer life at this pre-1840s demonstration
arid living history exhibit. Come visit the trapper and see how he tans ani-
mal hides. Let him teach you how to build a fire, or try your hand at a tom-
ahawk throw. At their camp, observe early dutch-oven cooking and home-
making skills. Play some of their games, or compete in their sack or cup
races. Also be sure to see the solar cooking exhibit and handmade flutes.
More interesting exhibits include a live honeybee hive where you can
Purchase fresh honey. Kids will adore the live alligator at the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission table. Keep an eye out for Smokey
Bear, who plans to attend if there's no forest fires that day; Freddie the
Alligator; and Ripply the Water Drop, who will be visiting near the
Highlands County Soil & Water Conservation District table.
Pony rides by Lakeside Stables are always a popular stop, as is the face
painting and Archbold Biological Station exhibit. Check out live snakes and .
creatures as you learn about their lives. Have the kids save some energy for
Highlands County's Fire Service Fire Education House, the Peace River
:Electric Coop's Electric Junction safety demonstration, and the 14-foot tall
caterpillar slide.
Tram ride and hayride-tickets will cost just $1 at the Friends of
Highlands Hammock booth. Check in early, they will go fast! Don't forget
to stop and visit the cuddly puppies and kittens at the Humane Society's
exhibit, and consider donating blood in the air-conditioned BloodMobile.
Blood donors during the month of April receive 50 percent offtickets for
SeaWorld in Orlando.
There's just so much going on, including live music from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. Best of all, it's a free day here at the park. Come enjoy all the exhibits,
activities, music and more with your family. The Hammock Inn will be
open with lots of great food, snacks and cold drinks. Don't. forget to try
their wild orange soft-serve ice cream too!
We hope you and your family will join us to celebrate Earth Day here
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 252005DR000192
JUANA J DE CALDERON
pPetitioner,
and
FRANCISCO CALDERON JR.
Respondent,
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
To: FRANCISCO CALDERON JR.
P.O. BOX 1248 HIDALGO, TEXAS
78557.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action-
has been filed against you and. that
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, to it on
JUANA J DE CALDERON, whose
address s 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. i
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-
fions, including dismissal or striking
of pleadings.
DATED March 28, 2005.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Connie Coker
SDeputy Clerk
3:31-4:21p

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 252005CA172

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
S 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
S 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
Commerce Avenue, Sebring. Florida
33870, on or before May 16, 2005, and
Sfile the original with the clerk of this
court either before service on
Petitioner's attorney or' immediately
S thereafter; otherwise a default will be
entered against you for the relief
demanded in the,petition.

DATED this 5 day of April, 2004.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
SAs Clerk of the Court
S By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
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things; in the sun when it is hid-
Sden, in the spring when it is
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JV Cats Win Final 3 Games


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee junior Wildcats
swept their final three games.
The final three victories left the
junior varsity with an 11-3 season
record. Coaches John Sharp and
Dan Barnett were pleased to see the
improvement as the team pro-
gressed through the season, over-
coming'early losses to end with a
- seven-game win streak.
Sophs Jacob Spencer, Chris
Bigelow and Justin Painter and
freshman Cody Gullatt will move
up to the varsity for the remainder
of its regular season and post-sea-
son play.
The JV started last week with at
Tuesday visit from the DeSoto
Junior Bulldogs. Painter opened on
the mound and was relieved by
Spencer in the fifth inning.
DeSoto put the first run on the
board on a walk, stolen base, sacri-
fice and error. Gullatt drew a walk
and was left on base in the bottom
of the first inning. With a quick top
of the second, Hardee got going
again. With one down, Cody
Greene singled, stole second and
was left at third. Ryan Lambert was
safe on an error and was left at sec-
ond when the third out occurred.
The top of the third was another
quick effort. In the home half of the
third, Bigelow, Gullatt, Mike
Hollenbeck and Kaleb Saunders
each singled. Gullatt was out at
home plate on a good throw from
the left fielder and Saunders was
retired on a fielder's choice. Greene
singled. Both Bigelow and
Hollenbeck scored, giving Hardee
a 2-1 advantage.
'In the top of the third, DeSoto
stranded a runner. In the bottom of


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. 252005CP6
IN RE: ESTATE OF
REUBEN DE LA ROSA,
Deceased ,
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

The administration of the estate of
REUBEN DE LA ROSA, deceased,
File Number 252005CP6, is pending
in the Circuit Court in and for Hardee
County, Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is Post Office Box
1749, Wauchula, Florida. The name
and address of the Personal
Representative and the Personal
Representative's. attorney areset
forth below. .,,,.,, ,,.
All- interested persons are
required to file with this Court, WITH-
IN THREE MONTHS OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE: (1)
all claims against the estate and (2)
any objection by and Interested per-
son on whom this notice is served,
that challenges the validity of the will,
the qualifications of the personal rep-'
resentative, venue, or jurisdiction of
the Court.

ALL CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS
NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
Publication of this Notice has begun
on April 21. 2005.
Personal Representative:
RAMON DEL LA ROSA
5009 Willow Avenue
Bowling Green, Florida 33834
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
VAL R. PATARINI
Post Office Box 608
Wauchula, Florida 33873
863-773-3171
863-773-3488 Fax
Florida Bar Number 0061618
Email: wauchulalawyeroaol.com
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the inning, Hardee added another
pair of runs. Jordan Grimsley was
safe on an error and Bigelow drew
a walk. Both came across brrae
plate, aided by a Mike Hollenbeck
hit and an error. Hardee led 4-2.
The game rocked along until the
seventh inning. The Bulldog lead-
off batter homered to cut the
Wildcat lead to 4-3. A pair of sin-
gles and an error put DeSoto in
front 5-4.
Hardee reclaimed the lead, and
the victory, in the bottom of the
seventh. Saunders singled and
Ryan Abbott went in as pinch run-
ner. Two hard hits were snared by
Bulldog outfielders. Jeremy
Hollenbeck's hit to the shortstop
took an extra big hop, and he beat
the throw to first, while Abbott hur-
ried home, knotting the game 5-5.
When Spencer lined one up the
middle, Buckley got to third and
Spencer slide into to second. The
ball briefly got away from the cen-
ter fielder. As the relay came to the
plate, Buckley slid into the catcher
jarring the ball loose and scoring
the winning run.
At Fort Meade last Wednesday,
Hardee had a run-fest, scoring in
every inning for the 18-2 victory.
Bigelow doubled and scored in
the first inning, as Gullatt walked
and Mike Hollenbeck singled to
move Bigelow home. In the bottom
of the first, 'the junior Miners
evened the score with a single and
an error.
Hardee forged ahead 4-1 with a
trio of second-inning scores by
Greene arid Grimsley, who both,
walked, and Bigelow, who home-
red. The Miners got their final run
on an error and pair of hits.
The third inning was a free-for-
all for Hardee, with nine runs piling
up on the Wildcat side of the score-
book: With' 13 batters coming up,
Hardee brought Saunders home
t\vice and Painter, Greene, Dan
Timmons. Grimsley, Bigelow.
Gullatt and Mike Hollenbeck added
;solo scores.
Hardee added another run in the
fourth inning. Grimsley singled and
scored on a Buckley single. It was
14-2.
Since the game can't end until
the fifth inning, Hardee batted
again in the top of the fifth, with
reserves getting to play and making


the most of it. Lambert was safe on
an error. Spencer singled, Casey
Brutus and Josh Mayer both
walked. These four scored, with a
Gullatt hit pushing them on to
home plate. It was 18-2.
Despite a pair of walks, Fort
Meade' remained scoreless in the
bottom of the fifth, allowing the
game to end on the 10-run mercy
rule.
On Friday evening, the junior
Cats "broke in the new 'score-
board," putting 20 runs on the
home team's side and allowing
only one for the visitors. Timmons
opened on the mound and Bigelow
got the final pair of outs.
"Everybody got to play, a lot,"
said Sharp.
Timmons struck out the first
Lake Placid batter, then got a
ground-out and pop-up to retire the
side. Hardee put seven runs on the
new board with an 11-man bat-
around. Bigelow, Mike
Hollenbeck, Painter, Greene,
Abbott, Jeremy Hollenbeck and.
Grimsley scored.
After three up, three down for the
junior Dragons, Hardee resumed
scoring. Saunders, Painter and
Greene came home in the bottom of
the second inning to make a 10-0
game.
Five more Wildcat runs came in
the home half of the third inning.
Gullatt, Mike Hollenbeck,
Saunders, Painter and Greene
crossed home plate. It was 15-0.
Lake Placid got its only score in
the top of the fourth, when Hardee
put fresh shirts in the field. With
two down, Kyle Cobb, Saunders,
Lambert, Spencer and Abbott
rounded the bases, aided by an
error on a Carl Basey hit and sin-
gles by Mayer and Buckley.
When Lake Placid went down in
order, Hardee had a 20-1 win.
"Our guys came out and hit, and
hit, and hit." said Sharp. noting the
good batting averages of his squad.
Bigelowv. who homered, "has been
six-for-six in the last two games.
These are the averages of the line-
up. Bigelow\. .425; Gullatt. .333;
Mike Hollenbeck. .460; Saunders.
:.360; Painter, .375; -and Greene,
.600. The last three batting spots
.alternate, but still have at least .200
and up to .423," concluded Sharp.


,For the week ended April 14, 2005: :
At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 6.261, compared
to last week 6.855 and 5,989 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 1.00 to 2.00 higher.


Feeder Steers:




Feder Heifers:


Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 155.00-215.00:
300-400 Ibs., 132.00-172.00; and
400-500 lbs., 122.00-148.00.

Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 141.00-200.00;
S300-400 lbs., 124.00-152.00; and
400-500 lbs., 112.00-135;00.


Slaughter Cows: Leai: 750-1200 Ibs; 85-90 percent, 45.00-53.00.-

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 63.00-70.00.


Freda's Foibles
By Freda B. Douglas


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

The Dalai Lama was a very wise Tibetan who has expressed wise
words to the world. Let's find out a little history of the Dalai Lama, and .
we'll follow that with some of his wise says. My own words will follow in
parentheses, lest you get the false idea that I think I'm as smart a's the Dalai
Lama!
"His Holiness the 14th the Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, is the head of
state and spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He was born Lhamo
Dhondrub on 6 July, 1935, in a small village called Taktser in northeastern
Tibet. Bor to peasant parents, His Holiness was recognized at the age of
two, in accordance with Tibetan tradition, as the reincarnation of his prede-
cessor the 13th Dalai Lama, and thus an incarnation Avalokitesvara, the
Buddha of Compassion.
"He began his education at the age of six and completed the Geshe
Llarampa Degree (Doctorate of Buddhist Philosophy) when he was 25 in
1959. At 24, he took the preliminary examinations at each of the three
monastic universities: Drepung, Sera, and Ganden.
"On Nov. 17, 1950, His Holiness was called upon to assume full polit-
ical power after some 80,000 Peoples Liberation Army soldiers invaded
Tibet, heretofore a peace-loving country".
Now let us enjoy and ponder the wise words the Dalai Lama gave to
the world for 2005:
Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great
risk.
When you lose, don't lose the\lesson.
Follow the three R's: respect for self, respect for others and responsi-
bility for all your actions.
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful
stroke of luck.
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
Don't let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
When you realize you made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct
it.
Spend some time alone every day.
Open arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
'.Remember,-silence is sometimes the best answer.
Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back,
you'll be able to enjoy it the second time.
A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
Be gentle with the earth.
Once a year go some place you've never been before.
Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon..

Now, how could I possibly have interrupted those wise suggestions
with my lowly words? I can ohly advise you to do what I'm going to do-
remember what he said and practice them when I can.

Remember, we don't have to enter eternity to know God. He is, or
should be, with us every day. Remember, God loves you, and you, and so
do I.




*: On The Agenda I

HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION
The Hardee County Commission will hold its regular session today
(Thursday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I,
412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. The following is a synopsis of agenda
topics that may be of public interest. Times are approximate except for
advertised.
--Commission zoning pubic hearing, 8:35 a.m.
-Consider approval of local mitigation strategy, Rich Shepard, 8:50
S a.m
-Review Fire-Rescue request, Mike Choate, 9:15 a.m.
--Overview of Florida's Heartland REDI, Lynn Topel, 9:30 a.m
-Discuss legislative issues.
This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald-
Advocate and the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish
to plan to attend.


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NOTICE OF ZONING MEETING

The Zolfo Springs Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet on Monday, May 2, 2005, at
6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 3210 U.S. Highway 17 South in Zolfo
Springs, Florida to consider the following zoning request:

A request from Marty Wohl to annex 16 acres as shown on
the attached map into the Town of Zolfo Springs for the pur-
pose of establishing a small industrial park.

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


Attest: Jack Logan, Town Clerk






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COURTESY PHOTOS
The Hardee Senior High School Chorus will perform in the annual Spring Concert next Thursday, April 28.




Spring Concert April 28


Congratulations are in order for district champions junior Kim
Cummins and freshman Andrea Parkinson, and a host of other Wildcat and
Lady Wildcat tracksters.
Cummins and Parkinson each aced a pair of events at the Class 2A,
District 6 last Thursday. Several others from Hardee placedin the top four
and will also go to the Regional meet today (Thursday) and" tomorrow in
North Port, including Tchenavia Atkinson, Christina Jena, Mandy
Cornelius, Joia Jones, Candy Prine, Pierre Lazarre, Jacob Deemer; Pablo
Anselmo, Jose Gutierrez, Jamie Torres, Francisco Lozano, Olnel Virgile,
Jeff Capron and Jermaine King.
Hardee girls placed third overall and the boys fifth among the nine
teams entered in the district meet.

In baseball, the Wildcats split games last week, losing to DeSoto and
beating Lake Placid. Avon Park also divided games last week, losing to
DeSoto. So, the Cats and Red Devils are still tied for the District 10 lead.
Each has a 6-2 record.
Hardee boys will hold Senior Night ceremonies on Tuesday when they
host the visiting Sebring Blue Streaks. Eight seniors, Calvin Brutus, Aaron
Himrod, Michael Mahoney, W. T. Redding, Jason Roberts, Drew Schock,
Travis Tubbs and Rashad Va ce will be honored for their contributions to
this sport. .
Brutus, Vance and Tubbs have already signed college scholarships,
Brutus in baseball at South Flrida Community College, and Vance and
Tubbs in football.

The junior varsity Wildcats will send four of their number up to the var-
sity level now that the JV season has ended. A trio of victories last week
gave the young Cats a seven-game win streak and 11-3 record to close out
the season.
Sophs Jacob Spencer, Chris Bigelow and Justin Painter and freshman
Cody Gullatt have earned the opportunity to sit with the big boys and get
the feel of being part of the varsity experience.

Hardee girls, meanwhile, are having a hard time as they finish the soft-
ball season this week and head into district playoffs on Monday evening.
Coach Donnie Carver has work to do toward next season. He will also lose
seniors April Buckley, Stephanie Cobb, Morgan Norris, Kyla Shiver and
Kim Ward. Ward, an outstanding pitcher, has already signed with South
Florida Community College.

Hardee tennis teams were in district competition in Lemon Bay early
this week. Results were not available at press time.

Little League Majors and Juniors softball and baseball rhoves along
week to week. Getting information is varied and presented as we are able
to obtain it. The Braves lead the Majors boys, the Pride the Majors girls and
the Pride and Dragons are tied for the lead in Juniors girls. The Juniors
'baseball book wasn't available this week.

Men's Church League had its planning meeting on Monday night and
will begin play in about two weeks. We will let you know what teams and
the schedule as soon as we can.

Fisherman, listen up! There's a Project Graduation fishing tournament
on Saturday, April 30. Start time is 7 a.m., final weigh-in at 2 p.m. Advance
tickets'are $20. On the day of the tournament, cost is $25, with a $200 first
prize and $100 for second. A breakfast of hamburgers, cold drinks and
orange juice will be available at the concession stand, beginning at 7 a.m.
Bring your fishing pole, tackle and lawn chair. Go half mile north of the
Vandolah Power Plant of CR 663 (One-Fort Green Road). The eight-acre-
Slake is on the east side of the road. For more information, contact any
Project Graduation parent or the high school.

Last, but not least, is golf news.
The annual golf benefit for Hardee sports raised over,$34,000. The final
amount is $34,244.43, reports Paul Samuels, public relations director for
Mosaic Corp. ( which merged Cargill Fertilizer, the former sponsor of the
athletic benefit tournament and IMC Phosphates).
Former Wildcat player Mike Claman, a student and player at Gold Coast
Community College in Fort Myers, won the tournament this year, coming
in ahead of last year's champion Ben Norris and perennial top player Mike
Cleghorn. Pictures and a full report will be in next week's issue.
There's another tournament opportunity coming up, the sixth annual
Frank Zajicek tournament which raises money for his missionary work. The
tourney is sponsored by the United Methodist men and women of Hardee
County. There is a shotgun start at 8 a.m. on May 7at Torrey. Oaks. Format
will be a team scramble, limited to 25 teams. Deadline to enter is May 4.
,For more information,'call-Torrey Oaks at 767-0302.
Information from community and school athletic events is always welcome.
Please call The Herald-Advocate (773-3255) or e-mail me at news.heral-
dadvocate@earthlink.net with news for this biweekly column. The sports
news deadline is noon Mondays. News will be included as soon as time and
space allows.

Fabled Fenway Park in Boston, home ot baseball's Red Sox since
1912, also served as home field for the NFL's Boston Redskins (1933-
36) and AFL's Boston Patriots (1963-68).

Harpo Productions' is the name of the production company owned
by the popular entertainer, Oprah Winfrey. Harpo is Oprah spelled
backwards.


COURTESY PHOTO
Hardee Junior High School chorus students will sing many favorites.
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COuRTESY PHOTO
The public is invited to hear the Hardee Junior High School Chorus perform in concert.
Admission is $2.


NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that OSCAR RIVERA AND
JENOVEVA RIVERA, the holder of the following certificate has
filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi-
cate number and year of issuance, the description of the property.
and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:


CERTIFICATE NO. 833,


Description of Property:
Commencing at the NE corner of Section 10, Township 35
South, Range 25 East, Hardee County, Florida; thence
South (bearing assumed) along the East line of said Section
10, a distance of 667.12 feet to the centerline of State Road
684; thence North 89c'31'51" West along said centerline, a
distance of 900.00 feet, thence South 0':46'51" East, a dis-
tance of 33.03 feet to the South right-of-way line of said
State Road 684, said point being Point of Beginning; thence
continue South 0146'51" East, a distance of 208.75 feet;
thence South 8931'51" East. a distance of 208.75 feet;
thence North 01'46'51' West, a distance of 208.75 feet to
said South right-of-way line; thence North 89o31'51"' West
along said South right-of-way line, a distance of 208.75 feet-
to the Point of Beginning.
And '
Commencing at the NE corner of Section 10, Township 35
South, Range 25 East, Hardee County, Florida, thence
South (bearing assumed) along the East line of said Section'
10, a distance of 667.12 feet to the centerline of State Road
684; thence North 89931'51" West along said centerline, a
distance of 525.00 feet; thence South a distance of 33.00 feet
to the South right-of-way line of State Road 684, said point
being Point of Beginning; thence continue South, a distance
of 208.75 feet; thence South 89031'51" West, a distance of
159.34 feet; thence North 01'46'51" West a distance of
208.75 feet to said South right-of-way line; thence South
8931'51" East, along said South right-of-way line, a dis-
tance of 165.30 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Name in which assessed: JEAN ANN BOYETTE:
Said property being in the County of HARDEE, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the
property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest
bidder at the courthouse door located at 417 West Main Street on
the 25TH day of MAY, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.
Dated this 12TH day of APRIL, 2005.


B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
AD NO. 1
By: LAURA L BARKER
Deputy Clerk


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RELAY
Continued From lA
"We want survivors to come
out," Benavides said: Those who
I have participated in the event in the
Past should have-received an invita-
.tion to attend, but many patients are
not registered and would not have.
However, all cancer survivors are
welcome to attend because this
event is honoring them.
If you plan, on attending the
reception, call 375-4611 and leave
your name and how many will be
Attending.
Follow ng the reception sur-
vivors and their caregivers will take
a lap to begin the relay marathon.
The luminary ceremony will be ";
later that evening. Luminaries can
be purchased on site by individuals
'in honor of loved ones %\ho %were
cancer victims People wiill also be
able to decorate the bags.
A few tents will be set up selling
food. Additionally. there nill be
many acti\ cities for children, a dunk
tank, a moonwalk and face paint-
ing. Entertainment ."that is sure to
please" will be a part of the event as
well.
The funds raised through Relay





Continued From 1lA
- Voter turnout was nine percent.
Pollock's resignation has given
Cimmino another opportunity,
while drawing out two 'new politi-'
cal hopefuls.
Whoever wins the May 16 elec-
tion will finish out Pollock's term,
serving through the end of October
and joining Green,: George Neel,
Minnie McKenzie, and Maggie
Belcher at the U-shaped council,
table.
After that, the winner will either,
step aside or run for re-election.
Zolfo- Springs Town Council
members serve two-year terms and
are paid $75 monthly, with the
exception of the chairman, who
earns $100 a month.


Once again, it's time for an
evening of upbeat song as the
Hardee junior and senior high
school choruses lift their voices in
concert.
The Hardee Junior High School
Chorus, under the. direction of
Christina Murray, and the Hardee
Senior High School Chorus, under
the,direction of David Radford, will
combine efforts for their annual
Spring Concert next Thursday,
April 28. The concert will begin at
6 p.m.. and will be held in the
Hardee Senior High Schodl
Auditorium, 830 Altman Road in
Wauchula. !
The concert will be packed with
such favorites as: This Little Light
of Mine, Danny Boy, The Lion
Sleeps Tonight, When You Belie\ e,
Shenandoah, Joy ito the World
(Jeremiah was a Bullfrog), Lolli-
pop, Chapel of Love, Boogie
Woogie Bugle Boy, I Hope You
Dance and Oh Happy Day.
There also will be medleys from
The Supremes and The Phantom pf
the Opera and much more. .
Admission to the concert is $2
per person and will cover the costof
the concert and go toward the over-
all support of the two programs.
The High School Choir will also
participate in the American Cancer
Society's annual Rela) for Life this
Saturday. The Relay for Life ~1ill
take place at the Hardee Campus of
South Florida Community College
from 1 to 9 p.m.
The public is invited to come out
and support the Hardee Junior and
Senior High School Choruses.



for Life provide services for local
patients and their families, such as
free lodging. mileage reimburse-
ment, wigs and much more. They
also fund cancer research.
The organization welcomes vol-
unteers and financial donations of
any kind. Students \ho are in need
of community ser% ice hours or any-
one wishing to join the cause can
contact Benavides at 800-363-
3858. ext. 22 or 832-0060. She
"just encourages you to support
them in any way you can, whether
it be through attending the 4vent,
volunteering or making a financial
contribution."
This is Benavides' fourth year
working as a staff person for the
American Cancer Society. Prior to
that she was involved as a Volun-
teer for Relay for Life. This cause
hits her close to home, as she has a
23-year-old son who is a cancer
survivor.
Relay for Life is in its seventh
year in Hardee county, according to
Benavides, who said the entire 18-

hour event will be held next year.


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Thursday, April 21, 2005


PAGE ONE


Cummins, Parkinson District Champs


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Junior Kim Cummins and fresh-
man Andrea Parkinson made their
marks in the district track meet last
week.
Both Cummins and Parkinson
brought home a pair of champi-
onship medals and are expected to
lead the pack at regional competi-
tion at North Port today (Thursday)
and tomorrow.
Cummins participated in a num-
ber of events, and won two, the
long jump and triple jump.
Parkinson aced the high jump and
300-meter hurdles among her many
events.
As a team, the Hardee girls
placed third overall, behind Bartow
(115 points) and Lake Wales (112).
With 105 points, Hardee came in
ahead of Frostproof (75), Sebring
(68), Sarasota Cardinal Mooney
1(55), Avon Park (49), Mulberry
.(19) andDeSoto (1).
Hardee boys placed fifth overall,
behind Bartow, Avon Park,
Frostproof and Sebring and ahead
of Cardinal Mooney, Lake Wales,


By JOAN SEAMAN,
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Joe L. Davis Braves won
another pair of games last week.
With the dual victories, the
Braves forged out to a 5-0 record,
putting space between themselves
and any other Majors baseball divi-
sion team.
Behind them are the Nicholson
Supply. Co. Reds, All Creatures
Animal Hospital Yankees,
Countryside Gciwers Devil Rays
and Chapman Fruit Co. Athletics'
(A's).
Last week began with Monday's
16-4 victory for the Yankees over
the A's.
Jake Altman, Dustin Railiff and
Jacob Anderson each put three runs
on the board for the Yanks. Jesse
Zuniga doubled: Carlos DeLoera
added a pair of scores and Zuniga,
Tyler Cloud, Santiago Figueroa,
Tanner Gough and Codie Dean had
solo scores.
For the A's, it was Daniel Miller.
Murrell Winter, Justin Forrester
and Michael Forrester with a run
each.
On Tuesday night, the Braves
had a hard time, but were able.to
shut down the Reds 4-0.
Justin Fones tripled pnd Justin
Knight doubled for the Braves. All
the runs came in a sixth-inning


Mulberry and DeSoto.
In a sport in which only the top
four advance to regional competi-
ton, Hardee will send a goodly
group to the next level of competi-
tion. Those placing fourth or above
are Cummins, Parkinson,
Tchenavia Atkinson, Christina
Jena, Mandy Cornelius, Joia Jones,
Candy Prine, Pierre Lazarre, Jacob
Deemer,. Pablo Anselmo, Jose
Gutierrez, Jamie Torres, Francisco
Lozano, Olnel Virgile, Jeff Capron
and Jermaine King.
The top eight finishers earned
points for their teams and received
medals. That added Lucas Chaney,
Lillian Deemer, Lisnell Youyoute,
Roxanna Torres, Vanessa Hollon,
Santresa Harris, Maricela Galvan,
Alberto "Chico" Rodriguez,
Candace Kilpatrick, Charlene
Anderson, Jonell Virgile and
Jayquan Gandy.
Others participating for Hardee
last week were Tareka Coney,
Ashley Kershner, Merileine
Cimeus, Pedro Suarez, Alexus
Greene, Elsie Chery and Trey
Small.
Hardee athletes often pushed one


rally, with Kalan Royal, Kyle
Schrank, Hunter Henderson and
Fones coming around to cross,
home plate.
Malik Tatis got aboard all three
times he came to bat for the Reds
but was stranded each time. Dalton
Hewett, Jeremy Rowe, Justin
Bromley, Greg Aleman and Wyatt
Kofke each were also left on the
basepaths.
On Thursday, the Yanks similarly
shut out the D-Rays 4-0.
Ratliff circled the bases twice for
the Yankees. Zuniga and DeLoera
each chipped in with arun.
Caleb Reas was left on the bases
twice for the Devil Rays. Carter
Lambert, Wintz Terrell, Wade
Staton and Tommy Redding were
both also stranded.
On Friday night, the Braves
brushed past the A's 8-2.
Kalan Royal and Knight had twin
tallies for the 'Braves. Lincoln
Saunders, Vince Grimsley, Thomas
Flores and Henderson had the solo
scores.
Taylor Barlow, and Jerry Buffalo
each came across home plate for
the A's. Cole Choate, Miller,
Winter, Dalton Rabon and Michael
Forrester got safely aboard the
bases but were unable to get all the
way home.


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another in events.
In the girls triple jump, Jena
placed second, just 2.5 inches
behind the winner Cummins.
Parkinson was fourth and Jones
sixth in the event which had nine
entrants.
In the boys discus, Lazarre
placed second with a throw of
.126'1". Behind him were Deemer,
fourth, and Chaney, 12th. Lazarre
was fouth, Deemer fifth, Chaney
eighth and Capron 16th in the boys
shot put.
In the boys pole vault, it was
Deemer third, with Gutierrez fifth
and Anselmo sixth.
Parkinson was second and
Kilpatrick' eighth in the girls 100-
meter hurdles. In the boys 100-
meter hurdles, Lazarre tied for sec-
ond place, with Olnel Virgile sixth,
Jonell Virgile 10th and King 12th in
the preliminaries. In the finals,
Lazarre was fourth and Olnel
Virgile fifth.
In the 300-meter hurdles,
Kilpatrick was seventh, Cornelius
ninth and Kershner 13th in the pre-
liminaries. Parkinson held the num-
ber one spot in both the preliminar-
ies and finals. Kilpatrick was sev-
enth in the finals.
In the girls 3,200-meter, or.two-
mile run, Torres was fifth and
Galvan sixth.' For the boys,
Anselmo placed third and Gutierrez
fourth, just four seconds behind his
teammate.
In other events, Hardee had a
variety of placements. Cummins
was ninth in the girls shot put,
ahead of teammates Coney, 12th,
and Atkinson and Deemer, who tied
for 16th of the 21 entrants.
In the girls discus, it was
Atkinson placing fourth, ahead of
Deemer 7th, Kershner 12th and
Coney 17th.
Behind Cummins in the girls
long jump were Harris 10th and
Prine 13th. For the boys long jump,
Youyoute was eighth, Gandy 14th,
Olnel Virgile 16th and Jonell
Virgile 20th.
Lazarre tied for eighth in the


boys triple jump, with Gandy 11th,
King 13th and Jonell Virgile 15th
of the 19 entrants.
Parkinson won the girls high
jump well ahead of any competitors
at 5'2". Two Frostproof girls ended
at 4'10". For Hardee, Jena, Prine
and Joia were in the middle of the
pack. In the boys high jump, it was
Olnel Virgile and Capron tying for
10th place.
For the girls pole vault,
Cornelius was third with a jump of
7 foot. Behind her were Torres and
Cimeus. Deemer was third in the
boys pole vault, with Gutierrez fifth
and Anselmo sixth.
Moving to the 100-meter dash,
Cummins was seventh, Anderson
16th, Greene 20th and Chery 21st
in the preliminaries. Cummins was
eighth in the finals. Youyoute
placed fifth, Gandy 16th and


Small 25th in the boys 100-meter
dash preliminaries. None placed in
the finals.
In the boys 1,600-meter or mile
run, Gutierrez was sixth and
Anselmo seventh.
For the girls 400-meter dash,
Harris was 14th, Greene 19th,
Jones 22nd and Cimeus 24th. For
the boys, Lozano placed 18th,
Small 19th and Torres 20th. Hardee
boys also placed in the preliminar-
ies of the 300-meter hurdles. Olnel
Virgile was llth, King 12th and
Lazarre 13th None advanced to
the finals.
Cummins placed 10, Jena llth
and Prine 15th of the 26 girls in the
preliminaries of the 200-meter
dash. None advanced to the finals.
In the boys 200-meter, Gandy was
eighth, Youyoute 22nd, Small 24th
and Jonell Virgile 28th. None


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advanced to the finals.
Hardee also placed well in the
relays. In the girls 4x800 relay,
Torres, Galvan, Hollon and Harris
combined for a fifth-place finish.
The boys were also fifth, with
Anselmo, Lozano, Gutierrez,
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For the 4x100 relay, Harris,
Prine, Anderson and Jena were fifth
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Hardee girls placed fourth in the
4x400 relay, with Cornelius, Jones,
Jena and Prine each running a leg.
The boys also placed fourth, with
Torres, Deemer, Lozano, Capron,
Olnel Virgile and King alternating.


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PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
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considered for the old train depot building on East Main Street. The building was recently
restored and sits idle and empty. Mayor Perry Knight said it is not good for a building to be empty.
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-Hardee


Couple Wed At

Agri-Civic Center


Living


Mary White & James

Griffin Wed in Frostproof


Leticia Gonzales and Viviano
Villegas, both of Winter Haven,
were married Saturday, April 2, at
the Agri-Civic Center in Wauchula.
The bride is the daughter of Juan
R. and Rosita Rodriguez of Winter
Haven, and granddaughter of Greg
and Jessie Guzman of Wauchula.
Parents of the groom are Jose and
Rosa Villegas of Zolfo Springs.
Matron of honor was Christina
Gonzales. Bridesmaids were
Heather Carlisle, Dazzarae Luna
and Sydney J. Guzman. Junior
bridesmaids were Kaela Villegas,
Anaceli Villegas and Destiney
Gonzales. Flower girls were
Yasmine Rameriz and Elyssa
Gonzales.
Best men were Cecilio Gonzales
III and Miguel Jaimes. Groomsmen
were Michael P. Gonzales,
Francisco Villegas, Gerardo
Villegas and Isidro Deanda.
Ringbearers were Cecilio Antonio


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After a wedding trip to Tampa,
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Out-of-town guests included Mr.
and Mrs. Ramiro DeLaPena,
Fresno, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Ray
Guzman, Orlando; Mr. and Mrs.
Rick Guzman, Oxford, Ala.; Mr.
and Mrs. Santos Salager, Plains,
Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. Santos Salazar
Jr., Americus, Ga.; Dr. and Mrs.
Hanson Chen, Lakeland; Mr. and
Mrs. John Potter, Winter Haven;
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Alford and
Michelle Copson, all of Lake
Wales; and Jessica Batson, Mr. and
Mrs. Juan M. Luna; Mr. and Mrs.
Juan Rodriguez Jr., all of Winter
Haven; and Mr. and Mrs. Rafael
Garcia, Lakeland.
The bride is a graduate of Lake
Region High School and is self-
employed.
The groom attended Hardee High
School and is currently employed
by MooreTrench.


Mary White, formerly of
Wauchula, became the bride of
James Griffin of Frostproof on
Saturday, March 19, in the chapel of
Florida Hospital in Wauchula.
Chaplain Bey Gonzalez officiat-
ed the double-ring ceremony which
began at six-thirty in the evening.
Serving as her sister's matron of


honor was Judy Green of
Evensville, Tenn.
Billy White of Winter Haven and
Eddie White of Plant City, sons of
the bride, served as the groom's'
best men.
A reception followed for family
and friends.
The couple reside in Frostproof.


COURTESY PHOTO
Candy Rousseau & Teddy Svendsen

Couple To Wed April 30


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Mr. &Mrs. Viviano Villegas


Plans for her marriage to Walter
Jeff Grim. son of Rene Grim of
Bradenton, ha'e been announced
by Candice Leigh Peve. daughter of
Jill Pete of Wauchula.
S The couple will be married
Saturday. April 23, at three o'clock


in the afternoon at Northside
Baptist Church. Wauchula. Music
\\ill begin at two-thirty.
Friends and relates of the cou-
pie are invited to the wedding and
reception which \%ill follow at
Crystal Lake Village.


The engagement and approach-
ing marriage of Candy, Elizabeth
Rousseau 'to Teddy Lee Svendsen,


Methodists To
Sponsor Annual
Golf Tournament
The United Methodist Men and
Women of Hardee County are spon-
soring the sixth annual Benefit Golf
Scramble Tournament on Saturda.y,
May 7, at Torrey Oaks Golf Course.
There will be an 8 a.m. shotgun
start, and the field will be limited to
25 teams, with a May 4 entry dead-
line.
Proceeds from the tournament go
to local missionary Frank Zajicek
and his family.
SThe annual event had to be post-
poned due, to the hurricanes last
year. ,
For more information, call'the
Church at 773-4267.


Class Of 1965
Plans Reunion
There will be a 1965 Class
Reunion. Committee meeting
Thursday, April 28, at 6 p.m. at
Southside Baptist Church. 505 S.
Tenth Ave., Wauchula.
Any former alumni wishing to
help plan the 40th year reunion is
urged to attend.; ..
For 'more information, contact
Frances Wood at (863) 781-9586.

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son of Ted and Terri Svendsen of
Ona, have been announced by her
parents, Edward Rousseau of Avon
Park and Connie Rousseau of Lake
Placid.
The bride-elect, who graduated
from high school in Highlands
County, is a correctional officer-for
the Highlands County Sheriff's
Department.
The prospective groom is a 1997
graduate of Hardee High School
and is a sergeant at the Hardee
County Correctional Institution.
The couple will be, married
Saturday. April 30, at five o'clock
in the afternoon at the First' B'aidist
Church of Bowling, Green. Mpsic
, ill begin at four-thirty.
Friends and relatives of the cou-
ple are in'mited to the weddingg and
reception which h will follow at
Crystal Lake RV and Village
Resort.


Mr. & Mrs. James Griffin


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wills free of charge on Saturday April 23, 2005 from 8:00 a.m.
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Daniel Barnett & Brannan

Gukich Are Engaged


April 21, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B

Stephanie Rinehart


Tells Wedding Plans


Dr. and Mrs. Robert Gukich of
Lake Wales have announced the
engagement and approaching mar-
riage of their daughter, Brannan
Aline, to Daniel Bryan Barnett, son
of David Barnett of Dade City and
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reed of
Wauchula.
The bride-elect is the grand-
daughter of Katy Gukich of Lake
Wales and Wallace Blackburn of
Orlando. She is a 1996 graduate of
Lake Wales High School and will
graduate in December from Warner
Southern College with a bachelor's
degree in elementary education.
She currently is employed part-time
at Warner Southern and Even Start


Jimmy Dimock & Kathy Hendley


Kathy Hendley & Jimmy

Dimock Plan May Wedding


Robert and Marie Hendley of
Bowling Green have announced the
engagement and approaching mar-
riage of their daughter, Kathleen, to
James Dimock, son of James
Dimock of Miami ard the late
Patricia Dimock.
,The couple will be married May


3 at five-thirty in the afternoon at
the Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) Post. Music will begin at
five o'clock.

Friends and relatives are invited
to the wedding and reception which
will follow .


july Wedding Planned By

Jessica Taylor & David Nord


Deborah Taylor of Bowling
Green has announced the engage-
ment of her daughter, Jessica
Colleen of Wauchula, to 'David
Dewayne Nord, son of Jeanette
Nord of Wauchula and the late
Johnny Nord.
The bride-elect is a 2001 gradu-
ate of Fort Meade Junior Senior'


Jessica Taylor & David Nord


High School.
The prospective groom attended
Hardee High School and is
employed by Orange Enterprises in
Zolfo Springs.
Plans are being made for an after-
noon wedding on July 16 at the Fort
Meade American Legion building.


COURTESY PHOTO


Literacy Program.
The prospective groom is the
grandson of Christine Reed of
Arcadia and Robert and Evelyn
Barnett: He is a 1998 graduate of
Hardee High School and an 2002
graduate of Warner Southern
College where he received a degree
in biology. He.played baseball for
the White Sox Minor League and
currently teaches physical educa-
tion at Hardee Junior High School
and coaches baseball and football
for both Hardee Junior High and
Hardee High School.
Plans are being made for an
evening wedding on June 11 at the
home of the bride's parents in Lake
Wales.


COURTESY PHOTO


Brannan Gukich & DanielBarnett


The Bowling Green Church of
God 'is sponsoring a benefit car
wash aid pancake breakfast this
Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon.
The church is located on U.S. 17
South.
The First Baptist Church of
Wauchula will be the host church
for Ihe community-wide National
Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5.
The service, entitled "God Shed
His Grace on Thee," will begin at 7
p.m. and is sponsored by the
Hardee: County "rMinisterial
Association.

Alpha ,& Omega Freedom
Ministries and John & Lorraine
Gillespie Ministries will host a
"Rally in the Park for Jesus" this
Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. at
Main Street Heritage Park in do%\ n-
town Wauchula.
The evening will include guest
speaker Andre Camp, mimes and a
wide variety of music in both
English and Spanish.
For more information, call. 773-
5717.


Circle The Date!
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
DEADLINE IS MONDAY
AT 5 P.M.


Plans for her marriage to Kevin
Thomas Keen, son of Tommy Keen
of Port Charlotte and Kaye Buckley
of Wauchula, have been announced
by Stephanie Marion Rinehart of
Ocala, daughter of Randy and
Susan Rinehart of Charlottesville,
Va.


The couple will be married
Saturday, April 30, at six o'clock in
the evening at Wyomina Park
Baptist Church in Ocala. Music will
begin at five-thirty.
Friends and relatives of the cou-
ple are invited to the wedding and
reception which will follow at Star
Hill Farm in Ocala.


Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson

WHO'S THE BOSS
I'm afraid I've got this master-servant thing mixed up. The Bible plain-
ly teaches that God is master and, if I meet His criteria, I may become His
servant.
The trouble is that my relationship with God seems to be made up most-
ly of petitions: '"Lord, heal Aunt Maude; Lord, help Roger pass his math
test. Lord, help me to be a better witness; Lord, enable me to buy a better
car," etc., etc., etc.
I wonder if God sometimes gets tired of relationships that are 98%
requests for services. I wonder if He looks through the supplications each
day and yearns for a prayer like this: "Lord, you've been so merciful in giv-
ing me blessings all my life. What would you like today? What can I do for
you?"
Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego had this matter straight. In the Old
Testament book of Daniel, these three young Israelite captives were threat-
ened with death by King Nebuchadnezzar. Here is their reply, "If we are
thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it,
and He will rescue us from your hand, O King. But even if He does not, we
want you to know, O King, that we will not serve your gods or worship the
image of gold you have set up!"
In my mind, these words are highlighted every time I read them ... "But
even if he does not." These young men certainly knew who the Boss was
and who were the servants!
For those unfamiliar with the story, I have some bad and good news.
The bad news is that Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego were, sure enough,
throv. n into the fiery furnace. The good news is that God met them there and
as a result, they emerged safely! The Bible adds this detail: there was not
even the smell of smoke on their clothing.
I like that! I'm ashamed of a lot of prayers I've prayed. It's not that they
nere sinful. It's just that they were so me-centered, it's pathetic. I'm glad
the Lord is working to grow me up so that I can talk like those three rol-
licking Hebrews in the book of Daniel.,
You see, I'll be meeting that trio some day. And I expect I'll be hearing
more stories like the fiery furnace, one. (I'm sure they've got dozens!) But I
want to have some stories of my own to tell now that I've got this servant-
master thing straightened out in my mind!


Beauty is a form of genius-is higher, indeed, than genius, as it
needs no explanation. It is of the great facts in the world like sun-
light, or springtime, or the reflection in dark water of that silver
shell we call the moon.
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May 8-14 2005


RESERVE THE DATE: Saturday, May 7, 2005 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Hardee County Health Department has partnered with many community
agencies to host a free Women's Wellness Day at 115 K. D. Revell Road,
Wauchula. Take a day to focus on your personal health.

Many of the leading killers of women--heart disease, cancer, and diabetes-
can be successfully prevented or treated if caught early enough.

Come join us for information, free gifts, door prizes, activities for children.
Your health is important to us.


RESERVA ESTA FECHA: Shbado 7 de mayo de 2005 de 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
El Departamento de Salud Publica del Condado Hardee se ha unido a varlas
agencies de la comunidad para patrocinar "El Dia de la Salud para la Mujer"
totalmente gratis en 115 K.D. Revell Road, Wauchula. Tome un dia para
prestar atenci6n a su salud personal.

Muchas de las causes principals de muertes en las mujeres-
enfermedades del coraz6n, cancer, y diabetes-pueden ser prevenidas
satisfactoriamente o tratadas si so descubren a tempo.

Venga, reunase con nosotros para recibir informaci6n, regalos, premios,
actividades para los niflos. Su salud es muy important para nosotros.
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Fund Raiser Held For U.S. Representative


PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY
Buford and Sammie Long visit with U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris at
the fund raiser reception for Harris who is considering a run for
a U.S. Senate seat in 2006.


Linda Cobb visits with Chamber of Commerce Executive
Director Janet Hendry at reception held at new Best Western
Hotel.


Joe L. Davis Sr. visits with international cargo airport proponent
John Reed, president of Van Fleet.


Northside

Homecoming

Planned For May 1

Northside Baptist Church-will be
celebrating homecoming on
Sunday, May 1, and the community


is invited to attend.
The Rev. Ron Coram will be the
visiting evangelist for the day, and
Leslie Conerly will bring the spe-
cial music.
The morning service will begin at
11 and will be followed.by di~er-
on-the-grounds.
The church is located at 912 N.
Eighth Ave., Wauchula.


HARDEE COUNTY ,
KIDS NEED
HARDEE COUNTY
HELP!
-Ease a dependent child's
way through the court sys-
tem..Volunteer to be a .' ,I
Guardian Ad Litem.
773-2505
(If office unattended,, please leave
message.)
Rev. Ron Coram


INVITATION TO BID

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Sealed BIDS will be received by the Board of County
Commissioners, Hardee County, hereinafter referred to
as "County", at:

Purchasing Office
Attn: Dee Newgent, Purchasing Director
205 Hanchey Road
Wauchula, Florida 33873

until 2:00 P.M. local time, Tuesday. May 10th 2005, at
which time they will be publicly opened by the County
Purchasing Director or designee and read aloud. Any BIDS
received after the time specified will not be accepted. Bids
will be opened in the Public Works Conference Room, 205
Hanchey Rd, Wauchula, Florida 33873.

The BIDS shall be based on SALE OF VACANT SURPLUS
REAL PROPERTY AT 421 LEE STREET. BOWLING
GREEN CENTER SUBDIVISION. Bid documents may be
obtained from the Hardee County Purchasing Office, 205
Hanchey Road, Wauchula, Florida 33873, or by faxing a
request to (863) 773-0322.

BIDS must be sealed and the outside of the envelope MUST
be marked: "SEALED BID SALE OF VACANT SUR-
PLUS REAL PROPERTY LEE STREET, BOWLING
GREEN." Any bid received after the time .specified will be
refused and will be returned unopened to the originator. Bid
will be awarded at the Board of County Commissioners reg-
ularly scheduled meeting on Thursday. May 19th, 2005.

Hardee County reserves the right to reject any or all bid(s),
waive informalities and may postpone the award of the bid
for a period of time which shall not extend beyond thirty (30)
calendar days.

Gordon R. Norris, Chairman
Hardee County Board of County Commissioners 4:21c


Jim Sampson and Tanya and David Royal attended April 15
reception.


Wauchulans'
Granddaughter
Celebrates Birthday

On April 4, Blair Kendall
Buchanon of Lakeland celebrated
her fifth birthday. She turned five
on April 6.
The party was held at Family Fun
Center in Lakeland, with the theme
of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron.
The honoree is the daughter of
Danny and Leslie Carlton
Buchanron of Lakeland; grand-
daughter of Winston and Erma'
Carlton of Wauchula, Bernice

Each day of our lives we make
deposits in the memory banks
of our children.
For surely in the blind'deep-
buried roots/Of all men's souls
to-day/A secret quiver shoots.
-Richard Hovey


Buchanon of Lakeland and the late
Marcus Buchanon; great-grand-
daughter of Juanita Colson, and the
late Hoyle Colson, and the late T.
Mabry "Jack" and Septa Carlton, all
of Wauchula.


Blair Buchanon


PUBLIC NOTICE
The PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
meeting as the Haraee County Planning Agency
will hold a public hearing on
Thursday, May 05, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
or as soon thereafter in
the Board of County Commissioners Board Room
412 W. Orange St., Courthouse Annex, Rm. 102
Wauchula, Florida
for the following requests:
Agenda No.
05-18
Center for Orangutan/Chimpanzee Conservation by and through
its Authorized Representative requests approval of a Final Site Develop-
ment Plan to continue the non-profit sanctuary, 65MOL ac, zoned A-1
On or abt Maude Rd. and
Van Simmons Rd 25 33 26 0000 02520 0000
20MOL ac W1/2 of NW114 of SW114 S25, T33S, R26E
25 33 26000000620 0000
10MOL ac W1/2 of SW1id of NW1/4 LESS E1/2 of SW1/4 of SW1/4 of NW114 &
LESS N1/2 of NW114 of SW114 of NW1/4 S25, T33S, R26E
25 33 26 0000 00630 0000
5.0MOL ac E1/2 of SW114 of SW1/4 of NW114 S25, T33S, R26E
26 33 25 0000 09020 0000
30MOL ac NE1/4 of NE1/4 of SE1/4 & E1/2 of SE1/4 of NE1/4
S26, T33S, R26E

05-19
George Patterson by and through his Authorized Representative
requests approval of a Final Site Development Plan to operate a
community center in existing buildings on .84MOL ac, zoned R-3
On or abt Mowatt St 15 34 25 0830 00020 0022
Lots 22-26 inclusive & S 43 ft of Lot 27, BIk 20, Magnolia Manor
S15, T34S, R25E

05-21
Hardee'County Industrial Development Authority by and through
its Authorized Representative request approval of a Final Site Develop--
ment Plan for Organix South for the processing of raw materials of the
Neem tree into compounds for human and animal use, zoned C/IBC
On or abt Commerce Ct
in Hardee Commerce Park 0 2033250000099400000
S 215' of Lot 21 of Hardee County Commerce Park S20, T33S, R25E
05-20
Aaron Realty Plus, Inc. requests a Special Exception to operate a
child daycare center in existing structures on .18MOL ac, zoned R-3
On or abt Sally PI 10 3425 0837 000010074
Lot 74, Peace River Heights Unit 3 S10, T34S, R25E
05-22
Elihoreph Ltd by and through its Authorized Representative requests a
Rezone of 96.07MOL acres from A-1 (Agriculture) to R-3 (Multiple-Family
Residential) for the development of single-family dwellings in a planned unit
development to be known as Peace River Resort
On or abt S Florida Ave
56.32MOL ac 21 34 25 0000 09330 0000
All that part of SW11/4 of SE1/4 lying W of SR35-A LESS Beg SW corn of
SW1/4 of SE1/4 N 372.42 ft S 24deg42min08sec E 407.53 ft to S line of said
tract W along S line 167.45 ft to POB & Beg at NW corn of SE1/4 of SE1/4 E
141.89 ft S 619.07 ft S 34deg31min57sec W 364.15 ft S 19deg34min54sec W
307.60 ft to E/ly R/W of SR#35-A N 44deg02min22sec W along said RW 1338.4
ft to PC of curve to right having a radius of 683.68 and an arc length of 519.71
ft thence N/ly along said curve 272.52 ft to a pt on N line of SW1/4 of SE1/4 E
along N line 1243.10 ftto NE corn of said SW1/4 of SE1/4 for POB & W1/2 of
NWI/4 of SE1/4 LESS R/W to SR#35-A on W side & LESS E 25 ft MOL thereof
S21, T34S, R25E

24.95MOL ac 21 3425 0000 09320 0000
Beg at NW corn of SE1/4 of SE1/4 & run E 141.89 ft to POB E 524.78 ft then S
662.46 ft E 262 ft to W si of Peace River & S along W si of River to S line of
SE1/4 of SE1/4 then W to St Rd 35-A N 44deg02min22 sec W 165.14 ft N
19deg34min54sec W 307.60 ft N 34deg31min57sec E 364.15 ft N 619107 ft to
POB & Beg at SW Corn of SW1/4 of SE1/4 N 372.42 ft S 24deg42min08sec E
407.53 ft to S line of said tract W along S line 167.45 ft to POB
S21, T34S. R25E

14.80MOL ac 2834250000063000000
That part of NE1/4 lying W of Peace River & lying N of SR64 subj to Fla Ave R/W
S28, T34S, R25E

Roger Conley, Chairman, Planning/Zoning Board

PUBLIC NOTICE
The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
will hold a Public Hearing to receive recommendations from the
Planning/Zoning Board on
Thursday, May 19, 2005, 8:35 A.M.
or as soon thereafter
412 W. Orange St.
Courthouse Annex Room 102, Wauchula, FL
for Agenda Nos. 05-20, 05-22.

Gordon R. Norris, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners.
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing tomake
special arrangements should contact the Building/Zoning Department at least
two (2) working days prior to the public hearing.
This Public Notice is published in accordance with the Hardee County Land
Development Code. Copies of the documents relating to these proposals are
available for public inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 A.M.
and 3:00 P.M. at the Zoning Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula,
Florida.
All interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering any
decision the Boards shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material.
Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded, anyone wishing to
appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. 04:21,28c


Lavon Cobb visits with Bill Lambert.


INVITATION TO BID

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Sealed BIDS will be received by the Board of County
Commissioners, Hardee County, hereinafter referred to
as "County", at:

Purchasing Office
Attn: Dee Newgent, Purchasing Director
205 Hanchey Road
Wauchula, Florida 33873

until 2:00 P.M. local time. Tuesday, May 10th 2005, at
which time they will be publicly opened by the County
Purchasing Director or designee and read aloud. Any BIDS
received after the time specified will not be accepted. Bids
will be opened in the Public Works Conference Room, 205
Hanchey Rd, Wauchula, Florida 33873.

The BIDS shall be based on SALE OF VACANT SURPLUS
REAL PROPERTY AT 3856 SUWANNEE STREET. LOT 10
BLK 24 R&S Re-sub OF Williams Addition, Zolfo
Springs. Florida. Bid documents may be obtained from
the Hardee County Purchasing Office, 205 Hanchey Road,
Wauchula, Florida 33873, or by faxing a request to (863) 773-
0322.

BIDS must be sealed and the outside of the envelope MUST
be marked: "SEALED BID SALE OF VACANT SUR-
PLUS REAL PROPERTY SUWANNEE STREET
ZOLFO SPRINGS." Any bid received after the time spec-
ified will be refused and will be returned unopened to the
originator. Bid will be awarded at the Board of County
Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday,
MAY 19th. 2005.

Hardee County reserves the right to reject any or all bid(s),
waive informalities and may postpone the award of the bid
for a period of time which shall not extend beyond thirty (30)
calendar days.

Gordon R. Norris, Chairman
Hardee County Board of County Commissioners 4:21c





April 21, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B


f4USICAL SENIORS


SCHOLARSHIP WINNER


PHOTO BY BESS A. STALLINGS
, These three teens provided the program for the April 13 meeting of The Wednesday Musicale
held at the Woman's Club building. They are all three seniors at Hardee High School and are
interested in obtaining the annual scholarship provided by the club to a graduating senior who is
interested in continuing his/her music education. From left are Breanna Widener, Shayla Bryan
and Mary Esther Flowers. Widener, daughter of Mike and Mary Nicholson and Allen and Barbara
I~idener, sang "Se Tum'ami, Se Sospiri" and "Have You Seen But a White Lily Grow?" as she was
accompanied on the piano by James Matthews. Flautist Bryan played "Concertino" and Was
accompanied by pianist Dot Bell. She is the daughter of Tommy and Brenda Bryan. Soloist Mary
Esther Flowers was accompanied on the piano by her sister, Elizabeth, when she sang "El
Shaddai." Fellow student Matthews accompanied her as she both sang and signed in American
Sign Language a second song. She is the daughter of David and Jeri Flowers. Hostesses for the
April meeting were Tracy Baxter and !Tito Terrell. The club will meet May 11 for its final meeting of
the club year.


GARDENERS CONTRIBUTE


PHOTO BY MICHAEL KELLY
The Hardee County Courthouse was the recent recipient of numerous indoor plants set in attrac-
:tive planters throughout the three-story building located on West Main Street. The beautification
project was adopted by the Wauchula Garden Club which supplied the pots, and the plants were
donated by Della Terra Farms, Inc. (formerly Republic Nursery) located on SR 64 West, Wauchula.
Garden Club members shown above (from left) are President Sylvia Thornton, Mary Weisman,
and Treasurer Carol Saunders.


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


Circle The Date!
COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 RM.


If you've had a good time pi
ing the game, you're a winm
even ifyou lose.

THERE IS HELP!
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Crisis Line
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NOTICE OF ZONING MEETING

The Zolfo Springs Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet on Monday, May 2, 2005, at
6:00 P.M. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 3210 U.S. Highway 17 South in Zolfo
Springs, Florida to consider the following zoning request:
A request from Jose and Rosa Villegas to rezone their property
described as follows: Lots 7, 8, and 9 inclusive and South 3 feet of
Lot 6, Block 11, Roberts & Skipper ReSub of Roberts & Skipper
Addition to'the Zolfo Springs ORS. Mr. & Mrs. Villegas desire to
change the designation from C-C (Community Commercial) to R-1B
(Residential).

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

Attest: Jack Logan, Town Clerk


TWO PINKS, ONE BLUE
Ryan and Ketus Thomas, Zolfo
Springs, a nine pound eleven ounce
son, Aiden Orell, born April 6,
2005, Bartow Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Thomas 'is the former Ketus
Whitehurst. Maternal grandparents
are the late Mel and Cleo
Whitehurst of Bowling Green.
Paternal grandparents are Mot and
Gaylin Thomas of Avon Park.
Paternal great-grandparents are
Marcus and Helen Piety of Sebring.
Wayne and Lisa Newman,
Wauchula, a six pound thirteen
ounce daughter, Jaidyn Elizabeth,
born March 30, 2005, Lakeland
Regional Medical Center. Mrs.
Newman is the former Lisa C.
Nicholson. Maternal grandparents
are Chuck and Kay Huddleston and
Mike and Mary Nicholson, all of
Wauchula. Maternal great-grand-
parents are Fannie Spivey of
Wauchula, the late Elvin Spivey,
Peggy Gillette of Wauchula and the
late Ward Gillette. Paternal grand-
parents are Wayne and Donna
Newman of Bowling Green.
Paternal great-grandparents are
Louise Newman of Wauchula, the
late Eddie J. Newman, Avanell
Spencer of Wauchula and the late
Charles M. Spencer.
Robert Rodriguez and Jewelia
Owens, Wauchula, a seven pound
nine ounce daughter, Viviana
Juliette Rodriguez, born March 26,
2005, DeSoto Memorial Hospital,
Arcadia. Maternal grandparents are
J.R. and Jacke Owens ofWauchula.
'Maternal great-grandparents are
Jewel Smith of Arkansas, Clifford
and Mable Boone of Wauchula, the
late J.F. Owens and the late Jack
and Christine Suggs. Paternal
grandparents are Arturo and Esther
Castillo of Wauchula and Robert
Rodriguez Sr. of Texas. Paternal
great-grandparents are Domingo
and Estefana Alvarado of Bowling
Green and Merci and Martha
Rodriguez of Texas.
Cherish your visions and your
dreams as they are the children
of your soul; the blueprints of
your ultimate achievements.
-Napoleon Hill


COURTESY PHOTO
Camille Colon was recently presented the Ginger Himrod
Scholarship at Florida State University. She is a senior majoring
in Food and Nutrition Management. The scholarship is given
annually in memory of the late Ginger Himrod, daughter of
Elaine Himrod of Wauchula and the late Hale Himrod. Donations
may be made to: FSU School of Human Sciences, c/o Ginger
Himrod Scholarship, Tallahassee, 32606-1490. Pictured with the
2005 recipient is Charles D. Davis, Food Service Director,
Hendry County.


One-Year-Old
Celebrates Birthday
On Easter
James Levi Taylor turned one
year old on April 11 and celebrated
on Easter Sunday with family at the
cabinet shop.
He is the son of Gator and
Michelle Taylor of Zolfo Springs.


10 HOURS A
MONTH!
That's all it takes to speak up
for a child. Volunteer to be a
Guardian Ad Litem.
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ABOUT ...

Classifieds
DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon
RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional
word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents
per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box
numbers are $3 extra.
BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid.

CLASSIFICATIONS:


Agriculture
Appliances
Automobile
Boats
Furniture
Help Wanted
Houses
Livestock
Lost & Found
Miscellaneous


Mobile Homes
Notices
Pets
Plants/Produce
Real Estate
Recreational Vehicles
Rentals
Services
Wanted
Yard Sales


SI 3







15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in grove. Well & Irrigation system $10,000
per acre.
Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Cenlral H/A. 5138 Deer
Run Road. $97,500.
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/1Bth.
Central H/A. $54,000.
B ng Gr dorj rantand meat
am~e~ltiaQot! 223o "yl 50


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


Automotiv


1976 FORD F100, 4x4. Needs work.
$1200 FIRM. 863-781-4337. 4:21 p
GREAT HUNTING TRUCK. 1989 F150
4x4, less than 100,000 miles. 735-0864
after 5:00 p.m. 4:21-28p
1983 FORD F250, 4x4, $1,000, run-
ning. 767-0934-781-3774. 4:14-21p
1962 CORVAIR $750. (863)235-0171.
4:21p
'79 FORD, 4x4, Runs great, body's
great, very clean, $3200. 767-0934-
781-3774. 4:7-21p
DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See
Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1993 MERC
VlN: 2MELM75W8PX684524
8:00 a.m., MAY 5, 2005
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 Hwy. 17 North, Wauchula, FL


Driver-

Dedicated
Shorthaul
Home Wkends.
Most Nights
GUARANTEED!
No Touch Freight
85% Preloaded/Pretarped
*Avg. $717- $1019/week
Apdllo Beach, FL Terminal
CDL-A, Flatbed exp. req'd
Sunday Callers Welcome!
877-428-5627
www.ctdrivers.com
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10 foot Jon boat, 5 hp motor, trolling
motor, $500. 863-781-4337. 4:21 p
12' JON BOAT/tilt trailer, new tires &
spare. Padded seats. $900. 375-2797.
4:21 p


RESTORED ANTIQUE dining drawer
cabinet and unique dining table, 612
N. Florida Ave. 4:21 p


WOMAN TO work with developmental-
ly disabled woman. Full-time. Call M-F.
767-0374. 4:21-28p


Carol Tomblin
O ner


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PACKING HOUSE LABORERS needed
on or around April 5. Call 773-9671
Barbara. 4:21-5:19c
CULLIGAN/ULLRICH'S route driver.
Good attitude a must. Apply at 409
Goolsby St., Wauchula. 4:21tfc
NOW HIRING all positions at
Kentucky Fried, Chicken. Cooks,
cashiers, etc. Shift positions. Apply in
person at store. (863)773-4975.
4:21-28p
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
NOW HIRING cashiers, stock, deli.
Must be over 18. Apply in person
Kash'n Karry, Wauchula. 4:14-21c


CAROL'S
POOL
SERVICE
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7 Office: 863-452-6026
o Cell: 863449-1806
P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826
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vivienda para su
terreno?
No es necesario
buscar mas!
Tenemos una casa
prefabricada double
ancho 3 cuartos, 2
banos. Puede ser tuya
por solamente $430
PI. por mes con credi-
to aprobado!
1337 Hwy. 17 South
Wauchula

773-4900
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An IndependentyOwned and Operated Member olColdwel anker Real Ete Corpaon


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
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
EXP CARPENTER TO finish inside of
mobile homes with reliable trans-
portation & tools. For information
please call Staton Inc. @ 863-375-
3113 or 863-781-4460 12:23tfc
The years teach much which
the days never knew.


AM-SOUTH REALTY
(863) 773-2122
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702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


WE HAViEBUYiERS NOW
CALL S TD


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


DANE HENDRY


Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM


A GREAT LOCATION for this 1994 MH on 10 Acres of
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. $200,000
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.
$195,000.
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


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Buy Here-Pay Here
Used Car Dealerl


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


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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
odor and dust as well.

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Classifieds


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
The first of April is the day we
remember what we are the
other 364 days of the year.


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IN


3BR/2BA brick house, Knollwood,
large corner lot, large great room,
huge kitchen and much more. Serious
inquiries only. 1-352-283-1456. 4:21p
3BR/1BA house. New roof, new vinyl
siding, new ceramic tile floors, new
carpet in BRs, $69,500. 767-5310.
3:24-4:28p



FOUND female dog on Green Street,
Wauchula. Call to identify 773-4991.
4:21nc


Bus Driver

ECMHSP is now accepting applications for Bus Driver
for a Migrant Head Start Program. Responsible for
providing transportation for children. Preferred: High
School Diploma/GED, CDL (class A or B) with P
endorsement and S restriction, School Bus Driver
Certificate of Training, and six months experience driv-
ing a bus. Bilingual (Sp/Eng or Creole/Eng).
Accepted: CDL (class A or B) with P endorsement and
S restriction, and active enrollment in a GED program
with completion of GED within two years. Starting
salary $9.19 $9.66 per hour. Annual leave and sick
leave and employer-matched retirement plan. Closing
date: May 6, 2005. Send resume/letter of interest or
apply at: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave. Bowling Green,
Florida 33834, Tel. (863) 375-2101 or (863) 375-2100,
EOE, ADA, License #A25-011.

Anuncio para el puesto de Conductor
de Autobus

ECMHSP esta aceptando solicitudes de empleo para
Conductor de Autobus para un program de Migrant
Head Start. Tendra la responsabilidad de proveer
transport a los ninos. Requisitos: Se prefiere -
Diploma de escuela secundaria o GED, Licencia
Commercial A o B (CDL) con endorse para pasajeros
(P) y restriccion S, la mas reciente Certificacion de
Capacitacion de Conductor de Autobus Escolar, y sies
(6) meses de experiencia manejando autobus.
Bilingue (espanol/inlges o criollo/ingles). Se acepta -
Licencia Comercial A o B (CDL) con endorse para
pasajeros (P) y restriccion S, la mas reciente
Certificacion. de Capacitacion de Conductor de
Autobus Escolar, y que este matriculado en un pro-
grama de GED.. Elsalario,:iniciales entre.$9.19 $9.66
por hora. Se ofrece permiso annual, permiso por enfer-
medad, y beneficios de retire. La fecha final para
entregar la solicitud es: el 6 de mayo de 2005 envie su
curriculo y su carta de interest o su solicitud de empleo
a: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave. Bowling Green, Florida
33834, Tel. (863) 375-2101 o (863) 375-2100, EOE,
ADA, License #.A25-01.1. "c4:21-28c

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H-UUNU male brindle dog on Steve
Roberts Special. Call to identify 781-
2779. 4:21nc


PISTOLS FOR SALE: Must sell. Smith
and Wesson 9mm, wood grips, excel-
lent condition $550 OBO. AMT "Police
backup" 380 stainless, excellent con-
dition, $500 OBO. ARMI GIUSEPPE 22
LRwood grips, stainless, collectors
items, Italian made, excellent condi-
tion, $500 OBO. Call 863-781-9628.
4:21-28nc


2 MURRAY twin cylinder, 17 HP, 42"
cut Ilwnmowers. New batteries & cart,
$500. 375-2797. 4:21 p
10x12 OFFICE or extra room.
Insulated, A.C., carpet, nice. $1,500.
375-2797. 4:21 p
2004 YAMAHA Grizzly 660. 150 hours,
blue, 1 year warranty, $6000 OBO.
Adult owned & driven. (863)735-5050.
4:21-5:5p
18' FLATBED trailer, new tires, wood
deck and railing. 612 N. Florida Ave.
4:21p
A little madness in the spring is
wholesome even for the King.


5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green



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


Bo Espino
Auto Technician


Bo changes all
types of tires .
Car, Semi,
Trailer, etc.
Open:
Mon Sat
S 8:00 5:00


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


FULL TIME MECHANIC

S 375-4461


(863) 773-2128

'" REALTORS
JOE L. DAVIS
-. REALTOR JOE L. DAVIS, JR.
JOHN H. O'NEAL
SANDY LARRISON
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


NEW LISTING! 2 large lots in
Ft. Meade. Located between
NW 1st & 2nd St., 1 block west
of Hwy 17. $40,000!
40 acs. on Beautiful Payne's
Creek in NW Hardee Co. near
Ft. Green Springs. $400,000!
Can be divided!
Commercial 45 acs. on north
bound Hwy 17, over 3,000 feet
of frontage. Buy all or in part.
$1,250,000!
Two parcels totaling 5.9 acs.,
zoned. residential, on paved
road. City water and sewer con-
nection available. $30,000!
37 ac. grove, Ft. Green area.
Great location for homesite.
$350,000!
Your search for a beautiful
homesite is over! This 9.8 ac.
wooded wonder is located on a
paved road, close to town.
110,000!
52.87 ac. grove in Highlands
Co. North of Lorida. 33 acs. in
Valencia & 13 acs. in Hamlin.
Micro-sprinkler irrigation,
diesel power unit, and existing
fruit proceeds. $475,000!
Outstanding home in
Knollwood. 5 BR, 3.5 bath, for-
mal living & dining, extra large
family room w/fireplace, game
room, and heated pool w/hot
tub. $305,000!
rea on
Great



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3,432 SF, 3 BR, 3 bath, brick
home sits on a 17 ac. fenced,
high, dry, improved pasture on
paved rd. Includes all appli-
ances, fireplace, security system,
2 wells, & 2 septic tanks.
$380,000! Ideal nursery site!
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Mi d. Listed

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!
20 acs. in Ft. Green area. Grove
with home. 3 BR, 1 bath with
pool. Call today. $15,000/ac!
Take part and locate your busi-
ness in this growing commercial
area! 450' on North Florida
Ave. Zoned commercial.
$360,000!
Nice home in Knollwood. Very
comfortable 4 BR, 2 bath home.
Close to schools. $215,000!Seller
is Motivated!
CB 3 BR, 1 bath home with new
roof in Ft. Meade. All appliances
included. Desirable neighbor-
hood. $79,900!
These 5 & 10 ac. tracts are
located in western Hardee Co.
There are only a few lots left
with lake view and there are
deed restrictions. If you want
peaceful living, this is the spot.
19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft.
Green. Would make a nice home-
site. $15,000/ac! Can divide.


.RFALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS


KENN' SANDERS..........781-0153
RICK KNIGtHT.............773-2472
MONICA REAS..............773-9609


DAVID ROYAL..............781-3490
SANDY LARRISON.......832-0130
NIKE MCHOLSON


U.S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCHULA, FL 33873
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WE BUY ALUMINUM, tin and junk
cars. Carl's Recycling, 249 Airport Rd.
773-4300 111:25-5:26p
DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double bass
pedal, top of-the-line, paid $350, sell-
ing for $200. James, 375-4797 1:6tfc
WAREHOUSE RENTALS, 12x12/$50
per month. Carl's Recycling 773-4300.
3:17-7:28p


MiscellaneousKfl

NEW 10" MATTRESS w/maple frame,
2 hanging clothes cabinets, 2 drawer
cabinets, 1 office desk and chair,
clock, coffeemaker, 3 .magnifying
desk lights, chair, refrigerator, blan-
kets, large glass panels, 2-8' wood-
shop working tables, 5 storage
shelves, 3 picnic tables, 2 patio
swings, yard swing, wishing well, 18'
flat trailer. 612 N. Florida Avenue.
4:21p


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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
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Realtor
228 N. 6th Avenue
o"' Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
We Have Listings to suit your every need. CALL US TODAY!
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
***Beautiful & Immaculent 3BR/1BA Log home with Central Air &
Heat, Hardwood Floors, Carpet & Tile. Home was built in 2002 and is
approximately 2,500 sq. feet heated, located on 36 Acres. Too many
extras to mention CALL US TODAY. Being Offered at $450,000.00


Renters, Be Homeowners Call
us about these 2 affordable homes
located in Wauchula. WON'T
LAST LONG!!
Brand New Mobile Home 3
BR/2BA Mobile Home with
Central Air & Heat located in
Bowling Green. MOVE RIGHT
IN!!!!!! $69,900.00
New Land Listing 7.43 Acres
Vacant Land. Asking $97,500.
Look at the Space & Baths in this
Home!!! 4BR/3BA CB Home
with 2 car garage, central air &
heat & in ground pool. Home is
approximately 2,000+ square feet
lot is 90x137. New shingle roof
recently installed. All for
$221,000.


Concrete
Springs,
$75,000.


Block Duplex in Zolfo
Recently renovated.


Centrally Located 3BR/1BA CB
Home with Central Air & Heat.
Conveniently located within walk-
ing distance to schools, call today
for your appointment. Being
offered at $85,000.
Duplex in Bowling Green Nice
4BR/2BA duplex on corner lot,
close to elementary school &
church. Asking $69,000.
Nice Residential Area -
Conveniently located between
Hardee and Highlands. 3BR/2BA
Mobile Home with Central Air &
Heat & screened in porch. Being
offered at $57,000.
Mobile Home in Good Condition -
3BR/2BA mobile home with cen-
tral air & heat located east of
Bartow. Call for details. Asking
$55,000.


Noey Flores John Freeman Carolyn Jackson Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier


** Whether you're buying or si
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Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@
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Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863) 773-9256
Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585
John Freeman (863) 773-6141
Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643
Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587
Steve Laniers (863) 559-9392


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CLOSINGS
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@floresrealty.net
floresrealty.net
773-2840
Email: lar@floresrealty.net,
Email: noey@floresrealty.net'
Email: john@floresrealty.net,

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DRIVER NEEDED
Able Body Labor is seeking an experienced driver to
operate our company bus. Will transport employees
to various jobsites in the Wauchula area. MUST have
a valid Florida drivers license, CDL B w/passenger
endorsement. Selected applicant will be subject to
DOT physical/preemployment drug screen. This is a
F/T split shift position with benefits. 1123 US HWY
17 S Wauchula / Ph# 863-767-1000.
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COUNTi MANOR


APA RTNTS

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


Rent starts at $379 per month
New apartment homes for active families
Stop in and see us at:
315 SR 62, Bowling Green
863-773-6640
Mon. Fri. 9-6 Saturday 10-4
cIa 2-4d
Equal Housing Opportunity Cenain Income Reslnctions Apply
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773:7201 1
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The


FOR SALE BY OWNER 6 yr. old
"Homes of Merritt" park model, extras
include finished family room, 2 car
carport, new carpet, washer, dryer,
dishwasher. Lot with covered patio. A
must see! Location "Crystal Lake
Retirement Park." Call 773-3795.
4:21p
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


RABBITS, $3 each. Roosters, $3 each.
767-8822-773-6414. 4:21 c
FREE long-haired kittens. 773-5831.
4:21 nc
GOATS does, bucklings $40. Grown
nannys $65. 767-1899. 4:21 p
ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites you to come and
see if you can find the pet you're look-
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more information.
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April comes like an idiot, bab-
bling and strewing flowers.


Wanted: people to work in our warehouse, plant,
and CDL drivers. Jobs have great benefits pack-
age. Hours Mon. Fri. Drivers home every night.
We are a drug-free workplace. Apply in person at
Florida Fertilizer. c14:21c






LOCAL ACCESS #'s FOR HARDEE COUNTY!
FREEl
-* Advanced Spari Blocker- E-mail Virus Protection *
-Reliable Connections: Over 14,000 Nationwide Access #'
I 5 E-mail Accounts-Accessible Anywhere -
SPersonal Web Space -


William M. Gilliard
Sales Agentilard Phone: (863) 735-1623
Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands & Polk cl4:21p

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. ..
Environmental Technician Job duties will include
but not be limited to: laundry & trash removal. Some,
weekends required. HS Diploma or GED required.
Experience preferred but will train.
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 ,i


Classifieds


ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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A vacation is what you take
when you can no longer take
what you've been taking.
-Earl Wilson


GUAVA TREES, large red fruit. Two
year old trees in 3-4 gal. pots. $10-
$20, cash only. George 773-9791 or
(cell) 781-0818. 4:21 p
CLOSING OUT! Must be sold!
Complete stock of plants, citrus trees,
miscellaneous supplies. Voogd
Growers. 9 am to dark. 773-4853.
4:14-28c
Spring being a tough act to fol-
low, God created June.


HELP WANTED
Childcare Counselors-Seasonal M-F, 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Requirements to include enrolling in Childcare training
course, First Aid/CPR upon hire. Free Y Membership. Apply
in person to the Hardee County YMCA, 610 W. Orange St.,
Wauchula 33873 or, call 863-773-6445. EOE/Drug Free
Workplace. cl4:21c


REMODELED!
dow RE-OPEN!


)g Green
Worked
&&n ts


Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday


RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC
781-1062


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/Modern Housing of Fla., Inc./
MODULAR HOME MODEL CENTER


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



Visit Our Model Center to
on Hwy. 27 in Lake Hamilton
SFopDtails, Call Toll ree: 77-430-0450





SNEW & USED TIRES


BOWLING GREEN approx. 3/4 acre,
road frontage on 2 sides. CBS home
w/lots of storm damage, several large
out-buildings. $35,000. Action Realty
of DeSoto, (863)494-7777.
4:21p


37 acres w/approx. 10 acres
dry. Peace River frontage.
Realty of DeSoto. (863)494-777


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1/2 ACRE LOT, 2 blocks from school,
nice neighborhood, R-1 can be
duplex-triplex. Call 863-245-1580.
4:7-5:5p
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Action 14x70 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile
7. home, $4,500. RV trailer $2,000. RV
4:21p trailer $3,500. RV trailer for storage
only $200. Home after 6:00 p.m. 735-
1641. 4:21-5:19p


'X PLEASE BRING
SME HOME!
MISSING! Female English
bulldog. I am sick and need
my medicine! Taken from 7
mile point area, answers to
Baja. No questions asked!
Call 767-1083 or 781-3885


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
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EOE

Florida Fence Post Co., Inc.
5251 S.R. 64 West P 0 BOX 645
Ona, FL 33865
(863) 75-1361 c14:14,21c


THE NUMBER TO KllOW
-- (M I


24-Hour Emergency Towing Lowest Possible Rates Fast Reliable Service


* Hill's Auto World
U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowllng Green


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OFFICE MANAGER/BOCC
$41,406.93(19.91) $54,329.48(26.12)
Wanted for the Hardee County Manager's Office. This
position is a highly responsible administrative, para-
professional and management position. Work involves
assisting the County Manager by performing project
management functions, composing & typing letters and
preparing agenda packets for County Commissioners.
Performs search and retrieval of records and works
closely with the Directors and Department Heads to
coordinate and follow up on assignments. Attend all
County Commissioners meetings. Must have the
knowledge of office management practices and office
filing system. Knowledge of County government
organization and services provided. Must have a High
School diploma or and acceptable equivalency diplo-
ma including (10) ten-years secretarial and administra-
tive experience. Complete job description posted on
County website: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications
accepted in the Human Resource Department, 205
Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161.
Open until filled. d4:21c


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He pays


CA$H!


Call today
(863) 781-1062


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Billy Ayers
Tire Technician


#1 Tag
Team in
Town!

Come give
us a try!


Donna Eures
Secretary


-Fast & Friendly Service-

U.U I S um


Thank you fo r your6business!


HOURS
Mon. Fri. 8-6
Sat. 8-12
fSe Hlabia Espfan


863-773-0777
863-773-0727


'Sage.


116 REA Rd.
Wauchula
(across from Wal-Mart)


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NEW LISTING! Build your new home! 20 ac. on South Bailey Road close
to Wauchula! Citrus grove w/microjet irrigation and diesel power unit!
Listed for $12,000 per acre!
NEW LISTING! 10 acres in Republic Groves, all Valencias with microjet!
Listed for $6,500 per acre!
NEW LISTING! Three 5-ac. tracts on Parnell Road. Good home sites on
paved road! Listed for $20,000 per acre!
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 grove-paved road frontage. 6" diameter
deep well with electric submersible pump. Only $13,000 per acre!
2 i yiR2 b os360is f %fi .e, large barn and other
a= -1ft "Teft-MmaRawll if i30,000!
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound
US 17! Cleared and ready to build! Listed at $245,000!
118 acres development property on US 98 near US 27. Presently in good
quality citrus grove. Offered by bid only!
Four approximately 1.5 acre single family building lots in secluded area on
flowing creek, with oaks and maples within Wauchula city limits! Listed at
$35,000 each! Sensible deed restrictions apply.
1.12 acre rural residential 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 US 17! Just $45,000!
Agricultural use only! 10 ac. Hamlin and Valencia grove in Holly Hill plant-
ing near Highlands County line. Only $35,000! Ask for Ben Gibson.
WE NEED LISTINGS! PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY TO SELL!


James V. See, Jr., Broker

Mary Rollins (863)
Ben Gibson (941)


Realtor Associates
(alter hours)


773-9673
1 737-2800


Robert Jo
Brian Po


James V. See, Sr., Broker

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


We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and
Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. 4:21c


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Classifieds


WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER.
ENT Sizes. Jack Ullrich Warhousea.
/73-6448. 4:2.
2/BR MOBILE HOME, clean, quiet
family park, Wauchula. No pets. $350
month, plus $250 deposit. (863)773-
13275-(863)698-4908. 4:7-5:5p


ONE BEDROOM trailer and apart-
Irlnts for rent. 773-6667. 4:21c
spring makes its own state-
Sment, so loud and clear that
the gardener seems to be only
one of the instruments, not
the composer.


BRAND NEW

6000 Sq. Ft.

Warehouse/Office/Yard
3647 Hwy 17 Frontage
For Lease 239-354-1230
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PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
Bobcat Qorvice Tree Trimming
Completo Tree Removal
*FREE ESTIMATES*

(863) 781-2089


Licensed a Insured


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Aceopt M/C a Visa


Lonestar
Concstrlc-ti>on Corp -

Commercial Residential
Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated


Office 863--773-4779


Fax 863-773-9865


MAINTENANCE WORKER II
PAY RATE: $8.25 $10.83
Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge
Department. Applicants must have some knowledge of
the general maintenance trades. Ability to perform
-heavy manual labor. Must have High School Diploma
or GED. Valid FL Class "B" CDL is required.
Complete job description posted on County web site:
winivw.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the
Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161. Open until filled.
EOE-F/M/V c14:21c


SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES

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

.It' better than she L.


Shawn Rim
Owrnmr/Opera/or


cil2 18rfc


863-'773-6084
Cell 863-7810412
AgNet 9761


S107 W. Main Street
Tops See Wauchula, FL 33873
REAL ESTATE 773-5994


WMre^J3 hodn lfa 3]14]ithn wood
r- i_ idingW3%, p 3 SUJust out-
Sli ty lifits135,000.
Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000
CO Q !B l Iw BR, 2 a5 concrete opk hi on
deaI fi sto s""trg,
iarg dr Ir e patioel 0 p er big oIk tr. Rea in wee his
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.
117 in Wauchula. Call for details
Building lots in Zolfo.
NE e oeti h B.Verym nice
hoe i a t Mo cral A api nd ,rniture.
1$87,5.
We Have Buyers! We Need Listings!
We have several buyers interested in your house even if it needs repairing.
Call us with your info.
I Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate
Check out more listings at Or email us at:
www.ourhomesite.comlwauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net cl4:21c


ATTENIRn!TaesederalFair
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
omen tfc-dh


Happiness isn't something you
experience; it's something you
remember.
-Oscar Levant
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DEMOLITION
Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt'
Local Contractor

(863) 735-2415
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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Must be experienced
w/x-ray certification.
Hardee Correctional
Institution, Bowling Green.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is a
privately owned national provider
of contracted medical services for
correctional facilities. We offer
competitive salaries and benefits,
and a truly rewarding environ-
ment that promotes the essence of
caring. Please apply to: bpur-
cell@wexfordhealth.com.
Fax: 888-937-4471.
Phone: 800-903-3616.
EOE.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1996 LINC
SVIN: 1LNLM97VITY636144'
S 8:00 a.m., MAY 2, 2005-
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE i
1071 Hwy. 17 North, Wauchula, FL
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RODRIGUEZ TREE service. FREE
estimates. (863)253-0033-Wauchula,
FL. 4:21-5:19p
HOUSE CLEANING and office clean-
ing available. 773-5826. 4:14-21p
B SEE
SOUND
Pro-Audio for any event. 773-6375.
4:4-8:4p


Fill Dirt


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
MIKE'S LAWN CARE, licensed &
insured, free estimates. (863)735-
2862. 3:24-4:21 p
FRANK'S LAWN CARE, free esti-
mates, residential, reasonable prices.
781-7360,767-0577. 3:24-4:21 p
WAREHOUSE RENTALS, 12x12, $50
per month. Carl's Recycling. 773-
4300. 3:17-7:28p


Zolfo Snrings


Lamar Gilliard
Home: (863) 735-0490 c18:21 fc


NELSON GONZALEZ
CUSTOM BLUEPRINTS
NEW OR EXISTING REMODEL DESIGN



FRONT B.EVATION
RESIDENTIAL*COMMERCIAL PHONE: (863) 832-0149 .
SITE DESIGN FAX: (863) 735-0147



Welders Needed

Southern Fab

(863)773-3849

Must have welding test.
cl4:14,21p




City 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. c14:14,21c


Sand,


Mobile: (941) 456-6507


NOIC UI__ PUBLIC SALE


NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1985 CHEV
VIN: 1GBJ6P1B6FV215328
8:00 a.m., MAY 2,2005
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 Hwy. 17 North, Wauchula, FL
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WOW!


YOU GOT TO SEE THIS
ONE!
3 bedroom 2 bath
Double Wide Mobile Home
Could be yours for as low
as $430 P.I. a month
W.A.C.

1337 Hwy. 17 South,
Wauchula

773-4900
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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


Shot TIme Job Bankruptcy nlpo Slow Pay
Just meet our easy requrwmnent and you are condll5pi
APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN
=*=L .monthly pyntCompettv, eRates .'Tot Buy Hr-Py Here
Establilhd C La Modl C & Truck. ClIl now for your co pprovel on oour24 hr. tol
HOTUNE 1-.00-IM na6q4 1 r
Ybu must mWt ur limdr's crdlt starxnidr. Income na.equlty rqulrwttlt" tlK I


OFFICE FOR RENT
1385 Highway 17 North
(across from Wendy's)
2 Large Rooms 1 Bathroom
Storage Cabinets (built in wall) Storage Closet
Hot and Cold Water W Heat and Air Conditioning
With or Without Desk and Chair,
Filing Cabinets and Office Table


773-6736


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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DIVORCE

BANKRUPTCY

$69

863-314-0846
(non-lawyer) cl11i


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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
M-F 8-5 at 863-534-1575 or in person at
Trans-Phos, Inc., 4001 Noralyn Mine Road,
Bartow. EEO, Drug Free Work Place, ADA
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Shell


GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC.


NOTICE
THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN IS SELLING MISCELLA-
NEOUS EQUIPMENT. THE LIST OF EQUIPMENT MAY BE
VIEWED AT, 104 E. MAIN STREET, BOWLING GREEN, FLORI-
DA. BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT CITY HALL OR MAIL TO
P.O. BOX 608, BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA 33834. DEAD-
LINE IS APRIL 28, 2005, 5:00 PM.
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT


ANY OR ALL BIDS.
S/DAVID L. ELBERTSON
DAVID L. ELBERTSON
CITY MANAGER


FOR THE BEST
DEALS IN TOWN
ALL YEAR AROUND!

Special of the Week!

'99 Plymouth Neon

$1,995.00
$399.00 Do" n
PI J I


BUY PAY
HERE! HERE!


NO INTEREST CHARGE
NO FINANCE CHARGE


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


375-4441

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HELP WANTED
CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND
SUPPORT STAFF
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is seeking full time cor-
rectional officers and support staff. Support staff applicants
must be at least 19, have high school diploma or equivalent
and be willing to work shifts. Correction Officer applicants
must possess a current certificate in corrections or be willing
to attend the academy. Tuition and salary will be paid while
attending the academy and working in the Hardee County
Jail. All applicants must successfully complete the person-
nel selection process set forth by the Sheriff's Office.
Applications may be obtained at the Sheriff's Office at 900
East Summit St., Wauchula, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday.. For further details call 863-773-0304 ext. 211.
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SNSULDUCT CI

INSULATION


We Blow in
Insulation in
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The


Classifieds


PUMP TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete sales, service and
installation, call (863) 773-6448.
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
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OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc
DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs?
Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday
nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's
Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd.,
Wauchula and Friday and Saturday
nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist
Church, Corner of Grape & Church
St., Bowling Green.
7:18tfc
LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Will buy old farm tractors.
Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc
JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning.
Free estimates. (888) 689-8188
11:18-6:29p
PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal,
stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
land clearing, shell, clay, top soil,
loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735-
2415. 1 9:9tfc
D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential
and small business installation &
repair. Specializing in mobile homes,
35 years experience. 363-773-9179
1:27-5:5p
KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning
& painting. Commercial & residential.
Licensed and insured. (863)735-8863,
(863)381-0874 2:24-4:28p



USED MOBILE homes in decent
shape. Will pay or move. (863)375-
3500. Grace Mobile Park. 4:21-5:19p


SATURDAY 305 North 8th Ave.
Clothes, shoes, household items, lots
more. 4:21p
EDNA'S PLACE all day Thursday out-
side sale. Everything $1. Tables full.
Jewelry, pillows, dishes, bed stuff,
lots and lots. 4:21c
MRS. EDNA'S inside sale. Will contin-
ue through Saturday. Beds of all
kinds, refrigerators, recliners, new liv-
ing room suits. 4:21-28c
4540 SEMINOLE TRAIL off East Main.
Go 6 miles to Cracker Lane on left
then 2nd road turn right. Friday 22,
Saturday 23, Sunday 24. 6 pc king
size bedroom set, tools, a few clothes
plus size and down, lots of misc. 4
Families. Some moving in, some mov-
ing out, plus spring cleaning. 4:21p
SATURDAY, 8-2, 3025 Hobb Rd. off 62
West. Mens, women and children
clothing, toys, household items,
sewing machine and basketball back-
board with rim and net. 4:21 p
TONS OF BABY furniture and toys,
house hold items, enclosed trailer,
etc. North end of BG on Minor Ave.
follow signs off Hwy 17.
4:21p


FRIDAY-SATURDAY, 8-?, 1852
Petteway Ave., Wauchula. 3 family,
clothes all sizes, kid and adult, toys,
tire 5 lugs. 4:21p
FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY 1928 S.
Florida Ave. Plants, furniture, dishes,
vacuum cleaner, misc. 4:21 p
SATURDAY, 7:30-12:00, 3180 Edwards
Peace Dr. Various sized clothing, chil-
dren's toys, some furniture and more.
4:21p
SATURDAY, 7-?, 2972 James Cowart
Rd. Moving sale, everything must go,
some furniture, houseware, clothing,
toys, etc. 4:21 p
MOVING SALE. Everything must gol
Twin bed, triple dresser, kitchen table
and chairs, rocker, desks, towels,
dishes, needlework kits, games,
tools, various housewares, decora-
ti6ns and more. 606 Tennessee St.,
just off North Florida Avenue in
Wauchula. Saturday. 8 a.m. 4:21dh

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den are a reflection of' the
inward garden.
-Rumi,


Adopt-A-Manatee Is A

Natural Mother's Day Gift


There's no other quite like your
mother, so this year, why not give
her something truly precious for
Mother's Day. How about adopting
a manatee for mom? All you have to
do is choose one from Save the
Manatee Club's (SMC) Adopt-A-
Manatee program. Your mom will
receive a photo and biography of
her manatee, as well as an adoption
certificate, membership handbook,
and a subscription to the Save the
Manatee Club newsletter.
And, during the month of May,'
each new member who joins the
Adopt-a-Manatee program at $35
or more will receive a free T-shirt,
featuring a unique manatee design.
You and your mom will both be
glad to know that funds from each
Adopt-A-Manatee membership go
toward efforts to protect endan-
gered manatees and their habitat.
And how about adopting a mana-
tee mom for your mom? Proud
mothers in Save the Manatee's
Club's adopting program at Blue
Spring State Park in Orange City,
FL include Lily, Elaine, Phyllis,
Lucille and Dana.
Lily, who is a favorite among the
park rangers there, has been a moth-
er eight times! Her son Margarito,
is also a favorite in the Save the
Manatee Club adoption program.
Lily has acted as surrogate mother
for other calves, which is common
for female manatees to nurse the
calves of other manatees in addition
to their own. Mothers nurse their
young for 6ne to two years, so a calf
really depends on mom during that
time.
Elaine was quite young when her
mother was killed by a boat, a sad
fate that happens to many manatees
in Florida waters. Elaine lost both
her brothers to boat hits as well:
Boomer and Shane, who were also
SMC adoptees. Elaine has, had
numerous calves throughout the
years, and she is known for being
playful and mischievous.
Phyllis is a famous manatee mom
at Blue Spring. In 1991, she gave
birth to not one, but two calves.
Twins are very rare for manatees, so
the arrival of sons Bertram and
Bartram was a momentous event
indeed!
Lucille is easily identified by her
damaged right flipper, which was
caused by monofilament line that
had wrapped around and become
embedded. Thankfully, rescuers
removed the line, but she still lost
the lower half of her flipper. The
good news is that Lucille became a
mom at an early age, and in 1993


she became a grandmother.
As a young calf, Dana was a
homebody and liked to stay close to
her mother. She has given birth to a
number of calves and is known as
an outgoing manatee. Apparently,
she's fond of the research canoe and
likes to hang around the rangers as
they gather data.
Two manatee moms frequently
seen in the Tampa Bay area and
along the west coast of Florida are
also in SMC's Adopt-A-Manatee
. program. Elsie is easy to identify
because her tail is badly mutilated
from an encounter with a boat pro-
peller. She has two known calves,
and was seen with a calf last
February. Ginger also has two
known calves since 1996 including
a hew one this year.
Whichever manatee you choose
to adopt for your mom, you're sure
'to delight her on Mother's Day.
Save the Manatee Club is a nation-
al, nonprofit organization started in
1981 by U.S. Senator Bob Graham
and singer/songwriter Jimmy
Buffett. The Club's mission is to
protect endangered manatees and
their habitat, as unfortunately, there
are only about 3,000 of these
unique mammals left in Florida.
Your adoption and donation dollars
will go toward manatee education
and public awareness projects,
manatee research and rescue, reha-
bilitation, and release efforts. It will
also help to protect manatees and
their habitat through advocacy,
grass roots, and legal action.
For more information about man-
atees or the Adopt-A-Manatee pro-
gram, contact Save the Manatee
Club at 500 N. Maitland Ave.,
Maitland, FL 32751 or call 1-800-
432-JOIN (5646). You can also visit
the: SMC web page at
www.savethemanatee.org.

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The Bowling Green City Commission earlier this month discussed the need for a fence and
roofover for the restored caboose next to the old train depot on East Main Street. The train depot
has also been restored. The caboose, built in June 1969 in Waycross, Ga., is a Class M-5 model,
and was donated by CSX railroad company, reported Paul Samuels, public relations director for
Mosaic. Mulberry Rail Car Company did renovation of the caboose. CSX also supplied the paint
and original drawings of the caboose. Mosaic added the electrical wiring for the caboose.
Saniuels said Mosaic and CSX headed up the project to "add some character" to the Bowling
Green train depot and worked closely with the Bowling Green Historical Society, whose chairman
is Jackie Gibson.


WEBBER COACH, ATHLETES SPEAK AT BGE


PHOTOS BY JIM KEL L
Speaking to various classrooms at Bowling Green Elementary School on April 14 were Webber:
international University football players Chad Pearce, 20, wide receiver, Lakeland High graduate;.
Ruben Rivas, 19, quarterback, Hardee High graduate; Spencer Stockbarger 25, defensive line-
man, Charlotte High; and Cale Rasmussen, 20, offensive guard, Hardee High.


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free of charge as a public
service, but must be submit-
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A one-column photo of the
deceased may be added for
$15.
Obituaries contain the
name, age, place of resi-
dence, date of death, occu-
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immediate survivors and
funeral arrangements. The
list of survivors may include
the names of a spouse, par-
ents, siblings, children and
children's spouses and
grandchildren, and the num-
ber of great-grandchildren.
If there are no' immediate
survivors, consideration of
other relationships may be
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Residential Remodeling
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Pay Rate: $9.15 $12.01
Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge
Department. Knowledge of the general practices
applied in the care and operation of a wide variety of
light and heavy construction and maintenance equip-
ment. Ability to perform preventative maintenance on
related equipment. Must have High School Diploma or
GED. Valid FL Class "B" CDL required. Complete job
description posted on county web site: www.hard-
eecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human
Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula,
FL, (863) 773-2161. Open until filled. EOE-F/V/M c14:21c


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Wauchula Police Department
A State Accredited Law Enforcement Agency
is now accepting applications for
Full Time Records Clerk
Must have High School Diploma or GED. Must be
proficient in clerical, computer and administrative
duties. Applications and job description are avail-
able at the Wauchula Police Department 128 S. 7th
Ave. Wauchula, FL 33873. Applications will be
accepted until 5:00 P.M., April 27, 2005.
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Webber defensive line coach Phil Rasmussen brought four ath-
etes to talk to BGE students about character, scholarships,
studying hard, importance of education and being good citi-
zens. Webber is near Lake Wales.

HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED
HARDEE COUNTY HELP!
Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer
to be a Guardian Ad Litem.
773-2505
(If office unattended, please leave message.)


SOLID WASTE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Pay Rate: $11.10 $14.57
Wanted for the Hardee County Solid Waste Department.
Knowledge of the general practices applied in the care and
operation of a wide variety of light and heavy construction
and maintenance equipment. Ability to make emergency
repairs and adjustments; service and maintains a wide vari-
ety of heavy equipment. Must have High School Diploma or
GED. Valid FL Class "B" CDL required. Complete job
description posted on County website: www.hardeecoun-
ty.net. Applications accepted in the Human Resource
Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL, (863) 773-
2161. Open until filled. EOE-F/M/V c14:21c


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By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Heartland Water Alliance
met Thursday, April 14, at the
Hardee County Courthouse Annex.
The alliance represents four coun-
ties: Hardee, Polk, Highlands and
DeSoto.
Formed in June 2002, the
alliance is a voluntary body to plan
for and protect water resources in
the four-county area.
On the alliance are Jeff Spence,
natural resources director, Polk
County; Bob English, Polk County
commissioner; Bobby Ray Smith,
Hardee County commissioner;
SWest Palmer, Hardee mining coor-
dinatdr; Barbara Stewait, Highland
County commissioner; Carl Cool,
Highlands County manager; Delma
Allen, DeSoto County commis-
Ssioner; and Chris Rogers, DeSoto
County.
Spence noted since last year's
general elections there are four new
county commissioners on the
alliance.
Barbara Stewart was elected
chairperson, and Bob English was
elected vice-chairman. There is one
county commissioner and one
county staff person from each,
county on the alliance.
'In 2003 the alliance voted for
Polk County to be the lead agent of


the four counties.
Southwest Florida Water Man-
agement District (SWFWMD) was
required by state law to prepare a
regional water supply plan for areas
that were projected to fall short on'
water supplies within the next 20
years. The plan was adopted in
2001. It appeared Polk County
would develop a 20 million gallons
a day (mgd) deficit in water sup-
plies in the next 20 years. Both
Highlands and Hardee would also
have a deficit, though significantly
less.
' SWFWMD hired Envisors and
Black & Veatch for a $500,000
three-phase water study.
SWFWMD will pay $300,000
through the Peace River Basin
Board; Polk, $150,000; Highlands,
$25,000; Hardee, $12,500; and
DeSoto, $12,500.
Phase 1 is to evaluate the water
supply. demands over the next 20
years. Phase 2 is to identify and
develop general criteria to select
viable water supply options such as
reservoirs, aquifer storage
recharge, re-use, etc. Phase 3 is to
select the best options and prepare
a separate plan for each county.
. Phase 1 has been completed. A
draft Phase 2 report has been com-
pleted and is under review by
SWFWMD and Heartland Water


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Alliance (HWA) members.
Phase 3 work is underway and is
expected to be completed by the
end of this summer. SWFWMD is
in the process of preparing its man-
dated five-year update to its
Regional Water Supply Plan and
wants the HWA plan to be consis-
tent with that, said Spence.
Duke Clem, former Hardee min-
ing coordinator, is employed by
Polk County and is working close-
ly with Spence on the HWA plan.
There will be 31 mgd shift from
Polk to Hardee on water use due to
phosphate mining moving from
Polk to Hardee.
Phase 2 had 318 initial water pro-
jects and this number has been
reduced to 37, including 14 ground-
water, nine surface water and 14
other.
The six water use categories are
agriculture, public supply, min-
ing/dewatering, domestic self sup-
ply industrial/commercial, and
recreation.
By 2025 the additional need for
planning in mgd of water is
DeSoto, 2.5; Hardee, 32.7 (due
mainly to mining); Highlands, 3.9;
arid Polk, 55.5, for a total of 94.6
mgd. This assumes a 1.2 percent
public supply growth and a 10 per-
cent public supply conservation.
SThe 2025 additional, mgd need is
agricultural, 1.6; mining/de\ater-
ing; 34.9; industrial/commercial.
30.6; public supply, 14; recreation-
al, 8.8; and domestic self supply,
4.7.
Steven Elias, engineer and vice
president of Envisors, said the addi-
tional mining/dewatering could be
3 or 4 mgd instead of 34.9 and that
industral/commercial could be 15
* mgd of new water supply instead of
30.6 since Progress Energy has a
17.5 mgd permit but is not pumping
water'today. Thus,. the 94.6 mgd
projection for 2025 could be as low
as 46 mgd.
There are two groundwater pro-
jects proposed for Hardee
County-a 1.5 mgd intermediate
aquifer system of Lower Floridian
Aquifer wellfield and a' mgd
Intermediate Aquifer system well-
field/inter-count, transfer.


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There are two surface water pro-
jects proposed for Hardee
County-a CF settling pond
impoundment in the Fort Green
area and a 1.4 mgd Upper Horse
Creek off-stream reservoir.


Capture and storage of excess
stream water is based on P85-
establish 85 percent stream flow
over a time period of 10 years or
more and capture and store up to 10
percent of the overage flow.


Other water supply options
include conservation, re-use, land
transition, and alternative resources
such as permit transfer/shifting,
rainfall harvesting and desalina-
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-Schedule Of Weekly Services


Printed as a Public Service
by
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Wauchula, Florida

Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m.


BOWLING GREEN

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

CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH
708 W.Grape St. 375-3353
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
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 ..................6:30 p.m.
Wed. Discipleship ....................6:30 p.m.
Thurs. Mens Prayer ..................6:00 a.m.
Thurs. Ladies Bible Study ........5:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD
Hwy-17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311
375-3100
SSunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ...........1....... 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
Bowling Green
S. Hwy. 17 .- 375-2253
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.
SWednesday 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 Snmd ... 7 00 p m

FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptist,Church Road 7739013
Sunday School. .9 45 fi.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Sunday 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
105 Dixian a St. 375-3370
Domingo Serv. De Predicacionl :00 p.m
Martes Estudio Biblico ...........7:00 p.m
Miercoles Estudior Juvenil .,....7:00 p.m
Jueves Serv. De Predicacion ....7:00 p.m

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School 9:45 a.m
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m
Evening Worship ..... ... 7 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.m
Evening Service 7:00 p.m
Wed. Bible Study/Priyer Seir. .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 Wotship ...................11:00 a.m
Disciples Training 5 00pm
E\ening Worship 700 pm
Wednesday Pra.er Time 7.00pm

OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL
PRAISE CENTER
E. Broward St. .
S' Sunday School r 10:00 a.m
Sunday Seivice .." .6 00 p m
Wednesday Service 7 30 p m


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BOWLING GREEN'

PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA
Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295
Domingos Escuela Dom...........9:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m.
Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m.
Miercoles Servico ....................6:30 p.m.

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

ONA

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

NEW ELIM
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Badger Loop Lane 773-4475
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service ...................... 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Worship..............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m
NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
202 Sidney Roberts Road
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training ....................6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer......................7:00 p.m

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

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. -.494-5622
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................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 Sersice & Worship 7 00 m.
S Saturday Praycr ,' ''- 7 00 'm
CHA RL[E CREEK
.BAPTIST CHURCH
S6885 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.

CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St.
773-9678
SBible Study 10:00 a.m. ,
'. Worship Service ..................1:00 a.m..
S Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
773-2249,
Sunday Morning Worship -30 a m
SSunday Bible Class 1-30 a m.
SSunday Evening Worship .6-00 p m.
Wed Night Bible Class ... 7 00p m
M' men's Leadership & Training Class -
S 2nd Sunday of Month ... 4.00 pm
CHURCH OF GOD
Martin Luther King Blvd.
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
S807 S. 8th Ave.
773-4576,

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532
Sacrament Meeting ......:9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Priesthood .:00 a n
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit St. 735-8681
S-.:. Sunday School ... 100am.
Sunday. Morning... I 1.00 am.''
Sunday Night ..... 6 00 pm.
Wednesday Night;.........;...:.730 p.m.

. '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
d watching us to see what we do
e- with ours. I can't tell my chil-
e dren to reach for the sun. All I
c, can do is reach for it, myself.
t.' -Joyce Maynard


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WAIJCHULA


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....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. Seventh Ave. 773-0657
Early Worship 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Tradtional.Worship..............11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Activities...............6:00 p.m.

FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY
OF GOD CHURCH
Now Meeting at
Northside Baptist Church
912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386.
Sunday Morning Service ..........8:30 a.m.
Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Youth Ministry............7:00 p.m.
Adult Tuesday Service ...........7:00 p.m.


THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753
Morning Service.................. 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service........... .7:00 p.m.


HEARTLAND
COMMU NITY CHURCH
1262W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee &'Donuts ....................9:00a.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship 10:30 a.m.
SWed.'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 am.
Tuesday Evening ......................7:30 p.m.
Thursday Evening ............7:30 p.m.
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH
Sunday Evening 400 p.m.
SMonday Evening .....1..............7:30 p.m.
SWednesday Evening..............7:30 p.m.
LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH.
: 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
lMorning Service.....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ........:..........:7:00 p.m.
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St.
735-0555

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1999 State Road 64 East
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Service......................11:00 a.m.
SChurch Training 5:15 p.m.
Evening Worship ... ..............6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .:..............7:00 p.m.
NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH
10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023
Morn. 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 ..........7:00p.m.


WAUCHULA

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

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

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 aim.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ..................7:00 p.m.

ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Holy Days

ST. MICHAEL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089
Saturday Mass (English) ..........5:00 p.m.
(Spanish) ...........7:30 p.m.
Sunday (English) .................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. 11th 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. 10thAve. 773-4368
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.:
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ...................7:00 p.m.

SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
773-2946
Sunday Mdrning Worship ... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ....... .. 7:30 p.m.
Friday Worship.; ........... 7:30 p.m.
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY
.116 Orange St.
Sunday School ,. .: 1 ........ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......:.. 11:30 a.m.
Evening Worship .... ...... 7:00 p.m.
Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p.m.
Friday Prayer Service...... 7:00 p.m.

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

WAUCHULA HILLS
BAPTIST CHURCH
615 Rainey lvd. 773-4010 773-3683
Sunday School' ........... 9:45 a.in.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Church Training ...... ..::,. 6:00 p.m..
:Evening Worship...... ..... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Piayer ..... ,.... 7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Church .......... ....... 10:00 ai.m;
Youth Service... : ...... ... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Service .......... ... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ........... 7:30 p.m.

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


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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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ZOLFO SPRINGS

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


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

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

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

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

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

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




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"Whal goes up...mmsl come
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punctuation at the end of the
preceding sentence. "Isn't this Isaac
Newton's indisputable law of gravity?
Who are you to question this? You
must be...well, kidding, I hope!"
We are not questioning Mr.
Newton's law. As the title says, this
subject is one of "divine gravity". This
concept does not depend on earthly
laws of physics. It depends upon our
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Situations and events in our
earthly experience do not have to
determine whether we are feeling
"up" or "down". Of course, as ,
humans, we have normal reactions of
happiness and sadness, but when we
have faith in God's wisdom and the
accomplishment of His will in our
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bound by earthly events.
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121... "I will lift up mine eyes unto the
hills, from whence my help
comes...from God who made the
heavens and the earth." Won't you
offer up your soul to God's divine
power in worship this week? Your
spirit will soar when you give your
heart to your Heavenly Father...and
all of earth's concerns will not get
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April 21, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C


This week in 'history, as
researched and compiled by Bess
Allen Stallings from the archival'
pages of The Florida Advocate,
the Hardee County Herald and
The Herald-Advocate of...

50 YEARS AGO
Mrs. H.T. Gebhart, member of
the board of directors for
Resthaven, has announced that
material is needed to make new
drapes for the home. Bedspreads
are also needed.
Mrs. Gebhart said that either
.material or the money to purchase
material will be welcomed.,
Volunteers will make the drapes and
bedspreads from any materials
donated.

The Wauchula Junior Woman's
Club, in cooperation with the
Kiwanis Club, Juvenile Guidance
Committee and other clubs, have
opened a used clothing room in the
,Boy Scout building on Oak Street.
The purpose of this room is to have
a supply of clothes to be given free
to the needy of Hardee County.
Those having clothing they wish to
donate may call Mrs. E.Z.
Makowski, 3-7723. Clothing will
be picked up each Wednesday after-
noon.

SW.B. Beeson, who has been a
patient in the Tampa Municipal
Hospital where he underwent major
surgery last week, is reported to be
showing some slight improvement,
but he is still on the critical list.

Beginning Sunday, April 24th,
the trains traveling through
Wauchula on \the 'Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad will operate on a new
schedule. The southbound train will
.leave Wauchula for Fort Myers at
, 5:23 a.m. and the northbound will
leave for. New York' and points
north at 9:48 p.m.

From the "Ona News" by Mrs..
Dorothy Albritton:,
-Mr. and Mrs. D. Little. Aunt


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Matt Revels and Uncle Bob
Albritton attended homecoming
day at Lake Buffum church Sunday.
-Our Sunday School is still on
the mend. We had 63 Sunday.
Preaching Sunday morning and
evening by our beloved pastor,
Brother Guy Albritton, with a
record attendance at both services.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Robinson, who
have owned and operated the
Bendix Self-Service Laundry on S.
Seventh Avenue for the past several
years, have sold the laundry and
their adjoining home to Mr. LE.
"Barney" Reas, insurance agent for
Farm Bureau. Mr. and Mrs.
Robinson have purchased a home
on Rainey Boulevard in Wauchula
Hills and will be at home there to
their friends after May 1st.

Miss Betty Lanier (pictured),
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arch
Lanier, Zolfo Springs, became the
bride of Malcom Crews of Avon
Park Friday night at New Hope
Baptist Church.
The double-ring ceremony was
read by the Rev. Clyde E. Hall,
Tampa, brother-in-law of the bride.
He was assisted by the Rev. Eugene
Baxley, pastor of New Hope
Church.
After a short wedding trip the
couple will reside in Avon Park
where Mr. Crews is' city clerk.

From the "Wildcat Scratches"
column:
SENIOR VIP
Name, Gloria Roberts; nick-
name, "Glo"; age, 17; favorite age,
15 1/2; hobby, piddling; usually
seen, anywhere but home; best pals,
Joyce and Mary; favorite food, any-
thing with loads of calories:
favorite saying, have you ever?;
favorite sport, football,' of course;
ambition, to get an M.R.S. degree;
pet peeve, things that don't work
out the way I want them to: last will
and testament, I don't have a thing I
don't need!


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TRACK
The Hardee Track Team will fin-
ish its 1955 season Friday afternoon
and night when they, travel' to
Water Haven for the South West
Conference meet.
The following boys will make
the trip: Bob Norris, Charles
McLeod, Minor Bryant, Wayne
Johnson, Wilson Stephens, Charles
Grimsley, Belton Dominick,
Malcolm Cowart, David Gilliard,
Ursel McLeod, Johnny; Terrell,
James Hinson; Herbert Moon,
Buddy Williams, Ralph Johnson,
Henny Alderman, Lamar Knight,
Lamar Wilson.

25 YEARS AGO
Wauchula Mayor Ben Carlton is
pictured on Page One after declar-
ing next week (April 20-26)
Catheryn B. McDonald Week in
recognition of her outstanding pub-
lic service to the citizens of the city
and surrounding communities. In
conjunction with the mayor's
proclamation, Jim Carlton, presi-
dent of the Hardee unit of the
American Cancer Society, also
announced that this year's annual
fund-raising banquet will be held in
her honor. Pictured with the mayor
are the honoree, Carlton and mem-
bers of the board of directors and
officers of the local Cancer Society
Unit: Marilyn Lundquist, Patricia
Davis, Dot Nolen, Jo Smith and
Joel Albritton.

As of Monday night, it is no
longer legal for anyone to drink an
alcoholic beverage on the premises
of any business not licensed to sell
that beverage.:
The law was passed by the
Wauchula City Council after the
third and final reading of an ordi-
nance that was inspired b the open-
ing of a dance hall in February.

From "Kelly's Column" by Jim:
-Sammy Revels was in
Tallahassee this week visiting his
daughter and checking up on state
government.
Join Burton and Curtis Ezelle
have taken somewhat of a tumble
within the local Democratic com-
mittee, as new prominent faces
include those of Nancy Craft, John
Roy Gough, Jimmy Scarborough;
Libby Bradley and Peggy
Shackelford.
-Doyle Parker has apologized to
County Commission Chairman
SarmARawls ftk saying Rawls may
,not have lived in the proper district
when he ran for office in 1976.
Doyle said he apparently got
some wrong information in making
comments at Saturday's, local
Democratic committee meeting. He
said Rawls'is doing a fine job as
commissioner.
Doyle. and Sam, too, are.outstand-
ing leaders in Hardee County and
have a long history of community.
involvement and have deep family
roots here.


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Hardee County School Board
School Financial Report FY 2003-04

Pursuant to Section 1010.215. Florida Statutes, Hardee
County School Board has prepared school financial reports
forfiscal year 2003-04. The schoolfinancial reports are post-
ed at each school, at the District Office, and at the School
Board web site www.hardee.kl2.fl.us. Upon request, schools
will also send a report to parents, guardians, and community
members. 4:21c




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Getting facts straight is a weekly
and sometimes difficult task in
operating newspapers.

The Board of County
Commissioners voted unanimously
to hire Ronald L. Luke of Tampa as
Veterans Service Officer and
Disaster Preparedness Director on
April 11.
The position became vacant last
week following the retirement of
Ivory V. Evors.
Luke (pictured with county grant
coordinator George Collins) and his
wife, Joan, and two daughters plan
to make Hardee County their home.

Announcement has been made of
the engagement of Miss Laura Ann
Whidden (pictured) and Charles
Steven Basey, both of Wauchula.
The bride-elect is the daughter of
Carolyn Ferrell Whidden of
Wauchula and William Lawrence
Whidden of Fort Lauderdale.
Parents of the groom-to-be are Mr.
and Mrs. Carl J. Basey of Lakeland.
Plans are being made for a June
27 wedding.

Random pictures and outlines
appearing in the two-page sports
centerfold include:
-Gary Painter crosses home
plate after blasting a 3-run home
run.
-Dennis Archambault, a Hardee
slugger, hits pitch to deep center
field.
-Joel Harrell rounds 3rd on his
way to score Hardee's first, run
against Lemon Bay.
-Mike Gantt dodges pitch in
Monday night' action.
-Tim McCray. also dodges pitch
Sin Little League action.

The Hardee Players will present
Bel Kaufman's "Up the Down
Staircase" Friday and Saturday,
May 9 and 10, at Wauchula City
Hall. Curtain time is 8 p.m.
I The cast includes, Cindy
Nicholson, Clayton Evers, Lisa
Pendleton. Larry Roberts, Paul
Portal, Lee Yates, Tracy Slation,
Stephanie Rigdill, Millie Douglas,
Laura Cooper, Mike Cross, Dena
Crews, Tracy Terrell, Julie Carlton,'
Krista. Weeks, Amy Doke, Bill
Jernigan, Marci Gibbs, Judy Myers,
Karla Long, Brant Shackelford,
Mark Crews, Phyllis Cosgrove,
Alvih Sterling, George
Emmanuelides, David Knapp,
Sharon Albritton, Terri Johns and
Lori Maenpaa.


10 YEARS AGO
"The Story of Jesus" completes
its 1995 run this Friday and
Saturday evenings., The two-act,
nearly three-hour-long play begins
with the announcement of the birth
of Jesus and continues through His
resurrection. Lord's Church pastor
Mike Graham. the play's director,
has seen the play grow in 11 years
as new scenes were added, but has
insisted it remain Biblically authen-
tic and free to the public..

Wauchula Ford between April 14-
23 will gi\e a free tree in exchange
for a spent lead-acid automotive


battery as part of Ford's 6th Annual
Motorcraft Battery Earth Day
Recycling Drive.
"About 95 percent of a spent
lead-acid battery can be recycled,"
said Pat Ward, product strategy
manager for Ford's Customer
Service Division. This is to try to
keep old batteries out of landfills
and the environment.

Pictured at Wildcat Stadium last
Tuesday when the Wildcat track
teams took on the Sebring Blue
Streaks are:
-Maria Zakhary and Chellie
Bowling getting ready for the mile
run
-Kunta Holley going airborne in
winning the long jump for Hardee
-Chandra Rivers in the shotput
circle after completing three tosses
-Jason Chagoya and Joe
Zakhary, who placed first and sec-
ond in the two-mile run.

Shown on the Wauchula tennis
courts are Hardee High School
Boys tennis team members posing
after a win. Pictured at the net are
Chris Williams, Danny Calves,
Mike loannidis, Marcus Conerly
and Keith Nadaskay. Missing is
Mark Carlton.

Coaches Mark Gilliard and Karen
Bolin are pictured with the Lady
Wildcats softball team which
wrapped up its regular season.
Shown are Kristina Weis, Tammy
Miller, Angie Johnson, Alivia
Terrell, Lorie Griffin, Jill Cherry,
Tami Smith, Leigh Hulsey,
Shauntee Hines, Cynthia Kerst,
Gina Gagnon, Megan Heine, Carrie
Alexy and Jessica Conerly.

Jerry :Rich, who heads the
Wauchula office of the Florida
Probation and Parole Services,
spoke to the Wauchula Lions Club


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in Atlanta. The cost of this seminar
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However, I am in need of spon-
sors to enable be to attend this
informative seminar. As a result, I
would very much appreciate any
contribution that you are willing to
make to send me to the National
Youth Leadership Forum of
Medicine in Atlanta.
I can be contacted at the follow,
ing phone numbers:
Home- (863)7 7 30955,,,,
Mom's cell- (863) 245-6650,
My cell- (863) 781-6867, or
HHS- (863) 773-3181.
Sincerely,
Tareka Coney
Wauchula

Keep a firm hand on the throt-
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that OSCAR RIVERA AND
JENOVEVA RIVERA, the holder of the following certificate has
filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi-
cate number and year of issuance, the description of the property,
and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:


YEAR OF ISSUANCE 2001


CERTIFICATE NO. 833:
Description of Property:


Commencing at the NE corner of Section 10, Township 35'
South, Range 25 East, Hardee County,. Florida; thence
South (bearing assumed) along the East line of said Section
10, a distance of 667.12 feet to the centerline of State Road
684; thence North 89'31'51" West along said centerline, a
distance of 900.00 feet, thence South 01"46'51" East, a dis-
tance of 33.03 feet to the South right-of-way line of said
State Road 684, said point being Point of Beginning: thence
continue South 01"46'51" East, a distance of 208.75 feet;
thence South 89"31'51" East, a distance of 208.75 feet;
thence North 01'46'51" West, a distance of 208.75 feet to
said South right-of-way line; thence North 89"31'51" West
along said South right-of-way line, a distance of 208.75 feet
to the Point of Beginning.
And
Commencing at the NE corner of Section 10, Township 35
South, Range 25 East, Hardee County, Florida, thence
South (bearing assumed) along the East line of said Section
10, a distance of 667.12 feet to the centerline of State Road
684; thence North 89'31'51" West along said centerline, a
distance of 525.00 feet; thence South a distance of 33.00 feet
to the South right-of-way line of State Road 684, said point
being Point of Beginning: thence continue South, a distance
of 208.75 feet; thence South 89"31'51" West, a distance of
159.34' feet; thence North 01'46'51" West a distance of
208.75 feet to said South right-of-way line; thence South
89031'51" East, along said South right-of-way line, a dis-
tance of 165.30 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Name in which assessed: JEAN ANN BOYETTE
*Said property being in the County of HARDEE, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the
propertyy described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest
'bidder at the courthouse door located at 417 West Main Street on
,the 25TH day of IMA\, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.
Dated this 12TH day of APRIL, 2005.
*B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
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He informed members that it
costs taxpayers $43 a day to incar-
cerate an offender, but only $3-$4 a
day to supervise an offender by pro-
bation or parole. There are 306
offenders in Hardee County under
probation and/or parole.
He is pictured with Shellie
Harden and Stacy. Landress, both
with the local probation office, and
Lions Club President Vernon
Benbow.


Catrena Gail Best (pictured), a
sophomore biology major at Florida
Southern College in Lakeland, was
recently chosen to serve as one of
the college's orientation week lead-
ers during the next school year.
Catrena is a member of Alpha
Chi Omega sorority, Association of
Women Students and the First
Christian Church of Wauchula. She
is the daughter of Chuck and Gail
Best and the granddaughter of Ruhl
and Dolly Best and Edgar and Tena
Davis.


From the "Personals" column:
-Griffin Whidden is a patient in
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
following surgery on Monday.
--Carmen and Steve Horn spent
Easter weekend .with Carmen's
Dad, Curtis Exelle, and attended
Carmen's home church, Wauchula's
First Baptist on Easter Sunday.
That afternoon they helped Curtis
host and Easter egg hunt at his
home for grandchildren Sarah,
Daryl and David Ezelle, ages 5, 6
and 10, respectively.
-Natalie Whidden and Margie
Wofford .recently enjoyed lunch
with former Wauchula resident
Barbara Jean Davis, and Norma
Harrell at the Magnolia Inn. in
Lakeland.


To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Tareka Coney, and I
am a sophomore 'at Hardee Senior
High. I-have been selected from
many students to participate in the
National Youth Leadership Forum
of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.
Many former and current stu-
dents at Hardee High have had a
chance to attend this seminar.
Those students include Teri Painter,
Kristina Porter. Nicole English and
Rebecca Durrance.
B'y attending this seminar, I will
be given the opportunity to learn.
more about the medical field.
Doctors will be explaining what
types of classes and programs I
should be involved in during high
school, as well as what I need to
know about applying to medical
schools. With my goal of becoming
a Biomedical Engineer, this semi-
nar would be a great opportunity.
I will be attending this special


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CourthouseRepo


COUNTY COURT
The following marriage license
was issued recently in the office
of the county court:
Daniel Ramos, 31, Wauchula,
and Rachel Guido, 28, Wauchula.

The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently
by the county judge:
Bill's Muffler & Brake Service
Inc. vs. Don Weishaupt, dismissal
of decision of Feb. 24, 2005.
Hardee County Housing
Authority d/b/a Palms Apartments
vs. Jose Cabrera, judgment of evic-
tion.
Citibank South Dakota vs. Marie
McQuaig, judgment.
Discover Bank vs. Lenora M.
White, stipulated judgment.

There was no misdemeanor or
criminal traffic court last week as
itwas trial week.

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Luis Tirado vs. James V. Crosby
and the state Department of
Corrections (DOC), petition to.
review inmate situation.
* -Jacklyn N. Ramos vs. David
Ramos, petition for injunction for
protection.
Michael Jarvis Hines vs. Ashley
Hines, petition for injunction for
protection.
William Gibson Jr. and Patricia
Ann Gibson, divorce.
Central Florida Health Care Inc.
vs. Old Dominion Insurance Co.,
damages.


Wauchula State Bank v
Lynn Roberts, petition f
gage foreclosure.
Ashley E. Hines vs. M
Hines, petition for injun
protection.
Angela Creatore vs. J
Moseley, petition for chilc

The following decision
cases pending in the circ
were handed down rec
the circuit court judge:
Wanda ..Sanchez vs.
Sanchez-Tellez, dismi
injunction for protection.
Elizabeth Van Sickle vs
Woods, dismissal of injury
protection.
John Thomas Willi
Donna S. Williams, disi
injunction for protection.
Jessica Cepeda Cisne
Daniel Anthony Cisneros,
The state .Departe
Children and Families
Department of Revenue (I
Paul Joseph Riley, volur
missal.
LaSalle ,Bank
Association as trustee v
Murphy Jr. and Wanda O.
voluntary dismissal..
Mark T. Ulinski vs.
Boxstrom, voluntary dism
Sara J. Bylund and Lay
Bylund. divorce.
Dan Wright and Juanil
vs. Dean Shultis and Diell
dismissed.
Dion 'Houghtaling
Richard F. Tirado-Montes
missed for lack of proseci
John. Thomas Willi,
Edward Brian Benton, dis


Circle The Date!
COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5


PUBLIC NOTICE

Your are hereby notified that on Thursday, April, 7
upon public hearing, the Board of County Commissio
Hardee County, Florida adopted a resolution vacating
closing Bowen Road, which is legally described as: Th
of the maintained right of way for Bowen Road lying n
State Road 665. Being a portion of Sections 11 a
Townshjp 36 South, Range 25 East, Hardee County, F
Bowen Road being originally recorded in Plat B6ok 4
105, also known as Plat Bar 82, Cabinet A, of the (
Public Records of Hardee County, Florida..


Gordon R. Norris, Chairmiani; Board"
Commissioners' ",: :- .. .- :- ....


s. Laritha
For mort-

lichael J.
action for

Joseph F
d support.

is on civil
:uit court
:ently by

Joaquin
ssal of


injunction for protection.
Tania Janell Jerue vs. Joseph
Nicholas Carmona, injunction for
protection.
Leonides Zambrano and DOR
vs. Elias R. Zambrano, voluntary
dismissal.
Leionides Zambrano and DOR
vs. Antonia Zambrano, voluntary
dismissal.
Gina Renee Johns and James
Britton Johns, divorce.
Carl William Wilson Lee and
Heather Elise Lee, voluntary dis-
missal.

There was no felony criminal
'court last week as it was trial
week.


The following real estate trans-
Lizanna actions of $10,000 or more were
action for filed recently in the office of the
clerk of court:
ams vs. Charles J. and Marlene Isom to.
missal of E. David and Gail L. Enochs,
S $13,500.
eros and Melvin H. Taylor and Delois L.
divorce. Johnson to Roberto Estrada Flores
nent of Jr., $100,000.
and state Melvin H. and Marlene H. Taylor
DOR) vs. to Monica Carboni and Eugene
ntary dis- Kapica, $85,600.
Melvin H. and Marlene H. Taylor
National to David E. Desilets, $105,440.
is. Euley Giletta Slenk to Robert and
.Murphy, Carolyn Drake, $53,500.
William S.. and Catrena B.
Jack C. Mitchell to Keith H. and Mary N.'
issal. Far, $275,000.
wrence S. Ken III and Roberta G. Sanders
to Williard D. Frederick Jr. as
ta Wright. trustee, $37,450.
e Shultis, Louella Jeari Pich to Delfino
:' Garcia, $26,000. '
vs. Dr. Minas and Gerrell M.
etal, dis- Patsourakis to Brian M. Spencer'
ution. and Nicole Lynn Willis, $18,000.
ams vs. Jack F. and Kay E. Ricketson to
missal of Robert C. and Robin E. Abbott and
SArthur B. Avery Jr., $140,000.
Kay E. Ricketson to Robert C.
and Robin E. Abbott and Arthur B.
5 RM. AveryJr., $100,000.
J. B. Delaney and Charles L. and
Kathy L. McKibben to V&W
Farms Iic. of Delray Beach,
$99,900.
William J. Thompson and Joseph
, 2005w E. Davis d/b/a Thompson-Davis
ners of Groves Inc. to Melvin H. Taylor
Sand Delois Johnson, $170,000. :
ng and John A. and Glenda G. Gagel to
at part Kimberly B. Miller, $58,000.
north of Brian K. and Sherri R. Powell to
nd 14, Dennis iR, and Mitzi H.. Powell,
lorida. $25,000.
Sterling Ranch LLC to Margie
4; Page D. Mitchell, $102,465.
Official W. Ernest Cooper to Rafik- A.
S Abdelhalim. $50,000.
Lee Robert Carrato to Gene,
ciontjy Kowalski, $150,000.
4:21c 'Skytop Developers LLC -to--
Village Oaks of Wauchula LLC,
$552,248.
Apostolic Pentecostal Church of
Wauchula Inc..to Cutting Edge
Ministries Inc, $62,500.
Junior M. Archer, Steen M.
S Carpenter and Noey A. Flores to'
SRyan M. Horn, $66,500.
Edward G. and Carolyn J. Chopp
to lyad A. Shweil, $186,000.
David R. Smith to Trina Conley,
$80,000. ,
Deborah L. Waters, to Erika
Almaguer, $17,000.
... Rondal Gene and Gwendolyn K.
Baber to Billy Ray Owens Jr.,
$79,000. .
Salamon Miranda to BJD
Enterprises Inc., $60,000.
SSamuel and Rosa Chagolla (o
Jose Luis' Mata-Rivera and
k Milanea Mata, $10,000.
Fast Cash Home Solutions LLC -
Sto Juain A. and 1Maia T. Gaitan,
$160, 000.
John B. and Donna J. Klein to
Stephen S. and Monica Reas,
$625,000.
i. H. 'Jerold Knight to Edward
Maldonado, $20,000.


Age: 1F
Height: 5'
Weight: 108
Last Address: 40465 E. Main
St., Wauchula
Charge: Violation of probation
(onginal charge felony battery).


I e:llll; IVlia'lln I arC ia
Age: 20
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 132
Last Address: 803 N. Ninth
Ave., Wauchula
Charge: Failure to appear in
court on a charge of posses-
sion of methamphetamine with
intent to sell.


Name: Kevin Anderson
Age: 31
Height: 6'
Weight: 180
Last Address: 726 Seratoga
Ave., Lakeland
Charge: Non-support.


Name: Kelvin Demelrius
Hillard
Age: 27
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 160
Last Address: 209 E. Orange
St., Wauchula
Charge: Non-support.











Name: Dawn Lynn Carter
Age: 30
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 150
Last Address: 2828 Ave. M
NW, Winter Haven
Charge: Violation of probation
(original charge possession of
methamphetamine).


Name: Joe Anthony Valdez
Age: 19
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 181
Last Address: 686 Hyde St.,
Wauchula
Charge: Violation of probation
(original charge sale of mari-
juana).


Name: Hannah Louise
Dickerson
Age: 24
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 185
Last Address: 1035
Hummingbird Lane, Wauchula
Charge: Violation of probation
(original charge possession of
methamphetamine).


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Name: Javares Maurice Hall
Age: 17
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 169
Last Address: 1295 Fairview
Ave., Bartow
Charge: Violation of probation
(original charge burglary).


I The Hardee County Sheriff's Office holds active warrants for the above individuals. If you
have any information concerning a listed person's whereabouts, call the SHERIFF'S
OFFICE WARRANTS DIVISION at 773-0304 ext. 205.


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DO YOU LIVE IN THE CITY OF WAUCHULA
AND WAS YOUR HOME DAMAGED OR DESTROYED BY
THE 2004 HURRICANE SEASON?

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation has made available through the Home Agairi
Program funding for disaster recovery activities to assist the City of Wauchula in communi-
tty recovery from the damages resulting from the 2004 Hurricane Season.

The City of Wauchula is currently accepting applications from homeowners who may be
interested in participating in the program. Participants must meet specific requirements such
as income and ownership criteria. Funds will be used to provide assistance to low and mod-
erate income homeowners whose home have been damaged or destroyed by the 2004
Hurricane season and where there is a lack of available funding from any other source to"
rehabilitate or replace their residence.

If you believe that you may qualify for the program or know anyone who may qualify for
assistance; please contact Ms. Olivia Minshew, City of Wauchula, 126 South 7th Avenue,
Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-3131 for an initial application package. Initial applica-
tions for assistance will 6e accepted and processed as received until funds are exhausted.
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HARDEE COUNTY SCHOOLS
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Registration for Kindergarten students will begin Monday. May 2, 2005 at Wauchula Elementary, North
Wauchula Elementary, Bo% ling Green Elementary and Zolfo Springs Elementary.
Evening registrations will be held Tuesday. May 3 at Bowling Green Elemen'tary 5:30-6:30 PM, North
,Wauchula Elementary 6:00-7'30 PM, and Wauchula Elementary 6:00-7:00 PM. Evening registration at Zolfo
Springs will be held Thursday. May 5. 5:00-6:30 PM. .
According to Florida Law, no student will be permitted to enter first grade unless he/she has completed an
approved public or private kindergarten program. Kindergarten students must be five years old on or before
September 1, 2005. ., :
Parents are required to bring an original birth certificate, current physical and shot record.:
Students who-have not met the above requirements will not be permitted to enter school in the fall.

ESCUELAS DEL CONDADO DE HARDEE''
REGISTRO DEL JARDIN DE INFANTS

El registry para los estudianite del Jardin de Infantes empezara el Lunes,12 de Mayo, 2005 a la Escuela Primaria
de Wauchula, Escuela Primaria de Norte Wauchula. la Escuela Primaria de Bowling Green y la Escuela Primaria
de Zolfo Springs. .
Registros por la tarde se sostendran el Martes 3 de Mayo. a la Escuela Primaria de Bowling Green desde las
5:30-6:30 PM, la Escuela Primaria de Norte Wauchulh desde las 6-00-7:30 PM, y la Escuela Primaria de
Wauchula desde las 6:00-7:00 PM. Redistros por la tarde se. sostendran el Ju6ves 5 de;.Mayo a jla.Escuela
Primaria de Zolfo Springs dede las 5:00-6:30 PM. i : :
Segun Ley de Florida, ningun estudiante se permitira entrar en primer grado a memos que. elela ha completa-
do un program public o privado aceptado del jardin de infants. Los estiidiantes del jardin deinfantes deben
tener cinco anos adelante o antes del 1 de Septiembre, 2005 .
Los padres se exigen que traigan un certificado del nancimiento original, un fisico actual y el registry de
inmunizaciones.
Estudiantes que no han reunido los requisitos anteriores no se permitiran entrar en escuela por el otono.
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Financial Solutions
t By Patrick M. Lange
: I Licensed Financial Advisor


S CREATING SECURE INCOME IN RETIREMENT
SIf you are like most consumers planning for retirement, you are con-
erned with creating secure income in those years when you are no longer
Working. How do you get assurance that the money you invest now will
continue flowing, regardless of how long you live and how the markets per-
:form? One strategic approach is to consider fixed and variable annuities to
1 maintain your standard of living in the face of inflation.
STHE ANNUITY MISCONCEPTION
Annuities are one of the most popular investment products available
today. Annuities are so attractive because they can work for you through
every stage of your investing life-from saving, to receiving income in
retirement, to leaving something to your heirs.
Most investors think of annuities as supercharged CDs or mutual funds
that help your money compound free of taxes until you eventually dip into
your stash. Both that is just part of the story. Annuities are more than just
an accumulation vehicle-they are also a way to convert assets into steady
income that will last as long'as you live. This process is known as "annu-
:itizing" or annuitization."
: Annuities that provide a steady income stream, or a "payout," are simi-
lar to life insurance policies. With life insurance, you pay regular premiums
to an insurer that makes a lump-sum payment upon your death. However,
with, an annuity the insurer converts a lump-sum of cash into payments.
This income can last for a specified period of time, or for as long as you
live.
FIXED PAYOUT
If you choose a fixed payout amount, the size of your payout will
depend on many factors, including the amount you invest, your life
expectancy and how much the insurer feels he or she can earn from their
money over time. For example, based on current rates, a 65-yeat-old man
:who annuitizes $100,000 might receive a guaranteed annual payment of



FWC Moves To Expand

| Deer-Dog Hunting Program


SIn Tallahassee the Florida Fish
' and Wildlife Conservation Com-
mission (FWC) April 14 voted to
Simove forward in developing a
Process to.expand statewide, a reg-
i istralion program for deer-dog:hunt-
Sing on private lands for the 2005-06
' hunting season. Commissioners
based the decision on the overall
success of a pilot program in the
SNorthwest Region during the 2004-
05 hunting season.
S According to a report presented
to the seven-member commission
by Lt. Col. Mike Wiwi, deputy
director of the Division of Law
Enforcement, commissioners deter-
mined that adopting rules to require
deer-dog registration state% ide
could help maintain the traditional
sport by reducing conflicts between
hunters and landow ners.
FWC staff reported the additional
time and costs associated with the
pilot program were manageable.
Due to the program's effectiveness
in addressing conflicts between
Landowners and deer-dog hunters,
and the positive feedback received
from everyone involved, including
law enforcement personnel. FWC
staff recommended statewide
expansion with no significant rule
Changes.
The report stated that 70 individ-
ual properties representing 57 deer-
:'dog hunt clubs participated in the
SNorthwest Region pilot program.
These properties ranged in size
from 40 to 31.000 acres and were
located in 14 of the 16 counties
within the region. Only Escambia
Sand Franklin counties were not rep-
resented, because they did not have
any registered deer-dog hunting
clubs.
During the past hunting season in
the Northwest Region, there were
only 87 deer-dog hunting com-
plaints, down 36 percent from 137
during to the 2003-04 hunting sea-


son. More importantly, only five of
these 87 complaints were associat-
ed with registered deer-dog hunting
clubs. In contrast, a revie\ of the'
complaint data foi the North
Central and Northeast regions,
which did not have such a program.
did not show a decrease.
This proposed program would
require a no-cost registration for
anyone using deer-dogs statewide
during the deer-dog training season
and during any open deer-hunting
season when taking deer with dogs
is permitted.
Wiwi said \erift ing ownership of.
participating .properties in cases
where someone other than the
landowner is applying was one of
the few components needed to
improve the program.
The FWC will focus on making
sure the public is fully informed
about the new registration program
by doing a comprehensive mail-out
to all involved parties. The agency
also plans to solicit input and feed-
back during future public meetings
that "will take place in May. All
comments submitted at these public
meetings, along with a final report.
w ill be on the agenda for considera-
Slion at the FWC's June 15-17 meet-
ing in Da)tona Beach.
More information about the pro-
posed statewide deer-dog registra-
tion program is available online at
M'FWC.com/hunting.


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about $7,400 for as long as he lives. This amount is based on a man's life
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number of payments. If he lives past his life expectancy, he will earn more
than he could by putting the same amount into safe fixed-income invest-
ments.
So how can an annuity payout more income to you than you could man-
age on your own? Just like life insurance, t.., insurance company spreads
their risk over a pool of many lives. Simply put, the payout amounts are
based on the statistically safe assumption that some annuity holders will die
reaching their life expectancy while others will live beyond their life
expectancy.
VARIABLE PAYOUT
As with a fixed payout, if you choose a variable payout, the amount you
receive will depend partly on your life expectancy. However, unlike a fixed
payout, the amount you receive each month will fluctuate according.to how
the underlying investments perform. You choose an assumed interest rate
(AIR), which determines the size of your initial payment. (Some insurers
allow you to pick your own AIR, while others assign one.) AIRs are typi-
cally in the range of 3% to 6%.
Then you decide how to invest your contribution among a variety of
mutual-fundlike portfolios called "sub-accounts." If your sub-account port-
folio generates a return higher than the AIR, your variable annuity pay-
ments increase. If your portfolio earns less than the. AIR,,your payments
drop. .
While choosing a variable annuitization will generate a lifetime income
that has a good chance of keeping ahead of inflation, payments can increase
and decrease depending on the performance of your sub-accounts, which
can make budgeting in retirement tricky.
TAX IMPLICATIONS
Keep in mind that withdrawals made from an annuity before age 59 1/2


are taxed as ordinary income and may be subject to a 10% federal penalty.
Also, be aware that annuities have a tax disadvantage: All gains are taxed
as ordinary income.
SRest assured, however that annuities generally offer a tax benefit when
you invest taxableollars: A portion of each payment you receive is con-
sidered a return oftyour capital and therefore is not taxed. This treatment
increases the after-tax value of each payment.
COMBINING THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
It is clear thatowning an annuity in addition to a conventional portfolio
of stocks or mutual funds can substantially reduce the odds that you'll run
short of money. The longer you live, the greater the benefit an annuity can
provide. Here ar six tips to help you maximize the value of your annuities.
1. Shop around for low fees
2.. Choose an annuity that offers a wide variety of investment options
("sub-accounts")
3. Consider using an investing strategy called dollar-cost averaging, in
which you invest the same amount at regular intervals
4. Be sure to keep your investments diversified
5. Enjoy the benefits of diversification (spreading your money around
to different investment types
6. Use annuities to pass money along to heirs quickly
DON'T PUT ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET
Annuities are just one tool you can use as part of your long-term finan-
cial plan. Rememet not to putall your money in annuities. Make sure you
have emergency reserves and other accessible assets to draw upon in case
you have an immediate need.
S:Using ainnuiies'-fitretirement and estate planning can be quite compli-
cated. A qualified financial advisor can help you sort through the products,
. potential risks and timing and determine what strategy fits best within your
personal economy.


Highlands Hammock State Park's


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ARTS & CRAFT VENDORS
Native Plants Orchids, Garden Decor
Bird Houses, Homemade Jellies & Jams,
Honey Bee Exhibit and Honey Sales

COMMUNITY YARD SALE

VENUS VEGGIES
Fruit, vegetable & herb stand

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
*Pre-1840s Reenactment w/"The Time Travelers"
*Smokey Bear
*Pony Rides & 14 Foot Caterpillar Slide
*Face Painting
*Bloodmobile
*Archibold Biological Station & Live Snakes
-Highland's County Fire Prevention House
and Mascot "Pluggy"
*SWFWMD's "Freddie the Alligator" mascot
*Peace River Electric's "Electric Junction"
public safety demo.


AV FV MT


Musical Entertainment
Schedule

9-9:30 a.m. Highlands Brigade Pipe Band
(Bagpipers)
9:30-10 a.m. Rita Youngman
(Country & Gospel)
10-11:00 a.m. Drum Circle wlPrimal Connection
(interactive drumming experience)
11-12:00 p.m. "Billy Needs a Beard"
(new Folk & American eclecticism)
12-1:00 p.m. Joe Garrison
1-2:00 p.m. Steve Jones
(popular music of the 1940s 70s)

The Friends of Highlands Hammock thanks all of
our talented musicians for the generous donation
of their time and talents.

Sound system Rick Miller "Fear Not Records"


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Mail Call

Everynight I listen for my name at mail call.
Nothing for you, Robinson, the officer says, nothing at all.
Not one letter from you have I received.
What am I to believe?
Are you well orjustfeeling blue,
because this is very unbecoming of you.
As I sit here and wonder as to the reason why,
a little bird flies by
and whispers, "Mail is on the way,
just be patient for one more day."
So, I look to tomorrow with anticipation,
eagerly awaiting the arrival of your written communication.
Tomorrow has come, and the day is gone, night is here,
again I listen for my name, knowing there's no need to fear.
As the officer's hands become emptied of mail
SI drop my head and return to my cell.
Once again feeling the sadness within my heart.
I renew my hopes for tomorrow becoming afresh start.
Why do I continue to believe
when no letter from you have I received?
I believe that one day when you're sitting alone with nothing to do
memories of what we shared will come to you;
and if that isn't enough, then I have faith
that the same little bird will question you, "Why do you wait?"
Andy Robinson
SPolk Correctional Institution
Polk City
PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY!
Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input. Only your
original work may be submitted. Send your poetry to: Poet's Place,
The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873.


Memory Lane


PHOTO SUBMITTED BY MARTHA HEIIDR CHESNEY
Lola Hendry Townsend and husband James Edward Townsend are pictured on their front porch in the
early 1900s, where she is shown holding their baby daughter. Lola was born March 4, 1894, in Joshua
Creek, Fla., and married Ed in 1909. He was born Jan. 30, 1883, and first had a grocery store in Wauchula
before moving to Palatka where he owned both a grocery store and florist shop. After he passed away
in 1957, Lola returned to Wauchula where she resided on West Bay Street until her death in 1983. She
composed the information printed each week in this newspaper in the "Way Back When" column in the
1960s and 1970s.

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


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


S Be assured and understand that the trial and proving
of your faiih bring out endurance and steadfastness
and patience.
-James 1:3
(Read all of chapter 1) It talks about letting endurance and patience
ha\e full play so as to do a work in us so we will develop more and more
like Jesus.
Also it goes onto say if we waiver with doubt in asking for wisdom or
anything else we will not receive it. Our request will be like the billqying
surge but at 'se that is brown hither and thither and tossed b) the ind.
We sure do not want to be double-minded and unstable in our thinking,
ways and beliefs, and we don't have to.
Heb. 11:6 tells us without faith we cannot please God. That is quite a
statement! We all want to please God, so we need to read the Word and get
it into our spirit so we will know what we can ask for and believe in to get
our prayers answered. .
SJames 1:26.tells us the human body apart from the spirit is lifeless, so
faith apart from vorks of obedience is also dead. If you belie e God \ ill do
what He says (as Abraham did) then you will step out in obedience to do
what He says. such as: He tells you to give all the money you hate until
Next payday to a single mom, church, or whatever and you do it. You have
to trust He will take care of you until then or even give to you more abun-
dantly. That is stepping out in faith with good works.
A Golden Nugget is to trust (cling to) God and step out in faith with
good works and see His hand move in your behalf.


Rural Housing Preservation

Available In Florida


The Rural Housing Service,
(RHS), USDA State Director
Charles W. Clemons Sr. 'has
announced Rural Development is
now soliciting competitive applica-
tions under its Housing Preser-
vation Grant (HPG) program.
RHS began receiving pre-appli-
cations on March 14, 2005. The
closing date for acceptance by RHS
of pre-applications is 5:00 p.m. on
May 13, 2005. This period will be
the only time during the current fis-
cal year that RHS accepts pre-appli-
cations. Pre-applications must be
received on or before this date. The
intended effect of this notice is to
provide public agencies, private
nonprofit organizations, and other
eligible entities notices of these


dates.
The HPG program is a grant pro-
gram, which provides qualified
public agencies, private ndiprofit
organizations, andiother, eligible
entities, which will- leverage the
USDA grant funds with private and
state and local funds to further
extend the housing repair assistance
into their local community.
The grant funds will be used to
assist very low and low-income
homeowners to repair and rehabili-
tate their homes in rural areas and to
assist rental property owners and
cooperative housing complexes to
repair and rehabilitate their units if


they agree to make such units avail-
able to low- and very low-income
persons.
SEntities wishing to apply for
assistance should contact the Multi-
Family ,Section of the Rural
Development State Office to
receive further information and
copies of the pre-applications pack-
age. The address of-'the USDA RD
FL State Office is 4440 N.W. 25th
Place, Gainesville, Florida 32606-
6563. The telephone number is
(352) 338-3467 or 3465. Eligible
entities for these, competitively
awarded grants include state and
local governments, nonprofit corpo-
rations, federally recognized Indian
Tribes, and consortia of eligible
entities.
The total grant funds available
for FY-2005 for Florida is


$114,417, and no entity can receive
more than 50 percent of the alloca-
tion. Further information regarding
this program and the application
process can be obtained by visiting
USDA's web address at:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/regs/
or by contacting th Florida USDA
RuraliDevelopment State Office.,.
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WANTED:

.. Cat Cheer Clinic 2005

Participants!


PREREGISTRATION: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 from 4-5:30 in front of the high school
office. Also, FEEL FREE to contact your favorite JV or VARSITY CHEERLEADER!!!
WHERE: Hardee High School Gym
SWHEN: Monday, May 2nid Thursday, May 5t

Monday through Wednesday practices will be at the following times:
* 3-5 years old and Kindergarten 3:45-4:30 p.m.
* lst-6th grades 3:45-5:00 p.m.

FINAL PERFORMANCES WILL BEGIN THURSDAY AT 4:00 p.m.

Cost (CASH P$kJi~r K.iJu): $30.00 Registration Fee (Pre Register)
$35.00 Registration Fee (Late Registration)

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Child's Name Child's Age __ Child's Grade
Parent's Name Phone # Cash or Check #_
Address


Name of Emergency Contact


Insurance Company


Phone #


Insurance Policy #


T-shirt Size jCircle One)
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By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee County Commission
held, a planning session Friday
morning and approved amending a
grant application from $1.2 millio-"
to $1.65 millioii to build new fire
stations in. Zolfo Springs and
Bowling Green.
There would be no local match
requirement if the USDA (Federal
Department of Agriculture) com-
munity facilities grant application
is approved.
The new stations, if built, would
be concrete block and would have a
staff of two people 24/7, said Fire
Rescue Chief Mike Choate.
Commissioner Minor Bryant
asked grants coordinator Micah
Hendrickson to see if graht money
is available to expand Hardee
County Little League Baseball
from two fields to four fields..
The board approved a proclama-


tion stating April is Confederate
History Month and April 26 is
Confederate Memorial Day. Over
60 Confederate veterans are buried
in Hardee County.
The commission, along with rep-
sentatives of the state Department
of Transportation (DOT), discussed
the need to develop Hardee
County's long-range transportation
plan to the year 2030. The board
agreed, to appoint a technical advi-
sory committee.
The county needs a well thought-
out county road system and ways to
fund transportation improvements,
said Richard Oujevolk, a DOT
planner.
DOT consultant John Wright
said the 2030 model plan for
Hardee County doesn't include a
cargo airport but said it could be
plugged in. Hesaid Hardee has a
2000 transportation plan.


Book Review
By Spessard Stone

NONE CAN HAVE RICHER MEMORIES A BOOK REVIEW
By Spessard Stone
Canter Brown, Jr. chronicles Imperial Polk County in its all its diverse
aspects in the concluding work of his two-volume history of Polk County,
Nohe Can Have Richer Memories Polk County, Florida, 1940-2000.
The apt tile is excerpted from a statement by Mrs. H.K. Spooks, "But
none never had more contentment than we did, and none can have richer
memories." Those sentiments form the book, as related through Brown's
skillful storytelling of Polk's citizens from the Great Depression's end to
the advent of the 21st century.
In 1940 Polk County's 86,665 persons were beset by economic depres-
sion, corruption, and discrimination, yet stood poised to rebound. Reviewed
are the preceding two decades and the county's topography, business, edu-
cation, government, and religion, while also featured are diversions of
water sports, radios, movies, and baseball spring training.
Related are the profound influences World War II had on the county,
including the effects of the policies instituted by native son Governor
Spessard L. Holland and the administration of President Franklin D.
Roosevelt. Detailed are the activities on the home front and numerous
examples of the individual heroism of the thousands of Polk Countians who
served in the military, for example Congressional Medal of Honor recipient
James Henry Mills.
Honored also are 'olk's soldiers who served in other wars, including,
Lt. General Janfes A. Van Fleet in Korea and Lt. Donald E. Brewer, the for-
mer Eighth Army Commander, and the latter posthumous Navy Cross win-
ner; Lt. Richard E. Hood, Jr. and 1st Lt. Ronald Ray in Vietnam. the former
whose ultimate sacrifice earned the Silver Star, and the latter the
Congressional Medal of Honor. Also respected are the veterans of the Gulf
War and Operation Desert Shield. .
Highlighted is the economy, mainstayed by citrus, cattle, phosphate,
and tourism, which was driven by the post-war population growth of rela-
tively young newcomers, many of whom were veterans. Its transformation,
including changes in shopping, mobile home parks, planned communities,
and the effects of Disney World, is recounted.
Crime and corruption by public officials are presented, as are the short-
falls and successes of government and education, including Florida
Southern College.
The evolving political complexities, with the rising influence of
women and African Americans, are scrutinized from a Democrat bastion to
Republican ascendancy, with recognition of favorite sons, e.g.. Ben Hill
.Griffin, Jr.. Lawton Chiles, Curtis Peterson, and Bob Crawford.
. A recurring theme is African Americans' quest to achieve civil rights
and equality, with those credited for its advancements showcased.
In 2000 Polk County's 483,924 persons were confronted with many
challenges and opportunities, which signaled the closing of an era, but
looking with greater intensity at the past to find steady foundations for the
present and future, for which Dr. Brown's history will provide a guidepost.
'None. Can. Have Richer Memories Polk County, Fldrida, 1940-2000
contains 384 pages, 120 illustrations, notes, bibliography, and index.
Commissioned by the Polk County Historical Association, it is distributed
by the Association, in cooperation with the Center for Florida History,
Florida Southern College, and can be ordered from the University of Tampa
Press at 813-253-6266 or online at http://utpress.ut.edu/.




Homes Must Display

Address Numbers


Oujevolk said the Florida
Turnpike Authority this fall will
discuss its needs for the next 20 to
50 years. "They are possibly look-
ing at an east-west tie-in from the
Florida Turnpike to 1-75." The
Florida Turnpike is a toll road.
Oujevolk said Highlands County
has said its ultimate roads needs
would cost $850 million and the
$120 million of the road projects
are considered high priority. He
said impact fees could raise up to
10 percent of needed road costs.
Wright said Okeechobee County
has approved rezoning for up to
6,000 new homes and that develop-
ment fueled by Manatee County is
moving eastward a half mile a year.
Wright said DOT's highest priori-
ties are to finish work on 1-75 and
U;S. 17.
The commission voted to have
county staff work to have an
appointed committee on road needs
that would include the county,
school board, sheriff's office and
other groups.
DOT community liaison Susan
King said a top regional priority is
SR-70 which goes from
Okeechobee. through DeSoto to
U.S. 27. SR70 also goes coast to
coast' from Bradenton at 1-75 to
Fort Pierce and 1-95. However,
SR70 is a low volume road at pre-
sent.
Florida Turnpike Authority, look-
ing for a new connector road from
1-75 to the Turnpike, looks hard at
revenue since the connector would
be a toll road, said King.
Hardee County airport interests,
wanting an international cargo air-
port in northwestern-Hardee, would
like to see SR-62 become part of an
east-west connection between -75
and 1-95.
.Commission Chairman Gordon
Norris said Hardee County is at "a,
turning point."
Herb Smetheram. a FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management,
Agency) consultant for the long-
term recovery plan for Haidee
County, said there is'a pre-applica-
tion for a $1.4 million in federal
money for the Hardee Cattlemen's
Arena improvements.'
He said the second priority is a
$175,000 federal grant to resurface
thefootball stadium track and to
replace the visitors' bleachers.
Otller potential projects include a
$500,000 stormwater master plan
for the county, a $750,000 to $1
million county-wide water/waste-
water plan, $150,000 business
development plan along the U.S. 17
corridor, Wauchula downtown revi-
talization, and the Chamber of
Commerce "Visit Florida" long-
term marketing brochures.
Smetheram said he plans to be in
Hardee only for two more weeks
but said FEMA is committed to hire
a long-term recovery person for
Hardee County for a one-year peri-
od.


Juniors SB Leaders Split Games


County Discusses Fire,



Long-Term Road Needs


RELAY.
FOR LIFE

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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The third week of play in the
2005 Juniors Softball division
seemed that it might produced a
single leader of the pack.
That was not to be last week, as
the co-leaders played each other
twice, and split their games. That
left the Hardee Signs +T's Pride
and Tanpa Electric Co. (TECO)
Dragons nearly tied. The Pride now
have a 3-1 (.750) record while the
Dragons are at 4-1 (.800).
Trailing are the Highlands Coca
Cola Racers and English Chevrolet








A Daily Thought

THURSDAY
People, trust God all the time.
Tell Him all your problems,
because God is our protection.
Psalms 62:8 (NCV)

FRIDAY
"Set your troubled hearts at rest.
Trust in God always, trust also in
Me," (Jesus said).
John 14:1(NEB)

SATURDAY
Those who trust in themselves
are foolish.
,Proverbs 28:26a (TLB)

SUNDAY
(Jesus said), "So, don't worry
and don't keep saying, 'What
shall we eat, what shall we
drink, what shall we wear?'...
For your Heavenly Father knows
that you need them all."
Matthew 6:31a-32b6(PME)

MONDAY
This is what the Sovereign Lord
says, "In repentance and rest is
your salvation, in quietness and
trust is your strength."
Isaiah 30:15a (NIV)
TUESDAY
But I will trust in You and in Your
mercy and shall rejoice in your
salvation. I will sing to the Lord
because He has blessed me so
richly. -
Psalm 13:5-6 (NIV)
WEDNESDAY
Give your worries ,to the Lord,
and He will take care of you. He
will never let good people
down.
Psalms 55:22 (NCV)
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.


Wahoos.
The first Juniors game last week
was between the Pride and
Dragons, with the Dragons bound-
ing ahead for the 30-8 win.
For the Dragons, nearly everyone
got in the scorebook. Halley
Marshall was the only triple-tally
batter. Paige Clark, Amaris Garza,
Emily Adams, Taylor Hulsey,
Christina English, Chelsea Harris,
Blake Farrer and Ashley Alden
rounded the bases twice apiece:
Miranda Powell and Marissa
Shiver added a run apiece and
Shelby Durrance was unable to get
home.
For the Pride, it was team scor-
ing, with Melissa Page, Jerrica
Grimsley, Caitlin Chason, Krystin
Robertson, Chelsey Steedley,
Stephanie Perry, Chelsea Albritton
and Ashley .Albritton crossing
home place once each.
On Thursday, the same two
squads met again. This time the
Pride edged the Dragons 19-18 in
an 8-inning marathon.
Robertson paced the Pride with
five trips around the bases. Page
chipped in with three runs, and
Chelsey Steedley, Chason,


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
In the only two Little League
Majors Softball games last week,
there was a split.
The Gourley Plastering Wahoos
and Peace River Growers Racers
battled it out in the only pair of
games. The Tampa Electric Co.
Pride did not play last week.
On Monday night, the Wahoos
won 15-5.
For the Wahoos, Kate Krause,
Paige Massey and Rebekah Nix
were each three -score batters.
Leadoff batter Taylor Bolin
chipped in with a pair of.runs and
Kim Ellis, Kara Norris, Savannah
Albritton and Summer Palmer each
added a run.
Five girls combined, scoring
efforts- -for the Racers. Kayla
Knight, Courtnes Buckley, Krista


Turner, Madison Johnston and
Brooke Knight each put a run on
the board.
Friday's game was a different
matter as the Racers had to go to
the bottom of the sixth inning to '
break a tie and win 1!4-13.
Buckley was" leadoff batter and
top scorer for the Racers, with three
trips to home plate. Kayla Knight,
Turner and Sabrina Hernandez had ,
twin tallies and Cassidy Knight,
Vanessa Garza, Leah, Weeks,
Kaitlyn Thomas and Turner had
solo scores.
Bolin was again the big scorer
for the Wahoos. She circled Ithe
bases three times. Kyndall
Robertson and Norris had two runs
each and Krause, Massey, Nix,
Albritton, Palmer and Smokee
Barker touched home once each.


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Calling all



Hardee County


Cancer Survivors


Many Hardee County residents
are finding pink-tags on their hous-
es these days. Some couldn't be
happier.
"I never knew that was an ordi-
nance," is the most common
response to the notices, says Hardee
County Code Enforcement Officer
Nicole Bryant. "Most people are
very receptive to the notice and are
glad to comply," she added.
Ordinance 95-03 requires resi-
dential homes to display "'Arabic
numbers, at least four (4) inches in
height, placed in a conspicuous
location on the principal building so
that the number is clearly legible
from the street or road." The ordi-
nance also details the numbers must
be of contrasting color to the back-
ground on which the numbers are
displayed.
According to Bryant, the most
common cause for violations is
reconstruction from hurricane dam-
te. "People are working to get
heir homes repaired and just
haven't gotten to it," she said. The
Notice of Violation also includes a
copy of the exact type and size
niunber for both commercial and
residential properties.
"We are trying to take a proactive
approach with the Notice of
Violation tags," she explained.
"They (the homeowner) have 10
days to correct the violation, after
that, they can be fined for each vio-
lation thereafter." Fines begin at
125 for the first citation, $250 for


the second and $500 for the third.
Fire-Rescue Chief Mike Choate
supports the measure. "It's about
our crews being able to find you
when you need us most," he stated.'
"I have heard more than one crew
call dispatch on the radio, asking
the dispatcher to instruct a family
member to stand outside the resi-
dence so they can locate the
address. Putting correct size num-
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Survivor Reception, Relay for Life


Saturday, April 23, 2005

S5 6p.m.

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Grimsley, Amber Steedley and
Jessica Abbott had twin tallies.
Sarah Reyna also crossed home.
Garza topped the Dragons with
six runs scored. Adams added three
more, and Durrance and Farrer
each put two runs in the book.
Clark, Powell, English, Harris and
Shivers crossed home plate once
each.
The Friday night game between
the Racers and Wahoos was a
seven-inning free-for-all, with the
Racers winning 33-23.
Chelsea Owens and Kristina
Garcia each socked a pair of
homers for the Racers. Leadoff bat-
ter Holly Johnson and Owens each
rounded the bases a half dozen
times. Garcia, Lola Rivera and Lea
Levesque each came home four
times, Jessie Helm had a trio of
scores and Sharon Pruett, Sierra
Gee and Kayla Owens had twin tal-
lies.
Samantha Farias led the Wahoos
with four trips around to home
plate. Nicole Beck, Kristen
Bergens and Dolores Hernandez
were triple-score batters. Brianna
Nellis, Emily Starratt, Lindee
Rossman and Michelle Beck each
had two runs.


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Split Games







8C The Herald-Advocate, April 21, 2005




During,the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
COUNTY
April 17, Paulos Chale Amogne, 21, of 200 E. Bay St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart on a capias alleging failure to pay a fine on a con-
viction for loitering/prowling.
April 17, Phillip B. Steele, 39, of Hardee Correctional Institution, SR
62 W., Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson on Indian River
warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges grand
theft and'battery).
April 17, Minerva Limon Mendez, 36, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr.
Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with
aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
April 17, a theft on Fairfax Road was reported.
April 16, a theft on Dixiana Drive and criminal mischief on Alec
Hendry Road were reported.
April 15, Louis Wesley Kilpatrick, 44, of 838 Chamberlain Blvd.,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Eric Thomspon and charged with intro-
ducing contraband into the jail.
April 15, Benjamin Artemio Santos, 32, of 614 N. Florida Ave.,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble and charged with burglary of a
dwelling and criminal mischief.
April 15, James Richard Moroney, 24, of 4625 Howard St., Sebring,
was arrested by corrections Ofc. Carnes on warrants charging him with pos-
session of drug paraphernalia and violation of a curfew.
April 15, criminal mischief on Poverty Hill and a fight on .Martin
Luther King Jr. Ave. were reported.
April.14, Jessie Earl Belcher, 49, P. O. Box 878, Zolfo Springs, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a pickup order.
April 14, Leavie Joseph Owens, 36, of 1378 Wilkerson Road, Bowling
Green, was arrested by Capt. Barry Schnable on a charge of non-support.
April 14, Adam Sanibrano Orelas, 26, of 4117 Captiva St., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Capt. Barry Schnable on capiases charging him with
possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
April 13, Kenneth Ray Dickey, 41, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr.,
Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Det. Eddie Davis on charges of burglary
of a structure and grand theft. Dickey had initially been arrested on April 12
by Dep. Todd Souther on charges of burglary and grand theft.
April 13, Joshua Emory Mohn, 20, of 1670 Wild Turkey Lane,
.Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with burglary of
a structure and grand theft.
April 13, Nuel Loyd King, 34, of 2926 Griffin Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of
probation (original charge DUI).
April 13, Gregory Tyrone White, 36, of 855 Chamberlain Blvd.,
Wauchula. was arrested by Dep. Manuel Martinez Sr., on warrants charg-
ing him with two counts of non-support.
April 12, a residential burglary on North Florida Avenue and burglary
on Will Duke Road were reported.
April 11, a 14-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Dep. Ryan
"Waters and charged with domestic battery.:
:'., ,, : WAUCHULA
April 16, a residential burglary on West Georgia Street wds reported.
April 15, criminal mischief on Downing Circle and a vehicle stolen on
South llth Avenue were reported.
April 14, Donald Aaron Hughes, 37, of 316 Turner Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc. Mark McCoy on a Highlands County warrant charg-
ing him with non-support.


April 14, Alberto Vergara Rodriguez, 43, of 123 Martin St., Sun Lake,
was arrested by Det. Sgt. David Stimson and charged with grand theft auto
and grand theft of property.
April 12, Gladys Faye Merchant, 36, of 309 Georgia St., Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with DUI and driving
with knowledge of a suspended license.
April 11, Clint Morgan Albritton, 33, of 944 Buttonwood Drive,
Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with domestic
battery.
April 11, Manuel Rangel, 20, address unknown, was arrested by Ofc.
Matthew Whatley and charged with possession of methamphetamine, pos-
session of drug paraphernalia and driving with knowledge of a suspended
license.
BOWLING GREEN
April 16, Alejandro Juarez, 19, of First Street in Arcadia, was arrest-
ed by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with criminal mischief.
April 16, Leonel Gomez, 18, of 410 Georgia St., Wauchula, and Rafael
Perez-Perez, of Pine Avenue in Bowling Green, were arrested by Capt.
Brett Dowden and each charged with disorderly intoxication. Perez-Perez
was also charged with exposure of sexual organ.
April 16,, Polonio Francisco DeLaRosa, 27, of 121 Poucher Road,
Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with posses-
sion of cocaine.
April 16, Jose Manuel Diaz, 28, of 714 Palmetto St., Bowling Green,
was arrested by Ofc. Edward Coronado and charged with possession of
cocaine with intent to sell, possession of marijuana and. possession of
cocaine with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a church.
April 16, a theft on Dixiana Drive and criminal mischief on Lemon
Street were reported.
April 15, Jessica Lynn Binder, 21, of 4648 Maple Ave., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Ofc. Edward Coronado and charged with possession
of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of marijuana and possession of
cocaine with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a church.
ZOLFO SPRINGS
April 16, a vehicle stolen on Poplar Street and a burglary on SR 66
were reported.
April 14, a residential burglary on Seventh Street East was reported.



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By Penny Johnson
Q&A With A Biblical Perspective


STORMS
Q: Why do you feel God allowed Hardee County to get hit b3 st
many storms this past summer?
Signed, Seeking Answer,
A: "Why Hardee County w '-\ by three hurricanes"' I personally
was starting to think we were in a .. game "three strikes we're out or tha
maybe we had a big bulls eye painted across our state. Anyhow, we surely
had our share of storms and only God has the answers.
My story is like so many others in our town. I lost everything I o\ ned,
my home and all that was inside. Everything my husband and I had was
destroyed. I found myself at one point asking God, "why." Then one day I
was praying and the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart and said, "There can't
be a restoration without a breaking." Soon it made sense and I realized God
was setting us up for a blessing. He was preparing something greater then
we could imagine. This summer wasn't a judgment call. God wasn't pun-
ishing our town and the people in it. God wasn't punishing my family but
giving us the opportunity to see His faithfulness. God has truly blessed my:
home.
Behind each storm in the Bible a valuable lesson was learned. In the
Book of Jonah we learn about a man that is running away from the Lord..
(Jonah 1:4) "But the Lord, sent out a great wind into the sea ..." It's an old:
story and we've all heard it for years. How Jonah ends up spending three;
days in the belly of a great fish and finally realizes you can't run from God.:
God didn't send the wind to destroy Jonah, only to get his attention. Hejust
wanted him to obey.
Another storm is in Mark 4:37. And there arose a great storm of wind,:
and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 4:39 and Jesus rose,
and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea, "Peace, be still" and the wind
ceased, and there was a great calm. God allowed the disciples to see a,
miraculous demonstration of His power. God allowed this storm to build:
the people's faith in God.
Then, in Act's chapter 27, we learn of a storm that Paul had to endure.
but God promised him that although He'd lose the ship not one life would:
be lost. God allowed this storm to prove to the people that Paul was a true:
man of God.:
I am persuaded that God will get the glory in the end. Our county will:
be restored, healed and come back stronger than ever. Sometimes we forget:
to pray until tragedy hits. These storms have brought all of us to our knees,
tore down selfish pride and united our hearts forever. Although the clean-,
up is expensive, tiring and long, we know that God protected every life.
He's preparing our town for the greatest harvest of souls we have ever seen. .
Signed Penny
For answers with a biblical perspective, send your questions to Signed.
Penny, P.O. Box 2604, Wauchula, FL 33873, or e-mail penny5@earth-:.
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