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IFamily. H abta tiHt S' OrySA .;' '' ,' ._ V ;'..1' -. :.** \ ,4 County Emergency .Pla.n Updated ...Story 11B Wildcats Head To District Play S. .Story 1C The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage 105th Year, No. 21 3 Sections, 32 Pages Thursday, May 5, 2005 HJH By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate While students statewide held the line on a key standardized test, those in one school here achieved over last year's scores. So showed the results for the writing portion of the Florida .Comprehensive, Assessment Test, released on 'Wednesday of last week by the state Department of Education. MOTHER'S DAY GIFT Ups FAT Writing The exam is administered annu- ally to students in grades 4, 8 and 10. The state's 2005 average scores remained the same as 2004's, but Hardee Junior High School raised its level of accom- plishment from the previous 3.5 to the current 3.7. Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones announced the FCAT Writing results at last Thursday night's School Board meeting, calling them "remarkable."' "Hardee Junior High was the only school in the, district to increase its Florida Writes scores over last year," he told the board. "Three schools maintained their scores and two dipped slightly." Using the districtwide average only, however, Hardee County's fourth graders will still post the same 3.5 as they did last year. Fourth graders at Zolfo Springs, ' COURTESY PHOTO By special presentation on Sunday at 2:30 p.m., the Hardee County Players Inc. Children's Theater will perform "The Spell of Sleeping Beauty" at the historic Wauchula City Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main St., Wauchula. For those who miss the Mother's Day performance, it will be repeated on Friday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m and Sunday, May 15, at 2:30 p.m. Seen above in costume are some of the 18 cast members ages 12 to 18. (seated in front, from left) Lauren Moore, Alicia Revell, Clay Kitchens and Ashley Rigney; S(middle row) Connor Shepard, Chelsea Harris, Kaley Shephard, Cayla Kilgore, Ryan Blair, Valerie Cobb, Toni Simpson, Erica Kilgore, Amanda Rigney and Tyler Shephard; (back) Madison Graham; missing are Cody Rawls, Brittany Wiggins and Cassie Sisum. Admission is free but donations are welcome. with a 3.4, and at Wauchula, with a 3.7, kept the same scores as in 2004. Bowling Green dropped from a 3.4 to a 3.1, and North Wauchula went from a 3.7 to a 3.6. Hardee Junior High boosted its 2004 score of 3.5 to a 3.7. Hardee Senior High remained the same at 3.6. "Considering, all we've been through, all the days we missed, I think it's a remarkable accomplish- Scores ment," Jones concluded. Hurricane Charley had closed Hardee County schools for a full two weeks last August; Then came hurricanes Frances, Ivan and Jeanne and more missed class time. In addition to the disruption in, instruction, schools and homes were damaged, causing more obstaclesfor students and teachers to overcome. The devastation was so severe and the disruption so profound, the Hardee County School Board had requested an FCAT waiver from the state, a request that was denied. And students here managed to hold their own against their coun- terparts statewide. The state score See FCAT 2A By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate A company ready to move into the industrial park may get its site plan approved tonight (Thursday).. The Hardee County Industrial Development Authority will pre- sent the plan at the Planning and .Zoning Board meeting at 6 p.m. in Room 102. Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. Organix South plans to process Neem tree compounds into materi- als for cosmetics, soaps, pet flea and bug treatments and similar uses. Several of the trees, much like youtg oaks, will be planted at the entry to the building's property, Said county Economic Development Director Park Winter. Three other companies are in line for placement in the 100-acre Iardee County Commerce Park along SR 62 about a half mile from U. S. 17 and adjacent to the coun-' :ty's Wauchula Hills- wastewater TERRIFIC TEACHER! plant and Country Manor apart- ments. Already under contract is a com- pany which manufactures construc- tion products such as trusses; That company will present its site plan at the June 2 P&Z meeting. Negotiations, continue with a third company which will build electrical components for 'the marine industry, primarily luxury boats. . A fourth company plans to con- struct a "spec" building for one to four small businesses. If successful as anticipated, it will possibly add another. The, three companies with plans, to move into the industrial park are all existing businesses which want to re-locate inland. The availability of water and sewer makes it attrac- tive, said Winter. Winter has worked closely with .the seven-member Hardee County See PARK 2A Man 's Life Sentence Vacated Belcher Classified As Sexual Offender By CYNTHIA KRAHL sentenced to life in prison. Assistant StateAttorney Stephen O The Herald-Advocate A man sentenced to life in prison in 1997 for allegedly raping a 7- year-old girl has been freed. A Hardee County jury had found Jesse Earl Belcher, now 50. of Wauchula, guilty of sexual battery) of,a child under 12 and committing a lewd act on a child in delibera- tions at his May 1997 trial. And the following month, he was But at a motion hearing for post- conviction relief recently in Hardee Circuit Court, a prosecutor with the State Attorney's Office conceded Belcher suffered from "ineffective assistance of counsel." Arguing the case for Belcher was -defense lawyer Robin H. Stevenson of Banow. The man w ho served as Belcher's attorney in 1997 was Norris D. Woolford II of Orlando. K. Houchin agreed with Stevenson in telling Circuit Judge Wm. Bruce Smith that Woolford was "suffering from impaired abilities" at the time of the trial. That' Belcher had ineffective assistance of counsel was "indis- putable," Houchin said. And the case no longer is "prosecutable." he added. See VACATED 2A Women 's Wellness Day Saturday By SHAYLA BRYAN Herald-Advocate Intern Kicking off National Women's Health Week which is May 8-14, is :Women's Wellness day at the Hardee County Health Department. It will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 115 K.D. Revell Road, off U.S. 17 North in Wauchula. The event will educate women on their general wellness and health. It will make them aware of what ser- vices and resources are available in the county, including what the Health Department offers. Different exhibits will be set up where representatives will talk to the crowd and distribute informa- tional brochures. A main focus will :be such chronic diseases as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. These three. diseases are among the lead- ing killers of women, and can, be treated or even prevented if caught early enough. Other topics that will be addressed include fitness and exer- cise, immunizations, domestic vio- lence, hurricane preparedness and bike and helmet safety. - Sandy Griffin of the Hardee County Health Department said,' "Most women don't realize that even if they are healthy, they need to receive regular checkups." Women will also be instructed on the importance of having certain annual exams like mammograms, and when to begin doing so. Those attending the event will be given a ticket when they come in. There will be hourly drawings for door prizes, and phone cards along with other gifts will be given away. This .day isn't just for women. Moms are welcome to bring their children along,. as there- will be activities and contests they can par- ticipate in. Jump-rope and hula- hoop contests will be held. The YMCA will be giving kids the opportunity to create a project for Mother's Day. A clown also will be there to entertain, and balloons and prizes for contest winners will be passed out. Popcorn will be provid- ed. The event will also include a blood drive. The BloodNet USA bloodmobile will be giving free .mini-physicals to anyone who See WOMEN'S 2A PHOTO BY CYNTHIA KRAHL -North: Wauchula Elementary School art teacher Sue Harvey (right) was pleasantly surprised after being asked to attend last Thursday night's School Board meeting. She was announced as the winner of Wal-Mart's Teacher of the Year Contest. Students and parents had been invited to write about "My Favorite Teacher," and Harvey was the runaway leader. Wal- Mart's Cyndi Norris (left) read some sample letters to Harvey and the School Board, one of which noted, "All you need to do is walk the halls of North Wauchula Elementary to see the love of art that Mrs. Harvey has." Harvey was awarded with a check for $1,000. i , 460,eLa 3 Tenants Ready To Move Into Commerce Park Belcher 2A The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 ( JOAN M. SEAMAN Sports Editor BESS-A. STALLINGS Hardee Living Editor 115 S. Seventh Ave. P.O. Box 338 Wauchula, FL 33873 :YNTHIA M. KRAHL Managing Editor 76,1~q RALPH HARRISON Production Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO Asst. Production Manager Phone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: (863) 773-0657 Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida. by The Herald-Advocate Publishing Co Inc. Periodical Postage paid at U.S. Post Office, Wauchula. FL 33873 (LISPS 578-7801. 'Postmaster." send address changes to: The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula. FL 33873. Schools Thursday 5 p.m. Sports Monday noon Hardee Living Monday 5pm General NewI Monday 5 p.m. , Ads Tuesday noon I SUBSCRIPTIONS: Hardee County 6 months S16; 1 yr. $28, 2 yrs. $54 Florida 6 months S20; I yr. $37. 2 yrs. $72 Out of State 6 months $24; I yr. $44; 2 yrs. $86 LETTERS: The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in good laste, signed and include a daytime phone number. SUBMISSIONS: Press releases on community matters are welcome. Submissions should be typed, dou-' ble-spaced and adhere to the abote deadlines. All items are subject to editing.. SKelly's Column j:Q By Jim The Bread Board Restaurant at 822 U.S. 17 South in Wauchula on Saturday, June 4, is hosting Wauchula Lions Day. The restaurant and Lions Club members are selling $10 tickets for BBQ rib and BBQ chicken din- ners to be served from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., eat at patio or take out. Bread Board is furnishing the meals and cooking and serving them at no cost. The Lions Club gets all the money for their charitable work, which includes eyeglasses for the needy, lining up eye operations for the needy and helping provide free guide dogs for the blind. The club also sponsors the Lionettes, a wonderful girls' service club' at Hardee High School, and provides college scholarships. The restaurant will provide free hot dogs for children 10 and under on that day. This is Bread Board's way of giving back to the community, for sup- port and patronage during the past seven years, said owner .Billy Diakomhalis. There will be door prize drawings. The HHS Wildcat boys' baseball team competes in the district tourna- ment this week in Lake Placid. Avon Park and Hardee are the top seeds. HHS spring football practite started Monda\ and \ill conclude \%iha spring game agmit..L Lake Wales. The pla ers put 'n pads todaj (ihursda .i. This fall the Wildcats will play five.games away and fi'e games at home. Opponents are Cape Coral Mariner, Fort Meade, Port Charlotte, St. Pete Catholic, Bartow, Sebring, Avon Park, Haines City, DeSoto and Orlando Colonial. Wauchula's Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant will re-open Monda% following last summer's hurricanes. This is good news for Wauchula's Doyle Spears and many others who love KFC. There is an expanded menu, including shrimp. More Mosaic Golf Tournament Winners "First Flight B Divison winners were Paul Krug (left) second "place, and Stephen Davis, third; missing is Don Herndon, first. Second Flight A Division winners were Brandon Sellers (left) -third, and Byron Jarnagij, first; missing is, Heulin Hill, second. Correction: Golf tournament photos published last week inadvertently omitted one set of winners and misidentified the other. The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage JAMES R. KELLY ' Publisher/Editor for fourth graders was '3.7, for eighth graders 3.8 and ,for 10th graders 3.8 . FCAT. Writing asks fourth graders to write to explain and to tell-a story. Junior and senior high students are challenged to, write to, explain and to convince. This year, in keeping with Gov. Jeb Bush's A+ Plan for: Education, the bar was raised, upping the stan- dard used, for school grading from a score of 3.0 to 3.5. ' "I applaud Florida's teachers for not only embracing higher stan- dards this year in the face of daunt- ing circumstances, but also prepar- ing students to achieve beyond expectations," Bush said as the ---- ---- ---- ---,rA~ N ~ 2 ~ !42Z -MAN....- --' PARK Continued From 1A Industrial Development Authority, which includes chairman Richard Nicholson, vice-chairman Lory Durrance, Mike Manley, Dewey Terrell, Lavon Cobb, Lawrence Roberts and Jama Abbott. On the negotiating task force are Winter, Nicholson, county attorney Ken Evers and financial consultant Rick Justice, who regularly keep the full board advised of potential clients for the park. The task force reviews applicants on performance- based criteria, the primary empha- sis on the number of jobs the com- pany is expected to provide and maintain for at least five years. Additionally, it should be a busi- ness that won't hurt the environ- ment or be offensive to the commu- nity. Availability of good employees is a key factor here, said Winter, noting last year's storms not only delayed progress on the park, but took many employees into con- struction for the recovery process. Employers want responsible employees who show up on' time for work, can be trained for the specific job, are energetic and have a good work ethic, Winter said.. Commerce Park has been in planning for several years. The county purchased the land off Gebhart Road in 2002 for $1.6 mil- lion. As part of the Enterprise Zone designation, it had to be with- in a half mile of the U. S. 17 corri- dor from Bowling Green to south of Zolfo Springs with access to util- ities. When the county became eligible for increased severance taxes, (money for each acre of land mined), that were designated only for economic development, a local board allowed $1:5 million to the Industrial Development Authority to develop 'the industrial park. Those plans were put aside for about five months in the %wake of more immediate needs following last years three major storms. Late last year, contracts for con- struction of the park were approved, including, roads, sewer lines and lighting. There will be landscaping and a larger lighted monument at the main entry to the park and smaller ones at each end of it. WOMEN'S Continued From 1A donates blood, and all donors will receive a free T-shirt. Steps that w omen, or anyone, can take toward better health include getting regular checkups and ask- ing their health-care provider about screenings. The Women's Wellness Day has' been planned by a team at the Health Department. which has been working on it for about six weeks. This is the first time for this type of event here, and they hope it will become an annual occasion. The Health Department has part- nered with many community agen- cies for Women's Wellness Da\: the American Cancer Society,, BloodNet USA, the Wauchula Police Department, Closing the Gap program, Peace River. Center for Personal Development, Domestic Violence Center, Hardee, County Fire-Rescue, Emergency Management, the public library, the Sheriff's Office and Healthy Start. Others include Project HOPE, South Florida Community College, alliance Community Action Group, WIC, YMCA, Curves, Florida Poison Control Center, Epilepsy Council, March of Dimes VitaGrant and the Girl Scouts. For more information contact Griffin at 773-4161. "We encour- age women to come. We have lots' to offer," Griffin concluded. The Health Department will be holding a grand opening either this month or next month to celebrate the addition of a one-half-mile sidewalk fitness trail around the department. County residents will be able to use h this trail. Look for upcoming news on this event. FCAT Continued From 1A PRM N8956'39"E 440.67' PR- za29'09" E 00.o00oo PRM -,N8o9'08'32s: .0342.04 So.oo' 440.67 TRACT "A" .001E .00 TRACT "B" 40.007' P 395.04' N90*00'00"E 455.49' N9000'00"E I MAINTAINED R/W LINE LOT 23 o LOT, 35'35' 3M2Ac. 0 4 15' Landscape Easement 592.65' N90'00'00"E 619.83' N9000'00"E S. COU SA 4 At o 1. L 22 25' Drainage & Utility Easement -, I-- 591.23' N900D'00"'E 621.03' N9000'OOE 00E CURRENT MAINTAINED -- 70' RIGHT-OF-WAY (typ.) 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A8 20' Drainage Easement 24' Drainage Easement t -...5__ _.'' 625.84' N90g0'00"E 8 LOT7 LOT7 S4AC I A 584.14' N900'00OOE 627.04' N90'00'00E 297.14' 287.00 S '.,, .' ,40"' oDrange Easement -_. ,P , LOTS LOTo . 332Ac. .v 324AC. 5 628.24' N900'00'0E N45-08'18-W N45000"E7-- LO 1 0.11 70.69"' 37.18' \ ' 244.94' N90'OOfOO"E 260.71' r PRM N 90100'O0" E 616.64' 629.12' N90'00'00"E .PRM 34.70' COMMERCE LANE i 50.00' 1 50' INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT VACATED Continued From 1A Stevenson asked' Smith the vacate Belcher's conviction and sentence for the sexual battery '.count, and said Belcher would plead guilty to the second charge of committing a lewd act. , For that,. Stevenson continued, Belcher agreed to a sentence of the time he has already served in prison and to the added sanction of six years and nine months on super- vised probation. Smith pronounced that sentence,, further assessing $267 in fines and court costs. I Additionally, Smith ordered Belcher classified as a sexual offender. "We're delighted that' Jesse is going to be released from prison." Stevenson said after the successful motion hearing. Belcher's family and friends, who had filled two rows in the courtroom, rejoiced, many crying tears of happiness. Belcher had already served eight years of his,original life sentence at the Polk Correctional Institution in Polk City before winning his free- dom. The next seven years will be spent on supervised probation, with conditions that he may have no FCAT Writing ,scores were released. Education Commissioner John Winn called writing "a core skill," and said the 2005 test results prove "when it .comes to writing, our investment in Florida's teachers, who have used data-driven ihstruc- tion.to help our students improve their skills, is paying off." Never explain-your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway. -Elbert Hubbard contact with children under 18. The sexual offender designation will remain after his probationary period is fulfilled . Pedestrian Injured On U.S. 17 By SHAYLA BRYAN Herald-Advocate Intern A pedestrian was seriously injured Saturday evening when he was struck by a vehicle on U.S. 17 North, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. Eusebio Lopez, whose address is unknown, received serious injuries when. he ran across the road in front of a vehicle, Tpr. Steven McKinney said. The accident occurred at about 8:49 p.m. on U.S. 17 in Wauchula Hills, he said. Beatriz Hernandez, P.O. Box 604, Fort Meade, was traveling southbound on U.S. 17. Lopez was :standing at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Rainey Boulevard. Lopez ran across the road and into the car's path. Hernandez was unable to avoid a collision, McKinney said. Lopez made con- tact with the 1998 Chevrolet's front right panel, with his head hitting the passenger-side windshield. The vehicle was found parked on the inside lane of the highway and Lopez lying on the outside lane. According to witnesses, Lopez had been drinking beer, McKinney said. He was flown to Tampa General Hospital and is in stable condition. Hernandez and her passenger, Teresa Pesina, P.O. Box 648, Fprt Meade, sustained no injuries. Damage to the vehicle was esti- mated to be $2,000. The driver faces no charges in the accident. WANTED The April 21 issue included a Wanted column with a photo and information supplied by the Hardee County Sheriff's Office on Kelvin Demetrius Hilliard. Hilliard, however;, is deceased. The Sheriff's Office 'has apologized for this error. DRUG STORY Michael Wingate, a suspect named in a page 1 story last week on drug trafficker, gave the Hardee County Sheriff's Office an address of 309 Georgia St., Wauchula. Long- time residents there say he has never lived at that address. ************ HENSCRATCH FARMS An article in last week's issue about a blueberry festi- val on May 14 at Henscratch Farms Vineyard & Winery inadvertently omitted the address. It is at 980 Henscratch Road, Lake Placid. Further directions can be obtained by calling 699- 2060. ************-* ' At The Herald-Advocate, we want accuracy to be a given, not just our goal. If you believe we have printed an error in fact, please call to report it. We will review the information, and if we find it needs correction or clarifica- tion, we will do so here. To make a report, call Managing Editor Cynthia Krahl at 773-3255. AU ~iI 0 IC'~ in ~i9 K, 'I ii ii ii Ii May 5, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A Signed Penny By Penny Johnson Q&A With A Biblical Perspective ANGELS Q: Through the years I've heard numerous stories about angels.' People have testified of how these heavenly creatures have in one way or another intervened on their behalf. How do you feel about angels and do you think they really exist? I Signed, Curious A: Yes, I definitely thinks angels exist. The Bible is full of stories of angels. These heavenly beings are created by God and for God to help carry out His assignments and to praise Him.I don't believe we have the right to directly commission them to do anything. But, I do believe God sends them when His Word is spoken, when we praise and worship Him or when we pray in faith. This allows us to utilize them by speaking God's Word over our life, praising God through every circumstance and by praying in faith. Angels can act as a guardian, a messenger, a destroyer, can battle for us or prosper our way. Angels have a.number of assignments, depending on what God chooses. People for years have been so fascinated by the existence of angels that television producers have become rich from writing them into scripts. Just a few movies come to mind, "Highway to Heaven, Touched by aft Angel, City of Angels, The Preacher's Wife, Michael, and Meet Joe Black." Each has its own style and point of view. In the book of Daniel, an angel battled the enemy for the answer to Daniel's prayer and they shut the mouth of the lions to protect him. In Genesis 16:7 the angel found Hagar and gave her comfort and instructions. It was angels that were sent to Sodom and Gomorrah to destroy the city because of the wickedness. It was an angel that opened the gates of the jail and set Paul free. My favorite story is recorded in 2 Kings Chapter Six. One night the king of Aram sent a great army to surround the city. Elisha's servant began to get afraid. Elisha told him "Fear not for they that be with us are more than they that be with them." Then Elisha prayed, "Oh Lord, open his eyes and let him see?" The Lord opened his servant's eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chari- ots of fire. God allowed the servant to see His heavenly host so he would- n't be afraid. My own personal encounter with angels was in Octooer 1995. I had just.spoken at a home prayer meeting on 2 Timothy 1:7 "for God hath not given us the Spirit of fear, but of power, and love and of a sound mind." I went home and as soon as I got in bed, fear came all over me. Like a cow- ard I covered my head up. I began to sing "There's Power In The Blood," until I fell asleep. After that, I'm not really sure what happened. In the dream the door bell rang and my husband got up to answer it, "It's for you, Penny," he yelled. I got out of bed and on the way to the door I paused a minute to look up at the clock, it was 11:45 p.m. When I approached the door, I couldn't believe my eyes. There stood two huge men, rippling w ith muscles. One had curly black hair, the other long brown hair. My first thought was to get a camera because my sisters would never believe this. We three talked throughout the night. When morning came. they went to the door and as they walked outside they disappeared. ' The next morning the dream still felt so real and somehow I knew I had entertained angels unaware. I began to share the dream with my husband. But,'before. I could hardly get a word out, he cut me short and said, "Penny, you're never going to believe this but at' 11:45 last night I heard two male voices in our house, I got up to look around and something said, 'Peace go back to. bed"'. I hadn't told him anything about the time the clock displayed in my dream. Was it a heavenly vision or a dream? I'm not sure. All I know is I saw them arid my husband physically heard them. 1980 Miss America and singer Cheryl Salem has testified of seeing angels on more than one occasion. She has tapes and songs that share her testimony and teach a little on angels. She sings a song about her experi- ence that says, "We are standing on Holy Ground, and I know there are angels all around. Let us praise Jesus now. for we are standing in His pres- ence on Holy Ground." Billy Graham %wrote a book many years ago called "Angels, God's Secret Agents." There is a lot of material out there on angels, but be careful what you read and watch. Satan is a copy cat and you don't want to allow any thing to divert your attention to Satan's powers. The best thing to do is to get a ,Bible concordance, look up every Scripture on angels, and let the Holy S Spirit feed you. i I believe one day those who are saved by the blood of Jesus will stand around the throne of God and praise along with these heavenly agents, S, "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lamb of God Almighty." Signed Penny S Foranswers with a biblical perspective, send your questions to Signed Penhy, P.O. Box 2604, Wauchula, FL 33873, or e-mail penny5@earnh- Slinkhnet. .. .. ; 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. Wow, what a week! I have an internet business (which I'm not allowed to talk about in this column), but I have been extraordinarily busy the last few days. 1 remember one day in particular it was 3:30 in the afternoon before I found time for lunch. I could completely miss a few lunches, but it Wouldn't help me lose weight! One day last week my caregiver told me there was an accident on the new stretch of U.S. 17 running through town. May I give you two sugges- "tions? The first one is that new highways were built for just that, not as race tracks. Secondly, if you come upon an accident and the victims are already being helped, keep moving. I know we should proceed with caution, but 'slowing. Just to be nosy is another accident waiting to happen. I. wonder how the U.S. post office even stays in business. I sent a CD to my cousin in Punta Gorda at least two weeks ago, butwhen I called her last night, at least two weeks hence, she still hadni'f gotten it. That's the lousy service we pay big bucks for! I received one of those cheery ads from Sprint, our darling telephone company. It was an advertisement for DSL service for $29.95 a month. The very small print that almost takes a magnifying class to read, states "not available in all areas" and continues to further state the cost will go up to $34.99 a month after the first year. We cannot even get DSL and already they're planning a rate increase. I truly wonder how the big shots, with their large salaries, even sleep at night. I wonder how they'd like to shut their computer down and reboot several times a day just to see what you need to see? Oh well, that's what a monopoly can do. Before you criticize my use of the word monopoly, think about it and you'll realize that is what Sprint has -- a monopoly.'- . If you have anything you'd like to see me write about, call me at 773- 15764. I'm always home:. Remember, God loves you, and you, and so do I. 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.) Note From School By Dennis Jones Schools Superintendent A FEW CHANGES I guess it is safe to say that change will always be a part of our lives, especially if we hope to continue improving. The passage of the Middle School Reform 'Act by the Florida Legislature in 2004 will cause some changes for students during the 05-06 school year, and I thought it might be helpful to outline some of those changes so you and your child will know what to expect when you return to Hardee Junior High School this coming August. The major provision of the law says that if a student scores below Level 3 on the reading portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, that student must have 90 minutes per day of intensive reading instruction. Unless we add time to the school day, adding 90 minutes of a required sub- ject means that the rest of the schedule has to be reshuffled. Here are some of the things that will be different next year: *Every 6-8 student scoring below Level 3 on FCAT Reading will be scheduled into an intensive reading class each day. *To make room for this additional time in reading, those students will have only one elective on their schedules, rather than the two electives they have had in the past. Students scoring a 3 or above will continue to have two electives. To make this intensive reading class as academically helpful as possible, it is our hope to maintain a 15:1 student/teacher ratio in those classrooms. *With so many students going in different directions each period, it will no longer be possible to have "teams." Each student's schedule will be cus- tomized. Therefore, accommodating specific teacher requests will be far more difficult than in the past and will be discouraged. *Science and social studies will be 40 minutes per day all year. Previously, students had 90 minutes/day of science for one semester and 90 minutes/day of social studies for one semester. *Math will remain the same for everyone 90 minutes/day all year. *Language arts for students scoring 3 or above on the FCAT Reading will remain the same 90 minutes per day all year. Students scoring below 3 on the FCAT Reading, will receive 40 minutes/day of language arts plus the 90 minutes/day of intensive reading. *No lockers. How is this possible? Each child will have a textbook for use at home, and there will be a classroom set in each room. We hope this will help to relieve congested hallways, and students will be more easily able to get to class on time. This will also eliminate the need for students to haul heavy backpacks around campus all day. There can be no question that the ability to read well is critical to future success, so I have no argument with the intent and objective of the Middle School Reform Act that brought about these changes. Students who may be struggling with their reading ability deserve additional help. Additional time during the day is exactly what they need to improve their skills. Also, many of our junior high teachers have been i n ol % ed in additional training to learn more instructional strategies to best help our students. Over the past few years, Hardee Junior High School has seen its FCAT scores steadily improve. In making these changes, we believe that we can best continue that progress by concentrating on those students who most need our help. If you have questions or concerns, I invite you to call the school and schedule an appointment with Principal Mae Robinson or assistant princi- pals Doug Herron and Beverly Cornelius. Along with the teachers and staff of Hardee Junior High, they are committed to providing the best possible educational opportunities for your child, Memory Mobile Coming Here The Merory Mobile will be in Hardee' County May 5 and 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Hardee Manor Care Center, 401 Orange Place, Wauchula. Also, on May 12, it will be at WalMart, 1480 U.S. 17 N., 10 a.m.-noon,. There will be free memory screenings, distribution of litera- ture aboutAlzheimer's Disease, caregiver training videos "and the chance to speak with fami- lies about specific needs. Red Cross Needs You The Red Cross of Hardee County needs volunteers who are willing to be shelter workers. They will provide the necessary first aid and CPR training. if you are interested call 773r- 9097 or stop by its office at 404 Orange St., Wauchula. Help BG Youth Baseball Now Bowling Green Youth Baseball is looking for people interested in serving, as a coach, umpire or sponsor. Games are scheduled to begin May 9. For more information, contact D. Williams Tatis at 375-3766., Housing Fair To Be Held The "Return to Home" hous- ing fair.will, be, Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the South Florida Community College Hardee Campus for those needing home repairs or a new home. Representatives from credit counseling agencies, mortgage lenders and hurri- cane relief funds will be there, "along with construction con- tractors and electric companies. Those interested in attending must call the- Office of Community Development at 773-6349 t6 pre-register. THURSDAY, MAY 5 &Hardee County Commis- sion, regular meeting, Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W.,Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. SATURDAY. MAY 7 *BloodNet USA, bloodmo- bile, Hardee County Health Dept., 115 K.D. Revell Rd. (off- U.S. 17 N.), Wauchula, 9 a.m.-1 SUNDAY. MAY 8 VHardee County Players Children's Theater, "The Spell of Sleeping Beauty," Wauchula City Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main St., Wauchula, 2:30 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 9 iWauchula City Cbmmis- sion, regular meeting, 225 E. Main 'St., Commission Cham- bers, 6 p.m., . VLaw Enforcement Explorer Meeting, for ages* 14-21, Hardee County Sheriff's Office, 900 E. Summitt St., 6 p.m. , . 'Zolfo Springs Town Council, regular meeting,. Civic Center,' 3210 U.S. 17 S., Zolfo Springs, 7 p.m. TUESDAY,. MAY 10 VHardee County School Readiness' coalition, monthly board of directors meeting, South 'Florida Community College Hardee Campus, 2968' U.S. 17 N., Bowling Green, 1:30 p.m., public welcome. */Bowling Green City Com- mission, regular meeting, City Hall, 104 E. Main St.,. Bowling Green, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 VBloodNet USA, bloodmo- bile, Hardee County Sheriff's Department, "900 E. Summitt St., Wauchula, 1-5 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 12 *Hardee County School Board, regular meeting, Hardee Junior High School media cen- ter, 200 S. 'Florida Ave., Wauchula, 5 p.m. Nutrition Notes MANY FACTORS AFFECT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE If you think controlling blood pressure means only taking pills and cutting sodium intake, you see just a small piece of the problem. Whether your goal is treating high blood pressure or preventing it, many eating and lifestyle choices have an impact. If you're one of the more than 50 million Americans who face a double risk of heart attack due to high blood pressure, you should start thinking different- ly. Weight control may actually be one of the strongest influences on blood pressure. By maintaining a healthy weight, you could lower your blood pressure 5 to 20 mil- limeters of mercury (mmHg), according to a recent government report. Even without reaching an ideal weight range, many over- weight people can lower their blood pressure by losing 10 percent of their body weight. Of course, this benefit holds only as long as the weight stays down, so it's crucial to find a weight loss strategy you won't abandon. For weight loss and an eating style that lowers blood pressure, consider the DASH diet. This plan emphasizes plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, while encouraging a moderate use of low-, fat dairy products and limited amounts of lean meats. Studies show that the DASH plan can lower blood pressure from 8 to 14 mmHG. Details of the DASH diet are available at www.nhlbi.nih.gov/heath/public/he art/hbp/dash. The extra potassium and magne- sium from eating an abundance of vegetables, fruits and whole grains may explain some of the DASH plan. A low intake of these minerals may be related to 8 to 25 percent of high blood pressure cases. The cal- cium from the recommended three servings of lowfat or fat-free, dairy products also seems to aid blood pressure control. But remember that weight control with a healthy plan still requires portion control. Restricting sodium is still impor- tant with DASH. Studies of the DASH diet with and without limit- ing sodium clearly show the benefit of limiting it. Some people appear more sensitive to sodium than oth- ers, but restricting sodium to 2,300 milligranis (mg) perday. or less could drop blood pressure at least 2 to 9F mmHg. Lowering it to 1,500 mg is even better, and this lower limit is recommended for people with high blood pressure. Keep in mind that the saltshaker is not the primary source of sodium for most Americans. Canned soups and sauces, boxed dinner-mix products, frozen meals snack food's and even cereals contain a lot of salt and sodium-based ingredients. Staying under the 1,500 mg sodium limit .requires using these products wise- ly. The fourth major step in creating a lifestyle for a healthy blood pres- sure is regular aerobic activity such as brisk walking. You need to be active at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week. The result will be a blood pressure drop of 4 to 9 mmHg and greater weight con- trol. Actually, for optimal weight control and greater health protec- tion, you should push for an hour a day. Breaking an hour of exercise ,into several small periods is alright. Blood pressure can fall another 2 to 4 mmHg by limiting alcohol con- sumption. Women should have no ,more than one standard-sized drink per day, and men no more than two. The effect caffeine has on blood pressure and how much tolerance regular drinkers of caffeine develop is still unclear. Many physicians 'suggest, however, that people with high blood pressure limit their caf- feine to 200 mg (tow six-ounce cups of coffee) per day. SAlthough blood pressure can usu- ally be controlled with medicine, these medications can affect a per- son's quality of life and interact adversely with other medications or chronic conditions. Since health experts say that two or more lifestyle steps can regulate blood pressure as well as a prescription, these steps are worth trying first. *' FINDING THE RIGHT DIET "Proven weight loss" is a claim often made by weight loss pro- grams. Yet two recent studies of dif- ferent weight loss programs show that the program is less important than how well you stick with whichever one you choose. These studies also underline why you should select an approach that well enhance your overall health. The reports of the two studies appeared in the "Journal of the American Medical Association" and the "Annals of Internal Medicine." They illustrate how widely different current diets can be. Some emphasize low-fat eating, while others limit carbohydrates. Some commercial programs, like/ Jenny Craig, rely on pre-packaged. meals to control eating, while popu-. lar diets, like Atkins, Zone or Weight Watchers, use eating plans-some more detailed and. structured than others. The study that looked at popular; diets showed that the average. weight loss was 4.6 to 7 pounds' after one year. This average amount factors in the large 40 to 50 percent of people who quit within the year.' If you only look at those who fol-- lowed a diet for the full year, weight- loss averaged 8.5 to 14.5 pounds.: These actual losses appear small; compared to the advertising claims' of the diets. Furthermore, calorie consumption declined only 140 to' 250 calories a day from initial lev-: els. Looking at average losses can also hide the wide variation people had within each diet. Some dieters lost over 20 pounds, while others actually gained weight on the same: diet during the course of the yea. .The study that examined com- mercial weight loss programs dis-. covered that most lack well-con-: trolled studies supporting their: claims. The one program with any' solid research showed that typically: people lost about five percent of: their weight over three to six months. Special programs with extremely low calorie levels pro- moted faster weight loss, but their dropout rates were high, and those who continued frequently regained most of what they lost. The high numbers of people falling off diets in these two studies show how important it is to find a weight loss approach you can lie with. The most talked about diet is useless if you can't stick with it. Support from a group of fellow dieters or a professional dietitian can make a big difference in your effort, but you'll probably need. repeated meetings. A major obstacle for most people who want to lose weight is thinking in strictly black and white terms. If they can't follow a diet perfectly, they give up in frustration. But these two studies show that weight loss success does not required 100 percent adherence. Following even 60 percent of any diet brought weight loss. Certainly, if you fail to change any of your habits,' you .shouldn't expect to lose any weight. But if you are ready to make some changes, the evidence suggest that you can still be successful with these partial improvements Similarly, a study on the dietary guidelines of the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) to lower cancer risk confirms that the more guidelines people follow, the lower their cancer risk. Yet follow-. ing only some guidelines still reduces risk significantly. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight offers enormous health benefits. Although many overweight people are unlikely to reach an ideal weight range through dieting, even small weight drops are beneficial. The eating changes you make to lose weight can impact your health directly by increasing your consumption of fiber, vitamins; and phtochemicals. while decreas- ing your fat intake. So, instead of focusing on the claims and promis- es of popular diets or programs, look for healthy changes you can make and realistically learn to keep; We will win our freedom because the sacred heritage of our nation and the eternal will of God are embodied in our echoing demands. -Martin Luther King Jr. 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.) ABOUT ... Letters To The Editor The Herald-Advocate welcomes ,letters to the edi- tor on matters of public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste and include the writer's full name, address and daytime telephone number for verification. Letters must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for that week's edition. Submissions should be typed or legibly written. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, T'he Herald- SAdvocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax letters to (863) 773-0657. 4A The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 I Obituaries r - SUMIE HASHIMOTO HERNANDEZ Sumie Hashimoto Hernandez, 77, of San Antonio, Texas, died Friday, April 29, 2005, in San Antonio. 'She was a former president of the Ladies Auxiliary where she was very active. -She was preceded in death by one son Corneluis Hernandez Jr. ISurvivors are her husband of 56 years, Corneluis Hernandez; chil- dren, Lilly. Huss, Joyce Mears, Margaret Hernandez, Alan Hernandez, Irlene Lopez, Gina Hernandez arid Eveline Hernandez; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grand- ',hildren; and, numerous. nieces, rlphews and relatives. ;-Family visitation was 7-9:00 p m., Tuesday, May 3, ,at Surnset. Northwest Funeral Home in San Antonio. +4 Friends and relatives are invited to honor her by visiting the memo- rial at www.mem.com and sharing thoughts and memories with the family. Sunset Northwest Funeral Home San Antonio, Texas MARY ELLEN McCARTHY .Mary Ellen McCarthy, 63, of Zolfo Springs, died Saturday, April 30, 2005, in Wauchula. ' She was born June 16, 1941, in Santa Ana, Calif.. and was a home- maker. She was preceded in death by one son, Rick Sherrill of California. Survivors include her significant ,other of 25 years. Billie Dees; one son, Rex 'McCarthy of Oregon; one daughter, Raylene Montoya of California; two sisters, Carol of Tennessee and Susie of California; one brotherr. Norman of California; five grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. -Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in 'Wauchula Cemetery. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula i~ MARY ELLEN S MCARTHY1 Mary Ellen McCarthy, 63, of *, Zolfo Springs, died ,,Saturday, April 30, 2005, in Wauchula. She was born June 16, 1941, in Santa Ana, Calif., and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by one son, Rick Sherrill of California. Survivors include her signifi- cant other of 25 years, Billie Dees; one son, Rex McCarthy of Oregon; one daughter, Raylene Montoya. of California; two gis-, ters, Carol of Tennessee .and Susie of California; one brother, Norman of California; five grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Wauchula Cemetery. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 WV. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula , Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home HERSHELL EDWARDS. Hershell Edwards, 73, of Wauchula, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at his residence. Born June 22, 1931, in Nauvoo' Ala., he moved to Florida in 1953. He was a coal miner and citrus worker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Ocie Edwards; stepmother, Margarette B. Edwards; and one sister, Jean Ayers. Survivors are his wife of 31 years, Wanda Jean Edwards; one daughter, Ocie Ann Edwards; four sisters, Earlene Colburn pf Zolfo Springs,.Pearlene Barton and hus-" band, Buddy of Nauvoo, Ala., Jeanette Plunkett and hisbarid, Thermon of Adamsville, Ala., and Maryland Staton of Wauchula; and several nieces and nephews. The family received friends Friday, April 29, 6-8 p.m.. at Braint Funeral Chapel. Funeral services were Saturday, April 30. at 10 a.m. at Brant Funeral Chapel, with bur-, ial inWauchula Cemetery. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula AGNES JUANITA McCALL Agnes :Juanita McCall, 77, of. Bartow, died Tuesday, May ,3, 2005, at Brandywyvne Lakeside* Center, Winter Haven. Born June 14, 1927, in Fort. Meade, she moved to Bartow 20: years ago from Bowling Green. She was a homemaker and a member of Pavnes Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Bow ling Green. -Ia. '- .; She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester S. McCalL Survivors are one son, Jerry McCall of Bartow; one daughter. Cindy Warren of Wauchula; four grandchildren; and two great-;. grandchildren. ' Funeral services will be Friday. May 6 at '2 p.m. at Whidden-, McLean Funeral Home. 650 E. Main St.. Bartow with the Rev. Hollis Albritton officiating. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow. Visitation is this evening (Thursday) from 6 to 8 at the funer-' al home. Whidden-McLean Funeral Home r Bartow ,Al Jorig ,A kicq,, PATRICIA HARWARD -KING Patricia Harward King. 76, of Bowling Green, died -Monday, May 2, 2005. at her home. Born April 26, 1929, in Bowling Green, she had lived in Bowling Green all of her life. She was a, 1947 graduate of Fort Meade High School. a member of. the First United Methodist Church of Bowling Green, and had worked as a cashier at Winn Dixie. She was preceded in death by her husband James T. King, and one daughter, Sheila Janan Smith. ' ,Survivors include one daugh- ter, Pam Northup and husband Harry of Fort Green; half-sister, Sandy Linscott of Nevada; five grandchildren, Tammy Hellein and husband Murray of Ona, Robbie Rabon and wife Michelle of Wauchula, Amy O'Bryan and husband John of Bowling Green, Brian Smith of Bowling Green and Samantha Massey of Texas; *and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Friday, May 6. ,at 10:30 a.m. at the Paynes Creek Primitive. Baptist Church, Bowling "Green, with burial in Paynes Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be today R(Thursday, May 5), 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. Memorial donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, P.O. Box 1273. Wauchula, 3387$. ial in Wauchula Cemetery. Visitation was from I p.m. until service time.. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation. FUNERAL HOME, INC. '&. 529 W. Main Street ; ..'.. Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home HARRY C,. JOHNSTON Harry C. Johnston, 69,' of Sebring, died Friday, April 29, 2005, in Auburndale. Born Sept. 14, 1935, in Colquitt, Ga., to John and Rosie Mock Johnston, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, was a truck driver, a member of New Hope Baptist Cfiurch in Wauchula and also attended the Faith Missionary Baptist Church. He moved to Sebring from Wauchula in 1998. Survivors are his wife, Minnie R. Johnston; one daughter, Evelyn Johnston of Avon Park; one son,, William Johnston of Wauchula; two brothers, Roy Johnston and wife Betty of Zolfo Springs and Junior Johnston and wife Mary of Avon Park; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren., Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 3, at 2 p.m. in the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Chapel in Sebring with the Rev. Dale Hollowell officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior' to. the service. Burial was, in New Hope Cemetery in Wauchula. .Stephenson-Nelson ' Funeral Home Sebring PATRICIA4HARWARD KING Patricia Harward King, 76, of Bowling Green, died Monday, May 2, 2005, at her home, ' Born April 26, 1929, in Bowling 'Green, she had lived in Bowling Green all of her life. She was a 1947 graduate of Fort Meade High, School, a member of the First United' Methodist Church of Bowling Green, and had worked as a cashier at Winn Dixie. She was preceded in death by her husband James T. King. and one 'daughter, Sheila Janan Smith. Survivors include one daughter. Pam Northup and husband Harry of Fort Green; half-sister, Sandy Linscolt of Nevada; five grandchil- dren, Tanmy Hellein and husband Murray of Ona. Robbie Rabon and %wife Michelle of Wauchula, Aimy O'Bryan and husband John of Bowling Green. Brian 'Smith of. .Bowling Green and Samantha Massey of Texas; anid 10 great- grandchildren. Services will be held on Friday. May 6. at 10:30 a.m. at the Paynes Creek Primitive Baptist Church,' Bowling Green, with burial in Paynes Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be today (Thursday, May 5), 6- 8 p.m., at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. Memorial donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice. P.O. Box 1273. Wauchula, 33873. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula MYRL . SHEFFIELD Myrl,/I. Sheffield, 82, of Wa.ichula, died Thursday, April 28, 2005,.ini Taimpa. , :Born ,Dec. 6, 1922, in Enterprise, Ala., she moved to .Wauchula from there in 1933. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. During World War II, she worked at the Avon Park Air Base. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Sheffield. Survivors include one son, Gary Sheffield and wife Jennifer .of Wauchula; two 'daiuighters, Karen Hart and fiance Sam Sanders of Sebring and Glenda Jones and husband J.C. of Bartow; two sisters, Myra ,Hodges of Wauchula. and Mary Vernon and husband Doyle of Vero Beach; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Ser\ ices were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May ,2 at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, with bur- 4 '~ L. EDWARD JOHN NILES Edward John Niles, 45, a lifetime re? lent of West Palm Beach, died V nesday, April 27, 2005, in Wauchula. He had been employed as a meat cutter for Costco. Survivors include his wife, Debi; parents, Paul and Lillian of Cape Coral; two brothers, Paul o, Leesburg and Bob of Fruitland Park; and two sisters, Alice of Cape Coral and Mary of Boynton Beach. A memorial service was held on Sunday, May 1, at 11 a.m. at Palms West Funeral Home in Royal Palm Beach. Robarts Fertily Funeral Home Wauchula Our character is an omen of our destiny, and the more integrity we have and keep, the simpler and nobler that destiny is likely to be. --George Santayana LELAN B. "SKIPPY"N REVELL Lelan B, "Skippy" Revell. 56, of Bowling Green, died Saturday, April 23, 2005, at, home. Born Dec. .30, 1948., in Wauchula, he had lived in Bowling Green all of his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green, was !.a farmer and a 'Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He \\as preceded in death by one son; Lelan Revell. . Survivors include two sons. Tra'is Resell and Chace Revell, both of Wauchula; three daugh- ters. Dena Ellis, Jessica Ha\s and husband Joshua and Danielle Revell. all of Wauchula; two brothers. Bobby Revell and wife Jenny and Jerry Revell and wife Janie, all of Bowling -reep;,4Aie sister, Brenda Bra.\pp and ilus- band Mike of Bowling Greeh; and four grandchildren, * Makayla. Katlyn, Dillon and Jayden.,' Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green, with burial in Paynes Creek Cemetery. Military honors, were provided by the U.S. Army. Visitation was Thursday. April 28. 6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family Funeral Home. Wauchula. Memorial donations may be made to the Florida Baptist Children's Home, 1015 Sikes Blvd., Lakeland 33815. S FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home 3 The Of(S M hie passing of a loved one lives. You can always t associates to provide knowledgeable service. tha experience in serving the ' dignified manner will be decision. We are also co services, and we will discu you are fully informed to m true value that you will al Chapel. nAot9r0 way were cope with the loE 7 BRANT Fum r404 W. Palmel : 773 MYRL I. SHEFFIELD Myrl I. Sheffield, 82, of Wauchula, died Thursday, April 28, 2005, in Tampa. Born Dec. 6, 1922, in Enterprise, Ala., she.moved to Wauchula from there in 1933. She was a homemak- er and a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. During World War II, she worked at the Avon Park Air Base. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Sheffield. Survivors include one son, Gary Sheffield and wife Jennifer of Wauchula; two daughters, Karen Hart and fiance Sam Sanders of Sebring and Glenda Jones and hus- band J.C. of Bartow; two sisters, Myra Hodges of Wauchula and Mary Vernon and husband Doyle of Vero Beach; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 2 at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, with burial in Wauchula Cemetery. Visitation was from 1 p.m. until service time. Memorials may be made to the' Parkinson's Foundation. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula Ot sotnig jUlewmok EDWARD JOHN NILES Edward John Niles, 45, a life- time resident of West Palm Beach, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in Wauchula. He had been employed as a meat cutter for Costco. Survivors include his ;wife, Debi; parents, Paul and Lillian of Cape Coral; two brothers, Paul of Leesburg and Bob of Fruitland Park; and two sisters, Alice of Cape Coral and Mary of Bovnton Beach. A memorial service was held S onSunday, May 1, at 11 a.m. at Palms West Funeral Home in Royal Palm Beach. FUNERAL HOME. INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home 55C K ~~1 Compassion... Not everyone can say they're passionate about their work. TWe're not everyone. Every da that we're able to help another family rnake it through a painful loss is one nwre day we 're proud to be in our chosen profession. Our compassion toward families and commitment for serving the community is truly what sets us apart. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 w. Main Street Wouchula 773-9773 100% owned and operated by the Robarts Family. Prescription.:'. Vouchers Available The Heartland Rural' Health Network Inc. was recently awarded a Challenge Grant through the state - Department of Children & :Families. Through this grant, - HRHN is able to provide free pre- '" scription vouchers to eligible indi- viduals in Highlands and Hardee counties. Vouchers are determined on a case-by-case basis, but there are some general eligibility require- ments that must be met before a voucher is issued. These vouchers are for urgent and emergent med- ications which include blood pres- sure, diabetes, cardiac, infections, anti-inflammatory and other med- ications upon the program direc- tor's approval. An individual must have no prescription insurance cov-. erage and must have a valid pre- scription. A one-time voucher will be issued if the client is determined eli- gible and funds are available. Once a voucher is issued the individual takes it to a local participating phar- ,macy and exchanges the voucher for the medication. The cost of the - medication is free for the client by . using this voucher. To determine voucher eligibility, * individuals are required to bring the 'following items to their scheduled . appointment. -1. Proof of residence in. Highlands or Hardee counties (can be a driver's license, Florida ID Card, bill with address on it, etc." 2. Valid prescription from physi- '"-. cian. 3. Proof of income for everyone living in the household (related and non-related). Proof includes pay stubs, bank statements, Federal Income Tax Return.) 4. Proof of insurance coverage if existing (such as Medicaid/Medi- care, private insurance card, etc.). ,These grant voucher funds are only available through June 30. If . you or anybody you know is in need, of urgent/emergent prescription medications, call 863-452-2796 to : schedule an appointment. -" Personality can open doors, but S,only character can keep them open. --Elmer G. Letterman * Val ueI ervice is always a difficult time in our trust Brant Funeral Chapel you with the personable, at you expect. Our years of community, in a respectful, an important part of your ncerned about the pricing of ss each point with you so that ake your decisions. This is the ways find with Brant Funeral ss of a loved one. .. , 4ERAL CHAPEL tto St. Wauchula ----" I : Softball Girls Past Season Midpoint ea.,s~o Vt - By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate There wetie a half dozen Little League softball games list week. Two were played by Majors divi- sion teams and four by the Juniors division. . -By week's end, the Tampa Electric Co. (TECO) Pride led the Majors with a 5-2 record, ahead of the Peace River, Growers Racers at 4-3 and the Gourley Plastering Wahoos . In the Juniors division, it was the Hardee Signs + T's Pride which topped out with a 7-1 record. Trailing them ?are the TECO Dragons, the Highlands Coca:Cola Racers and English Chevrolet i Wahoos. The week's action began with a Juniors game between the Pride and Wahoos, with the Pride win- ning 32-8. ; The Pride collected runs in every inning. Melissa Page led them with a half dozen scores, while Chelsey Steedley and Krystin Robertson each put. five runs on the board. Stephanie Perry scored four times, and Caitlin Chason and Jessica Abbott each three times. Amber Steedley and Jerrica Grimsley each had twin tallies and Chelsea Albritton, Ashley Albritton and Sarah Reyna had solo scores. Emily Starratt and Michele Beck were each two-score batters for the Wahoos. Lindee Rossman, Brianna Nellis, Angelice Hill and Kristen Bergins each put a run in the book., Jennifer Farias, Nicole Beck, Dolores Hernandez, Nellis, Michele Beck, Kristen Bergins and Samantha Farias were all stranded. on the base paths. Tuesday's game was a Majors encounter, with the Pride outscor- ing the Wahoos 13-4. Amanda McNabb,. Emma Marshall, Amber Hines and Kayla Powell all put two runs on board for the Pride. Courtney Chason,, Haley Shelton, Brooke Shelton, Brea Farrer and Brandi Murphy each added a run. . Paige' Massey circled the bases twice for the Wahoos. Taylor Bolin and Kate Krause each chipped in with a run. Rebekah Nix was left on base twice, with Emily Williams, Kyndall Robertson and Summer I Palmer also left on the bases. Thursday night was a rainout. On Friday, there was a double-header. The opener was a Majors, game between the Racers and Wahoos, with the Racers winning. 14-3. Kayla Knight and. Sabrina . Hernandez each stroked a homer and a double to lead the Racers. Cassidy Knight had two hits and . was safe on an error to score three times. Courtney .Buckley. Hailey Andrews and the home run hitters each put a pair of runs on the score-. board. Brooke Knight, Korin Roehm and Madison Johnston were one-score batters. Bolin rounded the bases twice for the Wahoos. Massey added a solo score. Krause, Massey, Nix, Williams, Kara Norris, Tian Herrera and Karlee Henderson were all stranded on the base paths. In the late game, the Juniors * Dragons downed the Wahoos 31- 14. Taylor Hulsey homered and --Blake Farrer smacked a triple and pair of doubles for the Dragons. Ashley Alden doubled twice, and Paige Clark, Emily Adams and * Amaris Garza each also stroked a * double. Hulsey, Shelby Durrance and Farrer came around to score five times each. Clark and Adams i ere four-score batters. Halley Marshall, Alden and Garza came across home plate twice each and Christina English 'and Miranda Powell added a run each. For the Wahoos, it was Rossman, Nellis, Bergens. Hernandez and Samantha Farias with twin tallies. Michele Beck, Starratt. Nicole Beck and Jennifer Farias chipped in with a run each. On Saturday, there was another Sdouble-header, both games between the Juniors Racers and Pride. The Pride won the first game 17-8 and the second 24-14. In game one, Perry, Abbbtt and Amber Steedley paced the Pride with three runs apiece. Robertson: and Grimsley added twin scores and Page, Chason, Katie Jemigan, Reyna and Ashley Albritton came home once each. Sierra Gee doubled and Chelsea Owens sliced a pair of hits and, scored'Awice for the Racers. Sharon Pruett,Lea 'Leve'sque, L'ola Rivea, Jessie Helm adrid Gee rounded the' bases once each. In the second game, Robertson and Amber Steedley each tripled. Chelsea Steedley, Robertson, Abbott, Amber Steedley and Grimsley were triple-tally batters. Jernigan, Page and Perry crossed home plate twice each and Ashley Albritton had one run. Kimberly Cason, Gee, Rivera, Levesque and Chelsea Owens had twin scores for the Racers. Holly Johnson, Pruett, Kristina Garza and I Kayla Owens added a run apiece. Tuesday, Me First Baptist C Instrument W Free. Pu Students of a s piano, guitar, brass, a SI .: I I - v10, 2005 -Wauchula ance 5-6 PM 7-8 PM wnble family! be performing on I wind instruments. 55c v J~cf~.ver Luxurious Towel Wraps May 5, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A Parkinson Performs Well At State By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Hardee High freshman Andrea "Dre'" "parkinson did a good job in her first try at the state track and field championships on Saturday. Survivir 1 : Murphy's Law series of setbacks, the first-year athlete made adjustments that brought her close to getting a medal in the 300- meter hurdles and the triple jump. She "ended her first year in fine fashion. Despite possible breaks in concentration, missing her coach and her shoes, she handled it all in stride," reported co-coach Don Trew. Trew and co-coach Rod: Smith had expected to take junior Kim Cummins and Parkinson to the state meet. Smith would come separately with Cummins, so she would be able to get from Coral Springs over to Orlando for Grad Night on Saturday. Cummins opted not to go to the state meet, resulting in a hefty fine for the school and leaving Smith behind in Wauchula. Parkinson's misadventures began with missing Thursday 's practice because she was told by a' teammate that there were no prac- tices the day before leaving for the state meet. When she came to school Friday without knowing travel arrangements to the state meet, she was taken home to pack and inadvertently forgot her track shoes. Later in the day, she mentioned her missing shoes, requiring a stop at "a handy Adidas Outlet," report- ed Trew, noting, however, there was a problem. Only size 10 men's spikes would fit but Parkinson had never worn spikes and had to adjust to them. While doing so, she jumped from three feet behind the triple jump board. Her best jump of 32'8" could have been d little over 36 foot and put her in medal contention, said Trew. When it came to the hurdles, Parkinson also found she had to adjust the jump angle.and speed. She took third in the first heat with a 48.7. In the finals, she started off strong and started to fade in the home stretch. She "found a second gear somewhere and came up with a strong finish to pass several run- ners for fifth place overall in a time of 48.07," said Trew. He commented also that she was the only freshman in that competi- tion and had the added disadvan- tage of placement in the outside lane where, because of the stag- gered start, runners do not see corn- ' petition until they catch up to them. Teammate Vanessa Hollon, although not qualifying for state, accompanied Parkinson to state. The girls plan to both be able to attend next year. In the meantime, they will take a week off before starting preparations for the Golden South Classic Invitational in Orlando on June 4. Vehicle Overturns rIn Crash By SHAYLA BRYAN Herald-Advocate Intern, An 18-year-old woman sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash last Wednesday near Fort Green, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. Christina L. Detwiler, of 106 S. Fourth Ave., Wauchula, overturned .her vehicle after driving off the road and into a concrete drainage ditch Sgt. Larry McClellan Jr. said. The accident occurred at about 8 p.m. on CR 663. he said. Detwiler was traveling south- bound on CR 663 and had just passed the intersection of Methodist Church Road. She dro'e off the road, onto the shoulder and into a concrete drainage ditch, causing her 2002 Chevrolet four- door to overturn.It came to rest on its roof, facing east, the trooper said. McClellan reported that Detwiler received only minor injuries in the crash and was :transported to Florida Hospital Wauchula. She had no passengers at the time. Damage to the vehicle was esti-. mated at $10,000. The driver faces no charges. Anger at lies lasts forever. Anger at truth can't last. -Greg Evans Flip Flops. PATCHES-N- POCKETS (Earnest Shopping Plaza) 110 N. 6th Ave. Wauchula 773-9684 Hours: Mon. Frl. 9:30-5:30 Sat 9:30 1:30 s Is Your Home Run Although your life was short, Still many you leave behind, A man that all have grown to love, No greater can we find. You amazed the ones around you, A mentor you grew to be, And, Junior, you were heaven sent, The best coach in all Hardee. YOu were an angel sent from God, A man of love and peace, And although you've made it home now, Your memories will never cease. But your game here has ended, As you lay your jersey down, Trading your life on this earth, For a royal robe and crown. Now in heaven you can play your sport, A home run you have made, You've done your time on this earth The price you have paid. So, when we hear the crowd cheering A L .1 II At t e next baseball game, We know up in heaven You're cheering just the same. You will never be far away, Because you live in our heart, With every run around the base, Junior, you've played a part. In AMemory of junior Merchant Penny Johnson 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, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Make The Grade! SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 PRM. - Spresents 7thfAnual i Spring Concert 2005 'I IbiS Noberdh'Do wi/b sOmethin special for Aornm... &acg w slye b wants Nore Hassle!Fe Wr ~~~app1 ingonu an y regi m'm~~mu rT lar rt item'. -Ol~wr,, qA Oa6r NodwAr ;3 a~ Linger At The Library With Diane Hunt Director Activities at the library, have been curtailed due to hurricane restoration efforts. However, we have continued to provide some specialized program- ming, among them Prime Time 2. Prime Time is a humanities-based fami- Sly reading program funded this year by the State Library of Florida and the Florida Humanities Council in conjunction with the Louisiana Endowment, for the Humanities. Our very capable team of Gladys Vargas (story teller) and Carole Mahler (scholar) kept stories and discussions entertaining and meaningful. With 30 families registered and an average attendance of 80 adults and children, the library was a beehive of activity. The following individuals and organizations provided nutritious snacks for this event: The Friends of the Library, Louise and Dennis Jones, Mosaic. Diana Youmans, Gloria and Joe Davis, Sevigny/Timmerman Eye Care, Marcia and Nick Timmerman and Jan and Jeff McKibben. Children's Library Specialist Dee Shackelford coordinated the six- week program with the expert help of the Hardee Senior High Key Club. :Sylvia Parker was the pre-school coordinator for Prime Time 2. Sylvia pre- sented story time and crafts to 12 eager and lively 3-5 year olds while their parents and siblings participated in the discussion sessions. Newspapers, periodicals and gift books, compliments of Friends of the Library and vari- ous book vendors, were presented weekly to each family. The Hardee. County Health Department donated first-aid kits to each family. We plan to apply to the Florida Humanities Council for a Prime Time 3 grant, providing matching local funds can be obtained. Library staff is avail- able to present a power point program to local organizations interested in learning more about Prime Time. The Hardee County district wide reading enrichment program. Battle of the Books. concludes at the Junior High School Media Center on Monday. May 9. Third, fourth and fifth graders compete in teams of six members to correctly answer questions based on Sunshine State Readers books in a ."quiz show" format. All the Sunshine State titles are available at our library. On display that evening will be handcrafted chairs donated by local artists. Girl Scouts and our pre-school story time children for the Chairs for Children project. Chairs will be auctioned oftin Sedtember to raise funds for children's furnishings in the Library. All chairs will be on display this summer at various business locations. Any local business who would like a chair on display at its location may call the library to make arrangements. Also, it is not too late to participate in decorating a chair. Call the library (773-6438) for details. The Friends of the Library will be sponsoring a reception May 12 at 4:30 p,m. for family and recipients of our popular Author/Artists program presented in partnership with Hardee County elementary schools. In addition to planning these youth programs and presenting a weekly storytime program for 3-5 year olds. Dee is available to assist our youth patrons in locating books for homework assignments, recreational reading and the Accelerated Reader program. To facilitate ease in checking out and Returning library materials, a second circulation station has been placed in the youth area. Look for more information on library activities when you come to Linger at the Library! 6A The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 Volunteers Built HFH Homes By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Habitat For Humanity got some unusual help to build homes here. Last year's hurricanes depleted the ranks of the local Habitat group, limiting those available to help oth- ers when they had crises of their own. Grants to. build a few of the much-needed homes in the county sat waiting for someone to put the money into action, said Habitat president Pam Warren recently. A few conversations with several local pastors and church people soon had local Habitat officials talking with Habitat International. Amazing things began to happen, said local officials, who got help from' three different volunteer groups. ., :. Milton Law, of South Carolina, headed a group of men that arrived in November.' They framed the house the local Habitat group had planned to start on Aug. 13 when Hurricane Charley arrived. In just five days, Milton, Larry, Bob and Gerry put up the structure and roof- ing for the home in Bowling Green. Harvey Brown Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Ky. sent 13 people for one week 'in March. Susie Dawes, Bruce and Cherry Kelly, Ken and Ellen Rabaneck, Von and Nancy Chasteen, Leight M. Wilson, Jim and Gerry Harrah, Skip Light and Mitci and Linda Garrett spent long hours here. When they left, there were just a few finish-up jobs to be done, said local Habitat officials. When they were completed, the home held its Open House on Sunday, May 1 (see related photos). :The final group to arrive were supplied by Bob Green of Pioneer, Pole Building in Schu) Ikill Haven, Pa. Ten of the company's construc- tion crew came for four days. "We .%%ere amazed as they worked per-' fectly together on the lot donated by the city of Wauchula on Alabama Street. It was a concrete slab on Sunday, April 17. On Thursday, April 21, it was a house, ready for interior work finish," exclaimed Habitat officials. Kermit Stevens and Frank Ridgen had to scramble hard to keep Pete Petersheim, Scott Holopirek, Steven A. Shirk, Mike Perhonitch. Nate F. Heim, Bob Bayliff, Rich Walton, Gerald 'Martin and Neil Greenwalt in. working supplies that short w',z-k. "It was a total success and put us ahead of schedule. Habitat For Humanity wants to thank each of these groups for the kindness of their hearts in helping us recover from the hurricanes of 2004, unit- ing for a wonderful cause to rebuild after tragedy," concluded Habitat PHOTOS BYJIM KELLY Judy Elliott (left) of the family support committee of Habitat For Humanity presented a Bible to Delores Belmares at the new HFH home at 405 Orange Street in Bowling Green. The home has three; bedrooms and two bathrooms. The lot was donated by the City of Bowling Green. Belmares worked 400 hours on the house and will pay mortgage payments with no interest. Kermit Stevens and Frank Ridgen oversaw the project. Local HFH President Pam Warren (far right) presented a house key to Delores Belmares on, Sunday afternoon, May 1. From left are Delores' sons Steve Hodges and Glenn Kelley, Delores Belmares, her fiance Jermaine Harris, and Warren. Not in photo is Belmares, other son, Aaron Cook. These nine men from Pioneer Pole Building started with a pile of lumber. COURTESY PHOTOS 3' .4 Four days later, they had a house prepared for the interior work to be completed to make it a , home. HFH local officers and directors,stand in front of new home. In front row from left are Pauline Ochoa, Sheila Roberts, home recipient Delores Belmares, and president Pam Warren. In back row are vice president Jim Sampson, Julie Durrance, Diana Durrance, and Hardee County Judge Marcus Ezelle. This is the second HFH home in Hardee County, both built in Bowling Green. Two HFH homes are under way in Avalon Park in northwestern Wauchula (see related story). Businesses Could Get Federal Contracts By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Small businesses in Hardee County could get a shot at earning some federal government contracts. Lynn Topel, director of Florida's Heartland Rural Economic Development Inc. (FHREDI), recently told the Hardee.County Commission of ways more busi- ness could come this way. Topel talked about a small busi- ness development program specifi- cally for rural counties such as DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Okeechobee and Hardee, which FHREDI represents. The two-headed program has plans for n6w, and for the future. It includes a Rural Entrepreneur Learning program for high school and junior high school students to see the business opport mnimies available to them and what the. would need to kno6 to operate a. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS I MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken & Rice or Pepperoni Pizza (Salad Tray, Garden Peas, Peaches, Juice,, Roll) Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Sandwich, Juice, Milk Lunch: Oven Fried Chicken or Pig in 'a Blanket (Salad Tray, Savory Rice, Pears, Juice, Roll) Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Pizza, Pears, Milk Lunch: Chicken Fryz or Cheeseburger on a Bun (Salad Tray, Potato Rounds, Baked Beans, Juice, Pineapple Chunks, Roll) Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, French Toast, Syrup, Sausage, Juice, Milk Lunch: Baked Turkey or Stacked Ham Sandwich (Salad Tray, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Apple Crisp, Juice, Roll) Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tart, Syrup, Mixed Fruit, Milk Lunch: BBQ Pork on a Bun or Combo Sub (Salad Tray, Whole Kernel Corn, Strawberries & Peaches, Juice) Milk JUNIOR HIGH ] MONDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken & Rice or Pepperoni Pizza or Corndog (Tossed Salad, Garden Peas, Cole Slaw, Peaches, Juice, Roll) Milk business. Another portion would provide training in 'business development, how to make a marketing plan, accounting, contracts and other information to help a business apply to provide services or sup- plies for federal projects around the state. Broadband and wireless commu- nication is ah essential part of small rural business, Topel said. Even small business can compete on an international basis if it has Internet service provided over power lines inexpensively, she said. Currently, cable or high speed access is only available in or near a community, she said. With broadband access, a small, business can become cost effective, by making reservations, taking ,orders, credit card processing and TUESDAY Breakfast:' Cereal, Sausage Patty Sandwich, Juice, Milk Lunch: Fried Chicken or Pig in a Blanket or Cheese Pizza (Tossed Salad, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Pears, Juice, Roll) Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Pizza, Pears, Milk Lunch: Cheeseburger on a Bun or Pepperoni Pizza or Chicken Fryz (Lettuce & Tomato, Potato Rounds, Veggie Cup, Juice, Pineapple Chunks) Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, French Toast, Syrup, Sausage Patty, Juice, Milk Lunch: Baked Turkey w/Gravy or Stacked Ham .Sandwich or Cheese -Pizza (Lettuce & Tomato, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cucumber & Tomato, Salad, Apple Crisp, Juice, Roll) Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tarts, Fruit Cocktail, Milk Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or BBQ Pork on a Bun or Combo Sub (Lettuce & Tomato, Whole Kernel Corn, Strawberries & Peaches, Juice) Milk SENIOR HIGH MONDAY other aspects of business, she said. Finally, Topel explained a revolving loan program, which enables a business to continue operating in the two to three months before government con- tract payments are received. "I had a chance to be here during the last hurricanes and was impressed how this county came together and what's been done in the last seven or eight months. Your economic development director Park Winter sat on many financial committees, which brought in over $1 million to Hardee County as bridge loans to keep businesses going. All are now paying them ,back. You should be proud of your businesses, Over 1,300 people in the Heartland kept their jobs because of these opportunities. she concluded. Breakfast: Cereal, Donut, Yogurt, Juice, Milk Lunch: Chicken & Rice (Tossed Salad, Turnip Greens, Black-eyed Peas, Beets, Juice, Peaches, Cornbread) Milk TUESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cinnamon Toast,' Oatmeal, Applesauce, Milk Lunch: Pig in a Blanket (Tossed Salad, Baked Beans, Peas. & Carrots, Cole Slaw, Pears, Juice) Milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles, Syrup, Pineapple Chunks, Milk Lunch: Chicken Fryz (Tossed Salad, Cheesy Potatoes, Broccoli, Whole Kernel Corn, Strawberries, Peaches & Bananas, Juice) Milk THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Grits, Buttered Toast, Juice, Milk Lunch: Baked Turkey (Tossed Salad, Chicken Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Apple ,Crisp, Juice, Roll) Milk FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tarts, Peaches, Juice, Milk Lunch: BBQ Pork on a Bun (Tossed Salad, Baked Potato, Whole Kernel Corn, Broccoli Normandy, Strawberries & Peaches, Juice) Milk Arthritis Foundation Golf Book Offered For $15 The Arthritis Foundation Golf Call 1-800-741-4008 or 941-794- Book is a great idea for the golfers 1400 ext 224, or send a check or on your holiday shopping list. 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" Aw.., I May 5, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A BGE Honors Math Fact Bash Winners Top players among Melissa Massey's class were Isai Sandoval, first; Alex Zavala, second; and William Fowler, third. Second graders who finished at the top were Abigail Vargas, first; Tyler Purser, second; and Katelyn Hines, third. CATFISH CATCH Trophy winners from the fourth grade were Daniel Boahm, first; Salvador Bravo, second; and Octavio Alvarez, third. PHO TO BY RALPH HARRISON Cecil Crews of rural Zolfo Springs recently caught these catfish in Charlie Creek along Hwy. 66. One of his favorite hobbies is fishing. Crews also likes to fish in Peace River. He generally uses chicken livers or worms for bait. Of all crops planted annually in the U.S., cotton has the longest growing season. Its growing season lasts from 150 to 180 days. UMI M Math Fact Bash winners from the fifth grade included Jonathan Heither, first; Andrew Hooks, second; and Jajuan Hooks, third. LOW COST PET VACCINATIONS ALL ANNUAL VACCINATIONS FOR DOGS, QATS & FERRETS Available THURS. MAY 5 2:30 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Pet Care Center 915 N 6th Ave., Wauchula S 863-773-6783 Save on Heartworm Prevention and Flea Protection Products For more information call 1-888-673-8838 or visit our web site www.888petvet.com 5:5c r i i I Those placing well from Beth Radford's class were Mathew Cochran, first; Jorge Bautista, second; and Roberto Palacios, third. Taking the prize were.third graders Robert Faulkner, first; Ezekiel Servin, second; and Emiliano Castillo, third. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE ANNEX- ING CERTAIN LAND IN THE UNINCORPO- RATED 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 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 Ave., Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any person may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is enti- tled as follows: ORDINANCE 2005-05 ANORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORI- DA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXI- MATELY .79 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF WEST CARLTON STREET AND SOUTH SIXTH AVENUE, AND DESIGNAT- ED THE SAMI PARCEL, INTO THE INCORPORATED LIM- ITS 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 amend- ed, the City Commission hereby advises that if any interest- ed person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at the pro- ceedings, 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 dis- ability status. This non-discriminatory policy Involves every aspect of the Commission's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its pro- grams or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommo- dations as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. s/Crissy Abbott CRISSY ABBOTT, City Clerk City of Wauchula Clifford M. Ables, III, Esquire Ables & Ritenour, P.A. 202 West Main Street, Suite #103 Wauchula, Florida 33873 Attorney for City of Wauchula COURTESY PHOTOS Bowling Green Elementary recently held its Math Fact Bash. Kindergarten winners were Enrique Iniguez, first; Holly Brown, second; and Jose Felix, third. Top finishers from the first grade were Kaitlyn Forrester, first; James Gibson, second; and Erica Pascual, third. 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The outstanding pitcher/field- er/designated hitter will embark on a different style of Cat attack in the fall when he plays for the South Florida Community College Panthers. Having him in nearby Avon Park will be handy for his parents Rodger and Jan Brutus as well %as Hardee coaches Steve Rewis, Brian Alexy and Jose Carrillo, who have been instrumental in his develop- ment. "He is one of our career ERA leaders, and has a 23-7 record as a Wildcat," said Rewis as he lauded his Class of 2005 standouts at recent Senior Night pre-game activities. Brutus improved to 24-7 with the 6-0 shutout of the Sebring Blue Streaks. Joining him in the celebration were his classmates, battery mate PHOTO BY JOAN SEAMAN Calvin Brutus and his classmates have earned 69 wins, one of the best class records in Wildcat history; from left (kneeling) are Michael Mahoney, Rashad Vance, Aaron Himrod and W. T. Redding; in back are Jason Roberts, Brutus, Drew Schock and Travis Tubbs. HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Don't Know Where To Turn For Help? CALL THE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 560-1119 Michael Mahoney, W. T. Redding,, Aaron Himrod, Travis Tubbs, Rashad Vance and Drew Schock, who has matched Brutus this year with mound achievements. Another classmate, Jason Roberts, has been with hinm on the journey but missed most of this season due to an injury early in the year. With the shutout victories last .week over state-ranked Lakeland Santa Fe and Sebring and a sur- prise upset loss at Fort Meade, the Wildcats finished the 2005 season with an'18-8 record. More impor- tantly, said Rewis, "these young men are successful in the classroom as well as the ball field, earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.46. That kind of academic and ath- letic achievement will put the 6'4" right-hander in good stead as he embarks on his college career. He will join some of the best ball play- ers from the Heartland and all over Florida while playing at Panther Field. Brutus is glad to start his career at South Florida. but hopes to go on to a Division I or Division II school, major in athletic training and be either a pitcher or trainer for a Major League team. Reminiscing about his four years as a Wildcat, including three years on the varsity baseball squad, Brutus ,recalled an incident in Sebring "where I messed up a play. Coach Rewis sprinted to the, mound, yelled a little, and then I' struck out seven of the next nine batters." Beating Sebring on its own field and goiig to the playoffs last year was a highlight of his high school career. Hopefully, he can be a .big part of the Wildcats' drive in the playoffs which began Tuesday. Hardee opens today, in Lake Placid, at 4:30 p.m., taking on the winner of the DeSoto-Frostproof Tuesday game. PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Flanked by his parents Rodger and Jan' Brutus, Wildcat senior Calvin Brutus will play next season at nearby South Florida Community College. On The Agenda HARDEE COUNTY COMMNIISSION The Hardee County Commission will hold its regular session today (Thursday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 IV. Orange SL, Wauchula. The following is a synopsis of agenda topics that may be of public interest Times are approximate except for advertised public hearings. -Update on Cattlemen's Arena-Dr. Gary Shiver, 8:35 a.m. -Update on Ona Mine application from Mosaic, West Palmer, 8:45 a.m. -One-to-five cent local option fuel tax, Janice Williamson, 9:05 a.m. This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald-Advocate:: and the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish to plan to attend. Arlene Parker River of Life & Faith Temple Ministries May 8-13 Sunday @ 9:00 & 11:00 am & 6:00pm Monday-Friday 7:00 pm Info: 863-443-0379 131 South Eighth Avenue in Wauchula Sister Arlene traveled with and assisted Sister Peggy in several Revivals in Wauchula at Florida's First Assembly when the Taylor's were pastoring there. The meetings were unforgettable! For the last several years Arlene has been Darlene Bishop and currently is a Co-Host on show, "Sisters" on Daystar Christian Network. ministering with the popular TV Arlene is a powerful and much sought after speaker across the nation for conferences and retreats. Come join us for a wonderful Spirit Life Conference. Arlene will be singing, preaching and ministering in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Pastors Barry and Judy Taylor and Pastors Wendell and Tye Smith invite you to bring your friends and receive a mighty touch of God in these services. Come early and you will see why you won't want to miss a single service! 5:5p Coming Soon! tit&,^ess, r 5undaJ, Maj 22 1p.m. Corner of Hwy 17 & SR 62 Call (863) 781-1062 for more info. 5"5C 2B The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 Hardee Couple To Wed Saturday 50YE ALREADY Frank and Donna Steffens of Wauchula have announced the engagement and approaching mar- riage of their daughter, Ashley, to Justin Svendsen, son of Kelly and Ginger Svendsen of Wauchula and Elisa Svendsen of Massachusetts. The bride-elect' is the grand- daughter of Elvis and Minnie Ayers of Bowling Green and great-grand- daughter of Josephine Steffens of Wauchula and the late Charles F. Living Steffens. Grandparents of the groom are Melvin Svendsen and Connie Newton of Wauchula. The couple will be married .Saturday, May 7, at Faith Assembly of God in Bowling Green at three o'clock in the afternoon. Music will begin at two-thirty. Friends and relatives are invited to the wedding and reception which -will follow. COURTESY PHOTOS The Hardee High School Class of 1955 held its 50th Reunion at Inn on the Lakes in Sebring April 15-17. Friday evening the class members, their spouses and guests were invited to a barbecue at the Lake Frances home of classmate J. Ron Smith and his wife, Sheila. The lakeside supper included barbecue, potato salad, pasta salad, baked beans and tossed salad with cheesecake and memorable Moon Pies for dessert. During the traditional reunion banquet held Satruday night in the Rose Room at Inn on the Lakes, the names of the 27 deceased classmates were read and especially remembered. The 36 members of the class celebrat- ing the special occasion were: Jimmy Altman, Barbara Branning Lewis, Mitzi Brantley Grice, Patti Daughtry Crawford, Harold Davis, Frances Evers Reaves, Clarence Gantt, Naomi Gause Manley, Wilma. Jean Grice Keppel, Laurice Grimes Kory, Shirlene Hart Anthony, Phillip Henderson, Russell Henderson, Martha Hendry Chesney, Lois Faye Hrabal Langston, Wayne Johnson, Zoe Jucknath Richardson, Joan Lane Brandt, Shirley Lanier Knight, Judith Linder LeMassena, Russell Lowe, Jacquelyn Moseley Long, Eva Jane Murphy Watson, Kay McDonald Patarini, Dwayne Nobles, Bob Norris, Patricia Perin Demos, Clarice Polk Johnson, Margaret Roberts Gregory, Anna Jane Simmons Evers, Elaine Stephen Pennington, Faye Thomas Fannin, Lotetha Thomas Rogers, Carl Frey Weeks and Daphine Williams Myers. The Class of '55 meets for dinner every month on the third Thursday and holds an annual reunion the third Saturday in April. For further information, contact class President Phillip Henderson at (863)553-5856. Ashley Steffens & Justin Svendsen Rise & Shine By Ted Simonson PRAISING GOD MAKES SENSE! . Life has been called a minefield. It certainly seems that wayxometidies All around us are people %who have wondered out into that beautiful-look- ing field without a guide and come back terribly wounded. The marvel to me is that I have been saved from so much of this horror and led through that minefield by Someone who knows where each tempta- tion lies and who has steered me safelN around so man\. Why me? The riddle stuns me. but I must remember a similar question asked bN Peter one day. The Master's answer was, "What is that to thee' Follow thou me!" I accept such wisdom gratefully. Truly there are questions too difficult for me. As I grow older. I am learning that I must become like a little child in order to enter His kingdom. Little children have a small amount of knowledge. but they have dads and moms and others who feed, clothe and protect them. What else do they need? There are many questions I don't need to have answered--questions -about my health, finances, personal circumstances. etc. What would I do with all the answers? Instead. I have resohed to accept my limitations and leale it to God %who has promised to work everything together for my good and His glory. I have decided to praise God, because it is appropriate to do so. After all, He created everNthing! I will praise Him for all the godly men and %women who have gone before me and who now call to me and challenge me from the ramparts of S heaven. : 'i I will praise Him for the sun and moon and stars, for the wonder of a baby's face, for soaring music and wonderful paintings and crafted words that lift the heart for "all things bright and beautiful." 4 I will lift each newborn day before Him and ask for His blessing on the minutes and seconds so that every one-even when I am doing routine things-may be accepted as a sacrifice 'of praise. I will praise Him now. then continue on when these short days of life's preliminaries are over and the Main Etent begins! K 0Z2 May 14 *Cf /-oh hmo, May28 Teri MOoy : 1'r ris rBarton. June 4 '-Kristen fewdome & oberJ4alte June 25 Em m a Reeion atre o /o0 oulware- 106 N. 6th Ave (863) 7 *Aflf.l ...fS rfl June 4 .arah i/ch.ll June 1 i rm an-nana. q'khich S&2anief arnett June 25 a .+ " 6'l/j a pil o ward Paul /o^ents at .nue Wauchula 73-6565 *rhnaefwiu chauI.om soc5 5s sc Woman's Club To Hear Arts Program The Wauchula Woman's Club will meet Friday. May 7. for the last meeting before summer break.- Candace Preston will be in charge of an arts program. The meeting %ill be held at the * clubhouse. located at 131 N. Seventh A'e.. and the covered dish luncheon will begin at noon. Annual McEwen Family Reunion f Held In Sebring The descendants of Zachariah Francis t 1855-18921 and Charity Miller (1856-1899) McEwen held their 10th-annual reunion the week- end of April 22-24 at Inn on the Lakes in Sebring. There were 45 at the luncheon on Saturday. Zachariah Francis McEwen,. youngest son of William Penn and Rutha Sheppherd McEwen. had six daughters: Holly Virginia (Mrs. Tom T. Brown Edna Frances (Mrs. Fred F. Brown Ethel Elma (Mrs.' Lesley F. Stephens). Flossie Ellen (Mrs. Lewis W. Bostick). Adelaide Ella (Mrs. A.E. Pooser) and Stella Nancy (Mrs. Edward Fore). A.E. Pooser Jr. (known as "Boy" by family and old-time Wauchula friends), youngest son of Adelaide McEwen Pooser and Bobbie Fore Eich, the youngest daughter. of. Stella McEwen Fore, are the only surviving children of'.tlhe six McEwen sisters. "'Boy" will observe his 89th Musicale To Spotlight 'Hardee Players Members: of the Hardee County 'Players will be the guests of The Wednesday Musicale on May 11 at the final meeting of the club year. Jan Brutus is the program chairman for the month. The program will begin at 4 p.m., with a time of refreshments and fel- lowship to begin at 3:30 p.m.. with Eileen Lambert serving as hostess chairman. Dot Bell will install the officers for 2005-2007. She, .will be installing Jan' Brutus, president; Tito Terrell, first vice president; Jeraldine Crews, second vice presi- dent; Vida Tomlinson, recording secretary; Ann Sasser, correspond- ing secretary; and Claudette Kemen, treasurer. Sincerity is the way of Heaven. --Mencius (Meng-Tzu) President Belva Vance and Secretary Jo Thompson % ill report on their attendance at the April state contention in Orlando. Hostesses will be Nancy Hart and Eunice Toms. Hostesses for the bridge luncheon planned for May 12 will be Betty Reddick and Mrs. Vance. Last month's kitchen shower was deemed a huge success. Net dish cloths. serf ing spoons. toilet tissue and paper towels are still needed to replenish the supplies in the club's ' kitchen For more information, call the president at 773-4740. - birthday and his 67th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24. Family, members at the reunion celebrated his birthday by singing "Happy Birthday" and presenting him %with a birthday cake. Richard Browtn of Arlington. Va.. was master of ceremonies. Family members from California. Virginia, Georgia and New Jersey traveled to Sebring for the special occasion. Wauchulandtives who attended were Sylvia McDonald Collins, Kay McDonald Patarini, Judith Linder LeMassena, Laurie L. Linder Jr.. Val R. Patanni III, Emily Patarini, Candace Sylvia Collins Preston, Sylvia Collins, McEwen Preston. Melanie and Michael Linder and Thomas A. Brown. On Jan. 25,, 2004, the McEwen Tartan. in memory of Zachatiah Francis McEwen. was presented at the Kirking of the Tartan at the Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church. The Kirking or Churching of the Tartan is the occasion" when a clan's tartan is presented at church to be blessed aind represents the Scots past. present, and future who today are scattered throughout the world. Robert Earl Collins Jr. proudly carried his clan's banner for the occasion. 50th Birthday Party Planned Martha Romero Belmares will celebrate her 50th birthday on Saturday, May 7, and local family members and friends are invited to help her celebrate at the Fort Meade Community Center. Guests are invited to call between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. More information about the fes- tivities may be obtained by calling 944-9357. The honoree was born April 30, 1955, in Texas. The family of Oren Crazford would like to thank everyone for all the food, flowers, cards, calls and visits during the loss of our loved one. We would especially like to thank the paramediD4ir yFallohand fs fil, and-the sta the help and support they gave to-aus overth i rdJan & Geoff Lockwood by Orban's Nursery of Bradenton Rose bushes and trees for at . Hardee Rancht Supply (Hwy. 17 South Wauchula) Saturday, May 7th 9:00 am 2:00 pm socs:5C (941) 792-5737 * iliiani Io This is to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our friends, neighbors, co-workers and acquaintancesfor your phone calls, home vis- its, food, floral tributes and many cards of sympathy. Your thoughts and prayers have brought . comfort to our hearts during this time of loss. . We are truly blessed to live in a community with Christian friends so full of compassion and love for one another. Yours In Christ, q~az'acdon and 9 /11tis So5z:is5 p, f if soc5:5p i May 5, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B Rotarians Hear Main Street Update Megan McKibben, executive director of Main -Street Wauchula, spoke to the Rotary Club of Hardee County on April 27. She said Peace River will be mar- keted as a revenue source for tourism and canoeing and that Hardee, DeSoto and Charlotte counties plan to promote a Peace River Heritage Trail. Grants have been applied for to promote Visit Florida. She said Wauchula will have an economic development committee, and the $1.6 million streetscaping in the Main Street and U.S. 17 area in Wauchula is 90 percent design completed and work may begin in January 2006. The area comprises U.S. 17 corri- dors from Orange to Palmetto streets and Main Street from Fourth Avenue to Florida Avenue. Included will be low mainte- nance plants, brick pavers on side- walks and downtown music during the day. The state will fund the pro- ject, which will take three to six months to complete. McKibben said Java and Curves have transformed the corner of Main and Seventh. The Iddings building north of the new City Hall has been purchased. by the city and will be torn down for parking. Jan's Tanning and Nails plans to rebuild at the corner of Orange and Eighth. More apartments will, be built downtown. Cracker Heritage Festival will be moved to October. The Grillin' and Chillin' barbecue event wds suc- cessful and will be held again in early February. A farmers' market will be held the first Saturday of November through Ap il Patty Shackelford is planning to open an antiques store at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Main Street. PHOTO BY JIM KELLY Welcoming Main Street Wauchula Executive Director Megan McKibben are Michael Kelly and Zee Smith (left) and President Frankie Vasquez. The prison known as the Bastille, which figured so prominently in the French Revolution, was originally built as a home tfo the king. THREE BLUES, ONE PINK_ Tadd and Katel)nn Holton, Wauchula, a nine pound one ounce son, Brendan Lee. born April 8, 2005, Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Holton is the former Kaielynn Jenkins. Maternal grand- parents are Danny and Maryann Jenkins of Wauchula and John and ,Kathy Boren of Winter Haven. Paternal grandparents are Ed and Joyce Holton of Wauchula. Bill and Catrena Mitchell. Palatka, a seven pound fourteen ounce daughter, Abigail Faith, born April 29, 2005, Florida Hospital, *Heartland, Sebring. Mrs. Mitchell is the former Catrena Best. 'Maternal grandparents are Chuckie :and Gail Best and Roger ahd Anne :Mitchell. Julian and Amanda Rodriguez, Wauchula, a seven: pound seven ounce son, Emillio Esteven. born April 17, 2005, Florida Hospital, Heartland, Sebring. Maternal grandparents are Frank Medrano .and Maryann Reyna. Paternal grandparents are Julian and Maria Rodriguez. Judy McQuaig, Bowling Green, a :five pound twelve ounce son, :David Alexander McQuaig, born '.April 20, 2005, Florida Hospital. :Heartland. Sebring. Maternal grandparents are Reuben and 'Nancy McQuaig. M ltr AUSTIN GARZA U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Austin Garza returned to Fort Polk, La., April 23 after a one-year deploy- ment to Afghanistan with the 209th M Company. ,, -e and his family are currently visiting family and friends he'e in Hardee County for three weeks before they return to Fort Polk. The 2000 graduate' of Hardee iHigh School is the son of Fred and Florence Garza of Zolfo Springs.. He and his wife, Krystal, have two children, little Austin and Blaine. The 23-year-old will sdon be sta- tioned in Missouri for further train- ing. 1-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday Little Khloe Smith was born April 20, 2004, and on April 30 cel- ebrated her first birthday with a party at her home in Wauchula. She is the daughter of Andrew and Daffney Smith, and those help- ing her celebrate were her brother, Devin; grandparents, David Jernigan, Robin Woods and Kevin and Lynn Smith; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The honoree and her guests enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, birthday cake and ice cream. Dora The Explorer Party Held At Pioneer Park Little Annalise Marie Terrell, daughter of Amanda Terrell, turned one year old on April 7. On April 2, she and family mem- bers celebrated the special occasion early with a Dora the Explorer party at the Pavillion at Pioneer Park. The honoree and her guests enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs. Helping her celebrate were her grandparents, Edward and Teresa Terrell of Wauchula; great-grand- parents, Hoyt E. Sr. and Joan Terrell of Wauchula; aunt, Linda Oldham of Wauchula; and great-aunt, Janie Kohr of Fort Myers. Khloe Smith YOU Can Appear In..:. Poet's Place ,Are you a poet? Let us show it! Your work could be published in this p6wspaper 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. Y Lardee LCoun.tj [amil Class Of 1970 Reunion Committee To Meet Saturday The Hardee High School Class of 1970 is currently planning its 35th class reunion to be held Saturday, July 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wauchula Elks Lodge. Organizers are requesting e-mail addresses, change of name/address be sent via e-mail to: rwauchu- la@hotmail.com or by calling 735- 0786, 773-9318, 767-0612, (863) 376-4356 or (863) 452-5335. There will be a reunion meeting on May 7 at 5 p.m. at 1440 Cirtrus Stieet, Wauchula. Any interested classmates are invited to attend. It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid. -George Bernard Shaw "Or ms" We were so blessed to have the two best mamas in the world. We loved them and we miss them both, but we know they are in heaven & we'll see them both again one day. Until then, we love you, Mama Net & Nanniel soc 5:5p YMCA@ 610 W. Orange St., Wauchula 773-6445 Moms get a FREE pass Attend an aerobics class, get an orientation or just tour U I. Sign-ups start: Saturday, May 14 Time: 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Ages: 5 12 years old (K 6th grade) Registration Fee: $60 (includes uniforms) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COACHES, TEAM PARENTS SUMMER CAMP Construction Zone COME CHECK OUT ALL THE FUN! When: Begins May 23 (Mon. Fri.) Cost: $64 per week (Includes breakfast, lunch & snack plus Friday field trips & swimming twice a week) Who: YMCA Adventure Club Members our facility. U I- T ILI -wo ~Cheer~ ~Camp~ Sign-ups: Saturday, May 14 Ages: 5 12 years old (K 6th grade) Registration Fee: $30 Members $60 Non-Members (includes shirt) INSTRUCTOR: Ciara White New Arrivals 4B The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 Florida Junior Rodeo Held April 16-17 At Reality Ranch In Zolfo Springs Whitney Adams, 15, of Ona is barrel racing. PHOTOS BY KATHY GREGG Shelby Johnson, 8, is shown here barrel racing at the March Arcadia Rodeo. She will join the Florida Junior Rodeo Association next year. Shelby and Jacey are granddaughters of Lamar and Louise Johnson of southern Hardee County. Austin Smith, 14, lives west of Ona and participates in calf tie- down. ___ I - r ? I'~ u 1 .-"-- .., 1 -- U- Jacey Johnson, 10, placed seventh overall out of 64 contestants and qualified for this year's finals in barrel racing on May 7-8 in DeLand. Break-away roping event participant is Austin Smith, 14. Sylvia Thornton Some Majors Baseball Tight Games Club May11 The Wauchula Garden Club will meet Wednesday, May 11, at noon at the home of its president, Sylvia Thornton. S In lieu of a program, installation lof officers will be held. New offi- cers for 2005-2007 will be Jeanette Perrine, president; Belva Vance, vice president; Vida Tomlinson, secretary; and Carol Saunders. trea- surer. i Club members -%ill also hear an,. S update on the Garden Club building in downtown Wauchula. Co-hosting the meeting with the president will be Sandy Larrison, Eunice Toms and Benty Abbott. For directions'and/or more infor- mation, call 735-2680. Observe your enemies, for they first find out your faults. A Safe Place DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119 End The Abuse! By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Past the midway mark, the Little League Majors division still has an uncontested leader. The Joe L. Davis Braves won another pair of games last week and remain unbeaten at 8-0. Trailing them are the Nicholson Supply Co. Reds, Countryside Growers Devil Rays, All Creatures Animal .Hospital Yankees and Chapman Fruit Co. Athletics (A's). Games last, week. began with Monday's 18-2 Bra'es'- victorVy-' over.the Yankees . Kalan Royal was the only three- hit batter and Dawson Craw ford and Justin Fones were triple-tally batters for the Braves. Scoring twice. each were Justin Knight, Lincoln Saunders, Thomas Flores, Trenton Muntz* and Kalan Royal. Adding solo scores' were KNle Schrank and Hunter Henderson. Dustin Ratliff and Jake Anderson were the only Yankees to come all the way around to cross home plate. Anderson had twin hits., Jesse, Zuniga, Jacob Altman. Ratliff and Tanner Gough were each stranded twice. Santiago Figueroa and Carlos DeLeora were also left on The flame of anger, bright and brief, sharpens the barb of love. base. Tuesday's game was a thriller as the A's held off the Devil Rays for a -7-6 victory. Taylor Barlow had the heavy bat for the A's, with three hits in four trips to the plate. He and Cole Choate were two-score, batters. Daniel Miller, Dylan Rabon and Jared Jernigan each added a run. Deonte Evans tripled and scored for the D-Rays. Leadoff batter Carter Lambert and Brandon Holfon each circled the bases twice .an.d Wade Staton chipped in \'ith a fti h. . On Thursda evening the Reds ran past the Yanks 7-2. Kyle Bodeck was the only twin- tally batter for the Reds. Elijah Loughran, Justin Bromley, Malik Tatis, Jason Rosenberg and Dalton, Hewett each came around to cross home plate once. Zuniga doubled and scored for the Yankees. Gough singled and came around to touch home plate. Anderson was stranded twice and Zack Turner and Dustin Scheel were also left on the bases. On Friday, the Braves bombed the Devil Rays .13-1 to close out the Week. Saunders and Fones each dou- bled for the Braves. Crawford was the only three-score batter. Knight, Saunders and Fones crossed home plate t\% ice apiece and Kalan Royal, Vmce Grimsley,- Kramer Royal,"' Will Bennett and Muntz added solo " scores. For the D-Rays, Wintz Terrell singled and scored on a Jacob Mayer hit. Mayer, Daniel Baxter and Caleb Reas got aboard but were unable to get home. TO MY MOTHER HELEN NEAL One of the fondest memories as a child was when my t' her would put my sisters and I to bed at night and knew : Wer^fast asleep she %would make us chocolate pudding. S.,I tas our favorite thing to eat for breakfast. She school er, and always had lesson plans or papers to de so she1 ry busy all the time. She would take the e to makes adding and put it in these special bowls poked glass. She would wake us the. next r dind 'o to the table and she would'have Fm.-r or places. I felt like-a princess and:- 4did appreciate it and"love think-,. oS that shall meant 'so much. : aug5hte:5, An-I* ," ... ... .- 5:5c An invitation 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. THE RECEPTION IS HELD IN RECOGNITION OF MAY K BEING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH. THE EVENT IS HELD TO HONOR OUR SENIOR RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. THERE WILL BE ENTERTAINMENT, REFRESHMENTS, AND THE 5TH GRADE WINNERS OF THE "MY FAVORITE OLDER PERSON" ESSAY CONTEST. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL ANN MARTIN, EXECUTIVE i DIRECTOR, HOPE OF HARDEE AT 773-2022. These young cowboys are Clayton Simmons of Bunnell, Austin Smith of rural Ona, Dalton Richards of Lake County, Blaine Bennetch of Fort McCoy, and Adam Rice of Levy County., The Doctrine of Signatures was an ancient belief that plants, by the shape or form of their parts, indicated to man their medicinal uses. , 1 :* -., ',-, MAYRA MAR ; OcT. 28, '85 MAY 9, 2004 1le ra, ,e afuite a vivir con loS angeleS pero ta recuerdo se quedo grabado a e corazon de loS ,que le amamoS.: )ios, dame fuerza' para Soportar e dolor y aprender a vivir sin eta Ie extranamod much. J-u AermanaS, Alna Ilar, rura 'Nar, lo sobrinos Adrian, auben, lu Mama pete, lus amiqga Ja ee t alasia. Because straight is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life and few there be that find it. -Matthew 7:14 "Mother" and "love"4 .4 on,' motei' d If os. fo/nlinie I17,, 9,1coLeod u,.l lorwea ciiuda... differ only in name For the miracles they work are one and the same. "Nothing can ever replace the wisdom, advice and love of a good mother." We find comfort in remembering all the guidance, strength and love with which our mother touched our lives. Those precious gifts will always live on in us. We love you and miss you so much, your kids... Levi Jr., Gloria, Lillie, Susie, Ray, Floyd and Lil' Levi. Your sister, Altha Mae, your neices, Mary Ann, and Helen, nephew Tommy, your grandkids and great-grandkids! In Memory of Rosie Nell Jones "Gone but not forgotten" Nothing can ever replace the wisdom, advice and lot e of a good mother.,. When sorrow comes to us and someone \se love is qone. God blesses us with courage and m Hth strength to carry on Happy Mother's Day! love, your daughter LaRosha. Granddaughter Rosie and 5:5c Big Sister Lillie 28;5:5- WSB~ Tn-14n.cfGarripa . .., May 5, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B -. TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS 'WE WALKED 5 MILES To By EMILI EVANS Special To The Herald-Advocate For my interview, I talked with Joyce Haddix. Q: Where and when were you born? A: I was born on June 28, 1936, in Lynn, Mass. Q: How many people were in your family? A: There were six of us: my parents, my three brothers and myself. I was the second one born and the only girl. Q: Where did you go to school and what was it like?' A: The first school I went to was a one- room schoolhouse with grades 1-5. Our teacher's name was Mrs. Carpenter. There .weren't very many students. Q: How did you get to school? A: One school we walked to and another we were bused, but we had to walk two miles to get to the bus stop. Q: What did your parents do for a liv- ing? A: My father did many different things as the years passed. At one time he actually /delivered milk in a horse-drawn carriage with huge blocks of ice in it to keep the milk fresh. When we moved to the farm in jNew Market, he raised chicken fryers, veg- etables and blueberries. We had acres and acres of blueberries, and my mother would The Hardee Wildcats, finishing the regular, season with an 17-7 record, are second seed in the 3A- 10 playoffs %which began on Tuesday. They play this afternoon (Thursday) at 4:30 and challenge the winner of the DeSoto- Frostproof quarterfinal game. If Hardee wins today's games. the Cats would be in the championship game tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m. (Just a reminder, admission prices in play-offs are set by the Florida High School Athletic Association and are $6). As district winner, Hardee would host the quarterfinal round of region- al playoffs on Tuesday, May 10, at 7 p.m. The semifinal game would be Friday, May 13. If district runner-up, the Cats would advance to play the quarterfinal round against the District 9 winner. In the final week of the season, Hardee shut down the state sixth-ranked Class IA Santa Fe Catholic Crimson Hawks 5-0 one day and the Sebring Blue Streaks 6-0 the next. The Streaks are top seed in the 4A-14 playoffs they host this week. The seven seniors honored last week at Senior Night activities before the Sebring game, have set a winning class history of 69 wins and a cumu- lative grade point average of 3.46, "'establishing Hardee baseball as one of the area's strongest," said coach Steve Rewis. The seniors, with one to four years on the varsity, include pitchers Calvin Brutus and Drew Schock, catcher Michael Mahoney, infielder W. T. Redding and outfielders Aaron Himrod. Travis Tubbs and Rashad Vance. Himrod's competition for this year's valedictorian certainly aided the Wildcats' grade average. Freshman Andrea "Drea" Parkinson did well in her first stab at state track and field, competing in both the triple jump and 300-meter hurdles quite well despite adjusting to new shoes purchased along the way when hers were inadvertently not packed. Junior Kim Cummins was also sup- posed to go to the state meet but opted not to. In girls softball, Hardee bowed out in the quarterfinal round of action at :Frostproof, with the DeSoto Bulldogs winning on the 10-run rule in the top of the fifth. Seniors Kim Ward, Morgan Norris. Stephanie Cobb and Kyla Shiver played in their final game in a Lady Cat uniform. Senior April Buckley elected not to come to the district game. Speaking of softball, Men's Church League softball began Mond'ay evening. There will be a planning meeting for Women's Church League softball next Thursday, May 12, at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Complex concession stand. Women and girls 14 and over are welcome. A team representative or players should come to this meeting. Hardee boys and girls tennis went to three sets in several matches dur- ing the district playoffs at Lemon Bay. All but three of the 14 matches were won by Lithia Newsome or Lemon Bay. Newsome won both team titles. Seniors Daniel Dick. Michael Holt, Daryl Ezelle, Tom Green, Kathryn Pace, Nikki Graham and Bonnie Wilson finished up their Wildcat careers. Golfers, don't forget to take part in the sixth annual Frank Zajicek golf tournament on Saturday, whieh the United Methodist Men sponsor to raise funds for his missionary work. For more information, call the church at 773-2467 or Torrey Oaks at 767-0302. Wauchula pro Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry will be in the feature event next Friday night, May 13, at Friday Night Fights at the Pavilion. Starfight Productions has a full card, including boxers from Sarasota, West Tampa and Jacksonville as well as Cherry. If you see him at Royal's Furniture where he works, or on the street, give him a word of encouragement. Information from community, and school athletic events is always welcome. Please call The Herald-Advocate (773-3255) or e-mail me at news.heral- dadvocate@earthlink.net with news for this biweekly column. The sports news deadline is noon Mondays. News will be included as soon as time and space allows. U.S Rep. Putnam Praises Portman For U.S. Trade 'Congressman Adam H. Putnam (FL-12) made the following state-. ment on the confirmation of 'Congressman Rob Portman as United States Trade Representative. "I would like to congratulate .Congressman Portman on his' con- firmation, and I appreciate the Senate's quick action to get him on the job," said Putnam. "There is no one more, qualified or prepared to become the next U.S. Trade Representative." '"Congressman Portman is a great friend who will always have an open door for Florida and her needs. He has tremendous credibili- ty ont both sides of the aisle and' brings to the job the knowledge, expertise and integrity to be suc- cessful as U.S. Trade Representa- tive," ,Putnam concluded. "I look forward to working with him on trade matters in the months to 'come." *' , Haddix make jam and sell it. He later went into partnership and became vice president of his own company in Manchester, N.H. He was quite success- ful. It was called "Colonial Supplies" and that's what he was doing when he retired. My mother was a wonderful homemaker all of her life. ( Looking' Back) Q: What were your chores? A: Help prepare the meals, including pulling the veggies. I set the table and did 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 both students and teachers.. Identify photos, front' to back, left to right. Deadline for submis- sions Mi 5 p.m. on Thursday. Please include the name and phone number of a con- tact person. Qualifying items will be published as space allows. lEwa THE EREENWOO CHEVROLET Oldsmobile. t isiV our website at: t NEW 2004 CHEVROLET AVEO SEDAN Air, 5-Speed, AM/FM, CD. Stk. #3364 $8,995 Includes GM and Hot Button Rebates with approved credit. NEW 2005 CHEV. SILVERADO 1500 REG. CAB Auto., Air, AM/FM Stereo. Stk.#10636 $15,995 Includes GM and Hot Button Rebates with approved credit. NEW 2005 CHEV. EQUINOX LS V6, Automatic, Air, RW./P.L Stk. #11016 .. 2 $20,995 Includes GM and Hot Button Rpbates with approved credit. hotbuttan rnm regular household chores. Q: What pets did you have? A: We had a dog, named Lucky, and I also had geese and ducks. I had a choice of killing and eating them or of selling them, so I kept them fed and sold them. Q: What did you do for entertain- ment? A: We would walk five miles to town with a quarter to go to the movies. That bought us a ticket, a bag of popcorn and a soda. We rarely had to walk the whole five miles because a neighbor would see us and give us a ride to town. Q: How has technology changed? A: A lot. In the farmhouse there was no central heat, instead we had a fireplace in all our bedrooms and, of course, the living room. We had a hand pump in the sink, and we had a crank phone. You would have one piece you held to your ear and the base you talked into and cranked. Our number was ring1,4. That meant one long ring and four short rings. It was a party line, and there were five families on one line, so we each had to listen for our own special ring. If you wanted to make a call and someone was on the line, you would hang up and wait. Or if you were expecting a long dis- tance call, you would pick up the phone and ask politely if they would please clear the'line because you were expecting a long distance call. It worked very well. The farmhouse was behind the times even for then. We didn't even see TV until 1949, and that was at a neighbor's house. Q: What is an important event that, happened with you when you were young? A: My father went to war. He was in the last year of the cut off age of 30. All the men called him Pops. He served as a para- trooper in the 101st Airborne, the Screaming Eagles. He was in the mountains of France flushing out Nazi officers who'd fled there to hide when the war ended. Their communication was down, so they didn't find out that the war was over until eight days after it had ended. My mother never wondered if he would A: Family values have changed and peo-, ple are moving away from God. The found- ing fathers were God-fearing men, and that's what made our country strong. 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. Fort Meade, Florida 205 N. Charleston (863) 773-2530 (863) 285-8131 NEW 2005 CHEV. SILVERADO 2500 HD CREW CAB 4X4 6.0 VS, Auto., Air, Heavy Duty Trallering. Stk. #11182 $26,995 Includes GM and Hot Button Rebates with approved credit. NEW 2005 CHEV. COLORADO CREW CAB LS Auto., Air, Tilt/Cruise, PW/PL. Stk. #11139 $19,495 includes GM and Hot Button Rebates with approved credit. NEW 2005 CHEV. IMPALA V6, Auto., Air, PW./RL., Tilt/Cruise, CD. Stk. #3413 $18,995 Includes GM and Hot Button Rebates with approved credit. NEW 2005 CHEV. Colbalt 4-Door Auto., Air, Tilt/Cruise, RL, Rear Spoiler. Stk, # 3468 ': "- .',a" a.i: $14,995 Includes GM and Hot Button Rebate with approved credit. ANAME ICAN EVOLUTCO] 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT Leather, 3rd seat, dual air, cen- ter buckets, p.w./p.l., tilt/cruise, CD. Stk. #11075A $20,995 2004 CHEV. SILVERADO HD REG. CAB 4X4 6.0 V8, auto., air, tilt/cruise. Stk. #11106AA $21,995 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER 4-DOOR LS 4X4 V6, auto., air, p.w./p.l., tilt/cruise. Stk. #10046B $17,995 2003 CHEV. SILVERADO 2500 HD CREWCAB LS 4X4 6.0 V8, auto., air, leather, pw/pl, tilt/cruise, CD. Stk. #11110A $23,995 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED Leather, pw./p.l., tilt/cruise, CD, only 17,000 miles. Stk. #10995A $18,995 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 V8, auto., air, pw/pl, tilt/cruise, CD. Stk. #3431A $19,995 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4-DOOR V6, auto., air, p.w./p.l. tilt/cruise. Stk. #10298A $14,995 .Over 100I Used In Stock 2004 CHEV. EXPRESS LS 15-PASSENGER V8, auto., dual air, p.w./p.l., tilt/cruise. Stk. #6038 $18,995 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC Auto., air, p.w./p.l., tilt/cruise. Stk. #5060 $10,995 2001 CHEVROLET S-10 EXT. CAB LS Auto., air, p.w./p.l., tilt/cruise. Stk. #10401 A $9,995 *AII rebates and Incentives assigned to dealer. APR Is WA.C. for up to 60 months. All prices are plus tax, tag and $149.95 dealer fee. s:sc 0. Ourselection of trucks .priesaIIpd customer service makes It worth the drive to Bob Elliott's Greenwood Chevroletl MOVIES' make it home; she said she just somehow ,' knew he would come back, and he did. She; . wrote him every single day he was away. ; Q: Did you graduate from high school? A: Yes. My father had a new home built:, for us in Goffstown, N.H., and all four of us graduated from Goffstown High School. I started college but left when I married and ; started my own family. Q: Where were your parents from? A: My mother immigrated from New Foundland on Random Island in Elliot's Cove when she was 9. There were 13 in their family. Both her parents were from New Foundland as well. My father was from Massachusetts, and his parents were 1,; from Virginia. His grandfather on his dad's;j' side emigrated from Austria. His grandfa- :* their on his mother's side was a mason who::' helped build the wall around the University -of Virginia. The wall is still there today. ; Q: What was your first job? A: I worked for the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. Then I worked for Raytheon. I was a secretary with three other girls for 10 engineers, and we all had to have top-secret clearance. We had to go to Boston for two weeks, training, to learn how to run, tear down, clean and put back together again a Xerox copying machine. It was a great big, huge, monster of a thing. Q: What are some of the changes you've seen in the world? A: Many changes, but communication is so advanced. You can reach anyone any- time. And the world has become so small. Q: What are the changes you don't like? 6B The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 T-he 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 Class sifieds DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p Applianc t4 willing to help and we are al g about her professionalism Ways and Ann is bilingual ( it would be great if you were too). She is a fast learner and has lots of experience as a cashier and is bondable. Ann is great on the telephone, and has exceptional computer skills. We really love the fact that Ann makes sure that our mem- bers are taken care of (even when it gets a bit stressful)! If you think you can fill Ann's shoes, and would like to join a fast-paced, team orient- ed company, please contact Human Resources at 800-282-3824 extension 4691 or barry.terrell@preco.org_for an applica- tion. Peace River Electric Cooperative R 0. Box 1310 Wauchula, Florida 33873 A Talmhuaw ErmW'f Coopentrlw v' Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc. prohibits discrimination in all its pro- grams and activities on the basis,of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation and marital or family status. cl5:5c Automotive 1986 CADILLAC Fleetwood Braughm $800. (954)410-9046. Call after 9 p.m. on weedays anytime on weekends. 5:5p 1967 RED CHEVROLETtruck in mint condition, $6500. Ph. 863-735-0443 or 781-2207. 5:5p 1985 BUICK Riveria. P/W, P/S, Sunroof 13x7, V-8, A/C. 863-245-9257. 5:5D ,:~fj ~S 14 1981 FORD CUSTOM 100. Great engine, body needs work. Asking $1100 OBO. Call Alex 781-4174. 4:28-5:26p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p SOFA BED, chest-of-drawers, double bed, dining table, four chairs, TV, VCR, more, cheap. 735-1621. 5:5p Anger makes dull men witty, but t keeps them poor. -Elizabeth I FURNITURE: Living room sets, reclin- er, king beds, hospital bed, dresser, TVs, etc. Good prices. See Friday/Saturday during yard sale. 3911 Hwy. 17 B.G. (pink & white house) 5:5p PEOPLE to work in our warehouse. plant, and CDL drivers. Jobs have great benefits package. Hours Monday-Friday. Drivers home every night. We are a drug-free workplace. Apply in person at Florida Fertilizer. 5:5tfc HELP WANTED The Herald-Advocate Permanent, part time position, production department. Monday through Wednesday, approximately 24 hours. Must be able to type. Apply in person. 115 S. 7th Avenue, Wauchula Family Tree Nursery "n Hwy 64 7 miles East of Wauchula m Look for Signs [U M5L Friday 5/6 Saturday 5/7 8 a.mr. to 5 p.n. 863-832-0640 1crrcmbcr Orr!,ids House Plan~ts 5:5p Customer Appreciation Day Saturday, May 14 4 p.m. IDo P re II aIo Billy ENTERlTOWIll c;>k04 tick tb et w . .Y. .ou mustt be ,p, et.d naW gs) :;::<"" :; We -'. re: H..rdee Co nt' #1.. We are Hardee County's #1 Buy Here-Pay Here Used Car bealeri- COUPON $500 OFF any vehicle's sale price ,... Must bring in coupon. S--------------.---J 505 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula (across from First National Bank) C-- tfWTTU- AM-SOUTH REALTY WAKlING: REMA. Es~rv .:REMA. EASNY Ani rlaeiNreilgy Ow WOperiImu ~~ iMemwi ol tCohA~I Baoke, Re,o ibJ Lrvti onjw c5:5c 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE ) WAUCHULA, FL 33873 WE HAVBUYERSZNEOW I CA 9LL U AI (863) 773-2122 FAX (863) 773-2173 AFTER HOURS CALL: Gary Delatorre, Broker 863-832-0508 Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887 Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575 Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797 Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769 Richard Dasher Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM A GREAT LOCATION for this 1994 MH on 10 Acres of land just inside Manatee County. Beautiful oak forest, new well and serene surroundings. $249,900 LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling rf.,,,.. *nn nnn 6.8 ACRES ON EAST MAIN! Over 2,000 SF In this 3 bed- room, 2 bath home on 6.8 acres. Includes pole barn, horse barn, pond and 3 wells. Close to city limits in Wauchula. $275,000 ,,reen. 20uu, uuu --_ HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE In Bowling Green. 80 x 118 lot. HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE north of Bowling Green. 15 $25,000 lots total. $175,000 SECLUDED 24 ACRES, cabbage palms, oaks and other 5 Acres with double-wide mobile home In western natural Florida flora and fauna. Perfect for weekend Hardee County. Lots of Trees, secluded. Only S95,000. camping. $6,500 per acre. Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service. WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS c I) 5c We'll Miss You Ainn Ann is a Member Service Representative at our Central District Office (Wauchula, Florida), and she's leaving. We're looking for someone to take her place. Ann is really great with our member owners. She is always hearing friendly smile. I I Moj 4 91 I May 5, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B The Classifieds Help ant-. HOUSEKEEPER needed. 2 days/week. Contact Patty 863-375- 9955. 5:5p HELP NEEDED for drywall texturing. Experience a plus. 781-2502. 5:5-12p 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 WOMAN TO work with developmental- ly disabled woman. Full-time. Call M-F. 767-0374. 5:5-12p 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. 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. Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer Run Road. $97,500. SGood Shepherd Hospice a division of LifePath Hospice and Palliative Care NURSING OPPORTUNITIES Join Good Shepherd Hospice today in one of the following positions:.. ARNP Selected candidate will provide consultative and direct hospice and palliative care to patients and fami- lies in Highlands and Hardee counties. MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK We are seeking a Social Worker to visit patients and their families in home and hospital setting in Highlands County and provide Psycho-Social assessment and care. Must have family dynamics experience. RN, CASE MANAGER We are seeking a compassionate, full-time Patient Care Nurse to provide hospice and palliative care to patients in a home setting.. Home health experience a plus! CNAs, PER DIEM Part-time day and night shift hours available for CNAs in Highlands and Hardee counties. Daily visits and/or continuous care (sitting with patient) available. RNs, PER DIEM, Part-time hours available for RNs .interested in picking up extra visits on the weekend or evenings. LPNs, PER DIEM Part-time available for LPN Continuous Care (sitting with patients). Hours available 4 p.m. 12 a.m. & 12 a.m. 8 a.m. Interested candidates should send resumes to: Human Resources Fax (863) 687-6977 or call (863) 682-0027 EOE, DFWP cl5:5c DISHWASHER needed at Patch's Cafe', Monday-Friday, daytime. Contact Patty (863)375-9955. 5:5p MOYE FARMS packing house on Hwy 62 is hiring laborers and forklift oper- ators. Call 773-9671. 5:5-19c MAINTENANCE MAN FOR mobile home park, must have own tools and transportation, pay varies. Must be drug free. Apply, call Diana Boyd, 863- 773-3275 or Frank 863-698-4908. 5:5-12p CULLIGAN/ULLRICH'S route driver. Good attitude a must. Apply at 409 Goolsby St., Wauchula. 4:21tfc 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 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 LOCAL ACCESS #'s FOR HARDEE COUNTY! FREE -", t d-'Spam Blocker & E-mail Virus Protection - .'geIlidbl'i. IOver I4~000 Nationwide Access #V 5 "' eflit .fsccessiblel Anywhere * ;4' o6naI Web Space *. William M. Gillard Harae, ieSjlo (863) 735-1623 HighhInCa & Pc, l k c6' 5p Happiness isn't something you experience; it's something you remember. -Oscar Levant Don't Be Left Out! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY $69 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer) WOw! YOU GOT TO SEE THIS ONE!. 3 bedroom 2 bath Double Wide Mobile Home Could be yours for as low as $430 RI. a month W.A.C. 1337 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4900 c 428c LAMBERT T REALTY INC. T 402 South 6th Avenue (6 7-07. Wauchula, FL 33873Bus. (863) 773-0007 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker Fax: (863) 773-0038 Delois Johnson KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY! 20 ACRES TOTAL 17.5 acres in 3 year old Hamlin grove 6" well. stocked fish pond plus 4B/3Bih, 4000 square foot home with in-ground pool; 24x47 workshop. CALL TODAY! $344,000. 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/2BIh, CB/Brick Stucco home. new flooring, new roof, 1780 square feet; also 12x30 pole barn. storage shed and dog pens. Call for appointment to see. $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 SNL-LLL FAMILY D/WN M/H on nicely landscaped cor- ner lot: 2B/2Blh, 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/2BIh DW\ M/H; property is fenced and cross fenced, property can be divided. $400,000. 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. 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. SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON.............773-9743 ASSOCIATE: MICHAELADAMS ...............781-2413 ASSOCIATE: MI KEY COLDING .................781-1698 ASSOCIATE: DAVID IMcCLINTOCK..........781-1226 DEMOLITION Tree & Stump Removal Parker Fill Dirt Local Contractor (863) 735-2415 Sales Manager The leading provider of supplemental insurance plans is looking for an expe- rienced sales professional 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 Email: rBartlein @us.aflac.com c14:28-5:19cA f ac AT 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 $1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck drivers and service personnel. Coker Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula 2:24tfc We are not makers of history. We are made by history. -Martin Luther King Jr. FOR SALE BY OWNER No rent to own. 2 BD/1Bath utility room, 2 barns, new flooring, new vinyl siding, new galvalume roof. Call for more information $60,000 Cash. 773-5724. 5:5-6:2p APPALOOSA, approximately 10 years old, experienced riders only. Make offer. 773-4429. 4:28-5:5p WORK FROM HOME. Call Vickie 773- 4649. 5:5-12p MAINTENANCE HELPER/CENTRAL SUPPLY CLERK This FT position offers 32 hours per week for a unique person who is able to assist with basic maintenance work as well as order supplies for the nursing depart- ment. Must be at least 18 yrs old, have both maintenance and computer experience. Apply in person at: Hardee Manor Healthcare Center, 401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL 33873. 5:5c Join our group of STARS! cl5:5,12p site and suitable for horses. Asking $10,200 per acre! 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 grose 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! CONTRACT PENDING! 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! COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US 17! Cleared and ready to build! Listed at $245,000. 118 acres development property on US 98 near US 27. Presently in good quality cifrus grove. Offered by bid only! Only two lots left of these 1.12 acre rural residential home sites on paved road very near Wauchula. Deed restricted area. Listed 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 -- (after hours) [2 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. s:sc SNEW & USED TIRES Billy Ayers Tire Technician #1 Tag Team in Town! Come give us a try! Donna Eures SSecretary -Fast & Friendly Service- .4. U3 IO- P I hakyo Soryurbs ins s! HOURS Mon. Fri. 8-6 Sat. 8-12 ISe Habla Espanol 863-773-0777 863-773-0727 116 REA Rd. Wauchula (across from Wal-Mart) OPN AYSAWEK I OES ON AMNT' NTON REALTOR ci .c (~) HELP WANTED No Place Like Home, Inc. is expanding and we need YOU! Looking for highly motivated, responsible, and caring people to work with Developmentally Disabled adults and children. Must Have a least 2 years previous work history. Previous experience working with the Developmentally Disabled a plus. Full & Part time positions, night & weekend shifts, 8 & 12 hours shifts available. Also looking for House Parents for our Children's home. Please call for more details or to apply (863) 735-0975. I rlrl- Emb-- -11.3 4:28c IW I.- 112r 8B The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 The Classifieds- LOST: 4 month old male Curr puppy in .,naahuwater ran. 7R1 -.R91. :5Pr- ' Misela nos GALVANIZED SHED, 12x24 In Zolfo, 4 large windows, 2 large doors, dry- walled, electric ready, wood floor, u- move $1800. 954-410-9046. Call after 9 p.m. on weekdays. Anytime on weekends. 5:5p PISTOLS for sale. Smith and Wesson 9mm, rose wood grips, excellent con- dition $450 OBO. AMT backup 380, stainless, excellent condition $400 OBO 863-781-9628. 5:5-12nc ROSE SALE by Orban's Nursery of Bradenton. Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m.- 2p.m. at Hardee Ranch Supply, Hwy. 17 S of Wauchula. Rose bushes and trees. For more info (941)792-5737. S5:5c REMODELED! Now RE-OPEN! BoHwling Cmen 9lea market Hwy. 17 Evey Friday, Saturday, Sunday RESTROOMS .* WATER ELECTRIC 781-1062421fc (obmes, /Modern Housing of Fla,, Inc./ MODULAR HOME MODEL CENTER a s :- I e 1/2" Drywall Interior Walls 3/4" T & G Plywood Flooring *12" Overhang 8Side Wall Height . Florida Building Code -- 130 mph wind speed 6/12 Pitch Roof Insulated Windows Set on Raised Stemwall Foundation 10-Year Structural Warranty FULL-SIZE carpet shampooer, needs attention, $50. 735-1621. 5:5p 1999 YAMAHA YZ400F great shape. Very strong bike $2500 OBO. 863-781- 0646. 5:5p 2 PIGMY goats, 8 weeks old, male & female. Brown eggs 500/doz., and roosters $2 apiece. Call 1-863-735- 0139. 5:5p 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 SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES Quality gravelrock for driveways, parking lots, etc.. It's better than shell. Shawn Rimes Owner/Operator c112:18ffc' 863-773-6084 Cell 863-781-0412 AgNet 9761 5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green Any old hillbilly can change a tire, but we sell tires for less anrd we prove it! ""0 CUSTOMER BEWARE! We are licensed and insured Racg am4:- j625 cl 4:28c WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS 'I .. f Joe LDavis TIE REALTOR (863) 773-2128 REALTORS JOE L. DAVIS JOE L. DAVIS, JR. JOHN H. O'NEAL KENNY SANDERS See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS 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! 24-Ho meilenlcy Towing Lowest Possible Rates Fast, Reliable Service Hill's Auto World U.S. Hwy. 17- Bowling Green 107 W. Main Street Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873 REAL ESTATE 773-5994 NEW LISTING-Beautiful location in Avon Park 10 AC fenced and crossed fenced, 2Br/2Bth. CB Home, screened porch overlooking beautiful pasture. Barn with Workshop and three stalls Pond. Must see to appreciate beauty. $525,000. NEW LISTING-You must see this beautiful older home in Wauchula. 4Br/2Bth. Frame with vinyl siding. Completely remodeled, New Metal roof. Designed with Mother-In-Law Apt, Assisted living group home or 2 apts. Call for app. $187,000. NEW LISTING-Very good location in Wauchula. 3Br/2Bth. Very nice home in great condition. Central A/H, appliances and some furni- ture. $87,500. Large acreage recreational property. Call for info. Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000 Looking for a commercial building? Check out this log cabin on Hwy. 17 in Wauchula. Call for details NEW LISTING Very nice home in Wauchula. 3BR/2B(h. Hard wood floors. Frame with vinyl siding, new roof, approx. 2308 S.F. Just out- side city limits $135,000. 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 Cec's Check out more listings at Or email us at: www.ourhomesite.comlwauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net 3,432 SF, 3BR, 3 bath, brick home sits on a 17 ac. fenced, high, dry, improved pasture on paved rd. Includes all appli- cances, fireplace, security sys- tem, 2 wells, & 2 septic tanks. $380,000! Ideal nursery site! 2 large lots in Ft. Meade. Located between NW 1st & 2nd SL, I block west of Hwy 17. $40,000. Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of new Southcoast Schools Credit Union. Approximately 3.5 acs. with 2 homes and I office. $1,000,000! 20 acs. in Ft. 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. $360,000! WV maintained 3 2 bath, 14t ile hne'ith city I$ate s .SC JOL shop- pT. $,000. Nice home in Knollwood. Very comfortable 4 BR, 2 bath home. Close to schools. $215,000! Seller is mnotliated! 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. $15,000/ac! Can divide. 3$ baL CQF'htne in quiet F., .ea4 r h.neahborhood. Nice 2 BR, 2 bath CB home in excellent location. Well for irri- gation, security system, and stor- age shed. $145,000! 42.44 acs. NW of Wauchula with double road frontage. $10,200/ac! DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double bass pedal, top of-the-line, paid $350, sell- Ing for $200. James, 375-4797 1:6tfc I .. - 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 ~Jah 1997 PARK MODEL Heartland, 12x34, excellent condition $10,000 OBO. 77p- 4308. 5:5p 'FOR SALE BY OWNER 6 yr. old "Homes of Merritt" park model, extras include finished family room, 2 car carport, new carpet, washer, dryer, dishwasher. Lot with covered patio. A must see! Location "Crystal Lake Retirement Park." Call 773-3795:. 4:28-5:5p 600 W. College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825 kaS.fr'CC (863) 453-6661. FAX: (863) 453-2437 SOUTH FLORIDA,- E-mail: jobs@sfcc.cc.fl.us COMMUNITY COLLEGE www.sfcc.cc.fl.us CHEMISTRY INSTRUCTOR Full-time (10 month) tenure-track position to teach Chemistry (General, Organic, and Quantitive Analysis) beginning in the fall (August 2005). Master's degree in Chemistry (or 18 graduate semes- ter hours in Chemistry and a Master's degree) required; Ph.D. pre- ferred. Post-secondary teaching experience strongly preferred. Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, medical/life insurance, and sick leave benefits. Application deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2005. Application. forms are available in Human Resources, Building I, (Avon Park), at any SFCC campus/center and on our web site. SFCC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION Willis Duct Clean ing and Insulation "Dusty Ducts Are Not Cool" Free Inspection Home or Business Mold and Mildew Treatment Relief for asthma and ., allergy sufferers. Improves indoor air quality. Reduces odor and dust as well. II Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407 I ... cl:4:7tfc Realtor 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! SPECIAL OF THE WEEK ***Excellent Location for a Secluded Homesite This property has a young citrus grove in the low production stage, 4" well (no pump), and fronts a paved county road. Just minutes from downtown Arcadia, Florida. Call us for details. Beautiful & Immaculate 3BR/IBA Nice Shady Corner Lot 3BR/IBA Log home with Central Air & Heat, Fram Home Located in Wauchula. Hardwood Floors, Carpet & Tile. Asking $60,000. Home was built in 2002 and is New Land Listing 7.43 Acres approximately 2,500 sq. feet heat- Vacant Land. Asking $97,500. ed, located on 36 Acres. Too many Centrally Located 3BR/IBA CB extras to mention. CALL US Homp with Central Air & Heat. TODAY! Being Offered at $450,000. Conveniently located within walk- Renters, Be Homeowners Call us ing distance to schools, call loday about these 2 affordable homes for your appointment. Being located in 2auchula. WON'T Offered at $85,000. located in Wauchula. WONT Duplex in Bowling Green Nice LAST LONG! 4BR/2BA duplex on corner lot, close Brand New Mobile Home to elementary school & church. 3BR/2BA Mobile Home with Central Asking $69,000. Air & Heat located in Bowling Nice Residential Area Green. MOVE RIGHT IN!!! Conveniently located between $69,900.00 Hardee and Highlands. 3BR/2BA Look at the Space & Baths in this Mobile Home with Central Air & Home!! 4BR/3BA CB Home with 2 screened in porch. Being Offered at car garage, central air & heat & in $57,000. ground pool. Home is approximately Mobile Home in Good Condition- 2,000 square feet lot is 90x137. New 3BR/2BA mobile home with central shingle roof recently installed. All air & heat located east of Bartow. for $221,000. Call for details. Asking $55,000. Noey Flores John Freeman Carolyn Jackson Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier ** Whether you're buying or selling. The profes- sionals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will be happy to assist you. Let one of our associates help make your Real Estate dreams come true.** Please Visit Our New Web Page at: www.floresrealty.net WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS Contact After Hours 0.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralla@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 5:5c *Bo changes all types of tires . Car, Semi , Trailer. etc. ReEspino [ E L Qpen: " Bo Espino Mon Sat Auto Technician 8:00 5:00 FULL TIME MECHANIC 375-4461 25 years of Experience May 5, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B She Clas sifieds 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 a3- DACHSHUND puppy, miniature male $250.773-4308. 5:5p LOOKING FOR good homes for 4 mixed breed dogs & one tom cat & four kittens. Contact: All Creatures Animal Hospital 773-9215. 5:5-12c ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet or are looking for a new one, the City of Wauchula invites you to come and see if you can find the pet you're look- ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control is located at 685 Airport Road. Please call 773-3265 or more information. tfc-dh When anger rises, think of the consequences. Lone star c Construction L Cxp- Commercial Residential Lic.# RG29110361'5 Locally owned and operated Fax 863-773-9865 | "53 Office 863-773-4779 Lem's Welding Totally Portable HOME (863) 773-4787 MOBILE (863) 781-4441 l4:28-R5:19Qn LEM BROWN 2490 HEARD BRIDGE RD. WAUCHULA, FL 33873 PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bobeat !oervieo Tree Trimming Complete Trooee Removal *FREE ESTIMATES* (863) 781-2089 Licanstod aInsturod Aceopt PM/C a V* I a Nursery positions available now. General help and person experienced in 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 $4 Sunshine Foliage World 2060 Steve Roberts Special s *f Zolfo Springs, FL cl4:28tfc HELP WANTED CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND SUPPORT STAFF The Hardee County Sheriff's Office isr 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.' q4:14tf. FOR THE BEST DEALS IN WAUCHULA HILLS .. COME T ... Come checkout .OIIfiJ myloiiJ Habla low OuN! [g1 panoI. cl5S5c CONTROL hook, round & tapeworms. Rotate Happy Jack Liquivict & Tapeworm Tablets. Contains NO fen- bendizole. TSC Stores (773-3456) -www.happyjackinc.com- 4:28-5:19c ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29 requires that all cats and dogs sold in Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have nec- essary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh CLOSING OUT! Must be sold! Complete stock of plants, citrus trees, miscellaneous supplies. Voogd Growers; 9 am to dark. 773-4853. 5:5-26c WAREHOUSES SEVERAL DIFFER- ENT Sizes. Jack UIIrich Warehouses. 773-6448. 5:5c 1/2 ACRE LOT, 2 blocks from school, nice neighborhood, R-1 can be duplex-triplex. Call 863-245-1580. 4:7-5:5p .--i----- 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 TNT FILL PIRZT. INC Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land .Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways 3721 E Main St im arrish WauchuIa Fl (863) 781-3342 33f73 Nextel SOffice 158*17*31234 (863) 773-9446 W(83)773-9446 e Accept Most Major Credit Cards 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 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 experience required. CFHC WV hula. Hardee County, Floridar- 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 @ cfhconline.org. Send Resume to: CFHC, 950 CR 17, -l West. Avbn Park. FL 33825, via e- mail to hr@cfhficonline.org or fax to (863) 452-3011. EOE/DFW,4:28=5:5c HELP 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 16, 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 cl5:5c ., ... i" a t ,- . 316 River Chase Circle Wauchula, FL On-Site Managers Central Heat/Air Wall to Wall Carpet Utility Shed Newly Remodeled Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. S767-0683 USDA s Development 0 (:omthn~l e~d o m~e futu onir lcn tnumt c65:5,12c 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 A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal. FULL-TIME housekeeper. Will do laun- dry. Also babysit. Rates vary. Call 863- 773-4807. 5:5p FARRIER work. We trim horses. 863- 781-1449. 4:28ftc RODRIGUEZ TREE service. FREE estimates. (863)253-0033-Wauchula, FL. 4:21-5:19p JIM'S PAINTING SERVICE. House and mobile home repair. Interior and exte- rior. Mobile top coating, pressure washing, free estimates, Lic. & Ins. #218, 767-9650. 11:6tfc AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy. 17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc ' "On The Joe Again" RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor Residential Remodeling Zolfo Springs, Florida (863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409 John Reschke Bill Reschke cl4:21 tfc CCC-045925 License CBC- 12430 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 cl4:28,5:5c CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Our New Starting Rate of Pay is $9.00 PER HOUR Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc., is currently accepting applications for the following positions: R.S.A.'s "C" Shift-full time or part time. High School Diploma or G.E.D. $9.00 per hour starting rate. Environmental Technician (2) Positions available. (,1) Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and (1) .Weekend'(Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat). HS Diploma or G.E.D. Training provided. $9.00 per hour starting rate. Experienced preferred/will train. Maintenance Utility Service Workers (2) positions available General maintenance includes carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing repair. Experience in ceramic tile installation and/or HVAC certification is a plus. $10.50 $15.00 per hour. C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend shifts available. Current Florida Licensure & HS Diploma or GED required, experience preferred. C.N.A.'s start at $9.50. RN B Shift-Full time. Current Florida License BS or AS required. $28 $32 per hour. Adult Education Teacher Current Florida Professional Educator Certificate & .BS Education required. Experience in Adult Education, G.E':D Preparation or E.S.F. is preferred. Salary starts at $40,000 annually. FINR offers an excellent benefit package, is an EOE and a Drug Free Workplace. If you are interested in joining a fast growing company, please stop by 1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, FL to fill out an application, fax resume to 863-773-2041 or e-mail to hrinfo@finr.net. c15:5,12c Ii: ;~ii i~ ~~T..n~i01,111111 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 S 34.,fc Equal Housing Opponunity Cenain Income Resirictions Apply 4:21 tfc 773-6763 I Willy Jo 773-20 1- Corner of Hwy 17 & REA Rd. Wauchula Hills ----COUPON $500 OFF I any vehicle's sale price Must bring in coupon. i-i- -- --g- -- 10B The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 -The Classifieds- B SEE SOUND Pro-Audio for any event. 773-6375. 4:4-8:4p WAREHOUSE RENTALS, 12x12, $50 per month. Carl's Recycling. 773- 4300. 3:17-7:28p 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. S7:18tfc ATTENTION! State.Statutes 489-119 Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10 Paragraph D require all ads for any construction-related service to carry the contractor's license number. tfc-dh OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto- my supplies now in stock at Pete's Pharmacy. tfc DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs? Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd., Wauchula and Friday and Saturday nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist Church, Corner of Grape' & Church St., Bowling Green. 7:18tfc LET US PICK up junk cars out of your yard. Will buy oldi farm;, tractors. Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc JT PAINTING & Pressre QCleaning. Free estimates. (888) 689-8188 i 11:18-6:29p PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal, stump removal, dragline, track hoe, Island 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 USED MOBILE. homes in decent shape. Will pay or move. (863)375- 3500. Grace Mobile Park. 4:21-5:19p SATURDAY, 8-2, 3608 664A. Something for everyone! 5:5p FRIDAY-SATURDAY, 9-?, 214 Short St. Tools, dishes, knick-knacks, aisc. 5:5p HUGE 'MOVING/4 family. Something for everyone. Friday. &. Saturday, 7-?, 3911 Hwy. 17 N., Bowling Green. (Pink & White house) FRIDAY-SATURDAY, 647 Cypress Street. Rain or shine. 5:5p: HUGE SALE Saturday Only, 2680 Merle Langford Rd., Zolfo, 7:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Lots of stuff. 5:5p MOVING SALE-A lot of things to go. Baby items, furniture, yard tools, clothes. Several families. Saturday, May7, 1014 Louisiana Street, 8 a.m.-? 5:5p FRIDAY, 7:30-2?, 1121 Downing Circle, Wauchula. Household items, clothes, kids etc, china, porcelain cups/saucers, looks like new, trinkets. Remember Mom for Mother's Day. Two family. 5:5p FRIDAY-SATURDAY, 280 Georgetown Loop. Furniture, tools, appliances, lamps. 5:5p, SATURDAY 362 Altman Rd. Washer, dryer, car seats, tires, dishes, clothes, long dresses and toys. 5:5p MOVING Everything must go! Multi- family, Friday' and Saturday, 8-?, 519 South 11th Avenue, Wauchula. Furniture, toys, household, clothing, misc. 5:5p A Daily Thought THURSDAY Before the mountains were born, and before You created the earth and the world, You are God. You have always been, and You will always be. To you, a thousand years is like the pass- ing of a day, or like a few hours in the night. Psalm 90:2,4 (NCV) FRIDAY For the 'wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (RSV) SATURDAY Everyone whose name is found written in the book of life will be delivered. Multitudes who sleep in the dust of,, the earth will awake; some. to everlasting life. others to shame and everlasting contempt,. Daniel 12:1b-2 (NIV) SUNDAY Jesus said, "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eter- nal life. I am the bread of life. John 6:47-48 (RSV) MONDAY Search me,. 0 God, and know my heart: test my thoughts. Point out anything You find in me that makes You sad, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Psalm 139:23-2 (TLB) TUESDAY (Paul says) I have written this to you who already believe on the name of God's Son (Jesus) so that you may be quite sure that,' here and now, you possess eter- nal life. / John 5:13 (PME) WEDNESDAY And they will go away to eternal punishment, but., the righteous will enter eternal life. . Matthew 25:46 (NEB) 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. Payroll Temporary or. Federal and State ": Permanent 'AR Taxes SermaneniR Deposits Personnel and JSOLUTIONS Tax Reports PeryyneljSrVte Worker's Comp Payroll Services FICA C:. :... Year End W2' - ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula (863)773-9225 AJ.S ee Service FREE ESTIMATES 767-0934 cS5 781-2783 SUNRISE COMMUNITY LAND OF OPPORTUNITY * Working witfi adults with developmental disabilities * Depenedable, 18 years old, high school diploma, valid driver's license. Fulfilling work environment 3 shifts available ' Advancement opportunities/Tuition reimbursement * Health Insurance/403B * Annual raises, referral bonus * Paid vacation, sick, holiday We look forward to hearing from you. Please call Betty at 863-773-3985 or Robert at 863-767-1691. EOE/DFWP cl5:5,12,19c Memory Lane PHO TO SUBI flfED BY JEAN BC These youngsters are proudly holding the diplomas which they just received on the stage of I City Hall Auditorium. This is the Class of 1952-53 from Mrs. W.J. Piercy's kindergarten. Pictu front row (from left) are Cheryl Sasser, Carol Knight, Linda Prince, Susan Pitts, Vera June Jau Prine, Susan Dominick and Marilyn Keilla; (back) Bobby Belflower, Edgar Moseley, Doyle Bobby Gibbs and Jerry Conerly 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 t per office at 115 S. Seventh Ave. or mail to The Herald-Advocate, PO. Box 338, Wauchula., FL 33873. Photos will be re :' .,,,' ,^ ^ ^ ..,.-.- . I FORIALVETOK ARKETREP For the week ended April 28, 2005: - At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 8,030, compa to last week 6,895 and 8,237 a year ago. According to the Florida Fede State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls w steady, feeder steers and heifers unevenly steady. Feeder Steers:' Feeder Heifers: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 157.00-220.00; 300-400 Ibs., 132.00-170.00; and 400-500 Ibs.. 121.00-150.00. SMledium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 Ibs., 137.00-195.00; 300-400 lbs., 123.00-152.00; and 400-500 lbs.,. 115.00-137.00. Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs; 85-90 percent, 45.00-52.0C Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 Ibs; 62.00-70.0 HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volun to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message) hired ral- were, )" I 0. iteer .. 1 e* t U i t GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC. Fill Dirt Sand Zo7nlfon Srins Lamar Gilliard Home: (863) 735-0490 c,4:28Uc STORM: Mobile: (941) 456-6507 Carol Tomblin CAROL'S Owner P SERVICE 10 Years Experience - Ceortified & Insured SOffice: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863449-1806 P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 cl4:28tfc I I )STICK BURTON y Wauchula's Fred on the don, Susie Carlton III, to the newspa- turned. n< Ten Questions To Ask A Contractor's Previous Customers Choosing and hiring a profes- If a homeowner is not satisfied sional remodeling contractor for with the answers, they are urged to your home improvement needs may keep looking until they-'find a take time, but the chance of shoddy remodeling contractor with whom work, excessive costs and legal they can be comfortable. aggravations should deter home- NARI is a professional associa- owners from snap decisions. tion whose members voluntarily While homeowners evaluate pro- subscribe to a strict code of ethics.. fessionals to complete a remodel, Consumers' may wish to' search the National Association of the www.RemodelToday.com to find a Remodeling Industry (NARI), in qualified remodeler who is a mem- observance of May being National ber of NARI. Home Improvement Month, recom- Consumers can also call the mends they ask the following ques- NARI National hotline at 800-611- tions of the contractor's previous NARI and request' NARPs' customers: brochure, "How to Select -' 1. Were they able to communi- Remodeling Professiornal," or visit cate well with the remodeler? www.RemodelToday.com and click 2. Were they pleased with the on the homeowner's guide for more quality of work? (This is a tough information. question, since everyone defines The National Association' of the "quality" differently.) Remodeling Industry (NARI) is the 3. Were they satisfied with the' only trade association dedicated remodeler's business practices? solely to the remodeling industry. 4. Did the crew show up on time? With more than 7,100 member 5. Were they comfortable with companies, .nationwide, the the trades people the remodeler sub- Association-based, in DesPJlaines, contracted to? Illinois,-is "The Voice of the 6. Was the job completed on Remodeling Indutstry"T. For merm- schedule? bership information or. to find a 7. Did the remodeler fulfill his or contractor in your area, visit her contract? NARI's website at 8. Did the remodeler stay in www.RemodelToday.com, or con- touch throughout the project? tact the national headquarters office 9. Were the final details finished at 800-611-NARI. in a timely manner? 10. Would you use the remodeler again without hesitation? Sales Associate Aflac (yes the company with the duck) is looking to hire two key people in Hardee County to market our line of 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: Randy Bartlein Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator Fax: (941) 907-7281 Email: r_Bartlein@us.aflac.com d4:28-5:19c f . Af cVM Estan buscanda una vivienda para su terreno? No es necesario buscar mas! Tenemos una casa prefabricada double ancho 3 cuartos9 i2 banos. Puede ser tuya por solamente $430 RI. por mes con credi- to aprobado! 1337 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4900 I cl' 4:28c ut"i "0 ...................................................- .. .~ May 5, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11B IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO. 25-2005-CA-133 ALLIED MORTGAGE CAPITAL COR- PORATION, Plaintiff, VS., : MATTHEW B. MOODY, et al, Defendantss. / NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- suant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated April 27, 2005 and entered In Case No. 25- 2005-CA-133 of the Circuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HARDEE County, Florida wherein ALLED MORTGAGE CAPITAL COR- PORATION, is the Plaintiff and MATTHEW B. MOODY; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MATTHEW B. MOODY NKA CHERYL BAKER; DISCOVERY MARKETING AND DIS- TRIBUTING, INC.; TENANT #1; TEN- ANT #2 are the Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at NORTH FRONT DOOR OF THE HARDEE COUNTY COURT- HOUSE, 417 W. MAIN STREET at 11:00 AM, on the 18 day of May, 2005, the following decscrlbed property as set forth In said Final Judgment: LOT 11 OF TWIN OAKS MANOR, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS PER PLAT BAR 61(1). TOGETHER WITH A PERPETUAL, UNOBSTRUCTED EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS, ROADWAY, UTILITIES AND ANY LAWFUL PURPOSE, OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND: BEGIN AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH- WEST QUARTER OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUAR- TER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RUN THENCE DUE EAST, 135 FEET, THE SAME BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF TWIN OAKS MANOR FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE EAST, 40 FEET; THENCE NORTH, 10 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NUMBER 66; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF STATE ROAD NUM- BER 66 TO A POINT DUE NORTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH TO POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A MOBILE HOME LOCATED THEREON AS A PERMA- NENT FIXTURE AND APPURTE- NANCE THERETO DESCRIBED AS A SINGLEWIDE 1998 MERITT MOBILE HOME; ID# C271U25505; FLORIDA TITLE# 45592325 AND REAL PROP- ERTY NUMBER R053444. A/K/A 3468 ACORN DRIVE, ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890-5709 WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court onri April 28, 2005. (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of the Circuit Court By: s/Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 5:5.12c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-2005-CA-85 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- TRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMI- NEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, vs. WILLIE JAMES EVERETT A/K/A WILLIE J. EVERETT; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF WILLIE JAMES EVERETT Pi/K/A WILLIE J. EVERETT; UNKNOWN TENANT I; UNKNOWN 'TENANT II, and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and pther unknown persons or unknown ,spouses claiming by, through and under any of the above-named Defendants, SDefendants. / NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE laehereby given that the Sundersigned Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hardee County, Florida, will on the 25 day of May, 2005, at 11:00 '"o'clock A.M. at the North front door of" the Hardee County Courthouse In *Wauchula, Florida,. offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following- described property situate in Hardee County, Florida: .ota 5 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Block 4, of the WILDWOOD SUBDIVISION In the town of the Bowling Green, Florida, as per Plat Recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 19, Public Records of Hardee County, Florida. pursuant to the Final Judgment entered In a case pending In said Court, the style of which Is Indicated above. i WITNESS my hand and official seal of said Court this 28 day of April, 2005. A,If you are a person with a disability. 'hb needs any accommodation In 6Frdqr 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 I two (2) working days of your receipt . of this notice;.. If you are hearing or voice Impaired, call (TDD) (863) 534- , 7777, or Florida Relay Service 800- 955-8770. B. Hugh Bradley CLERK OF.THF CIRCUIT COURT By: Connie Coker Deputy Clerk S .' 5:5,12c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 05-55-CA WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCES- SOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORR PLAINTIFF, J SEPH A. NELSON IF LIVING AND IF DEAD, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PAR- TIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST JOSEPH A. NELSON; SHANNA NEL- SON IF LIVING, AND IF DEAD, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST SHANNA NELSON; HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; CITIFI- NANCIAL EQUITY SERVICES, INC,; AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCE, INC. A/K/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCE; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION DEFENDANTSS. / NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- suant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 27. 2005 entered In Case No. 05-55-CA of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HARDEE County, WAUCHULA, Florida, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at 11:00 a.m. at the HARDEE County Courthouse located at 417 WEST MAIN ST. In WAUCHULA, Florida, at NORTH FRONT DOOR on the 18th day of May, 2005 the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgement, to-wit: LOT 44, BLOCK 1, GOLFVIEW ESTATES, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 50, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HARDEE COUN- TY, FLORIDA. Dated this 28th day of April, 2005. B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of the Circuit Court By: s/Connie Coker Deputy Clerk IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI- CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, per- sons with disabilities needing a spe- cial accommodation should contact COURT ADMINISTRATION, at the HARDEE County Courthouse at 863- 773-9853, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1- 800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 252005CP000041 IN RE: ESTATE OF JEWEL MAE SKITKA, deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the JEWEL MAE SKITKA, d 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 whi West Main Street, WauchulE 33873. The names and add the personal representative personal representative's are set forth below. All creditors of the dece other persons having c demands against decedent on whom a copy of this required to be served must claims with this court WIT LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF TIME OF THE FIRST PUBI OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAY THE DATE OF SERVICE OF OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM All other creditors of the and persons having cl demands against deceden must file their claims withI WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER 1 OF THE FIRST PUBLIC THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILE THE TIME PERIODS SET F SECTION 733.702 OF THE PROBATE CODE WILL BE I BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING 1 PERIOD SET FORTH ABC CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YE MORE AFTER THE DEC DATE OF DEATH IS BARRE The date of the first pub this notice is April 28, 2005. Personal Representative: Danny A. Skitka 126 Austin Lane Bowling Green, FL 33834 Attorneys for Representative: SWAINE, HARRIS & SHEEH 425 SOUTH COMMERCE A% SEBRING, FL 33870 (863) 385-1549 Florida Bar Number: 95615 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIR( AND FOR HARDEE COI FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-2004-CA CHASE HOME FINANCE, LL successor by merger to CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff Vs. JENNIFER N. WILLIAMS, et i Defendant(s).. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV suant to an Order or Final J estate of eceased, a Auoust By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate How will Hardee County prepare to better handle community emer- gencies. Last summer's three hurricanes, and the potential for more of them, or hazardous materials or terrorism threats, required that the county update its Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS). This lengthy document describes how the county will meet the needs of its residents during and after nat- ural or man-made disasters. The LMS plan has to be updated every 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 HARDEE, Florida By:Connie Coker As Deputy Clerk SPEAR & HOFFMAN RA. 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 4 28-5 5c 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, ELISEO SANTIAGO, ET AL. Defendants. / NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Ellseo Santiago, a/k/a Eliseo Santiago Cipriano 163 College Lane Zolfo Springs FL 33890 (Last known address) Current address unknown So'cialj YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action 2-6556, is' to foreclose a mortgage on the follow- 'ourt for ing property in HARDEE County, Probate Florida: Ich is 417 Tract 14: Begin at the NW corner a, Florida of SW 1/4 of Section 34, resses of and the Township 34 South Range 25 attorney East; Run Thence South 0' 10'00" West along the West line dent and of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a dis- t's estate tance of 175.00 feet; thence East notice, is on a line parallel to the North line t file their of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a dis- rHIN THE tance of 261.54 feet for a point of TER THE LICATION beginning; Thence South 0" YS AFTER 10'00" West on a line parallel to F A COPY the West line of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a distance of 125.00 feet, decedent aimsdecedent orthence East on a line parallel to i's estate the North line of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 this court a distance of 87.18 feet, thence THE DATE North 0O 10'00" East on a line par- TION OF allel to the West line of said SW D WITHIN 1/4 of SE 1/4 of 125 feet; thence FORTH IN West on a line parallel to the West FLORIDA line of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a FOREVER distance of 87.18 feet to Point of THE TIME Beginning, Hardee County, )VE, ANY Florida. Together with a 1957 EARS OR SPTCR Mobile Home, ID 'EDENT'S #573610121 D. location of 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 fill the orig- Personal final with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney tAN, PA. or immediately thereafter; otherwise VENUE a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. 4:28,5-5c '"If you are a person with a disability IT OF who needs any-accomodation In CUIT IN order to participate In this proceed- UNTY, Ing, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. -547 Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within LC, hur i19 working days of vour recent of this.instrument; if you arif-learlrig 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. ux., et al., B. HUGH BRADLEY / As Clerk of the Court By: Connie Coker EN pur- Deputy Clerk Iudnment 4:28-5:19c five years or after major disasters. It will next be updated in 2010, unless there are more disasters like the hurricanes of last year. County Emergency Management Director Rich. Shepard presented the updated LMS plan at commis- sion or council meetings in all three communities as well as the county commission. Each adopted a reso- lution accepting the new plan .. It includes hazardous materials such as pesticides which are manu- factured or stored locally. Communication is a key, Shepherd said, noting he is plan- ning for a state-of-the-art 800 megahertz system which can break into radio programs with emer- gency announcements when need- ed. Public Safety Director/Fire Chief Mike Choate said plans would also include training and rotating staff in the Emergency Operations Center. "When Rich is off, I'll be on, and similar alternates will be used in every position. A rested per- son makes better decisions," said Choate. Shephard said the plan include opening all emergency shelters simultaneously, so residents can go to the nearest one. "It makes no s ense for a person in Zolfo Springs to come to Wauchula just because a Zolfo Springs shelter hasn't been opened yet," he said. School administrators will be trained to manage shelters as most, schools are shelters for their com- munities. They will work with the Red Cross on supplies needed and replacement of them as they are used, he explained. "The primary focus will be to get essential government and commu- nity service functions restored as soon as possible," he said. Shepard presented a lengthy list of projects to upgrade facilities to better serve the county. Most will take at least a year to complete, with public works staffs in the county and cities already over- worked in recovery projects. Their work will be utilized as the coun- ty's matching monies in grant applications. said Shephard. In other action, the commission: -unanimously approved a spe- cial exception to operate a firearms sale and repair business on Johnston Road. Operated as Benchrest Shooters Supply on Davis Ranch Road, it is now re- locating to three acres amid a 275- acre parcel with natural buffering. - Commissioner Bobby Ray Smith said it is near property where he is building a home, but the business owner's home is within 100 yards of the shop. Occasional use of the test range would probably not be more shooting than done on rural IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-2005-CP-000 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DOSHIA LEE MOON PIERCE, Deceased / The administration of the Estate of DOSHIA LEE MOON PIERCE, File Number 25-2005-CP-000-050, is pending In the Circuit Court for Hardee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which Is Post Office Box 1749, Wauchula, FL 33873. The name and address of the Personal Representative and of the Personal Representative's Attorney are set forth below. All creditor? of the dec.endenLand other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with the Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publi- - cation of this Notice Is May 5, 2005. Dated this 14th day of April, 2005. Topsy See Post Office Box 321 Wauchula, FL 33873 Glenda Plerce'Browder 44 Glory Drive Lake Placid, FL 33852 JEFF J. McKIBBEN, ESQ. Post Office Box 1748 Wauchula, FL 33873 863-773-4449 Florida Bar # 168879 Attorney for Petitioners .... 5:5,12c property such as his own, said Smith. S-approved a request from Fire Chief Mike Choate to piggyback off Osceola County's bid for priva- tized bill collection by Advanced Data Processing Inc. for ambulance service by Hardee County EMS. Choate said in 2004, the county was able to recoup only $305,000, or 45 percent, of the $645,000 it billed for services not covered by insurances. This company, which operates in Highlands and Lee counties as well as Osceola, is able to collect 79 to 80 percent. "Based on that alone, it would have been $552,000 instead of just $305,000," said Choate. He said the fire department has only one administrative secretary doing everything, including billing., The company's charge would be eight percent of what was collected. Choate also reviewed the pend- ing U. S. Department of Agriculture application for $644,000 to build new fire sta- tions in Bowling Green and Zolfo Springs. New criteria for the amount of matching monies needed are set according to the median Farm Tales By C.J. Mouser .I think I am on what is commonly referred to as a "rant." I went too a so-called "simple living" online discussion forum. I left in a hurry. I was yelled at for admitting to hunting and raising animals for food. I was yelled at for suggesting that herd, or hoofed animals, were put on the earth for our consumption. Silly me. I assumed that simple living meant back to basics, self-reliance. I spent a while looking over some of the posts there, regarding people's dreams of living the "simple" life: "I want a little cottage in the woods, with a nice garden and ... and maybe a few chickens, so I won't have to rely on anybody for anything!" You could almost hear the lisp. Phooey. Wake up, dreamer. Many of these folks seemed to still be in the planning stages of this fantasy life. I believe there's a reason for that. The overwhelming majority of them were vegetarians or animal-rights activists. I'm not condemning the vegetarian lifestyle, but it seems being a staunch vegetarian tends to go hand-in-hand with being an extreme animal-rights activist. I think a lot of us, particularly me, could benefit from a healthier lifestyle with more veg- etables in it, but that doesn't mean I am prepared to give up my pork chops and my steak. I am all for animal rights. I don't believe in harvesting an animal sim- ply for a-trophy mount or the hide, or the antlers or tusks. I think it's our duty to house animals humanely, and harvest them as responsibly and gen- tly as'possible. But I'm not entirely sure that the life these people dream of exists. I don't think you can live life, simply or not, and deny the most funda- mental part of survival, which is animal consumption. I also don't think it's practical to assume that you can avoid the use of animal by-products. I'm not trying to pick a fight, but our ancestors knew this. We were not intend- ed to graze like cattle. Otherwise we wouldn't have the variety of teeth we have in our mouths. We were not intended to compete with other herd ani- mals for grazing space. I am a carnivore, not a herbivore. Herbivores graze on grass. I graze on them. It amazes me how many animal-rights activists out there are not aware that by-products from pork (for example) include insulin for the regulation of diabetes valves for human heart surgery, suede for shoes and clothing, and gelatin for many food and non-food uses. If you're eatin' Jello, Gummy Bears or using suppositories, you're actively using a swine by-product. Swine by-products are also used in water filters, insulation, rubber, anti-freeze, plastics, waxes, crayons, chalk, adhesives and fertilizer. I'd like to see an animal-rights activist get by in Nome, Alaska, without anti-freeze. And these items are just from pork. From cows we get casein, used in paints, paper coatings, plastics and synthetic fibers. From calves and steers we get hair which is used to bind plaster. The hides make leather. Their bones, pulverized, and their manure are invalu- able fertilizers spread upon our fields to produce better crops. (The. very thing the vegetarian needs to survive.) Soap, sandpaper, insulin and other drugs obtained from their glands are among the many by-products from cat- tle. The by-products, nowadays, have become almost more important than the beef. It really irks me to be criticized for consuming meat when many of these "animal-rights activists" don't bother to do the research to find out just how many things are in their cabinets at home that are by-products from the animals they profess to protect. It just ticks me off no end to have to continue to defend the strides we have made toward responsibly using every single scrap possible of cattle and swine to maintain and improve our lifestyles. And more advances are being made every day. lV-e seen the picketers outside the beef and swine . production plants, with signs bigger than they are: "Stop The Slaughter! Save The Animals!" Save them for what?! Think about that. Cattle, deer, swine, elk, moose, goats, sheep, etc., left to live in the wild and reproduce freely, would rapid- ly outnumber people, leaving the vegetarian with very little to graze on. Last but not least, how do we protect our crops from these free-grazing herd animals? Build 10-foot high fences around every crop field, and then watch them stand outside and starve? They say there's a decline in natural predators due to the over-hunting of wolves and bears and the big cats, and that's what's thrown off the bal- ance. Well, guess what? We are predators arid there are still plenty of us out there, and that would be why there are so many swine and cattle production plants in operation.' Those big "Protect The Animals" signs they carry, with big block let- teis, are painted with a product that came from cattle. Now, how backwards is that? I'm all for the vegetarian lifestyle, as long as nobody tries to force me to adhere to it. In fact, they can have my cauliflower; I can't stand the stuff. But, please get that sign out of my face, because I'm going to eat meat and continue to benefit from the by-products of meat processing. And for those out there who refuse to participate, that's fine, but until you cleanse your life of all the by-products you use, don't condemn me for my participation. You can start by getting rid of your kid's crayons, and pray that you don't ever develop diabetes or have need of heart surgery. And the artist's brush you used to paint that fancy sign you carry? You can get rid of that, too. I would be willing to bet you a paycheck that it's made from animal hair. Contact writer C.J. Mouser by e-mail at cjmouserinfla@aol.com HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) County Prepares For Emergencies income of the community. In Bowling Green, eligibility would be for a -55-45 percent match rate, while in Zolfo Springs, it would 15- 85 percent He and the commission were at a loss to, explain how the median income in Zolfo Springs-- was so much higher than in Bowling Green. The commission voted to keep the application and the opportunity open and try to identify source for the matching monies. "If necessary, we'll amend the application to cover just the Bowling Green sta-- tion,"" they said. -Reviewed several legislative issues, including impact fees, Community Redevelopment Agency boundaries, property tax portability on resale of property, juvenile justice detention costs and the farm bill, in preparation for Commissioner Minor Bryant's late April trip to Tallahassee to meet with legislators. -re-appointed Mike Manley and Dewey Terrell to four-year terms on the Industrial Development Authority. Their new terms continue until April 26, 2009. JULIVl..,I,,. 12B The. 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Rbsolutel. no cre d it a p plic at ion refused! 773-4113 1031 US 17 N., Wauchula (1 block south of Wal-Mart) p I A The Herald-Advocate (USE-S 578-7820) Thursday, May 5,, 2005 U'~~~~~~~ T1V I FI(K 1 0 P I D AU Cats By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee Wildcats begin post- season play today (Thursday) in Lake Placid. The Cats are in action in Class 3A-District 10 playoffs in a 4:30 game against the winner of Tuesday's match-up between sixth- seeded Frostproof and third-seeded DeSoto. At 7 p.m., Avon Park plays the winner of the game between fourth-seeded Mulberry, vs. fifth- seeded Lake Placid. Weather cooperating, the district championship game will be tomor- row (Friday) at 7 p.m. Hardee finished its regular sea- son last week with a pair of shutout victories over top-ranked oppo- nents and a tough 3-1 loss at Fort Meade on Thursday night. HARDEE 5, SANTA FE 0 The Cats hosted the Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic Crimson Hawks which are ranked sixth in the Class 1A state polls with an 18-4 record. Hardee lost 9-lin a make-up game at Santa Fe in late March. Playing against the Hawks, who had the same line-up as the first game, the Cats attacked early and often. Sophomore Will Krause was on the mound for Hardee, allowing only a walk and a hit before getting the third out in inning one. The Wildcats picked up their first score in the bottom of the first. With one away, Aaron Himrod drew a walk, stole second and raced home on a W. T. Redding smack to deep right field. It was 1-0. The Crimson Hawks went down one, two, three in inning two, and the Cats left only Robbie Abbott, who had walked. A double play erased a Hawks Start scoring threat in the third inning after Nick McCully singled up the middle and Ethan Maskolunes walked. Hardee went down in order. In the fourth, a Trevor Hicks double and Derrick Cone walk was the only effort for Santa Fe. Hardee put another tally on the board but left the bases stacked. Designated hitter Calvin Brutus was safe on an error, stole second and went to third on a Redding sac- rifice fly. When Abbott singled to right center, Brutus trotted home. Chris Bigelow became a pinch run- ner, stealing second and moving to third on a Travis Tubbs hit which dropped in short center field. With runners on the corners Jarrett Benavides drew a walk to load the bases. Justin Altman hit into a fielder's choice which caught Bigelow coming home and leave three Wildcats stranded when a pop-up ended the inning. Krause faced only three Santa Fe batters in the fifth stanza. Hardee plated another run. Himrod and Brutus both walked. With two away, Abbott was hit by a pitch. After a pitching change, a wild pitch brought Himrod home before a strikeout ended the fifth. Jake Benavides became the Wildcat pitcher in the sixth inning and got three quick outs. Hardee scored its final pair of runs. There were two outs when the action began with a Briant Shumard ground tarule, double. bounced over the right center field fence. Weston Palmer and Aaron hit back-to-back singles, bringing- home Shumard, and then Palmer. It was 5-0. Sean Feschak was safe on an error and left on base when the final Crimson Hawk batter went down on strikes. "It was a great job by our young pitchers. Will and Jake came in and did a fine job, pitching a three-hit- ter. We were swinging our bats as we needed to. This team has been a thorn in our side for at least two years, and it was good to get the win," said Hardee head coach Steve Rewis. HARDEE 6, SEBRING 0 For the third time this year, the Wildcats whipped the Blue Streaks. They edged the Streaks 4-3 in a pre-season tournament dual, and won 8-5 at Sebring earlier in the season. The 16-6 Streaks came in already earning top seed for the Class 4A-District 14 playoffs they will host. For the Cats, it was Senior Night. "This is the winningest class in school history, with 68 wins. These young men are successful in the classroom as well as the ball field, earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.46. They have estab- lished Hardee baseball as one of the areas's strongest. Thank you Class of 2005," said Rewis after the seven had been introduced, with a little biography for each one. Honored, along with their parents, were Calvin Brutus, Aaron Himrod, Michael Mahoney, W. T. Redding, Drew Schock, Travis Tubbs and Rashad Vance. Amid intermittent light showers, the game went the regulation seven innings. It was ace Brutus getting Today the nod to pitch this game. Schock had the other two wins over the Streaks. Sebring went down on three ground-outs to start the game. Palmer singled but was left strand- ed for the Cats' first inning. Designated hitter Chris Well- born drew a walk in the top of the second, but a grounder and pair of strikeouts kept him on the basepa- ths. Hardee exploded for four scores in the home half of the second, sending eight men to the plate. Abbott walked and Tubbs slammed one over the center fielder's head for a double. With one down, and Abbott on the run, Krause laid down a perfect suicide-squeeze bunt. The throw to first went awry, allowing him to go to second and Tubbs to also score. Shumard hit to left field and Himrod to right. A balk scored Krause and passed ball brought Shumard across home plate. The Streaks stranded another pair of runners in the third. Kiko Vasquez walked and Ryan Williams singled before the third out. Hardee left Abbott on base after he walked again. It was three up, three down for the Streaks in the fourth inning. Hardee scored its final pair of runs. Krause was beaned to start the bot- tom of the fourth. 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Sprint, the diamond logo design, Sprint PCS and Sprint Solutions are trademarks of Sprint Communications Company L.P EarthLink is a registered trademark of EarthLink, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Districts Ridgeway Roofing Lakeland, Florida '4 Sylvester Ridgeway, Jr. Proprietor Cell: 863-899-2695 863-899-0477 -Lic. #2147 Comet. ID #20856 NO WAIT Licensed and Insured Estimates are free! 4:21-5:12p 2C The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services Printed as a Public Service by The fHerald-Advocate. SWauchuli, Florida.-.f .Deadline: Thursdy p .. : BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning...................10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service ......................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd ............... 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Tues. Prayer/Bible Study..........6:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South . Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship....................10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. Wed. Discipleship ....................6:30 p.m. Thurs. Mens Prayer ..................6:00 a.m. Thurs. Ladies Bible Study .......5:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311 375-3100 ' 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 4937 Hwy. 17 N. -375-42067 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 .................: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 FIRSTUNITED METHODIST CHURCH SGrape & Church Streets 375-2340 SSunday School. .......... 9-45 a.m. Morning Worship ....... 11.00 a.m. Youth Fellowship..................5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m. SWed. Bible Study.....................7:00 p.m. FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church Road 773-9013" Sunday School ... ... 9-45 a.m, .. Morning Worship......... .1.00 a m Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m HOLY CHILD SPANISH CATHOIAC MISSION Misa (Espanol) Sunday ............7:00 p.m. IGLESIA DELDIOS VIVO 105 Dixiana St. 375-3370 . Domingo Serv. De Predicacion 1.00 p.m. Martes Estudio Biblico ............7:00 p.m. Miercoles Estudior.Juvenil ::....7:00 p.m. SJueves Serv. De Predicacion :.::7:00 p.m. S IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 210 E. BrowardSt. 375-4228 or 773-9019 S Sunday School ... ..9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...............7-00 p.m. W wednesday Prayer........... ........7:00 p.m IMACEDONIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 607 Palmetto SL Church School ..........9:30 am. Morning Service .. ... ... .1 00 a m ., Evening Service ........... .......7:00 p.m. Wed Bible Study/Pra)erSer. .7-00 p m. 'Communion-2nd Sun Evening 6:00 p m ff, M PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH S 6210 ML Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ......... 1100 a.m. Disciples Training ........... 5 00 p.m. Evening Worship ........ ..700 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time ... .7:00 p.m. OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL ; PRAISE CENTER E. Broward St. Sunday School ....... ....... .10:00 a:m Sunday Service ...... ...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ..................7:30 p.in We act as though comfort ani Luxury were the chief require ments of life, when all that wi need to make us happy is some thing to be enthusiastic about BOWLING GREEN: PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295 SDomingos Escuela Dom...........9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Servicio de Predicacion ...........5:00 p.m. Miercoles Servico ....................6:30 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER 128 E. Main St. SSunday 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. ONAi LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m. NEW ELIM INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Badger Loop Lane 773-4475 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service .....................11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Worship..............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time............7:00 p.m NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Sidney Roberts Road : unday School 10:00 a.m: Morning Worship ....................11:00 ainm. Disciples Training ...................6:00 p.m. Evening Worsiup .6 30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .. 7 00 p.m ONA BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Bear Lane 773-2540 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship......;;.........,.11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer......................7:00 p.m UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622 Sunday School 9:45 a.m; Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Disciples Training ....................5:00,p.m. Evening Worship .......:.......:....7:00,p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time ..........7:00 p.m WAUCHULA APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd. Sunday School .. ..10 00 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Service .............. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service .......,........7:00 p.m.. BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH 405 S. Florida Ave. Sunday Morning Service ..c:....10:00 a.in. Sunday Evening Worship........11:00 a.m. SWed. Night Service & Worship 7:00 p.m SSaturday Prayer ..... .. .-. .7 00 p-i CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .............1.....11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........ 7 00p m. Wed Eening Worship .........700 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST S 201S. Florida Ave. & Orange St. 773-9678 Bible Stud) .... ... '1000 a m. :Worship Service ....................11:00 a.m:. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Will Duke Road i 773-2249 Sunday Morning Worship ........9:30 a.m. Sunday Bible Class : ...... .11:30 a m. 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 00 p.m. .CHURCH OF GOD Martin Luther King Blvd. 767-0199 CHURCH OF GOD OF THE FIRSTBORN 807 S. 8th Ave. S773-4576 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OFLATTER-DAY SAINTS S630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sacrament Meeting ....:.. ..........9:00 a.m. Sunday) School .............. 10 00a.m .. Priesthood..... .... ........... 1100 a.m. COIMURNITY LIGHTHOUSE 903 Summit St. 735-8681 Sunday School ................ 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning ......... .11 00 a.m. Sunday Night...... ....... 6:00 p.m. : Wednesday Night ..............7:30 p.m. It's.not only children who growF Parents do too. As much as we : watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are d watching us to see what we do S with ours. I can't tell my chil- e dren to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. --Joyce Maynard The following merchants urge you to attend your chosen house ofworship this Sabbath Wholesale Nursery onnis r Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 P.O. Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL WAUCHULA FAITH PRESBYTERIAL CHURCH 114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship .....................11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper.................6:15 p.m. Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service...................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m. Thursday Service.......................7:00 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD 701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800 Praise & Worship ....................10:30 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION BAUTISTA 713 E. Bay St. 773-4722 Escuela Dominical ...................9:45 a.m. Servicio de.Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:30 a.m. Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service................. 10:45 a.m. Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Service .................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study .6-30- 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service......................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m. FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH .1347 Martin Luther King Ave. 773-6556 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service......................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m. Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/ Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m. FIRST, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657 Early Worship ........ ...9.00 a.m Sunday School .......... 9:45 a m Traditional Worship................. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 5:00p.m. Wednesday Activities................6:00 p.m. FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY. S OF GOD CHURCH Now Meeting at Northside Baptist Church 912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386. S-Sunday Morning Service ..........8:30 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Tuesday Youth Ministry............7:00 p.m. Adult Tuesday Service ............7:00 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE" SPentecostal 810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753 Morning Service......................10:00 a.m. Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service..................7:00 p.m. HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1262 W. Main St.- 767-6500 Coffee & Donuts ......................9:00 a.m. Sunday School ...:....... ..... 9-30 a m Worship ..........................10.30 a m. Wed. Night Dinner...... ..............6:00 p m. SWed Bodybuilders Adull Cl Crossroads & Lighthouse Min 7 00 p.m. IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Old Bradenton Road 767-1010 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH 155 Altman Road 1131 Sunday Morning......................10:00 a.m. Tuesday Evening ..................7:30 p.m.. Thursday Evening ....................7:30 p.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH : Sunday Evening 4:00 p.m. Monday Evening ............. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening........ ..7:30 p.m. LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service.........:...........11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ....;........6:00 p.m. * Wednesday Prayer ....... .7 00 p m. NEW BEGINNING CHURCH Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St. 735-0555 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 State Road 64 East Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service........ ....1...1:00 a.m. Church Training' 5:15 p.m. Evening Worship ............:........6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .................7:00 p.m. NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH 10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023 Morn Worship (Ist & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m. Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. '2nd Sunday Yoith Service........4:00 p.m. SAllen 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....................530 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .................6...45 p.m. OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4350 W. Main St. 735-0321 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. .Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. .Wednesday Bible Study ............6:30 p.m. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Fellowship..................11:00 a.m. Weight Watchers meet Thursday ......................5:00 p.m. PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service...................11:00 a.m. Wed. Evening Prayer ................7:00 p.m. RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344 Radio Program WZZS Sundays9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...................7:00 p.m. SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula' Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ................7:00 p.m. ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Holy Days ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089 Saturday Mass (English) .........5:00 p.m. (Spanish) ..........7:30 p.m.. Sunday (English) ......................9:00 a.m. (Spanish) ..................10:30 a.m. (Creole) 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass in English ..............8:30 a.m. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 205 S. llth Ave. 773-9927, Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Tues. Prayer Meeting................7:00 p.m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH .,505 S.0OthAve.. 773-4368 , Sunday School 9:45 a.mO Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m. SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Old Bradenton Road 773-2946 Sunday Morning Worship... 10:30 a.m.. Evening Worship . .... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship.... .... 7:30 p.m. Friday Worship....... .. ..730 p.m. TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 116 Orange St. Sunday: School .. ..... 10:00 ainh.' Morning Worship'... : ....". 11:30a.m. Evening Worship :........ 7:00 p.m. Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p.m.' Friday Prayer Service....... ..7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD, 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. '773-0199 Sunday School .. .: :. ..-.. 10:00 a.m.' Morning Worship ...... .. ..11:15 a.m. Evening Worship .......... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Fam. Training .... 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Youth Bible Study .' .. 7:00 p.m. Friday Night Worship... .. .7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 615 Rainey Blv4. 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. WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Stansfield Rd. Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...........7:30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer............. 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship ...... .... 7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship........... 7:30 p.m. The way 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 = -- -_ .I -_ _. --. ..: YOU Can Appear . SPoet's Place Are you poet? Lt us show It Your work could be published in t neaspar n "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely an f4^isubilsu ioi ro Poemt. muast your own original work; wriltte -r'y ~,not isieoe d:else. TO appear n this feature, send your poet- ry, nai i town of r eienp tom Poet's Plae,. The )erald- Atev4ot, R Box 338, Wmiuatll FL33873 orfaxIt3 77 7.. 6 . WAUCHULA WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER (Full Gospel) 501 N. 9th Ave. Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Youth & Child. Church....... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ............ 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m. Men's Fri. Prayer ...........7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER 102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza) 773-2929 Sunday Service............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service ......... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Service .....7:00 p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ........ 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 64 E. & School House Road Church 735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443 Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 10:30 a.m. Children's Church.......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Youth & F.T.H ......... 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH Gardner Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......r..... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service........ 7:00 p.m. CREWSVILLE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8251 Crewsville Road Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657 Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... ...7:00 p.m. EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS CHURCH INC. Corner of 6th and Hickory Sunday School .......-...0. 100 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday.............. 7:30 p.m. FIRSTUNITED 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. W attidud./ c . .' * * ZOLFO SPRINGS PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD FAITH TEMPLE Oak Street Sunday Worship ..........: 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship .......... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Worship ....... ... 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship ........ .7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship .......... 7:30 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Pioneer Park 2nd Sunday ............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m. 5th Sunday .............. .. 6:00 p.m. REALITY RANCH COWBOY CHURCH 2-1/2 Miles east of Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66 863-735-8600 Sunday School..............9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m. ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636 Sunday School.............. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11 a.m. Wed. Prayer Service ......... 7:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889 Domingo, Misa en Espanol... 10:30 a.m. Confesiones .............. 10:00 a.m. Doctrina ................. 11:30 a.m. SPANISH MISSION 735-8025 Escuela Dominica ......... 10:00 a.m. Servicio ....... .......... 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club................ 6:30 p.m. Servicio de la Noche. ........ 7:00 p.m. Mierecoles Merienda ........ 6:00 p.m. Servicio ............... .. 8:00 p.m. Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m. ZOLFO BAPTIST CHURCH 311 E. 4th Ave. 735-1200 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.ni. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Training Union............. 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:30 p.m. 210 -L- Ab.. ~ E -m E. - ~~C - -- dab 4D SWIM~ Inthefirstyears,you e were life itself. Warmth, sustenance, and the softness of loving arms were only a heartbeat away. As we became young children, you were perfection personified...the queen of our world. A kiss skinned knee or hurt feelings. Shelter was your arm. During the teen years, your queenly crown tilted precariously. You became our "critic". "Your room is a pigsty!"... "That phone must be gla d to your ear!" What's happened to Mom? However, college gave us a new perspective, as you again became our rescuer. Goodies and loving letters (with an enclosed check) proved your crown was on straight. Thank goodness! Finally, we launched lives of our own. You became our confidant and advisor as we began jobs and raised families. Again we were babes in a new world, and you were there. Mom, life has come full circle. You played many roles with little rehearsal, but you were always right on cue. Today, you take center stage. Congratulations...and Happy Mother's Day! SU DA M NDY U1: ) Y \FDN:S-\ FRRIM FID \1 R F I, A id Ezekiel Ezck, i I F zek icl FzeK ic I loe I.; -w k, 38 3 7A I 1 37:1 'S ;9:11 21)I Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 2005, Keistea-Williams Newspaper Services, P. 0. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www kwnews corn (I -m "TS I i r - ~ . L L;;, I .I May 5, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C CATS Continued From 1C 'shot in right field to score Krause. Brutus 'doubled to left center to score the hurrying Himrod. A Redding walk left two aboard. A double play stopped the Streaks in the sixth and Hardee left one aboard. In the seventh, Sebring tried to rally, with a Dusty Campbell walk and Colt Williams hit, but Brutus shut the door with a pair of strike- outs and a fly-out. Asked about getting the game over without heavy rains, Rewis smilingly commented, "God was smiling on us. Calvin pitched well, allowing only four hits and no runs to the best opponent we face all year, one of the most successful teams of the year. We batted extremely well, too," said Rewis. FORT MEADE 3, HARDEE 1 Miner all-star player Andrew McCutchen was instrumental in scoring and pitching for his squad in the 3-1 win. Schock limited the Miners to five hits and struck out a half dozen but gave, up a game-win- ning homer in the bottom of the' sixth to take the loss, one of few for him this season. Hardee scattered hits throughout the night, leaving 11 batters on base amid the eight hits, three walks and errors which put them on base. The Cats got their only score in the top of the second inning. Mahoney stroked a single to center field and Shumard and Palmer fol- lowed suit, courtesy runner Jarrett Benavides scoring on Palmer's hit before Miner pitcher Rudy Levocz closed the door. The 1-0 game held up until the bottom of the. fourth when McCutchen doubled to left field. He jammed his foot going into sec- ond and was replaced by Jason White. When Trevan Spears hit toward second, White started run- ning and didn't stop. The throw went to first for that out, but the relay to home was jarred loose by White's slide. It was a 1-1 game. Hardee left the bases loaded in the fifth and two on base in the sixth. In the bottom of the sixth, McCutchen singled up the middle. Third sacker Brett Smith connected with his second pitch for a high fly over the left field fence, giving the Miners a 3-1 advantage. Brutus started a seventh inning rally with a hit to left field but was out on a fielder's choice throw to second. A pair of McCutchen strikeouts ended the game. "It was a tough game, it's always tough when you lose. Drew pitched well, and they just got a clutch hit. We'll just have to regroup to start districts next week," concluded Rewis. U- . Don't Be Left Out!. HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 RM. S .Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 PM. Senior ace Calvin Brutus struck out four Blue Streaks in a 6-0 victory over Sebring. New scoreboard at Wildcat Stadium brightly shows the scoreless first inning. The word philippic, meaning "a bitter attack in words," comes from We often give our enemies the :the Philippics, speeches by the ancient Greek orator Demosthenes means of our own destruction. against Philip II of Macedon. --Aesop I[* ^ ___________________' '* YWOLLS C P ur ovstonintil ll Providing Customized Insu ~J *6 New Location - 735 US Hwy 17 N, Wauchula (next to Badcock) Serving Hardee & DeSoto Counties & Ft. Meade Area www.wellsinsurance.com nsutance\ 9l1irmance 9I ency rance Solutions Since 1955 Automobile 'Home * Farm & Ranch * Business/ Commercial Crop & Tree Insurance Life & Annuities Boat SRV's 773-4101 3 24ttc FrkA\4! CENT G LASS ORIDA MIRROR INC. Beat the heat and lower your energy cost. Beef up your under-insulated attic and save! 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RESERVA ESTA FECHA: SAbado 7 de mayo de 2005 de 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. El Departamento de Salud Publica del Condado Hardee se ha unido a varlas agencies de la comunidad para patrocinar "El Dia de la Salud para la Mujer" totalmente gratis en 115 K.D. Revell Road, Wauchula. Tome un dia para prestar atenci6n a su salud personal. Muchas de las causes 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 niflos. Su salud es muy important para nosotros. 4:21,28;5:5c Il .I '* ( 4C The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests: COUNTY May 2, Enrique Martinez, 18, of 3152 Jack Jones Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. May 1, thefts on East Main Street and Cypress Street and a fight on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue were reported. April 30, Malecio Mendez Vesquez, 26, of U. S. 17 Cabins was arrest- ed by Dep. Manuel Zuniga and charged with simple battery. At the jail Dep. Ryan Waters detained him on capiases alleging failure to apy fines on.con- victions for disorderly intoxication, resisting arrest without force, and tr espass after warning, and failure to enter payment plans for convictions for two counts of disorderly intoxication and retail theft. April 30, a fight onU. S.. 17 North and a vehicle stolen on U. S. 17 North were reported. SApril 29, Jesse Mercer Carnley, 49, of 4703 A hambra Ave., Sebring. was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on warrants charging him \with viola- tion of probation (original charges possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana). April 29, Maggie Ann Taylor, 32, of 612 E. Palmetto St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Julie Bridges on a pick-up order alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of failing to comply with community service work orders. April 29, criminal mischief on Chamberlain Boulevard, a residential burglary on Dade Street, burglary of a conveyance on Soggy Bottom Lane, a theft on SR 64 West and a vehicle stolen on Sumner Road were reported. April 28, Martin Garcia, 20, of 803 N. Ninth Ave.. Wauchula. was: arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges possession of methamphetamine witH intent to sell and possession of methamphetamine. April 28, Paulino Quiroz Jr.. 40, of 136 Badger Loop Road. Ona, was arrested by corrections Sgt. Monica Albritton on Mississippi warrants charging him with conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine and delivery of methamphetamine and a U. S. Marshal's warrant alleging violation of pro- bation. - April 28, residential burglaries on Lisa Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, burglary of a conveyance on U. S. 17 North and a theft on West Ninth Street were reported. April 27, Jimmi Jones, 28, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and charged With domestic battery. April 27, Michael AnthonN Garcia, 19. of 310 Heard Bridge Road, was arrested on a warrant alleging violation of probation (original charge flee- ing to elude a law enforcement officer). April 27, Kenneth Eugene Presley, 50. of 910 Kerry Blvd., Winter Haven, was arrested by Sgt. Barrn Schnable on a capias alleging non-sup- port. S April 26, Deborah Williams Simmons, 42, of 440LynnSt., Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Julie Bridges and charged with battery on a person over 65. April 26, Samuel West Wilkins. 20. of 218 Bostick Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson on a capias alleging failure to appear on charges of domestic battery and no valid license. April 26, Dallas Eugene Moses Jr.. 22. of 3320 Steve Roberts Special, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. JoB Marble on warrants charging him r7Fral with violation of probation (original charge criminal mischief) and viola- tion of an injunction for protection and capiases charging him with five counts of violation of a domestic viole ze injunction for protection. April 26, thefts on Boyd Cowart >ad and U. S. 17 North and a resi- dential burglary on Parnell Road were reported. April 25, Mark Allen Lumley, 33, of 370 Terrell Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge possession of cocaine). April 25, Glenn Silas Kirk, 18, of 704 Doc Coil Road, Bowling Gl, ,1, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of contempt of court. April 25, a residential burglary on SR 664A, a burglary on Rainey Blvd., a theft on Hanchey Road and a stolen tag were reported. WAUCHULA May 2, Lucas Wayne Paulson, 24, of 3819 Leeway Court,. Sebring, was arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt on a Highlands County warrant charging him with domestic battery. May 1, criminal mischief on South Florida Avenue and a stolen vehi- cle were reported. April 30, Miguel Castro, 20, of Avon Park, was arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and charged with giving a false name to a law enforcement officer and no valid license. April 30, Lisbeth Riedell, 42, of 618 Sally Place, Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc.Chris LeConte and charged with resisting arrest with force,, petit theft, trespassing, criminal mischief and four counts battery on a law enforcement officer. April 30, criminal mischief on Georgia Street was reported. -April 29, a burglary on Illinois Avenue was reported. April 27, criminal mischief on U. S. 17 South was reported. April 26, a stolen tag was reported. April 25, a burglary on East Townsend Street was reported. S' BOWLING GREEN April 30, Miguel Cruz. 25. of Bowling Green, was-arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with DUI and similitude of a driver's license. April 29, Hasan Jaleel Williams, 29, P. O. Box 444,Bowling Green, was arrested by Capt. Brett Dowden and charged with domestic violence Battery. April 29, a 16-year-old-Wauchula youth was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with loitering and prowling and resisting arrest with- out violence. SApril 29, criminal mischiefon U.S. 17 North was reported. I April 27, a fight on Grape Street was reported. April 25, a theft on Dixiana Drive was reported. ZOLFO SPRINGS April 27, a theft on East Third Avenue was reported. April 26, thefts on Acorn Drive and South Suwannee Street were reported. Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR : :: DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. I am more afraid of an army of 100 sheep led by a lion than an army of 100 lions led by a sheep. -Talleyrand Golden Nuggets By Lorraine and John Gillespie SAlpha & Omega Freedom Ministries of Wauchula Let your moral disposition befreefrom love uf money > (including greed, lust, and craving for earthly posses- sions) and be satisfied with your present (circum- stances and with what you have); for He (God) Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. (I will) not. (I will) not, (I will) not in any degree leave you help- less nor forsake you)! Assuredly not! ' -Heb. 13:5: (Josh. 1:5) AMP Doesn't that give us comfort, knowing He will not abandon us in our time of need. That can build our faith. We do not need to fear or be terrified' if we are His children. Won't we do the best for our children? Do we real- ly believe God is real and He loves us enough to take care of us, especial- ly if "I know I am His child!" God knows we need money to live and to do His ministry, so there is no problem having lots of money, only if we have wrong attitudes and motives and will do anything to get it. Our heart needs to be pure and not greedy. A Golden Nugget would be to give your fears to God and trust Him to help you and keep your hearts pure of greed. Before the invention of the telescope, dim stars could not be seen. When they brightened, it was thought they were new stars. Go To The Head Of The Class! SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 P.M. .. ... .. GENE D RBlS SR YS TIHNARKS SStbp by and see wUhy so many neighbors from Hardee County bug from me. Ranked in the top 18 in customer satisfaction in 9 Florida I ~iue recelued Ford's highest Sales Hono.r 11 years running and been a member of Ford's 3181/58 Club for 19 ears. Thanks again and stop bygoon. 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Landscape Installation Irrigation Sod Maintenance 5 an. ltse 1"0 ""- tifU I Oerate Shingle or Metal IlCS CONSTRUCTION >:-- DU T i@U@KS State Certified General Contractor rl M6 Ym Air g.Lt Lic # CGC 060257 NOTICE REQUEST FOR REZONE All interested persons are hereby notified that Christopher H. Altieri is requesting a rezone from the Land Development Code to change the classi- fication of his property, located at 214 S 10th 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: S 37 FT OF LOT 5 & LOTS 6 & 7 BLK 32 CARLTON MCEWEN ADD 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 City 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. ORANGE STREET SZ -_ -.,_ PROP ED REZO E S' BAY STREET , N I I " S .CITY OF WAUCHULA s/David B. Royal Mayor, City Commission ATTEST: s/Crissy Abbott City Clerk 5 5 plants or landscape. ResS, i avian sbtsitlaapp ,May 5; 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C This week in history, as researched and compiled by Bess "Allen Stallings from the archival Spaces of The Florida Advocate, the Hardee County Herald and The Herald-Advocate of... 50 YEARS AGO Senate Bill No. 242, which is a bill designed to protect Peace River and its ,tributaries from industrial waste, passed the Senate this morn- ing with no abstaining votes. This bill vests in the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and in the State Board of Health, the power to enjoin phosphate companies and other industrial operations in the event that they should allow waste to. be put in Peace River which would be harmful to fish or to the food of fish. W.B. Beeson Sr., pioneer Wauchula resident and business- man, passed on last Friday night in a Tampa hospital where he had undergone major surgery two weeks earlier. A native of Alabama, he had moved to Wauchula in 1900. After ;teaching school in one-room Schools for several years, he and his 'brother, Dr. J.M. Beeson, a physi- cian, founded the Beeson Brothers 'Drug Store in 1904. He was still 'actively associated with the firm at 'the time of his death. He was. for many years, active in the civic life of Wauchula and 'Hardee County and served six years, 1922-1928. as chairman of the Board of County Commission- ers and also served as mayor of the City of Wauchula S'Mrs. Ruth Hartley .and Mrs. Leola Dillard have announced the -opening of a. new sewing shop on South Seventh Avenue in the build- :ing formerly occupied by the- S Wauchula Cafeteria. The ladies will ;feature dressmaking, alterations, buttonhole work and other seam- s tress work. Private George E. Hovis, son of S Mrs. Opal E. Hovis, recently com- Ipleted the Intermediate Speed "Radio Operator course conducted by the 516th Airborne Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Jackson, S.C. The First Baptist Church has pur- chased the lot on the corner of Main and Sixth Avenue, on which the Igoat shed" and bandstand are, 'lcated and plan to use'-t as a park-, ing center. The church also plans that the lot shall be made available for such activities as the P.T.A. Carnival, SKiwanis "ole hoss" sales, and simi- lar projects sponsored by the vari- ous organizations of the city' and county. Mrs. J.W. Thrailkill (pictured), retiring counselor of Florida for Junior Music Clubs, and president- elect of the Seminole District, accepted the Extension Trophy in the name of the Florida Federation of Music Clubs. She also accepted a gold certificate for the Wauchula Wednesday Musicale for being a 100 percent club. Kenneth Daugherty, service manager at Hardee Motor Com- .pany, is pictured showing Chief of Police Paul Johns and Sheriff Odell Carlton the procedure used in the free safety check being offered by the garage during the month of May, designated as Highway Safety Month. From the "Bowling Green -School News" column: ' MRS. DRIGGERS' FOURTH GRADE April 27, 1955, was a "red letter"' day for us. We moved into our new school last Wednesday. We think our new school is very nice. We all lover our new room. Our room had a visitor Friday. Johnny Parker brought his little dog, "Prince," for Jonnie Clark to, use in his solo, "Don't You Want a Little Doggie?" The following students had per- fect attendance the last,six weeks: John, Anderson, Jake McGill. Russell Forrister, Johnny Parker, Mickey O'Bryan. Johnnie Sellers, Colen Walters, James Welch, Jean 'Kerst, 'Shirley Ann Autrey, Dolly May Gill. Christine Johnson, James Northup, Sandra Shaw and Martha Jean Sylvest. Receiving all A's and B's: John Anderson. Marshall Best, Spessard Stone, Johnnie Sellers and Sandra Shaw. 25 YEARS AGO Electric customers of Wauchula and Peace River Electric Coopera- tive can expect a large increase in their June utility bills due to a wholesale rate hike granted to Florida Power Corp. The federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted Florida Power an interim rate increase of about 15.6 percent. From "Kelly's Column" by Jim: --Gayle Harmon of Avon Park Slas been playing the piano for the Wauchula Kiwanis 'Club since its inception 54 years ago. -Sheriff Newton Murdock was jogging nearly every day for nine or 10 months, wore out his jogging shoes three months ago and has not bought another pair or jogged since. Meanwhile, Bill Bishop, manager Sof Till Office Supply, continues to jog nearly every day. So do many other people. -Not every one can jog. Bud Rainey, one of America's finest poets, writers and radio announcers yet never appreciated fully for. his- immense talents, recently had near- ly half a leg removed by surgery. He and his fine wife Dess live at 301 E. Palmetto St: in Wauchula. Bud is an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others. * From "Golfin' 'N Fishin'", by Ben Whitaker: -Two teams tied for first and second place in the smoker held April 22., They were J.B. Belflo\wer- Paul McGradv and Herbie Kay-Rufus Shackeiford-,-. Brent Shackelford. Third place team Harold Licht-Bobby Cooper. Closes to the pin on On.'4, Bill Chard and on No. 8, Jim Youmans. Winning team in the pro-am on April'23 was Bob Hanchey, Herbie' Kay, Hollis Coker, ,. Rufus Shackelford and Butch Spearman. Individual winners'A-Jim You mahs, B-Herbie Ka., C-Doyle Spears, D-, Don Harrison. closest to the pin on No. 4, Doyle Carlton III and 6n No. 8 Doyle Carlton Ill. Bobby Cooper, J.B. Belflower and Hollis .Coker were the team winners in the scram- ble oi April 24. Closest to' the pin on On. 4, B.T. Lewelling and on On. 8, Jim Youmans. Rosa Cruz of Bowling Green recently won a Toro lawnmower: during Customer Appreciation Days. at Wauchula Feed Store. Shown presenting her the new mower, is company president ,and owner Ray Spears. Pictured is Tamme Miller who ,won All Around Co girl at the Annual FFA Rodeo Saturday. April 19. Giving Tamme the points to win was placing first in goat tying, first in steer decorating and third in pole' bending. Pictured with her is Jed Weeks. All Around Cowboy. H is" points came from first in team rop- ing, first in steer decorating, second I a Bc We if1 1 in team roping and third in calf rop- ing. Six graders pictured for winning the recent spelling bee are: Division A-Jerome Williams, Tim Turner and, Clara Flores; B-Willie Kilpatrick,.. Joyce Woods and Valerie Rogers; C-Stephen Sockalosky, Wendy Green and Kim Graham. Mrs. Sara Childs, president-elect of the Florida Cowbelles Association, presented the informa- tive program at the re-organization meeting of the Hardee County Cowbelles on April 22 at the Agri- Civic Center. During the business meeting, the following, officers were elected: Mrs. Nancy Robinson, president; Mrs., Pud Platt, vice president; Mrs. Kay Paris, secretary-treasurer. Twenty members were present at the meeting. Pictured are winners in their respective divisions at the 4-H Horse, Show., First-place winners pictured are Rhonda Burch, Sharon Horton, Tammy Milligan, Bill Proctor, Gwen Martin and Kelli Morris. Martin was also the high point winner. S 10 YEARS AGO Sheriff Rickey Dick recently hon- ored, two women, Jewel Roberts and Mary Vardy, who were instru- mental in the April 5 arrests of two' teen-age, boys: who robbed and bat- tered an elderly Wauchula woman as she exited the Eckerd Drug store in Wauchula. The three are pictured. The women noted gender and age are no excuses for not getting involved in the fight against crime as they accepted Dick's thanks. ' The Hardee County Chamber of Commerce announces that the First Union National Bank of Florida on U.S. 17 North in Wauchula will be ithe host for its monthly "Fun Thursday" next week. - U.S. Rep. Charles Canady held a "town hall" meeting for the public April 12 at the Commission Chambers. He; .is pictured with Wauchula Mayor Henry Graham and Coutny Commission Chairman Ted Hite Jr. .. \~ The Hardee County Commission has appointed Laura White (pic- tured) of Wauchula to HRS District 14 Health and Human Services Board (HHSB). White. 42. has been directoriof o"ftif'seling at South Florida Comifuhtit'i' ''College since July 1994. Her stated areas of concern Writer Christopher Morley's explanation for naming his cats Shall and Will was, in his words, "Because no one can tell them apart." 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 fees. If you're 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 ardee County, Florida 4 28-526c Ir 7 V717 WOW' LIMITED TIME OFFER EXTREME YIELD $1o,ooo minimum New money only No minimum.term required IVlDFLORI What A Bank Should Be www.midflorida.com Hablamos Stop by today! Or call Espaflol 773-FREE . j t--4 Tr1~1 jl I~mC'arvursXll~ls~sI~ B, INCUA ermiocw r' .;i a 4s A i: Arcadia 1415 E. OAK ST. (HWY. 70) Wauchula 1490 Hwy. 17 N.Tower 129 S. Kentucky Ave. Central Lakeland 1551 Gary Road Hollingsworth 3008 S. Florida Ave. South Lakeland 6040 S. Florida Ave. North Lakeland to90 Wedgewood Estates Blvd. Auburndale 2146 U.S. Hwy. 92 North Winter Haven 2075 8th St. N.W. South Winter Haven 5540 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Halnes City ioo6 Old Polk City Rd. Bartow 105 E. Van Fleet Dr. / Lake Wales 237 S.R. 6o W. North Sebring 6105 U.S. 27 N. / South Sebring 3863 U.S. 27 S. Okeechobee 2105 S. Parrott Ave. / Poinciana 911 Towne Center Dr. A minimum share account of 500 Is required for membership with MIDFLORPDA Federal Credit Union. Minimum deposit amount to open an Etre-e Yield Account is S10.000.00. Maximum depositIs 11,00000,000 per larmiry ou must maintain a minimum daily balance of $10,000.00 In your account each day to obtain the disclosed annual percentage yield (APY). II your account balance Is less than 10,000.00 at the dose of any business day, you will earn our regular saungs dividend rate for that day and every day thereafter until your account balance meets or 'I .exceeds the minimum daily balance of $10,000.00. Fees may reduce eamings. This is a limited time offer and may be withdrawn at any time. 5:5c fff I I1 are health care and quality of life, particularly for youth and the elder- ly. The Formal Fantasy, located at 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula, reminds readers, "Time's running out... Haidee Prom, May 6. Quality service and best prices for tuxedo rentals and party dresses." Recently-elected Hardee High School Key club officers were introduced to the Wauchula Kiwaris Club at a recent luncheon meeting. Pictured are Vice President Molly McCormack, President Claire Terrell, Sergeant- at-Arms Donna Iley, Treasurer Laurel Davis and Secretary Annie Shackelford. Posing with them are Kiwanis Club Advisor Curtis Ezelle and Faculty Advisor Greg McCormack. May is Older Americans Month and County Commission Chairman Ted Hite is shown signing a procla- mation as iCatheryn McDonald Coker, Ann Martin and Dr. Elver Hodges look on. They represent the Area Agency on Aging, the local H.O.P.E. of Hardee the Silver- Haired Legislature, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Senior Citizens Club. As of May 1, Faith Presbyterian Church, Wauchula, has a new pas- The Rev. Brook T. Larrison and his family (pictured) are moving to Wauchula from Sylvania, Ohio. Ordained in 1988, Rev. Larrison attended Nyack College in New York and received his master of divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Ill. in 1985. He and his wife, Sandy, have two sons, Daniel, 14, and Andrew, 10. The First. United Methodist Church, Wauchula, recently added a program ministries coordinator to its staff. The church's pastor, the Rev. Jeff Ramsland, is pictured wel- coming Robert J. Hutchinson to Wauchula and to the church. From the "Personals" column: -Bill Crews was recently hon- ored by the Heart of Florida Girl Scout Council at an awards lun- cheon in Lake Wales. Bill served as the local Girl Scout fund drive chairman for 1994. --Dot Keller is recuperating in Sarasota following hip replacement surgery. On Monday, she reported her spirits are up since she is doing so well following the surgery. Her Sarasota family is providing the important TLC during her time of recuperation. -Spessard Stone had been in rehA~bilitation at Lee Memorial in Fort Myers for the past six weeks. His mother, Anne, and brother Sherrick will be driving to Fort Myers today to bring him home. p op,- I "!.A\. -'. e-.vg* p7tl\' i I : 6C The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 & Financial Solutions By Patrick M. Lange Licensed Financial Advisor ,i HELP KEEP YOUR RETIREMENT PLANS S ON TRACK WITH AN IRA ROLLOVER SLeaving your job often means making important decisions about your Future. Whether you're heading into retirement, starting a business or leav- ing a company for a new position elsewhere, one of those decisions may be choosing what to do with your'employer-sponsored retirement plan. Chances are, it will be one of the largest sums of money you'll ever receive-and what you do or don't do with it could significantly impact your financial,security in the future. While rolling your dollars directly into a traditional IRA isn't:the only option for your lump-sum distribution, many find it an attractive alternative for the following reasons: Avoid 20 percent withholding and current income taxes on a distri- bution In a direct rollover, your former employer sends a check directly to the financial institution you choose to receive the rollover. This can avoid a potentially unpleasant surprise-the requirement that your employer withhold 20 percent of your retirement money for income tax purposes if you have the check payable to you. Worse yet, you'll have to make up the withheld amount if you want to reinvest the entire amount in another qual- ified plan (you'll have 60 days to do so). Any portion of your plan not rein- 'ested in another qualified plan is considered a distribution on which you'll owe current income taxes and possibly a 10 percent early w withdrawal penal- S'ty (if you are under age 59 1/2).- Tax deferral of any growth in your retirement savings A direct, Telling The Truth... By J. Adam Shanks Preacher CHRISTIAN WISTERIA I have had to do a lot of yard work lately. Things are getting green .again, something that \\e have all been looking forward to. Since the hurri- Scanes stripped the trees of their leaves last year, it seems like it has been for- S ever since we have been surrounded by the beauty of God's green earth! Now that things are coming back to life, it is the time of year to fertil- ize, mow, and transplant plants around the yard. Some plants weren't doing so well in the place they were in so I have always heard that the best thing to do is to move them to a new place. We have a wisteria plant like that. We used to have it in the front yard and have recently moved it to the back yard. Visibly there were few differences between the two places. The fence that the %ine was clinging to got moved with the plant so that is the same. The dirt looks the same. Both locations are in full sun. I still have not figured out vwh\ but the plant is doing many times better. My only guess as to the dif- ference is that maybe one place gets watered better because of the slant and drainage of the yard. Now, let me get into the spiritual application. Spiritual people are going Sto do better in certain locations. You put a Christian in a place where they are not watered with the word of God (1 Corinthians 3:6-9) and they will wither. You put a Christian where they are not taken care of and loved, they will die. Look at John 13:35 which says, "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." God's people need to be v with God's people. Now I read in Scripture that God's people are defined. God's people are baptized believers that are added to the church by God, who meet together for the study of God's word and the encouragement of'one another. God's people stir each other up for loye,and good works (Acts 2:40-47: Hebews 10:24-25). God's people are grounded in truth, not in programs and theories (lJohn 2:24-27). God's people are those who use the Bible and do not seek to please men but please dod (Galatians 1:6-10). That is the problem. Too many groups of "Christians" out there do not fit the Bible's description of the Church that Christ died to establish. They Share so distracting with their programs and excitement that people forget to look for God and the truth among all the hoorahh!" They seem more focused Son the happiness of people that they forget about the holiness that God S requires. Ma be we Christians that are looking for the true Church should give ourselves a transplant like I did for my wisteria. Maybe we would grow better in another place that is healthier and more of what God intended for I His people to be. I'm telling the truth! rollover to a traditional IRA will not interrupt your retirement investment's tax-deferral advantage. The benefit of delaying taxes can make a substan- tial difference in the amount you'll have at retirement. What's more, if you are irn a lower tax bracket when you withdraw the funds you'll owe less income taxes, making tax-deferral even more -luable. Choose from a broad range of investment Within your IRA, you can choose from a wide selection of investments offered by the institution managing your plan. You may want to diversify your IRA assets by invest- ing in a variety of individual stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Roth Conversion By rolling your retirement plan into a traditional IRA, you may be eligible to later convert it to a Roth IRA. Conversion to a Roth IRA requires that you pay taxes- on the amount converted, but any earnings henceforth are tax-free if you meet certain requirements. Keep in mind that you may be eligible for tax-free withdrawals after you hold your Roth IRA for five years for.first-home purchases or in case of death or dis- ability. Your original Roth IRA investment (principal) is always available without penalty. Other Choices In addition to the benefits of rolling your retirement- funds into an IRA, there are several other choices for handling your com- pany plan dollars upon your departure. Be sure to thoroughly research their advantages and disadvantages before making a decision. Among them are: Leaving your savings in your former employer's plan If you are sat- isfied with your investment options and other aspects of your plan, this is a hassle-free way to keep your retirement money growing tax-deferred. However, you are still subject to the provisions that govern the plan on how you can access the dollars, and you can no longer take a loan (in the case of a 401 (k) plan) or receive the company match if originally offered and your beneficiary options are more limited. Moving assets to your new employer's plan When making a move to, a company that offers a qualified plan, you can consider rolling your old plan directly into your new employer's plan. As with your old plan, how- ever, your investment options are limited to those in the plan, and its pro- visions govern how you can access your money. Taking a cash-distribution from the plan Unless you need the assets from your plan or you qualify for special tax advantages, this option gener- ally has the most drawbacks. Taxable distributions are subject to federal taxes and a possible 10 percent IRS penalty. You will also lose the potential for tax-deferred growth and compounding. In short, by accessing your retirement savings now, you could jeopardize your financial security in later years. As with any important financial decision, getting good advice about your retirement plan distribution is essential. A qualified financial advisor can help you weigh the consequences of the decisions you make so you can sit back and enjoy the rewards of your new beginning. Letter to Editor Souls And Life After Death Cannot Be Proven Dear Editor: First of all I'd like to say I agree with Mr. Higginbottom almost completely about souls and after- lives. Mr. Higginbottom is right about souls and (as he said in another letter) the afterlife; they are impossible to prove existence of. Of course this doesn't mean they absolutely don't, because they are. impossible to prove the nonexis- tance of as well. I don't think he is discouraging people into not believing in these things, merely' making them think, and I find noth- ing wrong with that. But something I think Mrs. Freeman doesn't see is that just because a lot of people believe in something, isn't proof that it is true. Yes, people have talked about souls and gods and afterlives for cen- turies and will for centuries to come, but history has shown us that the majority can be just as mistaken as one person. Remember that until 1492 every- one knew the world was flat, and only one person was skeptical of this, and he was right. Until the Wright brother built the first plane, everyone knew that man would never fly. I'm not saying that this proves that people who believe in souls. afterlives, gods, and the like are wrong, but it shows that it is possi- ble for them to be, and just because a handful or even one person dis- agrees with the majority, their beliefs shouldn't be laughed off as nothing, for all anyone knows that person or small group of people could by the Christopher Columbus of our time..' SJim Schwarz Wauchula 4' 313,-- : 4. Fi--_ ~J I SInside Out SBy Chip Ballard X-RATED ARROGANCE OF SMUT MERCHANTS AND SMUG POLITICIANS OUGHT TO ENRAGE US ALL A friend and I went into a video store whose name I won't mention, but which you would surely recognize. I was shocked by the horrific violence and graphic sex portrayed on the covers of so many of the video and DVD boxes. The hardcore pornography was in a little room near the rear of the store behind a sign saying "Adult," but the covers of the boxes spread through- out the store were almost as violent, grotesque and sexually explicit. On the top shelf of the back wall that stretched almost across the entire length of the store, dozens of video boxes boasted such titillating titles as "Playboy Sizzling Sex Stars," "Play-Mate of the Apes," "Love Exchange: One Swap You Won't Want to Miss," "Monique Does Montana" and dozens of others of the same ilk, complete with colorful illustrations leaving no doubt about the content. ,All this raunchiness was proudly displayed for all who entered the store to see, including children. I cannot help but wonder what the long-term effects of the avalanche of filth being heaped upon today's children might be. Monsters such as Ted Bundy have admitted to becoming heavily involved in porn at early ages. Certainly not every child who dabbles in hardcore and violent porn will become a Bundy, but the images etched upon impressionable young minds will surely, at the very least, leave some sort of psychic scars. As Debra and I were examining the long row of smut lining the top shelf, a grinning employee asked if we needed help. Pointing to the video boxes, Debra asked how long that row had been there. "Oh, at least a month or two," he said. ."I don't remember.seeing them before," she replied. "Listen, I know it isn't your fault, and I'm not blaming you for anything, but I have to tell you, sir, that as a customer and a parent, I am offended by those covers mixed right in with the general population, where children can see them." "'Well," the guy said, sounding as if his reply were rehearsed, "even though some of those boxes have X's on them, the videos are not hardcore." "But the pictures," Debra said, "parents don't want their children look- ing at pictures like that." And, indeed, the vast majority of parents are outraged at the avalanche of smut being dumped on their children every day. But there it is, every way you turn, and it's getting worse. There are two books on the market which would behoove every con- cerned parent to read: Protecting Your Child in an X-Rated World by Frank York and Jan Larue, and Raising a G-Rated Family in an X-Rated World by SBrent and Phelecia Hatch. They might not have all the answers, but they ,do ask the right questions. 'Maybe it's time the vast silent majority stands up and screams to the top of its lungs, "We're mad as hell and we're not going to take anymore!" SAnd if the smut merchants simply shrug, if smug politicians continue to turn deaf ears to the masses they were elected to serve,-America might just drow n in its own filth. Comments or questionsW E-mail Chip Ballard at chipkyle746-@earth- link.mnel. Sales & Service Networking Repairs Upgrades Millers Discount Computers Custom-built & S Used Computers! Stratonet 3:1f 1329 Hwy. 17 N. Mon.-Fri. Office: (863) 767-6066 Wauchula, FL 33873 9-5 Fax: (863) 767-6086 *"r `"~:; ~. .L...'" r" 1 7 Bi--l -' -Al II I" i :, .l. - SC V r. ^ Hardee County School Board School Choice Attention: Parents or Legal Guardians desiring for their child to attend a school outside an assigned attendance/school zone. School Choice/Waiver requests for another school must be filled out every year. Waiver forms may be obtained at either the School Board office or the Transportation Department beginning April 28, 2005. Please note: Waivers are NOT honored on a first-come first-served basis. Waivers will be approved according to space available and School Board adopted criteria: Waivers will NOT be approved until after May 23, 2005. Waivers MUST be renewed annually. If the waiver is approved, transportation to and from school is the parent/guardian's responsibility. Tabla Escolar del Condado de Hardee Opci6n De Escuela Atenci6n: Padres o Guardianes legales deseando para sus niflos que atiendan una escuela afuera de la area/zona de asistencia asignada. Opci6n de Escuela/petici6p de Permiso para otra escuela debe ser rellenada cada afio escolar. Formas de Petici6n de Permiso pueden ser obtenidas a ambos la Oficina de la Tabla Escolar o el Departamento del Transporte empezando el 28 de abril de 2005. De favor note: Peticiones de Permiso NO son honradas en un base de primero-llegado primero- servido. Peticiones de Permiso serdn aprobadas seg6n el espacio disponible y criterio adoptado por la Tabla Escolar. Peticiones de Permiso NO serdn aprobadas hasta despuis del 23 de mayo de 2005. Peticiones de Permiso DEDEN ser renovadas anualmente. Si la petici6n de permiso es aprobada, transport ha y desde la escuela es la responsabilidad ddl padre/guardidn. 4:28,5:5c L...--- ---- J i t r i r 1 ~ i B ti Q : j 3 .q j 1 n i ~ I i -- i E 3 f Cava Corner of 7th & Main Downtown Wauchula 767-9004 Open Daily 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BREAKFAST FRESH PASTRIES YOGURT CUP WITH GRANOLA AND FRUIT LUNCH SANDWICHES SOUPS SALADS Full line of specialty coffees and smoothies. Friday Night 6 10 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT 7 9 P.M. SPECIAL MEAL: JAMBALAYA OVER RICE FRESH CORN CORN BREAD PHONE AHEAD FOR CARRYOUT SERVICE . u r----~~~~--~~-~~-~~~~~~-~~~-~~ ~--~~~~~~-- .,. ; : I . :~ ; May 5, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C RIVER SCENE FOR BAPTISTRY PHOTO BY JIM KELLY The First Baptist Church of Zolfo Springs has a new Peace River scene for its baptistry. The mural artist is Llewellyn Rinald of Zolfo Springs. She is a friend of church pastor Jack White and paint- ed the mural at Lake Placid Elementary School 10 years ago. She uses acrylic paints and took photographs of Peace River for the scene which she created herself. The river scene will take 24 to 36 hours to complete, she said on April 28. She works about four hours at a time. I ~Pa.IFromII ThePast HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU ... NEED A HOME APPOINTMENTS NOW BEING SCHEDULED FOR INTER- VIEWS! The Three Qualifying Guidelines: S1. NEED- - a. current housing is inadequate b. unable to obtain bank financing 2. ABILITY TO PAY- a. must have enough income to make mortgage pay- ments and meet family needs 3. WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER - a. your family must volunteer 400 hours of "sweat equi- ty" work before you can occupy a Habitat home. -: : TO START HE APPLICATION PROCESS: Call Habitat for Humanity at 773-0579 If you get the answering machine leave: 1) your name 2) phone number and 3) say "for application information" Habitat For Humanity of Hardee County Inc 663 S 6th Ave Wauchula FL 33873 Spanish Interpreter available on request. Ya. Juniors Baseball Changes Little By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Through four ganes last week, there were still co-leaders in the 2005 Little League Juniors baseball division. The BJD Excavating Braves and Masons Mets still had one loss apiece. The Braves were statistical- ly ahead with a 7-1 record, with the AM-ets at 6-1. Behind them are the Lone Star. Construction Rangers, the CGC_ SAgriManagemer't Athletics (A's) and the Torrey Oaks Golf Course Indians. The A's won last Monday's game 18-5 over the Indians. Jordan Grimslev homered and Tyler Robertson doubled twice for the A's. Robertson came around to score four times,' with Grimsley adding three runs. Will Abbott, SMike Dixon. TNler Harvard .and STyler Alden chipped in with twin tallies and Joseph Johnston and, Josh Johnston each added a run. Mike Farrell had the only long ball hits for the Indians, a pair of doubles. He scored twice and Matt Fite. Drew Macias and Adam Cartwright crossed home plate once each. : On Tuesday evening, the Mets mastered the Rangers 21-9. Francisco. Figueroa scked a pair of doubles for the Mets and Josh Spencer and Nick Battles added once apiece. Battles and Charlie Powell rounded 'the bases four times apiece. Raymond DeAnda, Brek McClenithan, Nolan SNeuhauser and Spencer came home twice each. Alex Flores, Phillip Barton and Kyle Ward had solo .scores. Josh Rodgers doubled among his three hits for the Rangers. Dale Bucy also stroked three hits, scor- ing each time he got on base. David Richardson and Patrick Turner were twin tally batters and Jake Crews and Danny Rodrigiuez had Ssolo scores , On Thursday night, the Braves broke past the Indians 9-6. : - Josh Heggie and James Olliff each doubled for the Braves. Kaleb Saunders was the only triple tally Sbatter.- Logan Thomasrand Heggie scored twice each and Ben Krause, and Grayson Lambert each,scored once. Farrell was the only two-score batter for the Indians. Fite, Macias, Cartwright arid Tony Martinez each came across home plate once. The Rangers won the Friday Finale 11-1 over the A's. Rodgers smacked a pair of hits for two RBIs for the Rangers. Richardson singled twice and walked to score three runs. Crews had twin tallies and Turner, Rodgers, Cody Vandiver, Kody Porter, Bucy and Chris Reid came home once each. Grimsley was the only batter for the A's to get all the way home. He doubled and singled. Abbott, Grimsley, Robertson, Dalton Farr and Josh Johnston. were all left stranded on the basepaths. Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. Para cualificar se necesita lo siguiente: 1. NECESIDAD- a. su present hogar esta insuficiente b. no a podido obtener prestamos de un banco 2. PODERPAGAR- a. deber tener suficientes ingresos para hacer pagos del nuevo hogar y tambien poder con las necesidades de la familiar 3. DAR CONSENTIMIENTO DE SER ASOCIADO CON LA HABITACION PARA LA HUMANIDAD - a. su familiar va necesitar trabajar 400 horas vol- untariamente en "sweat equity" antes que pueda ocupar el hogar de la Habitacion para la Humanidad. 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 Wauchula FL 33873 Spanish Interpreter available on request. Habitacion, para la Humanidad Quiere saber si usted ... iNecesita u Hogar? se estan hacienda citas para entrevistas! 5:.c '' '' ' 8C The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 HJH Inducts 85 Into Honor Society j By SHAYLA BRYAN Herald-Advocate Intern Hardee Junior High recently inducted 85 students into the National Junior Honor Society. To be eligible for membership, students must have at least a 3.5 grade-point average and be out- standing citizens. Kerry Terrell, one of the club's sponsors, welcomed the crowd to the evening ceremony. Speaking at the induction were Schools Superintendent -Dennis Jones and Principal Mae Robinson. The ceremony was performed by the. 2004-05 officers, including Bailee Williams, president; Kirsti Roehm, vice president; Chelsea Harris, secretary; Courtney Nicholson, treasurer; Brittany Wiggins, historian; and Brek McClenithan, sergeant at arms. Following the ceremony, refresh- ments were served. Inductees present at the ceremo- ny are seen in the pictures which accompany this article. Those inducted but not pictured are Brittany Abbott, Elisa Chavez, Eloisa Chavez, Lucas Cobb, Carson Davis, Conner Davis, Judy Espinoza, Maria Espinoza, Gloria Felipe, Jared Flemer, Shaina Garcia, Kristen Heggie, Danson Hensley, William Maddox, Samantha McMahon, Lindsay Moon, Tommy Palyzayia, Ashley Patarini, Laura Radandt, Megan Schlipf, Manuela Vela and Danielle Ochoa. Carol Brush is also a club spon- sor. PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY Congratulating the students on their accomplishments were (from left) Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones, Principal Mae Robinson, club sponsor Carol Brush, Assistant Principal Doug Herron, club sponsor Kerry Terrell and School Board member Tanya Royal. i ,'.7"rR. E.. 7 Those honored at the ceremony were (in front) Timothy Darty, Caitlin Chason, Machelle Dollar, Maia Faulk and Erika Felix; (in back) Devon. Coney, Paige Clark, Nancy Conejo, Valerie Cobb, Christie Davis and Dalton Farr. New members of the National Junior Honor Society are (first row, from left) Nicole Beck, Kanisha Blandin, Kayla Carroll and Tyler Alden; (second row) Briana Aguila, Ashley Albritton, Mary Braddock, Sofio Arroyo and Amanda Bissette. Inductees include (in front, from left) Kandace Mask, John Andrew Miller, Rosio Pascual and Denise Montanez; (in back) Shanique Outley, Benjamin Martinez, Heather Kouns, Robert Manley, Halley Marshall, Victoria Naranjo and Christina Lee. Those inducted were (front row) Kimberley Perry, Courtney Peterson, Kody Porter, Alejandra Rodriguez, Gloria Ruiz and Maria Perada; (back row) Bayleigh Pierstorff, Steven Prestridge, Danielle Revell, Roberto Rivas and Katie Rogers. The Club's new members include (in front) Laura Galvan, Abigail Hernandez, Araceli Hernandez, T.K Hogenauer and Brandon Holton; (in back) Guadalupe Flores, Andrew Foreman, Crystal Hebert, Justin Hines, Jonathan Kelly and Devon Harris. The National Junior Honor Society's new members include (first row) Brian Yake, Joshua Williams, Kayla Woods, Alexzandra White and Kaylynn Stevenson; (second row) Ashley Smith, Emily Williams, Marissa Shivers, Jalyn Smith and Allison Simpson. May 5, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9C COUNTY COURT The following marriage licens- es were issued recently in the office of the county court: David Swain, 35, Fort Meade, and Jacqueline Dawn Sizemore, 21, Fort Meade. , Rene Nulles, 26, Wauchula, and Maricela Bermundez Patino, 18, Wauchula.. The following small claims cases were disposed of recently by the county judge: Charles T. Collie or Mary K. Cameron vs. Lawrence J. Martell, d-b-a Freedom Pipeline Corp., dis- missed. Unifund CCR Partners vs. Mary Villarreal, default judgment. Capital One Bank vs. Eleanot McNaught, dismissed. Mattie Daniels vs. Kimberly Michelle Stewart, default judg- ment. Joe Vance vs. Andrew Rodriguez, judgment for eviction. Chase Manhattan Bank USA vs. David B. Royal, dismissed. Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Amy Hicks, default judgment. Premium Asset Recovery Corp. vs. Michael J. Youngblood, judg- ment. The following misdemeanor cases were disposed of recently in county court. Roland Arguijo Jr., domestic bat- tery, 12 months probation, no con- tact with victim, 26-week batters intervention course, $667 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs. Juan Torro Castillejo, resisting arrest without force, 25 days in jail : with credit for time served (CTS), $190 court costs. Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. Marcos Doran-Testaguja, giving false name to a law enforcement officer, adjudication withheld, pro- bation six months (concurrent with criminal traffic sentence), $330 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $60 investigative costs, 10 hours community service. Rosario Trevino Garza, retail theft, adjudication withheld, proba- tion six months, stay away from store, $315 fine and court costs, $40 public defender fees, $50 investigative costs, 25 hours com- munity service; possession of drug paraphernalia, adjudication with- held, $315 fine and court costs, $50 investigative costs. JoseSanchez Gonzales, domes- tic battery, placed in pre-trial diver- sion program with conditions of warrantless search and seizure, ran- dom drug screens, drug abuse eval- uation and treatment, no contact with victim and $50 investigative costs. Manuel Junior Hernandez, pos- session of drug paraphernalia, 120 days in jail (CTS and concurrent), $315 fine and court costs and $100 public defender fees due within 150 days of release; violation of proba- tion (original charge domestic bat- tery), 120 days (concurrent), out- standing fines and fees placed on lien. , Endelia Lopez, possession of drug paraphernalia, adjudication withheld, probation 12 months, random drug screens, drug abuse evaluation and treatment, $262.50 fine and court costs, $100 drug test fees, $50 investigative costs. Heath Sanchez, criminal mis- chief and assault, 30 days (concur- rent), probation six months, $315 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $217.05 restitution. Billie Ray Spires, resisting arrest without force and giving a false name to a law enforcement officer, 19 days (concurrent and CTS), $50 courthouse Repor SM I CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions a m were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: Victoria Rentz and Christopher Melody.Lopez GI ColonJ. Rentz, divorce. John Snell vs. Judy Snell, a id sn Judy Snell vs. John Snell, petition o Co es aiand counterpetition for injunctions for protection. Carrie Elizabeth Meade vs. Kristopher Alan Reynolds, petition for child support. TOLL FREE 866-534-3777 David V. Maldonado vs. Maribel oVelissa Martinez, petition for child s a'upport. Bowling Green Police Department vs. Manuel Hernandez Hardee Senior High School Class of 2005 Graduation Saturday, May 21, 2005 4:00 PM TampaFairgroundsExpo Hall Tampa, Florida SchoolBus 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 ( 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 , .4. Take 1-75 North toward Tampa (30 miles). 5.. Take Exit 260Wonto MLK Jr. Blvd/FL-574 West. 6. Go West (right) approximately 2.5 miles. 7. Fairgrounds entrance will be on your right after CAI* US Hwy 301. investigative costs. Jamie Ruiz Figueroa, domestic battery, estreated bond. Mary Jane Macias, domestic bat- tery, 40 days CTS, probation one year, alcohol abuse evaluation and treatment, no alcohol or bars, 12- week domestic violence class, $667 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees, $60 investigative costs. Ramiro Flores Ramirez, domes- tic battery, placed in pre-trial diver- sion program. Telesforo Martinez, domestic battery, not prosecuted. Quinton Stacy Young, domestic battery, not prosecuted. Christina Louis Detwiler, viola- tion of probation (original charge possession of drug paraphernalia), probation revoked, 26 days CTS, resume probation with same terms plus drug abuse treatment. 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. Mary Jane Macias, violation of probation (original charge DUI), 45 days CTS, terminate unsuccessful- ly. Aurora Garza, driving while license suspended (DWLS), adjudi- cation withheld, $205 court costs. Rene Rodriguez, DWLS, 40 days-suspended if fines paid promptly, $330 fine and court costs. Balerio Sanchez Lopez, DUI and no valid license, probation one year, license suspended six months, alcohol abuse evaluation and treat- ment, DUI school, make effort to obtain valid license, $662.50 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees. Jerome Oliver Lowe Jr., DWLS, 30 days-suspended with payment, $330 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees. Keith Jacob Ross; DWLS, 30 days-suspended with payment, $330 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees. - Danny Ray Smith, DWLS and attaching tag not assigned, 30 days, $330 fine and court costs, $100 public defender fees. Johnnie Robert- Tucker III, DWLS, 60 days-suspended if obtain valid license, $453 fine and court' costs, $100 public defender fees, $50 investigative costs. Sr., petition for forfeiture of vehicle and money: The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by tL cuit court judge: Glenn Edward Brown and Nellie D. Brown vs. Melissa Jones Hash, judgmeLt. Tony Allen Camacho and Sissy Ann Camacho, divorce. Robert L. Shiver and Kelly Drymon Shiver, order. Adeline Hudson vs. Stephen V. Barszcz, voluntary dismissal. Tanisha Thompson vs. Eli Mariner, dismissal of injunction for protection. Lelo Fern Mushrush and the state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Joel Martinez, voluntary dismissal. Jacklyn N. Ramos vs. David Ramos, injunction for protection. Kara Nicole Williams vs. Donna Sue Williams, injunction for pro- tection. Kelly J. Yeomans and Christopher R. Yeomans, divorce. Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Raymond Guerrero et al, judgment re-foreclosing mortgage. Michael J. Hines vs. Ashley Hines, and Ashley Hines vs. Michael J. Hines, injunctions for protection. SChild support contempt orders were entered in the following cases: Stanley Webb and DOR vs. Gregory Adcox. Nathryn Smith and DOR vs. Taka Smith. Melody Howard and DOR vs. Gregory, Howard Sr. Sonya R. Stoner and DOR vs. Joshua G. Roberts. The following felony criminal cases were disposed of last week by the circuit judge. Defendants have been adjudicated guilty unless noted otherwise. When adjudication is withheld, it is pending successful completion of probation. Sentences are pur- suant to an investigative report by and the recommendation of the state probation office and also state sentencing guidelines. Final discretion is left to the judge. Troy Coleman Dickey, violation of probation (original charge pos- session of methamphetamine with intent to sell), probation revoked, 18 months community control- house arrest, with same drug offender conditions continuing. Martin Garcia, uttering a forged instrument, grand theft and viola- tion of probation (original charges possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia), six months in jail CTS, $500 fine, $415 court costs and outstanding fines and fees due within nine months of release. Bernard Garcia-Isle, violation of probation (original charges posses- sion of a prescription drug without a prescription and resisting an offi- cer without violence), probation revoked, 90 days CTS, outstanding fines and fees due. within nine months of release. Jose Angel Garza, possession of marijuana, possession of drug para- phernalia and DUI, not prosecuted, transferred to county court with fil- ing of misdemeanor and criminal traffic charges; possession of methamphetamine, not prosecuted. Jermaine Lee Harris, domestic battery, not prosecuted, transferred to county court with filing of mis- demeanor charge; aggravated abuse and kidnapping, not prosecuted. Fatema Renee Mariner, posses- sion of cocaine, possession of a concealed firearm and possession of marijuana, adjudication with- held, probation two years, warrant- less search and seizure, forfeit firearm, random drug screens, $415 court costs, $190 public defender fees, $100 investigative costs, 25 hours community service. Jose Carlos Martinez, felony DWLS and violation of probation (original charge DWLS), probation revoked, nine months in jail CTS, outstanding fines and fees plus $500 fine, $415 court costs and $190 public defender fees on new charge due within 15 months of release. The following,real estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were. filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: J.B. and Patricia B. Coffey to Ralph and Kathleen Arnold, $10,000. Edward Rouse to Carol Locklar, $32,102. Edwin Albert Long, Patricia Anne Long Grimes and Cynthia Lee Arnett to Jerry J. and Vickie B. Conerly, $53,500. Charles and Noreen Denham to David E. 'and Patricia J. Posey, $75,000. Andrew L. and Phyliss J. Konz to Ronald B. Elsenheimer, Escuela Secundaria Mayor deHardee Graduai6n 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 Autobius Escolar Gratis Para Todos SoloSin-Parada (Hay Desde Tampa) Salida: 2:00 PM.(Bordo empieza a la 1:45 PM) Regreso: 8:00 PM (Tiempo Aproximado) Localizacidn: Complexo de Recread6n/Piscina de f Todos Paseadores Deben Firmar el Contrato antes del 6 de mayo de 2005 Direcciones para ir en Coche desde Wauchula (1 hora 15'min.) 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 xito 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. SE- iT -,,El EETr IIf Firmen el Contrato por Llamando 773-9058, extension 201 Ningunos Enfriadores, Radios, Globos, Bocinas de Aire, o Articulos Grandes I717 7A A !7530`!S.2s U isorng, 3370 AY 8w =40=422 CHRYLER- JEP -KIA our. Mo.-Fi. 800a-7:0pmSat.9:0am-400p $100,000. Reschke Construction Inc. to Felipe C. and Gabriela H. Gonzalez, $92,900. William R. Lambert Jr. as trustee to Tim Edward Wells, $17,000. Gregory Allen Albritton and Vera Avon Whitaker Hancock to R. Miller as trustee, $23,000. Bobby L. and Joella Harris to C. Jack Jr. and Vanette S. See, $60,000. Miles S. and Suzanne M. Judah as trustees to Liber Investments LLC, $70,000. Robert M. and Juanita L.Sprigg to Carlis and Doris Roth, $15,000. C&D Corp. of Hardee County and L. Dean Inc. to Clarence and Edith Louise Bolin, $145,000. Green Tree Servicing LLC to Santos Valdez and Maria Valdez Guerrero, $53,000. Bonnie J. Newman to Danny D. and Theresa Douglas, $10,000. Darrell E. Ellis to Rocky Alan Kitchens, $40,000. Foster G. Kooyers as trustee to Richard E. and Phyliss M. Olson as trustees, $65,000. James P. and Suezette Egan and R. Daniel and Karen R.. Kippen to William L. Jr. and Barbara H. Smith, $140,000. Narvin E. and Geraldine E. Meeks to William C. and Donna M. Putnam, $82,000. John M. and Sherry Robinson White to Daniel and Melinda Wells, $60,000. America South Realty Corp. to Salvador Aguirre and Julia Ramos- Cruz, $18,000. Constance H. Revell to Gregorio and Julia Mejia, $35,000. Robert G. Polk as trustee to Andrew Tyler Pace, $175,000. John Edward Price to' Phonesavanh" and Vandlay Rattanavong, $77,000. Elizabeth A. Barrett as trustee to Fred Lawrence, $35,000. John E. Clifton to Johnny W. and Lisa J. McLeod, $120,000. Harold, D. Prewitt to Mark and Nancy Lambert, $150,000. Vita Augustin to Vita Augustin and Adeline Dumorney, $12,000. David A. and Martha A. Marshall to Richarad A. Dye and Rebecca Baron, $55,000. Geraldine Eason Hoffman to Clarence and Edith Eloise Bolin, $15,000. Barbara Renee Robertson to Robert D. Cole and Jennifer M. White, $85,000. Elberta Limited Inc. to REM, LLC, $1 million. I I I 10C The Herald-Advocate, May 5, 2005 Hardee Correctional Institution Hosts Banquet For Volunteers By JIM KELLY Of The Herald-Advocate Hardee Correctional Institution west of Fort Green opened in 1991. The state prison today has just over 1,700 inmates and 337 employees. The HCI Warden is Douglas Watson, who took the job Oct. 18, 2004. HCI has four classes of prison- ers: community custody, minimum custody, medium custody and close custody. The age limits are 18 through old age. Sentences range from one year and a day to life. Watson was keynote speaker'at the HCI volunteer banquet held last Thursday at the Hardee County Agri-Civic Center. There were 10,208 hours volunteered in 2004. Watson said private donations are needed for recreation and tele- visions for the inmates, since the state stopped funding recreation in 1996. , Volunteers do missionary work at HCI in an effort to change the minds, hearts and spirits of Inmates. "State prison is a negative Environment and breeds negativi- ty," he said. ' "The nature 6of inmates is to be selfish and have an attitude of what can you do for me. Inmates are still people. It is like disciplining your children. Volunteers give hope, peace and happiness. Christians can be a light to people in the dark- ness. We need to be a light and attract people. To change a person begins in the heart. S"God is a life preserver," said Watson, who said he became a committed Christian just before his 30th birthday after watching a Dr. Charles Stanley sermon on televi- sion. "We need to reach the heart, change the mind and spirit to change a life. We all know the dif- ference between light and wrong. We need to be a light to attract and change people, to be a hope." Watson said he reads the BiDle early in the mornings but does not talk about being a Christian. He prefers to try to live the life and let other people see his life, not his words. "We need to change peo- ple's hearts." Outstanding Community Support of the Year honors went to the Hardee County Ministerial Association, represented by the Rev. Bryan Laker, pastor of Fort Green Baptist Church. From left lare Watson, Laker and Shuler. Keynote speaker was HCI Warden Douglas Watson. Since 1996 the state stopped spending money for recreation and televi- sions in state prisons; it is up to private donations, he said. Timothy Vincent of Venice was honored for Outstanding Ministry Support for the Year. From left are Watson, Vincent and Shuler. Ministry of the Year Award went to Front Line Prison Ministry, represented by Gary Shepard. From left are Douglas Watson, Shepard and Joe Shuler. Not in photo is Doshin Cantor, Volunteer of the Year. AN EXPERIENCE' REMEMBERED By: Dr. Ross A. Hendry DVM Dr Hendry iih Zeus This week I am not writing about dogs, cats, horses or cows, but about a life experience on a topic that dominated the news for so many weeks. I watched with considerable interest the extensive media coverage as Michael Schiavo fought to have his wife's feeding tube removed. I am also reminded of the old adage about not judging a man until you have walked in his shoes, but then, I walked in Michael Schiavo's shoes for two years and 10 months. My mother was in a terrible automobile accident In 1990. She was unconscious when she was evacuated by helicopter to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, where she spent 70 days. During that time they gave us absolutely no hope she would survive. Mother was breathing through a tracheotomy tube and fed through a tube inserted in her stomach. She was club-footed and her hands were clubbed. The inside of her mouth was black and necrotic and she had involuntary movement in her eyes, much like Terry Schiavo. She never moved voluntarily after the accident. Then one night the neurologist called me on my cell phone and told me mother had pneumonia and he was discharging her to a nursing home in Bradenton. In essence, he was telling he that he was sending her to a nursing home to die. However, she was in that nursing home for two years and eight more months. My mother was an active vibrant woman and everybody in the fami- Sly knew she would not have wanted to live in that condition, but she did not have a'living will that would allow the doctors to discontinue such extreme measures to keep her alive.. S Mother would have as many as seven or eight visitors every week, including members of the Smith and Hendry families and so many friends from Wauchula. I remember Myra McCall, one of her first cousins, who would go to the nursing home every week and wash mother's hair and give her ther- Sapy, but there was never anything to make any of us believe she knew or heard us. Actually, I was in awe at the number of people who came so faithful- ly to visit a woman who could not move, hear or speak, but I realized they came because they loved, respected and cared so much for the woman she had been before the accident. Many people were appalled when the state and federal governments got involved in the Terry Schiavo case. Frankly, I would not want my pres- ident, my congress, my governor or my legislators making decisions about my family in a situation like this. I would prefer they stay in J Tallahassee and Washington and run the state and national governments. I hope in the future there will be a compassionate answer to these end-of-life encounters, but I know my mother was a devoted Christian : woman who would have preferred to be released from a shattered earth- ly body and go on to be with her Lord. 915N.6th Ave. Pet Care 773-6783 W auchula Center 5:5C 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.) A Happier & Healthier Pet Professional pet groomers do more than just bathe dogs. They often find medical conditions like lumps, cuts, swelling, sores and ear and dental problems. They also detect foul odors caused by potential serious infections. Call Beth Brown for an appointment at Pet Care Center Al 915 North 6th Avenue, Wauchula 773-6783 5:5c Department of Health Hardee Co. Health Deptartment Career Service Direct Services Aide Position # 64000009. Duties include assisting coordi- nator in Diabetes Control Program with data entry, class presentations, and clerical assistance. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in both Spanish and English. Starting salary $18,236.14 annual, $717.24 bi-weekly. Apply online or mail application to: State of Florida People First Staffing Administration P.O Box 44058 Jacksonville, FL 32231-4058 Contact: People First @ 1-877-562-7287 or visit the People First Website at www.myflorida.com or (850) 973-5000 Ext. 124 Closes 5-13-05 FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED EEO/AA/VP Employer For additional information call (863) 773-4161 Ext. 218 5:5c Three Ivy League stadiums have been NFL home fields. The Philadelphia Eagles played at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from 1958 to 1970, the Boston Patriots at Harvard in 1970, and the New York Giants at Yale Bowl in 1973 and 1974. Sink The Winner! - SPORTS NEWS DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT NOON SAMPLE BALLOT BOLETO EJEMPLO SPECIAL ELECTION ELECCIONES ESPECIAL Town of Zolfo Springs S Pueblo de Zolfo Springs Monday, May 16, 2005 Lunes, Mayo 16, 2005 To vote for a candidate mark a cross (X) in the square to the right of her name. Para votar por un candidate; marca una crux (X) En el cuardo que esta a la derecha de su nombre. FOR COUNCIL PERSON PARA CONSUL VOTE FOR (1) VOTAR POR UNO (1) RHONDA CASWELL. MARY JANE DELEON CIMMINO ROBERTA M. MEYER S5:5c WHEF THE I PROP 'YOUR REAL KEN SANDEI (863) 781-015 JOE L. DAVIS, INC. REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT S234 S. 6TAVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873 IE IS BEST IRTY? TOR, IS i3 ITS soc5:5c May 5, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11 C , Perry and Mary Ann Jordan were honored for 30 years of prison ministry. Doyle E. Carlton III and his wife, Debbie, were honored for their HCI support by Chaplain Carl Fortner of Manatee County. Fortner will be retiring as HCI chaplain on June 30, 2005. 4i ". ", :-.'' ,: ., ..... :-:, '- I Ofc. Mark Roberts, Sgl C. Spencer, Sgt. R. Davis and Lt. B.J. Johnston cooked steaks for HCI vol- unteer banquet. Helping serve desserts were Gena Gleckler, youth pastor Bruce Bragg, Brittany Humphreys, Leah Kingsbury and Amanda Paladina from Samoset First Baptist Church in Bradenton, where the Rev. Roland Davis is pastor. THERE IS HELP! Spouse Ablh.S Crisis Line 1 (800) 500-1119 HCI Warden Douglas Watson, Chaplain Carl Fortner and Assistant Warden (Programns) Je Shliier enjoyed volunteer banquet celebrating 10,208 volunteer hours at HCI in 2004. SCHOOL BOARD OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 1009 North 6" Avenue Wauchula, Florida 33873 I NOTICE OF RULE DEVELOPMENT RULE NO.: 6Gx25 02- 6.)7(l1)(a) RULE TITLE: SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASING POLICIES PURPOSE & EFFECT: To revise current School Board rule that establishes purchasing rules which govern the purchasing of products or services (not exempt by Florida Statute or Statp R0ard of Education Rule). ,J.uJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: School Board Rules covering purchasing policies Fird bidding. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1010.04, Fla. Stat. and 6A-1.012, SBER LAW IMPLEMENTED: Ch. 234.021, Laws of Florida PRELIMINARY TEXT OF PROPOSED RULE: To be developed. PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT 18. Dennis G. Jones, Superintendent of Schools 1001 North 6" Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873 SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No additional regulatory costs have been identified at the time of this writing. Notice: Any person'who wishes to provide the School Board with information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publication of this notice. Notice: If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head, a RulIP Development Workshop will be held at a time and date to be advertised in the future. Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule is to request, in writing. a hearing. The request shall be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, in writing, within 21 days after the publication of this notice. The request shall specify how the person requesting the public hearing would be affectedby the proposed rule. The School Board, upon appropriate request, shall give affected persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument orn the issues under consideration. Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials constituting public records submitted to the agency regarding draft rules may be obtained by request, in writing, to the Superintendent of Schools. Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially noticed and to incorporate them into the record of the rule making proceeding. The School Board may incorporate material by reference into the proposed rule. Notice: If you need an accommodation in order to participate in this process, please notify the Superintendent of Schools at (863) 773-9058 or at 1009 North 6mAve., Wauchula, Floridw 33873 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or workshop. 55c Some of the more intriguing names that the Pilgrims gave to their babies included Ashes. Dust, Earth, Delivery. Increase and Weep-not. Arabella Babb Mansfield was the first woman admitted to the prac- tice of law in the United States. She was admitted into the legal pro- fession in 1869. 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