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AGearing Up For S Hurricane Season ...Column 6C Wildcat Football Friday Night! .. .Story 1B *.Hardee County May Have Citrus Canker ...Column 2A The 105th Year, No. 23 3 Sections, 28 Pages Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage 460 Thursday, May 19, 2 FATAL COLLISION Man Found Not Guilty He Faced Life In Prison After" 9-Year-Old's Assault Claims. rrn-, l 0. T r ,LI-7 r'Mnn'OuL, A Tuesday morning crash took the life of a rural resident and injured another driver. According to Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. Rene Benavidez, the 7:50 accident occurred on CR 663 just north of SR 62 in Fort Green as Rufus Albert Sasser, 35, of 4638 N. By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A man who had faced life in prison for allegedly molesting a 9-' year-old girl instead was found not guilty of all charges last week at his trial in Hardee Circuit Court. Jon Paul Ray, 23, had been arrested on May 27, 2004, and charged with sexual battery of a child under 12, a capital felony, and lewd molestation, a second-degree felony, in connection with the little girl's claims he sexually assaulted her. The capital felony charge car- ried a mandatory life sentence upon conviction. But following a day's worth of testimony Tuesday, the six-man jury deliberated about 1-1/2 hours before returning not-guilty verdicts-' to both counts. Ray, who had been- behind bars at the Hardee County. Jail since his arrest, was set free. later that same day. The day began with a motion- hearing before Circuit Judge Wmin:. Bruce Smith, with the jury not yet: in the courtroom. Tampa defense lawyer E.J. "Buddy" Gissendanner- III asked to be allowed to present testimony that the girl was a previ- ous victim of sexual assault at the. age of 7, and that her stepfather was' sent to prison for the crime. He' said it would show the child had "prior knowledge" of the sexual acts she would describe to the jury,:" and that she had motivation to fab- See NOT GUILTY 2A 66n ooi, was driving nis 1999 Chevroler Malibu (at rgnht in aove photo). sasser was traveling south on CR 663 when he appar- ently drifted into the northbound lane. into the path of a 2003 Ford Explorer (at left in photo), driven by Kaye W. Buckley, 46, of 2471 Edge Drive, Wauchula, said the FHP report. Buckley steered to the left to attempt to avoid the collision. Both vehicles rotat- ed and ended up in the northbound lanes facing each other. Buckley was transported to Florida Hospital Wauchula, treated and released. Sasser becomes the fourth fatality on Hardee County roads this year. improvements Panned ForArena Attempted Murder By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate New bleachers, covered stock pens and walkways, and over 100 new stalls will be added to the, Cattlemen's Arena later this year. Dr. Gary Shiver, president of the H-ardee County Cattlemen's Association, recently gave the County Commission an update on progress on the Arena Project. "The basic work was completed in time to hofd the county fair and it went quite well," said Shiver. "To accommodate everyone who comes for activities there, we are \', ZS Runnoff Set For June 6 By SHAYLA BRYAN Herald-Advocate Intern SMary Jane DeLeon Cimmino and Roberta Meyer will face each other Sin a June 6 runoff to fill a vacant ;seat on the Zolfo Springs, Town Council. In Monday's election, 61 voters cast their ballots. Only about 11 percent of registered voters partici- rated in, the election. Cimmino received 22 votes, Meyer, 20 and Rhonda Caswell, 19. "It was real close. I expected for it to be a toss-up, because none of the candidates ,were real well- Sknown, but not this close," Town Clerk Jack'Logan said. An absentee ballot broke the dead tie between' Meyer and Caswell, giving Meyer the second Highest number of votes. Had they tied, the entire election would have had to be reheld. A candidate must receive 50 percent of the votes plus J one to win election without facing a runoff. Cimmino also ran in, the December election held to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Susan Hulsey. Then, Roger Green took 24 votes and Cimmino Followed closely behind with 19. See ELECTION 2A TAMPA GRADUATION putting inm a few changes," said Shiver, as the sketch (see below) of the multi-purpose facility was passed among commissioners. "There's. a second section of seating and other additions. We've just completed an extensive appli- cation through the office of U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris for the funds for this work," said Shiver. "It still sounds quite positive," he added, speaking of the $1.4 million needed to complete all the work planned. The association plans to increase the services it has provided to the county in the last 24 years..,The long-range plans call for covered walkways td the Cowbelles kitchen ,and exhibit halls and the new Cattlemen's meeting room, addi- tional haidicapped-accessible restrooms and covered stock pens :to the west of the arena , On the south side of't!e complex there will be 102 additional stalls, providing the opportunity to hold two- and three-day events. At the west side there will be extended electrical, water and sewer hlokups to allow for overnight stays for these events. Commission Chairman Gordon Norris asked what the seating capacity would be when all the refurbishing is done. "Just over 4,000, a few seats less than we had," said Shiver, noting that only one section was done by the county fair. Commissioner' Dale Johnson reported, "I was there during the fair and it looks really good. It's a big plus for Hardee County." See ARENA 2A By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A Zolfo Springs man is being held without bond in the Hardee County Jail after allegedly stabbing a man outside a Wauchula grocery store last week. Heath Barkley Sanchez, 21, of 3210 Magnolia St., has been charged with attempted murder in the Tuesday mid-afternoon incident at J&R Supermarket, 102 U.S. 17 N. And on Friday, additional vio- lation of probation charges were added, as Sanchez had been on pro- bation for assault and criminal mis- chief convictions at the time of the attack. The victim of the alleged stab- bing, a 57-year-old Zolfo Springs man, is recovering from his injuries, Wauchula Police Chief William Beattie said early Wednesday of this week. He had been wounded in the left shoulder, he said. According to the chief, the two men had been involved in a legal See MAN CHARGED 2A sancnez PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Receiving their caps and gowns, the 240-member Class of 2005 paused for the,annual class photo. The storm-ravaged senior year will culminate in graduation at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Tampa, which has the unlimited seating seniors most desired when they learned they could not have the ceremony in Hardee County this year. Bus and handicapped transportation will be provided free or there will be free parking for seniors and their families., The Project Graduation party will be at Adventure Island, to which seniors will be bused from graduation and treated to a breakfast on the way home. RALPH HARRISON Production Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO j Asst. Production Manager SPhone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: (863) 773-0657: Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by The Herald-Advocate .Publishing Co. Inc Periodical Postage paid.at U.S. Post Office., Wauchla. FL 33873 (USPS 578-780). "Postmaster." send address changes to-. The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338,,Waachla. FL 33873. SUBSCRIPTIONS: S DEADLINES: Hardee Country Schools -Thrsday 5 p.m 6 month 16, I yr.-$28: 2 yrs. $54 Hardee Living Monday 5 p.m. 6 months $20; 1 yr. -$37:.2 yrs. $72 General Newl Monday 5 p.m. Out of State . Ads Thesday noon 6 months $24; 1 yr. $44:-2 ys. $86 LETTERS: . The Herald-AdVocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of pubic interest Ltters Should be brief, and must be wrinen in good taste, signed and include a daytime phone6 nmbr. ., ' SUBhMISSIONS: Pess releases on community matters are welcome. Submissions should be typed, dou- ble-spaced and adhere to the above deadlines. All items are subject to editing. A o Kelly's Column By Jim S Citrus canker has apparently made an appearance in Hardee County for the first time, a citrus official told the Hardee County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night at a dinner meeting at the Linda Lbu Ranch south of Zolfo Springs. A positive confirmation is awaiting tests and is.expected . soon. ."soonAs of this week we have citrus canker in Hardee County. A citrus. nursery (out of county)- has moved trees out of an infected nursery and sent trees out. Some trees came to Hardee County," said Barbara Carlton, exec- utive director of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association. Carlton said two Hardee County groves had received trees from the nurs- ery. In a Wednesday morning press release from PRVCGA, Carlton wrote: "A high suspect citrus canker infestation has been detected in Ben Hill Griffin Inc. citrus nursery in Frostproof. The disease has been visually diag- nosed as citrus canker but confirmatory lab tests are being conducted and verification should be available shortly. The disease was found in a block of Hamlin orange trees. The disease was detected by the nursery production manager late last week and samples were sent to the Division of Plant Industry where the visual diagnosis was made over the weekend. "Trees have been recently'moved from this block to several different groves in Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties as resets. Some of the resets are exhibiting symptoms of citrus canker. Resets with syAJptorn~'are being pulled and bagged immediately. Control action will be taken olthe remaining resets. "The nursery is being thoroughly inspected, inventoried and mapped in preparation for control action. All associated groves are being surveyed. All. commercial citrus nurseries are inspected every 60 days, but an additional inspection is being conducted for all nurseries in the surrounding areas. "We greatly appreciate the excellent industry cooperation and assis- tance that we are receiving in our response to this and other commercial outbreaks. The Lakeland Ledger reported Wednesday citrus canker has likely found its way into Polk County on al14-acre citrus nursery owned by Ben Hill Griffin Inc. "All indications are we are dealing with citrus canker," said Richard Gaskalla of the Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The Ledger writers Kevin Bouffard. It will take a few days for lab tests to confirm the initial diagnosis. Trees from the nursery likely have been sent to citrus groves in Polk, 'Hardee and Highlands counties, the Ledger reported. Carlton on Tuesday night said she did not know if a standard industry procedure will be followed on new resets from an infected nursery. If canker-infected trees have been in the ground for an extended period of' time, it is normal procedure to remove and burn trees from a 1,900-foot radius. The situation could be different for a newly planted reset that was found to have canker, she said. S Canker is a bacteria that causes lesions on leaves and fruit. It is not dangerous to humans but can weaken trees and cause early fruit droppage., Fruit with canker can be processed for juice but is not sold as fresh fruit. Carlton and the rest of the citrus industry will know more about this suspected outbreak of citrus canker by nest week. The Hardee High football team will play its spring game Friday night. at Lake Wales against the Highlanders. The Wauchula Kiwanis Club plans to meet the next two or three Tuesday at the Panda Restaurant in Wauchula at noon. Jimmy,Parker, one of Hardee County's largest and most persistent farmers, is reporting a very good spring vegetable season. He started pick- ing cucumbers April 1 and watermelons on Monday. Here is his capsule report as of Tuesday afternoon: Cucumbers, 300 acres, market price of around $24 a bushel. Tomatoes, 100 acres, $12 for a 25-pound box. Watermelons, 150 acres, 18 tol20 cents a pound on Monday. Eggplant, 40 acres, $8 a bushel. S Green squash (zucchini), 40 to 60 acres. $12 to $14 a half bushel. Yellow squash (straight neck), $14 to $16 a half bushel. Bell pepper, 150 acres, $8 a bushel. Parker said the market is good for everything but bell pepper, that the harvest is heavy, and there should be about three weeks left of picking. Parkei Farms was hit hard and suffered last fall due to the hurricanes. He worked with his late father. Doyle Parker, for many years. Farmers generally grow crops in the spring and fall. It gets in their blood. Prices and crops are not guaranteed, so farming has a high element of risk. Farming is a noble profession, growing food for people to eat. Hardee County does not have many farmers left. I would like to see an increase in row crop farming in Hardee County. ELECTION Continued From 1A .Mike Schofield had II and Dick Gray, 10. A runoff between Green and. ICimmno was necessary as no one 'received a majority of the votes. 'Greenn o that contest, with 3i ,votes to Cimmino's 23. June 6 will be Cimnino's secondrunoff. - The candidate who wins, the runoff will join Chairman George iNeel and councilors Green, Maggie Belcher and Minnie McKenzie on ,:the Town Council and will com- plete the term of Catherine Pollock. Pollock's term will expire at the end of October, and at that time the winner will either step aside or face. re-election. Cimmino, of 904 Terrier Dr., is employed as a health-care worker 'at the Hardee County .Sheriff's 'Office. Meyer, of 3014 Spruce St., is retired from food service, and this is her first experience in politics. 2A The Herald-Advocate, May 19, 2005 The heal-Avoat NORTH 10'20'30'40'50' 100' I SCALE SCALE PROPOSED 100 RV OUTLETS I, EXImrNG HNDICAP- RAMP NEW COVERED STOCK PENS & SCALES EXISTING I al= -- ""A I NEW BLEACHERS It/ NEW. BLEACHES RS EXISTING ARENA f'OMPLEX NEW NEW . BLEACHERS BLEACHERS .. ..I I, l r r EXISTING MAN & WOMAN REST ROOM W/SHOWERS b I NEW COVERED CONNECTION FROM ARENA TO EXHIBIT HALL EISTiNM IANDICAF RA'P HARDEE CO. CATTLEMEN'S ARENA A /'ULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY P TDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA N STL REA I I 81 10XO' TALLS W/6'A LEY I I I I I I I 1 1 TA I I I I I I I ADDITIONAL 21 10'X10' STALLS (102 TOTAL) 75 27W 11 7 CENTER STALLS OPEN FRONT & BACK FOR EMERGENCY EXIT ARENA Continued From 1A Shiver responded "It worked out better than expected. The fair went smoothly." Norris asked about other events. Shiver said there has been a great many inquiries and "we are ready to get moving." Commissioner Minor Bryant asked if the new stock pens were really going to happen. Shiver said what. initially was a dream "is going to happen. We need them for extended events." Norris said in his last conversa- tion with Harris, she also told him it would happen. "We are all working as hard as we can," he quoted her as saying. Bryant reminded Shiver, there would be setbacks. "Whenever you do a big project like this, someone will not be happy about it. Don't be discouraged." , Shiver concluded. "We'll make as many of these happen as we can." He thanked the commission, county manager, and others for all their assistance. MAN CHARGED Continued From 1A dispute for several months. When Sanchez was dri\ ing by the grocery store last week and saw the man there, he allegedly pulled into the lot and attacked him. When offi- cers arrived, the victim was "bleed- ing profusely," the chief said, and the suspect had fled the scene. Officers from the Wauchula Police Department and the Hardee .-County Sheriff's Office began a search for the suspect, eventually locating him at a house on Hickory Court in Zolfo Spnngs. Sanchez was found hiding in a laundry room at the rear of the home, Beattie said. As 'a sheriff's deputy searched the. room, a three- to four-inch pocketknife fell to the floor when he moved a pair of jeans sitting on top of the clothes dryer. The knife was stained with blood, Beattie charged. Sanchez denied being anywhere near the stabbing victim anytime within the past:,several days, he said. The owner of the house where, Sanchez was found, however, told authorities Sanchez "appeared scared" when he arrived at his home, telling the man he was run- ning from police because "he had just cut some guy on the shoulder." Beattie said. Sanchez offered some resistance as officers tiied to take him into custody. He had to be forced to the floor to be hand- cuffed, he said. NOT GUILnTY Continued From 1A ricate the charges against her new stepfather. Assistant State Attorney Gene Malpas argued against the intro- -duction of such testimony. saying "that information was protected 'under the Rape Shield Law. Smith, however, reserved ruling until the child was called to the stand. Under questioning by Malpas, the girl told jurors the molestation began "a little while before the wedding," noting Ray had moved .into' their home "a couple weeks"- 'before he and her mother married. ;She then went on to describe in ,detail the manner' in .which the alleged assaults occurred. SBut in his cross examination of .*the child, Gissendanner tried to ;show jurors she was confused "about the dates of the alleged acts, saying it was summer vacation when, in fact, it would have had to ,have been spring break. Further, .his questioning of the child revealed she had slept in the same bed 'with her mother, but was CHERRY WINS AGAIN PHOTO BY MICHAEL KELLY Last Friday, May 13, local boxing pro Edner Cherry improved his record to 18-3-2 by defeating Juan Polo Perez at the A-.a Carte Pavilion in Tampa. Cherry won an eight-round unanimous deci- sion and controlled the fight throughout the bout. His next fight, on June 24. will be televised on ESPN 2. Cherry, introduced as "The Pride of Wauchula," used his speed, youth and left jab to beat Perez, who is 42. There were no knockdowns, Perez's record fell to 46-37-4. WONDERFUL WRITERS ... . COURTESY PHOTO A group of third graders at Wauchula Elementary School has worked together to create a 53-page book. After their hard work, the students were presented with the final copy. The young authors are (back row, from left) Austin McClellan, Kaitlin Thomas, Carleigh Coleman, Lark Lukawski, Kaley.Shepard and Brookelyn Knight; (middle row) Caroline Durrance, Holly Hughes, Katie Smith, Emily Hughes and Luke Palmer; (in front) Patrick Carlton. Carlton was a guest author from the' second grade. moved out of it when Ray joined I the family. S"Did that make you very upset?" he asked. "Yes," the, child responded. "In fact, you threw fits, didn't you?" he went on. "Yes," the little girl admitted. Gissendanner continued, "You didn't like them together, did you?" "Most of the time I didn't Jike them together," she answered. Gissendanner then inquired, '"You didn't want a stepfather?" "No," the child said. With that, the jurors were removed from the courtroom and 'the child was questioned before the judge only. Smith then ruled on the prior motion, agreeing with Gissendanner .and telling Malpas, "I think it comes in. It's the same act, especially with her testimony that she didn't want them together. It's relevant." SJurors were brought back into the courtroom to hear the child describe sexual abuse at the hands of her former stepfather just 18 ,months earlier. She said the exact same acts occurred, and described them in the exact same manner. "Did you tell the police?" Gissendanner asked her. "My mom did." "And where is he now?" the lawyer continued. "In jail," the girl said. "And has he ever come back to :hurt you?" he asked. :"No." - Malpas brought the child's moth- 'er to the stand, who described how the little girl's grades dropped after Ray came to their home. Further, ;she said Ray refused to have sexual 'relations with her. She described Ray as "too busy, too distant even to talk," and said of her husband and daughter, "Both their attitudes: changed." Finally, the day before Mother's Day, she asked the girl if anything .was wrong. Under cross examination, how- ever, Gissendanner showed that even after the child made the alle- gations, the mother allowed Ray t6 stay in the home the rest of the weekend, even treating the girfqr a bee sting on Sunday. Further, she did not call police until after a friend she confided in told a super- visor at work, who alerted authori- ties. The mother was the second person to call. police. And she never took the child for a medical exam, Gissendanner showed. Gissendanner argued the allega- tions were a "fabrication" to get the man out of the house. . Jurors agreed. The IHerald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage,. JAlMES R. KELL.dto '; Publisher/Editoir : .'"" ldpp CYNTHIA IM.KRAHL Managing Editor -76 JOAN M. SEAMAN Sports Editor .BESS A. STALLINGS Hardee Living Editor' 115 S. Seventh Ave. P.O. 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JIM l i: '177I I-H1I I I I R S L E R ONLY IN A D J SE E D m D 0 O NA A C H E R O L E T L r -001 IIW 1- 'ltBond Waeonam77-741 8 -73 e 3MI IDI 0 IMIE1w C H R Y S L E R ONLY IN A J E E p 9 .i*Ct , A, 1 1\ A IA O !I 1 4A The Herald-Advocate, May 19, 2005 Obituaries CATHERINE KURISH Catherine kurish, 93, of Lakeland, died Thursday, May 12, 2005 at Tandem Health Care of Lakeland. .Born July 26, 1911 in Krasniczyn, Poland, she had been a resident of Fort Meade since 1945, coming from Michigan. She was a homemaker. SShe was preceded in death by her husband, John Kurish. Survivors are one son, Michael Kurish, of Lakeland; one daughter, June Annette Gugel of Melbourne; six grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. I Graveside services were Monday, May 16, at Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Meade with the Rev. Wilson Copeland officiating. Visitation was Sunday 2-4 p.m. at the McLean Funeral Home, Fort Meade. In lieu of flowers, contribu- tions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, FL 33742. McLean Funeral Home Fort Meade 9 iOving Uemoky LEXTON HARLEY SHORTYY" ALBRITTON SR. Lexton Harley "Shorty". Albritton Sr., '85, of W Zolfo Springs, died on Friday, May 13, 2005, at his home. 'Born May 31, 1919 in Bowling Green, he had lived in Hardee County all of his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Zolfo Springs. a church deacon, and a rancher and farmer. Survivors include his wife, Minnie; two sons, Lavughn Albritton Sr.. and w ife Gladys of Zolfo Spripgs,; ~ nd Le\ Albriton Sand \ife ffiaRoft'Waiuchula; (wo. daughters. Linda Fay Yeomaris' of Aon Park, and Lorita Thacker and ,husband Bill of Tampa; one brother, ; ,Myles Albritton of Bowling Green; two sisters. Oida Spive. of Plant Cilt. and Betty Jones and hus- band Hal of Zolfo Springs: 20 grandchildren and 29 great- Sgrandchildren. Ser ices were held on Monday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Zolfo Springs with burial in Pa)nes Creek Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday 4-6 p.m. at Robart s I Family Garden ,Chapel, SWauchula. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Zolfo Springs. S FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W.Main Street Wauchula . Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home ELIZABETH "BESSIE" McEWEN BOYD Elizabeth "Bessie" McEwen Boyd, 94, ,of Seaforth, Ontario, Canada died Friday, May 13, 2005 in Owen Sound, Ontario. She was a winter resident of Zolfo Springs for many years. She was predeceased by her hus- band Charles Boyd, her parents Alexander and Minnie (Weir) McEwen, and sisters Marion Laramie and Eleanor Runnalls. Survivors include three daugh- ters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Ross Fisher of Goderich, Beth and Joe Walton of Barrie, and Barbara and Ted Bergey of Mississauga; two sisters Jean McEwen and Marjorie Broadfoot and husband John; six grandchildren; and six great-grand- children. SServices are today (Thursday), May 19, at 2 p.m. at the Whitney- Ribey Funeral Home in Seaforth with Bruce Whitmore officiating. Interment will follow in Maitland Bank Cemetery in Seaforth. Visitation was Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memor- ial donations may be made to the Cavan United Methodist Church of Winthrop, First United Methodist Church of Wauchula, the, Heart & Stroke Foundations or Canadian Cancer Society. condolences may be sent at www.whitneyribeyfuner- alhome.com. Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home West Seaforth, Ontario R 0oving 8#0emoy ' JESSE RONDALL ABBOTT Jesse Rondall Abbott; 67, of Fort Green, died on May 15, 2005 in Lakeland. Born Dec. 24, 1937 in Wauchula, he came to Fort Green in 1974 from Miami. He attended Fort Green Baptist Church, was a retired railroad engineer with CSX Railroad, and was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lemmie Etta Revell, Abbott. Survivors include his \'ite, Elaine Jones Abbott of Fort Green; father, Jesse Hartle) Abbottbf Fort Green; sons, Jesse Rondall Abbott IIbf Fort Green; daughter, Ronda' Evette 'Abbott Terrell and husband Bill of Sie\er ille. Tenn.; sister, Connie Abbott Frazier Schultz and hus- band Lynn of Center Hill; grand- children. Shawnia Eette Terrell Meuser, William Jason Terrell, Caleb Hartley Abbott and.Cori Alexandra Abbott; and great- grandchildren, Raleigh ,Terrell, Julianne Meuser, Emily Evette Meuser and William Eli Terrell. Services were held on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Fort Green Baptist Church. The visitation \%as held prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. Burial was in Pavnes Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Fort Green Baptist Church. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street W'auchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home WILLIE GRACE Willie Grace, 60, of Wauchula, died May 15, 2005 in Sebring. He came to Wauchula in 1970 from Alabama. He was a member of the New Jerusalem Church of God, and a farmer. He is survived by friends, Dan and Juanita Wright of Wauchula. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2005 at Robarts Family Funeral Home, Wauchula. Burial is in Magnolia Manor Cemetery. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula NINA MAE SMITH Nina Mae Smith, 68, of Wauchula, died May 15, 2005 in Wauchula. Born March 29, 1937, in Appling County, Ga., she came to Wauchula over 50 years ago from Hazelhurst, Ga. She was a homemaker and caregiver and attended Spirit Wind Tabernacle. She was a past board member of the Hardee Association For Retarded Citizens (HARC). She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Maybelle Calhoun, husband Lavon, sister Geraldine and granddaughter Chrysta. Survivors include three sons Wayne Smith, David Smith and wife Gail, and Gary Smith and wife Sophia, all of Wauchula; two daughters, Judy Selph and husband Austin, and Daphne Hardin and husband Bill, all of Wauchula; five brothers, James Calhoun of Wauchula, Wilbur Calhoun and Dan Calhoun, both of Hazelhurst, Ga., Roy' Calhoun of Toccoa, Ga., and Bruce Calhoun of Hazelhurst, Ga.; one sister Shirley Taylor of Hazelhurst, Ga.; and nine grand- children. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Thursday). May 19th at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Wauchula, .% ith burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitationis Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. Memorials may be made to HARC, P.O. Box 1372, Wauchula, FL 33873, or to LifePath Hospice, 4418 Sun N Lake Blvd., Sebring, FL 33872. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula 3} giving &i4emoij NINA MAE SMITH Nina Mae .Smith, 68, of Wauchula, died May 15, 2005 in Wauchula. Born March 29, 1937, in Appling County. Ga., she came to Wauchula over 50 years ago from Hazelhurst, Ga. She was a home- maker and caregiver and attended Spirit Wind Tabernacle. She was a past board member of the Hardee Association For Retarded Citizens (HARC). She nas preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Maybelle Calhoun. husband Lat on, sister Geraldine and granddaughter Chrysta. Survivors include .three sons Wayne Smith, David Smith and wife Gail, and Gary Smith and wife Sophia, all of Wauchula; two daughters, Judy Selph and husband Austin, and Daphne Hardin and husband Bill, all of Wauchula; five brothers, James Calhoun of Wauchula, Wilbur Calhoun and Dan Calhoun, both of Hazelhurst, Ga., Roy Calhoun 'of Toccoa, Ga, and Bruce Calhoun of Hazelhurst, Ga.; one sister Shirley Taylor of Hazelhurst, Ga.; and nine grand- children. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Thursday), May 19th at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Wauchula, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. Memorials may be made to HARC, P.O. Box 1372, Wauchula, FL 33873, or to LifePath Hospice, 4418 Sun N. Lake Blvd., Sebring, FL 33872. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home JESSE RONDALL ABBOTT Jesse Rondall Abbott, 67, of Fort Green, died on May 15, 2005 in Lakeland. Born L 24, 1937 in Wauchula, he came toi-ort Green in 1974 from Miami. He attended Fort Green Baptist Church, was a retired rail- road engineer with CSX Railroad, and was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lemmie Etta Revell Abbott. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Jones Abbott of Fort Green; father, Jesse Hartley Abbott of Fort Green; sons, Jesse Rondall Abbott II of Fort Green; daughter, Ronda Evette Abbott Terrell and husband Bill of Sieverville, Tenn.; sister, Connie Abbott Frazier Schultz, and husband Lynn of Center Hill; grandchildren, Shawnia 'Evette Terrell Meuser, William Jason Terrell, Caleb Hartley Abbott and Cori Alexandra Abbott; and great- grandchildren, Raleigh Terrell, Julianne Meuser, Emily Evette Meuser and William Eli Terrell. Services were held on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Fort Green Baptist Church. The visitation was held prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. Burial was in Paynes Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Fort Green Baptist Church. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula CLYDE T. RATLIFF JR. Clyde T. Ratliff Jr., 67, of Wauchula, died on Sunday, May 15, 2005, in Wauchula. Born March 24, 1938 in Wauchula, he ,had lived in Wauchula all of his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of, Wauchula, a Hardee' High School graduate, member of the Wauchula Elks and an avid Gator fan. He was an independent insur- ance agent and a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife, Gale of Wauchula; son, Clyde T. Ratliff III and wife Darlene of Wauchula; daughters. Son a J. Ratliff of White Plains, Md., and Andrea R. Roberts and husband John of Wauchula; and grandchildren, Dustin and Dawson Ratliff, and Rachel, J.W. and Erica Roberts. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 20 at the First Baptist Church of Wauchula, with burial in Waucliula Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday 6-8 p.m. at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula kn 0ocving UCem1o0ij WILLIE, GRACE Willie Grace. 60. of Wauchula. died May 15, 2005 in Sebring. He came to Wauchula in 1970 from Alabama. He was a mem- ber of the New Jerusalem Church of God, and a' farmer. He is survived by friends, Dan and Juanita Wright of WXauchula. Serve ices will be held at 2 p m Thursday. NMa\ 19, 2005 at Robarts Family Funeral Home,, Wauchula. Burial is in Magnolia Manor Cemetery. FUNERAL HOME, INC. . 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home LINDA KLEIN Linda Klein, 62, of Zolfo Springs, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005, in Sarasota. She was born March 27, 1943 in Wauchula and was a lifelong resi- dent of Hardee County. She was a teacher at Zolfo Springs Elementary School for 38 years and after her retirement in 2003 volun- teered at the school until the pre- sent. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Zolfo Springs, Pi Delta Kappa Sorority and Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She also was a volunteer for VNA, H.O.P.E of Hardee, and the Democratic Party. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Mary Esther Klein, and her brother, Cecil Klein. Survivors are two sisters, Eloise Rangel and husband Tom of Tucson, Ariz. and Mary Gene Boutwell and her husband Don of Gfaceville; several nieces and nephews; and numerous other fam- ily members. The family received friends Friday evening, May 13, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Brant Funeral Chapel. Funeral services were Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Zolfo Springs. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, con- tributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or H.O.P.E of Hardee, 310 North Eighth Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula I remember my youth and the feeling: that will never come back any more-the feeling that I could last forever, outlast the sea, the earth and all men. -Joseph Conrad J 0owitg ^U( emmoh CLYDE T. RATLIFF JR. Clyde T. Ratliff,Jr., 67, of \Wuchula. died on Sunday, May 15. 2005. in Wauchula. Born March 24, 1938 in Wauchula, he had lived in Wauchula all of his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula, a Hardee High School graduate, member of the Wauchula Elks and an avid Gator fani. "He was an independ- ent insurance agent and a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife, Gale of Wauchula; son, Clyde T. Ratliff III and wife Darlene of Wauchula; daughters, Sonya J. Ratliff of White Plains, Md., and Andrea R. Roberts and husband John of Wauchula, and grandchil- dren, Dustin and Dawson Ratliff, and Rachel, J.W. and Erica Roberts. FUNERAL OME, INC. 529 W. Main Street Wauchula Provided as.a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home LEXTON HARLEY SHORTYY" ALBRITTON SR. Lexton Harley "Shorty" Albritton Sr., 85, of Zolfo Springs, died on Friday, May 13, 2005, at his home. Born May 31, 1919 in Bowling Green, he had lived in Hardee County all of his life. He was a' member of the First Baptist Church of Zolfo Springs, a church deacon, and a rancher and farmer. Survivors include his wife, Minnie; two sons, Lavughn Albritton Sr., and wife Gladys of Zolfo Springs, and Lex' Albritton and wife Alma of Wauchula; two daughters, Linda Fay Yeomans of Avon Park, and Lorita Thacker and husband Bill of Tampa; one broth- er, Myles Albritton of Bowling Green; two sisters, Ovida Spivey of Plant City, and Betty Jones and: husband Hal of Zolfo Springs; 20 grandchildren and 29 great-grand- children. Services were held on Monday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Zolfo Springs with burial in Paynes Creek Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday 4- 6 p.m. at Robarts Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Zolfo Springs. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula Food Distributed This Friday Faith Temple and Cutting. Edge Ministries will be distribut-' ing food tomorrow (Friday),'-, from8:30 'to 10 a.m. at the Hardee County Agri-Civic' Center at Stenstrom and Altman.. roads west of Wauchula. For more information, contact Pastor Wendell Smith at 773-, 3800. Youth Theater Holds Auditions The Hardee County Players, Youth Theater is holding audi-', tions Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m..' -noon, and Monday and Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at City Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main St., Wauchula. This is for the, September production, Children must be between the : ages of 10 and ,18 iht September.-- A parent must accompany them to .the audi- tion. They only need to attend' one audition and no experience- is necessary. For more informa-- tion, contact Nancy Kitchens at: 767-6022. THURSDAY, MAY 19' VHardee County Commis- sion, regular meeting, Roomin 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412, W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 a.m. TUESDAY, MAY 24 /Library Advisory Board : meeting, Hardee County Public - Library, 315 N. Sixth Ave. (U.S. 17), Wauchula, 5 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 26 VHardee County School Board, regular-meeting, Hardee Junior High School media cen- ter-, 200 S. 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UF/IFAS, Hardee Farm Bureau President David Royal, Jim Sampson of CF, Parker Keen of Mosaic, Hardee County extension agent Lockie Gary, Dr. Findlay Pate, Dr. Ed Hanlon of UF/IFAS, and Dr. Steven Richardson of the Florida Institute of Phosphate Research. A tour was taken Tuesday, May 10, of CF's phosphate operations and several reclamation projects including citrus and forages. Sampson, CF director of environ- mental affairs, said land uses on reclaimed land include wildlife habitat, agriculture, recreation lands/lakes, and commercial/indus- trial/residential. Royal said mined land agricultur- al uses could include growing cypress trees, perennial peanuts, and aquaculture. He said several sections of phos- phate land could be used for exper- imental farms, with research being done by UF/IFAS. He will seek grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and from industry sources to help fund the planned farms on mined land. Sampson said there is enormous potential for agriculture on mined land based on research on clay set- tling areas. "We need to try full- sized farms." Pospichal said some mined land will be sold by phosphate compa- nies. He said research is needed on a large-scale basis that would include adapting equipment to the clay areas. Dr. Jimmy Cheek, vice president of UF/IFAS, said the faculty could be used to solve challenging issues. There are several IFAS research centers in Florida, including Ona, Balm, Fort Pierce, Gainesville and Lake Alfred. "Identify the problems you need to solve. Research needs to be truth-tested," said Dr. Cheek, who said Florida agriculture is a $66 bil- lion industry. He also said natural resources and eco-tourism uses should be considered along, with agriculture for use of mined land. Dr. Dick Gray of Zolfo Springs helped set up the meeting. Dr. Elver Hodges chaired the meeting. Gray said research for uses of mined land was listed as a potential project by the recent meetings of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in its road map for recovery for Hardee after the hurricanes. Royal said he had been working on the idea of demonstration farms on reclaimed phosphate lands for several years. Royal said he previ- ously was a farm manager for UF/IFAS at the Ona research center for five years. Royal wanted to have a research center established with cooperation from the phospate industry and UF/IFAS to try to develop good uses for mined lands, including clay settling areas. Royal said vegetables could be part of the solution but those crops are market-driven. He said there are about five sections of land in north- western Hardee County that are clay settling areas and said that would be an ideal farm setting. He mentioned cypress trees, perennial peanuts and aquaculture. Royal said UF/IFAS has the latest research labs- and trained staff for experiments. He said a farm crew would be needed. Sampson said farmers and ranch- ers are hesitant to develop big oper- ations on clay settling areas on their own due to the unknown factors and prefer to use non-mined land. Research should go from small- scale to large-sqale, said Sampson, who added CF will help support the proposed project. Dr. Cheek said a stand-alone UF/IFAS center would likely not be needed, but IFAS could help with research and employees from exist- ing stations in the state, including the headquarters at UF in Gainesville. Cheek said people in Florida look to IFAS to help solve problems. There is limited staff and resources, he indicated. Dr. Richardson said research was done on growing crops on mined land for nine years starting in 1985. Challenges back then included eco- nomics, getting the entrpeneur involved, and timelines. Jim Kelly said research should be done for attracting waterfowl to clay setting areas and having the state spearhead duck hunting for public and private uses. IMC used to have public duck hunting in Polk county managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Dr. Cheek said eco-tourism is important and that research on improving quail habitat could also be considered on mined lands. Dr. Hodges said the Hardee farming concept should be expand- ed to other mining counties such as Polk, Manatee, DeSoto and Hillsborough. Hardee County Commissioner Minor Bryant said, "If you don't make money, you are not going to be in business," stating agricultural uses on mined lands have to be profitable to the farmer. Dr. Cheek said in Dade County row crops are giving way to nurs- eries in some instances. A couple of nurseries in Florida are growing orchids on a large scale, up to seven million orchids a year. "That's why I can go to the store and buy my wife a nice orchid for $26 and give it to her on Mother'sDay." Dr. Cheek said mined land should be considered for eco- tourism, recreation, agriculture and natural resources. He said econom- ic development is the bottom line. "Economic development is the principal driver of what we are going to sustain in Florida," said Cheek, noting a couple of Florida orchid growers can make a lort'hmre money than growingpoetatoes./ : Dr. Gray moved to appoint the eight-person committee. Lockie Gary seconded the motion. Dragline operator (seated) is Terry Jones, with mine superin- tendent Billy Doyle Rogers. Inspecting a healthy field of perennial peanuts grown on mined land are, from left, Dr. Elver Hodges, Hardee County Commissioner Dale Johnson, Tom Pospichal of Mosaic, and Dr. Ed .l anion, UF soil and water science professor. -. tI i: Tom Pospichal of Mosaic Fertilizer said sod grows well on the sand/clay mix on mined land. Dragline bucket carries phosphate/sand/clay matrix to be mixed with water and sent by pipe to washer plant. b:.... '1 i r l. .: .: CFs Kenny Miller (left) explains mining to Wauchula Mayor David Royal and Dr Findlay ate. :CF's Kenny Miller (left) explains mining to Wauchula Mayor David Royal and Dr. Findlay Pate. May 19, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A, Pot On Stove Causes Apartment Fire Firefighters from Hardee County Fire-Rescue Stations 1 and 2 responded to the Country Manor Apartments off SR 62 in Bowling Green Tuesday evening for an apartment fire. Once on the scene; firefighters found heavy black smoke coming from the second- story apartment in the "D" build- ing. A quick search of the building and surrounding apartments revealed all occupants had left the complex safely. According to the apartment occupant, the fire began in the kitchen after she left a pot unat- tended on the stove. Firefighters entered the apart- ment "in heavy smoke conditions", according to Fire-Rescue Lt. Bob Devereaux. The fire, located in the kitchen, was quickly extinguished with a minimum amount of water. "Firefighters conducted thorough salvage and overhaul procedures to make sure there was no extension of heat or flame into other apart- ments," Devereaux said. wording to Deputy Chief Dan Harshburger, a ladder truck from the City of Avon Park was also called aue to nature of the fire but was not needed. "We truly appreci- ate the City of Avon Park and its fire department for responding. Our firefighters had the fire out in a matter of minutes but it was still good to have a seventy-five foot ladder truck on the scene if we needed it", said Harshburger. Emergency Management Director Rich Shepard reported four families were displaced as a result of the blaze. "The occupant of the apartment was treated on scene for minor smoke inhalation and went to a neighbor's home to spend the night. Three other fami- lies were displaced as a result of the power being disconnected to that portion of the building so firefight- ers could work safely", said Shepard. The occupant of the apart- ment is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. 0 Grant Helps / Victims Sod is cut-by implement on tractor and stacked on pallet. NEW STYLE Yoli's Hair & Nails has recently relocated to 107 S. Ninth Ave. in Wauchula. Owner Yolanda Goolsby said that her old building received extensive hurricane damage and was unusable. Since August, she had been working at Looks Hair Salon and Frarnkie's because she wasunable to find a new building. Goolsby had been;,at 111 E. Main St. since she first opened in November 1994. Prior to that time. slie had worked at Frankie's for 14 years. Yoli's opened in its new location April 21. She is still working on get- ting everything set up. Her new building is a little smaller, she said, but it seems to be working. She went from having three stations to only having two. She operates a full-service salon that does hair, nails and waxing. Its hoursare Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Friday-Sarurday. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Walk-ins are always welcome. PHO KFC has been renovated on the inside and out. : BRAND NEW The Wauchula Kentucky Fried heldd its grand opening after being closed for nine Hurricane Charley. Almost everything was either repaired or replaced, trical wiring, the plumbing, the roof, cooking equipme seating. The Arcadia KFC is still closed, but is expected Customers are sure to notice the new menu board,, daily specials along with a number of new items like ste; corn chicken and shrimp, polish sausages and cheesy bowls. They also now have 10 side dishes to choose frt seven. Hours of business are Sunday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m dfive-thru is open each night until 10. New business or management? Remodeling or relocation, Sfrvan at 773-3255"with your business news. I -.. .. . : :Reae Recipes "eI kiler manana Ia0d 4tw 1t to rid t41 e 9itte? If so; share your secr ev Iade Reofci pest la a wektyfeature which :r a )beW the, gomeone- austi sh and: we willprint your name .to crraquofit alonlwith your recipe. T Sse mya s, ana town a commentt: on you Si Red. The tdAkdvocate SIe i - Seniors living in Highlands and Hardee Counties who are still strug- gling with the aftermath of Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne may be eligible for free sup- port services. The devastation and resulting stress caused by last year's hurri- cane season, coupled with this year's season being just weeks away, may be too much for elderly people living in Highlands and Hardee Counties to cope with on their own. Seniors who are having problems dealing with the aftermath of recent hurricanes may be eligible for assis- tance through the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging and a grant from the Retirement Research Foundation. "When our agency staff conduct- ed door-to-door canvassing efforts in these hard-hit neighborhoods, we identified many people who are still visibly distrQaught, even though the Hurricane season ihas been over for months. We want to help those peo- ple to not only feel better, but also be better prepared for this year's storms," .says Maureen Kelly, Executive Director of the West Central Florida Area Agency on, Aging. "This grant will allow us to' offer that type of support to those who need it most." The Agency will begin offering services to those seniors who were identified by agency staff through their work in the field. However, anyone living in Highlands or Hardee County who feels in need of this service can contact the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging's Elder Helpline toll-free at 800-336-2226 ext. 3. Callers will be asked a few questions on the phone and once eligibility for the program is determined, arrangements for providing assistance will be made. Services will also be offered to staff members of elder service organiza- tions who have been providing hur- ricane assistance to seniors in their communities. Manatee Glens will be providing the services. Eligibility criteria for assistance includes the following: Affected individuals must be at least 60 years of age and live in Highlands or Hardee County or be the employee of an elder service provider serving the residents of Highlands and/or Hardee Counties. Those individuals who feel they could benefit from this assistance should call the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging at 800-336- 2226 ext. 3. Hurricane Relief Still Available Elderly homeowners and their caregivers in Polk, Highlands and Hardee Counties can apply for financial assistance for home repairs and debris removal from damage caused by Hurricanes, 5 Charley, Frances and Jeanne. "For most of us, last year's hurri- U cane season is a distant, unpleasant memory. But for many people in S these hard-hit communities, the memory is as fresh as the hole that remains in their roof or the tree that is still lying across their front yard.' !. When it comes to elderly home- owners, these repairs and the removal of debris are too difficult for them to complete. on their own, and the costof hiring someone to do :: the job may be beyond their bud- TO BY SHAYLA BRYAN gets," says .Maureen Kelly, Executive Director of the West Central Florida Area Agency on I Chicken recently Aging. months following It is those seniors who may find relief at last. The Florida including the elec- Department of Elder Affairs ent. computers and through The Older Americans Act Sto open soon. Disaster Relief Program was just which offers three awarded a grant for $5 million to ;ak and gravy, pop- assist elderly homeowners and their y chicken and rice caregivers in Polk, Highlands and om, instead.of just Hardee Counties who are still expe- riencing hardship as a result of last 9. 9 p.m., and the season's hurricanes. The West, Central Florida Area ig? Call Shayla Agency on Aging will oversee the grant. Assistance may include but is S --_ not limited to: Home repairs. Debris removal. Removal of damaged fences <' and sheds. ipddtig or just Replacement or repair of med- 'et with our read- ical equipment destroyed by the eresi entirelyy on. storms. 1 Qo6ks, join In 1 .Temporary housing for people vn of reidnceC I whose homes have been con- ro appear in this demned because of storm damage. Ir reoipe.and the .Lega assistance for tenants S.RO. Box 33k., with un-repaired damage to their residence. Homeowners must apply for assistance, be deemed eligible, and have the damage confirmed and assessed before relief services can be provided. Preferences will be given to those with the greatest eco- nomic and social need. The first step to getting help involves calling the West Central Florida Area Agency toll-free on Aging's Elder Helpline at 800-336- 2226 ext. 3. Callers will complete a questionnaire on the phone and I;once eligibility and appropriate pri- ority level for the program is deter- Smined, a damage assessment will be scheduled and repair work will be ,arranged. Depending on the home- owner's county of residence, assis-. tance in confirming eligibility, assessing damage and arranging repairs and other assistance will be provided by Florida Rural Legal Services, Hardee Council on Aging, Nu-Hope of Highlands, and Polk County Elderly Services. Funds to complete the work will go directly to the provider of the relief service, not the homeowner. Eligibility criteria for assistance includes the following: Affected homes must be located in Polk, Highlands or Hardee County. Homeowners must be at least 60 years of age or provide care for someone at least 60 years of age. The home or property damage must have occurred during Hurricane Charley, Frances or Jeanne. Those homeowners who feel they may qualify should call the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging at 800-336-2226 ext. 3. Celebrating New Year's Eve is like eating oranges. You got to let go your dignity to really enjoy 'em. -Edna Ferber' By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate A long-awaited approval of phosphate mining on 4,200 acres west of Ona was announced last week. On Thursday, May 5, the Hardee County Commission received an amended Development of Regional Impact (DRI) for mining 4,197 acres called the Ona-Fort Green Extension froni Mosaic Phosphate Co. At that time, company officials said they did not know how soon an administrative judge would rule on a challenge to the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) for mining. It had been in his hands for months since last year's hearings. ,The 420-page order of Administrative Law Judge Robert E. Meale came on Monday, May 9. Although allowing that phosphate mining, sometimes called strip mining, could cause environmental damage, Meale felt assured Mosaic would take adequate care to reme- dy it. The original objection, filed by Charlotte County, the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority and DeSoto Citizens Against Pollution, joined by Lee and Sarasota counties was against IMC Phosphates. In October, the parent company IMC Global merged with Cargill Crop Nutrition to form the new Mosaic Phosphate Co. The opposition spent nearly $8 million trying to thwart the plan to mine around Horse Creek, which runs into the Peace River and sup- By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Problems with the land use regu- lations in the county may bring about some more stringent rules for homeowners and businesses. At its monthly planning meeting last week, the commission reviewed a half dozen situations which are creating problems. First was the definition of a buffer, especially on new construc-i tions. Current regulations seem to indicate new plantings only 12 inches high are acceptable as they will one day mature into adequate cover. Commission Chairman Gordon Norris asked Zoning Director Mike Cassidy how a buffer is defined. Cassidy said it is a'breaker, a screen between land uses. He recommends viburnums as they grow in three to four years. There is a long list of other appropriate plants, he added. Norris asked what other counties considered a buffer. Cassidy said a useful buffer at the time of planti- ng. "If the plants are not useful, then a privacy fence should be erected until the plants are mature," said Commissioner Minor Bryant, noting a local businessman who has been cited several times and ignored the citations. Next on the agenda was inopera- ble vehicles. County attorney Ken Evers said the present Land Development Regulations (LDRs) -prohibit an inoperable vehicle just sitting there in open view. Cassidy said having more than three inoperable vehicles consti- tutes a junkyard according to Chapter 9. If it is not tagged, not able to go on the road, it is a junk vehicle, it is a junkyard with three or more; junkyards are only allowed in I-1 or I-2 zoning. Norris asked Cassidy how often he ran into this issue. Cassidy said, "All the time. If it doesn't have a current license plate or it doesn't run, it's illegal. There is no grace period. The only exception is four similar vehicles, say Thunderbirds, which are being used to fix one." Commissioner Dale Johnson asked about inoperable boats. "If it's an airboat or swamp buggy and not tagged or doesn't run, it's the same as vehicles. They have to be screened from view, behind a fence, in a barn, or whatever." The next discussion, or residen- tial parking, especially semi-trucks and trailers, goats (which often ille- gally park on the right of way), and similar vehicles. Or it could be one house with 10 vehicles because 10 people live there. Cassidy said that issue is usually referred to the health department because of the number of occupants per house, whether there are ade- quate restrooms and living space, etc. Article 9 defines a family as those related by blood, adoption or marriage. It limits residents to four unrelated people, often defined by windshield; for instance if a person drives by and sees 10 vehicles in the yard. plies water to the southern counties for residential and commercial use. In its amended DRI submitted recently, Mosaic reduces the origi- nal 21,000-acre mine to the 4,197 acres. It includes reduction of clay settling areas, increased "no-mine" areas and additional forested wet- lands. Its reclamation calls for a topography similar with the habitat along Horse Creek, using special reclamation techniques of sand tail- ing and green manure top soil and stream channel reclamation. The DRI says it reflects new cat- tle ponds, marsh changes and vege- tative cover, and discusses existing and man-made streams along side the conservation easements. It addresses canopy and groundcover, surface water hydrology, historical and archaeological resources and soil drainage. There are numerous maps and tables to further explain the mining to be done and its restrictions. Following the administrative decision, Mosaic expects to addi- tionally amend the application based on the limitations imposed in 'the lengthy order. Mine manager Parker Keen said he would contin- ue to work with the county manag- er and mining department staff to get a full packet for commission approval. Although this DRI includes only the 4,200-acre Ona-Fort Green tract on which Mosaic hopes to, start mining in 2006, there will be ; later editions for the entire 21,000, acres the company owns in western Hardee County. Public Safety Director Mike:', Choate agreed that most of the time it is life-safety issues, a rental home with 15 people stacked in it with,, just one bathroom or not enough emergency exits. Cassidy said the commission' could change rules to require year-:, ly inspections of rental property, that it be kept up to safe and sani- tary conditions, but that a workshop' . with municipal staffs should come before decisions are made. A final discussion was on the L1.15LDR provision allowing "- transfer of property to family mem- bers for a primary residence.' Sometimes, it is being used to sub- divide and sell property, eventually , creating non-conforming land,., parcels. "I Realtors have taken advantage of..: this loophole in the regulations as a , way to sell properties. "It could be:' the lesser of two evils, creating', another taxable home on a property in A-1 zoning," said Cassidy. "If it's not creating a lot of prob- lem, leave it. Who wants to mow a five-acre lawn? The 2.5 acres is'.: enough to build a house on it and ., mow the lawn," said Bryant. : Johnson suggested adding a clause that it has to remain the rela-: tive's primary residence for at least ' two years before transferring it, and::' again suggested a workshop to-, work the details out. Enforcement of special excep-' tions, impact fees anid the five-year,,, strategic plan were also discussed:,. and will be reviewed in a work-."' shop. Ki) r ',f LML I' G) ease 0 - S.de do C.) ~~. I U-co ,- 0 ci) 2 a - ~0 = -- - A d Ona Mine Tract Approved Paul Cutchen (foreground at right) shows a Florakirk grass field being grown on reclaimed mined land. 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The 7:30 game, the Spring Classic, is an opportunity for coaches to see their players in a game situation after three weeks of practice. "This our chance to get a look at everyone, to evaluate them under the lights, which is very different than in practice, said Hardee head coach Derren Bryan. To get to the game, take SR 60 or U. S. 27 to Lake Wales. At the main intersection with U. S. 27 (where the McDonald's is), turn east and go all the way through town to the lake. At the lake turn left and park. The stadium is on the left about three or four blocks down. On Monday, Bryan said his teams had had a good scrimmage the previous Friday. "Both sides looked good. We saw some excit- ing things out of our youngsters, what we expected of the older ones and what needs some work." Lake Wales has an interim coach with 35 players out for spring drills, so Bryan isn't sure what he will face, but will continue in his game plan, alternating the first team offense and defense, getting a look at underclassmen and, in the fourth quarter, putting the best team offen- Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAYAT 5P.M. sively and defensively on the field. He has choices from 66 players who have been out for practice. That divides into 18 juniors, 28 sophs and 20 freshmen, some of which will return to the junior var- sity level as the fall season begins Aug. 19. The 18 seniors-to-be should pro- vide the leadership for this year's Wildcat squad. Most are returnees from the 10-0 squad of a year ago. Included are receivers Jackson Frenot, Thelinor "Lino" Jena, Jackson Mosley and Ira Timmerman, and tight ends Pierre Lazarre, Derek Sconyers and Justin Woods. Senior offensive linemen are Bobby Bandy, Justin English, Ramon Hernandez, Jeremy Kelly, Francisco "Paco" Lozano, Daniel Moore, Garrett Randall, Ryan Roehm and Jose Salvador In the backfield are the familiar duo, Brad Gilliard and Marc Hodges. Vying for the quarterback slot are sophs Weston Palmer, Will Krause and Chris Rich and freshman Jordan Grimsley. Other sophs are kicker Pablo Anselmo, receivers Lisnell Youyoute, Trey Small, Steven Revell, Josh Mayer, Briant Shumard, Yogi Lozano and Chris Bigelow and tight ends Frank Gross and Johnny Ray Harris. Running .backs are Michael Carpentei, Andrew Cisneros, Tacory Daniels and Ricky Wiggins. 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The couple will be married Saturday, May 28, at four o'clock in the afternoon at Bethany Baptist Church. Music will begin at three- thirty. Friends and relatives of the cou- ple are invited to the wedding and the reception, which will follow at the Elks Lodge in Wauchula. Limestone School Holds 22nd Annual Reunion Virginia Murphy and David Kersey CTrids/Cipv .7emorial CGapel HOMAECOMIN G SERVICES Lolfc Springs 4tk-Sunhay 'lay 22, 2005 t7. 110"7 orn'11i SeI'L'es ad 11 a.m "-.. Present ltion \\'llat I Remembter Abioiit Friedship F i Old F silshion Slillul] I Fashion Shared Dinner Under the S'' FFamih Reutions SVisitation and Sweet Fellowship . '.v : "'! ''. .. r. s .. .2.. .. ...... :, L."soc5.12, 9p' soc5:12,19p 9n:% emory of 9orce ton "If Only I Had Known" If only I had known ahead and what to do Maybe I would have had more time to spend with you They kept telling me you were leaving I kept telling myself no. I just didn't want to face the tact That I had to let you go But Ihe time came for you to leave me So I knew I had to set you free You told me to call Jesus; you were ready for your journey So Jesus, tenderly and loving, reached out and took your hand from mine But one day we will meet again in that eternal land You won't be gone forever you just took your flight home' You're just another Angel in Heaven, looking down and guiding me home Remember you had told me one day we would meet again, On the streets of Glory and we would be holding hands Dementia, this disease I did not know It slips up on you, lakes your mind and leaves you old But God restored that before he let you go Thank God for the hugs and kisses and just knowing you were ready to go Thanks for the warning to listen to the word so I could make it home You will always be with me though nothing seems the same You took a part of me with you, when God called your name t',,e /I, i'/, J November 28, 2004 soc5 19p Even though the school closed in 1949 and the red-brick building no longer stands, former teachers and students find their way back to the Limestone School for a reunion annually. On April 23, they came .from Georgia, New York and all areas of Florida, with 73 in attendance. Teachers present were: Voncile Lane Brown,' Lake Placid; Ruth Hodges, Wauchula; and Badger Langford, Sarasota. Officers pre- sent were: Barbara Jene Mosley Ruth,, Limestone;:- Anna Jane Simmons Evers, Sarasota; and Betty Jean Albritton Grady, Arcadia. After renewing friendships, Jack Murphy, Okeechobee, rang the old Cokers Holds Reunion On Saturday There will be a Coker family reunion this Saturday in Zolfo Springs. The reunion will reunite the Cokers and all connected families at the pavilion in Pioneer Park, at the intersection of U.S. 17 and SR' 64. The day will begin at 10:30 a.m. Family members are asked to bring a covered dish and soft drinks such as cola or tea. Deceased: 5/17/04 One year ago Always and Forever ,c ,, * school bell. The pledge to the American Flag and The Lord's Prayer were led by Ralph Eyers, Sarasota. A business meeting followed at which time Gail English, Jupiter, called the roll of deceased members and gave a warming tribute and prayer in their memory. Recognition was given John Langford, Panama City Beach, the oldest student present at 85 years old. The Langford family had the largest number of students present in a family, John Badger and Remer, Sarasota. Kathy Hodges, New York, traveled the farthest dis- tance. The president and vice president. prepared prizes for a drawing which everyone enjoyed. The meeting adjourned and the dinner blessing was offered by J.L. Copeland, Perry, Ga. A beautiful day was shared, and once again as Copeland rang the old school bell, memories came back to the Limestone School Days. The 23rd annual Limestone School Reunion will be held in April of 2006. Betty Grady Secretary The Graces in 1955 The Graces Celebrate Golden Anniversary Billy and Joyce Grace of Wauchula will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this Saturday. The couple were married on May 28, 1955. She is the former Joyce Cash. The Graces children and grand- children have planned the May 21 celebration for two to five o'clock in the afternoon in the fellowslhip hall at Lake Dale Baptist Church The church is located at 3402 Hear6 Bridge Road in Wauchula. Family and friends are invited, .7 i (level will be determined at the information meeting) Ages 4 10 (K 5th) -Tuesdays and Thursdays Beginners: 9:00 10:30 Higher Level: 10:30 12:00 IContact Jennifer to sign up or for more info: S (863) 443-2821 or (863) 773-2945. Parent & child info meeting on Thurs. May 26 at 7:00 at Jennifer's house. > I /-d lllr- J[llJl l |^-/-IiIZ||lzll||lPCX--- , Sign-Ups Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday May 18, 19, 20 Hardee Family YMCA Ages 7 15 Before Aug. 1, 2005 COST: $50 Registration/FOOTBALL NOTE: Cheerleaders only time to sign up! Cost:- $25 Registration & $75 Deposit/Cheerleading WF IAT RN : oyo irt eri icae ntSoop int oyolPSM -Pyia I hldm stb reet treitatin sth os hvetobewi ghe. o'61 SmMay 23 27; 5:30 8:00 p.m. Bowling Green first United methodist Church n] i.. 4910 f. Church fAve. *. Make tracks to the Kingdom of the Son * SP. and join us on safari to learn more e about Jesus and the power of prayer! Children ages 3 through 6th grade are invited for an exciting week of Bilble stories, skits, games, crafts, music and more. For more information, call 375-2340. soc5:19c ;t; Mewer Twi, in ess ' Does your child miss Sparklefes or wantto learn how to twirl the baton? Here's her chance. Twirling lessons are being taught May 31 July 28 by Jennifer Crawford. Cost is $1.0 per child per week. Lessons will be held at her house: 211 Georgetown Loop, Wauchula. .1 Don 't Be Left Outl HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 RM., I L --I I ~, ~---lls- Llm ppii~: r. !ir t b i . - j; r. 'U.t !-.:.', ii't. s~:~ ~;; ."'"' ~i..~- Iri~i~ll) ~4~2~ d, May 19, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B LIONS DAY AT BREAD BOARD 3 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED PHOTO BY MICHAEL KELLY On Saturday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. the Bread Board Restaurant in Wauchula will prepare and serve barbecued rib and chicken dinners to raise money for the Wauchula Lions Club. The restaurant will buy, cook and serve the food and donate all the money to the club. The tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the restaurant or from members of the Lions Club and Hardee High School Lionettes. Drawings for free prizes will be held every 30 minutes. Winners do not have to be present at the drawing. Top prizes include a stainless steel grill, two Tampa Bay Bucs tickets, two computers and a chopper bike. Entertainment will also be provided with a visit from State Rep. Baxter Troutman, a clown and guide dogs. In photo from left are Paul Diakomihalis, Anna Tsounakos, Chrystina Diakomihalis, restaurant owner Billy Diakomihalis, Miss Hardee County Nikki Graham, Lionettes President Teri Painter, and Lions member Rick Knight who has sold over 80 tickets. The food is take-out or can be eaten at the restaurant patio. Hot dogs will be served free to children 10 and under. PHOTO BY MICHAEL KELLY On Thursday, May 12, three Hardee Junior High School students received scholarships from Take Stock In Children. These students were selected by a committee for achieving good grades as well as good behavior. The students signed contracts stating they would maintain grades of C or better, have no discipline referrals, stay drug-free, and not get arrested. In return Take Stock In Children promises to pay their books and tuition through college. Winning scholarships were Vanessa Garza, Christie Selph and Vincet Derby. In back row are Jan Platt, Hardee School Board chairperson; Dennis Jones, county superintendent of schools; and Joyce Adams, program coor- dinator for Take Stock In Children. The Hardee County Pla)ers. Inc. Youth Theater is having auditions on Saturday, May 21, from Il a.m. to noon; Monday, May 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Tuesday. May 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Historic Wauchula City Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main St., Wauchula, for the Sept. 2005 Production. Children must be between the ages of 10 and 18 in September and must have a parent or guardian attend the audition with them. They will read from a script, and com- plete paperwork.. Children only need to come to one of the audi- tions. No experience is necessary. The play, which will be chosen over the summer based on the audi- tion turnout, will be performed Sept. 23, 24 and 25, with rehearsals beginning Monday, Aug. I. Some of the plays being consid- ered include: "The Hobbit"; "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"; "Alladin"; "Peter Pan"; and "The Emperor's New Clothes". If your children are interested in being in the production, but cannot attend one of these audition dates,or for further information, contact the Players at 767-1220, or Nancy Kitchens at 767-6022. New Zion Baptist Church is observing Homecoming on Sunday. The guest speaker, Dr. Robert Roberts, will be at the 11 a.m. service as the church cele- brates 139 years of service in the community. There will be dinner on the grounds following the morning ser- vice. Everyone is invited to come and join the church family at SR 64 West of Ona on Sidney Roberts Road. The Pentecostal Church of God M.I. will hold revival this week- end. Services will be Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. Evangelist Francisco Guadamus will be conducting the special revival services. Pastor Reinaldo Ortiz invites everyone to stop by the church at 903 E. Summit St., Wauchula to join in the revival. Alexis Sambrano Turns 1 Alexis Davidlyn Sambrano cele- brated her first birthday last Saturday. Alexis, the daughter of Debbie Sambrano and Arturo Fabila. was born on May 14. 2004. Her special day was celebrated with a party at Pa.nes Creek State Historic Park in Bowling Green. Theme for the party was "Minnie Mouse." Helping Alexis celebrate were her sister, Mercedes; grandmothers Sambrano and Mares; great-grand- parents Mares; great aunts and uncles; cousins; and many friends. Alexis Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M. ........... * I. I "- ^.-'--*---"*^~.._ ~, .~ P T&I ..M ZA~ ,4 .YOG Full lin S. ECIAL ME i S -., YO ;| Full b\ I Frid - : SPECIAL ME oJ [orner of 7th & Main Downtown Wauchula 767-9004 an Daily 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BREAKFAST .FRESH PASTRIES ;URT CUP WITH GRANOLA AND FRUIT LUNCH SANDWICHES SOUPS SALADS e of specialty coffees and smoothies. ay Night 6 10 ENTERTAINMENT 7 9 P.M. --i- tl I? a ; 1. ;i 8 t i; I: 1 Zi; ia ( rf - p.m. AL: GRILLED CHI-CKEI BREAST BLACK BEANS & YELLOW RICE PHONE AHEAD FOR CARRYOUT SERVICE Youth Theater Opens Auditions '--'- '----- ''""~ "i~ $----~ t; I .i 1 P "f 4B The Herald-Advocate, May 19, 2005 Rise & Shine By Ted Simonson A LIFESTYLE FOR MANAGING STRESS I have a lifestyle program for managing stress. It's not getting lots of exercise. It's not taking a nap every afternoon. It's not Cortislim. It's prayer and Bible reading. Whenever I feel stressed out, I turn to the One whose command I find in John 14:1, "Let not your hearts be troubled. It's clear that He doesn't want any of His followers to have troubled hearts. When I feel down in the dumps, I remember that feelings don't count. God is interested in what I decide to do, regardless of how I feel. I read that I am to pray and not give up. (Luke 18:1) I can always pray. When anxiety comes knocking, I remember His words, "Do not worry saying 'What shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or what shall we wear?. For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well!" (Matt. 6:31-33) When I am afraid my family will forget me and the government will bankrupt itself trying to take care of everybody, I remember Psalm 23, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." Whenever someone slights or insults me, I turn to the One who was ridiculed and insulted as He hung on the cross for my sake. "Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they are doing" was His prayer. Can I afford to be less generous? We have been watching an unusual documentary Sunday evenings at our church. It records the tremendous growth of Christianity in China in recent years while this vast land has been enslaved by Communism. Millions have come to faith risking death and imprisonment. Anyone watching this film must be struck by one compelling emotion visible in all the assemblies filmed there: Joy. There are no signs of stress. They have found true freedom. They have learned that nothing on earth can defeat them or disturb the peace in their hearts. Is there an enemy of their souls at work in China? Yes, just as the same enemy is active here. But safe and secure are those who have adopted this lifestyle program for managing stress! HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) ALL COKER'S FAMILY REUNION! Saturday May 21, 2oo5,10o:30 AM Pioneer Park Building Zolfo Springs, Fla. Bring Old Photos Covered Dish. soc5:19p HARDEE COUNTY MINING DEPARTMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The ad hoc committee meeting for phosphate mining will hold a meeting on Wednesday. May 25. 2005 beqinninq at 9:00 a.m. The agenda will be specific to phosphate mining issues. ,u(, The Meeting will be held at the Hardee County Board of County Commission Chambers; Room 102, Courthouse Annex, 412 West Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the County Commissioners office at least forty-eight (48) prior to the'public meeting. This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105. Interested parties may appear at the meeting. For more information, please call 863/773-0136. 05:19 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING (PUBLIC HEARING) HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Thursdav, June 02, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. The public hearing will be held to address proposed Ordinance 05-02 relating to the imposition of a five (5) cent local option fuel tax. (See, separate advertisement entitled "Public Notice Hardee County" for more details) The Public Hearing will be :held. in the County Commission Chambers, Room 102, 412 West Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida. For mdre information, please call 8631773-9430. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the County Commissioner's office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public meeting. This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes' 286.0105. Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be heard. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the members, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing,, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Gordon R. Norris, Chairman '05:19, 26 Jadejd/^h ** .. 1 ; *I- -y : It's Friday football, the Spring Classic kind, this week as Hardee gets its players into a game situation at Lake Wales at 7:30 p.m. To get to the game, take SR 60 or U. S. 27 to Lake Wales. Turn at the McDonald's and stay on the main street through town until coming to the lake. Turn left and park in the nearby lots. The stadium is on the left three or four blocks down. There have been 66 varsity and junior varsity hopefuls in practices since May 2, vying for the opportunity to make the varsity squad which will have 11 games next season, including the pre-season game Aug. 19 at Lake Region. Coach Derren Bryan and staff have 18 ji;'iors, 28 sophs and 20 freshmen out for practices this spring. Hardee baseball bowed out in the district semifinals as the DeSoto Bulldogs shut down Wildcat bats. Senior right-hander Calvin Brutus was selected for the state All-Star game, playing on the eastern squad. They had workouts before pro scouts today (Thursday) and are to have games tomor- row and Saturday morning, a bit iffy for Brutus, who has a 4 p.m. gradua- tion in Tampa. In boxing news, Wauchula pro Edner Cherry won a unanimous decision in Friday night's fight at the Pavilion. Another Wauchula fighter, Daniel Richardson, 19, will make his pro debut on June 3 at Robart's Arena in Sarasota. His four-rounder will be one of the bouts preceding the main event of well-known Sarasota heavyweight China "The Dragon" Smith. The bouts will also be broadcast on Sarasota- based Comcast Sports Systems. News from the Professional Bullriders Association concerns Zolfo Springs native Jake McIntyre. He won in Atlanta recently and tied with Justin McBride in Albuquerque. McIntyre is in the top ranks to qualify for the.national championships in Las Vegas in June. Little League juniors and majors softball and baseball are wrapping up this week. Soon, we should have announcements of the All-Star teams which will represent Hardee County in district playoffs in July. Men's Church League softball is under way, with St. Michael's having the lead as the only unbeaten team. Women's Church League will start its season soon. Moms and Dads, it's time to enroll your child.in summer swim sessions. It's vital that children learn personal safety and water survival skills in a supervised environment and avoid those tragic accidents which happen too often. Lessons are for children age 18 months to 14 years old. Registration is Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at the Recreation Complex pool on Altmian Road just north of the high school. There will also be registra- tion on Saturday, May 28, from 1 to 5. . Cost for each 2-week session is $40, well worth the life of a child. Sessions are June 6-17, June 20-July 1 and July 5-15. The pool is closed July 4. Congratulations to all the seniors taking their step into the adult world this week. Athletes, we hope the lessons learned in the pool, on the football or. baseball field, or on the basketball court will put you in good stead whether you go on to college, go in the service or go to work. Information from community and school athletic events is always welcome. Please call The Herald-Advocate (773-3255) or e-mail me at news.heral- dadvocate@earthlink.net with news for this biweekly column. The sports news deadline is noon Mondays. News will be included as soon as time and space allows. '4-0 CLC 0 Cl4 ob 00 -O 0 dm qmm O Q) ~ -r Q U) *1'I 0~ L- U) Z Q) 0 E - 0 04 E oam HARDEE COUNTY SKIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court sys- tem. Volunteer to be- a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) L US ~Eveiy thrrerc1r y Majors Baseball In Final Games By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Little League Majors Baseball finished up its 2005 season this week. With only a couple of games left, the Joe L. Davis Braves had an undefeated season after a Thursday win over the Devil Rays. At 11-0, the Braves are assured of the sea- son title. Behind them are the Nicholson Supply Co. Reds, Chapman Fruit Co. Athletics (A's), Countryside Growers Devil Rays and All Creatures "Animal Hospital Yankees. The opening game last week was a 21-4 victory for the Braves over the Yanks. Justin Knight, Lincoln Saunders, Kalan Royal and Hunter Henderson each doubled for the Braves. Crawford and Royal were each four-tally batters. Knight added three scores and Saunders, Vince Grimsley and Thomas Flores each put two more on the board. Dustin Ratliff, Jessie Zuniga, Jake Anderson and Jacob Altman each circled the bases for the Yankees. Dustin Scheel,, Carlos DeLeora, Codie Dean, Zack Turner, Zuniga and Anderson were all left on base. Last Tuesday, the Reds ran past the A's 5-2. Malik Tatis homered and singled to pace the Reds. Dalton Hewett also had a pair of hits. Ben Lou hran Kyle Bodeck, Jason Rosenberg, Tatis and Hewett scored once each. A Dylan Rabon double was the only long-ball hit for the A's, one of his two hits for the evening. Daniel Miller and Taylor Barlow each scored a run. Cole Choate, Miller, Barlow, Murrell Winter, Raboni" Jared Jernigan, Justin Forrester and Michael Forrester were all strand-' ed. On Thursday, the Braves broke past the D-Rays 8-6. Saunders homered, doubled and- singled for the Braves. Knight tripled and Justin Fones doubled. Leadoff batter Knight and Saunders circled the bases three times apiece and Dawson Crawford and Kramer Royal chipped in with a run each. Jacob Mayer scored twice and Deonte Evans, Dylan Farr, Wintz Terrell and Daniel Baxter added a run apiece for the Devil Rays. In the Friday game, the A's outscored the Yankees 5-2. Choate and Winter scored in the: first inning, for the A's. Barlow;,: Winter and Dylan Rabon added a.:: trio of third-inning tallies. Austiri' Carey, Jerry Buffalo, Dalton Rabon, Winter, Justin Forrester, Jerry Buffalo and Michael Forrester were all stranded. Ratliff was the only two-hit bat- ter for the Yankees. Altman and Timothy Steedley were the only batters to get all the way home: Steedley, Anderson and Ratliff were left on the basepaths. On The Agenda HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION The Hardee County Commission will hold its regular session today (Thursday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. The following is a synopsis of agenda topics that may be of public interest. Times are approximate except for advertised public hearings. --Commission/Zoning public hearing, 8:35 a.m. -Annual auditor's report for 2003-04, 9 a.m. -Update on Drug Prevention Coalition, 9:45 a.m. This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald-Advocate and the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish to plan to attend. 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ETHA 5:19p May 19, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B Softball Girls Finishinq Up St. Michael's Leads Men's League By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate It's the final week for Little League Majors and Juniors soft- ball. The girls play through Friday and will have championship games next week, if necessary. 'At the end of last week, the Hardee Signs +T's Pride led the Juniors division with a 9-1 record. With a loss, the Tampa Electric Co. (TECO) Dragons dropped to 7-2, and were followed by the Highlands Coca Cola Racers and English Chevrolet Wahoos. In the Majors Division, the TECO Pride had the best.record at 7-3, and were followed by the Peace River Growers Racers and Gourley Plastering Wahoos. .Last week began with the Monday Majors game in which the Pride had to work for the 11-7 win over the Wahoos. Emma Marshall, Courtney Chason, Amber Hines and Kayla Powell were all twin-tally batters for the Pride. Haley Shelton, Brooke Shelton and Brea Farrer each chipped in with a run. Kate Krause, Paige Massey and Emily Williams each circled the bases twice for the Wahoos. Taylor Bolin added an extra run and Rebekah Nix, Smokee Barker, Kara Norris, Kim Ellis, Karlee Henderson, Kyndall Robertson and Summer Palmer were all left on the base paths. Tuesday evening's Juniors game was a marathon, with the Pride out- lasting the Racers 25-19. Stephanie Perry, Krystin Robertson and Amber Steedley were all four-score batters for the Pride. ,Chelsey Steedley, Caitlin Chason and Jessica Abbott were three-run hitters. Jerrica Grimsley, Sarah Reyna and Ashley Albritton added twin scores and Katie Jernigan had one run. For the Racers, it was Kayla Owens as the only player to circle the bases four times. Lea Levesque and Chelsea Owens had three runs I Pet O The eek NAME: AGE: SEX: BREED: CiCi 3 Months Old Female Cur Chow Mix She is very playful, loves to play ball and chew on bones. Adoption fees are $45 and include a rabies vaccination, spaying or neutering of 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 by 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). Sales & Service Networking Repairs Upgrades Millers Discount Computers Custom-built & ...... Used Computers! < Stratonet 3:31tf 1329.Hwy 17 N. lon.-Fri. Office: (863) 767-6066 Waudhiila, FL 33873 9-5 Fax: (863) 767-6086 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that OSCAR RIVERA AND JEN- OVEVA RIVERA, 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 ithe property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO. 833 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 2001 Description of Property: Commencing at the NE corner of Section 10, Township 35 .South, Range 25 East, Hardee County, Florida; thence South ;(bearing assumed) along the East line of said Section 10, a distance of 667.12 feet to the centerline of State Road 684; 'thence North 89 31'51" West along said centerline, a dis- tance of 900.00 feet, thence South 01 46'51" East, a distance of 33.03 feet to the South right-of-way line of said State Road 684, said point being Point of Beginning; thence, continue' South 01 46'51" East, a distance of 208.75 feet; thence iSouth 890 31 '51" East, a distance of 208.75 feet; thence North 01" 46'51" West, a distance of 208.75 feet to said South right- .of-way line; thence North 89 31'51" West along said South right-of-way line, a distance of 208.75 feet to the Point of Beginning. 'And Commencing at the NE corner of Section 10, Township 35 South, Range 25 East, Hardee County, Florida; thence South (bearing assumed) along the East line of said Section 10, a distance of 667.12 feet to the centerline of State Road 684; thence North 89 31'51" West along said centerline, a dis- tance of 525.00 feet, thence South a distance of 33.00 feet to -the South right-of-way line of State Road 684, said point being Point of Beginning; thence continue South, a distance ,of 208.75 feet; thence South 89" 31'51"' West, a distance of !159.34 feet; thence North 01 46'51" West, a distance of 208.75 feet to said South right-of-way line; thence South 98931'51" East, along said South right-of-way line, a dis- tance of 165.30 feet to the Point of Beginning. Name in which assessed: JEAN ANN BOYETTE Said property being in the County of HARDEE, State of Florida. Unless suchcertificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door located at 417 West Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873 on the 1ST day of JUNE, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Dated this 13TH day of MAY, 2005. B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida ;AD NO.2 By: LAURA L BARKER ,Deputy Clerk .:i apiece, Jessie Helm, Lola 'vera, Kristina Garcia and Sharn Pruett two each and Kim Cason one score. Thursday was another Juniors' game, with the Racers edging the Dragons 9-8. Kayla Owens again led the Racers with three trips to home plate. Chelsea Owens came home twice and Helm, Levesque, Pruett and Cason once each. For ,the Dragons, Miranda Powell and Ashley Alden put three runs apiece on the board. Halley Marshall and Chelsea Harris came home once each and Amaris Garza, Christina English, Blake Farrer, Marissa Shivers, Taylor Hulsey, Powell, Alden, Marshall and Harris were all stranded. Friday night was a double-head- er. The Majors had the early game, with the Racers running past the Pride 15-5. Courtney Buckley homered. She and Cassidy Knight each scored three runs for the Racers. Kayla Knight, Krista Turner and Vanessa Garza crossed home plate twice apiece and Madison Johnston, Sabrina Hernandez and Korin Roehm added a run each. For the Pride, it was Amanda, McNabb scoring twice. Kayla Powell, Amber Hines and Brandi Murphy came home once each.' Kelsey Powell, McKenna Fite, Summer Sisum, Chason and Hines were stranded. The nightcap was the Juniors game between the Pride and the Wahoos, with the Pride winning 24-3. Robertson homered for the Pride. She and Chelsea Albritton each came around to score four times. Perry added three runs, Amber Steedley, Chelsea Steedley and "Abbott twice each and Chason, Jemigan and Ashley Albritton once" each. Samantha Farias, Kristen Bergens and Michelle Beck scored for the Wahoos. Jennifer Farias, Lindee Rossman and Brianna Nellis were left on base. BGRLL NASTERI CARING MOBILE 1- -PF 863.385469~i~':': Sandwiches Dinners Sides o,,pes ,1 6o'e (863) 205-601 o 9 Monday- Thursday (Some Saturdays) 11 -2 Friday 11 77 Currently located on US Hwy 17 No. (Across from Wal-Mart) , By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate After the second full week of play, there is only one unbeaten team in the 2005 Men's Church Softball League. St. Michael's has a 4-0 record, the only undefeated team as of last Thursday. Behind St. Michael's are Bowling Green Baptist, First Baptist of Wauchula, Christian Heritage, Northside Baptist, St. Alfonso's Center and First Christian. Last Monday's double-header of Field 3 began with Bowling Green beating First Baptist 13-6. J.J. Johnson paced Bowling Green with a pair of homers and a double, collecting a half dozen RBIs. Paul Roberts hit a double and three singles for a perfect night at the plate. Hank Butler also had three hits. Austin Helms tripled and singled. Kellon Durrance, Dale Carlton, Efran Schrader and Michael Kelly each stroked a pair of hits for First Baptist. Gerry Lindsey, Kelly, Mark McKee and Schrader each put a run on the board and Carlton scored twice. In the nightcap, St. Alfonso's downed,First Christian 18-13. Calvin Brutus hit a pair of dou- bles and a single to score three times for St. Alfonso. Eddy Strange also had three hits, and Pedro Santos doubled twice. Isauro Figueroa, Ivan Figueroa and Claudio Arreola scored twice each. For Fiirst Christian, James Blum tripled twice and doubled to pick up five RBIs. John Scheel, Kevin Rickett, Jake Albritton and Brian Smith each banged a pair of hits. Rickett, Blum and Albritton touched home twice each. Meanwhile, 'on Field 4, St. Michael's outlasted Christian Heritage 16-13. Josh McKibben and Ray Rivas each homered, Daniel Barnett tripled and Mario Tamayo doubled for, long-ball hits for St. Michael's. Barnett and Rivas had three hits May today be a day that surrounds you with beauty, warms you with memories and fills your lifewith very special happiness. SCARY STATISTICS On the front page of the April issue of Eric Dany's Stock Prospector comes these alarming statistics: Diabetes affects 18 million Americans and 194 million people worldwide. That number is expected to exceed 333 million by 2025. There are an estimated 41 million people in the United States with pre- diabetes. Diabetes cost the U.S. $132 billion a year in 2002, and that could rise to $156 billion by 2010 and $192 billion by 2020. Would you like to know about a purely natural way to control your dia- betes if you already know you're diabetic? Call me at 773-5764. If you aren't diabetic, remember it is a genetic disease and insist your doctor keep a close eye'on your glucose levels. Taken from "Christian Voices" with permission: Simple Truths Deep Meaning "Man's way leads to a hopeless efid God's way leads to an endless hope. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing. He wvho kneels before God can stand before anyone. Don't put a question mark where God puts a period. Are you wrinkled with burdens? Come to church for a faith-lift. When praying, don't give God instructions -.just report for duty. Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church. We don't change God's message His message changes us. When God ordains, He sustains. Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory position. Suffering from truth decay? Brush up on your Bible. Exercise daily walk with the Lord. Never give the devil a ride he will always want to drive. SNothing else ruins the truth like stretching it. Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back. He who angers you controls you. Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop. God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called. Read the Bible It will scare the heck out of you. SWhat wie.doin. life echoes in eternity.... : Remember, God loves you, and you, and so do I. uM&,v 9Bmentos 408 zast, 9lain, Skees., claucuda Lessons, Instruments, & Accessories Piano, Guitar, Drums, all Band Instruments 767-TUNE 10:28f ter and. Hearing Mon... n .. e ^ 'e. e C ebrat R The Therapy Cen ^,l^:..Wauchulaa cordially-, invites you F' flto attend an informative presentation by S"" "CHRISTINA PETRICK, SLP-CFY " i- "'i~ 4. topicC:: Encouraging Speech and Language Development in Children from Birth to 3 Years Old DATE: Friday, May 20th, 2005 TIME:' 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Presentation will be at 5:00 pm . LACE: The Therapy Center Wauchul- 133o0HI way 17 South 1 For orenformatio l all863-767-0111 For More; Informatio dease call863-767-0111 ,:i r -W j,.!. :1 9c *~4 'P I - I . r : .,m --,S - '" : ~~ ". `~i ~ "'- 1. i n'*~* i .s. -- -.- *-t;I..'l '~ ~ r : i E'-' ''' ''-"' : i ..-LT" I i ; apiece. Barnett was the only triple- tally batter. A Harold Smith double was the only extra-base hit for Christian Heritage. It was one of three hits for Smith. Chad Richardson was safe on an error and had twin hits to score three runs. Ricky Wiggins was the only two-score batter. On Thursday night, the Field 3 opener featured Northside inching past Christian Heritage 13-12. Greg Summers and Rob Davis each homered, Robert Hinerman tripled and John Roberson doubled for Northside. Summers and Travis Wiggins each had four hits and Davis three. Scotty Whitener homered. Willie Dickerson doubled twice, and Eric Russell, Harold Smith and Trent Skinner each also doubled for Christian Heritage. Smith was the only three-tally batter. Dickerson added twin scores. In the Field 3 late game, First Baptist came back to bash First Christian 28-3. Durrance homered three times, a grand slam and pair of two-run hits for eight RBIs for First Baptist. Palmer also homered and doubled twice. Carlton tripled. Todd Rodgers, Bob Norman and Kelly circled the bases three times and Palmer and Durrance came around to score four times apiece. Freda's Foibles By Freda B. Douglas 6B The Herald-Advocate, May 19, 2005 r- ' -The ABOUT ... Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales Short Thn Job Bm nuptcy.. *Rpo S Pay Juit meet our eay requirement and you ae condtonawly APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN EstabileledCredt Low Mod Care & Trc. Conwfor your a cr apprva on our24 hr. toll frW HOTUNE 1-60043061 You muet momour tnd I Scredit endwd. Income ma.qurty equt*rem t Apjy. t FOR THE BEST, DEALS IN WAUCHULA HILLS COME TO.,. Hade Car Co.~1~''f IHabla Espandl 773-201 Corner of Hwy 17 & REA Rd. Wauchula Hills c15:19c Classifieds DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p Apgpg c - REFRIGERATOR $100, stove $50. Call 863-781-1638 or 863-375-4031. 5:19p GOOD YEAR Wrangles RTS tires. P235/R16. Good tread. $100/set OBO. 781-9628. 5:19-26nc 1983 FORD LTD, ice cold air, runs good asking $600 OBO. 735-9518. 5:19p 1999 FORD RANGER. Runs good. Good, condition. 76K miles. $5500. 375-9991. 5:19p 2001-3800 SUPERCHARGE motor. 48K miles, $600. 1987 CHRYSLER Lebaron, needs some work, $400. Call anytime. 245-1002. 5:19-26p DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer) Yil 4 UA1A Ruby Billy Rosemary We are Hardee County's #1 S Buy Here-Pay Herel Used Car Dealer! 505 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula (across from First National Bank) c15 19c 1986 JEEP CHEROKEE in very good condition. Cold air, new front end, new brakes, new shocks, $2000. (863). 773-0306. 5:12-19p 1981 FORD CUSTOM 100. Great engine, body needs work. Asking $1100 OBO. Call Alex 781-4174. 4:28-5:26p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p 12' JON BOAT, tilt trailer, new tires and spare, padded swivel seats, $900. 375-2797. 5:19p 15' ALUMINUM BOAT, 2003 25hp Johnson, trolling motor, trailer, Ready to fish. (863) 245-3289. 5:19p 5 PIECE PINE Queen size bedroom suit, $700 OBO. (863) 781-0593. 5:19p A Safe Place DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119 : End The Abuse! 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 Cpoodinator SFax: (941) 907-7281 Email: r Bartleminhus.aflac.com c14:28-a5l9c Ae . WANTED: HOUSEKEEPER at Pioneer Creek RV Resort. 138 E. Broward St., Bowling Green. Only serious inquiries please. Working hours 5 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. General cleaning of laundry and restrooms. 5:19-26c SUBWAY now hiring all shifts. Apply in person Monday thru Friday between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Ask for Dee. 5:19-26c DRIVERS WANTED. Class A or B CDL. Please call (863) 773-9446 for more info. 3721 East Main St., Wauchula. 5:19-26c CAREGIVERS, HHAs, CNAs needed. Please call Beth at 285-8506 or 698- 6383. 5:19-6:16F MOTHER'S HELPER every other weekend for 15 month old. 773-0013. 5:19p TRUCK DRIVER needed. Apply at Peace River Growes, 3521 North Nursery Rd., ZS. EOE 5:19-26c PRE-K TEACHER, 40 hour training preferred. Call 773-4701. 5:12-19c 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 LABOR SUPERVISOR Pay rate: $8.68 $11.39 Wanted for the Hardee County Building & Grounds Department. Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of semi-skilled and unskilled employees. Must be able to estab- lish and maintain working relationships with the public. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instruc- tions accompanied by construction plans. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Valid FL Driver's License. Complete job description posted on County website: www.hardeecoun- ty.net. Applications accepted in the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Rd., Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161. Open until filled. c15:19c . NEW & USED TIRES Billy Ayers Tire Technician Donna Eures Secretary -Fast & Friendly Service- - Fas Thank you for your business! HOURS 8 Mon. Fri. 8-6 Sat. 8-12 81 ISe Habla Espanoll 63-773-0777 63-773-0727 cl5:19c lg 116 REA Rd. Wauchula (across from Wal-Marl) (~) ~ 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873 WE HAVE BUYERS NOWH CA L U T AM-SOUTH REALTY VLAKIN; RI:AI. E.TAT: RE:AI.EA.- Ar. lirnWelnu Mrse jrnA Operad M mbfe t l AColAdeH iLr Re jisle i:fjloiml (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 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 MAIN! Over 2,000 SF in this 3 bed- room, 2 bath home on 6.8 acres. Includes pole barn, horse barn, pond and 3 wells. Close to city limits in Wauchula. $275,000 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. 80x 118 lot. $25,000. Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service. WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS CI5,I9C LAMBERT REALTY INC. T 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOI \0% NER MOTIVATED! Charming 3 B/2Bth, CB/Brick Stucco home, new flooring, new roof, 1780 square feelt surrounded by golf course and Peace Riher; 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 homesite or divided for other uses: located in Ft. Green area. $420,000. PRICE REDUCED! B2B/2Bh, cedar/cypress home on 2 acres: walk-in closets, pantry. plenty built-in storage in garage; excellent location. $175,000. SEE THIS PARK MODEL D/W M/H on nicely land- scaped corner lot; 2B/2Blh, 1656 square feet. some fur- niture included in sale. $85.000. LIVE IN THE COUNTRY and enjoy this 3B/2Blh DW\ Mobile Home on 5.45 acres. Home has new A/C, new pump on well, fenced. $135,000. CONTRACT PEND- ING INVESTMENT PROPERTY! 30 Acres and 4B/2Bth DW M/H; property is fenced and cross fenced. $400,000 SERVICE YOU ASSOCIATE: DELOIS A .. ASSOCIATE: MICHAE ASSOCIATE: MIKE ASSOCIATE: DAVID 1I / ___________________- Bus. (863) 773-0007 Fax: (863) 773-0038 Delois Johnson E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net De ohnson JR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY! HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH COIMMERCL\L BUILDING presently used for two separate businesses: 2810 square feet: face brick, new roof; pated parking. Call for details! $275,000. CLOSE TO MANATEE 5 acres cleared, fenced, and small pond. $95.000. 20 Acres of bearing gro'e: 10 acres of Valencias. 10 acres of Hamlins: Two 12) 6" wells; good development property, road frontage on 2 sides; southwestern Hardee County. $300,000. 10 acres cleared ready to plant or build. $110,000. CONTRACT PENDING 23.8 Acre Hamlin grove, road frontage, dual purpose. $350.000. 30 Acres, fenced, open pasture, secluded, well on prop- erty. $240,000. CONTRACT PENDING 20 ACRES TOTAL 17.5 acres in 3 year old Hamlin grole, 6" well, stocked fish pond plus 4B/3Bth. 4000 square foot home with in-ground pool: 24-47 workshop. CALL TODAY! $344,000. CONTRACT PENDING CAN COUNT ON JOHNSON.............773-9743 L ADAIS ...............781-2413 :OLDING.................781-1698 REALTOR cCLINTOCK ..........781-1226 cit,. ic Hardee County School Board Employment Vacancy Position: Maintenance Trades Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent: Considerable experience in performing skilled work in the maintenance of buildings and grounds: or a contractors license, licensed plumber or verification of training in construction or grounds mainte- nance. 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 Year Benefits Included Contact: Personnel Dept. (863) 773-9058 cl5:19,26c Come check out our new inventory! #1 Tag Team in Town! Come give us a try! = -I ;: i ? .i: - - 11 1 C i I I I v~. ml J 1773o6667 1771201 Mel4 1 i B '''~i:'' I . - C., I ''" "')`"~'U ''~'"'" Ir. I n w--: -ownbIe~ SPIA&I -&'m E L jd mErppqm A. -IM um May 19, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B The Classifieds B or C TECHNICIAN NEEDED for growing service dept. in family-orient- ed dealership. Excellent benefits, 5- day work week. Must have your own tools. Certification a plus, but not nec- essary. Call Monroe at Crown Ford, Wauchula. (863)773-4113 1:13tfc $1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck drivers and service personnel. Coker Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula 2:24ffc 302 North 10th Ave. Large corner lot. 930 S.F., C.P., Porches, 2BR/1Bth. Central HiA. $54,000. 15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in grove. Well & Irrigation system & drain tile. $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 DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer Run Road. $100,000. 3 Rental houses in Ona. Current rental income $900 per month. $70,000. 4 unit complex- corner lot 208-214 So. 3rd Ave. 2 1Br/1B and 1 2BR/18 and 1 3BR/1B. Sold "As Is" $129,000 50 acres more or less close to town. Frontage on 2 paved roads. $9,500 per acre. THE NIMBEI TO NOW, r654 11 86 78 0 18 I 24-Hour Emergency Towing Lowest Possible Rates Fast, Reliable Service Hill's Auto World U.S. HWy. 17 Bowling Green c:19t 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 offBumby Lane! Listed at $9,950 per acre! Build your new home! 20 ac. on South Bailey Road close to Wauchula! Citrus grove w/microjet irrigation and diesel power unit! Listed for $12,000 per acre! 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 peracre! 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! 4,000 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 Mary Rollins (863) Ben Gibson (941) We are a mem ,Multiple Listing Serv Realtor Associates (after hours) 773-9673 737-2800 James V. See, Sr., Broker r] Robert Jones Brian Pohl CULLIGAN/ULLRICH'S route driver. Good attitude a must. Apply at 409 Goolsby St., Wauchula. 4:21tfc ALL AROUND CARPENTER with reli- able transportation & tools. For infor- mation please call Staton Inc. @ 863- 375-3113 or 863-781-4460 12:23tfc Don't Be Left Out! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 PM. 3 BR, 1.5 bath, inground pool, privacy fence. Close to schools. Excellent condition. 581-0939. 5:19p TOTALLY REMODELED classic 1928, 3 BR, 1Bath home. All new kitchen and bath, new air/heat, plumbing, win- dows, electric water heater, carpets and finished natural wood floors. Large corner lot, $140,000. (850) 529- 1939 for appointment. Serious Buyers Only. 5:19p . CK K NIIm:I See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS 40 ac. & 20 ac. groves in Villa Citrus area of Hardee Co. Listed for $6,500/ac! 19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft. Green. Would make a nice homesite. $15,000/ac! Can divide. 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. c K JV aw rooOO! t are m I to ay Outstanding country living on 9.62 acs, with 4BR, 2 bath home and barn. This is a must see. $365,000! Take part and locate your busi- ness in this growing commercial area! 450 on North Florida Ave. Zoned commercial. $360,000! 20 acs. in Ft. Green area. Grove with home. 3BR, 1 bath with pool. Call today. $15,000/ac. Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of new Suncoast Schools Credit Union. Approximately 3.5 acs. with 2 homes and 1 office. $1,000,000! RELAX & ENJOY! This beau- *Jr i.. ....-A A C .,. ... ; 2 large lots in Ft. Meade. Located between NW 1st & 2nd St., I block west of Hwy 17. $40,000. Excellent secluded 25 ac. home- site at end of country road in Sweetwater. Currently in E&MN citrus grove. $15,500/ac! paed rd. Includes all appli- aq$ fireplace ,security s.,en, 2 II e Sner willing o sell house w/5 acs. for $285,000! BEAUTIFUL HOMESITES! 5 ac. tracts in eastern Hardee Co. on paved road. Listed for $17,500/ac! 20 ac. pasture on paved road. Listed for $310,000! Outstanding home in Knollwood. 5 BR, 3.5 bath, for- mal living & dining, extra large family room w/fireplace, game room, and heated pool w/hol tub. $305,000! Your search for a beautiful homesite is over! Ths 9.8 ac. wooded wonder is located on a paved road, close to town. 110,000! WAUCHULA Rustic Country Home - very private. 2 Br, 2 Ba, 2 cc bonus room and jacuzzi. Plush carpet, glass- top stove, balcony. Ref. $900/mo + dep. 863-993-0641. 5:19p 3 BR, 1BA, 212 Riverside Drive. New roof, paint inside and out, new floor- ing, appliances & AC. Asking price $140K (863) 224-0147. 5:19p 3 BDR/1 BA, located at 419 N. 9th Ave., Wauchula. $69,500, no financ- ing. (863) 767-5310. 5:12-6:9 S ONE PURE BREED angus bull, 5 yrs old, $1000 OBO. ONE APPALOOSA mare and one appaloosa filly, $1500 OBO. Phone 773-9122. 5:19-26p MOVING SALE Bunk beds, TVs, VCR, DVD, Kitchen table w/chairs. 773- 6190. 5:19p HORSE SHOEING supplies. Boxes of nails and shoes. Misc. tools good prices. 2 saddles: 1 roping, $200 + 1 dress saddle, $300. 735-1847. 5:19p AIR COMPRESSOR with air tools, $125. 735-1847. 5:19p GUITAR LESSONS for beginners. Call 863-781-1638 or 863-375-4031. 5:19p USED TRUSSES 40' long 4/12 pitch, $40 each. 773-4308. 5:19p GOOD YEAR Wrangles RTS tires. P235/R16. Good tread. $100/set OBO. 781-9628. 5:19-26nc HOSPITAL BED, retro couch and chair, very old dresser with mirror. Good Prices 735-9520 781-6379. 5:12-6:9p 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! Homemaker Full-time Homemaker needed to provide services to patients and families with life-limiting illnesses. Duties include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, laundry and meal preparation in a home setting. RN, Patient Care Nurse SFull-time (M-F, 8a 5p) Patient Care Nurse needed to provide clinical assessment, case management and maintenance of the Plan of Care within a home setting. LPNs, Full-Time & Per Diem LPNs needed to work part-time for Continous Care- (sitting with patients) in home, nursing home and ALF settings. Hours available 4p-12a and 12a-8a. CNAs Full-time and part-time CNAs neededto work days and evenings for daily visits to patients in a home or nursing home setting. S220 N. 6th Avenue "PNP Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863)773-0144 We Have Listings to suit your every.need. CALL US TODAY! SPECIAL OF THE WEEK ***One of a Kind in Hardee County Spacious Country Living, 4BR/2BA Modular Home with approximately 2,000 Square feet of liv- ing area. Located West of Wauchula on 1 acre of land. Being offered at $169,000.00. New Land Listing 51.45 AC grove/natural woodlands 8" Well with Diesel Pump, Zoned F-R. $9,500.00 per acre. Great Opportunity Take a look at these 2 recently remodeled CB homes in Wauchula. Call us today for details. New Lot Listing Large Vacant Lot in Bowling Green. Asking $17,900. Excellent Location. For a Secluded Homesite This property has a young citrus grove in the low pro- duction stage, 4" well (no pump), and fronts a paved county road. Just minutes from downtown Arcadia, Florida. Call us for details!' Nice Shady Corner Lot 3BR/1BA Frame Home Located in Wauchula. Asking$60,000. Renters, Be Homeowners Call us about these 2 affordable homes located in Wauchula. WON'T LAST LONG!! Brand New Mobile Home 3BR/2BA Mobile Home with Central Air & Heat located in Bowling Green. MOVE RIGHT IN!!!!!! $69,900.00 New Land Listing 7.43 Acres Vacant Land. Asking $97,500. Look at the Space & Baths in this Home!!! 4BR/3BA CB Home with 2 car garage, central air & heat & in ground pool. Home is approximately 2,000 square feet, lot is 90x137. New shingle roof recently installed. All for $221,000. Duplex in Bowling Green Nice 4BR/2BA duplex on corner lot, close to elementary school & church. Asking $69,000. Development potential ith ivoey rores jonn reeman ,auruyn Jua Lsn maunauu m e SWeve uLnWer frfae o H 'yI an eace Rver. h uffs cerloo9ing ** Whether you're-buying or selling. The profes- thgre N ve Frida nd signals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will be happy to grove. and et irrigation! Call for assist you. Let one of our associates help make more details. your Real Estate dreams come true.** UZ a 4 till hU .L IIIUl, wooded 52 ac. Iractil n .Uommercilal 451 SW Hardee Co has easy access bound Hwy 17, o with dble road frontage. of frontage. Buy $780,000! $1,500,000! ^;'I '. '--' ..ALTO D. OCIATES AFTER HOURS .-.i- P3 DAVID ROYAL 2'. iL SANDY LARRI I '. MI iK ENCHOL IacL'. onII IIUIII over 3,000 feet all or in part. ...........781-3490 SON-...832-0130 SON. (863) 781-1423 (863) 773-6563 ber of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and rice, and can service other Realtors' listings. cis:ec gpp "FL 3v Please Visit Our New Web Page at: www.floresrealty.net WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS Contact After Hours 0.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net After hours............863-773-2840 Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863) 773-9256 Email: lar@floresrealty.net SNoey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 Email: noey@floresrealty.net .. John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Email: john@floresrealty.net Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643 S Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587 873 ,:l Steve Lanier (863) 559-9392 cl5:19c POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Cashier, Stock, and daily cleaning persons. Full or Part-time. Duette Country Store. Intersection of SR 62 & CR 39. Manatee County. Call Lenora at 941- 776-1097. 5:19c 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 Country Manor Apartments 315 State Road 62 Bowling Green, Florida 33834 We are a 120 unit apartment property, 48 units are designated for people working in the Farm Industry. At this time we have 2 and 3 bedroom vacancies for imme- diate move-ins for qualified applicants that work in the Farm industry, and we are taking applications for upcoming vacancies for non-farmer worker units. To qualify, you must meet our resident qualification criteria. We have dishwashers, stoves, washer/dry hook-ups, and washer/dryer rentals (limited quantities), carpeting, ceramic tile floors, large closest, and the 2/3 bedroom apartments offer 2 full bathrooms. We have a car-care area, a large playground, volleyball area, beautifully landscaped grounds, gazebo with grills, ample parking, and we are a gated community. For more information regarding your new home, please contact us at .Country Manor Apartments (863) 773-6640 or fax us at (863) 773-6679. Monday through Friday 10:00 to 6:00 Equal Housing Opportunity Interested candidates should send resume to: Human Resources, fax (863) 687-6977 or call (863) 682-0027. EOE, DWFP. 11 IRR M -., ,^ I ff- cl5:19c 8B The Herald-Advocate, May 19, 2005 The Classified FREE CERAMIC molds, must take all 80; deer horns for making knife han- dles, 735-1847. 5:19p 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 .97 PARK MODEL, 12x34, $10,000 OBO. 773-4308. 5:1 p SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY - Flora LaPier, owner of record of a 1979 Travel Trailer, Vehicle ID #793200F0014. Located at 2461 Morning Glory Loop, Wauchula. To be sold at 2406 Hibiscus Lane, Wauchula June 1, 2005, 10 a.m. Minimum bid of $3000. 5:19-26p FREE CUR PUPPIES to good home. Call 375-2698. 5:19nc FREE ADORABLE kittens or cats to good homes. Call after 7 p.m. 445- 0148. 5:19nc REG. BLACKMOUTH Cur puppies. Born 1/14/05. Great all-purpose dogs! $225. 773-0081. 5:12-19p 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 Sthe intention to make such a prefer- Sence or limitation. Familial status includes children under 18 living with parents or guardians and pregnant women. tfc-dh 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 JRT, 2 males, 1 female, standard. vet ck. $300. Call 781-1728. 5:12-19p ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet or are looking for a new one, the City of Wauchula invites you to come and see if you can find the pet you're look- ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control is located at 685 Airport Road. Please call 773-3265 or more information. tfc-dh CONTROL hook, round & tapeworms. Rotate Happy Jack Liquivict & Tapeworm Tablets. Contains NO fen- bendizole. TSC Stores (773-3456) -www.happyjackinc.com- 4:28-5:19c ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29 requires that all cats and dogs sold in Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have nec- essary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh Happiness isn't something you experience; it's something you remember. CLOSING OUT! Must be sold! Complete stock of plants, citrus trees, miscellaneous supplies. Voogd Growers. 9 am to dark. 773&4853. 5:5-26c U-PICK Blackeye peas. Ready now!. Snipe Drive. 735-1570. 5:19p A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal. For as little as $654 W.A.C.P.I. 1337 Hwy. 17 South ON YOUR LOT Wauchula .773-4900 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom 2,280 Possible 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Sq Ft. Home Huge Kitchen*Fireplace S15:1Refrigerator* Stove Dishwasher cl5:19c ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTORS. - South Florida Community College is seeking qualified STH applicants to teach classes in Safe Work Practices, COMMUNITYCOLEGE First Aid and Rescue, Trucks and Excavation Equipment, and Pole Line Equipment at its DeSoto Campus beginning in August. Typical class schedule: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Associate's degree in Electrical Distribution and related occu- pational experience required. (Exteisive occupational experience may substitute for degree requirement.) Pay rate: $374.40 per credit (w/Associate's degree). Apply in Human Resources, Building I (Avon Park) or at any SFCC Campus. (863)453-6661, Ext. 7132. EA/EO. cl5:19,26c S Ld6c INTERNET SERVICE ONLY $9.95! Free Online Virus Scan SLocal Access Phone Number ,Reliable Connections No Busy Signals Guaranteed To Be 10 Times Faster SUp to 5 E-mail Accounts Accessible Anywhere William M. Gilliard q Sa&I' Ae _e'.-. Phone: Hardee DBSolo 7 (863) 735-1623 '.Hghiards &Poik p 5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green Aniy old hillbilly can change a .tiree,but we. sell tires, for less eand we prove it! J Bo changes all types of tires . Car, Semi, CUSTOMER Tra.emiBEWARE! Trailer, etc. Were licensed and Insured EsPio Open: B Reg #MV-40625 0BoEspino Mon Sat SAuto Technican 8:00 -5:00 cl5:19tfc ,WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS, FULL TIME MECHANIC 375-4461 si D !TCL4 INSULATION Q Insulation in thlldd y at Your Attic FREEESTMATES19 26 HELP WANTED CORRECTIONS OFFICERS The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is seeking full time correctional officers. 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 personnel selection process set forth by the Sheriff's Office. Applications may be obtained at the Sheriff's Office at 900 East Summit St., Wauchula, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For further details call 863-773-0304 ext. 211. E.O.E. cl5:19,26C Clerical Assistant Cetro 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, dre 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. sc5:12.19 Every Friday, Saturday, Su RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC 781-1062 )EN!' wen (et c14:21tfc 107 W. Main Street Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873 REAL ESTATE 773-5994 e wood w rbooap x.2 S.F tout- side city limits $135,000. 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 Large acreage recreational property. Call for info. 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. We Have:Buyers! We Need Listings! We have several buyers interested in your house even if it needs repairing. Call us with your info. Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate i5:19c Check out more listings at Or email us at: www.ourhomesite.com\wauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net (om-es, /Modern Housing of Fla., Inc./ MODULAR HOME MODEL CENTER 1/2" Drywall Interior Walls 3/4" T & G Plywood Flooring 12" Overhang 8' Side Wall Height *Florida Building Code 130 mph wind speed 6/12 Pitch Roof Insulated Windows SSet on Raised Stemwall Foundation 10-Year Structural Warranty VisitOur Model Center on Hwy. 27 in Lake Hamilton For Details, Call Toll Fee: 87-439-04i . 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 Year, Benefits Included. Contact: Personnel Dept. (863) 773-9058. cl5:12,19c 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, PA., Post OffiCe Drawer 1729, Wauchula, FL 33873. c15:12tfc 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 SApply in person at Sunshine Foliage World Sunshine Foliage World 2060 Steve Roberts Special 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 # Unit# Unit # Unit # Esperanza Trinidad Garza Joanna Loera Rivera Kleshia Wright James Strickland c15:12,19,26c Zolfo Springs, FL c14:28tfc OE7DAYSAWEK LOET ON AMNT'N ON n< The May 19, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B Classified 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 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 HOUSES and apartments 773-6667. 5:19c J L FENCE Free c~xz z. Estimates & WOOD Beep: 157"136'7113 1(863) 735-0770 ci 519-69p 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 -Af te&c a .. WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER- ENT Sizes. Jack Ullrich Warehouses. 773-6448. 5:19c 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 D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential and small business installation & repair. Specializing in mobile homes, 35 years experience. 863-773-9179. 5:19-8:25p FRANK'S LAWN CARE, free esti- mates, residential, reasonable prices. 781-7360, 767-0577. 5:19-6:23p FARRIER work. We trim horses. 863- 781-1449. 4:28ftc 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, tic PUMP TROUBLE? CALL ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP For complete sales, service and installation, call (863) 773-6448. 7:18tfc DEMOLITION Tree & Stump Removal Parker Fill Dirt Local Contractor (863) 735-2415 ... ........... .. ; ... " AM-SOUTH REALtY f': 71D.:, : : -,., -.. ' T N TrILL DIZT. 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 u Tim Parrish (863) 781-3342 'Nextel 158*17*31234 We Accept Most Major Credit Cards 77-rR7RM. 4:21tfc ~. -'~" .- -, S SUNRISE COMMUNITYl LAND OF OPPORTUNITY Working with adults with developmental disabilities Depenedable, 18 years old, high school diploma, valid driver's license. *-Fulfilllng work environment S.3 shifts available , * Advancement opportunities/Tuition reimbursement' ,Health Insurance/403B -. A'Ahnual rases, referral bonus Paid vacation, sick, holiday e look forward to hearing from you. Please call Betty at 863-773-3985 or Rbbert at 863-767-1691.EOE/DFWP cl:5,12,19c -T"Onhe. JoA Again" S-RE-CHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. '"StateCertified Building and:Roofing Contractor Residential Remodeling Zolfo Springs, Floria ' ( 63) 735-063- ,(863. 832-0409 SJoh eschke .. CCC-045925 llRe e' '- :21f .,. -' ., '::License CBC-12430 :; y1 .r cxx, - Commercial --. Residential Lic. RG291103615, a.y ?' I. . | O-p 8377347 .., .: ... r '.,Fa 863-773-9865. KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning & painting. Commercial & residential. Licensed and insured. (863) 735- 8863, (863) 381-0874. 5:19-7:28p ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119 Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee County Ordinance 87-090 Section 10 Paragraph D require all ads for any construction-related service to carry the contractor's license number. tfc-dh OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto- my supplies now in stock at Pete's Pharmacy. tfc DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs? Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd., Wauchula and Friday and Saturday nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist Church, Corner of Grape & Church St., Bowling, Green. 7:18tfc 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 LET US PICK up junk cars out of youl yard. Will buy old farm tractors Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning. Free estimates. (888) 689-8188 11:18-6:29p PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal, stump removal, dragline, track hoe, land clearing; shell, clay, top soil, loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735- 2415. 9:9tfc USED MOBILE homes in decent shape. Will pay or move. (863)375- 3500. Grace Mobile Park. 4:21-5:19p SATURDAY, 8-2, 2578 Heard Bridge. Multi-family. Electronics, appliances, clothing, furniture and more! 5:19p FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 8:30-?, 219 Park Dr., Wauchula. Furniture and more! 5:19p SATURDAY, 8-2. 319 S. 9th Ave. Furniture, clothing, Barbies, house- wares, baby and children's items, etc. 5:19p MOVING SALE. Friday-Saturday. 4708 N. Freeman, BG. Washer, dryer. furniture, beds, appliances. Lots of misc. 5:19p CORNER 5th Ave. & 17 in Zolfo- Restaurant closing-plus yard sale goodies. Friday-Saturday, 7:00. 5:19p April comes like an idiot, bab- bling and strewing flowers. 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 PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bobcat Corvico Troo Trimming Complete Troo Removal *FREE ESTIMATES* (863) 781-2089 Lie nsed a Insured AIaept M/C i Viga HELP WANTED Loader operators and drivers with CDL's Class A and B needed. Drug free workplace, apply in person at 182 Boyd Cowart Road, Wauchula, FL. 33873. Phone: (863) 773-6195 SOffice hours are 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 015:19c ol Tomblin r CAROL'S POOL SERVICE - 10 Years Experience - Certified & Insured. Office: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863-449-1806 P.0. Box 974, Avon Park, FL 33826 cl4:28rfc' 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 Never lose sight of this impor- tant truth, that no one can be , truly great until he has gained a knowledge of him-. self, a knowledge which can only be acquired by occa- sional retirement. MAINTENANCE WORKER II PAY RATE: $8.25,- $10.83 Wanted for' the Hardee County Road & Bridge Department. Applicants must have some knowledge of the general main- tenance trades. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Must have High School Diploma or GED. Valid FL Class "B" CDL is required. Complete job description posted on County web sire: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human Resources Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161. Open until filled. EOE- F/M/V. c, . 1337 Hwy. 17 South Wauchula 773-4900 2,280 Quadras de Casa cl5:19c Por solamente $654 en tu terreno 4 Cuartos, 2 Banos Possible 5 Cuartos, 3 Banos Cocina Grande con Refrigerador, Estufa y, Lavaplatos. 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 Lem's Welding Totally Portable HOME (863) 773-4787 MOBILE (863) 781-4441 ci-~28-5 -19b. Temporary or Permanent Personnel and Payroll Services LEM BROWN 2490 HEARD BRIDGE RD. WAUCHULA, FL 33873 LABOR SOLUTIONS PeCrnelAfCer CONTACT: Payroll Federal.and State Taxes Deposits Tax Reports Worker's Cbmp RCA Year End W2's ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula (863)773-9225 SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES Quality gravelrock for driveways, parking lots, etc.. It's better than shell. Sha~in Rimes C)'iiier/Operator c112:18ttfc 863-773-6084 Cell 863-781-0412 AgNet 9761 Shell GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC. Fill Dirt Lamar Gilliard Home: (863) 735-0490. c-4:28fc Sand Zi Jln Aninar,~ Mobile: (941) 456-6507 OFFICE FOR RENT 1385'Highsay 17 North (across from wendy's) 2T'Lrge Rooms 1 Bathroom Storage Cabinets (built in wall) Storage Closet Hot and Cold Water Heat and Air Conditioning With or Without Desk and Chair Filing Cabinets and Office Table II Willis Duct Cleaning II and Insulation "Dusty Ducts Are Not Cool" Free Inspection Home or Business Mold and Mildew Treatment Relief for asthma and allergy sufferers. Improves indoor air quality. Reduces odor and dust as well. > 25 years of Experience SPlease call Buddy at (863)735-0407 cl 4.71c q , Now's A Good Time i to sell your house .! : Hill First. 781-1062. Is 7177 aj* priiS 10B The Herald-Advocate, May 19, 2005 "24" "Better late than never." So goes the old cliche. It can be the excuse of a chronic procrastinator. For another, the simple truth. It might apply to an old bull who hesitates to blindly follow the herd, or the fish who refuses to be the first to gobble up the latest pop-culture bait. Whatever my reason or excuse, I listened, without tuning in, for three years to chatter from all over the country praising Fox's wildly popular 'Monday night mega hit, "24." Now, nearing the end of its fourth season, I have finally tuned in, and turned on. I see what all the fuss is about. "24," fast-paced and action-packed, is the most intellectually-stimulat- ing, thought-provoking show on television. Each episode takes place with- in a 24-houi time span. Thus the title, "24." The age-old conflict of good vs. evil is set in modern times and deals with modern issues: terrorism and the iron determination of terrorists to bring America to her knees. The edge-of-your-seat, nail-biting suspense builds moment by moment and episode by episode as a team of American agents, led by Jack Bower (Keifer Sutherland), battles terrorists in whose hands has fallen the ultimate nightmare, a nuclear warhead. As I write, the warhead is aboard a missile hurtling through space at a major American city. What separates "24" from other action thrillers is that the camera pulls back from the action occasionally and zooms in, with startling and disturb- ing clarity, on the invisible hands directing and manipulating the action - no, not the set directors; the politicians in Washington! I must back up a little. The president of the United States, a brave, hon- orable and capable man, was injured when Air Force One, sabotaged by a traitor, crashed. The vice president takes command; and we viewers grasp quickly, and to our horror and dismay, that he is woefully inadequate and. unfit to cope with the hornets' nest he has inherited. In a previous episode, word comes down to the acting president that Bower has the main terrorist in the crosshairs; he is prepared to take him out and dismantle the warhead. Instead of being elated that millions of American lives will be saved, the acting president throws a temper tantrum, demands to know how Jack Bower got this information. When he learns YOU Can Appear In... Poet's Place Are you a poet? Let us show Itl Your work could be published in this newspaper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely on reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written by you, not someone else. To appear in this feature, send your poet- ry, name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald- Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657. Arcadia Podiatry Dr. Anthony Spinella Dr. Doug Finkel ,& Dr. Mary Bogen i,. 414 N. Brevard, Hwy 17 N. Fountain Plaza 565774 1 Complete Foot Care Including: *Ingrown Nails *Heel Pain *Bunions *Hammer Toes *X-ray On Site Board Certified in Foot Surgery Medicare Assignment Accepted 494-3478 . that Bower had no recourse but to resort to torture, which he had forbid under any circumstances, he goes ballistic, orders the mission canceled and demands the arrest of Jack Bower. Hardly believing what they are being asked to do, the acting presi- dent's men speed into action, stop the finely-tuned operation and arrest Bower even as the terrorist intent on murdering millions of innocent Americans escapes. But to give the devil his djc, this acting president quickly realizes the monumental error of his judgment. "My God," he groans, "my rashness might result in the loss of millions of American lives!" Admitting his inabil- ity to make life-or-death decisions in the split second they can be required, he acknowledges he is unfit to lead the country in this critical time. He therefore agrees to relinquish power to a previous president who takes the reigns with confidence and a quiet power, leaving no doubt the right man is now in charge. The audience throughout the country heaves a collective sigh of relief. Water-cooler pundits to nationally syndicated talk-radio hosts have suggested the weak-kneed president who buckles under pressure and makes bad-decisions was based on the wishy-washy, any-which-way-the-wind- blows character John Kerry was accused of having in his run against George Bush. Of course, those in the Kerry camp vehemently deny such allegations. Whether or not the writers considered Kerry when creating the com- posite characteristics that would comprise the character of the acting presi- dent, we'll probably never know. And as far as the TV show goes, it does- n't matter. It might make us wonder, however, if in these trying times in which we live, with devastation and, perhaps, annihilation the push of a button away, do we really want such a man, no matter how kind and decent he may be, in control? But one has no time for such reflection during the show. Things are happening too fast. It's only later, thinking back, that one begins to under- stand the depth of thought.involved in the making of "24" and the levels of meaning beneath the surface. One realizes, too, that "24" is one sizzling hot commodity that offers much more than a pretty face. Comments or questions? E-mail Chip Ballard at chipkyle746-@earth- link.net. Letter to Editor Christians Should Not Feel Persecuted In America Dear Editor: I would like to respond to Mrs. Miranda's letter last week. First I would like to say that in my previ- ous letter, I never said there wasn't a soul, god, afterlife, etc., simply that there was no proof, which is true. If there was proof of these things, there wouldn't be faith. Faith is believing in something without proof, so to claim to have proof of souls, god, and such is to openly admit you have no faith. Also I would like to speak on the rest of her letter. To say that Christians have no rights is a bold- faced lie. Nobody can stop anyone from praying public, or in school. The law prevents teachers from forcing children to pray to the teacher's god. Why is that a bad thing? Flor 's First Assenb;ly aof Go is hayyy to announce the arrival of Our w Pastor andcFamiCy ie ecocqs wida, d vj, 200& P2eae come, a d jo't us t'we Oming Sasto ecocq and tamtiy. .ei upoMit"g dcMeetipg at 912 AJot ml ig-t icn ll e :,[ .; @ .... 5 9' *_ t ed5:19 5:19c' .No Christian child should be forced to pray to Allah, Buddha, or some other non-Christian god. Shouldn't other americans have the same right? Isn't this country sup- posed to be free and equal? Isn't, that what our sons and daughters are fighting for? If Mrs. Miranda really believes that there is some secret conspiracy to destroy Christianity she may need to seek psychiatric help, because that is just ridiculous. Also to say that only Christians have morals is simply untrue. All cul- tures of all time periods have had moral codes not unlike that of Christianity's. Morality is universal, it is not a Christian monopoly. And to say that the Bible is the only literature to have made it through the ages is false. The writings of Homer, of great Greek and Roman philoso- phers, and written histories of Egypt, most eastern .countries.amnd Some Native American tribes.,,pre- dating the Christian Bible still exist today. Why, I read Homer's Illiad and Odyssey in high school. This Doesn't mean Zeus protected these writings throughout the ages. The comment that atheists are all prejudices to Christians? I am an atheist. my wife and two sons are Christian, my mother, father, broth- er, and sister are all Christian, and I ;lo\e them dearly. It sounds like . Mrs. Miranda is prejudiced to athe- ists! Jim Schwarz Wauchula Richardson Makes Pro Debut By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Wauchula boxer Daniel Richardson will take his amateur 32-10 record to the next level on June 3. Richardson, 19, is on the under- card of bouts at the Robart's Arena in Sarasota, which will feature National Boxing Association world champion China "The Dragon" Smith. Richardson, who has been in boxing since age 11 says he would appreciate local support "to come to Sarasota and cheer him on in his first professional boxing event." The four-rounder will also be tele- vised by Comcast Sports Systems out of Sarasota: Smith's manager and trainer Henry Grooms, who is also CEO of HCG 5-Star Productions III of Tampa, recently signed Richardson to a professional contract. Grooms has been involved with profession- al boxing for over 30 years and "has been impressed with Richardson's accomplishments and all the state and national recogni- tion he attained." SRichardson began boxing at age 11 in 1997. By 2000, he had won the gold medal at the Regional Junior Olympics in the 106-pound division, and earned a number 5 ranking by the Junior National Olympics. In 2000, he also won the Sunshine State games by stopping I Control Control your diabetes. For life. --.--- his opponent in 12 seconds. In 2001, Richardson won the sil- ver medal at the Southeast Regionals at 119 pounds and went on to win the state Junior Olympics title at 125 pounds. In 2002, he won the silver medal at the state U.S.A. Boxing champi- onship at 125 pounds and was selected by the Florida Boxing Association to represent the state at the under-19 national champi- onships. Grooms said in addition to Richardson's amateur boxing achievements, he has had many reports on his work ethic, attitude, abilities and skills. "He is a family- oriented person with a great atti- tude and desire to become not only a world class fighter and champion, but a decent and respectful human being that has great respect and love for his family and the Wauchula community," concluded Grooms. John Westerep also joined HCG 5-Star Productions and will work with Grooms as Richardson's train- er and confidant. A longtime friend of Richardson, Westerep shares in his excitement at having his pro debut so close to home. The capacity of human beings to bore one another seems to be vastly greater than that of any other animal. -H. L. Mencken / Diabetes. SO I CAN ENJOY LIFE. Enjoying life-that's what it's all about. Eating to control my blood sugar, taking my prescribed diabetes medication and getting regular physical activity are all helping me to control my diabetes and can help me live a longer, healthier life. AND NOW, MEDICARE HELPS PAY FOR DIABETES EQUIPMENTAND SUPPLIES. Medicare will now help pay for diabetes equipment n.] 'tijpplic for testing blood sugar, like glucose monitors, tc r r rp, and lancets. All Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes (both insulin treated and non-insulin treated) are eligible. You pay 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount after the annual Part B deductible. * ...** .*.*........ For more information contact The Hardee County Health Department at (863) 773-4161 5:19c SSummer Leaeue Members:' " Open Bowl any time for $1.00 and Bowl FREE on Designated Days Summer League Schedule League Juniors iage 6-11) Scratch League Major/Minor (2adults/2children) Casino League Juniors (12 and up) Adult Instructional League (Beginners Welcome) Mixed No-Tap (9 pins count as a strike) Saturday Open Bowl 11 am-Midnight ....Opn ow Day/Time Monday 1.00 pm Monday 7:30 pm Tuesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 pm Thursday 1:00 pm Thursday 7:30 pm Friday 7:30 pm Begins June 6 June 6 June 7 June 1 June 2 June 2 June 3 Summer Hours Mon. Fri. 10am Midnight Sat. 11 am Midnight Sun. Closed Bowl of Fun Lanes Hwy 17 S. *Wauchula 773-6391 5:19,26;6:2c May 19, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11B IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 252005CP000064 IN RE: ESTATE OF STELLA JOHNS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAiNST T.i- ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administrat',- has been entered in the Estate STELLA JOHNS, Deceased, by the Circuit Court for Hardee County, Florida, Probate Division, 417 W. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873; that the Decedent's date of death was November 27, 2004; that the total value of the estate is $79,491.00, and that the names and addresses of those whom it has been assigned by such order are: NAME LONNIE E. JOHNS 527 Greenway Dr. Lake Wales, FL 33898 Son NAME WAYNE A. JOHNS 7460 Lonetree Lane Brentwood, CA 94513 Son NAME SHEILA MARIE BROWN 1552 Watson Oaks Court Lakeland, FL 33809 Granddaughter NAME JAMES ALAN BROWN 3535 N.W. 67th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32653 Grandson ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or deniands against the estate of the decedent other that those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITH- STANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS -OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is May 19, 2005. _. Personal Representative: LONNIE E. JOHNS Attorney for Personal Representative: VAL R. PATARINI, PA. Post Office Box 608 Wauchula, Florida 33873 863-773-3171- 863-773-3488 Fax Florida Bar Number: 0061618 5:19,26c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT *.- i IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 252005CP000064 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF STELLA JOHNS, Deceased. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The administration of the estate of STELLA JOHNS deceased, File Number 252005CP000064, is pending in the Circuit Court in and for Hardee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 1749, Wauchula, Florida. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below. All interested persons are required to file with this Couit, WITH- IN THREE -MONTHS OF THE FIRST . PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE: (1) all claims against the estate and (2) any objection by and interested per- son on whom this notice is served that challenges the validity of the will. the qualifications of the personal rep- resentative, venue, or jurisdiction of 'the Court. ALL CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS" NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Publication of this Notice has begun on May 19, 2005. Personal Representative: LONNIE E. JOHNS 527 Greenway Drive Lake Wales, Florida 33898 Attorney for Personal Representative: VAL R. PATARINI Post Office Box 608 Wauchula, Florida 33873 863-773-3171 S863-773-3488 Fax Florida Bar Number 0061618 ; Email: wauchulalawyerc(earthlink.net 5:19,26c . IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, CASE NO.: 252005CP000058 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROY I. BALLANTYNE, deceased. I NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of ROY I. BALLANTYNE, deceased, file number 05CP000058, is pending in Sthe Circuit court for Hardee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida 33873. The name Sand address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's Attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent 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 this 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 other creditors of the decendent and persons having claims or demands against the decendent'h estate including unmatured, contin- gent or unliquidated claims must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE PF 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: Mildred G. Ballantyne 113 Illinois Avenue /Wauchula, FL 33873 Attorney for Personal Representive: John W. H. Burton, of BURTON & BURTON, P.A. Post Office Drawer 1729. Wauchula, FL 33873 (863) 773-3241 Florida Bar Number: 0650137 5:12-19'" IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA SCASE NO. 252005CA000137 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WAUCHULA, a national banking cor- poration Plaintiff, vs. ELISEO SANTIAGO, ET AL. Defendants. / NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Eliseo Santiago, a/k/a Eliseo Santiago Cipriano 163 College Lane Zolfo Springs FL 33890 (Last known address) Current address unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the follow- ing property in HARDEE County,. Florida: Tract 14: Begin at the NW corner of SW 1/4 'of Section 34, Township 34 South Range 25 East; Run Thence South "0 10'00" West along the West line of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a dis- tance of 175.00 feet; thence Eas( on a line parallel to the North line of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a dis-' tance of.261.54 feet for a point of beginning; Thence South 0 10'00" West on a line parallel to the West line of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a distance of 125.00 feet, thence East on a line parallel to; the North line of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a distance of 87.18 feet, thence. North 0' 10'00" East.on a lihe par- allel to the West line of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of 125 feet; thence West on a line parallel to the West line of said SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a distance of 87.18 feet to Point of. Beginning, Hardee County, Florida. Together with.a 1957 SPTCR Mobile Home, ID #573610121 has been filed against you, and you' are listed as a Defendant. You are required to serve a copy of your writ- ten defenses, if any, to it on Jeff J. MCKIBBEN, Plaintiff's; attorney, whose address is Post Office Box 1748, Wauchula, Florida 33873, onor' before May 27, 2005 and file the orig- inal with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter: otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. "If you are a person with a disability' who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceed- ing, you are entitled, at no cost to.you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) working days of your receipt, of this instrument: if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) 534- : 7777 or Florida Relay Service 711. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on 22 day of April, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY As Clerk of the Court By: Connie Coker Deputy Clerk 4 28-5 19c 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 County, Florida, Probate Division, the address 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 decendent Contest Seeks Poetry Contestents A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a special religious poetry contest sponsored by Christian Fine Arts Society, free to 'everyone. There are 50 prizes in all, including a $1,000 Grand Prize, totaling almost $5,000. To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, 9588 Thornbush Lane, Fishers, IN 46038. Or enter online at www.free- contest.com. The deadline for enter- ing is June 8, 2005. Poems may be written on any subject, using any style, as long as there is a spiritual inference. A typ- ical poem might be a love poem, or poem of praise, one that inspires the reader. Be sure your name and address appears on the page with your poem. A winner's list will be sent to entrants. 0 i r -o (0) a0 U- CE 0 CO - ~ - *4- message.) . -and o) En g c s THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST- PUBLICATIONOF - - STHIS NOTI SALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WLL 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up ersna child. Volunteer to bei a Guardian Ad Litem. 462 Pine Avenue 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) and other persons having claims or demands against dependent'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, P.A. Post Office Drawer 1729 Wauchula, FL 33873 (863) 773-3241 Florida Bar Number: 010653 5:12-190 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 25-2003CA-000646 M J LOAN COMPANY, INC A Florida Corporation, PLAINTIFF vs " CLAUDE W. STEPHENS PATSY ANN STEPHENS AND COX PEST CONTROL, INC., DEFENDANTS. / NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment entered in the above enti- tled cause of action in the Circuit Court of Polk County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Polk County, Florida described as: Lot 15 to 18, inclusive, Block 25, Zolfo Springs Original Survey, Section 27, Township 34 South, Range 25 East, Hardee County, Florida, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 1- 28, Public Records of Hardee County, Florida. A/K/A 3417 HWY 17 SOUTH, ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL 33890 at a public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, in the Hardee County Courthouse at the North Front Door of the Hardee County Courthouse, Wauchula, Florida at 11 a.m. on the 25th day of May, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY As Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Connie Coker As Deputy Clerk 5:12-19c TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS OF 9, SHE % HIGH-SCHOO By ROBERT ESTES Special To The Herald-Advocate Born on Jtly 30, 1933, in Thomasville, Ga., my grandmother, Mildred Crawford Stephens, was the only one of nine to be born in a hospital. Her family moved from Georgia to Plant City, where she started school but did not keep up with it because it was about two miles and she could not walk that far every day. After living in Plant City for a while her family moved to Castalia. That is were she began first grade in a one-room schoolhouse. The schoolhouse is now part of the Cracker Country exhibit at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. This is where she met her current husband, Noel Stephens. She attended summer school. It was called Strawberry School because they would be let out early during the season to go pick strawberries. They made about three cents a quart. Her father was a sharecropper. She wore hand-me-downs at home for play. She would wear her new dresses at school. For fun, my grandmother would pick strawberries! She also played games with her siblings; they played games such as hide-n-seek and tag. She would play jacks with the other girls at school. If they did not have any jacks, they would use rocks and a bouncing ball. Her father did not allow cards in the house. She had a doll that she loved to play with, but when she got some- thing at Christmas or her birthday she greatly appreciated it. Her family meals were mostly home- grown; all the vegetables and meats were. If they needed supplies from the grocery store, it would only cost $10 for a three- week supply. She shared a room with her mother until her baby brother was born. After that she moved to her sister's room. They had only one bathroom, and it was outside most of her life. When she lived at home, she had no worries of any one robbing them so they -slept-with the doors open. They trusted one another. : Then, later, her family moved to Zolfo Springs where she attended high school. When that school burned to the ground, she was bused to where the junior high is now. fAS THE ONLY L GRADUATE That was the old high school. In school there was a dress code. The girls were not allowed to wear short-dresses or skirts. They all had to be below the knee. Girls were not allowed to wear pants, so they would roll them up under their dresses for their economics class. In other words, they had to be covered up. Lunch was provided at school, but she mostly brought her lunch from home. She was in the library club. She did not have time for anything else. She was the only one of nine children to graduate from high school. She graduated in 1952. Her class ring only cost $17.95. It was solid gold with the letter H inscribed in it. ( Lookin' Back) When she was was small she went to church when she could, but drifted away. She was the only one going to church while she was working. She started working at the age of 12. She babysat three afternoons a week and Saturday, for $2.50 a week plus extra for any overtime. Then, when she was old enough, she worked at Dasher's Drugstore in Wauchula. She was paid $21-$22 a week, which is about 50 cents an hour. Some of the' stores that were around at that time were 10-cent store, McCrory's, Dasher's Drugstore, Beeson's A&P, Wells Market, Hotel Florida, a theater, drive-in and, of course, Badcock's. She started dating at the age of 16, but she really only liked to have fun. She would go to a movie, it was only nine cents to get in, or to the drive-in. She would also go riding around town. Her first car was an old truck. There was not that much else to do. She did not have a curfew, but she was expected home at a decent time. Every Saturday was visiting day. Everyone would go to town on Saturday to visit one another. , Teens lnle'r'icw 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 aridfor the enjoyment of our readers. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION COURTESY PHOTO Bowling Green Elementary School hosted its annual volunteer banquet on May 6. Volunteers were recognized for their hours of service to the school and its students, and were treated to a variety of goodies. Here, Don Adams (center) receives a plaque commemorating Mosaic's ser- vice in 2004-05 from Assistant Principal Kathy Clark and Principal David Durastanti. LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT TAN? --,> m bkk f(72 M ' GET IT NOW IN BOWLING GREEN! Tresses & Talons Cabellera.Y Talones '! J -ull cService Te3auly c~alon " "OZI- 6.1n V 2Tell-a D c5'io GnCon/o' 5 China o Roz Missy' Nails ,x Tues. Fri. 9:30-7:00 Sat. 9:30-5:00 Sun. Appt. Avail. (1lorte Carretera 17., double a la derecha en la luz) Hair 128 E. Main St. Bowling Green, FL 375-3750 (North Hwy 17., turn right at first red light.) .! ~71 ,, r` I 12B The Herald-Advocate, May 19, 2005 U CR6oWN A FOTY IESTY SALE! SOMETIMES BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO IF YOU'VE HAD: Bankruptcy Divorce Medical Problems Layoff Hurricane Setbacks Or An Other Financial Problems LET OUR CREDIT AMNESTY SALE HELP YOU INTO A NE OR SUV. GOOD PEOPLE. ,W OR USED CAR, TRUCK, VAN As ONE OF THE LARGEST DEALER GROUPS IN THE COUNTRY CROWN HAS ACCESS TO OVER TWENTY LENDERS COAST TO COAST. THESE BANKS HELP PEOPLE ESTABLISH OR RE-ESTABLISH THEIR CREDIT. JUST BRING IN YOUR MOST RECENT PAY STUB, A PHONE OR TRADE IF YOU HAVE ONE. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. ELECTRIC BILL, AND YOUR JUST COME ON IN! CANCWS AREO We CAN ewUo.P YO HURRY, THIS CREDIT AMNESTY SALE ENDS SOON. PRE-OWNED TRUCK, VAN, AND SUV SALE. We are Overstocked with late model trades, and must make rooth. All Sacrifice Priced! f2 2 ford Ranger Supercab Only 38,000 Smiles on this, one owner V-6 XLT., .SK.. 5U67010A 2004 Ford Expedition 4x4 Under 100 IL WA Miles. NVX SPackage. Brand Newl T STK* 4U16086 2004 Ford Explorer ; Loaded S--XLT with, under 100. Smiles. STK #4U6313 2003 Ford Excursion 4x4 . Completely loaded, including Factory DVD. system, under S8,000 miles., STK # 550093 2002 Ford Explorer 4dr 4x4 ,. r ,. ". 2004 Ford Ranger Edge P.kg.,',, and'more&., Under 100 niles;:, STK# 4A44066Z 2005 Ford F-150 Supercabi 5^ ,T, ij #Under.Q 10-000, ,00 Smi#le5s.:: STK # s0401 2 winWithpower 0 C equipment. :. unroofl'. [A All offes with approved credit 66 month STK on all vehicles except 2004 which are 72 mos. 7.9% APR, tax, title, tag and dealer fees not included *All offers with approved credit. 66 months on all vehicles except 2004 which are 72 mos. 7.9% APR, tax, title, tag and dealer fees not included. 002 Chevy Trail Blazer l.S-, V miles; CD, tinted windows, full,. power, tow pack.' age, keyless, entry. Won't Last LongI sTK K504010..-' MANY MORE t71I1E10boj TRUCKS I~AND CAR93o1*1HO1!Li~lSEI!FROI Se Habla Espanol "The Pricemaker" 1031 US 17 N., Wauchula (1 block south of Wal-Mart) 7 T Ft. Meade N s Avau Park Zlfo ring 519 CREDIT 773-4113 mm The Herald-Advocate iPThu S :a 1.7 20 Thursday .May 19, 2005 ;iij- D f CIi, I~iLF"'' 0 3 1 IQ fi '' L I B R A 1 Y 0I F G t ~'~~~i: F_ G . SOUTH FLORIDA BEEF-FORAGE PROGRAM COURTESY PHOTO The South Florida Beef-Forage Program (SFBFP) is composed of extension faculty representing Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, and Polk counties, in addition to research faculty and extension specialists located at various research centers and departments at the University of Florida. A major goal of this program is to coordinate extension and research activ- ities for enhanced forage and cattle production in central and south Florida. During his many years of service Dr. Findlay Pate has been very active with the SFBFR From left to right are Brantley Ivey, Polk county Ext; Jim Selph, Desoto County Ext.; Pat Hogue, Okeechobee County Ext.; Lockie Gary, Hardee County Ext.; Dr. Pate, Range Cattle REC; Dr. John Arthington, Range Cattle REC; DR. Bob Sand, University of Florida, Animal Sciences Dept; (deceased) Dr. Carrol Chambliss, University of Florida, Agronomy Dept.; Gary Mikulcky, Highlands County Ext.; Dr. Martin Adjei, Range Cattle REC; and (kneeling) Travis Seawright, Manatee County Ext. A retire- ment dinner will be held Saturday, May 28, at Williamson Cattle Co. in Okeechobee. Jennifer It isn't easy, Being so in love with you And not being able to see you every day. There are times when I'd give anything Just to be able To gaze into your eyes or hold you in my arms, Even for a few minutes. I always feel incomplete, Like a part of me is missing, When we're not together. I know that right now. This is how things have to be. But that doesn't make it .Any easier to bear Every day without you. SJust reminds me of the joy you add to my life. Joy that I'm missing out on in my life. C. Ibarra Hardee County Jail Wauchula PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY! Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input. Only your original work may be submitted Send your poetry to: Poet's Place, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. A Safe Place Hammond Triples Output Of Pickers DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119 End The Abuse! Proudly serving Hardee Er surrounding counties for over 25 years SO .. locally O uW aog o rao 190,06 tI Pll Slid C Shingle or Metal U0 Yew ksh. Uss Na cGK SEE CONSTRUCTION State Certified General Contractor Lic # CGC 060257 Specializing in Roofing, Steel buildings & New Construction 2:3tfc Commeiial & Residential Dear Parents: Did vou 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. :S^ -REGISTRATION DATES: Saturday, May 21, 2005 from 1 PM to 5 PM Saturday, May 28, 2,005 from 1 PM to 5 PM SESSION I June 6 June 17 (Monday through Friday) Wauchula Hwy 17 North: .Ic-Ar *.1I-c,. 'I 5:19C SESSION II June (Monday through SESSION III July (Monday through 20 July 1 Friday) 5 July 15 Friday) Yr NOTE: POOL CLOSED JULY 4TH 5:12,19C m ltaw kfs of house pns to doose f Phone: (863) 773-5784 107 West Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873 ra- Op..~ IPCR, ~ o 2&9~PtA Al~l Ic I~ags Fom he ast ~~j~J~i~~e 2C The Herald-Advocate, May 19, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services- Printed as a Public Service by The Herald-Advocate' Wauchula, Florida SDeidline: Thursday 5 p.m. BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning......................10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service ....................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd ...... 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Tues. Prayer/Bible Study..........6:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship .....................6:30 p.m. Wed. Discipleship ....................6:30 p.m. Thurs. Mens Prayer ..................6:00 a.m. Thurs. Ladies Bible Study........5:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311 375-3100 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Main & W. Centra. Sunday AM Worship ... .10 30 a m Sunday Evening ..... ..600 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting ..700 p.m. FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4937 Hwy. 17 N. 3754206 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Moming'Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Disciples Train & Choirs ...5:30 pm. Evening Worship.... ...... ...6 30 p.m WednesdayPrayer ... ..7:00 pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Bowling Green S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening. .. ...6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .. .6:30 p.m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Grape & Church Streets 375-2340 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. :Morning Worship .........11.00 a m. Youth Fellowship. 5 00 p m. Evening Worship .... .... 6.00 p m. Wed. Bible Study ..............7:00 p.m. FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Baptist Church Road 773-9013 Sunday School... ....... .....9:45 a.m Morning Worship .........11:00 a.m Sunday Evening ...... 600 p m. Wednesday Prayer. ..... 7.00 p m HOLY CHILD SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION Misa (Espanol) Sunday ... .7-00 p m. IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIV'O 105 Dixiana St. 375-3370 Domingo Sern De Predicacion 11:00 p m. Manes Estudio Bibhco .......... 7-00 p.m. Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ....7:00 p m. Jueves Ser. De Predicacion ....7:00 p m. S IMNANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH. 210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or 773-9019 Sunday School'... ...........945 a m. SMorning Worship ............. .....1100 a.m. S Evening Worship .......... .... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer........... ..7:00 p.m M:. ACEDONIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 607 Palmetto St. Church School ... ...... ..9:30 a.m Evening Service........ .......7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible StudyPrayer Ser. ..7:00 p m. Communion-2nd Sun. Evening 6:00 p m. MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH 6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4109 Sunday School ...... ....... .9:45 a.m Morning Worship........... II00 a.m. Disciples Training .............500p.m. - :'"" Evening Worship ............ 700 p m. Wednesday Prayer Time ........ 7.00 p m., OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL . PRAISE CENTER E. Broward St. Sunday School ........... 10.00 a.m. Sunday Service ................6:00pm. Wednesday Service ...........7:30 p.m. BOWLING GREEN PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295 Domingos Escuela Dom...........9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m. Miercoles Servico ....................6:30 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER 128 E. Main St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. ONA LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ... .. 7-00 p m. Wednesday Prayer ... 7 00 p m. S NEW ELIM . INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Badger Loop Lane 773-4475 Sunday School .. 9:45 a.m. Worship.Service................... 00a.m. Sunday Night Worship...........6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time 7 00 p m NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH .. 202 Sidney Roberts Road Sunday School' 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11 00 a m Disciples Training' .. 6 00 p m. Evening Worship .. .... 6.30 p.m Wednesday Praer ....7.00 p.m ONA BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Bear Lane 773-2540 Sunday School .. ...........0:00 a.m. Morning Worship... .........11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ..................6;00 p.m. Wednesday Praer ........ .. 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 Pray er Time ............7:00 p.m WAUCHULA APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd. Sunday School... .........1000a.m. Evening Service ............. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Service .............. 7-00 p m Wednesday Service ...... .7 00 p.m BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH 405 S. Florida Ave. Sunday) Morning Service .1000 a.m Sunday Evening Worship.... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Service & Worship 7:00 p.m Saturday Prayer ..... .. ..7-00 p.m. CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School......... ... .10.00 a m Morning Worship ...........II 00 a.m. Evening Worship .... ............7:00 p.m Wed Evening Worship .......7:00 p m CHURCH OF CHRIST- 2 ,01 S. Florida Ate. & Orange St. 773-9678 Bible Study ....... .10:00 am. Worship Service ..... ........... 1:00 a n.. Wednesday.. .............. ..... 7-00 p m. CHURCH OF CHRIST SWill 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 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Martin Luther King Blvd. 767-0199 CHURCH OF GOD OF THE FIRST BORN 807 S. 8th Ave. 773-4576 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 'Sacramenl Meeting ........ 9.00 a.mi Sunday School. ........... 1000 a.m. Priesthood..: ......... 11-00am. COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE 903 Summit St. 735-8681 Sunday School ............... ......10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning. ............ I I1:00 a m. Sunday Night ....... .....6:00 p m. Wednesday Night.... ......7:30 p.m. / ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY 501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470 Sunday School ......... ........10:00 a.m. : Morning Service. ............. I11:30 a.m. ; Evening Service ...............7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible St. & Yth. Gant ....7:30 p.m. :' Fri. Night (Holy Ghost Night)..7:30 p.m. The following merchants urge you to attend. your chosen house of worship this Sabbath S&GaaE .7Ey i O (17&2 I Wholesale Nursery Donnis,& Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 P.O. Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL WAUCHULA FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ......................11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper....................6:15 p.m. Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ............7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service............... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................... 5:00 p.m. Thursday Service ......................7:00 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD 701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800 Praise & Worship ................. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION BAUTISTA 713 E. Bay St. 773-4722 Escuela Dominical....................9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:30 a.m. Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service .....................10:45 a.m. Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ..................6:00 p.m, Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service..... .............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m. FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1347 Martin Luther King Ave.. 773-6556 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service...................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ;......................6:00 p.m. Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/, Bible Study :6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657 Early Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship.................11:00 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Activities................6:00 p.m. FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Now Meeting at Northside Baptist Church 912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386. Sunday Morning Service ..........8:30 a.m. Evening Worship ......:...... :.......6:00 p.m. Tuesday Youth Ministry............7:00 p.m. Adult"Tuesday Service ...........7:00 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE Pentecostal 810 W.Tennessee St. 773-3753. Morning Sern ice .... 10:00a.m. Evening Worship ..... ........6:00 p.m Wednesday Service. .........7.00 p.m. HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500 Coffee & Donuts .......9 00 a m. Sunday School ...........9.30 a.m Worship .... .10.30 am. Wed Night Dinner 6:00 p m. Wed. Bodybuilders Adult CI. Crossroads & Lighthouse Mmn 7(00 p m. IGLESIA DE DIOS PENTECOSTAL, M.I. 903 E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693 Pastor: Reinaldo Ortiz Manes ............... 7-30 9-00 p.m. Viernes ........ .7:30 9-00 p.m. Domingo 11.00 a.m 1:00 p.m IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Old Bradenton Road 767-1010 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH 155 Altman Road 1131 . Sunday Morning ....... .....10:00a.m. Tuesday Evening .......... .7:30 pm. Thursday Evening ... 7"30 p m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH Sunday Evening .. .... 4.00 p.m Monday Eening .. 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 ... I11 00 a m Evening Worship ........ 6"00 p m. Wednesday Prayer .. ... .7 00 p m NEW BEGINNING CHURCH :Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St. ;735-0555 .. NjEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 Stale Road 64 East Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Ser ice 11.00 a.m. Church Training ......... 5"15 p.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...:..............7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHUPC- 10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023 Morn. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00 .m. Allen Christian Endeavor ........4:00 p.m. Wed. & Fri. Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m. NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 912 N; Sih 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 BAPTIST CHURCH 149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ................. 11:00 a.m. Wed. Evening Prayer ................7:00 p.m. RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY BAPTIST'CHURCH 1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344 Radio Program WZZS Sundays9:00 a.m. Sunday-School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 1100 a m Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ................... 7:00 p.m. SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula; Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ..................:00 pm. ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Holy Days ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089 Saturday Mass (English) ..........5:00 p.m. (Spanish) ............7:30 p.m. Sunday (English) ......................9:00 a.m. (Spanish) .............:....10:30 a.m. (Creole) 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass in English ..:...........8:30 a.m. SEVENTH DAY S ADVENTIST CHURCH 205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927 Sabbath-School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a.m. Tues. Prayer Meeting................7:00p.m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...........11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m. SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Old Bradenton Road 773-2946 Sunday Morning Worship... 10:30a.m. Evening Worship ..... .... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ..... 7:30'p.m. Friday Worship ... .......7:30 p.m. TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 116 Orange St. Sunday School ...... .. .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ......... 11:30 a.m. Evening Worship .........: 7 00 p.m. Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p.m. ,Friday Prayer Ser\ ice ....... 7:00 p.m. 'WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 773-0199 Sunday School: ............ 10:00 a.m. SMorning Worship.. ....... .11:15 a.m. Evening Worship ............ 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Fam. Training .... 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Youth Bible Study.. .. 7:00 p.m. Friday Night Worship......... 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683 Sunday School ............ 9:45 a.m. ,Morning Worship ....... .. .11:00 a.m. Church Training .... .-.': .. 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship .:......... 7 00 p.m Wednesday Prayer ......... .. 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST 'TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 210Anderson Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Church ........ ... 10:00 a.m. Youth Sen ice .... ..... .. 6:00 p.m. ,Evening Service .-.......... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ......... 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Stansfield Rd. Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship .......... 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer............. 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship .......... 7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship........... 7:30 p.m. YOU Can Appear In ... kids korner Hey, kids How would you ike your work to be printed in the paper? praw us a picture, write us.a poem, m ak up a story or tel us a joke. .If you're sending us a drawing ispeo;dg or markers not.orayons. And, lea the lined notebook paper for homework, nt your artwork. Then print your name and age, your parents names and the town .vW"re iy rlve onthe back. Get mo o'r.Oad to bring it to our ofiloe .ot put Itln the mall lto kids komrn4 The HeraldAdvocate, RO. Box 48, Wauchula, FL 33873. WAUCHULA WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER (Full Gospel) 501 N. 9th Ave. Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Youth & Child. Church. ...... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ............ 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m. Men's Fri. Prayer........... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER 102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza) 773-2929 Sunday Service............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ........... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service ..........7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Service ..... 7:00 p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .......... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ......... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 64 E. & School House Road Church 735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443 Sunday School ........... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 10:30 a.m. Children's Church......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Youth & FT.H ........ 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH Gardner Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service.......... 7:00 p.m. CREWSVILLE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8251 Crewsville Road Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657 Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ............ 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ........ .. 7:00 p.m. EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS CHURCH INC. Corner of 6th and Hickory Sunday School ... ........ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ... ....... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ............ 7:00 p.m. Wednesday ................ 7:30 p.m.' FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114 Bible Study............... 10:00 a.m. Worship Service ........... 11:00 a.m. GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH South Hwy. 17 494-5456 Sunday School :......... 10:00 a:m. Morning Worship..... .... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ....... 7:00 p.m. MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Steve Roberts Special & Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851 Sunday School........... 10:00 a.m. Worship ................. 11:00 a.m. Evening ................. 6:00 p.m. Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet..... 7:00 p.m. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD FAITH TEMPLE Oak Street Sunday Worship ...... .. 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Worship ...........7:30 p.m. Thursday Worship .......... 7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship........... 7:30 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Pioneer Park S2nd Sunday. .............. 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m. 5th Sunday ............. ... 6:00 p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS REALITY RANCH COWBOY CHURCH 2-1/2 Miles east of Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66 863-735-8600 Sunday School............ ..9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m. ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636 Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ............. 11 a.m. Wed. Prayer Service......... 7:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889 Domingo, Misa en Espanol ... 10:30 a.m. Confesiones .............. 10:00 a.m. Doctrina ............... ..11:30 a.m. SPANISH MISSION 735-8025 Escuela Dominica ......... 10:00 a.m. Servicio ................. 11:00 a.m. Pioneer Club. .............. 6:30 p.m. Servicio de la Noche ........ 7:00 p.m. Mierecoles Merienda ........ 6:00 p.m. Servicio .................. 8:00 p.m. Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m. ZOLFO BAPTIST CHURCH, 311 E. 4th Ave. 735-1200 Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Training Union............ 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:30 p.m. t. .-- ") 0 --" SiI- LM CL E S *- 0 * L * - ' -) - I Will Give You Rest Are you feeling like you're in over your head? In today's, society, it is not unusual to feel swept away by too many roles to play and a myriad of duties to perform with no relief or help in sight. Are: there any practical solutions out there? Where do we begin to look for answers? Perhaps our relief and our solutions are not "out there". They are "in here", in i' t ?., 1 iT~d II our soul, where God's spirit wants to live. In Matthew 11:28, our Heavenly Father reassures us... "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." "That sounds like what I need so desperately", you say, "but, how do I go about receiving this incredible gift?" It's easier than you might imagine. God waits for you in His House. He wants you to come into His presence, to sit and meditate upon His Word. During this time of calming strength, ask God to live within your heart and soul. He is waiting for your invitation. It is that easy. Won't you worship this week? SUNDAY Acts 2:1-21 MONDAY Acts 2:22-47 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Acts Acts Acts 3:1-10 3:11-26 4:1-22 FRIDAY Acts: 5:12-42 SATURDAY Acts 8:4-25 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 2005, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P. O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www kwnews com ~J~ C;---n I!! May 19, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C All that remains of M-8, a 275- pound three-year old male black bear, is a radio tracking collar, a white ear tag and 'some skin and bones. The adult bear was illegally shot and killed by a poacher on a large ranch near Lake Placid last fall. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to know who did it and why. Wildlife Alert, a stakeholders group that helps combat the illegal taking of fish and wildlife, is will- ing to pay up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator. Anyone having any information about the shooting of a bear in Highlands County should contact the Wildlife Alert hotline at 1-888- 404-FWCC (3922). Callers may remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward upon the conviction of a violator. The bruin was part of a study conducted by the University of Kentucky's (UK) Native Bear Research Project. The local portion of the research project focuses on black bears in and around Highlands county, one of the state's smallest populations. Black bears are a threatened species in Florida and as far as this one is concerned, it was an important animal with a well-known history." M-8 was important because this particular animal was one of the bears using the west side of the range. He had the potential to show us how bears negotiate roads and other obstacles that link the remain- ing patches of forest in the area. This information is highly impor- tant in developing conservation blueprints for the region because bears are an ideal flagship species for protecting sensitive habitats and other imperiled animals," said Dave Maehr, Bear Research Project Coordinator for the University of Kentucky. UK Researchers received a mor- tality signal from the bear's radio collar on Saturday, Nov. 20, at around 5 p.m. Biologists tracked the signal to a large ranch near Lake Placid where the remains of the juvenile bear were located by a FWC law enforcement officer. There has been an ongoing investi- gation since that time. Investigators are now asking for the public's help in catching and prosecuting the per- petrator. Information on Florida black bears is available at http://wildflori- da.org/bear/ or by contacting the FWC's Lakeland office at (863) 648-3203. This is the second radio collared bear in the FWC's Southwest Region that has been found shot to death by poachers. A Pasco county man was convicted of shooting another UK radio-collared bear in 2004. The male bear, identified as M-8, was 3 years old and weighed 275 pounds. Experience teaches only the 3m s teachable. rarl 116 Carlto 7T7 A REDKEN Hair Salon L~jNjStf unlike's Street, Wauchula V2 M/C n 3-5D Hou 5:19c hom,,a.=. : Tues.-Fri. 9- irs: Tues.-Fri. 9-6, Spat.9-3 --Aldous Huxley DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Don't Know Where To Turn For Help? CALL THE CRISIS LINE 1(800) 500-1119 Braves Beat Mets Poacher Kills Black Bear Wearing Tracking Collar By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The BJD Excavating Braves edged the Masons Mets on Friday night to clearly claim the season championship in the LL Juniors Baseball division. With just a pair of games this week, the Braves have an unbeat- able record at 9-1. The Mets have finished the season at 8-3. Next are the CGC AgriManagement Athletics (A's), the Lone Star Construction Rangers and Torrey Oaks Golf Course Indians. Last Monday's was the only wide open game of the final full week of play. The A's beat the Indians 16-5. For the A's, Dalton Farr and Tyler Harvard each tripled. Will Abbott doubled twice and Joseph Johnson also doubled. Harvard was the lone triple-tally batter. Abbott came home four times on three hits and a walk. Tyler Robertson and Tyler Alden each came around to score twice. For the Indians, leadoff batter Josh Rickett stroked a pair of hits. Rickett, Tony Martinez, Adam Cartwright, Justin Corbin and Chris Anderson each circled the bases once. Tuesday night was the first, of three one-run games. The Braves decided their first place finish with a 5-4 win over the second-place Mets. Logan Thomas doubled and came around to score in the second inning for the Braves. Cody Rawls, Josh Heggie and Ben Krause crossed home in the fourth inning, pushed along by hits by Carson Davis and Conner Davis. Carson Davis got the winning score in the sixth inning, aided by ,a Kaleb Saunders double. For the Mets, Raymond DeAnda tripled, and Francisco Figueroa and Josh Spencer each doubled. Spencer's double, coupled with an error put the Mets in the lead in the first inning. Alex Flores was safe on an error and scored on Figueroa's double in thethird inning. Spencer added another score in the fifth and Figueroa added the final run in the seventh inning. Thursday's game was ,another knuckle-bitter as the A's nipped the Rangers 5-4. Robertson tripled and Farr dou- bled for the A's. Grimsley, Michael Dixon, Skylar Alden and Farr came home in the fourth inning and Robertson scored in the sixth inning. For the Rangers, it was David Richardson and Josh Rodgers who doubled. Cody Vandiver, Jake Crews and Richardson had two hits apiece. Danny Rodriguez, Rodgers, Tenton Cantu and Dale Bucy each put a run on the board. In the Friday finale, the Mets were threatened but beat the Indians 10-9. In the final game of the season For Juniors 10 HOURS A MONTH! 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Dansley came home twice and Martinez, Cartwright, Rickett, Dustin Maddox, Corbin, Anderson and Matt Fite once each. $1 ghr ghts Perm I I I :6 a 1 e 2i~r 4C The Herald-Advocate, May 19, 2005 COUNTY COURT The following marriage licens- es were issued recently in the office of the county court: * Eric Quinton Mushrush, 20, Zolfo Springs, and Livrada Lozano, 19, Zolfo Springs. Samuel Eugene Hudgins, 36, Avon Park, and Kristine Anne Mankopf, 37, Avon Park. Daniel Bryan Barnett, 25, Bowling Green, and Brannan Aline Gukich, 25, Lake Wales. Jose DeJesus Tapia, 26, Bowling Green, and Joyce Elaine Gibson, 43, Bowling Green. Rafael Arista, 24, Zolfo Springs, and Amalia Rivera, 28, Zolfo Springs. Robert Leroy Cain, 66, Ona, and Betty Andrews Cain, 62, Ona. The following small claims cases were disposed of recently by the county judge: Ford Motor Credit Corp. vs. Laura Garcia, judgment. Great Seneca Financial Corp. as assignee vs. Shirley Jones, judg- ment. CACV of Colorado LLC vs. Thomas J. Lewis and Janet M. Lewis, judgment. Camilo Morillo vs. Susan Cisneros, dismissed. Household Bank vs. Basima A. Sihweain, judgment. Tito Garay vs. Patricia Taylor, dismissed. W.S. Badcock Corp. vs. Lynn Roberts, dismissed. The following inactive small claims cases were dismissed for lack of prosecution: Hector Espinoza vs. Jesse Reyna. Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Jose L. Fernandez. Worldwide Asset Purchasing vs. Ramiro F. Cisneros. Reson L. Holt vs. Annie Blair. Sherman Acquisition Limited Partnership as assignee vs. Velda L. Bloome. Eleanor Dasher vs. Michael Makowski et al. Joe Garza vs. Twain Youngblood. Gourley Plastering vs. Todd Granato and VMS Builders. Carol Musser and Grace Mobile Home Park vs. Rhonda Holderfield. W. S. Badcock vs. Christopher Keller. There was no misdemeanor or criminal traffic court last week as it was trial week. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: Michael Hines and Ashley Hines, divorce. Wauchula Police Department vs. Esmeralda Massey Garcia, petition for forfeiture. Charles D. Newman and Jennifer L. Newman, divorce. Christopher A. Baty and Elizabeth M. Baty, divorce. Steven Earl Beaver vs. James V. Crosby and the state Department of Corrections (DOC), petition for review of inmate situation. Sandra Graham and the state Department of Revenue vs. Randall D. Packard, petition for child sup- port. April Louise DeLaRosa vs. Jose Manuel Garza, petition for injunc- tion for protection. Tikisha Williams vs. Hasari Williams, petition for injunction for protection. Scott and D'Lise Wyckoff vs. State Farm Florida Insurance Co., damages. Lori L. Skipper vs. David Rivera, petition for injunction for protection. Linda G. Perez vs. Lydia T. Gonzalez, petition for injunction for protection. PUBLIC NOTICE The Florida Department of Community Affairs has awarded The City of Wauchula a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $200,000.00 The City anticipates the pro- gram will include the replacement of at least one (1) manu- factured housing unit which was damaged during the 2004 hurricane events. The unit that the City anticipates address- ing is located within the City limits of the City of Wauchula. The City of Wauchula is soliciting quotes for the replacement mobile home. All manufactured housing dealers interested in bidding on the replacement unit can obtain a set of bid specifications and a bid submittal form from Ms. Olivia Minshew, City of Wauchula, 126 South 7th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873, (863) 773-3535 or Mr. David Fox, Project Manager, Fred Fox Enterprises, Inc. at 1-888-223- 9795. Bid forms must be completed and submitted in triplicate to Ms. Olivia Minshew, City of Wauchula, 126 South 7th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873 no later than 4:00 p.m., May 27, 2005. The bid package shall be labeled "CDBG Emergency Grant Manufactured Housing Unit Replacement Bid." The City of Wauchula reserves the right to request any addi- tional information needed to analyze a submitted bid. The City also reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For further information please contact Mr. David Fox, at Fred I ox Enterprises, Inc., at 1-888-223-9795. The City of Wauchula is a Fair Housing Advocate and an Equal Opportunity Employer. 5:19c PUBLIC NOTICE The PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD meeting as the Hardee County Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 02, 2005, 6:00 P.M. oras soon thereafter in S the Board of County Commissioners Board Room 412 W. Orange St., Courthouse Annex, Rm. 102 Wauchula, Florida for the following request: SAgenda No. 05-23 Hardee County Industrial Development Authority by and through 'its Authorized Representative requests approval of a Final Site Develop- ment Plan for Scosta Corp. for the engineering, design and manufacturing -of roof and floor trusses for construction use, 18.59MOL ac, zoned C/IBC On or abt Commerce Ct/Commerce Ln in Hardee County Commerce Park 203325 0000099400000 SLots 05-09 inclusive, Hardee County Commerce Park S20,T33S, R25E Roger Conley, Chairman, Planning/Zoning.Board PUBLIC NOTICE There are no items for the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS to hear fora June 16, 2005, 8:35 A.M. zoning meeting This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the Building/Zoning Department at least two (2) working days prior to the public hearing. This Public Notice is published in accordance with the Hardee County Land Development Code. Copies of the documents relating to these proposals are available for public inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 A;M. ,:and 3:00 P.M. at the Zoning Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula, SFlorida. All interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering any decision the Board shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material. Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded, anyone wishing to appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. 05:19,26c Courthouse Report El Maria V. Gonzalez vs. Lydia Gonzalez, petition for injunction for protection. The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Carl William Wilson Lee vs. Heather Elise Lee, voluntary dis- missal. Clata Minton and DOR vs. Deborah Lynn Minton, child sup- port order. Juan Gonzalez vs. Maria Garcia, injunction for protection. Angela Lynn Guerrero vs. Lewis Eric Brown, dismissal of injunction for protection. Wauchula State Bank vs. Laritha Lynn Roberts, dismissal. Cassandra B. Coney and DOR vs. Rutha Lee Means, child support order. Dione Shonta Graham and DOR vs. Martrell Adrian Brown, child support order. Krystal Renee Rodriguez and DOR vs. Alexander Jackson Jr., child support order. Sylvia J. Walton and DOR vs. Isaac D. Smith, dismissal of Jan. 10, 2005 set aside. Ashley Hines vs. Michael Hines, dismissal of injunction for protec- tion. Bessie Lee Jones and DOR vs. Charles N. Allen Sr., child support order. Senaida Gonzales and DOR vs. Javohn Dewayne Camel, child sup- port order. Delisha K. Redden and DOR vs. Clarence C. Graham Jr., child sup- port order. Candice Reece .and Donald Reece, divorce. Judy Snell vs. John Snell, dis- missal of injunction for protection. Laurie Turner vs. Matthew Turner, dismissal of injunction for protection. Karista Newsome Johnson and DOR vs. Juan Manuel Borjas, child support order. PUBLIC NOTICE HARDEE COUNTY The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 2, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex 1, 412 West Orange Street, Wauchula, FL 33873, to consider adoption of the following ordinance: HARDEE COUNTY ORDINANCE 05-02 AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A FIVE (5) CENT LOCAL OPTION FUEL TAX UPON EVERY NET MOTOR FUEL SOLD IN HARDEE COUNTY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION SECTION 336 025 OF THE FLORIDA PROVIDING THAT THE IMPOSITION EFFECTIVE FOR A PERIOD OF TEN BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2006; GALLON OF AND TAXED 206.41 AND STATUTES; SHALL BE (10) YEARS, PROVIDING DISTRIBUTION, PURSUANT TO THE STATE'S DISTRIBUTION METHOD LISTED IN 336 025(4) OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES BETWEEN HARDEE COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITIES LOCATED THEREIN REPRESENTING A MAJORITY OF THE INCORPORATED AREA POPULATION WITHIN THE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR'AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is a. Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the County Commissioners office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public hearing This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes 125 66(2)(a) and 286.0105. Copies of this ordinance are available for public inspection during regular office hours in Room 103, Courthouse Annex I, 412 West Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873, telephone 863/773-9430. Interested parties may appear at the pubic hearing and be heard with respects to the proposed ordinance. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to based. GORDON R. NORRIS, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 519,26c Margarita San Juan and DOR vs. Patricia Munoz, child support order. Lee Ann White and DOR vs. Courtne, Edward Clement, child support oi Christopher A. Baty and Elizabeth M. Baty, divorce. Quinton L. Hubbard vs. James Crosby and DOC, petition to review inmate situation denied. John Schneider vs. James Crosby and DOC, petition to review inmate situation denied. Anatolio Hernandez and DOR vs. Filiberto Lugo, child support order. Ernestina Melida Mullins and DOR vs. Darrell Harley Mullins, order. Carmen Rivera and DOR vs. Ofelia Rivera, child support order. Charles D. Newman and Jennifer L. Newman, divorce. Veronica Hernandez and DOR vs. Pablo Salgado, child support order. The following inactive civil cases were dismissed for lack of progress: Willie Hunter vs. Sgt. Roberts and Sgt. Rossman, Hardee Correctional Institution. Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Paul A. McGrady and Edna R. McGrady. Jesse W. Thomas and Margaret .Thonias-vs. Josie Ewing, Zolfo Springs Police Department and Carl Elvis Ayers d/b/a Ayers Used .Cars and Wrecker Service. First National Bank of Wauchula vs. William W. Read Jr. Nina Miranda Garcia and DOR vs. Jeremiah Paul Martinez. Joe Byers and Rachel Byers. There was no felony criminal court last week as it was trial week. The following real estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: Roland L. Dilley & Son Inc. to Antonio and Aida Alentado, $365,000. Edward S. Jr. and Connie Joan Schontag to H. Ward and Tina R. Grice, $36,000. Ervin Eugene and Margaret L. Johnson to Christopher and Cherie L. Johnson, $20,100. Ruben Olmos to Maria Gonzales Nunez, $33,000. George L. Page to Eudoxcio N. and Modesta Santiago, $21,500. Lori A. Brindlinger to Matthew B. Driskell, $43,000. Edwin D. and Candice V. Mercer to Mineral Branch Ranch LLC, $125,000. Byron E. and Mildred V. Moore and Dorothy D. Reed to George W. and Judith A. Neel, $39,000. Otto R. Stayler Jr. to Victory Investment Services LLC, $115,000. Mario A. and Elizabeth Trevino to Thomas and Guillermina J. Trevino, $28,000. J.W. Jr. and Deanna Armstrong and Jimmy Ray and Deneda Shoffner to Mark E. Bucholtz, $45,000. Gerald L. and Mary Ann Pollard to Maria C. Banda, $76,000. William H. Batts to Patty S. Shackelford-Brown, $275,000. William S. and Sylvia Coker to Amparo Ortiz and Susana Boyette, $10,500. Charlie H. and Thelma H. Collins to David A. and Martha A. Marshall, $24,000. C. Wayne and Dorothy A. Conerly to Joyce Conerly, $20,000. Edward S. Schontag Jr. and For the week ended May 12, 2005: At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 7,244 compared to last week 7,296.and 8,063 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 to 1.00 higher. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 155.00-235.00; 300-400 Ibs., 134.00-175.00; and 400-500 Ibs., 124.00-149.00. Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 144.00-210.00; 300-400 lbs., 125.00-157.50; and 400-500. Ibs., 115.00-137.50. Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 Ibs; 85-90 percent, 50.00-58.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 65.00-75.00. Meeting Notice The Hardee County Household Hazardous Waste Review Committee will meet on Wednesday May 25, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Hardee County Public Works Conference Room, 205 Hanchey Road; Wauchula. The Committee will review and rank proposals for: CONTINUING Household Hazardous Waste Collections For more information, please call 863/773-5089. TereSa Carver, Hardee County Solid Waste Director 5:19c INVITATION TO BID BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA STORM DEBRIS CLEARING STREAM RESTORATION BID #050905/DN Sealed BIDS will be received by the Board of County Commissioners, Hardee County, heieinafter referred to as "County", at: Purchasing Office 205 Hanchey Road Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-5014 until 2:00 P.M.. Tuesday. June 7th. 2005. at which time they will be pub- licly opened by the County Purchasing Director or designee and read aloud Any BIDS recieved after the time specified will not be accept- ed.. , The work detailed in this section consists of clearing storm-related debris from approximately 15 miles (15 sites) of drainage ditches and streams as indicated on the site location map. The locations and site descriptions are shown also shown in Worksheet A. Included in the work under this section is the.clearing (above and below the water sur- face), removal, and proper disposal of all debris and vegetation includ- ing but not limited to fallen trees and building materials which have the potential for obstructing water flow within the described limits of each Drainage ditch. Estimated Budget is $900,000.00 Drawings, specifications and other Contract Documents may be obtained from the Hardee County Purchasing Office, 205 Hanchey *Road, Wauchula, Florida 33873, or by faxing a request to 863-773- 0322: Hardee County is an equal opportunity employer and is inviting MBE and WBE firms to bid on this project. BIDDERS are required to attend a MANDATORY PRE-BID MEET- ING on Monday, at 10:00 A.M. May 23rd, 2005 to be Eligible to BID this project. The meeting will be at the Public Works Department Conference Room at 205 Hanchey Rd, Wauchula, Florida. BIDDERS shall confine their BIDS to the project in its entirety. Partial BIDS will not be considered. Each BIDDER shall submit with this BID, evidence that he is licensed to perform the work and services or qualified by examination to be so licensed. BIDS must be sealed and the outside of the envelope MUST be marked: "SEALED BID r STORM DEBRIS CLEARING STREAM RESTORATION." Bids will be awarded at the Board of County Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday. June 16th, 2005. Hardee County reserves the right to: waive informalities in any BID, delete any portion of the'project; extend the project within the limits of the work involved. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bid(s). Gordon R. Norris, Chairman Hardee County Board of County Commissioners 5:l1c 5:I99 Edward S. Schontag Sr. to Varghese Mathai and Thankamma Varghese, Sujit Varghese, and Vilayil S. and Rachel Matthew, $210,000. Vero Sweetwater Inc. to Mattis Properties Inc. and Leonard C. Smith, $1.54 million. Holly J. Williamson to Kenneth A. and Eileen M. Lambert, $10,000. Carol S. Jackson to Jose Luis Orozco, $155,000. James V. See Jr., to Edward S. Schontag Jr. and Edward S. Schontag Sr., $92,000. Alan Dale and Judith M. Southwell to Jaime and Olga L. Pina, $17,000. James and Barbara L. Jernigan to William C. Alexy III, $129,600. Stanley E. Sholtz as personal representative to Auto Restoration Depot Inc., $90,000. Cheryl W. Staton to Cathy B. Clemons, $146,000. EMC Mortgage Corp. to Juanita Wright, $12,500. David and Leonor A. Esquivel to JF&V Enterprises LLC, $45,000. Mary L. Williamson to Kenneth A. and Eileen M. Lambert, $10,000. Junior M. Archer, Steven M. Carpenter and Noey A. Flores to Aaron Realty Plus Inc., $95,000. Andres and Sandra Luz Villarreal to Julia Dominguez, $20,000. Wilma Louise McClellan to Franky Jones, $78,120. Ernest P. and Gayle M. Palmer to Prakash Seetharamiah as trustee of Medical Construction Land Trust, $400,000. May 19, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests: COUNTY May 15, Jasop Bryant Waugh, 35, of 536 E. Mason St., Owosso, Mich., was arrested by Dep. Manuel Zuniga on a Michigan warrant charg- ing him with absconding from parole. May 15, Shannon Allen Gentry, 23, of 4306 Robert Way, Winter Haven, was arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin and charged with two counts aggravated domestic assault. May 15, Jesus Manuel Reyes, 25, of 2508 Wiggins Road, Plant City, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. Frank Tomlinson and charged with willful and wanton reckless driving. May 15, a residential burglary on Jack Jones Road and a burglary on U.S. 17 North were reported. May 14, Pablo Torres, 48, of 1889 Kazen Road, Wauchula, and Sam Joe Torres, 40, P.O. Box 244, Ona, were arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson. Pablo Torres was charged with domestic violence battery and Sam Torres was charged with aggravated assault. May 14, Miguel Galindo, 22, of Wauchula Hills, was arrested by Dep. Julie Bridges and charged withretail theft. May 14, David Rivera, 38, of 8545 Chinook Road, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Everett Lovett and charged with armed trafficking of an illegal drug, possession of a firearm while committing a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a short-barrel shotgun and possession of drug paraphernalia. May 14, thefts on U. S. 17 North, U. S. 17 South and Tall Oaks Trail, a fight on Kazen Road and residential burglary on SR 64 West were report- ed. May 13, Victor Ortiz Velasquez, 24, of U.S. 17, Bowling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on a charge of failure to pay a fine on a conviction for retail theft. May 13, Clayton Thomas Jones, 46, 1012 N. Florida Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and charged with posses- sion of methamphetamine with intent to sell, transporting drug parapherna- lia, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to change address on vehicle tag. May 13, Margarito Araujo-Alfaro, 43, P. O. Box 1981, Wauchula, was NOTICE OF RETIREMENT Please take notice that the undersigned will close his practice of law for the general public and intends to retire effectively July 1, 2005. Those cases that are presently pending before the courts after July 1,2005 will be concluded by the undersigned as soon thereafter as possible. For those who wish to receive your file, that has not been destroyed by the hurricane prior to July 1, 2005 can obtain same from my office located at: 208 West Palmetto Street, Wauchula, Florida between the hours of 9:30 am through 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Beginning May 23, 2005 and ending Thursday June 30, 2005. After the July 1, 2005 date you can retrieve your file by special appointment only. After forty-three years of practicing law in Wauchula, it is with great sadness that I leave; however due to health reasons and just wanting to enjoy what little time I may have left, I think it is in my best interest to retire. want to.thank thepeople of Mardee County and sur- rounding counties.who have for the last forty-three years showed confidence in me and have allowed me to represent your interest. I also want to thank the judges whom I have worked under, my colleagues, sheriff department, and the court per- sonnel for their kindness and understanding when at times was not easy. , I will always cherish our relationships and memories. .Thank You, Val. R. Patarini 5 19-6 9C EMILY'S RABBIT By: Dr. Ross A. Hendry DVM Dr HendrA with Zeus A local couple, Jerry and Machele Albritton, have a delightful young daughter named Emily. Ten year old Emily had a fine Holland Lop white rabbit named "Blizzard" for her 4-H project and she was going to show it in the Hardee County Fair in February. However, just two weeks before the fair "Blizzard" got very sick. I remember Jerry coming into the office carrying the limp rabbit wrapped up in a towel. He was unconscious, hypothermic and obvi- ously very sick. I told Jerry that the situation was grave and asked him to prepare Shis daughter for the worst, but the staff and I talked it over and we decided we would treat it like a puppy in total distress with Parvo dis- ease or any of the animals we see in shock. We applied external heat and inserted an IV catheter for the administration of fluids and gave it an immune serum we use that is designed to treat gram negative shock. We also put him on a broad .spectrum antibiotic and, literally, two hours later Blizzard" was alert and munching on some food. It brings home an old.point that in medicine if you're not sure what is going on, treat what you can see. I can assure you I am not an expert .rabbit doctor, but we treated the symptoms and this time it worked. It is our policy to not charge 4-H kids for anything we do for them and the situation was obviously grave, but we are always gratified when we treat an animal that is so sick and get such dramatic results. I think the neatest thing for me is now every time Emily sees me a.t a basketball game or at a restaurant, even before I see her, she comes running towards me and hugs my neck. I can tell you it does- n't get any better for this old man. ,Pet Care Center S. W :773-6783 : S 915 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula 5:19 arrested by Dep. Ryan Waters and charged with domestic battery. May 13, a 16-year-old Zolfo Springs youth was arrested by Sgt. David Drake and charged with resisting arrest without force. May 13, thefts on Smith Road and Cactus Avenue and a vehicle stolen on Ralph Smith Road were reported. May 12, Darlene Elizabeth Williams, 404 of 1767 Cactus Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Sylvia Estes and charged with retail theft. May 12, Eric Robert Pitts, 33, of Chestnut Hills, Newark, Del., was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on a Delaware warrant charging him with failure to appear in court on a charge of theft. May 12, Cathy Lynn Halpain, 32, of 876 SR 64 E., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Maria Hall on warrants charging her with violation of pro- bation (original charges possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia). May 12, Nicholas Alvarado, 36, P.O. Box 1153, Undilla, Ga., was arrested by corrections Dep. Earl Harrison on a court-ordered pickup. May 12, a vehicle stolen on Tangelo Circle, criminal mischief on Alderman Road and theft on Hanchey Road were reported. May 11, Joe Ramon Valdez, 39, of 1127 Sparrow Road, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by corrections Dep. Earl Harrison on a court pick-up order. May 11, Rodney Allen Youngblood, 23, of 829 Bostick Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges three counts burglary of a Structure, three counts grand theft and burglary of a dwelling). May 11, Duane Burnett Porter, 35, of 1157 Old Fort Green Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. James Adler on a warrant charging him with non-support. May 11, thefts on SR 62 West and Glade Street, a fight on East Main Street and a stolen tag were reported. May 10, Jessie Vasquez Martinez, 30, of 4320 Steve Carlton Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of failure to appear in court on a charge of aiding an escape. May 10, Miguel Angel Navarro, 23, of 4518 Reynolds Creek Ave., Plant City, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with non-support. May 10; Robert Wayne Klotz, 36, of 6143-11th Ave. N.,.Port Richey, was arrested by corrections Dep. Earl Harrison on a court-ordered pickup.- May 10, a 14-year-old Ona youth was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with making a false police report. May 9, Haman Matthew Pettyjohn, 26, of 2934 Ouray Drive, Arcadia, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of violation of probation (orig- inal charge unlawful sexual act with a minor). May 9, Guillermo Alvarado Jr., 37, of 4101 E. SR 50, Garden City, Kan., was arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin on charges of resisting arrest without force, loitering and prowling, and two counts non-support. May 9, Lester White, 20, of 3628 S. Suwannee St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Manuel Martinez and charged with aggravated assault. May 9, a 14-yearold Bradenton youth was arrested by Sgt. L. A. Hart and charged with loitering and prowling, and resisting arrest without force. May 9, thefts on Grady Revell Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, a burglary on U. S. 17 South, a vehicle stolen on SR 64 and a tag stolen on Dade Street were reported. WAUCHULA May 14, Michael Anthony Guerrero, 19, P. O. Box 941, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. JohnrEason and charged \ ith possession of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a church w ith intent to sell and possess-ion of drug para- phernalia. May 14, a 13-year-old Wauchila youth and a 14-year-old Wauchula youth were arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConie and each charged w ith burglary and petit theft. May 14, a residential burglary on Ohio Avenue and criminal mischief on Shelton Avenue were reported. May 13, Michael Shawn Albritton, 34, of998 SR 62, B owling Green. was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte on capiases charging him with resist- ing an officer with violence, criminal mischief and %iolation of probation (original charges battery on a law enforcement officer and violation of a '"'v'' ......r. - r a month for 1 year. Taxes and surcharges apply. One-year term agreement required. After one v3' r biV S29 99 a mo ineh $50 onl;n etale ioverr .j4s99i jCl9,vhSl I0. . Spr.inL domestic violence injunction for protection) and a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge driving while license suspend- ed). May 13, Christopher Mark Tindell, 25, of 714 Seminole St., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Angie Hill and charged with aggravated assault. Tindell had also been arrested on May 9 by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with domestic battery. May 12, Jesus Junior Lopez, 32, of 125 Carlton St., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. John Eason and charged with possession of methampheta- mine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. May 12, Paul Eduardo Simon, 28, of 309 Carlton St., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Gabe Garza on a warrant charging him with violation of probation (original charge domestic battery). May 12, a theft on U. S. 17 South was reported. May 11, thefts on North Eighth Avenue and U. S. 17 South were reported. May 10, Heath Barkley Sanchez, 21, of 3210 Magnolia St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. John Eason and charged with attempted mur- der. At the jail, Sgt. Barry Schnable also detained him on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges criminal mischief and assault). May 9, a residential burglary on South Tenth Avenue was reported. BOWLING GREEN May 16, Ashley Nicole Stanford, 16, of 901 Quail Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Carlos Arce and charged with aggravated battery. May 15, Joe Rolando Leyva, 36, P. 0. Box 1094, Zolfo Springs, and Richarad McCumber, 18, of 3531 S. Palmetto St., Zolfo Springs, were arrested by Sgt. Carlos Arce and each charged with aggravated battery on a pregnant woman. McCumber was also charged with throwing a deadly mis- sile, criminal mischief with damage in excess of $1,000 and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. May 15, a theft on U. S. 17 South was reported. May 14, Kenya Devynn Hooks, 30, of 635 Orange St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer on a capias alleging failure to pay a fine on a conviction for resisting arrest without force. He was also charged with no valid license. May 13, a theft on Sally Blvd. was reported. May 12, a theft on Chester Avenue was reported. May 11, a fight on Pleasant Way and criminal mischief on U. S. 17 North were reported. May 10, Brandy Renee Kemp, 28, of 1622 SR 64E, Zolfo Springs, and Christopher Lee Baker, 22, P. O. Box 1034, Zolfo Springs, were arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and each charged with loitering and possession of methamphetamine. Baker was also charged with possession of drug para- phernalia, attaching a tag not assigned and driving with knowledge of a sus- pended license. ZOLFO SPRINGS May 14, a fight on South Palmetto Street was reported. May 13, Shawn Curtis Rhymes, 18, of 89 Lazy Acres, Zolfo Springs, w as arrested by Capt. 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Wildfires and brush fires affect landowners in suburban and rural areas in Hardee County every year, and there are many things you can do to prepare your home and property should wildfire threat- en your area. Wildfire Awareness The Florida Division of Forestry reported 51 wild land or brush fires in April, with nearly 3,000 acres burned. This brings the year-to-date total to 15,113 acres. Regardless of where you live in Hardee County, there are some practical steps you can follow to protect your property when wildfire or brush fire threaten your home. Create a "defensible space" that measures 30 feet on all sides of your home. Remove branches that overhang the roof, providing 6-8 feet of clear- ance. Select drought-resistant plants and landscaping materials. If you are building or remodeling your home, choose ignition-resis- tant materials. Keep access to your property open and clear for fire and emergency vehicles. Have a fire extinguisher in your home and instruct your family mem- bers how to use it. Some other important things to consider include regular cleaning of gutters, remove vines that may be growing on your home, mow grass regu- larly and stack wood at least 100 feet away from your home. For more information, you can visit www.firewise.org or www.fema.gov. The Office of Emergency Management can provide you with information on these and many other public safety threats. Visit us at 404 W. Orange St. in Wauchula to obtain additional information. Recovery By The Numbers As of April 2005, more than 1.2 million people have registered for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with $552 million in housing aid being distributed statewide. The Small Business Administration has approved 42,000 home loan applications, with $1.1 bil- lion authorized for loans. And 85,000 different community and faith-based volunteer groups have logged more than 1.5 million hours toward hurricane recovery. Hardee County recently received a $9 million award for community and infrastructure development. This particular grant is being divided amongst the municipalities and the county so that each can channel the money to projects that need it the most. The county, municipalities and the School Board are in the process of applying for several million dollars in Hazard Mitigation Grant Project funds to address critical areas including public shelters, critical facilities and a new state-of-the-art communications package' to allow city, county and School Board personnel to communicate ,more effectively. Many more projects are "in the works." Details to follow! The Weather I recently had the opportunity to visit the National Weather Service's local forecast center in Ruskin. It was a fascinating look into how the weath- er is predicted on an everyday basis, not to mention the ability to provide severe weather watches and warnings. You can access much of the same data available to public safety per- sonnel at www.nws.noaa.gov. Click the Tampa Bay region of the United States map to get our seven-day area forecast. You can even access real-time data for the Peace River. There is also a link to the U.S. Geologic Survey real-time surface water datad"siteithat provides information on streams including Charlie, Payne and Horse creeks. CENT GLASS .=Leis. Dear Editor: Two events have taken place in the past few weeks which will sig- nificantly affect the natural envi- ronment and future of Hardee County. Since these events were not reported in The Herald- Advocate, I would like to take this opportunity to bring them to the attention of the readership of your newspaper who may not have' caught the news in other media: On Friday, May 6, 2005, the last day of the Florida legislative ses- sion, a measure, introduced by Paula Dockery (R-Bartow) was passed which significantly reduces the financial liability by the phos- phate industry for wetland reclama- tion. It had been previously deemed mandatory in Florida administra- tive court for phosphate companies to provide surety bonds out front to recover reclamation costs for all wetlands within the boundaries of a proposed mine: The DEP was draft- ing rules based on the court's rec- ommended order. The legislation introduced by Ms Dockery rolled back'the rules to a previous state, allowing mines, to post bonds for only those wetlands being mined on a year to year basis. 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Those conditions will hold Mosaic to higher reclama- tion standards if adopted, by the DEP. The litigation led by Charlotte County, and backed by Lee County, Sarasota County, Manasota Regional Water Authority, and Desoto Citizens Against Pollution, presented arguments challenging strip mining's effect of fish and wildlife, invasive exotics, and regional hydrology. Ironically, even though the Ona- Fort Green permit has the sanction of administrative court it has yet to be reviewed by state and regional agencies. and has not passed the Hardee County Commission for DRI approval. Let us hope that the commission is preparing its case to defend the county against the extreme environmental impacts of the strip mining process. The administrative court's rec- ommended order has opened the door much wider for phosphate' mining to push its way further into the Horse Creek basin. . Once the land has been sdtrip- mined not only is its natural beauty and function compromised, but the heritage of its people is lost forever. Dennis Mader Hardee Citizens Against Pollution Lily Of course, most people are interested in Hurricane Season 2005. The 2005 forecast from Dr. William Grey predicts a similar trend in hurricane development for this year. It's important to remember that these types of forecasts are based on multi-decade trends and don't guarantee the exact number or severity of hurricanes. The best advice is to prepare yourselves and your property. Craig Fugate, the director of the state Division of Emergency Management, recommends (as do I) the purchase of a NOAA weather radio. They are inexpensive and can be obtained at most any store that carries electronics. Special Needs It's that time of year again to register with Emergency Management if you are a person of special needs. If you registered last year, you need to make sure your application is current and on file and advise us of any changes. If you're not sure, call our office and speak with Amy Dubberly, our Emergency Management coordinator. She will be able to answer any question you might have. Generally speaking, a special-needs person, as defined by the state Department of Health, is someone who: depends on a sustained source of electricity for life (a respirator or IV pump), is oxygen dependant or requires feeding through a surgically implanted device (a feeding tube). Again, please call us for further information Serving Our Community Remember the old recruiting poster "Uncle Sam Wants You?" Well, Letter To Editor Hardee's Natural Environment Threatened By Strip Mining Cops For Christ By Barry L. Schnable Hardee County Sheriff's Office Sergeant I thought I would share this article sent to me from a fellow Christian officer. It really says a lot. After reading this, forgive those who have tres- passed against you for tomorrow may never come. "Let's talk about forgiveness. Do you hold your forgiveness from those who may or may not deserve it? The Bible is God's Word as well as an example we are supposed to live by. It has many stories of forgiveness. But here is the biggest one: Jesus preached and taught showing us forgiveness, forgiving those who may have or may not have deserved it. Isn't that what we should be doing? "We as law enforcement officers see a lot in this world differently than others. We deal with people who don't have a notion of what forgiveness is. Then there are those we see and maybe are trying to forgive, and maybe they just don't want the problems created by other parties anymore. These are the ones I look forward to helping. "Then there's the group of people who have created problems for years and expect us to solve them in a matter of minutes or make them go away. We kind of have those days where we need to ask God for forgiveness for being so frustrated with these people. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven - Luke 6:37 "Let us remember to offer forgiveness to those; even if only in our hearts and to God. Don't hold agrudge. Don't let it weigh you down. Take care of yourself and your families. Live by the example that God gave us - Jesus." Kevin really hit the nail on the head. The next time you get mad or frustrated with someone, stop and pray for him. I guarantee you will not be mad with him after that. Tomorrow is promised to no man. Live for today and let tomorrow worry about itself. Read the book of Luke. God be with and bless you always. I want to convey my condolences to the Crawford family for their recent loss. Sgt. Vreen Crawford will be truly missed, as he was such a big part of this community. The entire Sheriff's Office, law enforcement com- munity and public have you in our prayers. Barry L. Schnable Jr., state representative for Peace Officers For Christ, can be reached via e-mail at barryamber@msn.com. Visit the organiza- tion's Web site at www.pofci.orgp. *"'' HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED SHARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS NOTICE OF INTENT TO FIND THE CITY OF WAUCHULA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS) IN COMPLIANCE DOCKET NO.05-1-NOI-2503-(A)-(I) The Department gives notice of its intent to find the Amendment(s) to the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Wauchula, adopted by Oridnance No(s). 2004-16B on March 14, 2005, IN COMPLIANCE, pursuant to Sections 163.3184, 163.3187 and 163.3189, .S. 'i The adopted-City of Wauchula Comprehensive Plan Amendment(s) and the Department's Objections, Recomendations and-Comments Report, (if any), are available for public inspection Monday through Friday, except for legal holidays, during normal business hours, at the City of Wauchula, City Hall, Clerks Office, 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873. Any affected person, as defined in Section 163.3184, F.S., has a right to petition for an administrative hearing to challenge the proposed agency determination that the Amendment(s) to the City of Wauchula Comprehensive Plan are In Compliance, as defined in Subsection 163.3184(1), F.S. The petition must be filed within twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice, and must include all of the information aind contents described in Uniform Rule 28-106.201, F.A.C. The petition must be filed with the Agency Clerk, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Qak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, and a copy mailed or delivered to the local government. Failure to timely file a petition shall constitute a waiver of any right to request an administrative proceeding as a petitioner under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, ES. If a petition is filed, the purpose of the administrative e hearing will be to present evidence and testimony and forward a recommend- ed order to the Department. If no petition is filed, this Notice of Intent shall become final agency action. If a petition is filed, other affected persons may petition for leave to intervene in the proceeding. A petition for intervention must be filed at least twenty (20) days before the final hearing and must include all of the information and contents described in Uniform Rule 28- 106.205, F.A.C. A petition for leave to intervene shall be filed at the Division of Administrative Hearings, Department of Management Services, 1230 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060. Failure to petition to intervene within the the allowed time frame constitutes a waiver of any right such a person has to request a hearing under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to participate in the administrative hearing. After an administrative hearing petition is timely filed, mediation is available pur- suant to Subsection 163.3189(3)(a), FS., to any affected person who is made a party to the proceeding by filing that request with the administrative law judge assigned by the Division of Administrative Hearings. The choice of mediation shall not affect a party's right to an administrative hearing. -s-Charles-Gauthier, AICP Chief of Comprehensive Planning Division of Community Planning 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 5:19c Insurance -- M---e 9n6tircuIce faveic rance Solutions Since 1955 Automobile SHome * Farm & Ranch Business/ Commercial Crop & Tree Insurance Life & Annuities Boat *RV's 773-4101 3-24tfc I I - 0 1 we're looking for a few good men and women to join our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The team is an all-volunteer group who are trained to assist professional rescuers during time of disasters. In addition, CERT members are weather spotters, volunteer coordinators, human needs assessment team members, and a host of other things too long to mention here. All you need is a good attitude, a desire to serve your com- munity, a clean driving record and a clean background check. Applicants must participate in some entry-level training to become cer- tified CERT members and be willing to participate in regular training, events. If you'd like more information, call the Office of Emergency Management or visit http://www.floridadisaster.org/director_office/citi- zen corps/CERT.htm You don't need a background in emergency service or law enforcement. Just some free time and the volunteer spirit. Having an active CERT is a priority for this office and this community. I am very excited to be able to get this going again. Tip of the Month Now is a good time to trim any dead branches from trees on your prop- erty. During severe weather, these can easily break off and become projec- tiles causing damage to your home or those around it. Also, pick up your "All Hazard Guide" at any county office, the city halls of Bowling Green, Wauchula and Zolfo Springs or the Office of Emergency Management. Remember, managing your emergencies begins with you! May 19, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C 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 A Hardee farmer, no longer satis- fied that his cucumber harvesting crews could only pick 20 bushels of cucumbers per day per picker, set out to do something about it and has produced a machine which has more than tripled the output per picker. Walter Hammond, a former con- struction engineer who has been farming in Hardee County several years, decided some method to speed up the harvesting of cucum- bers on his 14-acre field would save enough money to offset the cost of construction. Hammond retired to his shop for two weeks and built his cucumber trailer, which allows his picking crews to average 70 bushels of LifeLinks ... By Carolyn Hendry Wyatt Extension Agent PROTECT YOUR BONES It's National High Blood Pressure Education Month-time to take action to find out what your blood pressure numbers are, what they mean and what you need to do to prevent or control this all-too-common condi- tion. The theme this year is, "Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure: Mission Possible." High blood pressure is a dangerous condition. You usually don't have any symptoms, so you may not even know you have it. And it can lead to heart disease, stroke and kidney disease, which are the first, third and ninth leading causes of death in the United States. The good news, though, is that it is possible to prevent-and control- high blood pressure. How? By making some fairly simple lifestyle changes: Losing weight, if necessary, and maintaining a healthy weight. Being physically active. Following a healthy eating plan. Eating less salt and sodium. Limiting your alcohol consumption. One step that you can get started on right away is to gradually start eat- ing more healthfully. Research has shown that a healthy eating plan called D.A.S.H. (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) can reduce your chances of developing high blood pressure and lower your blood pressure if it's already high. The D.A.S.H. eating plan emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy products. It is moderate in total fat and low in saturated fat and cholesterol. It also includes whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts. Plus, if you also reduce your salt and sodium intake, it works even better. Starting on the eating plan is fairly easy. It requiresno special foods and has no hard-to-follow recipes. Here are some tips to help you get start- ed: Make gradual changes like adding a serving of fruit or vegetables at lunch and dinner. Gradually increase your use of fat-free and low-fat dairy products to three servings a day. Gradually cut in half the. amount of butter, margarine or salad dress- ing you eat. If you now eat large portions of meat, cut them back by a half or third at each meal. Try two or more vegetarian-style (meatless) meals each week. Try casseroles and pasta and stir-fry dishes, which have less meat and more vegetables, grains and dry beans. Try fresh or dried fruits, raw vegetables or low-fat and fat-free yogurt for snacks. SSo, join the mission and start eating more healthfu ll iodiay. It can save your life. For more information about the D.A.S.H. eating plan, tips for getting started, sample meal plans and even recipes, visit the NHLBI's "Your Guide to Controlling High Blood Pressure" at http://www.nhlbi.nih.- gov/hbp/index.html and click on "Prevention"; or contact your Hardee County Extension Service at 773-2164 for more information on how to eat healthy. 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 ofCounty Commissioners Hardee County, Florida 4 28-5:26c NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENi 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 Hills Subdivision, 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 according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door located at 417 West Main Street on the 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 / By: Alicia C. Albritton Deputy Clerk 512.6:2c cucumbers per day per picker, all loaded and ready for the trip to the Wauchula Cucumber & Tomato Grower's Co-operative and the long trip to the Northern markets. Nurses and doctors of the Hardee County Health Department admin- istered 440 shots of the Salk Polio Vaccine to students in the first and second grades of the Hardee County schools in the second injec- tion of the series Tuesday. Officials reported that 32 parents of the county withdrew their per- mission to have the shots adminis- tered to children because of the recent publicity given the case of polio after the first of the series of Salk vaccine shots had been admin- istered. Cale Keller was installed as the president of the Wauchula Elementary School PTA at the regu- lar meeting Tuesday night. Mrs. Percy Carlton acted as installing officer. Other officers installed were Mrs. James Cowart, first vice presi- dent; Mrs. Amos Bruch, second vice president; Mrs. Malcolm Smith, secretary; the Rev. Kenneth Bain, treasurer; Mrs. H.B. Dominick, historian; Mrs. A.A. Poucher, parliamentarian. A "Notice of Election" ad reads: "There will be an election held in the city of Wauchula Tuesday, June 7, 1955, for the selection of five Charter Board Members, at large. The following have qualified: W.D. Carlton, W.E. Cochrane, Hollis O. Coker, Reaves M. Crews, Mitchell E. Hope, Leslie Hord, W.L. Howard, L.L. Linder, Charles J. Patton, R.A. Taylor and W.L. Warren Jr." From the "Personals" column: -Mr. and Mrs. Herb Perin and sons spent the weekend at their cot- tage onr Lake Walking Water. -Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas and daughters, Diane and Cynthia, were visitors in Avon Park Sunday after- noon. -Mr. and Mrs. Joe Joiner and small daughter of Bartow spent Saturday vith Mrs. Joiner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Hendry. -Mr. and Mrs. Martin Roberts were in Tallahassee last Thursday and were the guests of Governor and Mrs. LeRoy Collins at a tea at the mansion. -Mr. and .rMrs; -Gilbert Rouse Sandilhildren, lho have been. mak- ing their home in New Top Sail 'Beach, N.C.,, have returned to Wauchula to make their home. Mr Rouse has accepted a position with Davis Feed & Fertilizer Co. , -Mrs. Horace McDonald and daughter, Miss Kay, Miss Sophie Himrod and Mrs. L.F. Stephens accompanied Mrs. L.W. Bostick to Tampa Saturday to fly by Eastern Airlines to St. Louis, Mo., where she will be the guest of her niece, Mrs. Okey Miller and Mr. Miller for I Wy ackWhn several days. -Rev. W.S. Porter, O.K. Stringer, L.E. Reas and Clarence J. DeYoung attended the first men-of- the-church meeting of the newly created Westminister Presbytery at the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Ci ... water last Sunday afternoon and evening. Only i per cent of rectal can- cers are cured today. Early diagno- sis and prompt treatment could increase cures to 70 per cent, the American Cancer Society says. Giving to the Cancer Crusade can help make this possible. Gibbs' Furniture Store (Badcock dealer) advertises all aluminum Venetian blinds for $3.95. 25 YEARS AGO In the months ahead, the Wauchula City Council will be con- sidering the feasibility of borrowing about $500,000 to increase the effi- ciency and capacity of the city elec- trical system. The council was informed by public works superintendent Earl Crawley Monday that the present system has reached its capacity and is costing the city and increasing amount of money due to its ineffi- ciency. The prime interest rate dropped to 16 1/2 percent Monday after reach- ing a high of 20 percent the last of April. Herb Perin said Heartland Federal had a high of 17 percent interest a few weeks ago, but it has dropped to 13 percent for home loans now. Perin predicted a contin- ual drop until the middle of June, with interest going as low as 12-12 1/2 percent before the month is over. Pictured on the "News of People" page are the new officers of the Wauchula Junior Woman's Club. Shown at the dinner meeting are Stacy Morin, first vice president; Bess Stallings, president; Cindi Gary, treasurer; Janet Hendry, sec- ond vice president; Louise Jones, recording secretary; and Idania English, corresponding secretary. Also pictured are new members welcomed into, the club: Sue Hawthorne, Jane Knowling, Liz / Pace, Debbie Scheipsmeier, Helen Henderson and English. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Farabee of Wauchula announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Lisa Ann .(pictured), to Michael Douglas Manley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Manley, of Wauchula. An August wedding is planned. Pvt. Robert A. Barlow, son of Mr. and Mrs. I.P. Barlow, Route 2, Wauchula, recently completed a tracked-vehicle mechanic course at the U.S: Army Armor School, Fort Knox, Ky. Barlow entered the Army in November of 1979. J. Timothy Jones (pictured), son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wm. (Bill) Jones, of 3333 Lila Drive, Orlando, will perform with the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadel Chorale on the Bob Hope Special scheduled to be aired May 28 on NBC Television. Jones received a congressional nomination and was appointed to the Academy in Colorado. He has received his wings and completed his first year. He is the grandson of Mrs. Irene Jones and the late Verone Jones of Zolfo Springs. He is also the grand- son of the late Tony J. Franks and the late Eva Franks of Zolfo Springs. Rep. Lawrence Shackelford, joined by representatives Hollings- worth, Carlton, C.R. Smith, Williams, Mitchell, Eckhard and others is presenting a bill to the state Legislature to allow prayer back in the schools. Henry P. (Hank) Burnett Jr. received an associate in science degree, majoring in fire science technology, May 4 at Polk commu- nity College, Winter Haven. He is employed by the city of Lakeland Fire Department. Hank, wife Jo-Ann and children Andy and Tammy, now reside in the . Lake Gibson area of Lakeland. his parents are Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Burnett of Wauchula. Certain credit restraints have been put into effect by the Federal Land Bank Association in an effort toreduce inflation, while at the same time maintaining farm pro- duction with its counter-inflation- ary impact, according to J.A. Clark, president of the Federal Land Bank Association of Wauchula. 10 YEARS AGO A request for an additional $2 million in state funding for con- struction of a multi-purpose one- stop health and social services facil- ity in Hardee County appears to have leveled out at $1.7 million. That amount was in the compro- mise budget approved by both the Senate and House of Representatives last Thursday. "It's passed and on its way to the gover- nor," said Sharon Neuhofer, aide to District 72 Rep. Vernon Peeples,, whose territory included Hardee County. With good news on the horizon, it may be time for the Wauchula audi- torium restoration committee to roll Sup their collective sleeves and get to work on fund raising. The auditorium and City Hall SrenQvation0 plans -got..a .hopeful boost late last week When it was learned the city's application for a historic resources grant is set for full funding in next year's state budget. A one-half-page ,ad invites the public to attend an open house for Central Florida Lawn & Garden Sales & Service located at 230 W. Main St. The invitation is for Friday and Saturday, May 19-20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The owners are proud that it is "locally owned and operated." 'S.. - EFr ~ IT r r~ Do YOU OWN A HOME IN POLK, HIGHLANDS OR HARDEE COUNTY? -. .... ARE YOU AT LEAST 60 YEARS OLD, OR THE CAREGIVER OF A SENIOR IN YOUR HOME? DO YOU STILL HAVE DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME FROM LAST SEASON'S HURRICANES? SYou may be eligible for assistance from THE WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA AREA AGENCY ON A0/#N through a new grant from the OLDER AMERICANS ACT DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM Funds may be used for home repairs, debris removal and replacement of lost medical equipment. Call West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging's Elder Helpline at 1-800-336-2226 ext. 3 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for more information and to apply for assistance. ^_ ______________________---- - The Bowling Green Commission on May 9 voted unanimously to hire - Bobby Brown as police chief. He had been acting police chief for a little over six months. Mayor Joe Jones, who recently had open heart surgery, did not attend the meeting. He did write a letter, however, endorsing Brown as police chief. Shown wearing their memento T- shirts are a Hardee foursome who recently participated in teh Hoop-it- Up three-on-three basketball tour- nament in Tampa. Joining' about 5,000 other participants from around the world were David Dick, Josh Kelly, Will Mackay and Garrett Roberts. They placed fourth in the 14 -to-16-year-old division. Reson and Lillie Bell Holt will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this Saturday with their family and friends at the home located west of Zolfo Springs. The Holts were married May 20, 1945, in Naples by the Rev, Waldo'; Farabee, pastor of the Methodist Church there. The newlyweds are pictured on their wedding day. The Rotary Club of Hardee County will hold its charter banquet on Thursday, may 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Current officers are Bill McKown, president; Lavon Cobb, president-elect and vice president; Don Stewart, secretary; Sue Birge, treasurer; and Nancy Craft, sergeant-at-arms. Joining Craft as directors are Tim Bryant, Yvonne Grantham, Gerald Shackelford, Andrew Spires and Frank Vasquez. Under the "New Arrivals" col- umn: One Pink, No Blues Mr. and Mrs. Andy Maddox, Wauchula, a seven pound six ounce daughter, Emma Alexandra, born May 10, 1995, Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Maddox is the former Mary Sue Yeomans. Maternal grandparents are Ruth M. Yeomans of Zolfo Springs and the late Coy W. Yeomans. Paternal grandparents are John W. and' Margaret L. Maddox of Wauchula.. Pictured is Donna Kiker, daugh- ter of Jeanne Archambault of Wauchula and the late Don Archambault. She was. recently, chosen by her peers as "Counselor' of the "Year" for Hillsborough County. She is shown standing under large sigp in front of Seffner Elementary School which reads, "congratulations, Ms. Kiker ... counselor of the Year." Junior Woman's Club officers are pictured after completing their first. year in office, a year filled with: many projects. Shown are Sheri, Jackson, parliamentarian; Lois, Redding, president; Carrie Britt, historian; Thelma Wolfe, chaplain;: Debbie Porter, corresponding secre- tary; Beth Gill, first vice president;, Ana collom, treasurer; and Renee McClenithan, second vice presi- dent. Not show is Karen Judah, recording secretary. -T- i.wf 1 4 r C til 8C The Herald-Advocate, May 19, 2005 Community College 101 By Teresa Crawford Hardee Center Coordinator Memory Lane The spring semester at South Florida Community College began on May 5. This six-week term will run through the middle of June. The sec- ond session of six-week classes will begin in the middle of June and run through the end of July. Currently, we are also enrolling and scheduling students for the fall semester. Previously, fall registration didn't begin until July. We began a new scheduling process this spring, however, and registering for fall class- es has already started. Application packets for the summer theatre program have been passed out at both the high school and junior high. The program is for upcoming ninth-12th graders to experience theatre. The focus this year is Shakespeare. Students from our area accepted into the program will be bused to Lake Placid, where the program will be held. Those students par- ticipating will earn elective humanities college credit. The program targets gifted and high achieving students in the college service district. The pro- gram is free. Applications for the P.A.S.S. program have also been handed out to high school seniors who have not been successful in passing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. This program is provided at the Hardee Campus through a partnership with the Hardee County School Board and SFCC. A week of remediation for math and reading will be provided. Transportation and lunch are provided. The program is also open to juniors and sophomores who do not pass the FCAT on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are available at the guidance office of the high school and the SFCC Hardee Campus. The math portion will run the week of June 6-10, and the reading por- tion will run June 13-17. The re-takes will take place at Hardee Senior High. Seniors will have one of their last opportunities to qualify for the Bright Futures scholarships on June 10 with the last American College Test administration of this school year. A.C.T. scores can also be used to meet passing requirements for the FCAT examination. The Hardee Campus of SFCC will be offering an A.C.T. prep class on June 4 from 8 a.m. tonoon. The cost of the class will be $40. Students must preregister and pay. On May 6, the secorid dlass of nursing students at the Hardee Campus celebrated the. end of its first semester with the traditional capping ceremo- ny. The class of 12 students will complete their program in December. The first class of nurses graduating from the program had a 100 percent passing rate on their boards, and are all working in their field. Several of those graduating in, the first class have applied for the bridge program in the fall, in which they can begin their training to become registered nurses. On May 7, the Hardee Campus hosted a housing fair for people affect- ed by the hurricane who continue to have needs for housing repair and or replacement. Self-help programs, loans and grants were available. This event served people .from both Hardee and DeSoto counties. The event was sponsored by Hardee and Desoto counties, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development and Rural Development. Over 500 people attended, and many began the process to return home and many more were approved onsite for loans or grants. To assist residents in returning to permanent housing, credit counselors and mortgage lenders were available. Representatives from H.O.P.E. of Hardee, Social Security, PRECo, Progress Energy and C.H.I.R.P. also gave assistance. Activities 'for a children's center were provided by the Hardee County Public Library and the Hardee County Sheriff's Office. Residents still needing assistance can contact the Hardee County Office of Community Development at 412 W. Orange St., Room 201, or call 773-6349. Rod Harrington is known for getting to the point. He is the current men's world match play darts champion. Make The Grade! SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY 5 PM I USDA Property for Public Auction Pursuant to an Amended Final Judgement issued by the Circuit Court inland for Manatee County, Florida, a foreclosure sale will be held on Fiday, June 3, 2005, at 11:00 A.M. in the lobby, main floor of the Manatee County Courthouse, 1115 Manatee Avenue West,, Bradenton, FL of the following three properties: Four bedroom, one bath, brick faced ranch home on 0.22 acres at 1024 71st Street East, Rubonia, FL. The Farm Service Agency's bid on this property is $74,200.00. Bare lot of 0.11 acres at 1120 70th Street Court East, Rubonia, FL. The Farm Service Agency's bid on this property is $9,300.00. Bare lot of 0.11 acres at 1109 71st Street East, Rubonia, FL. The Farm Service Agency's bid on this property is $9,450.00. The above parcels are to be sold "AS IS" to the highest suc- cessful bidder(s) and subject to any real estate taxes whether payable or not. The sale is being conducted in connection with a mortgage, held by the United States Department- of Agriculture. For more information, contact Bronwyn Bethea- Myers at the Farm Service Agency office in Plant City, FL at (863) 752-1474. "5:19,266 Owl- .S' 'THE,/0)0 ' 245 Hwy. 17 N., Bowling Green 375-9988 - - DARTS . 00 Tuesday . S-8 p.m. S' KARAOKE -01 1 4 .Miz Edna - Wed., May 18- 8p.m.:- 12p.m. - - LADIES NIGHT - Thurs., May 19 7p.m. 10p.m. -' LIVE BAND 0 The D.A.N.G.E.R. Band - SFriday & Saturday - May 20& 21, 51c 9 p.m. 1 a.m. ' 1. .,- ~-' ' ''" * '4 ., ~ .. *4 ..- - 6 ~tA. r - * ...~ PHOTO SuLBAliTTECD B, JC'H1t R0,D G'OUGH These are three members of the 1933 Wauchula Wildcat football team, (from left) Leroy "Doc" Gough, Hubert Albritton and Glen "Skin" Smith. The picture shows Farr Field and how the bleachers looked as well as the privacy fence in the background. (Perhaps not a privacy fence as much as a fence to keep the balls out of neighbors' yards and windows.) John Roy Gough says his father, at 235 pounds and 6-1, was "recruited by numerous college football teams, including the University of Alabama." Doc. howev- er, was hurt in a post-season game and lost a kidney, thus ending his football career. Always a football fan, whether he could play or not, Doc passed away in 1993 at the age of 80. SHARE YOUR OLD PHOTOS WITH US! Take readers on a walk down Memory Lane by sharing your photos Irom Hardee County's past. Bring your submissions lo the newspa- per office at 115 S. Seventh Ave. or mail to The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula., FL 33873. Photos will be returned. A Daily Thought THURSDAY 0 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. Psalms 8:1a (NIV) FRIDAY ... to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before time began, and now, and forever. Amen Jude v. 25 (RSV) SATURDAY God descends from the, heav- ens in majestic splendor to help you. The eternal God is your Refuge and underneath are His everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:26b-27a (TLB) SUNDAY We were not following a cleverly written-up story when we told you about the power and com- ing of our Lord Jesus Christ- we actually saw His majesty with pur own eyes. II Peter 1:16 (PME) MONDAY Out of the north He comes in golden splendor; God comes in awesome majesty. SJob 37:22 (NIV) TUESDAY The Lord is King. He is clothed in majesty. The Lord is clothed with majesty and armed with strength. Psalms 93:1 (NCV) WEDNESDAY But the Lord made the heavens. SMajesty and honor march be- fore Him. Strength and gladness walk beside Him. I Chronicles 16:26b-27 (TLB) All verses are excerpted from The Holy Bible: (KJV) King James Version; (NCV) New Century Version; (NEB) New English Bible; (NIV) New International Version; 0 (RSV) Revised Standard Version; (PME) Phillips Modern English; and (TLB) The Living Bible. 0 Circle The Date! 0 COMMUNITY CALENDAR S DEADLINE IS MONDAY 0 "T 5 PM. 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