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Wauchula Voters

Won't Fill Vacancy

...Story 3A


Spring Football

Next Week!
2005 Varsity Schedule
...Story 1B


Edner Cherry 'The

Main Event' Friday

.Story 1B


The


105th Year, No. 22
-3 Sections, 32 Pages


Herald-Advocate

Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


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Thursday, May 12, 2005


County Proposes 5-Cent Gas


Tax


By JOAN SEAMAN.
Of The Herald-Advocate
A five-cent gas tax may be
imposed in the county.
Keeping up with county road
needs is essential, said county com-
.missioners Thursday, as they con-
sidered imposing the additional
local option gas tax.
"Just because everyone's doing it
is not a valid reason, but when I
ride our roads and they are full of
potholes, I think maybe we need it.




ZS Council



Election



On Monday
By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
Zolfo Springs voters will be
asked to choose among three candi-
dates for tow n office on Monday.
Running to fill an empty seat oh
.the Town Council are Rhonda
Cjstell. Mlar\ Jane DeLeon
Cimmino and Robert a eyer.
The polling place is the' Ci\i c
Center at 3210 U.S. 17.S. voters
.can cast, their ballots between 7
a.mn. and 7 p.m. that day.
:Ciimmino was one of two final-
ists in a four-way December con-
test to fill another \ acancy. thai one
created by the resignation of Susan
Hulsey, who gave up her council
seat in order to run for county ide
supervisor of elections. Cimmino
later lost in a runoff with Roger
Green.-
Caswell and Meyer are both
newcomers to to\n politics.
This slot became open with the
March 9 resignation of council
member Catherine Pollock, whose
term was not due to expire until the
end of October. Whoever wins
Monday's battle will finish out that
Term. ,
Then, the winner must either step.
aside or run for re-election.
Council members serve t\o-'ear
terms and are paid.$75 monthly.
with the exception of the chairman.
who earns $100 a month. The
Town Council meets in regular ses-
ision once a month. Special and
'emergencN meetings are called as
.needed.
SCaswell, of 3631 Suwannee St.,
is the caregiver for her elderly
mother.
Cimmino, of 904 Terrier Dr., is a
health-care \%orker at the Hardee
County Sheriff's Offic.
Meyer. of 3014 Spruce St.. is
retired from food service.
Whoever voters choose will join
Chairman George Neel and coun-
cilors Green, Maggie Belcher and
Minnie McKenzie at the U-shaped
council table..


Public Hearing Set For June 2


But, I'd like to hear from the pub-
lic," said Commissioner Minor
:Bryant.
"If there's ever been a fair tax,
this is it. Everyone pays. We've
been slow to do this. With prices
the way they are, the five-cent dif-


ference won't cause anyone to
drive elsewhere to get gas," said
Commissioner Bobby Ray Smith.
Janice Williamson, director of.
finance, presented information to
the commission "on the one- to
five-cent local option fuel tax


which Hardee County has not
implemented."
County Manager Lex Albritton
explained that the fuel tax had been
considered previously and rejected.
But, at their last visit, representa-
tives of the state Department of


PHO TO BYRALPH HARRISON
Wauchula Police Chief William Beattie (right) received a plaque and distinguished'
service medal Monday from City Manager Rick Giroux, who nominated Beattie for the
American Police Hall of Fame honor. "He has served this community with diligence
above and beyond duty and is deserving of it," said Giroux. A former Marine, Beattie
began his law enforcement career in Ohio, moved to Naples and served Glades
County before coming to Wauchula 12 years ago. During his tenure, the police depart-
Sment has renewed its accreditation. Beattle was instrumental in planning construction
and, moving his department to the new Administrative Complex on South Seventh
Avenue. He heads the countywide Drug Task Force, is a member of the Wauchula
Airport Authority and several city and county boards. During recent hurricanes, he
spent long hours coordinating the law enforcement groups which came to help the
community.



Man Gets 8 Y :ars FIREARM SAFETY



Assaulted 12-Year Old

Who Was Home Alone a


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A man vwho tried to rape a 12-
year-old girl who was home alone
'after school will now spend the
!next eight years behind bars.
'So said the sentence Circuit
Judge Wm. Bruce Smith handed
down late last month to Earnest W.
Wheeler, 36, of Lawndale Road,
'Zblfo Springs.
V Wheeler had been charged with


Wheeler


two counts of sexual battery on a
child, a first-degree felony, after a
pair of incidents in November and
December of 2003. He was arrest-
ed on July 14, 2004. '
In his arrest report, sheriff's Det.
'Eddie Davis alleged Wheeler went
to the child's home twice, the first
time under the guise of borrowing a
.rake and the second time asking to
retrieve a Weed Eater he said the
girl's father had borrowed from
:him.
,Both times, Davis said, he knew
'the 12-year-old was home alone.
Wheeler overpowered her and
pushed her down,'once on the
;coich and once or the carpet in her
living room. Then, the detective
charged, Wheeler removed her
clothing and got on top of her.
Afterward, Wheeler threatened
'the child and told her not to tell,
:Davis said.
i Wheeler had been set for trial in
,mid March, but entered into a plea
agreement with the prosecution
See ASSAULT 2A


Transportation told the county to
seek funding for infrastructure.
Other state officials have also
insisted the county should use
"already authorized local fiscal
capacity" before looking to the
.state for finances.


A 2004 update in the Florida
Statutes allows counties to levy the
tax on "every gallon of inotor and
diesel fuel sold in the county."
Commissioners said they were
looking to tax only gas, because of
the importance of diesel for agri-
cultural equipment.
The change in the law allows the
money to be used only for trans-
portation expenses. It has to be
enacted before July 1 to be effec-
See COUNTY 2A


Baccalaureate


Service Sunday
By JOAN SEAMAN played by Dot Bell. The Hardee
Of The Herald-Advocate Senior High School Chorus will
The baccalaureate service for the sing "An Irish Blessing," and
Class of 2005 will be on Sunday "Friends."


afternoon.
Bringing the inspirational mes-
Ssage to this year's graduates is the
Rev. Bob Norman, pastor of First
Baptist Church of Wauchula.
The service, held in the Hardee
County Agri-Civic Center at
Stenstrom and Altman roads north
of the high school, begins at 2 p.m.
Among the highlights of the
afternoon are the welcome by...
Superintendent of Schools Dennis
Jones and the Principal's Challenge
by Senior High Principal Mike
Wilkinson.
The prelude, processional, reces-
sional and other music will be


-A variety of other local clergy
will participate, including the Rev.
Grant Hignight and the Rev. Patrick
Mahoney of New Hope Baptist
Church, the Rev. Tom Davis of
Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue First
Baptist. Church, the Rev. Bill
Knight of First United Methodist
Church of Wauchula, the Rev. Lou
Liotta bf Northside Baptist Church,
the Rev: Jim Davis of Oak Grove
Baptist Church, and the Rev. Randy
Johnson of Reality Ranch
Ministries.
All graduates and their families
are welcome.


Resthaven Opens!


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Resthaven is open!
The news was received on
Tuesday afternoon. Resthaven
.received its new license and offi-
Scially re-opened.
"We're open for business at 7
a.m. tomorrow," said excited Carol
Rogers, facility manager of the rest
home which held an Open House
April 24 to showcase their renovat-
ed building. .
The home has been 'repaired,
walls and furniture cleaned and
painted, and roofing done, fixing
all the damages caused by last
year's hurricanes.
Rogers said she was calling
about 20 residents she expected to.


return and scheduling for them to
come back as soon as possible.
Officially an Adult Congregate
Living:Facility (ACLF) licensed by
the state, the former Lemon Grove
school has room for 38 residents.
"So others who need to come here
are welcome," said Rogers, who
can be reached at the Resthaven
business phone, 773-6000.
The county owns the building
and pays the utilities as part of the
lease of the building to the
Resthaven. A volunteer trustee
board, headed by chairman Mary
Lois Crawley, oversees operations
of the facility. Other members of
the board are Sylvia Thornton,
Caroline Saunders, B. J. Haney. and
Rev. Jim Williams.


PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Free firearm safety kits have been provided to Bowling Green and Zolfo Springs police depart-
ments and the Hardee County Sheriff's Office where local residents can pick one up. The safety
curriculum and cable-style gun lock, which fits most types of handguns, rifles and shotguns, will
help parents prevent a tragedy by safely storing their weapons. Standing in front of the national
Project Childsafe van which brought 700 gun safety locks. to Bowling Green are (from left) pro-
gram representative Ed Olds, Police Chief John Scheel and Capt. Brett Dowden.


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JOAN M. SEAMAN RALPH HARRISON
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Nutrition Notes


CALCIUM'S EFFECT
ON CANCER
For some time,' nutrition
researchers ,have though that suffi-
cient amounts of calcium in the diet
may protect people from colon can-
cer. 'The results of studies vary,
however. Two new explanations for
this" inconsistency have been
offered: First, the source of calcium
may make a difference. Second,
inherited differences in the 'recep- ,
tors" on cells that process nutrients
could safeguard some people more
than others.
There are still good theoretical
reasons linking calcium consump-
tion to a reduced risk of colon can-
Scer, however. These reasons tend to
be supported by both laboratory and
human studies.


By BEN RUCKER
Special To The Herald-Advocate
Myrtle Louise Newman was born in
Georgia. Like most people back then she
wasn't born in a hospital, instead she was
born at home. She lived in a three-room
house that had no electricity or any runner:;
water.
They used candles or kerosene lamps to
light their house at night. They would tote
water all the way from the well, which was
about a quarter of a mile away from their
house. They didn't have indoor plumbing,
so they had to rely on an outhouse to use
the bathroom. They took baths by putting a
barrel in the back room and filling it with
water, then they would take turns taking
baths.
Their only way of cooking was by a
woodstove that was in the house. They did-
n't have refrigerators back then, so it was
hard to keep any food for very long. So,
when they killed a hog, they would cut the
hog up into pieces so they could put it in
55-gallon drums. Then they would take
grease and pour it into the barrels with the
hog meat, and they would seal the barrels to
preserve the meat until they were ready to
eat it.
Myrtle's dad passed away when she was
11 years old and her mother remarried a
year later. She had four half-brothers and
four half-sisters after her mother remarried.
Her family would often work in the field
for other people or their own. Most of the
food they ate was the food from their own
garden. They would also trade eggs and
churned butter to get groceries. Eggs usual-
ly sold for about 25 cents a dozen back
then.They-would also pick wildberries to
make jelly and homemade pies. Her step-
dad would sometimes make grape wine.
with the grapes they picked.
SWhenever'she wanted to go fishing and
she didn't have any worms, she would sim-
ply take and drive a board into the ground
and then she would rub a board across the
top of it to make it vibrate. Then she would
just walk around and pick the worms up as
they came to the top of the ground.


to risk. In addition to these studies,
others have shown from 15 to 30
percent drops in colorectal cancer
risk for people with high calcium
consumption.
Although an association between
calcium intake and colon cancer
risks not seen in all studies, many
scientists still think such a link
exists. Calcium consumption varies
widely, so studies showing no can-
cer risk reduction among those with
the highest calcium consumption
must be examined closely.
Sometimes, study participants with
the highest calcium intake actually
consume significantly less than the
recommended amounts.
For consumers, the message from
the research is ambiguous. Studies
have shown that a lower colon can-
cer risk can come from calcium
supplements as well as milk. But
the amount of vitamin D needed
from the diet at the same time is
unclear. Milk or calcium supple-
ments that contain vitamin D would
provide both.nutrients. But people
who get their calcium mostly from
cheese, yogurt or supplements with-
out vitamin D might be missing
enough of this vitamin:
Calcium may also affect the risk
for other cancers. The large Nurses'
Health Study showed that pre-
menopausal women with the high-
est calcium consumption faced a 20
percent less risk of breast cancer
than those with the lowest con-
sumption. The greatest consumers
of low-fat dairy.foods had a 30 per-
cent lower risk than those eating the
fewest. This last finding could
reflect the benefits of other compo-
nents in milk like vitamin D.
Although the Nurses' Health study
showed no benefit for post-
menopausal women from calcium
or dairy products, another study of
postmenopausal women did. The
lack of an association in the Nurses;
Health study could stem from the
!rather low dairy intake even among
'the postmenopausal women who
ate the most dairy products.
However, another review of studies
found no link between calcium and,
breast cancer risk, so the possible
link may be small.

In regard to whether calcium can
increase the risk of prostate cancer,
risk only seems to rise if a man's
calcium consumption exceeds
2,000 milligrams (mg) daily. An
excessive use -of supplements is
generally needed to reach this level,
the equivalent of more than one-
and-a-half quarts of milk.


One of the most recent analysis
pooled data from 10 different stud-
ies in five countries. People who
consumed the most calcium had a
20 percent lower risk of colorectal
cancer than those people who con-
sumed the most calcium had a 20
percent lower risk of colorectal can-
cer than those people who, con-
sumed the least calcium. In another
study, women who met or nearly
met current adult calcium recom-
mendations (See last paragraph for
recommended amounts) reduced
their risk of colorectal cancer
almost 30 percent compared to
those who ate half the recommend-
ed amount. In this study, total calci-
um consumption was more signifi-
cant than dairy product consump-
tion, and vitamin D was'not linked


Kelly's Column
By Jim


The Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency will hold its third
annual kids' fishing tournament on Saturday, June 11, at Hardee Lakes
Park. This is for children ages 4 to 14, reported officers W. Bowes and W.
Williamson and Sgt. Rex Richey of Hardee Correctional Institution.
More details will be.announced later, but the fishing should be good,
Wauchula's middleweight Edner Cherry will fight this Friday night in
the featured match at the A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa. Edner will also box
in a featured match in June on ESPN2.

SHardee fertilizer guru Edgar Davis said our county's agriculture needs
to come up with a new "silver bullet" crop to help steer us into the future.
Citrus will probably remain fairly strong but likely not as big as in the
past. Cattle should stay strong, and currentr.ow crops stable but not as big
as in the rear view mirror.
KFC re-opened Monday after being closed since Charley on Aug. 13
and was swamped with business.
Hardee has had above average rainfall the past six.weeks, including a
hail storm early last week.
Retired. Hardee High School and South Florida Community College
teacher.and coach Dunning Terrell was inducted into the HHS Hall of Fame
Tuesday night. He was an excellent basketball and baseball coach.
HHS will conclude its spring football practice with a game Friday,
May 20, at Lake Wales..
The spring vegetable crop harvest continues in Hardee County. The
crops include watermelons, cucumbers, squash and eggplant.


Publisher/Editor
CYNTHIA M. KRAHL
Managing Editor


Myrtle got married to Eddie Newman Sr.
when she was 19. She had the first of four
kids at the age of 20. Their names are
Wayne, Charles, James and Eddie.


(Lookin' Back

She moved from Georgia to Arcadia, and
they didn't have electricity until 1944. Even
then they still didn't have indoor plumbing.
They later moved to a town called
Brownville in 1956. Brownville was the
first place she ever had running water, and
it was only in the kitchen.
After living in Brownville for two years,
she moved to Fort Green. Fort Green was
the first place she ever had an indoor bath-
room. Here she worked in the fields picking
cucumbers and tomatoes.
They would take the corn they grew to a
local mill to get it ground. The mill worked
off of a tractor engine that would make
large stones turn, and the corn would go
between the stones. As a result the stones
would crush the corn into mill. The owner
of the mill would take part of the milled
corn as a charge for milling the corn. They
would use the milled corn to make corn-
bread to eat and other things like hush pup-
pies.
Her stepdad used to get turpentine out of
the pine trees nearby. He would make a cut
in the tree, andwith another tool he would
let the turpentine drain.
Myrtle lived in Fort Green for 11 years
until she moved to a house east of
Wauchula. They never even owned a car
until the late '50s.
She got a divorce in 1984 from Eddie
Newman Sr. and has lived by herself ever
since. Her son, Charles, moved in with her
a few years ago. She now has 16 grandchil-
dren and seven great-grandchildren.
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.


The Herald-Advocate
Hardee County's Hometown Coverage :.
JAMES R. KELL


ASSAULT
Continued From 1A
instead. At that time, Assistant
Public Defender Mel McKinley
said there was contact rather than
penetration, and his client would
plead guilty to one count of sexual
battery. Assistant State Attorney
Gene Malpas said the state would
drop the second count. Both sides
agreed to a prison term not to
exceed eight years.
Smith accepted the plea agree-
ment, and set sentencing for the end
of April.
The judge opted for the maxi-
mum penalty the plea agreement
would take, sentencing Wheeler to
eight years in Florida State Prison
and ordering that prison term to be
followed by five years of super-
vised probation.
Further, Smith designated
Wheeler as a sexual offender.
The judge also assessed a $1,000
fine, $430 in court costs and a $190
public defender fee.



COUNTY
Continued From 1A
tive Jan. 1 of the following year.
Presently the sixth-cent local tax
is distributed by a state formula
connected to established use of
transportation dollars. The county
receives 87.81 percent, Wauchula.
8.45, Zolfo Springs 2.54 and
Bowling Green 1.2.
Williamson presented a chart of a
recent survey of gas prices in
Highlands, Polk and DeSoto coun-
ties, which each has the five-cent
gas tax. In Highlands, regular gas
varied from $2.31 to $2.28 per gal-
lon. In Polk, it was $2.35 to $2.21,
and in DeSoto $2.31 to $2.23.
In Hardee County, regular gas
varied from a high at Wauchula
Amoco of $2.29 to a low of $2.21
at Zolfo Springs Circle K, Wal-
Mart and Hess.
Under a draft ordinance, the
county would impose the maxi-
mum five-cent tax on every gallon
of motor fuel sold in the county,
beginning Jan. 1, 2006 and contin-
uing through Dec. 31, 2016. It is
expected to bring in at least
$525,000 a year.
"That would go a long way to
paving roads and repaying loans we
made for paving. It's state mandat-
ed and we have no choice," said
Timmerman.
"I think you need to have a pub-
lic hearing and have a good discus-
sion of this," said Joe L. Davis.
Economic Development Director
Park Winter added, "If you really
want to hear from the people, you
need to have the public meeting in
the evening when the most people
can come."
The public hearing has been set
for Thursday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m.


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READING AWARD
A photo c rntion on 7C mis-
spelled Troy Brant's name.
Brant is pictured as a sponsor
of Wauchula Elementary
School's Accelerated Reader
program. He is owner of Brant
Funeral Chapel, which also
was incorrectly listed. The
Herald-Advocate apologizes
for the errors.
******* *****
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
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PROJECT HOPE


May 12, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A


Wauchula Commission To


Fill Upcoming Vacancy


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The forthcoming resignation of a
Wauchula city commissioner gives
the remaining six commissioners
the task of appointing his replace-
ment.
After discussion, the commission
decided to advertise the position
and rank the eligible candidates
according a list of criteria.
Eligibility includes residence with-
in the city limits. Since Baxter's
seat is the "at-large" commission
seat, there is no additional residen-
cy in a specific ward or district.




WFORATIO


PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY
Project Hope workers from Tri-County Human Services met for an update May 4 at Northside
Baptist Church in Wauchula. From left are team leader Richard Dickter, Justina Payano, Rebecca
Miller, Trena Garcia, Todd Shetter, Angella Smith (top), Nancy Alvarez, Debbie Alvarez, Georges
Dennis and#Michael Cruz. Project Hope is "Helping Our People in Emergencies."


,,Among those attending post hurricane update were, from left, Jimmy Morse, pastor of Northside
Baptist Church; Charles Kimber, state disaster mental health coordinator; Jeff Ramsland, execu-
tive director, Hardee Help Center; and LaDonna Perry, coordinator of CHIRP (Christians Helping
In Recover Process). Perry said 456 Hardee County families are living in FEMA travel trailers, 288
living in FEMA mobile homes, with 50 families on the waiting list. Some 1,750 Hardee families
received some FEMA assistance following the hurricanes. Receiving the maximum FEMA grants
of $25,000 were 25 Hardee families. Some 210 families lost their homes from the hurricanes in
the "first sweep, with 6 more homes condemned since then."


OSTEOPOROSIS: NOT JUSTAN ELDERLY DISEASE
It used to be that osteoporosis was considered a disease that
affected only the elderly, and was particularly associated with older
women whose backs were slightly hunched over or who could no
longer stand up straight. Today, the truth is that an estimated 20 mil-
S lion American women suffer from osteoporosis, and 80 percent of,
them don'f even know it.,.
Osteoporosis can affect men and women of any age, but occurs
mostly in women after menopause. It is called the "silent'disease"
because loss of bone mass has no symptoms and usually causes no,
pain until a bone fractures (breaks). The hip; spine and wrist bones
are the ones most affected by osteoporosis. Hip fractures can result in
Disability and loss of mobility and independence. Spinal fractures
cause a loss of height, severe back pain and curving of the shoulders
Sand spine.
Alarmingly, one in two women and dne in eight men will suffer
from an osteoporosis-related fracture in his or her lifetime.

" ': Risk factors inciude:
.Being female More than'28 million persons in the United
S states -- 80 percent of whom are women have or are at risk df
developing osteoporosis. Menopausal and postmenopausal women
'(including early' or surgically-induced menopause) are at greatest risk
because of loss ofestrogeri which helps maintain bone strength.
*Age -Your risk increases as you age.
S'Culture or ethnicity People of Caucasian or Asian descent
have a higher risk for osteoporosis.
": *Bone Structure Small-boned and thin women are at greater
-risk.
*Inactivity Lack of exercise can put you at risk for osteoporo-
sis.
S Cigarettes and coffee Smoking and drinking more than two
l cups of coffee a day are associated with reduced bone density.
Family history of osteoporosis Several studies have strongly
suggested that genetic factors:help determine b6ne density.
*Medications Some medications, if taken for a long time, can
Contribute to bone loss.

S You can take these steps to reduce your risk:
S*Maintain a healthy diet Women over'the age of 50 need at
least 1,200 milligrams of calcium with at least 400 units 6f vitamin D
Every day. Vitamin D is an essential companion to calcium ini main-
:taining strong bones. Eat well and take calcium supplements with vit-
amin D as recommended by your health-care provider.
S *Exercise Regular exercise is important in maintaining bone'
mass and increasing strength. Physical activities that help keep bones
Strong are weight-bearing exercises like walking and bicycling, resis-
tapce exercise such as weight training and non-weight-bearing exer-
Scises such as swimming.
*: Don't smoke Women who smoke, particularly after
,-':menopause, have a significantly greater chance of bone loss.
S,. Many people.confuse osteoporosis with arthritis, and,wait for
: swollen joints and discomfort before being'tested. Even though osteo-
~: porosis is painless until a bone fracture occurs, it is important to find
: out how healthy your bones are now and, if need be, adjust your.
': lifestyle to avoid this brittle bone disease.
S As National Women's Health Week (May 8-14) is here, 'the
SHealth Department would like to remind everyone that one of the
Most important steps a woman can take for better health is to get re-
Sular checkups and ask her health-care provider about screenings.
S'For additional information, call 773-4161.


Chamber Dinne
Set For Tuesda'
The monthly meeting (
Hardee County Chamb
Commerce will include a
dinner and guest spe
Barbara Carlton, exec
director of the Peace
Valley Citrus Growers As.
tion, and Lockie Gary, c
Extension Director.
The dinner will be at 6
Tuesday at the Linda
Ranch, two miles south of
Springs. Cost is $15. RE
nations can be made a
chamber offices at Wau
City Hall, 225 E. Main St.
calling 773-6967.

Utility Bill
Help Available
Help meeting the cos
home energy and crisis e
assistance will be ava
Tuesday, May 24 from 9 a
3 p.m. at the Hardee
Center, 131 N. Eighth,
Wauchula.
Preference will be givi
first-time applicants, the el
handicapped, families with
dren under age 5, deposit
reconnects. Proof of
income and electric bills he
be provided.


Letter to Editor

Former Employee Is Upset

Over Employer's Investigati


Dear Editor
S' The effects of false abuse allega-
'tions and retaliation ... What hap-
S'pens 'When abuse is reported, an
investigation by DCF takes place
and collateral witnesses are inter-
'viewed and give false information?
'I will tell you what happens. A
person's livelihood is stripped
away. Your job is gone, the only
means of supporting your'famiiy. A
job that you truly loved doing and
,not because of the pay scale, :but
because you truly think' you are
making a difference in domeoine's
life. You are riot allo ed to perform
this 'type "of work any longer,
because' now youi are labeled by
DCF to be an abuser';
SThis 'definitely takes a toll on' a
person's self-imnage,'it' makes you
feel worthless like you,have noth-
ing to offer even though you know
in your. heart you did nothing
wrong. You followed procedure
Sand were assured by,your boss that
everything you did was in order
and no further action was neces-
sary. You wonder how' I kno this
because it happened to me!
After the hurricanes last year I
was Working at program for adju-.'
dicated youth (males). I was
involved in an incident where I had
to restrain a youth due to behaviors
he was exhibiting that put the pro-.
gram at risk. I performed my
duties, filled out my paperwork and
was assured by my boss that every-
thing was in order and no further
action was necessary.
After the incident occurred I
asked my co-workers on shift with
.me for feedback on what ,] could
have done differently 'if anything.
They .assured ,me, I did, the ,right
thing. Seven days later while I was
taking a long needed vacation that
was put on hold by! the program
because' of 'the emergency situa-
tions prompted by the hurricanes, I
was told there was an abuse inves-
tigation taking place where I was
the accused.
DCF came to the facility and
questioned people they call collat-
eral witnesses. DCF questioned me
at their office without the presence
of a law enforcement officer. In this
interview I tried to tell them the
person who made this call used the
abuse registry.as a tool of retalia-
tion against me and,they hadbeen
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wanted me terminated because I
had caught her in the past allowing
youth to stay awake and sit in the
office with her wearing only their
boxer shorts, prefilling her bed
check sheets, sleeping on the job
among other policy and procedure
violations which I reported to the
program base sight manager.
Two days later the investigation
was closed with the findings of
improper force oply. The day I was
:to return to work I received a call
telling me that DCF had changed
their finding to abuse and was ter-
minated. Even though this youth
had no physical evidence of trauma
and did not voice any complaint or
concern that he had in fact been
"abused.'
DCF has put themselves above
the law in my opinion. Here I am
;convicted of abuse not by a judge
or jury but by a state agency. I'am
all for the children, if in fact this
youth would iave :been.a victiin of
abuse but he was not. This youth
was given the opportunity to call
"the abuse registry on two different
i occasions and he declined, assuring
the program that he didn't feel I
S.abused him. Thisco-workerifi my
opinion a week later went to this
youth and coached him on what to
say to these investigators in order
:to get me terminated from my job,
and'they bought it!
Then trying to stand up for your
'rights to a hearing in front of a'
judge is a.joker with these people.
You call one office to file a com-
plaint about their negligence and
they refer you to another and so on
Sand on it goes no end in sight. DCF,
'tells you that you have no rights the
investigation is closed and cannot
be re-opened. They. tell you that
you need an attorney in order to get
Sthe investigation re-opened.
That part. of it is a big headache
because most attorneys will not
accept the case because it involves
DCF. Where is a person supposed
to turn when you see no end in sight
Ito rectify a situation that should
;have never went this far in the first
Place?
They say they have laws to pro-
tect people from false abuse allega-
tions. That is if the ,agency itself
feels the report was false. So me
being the accused have no rights as
far as DCF is concerned.
SKenneth S. Fleming
Wauchula


At Monday evening's meeting,
city attorney Cliff Ables explained
the charter provisions on selecting
a replacement for John Baxter,
whose job has required him to
move out of county. He and his
wife, Tracy, a School Board mem-
ber, have purchased a home in the
Tampa area. As soon as renovations
are completed, the family will
move there, probably in mid or late
June, said Baxter.
The next regular election will be
the.state primary in late August or
September 2006. Someone elected
at that time to fill Baxter's position
would fill the balance of his term,
until the 2008 regular election.
Ables said the City Charter pro-
vides for the commission to appoint
a replacement until the next regular
election. "The charter is silent con-
cerning the mechanics of the
appointment process, so I am sug-
gesting alternative procedures,"
said a memo from Ables to the
commission.
Rather than each commissioner
bringing the name of a nominee to
the next commission meeting, the
commission decided to advertise
and rank candidates.
"If we all bring a nominee, we
could be deadlocked seven ways,"
said Commission Chairman/Mayor
David Royal.
As soon as Baxter finalizes his
plans, he will submit a letter of res-
ignation, putting the clock in
motion on the one-year residency
requirement and submittal of candi-
dacy by people interested in: filling
his position.

In other action, the commission:
-approved a resolution


FRIDAY, MAY 13
,Hardee County Commis-
sion, planning session, Room
102, Courthouse Annex I, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 9
a.m.
VHardee County Players
Inc., Children's Theater
Production 'The Spell Of
Sleeping Beauty," -Wauchula
City Hall'Auditorium, 225 E.
Main St., Wauchula, 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 15
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 16
VBloodNet USA bloodmobile,
Wal-Mart Supercenter Plaza,
1480 U.S. -17 North, Wauchula,
1-4 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 17
VBloodNet USA bloodmobile,
:Wauchula State Bank parking
lot, 106 E. Main St., Wauchula,
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 19
VHardee County Commis-
sion, regular. meeting, Room
102, Courthouse Annex I, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.


proclaiming May as Civility Montl.
-voted to take no action on a
request to re-install, a red light 4t
the intersection of Eighth Avenue
and Main Street. Streetscaping in
conjunction with the four-laning of
U. S. 17 will change the downtown
-streets anyway, they said.
-decided on a 5-2 vote not to
support possible amendments to the
Florida Constitution requiring sales
tax exemptions to be reviewed reg-
ularly. Sales tax revenue brings in
$18.3 billion statewide annually
but exempts over 400 products and
services for a $22.7 billion tax rev-
enue loss. Wauchula received over
$100,000 in fuel taxes and nearly
$200,000 in one percent option
taxes annually.
-accepted high bids for sale of
two old police cars and a dumpster
truck.
-heard an update on merging
the police, fire and regular pension
programs and discussed the effect
on city retirees and approved first
reading of an ordinance accepting
the rewritten pension plan.
-approved a resolution transfer-
ring capital funds of $27,000 for
matching monies for a $702.000
federal and state grant to build 10
T-hangars with adjacent runway
taxi-lanes, a GPS navigation sys-
tem and an updated airport master
plan.
Carl Saunders, Dale Johnson,
Bill Mulcay and Police Chief Bill
Beattie talked with the Commission
about hangar rental fees. Saunders
said they had been set to make the
airport self-sufficient, able to pay
its loans, etc. but not to raise funds
for the city. The commission felt
rentals should be at current market
value prices.
Beattie said he would provide the
Authority's plan for gradual
increases depending on the size of
the hangars. Part of the additional
plan is for a small industrial park in
parts of the front and back of the
243 acres of airport property, 150
of which is undeveloped.
--held public hearings and
approved annexation, zoning
changes and future ,land map
amendments for the SAMI proper-
ty at U. S. 17 and Carlton Street and
the MroczkalManley parcel just
south of Bay Street on Seventh
Avenue.
-approved resolutions and bids
for Community .Block
Development and hurricane monies
for housing rehabitation and sewer
line rehabilitation.
--discussed available emergency
grant monies for the depot restora-
tion and decided to begin work as
soon as possible.
Tequila, indigenous to Mexico,
is obtained from the heart-sap of
the mescal cactus.

If we had no winter, the spring
would not be so pleasant; if we
did not sometimes taste of
adversity, prosperity would not
be so welcome.
-Anne Bradstreet

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To Turn For Help?

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STo Your Health!
By Erin E. Hess
Hardee County Health Department


PUBLIC NOTICE
You are hereby notified that on
Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 9:00 A.M, the
Hardee County Board of County Commissioners
will hold a public hearing for the adoption of a
resolution vacating and closing a portion of that roadleasement known as
Pine Avenue in the Town of Fort Green
being legally described as: That portion of Pine Avenue located
along the east boundary line of Block 27 and lying between the south
right of way line of Stewart Street and the north right of way line of
Messick Street. The above-described street being recorded in the
original subdivision plat of the Town of Fort Green, Florida, as shown
In Plat Book 1, Page 2-14 of the Public. Records of Hardee County,
Florida.
The public hearing will be held in the Hardee County Board of
County Comminssioners Board Room, 412 West Orange Street, Room
102, Wauchula, Florida.
This procedure shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section
336, Florida Statutes.
A petition for the closing and vacating, of the above-referenced shall
be considered by the Board of County Commissioners after required
publication of this Notice. Copies of the documents relating to this
proposal are available for public inspection during weekdays
between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00.P.M. In the Hardee County
Public Works Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, Florida.
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing
to make special arrangements should contact the Board of County
Commissioners' Office at least five (5) days prior to the public hear-
ing.
All persons are invited to attend and be heard. Although minutes of
the Public Hearing will be recorded, anyone wishing to appeal any
decision made at the public hearing will need to ensure a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter.
Gordon R. Norris, Chairman, Board of County Commissiqners 5:12c


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4A The Herald-Advocate, May 12, 2005



Obituaries


REV. CHARLES E.
PINKSTON
* Rev. Charles E. Pinkston, 77, of
Wauchula, died Thursday, May 5,
2005, in Wauchula.
Born Aug. 16, 1927 in Arkansas,
he came to Wauchula seven years
ago from Port Charlotte. He was a
veteran of the Korean Conflict,
serving in the U.S. Army. He was a
member of New Mt. Zion A.M.E.
Church and was a retired pastor.
Survivors include his wife, Rosa;
step-sons, Terry Redden and wife
Kelly of Bartow, and Timothy
Redden and wife Maria of
Brandon; and five grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at
2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at the
New Mount Zion A.M.E. Church,
Wauchula.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula


SI have a right to my anger, and
I don't want anybody telling me
I shouldn't be, that it's not nice
Sto be, and that something's
wrong with.me because I get
angry.


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F. PLEAMON
CRAWFORD
F. Pleamon Crawford,, 77, of
Bowling Green, died Sunday,
May 8, 2005, in Wauchula.
Born Feb. 26, 1928 in Fort
Green,.she had lived in Hardee
County all of her life. She was an
active member of the First
Baptist Church of Bowling
Green and, a retired Sunday
School teacher. She was a retired
LPN.
She was preceded in death by
her husband, John, and a son.
Michael.
Survivors include one son,
Alec "Dickey" Crawford of col-
lege Hill; four sisters-in-law.
Estelle Crawford of Eagle Lake,
1Floy Davis of Bowling Green,
Marian Seidel of Zolfo Springs,
and Grace Crawford of Hawaii:
and numerous nieces, nephews,
and cousins.
Services will be 'held 'at: 10
a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2005. at
First Baptist Church of Bowling
Green, with burial in Friendship
Cemetery, Zolfo Springs.
Visitation is Wednesday. 6-8
p.m. at Robarts Family Garden
Chapel, Wauchula. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made
to. the American Diabetes
Association or the American
Cancer Society. Envelopes are
available at the Funeral Home.



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F. PLEAMON CRAWFORD
F. Pleamon Crawford, 77, of
Bowling Green, died Sunday, May
8, 2005, in Wauchula.
Born Feb. 26, 1928 in Fort
Green, she had lived in Hardee
County all of her life. She was an
active member of the First Baptist
Church of Bowling Green and a
retired Sunday School teacher. She
was a retired LPN.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, John, and a son, Michael.
Survivors include one son, Alec
"Dickey" Crawford of college Hill;
four sisters-in-law, Estelle
Crawford of Eagle Lake, Floy
Davis of Bowling Green, Marian
Seidel of Zolfo Springs, and Grace
Crawford of Hawaii; and numerous
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be held at 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 12, 2005, at First
Baptist Church of Bowling Green,
with burial in Friendship Cemetery,
Zolfo Springs. Visitation is
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at Robarts
Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may
Sbe made to the American Diabetes
Association or the American
Cancer Society. Envelopes are
available at the Funeral Home.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula



The world is a great mirror. It
reflects back to you what you
are. If you are loving, if you are
friendly, if you are helpful, the
world will prove loving ahnd
friendly and helpful to you. The
world is what you are.
--Thomas Dreier


REV. CHARLES E.
PINKSTON
Rev. Charles E. Pinkston. 77,
of Wauchula, died Thursday. May
5, 2005, in Wauchula.
Born Aug. 16, 1927 in
Arkansas, he came to Wauchula
seven years ago from Port
Charlotte. He was a veteran of
the Korean Conflict, serving in
the U.S: Airy. He was a, member,
of Ne%' Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
and was a retired pastor.
Survivors include his wife,
Rosa: step-sons, Terry Redden
and wife Kelly, of Bartow, and
Timothy Redden and wife Maria
of Brandon; and file grandchil-
dren.
Memorial services will be held
at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at
the New' Mount Zion A.M.E.
Church. Wauchula.



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529 W. Main Street
S Wauchula




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Robarts Family Funeral Home


Look On The Bright Side
By David Kelly


It's not every day that you have to say goodbye to a good friend. So
I'm not really sure where to begin this goodbye.
'Sometimes friends leave us due to sudden death, and that's hard to
take. Sometimes friends fight long battles with an illness, and that's hard to
take. Sometimes friends betray our trust and we aren't friends anymore.
That is hard to take, too. But none of these scenarios fit this goodbye.
There are people who I was close friends with in Wauchula that are
now but a memory. And there are people in Wauchula I was close friends
with who are still like family. (I moved away from Wauchula when I was
18, some 15 years ago, with brief stints at home in between college. I
moved to Eustis nearly 10 years ago. Yes, math majors, it took me five
years to get through college.)
When, you move away, friendships really become tested. It's hard to
stay close friends with people you see once a year or less. It's not the same
as seeing them every day or every week. You don't share experiences, emo-
tions or expend energy making that relationship work.
It really isn't anyone's fault, but that is just the way it is.
So, with great sadness I have to help a friend, close friend, move away
this summer.
A "close friend" really is an injustice. A spiritual father, mentor, bas-
ketball teammate, fellow struggler in home maintenance all are closer yet
world's apart from my true feeling for this friend.
He is someone who has challenged the very core of who I am. He has
encouraged me and held me accountable in my walk with the Lord. He was
with me the day I found out I was going to be a father for the first and sec-
ond times. The first time at my first-ever Presbytery meeting and the sec-
ond planning out a prayer walk the day before Valentine's Day. (Since then
we haven't been able to go places as frequently, for fear of three children in
three years!)'
This man is like a brother to me. He calms me when I'm mad and
rejoices with me when I'm happy. He teaches me to use self-control. He
shows me how to deal with disappointment, and praises me when I'm
mediocre. Yet, he pushes me to accomplish things I know nothing about.
Words really are inadequate to express any type of thanks. The act of
lending my truck or back pale in comparison to the tears on my face and
love in my heart.
Oftentimes, like brothers do, I'd.complain and moan rather than listen
and learn. He always took the high road and loved me despite my pettiness.
When I balked or refused to agree, my brother would love me back to rec-
onciliation.
And then there are the trips we have taken together. Nothing quite
cements a friendship like traveling with anotherlperson. In.1998 we wentto
Merida, Mexico, on a mission trip. I remember writing in my journal, "How
could people survive without having ice in their drinks?" Oh, how limited
my world view was then. Then we traveled several years in a row to Lima,
Peru, where we ran a basketball camp for street boys. We have gone on var-
ious retreats together as well. In one of my journals, I wr6te, "Dan strug-
gled with allergies and the sniffles all day but never complained."
He tried to teach me Spanish but it was just all'Greek to me.
Later he "discipled" me through the Scriptures and taught me about the
Reformed faith. After a few years at the church, I became an active deacon




County Becomes



Civil Again


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee County Commission
last week voted to become civil.
County Manger Lex Albritton
brought up the once controversial
issue as part. of his non-consent
agenda, Commissioners briefly dis-
cussed the annual proclamation that
the Florida Bar Association
requests as a pledge of "reaching
consensus on diverse issues while
allowing for mutually respectful
ongoing relationshipss."
"Just remember, last time it came
up, Milton Lanier and I were the
only civil ones around." recalled
Commissioner Nick Timmerman.
At that time. commissioners Bill
Lambert. Walter Olliff and Gordon
Norris voted against it.
This year, with a mostly new
board, the vote was 4-1. Norris,
Timmerman, Minor Bryant and
Dale Johnson voted to approve the
proclamation of May as Civility
Month in Hardee County. "asking
allcitizens to exercise civility to
one another"' Commissioner
Bobby Ray Smith voted no, saying
"I couldn't resist."
In other action, the Commission:
-reappointed Marsha Rau to a
four-year term on the Indigent Care
Board which oversees the payment
of bills from the local hospital for
county residents unable to pay
them. Board member 'Donald
Samuels has served his maximum
two terms and the commission
approved Sam Fite to replace him
in that position. for the term June
17, 2005-June 17, 2009.
-approved a resolution to allow
the clerk of court to seek the high-
est possible rate of investment for
funds he deposits for the county.
-approved working with the
School Board on a piggyback work
order change to complete-the 10-
inch force main to serve the new K-
;8 school and Wauchula Hills, doing
Sthe work in conjunction with con-
struction at the school to save dol-
lars and allow the school to be able
to test its sewer lines by July 10.
-authorized Albritton and coun-
ty attorney Ken Evers to negotiate
for the purchase of a property at
210 S. 10th Avenue, the only one in
that block which does not belong to
-the county and would be useful for
parking.
-discussed legislative issues
and the tentatively approved state


Budget amounts to benefit Hardee
County and Bryant's week-long
visit in Tallahassee attempting to
' talk with legislators about various
bills and budget amounts.
It was frustrating. The process
changes from hour to hour, some-
times minute by minute. It's a mad-
house. I'm glad to get back to,


Hardee County. f advise e'ernone
to go and see for themselves said
Bryant.


for a few months. It was then that he asked my wife a question that would
change me and my life-forever.
"So, do you think David will take the job?" he asked my wife. That
"job" being the youth director position at New Hope Presbyterian Church
here in Eustis.
That was four years ago. I left my comfortable teaching position at
Eustis High School, where I coached three sports and had just won one of
what I hoped to be many district championships in girls varsity basketball.
But the Lord hadn't called me to be comfortable, and made it clear I was to
be at the church.
Well, after much soul searching and questioning his own call, my
friend has announced that God has made it clear he is not to be at this
church anymore.
A friend of mine once told me, "God and I talk all the time. Most of
the time I'm arguing with what He just told me to do because I don't like
it." That statement sums up my feelings for this friend. I don't like it'that
he is leaving, but I have to say goodbye.
To my friend, the Rev. Daniel P. Kerley, and his wife, Lesa, and sons
Josh and Reid, who are in my youth group, I love you all.
And, in all reality, I'm not saying goodbye. I'm going to be praying
more for you now than I have been. I'm going to be missing you all.
Brother, you have been faithful to your call here. You have been a$
faithful friend to me, and I know God will continue to grow you and stretch
you in ways we can't even imagine. Strap on the seat belt and enjoy the
ride.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who
love him, who have been called according to his purpose," Romans 8:28.
Dan, I know you love the Lord and I know He is working for your
good because you have been called to His purpose. God bless.




Braves Top LL


Juniors Baseball


,By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
With only three games last week,
there was still a significant change
in the standings in Little League
Juniors baseball.
The rain-out game on Tuesday
was between the Lone Star
Construction Rangers and the BJD
Excavating Braves. But the Braves
won on Friday night, while the
Mason Mets split games last week.
Thus, by week's end, the Braves
stood alone on top of the standings
with an 8-1 record, while the Mets
were at 7-2. Trailing them were the
Rangers, CGC AgriManagement
Athletics (A's) and the Torrey Oaks
Golf Course Indians,
Last Monday, the Mets mangled
the Indians 15-4.
For the Masons, Josh Spencer
'doubled. He scored four runs alto-
;gether. Leadoff batter Nolan
Neuhauser chipped in with a trio of
tallies, Francisco Figueroa and
Raymond DeAnda added two runs
-apiece and Alex Flores, Brek
.McClenithan, Phillip Barton and
Nick Battles came across 'home
plate once each.
,'Leadoff batter Tony Martinez
scored twice for the Indians. Mike
Farrell and Matt Fite had solo
scores. Adam Cartwright, Drew,
Macias. Farrell. Josh Rickett, Justin


Corbin and Chris Anderson were
all left on the basepaths.
On Thursday evening, the A's
Snipped the Mets 10-8, dropping the
Mets to second place in the stand-
ings.
Josh Johnston smacked three
doubles to score teammates. Tyler
Robertson, Joseph Johnston and
Skylar Alden each also doubled.
Will Abbott was the only twin-tally
batter. Tyler Harvard, Jordan
Grimsley, Tyler and Skylar Alden,
Mike Dixon, Coty Skiriner, Dalton
Farr and Joseph Johnston all
crossed'home plate once.
Battles, McClenithan and Barton
each doubled for the Mets.
McClenithan and Spencer were
each two-score batters while
Neuhauser, Flores, Figueroa and
Charlie Powell added a run each.
On Friday the Braves barely beat
the Rangers 4-1.
Kaleb Saunders and Jose
Figueroa each doubled for the
Braves. James Olliff had a pair of
hits and scored once. Ben Krause,
Carson Davis and Conner Davis
added the other scores.
Dale Bucy doubled and scored
for the Rangers. David Richardson,
Patrick Turner, Josh Rodgers and
Kody Porter all hit safely but were
left on base. .
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WES Honors 'Top Cats'


At the top of their class are fifth graders (first row) Lady Paningbatan, Dawson Crawford, Cassidy
Knight and Obet Maldonado; (second row) Erica Cisneros, Cassy Cruz, Patricio Gomez-Molina,
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Choate, Jenna Flemer and Michael Ramirez; (in back) Alexan Maddox, Robyn Tanksley, Jennifer
Napier, Reham Alqabsi, Dunia Sehweil, Jon-Mikel Windham and Jessica Hernandez.


Second graders topping the chart are (in front) Jose Paniagua, Alex Johnson, Tatiana Juarez,
Cesar Ramirez, Kayla Garay, Rolando Chavez, Kirsten Ramirez, Chasity Williams, Doyle Collom
Sand Andrea Murillo; (in back) Agustin Sanchez, Ricki Obregon, AnahiArroyo, Dana Terrell, Peyton
I Hernandez, Andres Sevilla, Kendall Gough, Ashleigh Prieto, Felix Mancillas and Ithiel Ocana.


COURTESY PHOTOS
Wauchula Elementary recently honored its Top Cats from the fourth nine-week grading period.
Kindergarten Top Cats were (in front, from left) Brooklyn Graham, Briana Hanchey, Abigail
Castaneda, Araceli Mota, Jenny Lucatero, Scotty Froehlich, Dora Cardoza, Destiny Borjas and
Araceli Lopez; (in back) Vaughn Kirkland, Lorena Arana, Yulisa Figueroa, Erika Ramirez, Kendall
Winter, Eddie Kilgore, Christopher Nolan, Marcelin Cimeus and Adrian Rodriguez; (not pictured)
Miguel Perez.


Top Cats from the first grade included (front row) Jacob Castillo, Marco DeLeon, Gloria Perez,
Rosienell Rivers, Beatriz Macedo, Hunter Reid, Mariah Reyna, Jeremy Franks, Elizabeth Pierce
and Lexy Barker; (back row) Crystal Luviano, Karan Limbachid, Ashley Ugarte, Levi Mancillas,
Karley White, Mara Goodwyn, Shelby Dees, Hunter Bryant, Raul Diaz and Nathan Naranjo; (not
pictured) Mariah Boney.


Top students from the third grade are (front row) Jared Darty, Katie Smith, Alysa Salazar, Cory
Rich, Patrisha Windham and Brooke Conley; (middle row) Ariana Spears, Lark Lukawski, Holly
Hughes, Hannah Grisinger, Christian Crawford, Luke Winter, Ruben Velasquez and Maribel Diego;
(back row) Elvia Lopez, Eduardo Centeno, Matthew Hamilton, German Figuerroa, Austin
McClellan, Caroline Durrance, Ann Cerna, Brooke Knight, Pedro Gonzalez, Jessica Howell and
Blanca Chapman.


KLetter to Editor

Hardee School System

Praised For Adding ROTC


Dear Editor:
Daily I am reminded that free-
dom is not free as I pass by the Fort
Benning Cemetery and see row
after row of tombstones. I would-


like to let the School Board, along
with the entire county, know how
happy I am to hear that ROTC will
be brought to our school system.
1 have often wondered how long


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

Obey your spiritual leaders and submit to them:
-Hebrews 13:17
(To the shepherds:) Thediseased and weak you have
not strengthened, the sick you have not healed, the
hurt and crippled you have not bandaged, those gone
Astray you have not brought back, the lost you have
not sought to find, but with force and hardhearted
harshness you have ruled them.
-Ezekiel 34:4
In different places in the Bible it talks about how we are to obey our
leaders, including the spiritual ones. We will reap if we judge, gossip and
come against them in any way.
Read all of Ezekiel 34. The shepherds are very responsible on how
they treat and teach-the sheep. God gives a strong word to Ezekiel to give
to the leaders, and will do what is necessary to straighten out the shepherds.
Also, He spoke strong words to the Pharisees. They hated Jesus for it
and wanted to kill HIm. It may have looked as though they killed Him, but
Jesus gave up His life, for you and me, out of obedience to His Father.
A Golden Nugget is'to not put your hands on leaders, or you will reap.
Leave the leadership to God to deal with. God will deal with them harshly.


it would be before someone would
step up to the plate and teach the
future soldiers of America.
From experience, I wish we
(mostly my husband) could have
had that opportunity before enlist
ing and going into training. Their
have been many who have come
from this small country town calle&
Wauchula.
These men and women are now
,serving our country protecting oui
freedom.
The least that any school anc
community can do is equip these
young adults with more knowledge
and understanding about the basics
of our military. Whether they leave
Hardee High School and enlis
immediately or only take on the
knowledge they have been taught
Either way they will leave with i
sense of pride for which they anm
our country stand for.
Personally, saluting the flag wa:
something I did simply out of for
mality. Now that it is my husband
who is fighting and sacrificing al
that he has, saluting the America'
flag is much more personal and fa
from formality.
I believe this program will pro
vide a wealth of opportunity for the
students at Hardee Senior Higl
School. To the man who has take
on the responsibility to teach these
students, Thank you.
Jamie (Davis) Macia
Army Wife o
PFC Pedro (Tony) Macia
25th Infantry Divisioi
Hawai


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National Day Of Prayer Held At Main Street Heritage Park


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Prayer leaders were, from left, Lou Liotta,-Bey Gonzalez, Wendell Smith, John Russell, Bill Knight,
Michael Choate and Brian Laker.


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PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KELLY
: The rainy weather on Thursday, May, 5, at noon did not keep these people from coming out for
Sprayer at Main Street Heritage Park in Wauchula.


Suzanne See sang at the service. A community prayer service was also held the evening of May
5 at the Frist Baptist Church of Wauchula.


Wauchula Mayor David Royal led a prayer for the city at National Day Of Prayer service on May 5.


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


FAKE CHRISTIANITY
Just yesterday was laughing at the television. It always cracks me up
:when I see someone pretending to be a guitarist. I am not an expert w hen it
:comes to acting or to the guitar, but I can tell when someone is faking the
chords, strumming or finger-picking that is necessary to make certain
sounds on an instrument. The guitar always stands out to me because of my
.experience with it. I understand the skills necessary, what shaping of the
,fingers on the strings makes certain chords, and when fingers must-move to
-make different sounds.
: It is easy to tell when someone'is doing a poor job imitating playing an
: instrument, and it is obvious that before that moment, he had absolutely no
-, experience. How much better could be be at his job if he would learn how
:to play the guitar instead of merely acting it out?
ULnfortunately, there are many people acting like Christians, too.
,They might wear the name. They might walk the walk. They might talk
S"like a Christian. Yet there is something about them that is obviously fake.
SI'm not trying to be judgmental when I say this. I want to be completely
honest and speak where the Scriptures speak. Fake Chstianity is pointless.
S You see, fake Christianity will not get one to Heave. Fake Christianity
will not get someone recognition from God. Fake Chrisanity will not teach
others what Christianity is (Matthew 6:11.
Eventually we must realize that God wants true, devoted, sacrificialfol-
'lowers who will follow Him even to death on a cross (Matthew 10:38). If
we are pretending to be something we are not, eventually we will be found
,:out. Look at Matthew 7:20, which says, "Thus you will know them by their
1';fruits." Jesus tells us that we will know others by the actions they have. We
-:-will know others by the fruits, or lack of fruits, that they produce.
It does no good to sit through a sermon about fornication, agreeing with
verses about abstinence and the sin of fornication, when the weekend invites
lustful partying and sexual activity. It is sad that we are reportedly one of the
most "religious" counties in the state of Florida, yet back that statistic up
with ;having the highest teen pregnancy rate. Although this statistic is com-
mon knowledge, most do not know the reason this could be true in Hardee
County. Let me clue you in on the answer. There are too many pretenders
and not enough real Christians.
S Remember this: It's easy to be religious; it's difficult to be righteous
(Acts 17). So instead of pretending to be'a Christian, maybe we should all
just learn the truth and be one in the first place. I'm Telling the Truth.
J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be
e-mailed atjastas@surfbest.net


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This friendly calico feline was surrendered to the shelter because she was
,expecting. She since has raised several kittens that were not hers. She
is extremely lovable, and is in need of a good home. She is litter-box
trained and also has been known to catch mice. If you are looking for a
good all-arodnd cat, this could be the one.
Adoption fees are $45 and include a rabies vaccination, spacing or neutering or
the animal, a physical exam. flea treatment and lots of other goodies for your new
family member. At the present time, the kennel is open byj.appointment. Contact
773-2320 if you are interested in any of the other animals that desperately need a
loving home. The kennel's location is 685 Airport Road, Wauchula (at the county
landfill).


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Letter to Editor

Adam Acuna Believes Going

To County Jail Saved Him


Dear Editor:
As I lay in my cell thinking of
what I have done and the people I
have hurt ... \\hen I.came into the,
cell I did notknow who I \\as or
where I was at.
All I knew that I was in a cell
stripped from my clothes and
wrapped up in a blue strap for my
own safety. I asked why and the
officers said, "Acuna, this is for
your own best interest."
Then I knew that I was safe
when the Lord sent the officers and
other inmates to watch over me.
Because all I remember is chasing
something called methampheta-
mine. I could not believe how easi-
ly I was hooked.
To all of you who use drugs,
.when your dope is gone, your


friends are gone.
There is a very special lady (Mrs.
Nancy Tomlinson) who always
tried to get me to go to church but
stubborn me, meth was always
first.
Now I can say, Mrs. Tomlinson, I
am putting the Lord in front of me
and drugs behind me. And for all
the prayers she has prayed for me,
now I am asking the Lord to return
the favor and watch over her.
I guess what I am trying to say is
that meth or any kind of drug is not
the way. There is only one way.
That is the Lord's way.
Through it all, the Lord was the
only one who did not turn his back
on me.
Adam Acuna
Hardee County Jail


Manor Memories
By Yolanda Esquivel
Hardee Manor Healthcare Center
I


It's wonderful to have children to care for you and make decisions con-
cerning your care and safety. I want you to meet a special resident in our
facility. She has a special story to share with you.
Her name is Kathryn.Walker. She was born in Louisiana. Her parents
were farmers. Her last job was a position as head waitress for the Marriott
Corp..at the turnpike in Pompano Beach. Mrs. Walker had five children,
three boys and two girls.
Two of her.boys have passed away. One was killed in Vietnam in a
helicopter crash, another, who was retired from the Air Force, passed away
at the age of 57 from health problems. Her only surviving son, John, is
employed at the Kennedy Space Center.
Her two daughters work in the healthcare profession. Her youngest
daughter. Donna Besch, is employed as a nurse for Best Choice in Sebring.
Her oldest daughter, Diane Heath, is our social worker here at Hardee
Manor.
Mrs. Walker spoke to me about her kids: "They were not hard to raise.
My kids are very special. They are good Christians and very faithful to their
mother. They always see to it that I have what I need.
"I think Hardee Manor is just great. It's a good second home. There are
so'many advantages to this place. I have to praise Hardee Manor, not just
because my daughter, Diane, works here but because that's just the way I
see it."
I asked Diane about any special memories she had of her childhood.
"My memories were when my mother stayed up with me to help me take
car of my sick children. She was a hard worker. She made sure we were in
church :on Sundays."
She went on to add, "Her house was always full of neighborhood kids.
She liked having everyone around. Even after I was grown up and married
I loved going home to mom and her cooking. She always showed me a lot
of attention."
Diane also chuckled as she told me her best laughs with her mom were
when her mom would tell her how it was when she herself was growing up.
"Mom would share the mischief she would get into out in the arm. It was
so funny," she said.
"I feel good about Mom living here at Hardee Manor because she gets
good care that I know I could not give her even if I was at home."
I enjoyed interviewing these two lovely ladies. A mother and a daugh-
ter. In c-ase you are wondering how old Mrs. Walker is, she would not tell
me. "I don't tell anyone my age," she said.


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

GROWERS STRIVE FOR BETTER ENVIRONMENT
After two years and a massive effort by nearly 100 people, we will.
hold our Citrus BMP Kickoff Luncheon next Wednesday, May 18. We will
meet at the Putnam's EI Clair Ranch at 11 a.m. for presentations and lunch.
The event will last until around 1 p.m.
We have assembled a distinguished group of speakers who will address
various topics of interest relating to watershed protection. We are espe-
cially honored to have Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer*
Services Charles Bronson and Sen. J. D. Alexander addressing our growers.
Selfishly, we think the most important facet of the event will be the
introduction and distribution of our BMP manual entitled, "Best
Management Practices for Citrus Groves in the Peace River and Manasota
Basins."
Ben Albritton, chairman of our BMP process, describes the need for
utilizing BMPs in his letter to growers. It states: "From the humble
beginnings of our Florida citrus industry many decades ago, the Florida cit-
rus grower has been particularly adept at many things but there are two that,
in my opinion, define us. The first of these is that we have been survivors.
Surviving hurricanes, droughts, freezes, diseases and financial downturns
has reshaped our industry and created a stronger sense of purpose.
"The second factor has been the commitment to care for our natural
resources. Early in our history, this behavior of protecting our resources
was simply defined as being good farmers. Today, our society has used
terminology such as environmentalists and conservationists to define our
actions. The terminology may have changed, but the purpose of our well-
thought-out, time-honored practices of caring for the natural resources has
remained, and will continue to be, of the highest priority.
"As the population of our beautiful state continues to swell, it seems
only logical that our industry can expect increasing pressures to practice
more ecologically aware conservation measures. Not too long ago, the
notion that a gallon of drinking water, sold in any retail store, would ever
cost more than a gallon of gasoline was considered ludicrous. Today this
is a reality that has and will continue to shape our public policies and farm-
ing practices.
'These factors have granted our industry an unprecedented opportuni-
ty to take actions with an even greater level of environmental leadership.
Our actions and common sense, coupled with the guidelines contained
within this manual, will reap rewards. These rewards can include cost sav-
ings, better horticultural management and higher productivity. The great-
est of these rewards, in my opinion, is the ability to stand confident in the
fact that we, as farmers, have been the leaders in natural resources protec-
tion and enhancement because it is simply the right thing to do.
"We encourage citrus growers to increase their familiarity with all
water policies that are applicable to them and to fully utilize all available
water management resources. We also encourage each citrus grower to
build and/or foster positive relationships with each entity charged with
managing our state's water resources. These partnerships are priceless as
well as crucial.
"A great deal of hard work and sacrifice was given by those involved
in the creation of this manual. The result is a manual that is comprehen-
sive, well thought out and informative," Albritton concluded.
Participation in the BMP process will allow growers to partake in cost-
share funding options and provides documentation you are using accepted
environmentally friendly techniques to produce your crop. We sincerely
hope all commercial citrus growers will attend the BMP luncheon and par-
Sticipate by signing up in the program.



For the week ended May 5, 2005:
At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 7,496 compared to
last week 8,030 and 6,972 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-
State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were
1.00 to 2.00 higher, feeder steers and heifers steady.


Feeder Steers:



Feeder Heifers:


John H. Loud, an American inventor, patented a ballpoint pen in
1888.


Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 155.00-210.00;
300-400 lbs., 131.00-170.00; and
400-500 lbs., 124.00-149.00.

Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 Ibs., 140.00-205.00;
300-400 lbs., 125.00-152.00; and
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Thursday, May 12, 2005


PAGE ONE


Spring Football Next Friday


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Wildcat football Spring
Classic will be held Friday, May
20, in Lake Wales.
Hardee head coach Derren Bryan
said Tuesday that about 65 boys
have been practicing since the May
2 beginning of spring practices,
having only 14 days to get ready
for the spring game. Those coming
in off the baseball diamond had
even fewer days.
"As usual, we will plan to use the
No. 1 offense and No. 2 and 3
defenses in the first quarter. In the
second quarter, we'll reverse that to
the No. 1 defense and No. 2 and 3
offenses.
The third-quarter is for the junior
varsity players only. We may have
to insert a couple of varsity players
on-the field. In the fourth quarter,
we'll look at the No. 1 teams on
each side of the ball," concluded
Bryan, who said he did not know
what format Lake Wales would fol-
low. "Their coach resigned and
:there is a new coach, but I don't
know him yet."
As usual, Bryan and his co-
coaches will look "at the good and
the bad of the players they have to
get ready for the 2005 season.
The Florida High School Athletic
Association redistricted last year.
Hardee is now in 3A-11 with Avon
Park, DeSoto and Sebring. In
District 10 are some other rivals,
Bartow, 'Haines City, Lakeland
Kathleen, the new Ridge School in
Davenport and Lake Wales. District
12 includes Sarasota Booker,
Tampa Jesuit, Lithia Newsome,
:Palmetto and Tampa Robinson.
Because of the caliber of compe-
-tition in its area and the possibility
of facing Hardee in the post-season
playoffs, Palmetto ended a 30-year
history of playing against Hardee in
electing not to schedule a game this
fall.


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2005 Varsity Schedule


Date

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8/26/2005

9/2/2005

9/9/2005

9/16/2005

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9/30/2005

10/7/2005

10/14/2005

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Cape Coral Mariner

Ft. Meade

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Bartow

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11-week season, which begins with
an Aug. 19 classic against 4A Lake
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seven other opponents for the
upcoming season. It begins Aug. 26
at 4A Cape Coral Mariner. Then
there is 1A perennial champion
Fort Meade at home on Sept. 2.

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That is followed by a pair of road
games, Sept. 9 against 5A Port
Charlotte and Sept. 16 at 2B St.
Pete Catholic, a team which lost in
the 2004 regional finals to eventual
state champion Pahokee.
Hardee is home to welcome
Bartow on Sept. 23 and travels to
the first district opponent, Sebring,
on Sept. 30.
Without the Palmetto game, Oct.
7 became an open date to heal up
and plan for the final weeks of the
season.
There is another district game, at
Avon Park, on Oct. 14. The season
ends with a trio of home games,
Oct. 21 vs. Haines City, Oct. 28 vs.
DeSoto and the season finale
against 5A Colonial of Orlando on
Nov. 4.
After the spring game on May
20, Hardee players will have about
three weeks off. Then it's three
nights a week, Tuesdays through
Thursday from June 14 to Aug. 1.
Starting: with a character-building
talk, the session will turn to about
90 minutes of weightlifting and
other conditioning and finish with
about 90 minutes on the field
reviewing fundamentals.


Cherry Fights


On Friday Night


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Local boxing pro Edner Cherry
will fight again on Friday Night in
Tampa.
Cherry will fight in the Main
Event at the A La Carte Event
Pavilion in an evening featuring
local talent, including Aaron Jaco
of Sarasota, Oscar Gonzalez of
West Tampa and Robert Daluz of
Jacksonville.
The Cherry fight will pit him
against Polo Perez, 42, a right-han-
der from Columbia, now fighting
out of Miami. "He's real smart. He
was fighting before I was born. I'm
not taking him lightly," said Cherry
of the eight-round bout which is a
tune-up for another on June 24 live
on ESPN against Damion Fuller of


Tampa.
The ring-savvy Perez has had 86
professional fights. Among his 46
wins are 23 KOs. He has lost 36
and had four draws. He had lost his
last four fights before taking a
unanimous decision recently over
Cherry's stablemate Dillet
Frederick.
"I plan to keep moving and keep
my jab going. I don't want to get
caught up in fighting his fight, like
I did last time," said Cherry, refer-
ring to his February 12-round split
decision loss in Miami against Fort
Lauderdale pro Ricky Quiles.
Cherry hold the 135-pound
World Boxing Council's Caribbean
Federation and National Boxing
Association intercontinental light-
weight belts. They are not at risk in
this week's fight.


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Hardee


Living


Mother Of 4 Graduates From SFCC


TELEVISION NEWS


"When I was getting ready to
register my daughter, Amber, at
South Florida Community College,
I thought I might give college a try,
too," said Nadine Slaughter. The
40-year-old resident of Wauchula
graduated on May 4 from SFCC
with an associate in arts degree in
social work. Three of her children
attended the commencement cere-


TWO BLUES, ONE PINK
Fermin and Marvella Albarran,
Wauchula, a seven pound 12 ounce
son, Fermin Jr., born April 25,
2005, Florida Hospital Heartland,
Sebring. Mrs. Albarran is the for-
mer Marvella Aviles. Maternal
grandparents are Rolando and
Juana Aviles. Paternal grandparents
are Alfonso and Juana Albarron.
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. Paternal grandpar-
ents are Rogei and Anne Mitchell.
Lillie King and Melvin Patton, a
seven pound three ounce son
Kentrico Issiah Patton, born May 7,
2005, Highlands Regional Medical
Center, Sebring.

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paper and pencil, sit down and
write it as it occurs to you. The
writing is easy-it's the occur-
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-Stephen Leacock


monies.
"I was married when I was 18,"
she said. "I had four children, one
right after the other. My parents
didn't go to college, and I'm the
only one of my brothers and sisters
to graduate from college."
But a college education has
become a family affair. Amber
graduated from SFCC last year, and
Slaughter's son, Frankie, graduated
from SFCC in December 2004.
"Frankie is working toward a bach-
elor of science degree in criminolo-
,gy at the University of Florida,"
said Slaughter. "He wants to be an
FBI agent."
Slaughters' daughters, Savannah
and Karrissa, attend Hardee High
School and are taking dual enroll-
ment classes through -SFCC.
"Savannah's graduating from
Hardee High School on May 21,
'and she starts at SFCC in Fall
2005."
Slaughter began her own college
career in May 2002, and faced
some challenges. While attending
classes full-time at SFCC, she went
through a divorce, worked full-time
at Wal-Mart and became a work-
study student. But her diligence got
Sher through the tough times.
She was inducted into Phi Theta
Kappa, an honorary society that
recognizes the academic achieve-
ment of two-year college students
Sand provides opportunities for
growth and development in leader-
ship, service and fellowship. "It
meant a lot, especially, because
Amber had been a member," she
said. "I thought my chances were
slim to none. To get a letter that I'd
been inducted was great."
Slaughter's own life experience
and her close relationship to her
children influenced her interest in
social work. "I really want to help
kids," said Slaughter. "I was sexu-
ally abused as a child from the time
I was 8 until I was 13. I didn't have
anyone to go to. I want to help kids,
realize that' there's someone out
there who can help. I want to help


COURTESy PHOTO
Graduate Nadine Slaughter with daughter Amber, at her wed-
ding last year.


kids realize that just because some-
thing bad happensto you, you can't
let that hold you back or use it as a
crutch."
To get first-hand experience.
Slaughter became certified as a
Guardian Ad Litem, volunteering
6-10 hours per week. "I'm a' voice
for children in the court system,"
she said. "I work with the child.
The Department of Children and
Families works with'the family."
Slaughter explained that the chil-
dren she works with have already
been removed from the home for
reasons such as parental drug abuse
or child neglect. "If the parents
aren't taking care of themselves,
they're not taking care of their chil-
dren," she said. She indicated that
through a court order, parents may
be sent to classes in parenting,
anger management, drug abuse or
sometimes for random drug testing.
"When parents accomplish those
requirements, get a steady job, have
a place to live and can provide a
good home environment, then
reunification with the child is the
next step," said Slaughter.
"Everything goes through the
courts. I'm appointed to a case by
the court."
SAfter graduation, Slaughter
returns to SFCC to pick up some
business classes. "I also want to get -
'a degree in business so I can start
working at any level."
She plans to continue her educa-
tion at the University of South
Florida, working toward bachelor's
and master's degrees, in social
work. ,, -
:"My biggest fear wheh' I first
approached SFCC was not know-:
ing how to do it all," she said.. "1
thought registering and applying
were the same thing. I didn't know
how to pick classes for my degree.
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her not to go to college because of
my ignorance.
"I \wouuld tell any prospective stu-
dent, to just come, in and ask for
help. Tell people at the college that
you're new to this, and don't be sat-
isfied until you get the answers you
need," she advised. "People my
age tend to feel stupid if we don't
understand right away.
"There's government money out
there to help, so you can afford it,"
she continued. "But once you start
at SFCC, you won't want to leave
here. I feel like this is my family,
this is my home. I walk across cam-
pus, and I'niffamiliar with the faces
of teachers and, students." This
place is mine.
"As scary as it is to go to USF, 1
can't stop now. I'll just have to
make the university mine, too."


COURTESY PHOTO
Kari Noblett, a former Hardee Senior High School honors grad-
uate who is now a junior at the University of Florida, recently
had lunch were Jackie Barron (left), a reporter with WFLA News
Channel 8. Barron is a member of the Advisory Board for the
College of Journalism and Telecommunications. Kari is major-
ing in telecommunications news, and is a volunteer for WUFT-TV
Channel 5.


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The Sons of Confederate Vet-
erans will hold a special memorial
service on Saturday.
The group will meet at 11 a.m. at
Hart Cemetery in the Lemon Grove
community about 10 miles east of
Wauchula.


JULES F. WARREN
Navy Seaman Apprentice Jules F.
Warren recently completed U. S.
Navy basic training at Recruit
Training Command, Great Lakes,
Ill.
During the eight-week program,
Warren completed a variety of
training, which included classroom
study and practical instruction on
naval customs, first aid, firefight-
iing, water safety and survival, and
shipboard and aircraft safety. An
emphasis was.also placed on physi-
cal fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp
is "Battle Stations." This exercise
gives recruits the skills and confi-
dence they need to succeed in the
fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed
to galvanize the basic warrior attrib-
utes of sacrifice, dedication, team-
work andendurance in each recruit
through the practical application of
basic Navy skills and the core val-
ues of Honor, Courage ,and
Commitment. Its distinctly "Navy"
flavor was designed to take into
account what it means to be a
Sailor.
SWarren is the son of Cindy L.
Warren of Wauchula and Thomas L.
Warren of Hobe Sound. He is a
M003 graduate of Hardee Senior
High School.


The special service will honor
two Confederate leaders, William
H. Hart, whose log cabin was
donated to Pioneer Park and is part
of its Cracker Village, and John L.
Skipper, a Hardee native and one of
the original residents of the area.
The public is invited.



Zachary Brewer

Earns Degree

In Business


Zachary J. Brewer, son of
Richard D. and Helen L. Brewer of
SOna, graduated from Florida State
University in Tallahassee on April
: .30.
He earned a bachelor of science
degree in multi-national business
operations.
While undertaking his studies at
FSU, he became a member of the
Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity and the
International Business Association.
Zach is a 2001 graduate of
Hardee Senior.High School.


,Brewer


In hatred as in love, we grow
Like' the thing-we brood upon.'
What we loathe, we graft into
our very soul.


Chamber Monthly Dinner Meeting
May 17, 2005, 6 pm
Linda Lou Ranch (2 miles south of Zolfo)

Guest speakers:
Barbara Carlton, Executive Director, PRVCGA
'& Lockie Gary, County Extension Director

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Sons Of Confederacy


Host Memorial


By SHAYLA BRYAN
Herald-Advocate Intern
Students fill the Hardee High
School auditorium to watch their
classmates communicate using
only their hands.
This is All Day Sign.
The student-organized event has
been held eight of the nine years
the school has offered an American
Sign Language (ASL) class. This
year, 27 students participated in All
Day Sign. Students sign to songs
from all types of music: country;
Christian, rock, pop. They sign
solo, duet and group numbers.
Teachers can choose to take their
classes to watch the event..
The students involved in All Day,
Sign are members of the school's
Sign Choir. Sign Choir meets
Tuesday evenings on the students'
own time, not for a grade or for any
credit, but for the pleasure of sign.
Sign Choir has up to 30 members
who participate, but there are gen-
erally 14 to 20 members committed
to travel. This year, Sign Choir has
singed at a'deaf church in
Lakeland, the Miss -Magnolia
Pageant, Miss Project Graduation,
and West Elementary in Arcadia. It
also has been invited to three
schools in Sebring.
s The choir has many plans, but is
usually limited by finds, especially
this year because of the hurricanes.
Teacher Nancy Weems brought
ASL to the high school nine years
ago. The county office wasn't sure
what she wanted and she wasn't,
either. When administrators found
she was qualified, they said they
would see if there was any interest.
In her second year she started the
Hardee American Sign Language
Club (HASL), and by the end of
that year she had created a Sign
Choir, a segment of the club. ASL
classes. have been filling up every
year since then. In fact, the school
even has had to limit the number of
freshmen who are allowed to take
ASL because there is such a large
number of interested students. ,
Sign club has 35-40 members
who work to increase public aware-
ness about deaf culture and further
the acceptance of ASL.as a lan-
guage now with foreign-credit sta-
tus. .
The' HASL Clib is unique to
other clubs at the,high school, as it
doesn't require members to pay
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At All Sign Day, students can see what it is like to communicate with only hands.


clayshoots go. the Jennifer Allen
Memorial Scholarship. Two $500
scholarships are awarded each year
to two seniors with an average to
above-average grade-point average
who are active HASL members and
plan to pursue a field of study relat-
ed to deaf culture. There are many
fields of study related to deaf cul-
ture, but the most common are deaf
education, interpreting, translating,
speech therapy and teaching ASL.
Weems and the club are asking
for the community's help. The club
has been unable to do its usual
fundraisers this, year because of the
ban on fundraising, due to the hur-
ricanes. Any donations to the schol-
arship fund would be welcome.
Contact Weems at 781-1639 for
more information.
The scholarship was started in
/memory of Jennifer Allen in
Weems' second year. Allen, a 16-
year-old who was taking ASL in
the evenings from Weems. was
killed in a car accident. Weems felt
it was important to remember her in
some way with sign. "She was a
beautiful signer," Weems said.
The high school currently offers
ASL I and II. This year ASL III was


offered for the first time through
South Florida Community college
(SFCC). Weems is hoping that this
will work into an interpreter pro-
gram with SFCC.
Through the ASL program at the
high school, students lives have
been affected and they, in turn,
have been able to affect the lives of
others. Weems said it has changed
the lives of a couple of deaf indi-
viduals in Hardee County. Ten


years ago they would have had to
use paper to write out their orders.
But there is currently no restaurant
in town where there isn't someone
employed who has taken-or who is
taking sign. The deaf people find it'
incredible.
Even deaf people out of 'this
county know where Hardee County.
is, and they just grin because they
think they program is amazing, she
said.


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,Happy early summer! As we head towards summer, we are fre-
quently asked "What bleaching (whitening) products work the
best?"

First of all, there are no teeth whitening products that will light-
en the color of a "bonding", a crown, a veneer, or a denture
tooth. There are, however lot of products for sale that will
whiten natural enamel. Some are available over the counter,
Sand some are available only through a dentist. Those that we
have found to work the best (and fastest) are those whose con-
centration strengths are higher than those over the counter.
However, the "strip"' style of whitener does work. Many
patients try these first and then follow-up with professional
strength bleach after getting slow, but encouraging results.
Toothpastes that claim to whiten have very little effect on the
overall appearance of the teeth, but can be used to maintain a
beautiful white smile.

Did you know Mike Jagger had an emerald chip put in his
upper right incisor? People thought it was spinach, so he had
it replaced with a ruby. People thought it was blood, so he had
it replaced with a diamond. I assume the diamond is still in
place. We can place emeralds, rubies, or diamonds, but whiten-,
ing is probably the simplest and best cosmetic procedure!

As with most things, it is important to make sure you have good
underlying function and dental health, before addressing cos-
metics. That being siad, there are no major reasons why you
can not have white, beautiful teeth, and it does not take a movie
star's, or rock star's, income to do so.


We hope all of you are in good dental health!
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'Sign Me A Song'



High School Students Learn


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4B The Herald-Advocate, May 12, 2005

Wauchulan Keynote Speaker


At SFCC's Commencement


"You heard the voice of destiny
and answered its call," said Denise
Everett during South Florida
Community College's May 4 com-
mencement exercises. Everett, who
earned her associate degree in nurs-
ing, served as keynote speaker for
the ceremonies.
She reminded fellow students,
"We all have a destiny in life, and
no one can bring our destiny to us.
We are the' ones who have to take
the steps toward fulfilling our own
dreams. This is not an end but only
the beginning of what tomorrow
will produce. In the course of our
studies, we have not only gained an
education, but we have gained a
sense of belonging and the empow-
erment of accomplishing a great
task. We have made new friends
and adopted new mentors."
Everett went on to urge gradu-
ates, "Think of one instructor who
has made a positive impact in oir
lives. Someday, we can take that
gift and make a positive'impact in
someone else's life.


"We are partly responsible for
what the future will look like," she
said in closing. "We will have to
leave a legacy for the next genera-
tion to follow, so embrace tomor-
row with the vigor and tenacity that
will make a difference for the bet-
terment of mankind. You have the
tools in your hand. Just use them."
Earlier in the evening, Dr. Norm
Stephens, SFCC president, mir-
rored Everett's message. "We hope
that you will take what you have
learned and use it most wisely to
improve your lives, while serving
the best interests of'others," he said.
"We hope that you will continue to
learn as you experience life, and as
a result of your efforts, this may be
a better world."
Ed Morgan, professor of chem-
istry, was recognized for his out-
standing service to students and
SFCC. Morgan retires at the end of
the 2005-06 academic year.
Over 600 students had met SFCC
graduation requirements by the
May commencement. Of these, 528
received their associate in arts


degrees, associate in science
degrees, associate in applied sci-
ence degrees, vocational certificates
or college credit certificates, and
106 graduated from SFCC's adult
education program.
SFCC faculty who served as mar-
shals were Davida Austin, James
Broen, Erik Christensen, Carol
Dutton, Cathy Futral and Helen
Shoemaker. Stephanie Flanders and
Daii Phill provided American Sign
Language interpretation during the
program.
The SFCC Vocal Ensemble,
under the direction of Dr. Catherine
Burge, participated in the program.
Members of the ensemble are
Elizabeth Donaldson, Thalia
Escobedo, James Grundy, Michelle
Rogers, Derrick Roper and Alexa
Toscano.
A reception followed the gradua-
tion ceremonies. Members of Phi
Theta Kappa served cookies and
punch while students visited with
family members, SFCC faculty and
administrators.


RESTAURANT SUPPORTS COMMUNITY
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PHOTO BY MICHAEL KELLY
The Wauchula Lions Club has teamed up with the Bread Board Restaurant for a fundraiser on
Saturday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Bread Board will be serving barbecue ribs and chick-
en dinners. The tickets are $10 each, and children 10 and under can get a free hot dog meal. The
Bread Board will purchase, cook and serve the food and donate all the proceeds to the Lions
Club. A drawing for door prizes will be held every 30 minutes. You do not have to be present to
win. The meals are for take-out or can be eaten at the restaurant's patio. Some of the prizes
include a stainless steel grill, a home computer, laptop, Schwinn chopper bike, a remote con-
trolled helicopter, DVD video recorder, five $50 U.S. savings bonds and two Tampa Bay Buc foot-
ball tickets, along with many others. Standing by some of the prizes are (from left) Natalie
Pearson, Chrystine Diakomihalis, Lions President Juan Delatorre and Lionette members Teri
Painter and Nikki Graham. Tickets are available at the Bread Board or from Lions Club or Lionette
members.


The regular season for the Hardee
County Senior Citizens Club will
draw to a close with this Saturday's
luncheon and business meeting.
The event will be held at noon at the
Catheryn McDonald Senior Center,
310 North Eighth- Avenue,
Wauchula. Those planning to attend:
should bring a covered dish and
their own table service. Rolls and
drinks will be provided. Games will
be played after the meal.
Fifteen people attended the April
meeting. The Hardee County
.Cooperative Extension Service
donated a book with chapters on


exercises,: motivation, safety, self-
test, benefits and. nutrition. This
book is a guide from the National
Institute on Aging. We were grate-
ful to receive these books, and I
hope following these guidelines
will prolong the lives of many. New
people present at the April meeting
were Helen Ash and a couple from
Michigan who introduced them-
selves as Pat and John.
I arranged the program with the
help of Connie Rowe. A couple liv-
ing in a housing complex with
Connie agreed to entertain the
group. Their names are John and


Linda Gray, and they call their two-
some "The Fishers." They sang
both gospel and country songs.
John played the guitar. They gave
two tapes away for identifying a
song with three or more notes
played. The two winners of the
tapes were Laura Brewer and Jerry
Rodgers. Many different songs
were sung by John and Linda. Two
of the gospel songs were "Amazing
Grace", and "On My Father's
Side." Two of the country songs
were "Cheating Heart", and "Hello
Darling." They provided good
entertainment. We thank them for
taking the time and energy to be a
part of our group. I hope others will
join us too.
Theresa Myers
Reporter


EWefBarber

J ulie Barber

Z3 <'Graduates Cum

S, Laude From FSU
0 P Julie Barber graduated cum laude
.. fromn the Florida State Uni'ersity
as kn ^rf to iCollege of Arts and Science on
Denise Everett of Wauchula served as keynote speaker for April 29ge of Jls tnd Suciene o

'iDonnis n and Kathleen Barber anda
South Florida Community College's commencement. Donnis and KIithieenBarber and a
.2002 Hardee High honor student,
w:::ho attended her junior Near .at
Albert Einstein High School in
SE Sulzbach, Germany. '
S" i Julie's interest in travel and lan-
S: guages was enhanced'while attend-
0 I' ,ing FSU.. Fluent in German, she
000' .decided to major in Spanish \ith a
t0 a concentration in finance. During the
S.past three s ears. she has taken full
S' vantage of FSU's summer study
S. 245 Hwy. 17 N., Bowling Greeni,* 375-9988 abroad:programs, studying market-
00 ...' ing in London and Spanisi in 'Csti
S.Rica. This summer she will com-
KARAOKE pletetlier -last class in Valencia,
KARAOKE Spain.
0 Miz Edna Over the last few ears, she has
m interned at the Office of Tourism,
SWed.. May 11- 12p.m. i Trade arid .Economics at the
Sat., May 14 -9p.m. 1 a.m; Governor's Office and the General
000 'Counsels Office. at the Florida
. : Department of Agriculture and
S. Consumer Services. She has been
00 0 an active member and officer of the
LADIES NIGHT Alpha Kappa 'Psi Business.
S Thurs., May 12 7p.m. 10p.m. Fraternity and Phi Eta SiginaHonor
: Karaoke & Drink Specials Fraternity.'.
Karaoke & rink pecialsJulie now has.been accepted by
1 the University Of Florida's masters
- of arts in international business pro-
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Senior Citizens Club News
By Theresa Myers,


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May 12, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B


Retirement Dinner For Dr. Findlay Pate

Planned May 28 At Okeechobee Ranch


Dr. Findlay Pate will be retiring
this June from the University of
Florida/IFAS, Range Cattle
Research and Education Center in
Ona.
Dr. Pate initially joined the
University of Florida/IFAS as a fac-
ulty member of the Belle Glade
Agricultural Research Center.
After 13 years (1983), he moved
to Ona and was appointed director
of the Range Cattle Research and
Education Center where he has
served for 22 years.
During his 35 year career, Dr.
Pate has become widely recognized
for his knowledge of beef cattle
nutrition and management. Dr.
Pate has published numerous
research and extension papers relat-
:ed to the production of beef cattle,
especially in subtropical climates.
One of his most recognized
efforts relates to the development of
feeding management practices for
the utilization of sugarcane
molasses as a supplemental feed for
grazing cattle.
Through increased production
efficiency and profitability, Dr.
Pate's work has impacted cattlemen
throughout Florida and in many
parts of the world.
SDr. Pate is also recognized for his
strong support of IFAS county
extension faculty. Realizing that
they are the daily link to communi-
cating with cattle producers across
the state, Dr. Pate has strived to
coordinate cooperation between
faculty at Ona and county extension
offices.
His efforts in research and exten-
sion have been recognized by
numerous awards and acknowledg-
ments.
Pate and his wife Vickie plan to
stay involved in the Hardee County
community, and the Florida
Cattlemen's Association.
In celebration of his 35 years of
dedicated service to the University
of Florida/IFAS and the Florida
beef cattle industry, the public is
invited to a steak cookout and social
gathering to honor Dr. Pate.
The dinner and party will be held
from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday,











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May 28, at Williamson Cattle
Company in Okeechobee. Please
RSVP by the 16th of May; the cost
is $10 per person.
A memory book of letters for Dr.
Pate is being made. If you would
like to contribute a letter, story or
photo, please mail in your contribu-


tions with the RSVP by the 16th of
May to John Arthington, 3401
Experiment Station, Ona, FL
33865.

For questions or directions to the
ranch, call Andrea or Christina at
(863) 735-1314.


COURTESY PHOTO
Dr. Findlay Pate to retire after 35 years with University of
Florida/IFAS.

The first newspaper cartoon, a political caricature, appeared in a
Washington paper, the Federal Republican, early in 1814.


LL Softball Girls Season Slows


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
There were only four Little
League girls softball games last
week.
The girls are nearing the end of
their seasons, with a little over two
weeks left in both the Juniors and
Majors divisions.
At the end of last week, the
Hardee Signs + T's Pride and
Tampa Electric Co. (TECO)
Dragons were co-leaders of the
Juniors division, each with a 7-1
record. Behind them were the
Highlands Coca Cola Racers and
English Chevrolet Wahoos.
In the Majors division, the TECO
Pride seem to rule the roost with a
6-2' record, followed by the Peace
River Growers Racers and the
Gourley Plastering Wahoos.
Last week began with a Juniors
game between the Dragons and
Wahoos, with the Dragons winning
28-5.
Emily Adams homered, Blake
Farrer tripled and Ashley Alden,
Halley Marshall and Shelby
Durrance each doubled for the
Dragons. Alden was a four-hit,
four-score batter. Adams, Christina
English, Durrance and Farrer were
all triple-tally batters.
For the Wahoos, Samantha
Farias, Brianna Nellis, Emily
Starratt, Nicole Beck and Jennifer
Farias each circled the bases once.
The Farias sisters, Beck sisters,
Lindee Rossman and Nellis were
also stranded.
The Tuesday night Majors game
between the Racers and the Wahoos
was rained out.
On Thursday night, it was anoth-
er Juniors game. In this one, the
Racers downed the Wahoos 19-7.
Kiistina Garcia homered in the
only' long-ball hit for the Racers.
Jessie Helm, Chelsea Owens and
Kim Cason each came around to


score three times. Kayla Owens,
Lea Levesque, Lola Rivera, Sierra
Gee and Garcia had twin tallies.
For the Wahoos, Jennifer Farias
and Rossman were twin-score bat-
ters. Nicole Beck, Starratt and
Dolores Hernandez chipped in with
a run apiece.
On Friday night there was a dou-
ble-header, one game in each divi-
sion.
The Majors game was at 5:30
and featured the Pride downing the
Racers 19-11.
Emma Marshall banged three
hits and scored three runs for the
Pride. Amber Hines smacked a pair
of hits and walked twice to come
home four times. Summer Sisum,
Haley Shelton, Kelsey Powell,
Brooke Shelton and Kayla Powell
each scored twice. McKenna Fite
and Amanda McNabb had solos
scores.
For the Racers, leadoff batter
Courtney Buckley circled the bases
three times. Kayla Knight, Krista


Turner and Cassidy Knight crossed
home twice each and Sabrina
Hernandez and Sierra Coronada
added a run apiece.
The nightcap was a 21-11 win for
the Dragons over the Pride in a
match-up of the Juhiors division
leaders.
Leadoff batter Paige Clark dou-
bled, singled twice. and walked to
put four runs on the board for the
Dragons. Amaris Garza, ,Adams
and Chelsea Harris each also dou-
bled. Garza and English were
triple-score batters. Alden, Miranda
Powell, Adams and Marissa
Shivers scored twice each.
Marshall, Harris and Farrer each
added a run.
Krystin Robertson put three runs
in the book for the Pride. Jerrica
Grimsley had twin hits and tallies.
Chelsey Steedley, Caitlyn Cason,
Melissa Page, Jessica Abbott,
Amber Steedley and Chelsea
Albritton chipped in with one run
each.


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
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GENE DRUIS SRYS THANKS
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from Hardoe County bug from me. Ranked
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Florida I have received Ford's highest
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NURSING OPPORTUNITIES
Join the Good Shepherd Hospice team of very
special nurses providing quality, end of life care
to patients and families throughout Highlands and
Hardee Counties!
RN, PATIENT CARE NURSE
Full-Time Patient Care Nurse needed to assess and identify
patient/family needs, using a palliative and supportive
process in coordination with the Plan of Care and
Interdisciplinary Team.
BSN, PATIENT CARE MANAGER
Full-Time Patient Care Manager needed for our Sebring
office. Selected candidate will be responsible for direct
oversight of all aspects of patient care provided by the staff
members of designated Interdisciplinary Teams.
RNs
Part-time (weekends and evenings) RNs needed for sched-
uled visits to patients in home and nursing hojne settings.
Flexible scheduling.
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LPNs needed to work part-time for Continous Care (sitting
with patients) in home and nursing home settings. Hours
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CNA
CNA needed to work days and evenngs for continuous care
shifts and/or daily visits to patients and families. Home
Health aide certification required (hours can be provided for
certification.)


Interested candidates should send resume to:
Human Resources, fax (863) 687-6977 or
call (863) 682-0027.
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Environmental Technician (2) Positions available.
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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, 3 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
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1998 CHEV.
VIN: 1GCCS19XXW8211973
8:00 a.m., May 23, 2005
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL
5:12c


WHEELCHAIR VAN 1996 Plymouth
Voyager Enter van. All tie-downs
included. Runs great $7000 FIRM. Call
773-2631. 5:12p
1986 JEEP CHEROKEE in very good
condition. Cold air, new front end,
new brakes, new shocks, $2000. (863)
773-0306. 5:12-19p
1991 CADALLIC DEVILLE, cold A/C,
reliable, $2200 OBO. 773-6628.
5:12p
FOR SALE: 1993 Taurus 4 new tires
withsome work could be a great 2nd
car. Call773-3314 after 6 p.m. 5:12p


NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1997 DODGE
VIN: 2B3HD46F3VH668955
8:00 a.m., May 26, 2005
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL
5.1I2,


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Woarkel


Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC


781-1062


LOCAL INTERNET SERVICE ONLY $9.95!
SFree Online Virus Scan
SLocal Access Phone Number
Reliable Connections No Busy Signals
Guaranteed To Be 10 Times Faster
Up to 5 E-mail Accounts Accessible Anywhere


William M. GIlliard
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DEMOLITION
Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt

Local Contractor

(863) 735-2415


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: rBartlein@'us.aflac.com
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Estan buscanda una
vivienda para su
terreno?
No es necesario
buscar mas!.
Tenemos una casa
prefabricada double
ancho 3 cuartos, 2
banos. Puede ser tuya
por solamente $430
PI. por mes con credi-
to aprobado!
1337 Hwy. 17 South
Wauchula

773-4900
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Missing
Pit Bull


Male
Brindle with white chest.
Has blue collar.
Lost on May 5,
Steve Roberts Special.
735-2294
or
781-4877
5:12p


1991 CHEVY CAPRICE classic, very
nice, runs great, AC needs work,
$2995. 781-0551. 5:12p
1991 HONDA ACCORD, 175,000, runs
great, good interior, kicker sound sys-
tem, hits deep, $3495. 781-0551.
5:12p
'99 FORD ESCORT LX, runs great,
needs paint job, $1500 OBO. Call 773-
0628 or 781-4762 if interested. 5:12p
1981 FORD CUSTOM 100. Great
.engine, body needs work. Asking
$1100 OBO. Call Alex 781-4174.
4:28-5:26p


We are Hardee County's #1
Buy Here-Pay Here
Used Car Dealer!
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505 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Cashier,
Stock, and daily cleaning person. Full
or Part-time. Duette Country Store.
Intersection of SR 62 &- CR 39.
Manatee County. Call Lenora at 941-
776-1097. 5:12c
PRE-K TEACHER, 40 hour training
preferred. Call 773-4701. 5:12-19c
HANDS-ON inventory manager need-
ed for busy manufacturer. Apply in
person. 1100 Industrial Way E.
Sebring. (863) 385-3501. 5:12p
RIGGERS OR LAMINATORS for boat
manufacturer. Experienced. Sebring
area. Call (863) 385-3501. 5:12p


APA TRT



Kitchen & Dining Room Microwaves
Washer/Dryer hookups Laundry on site *
3 Volleyball court State of the art
SFitness 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:
3315 SR 62, Bowling Green
863-773-6640
Mon. Fri. 9-6 Saturday 10-4 ,-

Equal Housing Opportunily Cenain Income Reslrclions Apply




CAROL'S REALTY
1534 YANCY STREET
ip Ol a^ PORT CHARLOTTE, FL.
3952
S****** ZOLFO SPRINGS ******
5168 DEER RUN DR


4 BEDROOMS .


2 BATHROOMS


NICE DECK.WITH HOT TUB (SCREENED IN)
5.080 ACRES
CENTRAL HEAT & AIR BUILT IN 2000
CONCRETE BLOCK GARAGE (33 X 56)


ASKING $174,900
MAKE OFFER


JAMES COLLIE
OFFICE 1-941-627-2769
CELL 1-941-628-7835
CELL 1-863-412-8932
FAX 1-941-627-1741


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Classifieds


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
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


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
CULLIGAN/ULLRICH'S route driver.
Good attitude a must. Apply at 409
Goolsby St., Wauchula. 4:21tfc
WORK FROM HOME. Call Vickie 773-
4649. 5:5-12p


GROVE SERVICE, INC.


Growing Citrus Caretaking

Company Seeking

Hardworking Individual

for Tractor Operator

Position.


Contact Eva at 735-1286.

Krause Grove Service, Inc. is an equal
opportunity employer with a
comprehensive benefits plan
including health, retirement plan, and
paid time off. c15,


FOR THE BEST DEALS
IN WAUCH,ULA HILLS
COME TO...


Come
check out
our new
finventoiy!


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Billy Jo
773-201 1
Corner of Hwy 17 & REA Rd.
Wauchula Hills

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B or C TECHNICIAN NEEDED for
growing service dept. in family-orient-
ed dealership. Excellent benefits, 5-
day work week. Must have your own
tools. Certification a plus, but not nec-
essary. Call Monroe at Crown Ford,
Wauchula. (863)773-4113 1:13tfc
$1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck
drivers and service personnel. Coker
Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula
2:24tfc


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
Happiness isn't something you
experience; it's something you
remember.


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1074 DOWNING CIRCLE


3 BEDROOMS,
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2 BATHROOMS


FLORIDA ROOM (12 X 20)
UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE (10 X 12)


CENTRAL HEAT & AIR
CARPORT FEN


BUILT IN 1986


NCED YARD (2 LOTS)


DOUBLE WIDE MODULAR HOME (2280 SQ FT)
ASKING $79,900
MAKE OFFER


JAMES COLLIE
OFFICE 1-941-627-2769
CELL 1-941-628-7835
CELL 1-863-412-8932
FAX 1-941-627-1741


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3 BDR/1 BA, located at 419 N. 9th
Ave., Wauchula. $69,500, no financ-
ing. (863) 767-5310. 5:12-6:9
3BR/2BA, living/dining combination,
porch, central air/heat, alarm system,
only 4 yr. old. Located in Wauchula,
off of MLK, end of South Road.
$89,600. Call after 7 pm, or leave mes-
sage, (863) 773-9906. 5:12p


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


863-7
863-7


ISe Habla Espenoll


LOST ON Dallas McClellan Road on
April 24. 4 month old cur puppy.
Reward! 781-9691. 5:12p



1999 YAMAHA YZ400F dirt bike. Very
low hours. Runs very strong.
Excellent condition. Adult owned.
$2500 OBO. (863) 781-0646. 5:12p


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
Sunshine Foliage World
2060 Steve Roberts Special
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NEW & USED TIRES


Billy Ayers
Tire Technician


Donna Eures
Secretary


-Fast & Friendly Service-

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We do
Semi -Tires

Trai ler Tires!


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73-0777 116 REA Rd.
Wauchula
73-0727 (across from Wal-Mart)
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LAMB ER T
REALTY INC. I
402 South 6th Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873 Bus. (863) 773-0007
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker Fax: (863) 773-0038 Doris Lambert
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net
BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY!


PRICE REDUCED! Charming 3B/2Bth, CB/Brick
Stucco home, new flooring, new roof,1780 square feet;
surrounded by golf course and Peace River: 12x30 pole
barn, storage shed and dog pens. Call for appointment
to see. $217,000.
40 Acres of wooded property; small creek; plenty of
wildlife; could be used as secluded homesile or divided
for other uses: located in Ft. Green area. $400,000.
SEE THIS PARK MODEL D/W M/H on nicely land-
scaped corner lot; 2B/2Bth 1656 square feet, some fur-
niture included in sale. $85,000.
CONVENIENT LOCATION for this 2B/2Bth,
cedar/cypress home on 2 acres; walk-in closets, pantry,
plenty built-in storage in garage. $215,000.
S INT C f NT den is 3B/2Bth DW
oiae (h A/C, new
$VIIM, d. $a-
2 ACRES TOTAL 17.5 res in ear old Hamlin
6 t isBth, 4000
CALL TODAY 44rkshop.
C LL TODAY! $344,000.


INVESTMENT PROPERTY! 30 Acres and 4B/2Bth
DW M/H; property is fenced and cross fenced. $400,000.
HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH COMMERCIAL BUILDING
presently used for two seperate 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.
I 0 Q&V 0k- ady *MPclf $110,000.
45 Acre Hamlin-Valencia grove; good producer, dual
purpose, paved road frontage. $15,090 per acre.
30 A ,ef P passI on prop-
erty. Vk2BAffO. ^'
23.8 Acre Hamlin grove, road frontage, dual purpose.
$350,000.


SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON...............773-9743
ASSOCIATE: MNICHAEL ADAMS .............781-2413
ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING.................781-1698
ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK..........781-1226


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WAUCHULA, FL 33873


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MAKING REAL ESTATE REAL EASY."
An Independently Owned and Operated Member of CodelBanker Real tte Corportion


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


Richard Dasher


Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM


A GREAT LOCATION for this 1994 MH on 10 Acres of
land just Inside Manatee County. Beautiful oak forest,
new well and serene surroundings. $249,900
LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling
Green. $200,000
HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE north of Bowling Green. 15
lots total. $175,000

BUILDING OR MH LOT in Oak Hill Park. Well and septic
tank. $25,000.

SECLUDED 24 ACRES, cabbage palms, oaks and other
natural Florida flora and fauna. Perfect for weekend
camping. $6,500 per acre.


CHARMING TWO BEDROOM, 1 BATH concrete block
home in quiet neighborhood. Remodeled and ready for
new family. $89,900.

6.8 ACRES ON EAST MAINI 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

5 ACRES WITH DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME In western
Hardee County. Lots of trees and secluded. Only
$95,000.

HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE In Bowling Green. 80 x 118 lot.
$25,00.


Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service.
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Classifieds


,USED HANDICAP equipment.
Standard walker $10, deluxe walker
with seat and handbrakes $40, stan-
dard commode $10, heavy duty com-
mode $50, shower chair and canes.
Call 773-2631. 5:12p
GULBRANSEN THEATRUM electric
organ. Bench seat and lesson series
$4500. Call 773-2631. 5:12p
KING SIZE box springs and mattress,
like new $300 OBO. Total gym $200.
863-767-0437 or 863-781-4573. 5:12p
.52" RCA Big Screen TV, perfect condi-
/tion, $1200. (863) 781-4742. 5:12p
SDIGITEC RP100A guitar affects
, processor, like new $65 OBO. (863)
! 304-6117. 5:12p


PIANO, upright, good condition $250.
Nice glass dining room set w/chairs
$130.773-9823. 5:12p
HOSPITAL BED, retro couch and
chair, very old dresser with mirror.
Good Prices 735-9520 781-6379.
5:12-6:9p
1950 FORD 8N runs good, disc box
baled bush hog middle buster, $3800
OBO. 1965 Ford 4 door $500, yard
machines 46 cut $500. 735-1065.
5:12p
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


15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in grove. Well & Irrigation system $10,000
per acre.
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.
Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DWIMH, 3/2, Central HA, 5138 Deer
Run Road. $97.500.0 -: I


NOTICE OF SALE


MAY 26, 2005


11:00 A.M.


Personal property in the following units will be
sold to the highest bidder to satisfy rental liens
in accordance with Florida Statute Section
83.801-83.809. Contents may include house-
holde items, clothing, closed cartons, etc. The
sell will take place at Convenient Mini Storage,
5106 U.S. Highway 17 N., Bowling Green, FL
on May 26, 2005 at 11:00 A.M.


Unit # 9..
Unit # 29,.


Unit
Unit


# 32
# 36


Esperanza Trinidad Garza
Joanna Loera Rivera.
Kleshia Wright
James Strickland


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... Realtor
L= .220N. 6th Avenue .
S oTIV .- Wauchula, Florida 33873
S (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
We Have Listings to suit your every need. CALL US TODAY!
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
***Grab it Now!!! 12 acres zoned A-1 & are all fenced in. 5,000+ sq.
ft. barn consists of several horse stables. Located 5 miles southwest
of Arcadia in DeSoto County. Call us todayll Being offered at
$390,000.
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Look at the Space & Baths in this
Home!! 4BR/3BA CB Home with 2
car garage, central air & heat & in
ground pool. Home is approximately
2,000 square feet- lot is 190x137.
New shingle roof recently installed.
All for $221,000.
West Hardee County 8.23 Acres
with restrictions off Kazen Road.
Great for new home construction.
Close to town. Asking $123,500.
Unique 3BR/2BA Mobile home on
3 acres. Property has a barn
which is used as an antique muse-
um, most of the antiques and rare
items will be left. Some income is
generated from the citrus grove.
$79,500.


Noey Flores John


Very Nice Open Land 39 AC
Good for farming or livestock.
Large fish pond and big oaks on
east side of property. 40 x 360 metal
frame greenhouse. Asking $450,000.
New Land Listing 6.67 acres, no
deed restrictions, close to town,
paved road frontage, fenced perime-
ter. Great country setting. Priced to
sell $78,000.
Ready for New Owners Very nice
shady oaks surround this 3BR/2BA
home with a creek nearby. MosI of
the acreage consists of an old citrus
grove in poor condition and in low
production. Also comes with a single
wide mobile home that is used as a
rental. $400,000.


an Carolyn Jackson Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier


uiitor seiIrleg.rb Te profes-
ilo~nai at Flores & Fiores, Inc. will be happy to
assist you. Let one of our associates help make
FiOgReal Estate dreams cole: true.**


Please Visit Our New Web Page at: www.floresrealty.net
WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS


S Contact After Hours'
0. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
After hours...........863-773-2840
Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863) 773-9256 Email: lar@floresrealty.net
Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 Email: noey@floresrealty.net
John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email: john@floresrealty.net
Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643
Amanda Mlshoe (863) 781-3587
Steve Lanlers (863) 559-9392 5:12c


WE BUY ALUMINUM, tin and junk
cars. Carl's Recycling, 249 Airport Rd.
773-4300 11:25-5:26p
DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double bass
pedal, top of-the-line, paid $350, sell-
ing for $200. James, 375-4797 1:6tfc
April comes like an idiot, bab-
bling and strewing flowers.


3-
FREE TO GOOD home two kittens.
Call 863-375-4922. 5:12p
REG. BLACKMOUTH Cur puppies.
Born 1/14/05: Great all-purpose dogs!
$225. 773-0081. 5:12-19p
FREE PUPPIES! Fat, cuddly, playful
mixed cur puppies. 3 males, 2
females, 4 weeks old. 781-0671, 773-
6768 or 767-0187. 5:12-19p


Clerical Assistant
Centro Campesino Farmworker Center, Inc. is now hiring a
clerical assistant. Duties will include answering phones, typ-
ing, filing, general office routine upkeep and overall support
for the Hurricane Rebuilding Coordinator. Excellent com-
mand of English and knowledge of Microsoft Office pro-
grams, particularly word and excel, are required. Typing of
40 wpm minimum. Applicant will have to maintain good inter-
personal relationships with staff, clients and agencies at all
times and work with the community agencies and funders as
needed. A minimum of 2+ years of clerical assistance is
required. Please submit resume in person or mail to 15 East
Oak Street, Arcadia 34266; or fax to (863) 993-1264 or email
to arichards@centrocampesino.org. The deadline for appli-
cants is: May 25, 2005. The salary begins at $9.00 an hour.
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CAROL'S REALTY
1534 YANCY STREET
''rrPORT CHARLOTTE, FL.
33952
WAUCHULA ******
417 NORTH 9TH


4 BEDROOMS


2 BATHROOMS


NICE CORNER LOT

1738 SQ FT

COULD BE USED AS A DUPLEX


ASKING $62,500


JAMES COLLIE


OFFICE
CELL
CELL
FAX


1-941-627-2769
1-941-628-7835
1-863-412-8932
1-941-627-1741


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316 River Chase Circle
Wauchula, FL
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On-Site Managers
Central Heat/Air
Wall to Wall Carpet
Utility Shed
Newly Remodeled
Office Hours:
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
767-0683


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2 FEMALE PUPPIES, Jack Russells,
13 weeks, shots. 773-6628. 5:12p
ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites you to come and
see if you can find the pet you're look-
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more information.
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Bo Espino
Auto Technician
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JRT, 2 males, 1 female, standard, vet
ck. $300. Call 781-1728. 5:12-19p
LOOKING FOR good homes for 4
mixed breed dogs & one torn cat &
four kittens. Contact: All Creatures
Animal Hospital 773-9215. 5:5-12c
CONTROL hook, round & tapeworms.
Rotate Happy Jack Liquivict &
Tapeworm Tablets. Contains NOfen-
bendizole. TSC Stores (773-3456)
.www.happyjackinc.com- 4:28-5:19c


HELP WANTED
CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND
SUPPORT STAFF
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is seeking full time cor-
rectional officers and support staff. Support staff applicants
must be at least 19, have high school diploma or equivalent
and be willing to work shifts. Correction Officer applicants
must possess a current certificate in corrections or be willing
to attend the academy. Tuition and salary will be paid while
attending the academy and working in the Hardee County
Jail. All applicants must successfully complete the person-
nel selection process set forth by the Sheriff's Office.
Applications may be obtained at the Sheriff's Office at 900
East Summit St., Wauchula, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday. For further details call 863-773-0304 ext. 211.
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1998 MITS
VIN: 4A3AJ56G7WE048283
8:00 a.m., May 23, 2005
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL
5.12r


CLOSING OUT! Must be sold!
Complete stock of plants, citrus trees,
miscellaneous supplies. Voogd
Growers. 9 am to dark. 773-4853.
5:5-26c



3/2 REMODELED D/W, 7.62 acres,
east of Wauchula, 5 acres irrigated, 2
pole barns, new A/C and roof
$160,000.773-6950. 5:12-19p


JOHN H. O'NEA
JOHN H. O'NEAL
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


NEW LISTING! BEAUTIFUL
HOMESITES! 5 ac. tracts in
eastern Hardee Co. on .paved
road. Listed for $17,500/ac!
NEW LISTING! 20 ac. pas-
ture on paved road. Listed for
$310.000!
NEW LISTING! Excellent
secluded homesite at end of
county road in Sweetwater.
Currently in E&MN citrus grove.
$15.500/ac!
NEW LISTING! RELAX &
ENJOY! This beautiful, wooded
52 ac. tract in SW Hardee Co
has easy access with dble road
frontage. $780,000!
NEW LISTING! Outstanding
country living on 9.62 acs, with
4BR. 2 bath home and barn.
This is a must see. $365,000.
NEW LISTING! 40 ac. & 20
ac. groves in Villa Citrus area of
Hardee Co. Listed for
$6,500/ac!
Commercial 45 acs. on north
bound Hwy 17, over 3,000 feet
of frontage. Buy all or in part.
$1.500,000!
PRICE RED ACTION Two
parces oflI iL.ev 0oned
resi Via, ave d. City
ae connection

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!
Outstanding home in
Knoliwood. 5 BR, 3.5 bath, for-
mal living & dining, extra large
family room w/fireplace, game
room, and heated pool w/hot
tub. $305,000!


KEN
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3.432 SF, 3 BR. 3 bath, brick
home sits on a 17 ac. fenced,
high, dry, improved pasture on
paved rd. Includes all appli-
cances, fireplace, security sys-
tem. 2 wells, & 2 septic tanks.
$380.000! Ideal nursery site!
Owner willing to sell house w/5
acs. for $285,000!
2 large lots in Ft. Meade.
Located between NW 1st & 2nd
St., 1 block west of Hwy 17.
$40.000!
Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of
new Suncoast Schools Credit
Union. Approximately 3.5 acs.
with 2 homes and I office.
$1,000,000!
20 acs. in Ft. Green area. Grove
with home. 3 BR, 1 bath with
pool. Call today. $15,000/ac!
Take part and locate your busi-
ness in this growing commercial
area! 450' on North Florida
Ave. Zoned commercial.
$360,000!
Nice home in Knollwood. Very
comfortable 4 BR, 2 bath home.
Close to schools. $215,000!
Owner loves home, but they are
moving! Make your appoint-
ment today!
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.


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Complete Tree Removal
'FREE ESTIMATES*


(863) 781

Liensed a Insured


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TENNESSEE FARM & Equipment-For
Sale By Owner. Nice 5 room house,
creek, 2 barns, 5 springs, 4 outbuild-
ings, new 4 wheel drive tractor &
equipment (cattle optional) on 97+
acres. Lots of wildlife plus 5 minutes
from the Clinch River. Great tractor
workable farm or investment. Historic
Rogersville area. Only $337,00.
Phone 423-921-7957. 5:12p


1988 CROSS COUNTRY motor home,
bedroom in back, dual air, 2 color TVs,
generator, etc. $10,500. 863-767-5310.
5:12-6:9p
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


Short Tme Job Bankuptcy Repo StIOw Pay
Jut m tour easy requlmemnts and you am co lonwly
APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN
Low monthly paanwt Compefve Rate-s .ot Bu y H1a-Pay He r
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Help Wanted
Teacher needed for a school located in a juvenile jus-
tice facility near Arcadia. Requires bachelor's degree
and current teaching certificate or statement of eligi-
bility. Year round position with 38 days off and 9 paid
holidays. $32,500 plus excellent benefits. Please fax
resume to Greg Clark at 863-491-5343 or e-mail to
greg.clark(desoto.k12.fl.us
EOE/DFWP
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(63) 773-2122 ,

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Permanent
Personnel and
Payroll Services


Payroll
Federal, and State
Taxes
Deposits
Tax'Reports
Worker's Comp
FICA
Year End W2's


ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula
(863)773-9225


Lem's Welding



Totally Portable
LEM BROWN
HOME (863) 773-4787 2490 HEARD BRIDGE RD.
MOBILE (863) 781-4441 WAUCHULA, FL 33873
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POOL
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,Commercial Residentiol
Lic.#, RG291103615
Locally owned and operated

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



call

Peniel Construction Services, Inc.
Locally Owned and Operated

Inferior Remodeling
*..hootrok aoTexture -Painting ile .Carpeo
SLaminate s Hardwood Flooring Cabinots
I d':l oreii Doors Trim te.

Our Painters Are Incredible!
NoJbToBgo op a


K. David Woodrow
President


(863) 781-5509


L Cheryl Woodrow
Project Administrator


Licensed and Insured
Demolition Drywall Carpenter
05-280 05-281 05-282
"'He was (ookinn forward to the city with foundations whose architect
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT. 781-1062.
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
Now Nature hangs her mantle
green/On every blooming
tree,/And spreads her sheets o'
daisies white/Out o'er the
grassy lea.


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


Anger makes dull men witty, but
it keeps them poor.
-Elizabeth I


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


Help Wanted:

Sales assistant for Buckhorn Nursery. Applicants must
be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and must
be detail-oriented. Knowledge of Quickbooks, Word,
Excel and plant material a plus. We are willing to train
the right candidate. Salary negotiable depending upon
experience. Please apply in person or send resume to
Buckhorn Nursery, 475 Lambert Rd., Zolfo Springs, FL
33890. c15:12,19c


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ArgainI


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


John Reschke
Bill Reschke


SUNRISE COMMUNITY
LAND OF OPPORTUNITY
* Working with 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

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Sand


Mobile: (941) 456-6507


SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES

Quality gravelrock for
driveways, parking lots, etc..

It's better than shell.


Shawn Rimes
Owner/Operator


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


107 W. Main Street
Topsy See WauchulaFL 33873
REAL ESTATE 773-5994
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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.
NE LIST -er ood I a 3Br/2Bth. Very
nir hoIS T e on. Celaaht and some furni-

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
N LIST G- -ery e hic e uhuchaB Bth. Hard wood
T a din 0 S.F. Just out-

We Have Buyers! We Need Ustings!
We have several buyers interested in your house even if it needs repairing.
Call us with your info.
I Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate 5s:12c
Check out more listings at Or email us at:
www.ourhomesite.comlwauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net


DIVORCE
BANKRUPTCY


$69

863-314-0846
(non-lawyer)


LABOR
SOLUTIONS
PesCONTACTel

CONTACT:


Hardee County School Board
Employment Vacancy

Position: Electrician
Requirements: High School Diploma or
Equivalent: Experience in the field of electricity, air
conditioning or a certificate to verify completion of
training in electricity, air conditioning or refrigera-
tion. Must have at least a valid class (D) Florida
Driver's License.
Salary Range: $20,593 $32,238 (Pro-rated Per
Salary Schedule) 2004-2005 School YearBenefits
Included. Contact: Personnel Dept. (863) 773-9058.
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FARRIER work. We trim horses. 863-
781-1449. 4:28ftc
RODRIGUEZ TREE service. FREE
estimates. (863)253-0033-Wauchula,
FL. 4:21-5:19p
B SEE
SOUND
Pro-Audio for any event. 773-6375.
4:4-8:4p
JIM'S PAINTING SERVICE. House and
mobile home repair. Interior and exte-
rior. Mobile top coating, pressure
washing, free estimates, Lic. & Ins.
#218, 767-9650. 11 :6tfc
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every.
Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located
at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy.
17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-3109. Several
weekly meetings, tfc
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PUMP.TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICI'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete sales, service and
installation, call (863) 773-6448.
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Pargraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.'
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OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc
DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs?
Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday
nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's
Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd.,
,Wauchula and Friday and Saturday
.nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist
Church, Corner of Grape & Church
St., Bowling Green.
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LET US PICK up junk cars out of your.
yard. Will buy old farm tractors.
Crooms-.773-0637. 2:24tfc
JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning.
Free estimates. (888) 689-8188
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IPARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal,
stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
|land clearing, shell, clay, top soil,
loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735-
2415.-1 9:9tfc


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



FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8 a.i.-?, 1397
Pdpash Rd. 5:12p


Yar Sal
MOVING SALE: Must sell, make offer.
Full size bed, end tables, dressers,
tables, chairs, new couch, loveseat,
recliner, and refrigerator (863) 245-
1402. 5:12-19p
SATURDAY, 8-1, 5018 Hwy 17, BG.
Manager's Sale! Furniture, house-
hold, washer, dryer, clothes. 5:12p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8 a.m.-?, Church
Ave., BG. Rescheduled from 2 weeks
ago. Lots of goodies. 5:12p
SATURDAY/SUNDAY 8-? 413 N. 8th
Avenue. Clothes, ladders, misc.
5:12p
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, 8:30-?, 1284
Griffin Rd. Kitchenware, clothes,
glass top electric range, excellent
condition, collectibles, TVs and much
more. No Childrens Items. 5:12p
SATURDAY 8-12, 4 Families, 2 story
home, south side of Civic Center,
Zolfo. Kids, women, men clothes,
books, household items, misc. 5:12p
EDNA'S PLACE. Central A/H units,
bath tubs w/shower walls, appliances,
lots of beds, beautiful china closet,
recliners. 5:12c
FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8-?, 760 Old
Bradenton Road. Furniture, house-
hold items, clothes, toys, tools,
upright piano, dining room set. Look
for signs. 781-4753. 5:12p
GOLFVIEW at 1631 Paula Drive,
Saturday, 8-1, curio: cabinets, dresser
and matching headboard and other
furniture items. 5:12p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8-?, 2151 Kazen
Rd., Baby items, clothing and lots of
odds and ends. 5:12p
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, 8-?, Miner
Avenue, Bowling Green, household
items, playground toys, baby furni-
ture, 5x12 enclosed trailer, etc. 5:12p
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, 8-?, 3455 South
Suwanee Street, Zolfo Springs. 5:12p

ALLIED SECURITY
Has immediate openings for
"ARMED" security officers in
Wauchula.
Class "D" & "G" License
required.
Must have clean criminal,
HS/GED, or 10 yrs verifiable
work record. FT/PT positions
401K, Vacation & holiday Pay
S and free uniforms.
Contact us today!
S Allied-Barton Security
4510 Oak Fair Blvd, Ste 100
Tampa, FL 33610
Tel 1-800-821-3012 ..
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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Twin opportunities for Hardee
girls to attend athletic training are
coming up at South Florida

Community College.
Former Lady Wildcat and current
SFCC head volleyball coach Kim
Crawford encourages girls to sign
up early to be sure to have a spot in
the clinics.
First is a one-day free Multi-
Sport Power Clinic to be held on
Saturday, May 28, from 9 a.m. until
noon.
This clinic is for all middle


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school (junior high) girls. That
includes incoming sixth graders
and eighth graders going to high
school in the fall.
The clinic, held in the SFCC
Panther Gym, is limited to the first
30 athletes. Each will also received
a summer workout plan to follow
up on the day's instruction on
improving her core strength, power,
agility, nutrition, dynamic flexibili-
ty, jumping and sprinting.
"No matter what sport you play,
the basic movements are funda-
mentally the same. This clinic will
give you some basic tools to help


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Help Wanted
Tutor Coordinator needed for a school location in a juvenile
justice facility near Arcadia. Responsible for coordinating
tutoring services to students, and developing .community
involvement with the educaiton program. Requires baache-
lor's degree and current teaching certificate, preferably in
Reading. Year round position with 38 paid days off and 9
paid holidays. $32,500 plus excellent benefits. Please fax
resume to Greg Clark at 863-491-5343 or e-mail to
greg.clark@~desoto.k12.fl.us


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you become a better athlete.
Clinicians will include qualified
professional coaches and trainers
with conditioning and movement
experience,"' says a flier announc-
ing the clinic.
To register, or for more informa-
tion, call 773-2252, ext. 7037.
A second opportunity is the
Panther Power Volleyball Camp,
limited to the first 50 applicants for
each session. "Register early to
reserve a spot," says Coach
Crawford, who enters her third sea-
son as Lady Panther head coach.
Session I, July 25-27, is for stu-
dents in fourth through eighth
grades. Session II, July 27-29, is
for incoming ninth graders through
those just graduating. Cost for each
session is $50.
Session I begins with registration
that Monday from 8:30-9 a.m. The
morning group Monday through'
Wednesday is from 9 to. 11 and
afternoon session noon to 3. The
lunch hour is 11 a.m to noon, dur-
ing which students can bring a

PHOSPHATE LABORERS

If you are interested in getting
your foot in the door at the
"mines", Mosaic is now hiring
& here is your chance. Rita
Staffing will be holding a JOB
FAIR *& interviewing for entry
level Laborers for Greenbay &
I Bartow locations of Heartland
Career Connection on Fri. May
13th, 9 -.3 pm.
Apply at:
1016 S. 6th Ave,
Wauchula, FI 33873
863-646-5021 c15:12c


cooler or leave campus for lunch.
Students should bring shorts, T-
shirts, sweats, kneepads, a towel,
water bottle, volleyball shoes as
well as lunch. Campers will also
receive a T-shirt.
Session II starts Wednesday with
registration 4 to 4:30 p.m., an early
session from 4;30 to 6:30, snack
break until seven and evening ses-
sion 7 to 8:30 p.m. On Thursday
and Friday, sessions will be 9 to 11
a.n and noon to 3 p.m. with the
same lunch break as the younger
group.
Area coaches are welcome to
attend the volleyball clinic free,
says Coach Crawford, who is a
three-time college All-American.
She played volleyball professional-
ly in Europe for two years, on the
Bud Light Professional Beach Tour
for Team Nike, and on the Pro
California Grass Tour. She has been
trained by Olympic coaches and
will share all that accumulated
knowledge and training during
camp sessions.

Holding on to anger, resentment
and hurt only gives you tense
muscles, a headache and a sore
jaw from clenching your teeth.
Forgiveness gives you back the
laughter and the lightness in
your life.

A Safe Place
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CRISIS LINE
1 (800)500-1119
End The Abuse!


T N T FILL PIRZT. INC
Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land
Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways


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


Tim Parrish
(863) 781-3342
Nextel
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We Accept Most Major Credit Cards


Double Wide Mobile Home
Could be yours for as low


as $430 RPI.


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


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1337 Hwy. 17 South
Wauchula

773-4900,



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: r_Bartlein@us.aflac.com

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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.


NEW LISTING! The most beautiful tract of land available in Manatee
County! 226 acres of pasture and oak hammocks with flowing creek. Use
for secluded hunting tract or hold for future development. Offered at
$29,500 per acre. Contact Jim See or Ben Gibson for a showing.
10.07 ac. improved pasture, deep watering hole, small farm well. Good
home site and suitable for horses. Offered at $10,500 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 aci on South Bailey Road close to Wauchula!
Citrus grove w/microjet irrigation and diesel power unit! Listed for $12,000
per acre!
Three 5-ac. tracts on Parnell Road. Good home 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 with electric
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 citrus 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 home
site! .
24,000 SF commercial lot at corner of Heard Bridge Road and Townsend
Street, just 1 block East of Northbound US 17! Just $45,000!
PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY TO SELL
James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker
4J Realtor Associates [2
(after hours)
Mary.Rollins (863) 773-9673 Robert Jones (863) 781-1423
Ben'Glbson (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. cs:12c


Join our group of STARS!


Help Wanted
Program Assistant needed for school located in
juvenile justice facility near Arcadia. Enrolls, sched-
ules, and withdraws students using the DeSoto School
Board computerized student information system.
Perfoms clerical duties. 12-month full time employ-
ment. Requires high school diploma. $20,000 plus
excellent benefits. Please fax resume to Greg Clark at
863-491-5343 or e-mail to greg.clark(desoto.k12.fl.us


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College Offers Girls Clinics


Legal Secretary

Real Estate and Probate experience required.
Must have good organizational skills, people
skills, and working knowledge of Windows/Word
Perfect/Excel. Salary based on experience.

Please fax resume to 863-773-0910 or mail to
Burton & Burton, RA., Post OffiCe Drawer 1729,
Wauchula, FL 33873. c15:12tfc


FREE ESTIMATES


OFFICE FOR RENT
1385 Highsay 17 North
(across from wendy's)
2 Large Rooms 1 Bathroom
Storage Cabinets (built in wall) Storage Closet
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May 12, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11B


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO. 29-2005-CA-133

ALLIED MORTGAGE CAPITAL COR-
PORATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.

MATTHEW B. MOODY, et al,
Defendant(s). /

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
ALLIED 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 followingdecscribed 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
bUE EAST, 135 FEET, THE SAME
BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF LOT 1 OF TWIN OAKS MANOR
FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING;
STHENCE 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
;ISINGLEWIDE 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 MYHAND and the seal 9f
this Court on 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.

S Plaintiff,
vs.- .

WILLIE JAMES EVERETT A/K/A
WILLIE J. EVERETT; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF WILLIE JAMES EVERETT
A/K/A ,WILLIE J. EVERETT;
UNKNOWN TENANT I; UNKNOWN
TENANT II, and any unknown heirs,
devisees, grantees, creditors, and
Other unknown persons or unknown
spouses claiming by, through and
under any of the above-named
Defendants,
Defendants. /

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that the
undersigned 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:

Lots 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.

WITNESS my hand and official seal of
said Court this 28 day of April, 2005.

If you are a person with a disability
who needs any accommodation in
older to participate in this proceed-
ig, you are entitled, at no cost to you,
S the provision of certain assistance.
Please contact the Office of the Court
Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within
two (2) working days of your receipt
of this 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 THE CIRCUIT COURT

By; Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
5:5,12c


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY
CASE NO.: 252005CP000053

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
HENRY LUNA, SR.,
deceased. /

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
HENRY LUNA, SR., deceased, file
number 252005CP00053, is pending
In the Circuit court for Hardee
'iunty, Florida, Probate Division, the.
addresss of which is Post Office
Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida
33873. The name and address of the
Personal Representative and the
Personal Representative's Attorney
are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
persons having claims or demands
against the decedent's estate includ-
ing unmatured, contingent or unliqui-
dated claims, on whom a copy of this
notice is served must file their claims
with this court WITHIN THE LATER
OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the dependent
,and other persons having claims or
demands against decendent's
estate, including unmatured, contin-
gent or unliquidated claims must file
their claims with this court WITHIN
THREE MONTHS AFTER-THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
this Notice is MAY 12, 2005.
Personal Representative:
Carolina M. Luna
4632 Pine Avenue
Bowling Green, FL 33834
Attorney for Personal Representive:
John W. H. Burton, of
BURTON & BURTON, PA.


Post Office Drawer 1729
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3241
Florida Bar Number: 010653


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT O
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCI
OF FLORIDA. IN AND Fl
HARDEE COUNTY
CASE NO.: 252005CP000

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
ROY I. BALLANTYNE,.
deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITOR
The administration of the E
ROY I. BALLANTYNE. decea
number 05CP000058, is per
the Circuit court for Hardee
Florida, Probate Division, the
of which is Post Office Draw
Wauchula, Florida 33873. Th
and address of the P
Representative and the F
Representative's Attorney
forth below.
All creditors of the deced
other persons having cla
demands against decedent's
including unmatured, contain
unliquidated claims, on whom
of this notice is served must
'claims with this Court WITH
LATER OF THREE MONTHS
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PL
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF S
OF A COPY OF THIS NOT
THEM.
All other creditors of the de
and persons having cla
demands against the dece
estate including unmatured.
gent or unliquidated claims n
their claims with this court
THREE MONTHS AFTER TH
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATI
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILE
BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first public
this Notice is MAY 12, 2005.
Personal Representative:
Mildred G. Ballantyne
113 Illinois Avenue
Wauchula. FL 33873
Attorney for Personal Repres
John W. H. Burton, of
BURTON & BURTON, PA.
Post Office Drawer 1729
Wauchula. FL 33873
(863) 773-3241
Florida Bar Number: 0650137


5:12-19c
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 /

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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 creditors of the decendent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom a copy
of this notice is served must file their
claims with 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
claims with this court WI'
THREE MONTHS AFTER T
OF THE FIRST PUBLIC
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS AND OBJ
NOT SO FILED WILL BE
BARRED. The date of the f
cation of this Notice is May

Dated this 14th day of April

Post Offic
Wauchula,

Glenda Pierce
44 G
Lake Placid,

JEFF J. McKIBB
Post Office
Wauchula,
863
Florida Bar
Attorney for F



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, F
CASE NO. 252005CA0O

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
WAUCHULA, a national ban
portion
Plaintiff,
vs.

ELISEO SANTIAGO, ET AL.
Defenda


NOTICE OF ACTIO
TO; Eliseo Santiago, a/k/
Santiago Cipriano
163 College Lane
Zolfo Springs FL 338
known address)
Current address unki
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that
toforeclose a mortgage on
iig property in HARDEE
Florida:


Tract 14: Begin at the NV
of SW 1/4 of Secti
Township 34 South Ra
East; Run Thence S
5:12-19c 10;00" West along the W
of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/
F THE tance of 175.00 feet; there
UIT on a line parallel.to the N
OR of said SW 1/4 of SE1/
8 tance of 261.54 feet for a
058 beginning; Thence S
10'00" West on a line pa
the West line of said SW 1
/ 1/4 a distance of 125.1
thencene East on a line pa
IS the North line of SW 1/4 o
Estate of a distance of 87.18 feet,
sed. file North 0*10'00" East on a
ending in
County, allel to the West line of
address 1/4 of SE 1/4 of 125 feet;
er 1749, West on a line parallel to.t
ie name line of said SW 1/4 of S
personall distance of 87.18 feet to
*ersonalh Beginning. ._ Hardee
are set Florida. together with

lent and l SPTCR Mobile Hon
aims or #573610121
s estate, has been filed against you
igent or are listed as a Defendant.
n a copy required to serve a copy of
file their ten defenses. if any, to it
IIN THE MCKIBBEN. Plaintiff's
AFTER whose address is Post C
UBLICA- ,'1748. Wauchula, Florida 33
THIRTY before May 27. 2005 and fil
lERVICE final with the Clerk of this C
ICE ON before service on Plaintiff'
or immediately thereafter;
cendent a default will be entered ac
ims or for the relief demand
indent's Complaint.
contin-
nust file -'If you are a person with a
WITHIN who needs any accomo
E DATE order to participate in this
ON OF ing, you are entitled, at no c
to the provision of certain a
ED WILL Please contact the Office o
Administrator. (863) 534-46
-ation of two (2) working days of yc
of this instrument; if you ar
or voice impaired, call TDD
7777 or Florida Relay Servic

WITNESS my hand and th
this Court on 22 day of Apri
entire: B.HUGH
B. HUGH
As Clerk of

By: Con
SDe


file their
THIN THE
*HE DATE
JION OF


Varsity Cats Come Up Short
-


By JOAN SEAMAN
IECTIONS Of The Herald-Advocate .
FOREVER The Hardee Wildcat nin
first publi- n't get going in their se
5, 2005. game last week.

2005. With rain delays and I
Cats had gone eight days si
ropsy See season finale 3-1 loss
e Box 321 Meade on April 28, wh
FL 33873 finally got to play in the C

SBrowder District 10 playoffs in Lak
lory Drie The Cats faced the
FL 33852 Bulldogs, with which they
close games during the reg
BEN, ESQ. son. DeSoto had won the
FLBox 1748 nal game 4-3 over Frostp
-773-4449 game scheduled for Tuesd
#168879 Wednesday and finally pl
'etitioners Thursday evening.
5:5,12c The game looked to be a
duel, with Bulldog senior
and Wildcat senior Calvi
OF THE squaring off.
FLORIDA Hill, who has been a
00137 since coming up to the v
the middle of his freshman
only began pitching this y
king cor- only loss was to the Wil
March 18 in an eight-innir
He beat the Cats 2-1 in the
-game. Hill will attend
Southern College in Lake
nts. an academic scholarship i
/ to walk on with the Di'
Moccasins presently in a 1
the Sunshine Conference l
a Eliseo Brutus, who has signed
South Florida Community
90 (Last Panthers had a 24-7 record
6-0 victory over the Sebr
riown Streaks on April 26. The 6
tan action hander hopes to have a car
the follow- Majors as either a pitcher
E County, ic trainer.
This pitching battle we
Corner favor of the Bulldog
ion 34, advanced to the district
inge 25 onship game on Saturday
outh 0 w here they lost 12-2 to A%
rest line Hill faced 23 Wildcats
4 a dis- innings of one-two-three
nce East One runner was left strand
orth line sixth and again in the
4 a dis- inning. Hill issued no w
point of struck out only two, but in
outh 0 batters to ground out. inc
irallel to "game-ending double play I
/4ofSE Brutus pitched well in
00 feet, facing 30 batters, walking
irallel to ting one and striking o
f SE 1/4
thence
line par- .
said SW suant to a Summary Final
thence of Foreclosure dated April
he West entered in Case No. 05-55-I
3E 1/4 a Circuit Court of the 10TH
Point of Circuit in and for HARDE
County, WAUCHULA, Florida, I will s
highest and best bidder for
Sa 1957 11:00 a.m. at the HARDEE
ne, ID Courthouse located at 41
MAIN ST. in WAUCHULA, F
i. arid you NORTH FRONT DOOR on
. Youare day of May, 2005 the
f your writ- described property as set for
on Jeff J. Summary Final Judgement, I
attorney, LOT 44, BLOCK 1, GOL
Office Box ESTATES, AS PER
873, on or RECORDED IN PLAT BC
e the orig- PAGE 50, OF THE P
court either RECORDS OF HARDEE
s attorney TY, FLORIDA.
otherwise
against you Dated this 28th day of April,
d in the
B. Hugl
Clerk of the Circ
a disability
3dation in By: s/Cone
s proceed- DepB
ost to you,
assistance. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THI
f the Court CANS WITH DISABILITIES
690, within sons with disabilities needir
our receipt clal accommodation should
re hearing COURT ADMINISTRATION
(863) 534- HARDEE County Courthous
ce 711. 773-9853, 1-800-955-8771 (T
S800-955-8770, via Florid;
ie seal of Service.


i.2005 UU.

BRADLEY
the Court

inie Coker
puty Clerk
4-28.5.19c


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 CORP.
PLAINTIFF,

vs. '

JOSEPH 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-


IN THE CIRCUIT COUF
THE TENTH JUDICIAL C
IN AND FOR HARDEE C
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 25-2003CA-0

M J LOAN COMPANY, INC
A Florida Corporation,
PLAINTIFF
vs
CLAUDE W. STEPHENS
PATSY ANN STEPHENS AN
COX PEST CONTROL, INC.
DEFENDANTS.

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GI
pursuant to a Summa
Judgment entered in the al
tied cause of action in th
Court of Polk County, Flor
sell the property situated
County, Florida described a
Lot 15 to 18, inclusive
25, -Zolfo Springs C
Survey, Section 27, Towns
South, Range 25 East,
County, Florida, as pi
recorded in Plat Book 1,
28, Public Records of
County, Florida.
A/K/A 3417 HWY 17 S
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 338
at a public sale, to the hig
best bidder for cash, In th
County Courthouse at the Nc
Door of the Hardee
Courthouse, Wauchula, Flor
Sa.m. on the 25th day of, May

B. HUGH
As Clerk of the Circ
By: Conr
As Dep


ie could-
emi-final

byes, the
since their
at Fort
ten they
'lass 3A-
:e Placid.
DeSoto
had split
ular sea-
quarterfi-
roof in a
lay, then
played on

pitching
Trey Hill
n Brutus

catcher
'arsity in
n season,
year. His
dcats on
ng game.
April 12
Florida
eland on,
nd hope
vision II
battle for
pead


Seven hits and three errors, howev-
er, gave the Bulldogs the win.
It was a scoreless game until the
fourth inning. Bulldog third sacker
Nick Konstantinidis was safe on an
error by the shortstop and Ricky
Morales was hit by a pitch. With
the pair aboard, senior Titus
Clopton came in to score as the ball
was retrieved and thrown home
wide of the plate. It was a 3-0
game.
The Bulldogs had left runners
stranded in the third, fifth and sixth
innings. In the seventh, they picked
up an insurance run. Senior catcher
Matt Lawrence fouled off several
pitches before lining one down the
third base line for a long single. He
advanced on a Brandon Windsor
grounder. When Hill smacked a
long hit to left field to score
Lawrence, Hardee coach Steve
Rewis brought in senior Drew
Schock. He got a fly-out and then
got Morales to hit into a fielder's
choice to end the inning. DeSoto
was up 4-0.
As the home team, Hardee had
one final chance. Brutus, now the


designated hitter, singled down the
third base line. W.T. Redding fol-
lowed that with a single to right
field. After Bulldog coach Whit
Cornell visited the mound, Hill got
two quick strikes on Robbie
Abbott, who,then grounded to the
pitcher for the 1-6-3 double play to
end the game.
Head coach Steve Rewis was
obviously disappointed in the
game's outcome. "But I told them
to look at what they had accom-
plished this year. This time we were
outpitched, outhit and outdefensed.
You can't win games that way.
DeSoto played well, you have to
give them credit.
For seniors Aaron Himrod,
Travis Tubbs, Michael Mahoney,
Rashad Vance, Brutus, Redding
and Schock, it was their final
Wildcat game. Underclassmen
Abbott, Justin Altman, James
'Basey, Jarrett Benavides, Weston
Palmer, Will Krause, Briant
Shumard, Jake Benavides, Justin
Painter, Cody Gullatt, Chris
Bigelow and Jacob Spencer are
expected back next season.


with the S '
Sthe... Farm Tales
College Farm ls
rd after a By C.J. Mouser
ing Blue
5-4 right- -
eer in the
or athlet- There is something incredibly romantic and beautiful about a hawk. I
never fail to stop what I'm doing and give one my full undivided attention
nt 4-0 in whenever I chance to see one. And if I happen to get a nice long look, it's
,s, who a good day. So imagine my delight when one dropped practically into my
charipi- lap last Friday evening.
morning, I was driving down the dirt road that leads back to the house when I
on Park. spotted this hawk snuggled down into some weeds at the edge of the ditch.
Sin five Clearly this was not normal behavior, but I continued slowly on my way,
baseball, leaving him to his business. When I went out again after dark a full two
ed in the hours later and he was in the same spot, my fears were confirmed; this
seventh' beautiful animal was in trouble.
alks and I know hawks can be formidable and even dangerous, so I did what any
duced 17 normal red-blooded female will do when faced with a tricky situation: I
:luding a called my wild-hog chasing. snake-handling, wandering the woods in the
hit. dark, scared of nuthin' teen-aged son on his cell phone..
the loss. "Jake, va gotta come catch this ha\wk for me."
nine, hit- "What!?"
ut eight. "Well. there's this haw~k. He's just sitting here on the side of the road.
I think he's hurt. I can't just leave him here. If a dog comes along .. '
"Mlom. are you saying hawk?", /
"Yes, son! Hawk!: H...A...W...K. Hawk! You know, big bird, mot-
Judgment tied color, I'm-gonna-get-that-chicken-type hawk."
27, 2005 "And you want me to catch it." I could hear the grin in his voice.
CA of the "'Well ...yeah."
I Judicial "D6 you have any idea what you're asking me to do?"
E County, '.I sure do. Now, listen, if you can go running around the woods in the

i cash at dark'thasing after big old wild hogs, you can handle a little bitty bird."
E County "Mom; that thing will rip me to pieces. It's what they do! They rip
7 WEST things. Thanks for thinking of me, but I'm not interested. And don't you
lorida, at mess with it. either!"
the 18th '"Do you know what you're asking me todo?'".Idemanded. He knows
following me better than that.
t-with d 'I said .. don't mess with it." All grown up and in charge, he was. The
trouble is, I listen to him just about as good as he listens to me. It's our
P1/jEW
PLAT system.
)OK 3 "Uh-huh," I said, noncommittally, and hung up. But I did leave it
UBLIC alone. For the moment.
COUN- I went back to the house, but I couldn't stop thinking about this mag-
nificent bird lying there, easy prey for any predator that should happen
along. I told my 'youngest daughter, Jenny, and she commiserated.
2005. "Well, lel's go get him," she said with conviction.
Back dov n the road we went, to where Ihad last seen the bird. It took
h Bradley
fruit Court several minutes to get the Jeep angled in toward the ditch just right so that
we could work in the glow of the headlights. Once we were in position and
lie Coker standing there looking down on our'unfortunate friend, I lost my nerve
uty Clerk again.
"OK, therehe is. Get him," I said to Jenny.
E AMERI- "Do I look like I'm stupid? I'm not touching that thing!" The whites
inga spe- of her eyes stood out in stark contrast against the darkness.
Contact "Well. what did we come all the way back down here for?"
, at the '"I thought you were going to catch him! And you have to, Mom!
e at 863- Look at him, the poor thing. We can't leave him here like this."
DD) or 1- "Oh, all right!"
a Relay I just happened to have a blanket and a laundry basket in the back of

5 1C the Jeep. I took the blanket and folded it in.half and then in half again. I fig-
ured I had to move fast, and I was right. As I approached, the hawk rose up
IT OF to his full height, fluffed up his Feathers to look more intimidating, cocked
IRCUIT his head to the side in utter outrage, and opened his big old sharp beak ready
OUNTY, to do battle.
He had time for one good dirty look before the blanket settled down
00646 over him. I scooped him up, blanket and all, and deposited him in the laun-
dry basket. Once I had him home. I transferred him carefully to an old rab-
bit cage. He sat on the kitchen floor overnight, looking royally ticked off,
but I knew I wouldn't have to worry about him through the long cold night.
: Elvis, the mutt, wandered past. and there was a tense moment where
Both dog and bird went into hyper-alert, but that was nothing compared to
when the cat strolled by. The hawk had no choice but to sit tight and look
D rattled, but the cat went under the bed and stayed there for two hours.
In the morning I was put in touch with a place called Wrede's Wild
/ Animal Rescue over off of SR 66. I toted the bird over there, cage and all,
and found myself in a place right out of Mutual of Omaha's "Wild
Kingdom." I had to fill out some paper work, being the "rescuer" and all,
VEN that and as I was standing there, clipboard in hand, a little deer no bigger than a
ry Final dachshund trotted past. I've never seen anything like it. Little feet hitting
above enti- the floor, click, click, click, just like he owned the place and as cute as he
he Circuit
a, Circ wil as, Id be willing to bet that he at least had a major interest in it. He was
I in Polk some kind of exotic little thing from some exotic place, but-lie immediate-
s: ly found a place here locally ... in my heart.
,Block I left what turned out to be a "juvenile, male, red-tailed hawk" in seem-
)riginal ingly capable hands, and went on my way. It is my hope that he will con-
ship 34 valesce nicely and be back soaring the skies over Wauchula.
Hardee And ifI happen to see him again in his natural setting, I will drop what
er plat I'm doing and give him my full undivided attention. And if I chance to get
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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The 2005 Men's Church League
season got going last week.
By week's end there were four
unbeaten teams. With seven teams
in this year's softball league, only
six get to play on any one evening


and one draws a bye.
As a result, Wauchula First
Baptist and Bowling Green Baptist
were each at 1-0 and St. Michael's
and Christian Heritage were each at
2-0. Looking for a victory are First
Christian, St. Alfonso Center and
Northside Baptist.
There will be a pair of games on


A Prayer For Mother

May the sun kiss your forehead each morning
As you wake to a brand new day.
may the smell of the day tickle your nose
As you breathe in the scent of life.
May the light softly blanket your eyes
As you behold its glorious sight.
May the words you speak be filled with joy
As you smile for all that's blessed.
May my kisses reach you each day
When I wake to miss your "good morning."
May the sweet smells of home entice you
When we both feel lonely at heart.
May you remember the light in our eyes
As you held us close before you left.
May my words at heart echo in your ears
As I whisper "I love you" each day
April Rocha
Wauchula
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Field 3 and a single game on Field
4 on Monday and Thursday
evenings. Action is at the
Recreation Complex off Altman
Road just north of the high school.
Spectators are welcome to come
cheer their favorite teams.
In the opener last Monday on
Field 3, St. Michael's downed St.
Alfonso's 24-6.
Josh McKibben paced St.
Michael's with a pair of two-run
homers. Daniel Barnett doubled
twice and singled for three runs
scored. Francisco Rodriguez also
came around to score three times.
Sammy Arreola smacked an RBI
triple for St. Alfonso's Isauro
Figueroa and Glen Bergens were
each two-hit, twin-tally batters.
In the Field 3 late closer
Christian Heritage cruised past
First Christian 26-1.
Scotty Widener bashed a pair of
homers and a double for five RBIs
for Christian Heritage. Willie
Dickerson raced around the bases
on an in-the-park homer and also
doubled and singled. Tony Smith
was the only four-score batter.
Leadoff batter Mike Driskell
scored the lone run for First
Christian which put a 19-man
squad up to bat. Perhaps, it should
have had an A and B squad.
In the Monday Field 4 game,
Wauchula won the battle of the
Baptists, downing Northside 15-11.
West Palmer homered for
Wauchula. Leadoff batter Gerry
Lindsey had three hits and a trio of
tallies. Michael Kelly chipped in
with a pair of doubles.
Reid Benton homered for
Northside. Mike Rose was the only
three-hit batter and Travis Wiggins
and Mark Leatherton circled the
bases twice apiece.
Both Field 3 games on Thursday
were nail-biters.
In the early game, Bowling
Green edged Northside 13-12.
Austin Helms hit three doubles
and picked up four *RBIs for
Bowling Green. Wally Helms % as a
four-hit batter, scoring three times.
Leadoff batter Pat Roberts had a
pair of hits and runs.
Greg "Summers homered and
Doubled for Northside. Travis
.,Wigglhs and Brad Dixon were each
three-hit batters. Summers,
Michael Carte and Keith Weems
came around to score twice apiece.
In the Field 3 nightcap Christian
Heritage nipped St.'Alfonso's 10-9.
Widener homered and Chad
Richardson, Dickerson and Smith
each doubled. Donald "Duck"
Kersey was the only three-hit batter
for Christian Heritage.
Glen Bergens, Isauro Figueroa,
Robert Deuberry and Todd Rogers
each doubled for St. Alfonso's.
SEddy Strange was the only three-hit
batter.
The Field 4 game was also a
close encounter, with St. Michael's


slipping past First Christian 19-17.
Sam Rivera doubled twice and
walked to score three times for St.
Michael's. Mario Tamayo and
Mario Trevino were each three-hit


batters. They scored twice apiece as
did Matt Taylor and Ruben Rivas.
Josh Albritton smashed a grand-
slam homer for First Christian.
James Blum tripled, doubled and


singled in almost hitting for the
cycle, if his fly-out to center field
could have gone a little farther for a
home run. Randy Benton and Jake
Albrittton each had three hits.


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-Schedule Of Weekly Services-


:' O BO ING GREEN

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

CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH
u 708W. 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
v 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
S 4937 Hwy. 17 N. 3754206
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
S Morning Worship .................11:00 a.m.
SDisciples Train & Choirs........ 5"30 p.m
r Evening Worship 6"30 pm
Wednesday Prayer ..............7.00 p.m

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-
Bowling Green
S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253
Sunday School ..... .... ....9:45 am.
Morning Worship ....................I 00a.m.
Sunday Evening........ ... ..6"30 pm.
.' Wednesday Prayer ..................6:30 p.m

FIRSTUNITED.
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship. .. 11:00 am.
SYouth Fellowship.. ..... 5:00 p m
Evening Worship .............. 600 p m
SWed. Bible Study ....................7:00 p.m.


FORT-GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptist Cliurch Road 773-9013
Sunday School ....... ...... .. 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship....... ... I -00 am.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
* Wednesday Prayer .. .............. .7:00 p m

HOLY CHILD
. SPANISH CATHOIAC MISSION
Misa (Espanol) Sunday ..... .. 700 p.m.

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domingo Serv. De Predicacion I L-00 p.m.
S Matnes Esrudio Biblico .. ....7:00 pm m
SMiercoles Estudior Juvenil .. 7:00 p m
, Jueves Sers. De Predicacion ..7:00 p m.

"; IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School ............ .. ..... 9:45 a m
Morning Worship ...... ..... .....11.00 a.m.
Evening Worship .. .. ...... 7:00 p.m.


. Wednesday Prayer..... .........7:00 p.m

MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
A' 607 Palmetto St.
Church School .... ..................9:30 a.m
Morning Service... .......... .11:00 a.m.
{ Evening Service.... ........ .7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Ser. ..7:00 p.m.
Communion-2nd Sun Evening 6:00 p.m.
k' It. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 ML Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
i Sunday School -9-45 a.m.
* Morning Worship ...... .......1100 a.m.
Disciples Training ....... ...........5-00 p.m.
r Evening Worship...............7:00 p.m.
S Wednesday Prayer Time .........7:00 p.m

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


-We act as though comfort and
"lluxury were the chief require-
ments of life, when all that we
need to make us happy is some-
thing to be enthusiastic about.
t,


'BOWLING GREEN"

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

VICTORY PRAISE CENTER
128 E. Main St.
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.

ONA

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

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

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

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

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training ...................5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship .....................7:00 p.m.
' Wednesday Prayer Time ...........7.00 p m

+ WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Evening Sernice ....... 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 ... 0 00 a m
Sunday Evening Worslup... I 1I 00a m.
SWed. Night Sen ice & Worship 7 00 p m
Saturday Prayer .. ......... .7:00 p.m
CHARLIE CREEK -
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... .......11 00 a m.
Evening Worship ...... ......7-00 p.m
Wed Evening Worship .... ... ..7-00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St. -
773-9678
Bible Study ............1. 10:00 a niM.
Worship Ser ice ......... 11.00 a.m..
Wednesday. .... ......... 7-00 p m'

CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
773-2249
Sunday Morning Worship .....9-30 a.m.
Sunday Bible Class ...............11-30 a m
Sunday Evening Worship .. 6:00 p m.
Wed. Night Bible Class ..........7:00 p.m
Men's Leadership & Training Class
2nd Sunday of Month .. 4-00 pm
CHURCH OF GOD
Martin Luther King Blhd.
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
773-4576

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

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


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WAUCHULA

FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
114 N. 7th Ave. 773-1105
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. 7678909
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service...... 11:00 am
Evening Worship ...... 5:00 p m
Thursday Service ..............7......7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
Praise & Worsiup. .. 10 30 a.m.
Evening'Service .. ..... 5 00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Service .... ..7 00 p m
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1570 W. Main St. 773-4i82
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. ,
Ser icio de Adoracion ..... I 1:00 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 ......... 930 a m
Morning Service.... ...... II 00a 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 .. .945 a.m.
Traditional Worship I 1 00 a.m.
Evening Sen ice .5.00 p.m.
Wednesday Activities. .. 600 pm

FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY'
OF GOD CHURCH
Now Meeting at
Northside Baptist Church
912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386
Sunday Morning Ser ice 8 30 a m
Eening Worship .. ... 600 p m
Tuesday Youth Ministry .. 7-00 p m
Adult Tuesday, Service ..... .7-00 p m


THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753.
Morning Se ice 1000 a m
Evening Worship ... 6-00 p m
Wednesday Sen ice 7-00 p m


HEARTLAND
COMMUNITY CHURCH
1262 WV. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts ........ .. .900 a m
Sunday School .......... ... .... ... 9:30 a.m
W orship ................ ... .. ..10:30 a.m .
Wed. Night Dinner ............... ..6:00 p.m.
Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl.
Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7:00 p m.
IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH
155 Altman Road 1131
Sunday Morning........ ... ....10 00 a.m.
Tuesday Evening .... ........ .... 7:30 p m.
Thursday Evening .. .....7-30 p.m.
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH
Sunday Evening............. .....4.00 p.m.
Monday Evening .......... ..... ..7.30 p.m.
Wednesday Evening................ 7:30 p m.
LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School 9:45 a m.
Morning Service.......... .... .. ..11 :00 am.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m."
Wednesday Prayer...............7:00 p m.
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
S Corner or 7th Ave. & Palmetto St.
735-0555

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1999 State Road 64 East
Sunday School .... ... .9 45 a m
Morning Service ........II 00am.
ChurchTraining .. 5 15pm
Evening Worship ....... ..6:30 pm .
i 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.... .......... .... I11:00 a m.
2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00.p.m.
Allen Christian Endeavor ........4:00 p.m.
Wed. & Fri. Bible Study .........7-00 p m.


WAUCHULA

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

OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
4350 W. Main St. 735-0321
Sunday 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
SBAPTIST CHURCH
.149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service ...................... 1:00 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 .... 1 00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 00 a.m.
Evening Scr ice .6 00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ..............7:00 p.m.

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

ST. MICHAEL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089
Saturday Mass tEnglishi .....5:00 p.m.
(Spanish) ............7:30 p.m.
Sunday (English .....................9:00 a.m.
(Spanish) .................10:30 a.m.
(Creolei 1:00 p.m.
Daily Mass in English ..............8:30 a.m.

SEVENTH.DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
205 S. llth Ave.- 773-9927
Sabbath School Q 30 a.m.
Morning Worship. 11 00 a m
Tues. Prayer Meeting.............. .7:00 p.m.

SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
505'S;40thAvee473-4368 rv"
Sunday School 9:45 a.m9
Morning Worship..............1....11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m.
SWednesday Prayer .... .........7.......:00 p.m.

SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
S* 773-2946
Sunday Morning Worship ... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship.. .... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ....... .7:30 p.m.
Fnda) Worship. .... ..... 7:30 p.m.
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY
; Sunda o 11.6 Orange St.
SSunda) School ......... .. 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ... .,.....11:30 a.ni.
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.'
: u .. 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 ..... .7:30p:m.

WAUCHULA HILLS
BAPTIST CHURCH
615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-368
Sunday School.. .......... 9:45 a.m.
Mourning Worslup ......... 11:00 a.m
Church Training .............. 6:00 p.m.
S Evening Worship ...'... ..7:00 p.m
; Wednesday Prayer : ... ..... 7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST
S TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson
,.Sunday School .. .... ... 10:J0 a.m
Church. ... ............ 10:00 a.m
Youth Service....... ........ 6:00 p.m
SEvening Service ...... ..7:00 p.m
Wednesday Ser ice..... .... 7:30 p.m

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


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

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

ZOLFO SPRINGS

CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST
CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School ............ 1'0:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ......... 7:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE
64 E. & School House Road
Church 735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443
Sunday School ............ 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 10:30,a.m.
Children's Church ....... :. 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Youth & F.T.H......... 7:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH
Gardner
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...... .... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service.......... 7:00 p.m.

CREWSVILLE BETHEL
BAPTIST CHURCH
8251 Crewsville Road
Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657
Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ......... 7:00 p.m.

EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS
CHURCH INC.
Corner of 6th and Hickory
Sunday School .. ... ... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday . . ..... 7:30 p.m.

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Cornerof 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 ... ...... 1100 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m.

MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Steve Roberts Special
& Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851
Sunday School ..... .. 10:00 a.m.
Worship .... .. .. .11:00 a.m.
Evening .... ... .. .... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet..... 7:00 p.m.









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PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD
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 .. ... : 7:3( 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.


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O nly four strings! But these four strings offer endless
possibilities of tone and harmony. They open to us new
horizons of beauty and happiness. And yet, improperly played, these
four strings can bring forth unbelievable discord!
There are four strings in life with similar possibilities. They are
mind, character, courage and faith.
The truths that fill our minds, the ideals that mold our
character, the purposes to which our courage is given, the realities in
which we believe: these can fill our lives with rich beauty and
happiness or drab ugliness and sorrow.
Through the centuries our churches and synagogues have been
the maestro of these strings of life helping people bring forth the
harmony and beauty God has put in their souls.
You can find music in everyday living through regular worship
and prayer. As Psalm 100:2 says, "Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before Him with joyful songs."
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May 12, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C


Scenes From April 30 Catfish Tournament For Hardee High School Project Graduation


Lawrence and Trevor Walker, 5, of Wauchula hold the winning
catfish that weighed 5.5 pounds and earned $200 to the winner,
who wished to remain anonymous. They are the sons of Kenny
and Mary Walker.


Jack Lambert of Wauchula cleaned the catfish for $1.50 each,
with proceeds going to 2005 HHS Project Graduation, an alco-
hol-free, all-night party for graduates sponsored by parents, with
community support.


John Short of Wauchula won second place and $100 with this 3
3/4-pound catfish.


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Over 200 fisherman turned out for April 30 catfish tournament sponsored by Hardee High School
Project Graduation. It was held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Larry Davis' eight-acre lake north of the
power plant and east of CR-663 (Ona-Fort Green Road). The fish bit well early and then tapered
off some.


This photo shows most of the workers and organizers of Hardee County's first fish tournament in
recent memory.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance 2005-
03A will be presented to'the City Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading at the
Commission Chambers, 104 East Main Street, Bowling Green, Florida 33834, on the 14th day of
June, at 7:00 p.m. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City
Clerk, 104 East Main Street, Bowling Green, Florida 33834.. Any person may appear and be heard.
with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled' as follows:
ORDINANCE 2005-03A
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA,
ASSIGNING THE CITY ZONING CATEGORY OF R-1 .SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL TO ONE ANNEXED PARCEL, KNOWN AS THE BENA-
VIDES PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 3972 EDISON AVENUE, IN THE
SOUTHERN QUADRANT OF THE CITY, IN SECTION 09, TOWNSHIP
33, RANGE 25, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REPEALING ALL ORDI-
NANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (General Location; east side of Edison Avenue & south
of Lake Branch Rd., south of the city center.)
Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Commission hereby
advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record fo the proceeding and
that, for such proposes, 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 Bowling Green, Florida does not discriminate upon the
basis of an individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the
Commission's function, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in it's pro-
grams or activities. Anyone. requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the American
with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 375-
S2255.' ,


Gerald Buhr, P.A.
1519 Dale.Mabi'y Hwy., Suite 100
Lutz, Florida 33549
,City Attorney .


S/Pamela Northup
Pamela Northup, City Clerk
City of Bowling Green


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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA

.PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held and thereafter Ordinance 2005-
03A will be presented to the Cit) Commission for adoption upon the second and final reading at the
Commission Chambers. 104 East Main Street. Bowling Green, Florida 33834, on the 14th day of
June, at 7:00 p.m. A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City
Clerk, 104 East Main Street Bowling Green, Florida 33834. Any person may appear and be heard
with respect to the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance is entitled as follows:
ORDINANCE 2005-04
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA, SAID AMEND-
MENT BEING KNOWN AS "AMENDMENT #05-01-SS"; SPECIFICALLY,
TO ASSIGN THE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF "LOW DENSITY RES-
IDENTIAL"' TO THE BENAVIDES PARCEL AT 3972 EDISON AVENUE;
TRANSMITTING SAID AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (DCA) FOR NOTIFICATION; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statues, as amended,: the City Commission hereby
advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and
that, for such proposes, 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 Bowling Green, Florida does not discriminate upon the
basis of an individual's disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the
Commission's function, including one's access to. participation, employment or'treatment in it's pro-
grams or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the American
with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 375-
2255. ,


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4C The Herald-Advocate, May 12, 2005


During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police ofli
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrest
COUNTY
May 8,: Richard McCumber, 18, of 3.531 S. Palmetto St., 2
Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him
violation of probation (original charges grand theft and false verificatic
ownership):
May 8, Lewis Eric Brown, 26, of U. S. 17 N., Wauchula, was arre
by Dep. Jamie Wright and charged with possession of marijuana.
May 8, Christopher Shannon Reas, 36, of 4335 Alderman R
Bowling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Everett Lovett and charged
domestic battery.
May 8, Christopher John Albritton, 24, of 535 Prescott Road, Z
Springs, was arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley on a Highlands County war
charging him with failure to appear in court on a charge of issuing a we
less check.

: May,6, Danny Wayne Day, 34, of 3681 Denver St., Bowling Gr
was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell and charged with possession
methamphetamine, possession of drugparaphernalia, possession of n
juana and criminal mischief.


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May 4, Victoria Guerrero, 18, of 4465 E. Main St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson on a warrant charging her with violation of
probation (original charge felony ba tery).

May 3, Michelle Denise Marre,,, 26, of 315 SR 62, Bowling Green,
was arrested by Sgt. Sylvia Estes and charged with retail theft.
May 3, Carl Dwayne Brown, 26, of 2905 E. Second St., Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Sgt. Everett Lovett and charged with domestic battery.
May 3, criminal mischief on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, a burglary
on Dixianna Street, a theft on U. S. 17 North and a vehicle stc!-- on
Theatre Road were reported.
May 3, Derrick Smalls, 24, of 724 Sally Place, Wauchula, was arrest-
ed by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging fqilu're to appear in court on a
charge of possession of marijuana.


May 5, Macy Lynette Jones, 29, of 2000 Thornhill Road, Auburn
Swas arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging her with non-supl
May 5, Shaun Timothy Casey, 22, of 2929 Center Hill Road, Bow
Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with
: lation of probation (original charges three counts forgery. two counts gi
Stheft, utteringra forgery and fleeing or attempting to elude a law enfc
S ment officer).
May 5, Edward Garza, 25, of 3416 S. Hickory St., Zolfo Springs,
S,:arrested by the county\wide Drug Task Force and charged with posses
Sof marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. ,
M; ay 5, James Edgar Lamb, 28, of 110 N. Second St., Eloise,
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging him with non-suppo:
May 5, Jerrick Lamar Brown, 22, of 834 Pleasant Way, Bow
Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him '
*violation of probation (original charge carrying a concealed firearm).,
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i vInside Out
By Chip Ballard



LIVING, LOVING, LEARNING & FROG LEGS
Frogs used to be plentiful in ponds and marshes throughout Har
County. I don't mean little spring frogs; I'm talking about those huge bl
bullfrogs with legs like Leghorn hens.
S My first frog-hunting foray was with a fellow named Lester who li
S near the edge of the Peace River Swamp. He picked me up at dusk in
pickup, a john boat and two gigs jammed into the truck bed. With my he
Slight already fixed on my forehead and my six-volt battery fastened sect
ly to my belt. I opened the passenger door, brushed empty Falstaff cans
the seat and climbed in.
S Lester drove out of town and onto dirt roads I didn,t know existed.
cut through an orange. grove, bumped across a cow pasture and fin;
Sparked on the edge of an oak hammock beside a pond. I climbed out of
pickup. It was dark now. The silver pepper of stars sparkled in the mo
less sky.
,.acrPoss the pasture lightening bugs flashed, and bats swoo
trough the night air like miniature, erratic airplanes. We hauled the j.
boat .down to the edge of the pond. The beam of Leste's headli
skimmed the surface of the water. Several sets of eyes shone red in
light.
Lester stepped into the back of the boat and I crawled up into the fr
and poled us off with my gig. The deep croaks of bullfrogs made coun
.point to a shrill cricket chorus. In the hammock a hoot owl hollered,
lowed by the mournful cry of a whippoorwill.
The little boat slid smoothly across the black water. Reflections
stars danced on the ripples.
A bullfrog won't move with a bright light in his eyes. We zeroed ir
a set straight ahead in a tuft of sawgrass. Quietly maneuvering the b
Lester let me gig the first frog. With a hard jab I thrust the three hooks ri
through the center of its broad head. He fought like an alligator. but I
him into the boat and Lester worked him loose from the gig and strung I
on a fish stringer, shoving the sharp metal rod up under his chin and
Through the top of his head.
In two hours we had 25 frogs.
Lester tied the stringer to the truck bed, and on the way home I he
.them flopping around. Not one of the 25 we'd gigged had died, and w
gigged most right through the head. I asked Lester how it could be.'
said, "I don't know. I just know you can't kill these things -not unless
'run them over with a steamroller, and I'm sure that would do it."
When we got to Lester's house we cleaned the frogs in the light beh
;the barn. Taking the hind legs and tossing away the remains, the hei
propelled by the two little front legs. began to creep off toward the s\wa
A stab of conscience jarred me. I felt sudden and overwhelming I
for these poor creatures that would not die. How could I have been a w
ling, even eager, participant in this monstrous torture? My heart ached, a
.in case tears started, I turned my head so Lester would not see.
Then I remembered Daddy telling me that earthworms, when strung
;on fishhooks,.felt no pain because the brain was too small to measure p;
'The crushing weight on my chest lightened a little as I considered that l
:might also be true of frogs. I asked Lester about it.
"You can't hurt a frog no more than you can hurt a tree." he said, ha
ing with his hunting knife at one the size of a Persian cat. "A frog doe:
even have sense enough to die!"
I wag somewhat comforted, but as I walked home in the dark down
-dirt road, I swore I'd never go frog gigging again, and vowed never to
another frog leg as long as I lived.
But the next night when Mama fried a mess of them for supper to
with the grits and tomato gravy and black-eyed peas, I ate ravenously;
JPassure you the chicken never squawked whose legs could compare
Those of. the monster bullfrogs that used to be so plentiful through
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AGGRESSIVE REPRESENTATION


SESSION: I


Jurine6 June 17


Monday through Friday)

SESSION II June 20 July 1

(Monday through Friday)

SESSION III July S July

(Monday through Friday)

NOTE: POOL CLOSED JULY 4TH


5:12.19C


oad, May 2, Kenneth Xavier Harrison, 44, of 210 CR 663,Wauchula, was
with arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell and charged with retail theft, obstruction
of justice, resisting a merchant and disorderly intoxication.
'olfo May 2, George Brono Ownby, 25, of 7'~ Martin Luther King Jr.
errant Avenue, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley on a capais alleging
orth- failure to appear in court on a charge of criminal mischief.
May 2, April Sherry Jenkins, 41, of,780 Martin Luther King Jr.,
Avenue, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley on a DeSoto County
teen, '.:warrant charging her with non-support.
n of May 2, Bryant Alonso Herrin, 31, of 525 Cypress St., Wauchula, was
nari- arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on charges of violation of probation (original
charges two counts grand theft, dealing in stolen property and burglary of a
structure).
lale; May 2, criminal mischief on SR 62 was reported.
3ort.
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1io- May 6, Francisco Lagunas, 29, of 715 Fourth St., Zolfo Springs, was
rand arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with DUI and no valid
irce- license.

was May 5, a residential burglary on Eighth Avenue was reported.
sion
May 4, Jose Hernandez Morales, 20, of 209E. Main St., Wauchula,
was was arrested by Ofc.Chris LeConte and charged with disorderly intoxica-
rt. tion and obstruction of justice.
ling May 4, Jason Michael Key, 20, of 370 Terrell Road, Wauchula, was
with arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and charged with retail theft and contributing
to the delinquency of a minor. A 15-year-old Wauchula youth was also
arrested on a charge of retail theft.

May 3, criminal mischief on South Tenth Avenue and Carlton Street
and a theft Carlton Street were reported.

May 2, Kay Frances Meade, 42, of 606 Thigpen Ave., Lakeland, Ga.,
was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with arson, two counts
criminal mischief and resisting arrest without violence.

BOWLING GREEN
May 9, Francisco Hernandez-Vasquez, 36, of 4207 Moon Lake Road,
Plant City, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with DUI
and no valid license.

rdee May 4, Sergio Melendez. 27, of 4119 Maple Ave., Bowling Green, was
ack arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with possession of cocaine.

ied May 3, a residential burglary on First Street was reported.
his May 2, a theft on Mason Dixon Drive was reported.
ad-
ure- ZOLFO SPRINGS
off May 6, Luis Alberto Gonsalez, 14, of 824 E. Third Ave., Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Capt. David Scheid and charged with burglary and grand
He theft. He had .been originally arrested on May 4 by Capt. Scheid and
ally charged with burglary, grand theft bf a motor vehicle, possession of bur-
the glary tools and criminal mischief.
on-
May 5, William Thomas Minton, 37, of 2931 Red Bird Lane, Zolfo
ped Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Ryan Lambert and charged with disorderly
ohn intoxication. "
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the May 4, Shawn Curtis Rhymes, 18, of 89 Lazy Acres RV, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Capt. David Scheid and charged with burglary,
ont grand theft, possession of burglary tools and criminal mischief.
ter-
fol-, May 2, a theft on Diana Lane was reported.

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ANGELS
Q: Last summer my husband and I lost our RV and everything in
it except for a few odds and ends. We had to move and leave our coun-
ty, family, friends and church. With no where to go we lived in anything
we could. My husband and I are in our 70s; my husband is very ill and
I am crippled. We've been blessed in between the tears and pain. We
know God is still with us and on our side. I praise Him for His good-
ness. My question is, "Why did God want to move my family away
from everything familiar?"
Signed, Moved About
A: The first Scripture that came to my mind when I read your story was
Psalm 37:23: 'The steps ofa good man are ordered by the Lord ..."
The first thing I want to address is your age. In the eyes.of God, age is
no factor. He can use anyone He chooses. Throughout the Bible God chose
people to do His work despite their age. Little David, just a small boy,
killed the giant. Don't ever think that you can't be effective for the
Kingdom of God because you're 70 years old. God is still ordering your
steps toward His will; God directed Moses until He buried Him. He delight-
ed in His obedience and faithfulness.
No one really understands why God allowed our town to receive so
much destruction last summer. It's times like these we all have to just trust
and obey. Asking God why is OK; we sometimes need answers to life's
questions.
There are a lot of stories in the Bible where God has caused His cho-
sen people to move away from everything that was familiar to them.
Abraham moved at God's command toward His promise; Joseph was sold
by his.own brothers and ended up in Egypt to prepare a way for his family;
David ran for years from Saul, teaching us a valuable lesson about forgive-
ness and waiting on God. Then there's Lot and his wife; they had to leave
their home town of Sodom and Gomorrah because God had chosen to
destroy it because of the wickedness. God chose to spare their lives, but
Lot's wife couldn't leave her past behind. Looking back, she turned into a
pillar of salt. We must never look back, but always look forward toward the
finish line. .
We read about each of these stories and we can see now why God did
what He did, it makes perfect sense. He had to move people from city to
city, destroy camps, conquer enemies and establish and teach laws just to
prepare the way for the coming Messiah, that perfect lamb who would die
for the sin of all mankind.
God had a plan then and He has a plan now. He is still working in our
lives today to build His end-time church, to harvest souls and to prepare the
people for the coming of the Christ. To make ready a bride fit for His Son.
God has a purpose and a reason for every step your family has made
this past year. I know it's hard to understand His ways, but God has a plan
for you and your husband. Sometimes He has to move us away from every-
thing familiar to make us lean on Him and to get us out of our comfort zone.
We've got to be willing to move when God moves and stop when He
stops, just like the children of Israel did in the wilderness. They had to
move when the cloud moved or they missed God. Stay true to the Lord.
trust Him and you'll see His is the ultimate plan for.your life.
Signed Penny
SFor answers with' a biblical perspective, send your questions to Signed'
Penny, PO. Box 2604, Wauchula, FL 33873, or e-mail penny5@earth-
link.net.
Badlands are regions that have been worn into steep, hills and
deep gullies by the action of wind, rain and floods. Badlands are com-
mon in semidesert regions of the western U.S.

REQUEST FOR APPRAISAL QUOTES
The City of Wauchula is soliciting quotes from qualified
Appraisers to perform form appraisals on specific single
family dwellings that are being considered for rehabilita-
tion/replacement under the City of Wauchula's HOME Again
Program. All parcels are located within the City of
Wauchula's city limits. Interested parties should send a
copy of their resume, credentials and cost estimate for the
preparation of one form appraisal to Ms. Olivia Minshew,
City of Wauchula, 126 South 7th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida
33873 no later than 4:00 p.m. May 27, 2005. For more
details, or if you have questions regarding the proposal,
please contact Mr. David Fox, Project Manager, Fred Fox
Enterprises, Inc. at 1-888-223-9795.
The City of Wauchula is a Fair Housing Advocate and an
Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right to'reject
any and all proposals. 5:12c


Dear Parents:


Did you realize that drowning is the second leading cause of accidental

death to young children, and that over 7,000 drownings occur each year

in the United States aloneP


The Hardee County Community Recreation Center presents an opportunity for
your child to learn personal safety and water survival skills in a closely super-
vised environment and just in time for summer vacation. Our program is total-
ly committed to teaching swimming skills to individuals from the age of 18
months to 14. We ensure the finest in aquatic programming by maintaining a
trained and qualified staff.
:"
Class registration will be held at the Complex Pool located on Altman Road
during the following dates and times. Be sure to sign up early to guarantee
the class and time you desire. Cost for each registration is $40.00.


REGISTRATION DATES: ,

Saturday, May 21, 2005 from 1 PM to 5 PM

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Dr. Barbara visits with Spessard Stone and his mother Ann on front porch.

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Open house was held Sunday afternoon, May 1, for the Little White House owned by Dr. Barbara
Carlton west of Wauchula. The house has been recently restored.


.'Antiique organ is in one of the rooms at the White House.
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Sisters Mae Frank Himrod, Doris Gough Ryan and Naomi Marsh Pearson lived in the house in the
1921-35 era, part of the Andrew Marsh family.


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Elmo Redding lived in the home 12 years. He was part of the Bob
Redding family that lived there 26 years. He is visiting with house
owner Dr. Barbara Carlton.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that WILLIAM LEE, the
holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax
deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of
issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 315) YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998

Description of Property:
Lots 9 and 10 Block 21 of the Wauchula HillsSubdivision; as
recorded in the Public Records of Hardee County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: Pedro Garcia and Esthela A. Garcia
Said property being in the County of Hardee, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed accordingg to law the
property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest
bidder at the courthouse door located at 417 West Main Street on,
the 15th day of June, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.
Dated this 5th day of May, 2005.
B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
AD No 1
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ICorthus ReportlE ^iu SIi


COUNTY COURT'
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
SDaniel Roy Knarr, 26, Bowling
Green, and Robin Michelle Miller,
24, Bowling Green.
James Walter Dimock, 30,
Wauchula, and Kathleen Rose
Hendley, 28, Wauchula.
Justin Lee Svendsen, 19, Fort
Meade, and Ashley Dawn Steffens,
1.9, Fort Meade.

The following small claims
cases.,were disposed of recently
by the county judge:
.River Capital Funding LLC vs.
Marshall Gibson, default judgment.
- Midland Credit Management
Inc. vs. Linda Conner, order for
execution of judgment of April-16,
2004.
MBNA America Bank vs.
Edward L. Rouse, judgment.,


Elsa Sue Mendoza and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Manuel Acosta McCumber, peti-
tion for child support.
Bessie Lee Jones and DOR vs.
Billy J. Youngblood, petition for
child support.
Amanda I. Purser and Michael
Purser, divorce.
Paul James Jardine and DOR vs.
Michelle Deneen Jardine, petition
'for child support.
Tami Jennifer: Atchley vs.
Bradford Allen Atchley. petition for'
injunction for protection.
Linda T. Martinez vs. Scott
'Donaldson. petition for injunction
for protection.
'Sharon Blackmon and. Ray
Blackmon %s. Florida Institute for
Neurological Rehabilitation, danm-
ages ..
Jeri L. Olesen vs. Geraldine E.
Hoffman, 'damages.
Juan Gonzalez vs. Maria Garcia,
petition' for injunction for protec-


The following misdemeanor tion.
cases were disposed of recently in Jessica' Ybarra -Valadez vs.
county court. Virgilio. Diaz-Burgos, petition for:
SClint Morgan Albritton, domes- injunction for protection.
tic battery, not prosecuted. Heather Anne Hartwig vs. Carl
SAlvaro Garcia, retail theft, adju- Dwayne Brown, petition for
dication withheld, probation six injunction for protection.
months, stay away from store, $315 :
'fine and court costs, $50 investiga- The following decisions on civil
five costs, 15 hours community ser- cases pending in the circuit court
vice. were handed down recently by
Leonel Gomez, disorderly intox- the.circuit court judge:
ication, 40 days-30 suspended if Cristy M., McCullough vs. Scott
fines paid timely, $190 fine and MCullough. child support enforce-
court costs, $60 investigative costs; ment order.
disorderly intoxication (second Judy Snell vs. John Snell, and
charge), 48 days in jail with credit John Snell vs. 'Judy Snell, injunc-
for time served (CTS)-30 days tion and counter-injunction for pro-
suspended, $262.50 fine and court tection.
costs, $100 public defender fees, Jennifer B. Davis and Robert G.
.$50 investigative costs. Davis, divorce.
SAngel Guerrero Jr.. domestic bat- Wauchula Police Department vs.
S '(er. adjudication withheld proba-., 'Lana R.Claman and Scott Hellein,
:tion one year, 12-week domestic order of forfeiture.
violence class, $667,fine and court Elizabeth Tobin Ledezma and
costs, $100 public defender fees, Encarnacion Ledezma, divorce.
S$50 investigative costs. .. Wauchula Police Department vs.
Carlos Ortega-Aguilar, posses- Joe Rolando Leyva and Nancy
sion of marijuana, adjudication Ramirez, default order of forfei-
:\ withheld. probation one year (con- ''ture.
-current), drug evaluation and tieat- Alejandro Sr. and Rosa Alvarado
' ment, random drug screens; war- vs. Roberto Cavazos, dismissed.
Sraritess& search arid seizure, $315 Citifinancial Mortgage Co. Inc.
fine and court costs, $60 investiga- Kevin Dwayne Wingate, viola-
'tive costs, 10 hours community ser- tion of probation (original charge-
vice. ..violation of a 'domestic violence
''Rafael Perez 'Perez, disorderly injunction for protection), proba-
:intoxication and exposing sexual rion revoked. 90 days CTS. out-
organs, 45 days injail CTS, prove ide standing fines and fees placed on
,DNA sample, $315 fine and court :lien.
*'copts, $100U public defender fee. -;
1 V0 inve5\tigatve costs. i- ,asi, The following criminal traffic
SSamuel West Wilkins, domestic cases were disposed ofreNentl..in.
'battery, 40 days CTS--30 days sus- county court. Dispositions are
ended. $667 fine aind court costs,' based on Florida Statutes, dri-
'$100 public defender fees. $60 .ving record and facts concerning
investigative costs. the case.
SLashonda Barbitt Baker, resist- Valentine Mendieta, DUI, proba-
ing arrest without force. 60 days tion 12 months (concurrent) with
SCTS. $315 fine and court costs, condition of 60 days in jail. license
$.100 public defender fees, $50 suspended six months, alcohol
S inmestigati\e costs placed to lien. abuse evaluation and treatment, no ,
Juanita Rodnguez Garza, retail alcohol or bars, DUI school,
'theft. probation one year. stay out $662.50 fine and court costs, $100
of store. $100 public defender fees, public defender fees, 50 hours com-
'50 investigative costs. 75 hours munity service or jail time; no valid
community service.. license, probation six months, $330
SLorenzo Hurd. resisting arrest 'fine and court costs.
S.withut force and possession of Benjamin Willis Sanders, driving
drug paraphernalia, probation one vhile license suspended (DWLS)
S ear, substance abuse evaluation and false display of a license, six
Sand treatment, random drug months in jail (concurrent), $330
screens, warrantless search and fine and court costs, $100 public
seizure. $315 fine and court costs, defender fees, $50' investigative
$50 investigative costs. 50 hours costs.
Community service: possession of Felix Flores-Romero, DUI, pro-
mariluana, adjudication withheld, nation one year, license suspended
probation one year with same con- six months, DUI school, evaluation
SI diions and treatment, $885 fine and court'
Benjamin Willis Sanders. resist- costs, 50 hours community service.
ing arrest without force and giving Alvaro Gallejos, DUI and no
a false name to a law enforcement valid license, probation one year,
; officer. eight months in jail, proba- license suspended six months, DUI
tion six months, $315 fine and school, evaluation $662.50 fine and
court costs. :,. court costs. 50 hours community
SI Jose Maria Garcia. possession of service.
drug paraphernalia. 120 days Alfredo Martinez Jr.. DWLS,
CTS-30 suspended, $315 fine and produced valid license, dismissed.
,court costs. $100 public defender Saul Mondragon, DUI, estreated
fees, $100 investigative costs. $1'00 bond.
drug test fees. Alejandro Ortiz-Gatica, DUI,
Anthony La)ne Deboy, violation probation one year, license sus-
of probation (original charge petit pended six months, alcohol abuse
theft). probation revoked. 40 days evaluation and treatment, DUI
: (concurrent with felony sentence), school, $662.50 fine and court
unpaid fines and fees placed on costs.
lien. Jorge David Torres, DUI with
S James Richard Moroney. viola- property damage, probation one
Stion of probation original charges year, license suspended six months,
possession of drug paraphernalia alcohol abuse evaluation and treat-
and violation of an emergency cur- ment. DUI school, $662.50 fine and
fei.) probation revoked, 100 days court costs, 50 hours community
in jail, outstanding fines and fees service.
placed on lien. Rodolfo Hernandez-Benitez,
Valentin Medieta Rodriguez, DUI, probation one year with con-
violation. of probation (original edition of 60 days in jail, license sus-
charge giving a false report of a pended 10 years, ignition interlock
crime), probation revoked, 60 days two years, multi-offender DUI
in jail. school, random drug screens, alco-
Heather Thornton, violation of hol abuse evaluation and treatment,
probation (original charge domestic $1,410 fine and. court costs, $50
battery), probation revoked, 90 investigative costs.
days in jail, outstanding fines and vs. Lester White Jr. et al, order.
fees placed on lien. Citibank vs.-A. Louetta and
Nuel King, violation of, proba- Roscoe Coker et al, foreclosure sale.
tion (original charge DUI), proba- vacated.
tion revoked. 180 days in jail CTS,' John Snell vs. Judy Snell, dis-
outstanding fines and 'fees placed ; missal of injunction for protection.
on lien. Allied Mortgage Capital Corp.
vs. Matthew R. Moody, Cheryl
CIRCUIT COURT Baker et al, judgment of mortgage
The following civil actions foreclosure.
were filed recently in the office of Wells Fargo Bank vs. Joseph A.
.- the circuit court: NPltnn Rh-,nna NPlsnn pt nl indo-


J. Paz.
Ethel L. Wilson v,
Ronald K. Brow
Brown.
Ismael DeLeon v
Goolsby.
Betty A. Harris
Martin.
Lessie Taylor
Huffman. -
Jerry D. Litton
Litton.
Olga Martinez
Mendoza HI.
Patricia R. Ward
McQuaig.
Aron S. Thomas
Thomas.

The following fe
cases were dispose
by the circuit judl
have been adjud
unless noted othi
adjudication is w
pending successful
probation. Senten
suant to-an invest
by and the recon


ment of mortgage foreclosure.
Banc One Financial Services Inc.
vs. Belinda Ellison et al, voluntary
dismissal.
Billy Jo Carroll and Matthew
Carroll, divorce.
Wauchula Police Department vs.
Jose Castellanos Gonzalez, Martin
Castellanos Gonzalez and Daisy.
Cupetillo, default order of forfei-
ture.
SMortgage Electronic
Registration Systems Inc. as nomi-
nee vs. Willie Jamps Everett, judg-
ment of mortgage foreclosure.
Gray Epps Jr. and Belva Lee
Vance as trustee vs. Gary D. Kipp
etc., default final judgment to clear
property title.
Departmentof Children and
Families and DOR vs. Kimberly
Sue Carroll, child support order.'
Corine Pace and DOR.,vs.
Katherine Elizabeth Faulk, dis-
missed.
Tami ,Jennifer Atchley vs.
Bradford Allen Atchley, voluntary.
dismissal of injunction for protec-
tion.
Green Tree Servicing LLC vs.
Steve A. Burkhart, Michelle M.
Burkhart et al, voluntary dismissal.
Cynthia Leann Richardson and
Lance Dale Richardson, divorce.

Court-ordered certificates of
child support delinquency were
filed recently in .the office of the
circuit court clerk in the follow-
ing cases:
Shannon Knarr vs. Jeff A.
McCall.
Dione S. Graham vs. Jamie L.
Kimbrough.
Tina R. Grice vs. Christopher L.
Grice.
Emprise D. Hines vs. Kevis J.
White.
Sarah Juarez vs. Esteban
Valdiviez.
SanJuanita Millard vs. Sergio H.
Melendez-Mora.
San Juana Mendoza vs. Jesus A.
Mendoza.
Ernestina Trevino vs. Darrell
Mullins.
Sherri R. Powell vs. Christopher
A. Stone.
Kimberly M. Stewart vs.
Wilfredo Santos Jr.
Cindrea C. Wingate vs. Billy A.
Wingate.
Margaret B. Stone vs.
Christopher A. Stone.
Rosa A. Alvarado vs. Brenda
Alvarado.
I Dina Martinez vs. Anthony L.
Belcher.
Romell C. Parks vs. Rico .G.
Cielo.
Sonya L; Gonzales vs. Rocky L.
Cisneros.:
Joyce A. Dulaney vs. Heather D.
Thornton-Rimes.
Elida Galvanr s. Ruben Elisondo
Jr.
Michelle B. Jonesvs. Rushin D.
Ellison.
Rebekah N. Johnson vs. James
O. Faulk Ill.
Dora L. Rodriguez vs. Efrain J.1
Garza.
Sara M. Garza vs. Steven
Mendoza.
Stanley Webb vs. Gregory J.
Adcox.
Catalina M. Bautista vs. Ricardo


Scott Colin Fields, lelony oat-
s. MarvBrown. tery, probation three years, 26-
'n vs. Vicki J. week domestic violence course,
$500 fine, $415 court cost. $1,00
s. Elizabeth D. public defender fees $10 inves-
tigative costs.
vs. Sherry L. James Robert Frost, possession
S-..of methamphetamine. possession
vs. Jason C. of marijuana and posses-;on itof
Drug paraphernalia, nansfeired to,
vs. Jacqueline drug pretrial intervention pogiam.
Launa Lane Hooten. p,'se"-ion
vs. Nicholas 'of cocaine.,and possession of drug
paraphernalia, time served, proba-
vs. Steve M.. tion t[%o eals, license suspended
:, two years, $500 fine, $415 court
vs. Linda 0. costs, $190 public defender fees.
Lisa Marie Mainello, possession
o. f drug paraphernalia and disorder-
elony criminal' ly conduct.'time served. 2?6?.50
d of last week fine and court costs. $115 public
ge. Defendants defender fees; poessesi n of
licated guilty cocaine, not prosecuted.
erwise. When Jessie Vasquez Martinez. aiding
withheld, it is an escape, estreated bonds.
completion of Richard McCumber. interfering
ices are pur- with custody. not prosecuted. ,113a-
tigative report tion of probation original changes
imendation of grand theft and detrauding a pawn


the state probation office and
also state sentencing guidelines.
Final discretion is left t .he
judge.
, Micha'1 DeRocco, grand theft
and conti, 'ng without a license,
transferred to pretrial intervention
program.
Donna Jean Granadero, posses-
sion of methamphetamine, two
years drug offender community
control (house arrest), no drugs or
alcohol, warrantless search and.
seizure, alcohol abuse evaluation
and treatment, $1,000 fine. $440
court court costs, $190 public
defender fees; possession of drug
paraphernalia, time served.
Alfonso Mier, felony DWLS and
violation of probatLon (original
charge felony DWLS), probation
revoked, new two years community
control, same other conditions,
$500 fine and $415 court costs
added to outstanding fines and fees.
James Ray Thornton,
delivery/possession of metham::
phetamine with intent to sell within
1,000 feet of a church or school-
reduced to possession of metham-
phetamine with intent to sell, 18
months diug offender -probation,
evaluation and treatment, warrant-
less search and seizure, curfew, no
alcohol or drugs, $1,000 fine,'$440
court costs, $140 public defender
fees, $100 ini le ig..iti'.e cost., 75
hours community service.
Alfred Joseph Walkes, violation
of community control (original
charge felony DWLS), revoke,
community control, terminate
supervision.,
Jose Antonio Alvarez-Cruz, bur-
glary of structure, adjudication
withheld, probation two years,'no
contact with victim or property,
$415 court costs, 75 hours commu-
nity service; petit theft, possession
of drug paraphernalia and posses-
sion of marijuana, time served.
Lash.nda Barbitt Baker,' viola-
tion of community control (original
charge possession of cocaine), dis-
missed, affidavit withdrawn; bat-
tery on an inmate, not prosecuted.
'Jessica Lynn Binder, possession
of cocaine- & ith intent to ell. pos-
session of marijuana arid pos.es-
siori of cocaine with intent to sell'
within 1,000 feet of a school or
church, not proseclutled. .
Catarino Dario Borjan, violation
Sof probation (original charges pos-
session of methamphetamine and
possession of marluana \ ith intent
,to sell or' deliver), probation
revoked, two, years co.'lmmunltr
control with same other conditions.
Rico Garcia Cielo, possession of
methamphetamine, 18 months drug
offender probation, license sus-
Spended two years. drIgabu j ',ai-
uation and treatmeiit. '- arifarfs
search and seizure, no drug: .-'r con-
tact with people who do, curfew,
$500 fine, $415 court costs, $190
public defender fees, 50 hours com-
munity service; resistipg an officer
with violence not prosecuted.
MaithaCleto. t o counts forget
andpetit theft. not prrl ecuted
Polonio Fransisco DeLaRosa,
possession of :cocaine, transferred
to drug pretrial intervention pro-
S gram.'
,,u on ,-1riejTas,3 "ciun ... a-t-


broker), affidavit withdrawn, con-
tinue probation.
Minerva Mendez, aggravated
battery with a deadly weapon, 90
days in jail followed by two years
probation, $500 fine, $415 court
costs, $150 public defender fees.
William Porter, possession of
methamphetamine with intent to
sell and violation of probation
(original charges possession of
methamphetamine with intent to
sell and possession of methamphet-
amine), probation revoked, 15
months Florida State Prison, $500
fine, $415 court costs and $190
public defender fees plus outstand-
ing fines and fees due within one
year of release; possession of drug
paraphernalia, possession of mari-
juana and violation of probation
(original charges possession of
marijuana and possession of drug
paraphernalia), time served.
SScott Thomas Propst, violation
of probation (original charge felony
DWLS), probation revoked, 12
months community control with
same other terms and conditions.
Israel Ramon Reyes, felony DUI,
probation one year, license sus-
pended six months, DUI school,
evaluation, $662.50 fine and court
costs, $115 public defender fees, 50
hours community service; misde-
meanor DWLS, $262.50 fine and
'court costs; fleeing to elude a
police officer, not prosecuted.
Jessica Lee Rodriguez, grand
theft, not prosecuted.
Benjamin Willis Sanders, viola-
tion of probation (original charge
felony fleeing to elude a police offi-
cer), probation revoked, six months
in jail CTS, license suspended one
year, outstanding fines and fees due
within one.year of release.
Joseph Harry Shaw, violation of
probation (original charges bur-
glary of conveyance, grand theft
and dealing in stolen property),
probation revoked, four months 24
days in jail, outstanding fines and
fees due within six months of
release.
Thomas Sigala, possession of
methamphetamine and possession
of drug paraphernalia, not prose-
.cuted, transferred to county court
with filing of misdemeanor
charges. .
'Derrick Smalls, ,possession of
cocaine, adjudication withheld, 18
months drug offender probation,
warrantless search and seizure,
evaluation and treatment, curfew,
$415 court costs, $190 public
defender fees: possession of mari-
juana, $262.50 fine and court costs.
Kevin Dwayne Wingate, viola-
tion of probation (original charge
Felony fleeing to elude a police offi-
Scer with active lights and sirens),
probation revoked, two years com-
munity control with same other
conditions; violation of probation
(original charges resisting arrest
without force and felony DWLS),
time served.
SJacinto Martinfez Castro,- aggra-
\ated assault on a law.-enforcement
officer with a firearm, battery on a
la\\ enforcement officer, resisting
an officer With violence, shooting
':into a building and discharging a
firearm in public, not prosecuted,
defendant found incompetent. .
Dustin Scott Rorie. grand theft
_and fleeing to elude a police officer,
not prosecuted, successfully com-
pleted preuial diversionary\ pro-
:gram.
James Glenn Mushrush, posses-
sion of methamphetamine and pos-
,ession of burglary tools, not pros-
t.uted. .
Paul Hudspath, burglary of a
structure and grand theft, not pros-
ecuted.
Dustin De%\ayne Rimes, posses-
.sion of burglary tools and loiter-



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clerk of court:
Victor Wray and Glendq Swan
Irby to F. L. Revell Jr., $2 ntliion.
Jesus and Erlinda Rte .,, to
Susan R. Roberts, $28,000.
Trisha G. Roberts to Melvin H.
and Marlene H. Taylor, $270,000.
Roy J. Jr. and Dorothy R. Smith
to Wilbur E. and Susan L.
Robertson, $170,000.
America South Realty Gorp. to
Source USA Inc., $50,000
Buford E. Long and Sammie W.
Long as trustees to Mark P Simythe
(two properties), $185,000
H.H. and Margaret T. Miles as
trustees to Leslie Thomas and
Rosalyn Denham, $68,500.
Miles S. and Suzanne M. Judah
as trustees to Rehab Consultants of
Central Florida Inc., $15,000.
William R. Lambert Jr. as trustee
to Robert Ali6tta, $18,000.
Mosaic Fertilizer LLC to Peace
Valley Equipment and Services,
$50,000.
Bill Staton to Roy Rodriguez,
$108,000.
Jose and Rosalinda Zamarripa to
3B Housing Inc., $75,000.
Earon and Roberta Jo Gillai to
William and Patricia Bartlett
$34,000.
Grimsley Oil Co. Inc. to Hugh E.
and Sharon Y. Burnsed, $90,000.
Patsy Ann and C. W. Stephens to
Opal F. Corneau, $35,935.
S. M. Young Properties Inc to
Paul E. Davis Sr., $12,600.
SHarold L. and Emma N. Collins
to Gwendolyn T. Patterson,
$192,500.
Jose Barajos to Gray Epps .i. and
Belva Lee Vance as trustees,
.$107,000.
Robert J. and Florence F. Cu0onner
to I. B. Knight, $225,000.
Susan, S. Delahoy to Billy and
Amelia Lambert, $735,000.
'R. C. and Ada Merle Weeks to
Daniel B. and Betty J. Hernandez,
$21,700.
Knights Certified Organics Inc.
to J. Jim and Shirley Holmes,
$143,588.
Warren R. and Virginia J. Ring to
Estill Jr. and Phyllis Eversole.
$55,000.
Donaciano and Rosa O. Moralez
Llanas to Ross A. and Deborah L.
Turner, $60,600.
Brenda P. Perez to Paul Salinas
and Leticia Palacios, $29,000.
Angelica Aviles to Romulo
Ramirez and Modesta Gutierrez,
$10,500.
Clay G. and Kimberly A.
Chancey as trustees to Marilyn G.
Lafon astrustee, $140,000.
John E. Clifton to Jery R. and
Angela M. Smith, $180,000.
Carol K. Stone to Casey Wohl
Pace, Martin M. Wohl and Thomas
J. Wohl, $170,000.
i Doyle E. Carlton III to Howard
Sand Alane Solomon, $227, 175.
I. Billy and Janice Hill to Raul
Martinez and Maria Salazar,
$63,494.
Rafael and Oliva Perez to Song
Moua and Youa Vue Lor, $185,000.
Gary S. Moore to Victory
Investment Service LLC,
$160,000.




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Name: Yoni Gonzales Name: Tyshun Kareem
Age: 29 Daniels
Height: 5'7' Age: 19
Weight: 152 Height: 5'11"
Last Address: LaBelle Weight: 155
Charge: Violation of probation Last Address: 744
(original charge grand theft). Chamberlain Blvd., Wauchula
Charge: Violation of probation
(onginal charge possession of
marijuana with intent to sell).

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Name: Thomas Dalton Weber
Age: 39
Height: 6'
Weight 140
Last Address: 4620 Pine
Ave., Bowling Green
Charge: Violation of probation
(original charge purchase of
cocaine).


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Name: Charles Nicholas
Skitka
Age: 42
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 300
Last Address: 2686 SR 64
East, Zolfo Springs.
Charge: Violation of probation
possession of methampheta-
mines).


name: L Iuulo viuiuri Daorriuo
Age: 26
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 136
Last Address: Wauchula
Charge: Violation of probation
(original charge escape).


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





Majors Braves Still Unbeaten


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Little League Majors Braves
.rm ini :h'c only undefeated team in
their division.
The Braves finished last week
with a 9-0 record. which h should be
good enough to claim the season
championship with less than two
weeks left in the season.
Closest to them are the
Nicholson Supply Co. Reds with a
6-4 record. Behind them are the
Countryside Growers Devil Rays,
the Chapman Fruit Co. Athletics
(A's). and the All Creatures Animal
Hospail Yankees.
In spite of inclement weather last
week, most games 'were completed.
On Monday evening, the A's
downed the Yankees 15-8.
Dylan Rabon was the only two-.
l it two-score batter for the
Athletics. Cole Choate, Jared
Iernigan. Austin Carey and
Michael Forrester each also circled
the bases twice. Adding solo scores
were Daniel Miller, Murrell Winter,
IDalton Rjabn, Justin Forrester and
. Jerry Buffalo.
For the Yanks, .it was Dustin
|Ratliff with three trips ,to home
plate. Leadoff batter Jacob Altman


banged a pair of doubles and scored
twice. Jessie Zuniga, Jake
Anderson and Tim Steedley added
a run apiece..
The Tuesday evening game,
rained out after the sixth inning.
with a 9-7 score. may be considered
a completed game. The Devil Rays
had the 9-7 advantage after six
complete innings of play.
Braridon Holton tripled and.
walked to score twice for the D-
Rays. Wintz Terrell came around to
cross home plate three .times.
Deonte Evans, Dylan Farr, Jacob
Mayer and Daniel Baxter chipped
in with one run each.
Malik Tatis had a three-tally
night for the Reds. Jason
Rosenberg added twin scores; and
leadoff batter Dalton Hewett added
another.
On Thursday evening the Braves
shut out the A's 12-0.
Lincoln Saunders tripled and
Justin Knight and Justin Fones each
doubled for the Braves. Knight
came around to touch home three
times. Will Bennett added twin
scores, and Dawson Crawford,
Satnders, Fones, Vince Grimsley,
Thomas Flores, Trenton Muntz and
Kyle Schrank chipped in with a run


apiece.
Wiriter was a two-hit batter for
the A's, but was stranded each time
he got on base. Buffalo was the
only other batter left on base.
In the Friday finale, the Reds
outscored the Devil Rays 9-5.
Tatis homered and doubled for-
four RBIs for the Reds. Justin
Bromley also doubled. Hewett
and Rosenberg joined Tatis as two-
score batters. Bromley,' Kyle
Bodeck and Ben Loughran also
came around to score once each.
Baxter, Evans and Mayer each
doubled for the D-Rays. Evans,
Baxter, Dylan farr, Caleb Reas
and Justin Rickett each put a run on
the board:'


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Mr. Dennis G.:Jones, Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. Dorothy R. Bell, Director of Exceptional Student Education
Mrs. Teresa Hall, FDLRS Resource Specialist
Mrs. Cookie Sanders, FDLRS Resource Specialist
and the School Board of Hardee County
applaud the following businesses and individuals
for their generous support of the
2004-2005 YES I CAN! Recognition program:


American Legion
Big Lake National Bank
Cat's Corner
Countryside Growers-
SEnglish Chevrolet
First National Bank
Hardee Signs Plus Tee's
Hess Station
McDonald's
Peace River Electric Coop
Sali's Sandwich Shoppe
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union


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Berries & Blooms.
Burger King
Cooper's Wayside Flowers
Crown Ford
Farm Bureaiu
Hardee Junior High Cafeteria Staff
Hazel's Flower & Gift Shop-
James M. Pyle,.DDS
Main Street Market
Pizza Hut
State Farm Insurance
Wauchula State Bank


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COURTESY PHOTO
Three Wauchula Elementary School students were recently recognized for their outstanding
achievements in the area of reading. These students earned over 250 points in the Accelerated
Reader program. Fifth graders Lady Paningbatan, Lizet Arana and Kailah White were treated to a
limo ride to the local Pizza Hut, where they had lunch. This was made possible by Troy Brandt of
Brandt Funeral Home. Pictured are Brandt, Assistant Principal Tracey Nix, Lady, Lizet, Kallah,
Principal Michelle Polk and reading specialist Kathy Walker.

William H. Harrison, the ninth President of the United States, Choose rather to be strong of
served the shortest term. He died from pneumonia 30 days after he soul than strong of body.
was inaugurated in 1841. .-Pythagoras


Marshall
Age: 22
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 220
Last Address: 1050 Golf View
Ave., Bartow
Charge:Violation of probation
(original charge grand theft
auto).


Mediation: Mediation is not available in this proceeding.


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Name: Karen Pelham Chavis
Age: 32
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 118
Last Address: 1565 Old
Bradenlon Road, Wauchula
Charge: Non-support


PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Project No. 0490340-003-AC / Draft Air Permit No. PSD-FL-344
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. Payne Creek Generating Station
Hardee County, Florida
Applicant: The applicant for this project is Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SECI). The applicant's authorized
representative is Mr. Michael P. Opalinski, Vice President of Technical Services. The applicant's mailing address is 16313
North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida 33688.
Facility Location: SECI operates the existing Payne Creek Generating Station located in the Hardee County, Florida.
Project: The existing Payne Creek Generating Station consists of two nominal 157.5 megawatts (MW) combined-cycle
Siemens Westinghouse 501FD combustion turbines. The combined-cycle turbines each include one unfired heat recovery
steam generator (HRSG). The combustion turbines only operate in combined-cycle mode (i.e., the HRSGs are not equipped
with bypass stacks). Steam generated by the two HRSGs is sent to one common nominal 173 MW steam turbine. The
facility utilizes pipeline natural gas as its primary fuel source with distillate fuel oil serving as a backup fuel. After
completion of this project, the plant will have a nominal generating capacity of approximately 800 MW.
The existing power plant is located in Hardee County, an area that is currently in attainment with the state and federal
Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) or otherwise designated as unclassifiable. The power plant is a major facility in
accordance with Rule 62-212.400, F.AC., the regulatory program for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) of
Air Quality. Therefore, new projects at the existing facility must be reviewed for PSD applicability.
In August of 2004, the Department received a PSD permit application for the existing facility that would increase the
generating output of the facility from 500 to 800 megawatts of output. Based on potential emissions increases, the project is
subject to PSD preconstruction review for nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic
compounds. In February of 2005, the Department made a preliminary determination of the Best Available Control
Technology (BACT) for each of these pollutants. The Department's determination resulted in an emission limitation for
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) which was more stringent than the applicant had sought, and the applicant filed a petition for an
administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Subsequently, settlement discussions resulted
in the NOy emission limit, which is reflected in the terms and conditions of the draft permit. Based on the supporting air
quality analysis of the potential impacts from increased operation, the applicant provided the Department with reasonable
assurance that the project would not significantly contribute to or cause a violation of any state or federal ambient air quality
standards and would not significantly contribute to or cause a violation of any PSD Class I or Class II increments. The
facility is subject to the power plant site certification requirements of the Department.
Permitting Authority: Applications for air construction permits are subject to review in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters 62-4, 62-210, and 62-212 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.AC.).
The proposed project is not exempt'from air permitting requirements and an air permit is required to perform the proposed
work. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Regulation is the Permitting Authority
responsible for making a permit determination for this project. The Bureau of Air Regulation's physical address is 111
South Magnolia Drive, Suite 4, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 and the mailing address is 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #5505,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400. The Bureau of Air Regulation's phone number is 850/488-0114 and fax number is
850/921-9533. *
Project File: A complete project file is available for public inspection during the normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except legal,holidays), at address indicated above for the Permitting Authority. The
complete project file includes the Draft Pennit, the application, and the information submitted by the applicant, exclusive of
confidential records.under Section 403.111, F.S. Interested persons may contact the Permitting Authority's project review
engineer for additional information at the address and phone number listed above. A copy of the application is available at
the Air Resource Section of the Department's Southwest District Office at 3804 Coconut Palm Drive, Tampa, Florida
33619-8218 (Phone: 813/744-6100).
Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit: The Permitting Authority gives notice of its intent to issue an air permit to the
applicant for the project described above. The applicant has provided reasonable assurance that operation of proposed
equipment will not adversely impact air quality and that the project will comply with all appropriate provisions of Chapters
62-4, 62-204, 62-210, 62-212, 62-296, and 62-297, F.A.C. The Permitting Authority will issue a Final Permit in
accordance with the conditions of the proposed Draft Permit unless a timely petition for an administrative hearing is filed
under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. or unless public comment received in accordance with this notice results in a
different decision or a significant change of terms or conditions.
,Comments: The Permitting Authority will accept written comments concerning the Draft Permit for a period of thirty (30)
days from the date of publication ofthe Public Notice. Written comments must be post-marked, and all e-mail or facsimile
comments must be received by the close of business (5:00 p;m.), on or before the end of this 30-day period by the
Permitting Authority at the above address, email or facsimile. As part of his or her comments, any person may also request
that the Permitting Authority hold a public meeting on this permitting action. If the Permitting Authority determines there is
sufficient interest for a public meeting, it will publish notice of the time, date, and location on the Department's official web
site for notices at http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/onw and in a newspaper of general circulation in the area affected by the
permitting action. For additional information, contact the Permitting Authority at the above address or phone number. If
written comments or comments received at a public meeting result in a significant change to the Draft Permit, the Permitting
Authority will issue a Revised Draft Permit and require, if applicable, another Public Notice. All comments filed will be
made available for public inspection.
Petitions: A person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed permitting decision may petition for an
administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. The petition must contain the information set
forth below and must be filed with (received by) the Department's Agency Clerk in the Office of General Counsel of the
Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station #35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-
3000. Petitions filed by the applicant or any of the parties listed below must be filed within fourteen (14) days of receipt of
this Written Notice of Intent to issue Air Permit Petitions filed by any persons other than those entitled to written notice
under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within fourteen (14) days of publication of the attached Public Notice or within
fourteen (14),days of receipt of this Written Notice of intent to Issue Air Permit, whichever occurs first. Under Section
120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who asked the Permitting Authority for notice of agency action may file a petition
within fourteen (14) days of receipt of that notice, regardless of the date of publication. A petitioner shall mail a copy of the
petition to the applicant at the address indicated above, at the time of filing. The failure of any person to file a petition
within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determination
(hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any
subsequent intervention will be only at the approval of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with
Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C.
A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Permitting Authority's action is based must contain the following
information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or identification number, if known;
(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address and telephone number of the petitioner's
representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an
explanation of how the petitioner's substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of how
and when each petitioner received notice of the agency action or proposed action; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of
material fact. If there are none, the petition must so state; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the
specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action; (1) A statement of the
specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action; and, (g) A
statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action the petitioner wishes the agency to take with
respect to the agency's proposed action. A petition that does not dispute the material facts upon which the Permitting
Authority's action is based shall state that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as
set forth above, as required by Rule 28-106.301, F.AC.
Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that
the Permitting Authority's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this Public Notice of Intent to Issue
Air Permit. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Permitting Authority on
the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth
above. This PSD permitting action is being coordinated with a certification under the Power Plant Siting Act (Sections
403.501-519, F.S.). If a petition for an administrative hearing on the Department's Intent to Issue Air Permit is filed by a
substantially affected person, that hearing shall be consolidated with the certification hearing, as provided under Section
403.507(3), F.S.







8C The Herald-Advocate, May 12, 2005


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

50 YEARS AGO
The sanctuary of the First Baptist
Church will be thoroughly air con-
ditioned for the regular worship ser-
vice this Sunday.
The Westinghouse compressor-,
type unit, which is being installed
by.the Tampa Armature Works, will
be one of the finest air conditioning:
units installed in this section of the
state.
The installation of the air condi-
tioning system was essential, not
only from the point of comfort, but
mainly for the purpose of closing
out the noise of traffic on the feder-
al highway by the church.

Pictured on Page one is the
Home Demonstration display locat-
ed in the window of Weiner's
Department Store for several days'
!last week during National Home
Demonstration Week. The Hardee
County Home Demonstration clubs
throughout, the county joined
together for the project which
included canning, dressmaking,
.handiwork projects and other.
IHome. Demonstration Agent Mrs.
Sallie Childers was in charge of the'
large display.

Miss Betsy Bymes, home econo-
mist tor Hot Point Appliances of
Tampa, will conduct a freezer
school and demonstration at the
Zolfo Springs Community House
next Wednesday afternoon begin-
ning at 2 o'clock. Door prizes will
be offered, and the general public is
invited to attend.:

Four construction projects for
the Hardee County School Systems,
totalling $184,076 were accepted
by the Hardee County School
Board Wednesday after a special'
S called meeting which included a
tour of the new buildings.
The board accepted the new
addition to the high school argricul-
ture building at a cost of $19,018;
nine additional classrooms for the
high school, which will house the
new junior high school when 'the
J new term opens in September, at a,
,cost of $80,375; a new bus garage
.which will bring the maintenance
department of the bus system from
Zolfo Springs to Wauchula. at a cost.
'of $12,422; and. the new 'gymnasi-
um at a cost of $72,260
.-Under the new arrangement. Joel
Evers, formerly principal of the
S 'high school, will be supervising
principal of the combined junior
and senior high schools, and Elmo .
SRoberts. a high school teacher, has
.' been named as principal of the
'junior.

The Hardee High School
Wildcats placed three players on the
Southwest Florida conference All-
Star Team. Dade City placed four to
have the largest number of players,
I -from a single team. Bartow. Lake
Wales and Plant City each had
three.
First baseman. Bob Norris,
infielder Reynolds Allen and out-
fielder Gene Brown, all of Hardee
/ 'High, were named to the team. Gar
'Mills, Hardee freshman catcher.
was given honorable mention on'
the team.


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Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Ratliff and
Mrs. Peggy Clauser attended the
51st annual convention of tho
Florida Association of Insurance
Agents, which was held at the
DeLido Hotel, Miami Beach, last
Friday and Saturday.

From the "Births" column:
Mr. and Mrs. Maiceleno
Melendreras of Wauchula have
announced the 'arrival of a baby
.daughter, Pamela Jo, born at the
Wauchula Infirmary weight eight
pounds, 12 ounces.

The regular meeting of the
Wauchula Hills TIcm
SDemonstration Club was held at the
Some of Mrs. Frances Davis on
Wednesday, May 4th. She served
delicious chocolate cake with
chocolate icing and vanilla ice
cream with chocolate syrup.
Those who attended included:
Mrs. Davis, Mrs. John Terrell, Mrs.
'Virginia Metheny, Mrs. C(aii nen
Metheny, Mrs. Hale Himrod, Mrs.
Joe Himrod, Mrs. Virginia Rutland,
Mrs. Madge McDonald and Miss
Brunell Finney, our ne t. ic me n I.
to the club.

Mrs. Phil Durrance, chairman of
the American Legion Auxiliary
Poppy Day Committee, reported a
total of '!I," codiecfed, with Aunt
Matt Revels champion poppy sales-
man.


25 YEARS AGO
The ownership of a four-engine
C-54 (piiLtured on Pag& Ont I'ti,.ii
was seized t) sheriff's deputies in
January during, a pot smuggling
operation east of Gardner was final-
ly a\var.ded to, Hardee County last
\ednesda). The.plane is expected
to sell:for between- $200,000 and
S$3(.KX),()0 :

'A small group of intere.-ied citi-
,zens gathered in the .hade of a large
oak tree Sunday to celebrate the
groundbrealkin tor i-ardei Park, a
nature park to be developed north of
the A: ri-Civic 'Cenrer. Pictured on
Page One is Commissioner Sam
Rawls turning the first shovel of dirt
at the groundbreal.ni ceremcin ,.'
Among those pictured inside who
turned a shovelful of dirt ane Hazel
Fisher, Ruth Smith, Harry Lampe
and Charles Heath.

From-'Kell,. 's Column" by Jim:
.;., i-Luke, Waldron-is-- oinm!' l ,I ,.
at 80.( He's in his 30th year as
Hardee County commissioner and
Naturally .he will 'run for re-elction
this fall. Luke looks as healthy 'as
most 39-year-old men. I'm sure he
':eats '\ell. gets plerij of iest :ind
lives the life -if a country cracker
Farmer
--Local school teacher Gayle
Knight v.as among .Hardee
Countians 'who took in United
Airlines' Sunbird Cup tennis tour-
ney in Grenelefl. on b\ Ma!ina.i
Navratilo\a o\er reen-age Trac-
Austin in Sunday's finals Mlartin.
Swon $50.,0n and Traco. $25,000.

After months of ir ,mfg to exert-
his influence ,\er the fie depart-
ment. Wauchula MaoI1r Ben Carlton
surprised the cu-i co'Iuncil b', :id-'
denly announcing that he no longer
%wanted the respon- ibilit\.

-New Wauchula 'noman'. Club
officers are pictured attei having
been installed a it Mhe lai meetin.i
Shown are Mirs'. i' eight Priace,
corresponding secretary;, Mrs. F.
jBart rainey. treasurer; M:rs. \W\illia
Nletheni. recording se.crctar~ M'i,
Ralph Small, ,president, and M.rs.
NMar. Himrod *..econd.'vice-presi-
dent. Not pictured is Mrs. Clther n,
McDonld. itrst ice-president..

From the "'Personals" co'lurni
-Eleanlor Haitle\ leuir cdr lai
Wednesday after visitingg I Ne'p.
Port News. \i i ith 'iher brot-ie-iii-
law and sister. Ir. and Mrs. George
Stapleton.
-Mrs. Frarices Sayre 'of
\'aldosta. Ga:, spent the weekend
\with her parent'. Mir and Mrs.J.B.
Seaicy. '- ;: :

The se.orn's final meeting of The
Wednesday Musiiale ','itll feature
Miss Dena Crews. daughter >.'f Mr


REQUEST FOR APPRAISAL QUOTES
The City of Bowling Green's Home Again Program is solicil-
ing for quotes from qualified Appraisers to perform form
appraisal(s) on specific single family dwellings) that are
being considered for rehabilitation/replacement under the
City of Bowling Green's Home Again Program All parcels are
located within the City of Bowling Green City limits.
Interested parties should send a copy of their resume, cre-
dentials and price for the preparation of a form appraisal to
Mr. David Elbertson, City of Bowling Green, 104 East Main
Street, Bowling Green, Florida 33834 no later than 4:00 p.m.
May 25, 2005. For more details or if you have questions
regarding the proposal please contact Mr. David Fox, Project
Manager, Fred Fox Enterprises, Inc. at 1-888-223-9795.
The City of Bowling Green is a Fair Housing Advocate and an
Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the riggt to reject
any and all proposals. ,c


and Mi s. J.W. Crews Jr., in a piano
recital at the Woman's Club build-
ing on Wednesday, May 14, at 3:30
p.m.
Dena has studied piano with the
late Mrs. Ethel Curry, the late Mrs.
'Barbara Granger and Mrs. Dot Bell.
For the past three years she has
been a student with Nevin W.
Fisher, Sebring.
Mrs. Crews will be hostess for the
occasion. Assisting her will be Mrs.
Lewis Pace, Mrs. Murrell Davis
and the Misses Karen Spieth, Beth
Williams, Tammy Pitts and Lori
Maenpaa.

County Extension Agent Jack
Hayman conducted a symposium
titled "O.J. Breaks," which was
designed to inform citrus growers
about what is happening in the cit-
rus industry today, at the Argi-Civic
Center last Thursday.
"It's my first day on the job, so to
speak," Hayman said outside the
meeting. His appearance at the
symposium was the first in his
...1... ih as extension agent since he
broke his neck in a fall last October.
(He is pictured with Bobby F.
:.! '!;:wn, general manager of
Florida Citrus Mutual.)


10 YEARS AGO'
In one of the biggest roundups in
recent years, the Hardee County
Sheriff's Office arrested 23 suspect-
ed drug dealers this past week.
The clean sweep of the streets
bli,;'ied iln eight-month probe
-..ndiiu:.ed Lb ,the Drug Task Force
with the assistance bf the DeSoto
County Sheriff's Office, Capt.
Arnold Lanier said.
Lanief said the probe came in
0.. 1 .:,se ,I, information concerning
.rect-ie' el dealers operating in
several areas of' the county,
Magnolia Manor, Villa Alegre,
Wauchula Hills and Suwannee
Street.

;tlureLiLc's who are interested in
teh revitalization of downtown
Wauchula are invited to a meeting
It 'he Elks Lodge, 318 W. Main St.,
Wauchula' on' Tuesday, from 5-6
'p.m.
People who want to contribute tot
he quality of life and economic
development of the community are
invited to take part in the planning
for it. .

SBrom "'aelly's Cplumni" by Jim:
SRussell Farmer ipiLtuicd'i turned
92 on April 21. He is now staying at
the home of Lee and:'Catherine
Garvin of Cochran, Ga.
Russell lived in Wauchula most
of his life. He is now in, a wheel-
Schair. I believe he ~ a the founder
of the Wauchula Elks Lodge and a
charter 'n-iiheri of the Wauchula
Lions Club. He also teamed x ith
the late Woodrow Nichol'on toi sell
several hundred Tampa Ba)
Buccaneer football tickets annually.
He was big in the local cattle
r.umniiin business. He preferred the
iBrahman'breed. For many years, he
was co-owner of the Hardee
SLivestock Market and the adjacent
feed store. For \ears ie had a talk-
ing Imyna bird. Hiri, \ife Etta passed
away a year or two ago.
Lee Ga'r it attended Hardee High
School, playing on the football
team and worked for Farmer at the
feed store and was like a son:tohim.

'Professional football player
in'.. P ll .n MNl. .' shared with
-ltdll.'ir anid rheit mentors from
Tl-ridee High Sclio'ol and Hardee
Junior High how his unwavering
ir n'ic[inatiiin got him where he is
I. ,!i.) i i pictured at the recent,
mentor l.aiKqteil with Gary Moore,
junior >ii;h p inL ipal: Cheil I Bone,
junior hic' mentor coordinator;
Marsha Timmerman, mentor coor-
dinator at the high school; Mike
I-Jill-', local businessman who
; sponsored Bell's "attendance; and:
D -, Noel, high school principal.

L'ilint l'endrx of'Wauchula, son of
Ros-. -Hendry and Janet Hendry, and'
.a 1992 graduate of Hardee High
School, last week received one of
,two 19'- Wendell N. Jarrard ,Sr.
Awards for Excellence for Stetson
University in DeLand. He is, pic-
tured with Mrs. 'Jarirard and Dr.
Doug LTee. president of the universi-
ty.
Clint is communications ,studies
i major and is a starting centerfielder
, for. the. Haters. starting 36- of 45
garies played, and hitting a .272
with nine stolen bases. He has 34
hi i in 125 times at bat, with 33 runs


scored 'and only one error in 79
chances this spring.

Jo Ann Hunter Maddox of
Waufchulah /and' Russell Taylor
Garner of A cadia. along with their
children and grandchildren have
announced their plans'to be married
on Sunday, May 21, during the 11
a.m. worship service. at the First
!Presbyterian Church, Arcadia.

Pictured is David Weis, 59, of
We!flih!a, Hardee County's only


commercial salmon fisherman. He
has been a full-time fisherman off
the coast of Alaska since 1978. He
fishes from late June through
September and catches silver and
king salmon. The kings bring about
$2 a pound and silvers about $1.25


a pound, he says. Most of the
Alsaka salmon catch, which is high-
ly regulated, goes to Japan, France
and Germany.

The Wauchula Garden Club will
meet Friday at noon for the final


meeting of the club year.
Doris Rhyan will install the fol-
lowing officers: Carol Iddings,
president; Sylvia Thornton, vice
president; Edith Christmas, secre-
tary; and Evelyn Blackmon, trea-
surer.


PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AN AIR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
AND A TITLE V AIR OPERATION PERMIT REVISION

STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

DRAFT Air Construction Permit No. 0490340-004-AC
DRAFT Title V Air Operation Permit Revision No. 0490340-005-AV
Payne Creek Generating Station
Hardee County


Applicant: The applicant for this project is Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc., 16313 North Dale
Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida 33688-2000. The applicant's responsible official is Mr. Michael P.
Opalinski, Vice President of Technical Services.
Facility Location: The applicant operates a nominal 488 MW Power Plant, which is located at 6697
County Road 663, Bowling Green, Hardee County, Florida.
Project: The applicant submitted to the Permitting Authority for an Air Construction Permit modification and
Title V Air Operation Permit revision. Air Construction Permit Project No. 0490340-004-AC involves the
modification of air construction permit No. PSD-FL-214A for the combined cycle gas turbines. The applicant
requested increase in authorized periods of excess emissions to 6 hours per day for cold startups;, and increase
authorized periods of excess emissions to 2 hours per startup event and no more than three startup events in a
day for hot and warmi startups. Additionally, the applicant requested increase in authorized excess emissions
to 2 hours per shutdown event and no more than three shutdown events in a day. Lastly, the applicant
requested a concurrent revision of Title V Air Operation Permit No. 0490340-002-AV to incorporate the above
request. The revision will be issued as DRAFT Title V Air Operation Permit No. 0490340-005-AV.
Details of the project are provided in the application and the enclosed "Technical Evaluation and Preliminary
Determination".
Permitting Authority: Applications for an Air Construction Permit modification and a Title V major
source air operation permit revision are subject to review in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
403, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters 62-4, 62-210, 62-213 and 62-214 of the Florida Administrative
Code (F.A.C.). The proposed project is not exempt from construction and Title V permitting procedures and
an Air Construction Permit modification and Title V Air Operation Permit revision are required to modify or
continue operations at the facility. The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Regulation
is the Permitting Authority responsible for making a permit determination regarding this project. The
Permitting Authority's physical address is: Florida Department of Environmental Pr6tection, Bureau of
Air Regulation, 111 South Magnolia Drive, Suite 4, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. The Permitting
Authority's mailing address is: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400. Mail Station #5505. The Permitting Authority's telephone number is
850/488-0114 and facsimile number is 850/922-6979.
Project File: A complete project file is available for public inspection during the normal business hours
of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except legal holidays), at address indicated above for
the Permitting Authority. The complete.project file includes the DRAFT Permits, the Statement of Basis, the
application, the Technical Evaluation and Preliminary Determination and the information submitted by the
applicant, exclusive of confidential records under Section 403.11 F.S. Interested persons may view the
DRAFT Title V Air Operation Permit revision and file electronic comments by visiting the following
website: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/air/eproducts/ards/, A copy of the complete project file is also available
at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest District Office, 3804 Coconut Palm Drive,
Tampa, Florida 33619-1352. Telephone: 813/744-6100.
Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit: The Permitting Authority gives notice of its intent to issue a permit to
the applicant for the project described above. The applicant has provided reasonable assurance that operation
of the facility will not adversely impact air quality and that the project will comply with all appropriate
provisions of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62-210, 62-212, 62-213, 62-214, 62-256, 62-257, 62-281, 62-296, and
62-297, F.A.C. The Permitting Authority will issue the Air Construction Permit and the PROPOSED Title V
Air Operation Permit revision and subsequent FINAL Title V Air Operation Permit Revision in accordance
with the conditions of the DRAFT Air Construction Permit and the DRAFT Title V Air Operation Permit
Revision unless a response received in accordance with the following procedures results in a different decision
or a significatitchange of terms or conditions.
Comments: The Permitting Authority will acceptf.iritten comments coricerniig the DRAFT Air Construction
Permit for a period of fourteen (14) days and will accept written comments concerning the DRAFT Title V Air
Operation Permit Revision for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this Public Notice.
Written comments must be post-marked, and all e-mail or facsimile comments must be received by the close of
business (5 pm), on or before the end of this 14 or 30-day period by the Permitting Authority at the above
address, email or facsimile. As part of his or her comments, any person may also request that the Permitting
Authority hold a public meeting on this permitting action. If the Permitting Authority determines there is
sufficient interest for a public- meeting, it will publish notice of the time, date, and location on the
Department's official web site for notices at http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/onw and in a newspaper of general
circulation in the area affected by the permitting action. For additional information, contact the Permitting
Authority at the above address or phone number. If written comments or comments teceiyed at a public
meeting result in a significant change to the DRAFT Air Construction Permit or the DRAFT Title V Air
Operation Permit Revision, the Permitting Authorify shall issue a Revised DRAFT Air Construction Permit or
a Revised DRAFT Title V Air Operation Permit Revision.and require, if applicable, another Public Notice.
All comments filed will be made available for public inspection.
Petitions: A person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed permitting decision may petition
for an administrai e hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. The petition must contain
the information set forth below and must be filed with (received by) the Depdrtment's Agency Clerk 1 the
Office of General Counsel of the Department of Environmental Protection, 390P Commonwealth Boulevard,
Mail Station #35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. Petitions filed by the applicantor any of the pa~ites listed
below must be filed within fourteen (14) days of receipt of this Written Notice of intent to Issue Air
Construction Permit and Title Y Air Operation Permit Revision. Petitions filed by any persons other than
those entilled'to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within fourteen (14) days of
publication of the attached Public Notice or within fourteen (14) days of receipt of this Written Notice of Intent
to Issue Air Construction Permit and Title V Air Operation Permit Revision, whichever occurs first. Under
Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who asked the Permitting Authority for notice of agency action
may file a petition within fourteen (14) days of receipt of that notice, regardless of the date ofipublication. A
petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above, at the time of filing.
The failure of any person to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that
person's right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or
to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention will be only at the
approval of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C.
A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Permitting Authority's action is based must contain the
following information: (a) 'The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or
identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name,-
address and telephone number of the'petitioner's representative, if any, which shall be the address for service
purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of.how the petitioner's substantial interests
will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of how and when each petitioner received notice
of the agency action or proposed action; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are
none, the petition must so state; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific
facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action; (f) A statement
of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require' reversal or modification of the agency's
proposed action; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action the
petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency's proposed action.. A petition that does not
dispute the material facts upon which the Permitting Authority's action is based shall state that no such facts
are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, as required by Rule 28-
106.301, F.A.C.
Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency, action, the filing of a petition
means that the Permitting Authority's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this Written
Notice of Intent to Issue Air Construction Permit and Title V Air Operation Permit Revision. Persons whose
substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Permitting Authority on the application
have the fight to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth
above.
Mediation: Mediation is not available in this proceeding.


Objections: Finally, pursuant to 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 7661d(b)(2), any person may petition
the Administrator of the EPA within sixty (60) days of the expiration of the Administrator's 45 (forty-five) day
review period as established at 42 U.S.C. Section 7661d(b)(l), to object to the issuance of any Title V air
-operation permit revision. Any petition shall be based only on objections to the Permit that were raised with
reasonable specificity during the thirty (30) day public comment period provided in the Public Notice, unless
the petitioner demonstrates to the Administrator of the EPA that it was impracticable to raise such objections
within the comment period or unless the grounds for such objection arose, after the comment period. Filing of
petition with the Administrator of the EPA does not stay the effective date of any permit properly issued
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 62-213, F.A.C.. Petitions filed with the Administrator of EPA must meet
the requirements of 42 U.S.C. Section 7661d(b)(2) and must be filed with the Administrator of the EPA at:
U.S. EPA, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460. For more information regarding EPA review and
objections, visit EPA's Region 4 web site at http:/www.epa.gov/region4/air/permits/Florida.htm. 5:12c


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Attitudes On Ag
By Bill Hodge
Retired Farmer & Rancher


I -J -
New Rules For Protected Species Florida species such as the man-
atee and bald eagle, long considered endangered, will get a second exami-
nation under new rules approved by the state Fish and Wildlife conserva-
tion Commission. Changes approved are the product of a six-year struggle
between the scientific community and a coalition of business interests, the
Florida Farm Bureau and policy-makers intent on revising the state's crite-
ria for listing imperiled species.
It boils down to what "endangered" means. In 1999, the commission
voted to redefine its "endangered" and "threatened" species definition to
more closely mirror those of the International Union for the Conservation
of Nature, a scientific organization with 25 member nations.
Florida, considered a national leader in endangered-species protection,
would be the first state to adopt the standards. But scientists and conserva-
tionists have argued Florida's proposed classifications were weaker than
the international organization's, and the end result could lead to species in
danger of extinction being bumped off Florida's list.
The state has had a moratorium on re-evaluating species since 1994,
but the commission's vote authorized the state to review the status of five
species immediately, including manatees, bald eagles and gopher tortoises.
State officials cautioned none of.the species would have its status
changed until scientific panels complete a species-by-species review. The
new rules could do more to protect some species because state laws would
be tailor-made, state officials said.
10 Biggest Food Trends "Food trends once primed to focus on
families are reshaping as baby boomers become empty nesters, and health-
related products are booming worldwide," the Chicago Institute of Food
Technologists reported in the April issue of Food Technology. "Health
became a key driver to the world's food marketplace in 2004 and do-it-
yourself doctoring is one of 10 major trends shaping today's consumer
choices."
IFT says the 10 fastest-growing food trends, many of which apply to
meat products, are:
1. Quick Fix: time to prepare food is still at a minimum, so a limited
number of side dishes are prepared with entrees and ease of preparation is
a major factor in eating at home.
2. Drive-and-Go: Takeout service at full-service restaurants is grow-
ing, and the combination of stress with a sense of entitlement is leading
consumers' drive for more upscale foods.
3. Inherently Healthy: More people are eating more fruits, vegetables,
grains, nuts and yogurts.
4. Fancy: the premium-foods market is projected to grow to nearly
$100 billion before 2010. Wine and liqueurs are finding their way into
crackers and drinks, and products for cocktails are hot.
5. Farm-Friendly: Foods deemed to be closer to the farm are capturing
consumers' dollars.
6. Ladered Flavors- Layering flavors is sending sales of food such as
cheeses, condiments and ethnic foods soaring. Exotic fruit flavors such as


The Avon Park Air Force Range
is currently accepting applications
for the 2005-2006 hunting season.
Hunters had a successful season,
taking 147 deer, 115 turkeys and
over 300 quail.
The deadline to have hunting
applications postmarked is May 15.
The application fee is $10 per per-
son. If you need an application you
may obtain one from the web site,
which is www.avonpark-afr.com, or
call the Outdoor Recreation Office
at (863) 452-4254.
The Range is also offering a chil-
dren's fishing tournament on
Saturday, June 4. Anyone 16 and
under is invited to participate. All
participants must be accompanied
by an adult, and a parent or legal
guardian must sign a release.
The fishing will take place
between 9 and: 11 a.m. at four
stocked catfish ponds. Anyone who
does not have a Public Recreation
Area Annual or Weekend Permit
,will be escorted to the fishing areas
and back. Participants will be divid-


2004 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
City of Wauchula

ie 're pleased to present to yoi this var's ..nnual li'awr Quality Report This report is designed to inform you about the quality water
and service s we deliver no ynou ery day Our water source iy the Forndan .4quifer The water that is used is chlorinatedfor disinfection
Purposes.
fyou hare anY questions about this report or concerningyour water utility, please contact Andy Maddox at 863-773-6686 The City of
Wi'auchula roatrnel monitrs for contaminants in our drin ing water according to Federal and Sate laws, rules, and regulations.
Lsccpt where indicated otherwise, this report is based on the results of our monitoringfor the period of January I to December 31, 2004.
In the table below you may find unfamliar terms and abbreviations To help you better understand these terms we've provided the
following definitions
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level ofa contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the
MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected
risk to health ffClG; allow for a margin of sfety
. actionn Level (.Ll: The concentration ofa contaminant that, ij exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system
must follow.
."ND" means not de-ected and indicates that the substance was not found by laboratory analysis .,
S Parti per mdhlin (ppm i or Afilligramr per liter (mg'l) one part by weight ofanalyte to I million parts by weight of the after sample
Parin per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (pg'lJ one part by weight ofanalyte to I billion parts by weight of the water sample.
Picocurie pr later t(pCIL) measure of the radioactivity in water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL: The highest level of a diinjectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing .
evidence that addition ol'a disir.ctani is neces ary for control ofmicrobtal contaminants.
.'Maximum residual Jisinfectanu level goal or IRDI.G The leel of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or
S 'expected risk to health
The FDEP is in the process o'fconducting S'.ls for all public water systems in FL These assessments will identify and assess any
potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of jour water supply. .4 SW4 report for this system will be available at the DEP SWAPP
neb site' www dep lstate.l uv 'swpa "b hiJulh 1, 2005


Contaminant and Unit Dares of MCL Level MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
of Measurement Sampling Violation Detected
(moJyr.) Y/N


- Radiological Contaminants


5. Alpha emitters (pCi/l) 12103 N 7 3 0 15 Erosion uf natural deposits
6. Radium 226 or 12/03 N 1.5 0 5 Erosion ofnatural deposits
combined radium (pCill)

Contaminant and Unit of Dates of MCL Violation Lesrl MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Measurement s mpling 'IN Detected
(moJyr.)
II. Ilanum (ppm) 4/02 N 0.05 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes;
discharge from metal refineries,
erosion of natural deposits


16 Fluoride (ppm)


Emsion of natural deposits; water
additive which promotes strong
teeth; discharge from fertilizer and


aluminum factories
19 Nickel (pph) 4/02 N 0(12 N/A 100 Pollution from minimmng and raining
operations Natural occurrence in
soiL
20 Nitrair (as Nitrogen) I/04 N 0.03 10 10 Runofffrom fertilizer use; leaching
(ppm) from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of
natural deposits
23. Sodium (ppm) 4/02 N 89 N/A 160 Salt water intrusion, leaching from
soil


rhe result in the Lctel Detected column for 'T1 IMs is the highest of the four quarterly running annual averages of results from all sampling
sites
Contaminant and Dates of MCL Level Range MCLG or MCL or Likely Source of Contamination
Unit o( sampling Violalloa Detred of MRDLG MRDL
i Measurement (moJr.) Y/N Results
Stage 1 Disinfectant/Disinfection By-Product (D/DBP) Parameters
Chlorine (ppm) Monthly N 1.42 0.9-1.7 MRDLG MRDL =4 Water additive used to control microbes
=4
Haloacetic Acids 10/04 N 13 NA NA MCL = 610 y-product of drinking water disinfection
(five) (HAAS) (ppb)
TTHM [Total 10/04 N 37.63 NA NA MCI,= 80/100 By-pmduct ofdrinking water disinfection
trihalnmerhanes
(Dpb)

S The sources of driinng water(both tap water and bottled water)include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, andwells. As
water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground it dirrolves naturally occurring mineral and, in tome cases, radioactive
material, and ran pick up substance resultingfrom the presence of animals orfrom human activity
S Contaminants that may be present In source water include:
S (Al tlicrobial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems.
agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife
S (B) Inorganic contaminant. such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban tormwater runoff
industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil andgas production, mining, or farming.
(C) Pesticides and herbicide, which may come from a variety ofsources such ao agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and
residential uses
(D) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products ofindustrial
processes and petroleum production, and can also comefrom gas stations, urban stormwater runoff andseptic systems.
" V (E)' Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the amount f certain contaminants in
water provided by public Hater systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in
bottled water, which mart provide the same protection for public health
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts ofsome contaminants. The
presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water pares a health risk More information about contaminants and
potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-
479/.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contammiants in drinking water than the general population Immuno-compromisedpersons
such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other
immune system disorders, some elderly, and Infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about
drinking water from their health care providers EPA,'CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by
Cryptorporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (R00-426-4791).


ed into four age groups. Each age
group will fish in a different place.
Age groups are as follows: 6 and
under, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-16.
Awards will be given for the largest
fish caught in each age group.
For additional information, con-
tact the outdoor recreation program
personnel at (863) 452-4254,
Monday-Friday between 7:30 a.m.
and 3:30 p.m.


starfruit, dragonfruit and Kaffir lime continue to grow.
i 7. Grazing: Seven million vending machines are in the United States,
with 100 million daily customers and more healthy fare to choose from.
The low-carbohydrate snack cAtegory is falling but smaller portion sizes are
gaining and gourmet snack selections are strong. Health-oriented fun chil-
dren's snacks will be well received.
8. Low, No and Reduced: With the low-carbohydrate interest waning,
* consumers are returning to watching their i.. and calories intake. Low fat
tops the many health claims consumers now seek out.
9. Do-It-Yourself Doctoring: Shoppers are trying to manage or treat
conditions through diet.

10. Global Gangbusters: Convenience and ready meals are accelerating
worldwide. Fresh, chilled, and ready-to-eat products are emerging domes-
tically and dominate the United Kingdom, commanding 25 percent of the
food market, excluding beverages. More flexible packaging (e.g. pouches)
is appearing. A majority of Southeast Asians eat take-out at least once per
week, even more than Americans.
Florida Automated Water Network'- The governing board of the
Southwest Florida Water Management approved an increase in funding for
the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences'
Florida Automated Water Network (F.AW.N.). Total funding increased to



Avon Park Air Force Range Offers

Hunting, Kids Fishing Tournament


2004 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Hardee County Utilities

We're pleased to present to you this years Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water
and ser'iices we deliver to you every day Our water source is the City of Wauchula, which receives it's water from the Floridan Aquifer.
The water that is used is chlorinated for disinfection purposes.
If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Andy Maddox at 863-773-6686. Hardee
County Utilities routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations.
Except where indicated otherwise, this report is based on the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 toDecmber 31, 2004.
In the table below, you may find unfamiliar terms and abbreviations. To help you better understand these terms we've provided the
following definitions:
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the
MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The'level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected
risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must
follow.
"ND" means not detected and indicates that the substance was not found by laboratory analysis.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) one part by weight of analyte to 1 million parts by weight of the water sample.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (pig/l) one part by weight of analyte to 1 billion parts by weight of the water sample.
Picocurie per liter (pCi/L) measure of the radioactivity in water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing
evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or
expected risk to health
In 2004, a source water assessment was conducted for our water system. The assessment found no potential sources of
contamination near the wells. Source water assessments are posted at htp://wwwden.statefl.us/swapp/.
The FDEP is in the process of conducting SWAs for all public water systems in FL. These assessments will identify and assess any
potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of your water supply. A SWA report for this system will be available at the DEP SWAPP
web site: www.depstate.fl.us/swapp." by July 1, 2005.

Contaminant and Unit Datesof MCL Level MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
of Measurement Sampling Violation Detected
(mo./yr.) Y/N

Radiological Contaminants
S. Alpha emitters (pCi/l) 12/03 N 7.3 0 15 Erosion of natural deposits
6. Radium 226 or 12/03 N 1.5 0 5 Erosion of natural deposits
combined radium (pCi/l)


Contaminant and Unit of Dates of MCL Violation Level .MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination
Measurement sampling Y/N Detected
(molyr.)
11. Barium (ppm) 4/02 N 0.05 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes;
Discharge from metal refineries;
erosion of natural deposits
16. Fluoride (ppm) 4/02 N 0.53 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; water
additive which promotes strong
teeth; discharge from fertilizer and
aluminum factories
19. Nickel (ppb) 4/02 N 0.02 N/A 100 Pollution from mining and refining
operations. Natural occurrence in
soil.
20. Nitrate (as Nitrogen) 1/04 N 0.03 10 10 Runofffrom fertilizer use; leaching
(ppm) from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of
natural deposits
23. Sodium (ppm) 4/02 N 8.9 N/A 160 Salt water intrusion, leaching from
soil


The result in the .evel Detected column for TlI IMs is the highest of the four quarterly running annual averages of results from all sampling sites.
Contaminant and Dates of MCL Level Range MCLG or MCL or Likely Source of Contamination
Unit of sumpllng Violation Detected of MRDLG MRDL
Measurement (moJyr.) Y/N Results
Stage 1 Disinfectant/Disinfection By-Product (D/DBP) Parameters
Chlorine (ppm) Monthly N 1.87 0.6-2.6 MRDLG MRDL -4 Water additive used to control microbes
=4
Haloacetic Acids 10/04 N 13 NA NA MCL = 60 By-product of drinking water disinfection
(five) (IIAAS) (ppb)
"TrfHM [iotal 10/04 N 37.63 NA NA MCL = 80/100 By-product of drinking water disinfection
trihalomethanes]
(ppb)

Contaminant andUnit Dates of AL 90th No. of MCLG AL Likely Source of Contamination
of Measurement sapling ViolaUton Percetile sampling (Actlon
(moy4r.) Y/N Remit sites Lege)
exceeding
the AL
Lead and Copper (Tap Water)
84. Copper (tap 8/04, Y 3.725 2 1.3 Corrosion ofhousehold plumbing systems;
water) (ppm) 11/04 erosion ofnatural deposits; leaching from wood
,preservatives
85. Lead (tap water) 8/04, N 1 0 0 15 Corrosion.of household plumbing systems,
(ppb) 11/04 erosion ofnatural deposits

Copper. Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a
relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water'containing copper in excess
of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson's Disease should consult their personal
doctor.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As
water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive
material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
(A) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems,
agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
(B) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff
industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
(C) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and
residential uses.
(D) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of Industrial
processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and'sptic systems.
(E) Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water
provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled-
water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Driqkitng vater, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The
presenceefcontaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More Information about contaminants and
potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-
4791.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such
as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people.with HIV/AIDS or other
immune system disorders, some elderly, and infaists can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should soek advice about
drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by
Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).


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May 12, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9C

$75,000, with $25,000 coming from the general fund, $25,000 from basin
boards and $25,000 from the contingency funds per staff's evaluation of
F.A.W.N. being an effective water conservation tool.
F.A.W.N. is currently establishing a new weather site in Arcadia and
is seeking additional funding to pay for operational costs. The FAW.N.
web site receives over 400 hits per day in normal weather conditions and
increases up to 4,000 hits per day during freeze events.


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 are interested in applying for this exception,
or if you have any questions pertaining to this
issue, please contact the Office of Management
and Budget at 863/773-3199. Applications will be
accepted until May 31, 2005.

Gordon R. Norris, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Hardee County, Florida 4:28-5:26c


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10C The Herald-Advocate, May 12, 2005


2004 TANGIBLE
"PERSONAL
PROPERTY"
LIST
As is provided by Chapter 196.199 Acts
of 1941, notice is hereby given that the
tangible personal property taxes assessed
for 2004, are now delinquent and
beginning, April 1st, such taxes are
draining interest of 1 percent per!
month plus the proportionate cost of
publishing this notice. Unless the
amounts set opposite each nadre below
are paid before the 31"st day of May,
2005, warrants will issue thereon
directing levy upon and seizure of the
tangible property of the taxpayer for
unpaid taxes, penalties and additional
costs.

1 P-0022100 $298.08
P00004000
A & E LAUNDRY
C/O MARTIN LUCATERO
P 0 BOX 1928
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890

2 P-0022200 $152.75,
P00005000
A & J HARVESTING INC'
C/O ANGEL JAIMES
1905 RIGDON ROAD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

3 P-0022400 $82.76
P00007000
A J DEMPSEY & ASSOCIATES
332 KELLY ROBERTS RD
ZOLFO SPRGINS, FL 33890-9534


4 P-0022700
P00011000 .
'ABBATTISTA DOROTH E
3206 AVENUE A W ,
BRADENTON, FL 34205


5 P-0024500:, "
P00040000'
ALBRITTON DARREL
6196 VAN SIMMONS ROAD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


6 P-0025200
P00050000
ALBRITTON LADDERS,
3747 SQUIRREL RUN
.'WAUCHULA, FL 33873


P-0025500
P00054000
ALBRITTON MARTIN LUTH
3747 SQUIRREL RUN
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


8 P-0025600 $61
P00056000 .
ALBRITTON MYLES &
ALBRITTON MYLES JR
2388 MYLES ROAD
BOWLil.G GREErl. FL 33834


$89.39


$712.27





$67.29


26 P-0044600 $174.11
P00389000
CORPUS JUANITO R MD
1438 ST RD 64 W
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

27 P-0045200 $136.11
P00401000
COWART JAMES
3240 JAMES COWART ROAD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

28 P-0045300 $98.24
PO00403000
GRIFFITH R RONALD
,713 WHILDAM AVE
,NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ
08204-3161

29 P-0053700 $19.36
P00471502
CRYSTAL LAKE R V PARK
IMP 2526 MORNING GLORY LOOP
237 MAXWELL RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

30 P-0056900 *: $62.30
P00501000 ,
CRYSTAL LAKE R V PARK
IMP-2456 ROSEBUD N
237 MAXWELL RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

131 P-0059,300 $50.89
P005246000
CRYSTAL LAKE R V PARK
IMP-2512 SUNFLOWER LN
:237 MAXWELL RD :
WAUCHULAr FL 33873

32 P-0059500 $71.31
P00526000
CRYSTAL LAKE P3 V PARK
IMP-2518;SUNFLOWER LN
237 MAXWELL RD.
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

33 ,' 'P-0061000 $29.53
-P00540.000
CRYSTAL. LAKE RV PARK
IMP-2535 APPLE BLOSSOM LN
237 MAXWELL RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

34 : P-0061300 $67.09
P00545000
CRYSTAL LAKE RV PARK
IMP-2523 APPLE BLOSSOM LN
-:237 MAXWELL RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


35. P-0061600 $34.13,
$127.59 P600547000 .
CRYSTAL LAKE R V PARK
ER IMP-2519 APPLE BLOSSOM LN.
237 MAXWELL RD.
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


81.64


9 P-0026000 $50.65
Pod060000
ALBRITTON RUFUS D
998 STRD.62;.
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834-6262


10 P-0027100
P00086000oo
ARROYO RODOLFO
PO BOX 1874 .'*
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


$98.09 .



* .' I


11 i P-0027900 '$406.66
" ''"' fCrlOl0300
-ZALEA APARTIlENrTS LTD: .
ILLA -iLEGRE
'P EO\ l3? 1 "
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


! ,12


P-0028700 $2,1
P00117000 ,\
SAMI FOOD & BEVERAGE INC
PRESTON FOOD MART
101 WEST CARLTON ST
WAIJCHULA, FL 33873


75.97


13 P-0029600 $210.03
2 P00130000
3ARIJETTS LAWN MAINTENANCE
3865 RABBIT PUN ROAD
V WAUCHULA, EL 33873


14 P-0029900
S-P00i33000 d
BASS CHARLES
13 PO BOX 607, '
'WAUCHULA, FL 338373


$557.96


15, P-0032000 94.51
P001,65000
BLACKBURN WELL DRILLING"
1928 DANSBY ROAD
WAUCHULA, F.L 33873

14'''16 P-0034000 $444.78
P00197000 '
BOYETTE LARRY
DBA BOf'ETTE GROVES
1520 E COUNTY LINElRD
BOWLING GREEN, FL '33.834-2842


18'


P-0035300 $55.68
P00224000 '
BRYAN SEE SOUND PRODUCTIONS
PO BOX 1757
WAUCHULA, FL 33873
P-0035500 '$23.49-'
P00227000
BUCK CLEr1ENS' & GERTRUDE


301 EUITRADA AVE
SEBRING,iFL 33875

19 P-0036200 .
S P00240000
BURTON & BURTON PA
P 0 DRAWER 1729
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


, 20 P-0040000 '
P00314000'
CHAPMAN W FORREST
3150 HATHAWAY CT
ATLANTA, GA 30341

21 .P.-00406006
SP00328000 .
POWELL STACY .
672 MADE RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

22 P-0041600
P00347'000
CLENNEY GROVES


$1.003.64'
, /


$212.71

& HELLON H



'$33.81


$917.95


C/O JEPIL P & iANICE CLENNEY
699 NORTH HOLLANDTOWN ROAD
W VAUCHULA, FL 33873

23 P-004 1 '00 $22-.80
P00348000
CLIFFS PAINT & BODY SHOP
S PO BOX 1511
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

24 P-0042800 $47.91
P00360000
COKER CAROLYN IOYCE
5322 OLLIE ROBERTS ROAD
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834


P-0043600
P00377000
COrIERLY JOHN N
2872 NOVELL RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


36 P-0064100 $32.51
. 'P00573000, ,
CRYSTAL LAKE R V PARK
IMP-2457 APPLE BLOSSOM .LN
237 MAXWELL RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

37 P40064500 $34.13'
P00577000
CRYSTAL LAKE-R V PARK
IMP-2447 APPLE BLOSSOM LN
237 MAXWELL RD .
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

38 P-0067600 $43.86,
P00609000
CRYSTAL LAKE R V PARK
I..1P-2470 M-IOUNTAIN LAUREL LN"
237 MAXWELL RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873 :

39 P-0068600 00A.' '0$15.34
P0061,9000 '31A. M?',
CRYSTAL LAKE R'V'AARK
IMP-2467 ROSEBUD LN
237 MAXWELL RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


40, P-0074500
. P00675000
CRYSTAL LAKE R V PARK
2 "IP-212 ORCHID LN
S237 MAXWELL RD
SWAUCHULA, FL 33873


1$32.74.


53 P-0092300
P00913000
F & W HARVESTING INC
P 0 BOX 54
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

54 P-0092400
P00914000
F OF INC
P 0 BOX 425
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


$82.89 81 P-0136700
P01503000
MCCALL FAMILY TRUST
C/O MABEL MCCALL
367 S FEDERAL HWY-APT#
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33'


$42.25


55 P-0094900 $17,914.33
P00954000
FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR
NEUROLOGIC REHABILITATION INC
P 0 BOX 1348
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

56 P-0095000 $4,288.92
P00954001
FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR
NEUROLOGIC REHAB INC #3
P 0 BOX 1348
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


57 P-0097700 $102
P01009000
GIBBS CHARLES G
DBA KITCHEN KRAFT CABINETS
1509 LISA DRIVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

58 P-0098000 $71.
P01012000
GIBSON JERRY
3045 HARNEY RD
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834


59 P-0098200 $
P01015000
GILL MARION E ESTATE
C/O PAUL D GILL
PO BOX 1795
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4487


60 P-0099000
P01028000
GMG ENTERPRISES INC
2346 E MAIN ST
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


61 P-0099800 $
P01045000
GRAHAM HORACE SR
6259 VAN SIMMONS ROAD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


74.


.66


82 P-0138800 $119.34
P01541000
MIKE'S LAWN CARE
SCHOFIELD HOWARD JR
P 0 BOX 133
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890

83 P-0138900 $72.70
P01543000
MIKE'S UPHOLSTERY & TRIM SHOP
C/O MICHAEL BLAIR
3047 PARKVIEW TER
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890-9604

84 P-0139600 $962.09
P01562000
RETURN ON SUBS INC
2941 DICKENS CIRCLE
KISSIMMEE, FL 34747-1624


85 P-0139700'
P01562001
MOLLICA SUBS 277
2941 DICKENS CIR
KISSIMMEE, FL 34


25 86 P-0140200
P01573000
MAYER BRUCE
PO BOX 2643
WAUCHULA, FL 33

13 87 P-0140300
P01574000
MORRIS EDNA H
P 0 BOX 143
ZOLFO SPRINGS, F


4$32.26


$117.80


62. P-0102300 $362.37
P01080000
H & D WELL DRILLING
2211 LAKE HOLLOWAY BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33801-6083 :

63 P-0104600 $2,518.96
P01111000
HARDEE COUNTY DISPOSAL SERVICE
P 0 BOX 606 '
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


64 P-0107700
'P01157000
GILBERT ROY R
8214 QUAYLE RD
HONEOYE, NY 14471


$151.77


65 P-0108100 $155.98
P01163000
HELVESTON FAMILY LIMITED PTN
1528 ALTMAN RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


66 P-0108500 SJ,
PO1170000
HENDERSON SCOTT B
2101 GRIFFIN RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-9605


67 P-0109200
P01178000
HERNANDEZ ANGEL
C/O ABEL HERNANDEZ
'PO BOX 1202
: WAUCHULA, FL 33873

. 68 P-011I1200
Pb1215000
COUCH JOYCE P
: 2407 AZALEA LANE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873'


69


41 P-0078800 $48.68
P00716000
CRYSTAL LAKE R V PARK
IMP-2461 MORNING GLORY LOOP
237 MAXWELL RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

42 P-0081000 '$122.83
P00739484 '
CRYSTAL LAKE R V PARK
IMP 2510 MORNING GLORY LOOP
237 MAXWELL DR ',
WAUCHULA, FL.33873 ,

43 P-0085100. $211.49
P00780000
'CURRIE MACHINE SHOP '
9380 SR 64W
ONA, FL 33865-; :
.144 P-0085300 $897.'11
P00783001
WORK & SON INC ,
DBA CURRY RALEY FUNERAL HOME
C/O CLIFFORD'F WORK
17705 SAINT LUCIA ISLE DR
'TAMPA, FL 33647 ,

45, P-b085400 $2,474.36
P00784000
CUSTOM CRAFT MODULARS INC
PO BOX 997
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890
46 P-0087300 $308.17
P00822000
WHITE TENNY
C/O CATHY T SERRANO ,
202 W BERRY ST STE 710
S FTWAYNE, IN 46802 '


47, P-0087500 $363.4
SP00824000 "' '
JEWELL ANNIE BELL
PO BOX 1077
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890-1077


.48 P-0087700 $48
P00826000
DELATORRE SAMUEL
. 1314 BROADUS WILLIAMS RD"
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


5


P-0112400
P01241000 ,
FLORIDA HARVESTING
P 0 BOX 605
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


70 P-0114400, ,
P01281000 ,
JORDEN EDDIE LEWIS.
PO BOX,446
ONA, FL 33865


235.31


$289.07






$183.61





$385.04,

IIC



$44.22


71 P-0114700 $82.89
P01288000
JUAREZ RAUL'
P Q BOX 373
WAUCHULA, FL. 33873


72 P-0115600 $550.53
P01307000
KTELLA JERRY P & UNDA
4167 SUNSET DRIVE
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890' .


73 P-0118400 '
P01361000
5 LAWSON MUSIC CO
2099 42ND ST NW
WINTER HAVEN,. FL. 33881

74 P-0132900 $1,
P01446000
LITTLE CYPRESS GOLF &
COUNTRY CLUB
1285 HWY 64W
WAUCHULA, FL 33873
,. ,-/HUL 3


,35,26





118.20


75 P-0133000 $2,830.75
P01448000"
LOCO ENTERPRISES INC:
DBA GREEN DIAMOND GROWERS
SP 0 BOX 24256
TEMPE, AZ 85285-4256


76 P-0134400
P01470000
MAASSEN OIL CO
PO BOX 877
ARCADIA,'FL 34265


8.40


49 P-0089200 $525.37
P00848000
DOUGLAS CARL K JR
2404 GREENLEAF ROAD
S.., ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890-9222
50 P-0089300 $240.07
S P00849000 ,
DOUGLAS CARL K SR
2404 GREENLEAF ROAD
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


P-0091200
P00886000
EL TACO LOCO
VIRGINIA RODRIGUEZ
P0657
ONA, FL 33865


$10826 52 P-0091700
$108.26 9P00894000
ELLIS USED CARS INC
517 N 6TH AVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


$62.70


$295.91


:$106.17


P-0134700 $:2
P01477000 ,
MAVOWSKI EDMOND
210 N FLORIDA AVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-2504


78 P-0134800
P01478000
MAKOWSKI MICHAEL.
'211 PENN AVE .
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


$27.92


79. P-0135500 $502.08
P01486000
SENGER BROTHERS NURSERY INC
.POBOX'838 .
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL. 33890


80 P-0136000
P01494000
PELHAM BILLY JO
C/O BILLY JOE HILL
P PO BOX 1724 ,
WAULIUL- A,=1 FL'A317/"


$104.86


WArUCHUL, L FL/33873

Forgive your enemies, but never
forget their names.


88 P-0140500
P01577000
FORD LINDA
1518 POLK ROAD
WAUCHULA, FL 33

89 P-0141200
P01591000
MORILLO CAMILO
3184 EAST MAIN S
WAUCHULA,. FL 33

90 P-0141300
P01593000
MURPHY EDWARD
5212 S CR 663
ONA, FL 33865

91 P-0143600
-P01629000


$1,314.39

732 INC
ICLE
1747-1624

$32.65



3873

$152.73



L 33890

$53.07



873

$53.77


T
873

$1,109.94





S .$ 61.76


OCHOA ADAN OR SALAZAR TERESA
P 0 BOX 513
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890

92 P-0159500 $409.99
P01795000
PACE A LEWIS
2020 RAMON PETTEWAY RD.
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890

93 P-0160700 ",.263.77
P01806000
PARKER FARMS INC
P O BOX 668
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834

94 P-0161600 $3,299.20
P01816001
GEO FOOD STORE INC
4129 US HWY 17 N .
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834-9804


95 P-0161700 ,$
P01817000
PATTE '.SL-. ',.LjiJ., z-IJC I
C/O LARO I P' I EPScur -.
617 i HO-cLL,..IID+C'V"lrJ P.t)L.,
WAUCHULA, FL 33873 .


188.25


'.64





*1 I


' 96 P-0163000 $57
P01841000
PERRY'S CUSTOM CUT & WRAP
954 r1UF.PHY R'
ONIJA, FL 33865

97 P,-0173500' '
P01946000 .
PIONEER CREEl' P V PARK
IMPROVEMENTS LOT H21'
138 E BROWARD ST
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834

98 P-0175400. $40
P01966000
PIONEER CREEK R V PARK-
IMPROVEMENTS LOT H44
138 E BROWARD ST'
BOWLING GREEN, FL .33834


99 P-0184500, $22.13
P02043000 '
PIONEER CREEK R V PARK
IMPROVEMENTS LOT P12
138 E BROWARD ST
: BOWLING GREEN,FL 33834


100 P-0185600 $37
P02053000.
PIONEER CREEK R V PARK
IMPROVEMENTS LOT-Q7
138 E BROWARD ST
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834 :


101 P-0189300 $77.17
P02087S03
PIONEER CREEK R V PARK
IMPROVEMENTS LOT S03
138 E BROWARD ST
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834

102 P-0189700 $75.52
P02089000
PIONEER MAT CO
1854 MONEY LN
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890-3876

103 P-0191200 $53.53
P02113000
POWELL BRIAN'K
1930 OLD BRADENTON RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873, I

104 P-0191800 $87.64
P02128000
PRODUCE CENTRAL INC
CARLTON PENNY
S PO BOX 1551
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

105 P-0191900 $21.46
P02129000
PROFESSIONAL AUTO DETAILING
.HALSTEAD:SCOTT"
PO BOX 1514
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


106 .P-0193400 $27
P02155000
RAY AIR SUPPLY INC
3809 S-9 DR
VALRICO, FLb 33594

107 P-0196800 $31
P02212000
ROOSTER'S
PO0 BOX 1811
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890

108. P-0197100 $49
P02215000
ROUSE EDWARD
3229. STEVE ROBERTS SPECIAL
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


7.58


$283.51 109 P-0215100
P02435000
STATON JOSEPH F
P 0 BOX 912
*C419 WAUCHULA, FL 33873


110 P-0215300
P02439000
STAYLER OTTO R
14371 W EBBTIDE CT
CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429

111 P-0216700 $
P02464000
SUNSHINE TRAILER PARK
C/O JAMES L JOHNSON
1722 ST RD 64E
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


7.49


$500.26 135 P-0248800 $24.64
P02854000
PAUL'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
WILKERSON PAUL
522 OLD BOWLING GREEN RD
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834-9000
ti qr n)


$193.77


112 P-0217000 $198.18
P02469000
CURRENCY JEFFREY S
DBA CURRENCY LAND DEVELOPMENT
2956 CR 664
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834

113 P-0218200 $36.29
P02496000
TERRELL DANE
PO BOX 2043
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

114 P-0218800 $653.18
P02507000
THE CITRUS STORE INC
3365 US HWY 17 N.
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834

115 P-0219000 ; $229.61
P02512000
WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC
C/O CBIZ PROPERTY TAX SOLUTION
PMB 401
820 S MACARTHUR STE 105-401
COPPELL, TX 75019

116 P-0219100 $545.70
P02514000
WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC
"C/O CBIZ PROPERTY TAX SOLUTION
PMB 401
820 S MACARTHUR.STE 105-401
COPPELL, TX 75019

117 P-0219200 $391.67
P02514001
WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC
C/O CBIZ'PROPERTY TAX SOLUTION
PMB 401
820 S MACARTHUR STE 105-401
COPPELL, TX 75019


118 P-0222700
P02534000
TIM'S EQUIPMENT REPAIR
C/O TIMOTHY PARRISH
456 CYPRESS STREET
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


119. P-0223200
P02543000
TORRES JESUS L
216 N 7TH AVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-2604


$59.59






$W7.44




t4


120 P-0223600 $167
P02553000
TREVINO MARIO F & ELIZABETH
PO BOX 327 .
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890,

121 P-0223700 $44.
P02553001
TREVINO MARIO F & ELIZABETH
DBA CHEVALA'S
PO BOX 327
ZOLFO SPRINGS,. FL 33890


122 P-0226600 ,
P02598000
SG OIJLLIJE EITERF,TAIJMErJT
SYSTEri inrC
PMB 401-820 S MACARTHUR
SUITE #105-401
COPPELL, TX 75019

123 P-0226700 $
P02599000"
SG ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEMS fNC
PMB 401-820 S MACARTHUR'
SUITE 105-401
COPPELL, TX 75019


124 P-0226800 $
P02600000
SG ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT
.16 SYSTEMS INC
PMB 401-820 S MACARTHUR
SUITE 105-401
COPPELL, TX 75019


125 P-0226900 $
P02600001
SG ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEMS-INC'
PMB 401-820 S MACARTHUR
SUITE 105-401
COPPELL. TX 75019


126 P-0243500 '
P02761000
WAUCHULA MACHINE SHOP
ROBERT & SUE BIRGE
212 N FL AVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

127 P-0243600
P02763000
WAUCHULA MOTOR COURT
C/O JUAN DELATORRE
P 0 BOX 283'
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

1.28 P-0244000 $2
P02768000
WAUCHULA SUPER MARKET
RAFIK A ABDELHALIM
1915 US HWY 17 NORTH
W: AUCHULA, FL 33873'


13


$54.54







$80.16


136 P-0248900 $231.47
P02857000
REED'S AUTO SALVAGE INC
3900 CEMETERY ROAD
SEBRING, FL 33870

137 P-0249200 $512.61
P02859000
STEVE'S AMOCO
C/O MUSE STEVE R
204 N HERNANDO AVE
ARCADIA, FL 34266-4712.

138 P-0249600 $83.86
P02867000
GIRLING MARTIN T DR
209 CARLTON ST
WAUCHULA,. FL 33873-3317


139 P-0250000 $24
P02876000
ARMSTRONG J W JR & DEANNA
P 0 BOX 344
: HOMELAND, FL 33847-0344


4.64


140 P-0250100 $54.43
P02877000
BERRIES & BLOOMS
3148 ST RD 64 E
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890-5337


141 P-0250200
P02878000
BOWLING GREEN
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
C/O CHARLES SPAIN
P 0 BOX 967
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834

142 P-0250700 $
P02890000
JACOBS BAIL BONDS
126 W MAIN STREET
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

143 P-0251500 $
P02903000
SLEEPY K RANCH
121 5 7TH AVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-2801

144 P-0254000
P02948000
GARZA ANGIE
4520 PINE AVE
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834


$40.85







180.34





232.83





$108.19:



4-7086


145 P-0254200 $162.26
P02978000
MICHELLE'S COWLICKS AND
PONYTAILS
C/O MICHELLE BRAXTON
PO BOC 1726
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

146 P-0254300 $222.63
P02982000
JUAREZ MANUEL & ROSA
305 SHAW ROAD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

147 P-0254400 $129.47
P02984000
LANG'S SERVICE CENTER
1007 S6TH AVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

1481 P-0254500 $524.21
P02987000
MARTINEZ JUAN C &ARO.A
1326 DOC COIL RD
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834-7904

149 P-0254800 '$72.70
P03000000. .
YOLI & COMPANY
C/O GOOLSBY YOLANDA
1387 TANGELO DR
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


150 P-0254900
P03001000
SELPH DONNIE R
S302 DIANA AVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


151
39.28
.4


P-0255100
P03003000
CHANCE & ASSOCIATES
DESIGN GROUP INC
PO BOX 352 -
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


152 P-0257100 $
P03048000
126.88 HILLS AUTO WORLD INC
HILL DANIEL
P 0 BOX 839
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834


$526.76






$24.64






2,897.59


129 P-0244400 $316.37
S P02773000
WEED VIRGIL P .
C/O PAINTER KAREN
2320 FISH BRANCH RD
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890-2701


130 P-0245600
P02791000
WHITE JOHN D
1747 MADE ROAD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

131 P-0246200
P02798000
WILLIAMS JACKIE
218 INDIANA AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


132 P-0246300
P02799000
WILLIAMS AUTO SALES'
WILLIAMS DONNA
P 0 BOX 1851
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


0.91 133 P-0248100,..
P02832000 "
3-D PARTNERSHIP
70 SUNBURST RD
VENUS, FL 33960-2063

9.68 134 P-0248600
P02848000
LAZO BENJAMIN
415 1ST AVE SOUTH
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


$99.63





$167,40






$61.44






$386.78





$75.29


$176.02





$273.80


393.20


153 P-0257800 $349.99
P03065000
RESTORATION DEPOT INC
HUNTER GEORGE & SHOLTZ STANLE'
122 SO 8TH AVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


154 P-0257900
P03066000
ROSA'S VIDEO
C/O ARTURO JAIMES
P 0 BOX 1643
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


$187.37


155 P-0258700 : $208.63
P03083000
WAUCHULA TOWER LEASING INC.
523 HWY 540W
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880


156 P-0259000
P03086000
XIONG YUA
14800 SUNSET STREET
CLEARWATER, FL 33760


$35.82


157 P-0259200 $18(
P03089000
LITTLE CREEK OSTRICH
PRODUCTS INC
7930 UPPER MT VERNON ROAD
MT VERNON, IN 4762,0


158 P-0259300 $92.59
P03094000
DARTY CLARENCE & ELINOR
P 0 BOX 665
ONA, FL 33865
159 P-0260100 $540.97!
P03120000
BREAD BOARD
902 HWY 17 SOUTH
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

160 P-0260500 $22.31
P03130000
ALTMAN'S AVIARY
5833 PARNELL ROAD
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890
161 P-0260800 $152.7.
P03141000
BARRINGTON FLOYD
P 0 BOX 1227
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834

162 P-0261100 $59;5
P03158000
SLEEP RITE BEDDING
GARVIN PHIL & MARGE
P 0 BOX 26
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


.40


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163 P-0261300 $117
P03160000
LA OFICINA DE RUTHY
501 7TH AVE N
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

164 P-0262600 $360,
P0318700'0
CONERL" TANK & WELDING INC
116 VANDOLAH ROAD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

i65. P-0263600 $360.
P03213000
LITTLE FOLKS
C/O TOMASITA CORTEZ
414 W TOWNSEND ST
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

166" P-0263700 $106.
P03213001
LITTLE FOLKS
C/O TOMASITA CORTEZ
414 W TOWNSEND ST
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

167 P-0263800 $82.1
P03213002
LITTLE FOLKS -
C/O TOMASITA CORTEZ
.414 W TOWNSEND ST
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

168 P-0264300 $797.
P03218000


NATIONAL PUMP COMPANY LLC
7600 W OLIVE AVE
PEORIA, AZ 85345


169 P-0265900 $1,492.03
P03248000
GIROIX J ANDREW DMD
13708 18TH PL E
BRADENTON, FL 34212-9178


P-0266100
P03252000
MARTIN LUNA-MATA
P O BOX 567
BOWLING GREEN, FL 3383


171 P-0266200 $24
P03253000
WILCOXSON TARYN
C/O JAMIES BABER
7310 TANGELO AVE
PORT RICHEY, FL 34668

172 P-0266300 $12
P03255000
ARTURO JAIMES
DBA WAUCHULA MOTEL
2311 US HWY 17N
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

173 P-0266400 $34
P03266000
JOHNSON JAMES E & SHERRI L
1395 GRADY RUSSELL RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

174 P-0266900 $3;


.46 190 P-0275400 $48.'
P03428000
CORRAL MIGUEL N
1405 W MAIN ST
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

.47 191 P-0275900 $3,988
P03434000
K2 CATTLE COMPANY
2250 LONNIE SHACKELFORD RD
SZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890 .


97 192 P-0276000 $
P034350QO
TEACHER'S PET
ROUSE PATRICIA
1110 HUSS RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-2820


165.


I


58


40 193 P-0276300 $75.76
P03439000
PIPPIN WILLIAM
308 E COUNTY LINE RD
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834-2848


89


194 P-0276500 $118.17
P03446000
OUTLAW CYNTHIA & BARNEY
711 SANDPIPER DRIVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


195 P-0276800 $171.84
P03452000
22 TRANS VAN OF CENTRAL FLA INC
C/O J W EASON III
3536 MANSFIELD ROAD
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834


196 P-0277300
P03460000,
WANDA'S SHOPPE
C/O WANDA DICKEY
825 N FLORIDA AVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


$1303.12 197 P-0278600
$3.1 ~ P03471000
DISTRICT I MOWERS INC
C/O DAVID DICKSON.
4 P0 BOX 1825
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


1.97


$87.73


$1,650.3


198 P-0279200 $56.4
P03483000
GUARDIOLA WELDING & REPAIR
1732 VANDOLAH ROAD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


4.65 199 P-0281300 $
P03514000
RODRIQUEZ WILLIAM N
217 W PALMETTO ST
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-2640


8.70


P03277000
BAR SD
DELAHOY SUSAN'S
1138 POPASH ROAD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

175 P-0267100 $82.89
P03283000
SPENCER DAVID
2410 THORNTON RD
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890-0550

176 P-0267400 $129.4
P03300000
CASTRO FAMILY LTD PTR
C/O JOSE A CASTRO
S237 S BREVAPD AVE
ARCADIA, FL 34266-" ."


P-0267600
P03308000
4 C'S FLOOR CARE
C/O CORTEZ MARTIN
1801 HAMPTON RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-674


200 P-0281900
P03523000
TACO'S EL CAMPEON
VICTOR GONZALEZ
P 0 BOX 1561
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


201 P-0282000
P03524000
STHE HIDE OUT BAR
RAFAEL JIMENEZ
PO BOX 1742
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


202 P-0282100 $55.04
P03525000
VICKI'S BEAUTY SALON
VICKI WELLS
406 DADE ST
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834-4104


7


203 P-0282900 ,
P03537000
ESTRADA JULIO C
.PO BOX 1911
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


5 204 P-0284700 $
$195.57 P03558000
BAUTISTA RUBEN .
SPO BOX 1517
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834


9


178 P-0268300 $146.60'
P03318000
ALL'S TIN CUP DRIVING RANGE
190BST RD 62
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834


179 P-0268400 $57.76
P03319000
ALL AROUND RECYCLING INC ,
S4517 TRANSPORT DR
TAMPA, FL 33605-5927

i 180 P-0268500 $29.70
P03320000
ALL RAIL
GAINOUS THOMAS DALE
502 BOST ROAD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

181 P-0270000 $1,997.2
i- P03339000
FLORIDA CITRUS INTERNATIONAL


CARETAKING INC
1682 SR 64 WEST
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

182 P-0270200
P03346000
HIDDEN TREASURES
HARBARUGH SANDRA
PO BOX 1511
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

-183 P-0272100
P03378000
SUBH INC
TEXACO FOOD MART
175 MYRTLE AVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

184 P-0273700
P03390000
THE FLORIDA BUG DOCTO


3


JOHN MARCUS WHITE
410 W MAIN ST
AVON PARK, FL 33825

185- P-0273800 $2,547.92,
P03392000
REDLAND GROWERS EXCHANGE INC
PMB 309
4949 E ST RD 64
BRADENTON, FL 34208-5530


186 .P-0273900 $2,429
P03392001
FLORIDA FRESH FARMS INC
PMB 309
4949 E ST RD 64
BRADENTON, FL 34208-5530

187 P-0274100 $148,
P03401000
POWELL JONATHAN D
PO BOX 364
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

188 P-0274200 $89.
P03402000
PARKER WILLIAM G
C/O GUADALUPE CRUZ
P 0 BOX 2223
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

189 P-0274300 $13
SP03410000
MEDRANO FRANK & MARY ANN
C/O BUFORD LONG
1025 5 8TH AVE
WAUC&'ULA, FL 33873-3401


205 P-0285000
P03563000
DELOERA SALVADOR
PO BOX 1735
WAUCHULA, FL i3873


$385.75


177.20





173.70


206 P-0285100 $71.25
SP03564000
DELATORRE TILE & MARBLE
1314 BROADUS WILLIAMS ROAD
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


207 P-0285200 $95.36
P03567000
0 DUNSON CORNER INC
C/O JOSE GUADALUPE DELOERA
P0O BOX 1735
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


208 P-0285800
P03575000
LA FIESTA
C/O ARTURO JAIMES
P0O BOX 1643
S WAUCHULA, FL 33873


$77.30


'209 P-0285900 $44.13
P03576000
$22.78 LANHAM THOMAS
DBA T L PAINTING CONTRACTOR
S' PO BOX 77
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834-0077

'210 P-0286200 $152.73
P03583000
$220:53 -. VIZARRAGA PEDRO &
FLORES AGUSTINA
SP O BOX 232
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890

211. P-0286300 $245.89
S' P03586000
$157.06 COOPER REGGIE D & DARLENE S
5333 WATERWAY DRIVE
R INC SEBRING, FL 33872


" 212 P-0287200 $44.65
P03596000
DELOERA JOSE GUADALUPE &
LA MICHOACANA
416 S 10TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


9.92






.58





30 ri


2 13


P-0287500
P03599000
LOS REALES
C/O JOSE GUADALUPE DEL(
P 0 BOX 1735
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


214 P-0288000 $1,
P03602000
JOHNS LAUNDROMAT
603 E BAY ST '
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-3212

215 P-0289400 $'
P03616000
BOWLING GREEN QUICK
LUBE & AUTO REPAIR INC
P 0 BOX 839
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834


05 217 P-0290000 $119.49
P03623003
COURT SQUARE LEASING
C/O CBIZ PROPERTY TAX SOLUTION
PMB 401
820 S MACARTHUR STE 105-401
.73 COPPELL, TX 75019


218 P-0290300 $24.64
P03627000
DELATORRE SAMUEL
1314 BROADUS WILLIAMS ROAD
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL- 33890

219 P-0291700 $94.51
P03643000
GILLIARD LARRY
250 OLD STATE RD
MADISONVILLE, TN 37354

220 P-0292200 $52.32
P03655000
JACOBS ROY
DBA JACOBS LAWN CARE
126 W MAIN ST
WAUCHULAi FL 33873

221 P-0293000 $595.86
P03665000
LA TAPATIA 8 INC
P 0 BOX 634
NOCATEE, FL 34268


222 P-0294100 $180.63
P03682000
RATTANAVONG PHONESAVANH
701 S 1ST AVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

223 P-0294400 $43.34
P03688000
SMITH PRESSURE CLEANING SVC
: C/O WILLIAM LEE SMITH III
211 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873
6
224 P-0294700 $70.89
,P03694000
THE PROS AUTOMOTIVE SHOP-
203 E TOWNSEND ST'
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-2347


41 225 P-0295300
P03703000
HER XIONG & JAMES XAY
1919 ORANGE AVE
.ST PAUL, MN 55119

.47 226 P-0296500
P03730000
VALDOVINOS ALFONSO,
5010 SW HW 72
ARCADIA, FL 34266


227 P-0297000 $97.49
P03751000
DON'S AUTO CLINIC
DONALD KILPATRICK
PO BOX 621
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834

'228 P-0297200 $459.79
P03756000 -. .
SPECIALIZED HOME HEALTH CARE
DBA BEST CHOICE HOME
HEALTH CARE
107 HANCHEY ROAD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

229 P-0297300 $72.87
P03757000
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
C/O AUBURNDALE TAX SERVICE
335 HAVENDALE BLVD
ALIBURNIDALE, FL 33823


230 P-0297400
P03758000_
DELATORRE JUAN
P BOX 283
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

231 P-0297500
=03760000
JESSE JAMES CAB CO INC
P 0 BOX 619
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890

232 P-0297600
S P03761000
SLOPEZ RODOLFO ,
P 0 BOX 2492
WAUCHULA, FL 33873

233' P-0297900
S P03766000
PRIMO AUTO SALES
I HAJA CORPORATION
1955 US HIGHWAY 17 N
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


P-0300800
P03802000


$155.64





$42.85





$82.89





$53.48






$317.63


ESTRADA ROBERTO & ANICETO &
SALVADOR
PO BOX 1250
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


235 P-0301400 $6
P03809000 .
GARCIA JOHN EDWARD
PO BOX 941
BOWLING GREEN, FL 33634 :

.236 P-0303000 $14
P03830000
PRECISION CUTS
MIKE CRUZ
2972 JAMES COWART RD
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


237 P-0304400.
P03846000


$54


5.93





3.48






44.27


HEALTH AMERICA
REHABILITATION CENTER'
P 0 BOX 130
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-0"130


238 P-0304500 $655.68
P03847000
HEALTH AMERICA MEDICAL CENTER
PO BOX 130
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-0130


239 P-0305400 r
P03858000
PRATT BILLY JACOB
8523 GANEY LANE
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


$92.17 240 P-0306000 .$
P03872000
GILLIARD'S CAR CARE
)ERA P 0 BOX 637
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


241,


,340.23





433.92::


216 P-0289900 $191.42
6.24 P03623002
COURT SQUARE LEASING
C/O CBIZ PROPERTY TAX SOLUTION
L PMB 401
820 S MACARTHUR STE 105-401
COPPELL, TX 75019


,352.84





$223.26
' \ *


P-0306100 $362.37
P03874000
HOWARD RICHARD JR & BELINDA
1252 KELLY ROBERTS ROAD
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


242 : P-0306700 $245.89
P03883000
FAREWELL RICHARD
DBA MOW & TRIM PLUS .
2320 FISH BRANCH ROAD
ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890


243 'P-0306900
P03885000
KRAUSE BAIL BONDS
301 S 6TH AVE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


$55.53


Never interrupt your enemy
when he is making a mistake.
-Napoleon Bonaparte


244 P-0307000
P03886000
SCOOTER CONST
C/O J R OWENS
P 0 BOX 1957
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Dear Editor:
IY & C COCHENOUR I am writing this letter to you to
REET say I can't believe what Mr. Jim
33873 Schwarz has published. For one

$73.75 thing the Bible says God breathed
in Adam's nostrils and he became a
Y living soul. Anyone should know
A ST when you draw your last breath that
35615-9141 your soul leaves you and goes back

$1,878.73 to God, who gave it to you.
Believe me, Sir, that is what is
TH SERVICES wrong with the world today. They
'N 33834 take God out of everything. I would
SFL 33834 like to say to all of them that may

$47.91 my God of heaven have mercy on
your soul. Another thing I feel sorry
N E JR & GAIL G for are all the atheist people who
,GEJ are prejudiced against us

33904 Christians. I feel sorry for you
when your number is up because I
$819.14 know they will see the hottest part
:INC- of hell.
\Y 17 NORTH There has never been a book
I, FL 33834-9805 written that has withstood the Bible
because God has protected it by his,
$373.97 hand, and it has made it through all

TING INC the generations. It is a shame that
the Christians don't fight back for
FL 33890 the rights just like the lady who
took prayer out of school. She came
$139.03 to a very sad end, and I am telling

JR P.L.S. you because of the way people live
today is why we suffer so much
FL 33834 because many have no morals any-
Smore. .
$206.84 You put God on the back burner

T co until you need him for instance.
RIVE Everyone has rights but Christians
13873 don'i, but God helps you in the end.
$1,516.24 Your children and grandchildren
will suffer from what you are let-
OVAL &LAND ling slip by in our homes, all the
Rap, Hip Hop, ungodly clothing.
FL 33834 piercing, etc.
What happened to the day when
$90.47 you could leave your windows and
doors unlocked. .1 can tell God is
being taken from the homes.
33873 Mr. Editor and Mr. Schwarz, all I


SATURDAY
Jesus said, "One thing you lack;
$88.07 go, sell everything you have and
give it to the poor ... At these
words, his face fell and he went
Sway with a heavy heart, for he
was a man of great wealth.
Mark 25:21 (NEB)

26.32 SUNDAY

Invest what you have, because
after a while you will get a
S return. Invest what you have in
several different businesses,
$52.14 because you don't know what
disasters might happen.
Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 (NCV)

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$129.45 Jesus said, "It is easier.for a
camel: to pass through the eye
of a needle than for a rich man.
to enter the kingdom of God.
Mark 25:25 (NEB)
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AL- Give, and it will be given to you;
good measure, pressed down,
shaken together, running over,
$107.52 will/e put in your lap. For the.

measure you give will be the
A measure you get back.
Luke 6:38 (RSV)

$245.89 WEDNESDAY
C For men who set their hearts on
NC being wealthy expose them-
selves to temptation. They fall
into one of the world's traps and
$9 6.57 lay themselves open to all sorts
of silly and wicked desires,
which are quite capable of utter-
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souls.
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All verses are excerpted from The
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Version; (NEB) New English Bible;
(NIV) New International Version;
(RSV) Revised Standard Version;
(PME) Phillips Modern English;
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can say is what would you rather
have for your future? Would you
rather have hope,in lying in a grave
to rot, going to hell where suffering
is beyond belief, or have hope to
see God, having faith you'll live
eternally in happiness and in glory
with Jesus?
So all I can say is that to get on
your knees, pray, ask God to live in
your heart, and have faith one day
you will see God and all those souls
you are talking about. So let your
tears flow to God on your knees,
and there you will find your proof.
But, people, you better watch
what you say against God because
He will not strive with man forever.
Repent before it. is too late, get
. down on your knees and let the sor-
rowful tears flow. Pray for God to
forgive you.
In Jesus' Name,
Sherry Miranda
Wauchula












A Daily Thought

THURSDAY
Keep your lives free from the
love of money, and be content
with what you have.
Hebrews 13:5a (NIV)

FRIDAY
Just as the rich rule the poor, the
borrower is servant to the
lender.
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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.
It was called to my attention recently that many elderly people who
wear hearing aids throw their worn-out batteriesin the commode when they
replace them. 1 wonder if those people who unconsciously do that realize
the damage they can do to the ecology? There is an acid in the battery, even
though the battery itself is worn out, which is still very much alive. By
throwing the battery into the commode, the acid is allowed to seep into the
water and soil systems of our country.
If you have a loved one who disposes of his batteries in such a manner,
a firm but kindly reminder would set him to thinking maybe he shouldn't
do that.
Speaking of loved ones, do you tell your spouse, your child or even
your best friend how much you love them? You automatically assume they
already know, but do you realize how much it would mean to them to hear
the actual words or feel that extra squeeze when you hug them?
Think about it, my friends. Life is too short for assumptions. Give
somebody a hug and say "I love you" today, and realize how good doing
that makes you feel.
It's taken better than four years, but my cat, Jewely, is finally begging
to go outsideto go potty, only using her litter box when it is raining and I
won't let her out. The beautiful part of her doing that is she doesn't stay out-
side, but comes when I call her (most of the time) and hasn't stayed out all
night for months. And all this came about because I told her "Aunt" Linda
told me management was setting traps to catch homeless (and by that I
mean cats with no collar) cats.
Watch your credit/debit cards. I noticed a change on my bank statement
that $125 had been debited to my bank account for something about the Salt
Lake City Visitor Center. I have to wait to find out what that is for, because
it was on Sunday I discovered it and they were closed. Fortunately I have
their telephone number. It was listed on the bank statement.
I was in Salt Lake City last November and I'm going again this
November, but I don't do that through the Visitor Centers I do it through my
company whose convention I attend, and it's way too early to be thinking
about that.
Remember, dear readers, God loves you, and you, and so do I.


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This original homestead of Zachariah F. (1855-1892) and Charity Miller McEwen (1856-1899) was locat-
ed southwest of present-day Wauchula. Pictured in the late 1800s are the home's residents, (from left)
Tom Brown, Adelaide McEwen, Holly McEwen Brown and Edna and Stella McEwen. The Browns lived in
her parent's home and helped raise Holly's sisters, who are pictured with them. Not pictured are sisters
Ethel and Flossie, who is the maternal grandmother of Hardee natives and current Wauchula residents
Sylvia McDonald Collins and Kay McDonald Patarini. Sitting on the fence with her long auburn curls is
young Adelaide, grandmother of Judith Linder LeMessena of Hopewell, N.J., and daughter of the late
Laurie Sr. and Dorris Pooser Linder of Wauchula. The Hardee native and family history buff says she
remembers hearing about how her grandmother Adelaide and sisters Flossie aqrd Ethel McEwen were
sent to a "finishing" school in Alabama. There, they took classes in deportment, elocution, needlework,
music and penmanship.

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