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SPECIAL PULLOUT! Hardee's Registered Sexual Offenders ...Photos 6,7C Hog Hunting Only For Young S..Column 11B Thursday, April 28, 2005 Drug Task Force Shatters Narcotics Ring WI By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate S. I A more than year-long covert I- -narcotics investigation has now concluded, in all taking nine deal- ers and nearly a quarter-of-a-mil- lion dollars worth of drugs off Hardee County streets. *51 .One suspect remains at large. The 10 face federal indictments in the U.S. District Court for the "-Middle District of Florida in Fort Myers from a probe started by the Hardee County Drug Task Force in Garza J Caellan -Gnale February of 2004 and joined by the Garza J. Castellanos-Gonzalez Huipo Wingate Vickers federal Drug Enforcement Administration. ....- All are'charged with conspiracy R-N .-- to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute Methamphetamine. Although drug seizures at the time of their arrests totaled street values of between $225,000 and L- $250,000, the dealers were alleged- ,is ly responsible for an annual nar- . cotics trade here that amounted to the millions. "They were pushing $2.5 million ':. .a year in our county," alleged Det. Clay Nicholson of the Hardee County Sheriff's Office and a ". member of the Hardee County .. Drug Task. Force. Gomez F. Gamboa-Miranda Robledo M. Castellanos-Gonzalez"Conservatively,they were pushing over 120 pounds, possibly 200 pounds, of methamphetamine a By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Do you still need permanent housing, home repairs, a new roof, or help finding a contractor? S If so, pre-register now for the IOine-Stop Shopping Day housing Commercial Sr , Rates To By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The recently approved garbage increase is only for commercial customers. At last week's meeting, Hardee County Commissioners OK'd increases in the rates for dumpsters: and roll-offs for Hardee County Disposal Inc., which has the fran- chise for garbage collection in the unincorporated areas of the county. Yvette Savery, Hardee Disposal director of operations and Gerard Damaro, consultant with Marketing Solutions Inc. which is assisting the .garbage collection company in straightening out its financial situa- tion, explained the need for the increase. When' the county approved the, franchise several years ago, it was most concerned with the county- fair to be held on Saturday, May 7. Call 773-6349 or stop by the Community Development office at Room 201, Hardee County Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula., "Pre-registration is important. It il Garbage Increase wide residential garbage pickup at about 5,200 homes and mobile honies. County attorney Ken Evers said in creation of the garbage col- lection assessment, no mechanism was included to review or adjust commercial rates. In fact, at that time they were probably artificially low, comment- ed County Manager Lex Albritton, noting they just reviewed commer- cial rates to ensure they were not subsidizing the residential rates in order to offer them at a lower bid. Savery and Damaro presented a chart comparing rates in Hardee, See GARBAGE 2A Habitat Finishes 2nd Home By CYNTHIA KRAHL. Of The Herald-Advocate A mother of three will receive the keys to her new home in a pub- lic dedication ceremony set for Sunday afternoon. , Habitat For Humanity is asking everyone to "come help celebrate" the completion of its second house in Hardee County, said organizer Pam Warren. This house, too,.is located in Bowling Green, at 405 Orange St., she said. The vent kicks off at 3 p.m. Delores Belmares and her three children will be given the keys to the new three-bedroom, two-bath home, built with her own "sweat equity" and the labtos of Habitat volunteers. As Habitat For See HABITAT 2A. U, I' t will help us get the-background Hardee campus at 2968 U. S. 17 N, People coming to the fair may information to offer you the best Bowling Green (about two miles need to bring proof of age, Social solution," said Janet Gilliard, direc- 'tor of Community Development and General Services. "The Return To Home program will offer the convenience of apply- ing at one location for funds to repair or rebuild your home, or bu\ a new house," says a brochure post- ed around the community. The one location' is, the South Florida Community College WHITE HOUSE TOUR south ot te town on the east side ot the highway). The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include rep- resentatives from credit counseling agencies, mortgage lenders, down payment assistance programs and hurricane relief funds. Construction contractors, electric companies with conservation tips and others x ill also be there. Security number, employment, banking and credit information. Check the internet site www.return http://A wwv.returntohome.org Applications can also be made at Community Development for the Home Again housing program to assist very 'low or low income homeowners with code-related repairs, improvements or replace- ments. "A very significant drug ring has been shut down," agreed Lt. Jimmy Harrison of the Hardee County Sheriff's Office and a member of the Drug Task Force. And they will face significant punishment. Federal penalties come swifter and are more severe than those levied in the state criminal justice system, Drug Task Force members here noted. Additionally, those sentenced to federal'prison do not receive what is called "gain time" in the state correctional system to earn their early release. See DRUGS 2A PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Florida history buffs and architecture lovers are invited to tour the recently restored Carlton homeplace, The Little White House, on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. The wooden structure was built in 1905 by Carl Carlton, son of Hardee County pioneers Albert and Martha (McEwen) Carlton. He and wife Daisy (Platt) had two children there, Matred (Olliff) and Mattie Mae (Saunders). The 100- !year-old residence has been approved for designation as a Florida Century Pioneer Family Farm by the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It sits on the property of Dr. Barbara Carlton, who lovingly restored it and now uses it as a guest house. The home is located at 3587 W. Main St. in Wauchula, and visitors to the open house will be able to meet members of the Carl Carlton family and several former residents of the house. The 105th Year, No. 20 3 Sections, 36 Pages Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage 460 Housing Fair Aimed A't Hurcane Victims I .. pl.,; 4,: ale, [d I S2A The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 I U U Kelly's Column By Jim Our youngest son, Jonathan, turned into a teenager April 22. He has been such a joy that I could "age freeze" him at 10:to 12 years old fora few more years. However, that is not the way life works. Jonathan could be a spokesperson for the national blueberry associa- tion. He loves to eat them. Last year he ate a bunch of them after Deloris Johnson turned her field in the Popash area into "Li-pick." This weekend coming back from the Avon Park Bombing Range we stopped at a blueberry U-pick field between the range ard Avon Park. The. field is owned by Gladys Cox. The price was, $2 a pound for U-pick or $3 a pound already harvested. We picked about six pounds. Jonathan ate quite a few on the way home. Other favorite foods include watermelon, bananas, steak, wild game, lasagna, swamp cabbage, PBJ sandwiches, strawberries, seafood, rice and gravy, corned beef and grits. Speaking of blueberries, Henscratch Farms Vineyard and Nursery in Highlands County will host its first annual Blueberry Festival on Saturday, -May 14, from 9 to 4. Blueberry pancake breakfast will be served from 9 to 11 a.m. A hot dog roast begins at 11. There will be arts and crafts, antique cars. Bluegrass music, blueberry pie eating contests, blueberry pie baking -contest. a Blueberry Pie Queen crowned, \winery tours and wine tasting. Parking and admission are free. Call 863-699-2060 for more information. It looks like the Tampa Bay Bucs had a good draft of college players over the weekend. Fans hope the team can improve on 7-9 and 5-11 records of the last two years. The Hardee Wildcat football team next week will begin spring prac- tice. The Wildcats have a 32-game regular season winning streak, longest 'in the state. Hardee should have another good team in 2005. Wildcat Stadium will be repaired and ready for the '05 season, says superintendent of schools Dennis Jones. Hardee's business landscape is changing a lot since the 2004'hurri- canes. Gone is Hill's Midway, the old Wauchula Feed Store building, the old McDoiald & Olliff citrus plant building, the old Slaughter Motors building'and the old Carlton Bank building. those were five landmarks. Barbara Carlton, executive director ,of Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association, said about one-third of impacted citrus growers have ;still not received their hurricane damage checksfrom the federal govern- ment. The Hardee High School baseball team had a 17-6 record after Monday night and was tied for the lead in district. The district tournament will be held next week in Lake Placid. Todd Silverman, aWorldWar II Navy seaplane veieran,:spoke to Ralph Starratt's American History class at HH-IS last Thursday about his war expe- riences. . He is a CPA in Miami and helps people with federal or state tax prob- In Business By Shayla Bryan , A DIFFERENT DOLLAR Just A Buck is not just another dollar store. "We are a bit different from regular dollar-store chains," employee Norma Sanchez said. All of the store's items are priced from 99 cents to $1.99, and are per- sonally selected by owner Amantha Hill. Just A Buck opened recently in the Hardee County Centre on U.S. 17 South in Wauchula! After opening Hill said that a lot of customers came in asking for hair products. Currently she is using a back room of the dollar store to feature select beauty supplies. Hill is looking to expand the beauty supply into its own store as soon as she finds a location. Hill and Sanchez jointly own the laundromat located in the same plaza. It opened in April of last year, was forced to close because of the hurricanes and reopened in February. The store is open Sunday-Saturday, usually by 8 a.m., and until 7:30 Ip'm. In a few months the store will extend its hours and remain open until 9 p.m. 'REFUELED AND READY Suburban Propane reopened on: Monday of last week. The Wauchula store had been closed for eight months Sdue to hurricane damage. Quite a few repairs had to be made, and with contractors backed up, it was difficult to get someone in,.explained customer service manager Jay. S Miller. The entire inside of the store has beeAremodeled, a new roof added Sand new computer equipment installed. Customers will notice a new sign out front and a freshly painted.build- S ing. Plants have also been put in to improve the landscape. S Suburban Propane is located at 518 S, Sixth Ave. (U.S. 17), and its hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. New business or management? Remodeling or relocating? Call Shayla Brvan at 773-3255 with your business news. DRUGS Continued From 1A : hlie HeraldA dvo'# .Hardee County's Hometown Co erage',-. , SJAMES RK.CEl ' b. -, Pbisheir/Editor.,- . :CYNTHIA M KRAHL-- Managing Editor MN SEAMAN :R- r HARRI SSois:Editor Prdduction:Mar BESS A. STALUINGS NOEY DE SA i HardeeLiving ,Editor : Asst -Production Manager p -- 9. . eire ve. Phope: (863) T77 33 7 'P4 .EE7 338 h-S.we tyon Tbursd.y .at ,Wa1nbula. Florida. by 'The Her3ld.-Advoate. Piblhis ina. ic. .Periodical Postage paid atU.S. Post Office, Wauchkla. PE. 387 ;. ISP.7s,57-7'; tasterer" send address changes to: TheHera.lddvocatP,. PlOi' --i 35:.'auchul.a FL33873. . S '- *SUBSCRIPTIdNS: '' D DLIES:' .. .-:. Hardie Coutmy schools Tursday 5p.m. -months 16;1 yr. $28 2 y SSport-Monday oon Florida .HrdeL in lMoanay 5 p months 520,1 yr.- $37:2 yrs. - S .ra ..Ne-Mciday ,5 pn. Out of State . 'sKsdaynoon 4 2 : . ,;;f*&Hald-Advocale'welcomes letters to the editor on matters ofpublic interbsfIetters';' shixvS be briefjnd must be written in good taut, signed and inctid a daytltnitplionf r~'ss reteae on community matters are welcome. Submissions sbuld be type on- ble,-paced d. and ere to the above deadlines. All items are subject,. editing '. ...' . "The federal system is like a black hole," Wauchula Police Chief William Beattie, also a Drug Task Force member, commented. "Once they go over to the feds, they never come back. The federal peo- ple come over and take them away, and we never see them again.' It's like they just vanish." Det. Kyle Bermingham of the Wauchula Police Department and the Drug Task Force said the group's "interest" in the suspects began with information received from confidential sources. The investigators were able to identify four main suppliers for the rest of the dealers. "Those four were the biggest part of the whole investigation, the primary focus of the investigation," Nicholson said. The detective explained that the investigative technique involved taking down the street dealers and Then learning who their suppliers were, and then who supplied them as well. "We started at the bottom and worked our way up, with buys and then with search warrants and arrests," he said. "First to come down," he added, "was Andrew Garza." Following Garza, 20, of 1585 Dena Cir., Zolfo Springs, was Jose "Big Chileno" Castellanos- Gonzalez, 26, General Delivery, Zolfo Springs. Then came Alejandro Huipio, 25, of 8211 Crewsville Road, Zolfo Springs; Michael Wingate, 25, of 309 Georgia St., Wauchula; and Cornelia Mae "Connie" 'Vickers, 45, of 3024 Jack Jones Road, Wauchula. The four main targets were next. A statement from the DEA says the four were among five indicted by a federal grand jury on April 13. Nicholson said the four were taken into custody the next day, April 14. They are Ninfa Gomez, 29, of 316 N. 10th Ave., Waucliula; Fernando "Chaparro" Gamboa- lems. Todd has been in private practice for over 20 years and worked for IRS for 27 years. , Todd's sister is Avis Sasser of Wauchula, She is a retired Wauchula city clerk. His brother is the late Kay Silverman, a legendary local car and truck salesman. Kay sold Fords and later Chevrolets. Last Friday Todd, who loves nature, and I canoed Peace River Friday morning from Bowling Green to Wauchula. There were lot of trees blown down from the storms. The river is peaceful and quiet. We saw several alli-. gators and herons. Fishing in the river has not recovered since the hurri- canes. Jim Faerber, owner of Central Florida Lawn and Garden, wants the "blinking light" at Main Street and Eighth Avenue in Wauchula changed to the old way red, green andyellow. The current blinking is red on Eighth and yellow (caution) on Main. He said this causes confusion to some drivers, saying there have been ,three accidents in less than two years and one recent case of "road rage" where two drivers-a man and a woman-got angry and shook fists teach other. The last accident occurred April 18 when a car broke two plate glass windows, damaged two lawnmowers, and harmed the floor. Part of the car wound up inside the store. Faerber believes the Wauchula City Council may soon change the blinking light to be similar to the one at Main and Seventh. Facts from the April 2005 Fertilizer Institute Advocate, a national pub- licationri: .. Each American farmer feeds 129 people. The USDA predicts in 2005 American farmers will plant 81.4 million acres of corn, up 1 percent; 73.9 million acres of soybeans, a 2 percent decline; 58.6 million acres of wheat, down 2 percent; and 13.8 million acres of cotton, up 1 percent. For perspective, Hardee County has just over 400,000 acres in its entirety. Fertilizer demand is expected to remain strong in 2005. American farmers are now using fertilizer nutrients with the greatest efficiency in his- tory. U.S. corn production has grown 57.8 percent since 1980 with the Amount of nitrogen dropping 2 percent. Phosphate use has dropped 24 per- cent and potash hasbeen reduced 26.8 percent to grow the corn crop since 1980. New technologies include soil testing, field mapping, precision-timed fertilizer application, and enhanced control for weeds, diseases and pests. Farmers are encouraged to us best management practices. S The November 29; 2004, Forbes magazine reported Cargill is the Largest U.S. -based private company with 2003 revenues of $62.9 billion,. up 15.6 percent over 2002. Cargill is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., is in agricultural commodities and food, and has 101,000 employees. Ranked No. 4 was Publix Supermarkets based in Lakeland, with 2003 sales of $16.9 billion, up 5.7 percent over 2002, with 125,000 employees. Forbes quoted John Hopkins University applied economics professor Steve Hanke as saying oil prices have doubled since 2001, causes include' demand growth (China-India factor), capacity problems (hurricanes), and inventory... Hanke said in November 2001 President George W. bush ordered the federal government to purchase oil and fill its reserves to full capacity' of 700 million barrels. the reserve in late 2004 was at 670 million barrels and should be filled to capacity by May 2005. He says this repurchase program has added about $10 a barrel to the price, which historically was $14 to $41 a barrel from 1988 through 2001 95 percent of the time. By late 2004 oil .had soared to over $50 a barrel. I wonder if the Iraq war had some impact on higher oil and gas prices. Hopefully, when the U.S. oil reserve capacity is filled at mid-year we can expect prices to come down. Another 11-29-04 Fories article reports many Americans are taking prescription pills for "innocuous ills, when' simple lifestyle changes of diet and exercise-harped on by physicians for decades-are more effective Sand a lot cheaper," wrote Robert Langreth. America ranks a "mediocre" 29th in the world in life expectancy.. Americans are fatter and more out of shape than ever, said Langreth. S He said Wesley Miller in West Virginia had triple bypass surgery in 1994 arid by 2001 was on 16 drugs and in bad shape. By 2004 Miller, now 65, went on a program of daily exercise, stress reduction, group support and a diet low, in fat and high-in vegetables and whole grains. He became very healthy and now takes a daily aspirin and one pill for hypertension Go To The Head Of The Class! SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 P.M. .E] Miranda, 38, of 316 N. 10th Ave., Wauchula; Sanaida "Sandy" Robledo, 34, of 130 North Road, Bradley Junction; and Martin "Little Chileno" Castellanos- Gonzalez, 19, of Wimauama. The fifth suspect, Pedro "Sapo" Gamboa-Miranda, also ot 130 North Road, Bradley Junction, remains a fugitive. The DEA said its interest in Hardee County came following a September 2002 methamphetamine investigation in Arcadia and DeSoto County. Seven suspects were arrested there, the,DEA said, and those who cooperated with authorities said their sources of supply came from Hardee and Polk counties. Together, the Hardee County Drug Task Force, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, the Polk County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area team, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Highway Patrol worked to bring the supply stream to an end. Nicholson said investigative methods employed by the local Drug Task Force include monitor- ing phone calls, surveillance of sus- pects, background checks, check- ing known associates, conferring with other law enforcement agen- cies, making purchases using confi- dential informants and using wire- less electronic monitoring devices and aerial photo imaging. Seized were 57 ounces of crystal meth, with a street value of $125,000; 45 pounds of marijuana, valued at $100,000 on the street; and 3.5 grams of cocaine at $300. Confiscated cash amounted to $17,430. Also taken were six pistols and one shotgun. Forfeiture proceedings seek to also claim a 1999 Chevrolet Z71 4x4 pickup truck, a 1999 Honda Accord and the Vickers homestead of acreage and a mobile home. DeSoto and Highlands County. In almost all of them, Hardee's current rates were markedly lower than adjoining counties. "Diesel fuel has gone from $1.30 to $2.40 and when equipment breaks down there is no money to fix it. With the increased rates we can provide better service," said Damaro. Savery said there has been spe- cial emphasis in recent weeks in addressing complaints, and com- missioners acknowledged they have received less themselves. "They ate less than one percent of our customers," she said. "The problems sometimes are with abusers, those that put out much more than the two 32-gallon cans to be picked up twice a week. "Because of Workmen's HABITAT Continued From 1A Humanity is a Christian help orga- nization, Belmares will be given a Bible, too, Warren said. Warren said those coming to join in the celebration will be able to tour the house. Refreshments will be served as well, she said. Last-minute preparations for the dedication include one final detail at the homesite on Saturday, and that is the laying of sod. Warren is asking anyone willing to help to come by starting at 7:30 a.m. If a large number of volunteers show up, the task could be completed within a couple hours, she said. In addition to that, volunteers who are able to work in any aspect of home construction may join the local Habitat For Humanity unit by calling Sherron Jensen at the Habitat office, 773-0579. There are jobs for every skill level, from simple to complex. In fact, skills are not as necessary as willing hands. All helpers are welcome. Warren said the locaf group has been aided recently by Habitat International workers from Kentucky, South Carolina and Pennsylvania. She said homes three and four are currently under construction. Both are located in Wauchula. Compensation, we cannot ask dri- vers to lift over 50 pounds," she' said, explaining the 50-pound limit. Others repeatedly put out yard I trash not bundled and much larger than can be handled. "It's not an open door policy. We want to coop- erate and serve everyone Within reason and have instructed our dri-' vers accordingly.". The assessment rates were based on average tonnage for the number of homes serviced. If this is higher than the statistical, average, a review of household rates may also be in order later in the year, said Albritton. Commissioners noted some of the commercial rate increases were as much as 30 percent, but neces- sary to bring them up to standard., Attached is a copy of the rate! increases effective May 1. PICTURE. Can you guess what the bigger picture is featured'here? W1vun9 VN3MSNV ABOUT... School News The Herald-Advocate encourages submissions: from Hardee County schools. Photos and write- ups should be of recent events, and must include first and last names for botl students and teachers' Identify photos front! t back, left to right. ! Deadline for submis. sions it 5 p.m. on Thursday' Please include the nam and phone number of a co i tact person. Qualifyin items will be published a. space allows. u-.-r~-u ma I- , HCDI New Rates Box Size/Frequency HCDI Current -1CDI New lyd x 45 65 2x 75 109 3x 102 148 4x 150 203 5x 188 215 6x 225 258 2yd lx 72 105 2x 140 1.98 3x 208 280 4x 275 355 5x 342 415 6x 409 490 3yd x 111 140 2x 213 275 3x 314 395 4x 414 465 5x 510! 515 6x 615 690 4yd x 150 215 2x 285 350 3x 419 460 4x 501 550 5x 614 655 6x 745 770 6yd lx 225 275 2x 405 475 3x 595 615 4x 673 715 5x 830 880 6x 990 1020 8yd 1x 295 365 2x 402: 420 3x 565 615 4x 690 750, 5x 860 900 6x 100 1000 BOX SIZE HCDI NEW HCDI NEW 20YD ROLL OFF 200.00 PER PULL 200.00 PER.PULL PLUS LANDFILL PLUS LANDFILL 75.00 DELIVERY 75.00 DELIVERY 80.00 RELOCATE 80.00 RELOCATE N/A N/A 50.00 WEEKEND 50.00 WEEKEND S 150.00/WK RENTAL 150.00/WK RENTAL 10% FUEL SURCHARGE 10% FUEL SURCHARGE 10YD'ROLL OFF 150.00 PER PULL 150.00 PER PULL PLUS LANDFILL PLUS LANDFILL 75 00 DELIVERY 75.00 DELIVERY 80.00 RELOCATE 80.00 RELOCATE N/A N/A 50.00 WEEKEND 50.00 WEEKEND 150.00/WK RENTAL 150.00/WK RENTAL 10% FUEL SURCHARGE 10% FUEL SURCHARGE COMPACTOR 325.00 PER PULL 325.00 PER PULL PLUS LANDFILL PLUS LANDFILL 30.00 SPC HANDLING 30.00 SPC HANDLING 150 00 SANITIZE 150 00 SANITIZE LANDFILL CHARGES GARBAGE Continued From 1A "4' I." 44* '. "5 - I ~. April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A New Best Western Inn & Suites Hosts Open House ;, '' ! .---- -.; ,:. -.' .... 'i ..< ;. -. : . '^C^T ^^<^ 0*.' .>..' ;...-,, "" ,. ''- *' z ,-" '4 *-_. ' :.. -' . / .. . '" ..'." ". -''.- ,." , ,. P..d ^. -. ... ,.,: -" -_ ? .- r--: / / " _. -* *'. ,,* , -- .,, '' ' .- .. ...^.- -,- <, -, .- ' .- ~ ~ : 'i ,. ,.. _." . The pool is heated and open year-round for guests' enjoyment. Guests can wake up to a continental breakfast available in the dining area. A large crowd turnd out to celery ..opening of the facility and to tr its varie-,2amenitis. A.;,i large crowd turned out to celebrate theopening of the facility and to tour its varied amenities. ..0a ., 1 ; ,:. ... 3.--t. Rooms offer the usual comforts and the added convenience of a microwave and a refrigerator. O Cwlr In. A Safe Place Po ..'.. P lace i A #i' o:e'': PlaDOMESTIC VIOLENCE S ,poe? Let us show It.YVor work could be published I n -.i "Poet' Place," a weekly feature which relies solelytqi CRISIS LINE laIoniPoeins. must be your own prigihal work, wt e si'oMteone else. to appear In this feature, send your p 1 (800) 500-1119 flwr'ri'd town of residence to: Poet's Place, The.HeralP. p .lRO. Boix 38, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773.0857. End The Abuse! PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON The jacuzzi suite boasts an inviting and relaxing tub. Lavon Cobb and Bill Mulcay flank open house speaker Charlie Waters, a Dallas Cowboys receiv- er under famed Coach Tom Landry. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! E;ase a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (lf office unattended, please leave message.) THERE IS HELP! Spouse Abuse Crisis Line 1 (800) 500-1119 - The guest fitness center sports a variety of equipment. A warm and welcoming lobby greats guests. ~1~]C -. - - L* I~-f 4A The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 I Obituaries S VREEN CRAWFORD II Vreen Crawford II, 45, of Wauchula, died Saturday, April 23, 2005, in Winter Haven. Born May 30, 1959, in .Wauchula, he had lived in Hardee ;County all of his life. He was !employed by the Hardee County *Sheriff's Office as a deputy sheriff With the rank of sergeant and was a member of Northside Baptist ;Church in Wauchula. He served as president of the Florida Narcotics Assoc., President of Hardee Youth Football, Vice President of SHeartland Youth Football, board member of Hardee County Fair 'Assoc., Hardee County Chapter 'American Cancer Society, ,Wauchula Lodge #77 F&AM, and :as a volunteer at Wauchula Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his father, Vreen Crawford. Survivors include his wife, Lynn :Crawford; mother, Lucille :Crawford of Zolfo Springs; two 'sons, Andrew and Vreen Crawford .III of Wauchula; one daughter, :Christian Crawford of Wauchula; 'three brothers, Vern Crawford and 'wife Tona, Vent Crawford and wife *Teresa and Van Crawford and wife :Kathy, all of Wauchula; and 10 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 3:30 .pm. Wednesday, April 27, at the First Baptist Church of -Wauchula, with burial at Wauchula :Cemetery. SVisitation was Tuesday, April 26, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Garden 'Chapel, Wauchula. SIn lieu of flowers, memorials :may be made to the American 'Diabetes Associatiorn (brochures ,available at the funeral home) and 'the Vreen Cra% ford II Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 233, Wauchula 33873. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula Ai Loving .Ueoiy. VREEN CRAWFORD II Vreen Crawford II; 45, of Wauchula, died Saturday, April 23, 2005, in Winter Haven. Born May 30. 1959. in Wauctula, he had lived in Hardee County all of his life. He was employed by the Hardee County Sheriff's Office as a. deputy sheriff with the rank of sergeant and %\as a member of Northside Baptist Church in Wauchula. He served as presi- dent of the Florida Narcotics Assoc., President of Hardee Youth Football. Vice President of Heartland Youth Football. board member of Hardee County Fair Assoc., Hardee County Chapter American Cancer Society. Wauchula Lodge #77' F&AM, and as a volunteer at Wauchula Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his father, Vreen Crawford. Survivors include his wife, SLynn Crawford: mother. Lucille Crawford of Zolfo Springs; two sons, Andrew and Vreen Crawford III of Wauchula; one daughter, Christian Cra\wford of Wauchula; three brothers. Vern Crawford and wife Tona, Vent Crawford and wife Teresa and Van Crawford and wife Kathy, all of Wauchula; and 10 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the First Baptist Church of Wauchula, with burial at Wauchula Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, April 26, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association (brochures available at the funeral home) and the Vreen Crawford II Memorial Scholarship Fund. -P.O. Box 233, Wauchula 33873. 'FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home JOHN HENRY ROBINSON John Henry Robinson, 79, of Wauchula, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at home. He was born July 4, 1925, in Marie, Ky., and was a World War II veteran, real estate broker and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Freda Robinson; one son, Johnny L. Robinson and wife Lois of Freeport; two daughters, Myra Dean Street and husband Marvin of Jewell Ridge, Va., and Peggy Chaney and husband Tim of Wauchula; grandchildren, Jeffrey K. Justus II and wife Shawna, Johnny V. Robinson and wife Melissa, Matthew L. Justus,jAdam J. Robinson, Kara L. Chaney and Lucas A. Chaney; and three great- grandchildren, Jeffrey and Zara Justus and Dalton Johnathon Robinson. Visitation for family and friends was held on Friday, April 22, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. Graveside ser- vices were Saturday, April 23, at 10 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Cemetery, Wauchula. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula DOUG CHAMBERS Doug Chambers, 19, of Sebring, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, in, Nocatee. Born Dec. 31, 1985, in Lakeland, he moved to Sebring two years ago from Lake Wales. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his father, Roy Chambers of Lake Wales: mother. Susan Croy of Sebring; grandpar- ents, Jewel English of Wauchula and Luther and Alena Ellis of Fort Meade; three brothers. Roy. Josh and Mike; and two sisters, Nicky and Karrie. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Fort Green Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, April 22, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Funeral Home, Wauchula. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula "P Sig e oy .. ' ALTA L."JACKIE" SMITHWICK Alta L. "Jackie" Smithwick. 80, of Bradenton, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at home.-- Born April 30, 1924, in Arcadia, she moved to Bradenton in August 2004 from Bowling Green, \where she had lived since 1946. after having lived& in Arcadia. She was a homemaker. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bowling IGreen. She'was preceded in death by I her husband of 57 years, William "Theo" Smithwick. Survivors include one son. Dr. William K. Smithwick and wife Dawn of Louisville. Ky.; one daughter, Deborah Jewett and husband Chuck of Bradenton; five brothers, Eugene Brannan and wife Ann of Arcadia, Oliver Brannan and wife Helen of Arcadia, Jim Brannan and wife Sie of Sebring, Wilbur Brannan and wife Sandra of Plant City and Fred Brannan and wife Kathy of Candler. N.C.; five grandchil- dren, Dinah Blalock and husband Frank, Stephanie Davis and Brannan, Holly and Bryce Smithwick; and one great-grand- child. Dylan Blalock. Services were at I11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green with burial in Bowling Green, Cemetery, Visitation was Tuesday, April 26. 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Funeral Home, VWaichula. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Soulhwest Florida, 5955 Rand' Blvd.. Sarasota S34238. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home ALTA L. "JACKIE" SMITHWICK Alta L. "Jackie" Smithwick, 80, of Bradenton, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at home. Born April 30, 1924, in Arcadia, she moved to Bradenton in August 2004 from Bowling Green, where she had lived since 1946, after hav- ing lived in Arcadia. She was a homemaker. She was an active Member of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William "Theo" Smithwick. Survivors include one son, Dr. William K. Smithwick and wife Dawn of Louisville, Ky.; one daughter, Deborah Jewett and hus- band Chuck of Bradenton; five brothers, Eugene Brannan and wife Ann of Arcadia, Oliver Brannan and wife Helen of Arcadia, Jim Brannan and wife Sue of Sebring, Wilbur Brannan and wife Sandra of Plant City and Fred Brannan and wife Kathy of Candler, N.C.; five grandchildren, Dinah Blalock and husband Frank, Stephanie Davis and Brannan, Holly and Bryce Smithwick; and one great-grand- child, Dylan'Blalock. ; Services were at 11 a.m. 'Wednesday, April 27, at the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green with burial in Bowling Green Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, April 26, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Funeral Home, Wauchula. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota 34238. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula ROBERT HOLT Robert Holt, 80, of Ona, died Sunday, April 24,, 2005, in Wauchula. Born July 8, 1924, in Hillsbor- ough, N.C., he moved to Hardee County 25 years ago from Portsmouth, Va. He was a main- tenance man. Survivors include one brother, Leo Holt of Portsmouth, Va.; one son; two daughters; four nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 29 at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 10-11 a.m., at Roberts Funeral Home, Wauchula. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street ;,. : Wauchula Provided as'a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home JOHN HENRY FROBINSON John Henry Robinson, 79, of -Wauchula, died Tuesday. April 19, 2005, at home. He was born July 4, 1925, in Marie, Ky., and was a World War II veteran, real estate broker and a, member of New Hope Baptist Church. John leaves behind his beloved wife, Freda, of 57 years. He is also survived by one son, Johnny L. Robinson and wife Lois of Freeport; two daughters, Myra Dean Street and husband, Marvin of Jewell Ridge. Va., and Peggy Chane) and husband Tim. of Wauchula. A devoted grandfa- ther, he leaves eight grandchil- dren, Jeffrey K. Justus 11 and wife Shawna, Johnny V. Robinson and wife Melissa, Matthew L. Justus, Adam J. : Robinson, Kara L. Chaney atid Lucas A. Chaney. He is also survived by three great- grandchildren, twins Jeffrey and Zara Justus, and Daltoni Johnathon Robinson. Visitation: for family and S' friends was held on Friday, April 22, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula.. Graveside services were on Saturday, April 23, at. 10 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Cemetery, Wauchula. . FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home ROSCOE L. STUBBINS Roscoe L. Stubbins, 86, of Zolfo springs, died Monday, April 25, )05 in Bradenton. He was born Oct. 23, 1918, in Wauseon, Ohio to the late Milford and Fannie Sands Stubbins. He lived on a farm in Rome Township in Adrian, Mich., until moving to Zolfo Springs in 1974. He woi, .d for the town of Zolfo Springs, on a dairy farm and in construction on I- 75. While living in Michigan he was a member of Rome Grange, Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star, Michigan Farm Bureau, National Farmer Organization and was a 4-H cl"b leader. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, two brothers, one grandson, Roy John Stevens, and one great-grandson, Robert Beckwith III. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Viola Hoddinott Stubbins; one daughter, Nancy Stevens and husband Kermit of Wauchula; one son, Thomas Stubbins and wife Julie of Pittsford, Mich.; five Granddaughters, Kathy Calder and husband Skipper of Zolfo Springs, Tracie Benzing and husband David of Sandcreek, Mich., Tonya Cantrall of Bradenton, Erica Stubbins of Adrian, Mich. and Karen Hackett and husband Gary of Cement City, Mich.; two grand- sons, Edward Stevens of Wauchula and Toby Stubbins and wife Mary of Bland, Mo.; 15 great-grandchil- dren; one sister, Helen Cheesbro of Lyons, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula ROBERT HOLT Robert Holt, 80, of Ona, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, in Wauchula. Born July 8, 1924, in Hillsbor- ough, N.C., he moved to Hardee County 25 years ago from Portsmouth, Va. He was a mainte- nance man. Survivors include one brother, Leo Holt of Portsmouth, Va.; one son; two daughters; four nieces and nephews; and numerous great- nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 29 at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 10-11 a.m., at Roberts Funeral Home, Wauchula. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula 3n Slovting uUcemohiy DOUG CHAMBERS Doug Chambers, 19, of Sebring, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, in Nocatee. Born Dec. 31, 1985, in Lakeland, he moved to Sebring two years ago from Lake Wales. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his father, Roy Chambers of Lake Wales; mother, Susan Croy of Sebring; grandparents, Jewel English of Wauchula and Luther and Alena Ellis of Fort Meade; three broth- ers, Roy, Josh and Mike; and two sisters, Nicky and Karrie. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Fort Green Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, April 22, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Funeral Home, Wauchula. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home ij The Value - Of Dignity %he passing of a loved one is always a difficult time in our lives. Families often find themselves with decisions for which they are not completely prepared. Brant Funeral Chapel associates are here to guide you along each and every step of the way. We will always provide you with respectful, dignified service. This is the true value that you can always find with Brant Funeral Chapel. Another way we're helping your family cope with the loss of a loved one. BRANT FUNERAL CHAPEL 404 W. Palmetto St. *Wauchula 3^, email: brantfuneralchapel@earthlink.net 773-9451 4:28c wC1 FRANCES LOUISE KING YOST Frances Louise King Yost, 70, of Bradenton, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Born Oct. 27, 1934, in Merritt Island, she was a graduate of Chattahoochee High School and moved to Bradenton in 1990 from Arcadia where she had retired from the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office as a deputy sheriff. She was a Protestant. Survivors are her husband, William A. Yost; two sons, Lee Stanton King and wife Connie of Raleigh, N.C., and David King of Riverview; one stepson, Thomas Yost of Bradenton; two stepdaugh- ters, Tracy Yost of Bradenton and Ann Marie Yost of Sussex, Wisc.; one sister, Ramona Prather of Cocoa Beach; one brother, Robert Collins and wife Donna of Albuquerque, N.M.; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m. at Ponger-Kays-Grady Chapel, 50 N. Hillsboro Ave., Arcadia. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home Arcadia 9n 0iang 8#0emoiy ROSCOE L. STUBBINS Roscoe L. Stubbins, 86, of Zolfo 'Springs, died Monday, April 25, 2005 in Bradenton. He was born Oct. 23, 1918, in Wauseon, Ohio to the late Milford and Fannie Sands Stubbins. He lived on a farm in Rome Township in Adrian, Mich., until moving to Zolfo Springs in 1974. He worked for the town of Zolfo Springs, on a dairy farm and in construction on 1-75. While living in Michigan he was a member of Rome Grange, Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star, Michigan Farm Bureau, National Farmer Organization and was a 4-H club leader. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, two brothers, one grandson, Roy John Stevens, and one.great-grandson, Robert Beckwith III. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Viola Hoddinott Stubbins; one daughter, Nancy Stevens and husband Kermit of Wauchula; one son, ,Thomas Stubbins and wife Julie of Pittsford, Mich.; five grand- daughters, Kathy Calder and hus- band Skipper of Zolfo Springs, Tracie Benzing and husband David of Sandcreek, Mich., Tonya Cantrall of Bradenton, Erica Stubbins of Adrian, Mich. and Karen Hackett and husband Gary of Cement City, Mich.; two grandsons, Edward Stevens of 'Wauchula and Toby Stubbins and wife Mary of Bland, Mo.; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen Cheesbro of Lyons, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home "They were wonderful" We hear kind words consistently. We're proud that people feel comfortable enough with us to openly tell us how much they appreciate what we did for them. In fact, it's this appreciation that drives us to offer the very best in comfort, compassion and service. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Vauchula 773-9773 5 28tfc Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. - 'I ": . r April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A itat Of uma Hardoe County, Inc Building Now in Your Community Your Skills Needed Volunteers Needed Call 863-773-0579 Help your Community Rebuild All Skills can help in many ways Now Training Volunteers You can learn the skills to help Saturday 7 am to 12 noon 111 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU ... NEED A HOME APPOINTMENTS NOW BEING SCHEDULED FOR INTER- VIEWS! The Three Qualifying Guidelines: 1... NEED - a. current housing is inadequate b. unable to obtain bank financing '4 h.. ,,,' :.. .. : : ; : :, - .. : . B.pen I S:-Sunday .. ^ .. .*.' .. ;... : *- * ;y *3:-.0 ,- ;: 0 ^ -;, :., --... : ,,, '- K .**' "- ,,..* -405 orane ^^ ^ .00^,, -. ; |B 2. ABILITY TO PAY- a. must have enough income to make mortgage pay- ments arid meet family needs 3. WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER - May I j4, . .' :' '" ;" '" j, ^'^ : -" ;> '. : ..: . '.,! **" : : '*^ ,'!"; '-" >; .... ..- , ~ ~~~~i;.i+" ff """ .. , 1^' ^*^ ^ '^ ''* ^ -. +.^ ,.y-^r .:^ ^ ^ -^ **;,., j, . .. "-' i++f ^ .^... ,. j. . a. your family must volunteer 400 hours of "sweat equi- ty" work before you can occupy a Habitat home.' TOSTART THE APPLICATION PROCESS: Call Habitat for Humanity at 773-0579 If you get the answering machine leave: SJ1) your name 2) phone number and S3) say "for application information" Habitat For Humanity of Hardee County Inc S663 S 6th Ave Wauchula FL 33873 ....Spanish Interpreter available on request. Ya ase Habitacion parala Humanidad :Quiere saber si, usted .. iNecesita un Hogar?' estani hacienda citas para entrevistas! ,' i ,' -) , S Para cualificar se necesita lo siguiente: :1., NECESIPAD - a. su present hogar esta insuficiente S b. no a podido obtener prestamos de un banco 2 2. POWDER PAGAR- ; 1 a. deber tener suficientes ingresos para hacer S;pagos del nuevp hogar y tambien poder con las necesidades de la familiar 3. DAR CONSENTIMIENTO DE SER ASOCIADO CON LA HABITATION PARA LA HUMANIDAD - S. a a su fanilia va necesitar trabajar 400 horas vol- untariamente en "sweat equity" antes que S pueda ocupar el hogar de la Habitacion para la Humanidad. S PARA EMPEZAR EL PROCESS DE LA APLICACION: Llame la oficina de Habitacion para la Humanidad al numero: 773-0579 Si la maquina contest cuando Ilame, por favor deje: 1) su nombre 2) su numero do telefono, 3) y diga "etoy Ilamando acerca de la information de la aplicacion". Habitat For Humanity of Hardee County Inc 663 S 6th Ave SWauchula FL 33873 Spanish Interpreter available on request. 4:28c ~ ' ..-:'. ^*^a^ ... , 6A The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 -The ABOUT ... Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional Word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p 1991 CADILLAC, cold air, reliable car. 773-6628. 4:28p 1984 FORD F150 PU-New 351 modi- fied engine, water pump, alternator, fuel pump and new C-6 transmission 3 speed w/torque converter $1800 OBO. 1993 Mustang $900. Call 773- 4436 leave message. 4:28p We Buy Houses! SAM-SOUTH REALTY ,(863) 773-2122 : '\- l 10 C FOR SALE -u 320 Will Duke Road, Wauchula Offered at $69,500 314 Will Duke Road, Wauchula Offered at $69,000 Two NICE 3 BEDROOM / 1 BATH, CB HOMES LOCATED IN WAUCHULA. HOMES HAVE BEEN TOTALLY REMOLDED AND READY FOR OCCUPANCY. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS. CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS. Flores & Flores, Inc. REALTOR 220 N. 6th Wauchula, Florida 33873 863-773-3337 c14:28c . I Customer Appreciation Day Saturday, May 14 4 p.m. Ruby EN G PETER 1 fWI v Rosemary for Every vehicle purchase and for vey yment made you will e a tickt -to enter : a"cin tc (o b p01 h grawiq We are', Hardee County's #1 Buy Here-Pay Here Used Car dealer! -- l--i-------------*l lllls*o I 1 CouP ON, S$500 OFF any vehicle's sale price SI Must bring in coupon. I 505 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula (across from First National Bank) [ .. . PAYLESS ROOFING \ & VINYL SIDING (Up to 200 mile per hour winds!) "Why wait on your roof when we can start in a 48 hour period!" (863)781-6256 RC29027101 cl4:28c LIESE ODE O RKMANSCM cl4:28c 1987 MUSTANG GT, 5.0, T-top, black $1500 OBO. Plus 1990 GMC S-15. (863)245-1439, (863)773-6692. 4:28p 1981 FORD CUSTOM 100. Great engine, body needs work. Asking $1100 OBO. Call Alex 781-4174. 4:28-5:26p GREAT HUNTING TRUCK. 1989 F150' 4x4, less than 100,000 miles. 735-0864 after 5:00 p.m. 4:21-28p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p ANTIQUES, marble top dry sink, child's desk, steamer trunk, blanket chest, stands. 941-932-1495. 4:28p The first of April is the day we remember what-we are the other 364 days of the year. Driver- Dedicated Shorthaul Home Wkends. Most Nights GUARANTEED! No Touch Freight 85% Preloaded/Pretarped *Avg. $818- $1018/week Apollo Beach, FL Terminal CDL-A, Flatbed exp. req'd 877-428-5627 www.ctdrivers.com c14:28c CLEANING PERSON for Pioneer Restaurant. 40+ hours. (863)735- 0726. 4:28p SECRETARY FOR MEDICAL office needed. Patient friendly, computer lit- erate, bi-lingual preferred. Mail resume to 410 South 6th Ave., Wauchula, FL 33873. 4:28-5:19c DELI/DELIVERY person needed! Apply in person after 2 p.m: at Sali's Sandwich Shoppe, 103 E. Main St., Wauchula. 4:28c EXPERIENCED PAINTER and prepara- tion work needed for outside of house. I Buy Dirty Houses. 863-386- 4687. 4:28p The years teach much which the days never knew. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR. Experienced with front end loaders, excavators. Must have clean driving record, own transportation & be able to work 100-150 miles out of local area. Call Will Smith 781-0158. 4:28c MAINTENANCE PERSON needed in plant nursery. Must speak English. Duties include property, equipment, irrigation maintenance, storm repairs. Must be able to operate light equip- ment; mower, weed-eater, chain saw, etc. Experience in similar work pre- ferred, but not required. L&L Liner Nursery, Inc., 3496 Peeples Lane, Wauchula, Florida. 863-773-3557. Apply in person from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday. 4:28c 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. 15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in grove. Well & Irrigation system $10,000 per acre. Bea tifurl woodeld 5 acresr likeA new DIW/MHF 3/2. Central H/A 5138 Deer Run Road. $97,500. 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. L AMBER T REALTY INC. I 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 DORIS'S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker I OPEN 8:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. I 40 Acres of wooded property; small creek; plenty of wildlife; could be used as secluded homesite or divided for other uses; located in Ft. Green area. $400,000. GOLF AND ENJOY PEACE RIVER from this ideal location! Charming 3BR/2Blh, CB/Brick Stucco home, niiwflooriiigfi'f/eW-Siof, 1780 square reel: also 12x30 pole ,barn, storage-shed and, dog pens.. Call ror appointment to see. $247,000. CONVENIENT LOCATION for this 2B/2Bth, cedar/cypress home on 2 acres; walk-in closets, pantry, plenty built-in storage in garage. $215,000. PERFECT FOR THE RETIRED COUPLE OR SMALL FAMILY D/W M/H on nicely landscaped cor- ner lot; 2B/2Bth, 1656 square feet, some furniture included in sale. $85,000. LIVE IN THE COUNTRY and enjoy this 3B/2Bth DW Mobile Home on 5.45 acres, Home has new A/C, new pump on well, fenced. $135,000.. INVESTMENT PROPERTY! 30 Acres and 4B/ 2Bth DW M/H; property is fenced and crossfenced. $400,000. Bus. (863) 773-0007 Fax: (863) 773-0038 Doris Lambert E-mail:lambertdl @earthlink.net FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH COMMERCIAL BUILDING presently used for two separate businesses; 2810 square feet; face brick, new roof; paved parking. Call for details! $275,000. CLOSE TO MANATEE 5 acres cleared, fenced, and small pond. $95,000. Nice wooded lot with city water tap and culvert in place. $15,000. 20 Acres of bearing grove; 10 acres of Valencias, 10 acres of Hamlins; Two (2) 6" wells; good development property, road frontage on 2 sides; southwestern Hardee County. $300,000. 10 acres cleared ready to plant or build. $110,000. 23.8 Acre Hamlin grove, road frontage, dual purpose. $350,000. 45 Acre Hamlin-Valencia grove; good producer, dual purpose, paved road frontage. $15,000 per acre. 30 Acres, fenced, open pasture, secluded, well on prop- erty. $240,000. BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY! SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON oil i ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON...............773-9743 I j ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS .............781-2413 -: ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING..............781-1698 REACTOR ASSOCIATE: T]. SAMk-SOUTH REALTY VAKIN<; Rl:Ai. EST-rA: RF:AI. EASY'" An Independently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwel Banker Real Estate C DAVID McCLINTOCK..........773-0058 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873 B aEwiiSH ID (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 rpwraon Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797 Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769 Richard Dasher * Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM A GREAT LOCATION for this 1994 MH on 10 Acres of SECLUDED 24 ACRES, cabbage palms, oaks and natural land just inside Manatee County. Beautiful oak forest, Florida flora and fauna. Perfect for weekend camping. new well and serene surroundings. $249,900 $6,500 per acre. 6.8 ACRES ON EAST MAIN! Over 2,000 SF in this 3 bed- LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 In Bowling room, 2 bath home on 6.8 acres. Includes pole barn, Green.. $200,000 horse barn, pond and 3 wells. Close to city limits in Wauchula. $275,000 HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE north of Bowling Green. 15 BEAUTIFUL WOODED 100 X 209 lot on crystal clear Lake lots total. $175,000 Isis in Avon Park. Great location and close to shopping. S $195,000. Building or MH Lot In Oak Hill Park. Well and septic tank. HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE In Bowling Green. 80x 118 lot. $25,000. $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 c14:28c Class sifieds QCC~1S1 SC__ I I I EFI~ ~ I I I I I 1773-66671 Cis I q 11, I * ... 1-t -* *; cl4:28c I April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A T he Classifieds a 5 - 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 ALL AROUND CARPENTER with reli- able transportation & tools. For infor- mation please call Staton Inc. @ 863- 375-3113 or 863-781-4460 12:23tfc B or C TECHNICIAN NEEDED for .growing service dept. in family-orient- ed dealership. Excellent benefits, 5- day work week. Must have your own tools. Certification a plus, but not nec- essary. Call Monroe at Crown Ford, Wauchula. (863)773-4113 1:13tfc $1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck drivers and service personnel. Coker Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula 2:24tfc WOMAN TO work with developmental- ly disabled woman. Full-time. Call M-F. 767-0374. 4:21-28p PACKING HOUSE LABORERS AND FORKLIFT OPERATORS 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 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 HELP WANTED The Herald-Advocate Permanent, part time position, production, department. Monday through Wednesday, approximately 24 hours. Apply in person 115 S. 7th Avenue, Wauchula COUNMANOR APAN 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 2.24 Equal Housing Opponunity Certain Income Restrictions Apply ", Good Shepherd Hospice a di.isiuloLiLFParh HipioandPaluiveCare Good Shepherd Hospice takes a POSITIVE team approach to sharing our gift of caring, as -we bring do incredibly SPECIAL. Just like YOU, We have the following positions in our Sebring office cover- ing Highlands and Hardee counties: RN, Patient Care Nurse We are seeking a full time Nurse to provide hospice and pallia- tive care to in a home setting. Must have excellent assess- S ment skills; home health experience a plus. BSN, Patient Care Manager Responsible for direct oversight of patient care provided by interdisciplinary teams. Requires 3 years of supervisory or management experience. Directly responsible for budgets, per- formance reviews, hiring and developing staff. Bachelor's in Nursing required; Master's preferred. MSW, Social Workers Responsible for all aspects of psycho-social care and assess- ments for patients and families. Visit patients in home or hos- pital setting. Master's in Social Work required. RNs, LPNs & CNAs/HHAs Per Diem, evening & weekend shifts. Good Shepherd Hospice offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO program and retirement plan. Interested candidates should send curriculum vitae to: Human Resources, fax (863) 965-5602 or call (863) 297-1880. EOE. cl4:28c HOUSE FOR SALE Sacrifice. Some hurricane damage, $35,000. 863-773- 4005. 4:28-5:26p 3BR/2BA brick house, Knollwood, large corner lot, large great room, huge kitchen and much more. Serious Inquiries only. 1-352-283-1456. 4:28p 3BR/1BA house. New roof, new vinyl siding, new ceramic tile floors, new carpet in BRs, $69,500. 767-5310. 3:24-4:28p_ Spring being a tough act to fol- low, God created June. HOURS Mor Fri. 8-6 S.Sat.8-2. 863-7 863-7 ISe Hable Espanoll APPALOOSA, approximately 10 years old, experienced riders only. Make offer. 773-4429. 4:28-5:5p I L st/o nd- LOST: 4 month old male Curr puppy in Sweetwater area. 781-9691. 4:28p This outward spring and gar- den are a reflection of the inward garden. -Rumi Short Tme Job Bankuptcy Repo Slow Pay Jut meet our eay requlmnts and you ae conditornally APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN *Low monmw ypan trws Compeatie Rat 'RNot BuyHw e-Py Hwe Ebltud Cnkdt m Lare Model C & Thrucd. Cal nrow for edyucritn approve owur 24 hr. tol fr HOTmNE 1m-00063ee-t bu mustt mo our xlrle crdtt8WndKW". Incom ani.equityrqulrTbt apply" tk 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 de Autobus Conductor 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 restriction 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. El salario inicial es entire $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 6 (863) 375-2100, EOE, ADA, License # A25-011. c14:2128 Nc & USED T:2-28c NE W USED TI RES Billy Ayers Tire Technician #1 Tag Team in Town! Come give us a try! Donna Eures Secretary 173-0777 116 REA Rd. '73-0727 aWauchula 727 (across from Wal-Mart) 4:28c [swl 411111km en. 2 NEW FRENCH doors, were $200, now $50, wooden set bl-fold doors $10, Accordian, large mandala $100 (863)773-0936. 4:28p QUEEN SIZE bedroom suite, 6x9 chain link dog pen, two dog houses. 863-781-0593. 4:28p FOUR MONTH old Bow-Flex extreme for sale, all parts and DVD (863)559- 1387, $1000. 4:28p 2004 YAMAHA Grizzly 660. 150 hours, blue, 1 year warranty, $6000 OBO. Adult owned & driven. (863)735-5050. 4:21-5:5p WAREHOUSE RENTALS, 12x12/$50 per month. Carl's Recycling 773-4300. 3:17-7:28p WE BUY ALUMINUM, tin and junk cars. Carl's Recycling, 249 Airport Rd. 773-4300 11:25-5:26p U I [ 24-Hour Emergency Towing Lowest Possible Rates Fast, Reliable Service I Hill's Auto World U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green cl4:21c Flre [& Flors, h6. a Realtor "Ml 220 N. 6th Avenue Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 We Have Listings to suit your every need. CALL US TODAY! I SPECIAL OF THE WEEK **Very nice open land 39 Good for farming or live stock. Large fish pond and big oaks on east side of the property. 40x360 metal frame green- house. 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 190x137. New shingle roof recently installed. All for $221,000. Great Investment Opportunity - Duplex in Zolfo Springs, each side of duplex includes a bedroom, a bath with kitchen and living space area. Offered at $75,000. New Vacant Land Listing 8.23 Acres on Kazn Road. Great for New Home Construction Close to town. Asking $123,500.00 Nice Quiet Neighborhood - 3BR/2BA split plan. Storage shed, separate laundry room and fenced back yard. Located in Charlie Creek Mobile Home Estates. Asking $64,900.00 Nice Residential Area - Conveniently located between Hardee and Highlands. 3BR/2BA Mobile Home with Central Air & Heat & screened in porch. Being Offered at $57,000. Noey Flores John Freeman Carolyn Jackson Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier ** Whether you're buying or selling. The profes- sionals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will be happy to assist you. Let one of our associates help make your Real Estate dreams come true.** Please Visit Our New Web Page at: www.floresrealty.net WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS Contact After Hours O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net After hours............863-773-2840 Lawrence A. Roberts................(863) 773-9256 Email: lar@floresrealty.net Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 Email: noey@floresrealty.net John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email: john@floresrealty.net Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643 Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587 Steve Laniers (863) 559-9392 cl4:28c -Fast & Friendly Service- U23 *' , 0 6 S 0 0 ers! i I u 8A The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 Tihe Classifieds 65 FORD 4D, n/w $500. 92 Sea.Doo $400. Yard Machines 18.5 HP, 46" cut $500. Table and chairs $10. Call 735- 1065. 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 4:28p FISHING RODS, wrenches, garden tools, power washer, hoses and equipment and more, cheap. 735- 1621. 4:28p PISTOLS FOR SALE: Must sell. Smith and Wesson 9mm, wood grips,excel- :lent condition $550 OBO. AMT "Police backup" 380 stainless, excellent con- dltion, $500 OBO. ARMI GIUSEPPE 22 LRwood grips, stainless, collectors Items, Italian made, excellent condi- tion, $500 OBO. Call 863-781-9628. 4:21-28nc come check out our v rew inventory! DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double bass pedal, top of-the-line, paid $350, sell- ing for $200. James, 375-4797 1 :6tfc FOR SALE BY OWNER 6 yr. old "Homes of Merritt" park model, extras include finished family room, 2 car carport, new carpet, washer; dryer, dishwasher. Lot with covered patio. A must seel Location "Crystal Lake Retirement Park." Call 773-3795. 4:28-5:5P Your Child Will Learn to Read! Free Evaluation Internationally Acclaimed Method AcademicAssodates SLeamring Centerso4:2e R6se Mitchell-Fi Reading Instru Specialist (863)773-6 FOR THE BEST DEAiLS IN WAUCHULA HILLS COME TO... . Ii F~~1f' [~~fl'F 9c Hab Esp n IBilly Jo 773-201 1 Corner of Hwy 17 & REA Rd. Wauchula Hills mml mm am mm m m n mmm 1 COUPON o0 onuow | $500 oF l I any vehicle's sale price I I Must bring In coupon. I 4:2 ii, I-i---i I ,i I I CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, .Inc., is currently accepting applications for the following positions:. 'R.S.A.'s "C" shift-Full time status available. Qualified candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED. Experience in brain injury or healthcare pre- ferred, however will train., available. or GED C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend. Shifts Current Florida Licensure, HS Diploma .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 hrjnfo@finr.net c14 21c4 omes n// /Modern Housing of Fla., Inc./ MODULAR HOME MODEL CENTER 1/2" Drywall Interior Walls 3/4" T & G Plywood Flooring 12" Overhang S8' Side Wall Height Florida Building Code 130 mph wind speed 6/12 Pitch Roof Insulated Windows SSet on Raised Stemwall Foundation 10-Year Structural Warranty ,yiS 1f Visit Our Model Center on Hwy. 27 In Lake Hamilton ~~ % FOP Details, Cal Toll Free: 877-439-0450 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; *** A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking. -Earl Wilson PERSONAL PROPERTY of William ForreSter, Rhoda Lanier, Janice Farabee will be sold to public pur- suant to warehouseman's lien: clothes, toys, tools, household items. Said sale will be at Bowling Green Storage, 5020 Hwy 17N Bowling Green, Florida at 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 16. 4:28-5:5c 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak, up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) Sales Manager The leading provider of supplemental insurance ctio" plans is looking for an expe- 11 rienced sales professional i141 to build a team in Hardee County. Comprehensive compensation package includes draw based on experience, advanced com- missions, lifetime renewals, stock bonus and incentive trips. To be considered, please fax or e-mail current resume to: Randy Bartlein Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator Fax: (941) 907-7281 0 Email: r_Bartleiln@us.aflac.com )Ia "'Affac 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 cl4:28c 107 W. Main Street Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873 REAL ESTATE 773-5994 NB~la W'^^P~GVe "^8 oit~ r/2ML&Very nih(lho goEo n. ras s nd soa furni- turi.87,500. Large acreage recreational property. Call for info. : Appiqx1.0, acres in Golfview. For $75,000 SLooking for a commercial building? Check out this log cabin on Hwy. 17 in Wauchula. Call for details Building lots in Zolfo. NE\VnS Iert oiM t.Wa t ^ IVt[ar ood floors r~fwitin| j roof, p x OUlS.F JJi ut- side city limits $135,000. COMINCSOQN~N Brand Newt3 BR. baths concrete block hor'Bon def- e-n-Y .. C]ie eW e(t n[ _U_, lar~ts-ni1 oollal ge patiouhder bt oakTree. Rea-iy n wets.-. won't last long. Call for info. We Have Buyers! We Need Listings! We have several buyers interested in your house even if it needs repairing. Call us with your info. Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate C4 28C Check out more, listings at www.ourhomesite.comlwauchularealtors Or e-mail us at: theseegroup@earthlink.net NEW LISTING! 10.7 ac. improved pasture, deep watering hole, small farm well. Good home site and suitable for horses. Asking $10,200 per acre! NEW LISTING! 10 ac. secluded, wooded tract would make a beautiful home site off Bumby Lane! Listed at $9,950 per acre! 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!' 10 acres in Republic Groves, all Valencias with microjet! Listed for $6,500 per acre! Three 5-ac. tracts on Parnell Road. Good homes sites on paved road. Listed for $20,000 per acre! 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! 15 ac. Hamlin grove paved road frontage. 6" diameter deep well with elec- tric submersible pump. Only $13,000 per acre! CONMIERCIAL 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. UNDER CONTRACT! 1.12 acre rural residential home sites on paved road very near Wauchula. Deed restricted area. Only two lots left at $24,900 per homesite! 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! WE NEED LISTINGS! PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY TO SELL James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker Realtor Associates B (aflar pours) Mary Rollins (863) 773-9673 Robert Jones (863) 781-1423 Ben Gibson (941) 737-2800 Brian Pohl (863) 773-6563 We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. 428c PERSONAL PROPERTY of Larry Bailey will be sold to public pursuant to warehouseman's lien: clothes, toys, tools, household items. Said sale will be at B&J MiniStorage, 310N 3rd., Wauchula, Florida at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 16. 4:28-5:5p S/ Mystery writer John Creasey wrote under 27 different pen names. Um ARTIFICIAL Insemination services for dogs. Cheaper than vet., Any type dogs, anytime. 15 years experience. 863-559-1387. ., 4:28p 8 FULL BLOODED pit bull puppies. 4 weeks old, $200. Taking deposits (863)559-1387. 4:28p CONTROL hook, round & tapeworms. Rotate Happy, Jack Liquivlct & Tapeworm Tablets. Contains NOfen- bendizole. TSC Stores (773-3456) -www.happyjacklnc.com- 4:28-5:19c mI II mm HELP WANTED Teachers- Year round Science and English teachers for juvenile facility near Arcadia. Teacher positions require Bachelor's degree and certification. Salary $32,500. Excellent benefits and vacation packages. Fax resume to 863-993-4521 or e-mail carol.duncan@desoto.k12.fl.us EOE/DFWP c14 28 We Blow in Insulation in Your Attic FREE ESTIMATES J;oe 1.Dav REALTOR (863) 773-2128 REALTORS JO L.'AVIS JOE L. DAVIS, JR. JOHN H. O'NEAL MONICA REAS See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS NEW LISTING! Nice 2BR, 2 bath CB home in excellent loca- tion. Well for irrigation, securi- ty system, and storage shed. $145,000! 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. $1,500,000! Two parcels totaling 5.9 acs., zoned residential, on paved road. City water and sewer con- nection available. $30,000! 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! 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! 2 large lots in, Ft. Meade. Located between NW 1st & 2nd St, I block west of Hwy 17. $40,000. Frontage on Hwy 17 N. south of new Suncoast Schools Credit Union. Approximately 3.5 acs. with 2 homes and 1 office. $1,000,000! 20 acs. in FL Green area. Grove with home. 3 BR, i 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! 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. 42.44+ acs. NW of Wauchula with double road frontage. $10,200/ac! ....:NIC SON-3l :'tlP' 1.'^ c:' AM.. . q.,..,. '7'j I - _~~ I- - molI April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9A The Classifieds- FREE LONG haired kittens. 773-5831. 4:28p PUPPIES 10 weeks, 2 females, Jack Russells. 773-6628. 4:28p ADOPT A PETI If you have lost a pet or are looking for a new one, the City of Wauchula invites you to come and see if you can find the pet you're look- ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control is located at 685 Airport Road. Please call 773-3265 or more information. tfc-dh 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- eisary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh CLOSING OUT! Must be sold! Complete stock of plants, citrus trees, miscellaneous supplies. Voogd Growers. 9 am to dark. 773-4853. 4:14-28c 1/2 ACRE LOT, 2 blocks from school, nice neighborhood, R-1 can be duplex-triplex. Call 863-245-1580. 4:7-5:5p 14x70 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home, $4,500. RV trailer $2,000. RV trailer $3,500. RV trailer for storage only $200. Home after 6:00 p.m. 735- 1641. 4:21-5:19p REMODELED! ow RE-OPEN! -t'P~ovll green ' *Tea market Hwy. 17 Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC 781-1062 c4:21fc ELP WANTED DEPUTY The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is seeking Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officers. Applicants must possess a current certification in Law Enforcement and meet the requirements set forth by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Training and Standards Commission. Applicants must successfully complete the per- sonnel selection process set forth by the Sheriff's Office. Applications may be obtained and returned to the Sheriff's Office by May 6, 2005 at 900 E. Summit St., Wauchula, FL, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If other accommodations are necessary, call the Sheriff's Office, 863-773- 0304 to make arrangements. EOE cl4:28,5:5. HELP WANTED Teacher needed for a school located in a juvenile justice facility near Arcadia. Requires bachelor's degree and cur- rent teaching certificate or statement of eligibility. Year round position with 38 days off and 9 paid holidays. $32,500 plus excellent benefits. Please fax resume to Greg Clark at 863-491-5343 or e-mail to greg.clarkd esoto.k12.fl.us Tutor Coordinator needed for a school located in a juve- nile justice facility near Arcadia. Responsible for coordinat- ing tutoring services to students, and developing communi- ty involvement with the education program. Requires'bach- elor's degree and current teaching certificate, preferably in Reading. Year round position with 38 paid days off and 9 paid holidays. $32,500 plus excellent benefits. Please fax resume to Greg Clark at 863-491-5343 or e-mail to greg.clark(@desoto.kl2.fl.us c14 28c ADULT MOBILE home park, Crystal Lake. 1 park model and 1 travel trailer. 767-8822. 4:28c 2/BR MOBILE HOME, clean, quiet family park, Wauchula. No pets. $350 month, plus $250 deposit. (863)773- 3275-(863)698-4908. 5:5-6:9p ATTENTION! The Federal Fair Housing Act Prohibits advertising any preference or limitation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or the intention to make such a prefer- ence or limitation. Familial status includes children under 18 living with parents or guardians and pregnant women. tfc-dh U- Chase Best Ph, 863-781-3268" : : .. , FT. MEADE Nice neighborhood. 1 BR, fully furnished apartment. Electric and cable included. $550 month plus security. Call Sheila (863)285-7203 or (863)375-9988. 4:28c 1 B/R 34' trailer, completely fur- nished, one person only. Must be clean and responsible. Queen size bed. Must see to appreciate. $450 month, plus $250 security deposit. Includes utilities. 863-375-4424. 4:28-5:5p FARRIER work. We trim horses. 863- 781-1449. 4:28ftc P.O. Box 203 Wauchula, FL S33873 ,.. d4428p 5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green :Any old hillbilly can change a I tire, tand we s ire toress. and we prove it! SBo Espino Auto Technician Bo changes all types of tires . Car, Semi, Trailer, etc. rSO Open: Mo Sat 8:00- 5:00 CUSTOMER BEWARE[ We are licensed and Insured! Reg #MV-40625 S eCI, 4:28c WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS FULL TIME MECHANIC 0 *1 375-4461 I LOCAL ACCESS #'s FOR ARDEE COUNTY! LOCAL ACCESS #'s FOR HARDEE COUNTY! I Sign Up at w2.*omand =0Saying jeI William M. GIllard Sales Agent. Hardee DeSo :, Hqralanis & Poik clr 28p Phone: (863) 735-1623 I CARPET AND upholstery cleaning and housekeeping. Free estimates. 773-5826. 4:28p RODRIGUEZ TREE service. FREE estimates. (863)253-0033-Wauchula, FL. 4:21-5:19p B SEE SOUND Pro-Audio for any event. 773-6375. 4:4-8:4p M & R LAWN CARE. Bush hogging, pressure cleaning. 773-4698. 161*152677*1 3:31-4:28p OFFICE CLEANING service. Free quote 863-328-6062. 3:31-4:28p WAREHOUSE RENTALS, 12x12, $50 per month. Carl's Recycling. 773- 4300. 3:17-7:28p 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 Ir Weight! Before you sign up again for one of those expensive commercial weight-loss programs, try TOPS. TOPS is a warm, caring support group. We'll help you meet your individual goals. High enthusiasm, not high prices. Call today for meeting information and a free brochure. (863) 767-1077 lO INuLl) 148. NONI'OFrl; NON(OMMLKcIAI. soc428p TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 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 *** PUMP TROUBLE? CALL ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP For complete sales, service and installation, call (863) 773-6448. 7:18tfc Class of 1985 If you have not received a 20 year reunion invitation contact Kelly Leonard 239-543-6040 and leave mailing address. 4:28p Hiring Immediately Central Florida Health Care, Inc. CFHC Avon Park Highlands County, Florida X-Ray Technician Florida license, experience a plus. Monday - Friday. Clinical Executive Assistant Must be self-motivated, detailed | oriented and dependable. Excellent verbal and written communi- cation skills. Able to handle multi-tasks, ability to work under stress. Computer literacy, knowledge of medical terminology and t experience required. r CFHC Wauchula, Hardee County, Florida Phlebotomist experience a plus, Monday Friday. Nursing Supervisor RN with Florida License. supervisory experience a plus. Excellent benefits package, compete. salary, pension plan. Corp. pays for LTD & Life Insurance. See our website @ ctliconlinie.org. Send Resume to: CFHC, 950 CR 17A West, Avon Park. FL 33825, via e- mail to hr@cfhconline.org or fax to (863) 452-3011. EOE/DFWc ,, 2 8s 1 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. E.O.E. c 4:14tfc CHASER LANDSCAPING, INC. DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY $69 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer) cl:1tfc SECURITY GUARD (Unarmed) PAY RATE: $18,050.51 (8.68) $23,683.83 (11.39) Wanted for Hardee County Building & Grounds Department. Conducts Building and Grounds crime detection and proper- ty access control and surveillance. Stands guard at assigned areas, permits entrance to authorized persons and issues or records entrance authorizations. {Valid Florida Driver License. Valid State of FL Class "D" Security Guard License or substantial experience in a related field.} County applications and complete job description posted on County website: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human Resource Dept., 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161, until 5:00 p.m., May 4, 2005. cl4:28c BUY PAY HERE! HERE! NO INTEREST CHARGE NO FINANCE CHARGE f-. A*_*i W *. u'ai^-S\ U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green (across from Presto) 375-4441 Nursery positions available now. General help and person experienced i spraying or willing to learn. Job function may involve lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, bending, loading & unloading materials and working in adverse conditions. Applicant must have a valid ID & Social Security. THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION Apply in person at Sunshine Foliage World Sunshine Foliage World 2060 Steve Roberts Special Zolfo Springs, FL 4: Willis Duct Cleaning and Insulation "Dusty Ducts Are Not Cool" Free Inspection Home or Business Mold and Mildew Treatment Relief for asthma and Sallergy sufferers. Improves indoor air quality. Reduces odor and dust as well. S25 years of Experience Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407 cl:4:7tfc in 8tfc p ified :or 1I4:28 r- L C .minisainia services -i ~ L -y r YILII- I 10A The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 The Classifieds Health Care Offered * ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119 , Section $ Paragraph B and Hardee SCounty Ordinance 87-09 Sectlon 10 : Paragraph D require all ads for any ' construct n-related service to carry Sthe contractor's license number. tfc-dh OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND Ideosto- my suppliess 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 SCatholic 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. 2:24ffc JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning. Free estimates. (888) 689-8188 11:18-6:29p PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal, stump removal, dragline, track hoe, land clearing, shell, clay, top soil, loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735- 2415. 9:9tfc 'D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential and small business installation & repair. Specializing in mobile homes, 35 years experience. 863=773-9179 1:27-5:5p KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning & painting. Commercial & residential. Licensed and insured. (863)735-8863, (863)381-0874 2:24-4:28p HOSPITAL SCRUBS in print designs. Size, large. Vera Bradley or MaggiB purse. 773-6623. 4:28p USED MOBILE homes in decent shape. Will pay or move. (863)375- 3500. Grace Mobile Park. 4:21-5:19p EDNA'S PLACE all day Thursday out- side sale. Everything $1. Tables full. Jewelry, pillows, dishes, bed stuff, ac units, lots and lots. ; 4:28c MRS. EDNA'S inside sale. Will contin- ue through Saturday. Beds of all kinds, refrigerators, recliners, new liv- 'ing room suits, ac units. 4:21 -28 SATURDAY, 8-?, 501 Indiana Ave. Moving Sale. 5 Families. 4:28p EAST MAIN to Boyd Cowart, north to Edge DR. Fri. & Sat. 4:28c SATURDAY, 8-?, 1006 Polk Rd., lots of stuff. 4:28p SATURDAY, 306 Southerland St., Wauchula. 4:28p SATURDAYONLY! 8-2,"4417 HwyI 17N Bowling Green. No'EarlyBirds. 4:28p 324 JACK JONES Rd. Friday Only. Tools, dishes, misc. 4:28p SATURDAY, 8-?, 1305 W. Main. LPs $1.00, song books $1.00, Avon bot- tles, misc. 4:28p SATURDAY, 8 a.m.-3 p.m, 1395 Dansby Rd., Wauchula. Household items, furniture, clothing. 4:28p 4-FAMILY Saturday only, 8-3, 1777 Cactus Avenue, off Old Bradenton Road. Baby clothes, naturnity, adult and children clothes, toys and household. 4:28p MOVING SALE! Saturday, 8-?, 471 Cypress St., Wauchula. 4:28p THURS., FRI., SAT., 518 East 5th Street, in back yard, ZS. Furniture, tools. 4:28p v, MOVING SALE: Kenmore washer and dryer, Kenmore electric stove, china cabinet, entertainment center, confer- ance table, 6 shelving units, trash compactor, file cabinet, 10K gold ring '. with 8C amethyst, gold rings, neck- laces, bracelets and miscellaneous, ^ boxes of miscellaneous. Saturday, S616 Saunders Street off E. Bay. 773- 5022. [ : ". : r 4:28p : S'FRIDAY 8 a.m.- ? 4811 Church' Ave., :. BG. Toys, furniture, baby'stuff, doors, tools, Infant to large women and men : clothes.... lots more... 4:28p ;"--, S DEMOLITION Tree & Stump , Removal . , Parker Fill Dirt I Local Contractor S(863)735-2415 *i cl9:16tfc THURS., APRIL 28 V*Hardee County School Board, regular meeting, Hardee Junior High School media cen- ter, 200 S. Florida Ave., Wauchula, 5 p.m. *Hardee Junior High School and Hardee Senior High School annual Spring Concert, high school auditorium, 830 Altman Road, Wauchula, 7 p.m. VHardee County Players Inc., general membership meet- ing, Wauchula City Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main St., Wauchula, 7 p.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 29 VBloodNet USA bloodmobile, Hardee County Health Dept., 115 K.D. Revell Rd. (off U.S. 17 N.), Wauchula, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Dept. of Children and Families, 1014 U.S. 17 S., Wauchula, 1-4 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 2 V/Hardee County School Readiness Coalition Inc. execu- tive committee meeting, Resource For Kids building, 324 U.S. 17 N., Wauchula, 9 a.m. TUESDAY, MAY 3 VBloodNet USA bloodmobile, CF Industries Hardee South, 2220 Mine View Road, Bowling Green, 1-5 p.m. and Hardee Correctional Institution, 6901 SR 62, Fort Green, 2-5:30 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 5 S/Hardee County Commis- sion, regular meeting, Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. . Sales Associate Aflac (yes the company with the duck) is looking to hire two key people in Hardee County to market our-line of I supplemental insurance plans to area employers. We provide com- prehensive' training, ad- vanced commissions, life- time renewals, stock bonus and incentive trips. To be considered, please fax or e-mail current resume to:i Randy Bartlein Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator Fax: (941) 907-7281 Email: r Bartlein@us.aflac.com ci4 28-5 acc ,Afrac Estan buscanda una vivienda para su terreno? No es necesario buscar mas! Tenemos una casa prefabricada double ancho 3 cuartos, 2 banos. Puede ser tuya por solamente $430 P.I. por mes con credi- to aprobado! : 1337 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4900 Scl' 4:28c HELP WANTED Program Assistant needed for school located in juvenile justice facility near Arcadia. Enrolls, schedules, and with- draws students using the DeSoto School Board computer- ized student information system. Performs clerical duties. 12-month full-time employment. Requires high school diplo- ma. $20,000 plus excellent benefits. Please fax resume to Greg Clark at 863-491-5343 or e-mail to greg.clark(ddeso- to.k12.fl.us cl4 28c SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES Quality gravelrock for driveways, parking lots, etc.. It's better than shell. Shawn Rimes Owner/Operator 863-773-6084 Cell 863-781-0412 AgNet9761c To Homeless learn more details, call 863-452- 2796. The services of this program will expand as additional funding sources are identified and realized, The Department of Children & Families' Office on Homelessness has provided the funding to make these services possible. The Heartland Rural Health Network has signed a contract to begin providing needed health care services to homeless persons in 'Hardee County. The services will include doing physical, psycho-social and sub- stance-abuse assessments. Bea Walsh, a registered nurse case man- ager, will sit down with each client and develop a treatment plan to meet his specific needs. Appropriate referrals for primary care, speciality care, substance abuse and mental health will be made to various coalition partners who have agreed to provide these services to the homeless population. Prescription assistance services will also be provided to homeless clients to give them access to free or low-cost medications which will enable them to comply with the treatment plan prescribed by their physician or care practitioner. Services began on March 28 in Hardee County, and are provided in cooperation with the New Creation- Family Resource Center Inc., Alpha & Omega Freedom Ministries, and the Hardee Help Center. Individuals residing in Hardee County can access these services every Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alpha Omega Freedom Ministries, located at 113 N. Seventh Ave. in Wauciula. To schedule an appointment or Don't Be Left Out! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. ASKING PRICE ,$250,000. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Please call (863) 773-2955 to make an appointment. 4:28p Carol Tomblin CAROL'S POOL SERVICE ~ 10 Years Experience - Certified & Insured I" Office: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863-449-1806 P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 cl4 28tfc TNT FILL PIRT. INC Dirt, S Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways 3721 E Main St Tim Parrish Wauchula Fl (863) 781-3342 33873 Nextel ffce (863)773-9446 1581.7*31234 (863) 773-9446 We Accept Most Major Credit Cards ELECTRICAL SERVICE *RESIDENTIAL WIRING t COMMERCIAL WIRING A REPAIR WATER HEATERS * INSTALLATION CEILING FANS * WATER PUMPS 767-0313 Office i 781-0377 Mobile ER13885 "Quality Electrical Service At A Fair Price" ^. ____' 4:28c 'C Loneo star c c sthriu ctioni cor-p- Commercial Residential Lic.# RG291103615 Locally owned and operated Office 863-773-4779 Fax 863-773-9865 | 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. cl4:21,28c OFFICE FOR RENT 1385 Highsay 17 North (across from wendy's) 2 Large Rooms 1 Bathroom Storage Cabinets (built in wall) Storage Closet Hot and Cold Water Heat and Air Conditioning With or Without Desk and Chair Filing Cabinets and Office Table 773-6763 703 Honolulu Dr. Beautiful historic 2 story home for sale by owner. Approximately 4000 square feet heated. It sits on approximately 1/2 acre and is within walking distance of schools. Red brick construction, two car garage, hardwood floors, two fireplaces, sun room, built in china cabinet, two water heaters, two air conditioners, and beautiful land- scaping and patio make this house a must see. This 4 bedroom 3.5 bath house has a large master suite with walk-in closets, and large bedrooms. It also has a game room downstairs. :Payroll Temporary or 0 Federal,and State Permanent IDTaxes nADeposits . Personnel and SOLUTIONS Tax Reports SPersnneSevices Worker's Gomp Payroll Services FICA CONTACT: Year End W2's ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula. (863)773-9225 c 10:21tfc Shell: GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC. Fill Dirt Zolfo Surin~s Sand Lamar Gilliard --- Home: (863) 735-0490 ci4:2c Mobile: (941) 456-6507 -I PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bpbcat Qorvice Troo Trimming Complete Troe Removal *FREE ESTIMATES* (863) 781-2089 Licensed a Insured cI42lttc Aceopt M/C Visa Lem's Welding Totally Portable HOME (863) 773-4787 MOBILE (863) 781-4441 cl4:28-5:19o LEM BROWN 2490 HEARD BRIDGE RD. WAUCHULA, FL 33873 RE C"On The Jo N _ RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor Residential Remodeling Zolfo Springs, Florida (863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409 'C-045925 BC-12430 John Reschke Bill Reschke CC License C] EI ; I- i-- 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 P.M. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS. S/DAVID L. ELBERTSON DAVID L. ELBERTSON CITY MANAGER 4:21,28C VOCA of Florida Administrative Assistant Entry level business opportunity available with VOCA of Florida, Wauchula, Florida. Training in general operations or records maintenance duties, working knowledge of computer, HS diploma or GED, required. Fax resume to 863- 773-6499. Attention: Patricia Hart EOE M/F/V/D c 4:28,5:5c - I I 1 I~ I I - 4:21tfc cl4:21tfc ci112:18tfc April 28,2005, The Herald-Advocate 11A VOLLEYBALLS END UNEXPECTED VISIT LELAN B. SKIPPYY". REVELL Leian B. "Skippy" Revell, of Bowling Green. died Saturday, April 23, 2005. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 29, at the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green, with burial in Paynes Creek Cemetery. Visitation is today (Thursday) April 28, 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Funeral Home, Wauchula. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KELLY . ,The Hardee Junior High School teams finished up the 2005 season recently. In above photo are members of the older squad, Team 2. From left (in front row) are captain Bailee Williams, Naomi Alvarado, Hannah Marshall and Kirsti Roehm; in back are Mindy Stevens, captain Kember 'Townsend, Emily Baker and Lucy Ruiz. In lower photo are the younger Team 1. In first row (from left) are Ariel Hernandez, captain Jessica Gonzales, Laura Calvillo and Nancy Ramirez; in second 'row are Dana Shoffner, captain Jalyn Smith, Marisa Shivers, Emily Williams and Shelby Durrance; in back are manager Ashton Shoffner and Christie Davis. Missing are coaches Meredith Durastanti and Nancy Bandy. r I i, "\ ,.,, BG Baseball Extends Deadline SThe deadline for signing up for Bowling. Green Youth Baseball has been extended to 6 p.m.. Saturday. Those that have not turned in their applica- tions may do so on Saturday between 4 and 6 pnm. Registrations, volunteer sign- ups and other interested parties are welcome at Pyatt Park on West Main Street on Saturday as plans for a baseball season are still on the table. Volunteer To Lay" Sd 0On Saturday Habitat For Humanity needs. volunteers to help lay sod orf' Saturday at its newest complet- ed home, 405 Orange St., Bowling Green. The second Habitat home will be dedicated on Sunday. Volunteers are welcome any- time after 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Learn How To, Write Grants A workshop tomorrow (Friday) from 8 a.m. to noon will help businesses and.organiza- tions learn how to write suc- cessful applications for grants. The free workshop will be Held at Courthouse Annex I, Room 102, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. ' BGES Welcomes Kindergartners Kindergarten registration for Bowling Green Elementary School will be held next week, May 2-6, during school hours 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. or on Tuesday evening from 5:30- 6:30.' parents should bring the child's birth certificate, Social Security card, a current physi- cal and shot record (blue card). The child must be 5 years old by Sept. 1. The spirit of man is more impor- tant .than- -mere physical strength, and the spiritual fiber of a nation than its wealth.. -Dwight D. Eisenhower i a f~ I' I C .r: :-~a.bs'r r~'- ..; _., "i ~Ft, '" ''~*~bT.- '- ~ ~ .~: .i -~ r, ,...-.. i ;3 ~' -ls~,.~~: ~I-- ..1- '-iV 1 AND GARDEN INC, PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON An accident Monday, April 18, broke plate glass windows and damaged lawn mowers at Central Florida Lawn & Garden, 230 W. Main St., Wauchula. According to Wauchula Ofc. Angle Hill, the accident happened when Alfredo Martinez, 35, of 3022 Suwanee St., Zolfo Springs, was driving south on Eighth Avenue and failed to obey the flashing red light His 1997 Dodge collided with a 2001 Chevy pickup, driven by Rosa Miranda Chagolla, 30, of 519 Rainey Blvd., Wauchula, who was going east on Main Street. The collisioncaused the pickup to veer toward the store, hitting a pair of lawn mowers and pushing them Into the store windows (seen In photo above), causing about $15,000 damage to the store. Neither driver was Injured. Martinez was charged with failure to obey a flashing control, driving while license suspended and no proof of Insurance. S""Copyrighted Material Sy Syndicated Content I1 Available from Commercial News Providers" -- -"4 -AmA b lb O b Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius. -Henri Frederic Amiel U-- -- S- - The mind's first step to self- awareness must be through the body. , -George Sheehan I finally realized that being grateful to my body was key to giving more love to myself. --Oprah Winfrey NOTICE - Some members of th Hardee County Board of County Commissioners, the Economic Development District (Dependenjard), along with IFAS staff and other interested parties wll tour reclaimed phosphate land to"''search the "establishment of a research center and demonstration fanr on reclaimed phosphate lands". A conference to discuss the tour will also be held. The tour and conference will be on May 10, 2005. The participants will meet at 8:00 a.m. for the tour and the conference will begin at 12:48 p.m. Participants will meet at the C F Industries South Pasture Office Complex, 2220 Mine View Road, Bowling Green. For more Information, please call David Royal at 781 '3409 Homecoming Z,'e Sunday, May 1 10:30 am Rev. Ron Coram Guest Evangelist: Rev. Ron Coram Special Musicby: eslie Conerly Dinner on the grounds following morning service. Northside Baptist Church 912 N. Eighth Ave., Wauchula 4:28c Obituaries 2005 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION AND APPOINTED BOARDS S Meetings to be held in County Commission Chambers Room 102 Courthouse Annex 412W Orange Street. Wauchula Florida unless otherwise noted MONDAY. MAY 30. 2005 OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular meetings every other thursday @ 8:30 a.m. MONTH OF May 05th & 19 Regular meeting Friday, May 13' Planning Session at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19"h BCC Zoning at 8:35 a.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPENDENT DISTRICT BOARD @ 8:45 a.m. MONTH OF May-13" ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (INDEPENDENT BOARD) MONTH OF May No Meeting Scheduled PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD miets first Thursday night of each month at 6:00 p.m. MONTH OF May 0S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD meets on the second Monday night of each month at 6:00 p.m. In Conference Room 202, 412 W. Orange St MONTH OF May 09m COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD meets first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Public Works'Day Room. 205 Hanchev Road MONTH OF May -02"d LBRARY ADVISORY BOARD meetings called as needed at Library In Annex II MONTH OF May -10" @5:00 p.m. HOUSING AUTHORITY Meets at 701 LaPlava Drive, Wauchula, the third Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. MONTH OF May 16m HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE Meetings called as needed MONTH OF May -10"h 12 Noon HARDEE COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE BOARD Meetings held at 5:30 p.m. MONTH May 31" INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IDA) ' meets second Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. MONTH OF May -10" HEARTLAND WATER ALLIANCE MONTH OF May No meeting scheduled This Is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the County Commissioner's office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public meeting. This notice Is published In compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105. Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be heard.If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the members, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will needaa record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding Is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal Is to be based. Gordon R. Norris, Chairman 4:28c uppom- - i., : i :...C-.. -~-~. ?-.i;i-~-:~r-~;F.;;i~ )?~UIL~I- srnUn-vlr flliC~i: . :( '- ~Y'-l" 12A The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 Mark Faye JFE NA ALPLI WTEUAL M :II I " wi th Grat Gs IL Only Auto, Fu l*w A $16988 nly$16988 Onl $1 D 3is ONLY IN A 2005 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED 2005 DODGE NEON 2005 DODGE 2500 SLT QUAD CAB 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN 'N COUNTRY LIMITED Leather, Sunroof, Auto, Auto, Diesel, Lader, Fully DVD TillCruik, -LdFull Poer Loaded Full PowerL S0nO5626C Skh05581 594 Sv5751C Was $38,465 W $16,705 Was $37,940 Was $36,730 S29,99 w $1 2,498* OW $29o,99~ 28,998 2005 JEEP GR CHEROKEE LAREDO 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER CONVERT 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SE Keyless Entry, Au Auto, V6,o Ful Power, Auo Full Power A/C Power SeaP Stkqos6W e SHOEc370 Stsko5507C Swnt(5736 Was $6,875 Was $29,920 W $25,59 Was19,725 NW $20,598NOW $22,998OW $18,998O- L lOW ,99 2005 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED 2005 DODGE DAKOTA SLT CLUB CAB 2005 DODGE 1500 A, 2005 DODGE 1500 SLT QUAD CAB Auto., V6,Au o, Full VS, AC Auiv, V8. CD Power. Full Power S0% SkJ105657C S05726C 5713 Was 24,510 W 23,990 Was $25,635 Was $29,760 W1 wN19,995 o*- NOW $17,9998g -NOW $17,998 NOW $21,998 4 28c 4.26-05 SAll prices are after all rebates and do not Include tax, tag, or $390.95 delivery fee. Dealership not responsible for typographical errors. Pictures for illustration purposes only. -" Must finance through Chrysler Financial. ... .. l I-- I l-l I WoI I "1 IV W T IM-M WAMF-B CAMmVI'Eft NhI MMIIEl-MUI a fooz 4 wIR3177 - Ir 0 4 11111 ill*ii . IMP' i~-LC I WMMV ON Q DaPM"M E304 M" 'M xm v mqw;Lm wmw RL R N L '' -W - -4p IR- r -V MW v V -W m, Wr'V -1w mw T- T V The Herald-Advocate LUSPS 5,?l.780s Thursday, April 28, 2005 PAGE ONE Wildcats By JOAN SEAMAN The Hardee Wildcat nine contin- ued their winning ways last week. The Cats cruised past Frostproof, Lemon Bay and Mulberry for a week's sweep of opponents. Frostproof and Mulberry were the final two district opponents for the regular season. The Cats finish tied with Avon Park, each with an 8-2 District 10 record. Although they split games during the season, each winning on the other's field, Hardee had a total of seven runs in the two encounters and Avon Park had four. Hardee also had the better season record. Avon Park may have the edge in total scores against district oppo- nents Frostproof, Mulberry, Lake Placid and DeSoto. The Cats end the regular season this week. They hosted Lakeland Santa Fe on Monday evening, greeted Sebring for Senior Night on Tuesday and play the season finale at Fort Meade tonight (Thursday). The Class 3A District 10, held this year at Lake Placid, begins May 2. Seedings have not yet been announced. _ HARDEE 6, FROSTPROOF 3 A .five-run fifth inning put the game away for the Wildcats in their game at Frostproof on April 19. The Cats stranded runners in every inning but the third, getting nine hits in'their 6-3 win over the .Bulldogs. Wildcat senior ace Calvin Brutus and Bulldog Jim Moser went head to head for the first four innings during which each pitcher recorded four strikeouts. , A double play ended Hardee hopes in the first inning. After Weston Palmer singled and stole second. Aaron Himrod drew a walk and Brutus was safe on an error to load the bases. A strikeout and 4-6- 3 double play stopped the action. Frostproof went down on a pair of strikeouts and a ground-out. The Cats left Travis Tubbs. who singled, and Jarrett Benavides, who was hit by a pitch, on the bases in the second inning. Frostproof left Billy Richards abboid after he was nipped-by a pitch. Hardee had its. only one-two- three inning in the third. Frostproof Win left one on base. Redding dropped a shot in right In the fourth, first sacker Robbie field, again putting runners on the Abbott singled, Will Krause dou- covers. An Abbott sacrifice plated bled and Benavides drew a walk, Himrod and Tubbs singled to score but the bases were left stacked Redding. Hardee led 3-0. when the third out occurred. The Manta Rays got their only Hardee broke loose in the fifth run in the top of the second. Justin inning. With one down, W. T. Robinson singled up the middle, Redding walked. Brutus doubled to went to second on an Orlando score Redding with the first run of Menendez hit and raced home on a the game. Abbott singled and Robert Downing hit, sliding home .Tubbs drew a walk. Sophomore under the tag on the relay from cen- third sacker Krause singled to right, ter field. It was 3-1. bringing Brutus and pinch runner The only other scoring was Chris Bigelow home. Jake Hardee's five insurance runs in the Benavides came in as pinch hitter. home half of the sixth. Jonathan An error on his smack past third Hilliard moved to the mound for plated Tubbs and Krause. Hardee the Manta Rays and was greeted had a 5-0 advantage. rudely. After a three-up, three down, Brutus was safe on a dropped bottom of the fifth, Hardee resumed third strike. Redding doubled to scoring. Himrod led off with a dou- left, with the long-legged Brutus ble, moved to third on a Redding sliding home before the throw sacrifice and trotted home on a reached there. Abbott dropped a Brutus sacrifice to deep center shot in left field. As Redding was field. sliding home, Abbott went to sec- In the home half of the sixth, the ond on the overthrow and was Bulldogs got their only runs. A pair replaced by pinch runner Bigelow. of errors, two fielder's choices, With one down, Jake Benavides walk and singled combined for singled to left field. Rashad Vance three Frostproof scores. went in to run for him. Briant Neither team scored in the sev- Shumard kept it up with a single to enth inning, leaving Hardee the 6-3 deep right field to score Bigelow. winner. When: catcher Michael Mahoney "We were fortunate, we left a lot doubled over the center, fielder's of runners on base. Calvin pitched head and scored Vance, the Manta well and got a big hit for us. He Ray coach changed pitchers. A kept us in the game, even though strikeout and pop fly ended the we left the bases loaded in the first inning, but not before Shumard and fourth innings," said Wildcat scooted home on a passed ball to head coach Steve Rewis. ,give Hardee the 8-1 score. SHARDEE 8, LEMON BAY 1 When Basey set the final three Junior right-hander James Basey Lemon Bay batters down in 'fly allowed only three, hits and one balls and a ground-out in the top of tally in the Wildcats' 8-1 win over the seventh, Hardee had avenged its the Manta Rays last Wednesday. early season 6-3 loss to the Class Cat bats were alive as they 4A Manta Rays. pounded out 10 hits and capped the "We came out swinging. It was game with a five-run sixth-inning great to see James pitch well. He splurge. kept working on it and pitched like Basey began business-like, we expect him to, like his potential. inducing .a ground-out and,pair of We brought some underclassmen pop-ups in the top of the first up from the JV and they are making inning. Hardee forged in front with contributions in running bases and three scores. Palmer led off with a being part of the Wildcats," said double over the left fielder's head Rewis after the-game. ti the warning track. Himrod took a HARDEE 9, MULBERRY 4 two-strike pitch to center field, The Cats secured their final dis- putting runners on the corners. A trict win of the regular season at Brutus sacrifice brought Palmer in. Mulberry on Friday evening, scat- 2005 ,xv tering eight well-placed hits along with walks and errors for the 9-4 victory over the Panthers. Senior Drew Schock drew his usual Friday night assignment and struck out eight Panthers and allowed seven hits, "not his best performance, but steady. Our bats came alive and helped him out," said Rewis. Hardee got on the board early. Palmer opened the game as a hit batsman, went to second on a Himrod walk and hurried home on a Brutus double to center field. An Abbott hit plated Himrod and an VISITING DENTISTS error on a Tubbs hit brought Brutus around to score. Hardee led 3-0. Mulberry responded with one run on hits by Josh Sibaneler and Geo Blanco. Sibaneler scored. Shumard doubled to right field, moved to third on a Palmer ground- out and came home on a Himrod hit- to right. It was 4-1. Mulberry got the extra run back with its own tally in the bottom of the second. Chris Burns singled. Schock struck out two batters. Alberto Resendez doubled to left .to score Burns and make it a 4-2- game. Schock struck out the final batter. The Panthers made it a 4-4 Pair game with another pair of scores in the home half of the third. A walk, error and sacrifice brought Robert Burs and Blanco home. Hardee forged ahead in the top of the fifth. Brutus drew a walk, moved along on a Redding hit and scurried home on an Abbott hit. A double play halted Hardee play. The final trio of Wildcat scores came in the top of the sixth. Mahoney walked, Shumard singled and Palmer doubled to center field to score his teammates. A Brutus walk and single by Redding kept runners moving, Palmer also com- ing home before the third out. COURTESY PHOTO Eleven Russian dentists recently,toured South Florida Community College's dental education facilities to learn about the college's programs for dental hygienists and dental assistants. Vera Masianovskaya (left), Yelena Seselkina and Ruslan Karyepov observed while student Sherry McGrath cleaned a patients teeth. The visitors said that in Russia, most dentists perform teeth cleaning and other services typically done by dental hygienists in the United States, and den- tal clinics hire registered nurses and give them on-the-job training as dental assistants. i/y V\st be... yotn It's time to choose IVIlDFnLORd What A Bank Should Be District N IE 4 pS ) ___ lw r. I ty) A4 .,P" Ball, 2B The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 Softball Girls Bow Out By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee girls softball team lost its first-round game in the 3A- 10 playoffs Monday night. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 252005CA000137 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WAUCHULA, a national banking cor- poration Plaintiff, vs. ELISEO SANTIAGO, ET AL. Defendants. / NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Eliseo Santiago, a/k/a Eliseo Santiago Cipriano 163 College Lane Zolfo Springs FL 33890 (Last known address) Current address unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the follow- ing property in HARDEE County, Florida: Tract 14: Begin at the NW corner of SW 1/4 of Section 34, Township 34 South Range 25 East; Run Thence South 0* 10'00" West along the West line of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a dis- tance of 175.00 feet; thence East on a line parallel to the North line of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a dis- tance of 261.54 feet'for a point of beginning;' Thence South 0 10'00" West on a line parallel to the West line of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a distance of 125.00 feet, thence East on a line parallel to the North line of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a distance of 87.18 feet, thence North 010'00" East on a line par- allel to the West line of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of 125 feet; thence West on a line parallel to the West line of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a distance of 87.18 feet to Point of Beginning, Hardee County, Florida. Together with a 1957 SPTCR Mobile Home, ID #573610121 has been filed against you, and you are listed as a Defendant. You are required to serve a copy of your writ- ten defenses, if any, to it on Jeff J. MCKIBBEN. Plaintiff's attorney. whose address is Post Office Box 1748, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on or- before May 27, 2005 and file the orig- inal with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter: otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. "If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order.to participate in this proceed- ing, you are entitled, at no cost to you. to the;provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this instrument: if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534- 7777 or Florida Relay Service 711.' WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on 22 day of April, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY As Clerk of the Court By: Connie Ciker Deputy Clerk 4-285-19gc 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 are set , 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: Wauchulalawyeraaol.com p ; *" '' :~ ' r 4:21,28" The Lady Cats ended a difficult season on a difficult note in an 11- 1 loss to DeSoto in the opening games of the single-elimination post-season playoffs. Seniors Stephanie Cobb, Morgan Norris, Kyla Shiver and Kim Ward played their final game in a Wildcat uniform. Classmate April Buckley did not come to the game. The lackluster effort highlighted what has been an uphill season for the Lady Cats. under first-year coach Donnie Carver. Hopefully, he can meld the remaining varsity girls and some up from the junior varsity into a fighting Lady Cat squad next season. Returning are varsity players Ashley Timmons, Jaime Buckley, Rebekah Mahoney, Danielle Hines, Casey Johnson and Sierra Rivet and junior varsity's Cynthia Briseno, Melissa Page, Ashleigh Alden, Summer Hensley, Paige IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-2004-CA-547 CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC, successor by merger to CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff Vs. JENNIFER N. WILLIAMS, et ux., et al., Defendant(s).. / NOTICE OF SALE' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- suant to an Order or Final Judgment Scheduling Foreclosure Sale entered on April 21, 2005 in this case now pending in said Court, the style of which is indicated above. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the Hardee County' Courthouse, North Front Steps, 417 West Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, at 11:00 A.M., on the 18 day of May, 2005, the following described property as set forth in said order or Final Judgment, to-wit: LOTS 1 TO 4, BLOCK 'D" OF MOONLIGHT PARK SUBDIVI- SION, A SUBDIVISION IN SEC- TION 9, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, BOOK 4, PAGE 9, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUBJECT TO EXISTING ROAD RIGHT OF WAY. ORDERED at HARDEE County, Florida, this 21 day of April, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY As Clerk, Circuit Court HARqEE, Florida By:Connie Coker As Deputy Clerk SPEAR & HOFFMAN P.A. 708 South Dixie Highway Coral Gables, Florida 33146 Telephone: (305) 666-2299 "If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceed- ing, you are entitled at no cost to you. to the provision or certain assistance. Please contact the Office,of the Court " Administrator, (863)534-4690, within (2) working days of your receipt of this (describe notice); if you are hear- ing or voice impaired, call TDD .(863)534-7777 or Florida Relay Service 711/jo IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FL PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 252005CP000041 IN RE: ESTATE OF JEW SKITKA. deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITOR The administration of the JEWEL MAE SKITKA, de whose date of death was 17th, 2004, and whose Security Number is 265-52- pending in the Circuit C Hardee County, Florida, Division, the address of whit West Main Street, Wauchula 33873.' The names and addr the personal representative personal representative's are set forth below. All creditors of the dece other persons having cl demands against decedent on whom a copy of this required to be served must claims with this court WITI LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFT TIME OF THE FIRST PUBL OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAY THE DATE OF SERVICE OF OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the i and persons having cla demands against decedent must file their claims with t WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER T OF THE FIRST PUBLICAT THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED THE TIME PERIODS SET F SECTION 733.702 OF THE PROBATE CODE WILL BE F BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING T PERIOD SET FORTH ABO CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YE MORE AFTER THE' DEC DATE OF DEATH IS BARREL The date of the first publ This notice is April 28, 2005. Personal Representative: Danny A. Skltka 126 Austin Lane . Bowling Green, FL 33834 Attorneys : for Representative: SWAINE, HARRIS & SHEEH 425 SOUTH COMMERCE AV SEBRING, FL 33870 (863) 385-1549 .Florida Bar Number: 95615 Avery, Amber Steedley, Katie Bryan, Nicole Bromley, Ciara Lambert and Lindsey Moye. The varsity girls finished the reg- ular season with three games last' week. On Monday, they had Senior Night pre-game ceremonies before hosting Fort Meade in the first of three close encounters to end the final week. Ward had five strikeouts in a complete-game outing against the Lady Miners, which won 3-1. It was scoreless for the first four innings. In the top of the fifth Fort Meade plated a pair of runs. A hit and three consecutive errors brought two Lady Miners around to score. Hardee tried to answer. Jamie Buckley beat out an infield hit. With two down, Cobb drew a walk. An error on a Steedley hit brought Buckley home. It was 2-1. Fort Meade picked up an insur- ance run in the sixth inning on a pair of errors. The laissez faire way in which the Lady Cats accepted defeat discouraged Coach Carver. "It's always the same thing, the mental toughness to handle the game, not dropping it, knowing where to throw it, the things we've tried to teach all year," he com- mented. / A Wednesday afternoon scrim- mage between the varsity and junior varsity may have made the point for Carver. The junior varsity was facing its final season game on Thursday and had not played for nearly two weeks. They came out ready to play and ousted the varsity 10-4. Senior Norris scored two of the varsity's four runs, the rest provid- ed by Mahoney and Hines. For the junior varsity, Steedley and Avery scored twice each and Page, Moye, Holt, Alden, Lambert and Bromley added solo scores. Unfortunately, the effort may have hindered the junior varsity in its encounter against the junior Lady Streaks on Thursday, as theN lost 10-0. Several of the oung Cats were stranded on the bases as they were unable, to keep the action going. The varsity, however, "had its best game of the season," taking Sebring into an extra inning before losing 6-5. Eight errors nearly cost the Lady Cats earlier in the game. Mahoney got the first score for Hardee. ShIe was awarded first base A Daily Thought THURSDAY But rejoice that your names are written in heaven. .Luke10:20t'(NIV) . FIDnAV 4 28'5 5c *um F RT Shouts of joy and victory come ORIDA from the tents of those who do right; "The Lord has done won- derful things.'" The power of the Lord has won the victory: with EL MAE His power, the Lord has done mighty things. S : Psalm 118:15-16(NC/V) RS / estate of SATURDAY ceased, Love does not rejoice at the August wrong, but rejoices at the right. .6556, is I Corinthians 13;6 (RSV) ourt for Probate SUNDAY ch is 417 1 delight greatly in the Lord; my , Florida esses of soul rejoices in my God. For He and the has clothed me with garments attorney of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness. aims or Isaiah 61:1.0 (NIV) aims or 's estate notice is MONDAY file their Let hope keep you, joyful; in HIN THE trouble stand firm; persist in TER THE.) I ICATION prayer ... With the joyful, be joy- S AFTER ful, and mourn with those who A COPY mourn. Secede Romans 12:12, 15 (NEB) decedent aims or 's estate TUESDAY his court The Lord turned my sorrow into HE DATE joy: He took away my clothes of ON OF mourning and gave me gay and ) WITHIN festive garments to rejoice'in, so ORTH IN that I might sing praises to the FLORIDA Lord. OREVER Psalm 30:11-12a (TLB) rHE TIME VE, ANY.: WEDNESDAY EARS OR Delight yourselves in the Lord; EDENTS yes, find your joy in Him at all ication of times. Have a reputation for gen- tleness, and never forget the nearness of your Lord. Philippians 4:4-5 (PME) 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. on catcher interference and went to second on a bunt sacrifice by Jamie Buckley. Timmons singled to left to score Mahoney. It was three up, three down for Sebring in the home half of the inning. When Hardee went scoreless in the second stanza, Sebring took the 2-1 lead on back-to-back errors, a walk and an infield hit. The Lady Streaks added a run in the third on a pair of errors. It was a 3-1 game until the sev- enth inning. Timmons and Holt sin- gled and Norris was safe on a mis- played fielder's choice. Before the dust settled, Hardee had a 4-3 advantage. Sebring tied the game in the bot- tom of the seventh on a pair of errors and a hit. It was 4-4. Hardee forged ahead in the top of the eighth. Mahoney singled and Jamie Buckley again laid down a sacrifice. bunt. Johnson singled to right center and Mahoney raced home. It was 5-4. Not good enough, as Sebring bounded back with two runs on back-to-back errors and' a sacrifice fly to win 6-5. Hardee's final regular season game was Friday night at Haines City. Again, the Lady Cats battled, leading off with a pair of scores by Mahoney and Norris, with a walk and hit batsman leaving Timmons and Hines on base. The Lady Hornets evened the game in the home half of the sec- ond inning on a hit, hit batsman, and fielder's choice. It was 2-2. Haines City put another pair of runs on the board in the bottom of the third inning, a hit, walks and three errors adding up for the scores. It was 4-2 Hardee made it a 5-4 ball game with a trio of scores in the top of the fourth. Steedley, Mahoney and Jamie Buckley all crossed home plate as eight batters came to the plate. Hardee added another pair of scores in the fifth inning on four Haines City errors, making it 7-4. Haines City reacted by scoring four runs in the bottom of the fifth on a combination of errors and walks. It was now 8-7 in Haines City's favor. Hardee got its final tally in the top of the sixth as Hines doubled to left field and was moved on home by a Johnson hit and error on a Bromley hit. Haines City iced the game with a final pair of runs in the home half of the sixth, errors again adding up to runs for the opponent. Hardee was unable to score in the top of the seventh and lost the 10-8 game. "It was again losing it mentally,;:':. lack of concentration adds up to errors," exclaimed Carver. His hopes for a good showing in |:' the district playoffs on Monday were disappointed. Ward did not have her usually strong perfor- mance, allowing nine batters in the first inning, with f6ur of them com- : ing back around to home plate to score. Walks, two hit batsmen andT?; : pair of hits kept runners moving until Ward struck out the final three ; batters. Meanwhile, Hardee bats were' silent against Lady Bulldog pitcher: ' Caitlin Hall and her fielders. DeSoto added two runs in the' second inning on a Lillian McDowell homer over the right field fence. Another run came in the third on an error, McDowell double and Hall single. The final four Lady Bulldog scores came in the bottom of the fourth inning on three hits and two errors. It was an 11-0 lead for DeSoto as Hardee came to bat in the top of the fifth. Hines singled to left field. Rivet grounded out pitcher to first, but moved Hines to second. A Johnson sacrifice third moved Hines to third where she scored a wild pitch before the final out. DeSoto won 11-1 on 'the 10-run mercy rule. i .. .,- :; .;,:; ... PHOTOS BY-RALPH HARRISON Senior softball quintet was honored in pre-game ceremonies at home game against Fort Meade. From left are Kyla Shiver, Morgan Norris, Kim Ward, Stephanie Cobb and April Buckley. NOTICE REQUEST FOR REZONE All interested persons are hereby notified that Carol M. Knight is requesting a rezone from the Land Development Code to change the classification of her property, located at 604 S 7" Avenue, from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Single Family Residential/Duplexes) and a FLUM Classification of Low Density Residential. The property is legally described as: 1.36 COM AT NWCOR OF NE % OF NE % RUN S 844 LKS E 949.50 LKS S 180 FTFOR POB S 330 FT W 180 FT N 330 FT E 18Q FT TO: POB 09 34S 25E 161P329 376P615 449P20 556P420 P423P426 NC- 569P268 The proposed request will be considered by the Wauchula Planning and Zoning Board on Monday, May 16, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. and the Wauchula City Commission on Monday, June 13, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., at the Commission Chambers, 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. Any interested persons) will be heard at these meetings. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or Commission with respect to this request for which he will need a verbatim record of the proceedings, he will need to ensure that such verbatim record,is made. CITY OF WAUCHULA s/David B. Royal Mayor, City Commission ATTEST: s/Crissy Abbott City Clerk osl "1\ \ 07 i ,o oo 3 PROPOSED REZONE \ CRAVEN S 0000 f 02 oo* .oneN | 00 0. 1 -0 I 0000 4:28c Personal. AN, P.A. rENUE 4 O8R 55 'c -. .11 April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B Catcher Stephanie Cobb nestles the ball as Lady Miner strikes out. Districts Doom Tennis Teams By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Class 2A-District 11 tennis com- petition last week was close to one- sided. In one of the most widely spread districts in the state, Lithia Newsome was the team to beat. The Hillsborough County-based team won both the girls and boys team titles. Lemon Bay, in Charlotte County, was the runner-up despite being the host school. Hardee boys tied with Palmetto of Manatee County for third place. Hardee girls were behind Palmetto but ahead of Booker of Sarasota County and DeSoto. In number one boys singles, senior Daniel Dick beat Devon Lacava of DeSoto in the quarterfi- nals, before losing to second-seed Anthony Lipe-Ladenheimer of Booker 6-1; 7-6 in the semi-finals. Senior Michael Holt also won over DeSoto's Mitchell Johnson 6- 2, 6-1 before losing to Brad Henderson of Newsome 6-0, 6-0. Only three of 14 eventual winners were from a school other than Newsome or Lemon Bay. Junior John Paul Barton did not go down easily in his first round to Jordan Muse of DeSoto 7-5, 6-3. Senior Tom Green won the quar- terfinal match by default over Booker, then had to face Alex Lukim of Newsome in a 6-4, 6-1 loss. At number five, soph Josh Ready won by default over a DeSoto play- er and then lost to Aaron Barrett of Newsome 6-2, 6-1. In number one doubles, Dick/Holt beat Casey Caldwell/Austin Waldron 6-0, 6-0 in the quarterfinals, but lost 6-1, 6- 1 to Jimmy Newton/Robert Wozniak of Lemon Bay. In number two doubles, Barton/Daryl Ezelle advanced by default over Booker but lost 6-2, 6- 1 to James Vuckovic/Lukin of Newsome. On the girls side of the ledger, senior Kathryn Pace opened with a real battle in a 7-5, 7-6 (four service points) loss to Danielle Tencza of Palmetto. Junior Kelsey Williams beat Brittany Fenimore of Palmetto 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the quarterfinals, only to face Alyssa Lafita of Newsome in a 6-2, 6-0 semi-final loss. Senior Nikki Graham lost her first-round match to Jessica Jones of Palmetto 6-4, 6-2. Soph D.K. Davis beat Nitsuh Liku of Booker 6-4, 6-2 in the quar- terfinals. She then went against Candra Baldwin of Lemon Bay, the only non-Newsome girls to win her division. She beat Davis 6-0, 6-0. At number five, freshman Natalie Green beat Courtney Gammad of DeSoto 6-4, 6-1 in the quarterfinals but lost to Kelly Raymond of Newsome 6-0, 6-0. In the number one doubles, Pace/Williams beat DeSoto's Prevatt/Williams 6-1 (7-6 (three service points) in the quarterfinal round only to face Kent/Lafita of Newsome in a 6-0, 6-0 loss. In the number two doubles, Graham/Davis ran into Lady Tigers Eberly/Jones and lost a three-setter 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. New scoreboard shows a scoreless game in the fourth inning. Fort Meade managed a 3-1 victo- ry. NEW LOCATION 0;- .,i. WE'VE MOVED BACK TO 220 N. 6TH AVE., WAUCHULA. Tony & Oralia are excited to return to the original! location where they began their real estate careers. Please stop by and see them. : Realtor S .220 N. 6th Avenue 00 rF? Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863)773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 We Have Listings to suit your every need. CALL US TODAY! 4:28c NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing Will be held and thereafter Ordinance number 2005-07 will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and Final reading at the City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 9T day of May, 2005, at 6:00 P:M. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk. 126 South Seventh Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear Sand be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as .follows: ORDINANCE 2005-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE .COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, SAID AMENDMENT BEING KNOWN AS "AMENDMENT 05-04-SS"; SPECIFICALLY, CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM "RESIDENTIAL" TO "COMMERCIAL" TO THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESIGNATED AS THE MROCZKA/MANLEY 'PARCEL; AND TRANSMITTING SAID AMENDMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REVIEW AND A FINDING OF COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR.AN EFFECTIVE DATE. SPursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council With respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need. record of the proceeding and that; for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is 'made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate ppon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect Sof the Council's functions, including one's access to,,participation, employment or treatment in Sits programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City '-Clerk at (863) 773-3131. Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire Ables & Ritenour, P. A. '202 West Main Street,' Suite #103 'Wauchula, Florida 33873 SAttorney for the City of Wauchula s/Crissv Abbott CRISSY ABBOTT, City Clerk City of Wauchula 4:28c in time /r ffl, . Guys & Gals You are invited to meet jewelry designer Thursday, May 5 2-6pm Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Come ancd e her nevw merchandises! Cats Corner 106 N. 6th Avenue, Wauchula 773-6565 www. catscornerwauchula. com '""p snrfAc4 r ,NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number 2005-05B will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading at City Hall,.225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 9 day of May, 2005, at 6:00 P.M. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126 South Seventh Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed:Ordinance is entitled as follows: ORDINANCE 2005-05B AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OFWAUCHULA, FLORIDA, SAID AMENDMENT BEING KNOWN AS "AMENDMENT 05-05-SS"; SPECIFICALLY, CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM COUNTY "TOWN CENTER" TO CITY "COMMERCIAL" TO THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESIGNATED AS THE SAMI PARCEL; AND TRANSMITTING SAID AMENDMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REVIEW AND FINDING OF COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Commission's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3'131. Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire Ables & Ritenour, P. A.' 202 West Main Street, Suite #103 Wauchula, Florida 33873 Attorney for the City of Wauchula s/Crissv Abbott CRISSY ABBOTT, City Clerk City of Wauchula 4:28c I ';'' I -91~CC~ ~~a 5 - . -I ; ...,.. ;~f~ 4B The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 Juniors Baseball A Tight Race By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Little League Juniors base- ball division is getting tighter and tighter. At the end of last week, The BJD Excavating Braves had avenged an earlier loss to the Mason Mets and handed the Mets their first loss. That put the Braves statistically ahead in the standings with a 6-1 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. Your personal solution to happiness is peculiarly your own because we all have our own personal definition of happiness. My New World dictio- nary, which carries a lot of weight (heft) for me, states happiness is-favored ,by circumstances, lucky, fortunate, having feeling, showing great pleasure, :contentment, joy, exactly appropriate to the occasion; joyous, clever, apt. Cathrine Marshall is quoted in my Women's Devotional Bible, speak- ing on Happiness: "I have observed when any of us embarks on the pursuit of happiness for ourselves, it eludes us. Often I've asked myself why. It Must be because happiness comes to us only as a dividend. When we .become absorbed in .something demanding and worthwhile, above and 'beyond ourselves, happiness seems to be there as a byproduct of the self- giving." I'm sure, like me, when you are unhappy you feel it is your right. But is it? For instance, my husband John and I had a very happy marriage, filled with trust and love. I always knew the law of averages would dictate his ,death before mine because of the 20-year variance in our ages. Nevertheless, I was in the depths of despair and unhappiness when his inevitable death came. So much so that I was under a doctor's care for clin- ical depression for many months. All of a sudden, in the midst of feeling 'sorry for myself, I admitted to myself John was with God, well and happy as any good Christian would be, while I ... neither God nor John ... wanted me to be unhappy. Rather they wanted me to feel elation and happiness that John was with God. Of course I miss John, but I'm happy that even though he's not physically with me, he remains in my heart. What makes you happy? Let me tell you some of the things that make me happy. I've a kindly, friendly caregiver. After my very good friend SLinda gets me into bed at night, we talk about lots of nothing with lots of laughter before she goes home, and I most often go to sleep with a smile on nmy face. I'm happy when my business partner calls me "NMom" out of def- erence to my age. I'm happy when Jewelv, the cat once in a long while, curls up in my lap and goes to sleep. I'm happy when God gives me anoth- *oer day. And the list goes on ... and on ... So, what does make you happy ? Think about it. I'll wager there is more to make you happy than unhappy. God loves a cheerful giver, and urges you to behappy. Remember, God loves you, and you, and so do I. Dear Mom I remember when you rocked me to sleep, Sand tucked me under the covers deep. When you wiped my nose when I had a cold and gave me more love than my heart could hold. You filled up my wading pool, and cried on my first day of school. You taught me how to tie a shoelace, and let me put lipstick andpowder on my face. You let me help you wash dishes, blow out candles and make birthday wishes. We played games of hide-and-seek, carved pumpkins and went to trick-and-treat. You were mad when I cut my own hair, but lovingly put barrettes on places that were bare. You 've taught me everything 1 should know and all the paths ITshould go. SYou've left me some good memories, that put joy into my heart, SBecause memories are like pictures, they make you feel close even when you're apart. S: Mom, you've spent your entire life being a loving mother and wife, And now that you've run life's long race, you have earned your sacred place. Now I can smile and say I've been truly blessed, because God had loaned me one of His best. E.I Wingo ....~: .; Wauchula 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, RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. j41b record, while the Mets were at 5-1. Behind them are the Lone Star Construction Rangers, the CGC AgriManagement Athletics (A's) and the Torrey Oaks Golf Course Indians. Going back to the April 11 game, it was an 18-6 win for the Mets over the Indians. Charlie Powell and Francisco Figueroa each banged a triple and a double for the Mets. Kyle Ward also tripled. Figueroa, Alex Flores and Ward scored three runs each. Josh Spencer, Nolan Neuhauser and Powell scored twice each and Nick Battles, Brek McClenithan and Richie Evans added a run each. For the Indians, Adam Cartwright and Dan Timmons each had a two-hit, two-score night Dansley and Chris Anderson each chipped in with a run. The April 12 game was a cliff- hanger, with the Braves barely beating the A's 6-5. Jose Figueroa, Cody Rawls, Logan Thomas, Carson Davis, James Olliff and Conner Davis circled the bases once each for the Braves. Arnulfo "Junior" Cortez scored twice for the A's. Tyler Harvard, Will Abbott and Dalton Farr added a tally apiece. On April 14, the Rangers shut out the Indians 7-0. Josh Rodgers came around to cross home three times for the Rangers. Dale Bucy added twin tal- lies and Patrick Turner and David Richardson put a run each in the book. For the Indians, Hensley was left on base three times. Drew Macias twice and Tony Martinez, Mike Farrell, Anderson. Timmons and Matt Fite once each. On April 15, the Mets dropped the A's 11-6. Spencer came home three times for the Mets. Figueroa and Ward had twin scores and Flores, McClenithan, Powell and Battles crossed home once each. Tyler Robertson and Cortez were two-tally batters for the A's. Farr arid Joseph Johniston added solo scores. Last Monday, the Braves bashed the Mets 17-10 to even their series. For the Braves, Olliff and Carson Davis each put a trio of scores in the book. Krause, Conner Davis, Rawls. and Kaleb.Saunders had two runs each and Matt George added another. For the Mets, Figueroa, Flores and Neuhauser were twin-tally bat-, ters, and Phillip Barton, Battles, Powell and Spencer chipped in with a run each. On Tuesday, the Rangers skipped past the Indians 15-10. RichardoSn and Jonathan Kelly each came around to cross home plate three times for the Rangers. Turner, Rodgers, Cody Vandiver and Kody Porter added two runs each and Trenton Cantu scored once. For the Indians, Martinez and Cartwright came home twice apiece. Macias, Farrell, Dustin 'Maddox, Josh. Rickett and Timmons each put a run on the board. Last Thursday was another thriller, with the Braves again bare- ly gettifig by the A's, this time 7-6. SSaunders scored twice and Krause, Carson Davis, Logan Thomas, Figueroa and Rawls had solo scores for the Braves. For the A's, it was Mike Dixon with a pair of runs, and Tyler Robertson, Skylar Alden, Coty Skinner and Tyler Alden with a run each. Friday's finale was an 11-3 win for the Mets over the Rangers. Powell. and Spencer came around to score twice each for the Mets. Figueroa, Flores, Ward, McClenithan, Neuhauser, Battles and Evans chipped in with a run each. Richardson doubled and scored for the Rangers. Turner and Danny Rodriguez also crossed home plate. Turner was stranded three times, and Bucy. Vandiver and Rodgers were also left on base. o42 ~74-t""Ire Achevh Ne levels of Success" JViow nurollinO AGES 1-5 yrs. old .863 7 6 7 0 8 00 804 Chamberlain Blvd. Wauchula, Fl. Call between 1 p.m. 5:30 p.m. ( OWNERS: ADDIE BATTLE & MICHELLE BARKER Pending liccme apprmall we', 4:28p By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Hardee's amazing duo qualified for the state track meet Saturday at Coral Springs. Freshman Andrea "Drea" Parkinson and junior Kim Cummins both advanced out of the Class "A Region 3 track meet to contend at state competition. Parkinson, a talented frosh, almost qualified in three events, but had to settle for two. Only the top four in each event advanced. Parkinson was going from one venue to another as she competed in running and track events. Cummins had a personal best in finishing second overall in the triple jump, with a 34'8" jump. Parkinson was behind her for a fourth-place finish at 32'7". Parkinson also ran the 300-meter hurdles and 100-meter high hur- dles. In the preliminaries of the 300, she ran 48.7, her fastest time of the year and seeding her second in the finals. In the finals of the 100 meters, she tripped and fell over the second to last hurdle, bumping her leg, and still finishing fifth, just out of qualifying. In the finals of the 300, she was unable to repeat her earlier achievement and finished fourth at 50.6. ."It was a gritty performance," said coach Rod Smith, of the fresh- man athlete who also cleared 4'8" in the high jump, "hindered by competing in two field events and one running event at the same time," added coach Don Trew. Other Hardee athletes did well in regional competition although not advancing to the state meet. Senior Jacob'Deemer took eighth in the discus with a throw of 131'7". Pierre Lazarre had a personal best record in both throws with a 130'3" in the discus and 42'9" in the shot put. Pablo Anselmo and Jose Gutierrez led the top runner in the state for the first two laps of the 3,200, or two-mile, run. Each improved their personal best in the event, Anselmo finishing at, 10:54 and Gutierrez at 11:07. The girls 4x400 was led by Roxanna Torres, who ran a 4:43 in her leg. She was joined by Mandy Cornelius, Santressa Harris and Christina Jena. The boys 4x400 was led by freshman Jayquan Gandy, who fin ished his second leg in 54 second: Jeff Capron came in at 55, Jaimil Torres at 58 and Deemer at 60. "- : . . .:. 'N PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Junior Kim Cummins (left) and Andrea Parkinson. practiced Monday for competition in the state track meet on Saturday. Henscratch Farms To Host Blueberry Festival May 14 Henscratch Farms is hosting its first annual Blueberry Festival on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be arts and crafts vendors from all over Florida. Blueberry Pancake Breakfasts will be served from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A hot dog roast begins at 11 a.m. Various groups will perform Bluegrass music throughout the day. Square dancing starts at 11 a.m. Antique cars from the Highland Lakes Region AACA will showcase their cars from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At 10, 12, 2 and 4 there will be blueberry pie eating contests foi children and adults alike. A blueberry pie baking contest will be held in search of our first annual Blueberry Pie Queen. Contestants must submit their pie entries by 1 p.m. the day of the fes- tival, and the winner will be announced at 3 p.m. The winner's picture will be hung in Henscratch Farms' Country Store. Complimentary winery tours and wine tasting will be given every 30 minutes during the festival. Parking and admission are free. This is a family event. ATTENTION HURRRICANE VICTIMS The deadline for filing applications for Mobile Home Disaster Relief is Monday. May 2. 2005. Applications can be filed with the Hardee County Property Appraiser's Office located at 315 North Sixth Avenue, Room 103, Wauchula, FL 33873. MOBILE HOME DISASTER RELIEF If you have not applied for homestead disaster relief you may be eligible for Mobile Home Disaster Relief if you answer YES to each of the following questions: Was the mobile home more than 50% destroyed or, damaged to the point that is was uninhabitable by a named tropical storm? Was the mobile home for which a replacement was purchased the permanent redidence of a permanent resident of Florida? If you answered NO to the above questions, the property is NOT QUALIFIED for relief payment. A copy of the invoice of the new mobile home purchase must accompany the application. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Documentation supporting the claim that the property was uninhabitable must accompany the application. Documentation includes, but is not limit- ed to the following: Utility bill that clearly indicates a reduction in service; Insurance documentation that indicates the severity of the damage; Rental or lease agreement for temporary residence if there is no agreement, a sworn statement from landlord will be accepted (forms can be obtained at the Property Appraiser's Office); Sworn Statement from a contractor indicating that the mobile home was uninhabitable for 60 days or more (forms can be obtained at the Property Appraiser's Office); If FEMA has placed a temporary recreational vehicle or mobile home on your property, lease documents will be accepted (if no lease docu- ments are available, the Property Appraiser's Office may be able to verify your lease with FEMA); Statement from a County or State Agency condemning the property. . APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY LOGGING ON TO OUR WEBSITE AT:- hardeepa.net Visit us at: 315 North 6th Avenue, Room 103 Wauchula, FL 33873 Kathy L Crawford Hardee County Property Appraiser 863/773-2196 4:28c Parkinson, Cummins Go To State Meet ---- ---- -^ -= ^-;-~----- -;~ Come I ~ 'r '" *' * ~b24~i~ April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B .,. I Ii.- -`' . GROWN FORD iWil Used Car Deals the Competition Can Only Dream About! 4 i.I *All offers with approved credit. 66 months on all vehicles except 2004 which are 72 mos. 7.9% APR, tax, title, tag and dealer fees not incded, .. .... 2005 Focus ZX3 3Dr Buy a new vehicle with a used car price. Great Gas Mileage. $10,999 .....r l$1,92 per month. Stock# 5P31012 2005 F-150 Automatic, Air, ' i,i More. -*i a' S. 1,.. $4,999,, or $349 per month. 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Stock# 5W14136 *All rebates IncludingFord motor financing rebate included.in shle prices. Tax, tag, titje, not included. 7.9% by 72 months with approved credit on new vehicles. CROWN FORD SERVICE SPECIALS SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT SMust be 60 years of age or older, ,with a valid driver's license. ! Sales Tax &shop supplies not included. May not be used with any ': ,I other offer. Must present coupon when order Is wdtten. Fords Only. kROWN Y J I I Only at Crown Ford. Expires 5!31'/05 ,- .: : .- ---i------- l ............ -- Alignment Check $91951 -We will check your vehicle's wheel alignment and advise you of its condition for only $9.95. Must present this coupon. I.CROWN 41 S Offier expireslMay 31 2005. - -- ------m '* I - 773-4113 ,-" *. i . Se Habld Espanol , "The Pricemaker" 1031 US 17 N., Wauchuld (1. block south of Wal-Mart) i76~Ft. Meade 62 %* L S Ame Pin* 428C 's ZERO DOWN DELIVERS ,:A ..payments listed with 0 down! i . , * *.'- t!. 1';.... ~ a I 6B The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 Hardee Living -- r LT- I^i Gary Lee Resmondo & Crystal Joiner Crystal Joiner & Gary Lee Resmondo Are Engaged Gary Lee Resmondo Jr. and Crystal Rae Joiner, both of Lake Wales; have announced their engagement. The bride-elect is the grand- daughter of Raymond Bassett of Zolfo Springs and the late Shirley Bassett. She is the office manager for an electrical company in Auburndale. The prospective groom is the son of Gary and Monika Resmondo of Winter Haven and Carlton and Aggie Brown of Eustis. He is cur- rently general manager of Gary L. Resmondo Sod in Lake Wales. Plans autumn Ashton Haven. The city of Pasadena, California derives word meaning "valley between the hills." are being made for an 2006 wedding, at Lake County Club in Winter its name from an Indian Boys Basketball Camp Grades 3 thru 9 May 30th thru June 2nd Call Coach Dickey at 773-3147 ext. 229 for information. 4-28p vitation THE HARDEE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING IS HOSTING THEIR ANNUAL "YOUNG AT HEART" RECEPTION ON MAY 6. 2005, 2:00 P.M., AT THE CATHERYN MCDONALD SENIOR CENTER. 310 NORTH 8TH AVE., WAUCHULA. TH RECEPTION IS HELD IN RECOGNITION OF MA BEING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH. THE EVEN IS HELD TO HONOR OUR SENIOR RESIDENT THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. THERE WILL B ENTERTAINMENT, REFRESHMENTS, AND TH 5TH GRADE WINNERS OF THE "MY FAVORITE OLDER PERSON" ESSAY CONTEST. FOR MtOR INFORMATION, CALL ANN MARTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HOPE OF HARDEE AT 773-2022 j~A LI IY IT rS On Monday, May 23, the American Cancer Society will offer its first "Look Good ... Feel Better" program to residents in Highlands, Hardee and DeSoto counties. Guided by volunteer cosmetolo- gists, female cancer patients who participate in this class will learn how to use makeup and skincare techniques to overcome the appear- ance-related effects of chemothera- py and radiation. The class runs from 10 a.m. until noon and will be held at the American Cancer Society Resource Center at 2812 Kenilworth Blvd. in Sebring. To register or for addition- al information, call 1-800-ACS- 2345. "Look Good ... Feel Better" is about improving and maintaining self-image and confidence as well as about appearance. Patients enjoy the opportunity to spend time in a relaxed, non-medical setting with others in the same situation. The free makeup and instruction from Birthday Celebrated In Sebring IE o Little Albany Albritton turned Sone year old on March 17 and cele- E brated on March 12 with a party at E Veterans Beach on Lake Jackson in !E Sebring. E I The honoree, daughter of Larry tE B and Melissa Albritton, joined her guests in enjoying chips, dip and rr birthday cake. 4:28;5:5Among those helping her cele- brate were her brother, Dylan Naewood of Wauchula; sister, Chyanne Albritton of Fort Meade; N grandparents, Rick. and Suzanne Elliott and Judy Shumard, all of 1 Wauchula, and Ray and Linda George of Sebring; great-grand- mother, Maggie Hargrove of I) | Wauchula; and special friends, Linda Strickland, Linda Rogers, I Sandy Driskell, Brittney Hines and Tara Bates, all of Wauchula. M: I Don't Be Left OUtt! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. professionals helps them look and feel better. Look Good ... Feel Better is offered through a partnership of the American Cancer Society; the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation; and the National Cosmetology Association. Classes and materials are provid- ed free of charge to women in active cancer treatment. Rise & Shine By Ted Simonson WHAT'S WRONG WITH SAYING, "I DON'T KNOW"? One of the things people find hardest to say is "I don't know". They would rather "take a lickin'" than to be found looking dumb. People like to be "in the know," to possess "inside information" to find out important news before anyone else. This is what sells newspapers. We live in a culture in which knowledge is held in high regard. TV newscasters will seldom tell us about something happening in government, education or the arts without interviewing "experts" who can immediately analyze the event and tell us all about its implications. I guess all this knowledge makes people feel safer, more equipped to handle life's uncertainties. They don't seem fazed that much of yesterday's red hot news is proven untrue or inaccurate today. Same thing about scientific discoveries. We tend to accept without question the pronouncements of the white-coated ones. But even the most celebrated will confess that their insights will probably be supplanted or at least updated by the next round of experiments. Cartoonist love to draw eager young men climbing to the tops of moun- tains to interview wise old men. This image has meaning because so many believe we need specialized knowledge in order to truly live. The Bible states that in the end times, knowledge will increase. (Daniel 12:4) It is certainly true that raw information has been piling up since we have split the atom, walked on the moon and built the first computer. But without the good sense to obey the God who made us, what will we do with all this knowledge? If the past is a guide, major scientific advances have led to the creation of new weapons of mass destruction. Die-hard materialist ignore the warning signs of scripture. After all, they have invested in only what they pan see, hear, smell, taste and touch. As a result, they have become blind to all other worlds. "For it is written, 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent!" (I Cor. 1:19) The Bible com- mands us, above all else, to come to know a Person. "I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord." (Jer. 24:7) Trusting God produces serenity. As for the rest of knowledge, we can afford to know or not to know-as He may direct. Free Seminar Offered To Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment Joseph Paul McClelland and Alice Mae Propst have announced their engagement and approaching marriage. The couple will be married at five o'clock in the afternoon on Friday, April 29, at 5115 NE Sandy Rd., Arcadia. Friends and relatives of the cou- ple are invited to attend. Hardee Players To Meet Tonight The Hardee County Players, Inc. will have its general membership meeting tonight (Thursday, April 28) at 7 at the Wauchula City Hall Auditorium at 225 E. Main St. in Wauchula. All members and those interested in becoming members are invited to attend. The players will be voting on the three board member seats up for * A Uk.. ~ I i' `' 1 r , 6;~i "' f-i 7 ,. i. c:; ;; 1 .~ :: i F 7 I ~n /" " election this term. The Hardee County Players is a non-profit theater group dedicated to presenting and promoting theater arts in the community. All donations are tax deductible. To make a donation or for ques- tions, call 767-1220. Donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 2193, Wauchula 33873. THE HARDEE COUNTY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO 2 PRAYER SERVICES THURSDAY, MAY 5 NOON HERITAGE PARK DOWNTOWN WAUCHULA & 7 P.M. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WAUCHULA FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT PASTOR LOU LIOTTA AT (863) 773-4330 THE 54TH ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER 4:28c ; 1 r . i: .1; ...., -1? ,, oo . COURTESY PHOTO Joseph McClelland & Alice Propst Couple To Wed In Arcadia 1 I -*-'1 I-- P9' - I I I ; I II I r i r 77 An In J."- - I--- ~ ig April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B Local Hospital Honors its Volunteers Dr. Barbara Carlton hosted an outdoor luncheon honoring the Florida Hospital Wauchula Ladies Auxiliary and the local hospital for its contributions to Hardee County through the years. During the April 21 event, Dr. Barbara described the auxiliary as S"the foundation of our hospital." As she reminisced, she said "It's been a long, long journey." Hospital Administrator David 'Ottatti called the Hospital Auxiliary "the Pink Ladies and Bill," refer- ring to long-time volunteer Bill Alexy Sr. He also recognized those present who have been volunteers since the hospital began in 1970. They are Jennie B. Weis, Pat Davis and Frances Davis. It was also men- tioned that Juanita English began her years of service in 1980. Following the barbecue catered by Katie Mae's BBQ Catering Service, emcee Jim Beckley, a hos- pital board member, introduced Florida Hospital Heartland President John Harding, now in his seventh year in his current position as CEO. Harding expressed pride in what the hospital has provided Hardee County, saying that all 25 beds are now all-private rooms, and in spite of the $8 million in damage from the recent hurricanes to all three Heartland hospitals, Wauchula has been 85 percent full in 2005. (The other hospitals making up the Heartland are Sebring and Lake Placid.) He said the local hospital has received more ER patients than Lake Placid, and these numbers have almost doubled since 1997. Because of this, there is a great need for expansion of the ER facil- ities, and the former surgery suite would be the most practical for this expansion. It is hoped that state leg- islation will soon allow such expan- sion, and as soon as possible. 'There is* a global shortage in medical doctors and nurses," he said, adding "without them we are out of business." He took the oppor- tunity to encourage Hardee High School Key Club members present to consider futures in the field of medicine. Responding to a question from Joe Davis Sr., Harding said that South Florida Community College "is doing a tremendous job with its nursing program." However, he added that there is now a need for a learning institute for preparing those who have completed their two-year nursing degree. Concerning possible expansion of the hospital, Harding referred to the $420,000 purchase of 20 acres north of Wauchula as a possible future hospital site, yet said, "We cannot build a hospital on our own. It must be a partnership with the community. Right now, we need your help to provide'a new, full-ser- vice hospital." He provided an artist's rendering of the prospective facility. After expressing gratitude for the many volunteers and community support, he also reminded the audi- ence, "All money made at Florida Hospital Wauchula goes back into this hospital. It's getting more than it earns." Current Florida Hospital Wauchula Auxiliary members pose before the luncheon held in their honor. In the front row (from left) are Cathy Lynk, Dolly Nickerson, Mary Lagos, Second Vice President Jeanne Barthlow, Evelyn Blackmon, Theresa Alexy, Treasurer Jo Wilkerson and Helen Letterman. Across the back are Eunice Herring (representing Jennie B. Weis), Betty Carlton, Jane Christopher, Betty Abbott, James Bolhouse, Donna Jayne, Charlotte Davis, President Geri Woodward, Carol Saunders, Barbara Bolhouse, Juanita English, Lois Dandridge, First Vice President Pat Davis and Madge Lackey. Not pictured are Bill Alexy Sr., Elinor Batey, Lorraine Holmes, Jackie Long, Faye Proctor and Secretary Janice Moye. There are presently about 30 members of the much-appreciated volunteer organization, and that number includes winter visitors. Volunteers are continually needed. Those interested should call the hospital at 773-3101. T.O.PS. Elects Officers & Crowns Queen The Wauchula chapter #234 of T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) met recently and recog- nized Ann Hegge, crowning her Queen Ann. : Hegge has been a member of T.O.P.S. a little over one year; anid not only reached the goal weight set by her doctor, but has become a member of K.O.P.S (Keenine Off Ann Hegge Pounds Sensibly) after reaching and maintaining her goal weight. The honoree alsd installed the officers for the new year. Accepting their positions of leadership were Becky LeVasseur, leader; Maxine Stromme, co-leader; Sheila Williams, assistant co-leader; Bernice English, secretary; and Rosealie Folnsbee, treasurer., Those holding appointed posi- tions were also installed. Included were Bert LeVasseur, weight recorder, and Dora Bozeman. assis- tant weight recorder. T.O.P.S meets each Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the rec hall at Crystal Lake Village RV and Mobile Home Park off U.S. 17 North. New members are welcome and are invited to the first meeting free of charge. Call Becky at 767-1077 for fur- ther information. Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. PHOTOS BY BESS A. STALLINGS Hostess Dr. Barbara Carlton (left) welcomes 35-year veteran Florida Hospital President John adding (right) gladly accepts a Hospital Auxiliary member Jennie B. Weis. The 91-year-old bountiful plate of food from Kelvin Woods and his wife of Katie shared a memory of her Sunday School class of teenagers pick- Mae's BBQ. Looking over Harding's shoulder is Linda Adler, ing tomatoes from the Weis farm, then selling them to raise Director of Nursing for Florida Hospital Wauchula. enough money to purchase a pew for the hospital's chapel. 1-Year-Old Celebrates , Birthday Paynes Creek Park was the set- ting for the first birthday party of Kyleigh Alexa "Nannie" Revell on April 10. She is the daughter of Robert Matthew and Amanda Revell. The honoree and her guests enjoyed fajitas. hamburgers and hot dogs. Among those helping her cele- brate were her grandparents, Elida Galvan of Wauchula and Bobby and Jenny Revell of Bowling Green. J JianI? OLou SThis is to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all Sour friends, neighbors, co-workers and acquaintances for your phone calls, home vis- its, food, floral tributes and many cards of sympathy. Your thoughts and prayers have brought com- Sfort to our hearts during this time of loss. 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Doyle Spears (left) and Charles Cannon are pictured above on the course as they make preparations for the annual event which helps support mission- ary Frank Zajicek and his family in Bolivia. The cost is $35 per player, with registration deadline of May 4. There will be a 25- team limit for the 4-person teams scramble. The barbecue lunch which players will enjoy will also be offered to the public for $6/plate and will be available by take-out at First Methodist, Wauchula. For tickets, call the church office at 773-2467 before May 4. For more information on the tournament, call Torrey Oaks at 767-0302. r-- a .-.MB-ai5fltS-SfpSS^ (o3~d SlTXTH NP/NUA 0 EFIT GOLF TOURNAA EN ."sor, . - -:- -, i r '- *' -- i ', i -- ,: i i- ... ,,* / '0 . ONE BLUE, NO PINKS Todd and Katelynn Holton, Wauchula, a nine pound one ounce son, Brendan Lee, born April 8, 2005, Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Holton is the former Katelynn Jenkins. Maternal grand- parents are Danny and Maryann Jenkins of Wauchula. Paternal grandparents are Ed and Joyce Holton of Wauchula and John and Kathy Boren of Winter Haven. Fort Green Baptist Church will welcome the Royal. Heirs and the Gulf State Quartet in concert tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. A love offering will be taken, and refreshments will follow the con- cert. The church is also celebrating homecoming this Sunday at the 11 a.m. worship service. Pastor Brian Laker, who has been pastor since November, will lead the morning service. Dinner-on-the-grounds will follow. There will be no Sunday evening services. Northside Baptist Church will celebrate homecoming this Sunday at the church located at 912 N. Eighth Ave., Wauchqla. Evangelist Ron Coram will be the guest speaker, and Leslie Conerly will bring the special music. The 11 a.m. worship service will be followed by dinner-on-the- grounds. Victory Praise Center will wel- come "Little Michael" and "Sister Amah" on Saturday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at the church located at 132 E. Main St., Bowling Green. For more information, call 375- 2856. Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 PM. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court sys- tem. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) PHOTO BY JIM KELLY A group trying to achieve the proposed Highlands County Amphitheatre performed for the Wauchula Kiwanis Club on April 19. Fundraising began seven years ago. Property, 64 acres at 950 CR 29 in Lake Placid, has been acquired. $1.5 million has been raised. Supporters are seeking a $3.8 million USDA community improvement grant as well as state and federal grants for the $3.7 million 1,500 to 2,000-seat facility. An outdoor drama entitled "Florida" is planned and would be performed by a cast of 80 from October through Easter. The average ticket price would be $14.50. The goal is to open in October 2006. The U.S. has 122 outdoor amphitheatres, about one-third historical, one-third religious and one-third Shakespearean, and all operate in the summer. There are none in Florida. The Highlands idea originated with Teresa Stein. The Florida Heartland Heritage Foundation has a board of 22. Pictured (from left) are Jackie Mundhenk, Ken Hall, Debra Rutledge, Debbie Corder, Linda Grosman, Allan Grosman, Kirstie Gonzalez, and Katrina Gonzalez. Below is an artist's sketch of the proposed project. Call (863) 465-3994 for information. ame---- ________-N 4' S >.., '- . ' ,.. .. ," :' . .' ",, WE will honor that deposit NOW!!! PAYLESS ROOFING & VINYL SIDING (Up to 200 mile per hour winds!) Now Available... Any Inside Work (walls, ceilings,etc.) CALL NOW FOR DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN GET YOUR ROOF WITH NO MORE WAITING... AND WITHOUT LOSING YOUR DEPOSIT!!! Contact George Browder (863)78 16:25628 R-C29027101 \6ava rerai fe Cj Corner of 7th & Main a Downtown Wauchula 767-9004 Open Daily 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BREAKFAST FRESH PASTRIES YOGURT CUP WITH GRANOLA AND FRUIT LUNCH SANDWICHES SOUPS SALADS Full line of syecialt coffees and smoothies. Friday Night 6 10 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT 7 9 P.M. SPECIAL MEAL: MANACOTTI CAESAR SALAD GARLIC TOAST PHONE .HE4D FOR C4RRYOUT SERVICE -i--- -- i: i 130 April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B WING OPENS Memory Lane COURTESY PHOTO Patti Ragan (right) of the Wauchula Center for Great Apes is pic- tured above welcoming Donna Dewberry, founder of One Stroke Painting, when the latter recently inaugurated the new Baby Apes Wing. The ape sanctuary was decorated by local One Stroke Certified Instructor Mara Yeates-Trumbo and her team of art students. The murals depict tropical trees, ferns, flowers, birds and butterflies. 2 Services To Celebrate National Day Of Prayer The Hardee County Ministerial Association is sponsoring the 2005 National Day of Prayer next week, .as it does each year. At noon on Thursday, May 5, the community is invited to attend a' prayer service at Heritage Park in downtown Wauchula. That evening, beginning at 7, there will be another prayer service, entitled "God Shed His Grace on Thee" to be held at the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. Numerous musicians, ministers and leaders in the community will participate in the annual event. The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Ron Coram, pastor of Fort Green Baptist Church from 1980 until 1982. Ordained in 1979, he became a full-time evangelist in 2003. The community is invited to attend both observances. ' For more information, call Pastor Lou Liotta at 773-4330. PHOTO SUBMITTED BYSYL.LIA NEAL COKER Taken on the steps of the Hardee County Courthouse, this photo shows the Wauchula High School grad- uating class of 1940. The students' identities are unknown; however, faculty member Louise Southerland (affectionately known by her students as "miss Louise") is shown standing on the far right. Note that she brought her purse for the special occasion. Also note the variety of shoe styles represented. The picture comes from the photo collection of the late Carlo Neal, a 1950 graduate of Wauchula High School. 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. Y0Q.U Can Appear In.. ; e Poet's Place Ae you a poet? Let us show itl Your work could be published in this paper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely on reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written by you, not someone else. To appear In this feature, send your poet- ry, name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald- Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657. For the week ended April 21, 2005: At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 6,895, compared to last u\eek 6.261 and 8.093 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal- ....Slate Livestock..Marke.t News Service: Slaughter cos and bulls -%ere steady to 1.00 lower, feeder steers and heifers steady to 1.00 higher. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers:: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 157.00-210.00; 300-400 lbs., 131.00-175.00; and 400-500 lbs., 120.00-153.00. Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs.,. 138.00-200.00; . 300-400 lbs.; 125.00-160.00; and 400-500 lbs., 112.00-134.00. Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs; 85-90 percent, 45.00-52.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 62.00-70.00. F, I Te Retamty Reunion. lay 14V thi, 200; Vhe-re: Sauls Rd. (Roy's Place) "- V LOWt 1i10fot I)(' phOiOM'd Time: 12:00 PM Anly Q.WSti 1 Call Susan ancd rcfen 773-2064 or 773-2266 soc4:28p Saturday, May 7th, 2005 8am- 3pm April 30 Stephanie K1inehart &KJevin-JKeen May 28 Je.ri loye &C ri Rart.s on June 4 -Zj'CtenYljewdomw &~ IoleriJ~afle June 25 Emma Beedon .7ate & Pon. oualware May 14 June 4 .7aral Mitc~elf &I-andoi mUci~ter June 11 lrannan Gukich &'2aaniel aDarnett June 25 )aiaVotwiard & Paul/oberts 13MDAJ, : /at Cat Corner 106 N. 6th Avenue Wauchula (863) 773-6565 uswnfu aekt rianaiitarw la ieanm soc4:28c l .East on Torrey Road off Highway 17, rum: Just South of Bowling Green 863-375-4450 Landscape & Irrigation Contractors Give the Gift of Landscape! Ask about our free landscape and irrigation design Landscape Installation Irrigation Sod Maintenance PeIn4:8 Whleal Nrsry $5 for 3 Gallons & $2.50 for 1 Gallons ew s 10B The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 Help Class Of 2005 By Fishing By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate ; Fishing for fun and possible prizes would make a great way to help the Hardee high school gradu- ating class have a happy and safe, graduation party. Project Graduation welcomes everyone to its Wild Catfish Fishing Tournament Saturday. Start time is 7 a.m., final weigh-in at 2 p.m. There is a $200 first prize for the largest catfish, $100 for the sec- ond largest. To get to the tournament; take SR 64 or 62 out to the Ona-Fort Green Road (CR 663), or better yet, just take Vandolah Road to the end where it intersects with CR 663. Go north about one half mile past the power plant and turn east into a pasture where there is an 8-acre lake. Pre-efitry tickets are $20, at Cat's Corner, Hardee Ranch Supply and Project Graduation parents. Entry at the gate is $25, with non-fishing guests welcome at no charge. Bring your lawn chairs, tackle and poles. There is a limiit of 25 poutids of fish per ticket. "... .. Sponsors are.still needed. Call Larry Davis at 781-0765 if you can help. This is an alcohol-free event, with all proceeds going to Project Graduation. Fisherman can bring their own bait or purchase earthworms or chicken livers on site. The goal is to reduce the catfish population. Bass is catch and release only. There are no boats allowed, only bank fish- ing. The cook tent/concession stand will also-have a Wildcat breakfast of hamburgers, cold drinks and orange juice, beginning at 7 a.m. and throughout the day. Majors Play Baseball 4 Nights A Week By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee Little League Majors baseball is about half way through the season. At the end of last week, the Joe L. Davis Braves were still the only unbeaten team. "' Following after them are the Nicholson Supply Co. Reds, Countryside Growers Devil Rays, All Creatures Animal Hospital Yankees and Chapman Fruit Co. Athletics (A's). Last Monday, the Reds ran past the A's 5-2 in the week's opener.- Dalton 'Hewett, Jeremy Rowe, Malik Tatis,, Kyle Bodek and Greg Aleman circled the bases for the Reds. Tatis, who smacked a homer and double and was safe on an error, was stranded twice. Ben Loughran was also stranded. Cole Choate and Murrell Winter were the only two A's to get all the' '' - way home. Jared Jernigan was stranded twice and Taylor'Barlow, Dalton Rab'on,,Dylai Rabon, Justin Forrester, Austin- Carey, Jerry Buffalo and Jacob Childers left on base once each. , On Tuesday night, it was the, Devil Rays defeating the Yanks 18- . 11. ." / Wintz. ,Terrell. wqs, the only D-, Ray.to ,come around to score three times. Daniel Baxter, Dylan'Farr, Caleb Reas, Brandon Holton and Jacob Mayer were; twintally bat- ters 'and Carter Lambert, Justin Rickett. Julian Varela. Wade Staton and Tommy Redding added a run each. Leadoff batter Jake Altman cir- cled the bases four times for the Yankees. Dustin Ratliff chipped in twin scores :and Jessie Zuniga, Jacob Anderson, Tyler Cloud, Zach Turner and Tanner Gough chipped in with a run apiece. On Thursday evening, the Braves. beat the Reds'8-3. S Kalan Royal and Vince Grimsley crossed home plate twice each for the Braves. Hunter Henderson, Justin Fones, Lincoln Saunders and Dawson Crawford each put a run in Sthe bodk. Hewett, Tatis and Bodeck scored for the Reds. Tatis and Justin Bromley were each left on base twice, and Hewett, Jason Rosenberg, Kolton Mills and Aleman were stranded once each. On Friday night, the Devil Rays shut down the A's 6-0. Deonte Evans had a pair of hits and twin scores for the D-Rays,. Lambert, Farr, Holton and Mayer added a run apiece. For the 4's, Dylan Rabon and Dalton Rabon were each left on base twice. Barlow was also strand- ed.' I e From Th e]bl e Past] ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or PB&J Sandwich (Salad Tray, Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce, Roll, Fruit Snack) Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Grits, Buttered Toast, Pears, Milk Lunch: Chicken Patty or Hot Dog on a Bun (Salad Tray, French Fries, Cupcakes, Ice Cream, Juice) Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Mini Pocket, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Deli Turkey Sandwich or Cowboy Macaroni (Salad Tray, Pinto Beans and Ham, Peaches, Juice, Roll) Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal, Buttered Toast, Applesauce, Milk Lunch: Rib-B-Que on a Bun or Burrito (Salad Tray, Mexican Rice, Pears, Jell-O) Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Scrambled Eggs w/Cheese, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk - Lunch: Sloppy Joe on a Bun or Fish Sandwich (Salad Tray, Potato Rounds, Broccoli, Applesauce, Juice) Milk I ....... JUNIOR HIGH MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken, Nuggets or PB&J Sandwich or, Pepperoni. Pizza (Tossed Salad, Mixed Vegetables, Macaroni Salad, Applesauce, Roll) Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Grits, Buttered Toast, Pears, Milk Lunch: Chicken Pattie on a Bun or Hot Dog on a Bun or Mozzarella stick (Lettuce, & Tomato, Broccoli, Cupcakes, Ice Cream, Juice) Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast; Cereal, Breakfast Mini Pocket, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Cowboy Macaroni or Deli Turkey Sandwich or Pepperoni Pizza (Lettuce & Tomato, Pinto Beans & Ham, Cole Slaw, Peaches, Juice, Roll) Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal, Buttered Toast, Applesauce, Milk Lunch: Rib-B-Que on Bun or Burrito or Cheese Pizza (Tossed Salad, Mexican Rice, Carrot- Raisin Salad, Jell-O, Pears) Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Scrambles Eggs w/Cheese, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or Sloppy Joe on a Bun or Fish Sandwich (Lettuce & Tomato, Potato Rounds, Pineapple Chunks, Juice) Milk SENIOR HIGH MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Milk Lunch: Sloppy Joe on a Bun (Tossed Salad, Potato Rounds, Broccoli Normandy, Applesauce Cake, Juice) Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage SPRING SUCCESS Patty Sandwich, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken Pattie on Bun (Tossed Salad, Fresh Potatoes, Broccoli, Macaroni Salad, Yellow Cake, Ice Cream, Juice) Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Pizza, Pears; Milk Lunch: Cowboy Macaroni (Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Squash, Peaches, Roll, Juice) Milk THURSDAY- Breakfast: Cereal, French Toast, Syrup, Sausage, Juice, Milk' Lunch: Burrito (Tossed Salad, Mexican Rice, Pinto Beans & Ham, Whole Kernel Corn, Rosy Pear Dessert, Juice) Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles, Syrup, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Lunch: Fish Sandwich (Tossed Salad, Cheese Grits, Garden Peas, Steamed Cabbage, Cole Slaw, Peach Cobbler, Juice, Cornbread) Milk tY t I" i a .. S'HOTO BY JIM KELLY: Jeremiy Kelly, 17, of Bowling Green recently shoiFilis gobbler in' Hardee County. He earned a hunt, guided by Matt Scofftt, from his participation in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is a jun- ior and is on the Hardee High School football and weightlifting . teams. S' "* ,... . ~-x r .i! 1 Dry Eye Symptoms: 0 Red Eyes 0 Burning 0 Itching 0 Foreign Body Sensation . 0 Sandy/Gritty Feeling 0 Light Sensitivity 0, Watery/Tearing Eyes 0 Contact Lens Discomfort 0 Eye Soreness 0 Arthritis/Joint Pain Don't suffer from Dry Eye one more day! There is an exciting, new range of treatment to combat Dry Eye Disease! See the Dry Eye Experts at ronaCrt ' FridayApr. 29 '":'.^ ;:7:30 pm SGulf: Stae Quartet :Roal Heirs Quartet S__ Fort Green Baptist Church : i 2875 Baptist Church Rd. 773-9013 Join us for refreshments after the concert o i LJI 4.28c ,I Schedule Your Appointment Today! Call 773-3322 4:28c ; i . ..II., April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11B Farm Tales By C.J. Mouser SI went hog hunting with the kids Saturday night. I will never go again. S It started out fine. We unloaded the dogs and were walking along in the dark, the dogs sniffing the air and gatng more excited by the minute. I, too, was excited; being out there in thK Jn the middle of nowhere, with the sounds of night creatures all arouil ~~ the stars shining so brightly that it felt like I could reach up arid grab them. I will be the first to admit that I am scared of the dark, but there is safe- ty in numbers, and there were four of us and three dogs. We must have walked, three miles or better before Roscoe and Baby, the "bay" dogs, were released, and that's when the nightmare began. Everything went into hyper-motion. The dogs took off and the kids started running. I found, to my dismay, that they could run much faster than I could: I was literally left in the dust. I had been informed earlier that if I needed assistance I should whistle. I was not planning on being left in the dark alone so, needless to say, when I tried to whistle, my mouth had gone so dry that all that came out was a frantic "pfffft!" I stood there listening to the barking dogs growing further and further away and I suddenly remembered that I could whistle though my fingers. I let out a whistle that could be heard for miles, and immedi- ately Jill was by my side. "Whatsa matter?" "Whatsa matter? You left me! You all left me!" "We didn't leave you. You have to keep up!" Pant, pant. "Come on!" She grabbed my hand and literally started dragging me. We took turns tripping over clumps of weeds and the broken branches that littered the ground and, finally, the sound of a hog squealing came to us from some dis- tance to the north. Jill turned into something possessed; she yanked my arm so hard she liked to pulled it out of the socket, and when she met with noth- The next morning I was so sore I could barely walk. Even the bottoms ing but resistance she turned me loose and took off again, basically drop- of my feet were sore. The boys caught a 240-pound boar, and I'm sorry I ping me like a bad habit. wasn't there to see the whole thing, but it occurs to me that there are some Fortunately for me, the hog doubled back, and the kids ran past me things that are better left to the young, the energetic and the slightly silly in going the other direction. They were mere shapes in the darkness as they the head. swarmed past me. I do have to admit, though, that I have a whole new respect for Jill, who "You see a big hog headed at you,' Jill called on the run, "get out of engages in this activity at least once a week, and Jake, who would go every the way!" And then we promptly, and with a good deal of force, slammed night if he got the chance. into each other. Contact writer C.J. Mouser by e-mail at cjmouserinfla@aol.com "You were saying?." I said, as we picked ourselves up off the ground Cnat- ri iao. and we both giggled. The boys came wandering back with the dogs. Sink The Winner! "We lost it." SPORTS NEWS DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT NOON "Oh. Good." I said. "Well, I had a good time. Sorry it had to end so soon." . "We're not done," Jake said. "We're gonna keep at it." "Uh-uh. Not me," I said. "I'm goin' back to the truck.":, i HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED S"How?" Jill asked. HARDEE COUNTY HELP! "The Same way I got here," I replied firmly:. - "You're gonna walk four or five miles in the dark by yourself?" she Ease dependent child'sway through thecourt system.Volunteer asked incredulously. to be a Guardian Ad Litem.. "I don't particularly relish the thought, but right now it sounds like a lot 773-2505 better idea than getting left out here in the dark. At least right now I have (If office unattended, please leave message.) an idea how to get back." The boys, apparently having seen such scenarios before, put their heads together for the next plan of action while Jill stood and blinked at me .":. in the darkness. a : .. "I can't let you walk back. I know you. It would be emotional sui- 'Iiar cide." "So, what, you gonna walk with me?" Hope, hope. "Heeeeck no!" "Oh, gee, thanks." ' "I have a better idea. Come on." She gralbed me by the hand and led me though a little bayhead and out the other side, and before me was the most welcome sight I had ever seen. A pale thread of white against the dark weeds. It was a road. Then she got on her cell phone, wheedled a friend of hers away from a party to come pick us up, and less than 30 minutes later we were home. C6 ydu ins-"l kiUeadir'g or just ers. Readpc~' u w *~.V4yu ~fr&~t ~re~~es-onr~ reiYQn your npUl' For It W -.6there, gomeo lo cust oh CIoewJ Job in Uths ie.ir lp pt'anRgs;. n4 we w-illU pint your jmi~x town iif resldenc inmo bfwl09f p ,rSofl~quwo:4 "l.,th yo*teqp To sppa in this fiature l, s "nd tur nem i, town amrnmst .onypour recipe adthe recipe to: R eladrw Recipes, .The ~HeraldAdVQ51 RO. Bac 9336, ~Wauch~uta, FL 53673 or laxoc 773-065. 2 c S- . NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LAND IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number 2005-05 will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading at the City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 9TH day of May, 2005, at 6:00 P.M. The complete legal description by metes and bounds and a copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126 South Seventh Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows: ORDINANCE 2005-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY .79 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF WEST CARLTON STREET AND SOUTH. SIXTH AVENUE, AND DESIGNATED THE SAMI PARCEL, INTO THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy ifivolvs every aspect' Sof the council'ss functions, including one's access to, participation, employment l'r a tment in '- its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-313 1. Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire Ables. & Ritenour, P.A. 202 West Main Street, Suite #103 Wauchula, Florida 33873 Afiorney for City of Wauchula s/Crissy Abbott CRISSY ABBOTT, City Clerk City of Wauchula 4-28c NOTICE REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION All interested persons are hereby notified that Jimmy D. Morse is requesting a Special Exception from the Land Development Code to provide a temporary office, for the Mennonite Relief Workers, located on his property at 815 N 8' Ave., Wauchula, Florida. The property is legally described as: N V2 OF LOT I BLK 8 PACKERS ADD The proposed request will be considered by the Wauchula Planning and Zoning Board on Monday, May 16, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at the Commission Chambers, 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. Any interested persons) will be heard at this meeting. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to this-request for which he will need a verbatim record of the proceedings, he wfll need to ensure that such verbatim record is made. CITY OF WAUCHULA s/David B. Royal Mayor, City Commission ATTEST: s/Crissy Abbott City Clerk .- N POLK ROAD S 4:28c NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number 2005-05A will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading at City Hall, 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 9h day of May, 2005, at 6:00 P.M. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126 South Severth Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows: ORDINANCE 2005-05A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SW CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CARLTON STREET AND SOUTH SIXTH AVENUE, AND 'DESIGNATED THE SAMI PARCEL, ANNEXED INTO THE INCORPORATED LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Commission's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire Ables & Ritenour, P. A. 202 West Main Street, Suite #103 Wauchula, Florida 33873 Attorney for the City of Wauchula s/Crissv Abbott CRISSY ABBOTT, City Clerk City of Wauchula 4"28c NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance number 2005-06 will be presented to the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading at City Hall, 225 Past Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, on the 9th day of May, 2005, at 6:00 P.M.' A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 126 South Seventh Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows: S ORDINANCE 2005-06 ., AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND BEING LOCATED AT 205 SOUTH SEVENTH AVENUE, AND DESIGNATED AS THE MROCZKA/MANLEY PARCEL, FROM "R-l SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" TO "C-I DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL"; PROVIDING FOR SERVABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Section 286.0101, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City S Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect Sof the Commission's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131.: Clifford M. Abies, II, Esquire Ables & Ritenour, P. A. 202 West Main Street, Suite #103 SWauchula, Florida 33873 Attorney for the City of Wauchula s/Crissv Abbott CRISSY ABBOTT, City Clerk S City of Wauchula: ;'i' ". "; .: :' 4:28c AM it I I ,. .~....,. 12B The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 NEW @S im2O OTO ^7GGO -$ LOW DEALER INVOICE COST the OR 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE! Sotn FLORIDA'S LOW PRICE LEADER! IS OVERSTOCKED WITH ALL NEW '05'S ON SALE p in our showroom, 1111, END OF MONTH SALE! 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PRIE -l s88*r 19 LAS .., I"" IIE I I--%--% I %f n r I /L- I i SE I ia, Iw ~irlI I -- 1 --an l% or V 1 %Fi -- I LzES / I I The Herald-Advocate Thursday April 28. 2005 Thursday, April 28, 2005 TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS 'CHURCH PLAYED AN IMPORTA By VICTORIA HERRERA Special To The Herald-Advocate I interviewed Calletana Roberts, my grandmother. She was born in Fredericksburg, Texas, on Aug. 7, 1926. She has lived in Florida for over 30 years -now. Her parents were Dario and Sarah 1Borjas. They were both born in Mexico. SWhen I asked Grandma what her par- ents' background was she replied "Well, Daddy had a lot of Aztec Indian in him." SShe was the fifth child of 10. There were eight girls and two boys. They were all born and raised in the United States. Her parents came over to the United States when her mother was pregnant with her first child. When she was growing up, she and her family lived out in the country about two miles away from town. The town she lived in wasn't very big, she says ."around 3,000 people." SThey lived in a two story house with only three bedrooms. She slept with one of her sisters at night. When the morning came, they would have to get up and walk a .good mile and a half to get to school, cross- ing over a creek, through a field and over a hill. In her classroom at school, she and her sister were the only student in the class who weren't Anglo. Her class size was very small; approxi- mately 10 students to a class. They didn't play with any other students besides each other. The only time they played together, as a class, was when the teacher had a game for everyone to play. She says, "I really didn't do a lot of my school work because I had just started to learn English and most of my grades on my report card were D's and F's" Religion was a big part in Grandma's life because of her being Catholic. She was a member of Guadalupe Catholic Church over in Fredericksburg. Church was the only place she went when she was at home, besides school. Grandma said she learned a lot from that church, such as singing. Grandma said, "When I first got into the choir I couldn't really sing, but the nun there helped me learn the notes and melody." As Grandma (or should I say Calletana) got older she liked doing more exciting things. She loved dancing and going to the movies with some friends, but that only happened once in awhile. You see, Grandma's dad was very strict with them. If they went anywhere, like dancing, he would have to come along, too, but of course she didn't care, she just wanted to get out there on the dance floor and do her thing. When the radio came out, they mostly listened to country music; that's because that's all there was to listen to. In 1948, Grandma was only 23 at the time she met her first love, Carmel R. Hernandez. At the age of 25 she got preg- nant with her first child in Texas. In the end, Grandma ended up with eight healthy kids. She have five boys and three girls, seven of them are still living in Wauchula today and one is living up in, Michigan. She TTennis Teams Finish With 3 Matches ,By JOAN SEAMAN O-f The Herald-Advocate Hardee boys and girls tennis teams ended the regular .season recently with a trio of matches. SThe teams went to district com- Ipetition at Lemon Bay last week. SThe final regular season week began with an April 11 visit from. the Sebring boys squad, which won 6-1; 'Hardee's lone victory came in the .number five singles where soph 'Josh Ready fought with Datiny Ritter and prevailed in three long sets 6-3. 1-6, 6-1. Hardee also won ,the extra number six and seven sin- gles. At the six spot Daryl Ezelle swept past Jorge Martinez 6-3. 6-0, .while in the seven spot Kevin Sanders had the same 6-3,6-0 score against Ralee Spooner. : At number one singles, Daniel Dick did not go down easily to eventual regional winner Kadir Carruthers. who won 7-6 (2 break points). 6-4. Michael Holt likewise warred against Antonio Diaz. winning the first set 6-3, before succumbing 6- 3, 6-1. John Paul Barton was beat- ein 6-0, 6-1 by David Lee and Toii Green lost in another thriller, taking the first set 6-4, losing the second 7-6 (5 break points) and the third 6- 3 to Chris Pinson. In doubles Sebring won three matches. Dick/Holt again battled in a 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 loss to Carruthers/Diaz in number one sin- gles. In number two, it was Barton/Ezelle losing to Lee/Pinson in an 8-4 pro-set match. Green/Ready went to extra play in a 9-8 (five break points) third pro- set doubles match. In a preview of district competi- tion, Hardee went to Lemon Bay on April 12. The powerful Manta Rays swept the Hardee Cats and Lady Cats in straight sets. In the number one girls singles, Lady Cat senior Kathryn Pace won 7-6 in the first set, butwas forced to retire and concede the match due to illness. The regular season finished with a trip to Frostproof on April 14. Hardee boys won 7-0, with Frostproof forfeiting the number five singles without a player avail- able in that slot. Dick went three sets in his 3-6, 6- 3, 6-0 win over Tyler Heath, Holt won 6-3, 6-1 over Scott Milliken, Barton won 6-0, 6-1 over Troy Jacquez and Green swept Douglas Dyer at 6-0, 6-0. In the boys doubles, Dick/Holt beat Heath/Milliken in an 8-3 pro- set. Barton/Ezelle stopped Jacquez/Dyer 6-0, 6-0 in number two doubles. Hardee girls had a harder time at Frostproof. Pace lost 6-3, 7-5 to Stephanie Heath. At number two singles, Kelsey Williams lost a heart-breaker 7-5, 7-5 to Brittany Smith. Nikki Graham had a similar nail- biter against Avarie Hannah who won 7-5, 6-3. D.K. Davis got Hardee's first win in .the number four singles, downing Jade Wise 6- 3. 6-3. Natalie Green lost to Jordan Mills 6-2, 6-0 in the number file singles and in a sixth singles match Amanda Quinones lost 6-4, 6-0 to Yurel Vega. Hardee girls won both doubles in pro-set matches. In number one, Pace/Willialms beat Heath/Smith 8-1 and at number two, it was Graham/Davis winning 8-5 over Hannah/Wise. 245 Hwy. 17 N.. B8f- ng Green 375-9988 Wednesday, April 27 Karaoke w/ Miz Edna COUNTRY & SOUTHERN ROCK WEEKEND! THERE IS HELP! Spouse Abuse Crisis Line 1 (800) 500-1119 May -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: Sibado 7 de mayo de 2005 de 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. El Departamento de Salud POblica del Condado Hardee se ha unido a varlas agendas 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. SMuchas de las causes principles de muertes en las mujeres- enfermedades del coraz6n, cancer, y diabetes-pueden ser prevenidas satisfactoriamente o tratadas si se descubren a tiempo. Venga, rednase con nosotros para recibir informaci6n, regalos, premios, actividades para los ninos. Su salud es muy important para nosotros. I){.. .. -, 4 I -t5 p j I 4' B I' 2y'T ECTION, * wswswSSW ViAWik ,r;S-] dry sj~ji'is-jjer I~ ~~ ~ Ir I IYSO Friday, April 29 Boggy Branch Band Saturday. April 30 Kick Start Band U 'SRh --~I -- y&NO 3. -G 17 (Jill RSITV 1 OF OPI. ID C LBRaRY OF F LOiD A Io 1O R"Y I3'ILLE FL 52611 NT ROLE' then decided to move to Florida with all eight of her kids and her husband. Unfortunately, Grandpa died in 1980 because of cancer. But in time Grandma met up with her soon-to-be new husband, Ronald (Ronnie) Roberts. They got married in Grandma's house in 1993. They were happily together for a good four years until Ronnie died from cancer in 1997. Grandma lives by herself now in the same house that she's lived in since she's been in Florida. She has a large extended family of over 30 grandkids and even some great-grandchildren. Hopefully, Grandma will be around for many years to come. Teens Interview Elders comes from a class assignment given to ninth graders at Hardee Senior High. Selected interviews are published here as an encouragement to the students and for the enjoyment of our readers. 'YII '-i:.~ .-.. C ~~Y. ~L~t. WMMMMMMA I I I M 2C The Hrald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services Printed as a Public Service by The Herald-Advocate Wauchula, Florida Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m. BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning.....................10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service......................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 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 pm. CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship....................10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. Wed. Discipleship .................6:30 p.m. Thurs. Mens Prayer ................6:00 a.m. Thurs. Ladies Bible Study........5:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311 375-3100 , Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 49A7 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. Wednesday Prayer ..................6:30 p.m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Grape & Church Streets 375-2340 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. Youlih Fellowhip .. 5 00 pm Evening Worship ... ..6 00 p m Wed Bible Srud\ 7 00 p m FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHfiRCH Baptist Church Road 773-9013 ; 'iSuinda School 945 a m Morning Worship .' 11:00 am Sunday E'ening 6.00 pm Wednesday Prayer 700 p m HOLY CHILD, SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION NlIsa IEspanoli Sunday ,700 p m S GLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO 105 DK\iana St. 375-3370 Domingo Ser- De Predicacion II 00 p m Manes Estudio Bibhco 7 00 p m iercoles Estudor Juvenil .....7:00 p.m. Jue'es SerD De Prcdicacion ...7-00 p m S IIEMMAN1UEL BAPTIST CHURCH 210 E. Brouard St. 375-4228 or 773-9019 Sunday School ..... 9.45 a.m. Morning Worship 11-00 am. Evening Worship. 7 00 p m. SWednesday Prayer ..... 7 00 p.m MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 607 Palmetto St. Church School .. 9 30 a m Morning Service .. II 00 a m S Eening Serice .. 700p.m. Wed Bible Stud)/Pra)er Ser 7 00p.m. SCoinmunion-2nd Sun Evening 6 00 p m nM. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH 6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School .9 45 a.m SMornng Worship I1100 a.m Disciples Training 5 00 p.m Evening Worship .7 00 p m S Wednesday Prayer Time .7 00 p m OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL PRAISE CENTER E. Browvard St. Sunday School .1000am Sunday Ser\ ice ...... 6(0 p.m Wednesday Service .:.............7:30 p.m: We act as though con luxury were the chief ments of life, when al need to make us happ: thing to be enthusiasm fort and frequire- i that we ia is some- tic about. BOWLING GREEN' PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295 Domingos Escuela Dom...........9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Servicio de Predicacien ............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. MorningWorship ....................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 600p.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 S 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 Ae. Sunday Morning Service ::....10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship....:... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Service & Worship 7:00 p.m Saturilay Prayer 7 00 p m S,, CHARLEW REEK*** ' BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School ......10 0 a.m. Morning Worshup I 100a m Evening Worship ...7 00 pm Wed E ending Worship ..7 00 pm CHURCHOF CHRIST 201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St. 773-9678 Bible Study .I000a.-n S worship Sermice 11 00 a m \ednesda 7 00 p m CHURCH OF CHRIST Wil Duke Road 773-2249 : '-. Sundarl Morning Worship ......9:30 a.m. Sunday Bible Cla-s .. 11 30 a.im. Sunday Evening Worship...........6:00 p.m. Wed Night Bible Class 7 00 p m Men's Leadership & Training Class - 2nd Sunday of Month 4 0tX p m CHURCH OF GOD' Marlin Luther King Blid. 767-0199 CHURCH OF GOD OF THE FIRST BORN 807S. 8thAve . 773-4576 :' CHUiRCH OF JESlS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sacrament Meeting ... 9-00 a m Sunday School .. 10-00am Pnresthood ... .. II 00a m COMNIMH NITY LIGHTHOUSE 903 Summit St. 735-8681 . Sunday) School .........10 00 am Sunday, Morning ...II 00 a.m Sunday, Night 6-00 p m Wednesday' Night ..7 3) p m It's not only children who grow Parents do too. As much as w watch to see what our children do with their lives, they at watching us to see what we d with ours. I can't tell my chi dren to reach for the sun. All can do is reach for it, myself. -Joyce Maynas The following merchants S urge you to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath ; .- .. -W *--- ... .. ------- 'Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 P.O. Box 780 Zolfo Springs. FL t.s.3,M,,ru..swsmr nmonrs.... .,m.m.l.u.. WAUCHULA FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 114 N..7th Ave. 773-2105 Sunday School 10:00 a.m: Sunday Worship ......................11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper....................6:15 p.m. Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ............7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service...... .............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m. Thursday Service ......................7:00 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD 701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800 Praise & Worship........................ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a:m. Evening Worship .....................6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION BAUTISTA 713 E. Bay St. 773-4722 Escuela Dominical...................9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:30 a.m. Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service..... ........10:45 a.m. Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p:m. Wednesday Service ...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service.................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...........:.........6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m. FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1347 Martin Luther King Ave. 773-6556 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service...................11:00 a.m. E\ning 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 AMe. 773-0657 Earl\ Worship 900 am Sunday School 9 45 a'm Traditional Worship. I 00 a m. Evening Ser ice.. 5 00 p.m. Wednesday Activities...............6:00 p.m. FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Now Meeting at Northside Baptist Church S912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386. SSunday Morning Sert ice :.......8:30 a.m, Evening Worship. 6-00 p m ,Tuesday 'outh Ministr..::.......7:00 p.m, Adult Tuesday Service .......;..7:00 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE ;. Pentecoslal 810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753 Morning Ser. ice 10 01.i a m Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m: Wednesday Sertic 7 60 pm. : S HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500, Coffee & Donuts' .............:....9:00-a.m. SSunday School .. 9 30 a m Worship ... 1030am Wed. Night Dinner.. 6-00 p m Wed. Bodybuilders Adult CI Crossroads & Lighthouse Min 7 00 p.m. IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Old Bradenlon Road ,767-1010 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH S155 Altman Road- 1131 Sunday Morning .. .... 10 00 am Tuesday E ening ......... 7-30 p m Thursday) E'ening ... 7 30 p.m JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH Sunday Esening. ... 4 00pm Monday E'ening 7 30 p.m Wednesday E ening 7 30 p.m. LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 ,. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service....................:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Ve Wednesday Prayer ....:............7:00 p.m. ,n NEW BEGINNING CHURCH e Corner or 7th A'e. & Palmetto St. lo' 735-0555 il- ' lI NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 State Road 64 East Sunday School 9:45 a.m. rd Morning Ser ice 11 00 a m. SEvening 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 (Ist & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a:m. Morning Worship................... ll: a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00 p.m. Allen Christian Endeavor ........4'00 p.m. " Wed. & Fri. Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Discipleship Training................6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ..................... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper...................5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................6:45 p.m. OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4350 W. Main St. 735-0321 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .. ............... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00. p.m. Wednesday Bible Study............6:30 p.m. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Fellowship..................11:00 a.m. Weight Watchers meet Thursday ......................5:00 p.m. PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ...................... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Evening Prayer ................7:00 p.m. RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1321 S.R. 636 East -773-3344 Radio Program WZZS Sundays9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....:...........11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m. SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South. Wauchula Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service .................7:00 p.m. ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 204 N. 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..............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. Ture Prayer Mcetin 7 7 00 p m. SOLITHSIDEBAPTIST ClTRCH 505 S. 10ltWhre. 773-4368 SundaS School 9 45 a m Morning \\orstup 11-00 m Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .7..................7:00 p.m. SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Old Bradenton Road 773-2946 Suriday Mornring Worsiip ... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship .. ......... 6:00 p.m. .Wednesday Worship:....... .7:30 p:m. Friday Worship.. : .......... 7:30 p.m. TABERNACLE OFPRAISE & JOY 116 Orange St: Sunday School. ....... ... 10:00 a.'m. Morning worship ......... 11:30 a.m. Evening Worship .......... 7:00 p.m. Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p:m. Friday, Prayer Service. ....... 7:00 p.m. .AUiCHULA CHURCH OF GOD 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 773-0199 Sunday School ........... 10:00 a.m. Morning Woruhp ......... 11:15 am. SEtening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wed Night Fam Training .7:30 p.m. - Thurs. Youth Bible Study ... 7:00 p.m. Friday Night Worship..... ... 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS 'BAPTIST CHURCH 615 Rainey Blvd. '773-4010 773-3683 Sunday School:. .. ... :.. ... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ........ 11:00 a.m. Church Training ... ........ 6:00 p:m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..........7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 210 Anderson, Sunday School ...... ..... 10:00 a.m. Church ..... ...... . 10:00 a.m. Youth Service.. ...... ... 6:00 p.m. Evening Service ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service......... 7:30 p.m. S WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD: 1000 Stansfield Rd. Sunday School ..... ..... 10:00 a.m. S. Evening Worship ...........7:30 p.m. STuesday Prayer............. 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship ......... 7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship...... .... 7:30 p.m. --- --- --k i ^ --K --- - The way a man speaks lays bare the texture of his mind, the goodness of his heart, the inner pain or the sweet serenity that are his companions in solitude. -Harriet Van Home YOU Can Appear In... Poet's Place Are you a poet? Let us show itl Your work could be published in this, newspaper In "Poet's Ptace," a weekly feature which relies solely on reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written by you, not someone else. To appear In this feature, send your poet- ry, name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald- Advocate, RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657. WAUCIRILA 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 735-0871Pastor 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. 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. I 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. Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. ABOUT... Obituaries Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service, but must be submit- ted through a funeral home. A one-column photo of the deceased.may be added for $15. . Obituaries contain the name, age, place of resi- dence, date of death, occu- pation, memberships, immediate survivors and funeral arrangements. The list of survivors may include the names of a spouse, par- ents, siblings, children .and children's spouses and grandchildren, and the num- ber of great-grandchildren- If there are no immediate survivors, consideration or other relationships may be, given, Awl, Am I- How far will you travel to eat at your favorite restaurant...two miles, ten, : Maybe even twenty for a special occasion providing the food is excellent? Our 'tiny friends, the hummingbirds, exceed your record by thousands of miles each year when the weather turns warm once more. Soaring on gossamer wings that operate faster than the eye can begin to comprehend, the tiny birds With their needle-like beaks and tongues miraculously remember and return to: S their providers' feeders from the previous year. Just as the Creator tells the flowers to bloom in the spring, He has programmed the hummingbirds' return.) t The Lord will guide and provide for us, also. In Psalm 145, David praises S the Creator... "The Lord is good to all, and His compassion is over all that le has made."[vs.9] "The eyes of all look to Thee, and Thou givest them their food in due season. Thou openest Thy hand, Thou satisfieth the desire of every' living thing."[vs.15-16] 4 This week, won't you travel to your local house of worship to remember your Creator? He awaits to provide you with food for life. Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copygnt z005, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P. O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews . DI I/ I April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C Look On The Bright Side By David Kelly I went turkey hunting with my dad several weeks ago. It was just me and him, similar to when I was in my teens. Now at 33 and he at just over 60, sitting still and hunting hard seems harder than when we were young and spry. I have memories of my dad falling asleep in the early morning hours 'whenever he would take me hunting. Yet he seemed to have a knack for 'waking up just in time to knock a gobbler down. S There has been a lot of note taking on my part over the years. I've taken notes on how to do things and how not to do things. My dad would be the first to tell you how much you can learn from making mistakes when turkey hunting. He would also tell you about perseverance and not giving up, especially if you just scared a turkey off. So we set out that evening, thinking that maybe we could stay awake a little longer than if we had rose at the crack of dawn. As we drove into - where we were to hunt, we saw a hen scramble 'out of the palmettos and run down the road we were on. It was odd for me to be the guide. I'd been in this situation before and there is always the same dilemma. Do I put Dad in the best spot or do I sit in the best spot? That question always haunts me. So taking in account that he had sacrificed many a choice turkey hunt and put me in a good spot, I caved to my conscience and died to my selfishness and told Dad where I thought the best spot to find a gobbler would be. 'Driving off, I hoped that a nice 10-inch bearded gobbler might rumble right by my dad. I envisioned this one bird in particular that I had spooked two years in a row on this particular road. So I hoofed off to another area of the pasture, hoping this bird and my dad would meet that day. As I rememberit, that day was rather windy, which makes it hard to hear a turkey walking, talking or flying. I built a nice blind with palmetto fronds and sat down in between the fork of two tree roots that were close together. I had a decoy out and I was in an area where the sun shone right in my eyes. So I decided to move and face the other direction, which was a key move. Sleep was calling me as I had been working rather hard the previous two days ripping out carpet in a house. My muscles were sore and they did- n't feel like sitting still unless it was in a hot tub. As I caught myself doz- ing, I found myself looking intently in all directions waiting for a turkey to appear. After two hours of calling and waiting, daylight was running out. There was about an hbur and a half left until darkness. My hope was run- -,ning out. I had not heard a sound that resembled a turkey, other than mN own calling. Desperate to bag a bird. I let out a long series of yelps and cuts with ''two different calls, hoping to lure a bird within range. Sure enough, I was Looking to my right and then turned to mi left and bam! out of nowhere a nice tom was standing 25 yards with a bright red head looking straight into my ees. I slowly lifted my gun and shot. The turkeN fell. The hunt with Dad w as over. As I walked back:to the truck. I prayed to hear one more gunshot. I hoped that ma be Dad had shot and I hadn't heard him. But. much to mN disappointment. Dad didn't see a bird. Hostweer, we learned a long time ago both hunters seldom bag a bird. It's the experience of going together that %\ill last. The memory of hunting \with a turkey-hunting mentor ill live on. Dad has taught a lot to his boys about turkey hunting. A few of us are getting pretty good at taking notes and learning from them. NMy brother. Michael. is able to give me a lesson or two. This year he killed another giant. Way to go, Mike! Dad, you have given us know ledge of hunting turkeys that was passed down to you from generations of great hunters. Thanks for taking the time to go hunting %when you could have gone and done other things. Thanks for showing me to share with others this sport so they. too, can enjoy God's great creation. I killed a turkey this year. But more importantly. I got to go hunting with my dad. ~ ~uest ~v 9U~4unan q:1911u&i& S ia' 408 CAast 971ain Sbtee&, V]/auc/uda Lessons, Instruments, & Accessohes Piano, Guitar, Drums, Small Band Instruments 767-TUNE 10 2tfe \ Ridgeway Roofing Lakeland, Florida Sylvester Ridgeway, Jr. Proprietor Cell: 863-899-2695 863-899-0477 Lic. #2147 Comt. ID #20856 Licensed and Insured Estimates are free! 7 NO WAIT 4"21-5 12p HARDEE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinances Nos. 02-17 and 04-01, which authorize a financial hardship exception to the solid waste disposal and fire res- cue portions of the special assessment fees. Property owners qualifying for this exception will receive a refund or a credit in the amount of $70.00 toward the special assessment fees for solid waste and $108 for the fire rescue assessment fes. If you are interested in applying for this exception, or if you have any questions pertaining to this issue, please contact the Office of Management and Budget at 863/773-3199. Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2005. Gordon R. Norris, Chairman 'Board of County Commissioners Hardee County, Florida 4 28.5 26c I... -, I 5 AARP Florida Produces A 12 Hurricane Recovery Video Following one of the most active and devastating hurricane seasons in Florida's history, AARP Florida wants residents to know that it is deeply concerned about the health, safety, and well being of older Floridiars. Almost every county in the state was impacted by hurricanes Bonnie, Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne.. Many counties will be struggling to get things back to nor- mal for the next few years. AARP Florida has been busy working to Charlie Creek RV News By Margaret Miles & Betty Kowalski GENERAL PARK NEWS Spring has sprung; flowers blooming; daylight is longer; birds are singing; and the smell of orange blossoms still lingers in the air. Property exchanges have occurred, new mobile homes come in, and more going to be; all resulting in many new faces in the park. We welcome all the new residents and wish them well. We will miss all who will not be coming back with us next season. Storm damage repairs continue to greatly improve the looks, of the park. Snowbirds are starting to "Fly: North: We hope they all have a safe journey and return to us next fall. ACTIVITIES March 29, Tuesday night card bingo was greatly) appreciated due to the wonderful calling of Diane Sherman arid Jean Pich. April 1, Friday a farewell party for those leaving the park (includ- ing the snow\ birds) \~as held: a deli- cious. decorated cake, ice cream and punch \ere served and appreci-" ated! April 2. Saturday a breakfast with sausage, gravy and biscuits was enjoyed b. several of the members. April 4, Monday night bingo-- Big %winner of the night \was Ed Walker. April 7. Thursday mnght pot luck dinner had a \er\ good turnout (considering quite a few of the snow birds have alreadN left) and m mill tliIi11 410' " was followed by the monthly co-op business meeting. The 50/50 win- ners were Ken Gilbert, me (Margert) and Harry Shidler. April 11, Monday night bingo- Big winner was Me (Betty). Oh Yes, Bob and Ruth Butz attended, as they had arrived for a brief stay. April 18, Monday night bingo-- Lucky winners were Elsie Williams and Clark Dickinson. The one-stroke painting class, taught by Elsie Williams, is still very popular and enjoyed by all. VISITOR NEWS Among the many visitors here were- Evelyn and Clark had overnight guests. Ed Walker's son was here for a brief stay. Walt and Elsie .Williams' daughter, Karen, was here for a short visit. Ernie and Irene Exendines daughter flew in to drive them back to Missouri. (We will miss you on April 29th. N.H. and mn (Margert'i daughter Karen Ed\wards. is coming to help us in our mo\e to Bonnie Brae. Also to do the moving. John and wife Mary MNiles, w ill fly in and out. May 19th to 25th. FAREWELL This is the last issue of the sea- son-w-e will miss you all. Due to the abo\e mentioned moving, this \\ill be my iNargerti last participa- tion, and BettN Kos laski's assis- tance was great appreciated. Have a safe and healthy summer! ;- is&G -q COURTESY PHOTO Member Ed Walker snapped a photo of other members of the One-Stroke Painting class. From left are instructor Elsie Williams, Betty Kowalski, Irene Exendine, Shirely Bedford, Sara Puterbaugh, Barbara Hoover and Charlotte Hughes. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that OSCAR RIVERA AND JENOVEVA RIVERA, the holder or 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: provide a positive impact upon those who have been adversely affected and are still recovering. So AARP Florida is offering After the Storm, a disaster recovery video for residents to better prepare for storms in the future and help them in the aftermath with tips on safety, basic subsistence, major home repairs, and reconstruction. This video provides consumers with information on how to contact local and state authorities, relief agencies and repair services. With these issues in mind, AARP is pro- viding this consumer video to help residents with the resources and assistance they may need, as well as advice on how to protect them- selves from unscrupulous individu- als or businesses that may attempt to take advantage. The free video comes in VHS and DVD format and is available at AARP Florida chapters, senior cen- ters and libraries across the state. For more information and locations where After the Storm can be found, visit AARP Florida's Web site at www.aarp.ofg/fl AARP Florida has also devel- PUBLIC NOTICE The PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD meeting as the Hardee 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 20MOL ac W1/2 of NW1/4 of SW1/4 2533260000025200000 S25, T33S, R26E 2533260000006200000 10MOL ac W1/2 of SW14 of NW14 LESS E112 of SW1/4 of SW1/4 of NW114 & LESS N1/2 of NWI14 of SWI/4of NW1/4 S25. T33S. R26E 5.0MOL ac Ell2 of SW1/4 of SW114 of NW1l4 2533260000006300000 S25, T33S. R26E 2633250000090200000 30MOL ac NEl/4 of NE1/4 of SE114 & E1/2 of SEll4 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 34250830000200022 Lots 22-26 inclusive & S 43 ft of Lot 27, BIk 20, Magnolia Manor S15. T34S, R25E 0121 HardeeCounty 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 CIIBC: On or abt Commerce Ct in Hardee Commerce Park 20 33 250000 099400000 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 1034250837000010074 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 3425 0000 09330 0000 All that part of SW114 of SE/l4 lying W of SR35-A LESS Beg SW corn of SW1/4 of SE114 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 SEll4'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 R/W 1338.44 ft to PC of curve to right having a radius of 683.68 and an arc length of 519.71 ft thence Nily along said curve 272.52 ft to a pt on N line of SW1/4 of SE1/4 E along N line 1243.10 ft to NE corn of said SW114 of SE114 for POB & W112 of NWI/4 of SE1/4 LESS R/W to SR#35-A on W side & LESS E 25 ft MOL thereof S 21.T34S, R25E 24.95MOL ac 2134250000093200000 Beg at NW corn of SEi/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 siof 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 SW114 of SE1/4 N 372.42 ft S 24deg42min08sec E - 407.53 ft to S line of said tract Walong S line 167.45 ft to POB S21, T34S.,R25E 14.80MOL ac 283425000006300 0000 That part of NE1/4 lying Wof 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/ZoningBoard on Thursday, May 19,2005, 8:35A.M. or as soon thereafter 412W. 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 to make special arrangements should contact the Building/Zoning Department at least two (2) working days prior to the public hearing. This Public Notice is published in accordance with the Hardee County Land Development Code. Copies of the documents relating to these proposals are available for public inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. at the Zoning Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. All interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering any decision the Boards shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material. Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded, anyone wishing to appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. 04:21,28c YEAR OF ISSUANCE 2001 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 0146'51" 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 89c31'51" West, a distance of S159.34 feet: thence North 0146'51" West a distance of 208.75 feet to said South right-of-way line; thence South 89o31i51" 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. I By: LAURAL BARKER Deputy Clerk Deput Clr 3.1-51 oped a special publication related to disaster recovery which provides important toll-free numbers for information and assistance on issues like price gouging, insurance problems, senior services, con- sumer problems and more. This publication also provides fraud pre- vention advice so that those impact- .ed don't become victims of disaster related scams. This publication can be accessed by visiting the Web site listed above or by calling the state office toll-free telephone.number at 866-595-7678. With more than 2.7 million mem- bers in Florida-and 36 million nationwide-AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organiza- tion that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and afford- 'able to them and society as a whole. The organizations produces AARP The Magazine, published bimonth- ly; AARP Bulletin, a monthly news- paper; AARP Segunda Juventud, a bimonthly magazine in Spanish and English; NRTA Live & Learn, a quarterly newsletter for 50+ educa- tors and a Web site, www.aarp.org. m CERTIFICATE NO. 833 3.21-5:12c 4C The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 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 The Wauchula City Council voted' unanimously Monday night to call a special election to name five members to a charter board whose duties it will be to study the Wauchula City Charter and make recommendations for revising or rewriting the charter. A citizen committee, the out- growth of a series of meetings where the deficiencies of the pre- sent charter were discussed, was headed by Charles Patton. Other committee members present for the special meeting were: Mrs. E.R. Harman, Mrs. Bonita Swann, Reaves Crews and Dr. William Howard. The First Baptist Church will 'ordain Lewis Stancil to the full gospel ministry Sunday afternoon at 3. At the request of the candidate, the following will participate in the ordination service: Sermon, Rev. Otis Garland; Charge to Candidate, Dr.-C.H. Bolton; Charge to Church, Rev. Eugene Baxley; Ordination Prayer, Rev. B.C. Lamb; and Presentation of Bible, Rev. D.C. Spillman. Rev. Grady Herdon will direct the examination and most of the ministers of the association are expected to participate. Miss Patti Timmerman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Timmerman of Wauchula, was elected College Sweetheart of Southern Missionary College, Collegedale, Tenn. One of the industries at the col- lege that gives boys and girls an opportunity to earn a college educa- tion is the broom factory. College students make:a College Sweetheart broom, and Miss Timerman's pic- ture is used on the broom. Roberts Grocery, Grady's Market, Youman's Grocery and Crews' Grocery all now carry the College Sweetheart broom. Miss Timmerman suggests that Wauchula housewives purchase College Sweetheart brooms and help a young person get an educa- tion. The Wauchula Chapter, Future Farmers of America, walked off with four first-place winners, and three second-place winners out of eight contests at the FFA Sub- District Contests held in Arcadia last Friday. The first-place winners were: Public Speaking, Donald "Duck" Smith; Lane Whidden, Larry Shepard, Leroy Skipper and Elmo Reddipg; Horse Shoe Pitching, Dwaine Nobles and Wendell Long; Tractor Driving, Steve Reas. In Second place were: Parliamentary Procedure, Jack Pepper, Minor Bryant, Edward Bryant, Paul Lowe, Russel Lowe and J.E. Parnell; Harmonica, Larry Albritton; Quartet, William Hall, Ralph Hough, Ralph Johnson and Max Roberts. Pictured is Arie Roberts who advertises: "I want all of my friends, which are many, to come in and see me at the Ford Place whether you need a new or used car, truck or tractor. I have chosen Ford because I know they are outstand- ing over all competition." From the "Zolfo Springs" col- umn: -Mrs. W.J. Scarborough is spending the week at the Doyle Knight home looking after the chil- dren while Mrs. Knight is a surgical patient at the Orange Memorial Hospital in Orlando. -Charles Tillman is home on his first furlough from his base in" California. From the "Wildcate Scratches" column: SONG DEDICATIONS "Earth Angel," to Jeff Maddox from Sammy Kay Hightower. "Naughty Lady of Shady Lane," As early as 4000 B.C., ancient people used crude pens consisting of hollow straws or reeds that supported a short column of liquid. S GENE .DRA IS SRYS TAHRNKS Stbp by and see why so manl neighbors from Hardee County bug from me. Ranke Ai in the top 10 in customer satisfaction In SFlorida I ,hhue recelued Ford's highest .. Sales Honor 11 years running and been a gears. Thanks again and stop bysoon. me eo Fords -/ lub FtorMede 375-2606 6:4tc 800-226325 --- -------- --------- --- mi. H.O.RE. of Hardee County is now accepting applica- tions for eligible households in meeting the, cost of home energy through our Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAEP). This program will provide assistance in low income elderly i(60 and older) with their electric bill during the heating season. Funding is extremely limited and will be pro- vided on a one time basis, to an eligible household. Documents needed:Picture ID (person signing application), Proof of all household income (check stubs, Social Security, SSI, Child Support,. SWage Statement); Social Security cards Sfor everyone in the household; and proof Sof energy obligation (electric bill). If you have any questions, please call HOPE of Hardee (863) 773-2022. 4 4:28c to Margaret Davis and Julia Faye Hendry. "Two Hearts," to Bob Norris from Sally Stringer. "Going Steady,", To Joyce Maxwell and Minor Bryant. 25 YEARS AGO Pictured on Page One are mem- bers of the Hardee Wildcat Track Team which won the Heartland Conference: Danny Martinez, David Galvan, Mark Altman, Danny Timmons, Tommy Salas, Kenny Pollock, DeWayne Elliott, Todd Kouns, Lawrence Thompson, Larry Roberts, Kim Smith, Ray Lowe, Levi Rivers, David Springer, David McClenithan, Pete Salano, Robert Collins, Charles Bogan and Gene Luke. Standing with the team and holding the large trophy won is Coach Andy Drabik. The small community of Gardner on Hardee County's southern bor- der may be in for some sudden growth in the future if proposed plans for an industrial park and trailer park materialize. The Hardee High School Junior- Senior Prom will be held at the Argi-Civic Center this Friday night, April 25. Grant Bond (pictured) received a certificate of recognization for a perfect score at state level in a Bible drill at Lake Yale April 19. Grant is a member of the Eastside Baptist Mission. His instructor was J.W. Cherry. Commission Chairman Sam Rawls is pictured signing a procla- mation recognizing the week of April 20-26 as Secretaries Week. Shown with him are Laura White, secretary at Mississippi Chemical's Wauchula office, and Vida Tomlinson, secretary to the Board -of County Commissioners. The 980 Kiplinger Forecast of Florida's growth shows 23 percent for the entire state of a 10-year peri- od with only 20 percent for Hardee County. The county's population in January 1980 was 18,900, with pro- jections after five years of 19,700. At the end of the decade it is pro- jected at 22,600,-making a gain of 3,700. TryoutS for varsity and junior var- sity cheerleaders for 1980-81 were held last Friday afternoon at the Hardee High Gymnasium. Eight varsity and six junior varsity mem- bers were selected. Pictured are the varsity team members chosen: Cindy Conerly, Sharon Albritton, Melinda Bryant, Julie Carlton, Sherri Albrittori, Valerie Deer, Tami Johnson and Lynn Wilson. Also shown are the junior varsity, cheer- leaders: Luci Shackelford, Rhonda Waters, Crysta Smith, Lynne Jones, Lee Graham and Betsy Cofield. The engagement of Miss Ninfa J SDavis (pictured) and James Stephen Skipper has been announced by Mr. and Mrs. MurrellL. Davis, paishaker of the bride-elect. Mr. Skipper is me son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland L. Skipper of Zolfo Springs. From "Crewsville News" by Mrs. Pete Marov ich: -The V&F Farms have already started to build a house on the prop- erty they bought from the Parnell brothers. Also, there is a house being built on the property where *r --A the Randall Quinns' house burned. --Clarence Parnell is recovering from a horse accident that happened on Jan. 30. He is able to get around with the help of a walker. -Miss Sheryl Lanier was home from college in Alabama for the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lanier. -Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Skl ,ers' daughter Margaret was home from college for the holidays. -Miss Birdie Prescott passed away Sunday, April 13. She was born and raised on the south side of the Highlands Hammock State Park. Her grandfather was the first resident of Highlands County. Miss Louise Cherry has been elected as vice-president of the .LaGrange College chapter of Rotaract, Rotary Club-sponsored fellowship of college men and women for the year 1980-81. 10 YEARS AGO It was free! That's one of the best things out of many positives that can be said about the Hardee County school district's new Family Resource Center (pictured on Page One). The center, built at the adult, vocational and community educa- tion site at 901 W. Main St. in Wauchula, was funded entirely through grant money. What happened in America's Heartland has touched Florida's Heartland as well. The unspeakable destruction and the senseless loss of lives in last week's bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City have New Location s RV's 735 US Hwy 17 N, Wauchula (next to Badcock) | Serving Hardee & DeSoto Counties & Ft. Meade Area www.wellsinsurance.com 773-4101 3 24ric bones. Pictured on Page One is the flag at Wauchula State Bank flying at half staff, as are many throughout the county, as the nation joins in mourning Oklahoma's loss. When Junior Cooper (pictured) of Bowling Green was born 66 years ago, the attending physician, Dr. Poucher, examined the baby and knew he had been born with serious birth defects. He told the mother that the little boy probably would not live past the age of 5 or 6. Cooper has outlived that prediction by 60 years. He is a familiar sight in Bowling Green and Wauchula. It is an inspi- ration to see this man live his life with obvious handicaps and contin- ue to work and be a productive citi- zen. From the "Fort Green News" by Mrs. Tom.Cooper: -Joe Jones had bypass heart surgery in the Lakeland hospital Monday. Pray for him. -Don and Gwenn Albritton went to Naples Sunday to see their son, Jerry, ride in a rodeo. -Sam and Arden Rawls visited in the home of Zula Cooper Tuesday morning on their way to Lakeland to bring Edith Harris home from a rest home. She is happy to be home again. Pray for her and her husband, Al. -Bill Sisk had surgery Tuesday in Winter Haven. He is doing fine. He came home Thursday. His sister from the Glades came up to visit him. A day of effort was rewarded last week with a pair of Heartland Conference tennis medals for W*sLLS InsufwuceI Providing Customiz Itnsurance Solutions SiTce Providing Customized Insurance Solutions Since 1955 * Automobile * Home Farm & Ranch Business/ Commercial Crop & Tree Insurance Life & Annuities Boat HARDEE COUNTY SCHOOLS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Registration for Kindergarten students will begin Monday, May 2, 2005 at Wauchula Elementary, North Wauchula Elementary, Bowling Green Elementary and Zolfo Springs Elementary. Evening registrations will be held Tuesday, May 3 at Bowling Green Elementary 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. ESCJELAS DEL CONDADO DE HARDEE REGISTRY DEL JARDIN DE INFANTS El registro para los estudiantes del Jardin de Infantes empezara el Lunes, 2 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 Wauchula 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 Jueves 5 de Mayo a la Escuela Primaria de Zolfo Springs desde las 5:00-6:30 PM. Segun Ley de Florida, ningun estudiante se permitira entrar en primer grado a memos que el/ella ha completa- do un program public o privado aceptado del jardin de infants. Los estudiantes del jardin de infants 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 registro de inmunizaciones. Estudiantes que no han reunido los requisitos anteriores no se permitiran entrar en escuela por el otono. 4:21-28c Hardee High. Junior Meredith Stallings won thl ::' singles title in her division an teamed up with fellow junior Sar. Beattie for a long doubles final fo that win. (Both are pictured.) Pictured are members of the 199:- JV baseball team: Seth Stephens Justin Webb, Daniel Barnett, Lewi , Martin, Randy Mink, Elia Richardson, John Bell, Billy Ale\y Teddy Svendsen, Josh Albritton:, David McClintock, Pete Makowskii Wes Knight, Bryan Pelham, Breni., Smith, Jimmy Webb, James Grime' and coaches Doug Knight and Johi Wolfe. Sunday, May 7, Oak Grove Baptist Church will commemorate: 100 years of fellowship since its founding in 1895. Guest speakers for the special: occasion will be the Rev. Perry,., Tomlinson, retired, and the Re% Duane Cole, pastor of Mill Creek Baptist Church in Bradenton. Both pastors were ordained to the min- istry by the chruch-Re\ Tomlinson on Nov. 5, 1933 and:" Rev. Cole on Feb. 27, 1994. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bissette of Lake Placid and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wood of Wauchula announce the engagement and approaching mar- riage of their daughter, Denise Gall "D'Gee" Bissette, to Jon Christopher Hodges, son of Charles Hodges of Wauchula and Joan Radford of Zolfo Springs. (The couple are pictured.) The. couple will be married Friday, May 12, at seven o'clock in the evening at Southside Baptist Church, Wauchula. Music begins at :; six-thirty. i . .... ~ i! 7L- - -~: ;;-' .-~ ;yr.'. "1.I r(.;: April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C COUNTY COURT The following marriage licens- es were issued recently in the .:office of the county court: Pedro Santiago, 30, Dover, and i-Lida Gomez, 18, Dover. I.Alfredo Castaneda Jr., 20, IBowling Green, and Olivia .,'Benavides, 21, Bowling Green. Teddy 'Lee Svendsen, 25, -.'Wauchula, and Candy Elizabeth ; Rousseau, 22, Wauchula. Harry Lowell Grice Jr., 56, Wauchula, and Tina Renee Nord, ':29, Wauchula. S The following small claims cases were disposed of recently by the county judge: SSterling Jewelers Inc. d/b/a Kay ,Jewelers vs. Jeanetta Snell, judg-' Sment.. "', Midland Credit Management ,Inc. vs. Joel Perez, judgment, exe- "cution withheld. The following misdemeanor cases were disposed of recently in County court: SRicardo Enrique Santiago- '.Garcia, possession of drug para- phernalia and disorderly intoxica- :tion, 30 days in jail with credit for .time served (CTS), $315 fine and ,..,'court costs, $100 public defender i -,fees, $50 investigative costs. ,; Daniel Torres Espinoza, posses- sion of marijuana and 'disorderly intoxication, adjudication withheld, ,probation one year, substance :1iabuse evaluation and treatment, :'random drug tests, warrantless search and seizure, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $100 investigative costs. : Robert Daniel Staton, possession . .of marijuana and possession of .':drug paraphernalia, estreated 'bonds. Amanda Leigh Griffin, domestic :battery. 75 days CTS. S Fatema Renee Mariner, domestic Battery, 26 days CTS. $667 fine and .court costs. $100 public defender fees. William Bolton Hernandez. bat- Stery. 364 days CTS and concurrent .: Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 PM. with felony sentence, $667 fine and court costs. Christopher .awrence Thompson, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest without force, adju- dication withheld, probation one year, letter of apology to officer, remain in school, four-hour anger management class, $315 fine and court costs, $60 investigative costs. Jesus Torro Castellejo, giving a false name to a law enforcement officer, 10 days (concurrent), pro- bation six months, $315 fine and court costs. Lewis James Richardson, resist- ing arrest without force, 70 days CTS, $190 fine and court costs placed on lien; domestic battery, not prosecuted. The following criminal traffic cases were disposed of recently in county court. Dispositions are based on Florida Statutes, dri- ving record and facts concerning the case. Juan Torro Castillejo, DUI and no valid license, probation 12 months with condition of 18 days in jail CTS, license suspended six months, DUI school, alcohol abuse evaluation and treatment, warrant- less search and seizure, no alcohol or bars, $662 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs. Richard Wayne Gonzales, dri- ving while license suspended (DWLS), presented valid license, dismissed. Obed Nunez Diaz, leaving the scene of an accident' with property damage and no valid license, estreated bonds. Dimas Guardiola, DUI, 15 days in jail CTS, probation one year, license suspended one Near. igni- tion interlock rto Nears. multi- offender DUI school. alcohol abuse evaluation and training, no alcohol or bars. $1.410 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, 100 hours community service; DWLLS. probation one year (concurrent). $330 fine and court costs. Telesparo Pablo Guzman. DWLS. 4-5 das-suspended if fines paid promptly $420 fine and court COsts. Veronica Jones Redden. DWLS. produced ,alid license, dismissed. Roberto Zurita. DUI, probation one \ear. license suspended six months. DUI school, no alcohol or courthouse Report E bars, warrantless search and seizure, $885 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investigative costs, 50 hours com- munity service; no valid license, probation six months (con" rentnt, make good faith effort io obtain valid license, $330 fine and court costs. Nelson O. Torres, DWLS, 40 days, $205 court costs; DWLS (second charge), 15 days (consecu- tive), $330 fine and court costs. Rebecca Elizabeth Caraballo, DWLS, estreated bonds.. Jeffery Bryant Ramirez, DWLS, .30 days-suspended, produced license, $420 fine and court dosts. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems vs. Bradford Atchley and Tammy Atchley, peti- tion for mortgage foreclosure. Kara Nicole Williams vs. Donna Sue Williams, petition for injunc- tion for protection. Joel Alvarez Jr. and Linda Jane Alvarez, divorce. Christopher Matthew Owens and Debbie Owens, divorce. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems vs. Lance Richardson, Cynthia Leann Richardson et al, petition for mort- gage foreclosure. Roberta Ramos and the state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Gerardo Ramos, petition for child support administrative order. Nichole L. Wetmore vs. Laurence Johnson, petition, to transfer child support order. Helen V. Morris and DOR vs. Bruce Franklin Beaver, petition for child support. Barbara A. Chavez and DOR vs. Stacy Jein Gbugh, petition for child support. Robin Anne Gilliard and DOR vs. Bobby Ed\ward Jones, petition for child support. Barbara A. Chavez and DOR %s. William Maxey.Gough, petition for child support. :' : " Annie T. Talio and DOR vs. Heather Lerece Lee, petition for child support. , Jerr) W. Lovett and Shirley Ann Lovett, divorce. The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Maria Valdez and DOR vs. Angelica Maria Valdez. child sup- port order. Delores Belmares vs. Jermaine ax : ,,. ., ,_ ' Lee Harris, voluntary dismissal of injunction for protection. Roy Counts Jr. and Lora Ann Counts, divorce. Patricia Keller vs. Gregory Simmons Jr.. injunction for protec- tion/ Crystal Moses vs. Dallas E. Moses Jr., dismissal of injunction for protection. Kinberly Brook Miller Pleger vs. Jonathan Pleger, order. Juanita S. Aleman and DOR vs. Sylvia Aleman Morales, judgment for unpaid child support. Rosa Alicia Alvarado and DOR vs. Anita Castillo, child support order. The state Department of Children and Families (DCAF): and DOR vs. Miranda Gale King, child support order. DCAF and DOR, vs. Ninfa Gomez, (three cases), retroactive Child support order. .Claretha L. Wilson and DOR vs. Ayesha Barbarajoy Rogers, child support order. ' Eudelia Ferrer Martinez and DOR vs. Patricia Martinez, child support order. William J. Weber vs. Jason M. Ford, Orange grove Group Inc. and American Superior Insurance Co., voluntary dismissal. Danny A. Skitka vs. Susan: S. Delahoy, 'order awarding attorney fees and costs. Christine Gibson and DOR vs. *Dite William McCafferty, volun- Stary dismissal. The following felony criminal cases were disposed of last week by the circuit judge. Defendants* have been adjudicated guilty unless noted otherwise. When adjudication is withheld,i it is pending successful completion of probation. Sentences are pur- suant to an investigative report by and the recommendation of the state probation office.and also state sentencing guidelines. SFinal discretion is left to the judge. ; Jim Gibson. felony contracting Without a license-reduced to mis- demeanor contracting without a license, adjudication w withheld. pro- bation 30 days. $190 court costs, $1.000 restitution. James Glen Mushrush. posses- sion of methamphetamine and pos- session of burglary tools, not pros- ecuted. Dustin Dwaine Rimes. posses- sion of burglary tools and loitering and prowling, not prosecuted. Mark S. Slate, violation of pro- bation (original charge felony dri- ving while license suspended). pro- bation revoked, nine months in jail CTS, outstanding fines and fees due within one year of release. Justin Spiker, possession of methamphetamine, adjudication withheld, six months drug offender probation,curfew, random drug screenings, warrantless search and seizure, $100 investigative costs, 50 hours community service; pos- sesson of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, not prosecuted. Jesse Earl Belcher, motion to reduce sentence (original charge lewd act on a child), original sen- tence vacated, time served, six years nine months probation with standard conditions, no contact with victim, $267 fine and court costs.; capital felony sexual battery, not prosecuted. Jacinto Martinez Castro, aggra- vated assault on a law enforcement officer with a weapon, battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer with violence and two counts shooting into a building or vehicle, not prosecuted. Judy Grisson, delivery/posses- sion of methamphetamine with intent to sell within 1,000 fee of a church, possession of marijuana and possession 'of drug parapherna- lia, two years Florida State Prison, $415 court costs and $100 inves- tigative costs due within one year of release; neglect of child, not prosecuted. Santos Maldonado Jr., obstruc- tion of fire extinguisher equipment and criminal mischief, $262.50 fine and court costs, $150 court- appointed attorney fee. Robert Lupe Rodrigiuez, grand theft, fleeing to elude a police offi- cer and resisting arrest without force, probation 18 months, license suspended one year, warrantless search and seizure, $500 fine, $415 court costs, $100 investigative costs, $7,228 restitution, 50 hours community service. The following real estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: Virginia M. Clenney Inc, to John D. and Jerikay C. Walker, $105.000. Bank of Ne\w York as trustee to James D. Hill, $34.500. J. David and Phyllis T. Fitzgerald to Lester W. and Hazel Jean James, $21,000. Thomas David and Courtney McLeod Green to James V. See Jr., $92,000. Santiago Chavez to Victor Juarez. $15,000. Williard D. Frederick Jr. as Colon & Lopez PA AGGRESSIVE REPRESENTATION PUBLIC NOTICE THE HARDEE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE will be registering all residents of the county who have special medical needs which would preclude them from being in a regular emergency shelter, during an emergency THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING IS JUNE 1, 2005 You may register by filling out a registration form available at THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE Located at' 404 West Orange Street Wauchula, FL 33873 For more information, contact Amy Dubberly @ (863) 773-6373 ext. 287 28 'I 4:2 I I 1 B^ ''*'. :..' ^ '. -- .'.: .- - Sprint offers DISH Network Satellite TV. ,; ; .,. ; In addition to phone and High-speed Internet service, you can "MT 1 .:1ttii : get DISH Network Satellite TV from Sprint. You'll have just one S: monthly bill, and there's no commitment. Best of all, you'll get it from a company you know. Call to ask about premium channels, i hgh-definition programming, DVRs and more. 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All service marks and trademarks belong to their respective owners. DISH Network is a registered trademark of EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. All rights reserved trustee to Joseph K. Lopez Sr. Partnership LTD, $194,140. William S. and Helen S. Tewksbury to Richard D. and Caryn M. Giroux, $145,000. Melvin H. and-Marlene H. Taylor to Teresa C. Martin, $101,475. Sherry A. May to Antonio and Maria Asunction Picazo, $97,700. Cecil C. Nobles to Cecil Curtis Nobles Jr., $56,250. I.B. Knight to Lenora Rhoden, $50,000. Thanongsack Norinor to Kao F. and Ah M. Thao, $45,000. Thanongsack Norinor to Cher Tong and Chee Xiong, $45,000. William C. and Donna Putnam to Kathleen L. Whaley, $150,000. James K. Sellers to James P. and Penny S. Carlton, $75,000. Van Adams Farms Inc., Steven Earl and Velva Ruth Hartt to Jacobson Auction Co. Inc., $1,502,328. Steven Maldonado to Aimee C. and Wesley B. Smith III, $51,334. Donald K.. and Cynthia L: Butcher to Sherrick N. Stone, $125,000. Anthony Calip Powell, Tracy Leah-Farris and Calip M. Parnell Jr. to James B. and Melissa A. Platt, $96,000. Jon C. Jr. and Cecilia Lee Hawthorne to Kevin E. and Rebecca See Rickett, $21,500. Homes of Wauchula Inc. to Francisco Martinez, $82,500. Edward S. Schontag Sr. and Edward S. Schontag Jr. to Angel and Ofelia Calzada DeMartinez, $58,850. Edgar J. and Kay F. Payne to Andrew and Jean Konz, $125,000. Jose Antonio Martinez and Juan Carlos Anton to Veonel and Jeanne Guerrier, $105,000. Melvin H. and Marlene H. Taylor to Rebecca and James C. Blue, $86,000. Highvest Corp. to Joyce Couch and George A. Dunn, $10,000. Charles R. and Imogene A. Lloyd to Dekock Cattle Co. Inc. Trust 25, $65,000. David W. and Estella M. Rusaw to Donna S. and Lester T. Bates, $22,000. Frederick T. Jr. and Carol L. Iddings as trustees to City of Wauchula, $40,000. William 0. and Maria McDowell to Victor Drobnic and George D. 'Coffey III, $42,000. Dean T. Evans to Hazel L. Cook, $140,000. Raul Juarez Jr. to Justo Galarza and Virginia Rios, $57,000. Kenneth Hiland I11 and Roberta G. Sanders to Steven S. and Reba F. Griffith, $120.000. E " ; 1 6C The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 HARDEE COUNTY ate of Photo: 11-20-2004 Date of Photo: 03-29-2005 Robert Aguilar Alejandro Alvarado Alias: Aguilar Roberto Alias: N/A Date of Birth: 11-19-1951. Last Address: 704 E. Palmetto St. Wauchula Status: Released: Date of Birth: 08-21-1970 Last Address: Wauchula Status: Absconded from RegistrationI . , ^ .. Date of Photo: 08-11-2004 Nicolas Castillo Jr. Alias: Nicholas Castillo Date of Birth: 06-21-1976 .ILast Address: '' 3480 Acorn Dr Zolfo Springs Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 11-25-2003 Herbert E. Chambers Alias: Herbert Chambers Herbert Eugene Chambers Date of Birth: 10-23-1957 Lidasti Addss: ,9690 Dee? Rd. Zolfo Springs Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 02-16-2005 Jamaine Deanthony Brown Alias: N/A Date of Birth: 01-13-1983 Last Address: 1216 David Ct. Wauchula Status: Released Date of Photo: 11-24-1999 Corby S. Crawford Alias: Corby Crawford Date of Birth: 12-08-1945 Last Address: 3102 N. US 17 Bowling Green Status: Released Date of Photo: 11-03-2004 Steven Allen Burkhart Alias: Burkhart Steve Allen Burkhart Steven Date of Birth: 01-14-1964 Last Address: 1660 Pardee Rd. Avon Park Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 03-17-2005 James Defore Alias: N/A Date of Birth: 06-03-1960 Last Ad~dress': 2859 George Andersdn Rd Wauchula Status: Released Date of Photo: 03-09-2004 Jerry R Caren Alias: Jerry Caren, Jerry Pineda Caren, Caren Jerry, Pineda Jerry Date of Birth: 09-15-1983 Last Address: Deported Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 07-15-2003 Gerald Thomas Effner Alias: N/A Date of Birth: 10-02-1935 Last Address: 9618 Walking Horse Dr. Zolfo Springs Status: Parole Date of Photo: 03-24-2005 Johnny R. Carpenter Alias: Johnny Carpenter, Johnny Robert Carpenter, Robert Carpenter Date of Birth: 03-05-1966 Last Address: 4627 W. Main St. Wauchula Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 12-07-2004 Richard Elliott Alias: Richard Wayne Elliott, Rick Elliott Date of Birth: 12-20-1954 Last Address: 420 Helen Rd. Wauchula Status: Released Date of Photo: 10-29-2004 Johnny Lee Evans Alias: Johnny Evan, Johnny Lee Evan,, Johnny Evans Date of Birth: 11-01-1963 Last Address: 2195 L Roberts Ln. Wauchula Status: Released Date of Photo: 09-14-2004 Alberto Raymond Garcia Alias: N/A Date of:Birth: 05-18-1965 SLast Address: 2 Broadus Williams Rd. Zolfo Springs Status: Community Control Date of Photo: 12-30-2004 Crawford Grimsley Alias: Alan Crawford Grimsley, Crawford A. Grimsley, Crawford Alan Grimsley Date of Birth: 10-07-1956 Last Address: 28 Smokehouse Rd. Zolfo Springs Status: Released Date of Photo: 08-31-2004 Eugene Melvin Hadden Alias: Eugene Hadden Date of Birth: 09-18-1925 Last Address: 387 Terrell Rd. Wauchula Status: Released Date of Photo: 07-13-2004 Date of Photo: 10-08-2604 Johnny Lee Harper-Ellis Terry E. Hensley Alias: Johnny Harper Ellis, Alias: Terry Hensley, Terry Johnny L. Ellis, Ellis Johnny Eugene Hensley Harper, Johnny L. Harper- Ellis, Johnny L. Harper Ellis Date of Birth: 04-03-1972 Date of Birth: 04-08-1975 at re: LastAddress:Last Address: 4664 S. Hammock Rd. 5041 Central Ave. Zolfo Springs Bowling Green Status: Released Status: Released Date of Photo: 01-08-2004 Lawton Hughes Alias: Lawton Sr. Hughes, Date of Birth: 09-17-1927 Last Address:., 901 'Seminole Ave. Wauchula . Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 04-04-2003 S William Wilcox Alias: Bill Wilcox, William Dean Wilcox, Williari Dean Willcox Date of Birth: 02-03-1942 Last Address: Zolfo Springs Status: Absconded from Registration Date of Photo: 02-01-2005 Avel Hernandez Alias: Abel Hernandez, Avel R. Hernandez, Avel Rivera Hernandez, Avel Rivera Date of Birth: 10-23-1951 Last Address: 1355 Grady Revell Rd.. Wauchula Status: Community Control Date of Photo: 01-11-2005 Lonnie King Alias: Lon. King, Lonnie G. King, Lonnie Gene King Date of Birth: 03-23-1955 Last Address: 2908 Red Barn Ln. Lot 121 Wagon Wheel RV Park Bowling Green Status: Released IL 0.'. IYI~Y----- ---Y~---L- --I ~iu~ ~uriu ;~ U.lrl::lt~LYJLIU;c. ji~l April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C SEXUAL OFFENDERS Date of Photo: 01-08-2004 Date of Photo: 02-16-2005 Eugene Russell Young Timmy Joe King Alias: N/A Alias: Timmy King, Timmy J. King Date of Birth: 09-16-1924 Last Address: 6271 SR 64 E. Wauchula Status: Supervision Date of Birth: 04-17-1970 Last Address: 3494 SR 64 West Wauchula Status: Released Date of Photo: 01-14-2003 Samuel Karu Lane Alias: Rooster Lane, Rude Boy Lane, Samuel Lane, Samuel K. Lane Date of Birth: 02-04-1974 Last Address: 670 Peterson St. Wauchula Status: Released Date of Photo: 02-20-2004 Adam A. Lopez Alias: Adam Lopez, Adam Augustine Lopez Date of Birth: 06-30-1977 Last Address: -435 Grove St. Bowling Green Status: Released Date of Photo: 02-12-2004 Santana Martinez Alias: N/A Date of Birth: 10-11-1957 Last Address: 4625 Dixiana Dr. Bowling Green Status: Released Date of Photo: 07-26-2002 Armando McCumber Alias: Lopez Joe. Inido Aco Date of Birth: 08-31-1956 Last Address: 5018 Poplar Ave. Bowling Green Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 11-13-2003 Michael M. McKenna Alias: Bo McKenna, Michael McKenna, Michael Matthew McKenna Date of Birth: 08-11-1968 Last Address: - 709 E. Bay St. Wauchula , Status: Released Date of Photo: 02-21-2002 Date of Photo: 06-01-2004 Steve Mitchell McQuiag Samuel Mendoza Alias: Steve McQuaig Alias: N/A ' Date of Birth: 12-07-1960 LastiAddress: 4335 N. County Road 663 Bowling Green Status: Released Date of Birth: 05-01-1961 Last Address: 3536 S." Poplar St.:.l" Zolfo Springs SStatus: Released Date of Photo: 02-15-2005 'John David Merrifield Alias: N/A Date. of Birth: 02-26-1958 Last Address: 4460 E. Main St. Wauchula Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 03-30-2005 Normil Normius Alias: N/A, Date of Birth: 02-07-1967 Las..Acdress: 1548 Lincoln St. Wauchula Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 01-11-2005 Jose A. Ortega Alias: Jose Angel, Jose Angel Cantano, Angel Ortega Catano, Jose Angel Catano, Jose Angel Ortega Date of Birth: 05-24-1948 Last Address: 2829 US 17 N. Lot B Orange Blossom RV Park Bowling Green Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 04-30-2004 Date of Photo: 01-05-2005 Anthony Jerome Redfin Leroy Rewis Alias: Trekell Perkins, Alias: N/A Oneal Peterson' Date of Birth: 11-10-1966 Last Address: 606 Jones St. Bowling Green , Status: Released Date of Birth. 06-10-1954 Last Address: 387 Terrell Rd. SWauchula Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 03-09-2005 Michael R Roberts Alias: Michael Roberts, 'Michael Paul Roberts, Michael Paul Roberts Rus Date of Birth: 08-26-1981 Last Address: 5175 Dallas McClellan Rd. Zolfo Springs Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 04-01-2004 Thomas Smith Alias: Thomas Leo Smith Jr. Date of Birth: 08-17-1959 Last Address: 1831 Libby Dr. Wauchula Status: Released Date of Photo: 01-04-2005 Audrey M. Taylor Alias: Audrey Taylor, Audrey Darlene Taylor, Audrey Moses Taylor, Audry Moses Taylor Tay, Woods Audry Taylor, Audrey Woods Date of Birth: 04-25-1966 Last Address: 4820 Central Ave, Bowling Green 'Status: Supervision Date of Photo: 01-20-2004 Richard Whidden Alias: Whidden Una Bomber Date of Birth: 02-22-1980 Last Address: 6349 B Poverty Hill Wauchula Status: Released What is the difference between Sex Offenders and Sexual Predators? Under Florida law, not all "sex offenders" are "sexual predators." A court must make a specific finding that an offender is a predator before that offender can be officially designated as a sexual predator and be subject to Florida's sexual predator registration and noti- fication requirements. All sexual offenders and sexual predators must register with the state. Who is a Sexual Predator? A sexual predator is a person who was convicted of a serious sexual crime against a minor (under 18 years of age) or an adult, AND who was declared to be a "sexual predator" by the court AND has previously been convicted of certain enumerated felony sex offens- es within 10 years. Because these sexual predators are no longer incarcerated, the law, FSS 775.21, requires they initially register with either the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) or with the local Sheriff's Office. A person classified as a sexual predator is so classified for life, unless his civil rights are restored, OR the conviction is overturned, OR he receives a full pardon. Who is a Sexual Offender? SThe designation of a person as a sexual offender is not a sentence or a punishment, but is simply the status of the offender which is Sthe result of a conviction for having corimitted certain crimes. There are several ways a person can be qualified and designated as a S"sexual offender" in the state of Florida. A person qualifies if he is convicted of committing, attempting, soliciting or conspiring to com- mit any specified sexual crime AND is in custody or control of the Florida Department of Corrections, OR in the custody of a private cor- rectional facility, on or after Oct. 1, 1997, as a result of the above convictions OR by another sexual offender designation in another state or jurisdiction. Source: Fla. Dept. Of L. E. Web site 8C The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 Mosaic Tournament Raises $34,000 For HHS By JOAN SEAMAN SOf The Herald-Advocate SThe 25th annual high school ath- letic benefit golf tournament con- Stinued to help Hardee athletes. Once named the Gardinier, then the Cargill and now the Mosaic, the )~yearly tournament enables Hardee Ssports.to continue without using tax .-:monies. This year, the tourney raised $34, 244.43 for the support of Hardee High School participants in its 20 or more sports. This adds Sto the $725,000 raised in prior years. SFormer Hardee football player, 'golfer and baseballer Michael Claman, a senior at Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, took hon- ors this year, low-scoring last year's winner Ben Norris and perennial Championship Flight entrant Mike Cleghorn, who were respectively second and third in the A Division. One of the highlights of. the weekend was the Sunday evening visit of Tampa Bay Bucs linebacker Shelton Quarles, who presented trophies, a Bucs helmet to raffle- winner Genise Samuels, and posed with tournament officials and win- ners. Quarles thanked all those who supported the tournament for "giv- ing Hardee County kids a chance to succeed." He encouraged all young athletes "to take advantage of all opportunities they have." More than 100 players, sponsors, coaches and school staff helped out in the two-day tournament April 9- 10, coordinated by tournament director Val Patarini. The Saturday evening meal was catered by Outback Steakhouse. Ed Perry and friends cooked the barbecued ribs and chicken for Sunday evening's repast. Championship Flight B winner was Jerry Newlin. Close behind was Hardee High former state con- tender Hiland Sanders, now play- ing college golf in Georgia. In third place was Bill O'Connell. Dennis Jones, of Orlandb, took first place in the Championship Flight C. Joining him were Tom Myers, second, and Keith Foster, third. Junior high teacher and boys golf coach George Heine topped First Flight Division A, followed by Butch Spearman and Bob Claman, Michael's dad. First Flight Division B winner was a Wildcat coach of former years, Don Herndon. Behind him were Paul Krug and Stephen Davis. C Division winner in the First Flight was Colon Lambert, in ahead of Bubby Whidden and Travis Terhune. In the ladies division, the winner was Erin Fitzpatrick, with Katsue Von Ploennies second and Jackie Bayer third. Second Flight A Division winner was high school girls coach Byron Jarnagin. Heulin Hill came in sec- ond and Brandon Sellers was third. Local veterinarian Slade Hayman won Second Flight B Division, with Carl Coleman sec- ond and Albert Garza third. In the C Division, it was Ron Wilson, fol- lowed by John Woodburn and Scotty Pittman. Turning to the Third Flight, A Division winner was Brent Stephens, with Heinz Bayer second and David Timmons third. Scott Dickson won B Division, ahead of Doc Bushong and John Eason. Rene Guzman won C Division, fol- lowed by Jerry Cox and Reid Benton. Finally, in Fourth Flight, the A Division winner was Kenny Miller, with Toye English second and David Smedley .,third. In B Division, Dale Deuberry was the winner. Tim Wells was second and Danny Wells third. For the C Division, the winner was Bob Kinsey, with Mike Rangel second and Ken Leverett third. First Flight C Division winners were (left to right) Travis Terhune, third; Bubby Whidden, second; .and Colon Lambert, first. First Flight A Division winners were (from left) Bob Claman, third; Butch Spearman, second; and George Heine, first. Fourth flight winners were (from left) B division second place Tim Wells and first place Dale Deuberry and C division second place Mike Rangel. Fourth flight A division winners were (left to right) David Smedley, third; Kenny Miller, first; and Toye English, second. Hardee Senior High School Class of 2005 Graduation School Bus Transportation Free For Anyone Non-Stop Only (To and From Tampa) Depart: 2:00 PM (Boarding Begins at 1:45 PM) Return: 8:00 PM (Approximated Time) Location: Hardee Recreation/Swimming Pool Complex All Riders Must Sign Up By May 6,2005 Sign Up by Calling 773-9058, extension 201 No Coolers, Radios, Balloons, Air-Horns, or Large Items | Driving Directions From Wauchula S(1 hour 15 min.) . 1. Take SR 62 West to US 301 (Parrish). 2. Go North (right) on US 301 ( mile). 3. Go West (left) on Moccasin Wallow Rd. to 1-75 r. (4% miles). 4. Take 1-75 North toward Tampa (30 miles). 5. Take Exit 260B onto MLK Jr. Blvd/FL-574 West. B a 5 6. Go West (right) approximately 25 miles. 7. Fairgrounds entrance will be on your right after -' . US Hwy 301. :: Escuela Secundaria Mayor deHardee Graduaci6n del Clase de 2005 Sabado, 21 de mayo de 2005 4:00 PM Sala de Exposiciones del Parque de Atracciones de Tampa Tampa, Florida Transporte de Autobuis Escolar Gratis Para Todos Solo Sin-Parada (Ha y Desde Tampa) Salida: 2:00 PM (Bordo empieza a la 1:45 PM) Regreso: 8:00 PM (Tiempo Aproximado) Localizaci6n: Complexo de Recreaci6n/Piscina de F Direcciones para ir en Coche desde Wauchula (I1 hora 15 min.) i 1. Tome SR 62 Oeste a US 301 (Parrish). 2. Vaya Norte (derecho) en US 301 ( milla). 3. Vaya Oeste (izquierdo) en Moccasin Wallow Rd. ha 1-75 (4 millas). 4. Tome 1-75 Norte para Tampa (30 millas). 5. Tome lxito 260B ha MLK Jr. Blvd/FL-574 West. 6. Vaya Oeste (derecho) aproximadamente 2.5 millas. 7. La Entrada del Parque de Atracciones estarA a su derecha despuds de US Hwy 301. Todos Paseadores Deben Firmar el Contrato antes del 6 de mayo de 2005 Firmen el Contrato por Llamando 773-9058, extension 201 Ningunos Enfriadores, Radios, Globos, Bocinas de Aire, o Articulos Grandes April i, .. hiec -Herald,-Advocate 9C Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones (left) and high school Principal Mike Wilkinson (right) were pleased with the $34,244.43 raised for Hardee athletics. They flank special speaker Quarles and winner Claman. Second Flight B Division were (left to right) Slade Hayman, first; Carl Coleman, second; and Albert Garza, third. -From left, Quarles posed with tournament winner Michael Clr'. tournament director Val DPatarini and Mosiac representative Samuels. F4 ~'*N Patarini (center) presented Samuels (right) a special Hardee athletic jacket, a memory of Samuels' participation in the 1986 football team which went to regional and state playoffs. HHS Athletic Director Don Gray shares the moment and success of the tournament for all the athletes' he oversees. - :*~~ ** , Championship Flight Division B winners were (left to right) Bill O'Conhell, third; Hiland Sanders second; and Jerry Newlin, first. SEarn A Gold Star! I SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE Is 5 P.M. ON THURSDAY Second Flight C Division winners were (from left) John Woodburn, second; Ron Wilson, first; and Scotty Pittman, third. CENTRi -GLASS 8 -ORIDA MIN.R INC. Beat the heat and lower your energy cost. Beef up your under-insulated attic and save! 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I Proudly serving Hardee & surrounding counties for over 25 years I locally 0 ar Opllor~a I Shingle or Metal SE CONSTRUCTION N (T@K State Certified General Contractor 3 Y Arc. ls Lic # CGC 060257 Specializing in Roofing, Steel Buildings & New Construction tf e Commercia/ & Residential Shae lo~ts cof hose p la to dchse fiv Phone: (863) 773-5784 107 West Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873 -~II I_ I _ -~~-~-- FP r ,_,ma st~atis 10C The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 Third Flight A Division winners were Heinz Bayer (left) second, and first-place winner Brent Stephens with son Trey. Missing is third-place winner David Timmons. V I Sthird-place winner David Timmons. Genise Samuels won the Tampa Bay Bucs helmet, which was presented to her by Quarles. Tampa Bay Buc Shelton Quarles (left) and Paul Samuels, media relations coordinator for Mosaic, stopped to chat for a few min- utes. Tampa Bay Buc Shelton Quarles (left) and Paul Samuels, media relations coordinator for Mosaic, stopped to chat for a few min- utes. First Flight B Division winners were Paul Krug (left) second place, and Stephen Davis, third; missing is Don Herndon, first. LL Softball March HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP!, ;e a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer be a Guardiah Ad Litem. 773-2505 fice unattended; please leave mesSage.) A Safe Place DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119 End The Abuse! ..... r, .e .i SA LITTLE SOMETHING ABOUT BBQ Meats that are chosen for BBQ are usually lesser cuts of meat and are very tough, but I They are full of flavor. In order to get these meats tender, they must be cooked very slow- B 64 ly. At the Rib Shack our meats are seasoned with a dry rub and then cooked over oak coals. Every hardwood generates a distinctive flavor of smoke. The longer and slower M you cook the meat, the deeper the smoke penetrates, causing a pink appearance in the meat. Our ribs are cooked on the smoker for about four hours, The brisket cooks a mini- mum of 14 hours. The process takes a lot of time, but we think it's worth it. We cook our meats daily to give you the freshest BBO possible. So please understand if we are sold out! Call in early to reserve your BBQ! U S NEW HOUR Beginning May 6. . Due to numerous done out! A / '.I Every Friday night is S Sroquests. we will be open 767- 0227 ~ teoak night! Join us for a as of May 2nd... 11/2" thick Mon.. Tuor. s Wod. - Mon. Wod. MORE SEATING T-Bone steak or a little I 11 am. 2 p.m. AVAILABLE! smaller N.Y. trip. f Thur.. Fri. s gat. Both are cooked to order 11 a.m. 8 p.m. .4ac over an open oak fire. "U'A^ B"^."""! By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Hardee Little League's two girls softball divisions moved along in action last week. Alternating as they do, the Majors girls had three games and the Juniors girls only two. In the Majors division, by week's end the STampa Electric, Co. (TECO) Pride had a slight lead with a 4-2 record. The Peace River Growers Racers were at 3-3 and the Golirle) Plastering Wahoos 2-3. In the Juniors division, Hardee Signs + T's Pride have a slim advantage with a, 41 record. The TECO Dragons at 4-2 are followed by the Highlands Coca, Cola Racers and English Chevrolet Wahoos. The Majors started last week with a Monday game between the Wahoos and Pride, with the Wahoos claiming the 9-6 win. Kate Krause and Paige Massey were twin-tally batters 'for ,the Wahoos. Taylor Bolin, Rebekah Nix, Karlee Henderson, Savannah Albritton and Summer Palmer each chipped in \ ith a run. Courtney Chason was the only two-score batter for the Pride. Amber Hines, Amanda McNabb, Summer Sisum and Emma Marshall came around to score once each. The Majors next played on Thursday night, when the Pride nipped the Racers 13-12 when reg- ulation time ran out. Leadoff batter Hines smacked a double and pair of singles and scored three, times for the Pride. McNabb and Brooke Shelton had a pair of scores apiece and Marshall, Chason, Haley Shelton, Arin Johnson, Brandi Murphy and Sisum each added a run. For the Racdrs, Krista Turner had the heavy hand, with three trips around the base paths. Courtney Buckley, Sabrina Hernandez, Madison Johnston and Cassidy Knight put two runs apiece on the board and Kayla Knight added one run. These two teams sparred again on Friday night, with the Racers winning this one 21-15. SCassidy Knight circled the bases four times for the Racers. Kayla Knight and Hernandez each scored three times, Vanessa Garza and Turner each had a pair of runs and Buckley, Johnston, Leah Weeks, Hailey Andrews, Brooke Knight, Sierra Coronado and Korin Roehm came around to touch home once each. For the Pride, it was McNabb as leadoff batter, with four turns around the bases. Brooke Shelton, Kayla Powell and Hines had twin scores and McKenna Fite, Hailey Shelton, Brea Farrer, Murphy and Johnson added once run each. Meanwhile, the Juniors division first game of the week on Tuesday was a 16-5 victory for the Racers over the Wahoos. Kayla Owens, Jessie Helm, Lola Rivera, Kimberly Cason, Kristina Garcia, Sharon Pruett and Holly Johnson were each twin-tally bat- ters for the Racers. Sierra Gee and Chelsea Owens each put a run on the board. Cierra Hill was the only two- score batter for the Wahoos; Jennifer Farias, Lindee Rossman and Dolores Hernandez chipped in .with a run each. In the only other Juniors game, on, Friday night, the Pride downed the Dragons 15-4. Stephanie Perry ran around the bases four times for the Pride. es Along Chelsey Steedley and Melissa Page each added a pair of runs and Jessica Abbott,' Sarah Reyna, Ashley Albritton, Chelsea Albritton, Jerrica Grimsley, Krystin Roberfson and. Caitlin Chason chipped in with a run apiece. For the Dragons, Ashley Alden circled the bases twice and Amaris .Garza and Emily Adams had solo scores. Halley Marshall .and Chelsea Harris were stranded twice Apiece. Telling The Truth... By J. Adam Shanks Preacher ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES #7 ETERNAL JUDGMENT For one last time, we are going to discuss the elementary principles as laid out in Hebrews 6. The last issue listed in these first three verses is the "eternal judgment," a topic that has filled volumes and libraries worth of reading material. There is even a new show on NBC called "Revelations" that theorizes about the end times and the judgment. There are so many different theories and interpretations of Scripture on this topic by itself that one could study and write about this for a lifetime, and still not have any more conclusive evidence than when one started. The problem is that the Bible only tells us part of the story. The end times and the eternal judgment are wrapped up in mystery, I believe by design. God does not make mistakes. Deuteronomy 29:29 says, "The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the revealed things belong to us and to our children forever, to observe all the words of this law." God leaves some things a mystery, and this is one that definitely intrigues the masses. I am not going to get into the abundance of prophetic analyses and Biblical theories about the end times. I want to spend my time in just a few passages of Scripture. I think'that we should consider all the Bible has to say on this topic, but we cannot:because of a lack of space. (If you want to dis- cuss this more, feel free to contact me.) 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 talks about the comfort that Christians can take in the coming of the Lord. Later in Chapter 5:1-11, we know that the Lord will come suddenly, without warning, like "a thief in the night." We can look at the "signs of the times" all that we want, but we must know that the apostles by the Holy Spirit told us that we, cannot know when the Lord is coming. Later in 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 it talks about how frightening that day will be for those who do not know the Lord. It talks about vengeance and punishment for them, while it talks about blessings and rest for those who do follow the Lord. The Bible seems to present a different image of the last Day of Judgment than what is commonly preached in the pulpits of America. It is fun to speculate about what the last day is going to be like, but we need to make sure that we do not add or take away from the message of the Bible, which is to be prepared because we never know when we will see our Lord again. One thing that we can be absolutely sure about is that when we are judged we will be given one of two different sentences: either we will be blessed to be with the Lord in Heaven or we will be condemned into eterni- ty in Hell. We must know that God will bring every deed into judgement, including every secret thing, whether good or evil (Ecclesiastes 12:14; 2 Corinthians 5:10). In the words of Paul, "each of us will be accountable to God" (Romans 12:14). The important issue is not what leads up to judgment but that we are' ready for judgment. I'm Telling the Truth! J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be e-mailed at jastas@surJbest. net 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) CoO Eas to I (If of PHOTOS BYMICHAEL KELDL king barbecued ribs and chicken were (from left) Ed Perry, Ron Herron and Walt Beattie.' 4" 4,e 44'~ .1i S 44 '4,r 4f 4F 4 "4 CY I 4,' ..... ~. .... .~ " I I April 28, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11C ZSE Honors 'Top DoS' COURTESY PHOTOS Zolfo Springs Elementary (ZSE) recently honored its Top Dogs. Kindergarten Top Dogs are (front, from left) Gabriela Reyes, Daniel Alvarez, Milagros Estrada, and Fernanda Ramos; (middle) Sarah Grimsley, Juan Araujo, Jonathan Chavira and Jessica Gallardo-Carranza; (back) Roxanna Avila, Esgar Torres, Sarah Torres,.Araceli Munoz and Daniel Vargas-Alvarez. Presenting the awards were Assistant Principal Melanie Henderson and Principal Jan Beckley. Top students from the first grade include (front row) Ricardo DeSantiago, Priscilla Garcia, Genesis Torres and Lorenzo Paulino; (middle row) Cody Woods, Elizabeth Montero, Diana Izaguirre and Harley Bishop; (back row) Jessie Johnston, Shelby Carmichael, Angelita Roblero and Jordan Myers. Third grade students headed for the top are (front) Gustavo Toledo, Clayton Corson, Liana Zambrano, Joshua Flowers, Narciso Valdez and Christina Ramirez; (back) Lance McCrary, Jesus - Garcia, Josue Hernandez, Joshua Luke, Daniel Villagran and Endreina Martinez. :.... ;L *" : : "' Top dogs from the fourth grade are (front row) Maria Diego, Ana Montanez, Skylaar Simmons and Michelle Delatorre; (back rovw) Ana Maria Saldivar, Joane Gonzales, Nathan Hicks and Julie Yang. Fifth graders, at the top of their class are (in front) Erika Cabrera, Lisvet Anton, Celeste Limon, Dillon Mendoza and Xavier Gonzales; (in back) Justin Sauvey, Sierra Coronado, Chee Xiong, Amber Baker and Jacob Naranjo. Second grade Top Dogs are (front, from left) Georgeanne Paris, Omar Saldivar, Sonia Ruiz, Maricruz Ramos, Sabrina Stewart and Gabriela Rios; (in back) Matthew Hicks, Amy Rogers, Jimmy Lee, Amber Dayfert and Jackson Floyd. LEA WHEELER, D.M.D. P.A. 1054 North BroadwayAve. S(behind Crispers) Bartow, Florida 33830 863-553-6847 www.leawheelerdmd.com Dear Friends and Patients, Happy Spring. Hope all of you are in good health and enjoying the lovely (and sometimes rainy) weather. Recently, I published some commonly asked dental questions and answers in a local publication. I have been surprised by the response I received! So, I have decided to pass on some of these to you... the following ran in December of 2004! Q: "I've heard that bad oral hygiene can cause health problems. Is that true?" A: Absolutely yes. Our mouths are full of bacteria. Even the cleanest mouth! If left untreated, the mouth can be a source for serious infections that may spread to various parts of the body, particularly in a body that is already compromised in some way. People that have diabetes, heart disease, HIV, and the elderly should be particularly conscientious of their oral health. Any sign of infection in the mouth should be evaluated by a dentist. Some signs to pay attention to are soreness, swelling, a notice- able bad odor dr bad taste coming from a particular area in the mouth, pus, or bleeding. Of course, regular check-ups help to prevent infection from occurring in the first place. Contact your dentist for a cleaning and exam. We hope all of you are in good dental health! This month I'd like to highlight another member of our team that makes our patient care outstanding, our office manager, Shari Wolfe. Shari is a native of Bartow, wife of Jason, and mother of Emily, one very cute 4 year old. She and Jason live and work in Bartow, and are lucky to have both sets of their parents in Bartow also. Shari is our office manager of five years, handling appoint- ments, insurance questions, etc. She is usually the first patient con- tact in our office, and we are fortunate to have her as that contact! Have a safe and happy April! Dr. Lea Wheeler 4:28c 12C The Herald-Advocate, April 28, 2005 During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests: COUNTY April 25, Kage Elton Smith, 22, of 605 Grove St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Jamie Wright and charged with giving a false name to a ;law enforcement officer and driving with knowledge of a suspended license. He was detained on a warrant alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of driving while license suspended. April 24, Jorge David-Torres Villanueva, 16, of 315 SR 62, Wauchula, was arrested by F Florida Highway Patrol Cpl. Rene Benavides and charged with DUI. April 23, criminal mischief on Makowski Road was reported. April 22, Gilberto Rios, 36, of 1521 SR 92 East, Plant City was arrest- ed on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia). April 22, a residential burglary on Makowski Road, burglary of a con- veyance on SR 62 and a theft on U.S. 17 South were reported. April 21, John Cisneros, 27, of 4615 First St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with leaving an addictions recovery center. April 21, burglary of a conveyance on SR 64 East and a theft on Rabbit Run were reported. April 20, Lewis James Richardson, 38, of 807 SR 64 West, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by corrections Sgt. Jayne Linder on a charge of resist- ing arrest without force. April 20, Junior Webster Bartell, 31, of 422-16th Ave., Arcadia, was arrested by Dep. Maria Hall on a capias ordering pick up on a charge of civil contempt. April 20, Rajuael Basurto, General Delivery, Arcadia, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capais alleging failure to pay a fine on a conviction for domestic assault. April 20, Thomas Kelly Ziglar, 21, of 943 Summer Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable and charged with arson., April 20, burglary of a conveyance on Old Braderton Road and a theft on U.S. 17 North were reported. April 19, Louis Holloway, 57, of 630 Snell Road, Wauchula, was Arrested by corrections Sgt. Monica Albritton on a Seminole County war- rant alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of failure to pay a fine on a conviction for shoplifting. April 19, criminal mischief on Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., a theft on Hanchey Road and a vehicle stolen on College Lane were reported. April 18, Neil Wesley Anderson, 25, address unknown, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a Florida Parole Commission warrant alleging vio- lation of parole and a Highlands County warrant charging him with viola- tion of probation (original charge driving while license suspended). April 18, a residential burglary on Hanchey Road, a fight on SR 66, a theft on Ten Mile Grade and burglary of a conveyance on Boyd Cowart Road were reported. WAUCHULA April 23, Rayfield Alonzo Rodriguez, 48, of 4846 Sally Blvd., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with DUI with property damage, driving with knowledge of a suspended license, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, reckless driving and prior refusal to submit to breath test. April 22, Manuel DeJesus Huerta, 31, of 204 E. Main St., Avon Park, was arrested by Ofc. John Eason on a Highlands County warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge simple battery). April 22, a theft on E. Bay Street was reported. April 20, a theft on U. S. 17 North was reported. April 18, a theft on W. Oak Street was reported. ZOLFO SPRINGS April 21, a vehicle stolen on Bluebird Lane was reported. April 20, a theft on Wilbur C. King Blvd. was reported. April 19, vehicles stolen on U. S. 17South and on Schoolhouse Road were reported. Sales & Service Networking Repairs Upgrades Millers Discount Computers Custom-built & .. ..... ,,., Used Computers! "-:"?" Stratonet s3:tl 1329 Hwy. 17N. Mon.-Fri. Office: (863) 767-6066 Wauchula, FL 33873 9-5 Fax: (863) 767-6086 HERE'S TOM!. PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Dr. Barbara Carlton of Wauchula last week shot this wild turkey gobbler in Hardee County. The turkey weighed 17 pounds and had a 10-inch beard. She has been hunting for many years and enjoys the outdoors. The harder a pencil is, the higher its number and the more clay and less graphite it contains. CITY OF WAUCHULA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2nd Public Hearing Notice The City of Wauchula is applying to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a grant under the Neighborhood Revitalization category in the amount of up to $700,000 under the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. For each activity that is proposed, at least 51% of the funds must benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The proposed project information follows. Activity Locations Cost Estimate LMI Benefit Water Line The boundaries of the project areas are generally Approximately Greater than Replacement described as follows: $600,000 70% Area 1) From the comer of Florida Ave. and Melendy St., east on Melendy St., south on 7th Ave., west on Carlton St. ,and north on Florida Ave. to Melendy. Area 2) From the corer of S. First Ave. and Green Street, east on Green St., south of Martin Luther Kind Jr. Ave., west on Summit St. and north on First Ave. to Green Street. Area 3) From the comer of Florida Ave. and' Louisiana St, east on Louisiana St., south on 7th Ave., West on Main St., and North on Florida Ave to Louisiana Ave. Improvements include only portions of water lines in these areas. The City of Wauchula will not cause displacement of any persons as a result of this project. A public hearing to provide an opportunity to comment on the application will be held at the City Commission Chambers located at 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida, on May 9, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon as possible thereafter.) A draft copy of parts of the application will be available for review at that time. A final copy of the application will be made available at City Hall, 126 South 7th Street, Wauchula, Florida, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a:m. and 5:00 p.m., no more than five business days after May 9, 2005. The application will be submitted to DCA no later than May 18, 2005. To obtain additional information concerning the application and the public hearing, contact Olivia Minshew, Project Coordinator, at (863) 773- 3131. The hearing is being conducted ii a handicapped accessible location. Any handicapped person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually;impaired should contact Crissy Abbott, City Clerk, at (863) 773-3131, at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. To access a Telecommunication Device for Deaf persons (TDD) please call 1-800-676-3777, and use the Relay Service to access the City Clerk at (863) 773- 3131. Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the meetings should contactthe City Clerk at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided. Any person requiring other special accommodations at this meeting should contact the City Clerk at least five days before the meeting. Pursuant to Section 102 of the HUD Reform Act of 1989, the following disclosures will be submitted to DCA with the application. The City of Wauchula and DCA will make the disclosures available for public inspection upon request. These disclosures will be available on and after the date of submission of the application and shall continue to be available for a minimum period of five years. 1. Other government (federal, state and local) assistance to the project in the form of a gift, grant, loan, guarantee, insurance payment, rebate, subsidy, credit, tax benefit, or any other form of direct or indirect benefit by source anrd amount; 2. The identities and pecuniary interests of all developers, contractors, or consultants involved in the application for assistance or in the planning or development of the project or activity; 3. The identities and pecuniary interests of any other persons with a pecuniary interest in the project that can reasonably be expected to exceed $50,000 or 10% of the grant request (whichever is lower); 4. For those developers, contractors, consultants, property owners, or others listed.in two (2) or three (3) above which are corporations, or other entities, the identification and pecuniary interests by corporation or entity of each officer, director, principal stockholder, or other official of the entity; 5. The expected sources of all funds to be provided to the project by each of the providers of those funds and the amount provided; and 6. The expected uses fall funds by activity and amount. All persons wishing.to be heard please take notice and govern yourself accordingly. You are further advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at these proceedings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based." 4:28c '/''." '1'4:28c, SECOND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Bowling Green is applying to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a grant under the Neighborhood Revitalization category in the amount of $700,000.00 under the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. For each activity that is proposed, at least 70% of the funds must benefit low and moderate income persons. The activities, dollar amounts and estimated percentage benefit to low and moderate income persons for which the City of Bowling Green is applying are: A ti+vit Vihlm o avA XTaNmm T MTo Benefit I Al'i Viy IN LU L4.LMEIILJ (4LJ.i4 D U&Igr t1170 L4)C4iL l 04c Flood & Drainage 006 Parks, Playgrounds 16 Engineering 13 Administration $ 500,000.00 $ 70,000.00 $ 74,000.00 $ 56,000.00 Total $ 700,000.00 At least 51% At least 51% N/A N/A The project will undertake improvements to the drainage in the Grove Street service area; and parking and handicap venues for two (2) parks in the City of Bowling Green. The City of Bowling Green plans to minimize displacement of persons as a result of planned CDBG funded activities; if any persons are displaced as a result of these planned activities the City of Bowling Green will assist with relocation payments based on uniform act requirements. The public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the application will be held at the City of Bowling Green, City Hall, Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. A draft copy of parts of the application will be available for review at that time. A final copy of the application will be made available at the City of Bowling Green, City Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. no more than five (5) working days after May 19, 2005. For obtain additional information concerning the application and the public hearing contact Mr. David Elbertson, City Manager, City of Bowling Green, 104 East Main Street, Bowling Green, Florida 33834. Telephone 863-375-2255. The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Any handicapped person requiring special accommodations or requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired should contact Mr. David Elbertson at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should contact Mr. Elbertson at least five calendar days prior to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided. To access a Telecommunications Device for Deaf Persons (TDD) please call (863) 375- 2255. Pursuant to Section 102 of the HUD Reform Act of 1989, the following disclosures will be submitted to DCA with the application. The disclosures 'will be made available by the City of Bowling Green and DCA for public inspection upon request. These disclosures will be made available for a minimum period of five years. 1. Other Government (federal, state, and local) assistance to the project in the form of a gift, grant, loan, guarantee, insurance payment, rebate, subsidy, credit, tax, benefit or any other form of direct or indirect benefits by source and amount; 2. The identities and pecuniary interests of all developers, contractors, or consultants involved in the application for assistance or in the planning or development of the project or activity; 3. The identities and pecuniary interests of any other persons with a pecuniary interest in the project that can reasonably be expected to exceed $50,000.00 or 10% of the grant request (whichever is lower); 4. For those developers, contractors, consultants, property owners, or others listed in two (2) or three (3) above which are corporations, or other entities, the identification and pecuniary interest by corporation or entity of each officer, director, principal stockholder, or other official of the entity; 5. The expected sources of all funds to be provided to the project by each of the providers of those funds and the amount provided; and 4:28c 5. The expected uses of all funds by activities and amount. |