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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.


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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.



















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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.


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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.


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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.
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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.



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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.
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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.



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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.
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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.



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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.
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Wauchula



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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.



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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

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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.



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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. Florida Ave.,.-
Wauchula, 5 p.m.

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UF/IFAS Asked To Do Research For Productive Uses For Mined Land


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
A task force committee has been
formed to try to get the University
of Florida Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences to help do
research on demonstration farms on
reclaimed phosphate land in
Hardee County.
Named to the committee are Tom
Pospichal of Mosaic, Dr. Jack
Rechcigle of. 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.



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Dragline bucket carries phosphate/sand/clay matrix to be mixed with water and sent by pipe to
washer plant.


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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.


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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
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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.

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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.


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County to Change


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PAGE ONE


Wildcat Football


Friday Night


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Wildcats challenge
the Lake Wales Highlanders on
their turf on Friday night.
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-


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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.
Sophomore linemen are Justin
Altman, Jacob Benavides, Anthony
Carlton, Eric Cobb, Cameron
Durham, Reggie Grizzard, Jesus
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Other freshman seeing some time
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-Hardee


Virginia Murphy To

Wed David Kersey


Living


Teri Moye Announces


May 28 Wedding Plans


Virginia Murphy and David
Kersey have announced their
upcoming marriage.
The couple will be wed this
Saturday at four o'clock in the


afternoon. The ceremony will take
place at First Christian Church in
Wauchula, located at 1121
Louisiana St.
Family and friends are invited.


Plans for her marriage to Charles
Aris Barton III, the son of Bart and
Susan Barton of Wauchula, have
been announced by Teri Suzzanne
Moye, the daughter of Mark and
Susan Moye of Wauchula.
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


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"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
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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.


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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,


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-Tuesdays and Thursdays
Beginners: 9:00 10:30
Higher Level: 10:30 12:00


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about Jesus and the power of prayer!
Children ages 3 through 6th grade are invited
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28 by Jennifer Crawford. Cost is $1.0 per child
per week. Lessons will be held at her house:
211 Georgetown Loop, Wauchula.


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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.


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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.


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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!


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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


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(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.

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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.


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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
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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
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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-
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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.


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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-
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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
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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.
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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.
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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


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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.


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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
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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






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Tire Technician


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Secretary


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(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


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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
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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
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Classifieds


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


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.




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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

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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


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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.

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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-
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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
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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.**
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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!
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(863) 781-1423
(863) 773-6563


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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.


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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 #
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Unit #
Unit #


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Joanna Loera Rivera
Kleshia Wright
James Strickland


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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.
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Estimates &
WOOD
Beep:
157"136'7113 1(863) 735-0770
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Sales Associate
Aflac (yes the company
with the duck) is looking to
hire two key people in
Hardee County to market
our line of supplemental
insurance plans to area
employers. We provide com-
prehensive training, ad-
vanced commissions, life-
time renewals, stock bonus
and incentive trips.
To be considered, please
fax or e-mail current resume
to:
Randy Bartlein
Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator
Fax: (941) 907-7281
Email: rBartlein @us.aflac.com

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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.
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DEMOLITION
Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt

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(863) 735-2415



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LAND OF OPPORTUNITY
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*-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
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S-RE-CHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
'"StateCertified Building and:Roofing Contractor
Residential Remodeling
Zolfo Springs, Floria '
( 63) 735-063- ,(863. 832-0409
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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.
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OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc
DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs?
Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday
nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's
Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd.,
Wauchula and Friday and Saturday
nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist
Church, Corner of Grape & Church
St., Bowling, Green.


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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


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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
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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
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$654
S credit aprobad
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
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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


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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


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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


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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


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"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

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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?


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.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


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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.

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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


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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


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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
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The date of the first publication of
this Notice is MAY 12, 2005.
Personal Representative:
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,4632 Pine Avenue
Bowling Green, FL 33834
Attorney for Personal Representive:
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Post Office Drawer 1729
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3241
Florida Bar Number: 010653
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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
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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.


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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.


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COURTESY PHOTO
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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-
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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
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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


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-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.


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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.


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WAUCHULA
WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER
(Full Gospel)
501 N. 9th Ave.
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Youth & Child. Church. ...... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ............ 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m.
Men's Fri. Prayer........... 7:00 p.m.

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

ZOLFO SPRINGS

CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST
CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .......... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Worship ......... 7:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE
64 E. & School House Road
Church 735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443
Sunday School ........... 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 10:30 a.m.
Children's Church......... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Youth & 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.























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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:
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solutions out there?
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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


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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.
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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.
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were threatened but beat the
Indians 10-9.
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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
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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
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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-
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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
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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. David Scheid and charged with three counts burglary
and three counts grand theft.

May11, a theft on South Hickory Street was reported.

SMay 9, a residential burglary on South Palmetto Street, a business bur-
glary on Wilbur C. King Blvd. and a vehicle stolen on Palmetto Street were
reported.
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6C The Herald-Advocate, May 19, 2005


Safe Keeping
By Rich Shepard
Emergency Management Director


MANAGING YOUR EMERGENCIES
Let me begin by saying thanks for all the positive comments I received
from my first submission. It's always good to know, as a public safety pro-
fessional, something you did had a positive effect on someone's life. I think
that might be why most of us got into this line of work in the first place.
This month, in addition to current recovery statistics, I am going to
focus on wildfire preparedness. 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


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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.
The bill also extended the deadline
on a cumulative impact assessment
of the effects of strip mining' on the
Peace 'River watershed. These
changes came about as a result of a
powerful lobbying effort on the


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part of Mosaic.
More importantly, in the greatest
court challenge yet to the phos-
phate industry, Administrative
Court Judge Robert Meale recom-
mended that all permits for the first
phase of the Ona Mine (now called
Ona-Fort Green Mine) be issued
with conditions. 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
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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
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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. *"''

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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


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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-
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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,
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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."


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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.
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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.


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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.



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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
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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.



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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.


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