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Hurricane Tips

SFor Ranchers

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GRADUATION KEEPSAKE

SECTION INSIDE!


Wildcats Win

Spring Classic

S.Story 1B


The


105th Year, No. 24
4 Sections, 56 Pages


Herald-Advocate


Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


Thursday, May 26, 2005


Hurricane Season



Opens Next Week

6 Predicted, 2 Of Them Major


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
An estimated 2,200-2,500 Hardee Countians traveled to Tampa on Saturday in support of the Hardee Senior High School Class of
2005. About 220 seniors received their diplomas at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall then boarded buses to Adventure
Island for their Project Graduation celebration. The entire event "went very well and very smoothly," according to Schools
Superintendent Dennis Jones. "I was particularly impressed and gratified by the number of people who came out in support of
our young people." The change in venue, necessitated by hurricane damages sustained here, was an overall success, Deputy
Superintendent Greg Dick agreed. "It was heartwarming. But I don't want to have to do it again!"


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Unwelcome visitors Arlene and
Bret may come here.
They are the first of the expected
baker's dozen of tropical storms
expected in the 2005 season which
begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. At
least a half dozen are predicted to
become hurricanes, a couple the
major type that can damage homes
and property.
Hurricanes vary from Category
One with winds at 74-95 miles per
hour, to the widely-destructive
Category Five with winds greater
than 155 mph. Between are
"Category Two of 96-110 mph;
Category Three of 111-130 mph;
and Category Four of 131-155
mph.
Hardee Countians are familiar
with these following the three nasty
hurricanes which affected the coun-
ty between August and October last
year. Many are still recovering
from their damaging effects.
Legislators recently authorized a
tax-free hurricane preparedness


shopping spree from June 1
through June 12 (see related arti-
cle).
Residents are again reminded of
the importance of having an NOAA
(National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration) radio
to monitor the weather. They are
particularly valuable when electric-
ity is cut off as a storm approaches.
Tuned to special emergency
reports, these radios provide con-
stant updates on severe weather.
The 29-page Hardee County All
Hazards Guide is available free at
city and county offices, many
stores and businesses and the coun-
ty Emergency Management office,
404 W. Orange St., Wauchula.'
Additional information can also be
obtained there, or by calling'
Emergency Management Director:
Rich Shepard or his staff at 773-
6373.
Shepard is responsible, along
with the Hardee County:
Commission, for issuing a state of:
emergency and recommendation
- See HURRICANES 2A


Sales Tax Break June 1-12


On Hurricane Supplies
By JOAN SEAMAN night on June 12, residents can pur- coupons, and mail-order items
Of The Herald-Advocate chase many items tax-free.: (including shipping and-handling
From 12:01 a.m. next For the dozenrdays. the state and charges) qualify, for ihe e emption.
Wednesday, June 1, through mid- local option sales tax on hurricane- provided they 'ccur during the
related items will be lifted, allow- qualifying period.
ing people to stock up early for the If the sales, price of a qualifying
up-coming hurricane season. item exceeds the allowable thresh-
M ENMORIAL Special legislation recently :old, the tax exemption does not
7 signed,by Gov. Jeb Bush allows the apply. It also w% ill not help with hur-
SERVICE 12-day sales tax holiday on a vari- ricane items sold as a unit with
S erWili ety of qualifying items (see other non-qualifying items. For
Herger Williams attached list). instance, batteries sold along with a
Post No. 2 There are two pages of ifs, hands charger or a flashlight sold as part
or buts related to the hurricane pre- of a travel pack would riot be eligi-
of the paredness shopping holiday. ble.
American Leion Eligible items are subject to the Anyone who pays sales tax to a
o price limits set by the legislation, retailer on a qualifying item must
will host a ith items in categories of $20 or secure the refund from the retailer,
M e m rial D ay less for candles and flashlights up using his receipt or invoice to show
V e m ria i ay to $750 or more for portable gener- it was purchased during the tax
service ators. There are limits on the size exemption period.
and type of batteries which qualify.
Monday at 10a.m. For instance, a battery pack with :The tworpage list of exemptions
106 W. Palmetto St. non-qualifying batteries or over the and non-exemptions can be
I Wa c battery price limit, would not qual- accessed at www.myflorida.com.
Wauchula ify for the tax exemption. Locally, Nicholson Supply Co.
Repairs or rental of qualified has stocked up on all of the tax
J .items.or the purchase of plywood exempt items. including generators.
do not get the tax exemption but Other local stores also are well pre-
layaways, gift certificates, pared for the Wednesday start of
Exchanges, store credit vouchers or the holiday.sales period.


BROKEN CULVERT


STOP AHEAD!


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
The traffic pattern on West Main Street in Wauchula changed Friday as the blinker light at Eighth
Avenue was removed. It did not meet current state Department of Transportation standards and
had been the site of several recent accidents, said City Manager Rick Giroux. Now, there is
through traffic on Main Street and stop signs on North and South Eighth Avenue. In photo, city
workers prepare to install "Stop Ahead" signs, which will stay for several weeks to warn drivers
of the new stop signs. To help visibility, one parking space on each corner will also be removed.


School Expulsions



On Downward Trend


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
An eroding culvert under U.S. 17 North has closed two lanes of the new northbound highway. The
cracked floor of a 100-foot arch culvert just north of Bay Street caused eroding soil and settling
under the outside lane. As a precautionary measure two lanes have been closed, say state
Department of Transportation officials. Repair or replacement is awaiting engineer's drainage
design evaluations. Installation will begin as soon as plans are received. Work on renovating
southbound U.S. 17 lanes is expected to be finished late this year.


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
Expulsions are on a decline in
Hardee County schools, this year's
statistics seem to show.
With the final expulsion hearings
for the year completed, the total
number of students removed from
mainstream classes in 2004-05
came in at nine.
Comparing that to figures from
the two previous years shows a
notable decrease in the use of that
disciplinary measure. For 2002-
03, the number of expulsions was
14. And for 2003-04, it wasl2.
Deputy Schools Superintendent
Greg Dick viewed the numbers
with a cautious optimism. "It's
nice to see the trend is down this
year," he said, adding that he hopes


the trend will extend into the next
school year.
The previous year had been
marred by instance after instance of
students bringing knives to, Hardee
Junior High School. Each was
expelled. This year, such occur-
rences dropped dramatically, num-
bering only two.
* The four most recent expulsions,
closing out the final school weeks
with hearings held before the
Hardee County School Board, were
for excessive fighting and disrup-
tive behavior, drugs on campus,
and battery.
A, 14-year-old eighth-grade boy
was expelled for the remainder of
2004-05 and the first semester of
2005-06 for accumulating 12 disci-
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The Herald-Advocate
Hardee County's Hometown Coverage
JAMES R. KELLVY
Publisher/Editor
CYNTHIA M. KRAHL
Managing Editor


JOAN M. SEAMAN
Sports Editor

BESS A. STALLINGS
Hardee Living Editor

115 S. Seventh Ave.
P.O. Box 338
Wauchula, FL 33873


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RALPH HARRISON
Production Manager

NOEY DE SANTIAGO
Asst Production Manager

Phone: (863) 773-3255

Fax: (863) 773-0657


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DEADLINES:
Schools Thursday 5 p.m
Sports Monday noon
ardee Living Monday 5 pim.
General Newl Monday 5 p.m.
Ads Tuesday noon


SUBSCRIPTIONS:
Hardee County
6 months 5 1 yr -$28. 2 )rs. $4
Flonda
6 months S20; 1 yr $37; 2 yrs $72
OLt of State
6 months $24; 1 yr. $44. rS. $86


LETTERS:
The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of public interest. Letters
should be brief, and must be writtenn in good taste, signed and include a daytime phone
number.
SUBMISSIONS:
- Press releases on community matters are welcome. Submissions should be t)ped, dou-
ble-spaced and adhere to the above deadlines. All items are subject to editing.
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Kelly's Column
By Jim


Citrus canker has been confirmed in a citrus nursery and grove in Polk
County. Canker was confirmed in an orange grove owned by Alico Inc. and
a nearby citrus nursery owned by Ben Hill Griffin Inc. in the Frostproof
area.
The state's citrus eradication program plans to inspect all citrus nurs-
eries in Florida for the bacterial disease which produces lesions on leaves
and fruit but poses no health threat to humans. There has been a suspected
but not confirmed find in a citrus nursery in south Highlands County.
The Lakeland Ledger on Wednesday reported trees from the Griffin
nursery have spread canker through young reset trees of four Griffin
groves, two in Polk, one in Highlands and one in Hardee County.
Crews Groves Inc. of Avon Park reported setting reset trees from the
Griffin nursery in a south Polk County grove and in six groves in Hardee
County.
SMuch more will be learned about this canker situation over the next
few weeks.
Barbara Carlton, executive director of the Peace River Valley Citrus
Grow ers Association, said Wednesday morning the only confirmed canker
found in Hardee County at this time is in the Ben Hill Griffin "Rosetta
Grove" near Ona. Ken Sanders of PRVCGA said the grove is a few miles.,,
west ofOna. Trees are being removed and burned w~ithin..a 1,9.-foot
radius of the find r i
Carlon said so far none of the resets in the Crews groves in.eastern
Hardee CountN hase been found to contain canker. Grove owners have the,
option of removing and destroying young reset trees suspected to possibly
have canker. No lesions have been.found o:n the Crews groves' resets in
Hardee. she said.

After a decline for about 30 months, orange juice sales in the U.S. are
on the climb, a, state citrus official told the Wauchula Kiwanis Club'
Tuesday .
Keith Rupp, marketing official with the Florida Department of Citrus
Sin Lakeland, said orange juice consumption rose 4 percent in March and 2;
percent in April. 2005. :
That is good news for Florida citrus growers. Rupp said orange juice is
Snutrient-dense, tastes great and has a lot of Vitamin C, potassium and folic
acid.

The state high school baseball finals are going on this week at Ed
Smith Stadium in Sarasota, 50 miles from Wauchula. The stadium is the
spring home of the Cincinnati Reds.
On Monday I saw Orlando Bishop Moore's Hornets defeat the Tampa
Jesuit Tigers. 6-3. The Hornets outhit the Tigers, 13-4.
The Florda High Schools Athletic Association encourages athletes to
succeed the old fashioned way, by hard work. dedication and perseverance.
The FHSAA says stay a\way from performance enhancing drugs such as
steroids which can cause health problems and even death.
Driving on 1-75 reminded me how Wauchula finally got on the signs at
the interchange at SR 64. This came at the request of Wauchula Mayor and
bank president Tommy Underwood and was accomplished by State Rep.
Vernon Peeples about 6 to 10 years ago.
Jesuit is in Hardee High's region. In the playoffs a year ago Jesuit
defeated HHS. In 2005 the Wildcats had another successful season but lost
Iin the district tournament to DeSoto and did not make the playoffs.
At the state tournament parking is $5, and admission to two games is
$7.,A.lot of coaches and high school athletes dream of winning a state
championship, and some achieve their goal.
Shaw Maddox, new head football coach at Lake Placid High School,
had guided teams at two different Florida high schools to a state title.

The Hardee High football Wildcats looked pretty good Friday night in
a Spring win o\er Lake Wales. 28-14. Lake WaleS has slipped:some the past
three years but is still a decent team.
Weston Palmer and Will Krause looked good throwing the ball. Mark
Hodges and Brad Gilliard were impressive running the ball. Chris Rich was
outstanding in intercepting two passes and making good runbacks.
The Wildcats appear to be strong contenders in the district, this fall and
Ito make the staie playoffs again.

The 2005 Hardee High School graduates cii always remember the .:
three hurricanes that hit Hardee in third quarter of 2004 and how they over-
came many obstacles. They learned to adapt.
We hope all the graduates will be successful and happy in life.


HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED
HARDEE COUNTY HELP!
Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer
to be a Guardian Ad Litem.
773-2505
(If office unattended, please leave message.)

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* Canned goods and nonperishable foods
that do not need cooking, such as:


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Canned meats and fish
Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned soups and pudding
Canned fruit juices
Dried fruit
Baby formula and food
Bread, cookies, and crackers
.eMnut .butter and jelly
toffte ad tea
Bottled water
Pet food and supplies


Prescription medication (two week supply)
Manual can opener
Personal hygiene products
Water purification tablets (halazone)
Disposable plates, cups and utensils..
Infant care Items disposable diapers
First aid supplies
Masking 9r duct tape
Flashlight or lantern and extra batteries
Battery-operted radio
Non-electric clock
SIce chest"
Extra flashlight


Canned heat (Sterno)
Lamp or lantern with fuel supply
:Portable outdoor camping stove od
or grill with fuel supply
Portable toilet
Mosquito cols/repellant
Plastic trash bags
Plastic sheeting for drop cloth
Chlorinated bleach
Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
Other Items that may be useful
include:


Hammer
Screwdriver
Pliers and wrenches
Handsaw
Razor knife'
Ax or chain saw
Rope caulking
S Nails and screws
Bucket, mop, broom,
Scrub brush
All purpose cleaner
Ladder
Sandbags
Portable generator
Sheets of plywood
Shovel, rake,
Wheelbarrow


Note: Prior to impact adjust freezer/refrigerator to its highest settings.
Maintain garaged vehicle on a full tank.
All outside furniture, etc., should be brought inside to prevent
further flying debris.


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Source: Hardee County Emergency Management


HARDEE COUNTY SHELTER LIST

1. Hardee Junior High School
300 South Florida Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Alternate Shelter
863-773-3147 -

2. Zolfo Springs Elementary School
3215 Schoolhouse Road
Zolfo Springs, Florida 33890
Primary
863-735-1221

3. Green Elementary School
4530 Church Avenue.
Bowling Green, Florida 33834
Alternate
863-375-2288


4. First Baptist Church of Wauchula
. 1570 West Main Street
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Alternate
863-773-4182

5. Hardee Manor Care Center
401 Orange Place
Wauchula, Florida 33873
SPECIAL NEEDS ONLY
S863-773-3231

6. Florida Hospital /Wauchula
533 Carlton Street
Wauchula, Florida 33873
SPECIAL NEEDS ONLY'
63-773-3101,

7. Media Center
400-S. Florida Ave.
Wauchula, Florida 33873
SPrimary ,


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8. New Zion African Methodist Church
1607 Maitin Luther King JR Avenue.
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Alteraste Shelter
863-767-0023

9. Wauchula Elementary School
400 South Florida Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Primary Shelter
863-773'-3141

.10. North Wauchula Elementary School
1120 North Florida Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
County Employee/Family Shelter
863-773-2183

'11. Zolfo Springs Baptist Church
320 Fourth Street East
Zolfo Springs, Florida 33890 .
S863-735-1200

1:2. Zolfo Springs Church of God .
2915 Schoolhouse Road
Zolfo SpringsFlorida 33890
, 863-735-1323 .


13. Faith Presbyterian Church
114 North7ti Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
863-773-2105 .

14., ESE Building .
200 S. Florida Ave. -
Wauchula, Florida 33873
S. -Primary ".




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HURRICANE NAMES
FOR YEAR 2005
Arlene Lee
Bret Maria
Cindy Nate
Dennis Ophliha
Emily Philippe
Franklin Rita
Gert Stan
Harvey Tammy
Irene Vince
Jose Wilma
Katrina


Hurricane Supply Checklist
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line referrals, "10 of the 1h hai inL
to do with anger, management
issues," according to Dick.
The last was a Feb. 22 fight in his
math class, Dick said.
The School Board granted the
boy consideration for admission
into Pioneer Career Academy, the
district's alternative school in Zolfo
Springs. First, the boy must enroll
in an anger management program.
Then, a March 8 incident led to
the expulsion of and criminal
charges against Kyrelle Ward, 13,
of 1021 S. Ninth Ave., Wauchula.
The seventh grader was charged
with, misdemeanor battery and
felony battery on a school employ-
ee after allegedly kicking and
punching a student and then shov-
ing a school employee who tried to
stop the attack.
She was expelled for the same
period and under the same condi-
tions as the previous student.
The final two expulsion hearings
involved March 7. and March 16
incidents.


T,',,enth-grader Tiffany Garner, 16,
..of 4060 Captiva Ave., Bowling
Green, was charged with felony
possession of methamphetamine on
school grounds.
She, too, was expelled for the
rest of the school year and the first
semester of 2005-06. She may
enter PCA but must undergo a Tri
County addictions assessment,
complete its program and submit to
random drug screenings at her par-
ents' expense.
Lastly, a 14-year-old seventh-
grade boy was expelled for eight
incidents of disruptive and defiant
behavior, three of them involving
fighting. The expulsion recom-
mendation was prompted by his
disciplinary history and after a
lunch-room fight during which he
threatened a food-service worker.
He, as well, was expelled for the
rest of the current year and the first
semester of 2005-06. He may
attend PCA after enrolling in an
anger management program.


List of tax exempt items
The following is a list of the specified items that will be tax free. If the sales price
of a qualifying item exceeds the allowable threshold amount, the tax exemption
will not apply.


Qualifying items selling for $20 or
less:
Any portable self-powered light source
Battery-powered flashlights
Battery-powered lanterns
Gas-powered lanterns
Candles
Qualifying items selling for $25 or
less:
SAny gas or diesel fuel container
Qualifying items selling for $30 or
less:
SBatteries, including rechargeable (listed
sizes only)
AA-cell
C-cell
D-cell
6-volt (excluding automobile and
boat batteries)
9-volt (excluding automobile and
boat batteries)
Coolers (food-storage; nonelectrical)
SIce chests (food-storage; nonelectrical)
First aid kits (first aid kits are always
exempt from sales tax, regardless of
the sales price)


Qualifying items selling for $50 or
less:
Radios (self-powered or
battery- powered)
STwo-way radios (self-powered or
battery-powered)
Weather band radios (self-powered or
battery-powered)
Tarpaulins (tarps)
Flexible waterproof sheeting (visqueen)
Ground anchor systems
Tie-down kits
Qualifying item selling for $750 or
less:
SPortable generator that will be used to
provide light or communications, or to
preserve perishable food in the event of
a power outage due to a hurricane.

Note:
Battery-powered or gas-powered
light sources and qualifying portable
self-powered radios will qualify for the
exemption even though they may have
electrical cords.


HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED
HARDEE COUNTY HELP!
Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer
to be a Guardian Ad Litem.
773-2505
(If office unattended, please leave message.)


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HURRICANES
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for evacuation, if needed. Shepard
maintains the list of emergency
shelters for those in vulnerable
mobile homes or housing.
There are special needs shelters
for those with severe medical prob-
lems, tenuous respiratory or cardiac
conditions requiring oxygen or
constant monitoring. First to open
would be the South Florida
Community College, with Hardee
Manor Care Center' and Florida
Hospital able to take a few others
but needing space for acutely ill or
injured folks.
Other residents can take shelter
at one of the primary shelters, in
Zolfo Springs Elementary School,
Wauchula or North Wauchula ele-
mentaries or the junior high media
center or ESE building.
Shelters may also open later at
Bowling Green Elementary,
Hardee Junior High, First Baptist
Church of Wauchula, New Zion
African Methodist Church, Zolfo
Springs .Baptist and Methodist
churches, Bowling Green
Methodist Church and Faith
Presbyterian Church in Wauchula.
Residents will have to bring their
medicines, important documents
such as insurance policies, blankets
and pillows, games or books, per-
haps an extra set of clothing, dia-
pers, formula and sanitary supplies,
flashlights and other essentials
when they come to a shelter.
Before a hurricane comes, there
are basic steps to prepare for it,
such as cutting back vegetation or
trimming trees, installing shutters
,or putting plywood on windows,
storing propane tanks and grills,
and stocking up on at least two
week's supply of necessities (see
attached list). Any loose items in
the yard or carport should be
brought inside.
Most important is a current sup-
ply of medicines, in case there
could be a delay in renewing them.
Following last fall's disastrous
hurricane trio, residents should be
more acutely aware of the dangers
of hurricanes inland as well as
along the coast. For more informa-
tion, pick up the All Hazards Guide
or stop by the Emergency
Management Office.


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May 26, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A


Schools Hall Of Fame



Inducts Dunning Terrell


COURTESY PHOTO
Seniors who earned high academic averages during their high-school careers were feted with
dinner and accolades at the annual Senior Honors & Hall Of Fame Banquet.


Senior Honors Banquet



Recognizes Achievements


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
Eighty graduates in Hardee
Senior High School's Class of 2005
were recognized for their academic
performance at the annual Senior
Honors & Hall Of Fame Banquet.


The banquet was held May 10 at
the Agri-Civic Center in Wauchula.
It honors students who have
attained a 3.0 or better grade-point
average throughout their high
school careers.
Welcoming the honorees was


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IT'S ALL INSIDE Alabaster Box is a unique business that actual-
ly features four shops in one: a hair salon, nail salon, lingerie shop and gift
shop.
The gift shop is owned by Crystal Rivera. It sells clothing, jewelry,
candy, accessories, glass items and other knick-knacks. This is her first
experience in business. Rivera said she has always wanted a-business and
when she was offered the spot, she took it.
In the nail salon, licensed technician Jessica Carlton does manicures
and pedicures.
The hair salon, nail salon and lingerie shop are all owned by Delores
Williams. The hair salon is known as Del's Hair Express. Williams special-
izes in children with all types of hair, not just African Americans. She has
been doing hair all her life, but this is her first salon. She said, "This has
been an experience and a blessing. Business is booming. It is a Christian
atmosphere and God is first in this building."
The lingerie shop sells Lovely Lady's Lingerie, ranging in size from
small to 3 and 4X. It is also reasonably priced, with items beginning at $15.
::Its hours are Tuesday-Saturday. 9 a.m. -5 p.m., and you can reach the
store at 773-4939. Alabaster Box is located at 315 S. Florida Ave.

COMING SOON Mid-Florida Hardware, a full-service hardware
and lumber store, plans to open here in mid to late June.
The store will sell hardware, lumber, some decor items, flooring and
cabinets.
"There's no other hardware store here besides Ace and with all the
damage from the hurricanes, Wauchula needs another store," employee'
Danielle Bailey said. "We will offer more variety.of lumber than Scotty's
did," she added.
There is one other Mid-Florida Hardware. It will be opening in
Okeechobee next week.
Mid-Florida Hardware will be located at 897 S. Sixth Ave. (the old
Scotty's) and its hours will likely be Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m and
Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

BAKERY IS BACK La Panaderia had hoped to open sometime
this week. Earlier this week, the owners were just waiting for a final inspec-
tion before being able to open.
It is owned.by Mario and Elizabeth Trevino. They were the owners of
Trevino's Bakery in Zolfo Springs for 27 years. "All of the kids grew ip
there," Elizabeth fondly reminisced. She said one of her children, Tina, will
be helping with the new business.
Their business in Zolfo Springs was heavily damaged in the hurricanes,
and they have been working since August to be able to reopen in a new
location. Elizabeth Trevino said that their new'location in the Wal-mart
plaza will be a better location, and the building is also bigger.
She's not sure about its hours, but the bakery will probably be open
Sunday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
It is a typical Mexican bakery that sells Mexican breads. Big sellers
include conchas and empanadas, with pumpkin or sweet potato filling. -
"We can't wait to open. We've waited so long," she concluded.
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Mike Wilkinson, principal ot
Hardee Senior High School.
Wendell Cotton, vice chairman of
the Hardee County School Board,
gave the invocation. Then, dinner
was served.
Schools Superintendent Dennis
Jones introduced guests and then
spoke to the crowd, followed by
Parker Keen, assistant vice presi-
dent of land management for the
Mosaic Phosphates Co.
Mosaic is one of the sponsors of
the yearly event, along with the
Hardee County Education
Foundation Inc.
Also recognized along with the
graduating scholars was Hardee
County Teacher of the Year Martha
Shiver of Hardee Senior High
School. Dr. Leana Revell of South
Florida Community College then
presented the Top Ten Award to
members of the Class of 2005.
Giving recognition to each of the
honored graduates was Principal
Wilkinson; assistant principals
Marsha Timmerman and Bill
Robinson and teacher Kay Wilson.
The evening ended with closing
remarks by School Board
Chairman Jan Platt.
SGraduates receiving honors
were:
Erica Apolinar, Amy Bailey,
Katie Boyette, Tabatha Brown,
Calvin Brutus, Shayla Bryan,
Jessica Bryant, April Buckley, Elsie
Chery, Stephanie Cobb, Lara
Contreras, Kaylyn Crawford, Kelly
Cumbee, Dustie Davis, Daniel
Dick, Erica Durrance, Jacqueline
Escobedo, Laito Pasio Espinosa,
Daryl Ezelle and Liliana Figueroa.
Also, Tulio Figueroa,
MaryEsther Flowers, Amanda Frey,
Ashley Giles, Andrea Gonzales,
Nicole Graham, Thomas Green,
Jessica Hand, Mary Hignight,
Aaron Himrod, Michael Holt,
Stephanie Humphrey, Norma
Iniguez, Michelle Kirkland, Blair
Klobuchar, Isaura Lucatero,
Victoria Maldonado, Savannah
Manchester, Lydia Manley and
Natasha Mather.
Also, John Matz, Michael Miller,
Walter Napier, Yesenia Navarro,
Criquette Nichols, Brittany
Nickerson, Kathryn Pace, Teresa
Painter, Kristina Porter, Tabitha H.
Prieto, Amanda Purdy-Grimes,
Stephanie Rawls, Sierra Redding,
William Redding, Jessie Rivers,
Brandi Roberts, Jason Roberts,
Judy Roberts, Ricarda Rodriguez
and Vanessa Rodriguez.
Finally, Anna Romero, Crystal
Romero, Laura Ruiz, Maynor
Sanchez, Anthony Sandoval, Carla
Shayman, Thomas Shields, Kyla
Shiver, Andrew Smith, William
Smith, Rebecca St. Remain, John
Swinson, Stephanie Tomlinson,
Virginia Underwood, Jacqueline
Waldron, Jarod Walker, Nicholas
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By SHAYLA BRYAN
Herald-Advocate Intern
The Hardee County Schools Hall
of Fame recently inducted its
newest member, Dunning Terrell.
Terrell was honored at the annual
Senior Honors & Hall of Fame
Banquet held at the Agri-Civic
Center on May 10.
The Hall of Fame's history dates
back to 1991, when it was started
by the Hardee County Education
Foundation to encourage students
and show them that attending a
small school won't hinder their
future ability to succeed.
Nominees must have attended
Hardee County schools and been
successful in his or her life and
career.
Terrell, aneducator of 37 years
and a coach of 25, greatly influ-
enced the lives of students, players
and others.
He was born and raised in
Bowling Green and graduated from
Wauchula High School in 1942.
During his high school years he
participated in football, basketball,
baseball and boxing. Following
graduation, he served in the Navy
for three years and then attended
the University of Miami and Notre
Dame.
Terrell began his teaching and
coaching career in 1949 after
receiving a bachelor of science
degree from Louisiana Tech. He
taught health, math, chemistry and
physical education. While there, he
compiled an impressive basketball
record of 204 wins to 59 losses dur-
ing six years. In 1953, he received
his master's degree from Louisiana
State University.
Two years later he returned to
Wauchula, where he taught physi-
cal education, general math and
algebra. He coached basketball for
11 years and was an assistant foot-
ball coach.'
Terrell took the basketball team
to the state finals in 1961, only to
lose to Daytona Seabreeze. His
teams won the Southwest Florida
Conference twice and finished sec-
ond seven times.
In 1966 he moved to South
Florida Junior College because he
had always wanted to coach at the
college level. It was difficult at.
first, as there was no SFJC gymna-
sium for home games. He coached
basketball and baseball there for
eight years.


Dear Editor:
Responding to Mr. Mader's arti-
cle "Hardee's Natural Environment
Threatened By Strip Mining" and
his overall concern for the environ-
ment. Plus, the misunderstandings
of the recent phosphate legislation
that has passed the House and
Senate in Tallahassee.
I would like to take this time to
explain the legislation and what it
means to each of us.
The-following topics of discus-
sion are: 1) House Bill 759
(Wetland Financial Responsibility);
2) Date of execution for the
Cumulative Impact Assessment of
the Peace River Basin; 3) Ona-Ft.
Green Extension Mine Permit.
1. Florida House Bill CS HB
759, which now requires phosphate
companies to .prove financial
responsibility for a three-year peri-
od prior to mining and reclaiming
wetland areas.
'Prior to, the passage of this
amendment, the DEP required that
phosphate companies prove their
financial ability to reclaim dis-
turbed wetlands one year in
advance of mining. Each company
was on a "pay as you go" basis as
long as they were following the
correct timetable for reclaiming the
formerly mined wetlands. A recent
phosphate mine permit was chal-
lenged (Altman/IMC), and the
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
.ruled that phosphate companies
should, in some manner, post bond
or ensure their ability to reclaim
.wetlands in advance of mining for
'the entire life of an approved per-
;mit. This requirement, due to its
business costs, would have forced
phosphate companies to no longer
apply for "life of mine" permits.
Instead, companies would have
been required to .divide up their
land into small segments for permit
applications. This practice, even if
accepted by the DEP and the coun-
ties, would not have allowed for
either the best area-wide environ-
mental wetlands reclamation or for
companies to work together over
larger areas of land in developing a
comprehensive wetlands reclama-
tion plan, such as the establishment


In 1974 he retired from coaching,
but continued to teach for another
12 years.
Although Terrell experienced
great success as a coach, the
win/loss records don't show the
number of lives he touched.
Through his love for young people
and sports, he was able to touch
countless lives.
He advocated hard work and
honesty. His enthusiasm for the
game, sense of humor and sports-
manship made him the ideal role
model for his players and students.


of Greenways. The DEP agreed that
'life of mine permits were still
appropriate but wanted to increase
the financial responsibility require-
ments for wetlands reclamation.
Thus a compromise was reached in
the House Bill CS HB 759 amend-
ment, which now requires that
companies post a three-year finan-
cial responsibility document versus
the former pay as you go process
that had been in place for many
years. As we continue to mine in
Hardee County and other counties,
we will always have to pay three
years in advance for wetlands
financial responsibility even
though the land has not been dis-
turbed.
*This amendment was discussed
with environmental groups, the
DEP and others during the
Legislative process in Tallahassee.
Because companies would be
required to prove financial respon-
sibility three years ahead of mining
any wetlands, there was no opposi-
tion to the amendment.
2. Regarding the pending date of
the area-wide environmental, re-
view of the Peace River basin. Yes,
the bill did extend the deadline of
the cumulative impact assessment
but this was not requested by
Mosaic. This request was submitted
by DEP due to their concerns not
'having adequate time for this in-
depth regional study. Overall,
Mosaic supports this environmental
review of the Peace River Basin
and all activities in the region.
should be studied as to their effect
on the quality and quantity of
water. We do understand, however,
that the findings of this area-wide
study could require, if appropriate,
some changes in mine operations
and reclamation.

3. With regards to the recent
Administrative Law Judge ruling
on a mine permit for 4,200 acres;
the Ona-Ft. Green Extension. In
'this ease, the judge indicated the
permit should be approved by DEP
but with conditions attached. We
indicated that The Mosaic
.Company could meet the general
conditions required but would be


The character traits he exemplified
on and off the field were a goal for
everyone to aspire to.
His realm of influence spread
beyond the classroom and the field
and into the community. Terrell
continues to influence the commu-
nity in his service as a Sunday
School teacher at First Baptist
Church, where he demonstrates his
love of the Lord to his men's class.
Terrell, a dedicated leader and
teacher, is loved and appreciated by
many for his outstanding contribu-
tions.


COURTESY PHOTO
dunning Terrell accepts the honor bestowed upon him as he is
inducted into the Hardee County Schools Hall Of Fame. His
portrait will join others displayed'in the School Board offices.


discussing some concerns over the
implementation of certain condi-
tions with the DEP.
As always, Mosaic does under-
stand there will be environmental
questions regarding the phosphate
industry but through education of
mining, processing and reclama-
tion. We hope to help people under-
stand the necessity of phosphate
and its role in our everyday lives.
We extend our commitment to
industry leadership to our commu-
nities and the environment not only
locally but also globally to be a
good neighbor and a trusted com-.
munity leader.
Best Regards
Paul Samuels
Public Affairs Manager
The Mosaic Company

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allowed himself a bit of fun and
relaxation, he would go mad
or become unstable without
knowing it.
-Herodotus
If you will protest courageously,
and yet with dignity and
Christian love, when the his-
tory books are written in future
generations, the historians will
have to pause and say, "There
lived a great people-a black
people-who injected new
meaning and dignity into the
veins of civilization."
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Mosaic Explains 2005

Legislation About Mining


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LANDON ISAIAH LAMBERT
Landon Isaiah Lambert, infant
son of Corey and Veronica Lambert
of Zolfo Springs, died on May 18,
2005 in Sebring.
He is also survived by grandpar-
ents, Ron and Cindy Lambert, Tom
and Debi Dunn, and Eugene
Hartline; great-grandparents,
Ronald and Margaret Lambert, and
Betty Baye.
Graveside services will be held at
5 p.m. Friday, May 27, at New
Hope Cemetery, Wauchula, with
the Rev. Robert Blazier and the
Rev. Tony Smith officiating.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

JIMMIE P. ANDERSON
Jimmie P. Anderson, 60, of Lily,
died Wednesday, May. 18, 2005, in
Lakeland.
He was born June 20, 1944 in
Kentucky and was a resident of
Hardee County since 1970. He was
a member of the First Baptist
Church of Bowling Green, a diesel
mechanic and truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Ray and Essie Anderson.
Survivors are his wife of 20
years, Charlene Anderson; four
sons, Chris Anderson and wife
Sheryl of Wauchula, Paul
Anderson, Neil Anderson and
Wally Keeton and wife Deann all of
Sebring; four daughters, Tammy
Parlor of Oak Grove, Jenny Roberts
and husband Mark of Lily, Audra
Davis and husband Chris of Winter
Haven and Jessica Wheeler of
Okeechobee; and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday,
May 21, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Brant
Funeral Chapel with visitation one
hour prior .to service time. Burial
was in Bowling Green Cemetery.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula


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RUFUS ALBERT
SASSER
Rufus Albert Sasser, 35, of
Bowling Green, died Tuesday,
May 17, 2005, in Wauchula from
injuries sustained in an automo-
bile accident.
Born Jan. 27, 1970, in
Lakeland, he was an electrician
and a former youth pastor at
Arcadia Church of God and
loved being with children. He
was an avid outdoorsman 'and
loved hunting, fishing, and rid-
ing 4-wheelers, especially with
his daughter Amber who was the
light of his life. He will be.
missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by
his father, Hulon Sasser; grand-
fathers, Albert Abbott Jr. and
Luther H. Sasser Sr.; and
beloved great-aunt, Zula Cooper.
Survivors are his wife, Donna
of Bowling Green; mother and
stepfather, Margie and Ronnie
Albritton of Bowling Green;
grandmothers, Betty Abbott of
Bowling Green and Idelle Sasser
Jones of Zolfo Springs; four chil-
dren, Amber Sasser and Keith
Newman of Wauchula, Shane
Sneider of Bowling Green and
Jason Hayward and Kristin
Sammartino of Tennessee: three
grandchildren, Hayden Ru
Hayward and Aaron and Thomas
Sammartino; four sisters,
Stephanie Reid and husband
Scott of Bo'wling Green, and
Tisha Crews and husband Bill,
Kim Apodaca and Jennifer
Sasser, all of Arcadia; five broth-
ers, John Burdeshaw of Bowling
Green, Michael Sasser of Ohio,
Luke Sasser of Bradenton and-
Larry H. Albritton and Randall
C. Albritton.
SFuneral services were held at4
p.m. Saturday, May 21 at Fort
Green Baptist Church with bur-
ial in Fort Green Baptist Church
Cemetery. Visitation was Friday,
May 20, 7-9 p.m., at Robarts
Family Garden Chapel,
Wauchula.



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STEVEN ALLEN MORELOCK
Steven Allen Morelock, 48, of
Ona, died Friday, May 13, 2005.
Born June 9, 1956, in
Springfield, Mo., he moved to
Hardee County four years ago from
Manatee County. He was a Vietnam
veteran serving in the U.S. Army.
He was a biker, a yacht builder and
lineman.
Survivors include his mother,
Bonnie Morelock of Valley
Springs, Calif., partner of 12 years,
Patricia LeBlanc of Ona; one child,
Candace Mclllwain of Wauchula;
one brother, Charles "Chuck"
Morelock and wife Patricia of
Foresthill, Calif.; one sister,
Kimberly Silveira and husband
Jack of Valley Springs, Calif.; two
grandchildren, Brittany Henderson
of Bradenton and Dean Cain of
Wauchula; one great-granddaugh-
ter, Taylor Henderson; and one
nephew, Joshua Silveira of Ona.
Graveside services were Sunday,
May 22, at 2 p.m. at Paynes Creek
Cemetery. Visitation was one-half
hour prior to the services at Robarts
Family Funeral Home, Wauchula.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

RUFUS ALBERT SASSER
Rufus Albert Sasser, 35, of
Bowling Green, died Tuesday, May
17, 2005, in Wauchula from
injuries sustained in an automobile
accident.
Born Jan. 27, 1970, in Lakeland,
he was an electrician and a former
youth pastor at Arcadia Church of
God.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Hulon Sasser; grandfathers,
Albert Abbott Jr. and Luther H.
Sasser Sr.; and great-aunt, Zula
Cooper.
Survivors are his wife, Donna of
Bowling Green; mother and stepfa-
ther, Margie and Ronnie Albritton
of Bowling Green; grandmothers,
Betty Abbott of Bowling Green and
Idelle Sasser Jones of Zolfo
Springs; four children, Amber
Sasser and Keith Newman of
Wauchula, Shane Sneider of
Bowling Green and Jason Hayward
and Kristin Sammartino of
Tennessee: three grandchildren,
Hayden Ru Hayward and Aaron
and Thomas Sammartino; four sis-
ters, Stephanie Reid and husband
Scott of Bowling Green and Tisha
Crews and husband Bill, Kim
Apodaca and Jennifer Sasser, all of
Arcadia; five brothers, John
Burdeshaw of Bowling' Green,
Michael Sasser of Ohio, Luke
Sasser of Bradenton and Larry H.
Albritton and Randall C. Albritton.
Funeral services were held at 4
p.m. Saturday, May 21 at Fort
Green Baptist Church with burial in
Fort Green Baptist Church
Cemetery. Visitation was Friday,
May 20, 7-9 p.m., at Robarts
Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula


THURSDAY, MAY 26
VHardee County School
Board, regular meeting, Hardee
Junior High School media cen-
jter, 200 S. Florida Ave.,
Wauchula, 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 29
VBloodNetUSA bloodmobile,
New Hope Baptist Church, 1999
SR 64 East, Wauchula, 11 a.m-
2:30 p.m. and Winn-Dixie lot,
1510 U. S. 17 N., Wauchula, 3-
5:30 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 30
/Memorial Day Services,
American Legion Hall, 117 W.
Palmetto St., Wauchula, 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2
VHardee County Commis-
sion, regular meeting, Room
:102, Courthouse Annex 1, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.
V/BloodNet USA bloodmobile,
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Duette Road, 1-5 p.m.

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STEVEN ALLEN
MORELOCK
Steven Allen Morelock, 48, of
Ona, died Friday, May 13, 2005,
Born June 9, 1956, in
Springfield, Mo., he moved to
Hardee County four years ago
from Manatee County. He was a
Vietnam veteran serving, in the
U.S. Army. He was a biker, a
yacht builder and lineman.
Survivors include his mother,
.Bonnie Morelock of Valley
Springs, Calif., partner of 12
years, Patricia LeBlanc of Ona;
one child, Candace Mclliwain of
Wauchula; one brother, Charles
"Chuck" Morelock and wife
Patricia of Foresthill, Calif.; one
sister, Kimberly Silveira and
husband Jack of Valley Springs,
Calif.; two grandchildren,'
Brittany Henderson' of
Bradenton and Dean Cain of
Wauchula; one great-grand-
daughter, Taylor Henderson; and
one nephew, Joshua Silveira of,
Ona.
Graveside services were
Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m. at
Paynes Creek Cemetery.
Visitation was one-half *hour
prior to the services at Robarts
Family Funeral Home,
Wauchula.
Services will be held at 10:30
a.m. Friday, May 20 at the First
Baptist Church of Wauchula,
with burial in Wauchula
Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday
6-8 p.m. at Robarts Family
Garden Chapel, Wauchula.



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For Holiday
The Herald-Advocate will be
closed on Monday, May 30, in
observance of Memorial Day.
Because of this, all deadlines
will be earlier.
All correspondent columns
are due by noon Thursday. All
school, sports, Hardee Living
and general news items must
be in by noon Friday, May 27.
Ad deadlines will remain
unchanged.

Hearing On Gas
Tax Postponed-
A public hearing set for
Thursday, June 2, for residents
to speak about the proposed
five-cent gas tax has been
rescheduled.
It will now be on Thursday,
June 9 at 6 p.m. at the County
Commission Chambers, Room
102, Courthouse Annex I, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula.

Memorial Day
Services Monday
American Legion Herger
Williams Post 2 will host
Memorial Day services on
Monday at 10 a.m.
Rev. Bob Winne will be the
guest speaker at the American
Legion Hall, 117 W. Palmetto
St., Wauchula. The public is
.urged to come help honor all
veterans.

Saturday Concert
Helps Albrittons
A gospel concert will be held
Saturday at the Wauchula City
Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main
St., to raise funds for the R. D.
Albritton family. Doors open at 7
p.m. A $5 donation is request-
ed.
The concert, which begins at
7:30, features "Native Voices,"
Southern gospel by Seminoles
from the Hollywood reservation;
"Scattered Grass," a bluegrass
gospel group from
Okeechobee; and Tim Gibbs, a
Christian soloist from Titusville.

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Citizens Picnic
The Bowling Green
community of Concerned
tizens will hold its annual
community picnic and heritage
celebration at Dixianna Avenue
Park on Saturday from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
There will be activities for .'"
dren, horseback riding, foods
and gifts. The public is invited.
Those .'ishing to set up a booth
and other vendors need to call
,375-3766 or 375-3338.

Senior/Caregiver
He!" Available
Transportation, assistance in
the home and caregiver relief
are available through the West
Central Florida Area Agency on
Aging Inc.
For information, call the Elder
Helpline at 1-800-963-5337.

Be An Advocate
For Human Rights
Volunteers interested in
ensuring the human rights of
the elderly, children, mental
health patients, substance
abuse centers, foster care and
handicapped people are urged
to sign up.
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush
appoints people to the Local
Advisory Council for Polk,
,Hardee and Highlands coun-
ties. Meetings are held the third
Thursday of the month at 9 a.m.
in Lakeland. If interested, call
Jetta Gardner at 863-619-4154.

Enter College
Summer Program
Students age 15 and older or
entering grades 9-12 can apply
for a scholarship for a summer
"Shaking Up Shakespeare"
course of field trips and classes
at South Florida Community
College.
The live theatre class could
earn three hours of college
credit. The program is 9:30 a.m.
.to 2 p.m. Monday through
Friday June 20-July' 15. To
apply, call Lindsay Lynch
through the college number,
773-2252.

Workshop For
Area Business
A workshop to help small
businessmen develop skills and
techniques to apply'for grants
Sandother revenue will be held
tomorrow (Friday).
Sponsored by'lthne F6'ida
Heartland Ruraloo-Economic
Development Initiative, the free
workshop begins at 9:30 a.m. in
room 102, Courthouse Annex I,
412 W. Orange St., Wauchula.
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makes me do these evil things."
But one day he turned his life
over to the Lord; then St. Paul
cried, "He has set me free."
It's Christ, and Christ alone
who can enable you to do what's
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TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS



HE CASHED IN A WAR



BOND To GET MARRIED


By MARTY GAINOUS
Special To The Herald-Advocate
I interviewed my grandpa, Byron
Gainous. He was born Dec. 12, 1938; way
back in the day. He was born in Edison, Ga.
His parents brought him to Tampa when he
was 3 months old..
,Q: What types of clothes did you
<, wear?
A: I wore a white T-shirt, Levi jeans and
penny loafers. They were called penny
loafers because there was a slot where you
could put a coin.
Q: What were your school buildings
like?
A: For first through fourth grade, it was
a red-brick schoolhouse, and that's all that I
remember.
,.Q: What were your family meals like?
A: Basically the same as today's meals,
but we grew our own vegetables.
,Q: How much did groceries cost?
A: They cost about $15 a week. That is a
whple lot cheaper than they are now, and I
i miss it.
Q: Why did your parents come to
Florida?
A: Because there were better-paying
jobs here.
I asked him if anything is different to
him from now and back then. He told me
that, in his opinion, not much really
changed. He said that besides the advances
in technology, nothing has really changed.
He said that there were almost no crimes at
all and that he never even heard anyone talk
about drugs and he didn't really know what
they were. He said that there were no teen
pregnancies.
tasked him what he did for fun and he
said on Saturdays there were dances down
at the armory. Before he could drive there
were walk-in movies, and then when he
could'drive there were drive-in movies. He
said at school there were all of the sports
that .e have today. He said that he and his
friends would go to the football games.
,.ie said that.he and his friends would all
.tin and.b a heii par-,
ets&cars, anldniye,arou townn all day. .:,
Ba o-ithren,'$2 in gas would fill up your gas


tank, and that is another thing that he miss-
es.
I asked him what teen-agers back then
would do for dates. He said that there were
the walk-in or the drive-in movies, and that
there was:a fair-like thing that would come
every couple of months that they could
roller skate and things like that. They would
come to town and pitch a tent; it was like a
big mobile skating rink. .
I asked him when he got his license. He
said that he got his restricted at the age of
14, which meant that he could drive a
motor scooter or drive with a licensed dri-
ver in the vehicle. He said that he got his
regular license at 16, and that his first car
was a 1941 Buick that he had bought from
the back of a used car lot for $25. Back
then you could buy a new car for a lot
cheaper than what a new car costs today.

(Lookin' Back
He said that he joined the Navy at the
age of 17, and got out at 21. He had to get
his parents to sign a permission form for
him to get in, though. He took a two-week
break from the Navy and got married on
March 5, 1957. He cashed a $50 war bond
that was worth $36.50 to get married.
His honeymoon was just a two-day road
trip visiting relatives and friends. They had
stopped in to visit with his grandma and
grandpa Stephens and wanted to go see his
brother, Tommy, in Avon Park, but they
didn't have enough money. So, they stayed
the night with his grandparents and the next
morning asked them if they could borrow
some money for gas so they could go see
Tommy. Grandpa Stephens was thinking
and then Grandma Stephens said, "Oh, Pa,
go ahead and give them a dollar for gas."
That wasn't enough, so they had to just go
back home to Tampa with that money.
I asked him if he had a job when he was
younger. He said that he had a few. He had
a paper route that paid $14 a week, he
mowed lawns, and he worked on a shrimp.
boat that,got hini-$200 a trip, I asked him.if
he had to share ofibathroom'with his fam-
ily and he said that all the' had was one


outhouse. His family didn't get indoor
plumbing until he wasl4 years old.
I asked him if he had TV. He said that
they did, but it was black and white and
there were only four channels. Channels 8,
13 and 44 were the only ones that he
remembered, but he said that there were
four.
I asked what kind of stores there were in
town. He said that there was a five and
dime, a drug store, a hardware store, a gro-
cery store, clothes stores and gas stations. I
asked him what his Christmases were like.
He said that they celebrated the birthday of
Christ and that they didn't get many pre-
sents. He said that would get cap guns, BB
guns and clothes and socks.
I asked him what teachers were like. He
said that they were very strict and that they
were there to teach and that was all that
they did. He said that he would get in trou-


TECO Pride Take

Majors Softball Title


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Tampa Electric Co. (TECO)
Pride claimed the Little League
Majors softball title last week.
The Pride won their final two
games of the season to finish up at
9-3 for the championship. Behind
them were the Peace River
Growers Racers and Gourley
Plastering Wahoos.
Last week began with a Tuesday
game in which the Pride downed
the Racers 12-2.
Summer Sisum rounded the
bases three times for the Pride.
Haley Shelton, Amber Hines,
Kayla Powell and Amanda
McNabb each put a pair of runs on
the .board and Brooke Shelton
added another.
Kayla Knight and Sabrina
Hernandez were the only Racers to
get all the way home. Courtney
Buckley, Krista Turner, Madison
Johnston, Vanessa Garza and
Hailey Andrews were all stranded
on the base paths.
On Thursday night, the Pride
passed the Wahoos 26-12.
Hines tripled and Brandi Murphy
doubled for the Pride. Courtney
Chason and Hines each circled the
bases four times for the Pride.
Sisum had three hits and three
scores. McNabb and Kayla Powell
each also put three runs on the
board. The Shelton sisters and
McKenna Fite each scored twice.


Left on base were Brea Farrer,
Kelsey Powell. Emma Marshall.
Arin Johnson, Kaitlyne Rowe and
Christian Crawford also played for
the Pride during the season.
Emily Williams tripled twice for
the Wahoos. Taylor Bolin came
around to score three times. Kate
Krause, Rebekah Nix, Kyndall
Robertson and Summer Palmer
each added a pair of scores and
Williams put one on the board.
In the marathon season finale on
Friday evening, the Racers nipped
the Wahoos 23-22.
Hernandez tripled and Kayla


May 26, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A

ble for being late because he had chores to
do before school. He said that he would
also get in trouble for playing too rough on
the playground.
I asked him what his favorite and sad-
dest memories were, and he said that his
favorite memory was sitting on the porch
with his grandpa late in the eyening just "
talking. His saddest memory was when his
first son died. He was ofily 6 months old.
He had staphylococcus pneumonia; there
was no treatment for it. I asked him if there '-
was an actress that he had a crush on, he
said 'that he had a crush on Marilyn
Monroe.
Teens Interview Elders comes from a class
assignment given to ninth graders at
Hardee Senior High. Selected interviews
are published here as an encouragement to
the students and for the enjoyment of our
readers.


Knight doubled for the Racers. It
was one of four hits for Hernandez,
who scored all four times she was
on base. Knight also scored four
times. Buckley and Garza were
three-score batters. Turner added a
pair of runs and Cassidy Knight,
Sierra Coronado. Madison
Johnston, Brooke Knight, Korin
Roehm, Leah Weeks and Paige Farr
each added a run. Hailey Andrews
and Kaillin Thomas also played for
the Racers this year.
For the Wahoos. a Williams dou-
ble was the only long-ball hit. Paige
Massey came around to score five
times. Robertson chipped in with
four scores and Williams added
three more Nix and Kara Norris
had twin tallies and Krause, Barker.
Kim Ellis. Karlee Henderson,
Savannah Albritton and Palmer put
one run on the board. Bolin was left
on base.


For the week ended May 19, 2005:
At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 8,312 compared to
last week 7,244 and 9.298 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-
State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were
steady, feeder steers and heifers mostly steady.


Feeder Steers:



Feeder Heifers:


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Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 Ibs.. 157.00-230.00;
300-400 Ibs., 134.00-172.00; and
400-500 Ibs., 121.00-140.00.
Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 Ibs., 145.00-220.00;
300-400 Ibs.. 128.00-155.00; and
400-500 Ibs., 118.00-134.00.


nSlaughtfCodws: Lean: 750-1200 Ibs; 85-90 percent, 50.00-56.00.
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 Ibs; 65.00-76.50.


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County Gets Good Audit


COURTESYPHOTO
Speaker Courtney Green (center) with students (in back, from left) Anabel Vargas, Ricarda
SRodriguez,. Ramilia Elmeus, Leticia Zambrano and Angelica Martinez.


RCMA Recognizes Teen Parents


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'Association, is in partnership \%ith


the Hardee County School Bbard,
which serves the teen parents in the


Rooftops

Red, yellow, brown, black and white;
the colors of rooftops all around
and all over town.
Some are large, some are small, some
are flat, some are steep. i
Rooftops, before the storm, were just rooftops.
Now we know they are there for a reason.
Now we know they are affected by the seasons.
Rooftops, did God clean them up so
that He could look deeper into
our hearts and souls?
Rooftops, did He clean them up so
our prayers could reach out?
Certainly, we are praying since
we lost our rooftops.
S-.. -..Coeainly, we are praying since
Swe got them back.
Rooftops, some are exquisite,
some are simple, some are sound,
some are weak, just like people.
We should know 0God loves all of
our rooftops, just like He loves us.
S- Juanila Middleton
Wauchula

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PHOTO BY SHAYLA BRYAN
Cracker Trail Museum curator Areca Cotton holds one of the lat-
est gifts to the museum, "Got Fish." The sculpture recollects a
fisherman "back in the day," who used an explosive to stun fish
to the surface then gathered a long stringer of his "catch." The
sculpture and many other items of Cracker and Hardee County
history can be viewed at the museum, located in Pioneer Park,
at the intersection of U.S. 17 and SR 64 in Zolfo Springs.


The turkey we eat today is the descendant of birds taken from Mex-
.ico to Europe in the 16th century It is not the same wild eastern fowl
'feasted on at the first Thanksgiving. -


schools.
RCMA's objectives are to
encourage mothers and fathers to
become more involved in their
child's lives and be better prepared
to accept the responsibilities of par-
enthood; to provide medical, nutri-
tion and mental-health education
programs; and to empower families
to reach and accomplish goals that
theN have established. The services
are provided through RCMA in
conjunction with local community
agencies.
On May 17, RCMA celebrated
with the teen parents the end of the
school year. Guest speaker
Courtne Green, guidance coun-;
selor, inspired the teens with a
speech,, "Never Give Up."
Teens \ere honored with a dinner
at Pizza Hut, arid each received a
SCertificate of Recognition for grad-
uating and a Certificate of
Appreciation with a photo of their
child. ,
The stories the teens shared about
RCMA follow, in their own, words:
"I enjoyed being part of the
RCMA family because they always
encouraged and supported me.
After losing my mom. Mrs. Pollock
'as there for me. They all did their
jobs and I would love to be part of
the family%. I learned that I should
never give up and always keep
going on %ith life."
Ricarda Rodriguez
12th Grade

--"I learned the RCMA teachers
are all very good and helpful. They
try to make you feel comfortable
and like at home. They do really
good with the teaching and you can
tell they like.being with kids. I also
appreciate all they've done because
they give me a good and apprecia-
tive feeling of myself."
Anabel Vargas
Ilth Grade

"I learned a lot from this program
I had lots of fun. Being in this pro-
gram makes me feel good about
myself. I really like to come to the
meetings. The staff at RCMA
always gives me good advice that
helps me in the future. I feel like
I'm someone, and I feel like I
should never give up and to keep
my head up and stay strong. I am
very happy baby goes to this day-
care. I appreciate everything they
do for me and my child. When she
first started going here to RCMA, I
was very scared because people
always tell me how staffs at day-
cares abuse kids, but here at RCMA
there's no need to worry about any-
thing like that. I'm very happy that
Jennifer is here because she helps
the teens through their ups and
downs. I really love her."
Ramilia Elmeus
I th Grade

"What I learn in the RCMA was,
how to be a good positive mother to
my child, and I thank everyone how
much they taught my daughter as
much as they could. Also, thank
Betsy how much she helped me
with my school reports. I made two
A's with her help. Also, Jen6ifer,
thank you for being there for me
when 1 needed someone, good
times and bad times. Thank you
RCMA for your help:"
Angelica Martinez
12th Grade

"I've learned a lot today, espe-
cially never to give up. Always
keep on going, never to let anyone
put you down. Even though I didn't
graduate this year, there's always
next year. At least I tried to get out
of school one year earlier, but did-
n't. But to all the teachers and out-
reach workers, thank-you for every-
thing and all ya'll .support.
Whenever [ needed.'something,
ya'1' guys were there. Thank You!"
Leticia Zambrano
12th Grade


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By JO. SEAMAN
Of The Heiild-Advocate
Hardee County received a
"clean, unqualified opinion" from
its auditors.
Mike Carter and Julie Fowler, of
NCT Group CPA's LLP of Sebring,
presented its annual report to the
Hardee County Commission on
May 19, reviewing assets and lia-
bilities, revenue and expenses dur-
ing the fiscal year, Oct. 1, 2003-
Sept. 30, 2004.
They noted that some of the
unusual events which began with
the Aug. 13 Hurricane Charley
affected the final financial picture
because of expenditures for hurri-
cane cleanup which have not yet
been reimbursed by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency,
(FEMA) which has had delays in
reviewing daily public works work-
sheets due to the high volume of
work the agency has.
There was increased ad valorem
(property) taxes for the past fiscal
year, primarily because the
Vandolah Power Plant and
Gulfstream conduits went on line
and were added to the tax roll.
Commissioner Minor Bryant
took note that 5.5 mills of the annu-
al property tax revenue goes toward
Fine and Forfeiture, funding of the


All Drugs Used By Teens Here


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Alcohol is the number one drug
of choice among Hardee children
and adults.
This. and other surprising facts
were presented to the Hardee
County Commission at its May 19
meeting.
First Marjorie Roberts and Jack
Bateman of the Drug Prevention
Coalition, asked commissioners to
take a 21-question test on their
know ledge of drugs. (A copy of the
test and answers appear near this
article).
Underage drinking extends to
those as young as 12, said Roberts.
"In fact, it's the leading public
health problem in the United States.
Alcohol is a disease. You can main-
tain a recovery lifestyle but you
don't get over it," said Roberts,
emphasizing that there is the same
amount of alcohol in.wine coolers i
as in beer or whiskey.:I't's the lead- ^
'itg cause of injury/death in people
under 21, with 300 homicides or
suicides and 1,900 accidents: a
year.
Roberts presented information
on marijuana, tobacco, illicit drugs
like cocaine, heroin and inhalants,
and survey results for Hardee
County youth who use them. At the
last survey, 21.4 percent of junior
high students and 37.8 percent at .
the high school reported drinking
alcohol in the previous 30 days.
Marijuana is now seven to 10
times stronger that it was in the
1960s and 1970s. Smoking a joint
can be more dangerous in causing
cancer than cigarettes, Roberts
said. Side effects can last 24 hours
and affect ability to focus and set
goals, very important to teens. In
the survey, 6.1 percent of junior
high and 9.1 percent of high school
students here reported marijuana
use in the previous 30 days.
When it comes to tobacco,:
Hardee County youth report 37.1
percent use in the junior high and :
40.9 percent in the high school. For
smokeless tobacco, the numbers
are 18.1 at the junior high and 15.8
in the high school. "Breaking the
addiction to nicotine is as hard as
breaking the addiction to cocaine or
heroin," said Roberts.
"Most kids here know where to
get cigarettes, alcohol or drugs,"
she stated, wondering if in some '
instances adults know the conse-
quences of providing them to
youth.
Cocaine contains strychnine and
hydrocholic acid (rat poison) while
LSD stops production of the endo-
morphines in the brain and causes
depression and flashbacks. Both
can lead to seizures and death.
Heroin collapses the blood vessels
and can cause heart attacks in oth-
erwise healthy teens. Huffing or
bagging inhalants such as paint,
whiteout, glue, gasoline, aerosols,
paint thinner and sprays, can cause
brain damage and death.
These grim tacts and their ghast-'
ly effects on young people, peer
pressure and how to handle it, and ;"
other topics were reviewed ly'
SRoberts. She said outpatient treat-
ment is "like putting a band-aid on
an amputation" in helping young
people. Long-term, and costly,
recovery treatment is often needed,
she added.
Roberts is available in the com-
munity regularly, visiting schools
and other places where teenS may
be. The Hardee County Drug,
Prevention Coalition meets regular-
ly and volunteers are always wel-


come, she says. People can contact
the Lakeland office (863-802-0777


or 802-0065) of the Drug
Prevention Resource Center.


What's Your Drug I.Q?
1. Some forms of alcohol like wine coolers are safer than "hard" liquor.
True False

2. Alcoholism is a disease that can never be cured.
True False

3. Alcohol is more dangerous for young people than it is for adults.
True False

4. Marijuana is not addictive.
True False

5. Marijuana is not as strong as the "pot" was back in the 60's.
True False

6. Marijuana has no long-term side effects.
True False

7. Smoking a joint is more dangerous than smoking cigarettes.
True False

8. Many marijuana smokers suffer from burnout '
True False

9. It is easier to drive stoned than it is to drive drunk.
True False

10. LSD is identical to a substance already present in the brain.
True False

11. Using LSD is safe because you don't have to smoke or shoot up.
True False

12. LSD is a mind-expanding drug that will help you grow as a person.
True False

13. A person can get-addicted to Cocaine after the first use.
True False

14. Cocaine makes you more effective at work or at school.
True False ,:

15. Occasional Cocaine use can kill you.
True False

16. Heroine is just as dangerous and addictive as Cocaine.
True False

17. Heroine addicts are sometimes found dead with the needle still in their arm.
True False

18; Heroine is used most often by low-income people.;
True False

19. Inhalants are legal.
True False

20. Inhalants can kill a person the first time they try it
True False

21. Physical reactions are the biggest danger of inhalants.
S True False
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courts, Sheriff's Department and
jail. "That's not an unusual split for
county government," said Carter.
After a management letter laud-
ing the county's records and com-
pliance with standard budget proce-
dures, the audit also listed 10 rec-
ommendations for corrections in
documentation and management
which would improve the reports.
This is critical because of the new
GASB-34 government auditing
requirements which have to be
completed by 2007, said the audi-
tors.
Basically, by late 2006, the coun-
ty must have an inventory of every
culvert, road, piece of equipment,
building, and miscellaneous article,
including the' date purchased or
constructed, the appreciation or
depreciation of it. The report must
be complete back to 1980, said
Carter.
The auditors said the county's
response to recommendations and
when they would be implemented
was acceptable.
"I'm pleased there was no expen-
diture for chocolate," joked resi-
dent Joe L. Davis, who asked for
information on jail rental income
and 'the revenue from each cent of
sales tax. He will be provided the
information within the week, said


Commission Chairman Gordon
Norris.

In other action, the commission:
-awarded the high bid of
$3,011 for vacant property at 421
Lee St., Bowling Green and $1,295
for property on 33856 Suwannee
St., Zolfo Springs. The county
became property owners upon fore-
closure for failure to pay code
enforcement liens, later demolish-
ing substandard structures and
cleaning up the properties.
-approved minor subdivision
plats for South Hammock Estates
phases one and two and Annie
Laura Lane One and Two.
-convened as a zoning review
board and approved a special .
exception for a child day care cen-
ter at 681 Sally Place. The owners
plan to be open from 6 a.m to 6
p.m. Monday through Saturday for
35 children ages infant to 4 years
old and some older children after
school and summers.
The commission also approved a
rezone of 96.07 acres off South
Florida Ave. and SR 64 for the
development of about 170 single-
family homes on quarter- and half-
acre lots. There will also be a 20-
room resort, clubhouse, recreation
area and dock along the Peace
River.






May 26, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A


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*Sell if you wouldn't buy it now -Perhaps when you purchased the
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investment is consistently losing money, or the company is falling behind
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Tip: Before you sell, ask yourself some practical questions, such as: Is
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Letter To Editor

Parent Thanks Everyone

For 2005 Project Graduation


Dear Editor:
I am a senior parent this year and
just wanted to share my- thoughts,
regarding Project Graduation and
our seniors!
As you are all aware this year
was a very hard year as our county
was "destroyed" by three hurri-
canes. Mr Dennis Jones, our school
superintendent, impressed me at
graduation when he mentioned how
the Class of 2005 had to, make so
many changes this year, yet they
made these changes without any
hesitation. Some of these examples
are as follows:
*No home football games
We had to crown our Home-
coming Queen in Avon Park
*We had to graduate in Tampa,
Florida
This Class of 2005 went through
a lot of changes, yet through them
all, they stayed focused on what
they had to do to graduate and no
mqner \what they had to do.,or
where they had to go, they stayed
together as "The Class of 2005,"
and they impressed us all. This
Class had four valedictorians and
one salutatorian. How impressive is
that?
As the parents of this fine class
we all worked together, very hard,.
to be,able to give them what they so
Deserved for their Senior Party oth-
erwise known as: "Project
Graduation." Due to many circum--
stances and nature, we had a lot of
decisions to make.
Thanks io Renee Graham and
Greg Dick. and a lot of other senior
Parents. Adventure Island was the
place that was chosen. Since we
had to graduate in Tampa, it was
decided that we would have the
party in Tampa.
There was a lot of effort put to
this party. Renee and Greg did a lot
Sof "behind the scenes". work like
getting the DJ, lining up the buses,.
getting the food prepared, not to'
mention having the wonderful cafe-
teria ladies here at Hardee Sr. High
working in the 'wee" hours of the
morning when we got back at 2
Sa.m. preparing breakfast for every-
one.
Personally I think this was, the
best Project Graduation ever, and
there are so many people that made
it happen.
If I tried to thank everyone who
participated I know I would leave
someone out, so therefore I, ill'not
try to mention all of us parents, but
we know who we are, and we know
how much,workit took and how we
all worked together to make it hap-
pen. Especially. Kim Davis and
Sheila Roberts who were the chair
and co-chair presidents, Denise
Tomlinson-secretary and Renee
Graham-treasurer.
The rest of us were all on com-
mittees or did something some-


where, and I feel that we all made it
happen. Also, to the senior spon-
sors who helped to make this a
wonderful year, Teresa Hall, Ninfa
Skipper and Linda Smith. Thank
you, also Mike Wilkinson for help-
ing us in every way! .
We may have had three hurri-
canes, did not even start to' raise
money until mid-November, and
still raised more money this year
than any class has ever raised in the
past.
Therefore, I would like to thank
every single person who gave us so
many donations throughout this
complicated year to make The
Class of 2005. Project Graduation
such a success! Thank you also to
all the parents who worked so hard
at all the fundraisers! One more
thank you to the Junior parents who
helped in the auditorium when we
returned!
I think the seniors had the best
imre' ever, and thire were no prob-
lems, injuries, complaints, and we
all returned safe thanks to the awe-
some bus drivers. I am only one
parent, but I know how it makes me
feel to hear the words, thank you,
so as a parent, I wanted to thank
you to all of you who made my-
son's senior year so special.
Bonnie Simpson
Wauchula


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Signed Penny
By Penny Johnson
Q&A With A Biblical Perspective


DESTINED FOR GREATNESS
Q: I feel I am destined to do great things for God. But, how do I
get off the shelf I'm sitting on? I have such a hunger to do more for God
but I'm not sure what Do you believe in destiny? Do you think God
places these desires in our hearts until we do something? What should
I do first?
Signed, Destined
A: You don't make a move without the direction of the Lord. Wait on
Him to open doors and, when He does, run through them with all your
might. I don't believe dreams come true by sitting around doing nothing.
My sister testifies about me walking around the house at the age of 8
with a Bible in my hand preaching to anyone who would listen, including
my pets. I, too, felt a calling on my life. Somehow I knew deep down that
I was going to do something great for God.
At the age of 191 totally surrendered and asked Jesus into my heart. It
wasn't long after that I began to preach and teach the Word. I couldn't get
enough of God. I read constantly, studied and prayed all day long. My
hunger grew stronger, and I began to pray for God to opep doors up for me
to minister. He did, and I preached everywhere I could.
In November 2002, I had been preaching every Thursday night at a
local church and, the council came to me and asked if I'd be its pastor. Me,
a pastor? I was scared to death at the very thought. There had to be some-
one more suitable than I was.
One day I was praying and vacuuming my house and asking God for
direction. It was then the Lord began to speak to me. He said, "I've opened
this door for you and, if you don't go through it, I don't promise to ever
open it again."
No matter what, I knew that I had to do it. God proved to be faithful
and that He carries us in wisdom and strength. Without a clue of what I was
doing, God never left me. Every week He gave me the sermons to preach
and the wisdom to minister to the people. I was even invited to be on TBN
on the "Praise The Lord" show. Here I got to be a witness for Jesus before
thousands.
Do I believe God places a love and desire in our hearts? Yes, I do. He's
the one who has called me, and not myself.
After Hurricane Charley destroyed my church and most the congrega-
tion got relocated, I knew I was to start a new chapter in my life. I'm cur-
rently attending Liberty University and working on getting my bachelor's
degree in religion and education.
So, when God opens doors we must go through them, regardless if we
doubt ourselves or if we are scared. God directs our paths toward His will,
toward our destiny.
I heard a story one time about a man whose yard was flooded. A canoe
came by and he refused to get in. The water continued to rise, so he crawled
on the roof of his house and waited on God to rescue him. An airboat came
by and he yelled down, "Go on; God will rescue me." Then, a helicopter
came by and he refused to get on, "God's going to rescue me." Finally the
water gets too high and the man drowns. He goes to Heaven and asks,
"God, why didn't you save me?" God replies, "I sent you two boats and a
helicopter, why didn't you get on them?" When God opens the door, don't
miss your chance to go through it.
In the book of Ruth, God shows us the most blessed and destined love
. story ever written. Naomi and her husband move from their homeland in
search of something better. Her husband and two sons die, and she has noth-
ing left to offer her two daughters-in-law, so she sends them home. Ruth,
however, refuses to leave her. She had such a great love for Naomi that she
went back to Bethlehem to live with her. It was there that she was gleaning
the field (the welfare program in the Bible) when the richest man in town,
Boaz, notices her and later marries her. They will have a child together,
something God had destined to preserve the bloodline of Christ. A poor
widow in a strange country with nothing becomes the great-grandmother of
King David.
The-Bible is full of stories of destiny; people whom God had ordained
to be ieat to benefit His work. When you read the Bible, you will notice
God mostly used unlikely people. Gideon was a coward. Daiid was a
young boy. Moses wasn't of eloquent speech. Ruth was a Moabite. Esther
Swas an orphan. Each one of God's chosen could have used his handicaps or
weaknesses as an excuse.
If God has placed a desire in you to do more for Him, begin praying
about it. Set aside time just to pray and to listen to God. Then begin read-
ing your Bible. If you're going to do great things for God, you need to know
His Word. It's through His Word sometimes that God speaks the loudest to
us.
SDon't look at what you can't do. Don't say how or when. Just be ready
when the time comes to move out and grab hold of your destiny. God can :
take the weak and make them strong. He can take the poor and make them
rich. And, He can use anyone who is willing to surrender.

Signed Penny
For answers with a biblical perspective, send your questions to Signed
Penny, P.O. Box 2604, Wauchula, FL 33873, or e-mail penny5@earth- .
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Freda's Foibles
By Freda B. Douglas


May today be a day that surrounds you with beauty.

SI wasn't even going to write my article this week because I was
absolutely without a clue what to write about. That was the case until I went
Sto the optometrist today.
I have been cross-eyed since I was 19. To counteract that situation, I
S have worn a prism in the right lens of my glasses. I had cataract surgery
about 10 years ago, followed by a change of glasses,:but the prism stayed.
SBecause I spend a lot of the time on the computer and/or reading, I
noticed my ability to see the screen was affected by the arthritis at the top
of my spine, That has caused me to be unable to hold my neck up as straight
as I once did.
The doctor decided I needed to do two things. First, I have to have my
left eyelid operated on because I have a droopy eyelid. (Thanks, Daddy. I
inherited that from you!) Second, I had to revert to trifocals because of my
inability to hold my neck straight.
I'm not telling you this to solicit your sympathy. This is one of those
warnings I pass on to my readers, especially those of my generation.
Medicare paid for the eye examination, but will not pay for the change of
lenses. Guess what? I had to cancel the lenses. Who has an extra $125. I'm
sure the powers that be that make all those (stupid) decisions for Medicare
do, but we common folks are not making the kind of money those big shols
do.-Do they ever have to wonder where their next dime is coming from? [
doubt it!
So, dear readers, always ask if your Medicare will pay for something
before you assume it will. If it's' major and life-threatening, it probably will.
But if you try to prevent a major bill being paid by Medicare -- forget
it.They want a Band-aid to take the place of a preventive measure.

Speaking of the public being rooked, the Internet service to the school
system in DeSoto county.costs less than the Hardee County system, yet it
comes off the same switch. Go figure! I'm waiting for the new school to
open across the road from us. I bet the cable and DSL systems will change.
I'll just wager they Won't get away with telling the school board they can't
have DSL or cable in the new school because they're more than three miles
away from Wauchula.'.

Have a nice week, folks. Remember, God loves you, and you, and so
do .


HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED
HARDEE COUNTY HELP!
Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer
to be a Guardian Ad Litem.
773-2505
(If office unattended, please leave message.)

2005
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION AND
APPOINTED BOARDS
Meetings to be held in County Commission Chambers. Room 102
Courthouse Annex, 412 W. Oranae Street. Wauchula. Florida
unless otherwise noted

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular meetings every other Thursday @ 8:30 a.m.
MONTH OF June 02"d, 16', & 30'h Regular meeting
Thursday, June 9'" Public Hearing Local Option Gas Tax @ 6:00 p.m.
Friday, June 10" Planning Session at 8:30 a.m.
No BCC Zoning Meeting in June
June 21" 24th Commissioners to attend Florida Associatibn of Counties
Annual.Conference.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,DEPENDENT DISTRICT BOARD @ 8:45 a.m.
Month OF June-0 -
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (INDEPENDENT BOARD)
Month OF June 29th at 8:30 a.m.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD meets first Thursday night of each month at
6:00 p.m.
Month OF June 2nd
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD
meets on the second Monday night of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Conference
Room 202,412 W. Orange St.
MONTH OF June- 13'"
COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
meets first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Public Works Day Room. 205
SHanchev Road
MONTH OF June 06th
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
meetings called as needed at Library in Annex II
MONTH OF June No meeting scheduled.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Meets at 701 LaPlava Drive, Wauchula, the third Monday of each month at 1:30
p.m.
MONTH OF June 20th
HEALTH CARE TASK FORCE
Meetings called as needed
MpNTH OF June -14'h @ 12 Noon
HARDEE COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE BOARD
Meetings held at 5:30 p.m.
MONTH OF June 28"'
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IDA)
meets second Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
MONTH OF June-10"
HEARTLAND WATER ALLIANCE
MONTH OF June No meeting scheduled
MINING AD HOC MEETING
Usually meet fourth Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
MONTH OF June 22"'
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, hq 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 bad :'
SrdonR Norris, Chai mar 1 ,


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down the back of each leg from the spinal cord.'lt's about 0.78 inches'4
thick.

PLEASE NOTE
PUBLIC HEARING DATE CHANGE
(Previously advertised for Thursday, June 2,2005)

PUBLIC NOTICE
HARDEE COUNTY

The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a
Public Hearing on Thursday, June 9, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. in Room
102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 West Orange Street, Wauchula, FL
33,873, 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 GALLON OF
MOTOR FUEL SOLD IN HARDEE COUNTY'AND TAXED
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 206.41 AND
SECTION 336.025 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING THAT THE IMPOSITION SHALL BE
EFFECTIVEFOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS,
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2006; PROVIDING
DISTRIBUTION; PURSUANT TO THE STATE'S
DISTRIBUTION METHOD LISTED IN 336.025(4) OF THE
FLORIbA 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 1
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
BOAtRD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS '
HARDEE COUl .ORD 05'66: 1
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PHOTO SUBMITTED BY MAE FRANK HIMROD
This successful angler is William Jasper Altman, born March 24, 1849. The string of fish he is pictured
with was caught in the Peace River in the early 1900s for a community picnic. Before the county was
,': divided, he served as county commissioner and once a month traveled by horse and buggy to Arcadia,
the county seat, for commission meetings. Among "Uncle Bill's" 11 grandchildren are the late Judge
Clyde Maddox, Jack Himrod and Mrs. Frank (Dot) Chambless. Current Wauchula resident Mae Frank
Marsh Himrod, 92, married Altman's grandson, Jack Himrod, in 1929. She reflects on touring the 100-
year-old "Little White House," located southwest of Wauchula, which was recently restored by Dr.
Barbara Carlton. Mae Frank and her family were living there when she and Jack were married. "We real-
Sly thought it was a wonderful place." The Marsh family lived in the home from 1921 until 1935.


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Thursday, May 26. 2005


PAGE ONE


Cats Control Highlanders 28-14


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Wildcat spring drills
prepared them well for the spring
game Friday night.
The Cats, 65 strong, invaded
Legion Field in Lake Wales to take
the game to the Highlanders.
Hardee dominated on offense and
defense, except for a couple of long
runs in which Lake Wales runners
broke loose and headed for the end
zone.
Hardee won 28-14, plus a 6-0
Kansas tie-breaker added at the end
of the game just for practice.
As expected, Wildcat back Marc
Hodges led the offense. Playing in
only two quarters, the first and last,
he accumulated 114 yards on 15
carries. That's not counting the 10-
yard tie-breaker run. Classmate
Brad Gilliard did the grunt work,
with three carries for five key
yards, including a 2-yard plunge
into the end zone.
"They played pretty well. Our
defense did well, too. We had some
glimpses of what will pan out in the
fall, but there's work to do before
then," said Wildcat head coach
Derren Bryan.
His squad will enjoy some vaca-
tion time for a while, but resume
three-times-a-week workouts in
mid-June. Some will go to summer
camps in Black Mountain and other
locations. Fall practices begin Aug.
1 for both varsity and junior varsity
players.
The Friday scrimmage included
players from both levels, with 17
up-coming seniors, 22 juniors and
26 sophomores sharing time on the
field. Bryan played his first- team
offense and second-team defense in
the first quarter and went from
there, getting everyone some time


on the field.
Seventeen different players were
involved in running or receiving.
Another 25 were credited with
defensive stops of one fashion or
another.
All four quarterbacks had time
on the field, but junior Weston
Palmer appears to have the lead in
competition for the vacancy left by
Travis Tubbs. Palmer completed
.seven of 10 passes for 100 yards
and two TDS. Will Krause added
four-of-five for 58 yards. Chris
Rich suffered an interception on his
second pass try and Jordan
Grimsley also did not complete any
passes.
Hardee had 13 first downs to six
for the Highlanders. The Cats had
only the one turnover, while the
Highlanders had a pair of intercep-
tions, handled by Rich, and a fum-
ble, recovered by Jose Salvador.
Defensively, also showing skills
were Ricky Wiggins with a sack
and pair of tackles. Johnny Ray
Harris also had a sack. Others seen
in on tackles included Pierre
Lazarre, Thelinor Jena, Frank
Gross, Dan Timmons, Justin
Altman, Mark St. Fort, Jesus
Lopez, Nick Brown, Andrew
Cisneros, Nick Lanier, Reggie
Grizzard, Yogi Lozano, Ryan
Roehm, Michael Carpenter, Ramon
Hernandez, Jayquan Gandy, Chris
Bigelow, Jackson Frenot, Terry
Redden, Palmer and Krause.
Hardee had the ball first, with
Palmer behind center Garrett
Randall.Hodges opened with runs
of 11 and six yards. Shortly, a 44-
yard pass to a wide-open Justin
Woods moved Hardee to the
Highlander three-yard line. Gilliard
jumped up and over the line to get
the TD. With the Pablo Anselmo


kick, just three minutes into the
game, the Cats had a 7-0 lead.
Lake Wales had seven plays and
Hardee took over on downs. After
three minutes of hard-nosed foot-
ball, Anselmo punted. Lake Wales
went two plays, with rich getting
his first interception of the night
and giving the ball back to Hardee
4t its 32-yard line.
As the first quarter ended, Lake
Wales took over on downs. This
time, it took just two plays for the
Highlanders to find the end zone.
Jimmy Palmatier went over the left
side and raced 56-yards. The Cohl
Webb kick was good and the game
was tied 7-7.
It was Krause's turn at quarter-
back. He engineered an eight-play
drive, with Michael Carpenter
going the final yard for the TD.
Anselmo's kick gave Hardee a 14-7
lead.
Salvador's fumble recovery
quickly gave the ball back to
Hardee for Chris Rich to try his
hand at quarterback. After a half
dozen plays covering 29 yards, a
Rich pass intended for Onell
Virgile was picked off and Lake
.Wales took over. By halftime the
teams had again traded possessions
without scoring. Hardee had a 14-7
halftime lead.
Early in the third quarter, with
both teams playing underclassmen,
it was a defensive battle at first.
Highlander sophomore quarterback
Chad Alexander scooted around the
right corner and ran 76 yards to
score. With the Makon Bonani
kick, it was tied 14-14.
That lead was short-lived.
Hardee had possession at the end of
the third quarter, when the first-
team offense returned to the field.
The teams traded possessions, then
Rich snared another interception
and put Hardee in good placement
at the Lake Wales 36.
Hodges had runs of 11 and 16
yards. Hardee was grinding out the
last few yards, when Palmer
pegged a quick pass to Woods in
the end zone for the score. Anselmo
made it a 21-14 game.


Hardee had the ball back in a few
moments and went back to work.
On a fourth-and-one, Gilliard
soared behind a Haceem Shweil
block for the key first down to keep
the drive going. Hodges had a short
run, then a 28-yarder. Palmer threw
to Jermaine King 17-yards away in
the end zone for the final score of
the quarter. Anselmo made it 28-14.
A T.J. Hawthorne run of 48 yards
nearly gave Lake Wales a chance to
score, but Hardee held the
Highlanders off and took over.
Palmer took a knee to end the
game.
Lake Wales requested a Kansas
tie-breaker of four tries from the
10-yard line. The Highlanders' first
try resulted in a fumble, recovered
by Hardee.
Hardee took only one try as the
offensive line made a hole for


Hodges to trot untouched into the
end zone.
Other Wildcats getting into the
game included seniors-to-be
Jackson Mosley, Lisnell Youyoute,
Daniel Moore, Jeremy Kelly, Justin
English, Derek Sconyers and
Bobby Bandy; juniors-to-be Briant
Shumard, Tocory Daniels, Eric
Cobb, Andrew Rangel, Jake
Benavides, Cameron Durham, Kyle
Parrish, Trey Small and Josh
Mayer; and sophs-to-be Devan
Lampley, Demetrice Coney,
Marwin Simmons, Tim Selph,
Akeem Frazier, Gerardo Villegas,
Jason Jester, Joseph Barton, Eddie
Hunt, Tyler Bumby, Aaron
Zambrano, Zeke Southwell,
Anthony Carlton and Pete Solis.
Also on hand were the varsity
and junior varsity cheerleaders,
getting their routines down pat


while encouraging the large
Wildcat crowd.
Varsity cheerleaders, led by
sponsor Nicole Pace, are captain
Rebecca Durrance, co-captains
Kelsey Williams and Randi Sasser,
Amanda Maldonado, Jennifer
Trammell, Valliajon Louisjeune,
Joey Gicker, Trenere Snell, Kaitlin
Pridgeon, Kalee Barker, Meg.
Hackney, Lauren Raulerson,
Courtney Norris, Whitley
Sheffield, Kara Keen, Brittany
Davis and Nikki Brown.
Joining them were the JV cheer-
leaders co-captains Ashley
Neuhauser and Leanna Himrod,
Natalie Green, Amber Douglas,
Jamilynn Hand, McKenna
Crawford, Christina Skitka, Bailee'
Williams, Bailey Knight, Chetsea
Harris, Danielle Revell and Ashley.
Alden.


Senior Marc Hodges gains some of his 114 yards on 15 carries in the two quarters he played.


Head Coach Derren Bryan embarks on his fifth year, hoping for
another undefeated season.


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Hardee



Couple Wed In Tampa Tarah Mitc


Living Tells Coup To Wed Saturday


?41 Tells Couple To Wed Saturday


. Idlewild Baptist Church in
' ampa was the setting for the April
k9 wedding uniting Amy 'Sharon
,larthe\, of Valrico to Jason Neil
i'Pressley of Tampa.
Parents of the bride are Edward
and Denise Carthew of Sarasota,
.and the groom's parents are Neil
imnd Judy Pressley of Tampa.
SThe bride's grandparents are
[Robert and Beverly Zeiler and
'Edward Carthew, all of Johnstown,
Pa., and the late Teresa Carthew.
'The groom's grandparents are
*Marjorie Pressley of Wauchula and
the late Neil Pressley Sr., Mary
Emma White of Melbourne and the
late Fred White.
SPastor Mike Kahn of Idlewild
'Baptist officiated the ceremony
which began at two o'clock in the
,afternoon.
SDianna Wolterman of Fort
'Thomas, Ky., attended the guest
;book, and Ashley Jones of Tampa
played the guitar. Ashley Eicher of
,Nashville, Tenn., sang "Grace
'Flows Down" during tfie lighting of
the unity candle.
S Given in marriage by her parents,
,the bride wore a white lace A-line
.gown with pearls throughout the
lace.
SHolly Richardson of Louisville,
Ky., was maid of honor.
;Bridesmaids were the bride's sis-
ters, Sarah Carthew and Sharon
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Carthew, both of Lexington, Ky.,,
and Montica Chambers, also of
Lexington, Jennifer Hetrick of
Louisville, Ky., and Ashley Eicher
of Nashville.
Ross Frierson of Tampa was best
man, and groomsmen were the
brother of the groom, Ryan Kindle
of Tampa, Casey Ringley of
Bradenton and Brett Frierson,
Shawn Sanderson and William
Dallas, all of Tampa. Serving as,
ushers were Mike Staton of Lutz,
cousin of the groom and
Christopher Carthew of Fort
Thomas, Ky., brother of the bride.
Nephews of the groom, Jonathan
and Jacob Kindle of Tampa, were
ring bearers.
Following a reception at the
Hyatt Regency in Tampa, the cou-
ple left for a wedding trip to Lake
Tahoe, Calif. They now reside in
Valrico.
The bride received a bachelor of
science degree in mathematics and
economics from the University of
Kentucky and is currently pursuing
a master's degree in business
administration from the University
of South Florida.
The groom is a graduate of the
University of South Florida where
he received a bachelor's degree in
mechanical engineering and is also
presently pursuing an MBA,


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phone calls, cards, and flowers were very meaningful to her and
to us.
A special "Thank You" for the delicious meal you provided
After the service for our family and friends. It was greatly
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Plans for her marriage to Landon
Edward McAllister, son of Douglas
McAllister and Peggy Price of
Fredericton, NB, Canada, have
been announced by Tarah LeAnn
Mitchell, daughter of Rose Mitchell
Freeman of Wauchula and the the
late James Mitchell Sr.
The couple will be married


Pastor Richard Paasch of
Maranatha Baptist Church has
announced that this Sunday, May
29, the church will welcome Dr.
Ron Williams, pastor emeritus of
Believers Baptist Church in Winona
Lake, Ind., as guest speaker.
He will speak during the Sunday
school hour at 10 a.m. and then the
11 a.m. worship serviceat the
church which is located at 2465
Oxendine Rd., Zolfo Springs.
Pastor Paasch says Ron and Patty
Williams are well-qualified to
speak on the home, "not only that
he has a doctor of divinity degree,
but also because they have nine
children and 23 grandchildren."
Dr. Williams is founder and
director of Hephzibah House, a
Christian boarding school for trou-
bled girls, which began in 1971. He
is a preacher, evangelist, teacher


The Pa) nes Creek Preservation
Alliance is seeking supporters to
join the team of \olunteer. and con-
cerned citizens in helping to pre-
ser\e the local heritage and better
educate the youth and public to
frontier life in the area.
According to a press release,
"The Alliance is a public not-for-
profit organization that provides
support for the Florida Park Sert ice
at Pa\ nes Creek Historic State Park.
Its members are part of the Florida
Park Ser% ice team and help to raise
funds arid pro' ide state foI r enhanc-
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viding programs for schools, main-
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Saturday, June 4, at five o'clock in
the afternoon at the First United
Methodist Church of Bowling
Green. Music will begin at four-
thirty.
Friends and relatives of the cou-
ple are invited to the wedding and
reception which will follow at the
church.


and writer.
He will also be speaking at
Heritage Baptist Church in Arcadia
at 6 p.m.
For more information, call the
church at 735-2524.


Dr. Ron Williams


PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Charles Clendinen (left), associate pastor of the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian Church in Bartow, spoke to the
Wauchula Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, May 3, at the American
Legion building. He and his wife recently adopted a baby girl
rom China. They have also adopted two sons from America. He
shared the couple's adoption experience Pictured with him is
club member Mark Manuel.


ONE PINK, ONE BLUE
Brian and Kim Alexy, Wauchula,
a seven pound seven ounce daugh-
ter, Emmie McKay Alexy, born
April 2S, 2005, Lakeland Regional
Medic.il Center, Lakeland. Mrs.
Alexy is the former Kimberly
Strickland. Maternal grandparents
are Sammy and Caroline Strickland
of Dothan, Ala. Maternal great-
grandmother is Ozenia Ledford of
Fyffe, Ala. Paternal grandparents
are Bill Jr. and Donna Alexy'of
Wauchula. Paternal great-grandpar-
ents are Bill Sr. and Theresa Alexy


of Wauchula.

Wyatt and Erin Holmes, Lake
Placid, a seven pound and one-half
ounce son, Morgan Cade, born
May 18, 2005, DeSoto Memorial
Hospital, Arcadia. Mrs. Holmes is
the former Erin Humphreys.
'Maternal grandparents are Joel and
Donna Humphreys, of Wauchula.
Maternal great-grandparents are
Lucille Humphreys and Betty
McLeod, both of Wauchula.
Paternal grandparents are Bill and
Margo Holmes of Lake Placid and
Robert and Inez Hosford of
Lakeland.


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sites, upgrade the museum and
establish a folk life program.
The Alliance has recently been
launched and is seeking corporate
membership.
For more information, call 375-
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Historic State Park, 888 Lake
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but yourself..
-Ralph Waldo Emerson


The engagement and approach-
ing marriage of Rupert Alexander
Lewis, son of Kenneth Lewis of
Jamaica and the late Hazel Gail, to
Angela Anita Poole have been
announced by her parents, Rose and
Paul Simon of Wauchula and
Alexander Poole Sr. of York, Pa.


ADOPTION INFO


The couple will be married
Saturday, May 28, at six o'clock in
the evening at the Church of Joy in
Zolfo Springs.
Friends and relatives of the cou-
ple are invited to the wedding and
reception which will follow at the
Jacaranda Hotel in Avon Park.


The Hardee County Health Department
would like to thank our community partners
who participated in our
Women's Wellness Day, Saturday, May 7.

A special thanks to the American Cancer Society,
Blobdnet USA, City of Wauchula Police Department,
Peace River Center for Personal Development, Hardee
Coutny Fire Rescue, Hardee County Emergency
Management, Girl Scouts, Hardee County Library,
-Hardee County Sheriffs Department, Healthy Start
Coalition, Mid Florida Credit Union, Project HOPE,
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Alliance Community
Action Group, USF Early Family Resources,
Vocational Rehabilitation, Warm Spirit, WIC, Hardee
County Health Department Diabetes Control
Program, March of Dimes, Hardee County Public
Health Preparedness and Epidemiology Program,
Curves, Florida Poison Control, McDonalds, Clown
Jim Barncord, staff, and other volunteers.

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Service Honors Local Confederate Soldiers


On Saturday May 14, the David
E. Twiggs Camp 1462 Sons of
Confederate Veterans, with support
from the Peace River Chapter
United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy, heiI a'; iron cross dedication
and memorial service at the Hart
Cemetery near Lemon Grove in
honor of two Confederate veterans
and early pioneers to this area,
William H. Hart and John Levi
Skipper.
The service was held at the
request of Twiggs Camp member
Wendell Smith of Lemon Grove, a
direct descendant of both Hart and
Skipper. He had previously honored
both men with an iron cross placed
on, their graves several years ago;
however, both crosses were stolen
last fall.
The service was lead by Twiggs
Camp Commander Graylin Smith
of Wauchula, Lt. Commander Leon
Arthur of Arcadia, Adjutant Tony
Perry of Wauchula and the Rev.
Terry Hudson of Arcadia. All four
wore Confederate uniforms and
read biographies of both William H.
Hart and John L. Skipper.
Rev. Hudson lead in the singing
of "Dixie" and in the invocation and
closing prayer.
Evelyn Arthur of Arcadia and
Ladonna Perry of Wauchula were
dressed in period black dresses
symbolic of the widows of both
men.
There were about 20 in atten-
dance, including descendants of
William H. Hart and John L.
Skipper, Wendell Smith, Larry
Skipper of Fort Myers and Odell
Skipper of Avon Park.
WILLIAM H. HART
William H. Hart was born in
Georgia Feb. 21, 1840. He enlisted
March 4, 1862, in Savannah, Ga.,
served as a private in Co. A, 54th
Georgia Regiment (also known as
the 57th Georgia Regiment) and
mustered out as a sergeant in 1865.
When the Civil War started,
William Henry, the seventh child of
Amos and Elizabeth Hart, went
away to fight for the Confederacy.
He was mustered out in North
Carolina after Lee's surrender. He
returned to the family home and
married Mary Jane Gandy, a widow,
in December 1865. She already had
a small daughter, Anne, who was
bom in 1861.
William farmed like most men,
but had a trade as well, making and,
repairing wagon wheels. He was
also called a wheelwright.
SJust why the Hart family decided
to leave Georgia and migrate ,to
South Florida is not known, but
they packed supplies in a covered
wagon, gathered their small family
together and, accompanied by two
or three other families, set out on


their journey to the "Promised
Land."
Their first stop was Fort Meade
where they stayed a few months.
Then they moved on to the south
and stopped near the frontier, settle-
ment of Crewsville, which had been
settled soon after the D.D. Crews
family came from Georgia in 1848.
After a few months, they moved
further north and settled on a tract
of land and built a log cabin (now
the Hart Cabin at Pioneer Park).
William Henry was a very devout
man. He always said grace at meals
and always went on his knees to
pray. He was a deacoh and church
clerk of a new Missionary Baptist
Church called Shady Grove. He
served as clerk until his death in
1921.
Sometime in 1918, William
Henry suffered a severe heart
attack. He was in his seventies. He
died in October of 1921.

JOHN LEVI SKIPPER
John Levi Skipper was bor Nov.


23, 1826, in Camden County, C
and died July 24, 1907, in Z...
Springs, Desoto County (now
Hardee County).
He enlisted as a private in 1863
Co. A, Munnerlyn's Battalion, serv-
ing under Capt. F.A. Hendry in
wnat is known as "The Florida Cow
Cavalry."
Major C.J. Munnerlyn of
Brooksville on Dec. 10, 1864,
wrote to Brig. Gen. Miller,
Commander of the Dept. of Florida:
"Capt. F.A. Hendry's Co. is at Fort
Meade. This Co. is the most effi-
cient of all. It has done active scout-
ing and has so punished the enemy
on several occasions that cattle
stealing from Fort Myers has been
stopped.
"Hendry's Co., headquartered at
Fort Meade, was credited with help-
ing to turn the tide in Southwest
Florida with Union troops and sym-
pathizers no longer able to operate
at will or with impunity. In
December 1864, his company num-
bered 131 men."


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These Sons of Confederate Veterans were in charge of the half-hour service held to honor'local
Confederate soldiers and to replace two stolen crosses at the monuments of William H. Hart and
John Levi Skipper.


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This Sunday will be the fifth Sunday in May, and Southside Baptist Church will host a fifth Sunday
sing at the church located at 505 S. Tenth Ave., Wauchula. The 11 a.m. service will feature the
Miller family in concert. Pictured above (from left) are Sam Rawls, Stephanie Mink, Rev. Jim and
Judy Miller, Regena and Jimmy Miller. The public is invited to attend.


COURTESY PHOTO
Seven Hardee County 4-H'ers participated in the annual District X competitive events in Moore
Haven on Saturday,'May 7. Pictured above with their awards (from left) are Jessica McVay, Kaylyn
Stevenson, Chelsea Sargent, Catherine Polk, Joshua Sargent, Lauren Raulerson and Kimberly
Hernandez. McVay and Stevenson received a blue ribbon and best of category for their junior
team demonstration in the animal science category. Chelsea Sargent and Pace received a blue
Ribbon and best of category for their senior team demonstration on tie-dyeing. Joshua Sargent
received a blue ribbon ;for his easiest-ever cookies in the food demonstration category, and
Hernandez received a blue ribbon and best of category for her illustrated talk on South America.
Pace and Raulerson each received blue ribbons for their participation in the talent show, "Share
the Fun." Pace was the category winner with her piano solo, "The Name of Jesus." Four qualified..
Sto compete at the state level at 4-H Congress in July in Gainesville on the University of Florida
campus. District X comprises of Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands, Okeechobee and Glades counties.
Hardee had the largest number of blue ribbon and category winners than any other county in the,
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Ali Waldron
Receives

Bachelor's Degree
Ali Waldron, daughter of Bill and
Arnell Waldron of Wauchula,
recently graduated from Florida
State University, receiving a bache-
: lor of science degree in textiles and
Consumer sciences.
S While attending FSU, she was a
member of Gamma Phi Beta social
Sorority and the FSU Fashion
Merchandizing Association.
Joining her parents for the 22-
year-old's graduation in Tallahassee .
Were her grandmother, Frances
Walton of Avon Park; and sister,
Jacqueline Waldron, a recent
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Rise & Shine

By Ted Simonson

THE PERILS OF INDIVIDUALISM
One of the bad things about individualism is that it can leave a person
alone, isolated and vulnerable.
Such a man can take part in a busy social life, and even be "the life of
the party," but he reveals his inner life to no-one. Even among friends and
family, he is'a stranger, condemned to walk alone, drawing meager nour-
ishment from books and movies. Only in his imagination can he dare to
experience bold and vigorous relationships with others.
This miserable existence is accepted as the price of achievement and
success. The world idolizes the man who singlehandedly fights his way
through a dozen bankruptcies and divorces to reach the top. Actually, he is
the devil's masterpiece.
God made people to live in close, vital relationships. In the home, in an
atmosphere of love and trust, children can grow up, make mistakes and
learn to share. Over a period of time, they can learn the faith of their par-
ents.
If the kids learn well, they can enter into strong relationships outside
the family and even be entrusted with families of their own.
The devil furiously attacks all this, knowing that if he can separate peo-
ple from this support structure, he can more easily destroy them.
In the historic movement called Methodism, founder John Wesley
encouraged little communities of believers to hold each other accountable.
Before someone entered such a community, they would be asked a series of
questions to see if they were serious:
(1) Does any sin, inward or outward, have dominion over you?
(2) Do you desire to be told of your faults?
(3) Is it your desire to be on this and all other occasions entirely open,
so as to speak everything that is in your heart, without exception, without
disguise and without reserve
Can you imagine presenting a person seeking church membership
today with questions like these?
But why not? How much do we value being forthright? How willing are
we to open the door of our hearts to others? How can we hope to prevail
against the Prince of Darkness if we allow even a little darkness in our own
souls?





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By Lorraine and John Gillespie
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Backing up to vs. 16 tells us we know how much God loves us because
we have felt love and we believe Him when He says He loves us. Fof the
word says, "God is love and anyone who lives in love is living with God
and God is living in him." And as we live With Christ, our love grows more
perfect and complete; so we will not be ashamed and can face Him with
confidence on judgment day with joy because He loves us and we love
Him, too.
"If anyone says he loves God and hates his brother, he is a liar." That
is a tough word, but that is what the Bible says. If we can't love our broth-
er who we can see, how can we love God whom we can't see?
Loving God also means doing what He says to do. He tells us all
through His word that if we love Him we will obey Him.
Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God? If not, you do not love God
or believe Him. Read I John 4:5-10 A Golden Nugget is to love as God does
- unconditionally.


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 Palmettol
Street, Wauchula, Florida between the hours of 9:30 a.m.
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.

S I want to thank the people of Hardee 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 colleaguesr law enforcement, 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,
526-69c Val. R- Patarini


Summer Sports Abound


L By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Swimming, tennis, volleyball,
This Sunday, First Baptist golf, basketball, bowling and
Church of Wauchula will cele- weight training are among the
brate "A Star-Spangled Sunday," many activities available this aum-
which will include a special musi- mer for area youth.
cal presentation "I Believe In Saturday is the last registration
America." During the 11 a.m. ser- date orr summer swim lessons for
vice Pastor Bob Norman will nar- children age 18 months to 14 years.
rate a multimedia program cele- From 1 to 5 p.m., stop by the
rating our heritage, as the sanctu- Recreation Complex pool on
ary choir, praise band and soloists, Altman Road to enroll. for one of
under the direction of Pastor Tim the three F ssions, June 6-17, June
Davis, present music honoring our 20-July 1 or July 5-15 (July 4 is a
heroes and lifting up our nation holiday-the pool is closed). There
before the Lord. Everyone is invit- will also be regular swim times
ed. Reservations for the catered announced shortly.
barbecue dinner following the In golf, the Sertoma Junior Golf
morning service can be made by tour for ages 5 to 18 begins Sunday,
calling 773-4182. June 5. Youngsters play different
lengths and pay different amounts,
Today (Thursday), there will be a from $5 per event for ages 5-8, $7
special guest speaker at 11 a.m. at for ages 9-12 and $12 for ages 13
the First Baptist Church of and older. Playing all the Heartland
Wauchula, 1570 W. Main Street. courses, the Sertoma group will
Dr. Bob Sheets, well-known former stop at Torrey Oaks on June 27. For
director of the National Hurricane more information, call Torrey Oaks
Center, will speak on hurricane at 767-0302.
threats and preparedness. There The basketball camp for boys
will be a luncheon at the end of the going into grades 3-8 will be next
program; about noon. week, May 30-June 2 from 1 to 5
p.m. at the high school gym. Cost is
Victory Praise Center, on Main $50.
Street in Bowling Green, is plan- There is a youth sports camp at
ning a special music time with the high school gym June 6-9 for
"Streets Of Gold" on June 4 at 6 girls going into grades 3-8. The
p.m. The church has regular ser- morning camp, from 8 a.m. until
vices on Sunday at 11 a.m and 6 noon is' basketball; from 1-5 p.m.,
p.m. and Thursday night service at there is volleyball. Cost is $30 for
7, as well as a variety of, other each session, or $50 for both.
opportunities to praise the Lord. Lunch will not be provided, but
players can bring their lunches. For
more information, call Ken
10 HOURS A Leupold at 773-3249.
There are other basketball oppor-
MONTH! tunities this summer. Junior varsity
boys AAU hoops will be from 10
s al it t s to a.m. until noon Tuesdays through
That's all it takes to speak up Thursdays. The varsity boys AAU
for a child. Volunteer to be a will be Monday, Wednesday and
Guardian Ad Literri. Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
773 25 5 The summer-long basketball
773-2505 camps for girls going into grades 8-
(If office unattended, please leave 12 meets June 13 to July 21. The
message.) $20 cost includes AAU registra-
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tion. Sessions are Monday through
Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Teens are reminded that under
the new Florida High School
Athletic Association rules, every-
one must have a current physical to
play. If the physical is more than a
year old, the student must get a
2005-06 physical before being
allowed to play sports.
That also applies to the summer
volleyball camp for girls going into
grades 8-12 which will meet on
June 13 to July 21 Monday through
Thursday 7 to 8:30 p.m. Again,
there is a $20 cost to cover AAU
registration.
Weight training for returning
boys basketball players will be
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
from 2:30 to 4 p.m. For girls in all
high school sports, it will be
Monday through Thursday 4 to
5:30 p.m. Summer-long weight
training for football begins June 14
and will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30.
Again, current physical exams
are required to participate. Check
with your coaches if there are ques-
tions. Most fall sports begin prac-
tices Aug. 1, including football and
volleyball.
Bowling leagues begin summer
sessions next week. Those for 12-
and-up are on Thursdays at 1 p.m.,
beginning June 2. For ages 6-11, it
is Monday at 1 p.m., beginning
June 6. For more information, call
Bowl Of Fun at 773-6391.
Finally, there are tennis lessons
available for those going into
grades 2 through 12 from June 13
to July 21 Monday through
Thursday. Beginners will be from 8
to 9 a.m. and intermediate and
advanced players from 9 to 11 a.m.
Cost for beginners is $15 per week,
for advanced or intermediate play-
ers $20 per week. Registration will
be June 13 at the Wauchula munic-
ipal courts. For more information,
call Jonathan Leupold at 773-
3249 or 245-4175.
A little farther afield are sessions
at South Florida Community


College for girls. Hardee grad Kim
Crawford, now volleyball coach at
the college, will host a one-day
clinic Saturday from 9 a.m. until
noon for girls coming into sixth
grade thro,. those entering high
school in the fall. There are only 30
openings.
The free multi-sport power clinic
will provide instruction on power,
core strength, agility, nutrition,
jumping, sprinting and dynamic
flexibility for whatever sport a girl
plays. For more information, or to
register, call Crawford at 773-2252,
Ext. 7037.
Crawford has also scheduled the
Panther Volleyball camp for grades
four through those just graduated
from high school. There will be
only 50 in each group. Fourth
through eighth graders meet July
25-27 from 9 to noon and noon to 3
p.m. Those entering 9 grade
through recent grads will meet June
27 from 4:30 to 6:30 and 7 to 8: 30
p.m. and June 28-29 from 9 to 11
a.m. and noon to 3 p.m.
Cost is $50 for each three-day
session. Students should bring
shorts, T-shirts, sweats, kneepads,
towel, water bottle, volleyball
shoes and lunch. or be prepared to
go out for lunch. Again, to register
or for more information, call
Crawford at 773-2252, Ext. 7037.

Wrinkles should merely indi-
cate where smiles have been.
-Mark Twain

HARDEE COUNTY
KIDS NEED
HARDEE COUNTY
HELP!
Ease a dependent child's
way through the court sys-
tem. Volunteer to be a
Guardian Ad Litem.
773-2505
(If-office unattended, please leave
message.)


Si usted tiene sobrepeso, corre riesgo de
tonor diabetes tipo 2. La diabetes tipo
2 es una enfermedad grave, pero usted
puede ev\itarlao retardarla.

Pierda un poco de peso. Haga 30
-^- minutes de ejercicio moderado 5 dias
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Tome el primer paso. Hable con su doctor. Para .
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ABOUT ...

Classifieds
DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon
RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional
word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents
per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box
numbers are $3 extra.
BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid.

CLASSIFICATIONS:


Agriculture
Appliances
Automobile
Boats
Furniture
Help Wanted
Houses
Livestock
Lost & Found
Miscellaneous


Mobile Homes
Notices
Pets
Plants/Produce
Real Estate
Recreational Vehicles
Rentals
Services
Wanted
Yard Sales


Classifieds-


Agriculture
2020 JOHN DEERE tractor, with 7'
bushhog, 3 pt. hitch mower, $5000.
DEUTZ tractor with herbiciding
machine, $5000. 500 gallon Vict-Air
speed sprayer $1500. All or part. (863)
773-4274. 5:26p
DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps,
starting at; $195., injectors, turbos,
misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine
rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p


1999 FORD RANGER. Runs good.
Good condition. 76K miles. $5500.
375-9991. 5:26-6:2p
1995 DODGE CARAVAN (7 passenger
seat). Runs perfect $2000 OBO. 735-
2648 or 245-6554. 5:26p


1996 DODGE DAKOTA, extended cab,
V8, automatic, w/air, 93,000 actual
miles, $6000 cash. 781-3090. 5:26c
1973 FORD PICKUP, 400 block, great
condition, $2500 FIRM. Serious
inquiries only. 773-2169 5:26p
GOOD YEAR Wrangles RTS tires.
P235/R16. Good tread. $100/set OBO.
781-9628. 5:19-26nc


2001-3800 SUPERCHARGE motor.
48K miles, $600. 1987 CHRYSLER
Lebaron, needs some work, $400. Call
anytime. 245-1002. 5:19-26p
1981 FORD CUSTOM 100. Great
engine, body needs work. Asking
$1100 OBO. Call Alex 781-4174.
4:28-5:26p
DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See
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Country Manor Apartments
315 State Road 62
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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, \olleyball 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
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WHEELCHAIR VAN 1996 Plymouth
Voyager. Entervan. All tie-downs
included. Runs great $7000 FIRM. Call
773-2631. 5:26p


1996 FORD WINDSTAR van, 7 passen-
ger, all options, dual A/C, dark green,
very good condition, $4900. Sebring
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HOURS
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863-773-0727


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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN ,
LEAD COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN

When we sat down to write this ad, we asked ourselves, what kind of person do we need to fill the position
of Communications Technician (or Lead Communications Technician depending on qualifications). By the
time we were finished, we knew that finding the right person for this job was going to be tough... because the
job demands a special kind of person.
Our ideal candidate is technically minded and is knowledgeable about electric distribution or can learn it
quickly. They must be able to think on their feet; multi-task several difficult tasks at the same time; stay cool,
under pressure, and be willing to work as part of a team of talented employees. The right person for this job
is able to communicate by Nextel and radio and provide directions and technical information to line
personnel. This individual must be able to dispatch line technicians and vehicles to locations where the
construction and maintenance of electric distribution lines is occurring. Helshe must be able to assist in
troubleshooting outages and to provide assistance to line technicians as required.
Because this position may be required to communicate with upset members, who may be without power, the
right person for this position possesses outstanding customer service skills, conflict resolution skills and
problem solving skills. When outages do occur, this position is responsible for monitoring outages to assist
in problem identification. This position has awesome responsibility for the safety of our line technicians as
well as the general public. Our ideal candidate will understand this and will always put safety first.
Our Communications Technicians work 24/7 and are required to work rotating shifts and overtime. It is
important that the ideal candidate for this position is aware and ready to assume this type of work schedule.
Former Dispatchers, law enforcement personnel or line technicians make great candidates for this position.
And of course it isn't over until the paperwork is complete. This person must-be able to maintain radio and
telephone logs utilizing a computer, therefore it is essential that the candidate must have demonstrated
proficiency using a Windows XP platform and Microsoft Office and Excel.
Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc., serves approximately 30,000 meters and about 3000 miles of line
covering 10 counties across the heartland of Florida. This candidate will be responsible for recording the
locations of all crews during periods of numerous outages., In addition to communicating with employees
and the general public, this person must be able to communicate with our power supplier.
We won't settle for less than the best, so if you think you meet the qualifications, we want to hear from ybu,
Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc. strives to be the employer of choice for this area and we bring to the
job competitive wages, chances for advancement, full major medical, vision, and dental plan. Education is
important to us therefore we have a liberal tuition reimbursement policy and would encourage this individual
to seek their two-year degree in electrical distribution technology. We also offer a 401k and defined
contribution retirement plan, life insurance and a myriad of other benefits.
We know the right candidate must be out there. Could it be you? Well we won't know until you complete an
application, so if you are interested in this position, please download an application from our web site
www.preco.org. or pick one up at our Manatee Operations Center, our Wauchula Administration Building, or
our Indian Lake Estates office. Don't forget you will have to take a physical and a drug test, as we are a
drug free workplace. You may submit the application by fax to Barry Terrell, HR Specialist at 863 773 4523
or by mailing it to us at Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc., P.O. Box 1310, Wauchula, FL 33873.

Peace River Electric Nondiscrimination Statement

"Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PRECO) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and
marital or family status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of
program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact Peace River Electric Cooperative,
Inc., Human Resources at (863) 773 4116.

To file a complaint of discrimination write Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc, Director of Human
Resources, P O. Box 1310, 1499 US Highway 17 North or by telephone at (863) 773 4116 x 260. PRECO is
an equal opportunity provider and employer,

Peace River Electric Cooperative is a Drug Free Workplace. All selected candidates are subject to a pre-
employment physical, drug test and background check as a condition of employment. c15:26 -


. 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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/ 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
altending 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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REMODELED!
Ow RE-OPEN!


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Hwy. 17


Every ridaySaturday, Sunday
RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC

1 1781-1062



TopsySee auchula, FL 33873
REAL ESTATE 773-5994


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.
Looking:for a commercial building? Check out this log cabin on Hwy.
17 in Wauchula. Call for details
Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000
NEW LI G V ice hone in Waffn 3BR/2Bth. Hard wood
floors. Fi wit vin. siding new roaprox. 2308 S.F. Just out-
side cit mis $1 J -
Large acreage recreational property. Call for info.
We Have Buyers! We Need Listings!
We have several buyers interested in your house even if it needs repairing.
Call us with your info.

Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate c1s 2z
Check out more listings at Or email us at:
www.ourhomesite.comlwauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net






5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green


Any old hillbilly can change a
tire, but we sell tires for less
and we prove it!

Bo changes all
types of tires .
Car. Semi, CUSTOMER
Trailer. etc. We lcensedand
ge Insured!
;Bo spino Mon -Sat M
Auto Technician 8:00- 5:00 cl.:19tlc


WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS
FULL TIME MECHANIC

375-4461


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INSULATION *






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863I735-


15' FIBERGLASS canoe, $100. 12' V-
hull aluminum boat, 9.5hp Johnson,
trolling motor, $500.735-1847. 5:26p



GARDENER/LABORER, regular pt
work $7.50, Limestone/Lily area. Call
Dennis (863) 494-4687. 5:26-6:23p
TRACTOR DRIVER needed F/T for
SMR Agriculture. Must possess a
valid Florida drivers license, minimum
1 year experience. Email resumes to
human.resources@smrranch.com,
fax to 941-751-6781 attn.: HR, or apply
in person at Schroeder-Manatee
Ranch,, 6215 Lorraine Road,
Bradenton 34202. We are a drug free
work place and an equal opportunity
employer. 5:26c


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, CNI
Please call Beth at 285-8!
6383.


As needed.
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5:19-6:16p


TRUCK DRIVER needed. Apply at
Peace River Growes, 3521 North
Nursery Rd., ZS. EOE 5:19-26c


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


William M. Gilliard
wS l Ager, | Y Phone:
Hard.-! .-:.i (863) 735-1623
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10.7 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, ogor ,tog maPaf iV irne site off Bumby
Lane! Listed at $9,950 per acre!
Builad 'our ie home! 20aac. .'n South Bailee Road close to Wauchula!
,Cios grove w/microjet irrigation and diesel power unit! Listed for $12,000
per acre!
Three 5-ac. tracts oh Parnell Road. Good homes sites on paved road. Listed
for $20,000 per acre!
20 ac. Hamlin grove with 8" diameter deep well and diesel power unit. Lots
of paved road frontage. Will divide in half. $15,000 per acre!
15 ac. Hamlin grove paved road frontage. 6" diameter deep iell with elec-
tric submersible pump. Only $13,000 per acre!
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US
17! Cleared and read) 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 homesite!
24,000 SF commercial lot at corner of Heard Bridge Road and Townsend
Street, just 1 block East of Northbound US 17! Just $45,000!
PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY TO SELL!
James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker
SRealtor Associates r
,^ ..,, (6Ml t niuu ) ." I ,
Mary Rollins (863) 773-9673 Robert Jones (863) 781-1423
Ben Gibson (941) 737-2800 Brian Pohl (863) 773-6563
We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and
Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OUR NEW STARTING RATE PAY IS $9.00 PER HOUR

Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc., is
currently accepting applications for the following posi-
tions:

R.S.A.'s- C Shift-full-time or part-time.: HS Diploma or
G.E.D. $9.00 per hour starting rate.

C.N.A.'s 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend shifts available.,
Current Florida Licensure & MS Diploma or GED
required, experience preferred. C.N.A.'s start at $9.50.

RN B Shift-Full time. Current Florida License BS or AS
required. $28- 32 per hour.

Adult Education Teacher. Current Florida Professional
SEducator Certificate & BS Education required.
Experience in Adult Education. G.E.D. Preparation or
SE.S.E. is preferred. Salary starting at $40,000 annually.


THERAPISTS PT, OT & SLP part-time positions, Sat. &
Sun., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. @ Florida Institute for
Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc., Ibcated in Wauchula, FL.
Competitive salary. Current FL Licensure is required.
Submit resume to annettedhr(cfinr.net or fax to (863)-
773-2041.

FINR offers an excellent benefit package, is an EOE and
a Drug Free Workplace. If you are interested in joining
a fast growing company, please stop by 1962 Vandolah
Rd., Wauchula, FL to fill out an application, fax resume
to 863-773-2041 or e-mail to hrinfo@finr.net
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WOODS CITRUS TREE REMOVAL
help wanted no high school diploma
needed must be 18, must have own
transportation. 863-735-1819 or 863-
781-0554. 5:26-6:23p
HELP WANTED PLANT nursery labor.
863-773-3557. Call for interview.
5:26c
WONDERFUL 48 hour in home, week-
end position, at lovely group home in
Arcadia. Also available companion
and supported employment position,
working with persons with disabilities
a plus. Please call for more informa-
tion. Daniel 863-990-7475 or Robin
863-990-7472. 5:26-6:2c


PEOPLE to work in our warehouse,
plant, and CDLdrivers. 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


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

When we are unable to find
tranquility within ourselves, it
is useless to seek it elsewhere.


THE


24-Hour Emergency Towing lowest Possille Rates Fast, Reliable Service


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SRealtor
220 N. 6th Avenue
0"" 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
***New Listing in Downing Circle Buyers wanted for these 2 Brand
New 2005 Manufactured Homes, 3BR/2BA Central Air & Heat, Stove &
Refrigerator. Move in Ready. Asking $74,500.00 each.


Grab it Now!! 12acres zoned A-
I & are all fenced in. 5,000 sq. ft.
Barn consists of several horse sta-
bles. Located 5 miles south west of
Arcadia in DeSoto County. Call us
today!!! Being offered at $390,000.
Soothing and Relaxing Atmosphere
- Very nice shady oaks surround
this 3BR/2BA home with a creek
nearby. Most of the acreage con-
sists of an old citrus grove in poor
condition and in low production,
Also comes with a single-wide
mobile home that is used as a
rental. $400,000.


Noey Flores John Freeman


Very nice open land 39 AC Good
for farming or live stock. Large fish
pond and big oaks on east side of
property. 40x360 metal frame
greenhouse. Asking $450,000
West Hardee County 8.23 Acres
with restrictions off Kazen Road
Great for New Home Construction,
Close to town. Asking $123,500.00
Hurry on this One!!! Come and
Look at the space in this home.
4BR/3BA CB home with 2 car
garage, central air & heat & in
ground pool. -Home is approximate-
ly 2,000+ square feet lot is 190x137.
New Shingle roof recently installed.
All for $221,000.


Carolyn Jackson Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier


** Whether you're buying or selling. The profes-
sionals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will be happy to
assist you: Let one of our associates help make
your Real Estate dreams come true.**

Please Visit Our New Web Page at: www.floresrealty.net
WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS
Contact After Hours
O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
After hours............863-773-2840
Lawrence A. Roberts................(863) 773-9256 Email: lar@floresrealty.net
Noey Adam Flores (863 781-4585 Email: noey@floresrealty.net
John Freeman (863)773-6141 Email: john@floresrealty.net,
Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643
Amanda Mlshoe (863) 781-3587
Steve Lanier (863) 559-9392 ci5:26c


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. cl5:12tfc


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IONS


781-2783


ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
INSTRUCTORS -
South Florida Community College is seeking qualified 4E c
applicants to teach classes in Safe Work Practices, COMuN'ITYCOLLEG..
First Aid 'and Rescue, Trucks and Excavation
Equipment, ard 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. (Extensive 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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Temporary or,
Permanent LAB
Personnel and L- SOLU1
SPesnelSorv
, Payroll Services
SCONTA
ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W
S'863)773-
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Payroll
Federal. and State
Taxes:
Deposits
Tax Reports
Worker's Cbmp
FICA
Year End W2's


cT:


.' Orange St., Wauchula .
9225


r' For as little as
$6514
Cenr0 OW.AC. P.I.
1337 Hwy. 17 South ON YOUR LOT
Wauchula
773-4900
2,280 v 44 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom
9 8,OU Possible 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath
S Sq Ft. Home Huge jitchen* Fireplace
cl5:19 Refrigerator* Stove Dishwasher


; Good Shephe Hospice
4' ': .d .i.Lth Ho .,J rii flj C.." I
NURSING OPPORTUNITIES
Satisfying Challenges, Countless Rewards
Good Shepherd Hospice
STake your career to Good Shepherd and discover a richly satisfy-.
Sing and rewarding future where compassionate professionals like
V you make a positive difference in the lives of hospice patients and
their families every day. We are currently hiring for:
RN, Case Manager
Monday Friday, 8a 5p visiting
patients/families in their homes.
BSN, Patient Care Manager
Directly responsible for oversight of patient care
-provided by interdisciplinary team. Must have
S supervisory experience.
| LPN, Per Diem
Flexible continuous care shifts available
from 4p 12a and 12a 8a.
S. RN, Per Diem
Saturday and Sunday day shift.
Flexible schedules available.
Interested candidates should send resume to:
S Human Resources
Fax (863) 687-6977 or call (863) 682-0027. ,
EOE, DWFP IS 26c


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. (850) 529-1939 for
appointment. Serious Buyers Only.
5:26p
3 BDR/1 BA, located at 419 N. 9th
Ave., Wauchula. $69,500, no financ-
ing. (863) 767-5310. 5:12-6:9


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
Tenderness and kindness are
not signs of weakness and
despair, but manifestations of
strength and resolutions.
L-Kahlil Gibran


Shell


GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC.


Fill Dirt
Lamar Gilliard
Home: (863) 735-0490


Zolfo Springs


Sand


c14:28tfc Mobile: (941) 456-6507


PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
Bobcat Corvieo Troo Trimming
Complete Treo Removal

*FREE ESTIMATES*

(883) 781-2089


icansed a lihrured


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Aeeopt M/C a Visa


Help Wanted
Office position available with responsibilities including:
*Receptionist duties
SAccounts Payable'
eAccounts Receivable
ePayroll
*General Ledger
Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, & Outlook), and have 3-5 years
bookkeeping experience. Prior experience with
bookkeeping software a plus.
Please send resume to:
Box "B",
P.O. Box 338
Waiichula, FL 33873
All applicants will be responded to. os


PURCHASING DIRECTOR
PAY RATE: $41,406.93 (19.91) $54,329.48 (26.12)
Hardee County Purchasing Department. Responsible for
Administrative and supervisory work. Coordinates purchasing of
supplies, materials and equipment. Prepares bid specifications and
invitations td bid. Directs and supervises the County-wide purchas-
ing policiesand procedures. Position requires a 4-year degree in
Management, Public/Business Administration or a related field. 5-
years experience with governmental purchasing procedures and
inventory control. NIGP Public Procurement Certification pre-
ferred. Complete job description and Application Forms posted on
the County website: www.hardeecounty.net. applications accepted in
the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula,
FL 33873, (863) 773-2161. Open until filled. EOE-F/M/V. c15:26c


Besides the noble art of get-
'ting things done, there is a
'nobler art of leaving things
undone. ... The wisdom oflife
consists in the elimination of
nonessentials.
-Lin Yutang


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L AMBER
: REALTY INC. T
402 South 6th Avenue
Wauchula, FL 33873 Bus. (863) 773-0007
S DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker Fax: (863) 773-0038 Doris Lambert
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net
BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY!
i 2/1.5 Bth Mobile Home on secluded 17 acres; plenty of HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH CORIMERCIAL BUILDING
wildlife including turkey, deer, and hogs. $175,000 presently used for two separate businesses; 2810 square
feet; face brick, new roof; paved parking. Call for
OWNER MOTIVATED! Charming 3 B/2Bth, CB/Brick details! $275,000.
i Stucco home, new flooring, new roof, 1780 square feet;
surrounded by golf course and Peace River; 12x30 pole CLOSE TO MANATEE 5 acres cleared, fenced, and
Sbarn, storage shed and dog pens. Call for appointment small pond. $95,000.
S to see. $217,000. CONTRACT PENDING
20 Acres of bearing grove; 10 acres or Valencias, 10
SPRICE REDUCED! 2B/2Bth, cedar/cypress home on 2 acres of Hamlins; Two (2) 6" wells; good development
acres; walk-in closets, pantry, plenty built-in storage in property, road frontage on 2 sides; southwestern
Garage; excellent location. $175,000. Hardee County. $300,000.
5 23.8 Acre Hamlin grove, road frontage, dual purpose. SEE THIS PARK MODEL DVW M/H on nicely land-
*' $350,000. escaped corner lot; 2B/2Bth, 1656 square feet, some fur-
niture included in sale. $85,000.
INVESTMENT PROPERTY! 30 Acres and 4B/2Bth
DW M/H; property is fenced and cross fenced. $400,000 20 ACRES TOTAL 17.5 acres in 3 year old Hamlin
Grove, 6" well, stocked fish pond plus 4B/3Bth, 4000
/ 30 Acres, fenced, open pasture, secluded, well on prop- square foot home with in-ground pool: 24x47 workshop.
Serty. $240,000. CONTRACT PENDING CALL TODAY! $344,000. CONTRACT PENDING
SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON
y ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON...............773-9743
C ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS ..............781-2413
ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING.................781-1698 REALTOR
ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK..........781-1226
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LOSTI MEDIUM white male dog. Long
ears, tail, body. Sometimes answers
to Luke. Lost In Bowling Green Friday
night. Please call 375-2619 or (863)
245-9215. 5:26p
FOUND: SMALL dog at Bowling Green
park. 773-0569 or 781-1872. 5:26nc


HOSPITAL BED, retro couch and
chair, very old dresser with mirror.
Good Prices 735-9520 781-6379.
5:12-6:9p
WE BUY ALUMINUM, tin and junk
cars. Carl's Recycling, 249 Airport Rd.
773-4300 1 :25-5:26p


NOTICE OF SALE


MAY 26, 2005


11:00 A.M.


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


Unit #9
Unit # 29
Unit # 32
Unit # 36


Esperanza Trinidad Garza
Joanna Loera Rivera
Kleshia Wright
James Strickland
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421 Grape St. BG 3/1,,central H/A, CB $65,000.
15, Acres Rhnn 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 Deei
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/lB and 1- 2BR/1 B
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.


Summertime is a great time to grabia great deal on any of our quality vehicles!
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Dan Hill No Interest Charge
S Dan Hill No Finance Charge



Tax, tag & title not included. Hill's Auto world is 3 7 5 4 4
not responsible for typographical errors.


SeJimmy Hill

U.S. Hwy. 17
Bowling Green
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Tree Service


FREE ESTIMATES


S Support Coordinators
Needed to provide service to individuals w/developmental diS-
abilities in Polk, Highland & Hardee counties. Must have 4 yr
degree in human service + 2 yrs exp. in case management or
MA + 1 yr in case management. Must be highly organized.
manage time well & be computer literate. We offer competi-
tive salary, flex schedule & excellent benefit package. Fax
resume attn: M. Stratton @ 727-507-6313 or E-Mail
HR@GCJFS.ORG. EOE, M/F/V/D, DFWP, JOBLINE 727- 538-
7499, visit WWW.GCJFS.ORG
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WEIGHT BENCH, excellent condition,
adjustable seat and Incline, $20. 773-
3600. 5:26p
25 INCH COLOR console TV, $100
OBO. 863-781-9628. 5:26nc
GOOD YEAR Wrangles RTS tires.
P235/R16. Good tread. $100/set OBO.
781-9628. 5:19-26nc
DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double bass
pedal, top of-the-line, paid $350, sell-
: ing for $200. James, 375-4797 1:6tfc

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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



ADOPT A PETI If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites you to come and
see If you can find the pet you're look-
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more information.
tfc-dh
FREE puppies & kittens, 773-4013.
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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Help Wanted


Year-round


workers


needed


for tomato packing house.
Must be able to lift 25
pounds. Call for more info

773-2863
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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 cary out written and oral instructions
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.hardeecounty.net.
Applications accepted in the Human Resource Department.
205 Hanchey Rd.. Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161. Open
until filled.
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The University of Florida, Range Cattle REC of Ona, is
currently recruiting for a Senior Agricultural Assistant.
This position is responsible for building and repairing
fences. Assists with livestock management, handles
cattle in pens and pastures, feeds cattle and monitors
water supply in pastures. Responsible for farm equip-
ment operation such as preparing plots for faculty, disc-
ing pastures and making hay. Also responsible for mis-
cellaneous farm and routine grounds maintenance such
as plumbing repairs, emptying trash cans, mowing and
other tasks. Expected starting salary range is $9.00 to
$10.00 per hour. A high school diploma and two years
of appropriate experience is required. Please call 863-
735-1314 to apply. An Equal Opportunity Institution.
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Nursery positions available now.
General help and person experienced
spraying or willing to learn.
Job function may involve lifting up
to 50 pounds, stooping,/bending,
loading & unloading materials and
working in adverse conditions. -
Applicant must have a
valid ID & Social Security.
THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION


Apply In person at Sunshine Foliage World
Sunshine Foliage World
2060 Steve Roberts Special
Zolfo Springs, FL
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THORNLESS blackberry bushes and
pineapple plants for sale. SR 64 East
and Broadus Williams Rd., Zolfo
Springs. 5:26p
CLOSING OUT! Must be sold!
Complete stock of plants, citrus trees,
miscellaneous supplies. Voogd
Growers. 9 am to dark. 773-4853.
5:5-26c


U-PICK peas, corn & okra. Center Hill
Road 773-9835. 5:26dh


VACANT LOT, 75x150, out in the coun-
try, $12000, 773-4526. 5:26p


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


ADULT MOBILE home park, Crystal
Lake. 1 park model and 1 travel trailer.
767-8822. 5:26tfc
NICE 1 B/R apt., fully furnished. 150
channel satellite TV, central H/A,
washer and dryer. One person only.
No pets. $600 month. $300 security
deposit. Includes utilities. 863-375-
4424. 5:26p
NEED SOMEONE to share house rent
and expenses, children and horses
welcome, 781-2493. 5:25-6:23p
2 BR/1 BA, mobile home, A/C, newly
remodeled, $400 security deposit,
$475 first month rent required. 773-
0926. 5:26c
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

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mean, or how wise a man is, he
feels that happiness is his indis-
putable right.
-Helen Keller


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Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated

Office 863-773-4779 Fax 863-773-9865 |


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ermer
,ImmIPOOL

A SERVICE
~ 10 Years Expernence
Sa Certif ed & Insured
In C n Office: 863-452-6026
SCell: 863-449-1806
P.0 Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826
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OFFICE FOR RENT
1385 Highsay 17 North
(across from wendy's)
2 Large Rooms 1 Bathroom
Storage Cabinets (built in wall) Storage Closet
Hot and Cold Water Heat and Air Conditioning
With or Without Desk and Chair
Filing Cabinets and Office Table
773-6763 4:21tfc


SHAWN RIMES AGGREGATES

Quality gravelrock for
driveways, parking lots, etc..

It's better than shell.


Shawn Rimes'
Owner/Operator


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


HELP WANTED

FOOD SERVICE
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

WAUCHULA FLORIDA AREA CORRECTIONAL
FEEDING PROGRAM, PREVIOUS MANAGE-
MENT EXPERIENCE A PLUS. A CLEAN BACK-
GROUND & BE ABLE TO PALS DRUG TEST
FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE. PAY BASED ON
EXPERIENCE.CALL MRS. GONZALEZ @
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Willis Duct Cleaning

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


Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407
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3/BR, 1 Bth;, central A/H, carport, In
very nice condition. 735-2626. 4:7c
ATTENTION! The Federal Fair
Housing Act Prohibits advertising any
preference or limitation based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin, or
the intention to make such a prefer-
ence or limitation. Familial status
includes children under 18 living with
parents or guardians and pregnant
women. tfc-dh



CENTAL PUMP & IRRIGATION, INC.,
(863) 773-6259. Services include aer-
ators, house pumps, new installation
& repair on yard systems. 5:26tfc

DIVORCE
BANKRUPTCY


$69

863-314-0846
(non-lawyer)


We Buy

H ses!


AM-SOUTH REALTY
:(63) 773-2122,
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L Se rdin es
KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning
& painting. Commercial & residential.
Licensed and insured. (863) 735-
8863, (863) 381-0874. 5:19-7:28p
KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning
& painting. Commercial & residential.
Licensed and insured. (863) 735-
8863, (863) 381-0874. 5:19-7:28p
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
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 boating, pressure
washing, free estimates, Lic. & Ins.
#218, 767-9650. 11:6tfc
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUR Every
Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located
at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy.
17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-3109. Several
weekly meetings, tfc

DEMOLITION
Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt

Local Contractor

(863) 735-2415


C HASER

LANDSCAPING, INC.


Chase Best
Ph. 863-781-3268


P.O. Box 203

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T N T FILL PIIZT. INC
Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land
Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways
3721 E Main St Tim Parrish
Wauchula F. (863) 781-3342
33873 Nextel
Office 158*17*31234
(863) 773-9446
(83) W3 e Accept Most Major Credit Cards


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Again"

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


I John Reschke
Bill Reschke


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CCC-045925
License CBC-12430


GENERAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Pay rate: $11.10 -$14.57
Wanted for the Hardee County Buildings and Grounds
Dept. Must have carpentry experience and knowledge of
the building trades. Ability to work from blueprints,
sketches, etc. Complete job description posted on County
website: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in
the Human Resources Dept., 205 Hanchey Road,.
Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161, until 5:00 p.m., June 3,
2005. EOE-F/M/V c5:26c,


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PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal,
stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
land-'clearing, shell,'-clay, top' soil,
Sloader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735-
2415. 9:9tfc





SATURDAY, 8-12, The Oasis, School
House Road & SR66, ZS. Proceeds go
to "Dogs For The Deaf." 5:26p
SATURDAY, 9-2, 1744 State Road 62.
Some new. No early birds, please.
.' ^ ....... .. ... 5`26p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 7-?, 747 Popash
Rd. Big Sale. 773-2396. 5:26p
LARGE CHINA closet full of crystal,
lots of jewelry, central A/H units, lots
of summer hats, lots of beds, all on
sale. We carry large bandanas. We
also carry men's work clothing.:
Edna's Place.
5:26-6:2 ,
FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 8-?, 2942 SR64
East. Lots of misc. goodies .5:26p
FRIDAY, 8-?, 1843 Staiisfield Ave.,'
Wauchula Hills. Clothes; electronics,
furniture. 5:26p
.SATURDAY, 8-2, 1753 Dena Circle,
i Golfview. Baby items and misc. 5:26p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY,- r7:30-?, r-- 802
Redding Street, ZS, off Hwy 66,,
across from Roosters. :26p
SATURDAY, 313 Heard Bridge Road.
Baby and children's items, clothing,
household items and more. 5:26p
SATURDAY, 8-?, 329 Hwy 66 East.
Garage sale in back. Rain or shine.
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Carmen G. Vasquez Park


By SHAYLkABRYAN
Herald-Advocate Intern ,
In. a.recent ceremony, Zolfo
Springs dedicated Fourth Street
Park as the Carmen G. Vasquez
Park.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR
TRAINING FOR
EMPLOYMENT










Bulldozers, Backhoes,
Loaders, Dump Trucks,
Graders Scrapers,
SExcavators.
Next Class: -May 31st
National Certification
Financial Assistance
Job Placement
800-383-7364
Associated Training Services
www.atsn-schools.com


Joe Davis
(863) 773-2128

REALTORS
1PL JOE L. DAVIS
REALTOR JOE L. DAVIS, JR.
JOHN H. O'NEAL
Sandy Larrison
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.
on



Take part and locate your busi-
ness in this growing commercial
area! 450 on North Florida
Ave. Zoned commercial.
$360,000!
RELAX & ENJOY! This beau-
tiful, wooded 52 ac. tract in
S SW Hardee Co has easy access
with dble road frontage.
$780,000!
4 BR, 2 bath, 2 story home with
Central A/H has covered picnic
area and 2 barns. Situated on 2+
wooded acres. $195,000!
Outstanding home in
Knollwood. 5 BR, 3.5 bath, for-
mal living & dining, extra large
family room w/fireplace, game
room, and heated pool w/hot
tub. $305,000!
20 ac. pasture on paved road.
Listed for $310,000!


2 large lots in Ft. Meade.
Located between NW 1st & 2nd
St., 1 block west of Hwy 17.
$40,000.
Excellent secluded 25 ac.
homesite at end of county road
in Sweetwater. Currently in
E&MN citrus grove. $15,500/ac!
at brck

,iI epas.eon
paved rd. Inclps all a li-

$3 0,000T IdeaT n rsery site!
Owner willing to 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!
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w e oneh i located on a
ote( {@ .

Commercial 45 acs. on north
bound Hwy 17, over 3,000 feel
of frontage. Buy all or in part.
$1,500,000!
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!
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The town was looking to name
the park after a Hispanic. Vasquez
was recommended, and the Town
Council unanimously agreed.
Vasquez, as a single mother of
eight children, raised all of them to
be productive and contributing citi-
zens.
Mayor Marilyn Aker opened the
ceremony and Terrin Green provid-
ed the invocation. A disc jockey:
played music.
Two of Vasquez's sons, Frankie
and Gilbert, spoke, "along with
Nancy Craft of the Rotary Club.
Frankie Vasquez told those gath-
ered: "I would like to thank the city
of Zolfo, Mayor Aker, City
Council, Jack Logan and Linda.
Thank you for choosing Carmen G.
SVasquez as the name for this park.
The Rotary Club of Hardee for
planting the plants and palms,.
Emilio Juarez and Juarez Nursery,
Diane Justiss and Family Tree
Nursery for donating the plants and
.palms.
"Carmen Vasquez would proba-
bly bethe first to say she did not
deserve to have this honor. She
would say there are a lot of other
good mothers or single parents who
are as deserving, raising fine chil-
dren in Zolfo, and we would all
agree. I thank the city for the warm
silent message for naming, this park
* for a Hispanic, it lets them know
they are part of this community,'1~'ia~
said. .
Gilbert Vasquez spoke of his
-mother's many attributes, saying:
"Thank, you for joining us this
morning as we dedicate this park to
honor the memory of our mother,
Carmen Garza Vasquez. It is rare
that one 'is recognized for excel-
lence, and it may be even more so
that a mother is recognized for her
contribution to the community.
"But our mother was not just a
mom, she was a strong woman of
great inner strength and courage, a
brave woman, a person who made
it a point to help her neighbors and

Notice of Public Sale
Personal property of Judy
6risom will be sold to public
pursuant to warehouseman's
lein. Said sale will be at
Jack Ullrich Warehouse,
411 oolsbv St. Wauchula, FL
Monday, une 13th, 2005
8:00 AM -12:00 noon.
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friends. She served her community
in various positions of employment
and took great pride in doing her
job well.
"And, she was not just a mother
to us, because she was a single par-
ent, she was also the father, the pro-
tector, the provider, teacher, strict
disciplinarian and, in those quiet
treasured child moments when you
most needed one, a friend."
He continued, "My mother was
gifted in raising children, and she
was a gift to her children, laying
aside what she may have desperate-
ly wanted to ensure we received
what was needed. She believed and
taught on the integrity of hard work
and education, and she taught us
not to turn away those who needed
help. She taught us to be unselfish.
"As a result of her example, we
grew up to become men and
women who not only love and care
for our families, but are also people
who contribute to our community.
In this district and others, my moth-
er's children have helped house
families, save lives, heal children
and educate others. Hundreds of
lives have been touched by my
mother's legacy.
"It is right that what is being ded-
icated in my mother's name is not a
bridge or a road or a building, it is
a community park dedicated to
children, for it is what my mother
dedicated her life toher coqnuni-
ty and especially her children.
"Today's celebration is about the
lessons my mother taught, the life
she lived and her spirit, which still
lives in each person she touched
and each person touched by them.
And this tribute is not just to her,
but to all mothers and fathers like
her, who maintain a standard by
which to raise children and serve
their community.
"Thank you again for helping us
Recognize the woman I was, we
.were, fortunate and blessed to have
called "mom," Mrs. Carmen G.
Vasquez," he concluded.
Craft told of how Carmen
Vasquez had eight "stairstep" chil-
'dren when she lost her husband,
and how through it all she
perserved and instilled great quali-
ties arid values in her children.
SShe also thanked Zolfo Springs
for embracing iis Hispanic heritage
* by naming the park after such an
outstanding Hispanic family.
Preston Colby dedicated the
park. He served as the administra-
tor of the grants which refurbished
the parks in Zolfo Springs. A
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SAM ALBRITTON
ELECTRICAL SERVICE


*RESIDENTIAL WIRING
COMMERCIAL WIRING.
REPAIR WATER HEATERS

767-0313 Office
781-0377 Mobile
ERI.385 "Quality Electrical


* INSTALLATION CEILING FANS
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SService At A Fair Price"


S PT, TELLER WANTED
Ideal candidate is courteous, enthusiastic,
sales oriented'and computer literate.
Excellent salary & benefit package.
Apply in person: Big Lake National Bank
202 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula
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1337 Hwy, 17 South
S Wauchula
773-4900

2,280
Quadras de Casa


$654
SP.I. con
Scredito aprobadt
en tu terreno

4 Cuartos, 2 Banos
Possible 5 Cuartos, 3 Banos
Cocina Grande con
Refrigerador, Estufay,
Lavaplatos.


O1B The Herald-Advocate, May 26, 2005




PUMP TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete sales, service and
Installation, call (863) 773-6448.
7:18tfc
ATTENTIONI State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
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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
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$50,000 grant from the Florida
Recreation Development
Assistance Program went toward
improving the park.
The mayor closed the ceremony.
Following the ceremony, the
Vasquez family provided authentic
Mexican cuisine.
Those in attendance included the
Vasquez family, Town Council
members, Mayor Aker and Rotary
Club members.
Besides volunteering to plant the
plants and palms in the park, the
Rotary Club committed to maintain
the landscape for two years. Clnaude


rIIUiIn, l u rner l rape
St., Bowling Green.

LET US PICK up junk cars
yard. Will buy old farn
Crooms- 773-0637.
JT PAINTING & Pressure
Free estimates. (888) 689-


Human Resources
Desoto Memorial Hospital
900 N. Robert Ave.
Arcadia, Fl. 34266
OR
www.dmh.org and look under Careers
OR
Fax Resumes to: 863-494-8400
E-mail: hr@dmh.org
Phone Number: 863-494-8405


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PLEASE NOTE
PUBLIC HEARING DATE CHANGE

(Previously scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2005)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
(PUBLIC HEARING)
HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION

The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a
Public Hearing on Thursday, June 09, 2005 at 6:00 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 more information, please call 863/773-9430.

This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person
needing to make special arrangements should contact the County
Commissioner's office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the
public meeting.
This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes
286.0105.
Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be heard.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the members,
with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing,
he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such
Purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.


Gordon R. Norris, Chairman 05:26106:02


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Corriveau, of Grow-Rite Irrigation
Landscape Lighting in Arcadia,
provided the irrigation system for
the plants.
"It's been years and years. I've
been here for 12 years and nothing
had been done since then for this
park," Town Clerk Jack Logan said.
"We've been able to upgrade the
playground equipment, add water
fountains, a basketball court and
soccer, fields," he explained.
The park is located between
Fourth and Fifth streets -and to the
side of Hickory Street.


The Vasquez family celebrates Fourth Street Park being renamed in honor of Carmen G.
7:18tfc Vasquez.
out of your


Zolfo Srings Dedicates
11:18-6:29p


The University of Florida, Range Cattle
REC at Ona, is currently seeking high
school students to work during the
summer months to do miscellaneous
field work. Starting salary $7.00/hour.
Call 863-735-1314 for application. 5:


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Monday- Sunday
8:00 am till dark
SR 64 East and Broadus Williams Rd, .
Zolfo Springs


SECRETARY/PARALEGAL
Highly motivated individual needed for
Secretary/Paralegal position with busy law
practice in Wauchula. Excellent computer
and communication skills are required.
Send resume to: Ables & Ritenour, RA., 202
W. Main Street, Ste 103, Wauchula, FL 33873
or Fax to (863)773-0505.
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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST Full Time, 7P 7A
PHYSICAL THERAPIST Full time, Days, Outpatient
Rehabilitation Department; and Home Health, Per Diem

RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST Per Diem

SSURGICAL TECH Full Time, certification or experience
required.
RN'S Full Time & Per Diem

MSW HOME HEALTH Per Diem, license in State of
Florida preferred

HOME HEALTH AIDE Per Diem, weekends

HOME HEALTH RN Per Diem, weekends

HOME HEALTH PSYCH RN Per Diem

COOK-FullTime






May 26, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11B


Letter To Editor


Town Of Zolfo Springs


Thankful For Many 'Angels'


Dear Editor:
T', Town of Zo!fo Spring:,
c,;. .i:kc to thank the "Angels"
who aie still hard at wock rcbuiid-
ing Hardee County.
When Zolfo Springs adveiiised it
had received a $200,000 CDB".
grant and $100,000 of Hurricane
Relief Funding for hurricane dam-
aged housing rehabilitation, 11 res-
idents applied for funding assis-


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tance.
-One of the applicants withdrew
from the program when they
received other funding, and one
was deemed to have damage that
was not hurricane related. Of the
t'her nine houses, one is being
habilitateded and the other eight are
having new homes built because
their homes were destroyed and
could not be rebuilt.
This would not have been possi-
ble without the combined efforts of
the Hardee County Office of
Community Development, CHIRP
(Christians Helping in Recovery
Process), Hope of Hardee, Jack See
Construction, and Jordan & Assoc-
iates.
The Office of Community
Development has worked very hard
to explore all possible avenues of
funding to see that the maximum
number of residents could be
served. CHIRP has arranged volun-
teer labor to build two houses and
rehabilitate another through the
Mennonites and the Apostolic
Christian World Relief.
Hope of Hardee has arranged
funding for the elderly residents.
Without their super efforts, some of
our applicants would not.have been
able to have their homes built.
Jack See Construction has
helped by bidding rock bottom
price for their work, even though
they were the only contractor to bid
on the project. They have also


added some extras to the floor
plans that were above and beyond
their obligation.
SSpecial thanks go to Claude
Corriveau of Grow Rite Irrigation
& Landscape Lighting of Arcadia
for his donation of a free irrigation
system to one of our families to
provide water for their garden.
And finally, Floyd Chasen,
Hardee County building inspector,
has spent countless hours coming
to Zolfo Springs to expedite inspec-
tions so we can get these houses
built before the next storm season,
which is just around the corner.
The entire Building and Zoning
Department has done a tremendous.
job behind the.-scenes since the
storms hit. Their jobs will never be
the same as they were before the
hurricanes, because of all the storm
repairs, the new construction and
the explosion in growth that Hardee
County is now seeing.
There are still so many people in
our county in dire need of help.
Meetings are held every Thursday
afternoon at Northside Baptist
Church in Wauchula to discuss
unmet needs.
We ask anyone who can to please
get involved by volunteering or
making a donation to help your fel-
low residents of Hardee County.
Thank you,
Linda Roberson
Finance Director
Town of Zolfo Springs


If you can attain repose and
calm, believe that you have
seized happiness.
-Julie-Jeanne-Eleonore de
Lespinasse


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY
CASE NO. 25-2004-CA-000841
BILLY HILL and
JANICE HILL, his wife
Plaintiffs,
v
EDITH K. WEAVER, BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CLERK OF COURTS, HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, and i
SARASOTA COUNTY PUBLIC
HOSPITAL BOARD, a body politic/
Existing under the laws of the
State of Florida as owner and
operator of SARASOTA
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL,
Defendants. /
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
following-described real and person-
Sal property will be sold pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Foreclosure being
entered in the Circuit Court in and for
Hardee County, Florida:
Begin at the Northwest corner
of Block 40 of the Original Town
of Bowling Green, a subdivision
located in Plat Book 3, pages 1-
30 & 1-31, Hardee County,
Florida, and run S 81" 43'48" E
and along the North line of said
Block 40, a distance of 94.51
feet; thence S 8" 20'07" W, 98.78
feet; thence N 81' 43'48" W,
94.51 feet to a point on the West
Line of said block 40; thence N
S8 20'07" E and along said West
line, -98.78 to the Point of
Beginning.
and that said sale will be held at the
North front door bf the Hardee
County Courthouse, 412 West Main
',Street, Wauchula, Florida, at 11:00
A.M. on the 8 day of June, 2005, said
Sale being held by the Honorable B.
-Hugh Bradley, as Clerk of Circuit
Court, and the docket number of the
case being 25-2004-CA-000841.

WITNESS the hand and seal of this'
court on the 18 day of May, 2005.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
; Clerk of Courts


uy: Eawina Murphy.


Deputy Clerk
In accordance with the Americans
-With Disabilities act, persons with
:.disabilities needing a special accom-
:modation to participate in this pro-
.ceeding should contact, court
Administration at telephone number
1-863-534-4690, not later than seven
'(7) days prior to the proceedings. If
:hearing Impaired, (TDD) 1-863-534-
7777, or Voice (V) 1-80C-955-8770, via
Florida Relay Service. 5 26-6 2c


Thesources of drinking water (bothtap waterand boted water) include
rivers, lakes, stihans, ponds, reservoirs, springsand well. As water
travels overthesurfaceof to landaorffi ughthae ground, it dissoes
naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and
can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals orfrm
'human active*.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
(A) Microial contamInant, such as viruses and bacteria, which may
come ftom sewage bfeatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock
operations, wndwlife.
(8) Inorgni c contaminants, such as sats and metals, which can be
naurafl occurrng or result from urban stormwater runoff, indusbna or
domestic wastewater dischargesaoil and gas production, mining, or
farming.
(C) Pesicides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources
such as agriculture, urban stomrater runo1tf and residential uses.
(D) Organic chemcl contsni unts, incluidin synthetic and volatile
organic chemialswhich ae by-producl of indusrial processes and
perAein pmadticon, ad an aso come rom gas suamons. urban
slomwatei runoA and sepbc system
(E) Radloac*i contaminants, which can be natiroy ccmrrng or be the
resuft of aoi and gas proaucborl and mining activities
In orderto ensure that topwatr is to drink EPA prescnnes regulatins
which limit the amount d certain containant in water provided by public
watersystems. The Food and Daug Adninistrabon (FDA) regulations
establish knits fr contanmnants i bottled water which must provide the
same protection for public heath.
Drkirdng wr, inckidkd bottledwater;may reasonably be expecld to
Contain atleb t small aounw ofsome contaminants. The presence of
contaminantsdoes not necessarly indicatethatftewater poses a health
rik More utlrmalion m out contaminant and potential health effects can
be obtaned by calling the Erwiorimenta l ftWon Agencys Saie Driniw"
Water Hafine at 1800-4264791


9 you have any questions about this report or anceminyg urwaler ubilty,
please contact Jack Logan, Town of ZDIo Springs at (863) 7350405. We
wantaour vaued cwkrmeis to be informed about I=uk wlelr uiy. 9 you
wanti I lean more plea e attend any of u regularly scheduled meetings.
They are heoldon es o d ay of the month at7:00 P M at Ton
LI.l


The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is in the process
of conducting Source Water Assessments for al public water systems
in Florida These assessments will identify and assess any potential
sources of contamination in the vicinity of your water supply. A Source
Water Assessment Report for our systeriwill be available by July 1,
2005 at the DEP Source Water Assessment and Protection Program
web site: http:/www.dep state fl.us/swapp


FOR CUSTOMERS ITH
SPECIAL HEALTH CONCERNS

Some people may be more vulnerable to
contaminants in drinking water than the general
population. Immunocomproised persons such
as persons with cacer undergoing chemoIheray,
persons who have undergone organ transplants,
people with HIVIAIDS or other immune system
disorders, some elderly, and infans can be
partculay at risk from infections. These people
should seek advice about drinking water from their
health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on
appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by
Cryptosporidum and other micrbiological
contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking
Water Hotline (1-8004264791).


Sever Trent-Avaar Uilty Services
4837 Swift Road, Suie 100
Sarasota, Florida 34231


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SPRINGS


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2004 ANNUAL DRINKING
WATER QUALITY REPORT


Esie inbrne cordwe otmmrmabn nW nqrtmr sabre su age beber.
Trahws*a b 6 hr on wWgo quenAD&*mendsbinL
We'repleased present to you his years Anmuilw dngWIer
Quity Report This report is designed to bm i you abtooute
quWiy water ard senvicee mdeer to you my day. Our
constant goa is to pID ide you vwii a saoe ind dependale supply
of dzngi water We wad you tomiderstand Be eflarts emnfmf
to cxmthiuy nkpqxve U water treatment pmcass mad protd our
waler resoas. Wearer tnibed ensuring lhequiy your
water If you have any questions or wnCemS abmot fthe inion
imuvidedinthis report, please eel re to al any of tie u uber
listd.


M re soutc fra the Tom ofZokb SpMiigs Vvnud wate
Mich IsVwithdrawdlfrom two wagsiifthe FlondauiAqiikr. The
Salleris tod bki the lastandodorand isilkmed k
desb" afkbes prorI delimy to ust ers.

The Tavm of Zdb Sprgs mutkiely mon fors ootyin i h
yoWtuiing water accordig to Federal ad S %* Win, mb rid
regulios. Emptmh skidicald lhe&mlne.Uf Ipasted
onlftremstillsmofa rigtord f eperodofJwwuwylbl
Decerwber31,2004. Thestabalowsus lomorwbr for
contariaratlessfmIaonce peryearbecause te u i
of fses wndwrm m do not rdiuge fmquenly. Somsawdi
are more I= one year old but are based on the most mcoent waer
:8S I:: anyeprkr*c;


Ra&*)gjCOWCmbmkwftt
Alpha Emitters (pCO) 6/2003 N 7.3 NIA 0 15 Erosion of natural deps
Radium 226 or mmbined radium (pCvI) &6003 N 1.9 N/A 0 5 Erosion of naldepsill
inoigmlc ConbtninuIt

Barium (ppm) 6 N 0.05 NIA 2 2 Dwch&ge of drilling wastes: discharge frm metW re.fireWes: er- on of nc wl
deposills
Nitrate (as Ntogen) (ppm) 1212004 N 0.04 N/A 10 10 Runoff from turllizer use; baching from sepbic Wtks, sewage;,eosban of nida
depoioia

Fluoride (ppm) 6=2OO3 N 1.05 NIA 4 4 Eroson of naturd depos; walker addilie which promotes OaM bellh;
discharge korn hmz~m andl aluminum irn bMW
Sodium (ppm) 6=003 N 12.0 N/A N/A 160 Salwarinlusbio, Iacing frommsol
TrHM and S agS i DPhInhtantihWudo a l By.Prad ucDP) Puuubr


Contaminant and Unit oft
Measurement
Chlorine (ppm)


Dates of sampUii~


DmpJo y o p.

1M 04-12r004


Haloacetic Acids (five) (HAA5) (ppb) 9104

TTHM Total ihalomethanes] (ppb) 9/04

Lead andCopper

Coppi (tapwater)(ppm) 9/200

Lead (tap water) (ppb) 9/200


AL 3 C1.3 sion othofehold pfbtig sy*sem msion of nWa" depose;
to fm wood -wwiau


The water qualitysummary table above shows the resub of our mst recent walr qua*i uanyases. The terms used in the walr qualy suruimsy table nd W inWer parb oft m. port are'deitned below.
ppm- pa per miion i or ifgrams per liter is onepartbyweght of aalylbtoone rrionputs sbyweiMofhewatersarle.
ppb-parts perbilian ormicrogams per saer ine part by welht of analyze to one billon p ats by oe offtwatherw rsaerl.
pCi-picocuries perfertis a measureof fe radioadviy inwater
Action L-ve (AL) the convention of a contaminant whi*td Iexceeded, triggers keafmst or coft requiememnt ft awaor system mn t Iolow.
Maximum contaminant level or MCL ftu hehest level of a contminaM is allowedhin bdcing water. MCLs aresets dose to the MCLGs as hibleusing to best availl"esgmeui techology.
Maximum cortutinant level goal orMCLG the level of a contlam*inanin ft g water below wtilhereis nokMownocrxp erisk tohefi. MCLGs allow for m o*s O fy .
NIA not appicable


A Resulbsm the level dete col umn for radiological and inorganic oohmiW:wae ftue hghest average 9 ay of the samlping points or toehigheM leve l atMarry sampling point depending on the sa rg
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Men's League Moves Along


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The 2005 Men's Church Softball
League put another week behind
them.
At the end of the third week of
action, St. Michael's Catholic
Church still leads the standings
with its 5-0 record. Nearest to St.
Michael's is Christian Heritage,
with a 4-2 record.
Behind them are St. Alfonso
Center, Northside Baptist, Bowling
Green Baptist, Wauchula First
Baptist and First Christian.
Games last week were often


hotly contested.
In the early ghme Monday on
Field 3, St. Alfonso's skipped past
Northside 15-12.
Rodger Brutus homered twice
and doubled, collecting a half
dozen RBIs for St. Alfonso.
Lincoln Arreola chipped in with a
triple and double and Robert
Deuberry also doubled. Arreola and
Brutus each scored three runs.
For Northside, Greg Summers
socked a pair of doubles and
Michael Carte, Robert Hinerman,
John Roberson and Rob Davis also
doubled. Summers, Mike Gantt and
Keith Weems crossed home plate


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interested in adopting one, or more, call 773-2320. The kennel is located at 685
Airport Road in Wauchula, at the count) landfill.


twice apiece.
In the Monday Field 3 nightcap,
it was St. Michael's downing First
Baptist 29-15.
Daniel Barnett homered and dou-
bled for four RBIs for St.
-Michael's. Leadoff 'batter Brent
Gilliard tripled and doubled and
Ray Rivas tripled. Gilliard and
Barnett were four-trippers and
Francisco Rodriguez and Matthew
Taylor each added a trio of tallies.
Ches Graham homered and sin-
gled twice for First Baptist. Leadoff
batter Gerry Lindsey and Michael
Kelly had three trips around the
bases and Kellon Durrance, Bill
Alexy, Brian Alexy and Graham
each added a pair of scores.
Meanwhile, on Field 4, Christian
Heritage beat Bowling Green 11-7.
Trent Skinner, Richard
Cummings, Scotty 'Whitener and
Harold Smith each doubled for
Christian Heritage. Willie
Dickerson joined Cummings and
Whitener in circling the bases twice
each.
For Bowling Green, it was Jason
Pohl blasting a three-run homer,
Austin Helms with a triple and Ted
Adams, Bryan Cook and Wally
Helms with doubles. Leadoff batter
Austin Helms came around to score
three times.
In Thursday's Field 4 game. St.
Alfonso's nipped Bowling Green
14-13..
Deuberry homered twice.,for St.
Alfonso. Nick Bergens had three
hits and Claudio Arreola collected,
five RBIs. including the winner
Ralph Arce scored three runs. and
Pedro Santos. Glenn Bergens and
Deuberry hurried home twice,
apiece.


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For Bowling Green, it was Hank
Butler smacking a homer and pair
of singles. Leadoff batter Jeremy
Goodwin also hit a homer and sin-
gle for three RBIs. Bryan Cook
tripled and doubled and Jason
Johnson also had three hits.
On Field 3, Northside won the
26-23 opening marathon over First
Christian.
Summers homered, and singled
twice, ard Reid Benton tripled
twice, doubled and singled for
seven RBIs for Northside. Leadoff
batter Carte tripled and doubled,


scoring four runs. Brad Dixon also
put four runs on the board, while
Travis Wiggins, Mike Choate,
Benton and Summers came home
three times each.
Mike Driskell raced home
behind his teammates for a three-
run infield homer for First
Christian. Chris Knight doubled
twice and James Blum, Justin
Battles and Tommy Hartman each
doubled. Driskell scored four times
and had five RBIs. Kevin Rickett
added triple tallies.
In the Field 3 closer, Christian


Heritage cruised past First Baptist
16-5.
Harold Smith homered, tripled
and singled for Christian Heritage.
Dickerson and Whitener each dou-
bled. Smith was the only four-score
batter and Dickerson added three
runs. David Hodge and Eric Russell
each added twin scores.
Palmer homered and doubled for
First Baptist. Kelly also had twin
hits and Brian Alexy hit a two-run
homer. Palmer and Kelly scored:
twice apiece and Alexy added the
final run.


SCRAP METAL FOR VETS


COURTESY PHOTO
David Kunberger is collecting scrap metal in Hardee, Highlands and Polk counties and plans to
donate half the proceeds to disabled veterans. His first donation was scrap wire from TECO. Two
dumpsters were donated to him by Bend-It on Bay Street in Wauchula. David Kunberger, 37, of
Fort Meade poses by a dumpster at the Florida Heartland Hospital in Sebring. Kunberger said he
is on disability and hopes to earn enough money to be self-sufficient. "I also want to help the
heroes of our county and earn the right to be called an American. The only place or facility that
has been there through thick and thin for me and my family is the country USA and the people.
They worked for me when I couldn't. They fought for me and my family. I feel like it is time for
paybacks if possible." Kunberger was injured by a payloader in 1986. He can be reached at (863)
285-9760. He collected scrap metal and donated the money to Hardee hurricane victims through
the First Baptist Church of Wauchula and the American Red Cross free meals program for sever-
al weeks after the hurricanes in 2004.


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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
7.08 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 .............. ...1:00 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 6 00 p m
Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 00 p m

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .........:..1......11:00 a.m.
Disciples.Train & Choirs ..........5:30 p.m.
Evening Worship 6:30 p.m
Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p m.:

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S..Hwy. 17. 375-2253
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer............... 6:30 p.m

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
Sunday School 9:45 a m.
Morning Worship ..............11:00 a.m.
Youth Fe llship 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 ..II 00 a3m.
Sunday Evening .. 600 p m
Wednesday Prayer' 7 00 p m
HOLY CHILD
SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION
lMisa iEspanoli SundaN 7 00 pm.

IGLESIA DEL DIOS IlVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domngo Ser De Predicacion 11.00 p m.
MartesEstudio Biblico .. .. 700 p in.
Miercoles Estudior Juvenil. ......7:00 p.m.,
Jueves Serv. De Predicacon .....7:00 p.m.

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Board SL 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School............ 9 45 am.
SMorning Worship....... 11 00 a m
Evening Worship ...... .... 7.00 p m.
Wednesday Prayer ...... ....7.00 p n

NA-CEDONAL PRIMUTNVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
607 Palmetto St.
Church School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Service ... ..1100am
Evening Service .... 7.00 p m
Wed Bible Studm/Prayer Ser.. 7 00 p m
Communion-2nd Sun. Evening 6 00 p mn

MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 MN. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
Sunday\ School '.... .9-45 am .
Morning Worship......... .1100j m
Disciples Training .. .. .500 p m
Eenieng Worship .......700pm :
Wednesday PrayerTime ... 700 p m

OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL
PRAISE CENTER
E. Broward St.
Sunday School 1000 a m
Sunday Service ....... ...6.00 p mn
;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.

NEW ELIM
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Badger Loop Lane 773-4475
Sunday School 9:45 a:m.
Worship Service ....................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Worship..............6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time :,..........7:00 p.m
NEW ZION'BAPTIST CHURCH
202 Sidney Roberts Road
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training ....................6:00 p.m.
E.ening Worship ..................:'.6:30 p.m.
\edne idaj, Prayer.................. 7:O00 p.m

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

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School ; 9:45 a.m.
Morning V\orship I I 00 a.m.
Disciples Training ....................5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time.........:..7:00 p.m

WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday Service 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ................7:00 p.m.
BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH
405 S. Florida Ave.
Sunday Morning Service ........10:00 a.m.,
Sunday Evening Worship........11:00 a.m.
\%ed Night Ser'. ce & Worship Ii)" p m
Saturday Prayer 7:00 p.m.
CHARLIE C IK K
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ...................7:00 p.m.,
Wed Evening Worship 7 00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Aie. &Orange St.
773-9678
SBible Stud\ 10 00 a rr
worshipp Ser\ice II 00 am "
Wednesday 7:00 p.m:
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
773-2249
Sunday Morning Worship .......9:30 a.m.
Sunday Bible Class ..:....1:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship..........6:00 p.m.
Wed Night Bible Class .7:00 p.m.
".'' Mhen's Leadership & Trainmg Class -
nd Sunda) of Ilonit .4:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF GOD
Martin Lulher King Blvd.
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOD:
OFTHE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
: 773-4576

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
SOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532.
Sacrament Meeting .................9:00 a.m.
. Sunday.School 10:00 a.m.
SPriesihood II 007 in
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit St. 735-8681 /
Sunday School 10 00 am
Sunday Morning 11 00 a m
Sunday Night ..6 00 p m.
Wednesday Night .7 30 pm

ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY
501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470
Sunday School 10)00 a m
Morning Service....................11:30 a.ni:
Evening Service ...................7:30 p.m.
SWed. BibleSt. & Yth.os a ...7:30 p.m.
Fri. Night (Holy Ghost Night).7 m


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WAUCHULA

FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship ...................... 1:00 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 GOI
.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 1:3Q 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....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 ,
Norlhside 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 1Tuesday Service ............7:00 p.m.
THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee St.- 773-3753
Morning Scr, ice 10 00 a rr
SE'ening worshipp 6 10 p m.
WednesdaN Ser\ ice 7 ii. p in
HEARTLAND
COMMUNITY CHURCH
1262 W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts 9-00 a m
Sunday School 9 31 a.m.
\,orsup 10 30 a.m.
Wed. Night Diinnet...........'.......6:00 p.m.
Wed. Bodybuildets Adult Cl.:
Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7:00 p.

IGLESIA DE DIOS
PENTECOSTAL, M.I.]
903 E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693
Pastor: Reinaldo Ortiz
SMlarIe 7 30 900pm
Viernes 7 30 9 00 p m
Domngo II 00am I 00 p m

IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL'
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradeniton Road
767-1010
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES- ENGLISH
155 Altman Road -1131 .,
Sunday Morning 10.00 am
". Tuesday Eening .. 7 30 p m
Thursday Evening 7 30 p m

JEHOVAH'S \ WITNESSES SPANIS
Sunday E\ening 4 00 p m
Monday Esening 7 30 p m
*. Wednesday Esening 7 30 p.m.
LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Service.... ......11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday.Prayer ...............:..7:00 p.m.
N: EWBEGINNING CHURCH'
Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St.
735-0555
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1999 State Road 64 East
i Sunday School 9:45 a.m
Morning Seryvce.............. .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. CHURCH
10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023
Mor. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m
Sunday School .......................... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................1:00 a.m.
2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00 p.m.
Allen Christian Endeavor ........4:00 p.m.
Wed. & Fri. Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m.

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947
Sunday School ........................ .9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Discipleship Training................6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship .................... 7:00 p.m.
3 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................. 1:00 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 ............... 1:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m.

SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY
1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauciula
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ........... ........ 11:00 a.m.-
EveningService 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service .............7:00 p.m.

ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418
Sunday .iX imrr
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
.;;, .; : ADVENTISMTOHURCH
205 S. llth Ave 773-9927
Sabbath School 9:30 a.m..
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Tues. Prayer Meeting................7:00 p.m.
SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
,o Morning-Worship ......:........ 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......:..:........6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer......'...........7:00 p.m.

SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
773-2946
Sunday Morning Worship ... 10:30 a.m.
SE'ening Wo:.rhlup ... ... .6:00 p.m.
SWednesday Worship1.. .. .. .. 7 p m
Friday Worship .- ... 7:30 p.m.
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY
S116 OrangeS. Si ..
Siundari School 1000a inm.
Morning worship p 11 30 a m.
Evening \\orship 7 00 p m.
Tues Bible Sidy. & Chld Train 7 00 p m.
Friday Pratei Serice "' 1( p m.

WALUCIIUL. CHURCH OF GOD
1543 Martin Luther King Jr. \se.
773-0199
Sunday School ... ...... 10.00 a.m.
Morning Worship .... 11:15 a.m.
Evening Worship ..:.. :. 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Fam. Training .7:30 p.m.
Thurs louih Bible Study .... .7:00 p.m.
H' Fridja Night Worship ... 7:30 p.m.

WAUCHULA HILLS
BAP IST CHURCH
:615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683
Sunday, School.. . ... 9:45 a.m.
H Morning Worship .. : .: 11:00 a.m.
Church Training .. ... ... .6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship .. .. ..... 7:00 p.m.
W:. ::Wednesday Prayer... ... 7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA HILLS Ii RVEST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson
Sunday School ...2........ 10:00 a.in.
Church ................ 10:00 a.m.
.Youth Service .............. 6:00 p.m.
SEvening Service .... .... 7:00 p.m.
\\ednesd:., 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
WAUC'llULA REVIVAL CENTER
(Full Gospel)
501 N. 9th Ave.
Sunday School .. ......... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ......... 1 I1:00 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............ 110:30 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.rm.

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 & ET.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 hlwy. 17 494-5456
unJ.l .' ..-.l ........... i)' 0 rnm
;'-, n l-l-i ', \,:,r:{,,f, : :- .". '." '.'.' *.' 11 1,0 j 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.
SWed. Bible & Prayer Meet....... .700 p.m.

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD
FAITH TEMPLE
Oak Street
Sunday Worship. ........... 10:00 a.m.
Evenitig Worship .:......... 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday Worship ............ 7:30 p.m.'
*:Thursday Worship .......... 7:30 p.m.
. SjrurdaJ \ worship ... .. ... .7:30 p.m.


PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
S. Pioneer Park
2nd Sunday .. ....... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Servicc ............. 6:30 p.m.
5tlh Sunday. ... .. ..... 6:00 p.m.


ZOLFO SPRINGS

REAI.ITY 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 ............ 1 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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mOAL DAY
REMEMtRA CE

Memorial Day is a time for honoring those brave men and
women who died for their country, that we might continue to live
in peace and freedom. How bestcan we honor them? Certainly,
it is important to hold ceremonies, to place flowers on the graves
of those near and dear to us. These are public displays of private
grief.
There is another way that we can honor these great men and
women, however, that is in upholding the principles that they
gave "the last full measure" to defend. Study the Constitution -
here we find the principles upon which this nation was founded.
Then make every effort to live by these principles.
This Memorial Day pay tribute to the brave men and women
who have died for America and continue through the year to
honor them by upholding those values that they died to protect.






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During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
COUNTY
May 23, Jose Vail Lopez, 23, General Delivery, Wauchula, was arrest-
ed by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with disorderly intoxication, resist-
ing arrest without violence and detained on a capias alleging failure to
appear in court on a charge of disorderly intoxication.
May 23, Michael Edward McCoy, 32, of 725 U. S. 17 South, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with
violation of probation (original charge possession of methamphetamine).
May 23, Michelle Denise Marrero, 26, of 723 E. Oak St., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging her with violation
of probation (original charge grand theft).
May 23, Randy Lee Fugate, 44, of 1285 SR 64 W., Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley and charged with domestic violence battery.
May 22, Olga Martinez Mendoza, 27, of 129 Miller Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with grand theft.
May 22, Anthony Scott Esquivel, 18, of 111 N. Florida Ave.,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Manuel Martinez- Sr. and charged with
retail theft.
May 22, Omar Pavon, 24, of Filiberto Jose St., Frostproof, was arrest-
ed by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with disorderly intoxication.
May 22, Davina Ann Wallace, 23, of 6604 Johnston Road, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell on a DeSoto County war-
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May 21, Salvador Garcia Aguirre, 34, of 192 Badger Loop Road, Ona,
was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell and charged with domestic battery
and lewd molestation.
May 21, Humberto Castro-He, andez, 19, of 3 Grace Mobile Home
Park Road, Bowling Green, was arrit:ed by Sgt. Kevin White and charged
with retail theft.
May 21, Jesus Santiago Rojas, 20, of 1230 Steve Roberts Special,
Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol S. D. McKinney and
charged with DUI, DUI with property damage and no valid license.
May 21, criminal mischief at Baker Street and SR 62, a theft on U. S.
17 North and burglary of a conveyance on Altman Road were reported.

May 20, Eusebio Escalera, 38, General Delivery, Zolfo Springs, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble and charged with disorderly intoxication. He
was also detained on warrants charging him with failure to pay fines on
convictions for trespass and giving a false name to a law enforcement offi-
cer.
May 20, business burglaries on U. S. 17 North and Lily Church Road,
a vehicle stolen on Chaababrlain Blvd., criminal mischief oh U. S. 17 North,
and thefts on Griffin Road and U. S. 17 North were reported.

May 19, Richard McCumber, 18, of 3531 S. Palmetto St., Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on warrants charging him
with violation of probation (original charges grand theft and false verifica-
tion).
May 19, Jose Luis Martinez; 27, of 1659 N. Oak Park, Avon Park, was
arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson and charged \% ith grand theft.
May 19, Pauline Jane Starnes, 44, of 335 Diana Ave., Wauchula, was
arrested by Sgt. Sylvia Estes and charged wnth grand theft.
May 19, Jacqueline Denise Small, 36, P. O. Box 496052, Port
Charlotte, was arrested by Sgt. John Shivers on warrants charging her with
violation of probation (original charges possession of cocaine and conceal-
ing a child contrary to custody orders).
May 19, Joe Paladin Johns, 26, of 9135 SR 64 W., Ona, was arrested
by Sgt. Barbie Faircloth on capiases alleging failure-to appear in court on
charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, pos-
session of oxycodone and resisting arrest w without force.
May 19, Arthur James Kennedy, 22. of 2116 Naval Circle. Haines City,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a'\varrant charging him with being an
accessory after the fact.
May 19, thefts on Manley Road and U. S. 17 North, a residential bur-
glary on Dishong Road and criminal mischief on Smokehouse Road were
reported.
\ .
May 18, Javier Lopez Hernandez, 29, of 2335 Harris Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and charged with possession of a firearm
with an altered serial number.
May 18, Roberto Gutierrez, 24, of 233 Kelly Roberts Road. Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on a warrant alleging failure
to appear in court on a charge of criminal mischief. '
May 18, Robert Waylon Murph., 26. of 411 Melend\ St.. Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with violation
of probation (original charges grand theft, pent theft and driving while
license suspended).
May 18, a residential burglary of Keeton Road, criminal mischief on
'Peterson Street and a theft on SR 64 West were reported.

May 17, James Delbert Dunkin, 21, of 706 E. Palmetto St.. Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley on a warrant charging him with \ iolation
of probation (original charge retail theft).
May 17, Nicholas Arnold Schock, 21, P. O. Box 2478, Wauchula. was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on Hillsborough County warrants charging
him with violation of probation (original charges possession of marijuana,
possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts petit theft).
May 17, ArmondoAcosta McCumber, 47, of 5018 Poplar St., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of violation of proba-
tion (original charge failure of a sexual offender to report).
May 17, Javier Pantoja, 22, of 323 S. 10th Ave.. Wauchula, was arrest-
ed by Dep. Joe Marble on a Polk Counts w-arrant charging.him with viola-
tion of probation (original charge burglary of a structure).
May 17, Jose Fidencio Garza, 33. of 2599 Garza Road, Zolfo Springs,
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May 17, James Edgar Lamb, 28, of 110 Second St. N., Eloise, was
arrested on Polk County warrants charging him with violation of probation
(original charges possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug
paraphernalia).
May 17, a theft on Flint Road and residential burglary on East Main

Street were reported.
May 16, Daniel Balderas, 33, of 565 Cypress St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley and charged with possession of metham-
phetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
May 16, Alfredo Aguilar-Reyes, 31, of Harris Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Sgt. Kevin White and charged with DUI, leaving the scere of
an accident with property damage and no valid license.
May 16, Michael Eugene Vaughn, 24, of 1805-47th Ave., Bradenton,
was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on a warrant charging him with ivil
contempt.
May 16, Robert Trevino, 42, of 1003 Steve Roberts Special, Wauchi4la,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging him with violation
of probation (original charge possession of methamphetamine). .-

May 15, a tag was reported stolen on N. Nursery Road.

WAUCHULA
May 22, Virginia Ann Hernandez, 32, of 814 Pleasant Way, Bowling
Green, and Juan Antonio Escobedo, 23, of 3816 Dixianna Dr., Bowling
Green, were arrested by Ofc. Gabe Garza and each charged with resisting
arrest without violence. Escobedo was also charged with disorderly intoxi-
cation.

May 21, criminal mischief on U. S. 17 South, a residential burglary on
S. Eighth Avenue and a fight on W. Main Street were reported.
May 20, a 17-year-old Zolfo Springs youth was arrested by Capt.
Dennis Lake and charged with possession of methamphetamine and pos-
session of drug paraphernalia.

May 19, a theft on U. S. 17 North, and criminal mischief on Orange
Street and Diana Avenue were reported.

May 18, a business burglary on N. Florida Avenue, theft on S. Seventh
Avenue and E. Main Street and criminal mischief on E. Palmetto Street
were reported.

May 16, an 11-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Ofc. Justin
Wyatt and charged with aggravated battery.
May 16, thefts, on N. Seventh Avenue and South Third Avenue were
reported.

BOWLING GREEN
May 20, a theft at the wastewater plant and a fight on Willow Avenue
were reported.

May 19, Andrew Judson Blanchard, 48, of 2534 SR 62, Bowling
Green, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with domes-
tic battery.
May 19, a theft on Church Avenue was reported.

May 16, burglary of a conveyance on U. S. 17 and a theft on Church
Avenue were reported.

ZOLFO SPRINGS
May 21, criminal mischief on Myrtle Street was reported.

May 17, Carl Dwayne Brown, 26, of 2905 Second Street E., Zolfo
Springs;.was arrested by Ofc. Brian Lambert and charged with violation of
a domestic violence injunction.
May 17, criminal mischief on Mancini Place,a theft on U. S. 17 South
and a business burglary on SR 66 were reported.

May 16, Rosario Garza, 29, of 3025 Parkview Terrace, Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Ofc. Ventura on a Lee County warrant alleging failure to
appear in court on a charge of petit theft.
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4C The Herald-Advocate, May 26. 2005

Hardee Pride Wins Juniors Softball


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Signs + T's Pride
made their final game the season-
clincher in Little League Juniors
softball.
The Pride defeated the Highlands
Coca Cola Racers to take the 2005
title with a 10-1 record. The Pride's
only loss was early in the season to
the Tampa Electric Co. (TECO)
Dragons, which finished at 9-2.
The Racers placed third, ahead of
the English Chevrolet Wahoos.
Action on Monday and Thursday


of last week was a pair of games
between the Dragons and the
Wahoos. The Dragons won the first
32-10 and the second 30-7.
In the Monday game, Paige
Clark smacked a homer and triple
for the Dragons. Ashley Alden and
Halley Marshall each also tripled
and Miranda 'Powell doubled.
Amaris Garza, Taylor Hulsey,
Alden and Shelby Durrance each
had four trips to home plate.
Marshall, Christina English, Blake
Farrer had triple tallies, Marisa


Shivers came home twice and
Emily Adams and Clark added a
run apiece.
Kristen Bergens, Emily Starratt
and Michelle Beck were twin scor-
ers for the Wahoos. Nicole Beck,
Lindee Rossman, Dolores
Hernandez and Brianna Nellis
added a run each. Jennifer Farias
and Samantha Farias were strand-
ed.
In the Thursday evening game,
Marshall paced the Dragons with a
triple, double and single, nearly hit-
ting for the cycle. Garza also tripled
and Powell stroked a trio of dou-
bles. Alden had a five-for-five night
and Farrer had four hits and scored
four runs. English also scored four
times. Clark, Garza, Alden, Shivers
and Cheslea Harris were three-tally
batters. Marshall, Durrance and
Powell put two runs each on the
board and Hulsey came home once.
Jennifer Farias, Nicole Beck and
Rossman were each twin-tally bat-
ters for the Wahoos. Michelle Beck
chipped in with a run. Hernandez,
Starratt, Bergens, Nellis and
Samantha Farias were left on the
bases. Other members of the team
this year have been Kaitlyn Justice,
Katelyn Bumby, Angelice Hill,
Ciera Hill and Christy Owens.
In the season finale on Friday
evening,, the Pride paraded past the
Racers 16-6.
Krystin Robertson tripled and
Jerrica Grimsley doubled for the
Pride. Robertson scored three runs,
while Jessica Abbott, Katie
Jernigan, Amber Steedley and
Grimsley were twin-tally batters..
Chelsey Steedley, Caitlin Chason,
Chelsea Albritton, Ashley
Albritton, and Sarah Reyna added a
run each. Stephanie Perry was
stranded the three times she got on
base.
Lea Levesque had a perfect night
with four hits for four at-bats for
the: Racers. Chelsea Owens had
three hits und Jessie Helm added
two more. Kim Cason, Sharon
Pruett,I Helm, Levesque, Kayla
Owens and Chelsea Owens each
scored once. Hitting safelI but left
standing on the bases were Lola
Rivera, Sierra Gee and Kristina
Garcia. Also playing duringthe
season were Casey Johnson and
Holly Johnson.


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
With a final game last Tuesday,
the Joe L. Davis Braves closed out
anr, unbeaten season for the Little
League baseball Majors division.
Behind the 11-0 Braves were the
Nicholson Supply Co. Reds,
Countryside Growers Devil Rays,
Chapman Fruit Co. Athletics (A's)
and All Creatures Animal Hospital
Yankees.
Last Monday, it was the Yanks
defeating the Devil Rays 7-5.
Jacob Andersbn doubled for the
only long-ball hit for the Yankees.
Leadoff batter Jake Altman came
around to score 'three' times.
Anderson, Tanner Gough, Tyler
Cloud and Timmy Steedley each
chipped in with a run. Other Yanks
are Jessie Zuniga, ,Carlos Deleora,
Dustin Ratliff. Zack Turner, Codie
Dean, Dustin.Scheel and Santiago
Figueroa'. .
Dylan Farr had ;twin hits and.
WintzTerrell twin tallies for the Di-
Rays. Farr, Jacob Mayer. Brandon
Holton and Deonte Evans crossed
home plate once each. Other Rays
are Carter Lambert. Tommy
Redding. Daniel Baxter, Caleb
Reas, Julian Varela. Justin Ricketi
and Wade Staton. .
On Tuesday evening, the Braees
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Kalan Royal doubled and Kyle
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Justin Knight, Dawson Crawford,
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Other Braves are Justin Fones,
Thomas Flores., Trenton Muntz and
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Justin Bromley doubled for the
Reds. He, Wyatt Kofke and Kyle
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Of The Herald-Advocate
A final victory last week sealed
the Little League Juniors division
championship for the BJD
Excavating Braves.
The Braves finished the season
with a 10-1 record, losing their
opening game 20-18 to the Masons
Mets and winning 10 straight.
The Mets ended up in second
place with an 8-3 record, losing
twice to the Braves and once to the
CGC AgriManagement Athletics
(A's), w'ici ,-ended up in third
place. The Lone Star Construction
Rangers and Torrey Oaks Golf
Course Indians finishing out the
standings.
Last Monday, the Braves
downed the A's 19-9. ,
In their final game of the season,
the Mets were led by a pair of hits
apiece for twins Carson and Conner
Davis. Leadoff batter Ben Krause
circled the bases all four times he
came to bat. James Olliff and
Cody Rawls scored three runs each,
and the Davis brothers and Cody
Rawls each came home. twice.
Kaleb Saunders and Josh Heggie
added solo scores. Other Braves are
Tyler Cobb, Matt George, Jose
Figueroa, Grayson Lambert. and
Kendall Mink
For the A's, Tyler Robertson
smacked a three-run homer and
Jordan Grimsley tripled and dou-
bled. Grimsley, the leadoff batter,
came around to home plate three
times. Robertson added twin tallies
and Will Abbott, Mike Dixon, Josh
Johnston and Joseph Johnston
added one each. Other A's are Coty
Skinner, Tyler. Harvard, Tyler
Alden, Arnulfo "Junior" Cortez,
Skylar Alden and Dalton Farr.
On Tuesday evening, the
Rangers ran past the Indians 7-3.
Cody Vandiver and David
Richardson each banged three hits
for the Rangers. Leadoff batter
Richardson crossed home plate
twice and Vandiver, Josh Rodgers,
Jake Crews, Dale Bucy and Kris
Reid each scored a run., Other
Rangers are Patrick Turner, Trenton
Cantu, Kody Porter, Danny
Rodriguez and Jonathan Kelly.
Tony Martinez, Dustin Maddox
and Justin Corbin+ scored for the
Indians. Others on the squad are
Matt Fite, Adam Caritright.
Danson Hensley, Drew Macias,
Michael Farrell, Josh Rickett, Chris'
Anderson and Dan Timmons, who


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The Mets had finished their sea- Charlie Powell, Alex Flores,
son the previous Friday evening. Nicholas Battles, Kyle Ward, Nolan
Playing, for the Mets are Richie Neuhauser, Clay Choate and Josh
Evans, Raymond DeAnda, Spencer.


Letter To Editor
Wauchula Woman Says She'll

Pray For Atheist's Soul


Dear Editor:
Hi! How are you doing? Well,
it's me again, Georgia Miranda
writing back about Mr. Schwarz'
letter.
For No. 1, I do not feel persecut-
ed about my Christianity. I thank
God I have the guts to stand up for
my Lord and Savior.
As for him 'calling me a liar
about saying that he does not
believe in souls, etc., get yourself
straight, Mr. Schwarz, because
either you are an atheist or not.
Another thing, I am not going to
fight religion with you for that just
shows what kind of person you are,
undoubtedly you have nothing bet-
ter in your life.
But to rag on anything you can
come up with to rag on, and by the
way no one said nothing about
Allah, Buddha, etc. I completely
spoke of Jesus Christ.


When you said I need psychiatric
help, sir, it takes one to know one.
And yes, I believe there is gonna be
antichrist and Armageddon and
atheists.
You prove that yourself, and
people will always try to destroy
Christians. They always have and
they always will until the Rapture,
and then people like you will repent
but it will be too late.
You have your chance through
my letter to repent. Now your blood
is completely off of my hands, I
hope for you a good life, and I will
pray for you, Mr. Schwarz.
I don't hate any one and you can
say whatever you want about me.
But I will still care about your soul.
and I will still love you in Christ.
P.S. My final letter I will not
argue Bible. In-Jesus' name,
Georgia Miranda
Wauchula


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COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Frank W. Ison, 47, Wauchula,
and Pamela Jean Johns, 47, Zolfo
Springs.
David Morgan Kersey, 22,
Wauchula, and Virginia Kay
Murphy, 19, Wauchula.
Tomas Hernandez Escobar, 22.
Wauchula, and Anabel Vargas
Rojas, 18, Wauchula.
Michael David Couture, 45,
Clearwater, and Shanna Coker
Crenshaw, 43, Clearwater.
Joshua Cleveland Johnson, 22,
;Bradenton, and Elizabeth Ashley
Moye, 24, Bradenton.
Jose Manuel Lopez, 19,
Wauchula, and Isabel Cipriano, 15,
Wauchula.

The following small claims case
was disposed of recently by the
county judge:
Ford Motor Credit Co. vs.
Andrew T. Nickerson, judgment.

The following misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently in
county court.
Jose Angel Garza, possession of
marijuana and possession of drug
paraphernalia, adjudication with-
held, 12 months probation with
condition of 10 days in jail (con-
'current), alcohol abuse evaluation
"and treatment, no alcohol, random
drug screening, warrantless search
":and seizure, $315 fine and court
, costs, $100 investigative costs,
$:$100 drug screen fees.
? Malecio Mendez Vesquez, bat-
Stery, 18 days in jail with credit for
Time served (CTS), $667 fine and
court costs.
Joseph Nicholas Carmona,
Domestic battery. probation 12
months, 12-week domestic 'vio-
lence class, no contact with victim,
,no weapons or firearms, $667 fine
;and court costs, $50 investigative
;costs, $60 public defender fee.
: Jose Fidencio Garza, domestic
'assault, 60 days CTS (concurrent),
';$315 fine and court costs and $40
':public defender fee placed on lien.

NOTICE OF APPLICA

NOTICE IS HEREBY G
holder of the following certificate
deed to be issued thereon. Thi
issuance, the description of the pi
was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NOaw 5 -..
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Description of'Property:
Lots 9 and 10 Block 21 of the Wa
recorded in the Public Records o'

Name in which assessed: Pedro G
Said property being in the Count
Unless such certificate shall be re
property described in such certifi
.bidder at the courthouse door loc
the 15th day of June, 2005, at 11:
Dated this 5th day of May, 2005.
B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
AD No 1
By: Alicia C. Albritton
Deputy Clerk
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Deborah Simmons, battery, adju-
dication withheld, probation 12
months, four-hour anger-manage-
ment class, alcohol abuse evalua-
tion and treatment, no contact with
victim, $667 fine and court costs,
$100 public defender fee, $60
investigative costs.
James Everett Williams, criminal
mischief, probation 12 months
(concurrent), $190 court costs,
restitution to be set.
Rodney Allen Youngblood, pos-
session of drug paraphernalia, not
prosecuted.
Rafael Perez Perez, disorderly
intoxication, 32 days in jail CTS,
exposure of sexual organ, not pros-
ecuted.

The following criminal traffic
cases were disposed of recently in
county court. Dispositions are,
based on Florida Statutes, dri-
ving record and facts concerning
the case.
Jose Angel Garza, DUI, proba-
tion one year with condition of 60
days in jail CTS, license suspended
six months, vehicle impounded 10
days, no alcohol or bars, random
drug screens, $662.50 fine and
court costs, $100 public defender
fees, 80 hours community service.
Miguel Cruz, DUI, probation 12
months, license suspended six
months, alcohol abuse evaluation
and treatment, $885 fine and court
costs, 50 hours community service;
unlawful possession of a Florida
ID, dismissed.
Rito Melendez Jr., driving while
license suspended (DWLS), 30
days in jail-suspended if obtain
valid license, $330 fine and court
costs, $50 investigation; DWLS
(second charge), 30 days-sus-
pended, $330 fine and court costs,
$50 'investigative costs, $100 pub-
lic defender fees.
Valente MendezJr., reckless dri-
ving and DWLS, probation six
months. safe driving course, $440
fine and court costs on first charge,
$125 court costs on second; $100
public defender fees, $50 investiga-
tive costs, 10 hours community ser-
vice.

TION FOR TAX DEED

;IVEN, that WILLIAM LEE, the
e has filed said certificate for a tax
e certificate number and year of
property, and the names in which it

YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998


Luchula Hills Subdivision, as
f Hardee County, Florida.

Garcia and Esthela A. Garcia
:y of Hardee. State of Florida.
deemed according to law the
icate shall be sold to the highest
ated at 417 West Main Street on
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NOTICE
ND ZONING BOARD ,.
County Planning Agency
blic hearing on
12, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
tharAeftar in


the Board of County Commissioners Board Room
412 W. Orange St., Courthouse Annex, Rm. 102
Wauchula, Florida
for the following request:
Agenda 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 20 33 25 0000 09940 0000
Lots 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 r for a 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,
'Florida.'
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


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Gary Ray Townsend, leaving the
scene of a crash with property dam-
age, probation six months, $330
fine and court costs, $40 public
defender fee, $50 investigative
costs, 25 hours community service.
Joe Ramon Valdez, DWLS, 40
days CTS (concurrent), $330 fine
and court costs, $100 public
defender.
Wesley M. Cady Jr., DWLS, 30
days-suspended, $330 fine and
court costs.

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Jeremiah Johnson vs. Gary
Gammad, Hardee Correctional
Institution, petition for review of
inmate status.
Bobby McAbee vs. Heather
Lang, and Heather Lang vs. Bobby
McAbee, petition and counterpeti-
tion for injunction for protection.

The following decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:
Frank Blackshear vs. Patsy Ann
Stephens and Claude W. Stephens,
judgment of mortgage.foreclosure.
Heather Anne Hartwig vs. Carl
Dwayne Brown, injunction for pro-
tection.
Irene Leon and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Gilbert Cardoza-Cardova, child
support order.
Jennifer B. Davis and Robert G.
Davis, amended divorce order.
Linda T. Martinez vs. Scott
Donaldson, injunction for protec-
tion.
Peggy Sue Kelley Franklin and
DOR vs. John Edward Kelley,
order on child support arrearages.
Victor Mills vs. James Crosby,
state Department of Corrections,
order denying petition for review of
inmate situation.
Frank B. Danzeisen Jr. vs. Stan
and Linda Holmes, judgment.
Christopher Michael Keller and
Deonna Lynn Keller, order.
Jerry W. Lovett and Shirley Ann
Lovett, divorce.
Kenneth A.' Adams and Ruth E.
Adams, divorce.
Robert L. Shiver and Kelli
Drymon Shiver, order.

The following felony criminal
cases were disposed of last week
by the circuit judge. Defendants
have been adjudicated guilty
unless noted otherwise. When
adjudication is withheld, it is
pending successful completion of
probation. Sentences are pur-
Ssuant to an investigative report
by 1nd the recommendation of
the state probation office and
also state sentencing guidelines.
Final discretion is left to the
judge:
Michael Shawn Albritton, bat-
tery of a law enforcement officer
and iJolation of probation (original
charge felony driving while license
suspended, probation revoked, 24
months Florida Slate Prison. $500
fine and $415 court costs plus out-
standing fines and fees due within
one year.of release; two counts bat-
tery on a law enforcement officer
.and resisting arrest without force,
and misdemeanor charges of crimi-
nal mischief, violation of a domes-
tic violence injunction for protec-
tion not prosecuted. /
Robert Alamia, violation of pro-
bation (original charges 'grand theft
and burglary of a structure), viola-
tion of probation affidav it dis-
missed, resume probation with
same terms.
Michael Anthony Garcia. viola-
tion of probation (original charges
resisting arrest without force and
felony driving while license sus-
pended). modify probation to
include 30 days in jail CTS ,and
evaluation and treatment, same
other conditions. '
Kristy Ashley Godwin, posses-
sion of methamphetamine and vio-
lation of probation original charge
possession of methamphetamine.
probation revoked. 90 days in jail-
CTS, outstanding fines and fees
plus $500 fine and $415 court costs
due within 18 months of release;
possession of drug paraphernalia.
and violation of probation (original


charge possession of drug para-
phernalia), time served.
Cipriano Ibarra, violation of pro-
bation (original charges burglary
and grand theft) plus new charges
of delivery/possession of metham-
phetamine with intent to sell within
1,<:._ eet of a church and neglect
of a child, probation revoked, four
years Florida State Prison CTS,
outstanding fines and fees plus
$500 fine, $415 court costs due
within 18 months of release; pos-
session of drug paraphernalia, time
served; trafficking in methamphet-
amine, not prosecuted.
Dallas Eugene Moses Jr., viola-
tion of probation (original charge
felony criminal mischieft), amend
probation to include 26-week
domestic violence class.
Cheryl Denise Carter, felony
fleeing to elude a police officer, 20
days in jail, license suspended one
year, $500 fine, $415 court costs,
$75 public defender fee.
Jose Maria Garcia, purchase of
cocaine, possession of cocaine,
purchase of marijuana and two
counts possession of drug para-
phernalia, six months in jail CTS,
$1,000 fines, $830 court costs,
$150 public defender fees.
Jose Fidencio Garza, violation of
probation (original charges felony
battery, resisting an officer without
violence, grand theft and uttering a
forged instrument, probation
revoked, 18 months community
control-house arrest, with same
other conditions.
Joe Paladin Johns, trafficking in
methamphetamine, possession of
marijuana, possession of oxy-
codone, possession of alprazolam
and resisting arrest without force,
estreated bonds.
Eston Thomas Kersey, posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia, $262.50
fine and court costs, $75 public
defender' fees: possession of
methamphetamine, not prosecuted.
Mark Allen Lumley, violation of
community control (original charge
possession of cocaine), community
control revoked, one year one day
Florida State Prison, license sus-
pended one year, outstanding fines
and fees due within one year of
release.
Joyce Ann Rivers, violation of
probation (original charge posses-
sion of cocaine), violation affidavit
withdrawn, resume probation with
same conditions.
Deborah Williams Simmons,
battery on a 'person over 65, not


prosecuted, transferred to county
court with filing of misdemeanor
charges.
Kage Elton Smith, felony driving
while license suspended, 18
months probation with condition of
first 90 days in jail, concurrent with
misdemeanor charges, $395 fine
and court costs.
SLarry Eugene Thompson, har-
rassing or obscene phone calls,
time served, $263.50 fine and court
costs, $115 public defender fees.
Jessica Lynn Binder, possession
of cocaine, possession of marijuana
and possession of cocaine within
1,000 feet of a church with intent to
sell, not prosecuted.
Nieves Manuel Garcia Jr., pos-
session of cocaine, not prosecuted.
Ignacio Gonzalez, possession of
marijuana, possession of marijuana
with intent to sell and possession of
drug paraphernalia, not prosecuted.
Ivory Marie Martin, false verifi-
cation of ownership to pawnbroker
and grand theft, not prosecuted,
victim has left Hardee County.
Richard McCumber, interference
with custody, not prosecuted.
Benjamin Artemio Sanchez, bur-
glary of a dwelling and criminal
mischief, not prosecuted.
The following real estate trans-
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently in the office of the
clerk of court:
Reschke Construction Inc. to
Manuel R. and Daphne R. Herrera,
$92,000.
Wauchula State Bank to Bobby
L.. and Violet L. Short, $37,000.
A.R. Cresse and Lynda Lee
Trembly to Ruben Olmos, $15,500.
Jones Cattle & Citrus'LLC to
Mark J.. and Carmen Dixon,
$145,000.
Berly F. Hamilton to Constance
H.,Revell, $76,000.
Margaret S. Henderson to F L.
Revell Jr., $96,000.
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SMM Wauchula LLC, $700,000.
Roe Brothers Inc. to Camilo P.
and Dolores C. Morillo, $83,000.
Michael D. Manley, John T.
Underwood and Mack D. Bryan as
trustees to Ctiapman LLC,
$525,540.
Jeril R. and Janice B. Clenney as
trustee to Jed C and Robin C.
Weeks, $210,000.
Billy and Jennifer Pratt to Lucky
Homes Inc., $17,000.
Betty R. Miller to John M.
Reigle, $47,000.
Arturo and Christina M. Diaz to
Juan Carlos Anton and Jose
Antonio Martinez, $54,000.
Thurman L. and Fay T. Lowe to
Juan Carlos Anton and Jose
Antonio Martinez, $73,500.
Charles W. Browder to Robert C.
and Mary J. Idsardi, $85,000.
Burton Cattle Co. and T&C
Investments Inc. to Peace River
Investments of Wauchula, $2.88
million.
Story Citrus Inc. to Bermuda
Apartments of Sarasota LLC,
$1,460,030.
Crews Groves Inc. to Bermuda
Apartments of Sarasota LLC,
$1,445,510.
C&T Development Inc. to Rand
L. and Donna L. Bray, $35,000.
Rocky R. and Renee Graham to
Ramasak Khemraj and Dhanmattie
Khemraj, $135,000.
Richard Grover and Susan L.'
Parrish Miller to Judith Leal-Brito,
$22,500.
J. B. Delaney and Charles L. and
Kathy L. McKibben to Marie R.
Felix, $129,900.
Fast Cash Home Solutions LLC
to Mario L. and Bertha Zamora,
$212,500.
Kenneth H. and Edna Louise
Furtah to Claudia Salmon, $20,000.

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6C The Herald-Advocate, May 26, 2005


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 25 2004CA-265
FRANK BLACKSHEAR,
Plaintiff,
vs.
PATSY ANN STEPHENS;
CLAUDE W. STEPHENS,
Defendants. /

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that pur-
suant to a Summary Judgment
entered in the above entitled cause in
the Circuit Court of Hardee County,
Florida, I will sell the property located
at 951 S.R. 64W, Zolfo Springs,
Hardee County, Florida, being specif-
Ically described as follows:
That part of the North 1/2 of the
Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest
1/4 lying North of State Road
64, all being In Section 24,
Township 34 South, Range 25
East, Hardee County, Florida.
Together with a 1973 AFLI
mobile home, ID#06631134G,
Title #5876556
at public sale to the highest and best
'bidder, for cash on the front steps of
the Hardee County Courthouse, 417
W. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida, at
11:00 a.m. on the 8 day of June, 2005.
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 assis-
tance. Please contact the Office of
the Court Administrator, (863)534-
4690, within two (2) working days of
your receipt of this Summons; If you
are hearing or voice Impaired, call
TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay
Service (800) 955-8770.
Dated May 17, 2005.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
As Clerk of the Circuit Court
By:Connie Coker
As Deputy Clerk
5:26-6:2c
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND'FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
STATE OF FLORIDA"
JUVENILE DIVISION

CASE NO. 252004DP000167

IN THE INTEREST OF:
G.,A.
DOB: 01/10/01
Child./

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF
HEARING ON PETITION
ALLEGING DEPENDENCY

THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:
CARLOS MADRANO
Father of A.G., a white male child
born on January 10, 2001
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
a petition under oath has been filed
by the Department of Children and
Families in the above styled Court,
which seeks the dependency of your
child:
A.G.
a white male child
born on January 10, 2001
-and you are hereby COMMANDED to
personally appear before the HON-
ORABLE Bob Doyel, Circuit Judge,
on July 7, 2005, at 10:30 a.m., at the
HARDEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
417 WEST MAIN STREET, WAUCHU-
LA, FLORIDA, for an ARRAIGNMENT
HEARING in this matter.
YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN:
PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS
YOUR CONSENT TO THE ADJUDICA-
.TION OF THIS CHILD AS DEPEN-
DENT AND MAY ULTIMATELY
RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CUSTODY
OF THIS CHILD.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE
AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN
THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT
AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, YOL) MUST
BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAT
THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTOR-
NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons with
disabilities needing a special accom-
modation to participate In this pro-
ceeding should contact the individual
or agency sending the notice at 1014
South 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL
33873, telephone (863) 773-3227, not
later than seven days prior to the pro-
ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-
800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-
8779, via Florida Relay Service.


Letter To Editor

Christians Need To Stand

Up, Speak Out, Be Free


Dear Editor:
I would like to respond to the
article in last week's paper,
"Christians Should Not Feel
Persecuted." I do not agree with
everything Mr. Schwarz had to say,
and I believe I am not alone.
Christians have been persecuted
for centuries for the sake of
Christianity and will continue to be
persecuted until and after Christ's
return.
It .seems to me and others that
almost all other beliefs are more
tolerated and have had more rights
in expressing what they believe and
what they don't believe here in
America. Christians are persecuted
in America. We have to worry
whose religion is offended or how
we act or respond around them.
God forbid, people from other


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 demands 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, P.A
Post Office Box 608.
Wauchula, Florida 33873
863-773-3171
863-773-3488 Fax
Florida Bar Number: 00618 *'' '
.., 5.19 Pc .

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
STATE OF FLORIDA
JUVENILE DIVISION

CASE NO. 252004DP000059
IN THE INTEREST OF:
D.,K.


D., D.


DOB: 06/27/04

DOB: 06/27/04


Children /
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF
HEARING ON PETITION
ALLEGING DEPENDENCY

THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:
CLEMENTE MENDOZA-GARCIA
Father of K.D., a white female child
born on June 27, 2004.
Father of D.D., a white female child
born on June 27, 2004.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
a petition under oath has been filed
by the Department of Children and
Families In the above styled Court,
which seeks the dependency of your
child:
K.D.
a white female child
born on June 27, 2004
D.D.
a white female child
born on June 27, 2004


UAIuTED THIS3ra day of May,
2005. and you are hereby COMMANDED to
S'personally appear before the HON-
B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK ORABLE Bob Doyel, Circuit Judge,
K. Weed on July 7, 2005 at 10:30 a.m., at the
as his Deputy Clerk HARDEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
5:26-6:16c 417 WEST MAIN STREET, WAUCHU-
LA, FLORIDA, for an ARRAIGNMENT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE HEARING in this matter.
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS
PROBATE DIVISION YOUR CONSENT TO THE ADJUDICA-
.TION OF THIS CHILD AS DEPEN-
FILE NO. 252005CP000064 DENT AND MAY ULTIMATELY
IN E: ESTAE OF S A RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CUSTODY
IN RE: ESTATE OF STELLA JOHNS, OF THESE CHILDREN.
eceased. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE
NOTICE TO CRED S AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN
NOTICE TO CREDITORS THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, YOU MUST
OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAT
ESTATE: THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTOR-
You are hereby notified that an NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE.
Order of Summary Administration In accordance with the Americans
has been entered In the Estate of with Disabilities Act, persons with
;"STELLA JOHNS, Deceased, by the disabilities needing a special accom-,
Circuit Court for Hardee Countly, r modation to participate in this pro-
Florida, Probate Division, 417 W. ceeding should contact the individual
Main Street, Wauchula, Florida or agency sending the notice at 1014
33873; that the Decedent's date of South 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL
death was November 27, 2004; that 33873, telephone (863) 773-3227, not
the total value of the estate is later than seven days prior to the pro-
$79,491.00, and that the names and ceeding. If hearing Impaired, (TDD) 1-
addresses of those whom it has been 800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-
assigned by such order are: 800-955-8771r vo ce -800-955-
NAME 8779, via Florida Relay Service.
LONNIE E. JOHNS DATED THIS 23rd day of May,
527 Greenway Dr. 2005.
Lake Wales, FL 33898 N'. B -CLERIl
Son ....'Weed
E as his Deputy Clerk
WAYNE A. JOHNS 5 :26-6:16c


beliefs should actually see a
Christian! We in America focus too
much on what others might be
offended by.
Believe it or not, Christians are
real, and we will continue to stand
up for Christ's sake and the Gospel.
We will not stand back and deny
what and who we believe in. Many
Christians have laid their lives
down willingly for what they
believe.
To say that Mrs. Miranda may
need psychiatric help was a typical
response from a non-believer. As
Christians, we are the ones who are
treated unkindly by those who
don't believe in Christ. I feel sorry
for all who don't know Christ, and I
pray for their unbelief.
There is a God, and He is real.
One God, not many, one true God.
There is one way to Him, that's
through his son Jesus Christ. There
are many religions, but one true
God.
Proof of His existence, I cannot
show you what's in my heart. I
wish I could, but more than likely
you still would not believe. It's a lot
easier to not believe in what you
don't understand.
When we die, Mr. Schwarz, we
will stand before God and where
then will your unbelief get you?
But, you do have the right to not
believe, so go right ahead and don't
believe. But, be careful making fun
of Christians. We are real, and we
do love God sincerely. God uses the
strange things (sometimes people)
to confound the wise.
You cannot prove to me that God
is not real, no matter how much you
protest, and there is no evidence
that God does not exist.
And speaking about morals, no,
Christians are not the only ones
who have morals. Some Christians
have even forgotten what morality
really is. That's one of the problems
we have here in America, every-
body's o.k. I'm o.k. you're o.k.
we're all o.k.,
Everything is acceptable in soci-
ety, do what feels good, and what
looks good, whatever. Everybody
tries to justify what they do, and if
they can't they put a name on it,
and then it's o.k.
I have an uncle who claimed he
was an atheist. My mother used to
try to talk to him about God, but he
wouldn't hear. She'd cry even. The
strange thing about it his own kids
would say daddy, y.ou don't believe
in God"? And he'd send them out oft
the room, because he didn't want
them to hear him and his unbelief.
Why? Because they went to church.
and he didn't want to discourage
them about God.
The difference in being a
Christian and an atheist? We ha\e
eternal hope, and they don't We
know 'where we are going when we
die, and the atheist, what does ihe
have? Nothing? I think not.
S Man has always tried to escape
from his sins, and he has not been
.successful. We-cannot outthink
God, nor outrun Him. And we are:
not smarter than God. We think


.IN THE CIRCUIT COURT I
TENTH JUDICIAL CIR(
IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY, FLO
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 252005CP00
IN REi THE ESTATE OF
STELLA JOHNS,
'Deceased ,
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRj

The administration of the
STELLA JOHNS deceas
Number 252005CP000064, I1
in the Circuit Court in and f<
County, Florida, Probate DIv
address of which is Post O
1749, Wauchula, Florida. T
and address of the
Representative and the
Representative's attorney
forth below.
All interested perse
required to file with this Cou
IN THREE MONTHS OF TI
PUBLICATION OF THIS NO1
all claims against the estate
any objection by and intere
son. on whom this notice I
that challenges the validity o
the qualifications of the pers
resentative, venue, or jurisi
the' Court.
ALL CLAIMS AND OBJEC
NOT SO FILED WILL BE F(
BARRED.

Publication of this Notice hi
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
a a Fax ,
Fra umber 0061618
Email: wauchulaiawyerOtear


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we're more knowledgeable. We are
not.
God's word says, every knee
shall bow, every tongue confess
that He is Lord. And I believe it. Be
he Buddha, Allah, atheist or
Christian, whatever belief, we will
bow one day. I am not trying to be
a smart aleck. This is truly what I
believe, and there are more
Christians than one thinks.
Christians are persecuted in
many ways than one. But we will
not remain quiet much longer. For
God's sake, Christians, wake up,
stand up for what we believe, break
the bonds; we are free, aren't we?
Yes, praise God, we're free!
Sincerely Christian,
Sheila Miller
Wauchula


Hi, all! A few weeksago I wrote
about a fishing guide who is a new
resident of New Zion.
I talked to Captain Ramsey, and
he mentioned that the number I list-
ed had to be changed since moving
to Ona. The number to catch him at
is (941) 737-7098. He is looking
forward to hearing from his new
neighbors looking for a great fish-
ing or hunting trip.

Jasonr Reny is looking forward
to celebrating a birthday on
Monday. How old are you now,
Uncle Jason? In the last few weeks
we have celebrated the birthdays of
Chris, Donna, Sarah and James
Parks.

This weekend is the Mrs. Florida
competition. I will be traveling to
Kissimmee on Friday to represent
Hardee County. I am excited about
meeting the delegates from around
the state. Wish me luck!

I am looking forward to hearing
from residents of Ona and New
Zion soon with some new informa-
tion to print next week! The new
contact number is (863)245-1579.


A Daily Thought

THURSDAY
God, the Lord, said these
things. He created the skies and
stretched them out. He spread
out the earth and everything on
it. He gives life to all people on
earth, to everyone who walks on
the earth.
Isaiah 42:5 (NCV)

FRIDAY
For what can be known about
bod is plain to them, because
God has.shown it to them. Ever
since the creation of the world,
His invisible nature, His eternal
power and deity, have been
clearly perceived in the things
that He made. So, man is with-
out excuse.
Romans 1:19-20 (RSV)


SATURDAY
SAnd God .said, "Let the earth
ATION bring forth every kind of ani-
mial--catle and reptiles and
estate of wildlife of every kind." And so it
ed, File was. And God was pleased with
s pending
or Hardee what He had done.
islon, the Genesis 1:24, 25b (TLB)
Office Box
The name SUNDAY
Personal Claiming, to be wise, men
Personal became fools; they exchanged
are st the glory of the immortal God for
Ins are images resembling mortal man
urt, WITH- or birds or animals or reptiles.
HE FIRST Romans 1:22-23 (RSV)
TICE: (1)
e and (2) MONDAY
,sted per-
is served So God created man in His own
>f the will, image-male and female He
sonalrep- created them. God blessed
diction of them and said, "Have many chil-
dren and grow in number. Fill
,TIONS the earth and be its master Rule
REVER over the fish in the sea and over
the birds in the sky and over
every living thing that moves on
as begbn the earth."
Genesis 1:27 (NCV)

TUESDAY
Men have exchanged the truth
about God for a lie and wor-
shipped the creature rather than
the Creator.
Romans 1:25 (RSV)

WEDNESDAY
God saw all that He had made,
and it was very good .. Thus the
thlink.net heavens and the earth were
s5:1,26c completed in their vast array.
Genesis 1:31a, 2:1 (NIV)


LIVESTOCK PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE SEASON
Livestock losses from last-year's hurricane season in Hardee County
were minimal. Professional ranchers and dairymen have long known that
an animal's best defense against storms is to be left alone on an open pas-
ture far from trees and any buildings and/or machinery. I personally
watched one small herd of cattle during the height of Hurricane Charfey and
all the cattle were found to be bedded down with their hind quarters toward
the wind. The vast majority of injuries to livestock occurred to stabled
horses left inside barns and to dairy cattle walking among collapsed milk-
ing parlors.

Lessons Learned
*Fencing Failure Wandering animals, although unharmed during the
storm, were hit and killed on the roadways.
*Collapsed Barns Owners thought their animals were safe inside their
barns.
*Electrocution Horses sought the lowest areas, in many cases this
was a drainage ditch. The power lines that were blown down during the
storm were strung over drainage ditches.
*Kidney Failure Due to dehydration; wandering animals were
deprived of water for days.

Debris Caused The Most Severe Injuries
*Do not keep your animals in a barn to prevent debris injury. If your
barn collapses, large animals have no chance to save themselves and are
likely to panic if they cannot follow their instincts.
*Debris injuries were found most often in the hindquarters, because
horses turn their tails toward the storm.
*Many horses require euthanasia due to entanglement in barbed wire
resulting in severe injuries.

Before Hurricane Season Begins
*Make sure all animals have current immunizations and coggins test.
If evacuation is necessary, make sure you take all necessary papers
with you.
*Locate safe areas within the county and make arrangements now to
move your animals to that location.
*Assist the receiving property owner in developing a disaster plan.

Additional Tips
*Install a hand pump on your well now. You will never make a better
investment. Well water will not become contaminated unless your well is
submerged by flood waters.
*Think debris! Take down and secureleverything you can. Turn over
and tie down picnic tables and benches or anything too large to store.
*Purchase mobile-home tie-downs for your livestock trailer and other
vehicles. Move vehicles and livestock trailers into the middle of the largest
open area away from trees and tie them down.
*Have a box filled with halters, lead ropes, tapes, tarps, plastic, fly
spray and animal medical supplies including bandages and medicines.,
Keep this box stored inside your home. Keep two two-liter soda.bottles.
filled with water frozen in the freezer. They can be thawed in the refrigera-
tor when electricity fails and it will keep the refrigerator cold. They can be
used as a source of water as they thaw.
*City water becomes contaminated because purification systems are
inoperable. To purify \v after. add two drops of chlorine bleach per quart and
let it stand for half an hour.
*Fill any large outside vessels (boats, feed troughs, dumpsters, etc)
with water. This keeps vessels from becoming debris and provides a source
of water for animals after the storm. Pool water and collected water should
,be kept chlorinated so it remains usable.
*Shut off main electrical breakers, close gas and water valves, unplug
appliances and turn off air conditioning.
*Chain your propane tank to the ground with stakes and label it
"propane." Label any hazardous-material containers that may be on your
property.
*Bring chainsaw, ladder, ax, shovel, pry bar, come-along, metal cable;
Block and tackle, wire cutters, toolbox, grill, charcoal and fluid into your
house.
*A two-week supply of animal feed and medications should be brought
into your house and stored in waterproof containers.
*Contact out-of-town friends and relatives and keep them informed of
your plans. It will be easier for you to contact them than for them to con-
tact you.
*Make sure you have insurance that is adequate. Photograph or video-
tape all property and animals, and take these with you if you must evacu-
ate.
*Remember after the storm all transactions will have to be made in
cash. Banks and gas stations will be closed.
*Close barn and/or stall doors. Open all interior pasture gates. Put
identification on all animals and turn your large animals out! They may
suffer debris injuries, but out in the open they will at least have a chance.
*Do not go out during the storm!
Even if you are not in an area subject to flooding, you may want to
consider evacuating your horses if they are maintained in stables or pas-
tures of less than one acre, because this will not be enough area for them to
avoid debris and collapsing buildings.
If ou decide ou must e' acuate, do not try to evacuate with your live-
stock trailer unless you can be on the road 72 hours before the storm is due
'to hit. Traffic on the high\ ays will be moving very slowly and a livestock
trailer is very unstable in high winds.
The safest place for large animals to weather the storm is in a large pas-
ture. The pasture should meet as many of,the following guidelines as pos-
sible:
*It should be free of trees.
*No overhead power lines.
*It should be well away from areas that might generate wincT-driven
debris.
*It should have both low areas that animal can shelter in during the
storm (preferably a pond) and higher areas that will not be flooded after the
storm.
*Woven wire fencing is preferred to barbed wire.



HARDEE COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Hardee County Board of County
Commissioners adopted Ordinances Nos. 02-17
and 04-01, which authorize a financial hardship
exception to the solid waste disposal and fire res-
cue portions of the special assessment fees.
Property owners qualifying for this exception will.
receive a refund or a credit in the amount of $70.00
toward the special assessment fees for solid
waste and $108 for the fire rescue assessment
fees.


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

Gordon R. Norris, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
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SEBASTIAN INLET STATE PARK
Sebastian Inlet is known as the premier saltwater fishing location on
Florida's East Coast, but that statement barely scratches the surface in
describing the incredible Sebastian Iftlet State Park. With two Atlantic
Ocean jetties, two completely dif h'each experiences and two muse-
ums, this park offers something for i. ly everyone.
Sebastian Inlet was recently rated one of the top 100 family camp-
grounds in America, and after staying there, I would wholeheartedly agree.
This state park is just 34 years old, and the facilities are in great shape. The
campground contains 51 gravel-bottomed campsites with vegetation like
sea grapes, beach sunflowers and gumbo limbo trees providing the buffer
between sites. Adjacent to the campsites, an area is noted for future expan-
sion to camping cabins. There is little shade at this campground, and while
the ocean breeze was nearly continuous and kept the insects at bay, tent
campers may want to pack a fan to help keep cool.
All the campsites are located within a brief walk to the restrooms,
which were clean the entire time we were there. Other convenient ameni-
ties included washers and dryers, dishwashing sinks, interpretive kiosks
with marine life identified and our personal favorite the family
restrooms.
Located next to both the men's and ladies' restrooms, these complete-
ly accessible "family restrooms" consisted of a large shower, sink and toi-
let combination. It made showering off after a day on the beach an absolute
breeze. My daughter and I could both shower and get dressed without get-
ting our clothes wet, or having to contend with the lack of privacy found in
most campground restrooms. The adjustable showerhead was great, as she
was able to adjust it to just the right height. These facilities were a really.
nice bonus to our camping experience, which focused primarily around the
water.
Our first beach day was spent on the Atlantic Ocean beach area. You
can either drive to the beach areas, or walk-about 1/3 mile from the camp-
ground to this beach via the south Jetty. Parking is ample, restrooms are
spacious and clean, and boardwalks take you right past showering facilities
to the beach.
The view of the water, the expansive jetty and far-reaching beach were
enchanting. The rolling blue-green waves absolutely thrilled our daughter,
and the coarse tan and golden-flecked sands were just-dazzling. This sand
was unlike anything we've experienced at the gulf. It resembles coarse raw
sugar, not the snowy-white powder we were familiar with. It also feels
completely different, and really needs to be experienced under the bright
sun to fully appreciate its sparkling beauty.
The water was surprisingly cool and refreshing, simply wonderful on
these hot summer days. While my husband and daughter were playing in
the waves, a large object sort of slipped past behind them without them
even noticing. At first I thought it was huge mat of sea grass, but soon it
Became clear that this was a large ocean creature. Despite my animated ges-


tures, they both missed seeing the manatee that swam just 10 feet behind
them.
Although disappointed to have missed it, they both got to see more
manatees and dolphins from the jetty the next day. here multitudes of seri-
ous fisher men and women roll their carts of fishing gear, aerated bait tanks
and any number of rods in the hopes of landing a big one. While Sebastian
is noted for snook, redfish, bluefish and Spanish mackerel, during our brief
visit to the jetty we saw folks catching mostly bait fish with nets. My
daughter actually picked up several of the small, shiny silver fish, although
she didn't much care' for their slimy feel.
More fishing adventure was found at the Sebastian Fishing Museum,
located near the main camping area of the park. Dedicated to exhibiting the
rich history of the local commercial fishing industry, this interactive muse-
um was a delight to walk through. Lifelike displays of the late 1800s fish
houses and fishing industry made this story come alive. My daughter was
especially intrigued with the synthetic ice in the exhibit displays.
More shells, T-shirts, swimwear and gift items could be found near the
Atlantic side at the Sebastian Inlet Eatery. This concession/gift shop com-
bination offers a nice place to browse for souvenirs while they prepare your
food. The menu offers a surprisingly wide variety of tasty items at extreme-
ly reasonable prices.


COURTESY PHOTO
Little Kimber Harris plays in the sand along the shoreline with
mom and dad.
Next door at the Sebastian Inlet Bait & Tackle, )ou can rent boogie
boards, boats or even get a fishing license. You can bu\ live or frozen bait,
rods and reels or get one repaired if the one that got aw ay tore up your rod
upon its escape.
Here, on this side of the inlet, a tidal lagoon offers a shallow nearly
waveless swimming experience. Closer to the boulders that shelter this
lagoon, many colorful fish swam in the current. We spent some time search-
ing for the tiny spider-like crabs hidden in the fine, powdery sands of this
beach. Later we enjoyed the dinosaur-themed playground near the Indian
River lagoon, where boat ramps and the picnic area are located. Large, nice-
ly equipped pavilions-and spacious restrooms would make this oceanfront
spot known as Coconut Point just great for a family reunion or outdoor parn.


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There is really just so much available, including the McLarty Treasure
Museum, ranger-guided boat and canoe or kayak tours, and all information
is available for viewing prior to visiting via www.floridastateparks.org.
For our family, this was a fabulous weekend trip. I would highly rec-
ommend that you plan to experience Sebastian Inlet State Park soon. Call
Sebastian Inlet State Park at (321) 984-4852.
For information and/or reservations:
*for evening sea turtle.nesting experience, call (3.21) 984-4852.
*for boat rentals, guided tours or fishing charters, call the Inlet Marina
at (800) 952-1126.
*to make camping reservations, call Reserve America at (800) 326-
3521.




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


ROTTED ROOF.
A heavy rain had been falling as a man drove down a lonely road. As
he rounded a curve, he saw an old farmer surveying the ruins of his barn.
The driver stopped his car and asked what had happened. "Roof fell in," said
the farmer. "Leaked so long it finally just rotted through."
"Why in the world didn't you fix it before it got that bad?" asked the
stranger. "Well, sire," replied the farmer, "it just seemed I never did get
around to it. When the weather was good, there weren't no need for it, and
when it rained, it was too wet to work on!"
So many people live their lives like the farmer in this story. There are
probably many people in our county who have experienced this over the
past year, with damage from the hurricanes and other calamities that we
have had. These people's motto for life is: "Out.of sight, out of mind." If it
is not in their sight, they don't worry about it.
Roofs rot from damage. Floors rot from damages. Everything eventu-
ally ruins because we procrastinate and do not take care of the things that
we should take care of.
People tend to treat God in the same manner that the farmer treated his
roof. We ignore God all day long. We don't talk to'Him. We don't think
about Him. We don't study about Him. We don't listen to Him. We treat Him
as if He does not exist. .
Then comes the moment when we need God on our side. We need an
answer to our question. We need guidance in our lives. We need a problem
to be fixed. We need God to help someone we love. Then God is right there
in our mind. We treat God like a vending machine; we only go to Him to get
what we want!
Instead of having an "out of sight, out of mind" theology, maybe we
should have an "in our sight. in our ~ ind" faith.'
As God instructs us in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, "Rejoice always, pray
without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in
Christ Jesus for you."
This doesn't sound like we should only think of God when it is conve-
nient. This sounds like God should be involved always, without ceasing, in
everything! I'm Telling the Truth!


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
program will include the replacement of at least one (1) manufactured housing unit which was
damaged during the 2004 hurricane events. The unit that the City anticipates addressing 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
7'" Avenue, Wauchula, Florida 33873, (863) 773-3535 or Mr. David F -:Proje. Manager,
Fr,d, Fpx, 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., June 7,
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 additional 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 Fox Enterprises, Inc., at
1-888-223-9795.

The City of Wauchula is a Fair Housing'Advocate and an Equal Opportunity Employer. s:26c



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^ Open Bowl any time for $1.00

and

Bowl FREE on Designated Days

Summer League Schedule


CREATIVE MINDS


COURTESY PHOTO
Colorful art lined the walls of North Wauchula Elementary. School for its annual Art & Literature
Show. The school also held its Science Fair, where many exhibits were on display. Fourth-grade
student Wilson Bembry is seen above with School Board members Jan Platt, Joe Jones and
Wendell Cotton (from left).


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(age 6-1 1)
Scratch League

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Casino League

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(12 and up)

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7:00 pm

Wednesday
7:30 pm
Thursday
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Saturday Mon.- Fri. 10am Midnight
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