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No Swimming In BG This Summer ....Story 7A Free Hazardous Waste Disposal On Saturday ...Story 7A Fishing Tourney SCatches Kids S. .Story 8C The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage 105th Year, No. 27 3 Sections, 28 Pages Thursday, June 16, 2005 Detours Steer Drivers Dizzy By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Expect detours! That's the word these days as heavy rains have continued to erode local roads. Perhaps most surprising is the closure of a block of the new U. S. 17 northbound lines, causing a detour expected to last at least a month. Travel on that stretch was reduced to one lane a couple of weeks ago. Since then, the situation has deteriorated and "it's more extensive than originally thought. You could park a Volkswagon PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON Detours close parts of U.S. 17 North and East Bay Street in Wauchula. Expect no relief for at least a month. under it now," commented Wauchula Public Works Super- intendent Ray McClellan during Monday evening's City Commis-, sion meeting. Freedom Pipe Line, the contrac- tor for the $3.6 million U. S. 17 four-laning project, closed the northbound lanes late Monday afternoon. The detour turns northbound traf- fic west onto Bay Street, then north onto a repaired former northbound lane and then turns east on Orange Street to get back onto U. S. 17 North, also called Fifth Avenue. See DETOUR 3A Rains Pour Down By KIMBERLY PATARINI For The Herald-Advocate Rain, rain, rain. It just won't go away. The Emergency Operations Center reported 'that Friday- Monday Hardee County received two to four inches of rain, which is a considerable amount of rain in a short amount of time. It also said there had been reports of localized flooding, a couple request for sand bags, and a water- line break. Officials stated that because of the already wet condi- tion, Tropical. Storm Arlene just added to it. The EOC also reported that the Peace River was at 15.9 feet, and had already crested, which was at 16.06 feet. It is forecast to take a rapid decline back to its banks by this Friday. Charlie Creek was reported to be at 14.9 feet, and trending down- ward. Paynes Creek was said to be at 11.1 feet, and was on its way upward just a bit. Barbara Carlton from the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association said that it had not received any complaints so far. "The rain is a blessing because this time of year is usually a dry season. So when it rains, we don't have to run pumps," Carlton said. However, the citrus association is concerned about the frequent winds and rains, mainly because of See RAINS 2A Baxters Resign From Offices By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate They took their oaths of office in November,. and this month they, both have resigned.' Tracy Baxter resigned from the Hardee County School Board effective' Friday. Her husband, John Baxter, resigned from the Wauchula City Coimission on Monday night., The couple and their two chil- dren are relocating to Tampa, a requirement of John Baxter's employment. Though voters put both of the Baxters in office, they will not get Sthe chance to replace either one. And least not yet. Hardee County. Elections Supervisor Jeff Ussery said on -Wednesday that Gov. Jeb Bush will appoint Tracy Baxter's replace- ment. Whoever the' governor chooses willfill Tracy Baxter's seat on the School Board only up until the next general election. At that time, Ussery explained, that person and any other candi- dates will have to run to earn voter approval to finish out Tracy Baxter's unexpired term. 'The next 9 0 E 194S, '.i.-.::: ..'. '.".j,.."n "***.oo.r" e, INDEX' ,.4' us er .Uiv eln Community Calendar.....2A ;Classifieds 6B Courthouse Report........6C SCrime Blotter..................3C 4 SHardee Living.................2B . SInformation Roundup....7A Obits 4A "*> *,'<"* *-- *;*>,; <* *** Selection will be' in September of 2006. Tracy Baxter's term carries until November of 2008. Ussery said the Governor's Appointment Office called on Tuesday to confirm the residency and district bouiidaries of three people who have applied for the office. All do, indeed, live in District 3. he said. Those %ying for the slot are for- mer incumbent Donnie Autry and former challengers Gina Neuhofer and Frankie Vasquez. Todd Richardson of the Governor's Appointment Office said later Wednesday that those three names will go up to the gov- ernor sometime this week. He said the Appointment Office will not make a recommendation from among the candidates. Instead, the choice belongs solely to Bush. "Hopefully," he added, "the gov- ernor will make the appointment in the next week or two." In announcing her- impending Departure to the School Board on May 26, Tracy Baxter said, "I just want to let the board know June 10 will be my last day. John has taken a job in Tampa. I will make the See BAXTERS 2A PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON The. Heard Bridge Road bridge is closed because of a washout. Crews were still working to reopen the roadway and structure early Wednesday. Zolfo Springs Town Clerk Calls It Quits By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate Half of Zolfo Springs' full-time municipal employees called it quits Monday night. Of course, it only took one. Town Clerk Jack Logan tendered his resignation during the monthly meeting of the Town Council. It will become effective Friday, June 24. His assistant and finance director Linda Roberson is the only other full-time worker in the finan- cially troubled town. Neither the mayor nor council members said anything following Logan's recitation of a' part of his resignation letter,. nor did they take any action to replace him. Logan, however, said on Tuesday that the position will be advertised. Logan had interviewed for and was offered a job with the Hardee County Board of County Commissioners last week. On Monday morning, he accepted it. He will become the county's new purchasing director, starting on July 5. It will be a step up in pay for him, from Zolfo Springs' annu- al salary of $36,900 to the county's $41,413. But that was not his main moti- vation in taking the job, he said on Tuesday. "I've been here 12 years, one month and one day. I'm leav- ing because I can no longer tolerate our archaic form of government," he said. Zolfo Springs has what is called a -strong-mayor government, and has since its inception in 1904. Many municipalities have switched to the city-manager form of opera- tions, but town voters nixed such a proposal years ago. "The town needs. professional administration and we're not get- ting it," Logan said. "It needs a city-manager form of government. What we're doing was fine back in the early 1900s, but we now have a million-dollar budget, and I think that needs to be administered by professionals." He said the mayor does that job now, and also is the official head of all town departments. "A lay person, who is elected sometimes because there is no opposition, becomes the chief executive officer of the town," Logan explained. "That person makes $150 a month, and supervis- es the actual purse strings of-the town. That's just not fair to the town. "I make $37,000 and have been here 12 years," he continued, "and Smy recommendations are no longer given any credibility." Logan was referring to various opcraidnal and financial recom- mendations he presents to the mayor and council, some of them reflecting an independent auditor's prediction that the town's dire finances could soon plummet it into a state of financial emergency if spending remains unchecked. A large controversy currently facing the town involves its police department, which Logan admitted is important to and a priority for town residents, who have voted down past efforts to disband the department. The department, whose chief resigned last year in nrder to save See TOWN CLERK 7A 46 rh J i :.l, I l\t 105th Year, No. 27 3 Sections, 28 Pages I 2A The Herald-Advocate, June 16, 2005 The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage JAMES R. KELLY Publisher/Editor CYNTHIA M. KRAHL Managing Editor JOAN M. SEAMAN Sports Editor BESS A. STALLINGS Hardee Living Editor U15 S. Seventh Ave. P.O. Box 338 Wauchula, FL 33873 1vo)~u01 J RALPH HARRISON Production Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO Asst. Production Manager Phone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: (863) 773-0657 Published weelly on Thursday at Wauchula. Florida, by The Herald-Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at U.S. Post Office, Wauchula. FL 33873 (USPS 578-780). "Postmaster." send address changes io: The Herald-Advocate. PO Box 338, Wauchula. FL 33873. DEADLINES: Schools Thursday 5 p.m. Spors Monday noon Hardee Liing Monday 5 p.m General New1 Monday 5 p.m Ads Tuesday noon LETTERS: The Herald-Advlcate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of public interesL Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. SUBMISSIONS: - Press releases on community nmtters are welcome. Submissions should be typed, dou- ble-spaced and adhere to the above deadlines. All items are subject to editing. Memory Lane Kelly's Column By Jim Hardee County lost a business, and community leader Tuesday when Walter Bailey, the local State Farm Insurance agent, passed away from Lou Gehrig's disease. Walter was a tireless member of the Wauchula Elks Lodge and' Wauchula Kiwanis club. He loved to cook. Bailey, 53, loved sports and was a season ticket holder for the Tampa Bay Bucs and a charter season ticket holder of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The. Rays planned to honor Walter and ALS (Amyotrophic Latefal Sclerosis) at the Sept. 10 game against Toronto. Lou Gehrig, the famous New York-Yankee-first baseman; died of ALS in 1942 at the age of 39. CBATERS Continued From 1A board meeting of June 9." Similarly, Wauchula residents will not pick John Baxter's replace- ment until 2006. The Wauchula t'it Commission %\ill advertise the %acanc3 in the newspaper, seeking individuals 'who would like to be appointed to the post. Then, the commission will rank the applicants, giving the seat to \ hoeoer scores the highest. John Ba\ter's is the "at-large" seat.on the commission, so there i ill be no residency requirements. Whoever wins the temporary term will serve until the September 2006 primary election, when city voters"i\ ill then select their candi- date of choice to, finish out John Baxter's unexpired term,, which, like his wife's, runs until November of 2008. . John.Ba'ter told the.commrission Monday night in announcingg his departure, "It's been an honor and a privilege to serve the city. I've enjoyed my time on the commis- sion. The city is fortunate to have such committed people to serve it. "I leave regretfully," he contin- ued, "but. feel it is God's will for us now." The Baxters have two children, Daniel, 1,1, and Hannah, 8. ,John Baxter's promotion will place him' as a division manager for Florida for Helena Chemical Corp. PHOTO SUBMIrTED BY JOHn C RELELL Back in the mid-1960s. Emerson Clavel (top) needed some expert advice on his antique car and knew just where to take it ... Revell O.K. Tire Store on U.S. 17 North. Shown inspecting Clavel's prized vehicle are Tommy Gainous (left) and Charles Revell, who along with his wife Paula, built and operated the store on land which had been a part of the K.D. Revell Crate Co. property. Opening June 1, 1965, the first employee to be hired was Thomas F Gainous as the store's front-end alignment specialist. He and Charles "did it all" in the early days, which included selling, servicing, stocking and sweeping. Paula managed the office and phones. Later, other employees were added, including Iris Revell who worked in the office beginning in the early 1970s and remained for many years, even after the business was sold to Charles Shackelford in 1976, then later to the Parker Brothers. Charles and Paula's son, John, who now resides in Paradise, Texas, is submitting this picture in memory of his dad for Father's Day 2005. John, who along with O.K. Tire celebrated the "big 40" this year, was born the week construction began on the new store in March 1965. In congratulating Gainous on his 40th anniversary at the store, Revell writes, "Tommy Gainous developed a wide reputation early on as being the man to see if you had align- ment problems and wanted the job done right. He has been a dedicated employee and celebrates his 40th anniversary at the store also." SHARE YOUR OLD PHOTOS WITH US! Take readers on a walk down Memory Lane by sharing vour pholos Irom Hardee Counly s past. Bring your submissions to the newspa- per office at 115 S. Seventh Ave or mail 1o The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula., FL 33873. Photos will be returned j:- &a'-. .2 S.S. 7.:M'Vt~ T.? 7. Board To Decide Today On Use Of $3.1 Million Severance Tax SYur Healh By JOAN SEAMAN .'To Your Health! Of The Herald-Advocale By Erin E. Hess A dependent phosphate sever- B Enance tae board will make its final Hardee County Health Department ance ta board wl make i Thrsda major decision today i Thursday i. The Hardee Counts Economic Development District Board met PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS FOR EVERYONE .. last Friday but dec-ided it needed In December. the U.S. government raised the recommended daily fruit more information before making a and -egetable servings from fi\e to nine and the time spent on moderate decision on how to spend the $3.1 activity from 30 to 60-90 minutes per daN. High standards for even the million in additional,severance tax fittest of citizens. dollars it will receive for fiscal year But there is good new s for all Americans. Research shows that starting 05-06. a more active lifestyle now through regular moderate-intensit:, activity can When state legislators increased make you healthier and improve your quality of life. More good news is severance tax rates two years ago, it that it's never too late'to start an active lifestyle. No matter how old you are, designated a portion of the estimat- ho\s unfit you feel or how long you haie been inactive. ed $40 million' pot of phosphate' While activity at a higher intensity or performed longer offers more taxes to go to Hardee' and Hamilton health benefits, this leel of activity% may not be a realistic goal for every- counties, the only two counties one, at least not to start with. Many Americans, for whom the term "exer- where' mining occurs that are cise" brings up negative images and emotions, can celebrate the good news dubbed "Rural Areas of Critical by setting a new personal goal: achie% ing and enpo) ing the benefits ofa reg- Concern." ularly active lifestyle. 'The statute allowed the county to Before beginning any physical activity program, consult your health- set up a special board to decide care provider and remember to go at your own pace. Start slowly and how to spend its extra monies,' increase gradually: A too-quick start,will probably lead to injuries. .amounting to $1,548,103 last year S A more moderate recommendation from The Centers for Disease and $3,176,006 for the 2005 state Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults engage in.moder- fiscal year, which begins July 1. ate-intensity http://www.cdc.gov/ncedphp/dnpa/physicalterms/index.htm. The $4.7 million is all the money Moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes on five or more days the dependent board will have to of the week. This is achievable b'- most all citizens, regardless of age or spend before it is replaced next current activity level. year by an independent board. Walking is the most popular form of physical acti\ ity for Americans. which will include both state and It can be done b. anyone, at any age anid at little or no cost. As a regular local representatives. physical activity, walking is a safe waay to develop a healthy and balanced. Last year, the dependent board lifestyle. Any excuse for a walk is good, whether r it's for staying in shape. allotted all its money for develop- getting a breath of fresh air. improving digestion. sleeping better, feeling ment of the Hardee County better, taking time for thinking, or having time with friends. Industrial Park'off SR 62. Last' Some people enjoy walking alone and others like to walk in groups. week's discussion centered on how Seniors can especially benefit from walking. Research has shown that to spend the balance. Most of the seniors wh& are involved in regular physical activity reduce their risk for board members favored finishing chronic diseases and falls, and have half the rate of disability of those who up costs for the industrial park and 'do not engage in regular physical activity. pa ing off debts the county has SThe Hardee County Health,Department \ ill host a grand opening for from purchase of land for the park its new Walking and fitness trail on Thursday, June 16, at 11 a.m. The paved and the Wauchula Hills looping half-mile trail surrounding 'the Hardee County Health Department sewer/water plant. begins and ends at the front entrance and features 10 fitness stations to help In fact, explained County increase muscle tone, stamina, flexibility and balance. : Manger Lex Albritton, the district Funding the trail through its En% ironmental & Recreational Trust Pro- board's budget for the coming year Sgram was Gulfstream. includes repayment of $728,000 on The Hardee County Health Department encourages the community to those existing debts. Albritton was- pursue a healthy personal schedule marked by good nutrition and regular n't surehow' much was still due exercise. after those payments were made. ; Economic Detelopment Director Park' Winter said about $500,000) would take care of any remaining 'eperises for the IDA park, includ- ing a turn lane off SR 62 as required by the state Department of Transportation. Former commissioner Bill Lambert. \\ho as chairman off the dependent bojid until replaced bN last year's election, said the origi- nal intent.of the dependent board was to fund economic development and pay off the debt for the indus- THURSDAY, JUNE 16 VHardee County Commis- sion, regular meeting, 'Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W: Orange St., Wauchula, 8:45 a.m. VVitaCourse 2000 Fitness Trail, grand opening, Hardee County Health Department; 115 K.D. Revell Road (off U.S. 17 North), Wauchula, 11 a.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 21 /Hardee County Democratic Executive Committee, open meeting, Panda Restaurant, 806 S. Sixth Ave., Wauchula, 5 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 23 VBloodNet USA bloodmobile, Pioneer Medical Center, 515 Carlton St., Wauchula, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. VHardee County School Board, regular meeting, Hardee Junior High School media cen- ter, 200 S. Florida Ave., Wauchula, 5 p.m. . trial park. "The county borrowed the $1.6 million for the land and transferred the deed to the Industrial Development Authority. But the:county still has the debt. It's better to amortize it now." he said. "The; county will be a viable applicant to the independent district board when it begins, next year," S.said Lambert, who was appointed to that board by the, County Commission and was selected its chairman. "The county can develop an application for infrastructure, as can the municipalities and other entities." Albritton said the new state- approved independent board will be "project-oriented" and not inclined to include repayment of RAM Continued canker, which can be spread throughout the groves by frequent wind and rain. Also due to the rain, the bridge on Heard Bridge Road is closed because of a washout in the slab just before the bridge. J.R. Prestridge, Hardee County director of public works, said Tuesday his department was hoping to have it repaired by Tuesday night or some- time Wednesday. Prestridge also said that some of the older roads are cut up and rut- ted, so some people might be expe- riencing some problems, but the county will try to fix them as soon as possible. Rainwise, Prestridge said that Hardee County received three inch- es of rain in a 45-minute time peri- od on Sunday. Lauren Coker, an employee at Torrey Oaks Golf Course, said, "The course is playable. It's doing really well considering the amount ,any debt service for infrastructure or economic development. Members of the dependent board are chairman David Royal, vice-. .chairman Paul Samuels, all five county commissioners, Mike. Manley, Lory Durrance, Perry:; Knight and Wauchula Police Chief: Bill Beattie. ..; SThose present decided to contin-: ue the meeting to this morning to. allow time to get complete figures . of how much the county owes on. the industrial park. land purchase and wastewater plant debt. If that and the $500,000 needed to com-:. plete the park doesn't use up all the::: money, the board will decide what; other infrastructure needs' those' dollars. MS From 1A of rain that we have had these past:: few days. Although, the back nine: is pretty wet." The heavy rainfall that Hardee' received over the weekend was: associated with the edge of Tropical Storm Arlene. Hardee County's rainfall value:: for the month of June has already: reached over half, and it is only the:, second week. As of June 1-8,' Hardee had a rainfall value of 5.88.> At the end of the month of June last: year, Hardee had 7.88 inches of; rainfall. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Don't Know Where To Turn For Help? CALL THE CRISIS LINE 1 (800) 500-1119 SUBSCRIPTIONS: Hardee County 6 months -516; 1 yr. $28.2 yrs. $54 Florida 6 months $20: 1 yr. 137:2 yrs $72 Out of State 6 months $24; 1 yr. $44: 2 yrs $86 Mrs. Hardee County Goes On To Compete In Mrs. Florida Pageant June 16, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A Telling The Truth By J. Adam Shanks Preacher By KIMBERLY PATARINI For The Herald-Advocate Mrs. Hardee County Donna Parks was a participant in the Mrs. Florida Pageant the last weekend in May in Kissimmee. Parks was competing against 28 Other delegates from all over the state of Florida. "The other dele- gates from across the state were amazing, and very dedicated to the pageantry circuit," says Parks. An eroding arch culvert now extends all the way to the former Fifth Ave.(now called Burris Ave.) which is also closed between Orange and Bay streets. . Rolando Luis Jr., Freedom pro- ject engineer, explained the prob- lem on Tuesday. The cracked floor of a 100-foot arch culvert under U. S. 17 just north of Bay Street has caused eroding soil -and settling now in the entire length under the roadway. The culvert was placed under the old CXS railroad bed probably 50 years ago. It is in five sections. When the northbound lanes were designed nine years ago, it was not a problem and it was left in place, said Luis. Recently, the east section broke away and teetered down a couple of feet: .Subsequent rains eroded it, pulling it away. It is not a sinkhole, which would go all the way down to the limestone bed, but is within the drainage system, which has to be replaced. The work is complicated because it comes within 10 feet of a utility pole with three different station lines. It. will require a deep cut of 15 feet or more and customized equipment. Workers will have to begin where the old city jail was and replace the entire culvert under the roadway all the way to the new sidewalk on the east side, about 160 feet, explained Luis. "That's why it's going to take so long. We will have to work closely with the utility contractor because of the proximity to the city substa- tion and nearby pole. We hope to Most delegates came with a huge staff of trainers, coaches, makeup artists and stylists. "I guess this lit- tle hometown girl didn't know what she was in for!" she remarks. Parks says most of the delegates were nice, but some were just there to win the competition and nothing more. The pageant was held at the Gaylord Palms Resort in have it done within four weeks," concluded Luis. Asked about other work on U. S: 17 North, Luis said there is still a one-and-one-half-inch friction course of final paving to be done on the northbound lanes when the entire project, including the south- bound lanes, is done. The addition- al asphalt will smooth out the bumps drivers experience when crossing the long bridge about a mile south of Wauchula and the decorative brick placement at Main St. and U. S. 17. The over-two-year project has been lengthened because of last year's hurricanes and the more recent heavy rains. The 2.25 miles are expected to be completed both north- and southbound within the year. In other road news, a sinkholeon U. S. 17 at Polk Road was sealed with truckloads of dirt and gravel on Monday evening. A mudslide on U. S. .17 where Advance Auto is being built was attributed to rain of about three inches in 45,minutes on Sunday. That also has been cleared up. A washout on the approach to the Peace River bridge on Heard' *Bridge Road closed a section there Sunday evening. County Public Works Director J. R. Prestridge said Tuesday that. he hoped the road would be repaired and re-open sometime on Wednesday. Finally, adding to the traveling difficulties is the planned closure.of Stenstrom Road, starting Tuesday and continuing for a couple of weeks (see related story inside). Kissi..inee. "The hotel was absolutely amazing and gorgeous. They had waterfalls and shops at the hotel," comments Parks. Contestants at the pageant were judged on swimwear, knowledge of Florida and their county, evening wear, and an interview with the judges. There weren't any restrictions on the clothes they could wear, but. there were requirements for their bathing suits. Bathing suits had to be a black one-piece. Parks got to the Mrs. Florida Pageant by winning the Mrs. Hardee County title, during the Hardee County Fair in March. She was then later contacted by the director of the Mrs. Florida Pageant and asked to participate. The contestants did not have to learn any dance numbers. For the opening number, delegates came out in their swimsuits and intro- duced themselves to the judges and the audience. Parks brought gift bags for the other delegates to promote Hardee County. Ken Barber at Hot Sauce Wauchula, Tony at the Family Dollar Store, Mosaic Phosphate and South Florida Community col- lege helped sponsor the bags. Kevin Smith and Kevin Hanchey at English Chevrolet supplied Parks - COURTESY PHOTO Shown at the Mrs. Florida Pageant are (in back, from left) Sarah Parks, wardrobe consultant; Willene Parks, hair stylist; Donna Parks, Mrs. Hardee County; and Melissa Reny, wardrobe con- sultant; (in front) Rayna Parks,.interview coach. with transportation to the pageant. Although Parks didn't bring home a title, she came home with new friends and memories. If Parks would have won the Mrs. Florida Pageant, on Sept. I she would have gone to Palms Springs, Calif., to compete in the Mrs. America Pageant. "While at the pageant, I learned that not everyone is from Hardee County. All of the women were very well versed," says Parks. Local businesses, like Florida Fence Post and Cracker Trail Country Store, helped to sponsor Sher trip. S"My husband, Chris, and my children, Rayna and Lane, were my biggest supporters. Teresa Crawford and Jamie Rewis were also a part of my cheering section," says Parks. Parks' mother-in-law, Willene Parks, was her hairdresser. Her sis- ters-in-law, Melissa Reny and Sarah Parks were her wardrobe experts. "By going to the Mrs. Florida Pageant, I hope to have promoted our county, encouraged tourism, made contacts and made new friends," states Parks. And, she concludes, "I learned a lot about myself and how support- ive.my family is." ONLY $15.00 TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS HELP BUT HAS NEVER BEEN TO A CHIROPRACTOR BEFORE (or hasn't been in a long time) Dear Friends, If you hae 'ever th-ou.ht about.going to a chiro:prjctr but you've hesitated because you ,ei cn't sure it was right for .yo.' please read on. My namene is Dr. Robeirt Hel\ esin O n'honor, of Father' Dj), I have agreed to 'gi\e away" (to anyone who asks for it) $150 .v. V.orth of my services for onlyY S' .$15 -'that's right, $15. In the 30 years since I opened S my doors, "the last 20 here in Wauchula, I've helped hundreds of people in Hardee County feel .better and live healthier more productive lives through chiro- practic care: Now I'd like to, introduce even more Hardee Countians to the many benefits" Sour pil.fess.ion has to offer. , 'For nstancc, chiropractic S care may be able to help you if S. .you are suffering from any of -he folloi'.'ing conditions: *Migraine headaches *Lower back pain *Numbness or' soreness in your arms or legs - *Constant fatigue; lack 'of energy, . *Muscle spasms, sprains & S: strains S iAnd-a whole host of other problems ranging from dizzi- Sness to rifiina in' the ears. These symptoms can be caused whenever the vertebrae, in voui spine are out of align- ment, beLause ., these "Mlsagnmenit" directly affect ',our neiou:,u system. F ; ortunatel), if you are suffer- S ing from any bf these problems, or similar affliction right now;: they ma.\ be relieved or elimi- hated by proper chiropractic treatment :(commonly called adjustment SQ if you: have always wanted to "check out" chiropractic care and see what it can do foil ,-u. now is the best' time to do so because..'. i or oie week $15 vill get you all the sei \ice- I normally charge new patients $150 for! What does,this.offer include? \ei\N thing Take a lookat what you will receive,. . *An inrdepth consultation about \-,.ui health' and well-, being . .*A complete chiropractic spinal examination... ,.A full set of specialized x- rays t6 determine if a niialign- ment in' your spine is causing: your pain or sm rnpiom (Note: Nobody gives these kinds of x- rays free. They would normally cost you at least $100) . *An analysis of your x-rays and spinal exam results so we can see what needs to be done to help relieve your problem .. *Help'ful literature that show how your body works and why you experience pain .. . *Answers to all your most probing questions about chiro- practic care and what it can do for you. The appointment will not take long at all. And like I said, I nor- mally charge $150 for this most of which just covers the full set of x-rays). But now, as a part of this one- time offer, you can come in and :find out for ceiitain if you need chiropractic care and how it might help you eliminate the pain you are feeling.' Before you come in, :hough. you will probably want to know a, little about me. So let me tell you .. . I bought professional chiro.- practic ,quality here to this area. in 1985. Before that I practiced in OakRidge, Tennessee, for 10 years'. I have been" examined and licensed in the states of Florida. Kentucky and Tennessee. After. graduation from Chiriopractic college, I have done extensive Post Graduate studies which has allowed i'me to successfully deal with problem cases, .structural rehabilitation, extremity prob-. lems, migraine headaches, etc.'I am a member of the Florida Meet the Doctor, Dr. Robert Helveston 'Chiropractic Society and The International Biocranial Academy. I moved to this area due to the' people and surroundings. DOES CHIROPRACTIC, REALLY WORK?' bs0oluielI' Here are ,nme findings from studies done, b) chiropractors and orthopedic 'uigeon.. Harvard Medical School Health Letter Sept. 1990 , S"Chliopilact c treatment, of low back pain,which affects 75 million Americans, is superior td the standard regimen admin- istered by medical doctors, a major British study has conclud- ed. Chiropractic almost certain- ly confers worthwhile long-term benefit in comparison with'hos- :pital outpatient management." said Dr. T.W. Meade, a British medical doctor who headed the study conducted at 11 hospitals and chiropractic clinics." S Federal Medical Study Endorses Chiropractic For Back Pain US Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research. December 8, 1994 A panel of 23 doctors headed by Dr. Stanley Bigos, M.D., Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, studied 3,900 medical articles on low back pain. Their conclusions were that ;'h "ChiloplctorlS" manipulation of the spine was moie helpful than any of the fol- lowing:, traction." massage, biofeedback, acupuncture, injection of steroids into the spine. back corsets, and ultra- sound. Surgery was beneficial only in 1 out of 100 cases! MIGRAINE HEADACHES GONE! *In Australia, the federal gov- ernment commissioned a study to determine if chiropractic care was effective in treating migraine headaches. 85 patients who suffered from migraines for an average of 19 years were divided into three groups. One group received, chiropractic treatment,, the other two groups, received traditional medical therapy. All three groups report-, ed some relief, but the chiro- practic group reported supeiior- ity on all levels studied! Would you like even more proof that chiropractic ,works'? Then listen to these comments from my patients ... PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES Dear Dr. Helveston, When I hurt my back I thought I would have to see a back specialist and might even face surgery. Then someone suggested that I see a Chiropractor. This. was, an idea that I wasn't comfortable with because I have always been skeptical of Chiropractors. Not. being able to handle the pain I decided to give you a chance. After following your 90 day treatment and rehabilitation pro- gram I am as good as I used to be with complete nobility and pain free. 1 praise the Lord that he Worked through you to bring about healing to my back. -Sincerely. Rev. Jim Davis I was suffering from severe pain in my right arm and shoul- der. During work hours and driving a car, the pain was unbearable. At night I got very little sleep. My medical doctor wanted me to g'o to a Neurologist but 'I made an appointment with Dr. Helvestori and after xraying my neck and showing me the problem, he adjusted me and I got the best night's sleep in a long time. The best decision I ever made was to go to Dr. Helveston. -Jeff Smith In 1993, I had an automobile accident. The pain was unreal. A friend suggested I go to a chi- ropractor for my. problems (whiplash and back injury)., After a few visits I realized this was going to be a good decision. I completed the treatment plan and was able to work and live a normal lifeagain. From time to time I would need to go for an adjustment (my profession as a cosmetologist doesn't help). I had come to the point I would wear a support belt, tense meter, take pain pills, etc. to get through the day. At lunch break one day I was briefing through the paper and found Dr. Helveston's ad. I made an appointment and I was thankful I. did. J no longer wear the belt, tense meter, etc. to get through my day at work and every day living. I am forever grateful. -Emma McQuaig GUARANTEE OF GREAT SERVICE Obviously I cannot guarantee results. No one can. But there is one guarantee I can give you, that is a guarantee to give my best effort. Plus, if I do not think I can help you. I will tell you and ,refer you to another specialist who .might be able to help.. LIMITED TIME OFFER Obviously, with'an offer like this, I cannot afford to do it for very long. So I picked June 17- 24. If you'd like to take me up on my offer and see what chiro- practic can do for you, all you have to do is call our office and set up an appointment. Phone 773-9713 Call This Number Only Call anytime between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. Tell the receptionist you'd like to come in for the Special Introductory Examination between June 17- 24. I expect to get flooded with appointments for this event,:so please call as soon as possible to assure that you do not miss out. Thank you very much, and I look forward in trying' to help you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more productive life. Sincerely, Dr. Robert D. Helveston (THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT IAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAY- MENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SER- VICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PER- 'FORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPOND- ING TO TIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SER- VICE, EXAMINATION OR TREAT- MENT.) 16:c DETOUR Continued From 1A _ I I_ I I -I I -- -h ~ L L TEA I'm going to tell you a personal fact. I absolutely am in love WITH TEA! You put a glass of sweetened iced tea in front of me and I get excit- ed. I love the way it tastes. I love the simple pleasure of it and prefer it over any other drink. Lately, as it gets hotter and more humid, a glass of iced tea has become even more important to me because I have to have that glass to cool me down after working in the yard or being outside. Even now, at my desk, on a coaster, I have some iced tea. While thinking about tea, I realized that it makes a perfect acronym for Christian living: Thanksgiving, Enriching and Assembling. Let me show you what I mean. The life of a Christian is a life of thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:18). The mere fact that we can be called the children of God is a reason to offer thanks. Not just.passively saying, "thank you" as we commonly do to our fellow human beings, but our salvation and opportunity to have salvation is a reason to fall on our knees weeping with thanksgiving as we realize how unworthy we are of God's attention, much less His sacrifice. Not only did God care about us enough to give us His Son, but He is involved in our lives on a daily basis and may that never be taken for granted. We should also, as Christians, realize that our lives have been enriched (James 1:25). Not only is God present in our lives but God has given us His words and wisdom in the form of the Bible. Too often we think of the Bible as a book, and the word Bible means "The Book." We must realize, though, that the Bible is not only a book but is the words of life, the wisdom from abdve, the map to righteousness. The Bible, if we study it closely and look -for the Bible's answers to life's questions and problems, will enrich our lives. We will be happier as we follow God's directions. We will be blessed by its power (Romans 1:16). Another important part of Christian living is assembling with other Christians (Hebrews 10:24-25). This does not mean going to the most enter- taining and exciting production of a religious nature. This does mean going to where God-fearing and worshipping Christians will be gathered together trying to serve God, learn about Him, and how to apply the directions of the Lord. Assembling is the chance we have, given by God, to strengthen one another an be encouraged. So next time you put a glass of tea to your lips, trying to comfort your- self in the summer heat, think about Christian living. Think about giving thanks to God for how He enriches your life. Think about how much you need to assemble with God's people and make sure that you are there the next time God's people are together. While you're being refreshed by liquid running down your throat, think about how refreshing it is to be an active and godly Christian. I'm telling the truth. - J. Adam'Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be e-mailed at wearewe@earthlink.net March was the first month of the ancient Roman calendar. Julius Caesar moved the year's beginning to January. ree Service FREE ESTIMATES 767-0934 c1696,23,30p 781-2783 4A The Herald-Advocate, June 16, 2005 Obituaries SIDNEY ALBERT BROWDY Sidney Albert Browdy, 77, of Wauchula, died Saturday, May 28, 2005, at Florida Hospital Heart- land, Sebring. Born Sept. 26, 1927, in Live Oak to the late Johnny and Ollie Mae ,Browdy, the family later moved to Wauchula where he attended public school. Following several positions of employment, he retired in the late 1980s from Peace River Electric Cooperative after 25 years of service. He was a deacon of the First Baptist Church on Martin L. King Avenue and a member of Zolfo Springs Masonic Lodge No. 223. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Snells and Alice Browdy;- two brothers, Johnny and John Henry Browdy; and one son-in-law, Major C. Morris. Survivors are his wife of .54 years, Ethel Lee Browdy; one daughter, Marilyn Browdy Morris of Wauchula; two grandchildren, Major and Tirease Morris of Wauchula; one sister, Lillie Mae Callier of Wauchula; two brothers, Wilbur Turner and Melvin Browdy and wife Alma Jean, all of Wauchula; three sisters-in-law, Leola Young and husband David and Mabel Thomas, all of Wauchula, and Ruby Cross of Adele, Ga.; and two brothers-in- law, Joe Thomas of Pompano and 'William Thomas of Wauchula. SFuneral services with Masonic rites were Saturday, June 4, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on Martin L. King Avenue in Wauchula. Officiating were the church's pastor, the Rev. T.L. Davis, Rev. V.C. Fayson and Pastor Leola Young. Burial followed in Magnolia Manor Cemetery .in Waudhula. Family visitation was Friday, 5-7 p.m., at the church. Williams Funeral Home Bartow MAE NEAL Mae Neal, 82, of Wauchula, died, Friday, June 10, 2005, at home. Born in Salem, Va., on Sept. 6, 1922, she moved to Wauchula in 1959. She was a grove worker and a member 'of Southside Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband. Floyd Lee "Joe' Neal;, and one stepson. Terry Lee Neal of Roanoke. Va. Funeral services, were Monday. June 13. at I a.m. at Brant Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jerald Dunn officiating. Burial was in Wauchula Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday. June 12, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula J..-. ]OHN C. SANCHEZ :John C. ,Sanchez, ; 87, of Wauchula. died Tuesda,' June 7, 2005. at Hardee Manor Care Center. Born ; Jan. 5;,: 1918, in Limestone, e had lived in H-ardee County' most of his life. He was a Baptist and a citrus harvester ,'iSurvivors :include three sons, Samuel Sanchez aid wife Karen of Winter Haven. Jimm. ,Sanchez and wife Elaine of Coleman.and John C. Sanchez Jr. and wife Shelba of Lake Alfred; three daughters. Sharon Day and husband Eule, and Sandra Shuler, all of Winder, Ga.. and Jeanetie Grace and husband Tommy of Barto%\; 18 grandchil- dren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great--great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm. Friday,.June 10, at Robarts Family Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the serviLe. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery. , FUNERAL HOME, INC. S 529 V. Main Siretl Wauchula Provided as a courtesy of SRobarts Family Funeral Home MYRLE ELAINE DICKINSON Myrle Elaine Dickinson, 61, of Englewood, died Friday, June 10, 2005. Born in Wauchula to Junior and Essie Mae Metters Bennett, she had been a resident of Englewood for 12 years, moving from Wauchula. She was a homemaker and member of Southside Baptist Church: Survivors include her mother,% Essie Mae Bennett of Polk County; husband, John Dickinson; two sons, Todd Durden and wife Tess of Wauchula and Eric Durden and wife Brenda of Punta Gorda; two daughters, Amy Wilson and hus- band Brad of Wauchula and Jill Scalley and husband Donald of Englewood; one brother, Randy Bennett and wife Lynn of Brandon; three sisters, Martha Bell and hus- band Bill of Bartow; and Jeannie Jernigan and husband Wayne and Mary Beth Bryant and husband SMinor, .all of Wauchula; and nine *grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, June .14, at 11 a.m. at Robarts Family, Funeral Home, with Dr. James W. Miller, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, Bowling Green, officiating. Visitation was one hour 'prior to the service. Burial was in WVauchula Cemetery. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula KEVIN D. "FATMAN" OSCEOLA Kevin D. "Fatman" Osceola, 33, of Palmdale, died Monday, June 13, 2005. SA native of Alexandria, La., he had been a lifelong resident of Palmdale. He was a cowboy and a fireman. He was a former Palmdale Fire Chief and a 10-year member of the first responder medical re- sponse team. He was a coach for T-. ball: and Little League and was a member of Palmdale Baptist -Church. SSurvivors are his, wife, Angie Osceola; one son, Warren James Osceola; .one daughter, Kaitlyn Osceola; parents, Mike and Sandra Osceola. all of Palmdale; three brothers, Michael Corbitt of Stanton, Ky., Bryant "Bimbo" Osceola of Houston. Texas, and James "Pero" Osceolapf Palmdale; , two sisters. Judy Corbitt of Stanton. Ky.. and Deana "Dede:' Oscdbla of Houston. Texas; plus numerous other relatives. Funeral services will' be Saturday, June 18, at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the ser- vice at Palmdale Baptist Church. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Brant Funeral Chapel '. Wauchula ; '9 ' MYRLE ELAINE. DICKINSON SMvrle Elaine Dickinson.61, of Engle\wood. died Friday, June 10. 2005. Born in Wauchula to Junior and Essie Mae Metters ,Bennett, she had been a resident of Englewood for 12 years. moving from Wauchula. She was a homemaker and member of Southside Baptist Church. She lo'ed family and fishing. Sur\ i\ors include h er mother, Fssle Mlae Bennett of Polk County; husband, .John Dickinson; Il\o sons, 'Todd Durden and wife Tess' of Wauchula and Eric Dui-den and \\ ife Brenda of Punta Gorda; t\o daughters, Am. Wilson and hus- band Brad of Wauchula and Jill Scalley and husband Donald of Englev ood; one brother. Randy Berinett. and wife' 'Lynn of Brandon; three sisters, Martha Bell and husband Bill of Bartrow; and Jeaniie Jernigan and hus- blnd. Way.ne and Mary Beth :Br-ailt and husband Minor, all of Wauchula; and nine grandchil- dren. : Funeral services were Tuesday. June 14, at 11 a.m. at Robarts Family Funeral Hdme, with Dr. James W. Miller. pastor of Faith Assemblo of God. Bowling Green, officiating. Visitation % as one hour prior to the service Burial was in Wauchula Cemetery ' FUNERAL HOME, INC. S529 W. MIain Streel .', .. Wauchula : Provided as a courtesy of Robarts Family Funeral Home ' WALTER P. BAILEY Walter P. Bailey, 53, of Wauchula died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in Wauchula. Born in Miami, he moved to Wauchula in 1975 from' Arcadia. He was a graduate of Georgia Southwestern University and owned and operated the State Farm Insurance Agency in Wauchula. Active in the community, he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula, the Wauchula Kiwanis Club, the Wauchula Elks Club where he was Elk of the Year. He was also a member of the Highlands Orchid Society, He is survived by his wife, Evelyn H. Bailey; one son, Dr. Michael Bailey and wife Dana of DeLand; two daughters, Jennifer Bailey of West Palm Beach and Amy Bailey of Wauchula; one brother, David Bailey of Mulberry; one sister, Phyllis Bailey Carden of Atlanta, Ga.; and three grandchil- dren, Alan Bailey, Matthew Bailey and Amanda Bailey of DeLand. Visitation will be today (Thursday, June 16), 6.-8 p.m., at' Robarts Family Garden Chapel. Funeral services will be Friday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Wauchula with Dr. Bob Norman officiating. Burial. will,follow in Wauchula Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made to the ALS Association of Florida. Robarts Family Funeral Home Wauchula DANIEL KRISTOPHER LYNN REYNOLDS Daniel Kristopher ,Lynn Reynolds, 2 months, of Wauchula, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in Winter Haven. He was born on March 13, 2005, in Arcadia. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Nina Buffalo. Sur\i\ors are his mother. Carrie Nleade of \a'uchula; father. Kristopher Rey nolds of Winter Haven; maternal grandparents, Tami and Daniel Flores of Wauchula and Ronald Meade of Jesup, Ga.; paternal grandparents, Barbra Susie Elliott ofPanama City Beach and Rayford Goings; mater- nal great-grandparents, John and Pat Empie of Arcade, N.Y., and Jessie, Jones of Twin City, Ga., paternal great-grandparents, Barbara and George Johnston of Drummons, Tenn., and Helm King of Angie, La.; four aunts, Ronnie Meade and husband Wayne Walls of Camden, S.C., Kimberly Goings and Tiffany Goings, both of Franklinton, La., and Ashley Elliott of Crain Hill, Ala.; two uncles, Robert Perry and Denman Goings and wife Jessica. Funeral services were: Sunday, June 6, at 3 p.m. at Brant Funeral Chapel where the family received friends one hour prior to the 'ser- vice. Brant Funeral Chapel, Wauchula SALMA UNDERHILL Alma Underhill, 97, of Arcadia, died, Monday, June 13, 2005, at home. She was born March 1, 1908, in Zolfo Springs and was a lifelong resident of this area. She was a homemaker and was the oldest member of Friendship Church. Survivors are her daughter, Roberta Ragan of Arcadia; one sis- ter, Dorothy Carlton of Zolfo Springs; one granddaughter, Sandy Roberson of Arcadia; two grand- sons, Jim and Mike ,Ragan of Arcadia; seven great-grandchil- dren; seven great-great-grandchil- :dren; four nieces; and three nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 15, at Friendship Church with Pastor Thomas Nickerbocker officiating. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery..The family received friends one hour prior to the service. S Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula Letter to Editor Two Readers Respond To Comments From Jim Schwarz WHAT HAPPENED? Dear Editor: I am responding to tht ..-,ter written by Jim Schwarz a few weeks ago. After reading your letter I have prayed for the Lord to give me wisdom in responding to you in love. First you mention that you were a Christian for nearly two decades but now yu .say you don't believe at all. My heart was very saddened when I read this. You are saying at one time in your life you were a Christian. This means you accepted Jesus Christ into your heart, you confessed your sins and believed that he was born of Mary through a virgin birth. What happened? How can you not believe now that Jesus Christ is real? You sound like a very intelli- gent person. You know your histo- ry. Yes, it's true that some people are full of unbelief. So were Jesus' own family. The Bible says He did very little miracles in His own hometown because of the unbelief. It's OK that you have the faith of Thomas if I can touch you, then I'll believe. We are all human and sometimes it's very hard for us to have total dependency on some- thing we can't touch, see or hear. But see, Christians live by faith. The peace in my heart, the answer to my prayers, the joy that has filled my cup to overflowing is all the proof I need to know that my God is real. When I'read His Word, sing his praises and pray for people I can feel such an anointing, such a heavily presence that lets me know God is with me. Everyone of us were created. That's a fact, although many people argue who created us or how we were created. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The truth is God gave man the freedom of choice. So it's your God-given right to choose not to believe. But when you make this choice your also choosing the con- BRUCE C. "BUDDY" HENDRY Bruce C. "Buddy" Hendry, 69, of Parrish, died Thursday, June 9, 2005, at the East Manatee Hospie House in Palmetto. BornAAlig. 4. 19)5. in NewvZion, he had been a lifelong resident of Manatee County. He was a busi- nessman in Manatee and DeSoto counties, and was mostly known for his well drilling business. He was a member of Bethany Baptist in Myakka City. Survivors are his wife of 17' years, Linda Cole Hendry; three sons, Donald, Bruce R. and Jimbo Hendry, all of Statesboro, Ga.; one daughter, Patricia Clark of Sarasota; two stepsons, the Rev. Duane Cole and wife Tianna of Parrish and Jody Cole of Orlando; two brothers, the Rev. A.O. Hendry and wife Trudy and Earl Hendry and wife Dot,' all of Myakka City; sisters, Gloria McGinnis and hus- band Charles of Brandon and Alice Moye and husband Ronnie of Ona; 14 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Visitation was held Monday, June 13, 1-3, p.m., with services following at 3:30 at Bethany Baptist Church in Myakka City. Burial followed in the church, cemetery: Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd:, Sarasota 34238. Online condolences may be made at: www.shannonfuneral- homes.com. Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel Bradenton sequences that come along with it. When you were a Christian did- n't you ever feel .God's peace or presence or experience a miracle that let you know He was real? When one of my children are sick or if I had a problem that I couldn't handle, I am thankful that there is someone that is in control. I can't count the times in the middle of the night when I'd lay hands on my children and I'd pray for them and their fever would leave. Parents without faith .wouldn't do that. I'm just not sure how people live without knowing God. I wouldn't want to walk a day, breathe a minute or wake up without know- ing God was there. Last December my 2-year-old nephew was run over by a car in my yard. The people visiting that day were all Christians, and we knew the first thing we had to do was pray. We didn't question God. We just believed. We all know that we had to get hold of the one in charge, the one with the power of life and death in His hands. What could have been a tragedy became a mir- acle. I'm not sure what stole your faith, but I'm sure it was something very big or important in your life. I'm very sorry for that, and I'm praying that God will once again reveal His love to you. He knows what you need to restore your faith once again. God bless and thanks for your comments. It made me excited to see people standing up and defending God. I'm not sure what your intentions for your letters were but I believe God is using them to touch this town. They've caused the readers to think about what they truly believe. Penny Johnson Wauchula NOT SMART? Dear Editor: Jim Schwarz is not very smart. I would think that he should be smart enough to know that you get in trouble when you write nothing but Sthe truth. Floyd L. Polk Bowling Green It has been a busy spring filled with many field trips here in the Hammock. Most of our local schools and many surrounding communities have brought their students to explore the wonders of the hammock with a ranger guide. Students have taken walks, tram rides and have learned more about "The Real Florida." Wildlife,' always the popular topic, seemed to focus on habitats and home ranges this year. All the kids wanted to know how the rangers knew where to find the animals. It's not really a special gift, rather the results of daily observation. As you might know, all wildlife has specific habitat requirements. These are the factors that are necessary in order to ensure survival. They include den or nesting places, food sources, water, some room to roam, and of course, others of their species. We talked a lot about habitats during school trips this year. Students seemed very interested in how the park had changed since the storms last summer and how the wildlife was doing in spite of it all. Some areas of the park have changed, but there is enough intact natural space here to afford the bit of "moving around" that was necessary for some. Another part of this popular topic was that special "ranger skill" of knowing where to find the critters." :: All species have territories or "home ranges" within their habitats. Simply put, these are the places within a habitat that a species visits. As they travel around within a habitat, they create their territory. Think of this territory like the rooms of a house. Some areas are for sleeping, others for eating, some for hunting, etc. Territories mustyrovide all the basic necessi- ties for survival. Leaving your territory due to habitat destruction, loss of food or danger from predators lea es you vulnerable to starvation or pre- dation. Simply put, for niany \ wildlife specie':; it's best to stao home' n This, of course, exposes that extra-sensory ranger skill. Since we are here each day, we observe wildlife on a daily basis. Soon patterns emerge in wildlife movement. After a while, you find yourself waiting in expecta- tion for that certain species to show up in designated area. If you've observed carefully, there are times and places where you can almost guar- antee a wildlife spotting! This is why it's so much fun to join a ranger on a tour. We can usually provide that special "wildlife show" that seems, to elude many visitors. This brings us back to that topic of "home ranges." Just this week, I've had opportunity to speak to several people out in the community regarding non-typical wildlife sightings. Sometimes ani- mals or birds show up in places that just don't make a lot of sense. It could be that they've lost their habitat, been chased out of their territory or are simply searching for food or a mate. Remember that just because you've seen a species in a particular place i oonce or twice, it doesn't necessarily mean that they "live there." Perhaps I can explain it better this way; suppose I see you out in the community, maybe while you're out doing some shopping at Walmart. If.I see you there, I wouldn't automatically assume that you live in the Walmart store! That would be ridiculous. I would know that you are out, visiting tfis place'and know that you do have a home somewhere nearby, even if I don't know exactly where it is. Wildlife is like that, too. You might see an alligator in the parking lot of your local gas station, but certainly wouldn't imagine that it lives there at the Circle K! Perhaps there 'are raccoons in the dumpster, but that's not where they raise their babies! How about those Florida scrub-jays that mooch peanuts on your favorite central Florida golf course? Needless. to say, they don't nest on the golf course! These creatures are simply out for- aging for food or perhaps searching for a mate. It may even be that this area :was once part of their habitat, but is now developed and on the fringes of their now shrunken territory. So, keep in mind that to,see lots of wildlife, not just these non-typical sightings, you need to know a little bit about habitats. It's not hard though, just think about the sort of things that you need in order to feel "at home;" a safe place to sleep, good food, good friends-and a little patch of "The Real Florida" to call your own. Once you know what they need, you'll knbw where to find them! Increasingly Preferred Because we care... '. I.c Deborah & Dennis Robarts. Owners FUNERAL HOMES A Trusted Family Name Since 1906 529 West Main Street, Wauchula 773-97736:2tf f; ~ p a r ::: r; z r A r' i: I c r i r P r P r r ;J B f; j r' r . :r j* i-:- U. ' I? t June 16, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5A Retirement Dinner Honors Dr. Fin Pate shown with his family and retirement cake. He and his wife live east of Wauchula where he raises beef cattle. He purchased the small ranch previously owned by Russell Farmer and his wife Etta. Wes Williamson, who owns the 9,000-acre Williamson ranch in Okeechobee with his father Sonny Williamson, helped cook New York strip steaks. The company runs a cow/calf operation with 2,500 head of commercial brangus, 1,000 acres of citrus, and a catfish farm in Alabama that grows 10 million pounds of channel cats annually. PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY Findlay Pate talks to crowd which assembled to honor his June 30 retirement as director of the Ona Cattle Research Center, a part of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Teen Pregnancy Prevention Alliance TPPA Consequences Last A Life Time Sex Is Serious Is This The Future You See For Yourself? Consequences For A Teen Mom * 50% more likely to dropout of high school * 50% more likely to depend on welfare * 25% will have another child before the Sage of 20 * More likely to be a single parent Consequences For A Teen Dad * More likely to drop out of school * Earn,$5,000 less annually Consequences For The Baby * More likely to be born at a low or a i very low birth weight More likely to die within the first month *: Are at higher risk for disabilities The Hardee County TPPA meet at the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Hardee County Health Department. Anyone that is con- cerned about Our teens is invited to From left are Vicky Pate, her husband Findlay Pate and Jim Selph. Alianza Par la Prbvencion del Embarazo Las Consecuencias Duran Toda la Vida El Sexo es cosa seria Es esto lo que ves en tu future? Consecuencias para una madre adolescent * 50% mas probabilidades de abandonar los studios secundarios * 50% mas probabiladades de defender de la ayuda del gobierno * 25% tendran otro bebe antes de los 20 anos de edad * Mas probabilidades de ser una madre soltera Consecuencias para un padre adolescent * Mas probabilidades de abandonar los studios secundarios * Ganar menos de $5,000 al ano Consecuencias para el bebe * Mas probabilidades de nacer con poco o muy poco peso * Mas probabilidades de morir durante el primer me , * Estan a unriesgo mayor de ser incapacitados La Alianza para la Prevencion del Embarazo en Adolescentes del Condado de Hardee se reuna el segundo martes de cada mes alas 9:30 a.m. En el Departamento de Salud del Condado Hardee. Cualquier persona que este preasupado por nuestros adolescentes esto invitada a asistir a las reuniones y actividades attend the nmonthlymeetings and activ- mensuales. cities. Depa, Hardee County Health tment/Healthy Start Program 115 K D Revell Road Wauchula, Florida 33873 Phone: 863-773-7141 Department de Salud del Condado Hardee/Programa Healthy Start 115 KD Revell.Road Wauchula, Florida 33873 Phone: 863-773-4161 .. :16c 9 Pat Hogue, livestock agent for Okeechobee County, cooked swamp cabbage for Dr. Findlay Pate's retirement din- ner held Saturday, May 28, in Okeechobee County. Salute to Nardee Summer 2005 i Attention, Readers! Soon we will be publishing a special dairy issue, and we need your help! to make itis issue extra special, we neeD the following llai relt te Hiems f{om you: 'rawinys S'hotos Please drop these off to us at The Herald-Advocate 115 S. 7th Ave., Wauchula (863) 773-3255 For more information please contact: Jim Kelly, Amy Brown, Nancy Davis, Michael Kelly h6.23, frdh County's Ih^ 3. recipes 4, 6tor$ies/~ttiles Written 6(y you b 11..; ., .i'' . - I I- -?rF 40 RF I I 4 , 6A The Herald-Advocate, June 16, 2005 WORLD CHANGERS COME TO HARDEE Francis B. Hagan: A Tribute '* -- if. .' ,; '- . PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KELLY This week the young people of world changers are lending a hand. There are three teams of work- ers in Hardee County. The volunteers come from all over the U.S.. including Texas, Alabama and Georgia. They are staying at the First Baptist Church of Avon Park and drive over every day to work. World Changers is a project of the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Pictured above are painters known as "The Paint Chips" hard at work on Bill and Gina Bishop's house at 307 S. 8th Avenue in Wauchula. The crew leader of this job is Tommy Head of Ringgold, Ga. The teens are providing' free labor to communities in need. Some 225 high school age students are working June 11-18 in Hardee and Highlands counties. Keep Safety, Pets In Mind During Hurricane Season Florida Commissioner of Agri- culture -and Consumer Services Charles H. Bronson is reminding residents to take steps to protect ,their homes, pets and livestock now that the 2005 hurricane season is under way. "After last year's horrific hurri- cane season, people are taking storm preparations very seriously," Bronson said. 'But while people are stocking up on batteries, food and water, we want to be sure other crit- ical issues are also- addressed, including their animals." The Florida Department of Agri- culture and Consumer Services includes the Division of Animal Industry, which assists citizens in evacuating livestock, provides assistance to farmers after a storm, and helps people find pet-friendly shelters and hotels. The Department also oversees food safety as well as S the safe sale,:use, storage, handling, and transportation of propane gas. Bronson is providing some tips for residents to use to prepare for the hurricane season: PROPANE GAS --If forced to evacuate, turn off: the propane tank service valve and the shut-off valve on all propane appliances. -Appliance and equipment con- trols that have been under water should be inspected by the gas com- pany and the controls replaced prior to' being put back into service. FOOD SAFETY -Stock up with foods that. require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking. -All food contaminated by flood water (except undamaged metal cans) should be discarded. -Undamaged cans as well as refrigerators, counters, cookware "dishes and glassware contaminated by flood water should be washed, rinsed and sanitized in a solution of 2 teaspoons of unscented household, bleach per gallon of room-tempera- ture potable water. -Keep several gallons of bottled water available. If under a boil- water notice, do not use tap water or make ice without bringing the water to a rolling boil for at least one, minute. ENVIRONMENTAL -Store lawn chemicals and fer- tilizers off the ground in a location that is not subject.to flooding. PETS AND SMALL ANIMAL SAFETY S-Keep ID, tags and vaccinations up to date. -Prepare a pet survival kit, including food for two weeks, a manual'can opener. medications, a pet carrier, bedding. and vaccina- tion records. ' S-if you plan to board a pet, make written arrangements in advance,, well before a storm threat- ens. -Contact hotels and motels along your, evacuation route to ,check policies on accepting pets and keep the list handy. -The. Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has prepared a helpful brochure "Disaster Preparedness for Pets," which can be accessed on the web at http:-' //' \.www.hsus.orglace/18732. HORSES AND LIVESTOCK -Keep vaccinations and other health requirements up to date. -If possible, make arrangements Sin advance for evacuation of horses. Know where you can take your horses for shelter alongyour evacu- ation route. Make sure your horse trailer is. "ready to go" or other transport arrangements are prepared. will.in advance. 'Carry your vacci- nation record and health papers with you. -If not evacuating, make sure animals have access to high ground in case 6f flooding. -Check all gates, fences and enclosures for loose parts and over- all sturdiness.-. -Secure equipment, small sheds and other items that may become flying debris and injure animals. PRICE-GOUGING -It is illegal in Florida to charge excessive prices for essential items such as gas, food, ice, lumber and lodging following a declaration of emergency by the governor. Residents should report any price- gouging by calling 1-800- HELPFLA. POST-DISASTER SCAMIS -Con artists may prey on' resi- dents who suffer home damage by offering to repair the dainage 'with materials leftover from job. Citizens can protect by checking with the loc department or with tl Department of Busi Professional Regulatio sure the contractor is lic should also ask for and references. -Charity scams of following a disaster. give, ensure that the ch istered with the Florida of Agriculture and' Services by calling HELPFLA. Never .give always write checks pa; organization, not an ind Bronson says consum educated about the pot gers a natural disaster health, home and pock more likely to avoid be or victimized by sca Consumers can find out food safety tips.and anil information by logging Department's web site www.doacs.state.fl.us ar out. he6Division of Food the Division off Anim, \which lists'pet-friendly A bore is a man who ask him how he is, t -Bert Les Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CAL DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 1 N-r. s, .pleasure as well as bein-g"foremost among the states of tfi. soutiWfor its commerce. a previous Florida, literally wrenched from out of the themselves grasp of oblivion, is now sought by persons :al building from all parts of the globe. he Florida 'This span of life has witnessed the vanish- iness and ness and ing of the pioneer's log cabin into the hazy in to make h ensued. They mists of the long ago, and in its place has verify local been erected pretentious dwellings and man- sions, the homes of comfort, culture and ten surface refinement. Before you ariis reg- The crossroads country store with its het- Department erogeneous mass of merchandise, covering Consumer all the'wants of the time, has made its exit g 1-800- forever to give to that wonder of the 20th eabse o ane century, the modern department store. ividual. The old-fashioned schoolhouse, made of ers who are logs, with its thatched roof and quaint tential dan- teacher with his three R's, has been wafted presents to away as a chimera, only to be known to the ketbook are ing harmed future as a legend and for the foundation am artists. which it built for the intellectual, moral, more about Christian, mercantile and industrial develop- mal welfare ment of the greatest nation on earth. ; on to the at http:// The express rider, with his steaming bron-, nd checking co and large pommeled saddle and his bag of Safety, and mail, is only a faint remembrance. il Industry All of these primitive attributes of a now shelters. h lters. famous country have taken their way down the road of time, limitless time, time that will When you never witness their return. When the natural, ells you. ton Taylor coherent thought rises with the breast of man, he brought to the realization of the fact that the good old days of the corn pone and .ENDAR baked opossum will never return. 5 P.M. ABOUT ... Hardee Living Hardee Living prints your news on people; clubs ahd organizations, including meeting summaries, births, children's and senior citi- zenS. birthdays, engage- ments, weddings, silver or golden anniversaries, church events and military assignments. I Forms are available at our office. For engagements and weddings, a photo should be included. Publication is free of charge. Coverage of wed- dings over three months old will be limited to a photo and brief announcement. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday. He knows that the instinct, which has passed down to him throughout all the eter- nal ages that have drifted away, that creates within him a longing for the-beautiful wilds of the forest, for the chase of the deer, and hunt of the bear, will return no more forever. But in their place, and within the limits of the span of life of this old gentleman, we have had given to us the telegraph, ocean 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.) Introduction: Francis Burdette Hagan was born Sept. 11, 1827, in Black Creek, Duval County, Florida. With his parents, Malachi and Elizabeth (Sheppard) Hagan, he moved to Micanopy, then Marion County, and final- ly Fort Dade in Hernando County. About 1861, he relocated to the Castalia area of Manatee County. In 1866 he served on a committee which which selected Pine Level as the new county seat of Manatee County, to which he permanently settled. On Nov. 4, 1852, Francis Hagan married Elizabeth Jane Platt (1833-1902), daughter of John and Alice (Blackshear) Platt. They had nine children. He died Jan. 31, 1914. Sit down in an easy chair under the shade of the beautiful oaks, in the yard ofa Florida farmer and converse for three hours with an intelligent old gentleman who was born a "Florida Cracker" away back in 1827 and who is healthy, hale and hearty today. If there is anything of an emotional nature in your makeup, you will experience a thou- sand thrills and your mind will waft over the hills and valleys, through the forests, along the streams and into the cabin of the early pioneer, in its efforts to comprehend that which is being told you by one who has lived through it all and is able to tell of it in a fas-' cinating and charming manner. To be born in 1827 would make one 81 years old. It would take you back to the time when small villages were in the majority, when a man's word was as good as his bond, when honor was valued more highly than the dollar mark, when the simple life was the real life, and honesty was the motto of all. In those early days the mode of travel in the state was by ox-cart, but today finds the ,state in possession of a splendid transporta- tion system with ocean steamers plying from its shores to all the principal markets of the world and trunk lines of railroads belting and girding the state as though they were placed there to prevent it from bursting and its prod- ucts within easy reach of any market their owners may care to enter. From a howling wilderness infested with hostile Indians, overrun with varmints and reptiles, its broad acres unkept, its lands unexplored, its forest uncleared, its streams unknown, the state has developed into one of the most popular domains on the.globe, hav- ing become famous as a resort of health and 10 HOURS A MONTH! That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) cable, telephone, wireless telegraph, ocean greyhounds, liquid air, electricity, thousands of miles of railway, concrete construction, the automobile; the perfecting press, phono- graphs, engraving, steel mills, oil produc- tion, and diamond, silver, gold and other mines. Single machines operated by a child will perform the work which formerly required the services of 200 men to turn out in the same length of time. The cotton gin, thresh- ing and sewing machines, artificial ice and thousands of other inventions have for their purpose the creating of comfort, happiness and pleasure for those who compose the nation while they are wrestling from the bosom of this mundane sphere a volume of wealth that would stagger the most optimist, imaginary thoughts of Croesus, the king of Lydia, who was celebrated on account of his great riches. The subject of this sketch, the Hon.. Francis B. Hagan, was born in Duval County in a portion of it, from which Clay County was created in 1827, his parents residing at that time in what is now known as the. Middleberg, on the banks of Black Creek, a tributary of the St. Johns River. After resid- ing in various parts of Florida, he finally cast his lot in the Pine Level district, this place at that time being the county seat of Manatee County. He has continuously resided in there since that time. In 1839 and at the tender age of 12 years. he was a musician in the militia service ol Florida. He fought all through the Indian war ol '56-7, the seat of activity being around Fori Meade and in the.Peace River valley. At its close he was mustered out and after a few years' rest he enlisted in the Confederate states army and served with the militia until' the close of the Civil War. Hagan relates a funny experience in which he was a participant in an effort to capture a gunboat and company of marines on horse- back. While in the service during the Civil War, the fact became known that a gunboat had arrived at Punta Gorda, and a few,of the vig- ilant scouts in the Pine Level neighborhood decided that they would ride down there and capture the federal outfit, sink the boat and hold the men as prisoners of war. There, ;were about eight in the attacking, party and they hurri'ddtoh the -scene of- the conflict with vigor and assurance. When nearing the vicinity of the disembarkment they approached very cautiously and discov- ered that a, few men had come ashore and pitched camp. After properly reconnoitering the situa- tion, a charge was made on the invaders.'To the surprise of the "Crackers," a whole com- pany of marines was thrown against them, and several cannon that had been landed from the gunboat began to belch out their devastating, death-dealing loads. The scouts made a hurried retreat. Hagan at one time was county treasurer of Manatee County and in 1873-4-5 represent- ed Manatee County in the Florida House of Representatives. In 1879 he represented Manatee and Polk counties in the Florida State, Senate. An evidence of the healthfulness of the Pine Level district, Hagan lived for a period of 50 years without taking a dose of medi- cine or using the services of a physician. He now lives on his farm near Pine Level, and at the ripe old age for 81 years, is possessed of sufficient vigor and vitality to perform all the work that is necessary in the cultivation of his farm and attending his orange grove. To Mr. and Mrs. Hagan, the latter now deceased, were born nine children, two. of whom have died. It is with pleasure The Tribune pays this tribute to an honorable old gentleman who has lived an upright God-fearing life and has always enjoyed the esteem and good fellow- ship of his friends, acquaintances and neigh- bors. Reference: Richard Livingston, "Francis Burdette Hagan 1827-1914," South Florida Pioneers 9 (July 1976), pages 21-24. (Edited by Spessard Stone from "The Tampa Morning Tribune, Sunday, Jan. 10, 1909). June 16, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7A Bowling Green Public Swimming Pool Is Out Of Service For The Summer By JIM KELLY Of The Herald-Advocate The Bowling Green public swimming pool will be out of com- mission for the summer, city man- ager David Eibertson announced Tuesday night. About eight weeks ago city crews were taking water out of the pool to clean it when the deep. (western) end popped partially o,. of the ground. Dee Williams-Tatis said the city lacks recreation for children' and asked if the city could get the school system to provide a bus shuttle to the public pool in Wauchula this summer. Mayor Perry Knight is on the recreation committee and said he wants to get the pool fixed. Elbertson said the city is waiting on an insurance settlement. Knight said, "We will have to see about the insurance and the money. We will fix the pool or abandon it." Williams-Tatis brought up the pool subject after hearing it was damaged. She also asked if the city was going to have its annual fireworks celebration at Pyatt Park for the Fourth of July. Elbertson said the city has no fire department anymore. The depart- ment previously set off the fire- works. He said new laws state Pyatt Park is too close to nearby build- ings to have fireworks which can pose a fire hazard. Williams-Tatis announced the youth baseball kids will take a trip to see a Tampa Bay Devil Rays game on July 24 and said a school bus will be needed if enough chil-. dren sign up. The cost per child to go to the game will be $5, she said. She said she was working to obtain a general contractor's licen- se. '. - The Bowling Green City Commission Tuesday night voted for Elbertson to buy a new piimp for the wastewater system. Elbertson said the two current pumps are ,working full-time at reduced capacity. TOWN CLERK Continued From 1A money for the town, has been func- tioning with part-time officers. w which number 10 in all now. Their leader. David Scheid. is seeking raises for the men, from $8.5j) to S10 an hour. and to $12 an-hour fori himself. Logan says the moneN is not there Scheid sas it is. The pub- lic believes it is. .And council members ha'e tabled- the matter until the\ can research it further. "I don't think we'll sur ive the. year," Logan said on Tuesday. "I think \we'll be in a state of financial emergency by the end of this year, and next year there \won't be any, money to pay the employees and we'll just fold our tents and go home." Finance Director Roberson. who knewi of Logan's impending resig- nation, had intended to apply for his position, but on Tuesday said she had changed her mind I did intend to up until last night. but [I don't after last night's meeting." she said. "NI' reason is simple: I' don't want to be the one signing the checks when we go broke." Logan's letter of resignation appears below in its entirety: "It is with a profound sense of regret tonight that I tender my res- ignation from the town of Zolfo Springs. effective June 24. 2005. During the past 12 years I ha\e been privileged to work with some. of the finest people in the world. people I am happ> to call friends. "But I find that I am no longer able to function in the archaic form of government used by Zolfo Springs. I urge Town Council to take a more active role in what is happening in your tow n, and I fur- ther urge you to use 'whatever means available to hold a referen- dum to change to a city-manager form of government "Your town and its residents. deserve professional administra- tion, and they are,not getting it at this time. "lMayd God bless you all," he con- cluded...: :. . ABOUT ... Letters ToThe Editor The Herald-Advocate wel-t comes letters to the editor on matters of public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste and include the writer's full S name, address and daytime S telephone number for verifi- cation. Letters must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday to be 'considered for-that week's edition. Submissions should, . be typed or legibly written. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Herald-Advocate, RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax letters to (863) 773-0@57. I Bi a C !i--'--i'-~-t F CIP~C~~ CC~L ."P~-~ ---~CI .. .r ~L-B~i-- ;d .~~ PHOTO BY JIM KELLY Bowling Green public swimming pool faces uncertain future after western end came partially out of the ground eight weeks ago during a drawdown and clean- ing operation. "They both total 250,000 gallons per minute. They should be pump- ing '400,000 gallons per minute each," said Elbertson, who indicat- ed the impellers may be worn down from chemicals and use. SHe said the system is getting some big inflows of stormwater into the sewer plant. 'The commission voted to allow Sprint PCS to erect a 199-foot tower next to Hill's Auto World along Hwy. 17 to improve cell phone reception. Paul Rozeman said the tower would pose no health threat to nearby residents. "It is low power and safe." Mayor Knight said there is a need for a tower to improve,cell phone reception. The commission approved a zon- ing change to residential-i on the recently annexed Benavides prop- erty at 3972 Edison Ave. at the south end of the' city. The commission also approved an ordinance to amend the future land use map to allow low density residential use for the Benavides property. City Clerk Pam Northup said City Attorney Gerald Buhr was not present because he was slightly injured in an automobile accident Monday. His car was totalled by a semi truck, she said. Buhr is also town attorney for the Town of Zolfo Springs. Williams-Tatis said she was part of a group that wanted to build 50 moderate income homes on city- owned property. The homes would sell for $100,000 to $119,000. The project would also help train young people for jobs in the building industry she said. Mayor Knight asked her to send a principal partner to talk with him and the city manager to find out more details. THE UNMARRIED.PENALTY E\en though marriage and fertility rates are at their lowest point in his- tory, an estimated 85 percent of Americans will marry at-least once in their lives. However, chances are, if you live to the age of 70. you will spend more of your adult life single than married.-, I! More than 86 million adults in America are unmarriedd. making up about half of all households, 42 percent of employees and 35 percent of vot- ers. Yet, unmarried Americans face significant financial disadvantages. according to the American Association for Single People and the Lesbian & Gay Immigration Rights Task Force. Follow ing are some of the "penalties" : you could be facing if you are single orif you and your partner ate not legal- ly .wed. Fewer Job Benefits Companies subsidize benefits for employees' spouses and kids. Unmarried workers are not compensated in another form to make up the dif- ference. Furthermore, benefits for spouses are tax-free. On the other hand, for domestic partners. benefits are ta\ed, if they even exist. -i Higher Unemployment Unemployment for unmarried people with children under 18 was 9.1 ! in 2002. It was only 3.8% for married workers with kids. Many married peo- ple can collect unemployment benefits if they quit their job to move in with a relocated spouse, but domestic partners can't. Everyone pays taxes, but surviving spouses can collect half of a deceased worker's benefitS; whereas domestic partners cannot collect any- thing. Social Security benefits. which in some cases can be tapped by a sur- viving spouse, are essentially untouchable by a sur ving domestic partner._ Higher Taxes SUnmarried partners can't file joint returns and receive smaller capital- Sgains breaks when they sell their homes. Married people can leave spouses everything, tax-free. But estates of unmarried couples worth more than $1.5 million are taxed at 18 to 48 percent. Furthermore, transfers of property to a spouse are not taxable, while transfers to domestic partners are . Fewer Family Discounts .. Most country clubs, health clubs and auto clubs allok% a spouse to join free or to take ad% antage of a discount. Unmarried partners must pay for two memberships and cannot-use family discounts. No Victim's Rights Protection If a drunk driver kills a married person, the survi\ ing spouse can sue for: wrongful death. Unmarried surviving partners have no legal recourse what- soever. In addition, many insurance companies generally put married drivers into a low-risk category and unmarried drivers in a high-risk category. Credit and Housing Discrimination S Unmarried joint applicants are sometimes offered credit on less favor- Sable terms'than their married counterparts. Many states db not ban marital status discrimination in rental housing, allowing landlords to refuse to rent to unmarried tenants. :.. Lack of Citizenship Rights :Fifteen countries recognize same-sex couples for immigration; However, U.S. citizens in relationships with same-sex foreigners cannot sponsor their partners. SMoving Forward SAlthough unmarried people may face these financial challenges, there :are many signs of hope for singles:, and domestic partners. Corporate America is starting to revise its marriage-centric policies, re-examining everything from subsidized spousal health care to extended family benefits and allowing employees to add a qualified adult household member to their health plans be it a domestic partner, extended family member or grown child. , A bill also is pending in Congress that would niake benefits for house- hold members and domestic partners tax-free, just as they are for spouses. Another would mandate that the federal government offer health benefits to doniestic partners. Get 'Help .,. When it comes to these and other important financial issues, your best course of action is to seek the advice of a professional financial advisor. Whether you are married or not, by working with your advisor, you can cre- ate and implement a comprehensive financial plan specific to your needs and the benefits available to you. Dispose Of Hazardous Wastes For Free Saturday At Landfill paid. There are four of these events/pickups throughout the year by the Environmental Quality Co. of Florida Inc., which handles the collections one Saturday each quar- ter at the landfill. Do check all nooks and crannies of your home for these products. Check shelves, sheds, closets, stor- age containers, anywhere where you might have any of these items. Collect. as much as you can to help save your environment and community, and let the landfill take it off your hands. For more infor- mation, call the landfill at 773- 5089. By KIMBERLY PATARINI For The Herald-Advocate Have you sprayed your house with pesticides lately? Are you wondering where you can safely' dispose of them? 'It's the semi-annual Hardee County Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day. It will be held on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon. It's at the Hardee County Sanitary Landfill, 685 Airport Road, three miles east of Wauchula north of East lain Street. It is a free service, in which. your household can bring up to 60 pounds of household cleaners, pes- ticides. used oil or any other haz- ardous items lying around- the- garage or shed. Hovwe er, the cleanup will not be able to accept any biohazards. like bandages or insulin needles. Other items that are unacceptable are gas cylinders. flares, ammunition. explosives, pyro-technics or radioactive waste. Ha\e you done an) of those do- it-.ourself projects lately? If so. take those stains. wood preserva-. , ties, paint and paint removers-and polurethanes, and put them in a box or bag to be taken to free safe disposal. If .ou've been cleaning, take those rusted disinfectant cans, bot- ties of floor wax, drain cleaner or other poisonous materials. Pool chemicals and chemicals from hobbies such as photography can also be disposed of on Amnest\ Day. While out in the garage, check, for old transmission fluid, filters, oil, anti-freeze and other petroleum products that might .be lying around. If you've finished: your summer gardening, take those old fertiliz- ers, pesticides, herbicides and, insecticides out. An\ business that generates less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month may also, bring its waste to the collection center to dispose of it properly However, the : current contractor price must be Train To Be A Caregiver The Florida Gulf Coast Chap-. ter of the Alzheimer's Associa- tion Will be hosting a three-day Caregiver Series from its mobile office, "The Memory Mobile," June 20-23 at Hardee Manor Care Center, 401 Orange Ave., Wauchula. SJune 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. will be "Challenging Behaviors"; June 21, 1-3 p.m., will be "Late Care Stage"; June 22, 1-3 p.m., will be "Wandering Prevention" and "Safe Return"; and June 23, 9 a.m. to noon, will be free memory screening. Reserve by Friday (tomorrow), as seating is limited. Call (863) 385-3444. City League To Meet June 27 Men ages 14 and up who plan -to play softball in the Men's City League should send a coach or team representative to the plan- ning meeting'on June 27. All those interested should come to the concession stand area at the Community Recreation Complex just north of the' high school on Altman Road. For more information, call Carl Coleman at 773-3872 or 832-0078. ...,-. .,.. This is Part 2 of the graduation message I gave on May 22: How do we imitate Christ through faith and patience and inherit the promised blessings? Hebrews 6:18 reminds us that "we who have fled for refuge, might have strong encouragement." Verses 9-12 say, "(9) Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things, things that belong to salvation. (10) For God is not so unjust as to overlook your work and the love that you showed for His sake inserving the saints, as you still do. (11) And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, (12) so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises." Those who inherit God's promises are faithful and patient in imitating Christ We can imitate Christ by being like Him, eating solid food and ackno\\ lodging Him. Be imitators of Christ. Be in God's Word. Be diligent in sharing Him. : I want to share an excerpt from a book, it is a great example of faith and patience. From page 27 of "A Faith Worth Sharing: A Lifetime of Conversations About Christ" by C. John Miller: "Why do you read the Bible all the time?" asked Mel. "Mel, it's the only way I'm going to make it." "Mavbe I should read it, too. What do you think?" I didn't think Mel was serious. Unemployed, he was half drunk most of the time'and hardly seenied in shape to read Romans with me. But I said, "Any time, Mel." I soon found out how literally Mel took my words. One night around 1 a.n. he knocked several times at my door. I did not wake up. So he went to the end of the hall, made almighty run at my door and slammed his way through it. Awake now and terrified, I saw a tall form swaying ominously over my bed. I leaped up and grappled desperately with .my burglar. : Then I heard a familiar voice. "It's Mel! It's Mel! I come to talk reli- gion. Read the Bible." "Mel," I said, shaking with agitation and disbelief, "you scared me to death." Calming down, I explained to him as best I could that he should come at some other time other than the middle of the night. I then "helped," which is to say half pushed, him out the door. (Catch this important point.) It was the intensity of study that caught Mel's attention. He could see that we both had big needs, but I went to the Bible while he went to the bottle. I think he sensed that I was getting life from Imy choice while he was getting death from his. When he asked to talk about religion, what he really wanted to know was whether what I was doing would help him-- whether he, too could get life from Scripture. He goes on to tell how he tried to (mistakenly) educate Mel into sal- vation. There is nothing wrong with giving someone information but his approach, though simple, was still too intellectual for Mel. He had omitted something totally basic yet totally essential, that Mel needed to place his Trust in Jesus Christ so he could be a land that received the rain, not a land ready to be burned. .How do we know God keeps His promises? There are two ways we. Snow, one is God.can't lie; two is Jesus is our High Priest forever. When we have faith in Jesus like Abraham, we will know how to obtain the 'promises of God. Verses 13-20 say, "(13) For when God made a promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater by whom to swear, He swore by Himself, (14) saying, 'Surely I will bless you'and multiply you.' (15) And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise. (16) For people swear by something greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation. (17) So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of His purpose, He guaranteed it with an oath, (18) so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong.encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. "'(19) We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, (20) where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a High Priest forever after the order-of Melchiszedek." We are co-heirs to the promise with Christ, to convince us of this God made an oath, He promised it and God doesn't lie, He is Truth. We can be encouraged by this fact, and hold fast to the hope set before us, Jesus. He will keep us anchored no matter how rough the seas of life get. Because we know what has already happened. Jesus made propitiation for our sins, and He has entered the Holy of Holies. Not once a year, but He is there today as our forever High Priest. Now, that's exciting! God wants your heart, my heart, daily. Let Christ in the most innermost parts of your thought life, in prayer, in action. Imitate Him through faith and patience by.being in His word daily, sharing Him daily through action and words and, remember, if you've put your faith in Christ, your soul is anchored by Jesus Christ, your forever High Priest. He stands in your place so God can bless you. 8A The Herald-Advocate, June 16, 2005 C '--,--' H E 2005 CHE' Stk#05226G V v lop R I L E T Cl H E V R O L E T --k-/-^7 "Most Dependable Longest-Lasting Trucks on the Road" VY 1500 REG. CAB 2005 CHEVY COLORADO REG. CAB Stk#05350G LET I Chevrole HIGHEST H TRADE-IN 2005 CHEVY2500 HD CREW CAB LT VALUE Diesel, Automatic! 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The grant that made these reno- vations possible was from the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program. Through this same grant, the town also made improvements to Fourth Street Park, and then dedicated it as Carmen G. Vasquez Park. In a recent ceremony, Suwannee Park was dedicated as Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The renaming was recommended by Town 'Council member Maggie Belcher. She had always wanted to do some- thing to honor King because of all he did. She feels he was a great man, and thought that something in Zolfo Springs should bear his name. Belcher first wanted 'to name a street after. him, but couldn't because there already is a Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Wauchula. She then asked the town to name the park after him.. , "I love the park. Mr. Colby did a wonderful job. Before, the park didn't have too much; it was old and time to upgrade," Belcher added. She wanted to make the park a nice place for children to play, just as she wants to make Zolfo Springs an even nicer place for residents to live. Mayor Marilyn Aker opened the ceremony and the Rev. George Neel, Zolfo Springs 'lwn Council chair, provided the invocation. Preston Colby, who administered the grant, dedicated the park. Then the Rev. Erick Snelling addressed the crowd with an inspiring speech, "Man of La Mancha: The Impossible Dream." It told of dif- ferent people, including King, who greatly influenced the lives of oth- ers by "doing their part." The Martin Luther King Jr. Park is located on South Suwannee Street between Eighth and Ninth streets. Dragons Third In SB Tourney By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Tampa Electric Co. (TECO) Dragons placed third in last week's tournament in Plant City. SPlacing second in their Juniors softball division locally, the Dragons and their coaches battled rain and year-round players for third place in- the Strongman Tournament held in Plant City. Emily Adams, Ashley Alden, Paige Clark, Shelby Durrance, Christina English, Blake Farrer, Amaris Garza, Chelsea Harris, Taylor Hulsey, Halley Marshall, Miranda Powell and Marisa Shivers had to contend with heavy rains and heavier bats in the "week- end" tournament. Opening games on June 4 were rained out. On Sunday, the Hardee girls won 8-4 over North Lakeland P.D. Mobley Logging The Dragons went back on Tuesday June 7, but spent from 6 to 10 p.m. hoping the rains would stop. On Wednesday, June 8, TECO lost to North Lakeland End Zone 7- 2. The Dragons' final game was June 9 when, after a 90-minute rain delay, the girls were shut out by North Lakeland Twistie Treat.. "North Lakeland teams play. throughout the year. but the teams from Hardee only play spring ball. We are proud of the way our girls' played and the _po:rtsmanship the\ -howed all week. especially. having to wait through several rain delays- and playing the strong teams \%e were up against," said coaches Dennis Powell, Phillip Farrer and Jim Harris. The girls, wanted to thank their coaches as well as the parents and family members \'ho volunteeredd and supported the team all season Sand at this tournament. in game 1 against P.D. NlobleN Logging, the Dragons were the \is- iting team and started out \\iih a trio, of scores. Clark walked and advanced on a Garza sacrifice fly. A single by Durrance put runners on the corners and an Adams hit kept it going. Alden. Marshall and Hulsea also stroked singles, allow- .ing Clark. Durrance and Adams to Come .on home. Nloble% evened the score 3-3 with its own three tallies in the home half of the third on a walk, fielder's choice and in-the-park , homer b'y Emily Boxer. Nloble) took a temporary lead with another run in the fourth inning on a,Meagan Bober single and Amber Wheeler double. STeco returned the favor in the top of the sixth inning. Marshall drew a walk and Shivers singled. Sacrifice' grounders kept runners moving until Marshall crossed home plate. It was 4-4. The local girls plated four runs in the top of the seventh, and'final, Slndustr;y economy% honesty and kindness form a quartet of virtue that will never be improved upon. -James Oliver ABOUT ... Hardee Living SHardee Living prints your news on people, clubs and organizations, including. meeting summaries; births, children's and senior citi- zens' birthdays, engage- ments, weddings, silver .or golden anniversaries, church events and military assignments. Forms are'available at our, office. For engagements and weddings, a photo should be included. Publication is free of charge. Coverage of wed- dings over three months old will-be limited to a photo and brief announcement. Deadline is 5 p.m. on .Monday. . inning. Clark started it with a sin- gle. Powell walked and Durrance singled. An Adams double scored Clark and Durrance. Alden also sin- gled and scored on hits by Marshall and Shivers before the final out. The Dragons led 8-4. A pair of strikeouts and fly-out retired Mobley batters in the home'half of the inning and gave the victory to the Dragons.' After two trips to Plant City, TECO got to play again on Wednesday. The Dragons were vis- itors and North Lakeland End Zone the home team, scoring four runs in the bottom of the first and three more in the third stanza. The Dragons had a hard time with starting pitcher Kelsey Starner but did better against, reliever Hayley Honeycutt. Englishwalked and moved to second on a Garza walk, racing home on a Farrer hit to make it 7-1 in the fifth inning. In the sixth, Alden and Marshall both took a walk. Alden scored on a Shivers RBI hit. Farrer was also stranded in the seventh inning, when the third out ended the game. Another rain delay on Thursday, June 9,. did not bode well for the Dragons. When they got to play, they were unable to get runners all the way home. Powell and Alden were stranded in the first inning, Farrer in the third and Harris, Shivers and Hulsey in the fifth inning, which ended the game on the 10-run mercy rule as the North Lakeland Twistie Treat had put 17 runs on the board. COURTESY PHOTO A grant provides for another Zolfo Springs park to be renovated. i , airdee'ounta 1 ] l YMCA@414 610 W. Orange St., Wauchula 773-6445 I- Shildren's Ballet Jazz Class *'.^. S.. Starts: June 25 n dsJuly 30 (Parent show in Heritage Park) Ages: 4- 10 yrs old 'Members: $35.00 Non-Members: $65.00 Shirt IncludedW 6:16c After-School 2005/2006 Check-in between 7:00 S 8:00 am Enrollment Starts: Monday, une 13 SrrT Oaks Golf Course Registration fee $20 per child (non-refundable) SYMCA Members $35 per week per child Non-Member $46 per week per child Activities include: Homework Hour, Structured Outdoor Games, H RRelaxation/Quiet Time, S50.00 After-noon6 snack, Per Golfer Fun Time, Structured Lunch Inside Games, Centers & science, arts and RefreshmentsA crafts) Provided SWe will only enroll 97 children, it is P iS l Confess Ron a first come, first served basis. I -- *****- -m" ^ ' 2B The Herald-Advocate, June 16, 2005 Hardee Tia Mitchell & Jason Wilson MARINE GALA To Wed Saturday Living- Couple To Wed Saturday In Arcadia Mitch and Mary Mitchell of Ona have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Tia Marie, to Jason Patrick Wilson, son of Beverly Wilson of Minneapolis, Minn. The bride-elect is a 1991 gradu- ate of Hardee High School and is currently employed as a case work- er in Maple Grove, Minn.. The prospective groom, also of Maple Grove, is self-employed in the computer industry. The couple will be married in an afternoon ceremony on Saturday, June 18, at Torrey Oaks Clubhouse. A reception will follow. Wishin g ) I'm wishingfor someone special. I'm wishing for the love pf one. I'm wishing for a prince. I'ml wishing for a star. I'l wishing for a person. II'l wishing for the animals. , i'm wishing for the wishes That might never come true. I'm wiishilngfor an angel to Come and sweep me awlI'y itfi him. I'm wishingfor the moonlight. I'm wishing for the sun to shine brightly. I'm wishing for the world to come together and reunite like we all should, as many special people who care about each other. I"ni riis hing for a wish. , Cintliii Ic' Shirt Zolfo Springs PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY! Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input Only your original work may be submined Send your poetry to Poet's Place. The Herald-Advocate. PO. Box 338, Wauchula. FL 33873. Be A Headliner! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 RM. LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT f GET IT Now IN BOWLING GRE -/') 1 HLii Tresses ,& Talons CaLe llera aI , \ ";[--,. *1*" * 128 E. Main St. Bowling Green. FL 375-3750 (North Hwy 17.. turn right at first red light.) soc6 9-30c China Roz Missy, Merri Mario A. Trevino, Jr. Financial Advisor Tues. S (No doi TAN? EN Ndi EN! -' .' - Fri. 9:30-7:00 Sat. 9:30-5:00 un. Appt. 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The scholarship program began in 1962 to help with the educa- ' tion of children of past and present Marines who have and are still serving and protecting the U.S. To date, over 18,000 schol- arships and bonds worth over $27 million have been awarded to 7,145 children. The 28-year-old Scheel is a 1966 graduate of Hardee High School and has been in the military approximately Eight years. He is the son of John and Barbara Scheel of Limestone and is married to the former Heather Kilpatrick of Bowling Green. The couple have two children, Jared (6) and Lexi (4). ' Rise & Shine By Ted Simonson DARE TO GIN E YOURSELF Iwas in heaj \ traffic ine d.', arind saw up ahead .'4 me ,i[iin-' beside the road, one of those fellows with a familiar sign reading '\\ ll ,o-rk tor foodd" As I watched, I saw someone roll down their car window and reach out with a bill. It was quickly taken, the window was rolled back up and the traffic mo ed on. It seemed to mle ith this %.i a picture of a lot of American-giving these days. A quick handout and on we go. Quick. sanitar\. drie-lhro-ugh charity with no commitment. "Here's some money. but keep out ofmy life!"' Jesus didn't give that way. He got involved. It got mess). He got cruci- .fied ., .. ... , lMost people will gi\e .in;tihin bhuti theni'm elle. upd,i.i,e'" tle reason -IIf ou 'le ,sour'elft. \'4,I may he taken i-d iritai .-e t lou ma\ 'ei hurt. The other person ma\ pro~ e un.'.,rth\ ,l ',,. ur ,.iit Then \hat 'i'u \ill feel like a fool. When you give yourself to God. the ri-;ks are e\en greater. What might He tell \ou todo" W \\hat if \ou don t i anit odo it or are afraid to do it? Then 'ou \' ll be in the position of refusing God's c.'immand Safer never 0t make a commitment- or so it may seem. Aciujll], noit making a commitment is a commitment C S Lew is talks about thi, in his book. "'Mere Clhriiinits He says we are tempted to feel fragile and limited as thou.lh reallI :otal c.'l mmitment would drain us and leare us withoutot enough it, li\e on "Actually, we're atral d of losing the familiar lite \e kno'.. It nma\ be: miserable life, but.it is all %e knom and %\e cling to it. SHoweler. Jesus said. "\hos-oeler shall seek to, sdave his life shall lose it and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it iLuke 17:33) I think each of us has to be confronted b\ that grear lite that lies just beyond the natural life before he \ ill "drop his net- and follow Christ That \wonderful life can be communicated b, a miracle.ias It \%as with Peter) or b\ a passage of scripture las it was in the case of Auguitne~ Usually. I think it is communicated b\ another person Go.d send, into our lies.. This life transcends the natural. If He sa\s "Come." we are ready to, respond. If He sa "Abide." we continue ,our daily\ duiles Our hearts are His. We await His pleasure We are His osnn. the childrenn of God, e\en though now. for a time. \\e d\well in time and space And giving? \e dare to gi e ourselves to God and others. We have nothing to fear We \won't run dr\ We \won't exhaust His grace. Our brother John Bunlan found this out He ,'r,:e. A' man there was and the. called himr mad. The more he gate. the more lie had'" I New Arr s I TWO BLUES, ONE PINK SPete and Tonya Grice. Bos\l ing n Green. an eight pound eleven ounce son. Dallas La\d\n. born June S. 20(05. Women's Regenc, Medical Center. \Winter Hasen Mrs Grice is the former Tonya MNo\e Nlaterna.l grandparent, are Delbert ;and Dnroth MNo\e of Bowline Green Maternal greut-grandpar- 16p enit. are Leo and Gwen Gajkins ift Wauchula. Paternal grandparents are Dale and Janet Bec'hmin of Wauchula. Paternal grea.t-rjrindpjr- ents'aree M.. zi Grice of Wauchula- and the late Pete Grice. Mar\ Alice ThomIas of Auburn, Ala and the S late Edw\ard Eugene Thomas, Vernon and. Zella Warren of I Wauchula and GloSer and Bet. '^Beckham of Zolfo Springs.: e her, as well as his earthly parents. grandfather leaving his and great- family missing grandfather. him every "day. Love Always and Forever,' -" Tcbra. 7cfo,:r. 4driana. d4brabom rng/icia. nonio. b0 ad so6:1 soc6:16p * Ronnie Bartley and Jessica Ta lor Zolfo Springs. a nine pound four ounce son. Jonathan Thomas Bartle-. born June S. 2005. Florida Hospital Heartland. Sebring. Maternal grandmother is Donna King.- Paternal grandfather ,is Ronnie Bartle5. Eddie Delane, and Heather Michelle Willis, Zolfo Springs, a five pound thirteen ounce daughter, iRayllynn Joy, born June. 7 2005, Florida Hospital Heartland. Sebring. Maternal grandparents are Ronald and Anita Bro%\ n and \ icki Bro, n Paternal- grandfather -is- Buddy Willis. ..1 WYe I Walter James Stark and Deborah Kay Morgan, both. of Ona, have announced their engagement and approaching marriage. Parents of the prospective groom are James and Jenise Stark of Arcadia, and parents of the bride- elect are the late Russell and Inez Johnson of Wauchula. She is employed at LuLu's Tiny Tot's Davcare/Preschool in Arcadia, Hash Grandson Receives Medical Degree William Mark Felt III received a medical degree from the University of Florida Medical School in Gainesville on May 21. His residency, specializing in emergency medicine, will be at the Orlando Regional Medical Center. A 1995 graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, he iecei\ed an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Florida. He is the son of William M. arid Wanda H. Felt of Coral Springs and the grandson of Fred and Ilene Hash and the prospective groom is employed by Coastal ,Electrical Maintenance Construction. The couple will be married Saturday, June 18, at four o'clock in the afternoon at the National Guard' Armory in Arcadia. Music will begin at three-thirty o'clock. Friends and family members are invited to the wedding and recep- tion which will follow. of Wauchula and William Mark Felt Sr., who resides in Santa Rosa, Calif. Mark Felt III S ...3 on 3. P Basketball Tournament c ce Boysi& Men 15 and upe Saturday, July 9,) 8:00 am Hardee High School Gym Registration forms available at S Hardee County YNICA. For more information call Vance Dickey at (863) 781- 0593 s.,c6 16p REWARD-$100 Lost Female black Cocker Spaniel, name Abbie. Has short summer hair cut, white and tan face, and chest; tan feet and legs; NO COL- LAR. Very cute and friendly. Family loves and misses her. Lost Wed., June 8 around Hardee Animal Clinic Hwy 17 N, Wauchula. Please Call- (863) 781-1163 soc:6:16p Look who's Dancing into 4! A1/iya Yasmine 'Bias wilT lbe celebratiiq iclr Birthday with 011 T;itkl Jto 'Balitlrina Saturday, uniie iStr at *Pion'cer 'Park ("Pa\il-iol '10ustse) at 4:001 if the aftterllool. 'Familyj and -Friends 'a re ignited! oc6 16p .1 :' 1 - C ~ .:: -' i.' C. '' jp June 16, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B Stenstrom Road Closing Tuesday PHOTO BY JIM KELLY Lisa Stoner spoke to the Rotary Club of Hardee County on Wednesday, June 8, at the Panda Restaurant in Wauchula. She and husband Kurt own Peace River Refuge and Ranch on Steve Roberts Special east of Zolfo Springs. There are 90 acres and about 150 animals, including big cats such as tigers and panthers, wolves, fruit bats, bears, primates and other exotic animals. Tours canibe arranged for groups of 10 or more at $10 a person. The refuge/ranch is a private, :non-profit exotic animal sanctuary. The mission is to provide lifetime care for abused, neglected, confiscated or unwanted exotic animals to prevent them from being destroyed. About 350 pounds of food a day is required for the animals, including fresh meat, produce and dry food. Donations are tax-deductible. The ranch sustained about $200,000 in hurricane damage that was not cov- ered by insurance. For more information, call 735-0804. Pictured (from left) are Vanessa Hernandez, the Stoner, and Jama Abbott. Summer HoopS Boys Busy 1By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee basketball boys are .spending the summer in improving 'their skills. V' Varsity head coach Vance Dickey has seen his squad pick up three. 'wins to two losses in the start of plaN in a summer league in Polk SCount SThey have a lot of other experi- ences, too, as they have helped with 'a camp for elementary and junior, high students and will work \%th. the coaches on an upclominy three- on-three tournament The iournjrari [ slied f,-r SSaturda\. Jul', 9 at the hieh school !gv:m beginning ait a.m.. is open to rmen and bo)s 15 and up. Cios.t is .'$S0 per team. Call Dickey at 781- '0593 for more information or to center. ' ; meanwhile. as-isted b\ Barry iWhite,Tra' is Bon and Rod Smith. -the Hardee bo\. keep plunging against all comers. They had a pair .of games this k'eek. londa\ against Nesorme and Wednesday,. ,against Lakeland Kathleen. both .games at George Jenkinm g Nm. ' '. Net week, THardee plaNs a pair Iof games at Lake Regiont High, on , June 20 against Monteverde Academy and Wednesday against Winter Haven. The final game is June 27 at Jenkins against Plant City. SHardee has already had an inter- esting time. The Cats beat Jenkins by one point -in overtime, 'and downed both Haines City and Mulberry by about 15 points. They lost to Lake Wales and Bartow. Five varsity players will attend, hoop camps this summer. Chris Rich, Jermaine King, Reggie Grizzard and Mark St. Fort are just back frm a position camp at Stern ,n l_ ni .er it, June 12- lI, and \'e.'ori Psinier \\ll attend camp later this summer Players in\olked in the summer le.igue re Robbie Jones, Lino Jena, Olrnel Virgile, Arnold Louis, Terry Redden, Jimmy Cimeus, Tyrone Pace. Rich; Palmer, King, Grizzard and St. Fort. : Several JV players are giine this \eek to camp at Florida Southerh College in Lakeland Those making the trip are Josh Jackson, Postene Louisjeune. LaDarius Pace, Emilio Juarez, Tyrone Pace, Louis and Cimeus. WHi PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN PAY LESS! SFree Online Virus Scan SLocal Access Phone Number SReliable Connections No Busy Signals SGuaranteed To Be 10 Times Foster SUp to 5 E-mail Accounts Accessible Anywhere William M. Gillard Z .' ( Phone: Ha.,ld.^i '- A,:IC. ^A A (863) 735-1623 .jra 1 ^^~ 60Io f LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION I CALL "YOUR REALTOR" KEN SANDERS (863) 781-0153 soCI:e I6e ABOUT ... Letters ToThe Editor The Herald-Advocate wel- comes letters to the editor on matters of public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste- and include the writer's full name, address and daytime telephone number for verifi- cation. Letters must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for that week's edition. Submissions should be typed or legibly written. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The Herald-Advocate, RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax letters to (863) 773-0657. I By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate A long-delayed sewer rehabilita- tion project will close Stenstrom Road. The road will close to all but local traffic beginning Tuesday. The project will take at least two weeks to complete, reopening the road in early July. However, it will close again later in July for another week or two. Ray McClellan, Wauchula super- intendent of public works, explained the road closing to the City Commission Monday evening. "This was scheduled before the hurricanes. You had already approved the work. Killebrew Co. is just at the point that it can get back to it." The commission also discussed the effects of closing one block of the new U. S. 17 North,'from Bay to Orange streets. Northbound traf- fic had been limited to just one lane, but the eroding culvert is now under all of the highway and possi- bly as far as the former Fifth Avenue (now called Burris Avenue), which is also closed. Heavy rains also caused a mud- slide Sunday alongside U. S. 17 Southbound where dirt had been accumulated for construction of the Advance Auto Parts next to Badcock's. In other public works news, McClellan reported a water line break Sunday outside Knollwood near the old Charles Nicholson home. "We made the Channel 8 news. It must have been a slow night," he joked, noting the city had three inches of rain in 45 minutes Sunday afternoon. McClellan said rain took out an adjacent county line, and then the water main on the city's easement. "It put customers all the way to the high school out of water," said McClellan. Residents in the entire area served by the line were given notices to boil water until further notice. McClellan said Tuesday that .Monday's water sample came back fine. Another was taken Tuesday morning. There's a 24-hour turn- .around on the results. "If it's clear, we can lift the 'boil water' order Wednesday," he said. Councilman John Batter announced his resignation at the end of the meeting. "As of June 27-28, I will no longer meet residency require- ments, so I tender my resignation this evening," said Baxter. A com- pany promotion has required his move to Hillsborough County. Each of the commissioners, City Clerk Rick Giroux and Finance Director James Braddock thanked Baxter for his commitment to the city over the several terms he has served. Attorney Cliff Ables reviewed the process to fill the District 7 At- Large seat Baxter has held. A notice will be posted in the newspaper for applicants who wish to fill the seat until fhe next General Election in the fall of 2006. Then, someone will be elected to serve the balance of Baxter's term, until the fall of 2008. Any applicant must have been a resident of the city for at least a year. In other action, the commission: -denied two requests for prop- erty rezones. In both instances, res- idents had proceeded with planned work without prior permits or rezones, which were not appropri- ate for their neighborhoods. In one case, the resident had been cited for code enforcement violations which had not been corrected. This led to a discussion of code enforcement issues and the length of time it took for enforcement, i.e., notice to resident, time to correct it, re-notice, etc. "It takes 10 steps. If we don't get the notice just right on step five, we have to start over," explained Police Chief Bill Beattie, who has an officer assigned just to code enforcement. After lengthy discussion of the various possibilities, such as a fuill- time city inspector and changes to the Land Development Regulations (LDRs), it was decided that a work- shop was needed. "It's complaint-driven now. We need to be more pro-active, rather than reactive," said Commissioner Amy McClellan. "I agree. We're in a growth mode. People only want to come here, if they see that codes are being enforced," said Commissioner Ken Lambert. "It's one of the Jerry (Conerly) legacies," said Ables. Conerly, the former city administrator, had worked with Ables on proposing "voluminous" changes to the LDRs. Ables and Giroux are to bring their recommendations to the workshop when it is scheduled. -designated Commissioner ,REENWOO CHEVROLET Oldsmobile 2003 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW XLT V8, auto., air, pw/pl, tilt/cruise,. CD. Stk. #10740A $20,995 2004 CHEV. SILVERADO HD REG. CAB 4X4 6.0 V8, auto., air, tilt/cruise. Stk. #3342A $21,995 2000 FORD EXPLORER 4-DOOR XLT V6, A,T., air, p.w./p.I., tilt/cruise. Stk. #10537A $8,995 2003 CHEV. SILVERADO 2500 HD CREWCAB LS 4X4 6.0 V8, auto., air, leather, pw/pl, tilt/cruise, CD. Stk. #11110A $23,995 2003 CHEV. SILVERADO REG. CAB 4X4 SPORTSIDE V8, A.T., air, tilt, cruise. Stk. #3342A $16,995 Troy Brant, Commissioner Clarence Bolin and City Clerk Crissy Abbott to attend the annual Florida League of Cities confer- ence Aug. 18-20. Brant will be the voting delegate. -discussed the merger of'the fire and police pension boards into the city general pension fund board. First reading of an ordinance to ter- minate the fire/police pension boards will be in July and final reading at the August meeting. -tabled discussion of a pro- posed resolution accepting a high- way lighting and maintenance agreement with the state Department of Transportation. The agreement calls for reimbursement of 47 state highway lights. With the additional ones on U. S. 17 north- bound Lanes, there are 131 lights to be maintained. Giroux was direct- ed to seek an amendment to the agreement. -approved an annexation agree- ment with Wauchula Land Group LLC to provide utilities to its development off Heard Bridge Road outside the city limits with the agreement to annex as soon as it becomes contiguous. The group will pay for extension of services to its site. -approved a resolution accept- ing a $37,511 emergency prepared- ness grant from the state Depart- ment of Community Affairs. It has a $1,000 money match and $10,000 in-kind services match and will be used for installation of a lift station and two portable diesel pumps to maintain wastewater services in an emergency. Wauchula and Sebring were the only area communities to get these funds. -approved a change order for the wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation. -heard an update on city pro- jects by Giroux. 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"But as the years have gone by, my perception has softened, partly out of a realization that it was a victim of its time." After "Jaws," dozens of shark fishing tournaments began popping up along the East Coast, part of a growing shark-hunting trend that dramatically reduced nearly all shark species. over the next three decades, Burgess said. Not only was catching sharks cheaper than reeling in billfish or tuna, but in 1975, recreational fishing was still largely a male phenomenon, and the prospect of conquering the giant marine animal excited numer- ous fishermen, he said. "Shark fishing became a popular blue-collar recreational fishing activity for testosterone-bolstered males who wanted to have their pictures taken \ nth their feel on the Heads of 'man eaters' and to ha\e jaws on their mantles," he said. "Jaws" greatly pushed the recre- ational fishing sector into a mindset of fishing for sharks. The later- developing commercial shark fish- ery further impacted the sharks." In the waters off the U.S. eastern seaboard, many species of sharks have dropped by 50 percent anid some have fallen by as much as 90 percent, he said. But as shark populations began to decline precipitously, scientists became aware of the need to learn more about sharks. That resulted in increased funding for shark research over the past 15 years and improved understanding of shark biology, he said. "Jaws" was based loosely on a deadly rampage by a rogue white shark on swimmers along the New Jersey shoreline and in a nearby creek during the summer of 1916, Burgess said. One of the movie's most blatant errors was attributing one attack to a shark of the genus Squalus, which in reality is a spiny dogfish shark with tiny teeth that grows no bigger than 3 feet long and almost never attacks a human, Burgess said. "We have one attack in the International Shark Attack File where somebody was washing his hands over the side of a boat and a shark came up and probably thought it was a piece of filet going overboard and nipped a guy's fin- ger," he said. "This is the generic equivalent of your pussycat being accused of consuming a human being after nipping a finger." Burgess said when he played this "Jaws" segment to a group of shark scientists in Pennsylvania several years ago during a presentation on how sharks are portrayed in the media, "everyone got a big kick out of it and it brought the house down." Another humorous episode in the movie involved the marine biolo- gist played by Richard Dreyfuss single-handedly performing an autopsy on one of the shark vic- tims, Burgess said "It's very inter- esting that a marine biologist would be doing an autopsy at all," he said. "As a guy who studied shark attacks, I'm frequently involved in autopsies, but I don't perform any. I only consult with the medical pro-. fessionals." But the movie's major mistake is to portray sharks as vengeful crea- tures that can remember a particu- lar human being and go after it, he said. Although "Jaws" deserves acco- Shrubs and Stuff Plants Landscaping F L o I -D "ey o ed geaf 3496 PReples Lan Waaudrula OfWie (863) 773-3557 obile 781-0157 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday.- Saturday TAKE EAST MAWN STREET TO N HOU.NLDTOWN RD 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday PCEED NORTH TO PEEPLES LAUE Late afternoon by appointments. CO"iUEEAST TO NURSERY ETRANCE ON Rh3T soc5 Mtfr Tootsie Ford Gudal 9/27/2003 On September 27, 2003 a great light that dwelt among us \as :extinguished bya mighty rushing wind. Tootsie, you were a light to many of us and ,your legacy lives on. The passion that burned. Inside of you continues to ignite hearts of many. Nothing can fulfill the void in our hearts and in the words of your dear friends, you are greatly missed by all who knew and loved you. soc6:16p I Happy Father's Day To Levi.McLeod With Love From All of Us "Father's Day... a time for wishing those nearest to our hearts the best that life can bring." Time sure flies, but busy lives or death cannot keep us apart, For though we sel- dom get the chance to speak what's in our hearts, The Love and pride we feel, for you grows deeper every year, and all our very warmest thoughts will always keep you near. Love, Your Kids Levi Jr., Gloria, Lillie, Susie, Ray, Floyd and Lil' Levi, your grandkids & great-grandkids. Happy Father's Day To Frankie Carlton We can't know why some things happen... but we can know that love & beautiful methories outlast the pain of grief. And we can know that there's a place inside the heart where love lives always... and where noth- ing beautiful can ever be forgotten. If I've learned. anything down through the years, it's that nothing beautiful in this world is ever really lost... Those we cherish will always live on in memory. Love, Your daughter LaRosha, your sons Tony, Calvin, Karu, and grandson 7Tyrone and granddaughter Rosie. lades as an exciting piece of cine- ma. Burgess said, most of the sequels lack the original movie's artistic content while still reinforc- ing unflattering stereotypes about sharks. In one recent televised movie, a monstrous school of sharks attacked spring breakers off a mountainous beach that was sup- posed to be Florida, he said. While some of the educational programming, such as National Geographic and the BBC, represent sharks realistically, "in the end, it still seems that certain producers and certain channels feel obliged to pull out the scare card when it comes to sharks," he said. Humans have always held sharks in special awe, as they have lions, tigers, elephants and other fero- cious animals, Burgess said. "The difference is that a high-powered rifle in the hand of a human being equalizes all land critters, even charging elephants, while humans are no match for sharks in the sea," he said. "the, irony is if humans sit in a boat and put a hook in the water, sharks, which as efficient predators are quick to grab the bait, are highly vulnerable." School Calendar Approved By KIMBERLY PATARINI For The Herald-Advocate Students, be ready to grab your backpack's and books, because summer vacation -will be over before you know it! The first day of school for stu- dents will be Wednesday, Aug. 10. However, the teachers will be pre- ceding them, and will start Tuesday, Aug. 2. All will keep to the grind until Monday, Sept. 5, when they will have a day off because of Labor Day. On Monday, Oct. 10, students will not have 'to attend school because of an inservice day, giving them a three-day weekend. Then, on Friday, Oct. 14, students will be released early. Students will also be released early on Friday, Oct. 21, because of Homecoming. . ,Ip hnor .f Vetefan's Day, there *'will be no school'on Friday, No\. 11. The Thanksgiving holidays will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and' \ ill last through Friday, Nov. 25. On Wednesday, Dec. 21, students \ill be released early and will begin their Winter Holiday, which- will last until Jan. 9. On Friday, Jan. 6, however, their teachers will have a \%ork day. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, students will be out of school on Monday, Jan. 16. Students will have another early- release day on Monday, March 13. Spring Break will begin on Monday March 27. and will last through Frida), March 31. There will be a four-day weekend in April, beginning on Friday, April 14, and 'lasting, through Monday, April 17. There will be an early-release for students on Wednesdaiy, May 24, which. is the last day of school. However,, teachers will have to work Thursday, May ,25, and Friday, May 26, before taking off. for the summer. Letter to Editor State Should Not Pay For Reclamation Research Dear Editor: I must admit when I see news like "UF/IFAS Asked to Do Research for Productive Uso -.,r Mined Land," (The Herald- Advocate, May 19, 2005)1 think certain iniflential people in this county have an extraordinary sense of priorities. My question is: Why are county leaders now prevailing on state institutions, funded by Florida tax- payers, to try to make reclaimed phosphate mines viable to us again as agricultural lands? The state has already funded a $160 million phosphate clean-up at Piney Point, exhausting financial resources allo- cated toward the reclamation of pre-1975 mines (when the industry was under no obligation to reclaim anything). The burden is on the industry itself, not public funding, to do the necessary research to return mined lands to productivity. Mosaic is required by law to reclaim mined land to usable stan- dards, to restore the natural system "type for type, function for func- tion." Before it was strip-mined the land was viable for agriculture and ranching; before the trees and veg- etation were bull-dozed, the wild- life displaced; before the natural soil was dug out and redistributed; before the clay and sand wer4 sepa- rated, and the phosphate/ rock removed. The phosphate iFidustry took what they wanted, processed it into chemical fertilizer and made their profits. The IFAS states as their objective "to provide knowledge in agricul- ture, natural resources, and life sci- ences." I say reclaimed phosphate land has little to do with "natural" resources. Reclamation is, at best, man's attempt to return natural resources to what they were before strip-mining took place, and according to certain authorities in the field the results are pretty poor. I quote from an article written by Kevin Erwin, certified senior ecol- ogist, and consultant for the Phosphate Research Institute, who estimates it would cost upwards of $25,000/acre to adequately reclaim phosphate mines. "The very poor conditions I observed on most of IMC-Cargill's reclamation projects means that their methods and budgets for reclamation, management and monitoring are inadequate ... nei- ther their budgets nor methods are working and haven't for years ... If the mining process does not pro- vide the basic ingredients required for successful restoration, then suc- cess is not possible. Without soil, habitat restoration is destined to fail. The natural relationship between the soil and water table elevations does not exist in IMC- Cargill's reclamation sites. IMC- Cargill needs to strip, segregate, relocate, and protect/stockpile the native soils,and properly relocate and contour these soils after min- ing. This will cost substantially more than they've budgeted, but the results will be substantially bet- ter." The article goes on to address planting, supplemental planting, and. replanting to achieve proper vegetation. It mentions that reclaimed lands, as well as adja- cent, preserved lands are overrun with cogon grass. It cites a laxity in reporting on "groundwater hydrol- ogy, surface water hydrology, water quality, soils, aquatic fauna, wildlife, and ecosystem diversity." Finally Erwin concludes: "In my opinion, the plan to reclaim Ona is inadequate and doesn't even include clay ..:,iing areas or stream restoration." As we know, according to the recommended order of the Ona- Fort Green challenge, the hearing officer, while approving the mine application, placed a higher burden of responsibility on Mosaic to ade- quately reclaim the land. It seems to me that if the industry were to assume full responsibility for the destruction they wreak on the envi- ronment in their quest for phos- phate ore, then there would be no reason for leaders of this county to call upon state institutions to seek solutions to the problem. If the industry cannot fulfill its legal obligations to the people of Florida then perhaps they should take their operations elsewhere. Dennis Mader Hardee Citizens Against Pollution Lily On The Agenda HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION The Hardee County Commission will hold its regular session today (Thursday) beginning at 8:45 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. The following is a synopsis' of agenda topics that may be of public interest. Times are approximate except for advertised public hearings. -Hardee County Economic Development District (severance tax) Board, 8:35 a.m.-prior to start of regular meeting. -'Primary Care for Children, Families Challenge and Closing the Gap health grants, MarshaRau, 8:45 a.m. -Award bid for stream restoration for 15 sites in the county, J. R. Prestridge, 9 a.m. -Minor subdivision plats for Conner's Ranch Estates, A&L Land Subdivision and Sunshine Acres-consent agenda. -Ribbon-cutting for Health Department fitness trail, 11 a.m. This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald-Advocate and the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish to plan to attend. Czar Peter the Great of Russia put a tax on men's beards and a clerk at the gate of every town to collect it. f- " -Get-DadRieef's for Father's Day! Flip Flops PATCHES-N-POCKETS (Earnest Shopping Plaza) 110 N. 6th Ave. Wauchula 773-9684 Hours: Mon. 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Hanna Graduated On June 6th ~~ Purina Screw Worm Control Remedies ~~ Bond Sales Drop To Pre-War Time Level ~~ National War Fund Work To Get Under Way Soon COURTESY PHOTO Summer reading is in full swing at Zolfo Elementary School. The ZSE Media Center is open two days a week to the summer school students and neighborhood kids who want to take a break with a book, magazine, or a learning educational computer or board game. Community students may check out books and take Accelerated Reader tests in addition to other activities in the media center. Students who were in K-4th grade last school year-are welcome. The media center is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m.-noon. The open dates are from June 7th- July 20th. The only closure is Wednesday, June 29th. In the photos are students checking out books and enjoying learning games. FISH STORY 'i .1 COURTESY PHOTO Matt George (right) watches as his fish weighs out at 1.24 pounds during the first Florida Bass Federation Junior State Championship held on the south Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. Ninety 'Junior Bassmasters competed on Lake Shipp on Sunday, with Matt one of seven members of SLakeland Junior Hawg Hunters, of which the Bowling Green 14-year-old is president. Four mem- bers of this, club placed in the top 15. Tournaments are held each month for the 11- to 18-year olds. You do not need to have a boat to participate. For more information, call Matt at 375-2590. Hardee County ?''*'" ''' '*'''' Golf Tournament This Saturday June 18th C heck-in between 7:00 & 8:00 am Torrey Oaks Golf Course $50.00 Per golfer lunch & refreshments provided Prizes, Raffles and Contests Hardee County Family YMCA jj U 610 W. 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Nice Shad\ Corner I.ol - 3BR/IBA Frame Home Located in ,\auchula. .Aking 61.0000. Hot New Land Listing 7.43 Acres \acant Land. Located in Wauchula. Asking $97.500. Renlers. Be I-lonemuners Call u% about these 2 j'lordable homes located in \\auchula. Great Inmesmnenl Opportunit). \\ON'T LAST LONG!! Brand Ne% Mobile Home- 3BR/2BA Mobile Hlomie ilh Central Ail' & Heat located in BoiMling Green on pacious lot. M1O\E RICHT IN!!!'!! $69.9111l.lll. Duplex in Bowling Green Nice 4BR/2BA duplex on corner lot. close o1 eleimentar school & church. Asking ($69.9l0. Nerw Land L isting 51.4-I AC gro\e/nalural woodlands 8" \\ell sith Diesel Pump. Zoned F-R. $9.500.01 per acre. r I 7- eI '!.,: 4 I. A'cvt /'lores John Freteman Carolyn Jackoui A.manda ,tlio'I 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.** WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS Contact After Hours 0.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net 'After hours............863-773-2840 Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863) 773-9256 Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643 Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587 cl6:16c Steve Lanier (863) 559-9392 Classifieds DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps, starting at $195., injectors, turbos, misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p KENMORE heavy duty super capacity one piece washer/dryer, apartment size, 9 months. Excellent condition $400. 863-773-5867. 6:16-23p 1997 CADILLAC Deville, leather, loaded, 46,000 miles, $8,300 OBO. Call 863-202-6440. -- 6:16-23p FORD EXPLORER XLT, AWD, loaded, leather interior, mag wheels, mobile cell phone included, $5900. 773-4379. 6:9-16p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p RODMAN-will train. High school diplo- ma a must. Call 375-2369 and leave message. 6:16p FULL-TIME 'HOUSEKEEPER, some weekends. Duties would include care of two-year-old child, cleaning, iron- ing a must. 863-443-1099. 6:16-7:14p MANAGER NEEDED. Must be avail- able to work weekends. Full-time position. Salary. Must be 21. Country Club Liquor and Lounge. Call Sheila 10 am 5pm, 375-9988; after hours call 781-4927 or 285-7203. 6:16c MANAGER, ASSISTANT Manager & Leasing Consultant needed for large tax credit property in Wauchula, Bowling Green. Preferred Yardi exp, good communications & leasing exp a must. Competitive salary, benefits & housing may be included. Fax resume to 863-773-6679. 6:16c RECEPTIONIST for bupy office. Please fax resume to 863-773-6486. 6:16-23c CASEWORKERS Kids Hope United provides support services for abused and neglected children and their fam- ilies for several Central Florida counties. We have caseworker positions available in our Sebring, Wauchula and Mulberry locations. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field we will train you if you are selected. Minimum training salary is $31,620. Salary range for caseworkers is $31,620 -38,760. We ivill consider non-related degrees if you have related experience. If you have current cer- tification as a Child Protection Professional, we want to talk to you. Competitive salary and complete benefit pack- age if offered, with an excellent paid time off benefit. KHU is a drug free workplace and com- mitted to Equal Employment Opportunities. Please forward resume with salary history to floridajobs@kidshopeunited.org or fax to (407) 386-3499. cl6:16 23,30c Citrus Removal Land Clearing backUoe Work fond Digging Ditch Cleaning riveway5s, etc. References provided upon requests. Shawn Rimes ,n--j (863) 781-0412 Agniet c16:9-30c 158*17*9761 NE\L LIS(ING! Great commercial developments site on lHighway 17. Call Joe Smith f.r price. location and details! NEW LISTING! Over 1 1/3 acrereesidential building site very close to Wauchula, schools, and recreation complex! Paved road frontage! Well, elec- tric and permit for seplic tank! Offered at $49,500! Ilardee County: 150+ acres pasture with county road frontage. Flowing creek, several farm wells and cow pens! Offered at $11,500 per acre. 4.5 acres Soulh of Wauchula; improved with pond, well and septic! Would make beautiful home site! Listed for $90,000! Ask for Ben Gibson. 10.07 ac. improved pasture, deep watering hole, small farm well. Good home site and suitable for horses. Offered at $10,500 per acre! CONTRACT PIENIiIN; Build 3our new home! 20 ac. on South Bailey Road close to Wauchula! Ciru' grove w/microjet irrigation and diesel power unit! Listed for $12,000 per acre. Three 5-ac. tracts on Parnell Road. Good home sites on paved road! Listed for 520.000 per acre! 15 ac. HIamlin grove paved road frontage. 6" diameter deep well with elec- tric submersible pump. Only $13,000 per acre! CONTRACT PENDING CONIMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US 17! Cleared and ready to build! Listed at $245,000! 118 acres development property on US 98 near US 27. Presently in good quality citrus grove. Offered by bid only! 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 Sales Associates ; '(after hours)' - Mary Rollins Ben Gibson Joseph R. Smith (863) 773-9673 (941) 737-2800 (863) 781-1851 Robert Jones Brian Pohl (863) 781-1423 (863) 773-6563 We are a member of the Wauchuli Board of Realtors and I SMultiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. 6:16c Spring is come home with her world-wandering feet. And all the things are made young with young desires. HELP WANTED JOB OPENING The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is taking applications for a full time Communications Officer. You must be at least 19 years of age. have a high school diploma or equiv- alent, never been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, be willing to be fingerprinted, pass a drug test and'work shifts. Applications may be obtained and returned at the Sheriff's Office, 900 E. Summit St., Wauchula, FL. If other arrangements are necessary, call 863-773-0304 ext. 211. EOE cl6:16,23c CARDIO PULMONARY DIRECTOR An experienced and effective director is needed to manage our Cardio- pulmonary Department. ,The successful candidate will be a strong role model who can demonstrate clinical compe- tency and superb customer service. An RRT is required. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified profes- sional. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 403(b). DeSoto Memorial Hospital is a 49-bed JCAHO accredited hospital located in Arcadia, FL., close to sunny beaches and popular attractions for which Florida is known world- wide. Human Resources Desoto Memorial Hospital 900 N. Robert Ave. Arcadia, FL 34266 OR www.dmh.org and look under Careers OR Fax Resume to: 863-494-8400 E-mail: hr@dmh.org Phone Number: 863-494-8405 _______ ____ I 6:16c CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OUR NEW STARTING RATE PAY IS $9.00 PER HOUR Florida Institute for Neurological Rehabilitation, Inc., is currently accepting applications for the following positions: R.S.A.'s Weekend shift or part-time. HS Diploma or "G.E.D. $9.00 per hour starting rate."' C.N.A.'S 2nd, 3d and Weekend shifts available. Current Florida Licensure & HS Diploma or GED required, expe- rience 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. THERAPISTS PT, OT & SLP part-time positions, Sat. & Sun., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. @ Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation. Inc., located in Wauchula, FL. Competitive salary. Current FL Licensure is required. Submit resume to annettedhr(@finr.net or fax to (863) 773-2041. *SWITCH BOARD Operator Responsibilities: Answer and direct incoming/outgoing calls. Must answer clearly, consistently, timely and with courtesy. Enforce all tele- phone protocols. Qualifications: One year switchboard and clerical experience preferred. Hours are 3-10 PM SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS. High school diploma or GED arid must be 18 years old. 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. cl5:26-6:16c CAROL'S REALTY 1534 YANCY STREET ,,.,.-r PORT CHARLOTTE, FL. 33952 ****** FORT MEADE ****** 15 SAND MOUNTAIN ROAD 4 BEDROOMS 2300 SQ FEET 2.5 BATHROOMS BUILT IN 1984 CENTRAL HEAT & AIR CONCRETE BLOCK AND FRAME 2 STORY 107 BY 144 LAND ASKING $94,000 Make Offer JAMES COLLI OEFICE 1-941-627-276 CELL 1-941-628-78. CELL 1-863-412-89. FAX 1-941-627-17. E LIC. ASSOCIATE 69 35 32 41 i s EQUAL HOUSCG OPpORTUNITY , 6 16C . L I I _I--~-~1-- i. .:.,. pOF1 June 16, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B The Classifieds MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/porter needed for large tax credit property in Wauchula, Bowling Green. Experience needed. Competitive salary, benefits & housing may be incl. Fax resume to 863-773-6679. 6:16c POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE- LY: Cashier, stock, and daily cleaning persons. Full or part-time, Duette County Store. Intersection of SR62 & CR39, Manatee County. Call Lenora at (941) 776-1097. 6:9-16c TWO half day preschool teachers. 773-4701. 6:9-16p COUNTRY CLUB Liquor Store. 40 hours per week. Must be 21. Starting salary $7/hour. Call Sheila between 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 375-9988. 6:16c 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 CAREGIVERS, HHAs, CNAs needed. Please call Beth at 285-8506 or 698- 6383. 5:19-6:16p PEOPLE to work in our warehouse, plant, and CDL drivers. Jobs have great benefits package. Hours Monday-Friday. Drivers home every night. We are a drug-free workplace. Apply in person at Florida Fertilizer. 5:5tfc ALL AROUND CARPENTER with reli- able transportation & tools, For infor- mation please call Staton Inc. @ 863- 375-3113 or 863-781-4460 12:23tfc CAROL'S REALTY S1534 YANCY STREET. S^' K)PORT CHARLOTTE, FL. 33952 ****** ZOLFO SPRINGS ****** 5168 DEER RUN DR 4 BEDROOMS SCREENED LANAI 3 BATHROOMS HOT TUB UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE CENTRAL HEAT & AIR BUILT IN 1993 6 CAR GARAGE (CONCRETE BLOCK) FENCED YARD DOUBLE WIDE MODULAR 1936 SQ FT ON 5.8 ACRES- SASKING $175,900.00 JAMES COLLIE OFFICE 1-941-627-2769 CELL 1-941-628-"835 CELL 1-863-412-8932 FAX .1-941-627-1741 616C LIC. ASSOCIATE EQUAL HOUSWG OPPORTUNITY P/T CUSTODIAL work position. Local church is looking to hire a custodian to work two days per week (16 hours) cleaning their facility. Experience pre- ferred. Pay based upon experience. Please call the church office at 773- 9243 for more information and to set up an interview. 6:9tfc BOOKKEEPER/Office Manager for busy manufacturer in Sebring. Fax resume to (239) 566-3994. 6:2-30p RIGGERS OR LAMINATORS.for boat manufacturer. Experienced. Sebring area. Call (863) 385-3501. 6:2-30p GARDENER/LABORER, regular pt work $7.50, Limestone/Lily area. Call Dennis (863) 494-4687. 5:26-6:23p LPN -F/T for 11 pm to 7 am shift. Needed for a 79 bed SNF. If you like- geratrics come join the Hardee Manor Healthcare Team. Apply in person or by fax. Sign on bonus. Hardee Manor Healthcare Center, 401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax: 773-0959. 6:16c CARL'S RECYCLING needs a scale- man/laborer. Fluent bilingual a must. Dependable, own transportation. 40- 44 hours per week. Come by 249 Airport Rd., Wauchula 767-0400. 6:16p BILINGUAL SECRETARY needed. Apply in person at Hardee Car Co. 6:16c THOUSAND TRAILS is taking applica- tions for various seasonal/part-time positions for the winter season at our Peace River Preserve. Stop by the Ranger Station & pick up an applica- tion. No phone calls please! Located South of Wauchula on HWY 17. Thousand Trails is an Equal Oppor- tunity Employer. 6:9-16p Mosaic Wingate NOW HIRING Phosphate Laborers for Myakka City location. Apply at Rita Staffing. 3+ openings. Temp-Hire, $12.95/hr to start. Clean background & drug screen. Apply only at: Rita Staffing...646-5021 5150 S. Florida Ave., Lkld. NOW HIRING LABORERS and experi- enced operators w/transportation. Freedom Pipeline Corp., 610A N. 6th Ave., Wauchula. No phone calls. Apply in person between 7-8 a.m. & 4- 5 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. DFWP/EO,. 6:16-23p $1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck drivers and service personnel. Coker Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula 2:24tfc 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 TOTALLY REMODELED classic 1928, 3 BR, 1 Bath 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. 6:16p dzalea apartments Now accepting applications! S2, 3, & 4 Bedroom tpts. Handicap units available * SRental rates beginning at $443 * (plus electric cable and phone) Rental assistance available for qualified applicants * 860 Pleasant Way Bowling Green, FL (863) 375-4138 Monday friday 9 a.m. 5p.m. Equal Housing Opportunity c6:16-7.21c THE NUMBER TO KNOW HOSPICE OPPORTUNITIES Satisfying Challenges, Countless Rewards, Good Shepard Hospice Providing compassionate care giving to our patients and their families and provid- ing our staff with satisfying and rewarding careers in a welcoming, friendly enviro- ment. The following positions are available in Highlands and Hardee Counties : RN, Case Manager Full-Time, M-F (8a-5p) Responsible for visiting patient/families in a home setting, conducting assess- ments and providing end of life clinical care. RNs Part-Time, weekends Flexible scheduling available, day or evening shifts! LPNs Per Diem, 4p-12a LPNs needed for 8-hour con- tinuous care shifts at the bed- side providing one on one care to patient and families in nursing home, home, and/or ALF setting. Flexible schedul- ing available! Interested candidates should send resume to: Human Resources, fax (863) 687- 6977 or call (863) 682-0027. EOE, DWFP c16:16c *1; SPrepare for the hurricane .,season with our quality S7 pebble rock. l ., *I ------------------ June Special $10 OFF - S, Per Load I Ri nes I Son A :ri-Services, Inc. Quality gravel rock for driveways, parking IT'S BETTER THAN SHELL! Shawn Rimes .CAg lots, etc. (863) 781-0412 net 158*17*9761 .1 U -' I. - ll Smillh Lal Clpig & TNee IRemoval, lic * Land Clearing * Excavation * Site Prep * Tree & Debris Removal * Citrus Tree Removal * Demolition * Front End Loader * Experienced Operator * Competitive Rates * Personal Service * House Pads PoWered by Mobile (863) 781-0158 (24/7) Office (883) 773-2500 Message (883) 773-3557 clG:2tfc L AMBER T REALTY INC. T 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 Bus. (863) 773-0007 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker Fax: (863) 773-0038 Dork Lamnbe KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT UIS TODAY! Excellent Opportunity to purchase this 38 acre tract of improved pasture that is fenced, small pond, shell road frontage: located at the Hardee/Manatee Line. Contact us toda>! SULNIER'S HERE! Enjoy this losel) in ground pool along with this 3B/1.5Bth. CB home, new roof. new tiled floors, new double paned windows, nice workshop. con- seniently located. $165.000 2B/1.5Bth Mobile home on secluded 17 acres: plenty of wildlife including, turkey, deer, and hogs. $175,000 HIGHWAY 17 SOLTH COMMERCIAL BUILDING presently used for two separate businesses: 2810 square feet: face brick, new roof; pased parking. Call for details! $275,000. SEE THIS PARK MODEL DAY .M/H on nicely land- scaped corner lot; 2B/2Bth, 1656 square feet, some fur- niture included in sale. $85.000. HUNTER'S PARADISE! See this 40 acre tract with plenty of wildlife: small creek: property can he divid- ed. $420,000 20 Acres of bearing grove: 10 acres of \alencias. 10 acres of Hamlins: Two (2) 6" wells: good development property, road frontage on 2 sides: southwestern Hardee County. $300,000. Nestled in Lovel) Oak Hammock, this 3B/2Bih home with 2500 square feet of living, is perfcctll situated on this 155 acre tract that is fenced, has 4" well. 3 acres with overhead irrigation. Call for details. SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON...............773-9743 ASSOCIATE: MNICHAEL ADAIS ...............781-2413 ASSOCIATE: NIIKEY COLDING .................781-1698 ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK..........781-1226 REALTOR At-.1M1 ( ID -I AM-SOUTH REALTY ViAKING; REAL ESTATE REAI, EASy." An Independently Owned and Operated Member o Coldwel Banker Re Estate orpoation 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873 (863) 773-2122 FAX (863) 773-2173 AFTER HOURS CALL: Gary Delatorre, Broker 863-832-0508 Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887 Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575 Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797 Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769 Dane Hendry Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM BEAUTIFUL SHADED LOT on North Ohio Avenue with 12x60 mobile home in very good condition. Only $49,900 LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling Green. $200,000 HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE in Bowling Green. 80 x 118 lot. -$25,000. HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE. Zolfo Springs lot. $40,000 CHARMING TWO BEDROOM, 1 BATH concrete block home in quiet neighborhood. Remodeled and ready for new family. $89,900. SECLUDED 24 ACRES, cabbage palms, oaks and other natural Florida flora and fauna. Perfect for weekend camping. $6,500 per acre. A GREAT LOCATION for this 1994 MH on 10 Acres of land just inside Manatee County. Beautiful oak forest, new well and serene surroundings. $249,900 / Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service. WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS 6:16c 24-Hour Emergency Towing Lowest Possible Rates Fast, Reliable Service * Hill's Auto World c5:19 U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green Don't get stuck in your driveway! I' I j I -- I C- -- -I- -- L1 : .-.. a'-"8i ~~ II~ 12 8B The Herald-Advocate, June 16, 2005 The Classifieds ,3/RBR, 1/BA concrete block home on 2 lots. New roof, tile flooring, new cen- tral air/heat, new appliances, fenced .in backyard, nice neighborhood. .Serious inquiries only. NO FINANC- ING. $140Ki 212 Riverside Drive. Call .(863) 224-0147 for Carla Smith. 6:16-7:21p LOST: Black, white, tan female Cocker OSpaniel has summer haircut, $100. SReward. (863) 781-1163. 6:16p LEFT OVER roofing supplies. Ridge vents, plywood, coil nails, tar, etc. OBO 773-0736 after 5 p.m. 6:16nc SHARP digital laser copier, $250. 773- 4701. 6:9-16p BOX OF Cow collection for $40. Call 735-1918. 6:9-7:7p DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double bass pedal, top of-the-line, paid $350, sell- ing for $200. James, 375-4797 1:6tfc 12'x50' mobile home. Ready to be moved, $1250 OBO, 773-6692. 6:16p record Wages. license Apply in person. Current DMV required at time of application. based on experience. Class D required if hired. Badcock&more HOME FURNIT URE VL L 765 N. Hwy 17* Wauchula 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, yop must meet our resident qualification criteria. We have dish%\ ashers,'sto0 es, 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 pla. ground, volleyball area, beautifully landscaped grounds, gazebo with grills, ample parking, and we are a gated community. For more information regarding your new home, please contact-us at Country Manor Apartments (863) 773-6640 or fax us at (863) 773-6679. Monday through Friday 10:00 to 6:00 Equal Housing Opportunity l l d5l19t NE W & USED TIRES Billy Ayers Tire Technician '#1 Tag Team in Town! Come give us aatry!. _r, !- Donna Eures Secretary .*.-"....--- --- Bis." IF' 2-Fast & Friendly Service- 0 F V _,-TO mI Thnkyo fS.r ou bsins! H Mo OURS 863-773-0777 w. Fri. 8-61 at. 8126 863-773-0727 Is Ia Espanol c:9tfc 116 REA Rd. Wauchula (across from Wal-Mart) VIS sMF ~JN"U'I Moil Homs '892 BR, 1 B, single-wide, good condi- tion. $5,000. 781-6681. 6:16c 20x40 with land, $20,000. 12x56 with land, $10,000. 863-845-0431 call after 9 p.m. Both in Fort Meade. 6:16p SKYLINE PARK MODELS for sale! Models located at Little Charlie Creek RV Park, 1850 Heard Bridge Road, Wauchula, FL 33873. For more infor- mation call (863) 781-9241, Wayne or (863) 773-3161, Cindy. 6:2-8:25c 3r-N ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet or are looking for a new one, the City of Wauchula invites you to come and see if you can find the pet you're look- ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control is located at 685 Airport Road. Please call 773-3265 or more information. tfc-dh LABOR SOLUTIONS Personnel Services Taking Applications for General labor, Packing House, School Construction, & Clerical positions. Please come to our office and apply. If applying for Clerical please bring a resume, when applying bring two forms of identification. Apply at address below. 116 West Orange St Wauchula, FL 33873 Phone: 863-773-9225 424 US Hwy 17 N..it - or Arcadia, FL 34266 i Phone: 863- I'.l-1. .11' cl6:16c MID-FLORIDA REALTY, WAUCHULAII=I :I r~ 421 Grape St. BG 3/1, central H/A, CB $65,000. 15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in grove. Well & Irrigation system & drain tile. $12,000 per acre. 1.06 acres, zoned C-2. Just east of new Northbound U.S. 17. Excellent potential for warehouses or light manufacturing. Priced to sell. $50,000. Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer Run Road. $120,000. 3 Rental houses in Ona. Current rental income $900 per month. $70,000. 50 acres more or less close to town. Frontage on 2 paved roads.. $9,500 per acre. 170 College Lane, 2BR 1 Bth Central H/A. Large wooded lot $69,500. 2 parcels, 1-5 ac. Grove 2 wells, corner of Steve Robhefigd(; Gretnlear. And 22 acres MOL Grove, deep well, corner of Barlow Rd. and S.R. 64E. W/MH. Brindle Boxer With Copper Collar For Arthritis, Lost May 29th. In Arcadia. Hyper, But Very Loving And Gentle. NEEDS MEDICATION PLEASE CALL 863-990-0407.. No Questions Asked. 6:16c ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29 requires that all cats and dogs sold in Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have nec- essary shots and be free of parasites. tfc-dh CLOSING OUT! Must be sold! Complete stock of plants, citrus trees, miscellaneous 'supplies; Voogd Growers. 9 am to dark. 773-4853. 6:9-7:7 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA mobile home, (863) 453-3400 daytime or (863) 399-3333. I'I6:9-16p 2/BR MOBILE HOME, clean, quiet family park, Wauchula. No pets. $350 month, plus $250 deposit. (863) 773- 3275 (863) 698-4908. 6:2- 30p NEED SOMEONE to share house rent and expenses, children and horses welcome, 781-2493. 5:25-6:23p 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, Wauchula, available July 1st. First, Last and Security required. 781-0982. 6:2-30p Help ante SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 600 West College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825 (863) 453-6661 Fax (863) 453-2437 www.sfcc.cc.fl.us POSITION VACANCIES BOOKSTORE MANAGER Full-time, year-round position to operate College Bookstore and oversee Central Services functions. Responsibilities include ordering books and supplies, keeping accurate sales and Inventory records, and assisting students, staff members, and the general public with selection of goods. A degree in business related field is preferred. At least 3 years of management/supervisory experience required. Excellent communication skills required. Preference will be given to individuals with retail management experience. Position involves moderately heavy manual work, including lifting and moving. Salary: Competitive. Application Deadline: 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 21,2005. LEAD MAINTENANCE HARDEE* Full-time, year round position responsible for cleaning and maintaining the educational facilities at South Florida Community College's Hardee Campus. General mainte- nance and supervisory experience preferred. Must be a self-starter and have a positive attitude. Position involves moderately heavy manual work, including lifting and moving. Hourly pay rate $9.13 to $10.22. Application deadline: 5 p.m., Friday June 17, 2005. BOOKSTORE CLERK* Part-time, year-round position to assist Bookstore Manager in the operation of the College Bookstore. At least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time employment as a cashier is required, preferably in a retail merchandising function. Experience in other public contact positions, as well,, is preferred. Hourly pay rate: $7.71 ($7.94 effective 7/1/05). Open until filled. Full-time positions offer a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, medical & life insurance, vacation, and sick leave. *Veteran's preference may be claimed for this position. Application forms are available in Human Resources, Building I (Avon Park), at any SFCC campus/center or.on our web site. SFCC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION Sc16:9,16c A (~. Nursery positions available now. Genera help and person experienced in spraying or willing to learn at our Zolfo Springs location. SSupervisor position available at our Ft. Meade location. Applicant must have a valid ID & Social Security. SAll positions are full time. Apply in person at Sunshine Foliage World ' 2060 Steve Roberts Special o Zolfo Springs, FL 107 W. Main Street Topsy See Wauchula, FL 33873 REAL ESTATE 773-5994 NEV LISTING 3/BR 2/Bth C.B. completely r e'odeledl New' rOof,, appliances. $97,000. -. j" NEW LISTING You must see this beautiful older home in Wuauchula. 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.. Large acreage recreational property. Call for info. Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000 We Have Buyers! We Need Listings! We lhae several buyers interested in \our house e\en if it needs repairing. ,. Call us wiilh %our info. Topsv See, broker lanente See, associate , Check out more listings at Or email us at: www.ourhomesite.comlwauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net 421 Grape St. BG 3/1, central H/A CB $65,000. 15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in grove. Well & Irrigation system & drain tile. $12,000 per acre. 1.06 acres, zoned C-2. Just east of new Northbound U.S. 17. Excellent potential for warehouses or light manufacturing. Priced to sell. $50,000. Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer Run Road. $120,000. 3 Rental houses in Ona. Current rental income $900 per month. $70,000. 50 acres more or less close to town. Frontage on 2 paved roads. $9,500 per acre. 170 College Lane, 2BR 1 Bth Central H/A. Large wooded lot $69,500. 2 parcels, 1-5 ac. Grove 2 wells, corner of Steve Roberts and Greenleaf. And 22 acres MOL Grove, deep well, corner of Barlow Rd. and S.R. 64E. W/MH. Delivery Warehouse NOW RENTING! THE PALMS APTS. ATTENTION FARM WORKERS 2&3 Bedroom Apartments Located, at: 701 La Playa Drive Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Monthly rent from $447 + utilities Occupancy restricted to households with one family member receiving 50% or more of their gross annual income from farm labor activities. For Rental Info & Applications The Palms at 863-773-3809 (TDD# 1-800-955-8771) Equal Housing Opportunity. iAHORA ARQUILANDO! ATENCION TRABAJADORES DE FINCA THE PALMS APARTMENTS 3 y 4 cuarto Localizado en: 701 La Playa Drive Horas de Oficina: Lunes y Viernes de 9:00 AM 5:00 PM. Mensualidades de renta comenzando de $447 + utilidades Apartamentos designados para los encapacitados y desabilitados. Intalarse es restrict a un miembro de familiar que reciban el 50% o mas de Ingreso grueso annual en actividades de labor en agriculture. Para information de renta o solicitudes Llame, The Palms al: 863-773-3809 ,(TDD# 1-800-955-8771) Iqual Oportunidades de Viviendas 16:930 r ,I ,: C_ 5 -s""ercl~"~fl I L~3r~31 / I I Sao June 16, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B KENNY SANDERS........781-0153 RICK KNIGHT................773-2472 MONICA REAS...........773-9609 U.S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WA The HOUSES and apartments for rent. Call 773-6667 for more info. 6:16c 1. B/R very nice efficiency Apt., com- pletely furnished. 150 channel satel- lite TV. One Person Only. No Pets. Shared washer and dryer. $600 month -$300 security deposit. 863-375- 4424. 6:19-23p NICE One B/R Avion trailer queen size bed, 150 ch. satellite TV One Person Only. No Pets. $500 month- $250 security deposit-includes utili- ties. 1-863-375-4424. 6:16-23p WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER- ENT sizes. Jack Ullrich Warehouses. 773-6448. 6:16c 1 BR, .1 BA, living room, large lot, $475. Call after 7 p.m. (407) 908-5161. 6:9-16p 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 Service WE BUY JUNK cars! U-hau Carl's Recycling 767-0400. DAVID ROYAL,.7............781-3490 SANDY LARRISON........832-0130 MIKE NICHOLSON ULICHULA, FL .3873 cl18.16c Classified B SEE SOUND Pro-Audio for any event. 773-6375. 4:4-8:4p JIM'S PAINTING SERVICE. House and mobile home repair. Interior and exte- rior. Mobile top coating, pressure washing, free estimates, Lic. & Ins. #218, 767-9650. 11:6tfc AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy. 17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc il. We haul. IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem? Call Alchoholics Anonymous in 6:16-8:18p Hardee County at 735-3109. Several weekly meetings. tfc M&R Lawncare, mowing, bush hog- ging. Call 773-4698 or 773-6372. 6:2-30 HELP WANTED The Herald-Advocate Permanent, part time position, production department. Monday through Wednesday, approximately 24 hours. Must be able to type. Apply in person. 115 S. 7th Avenue, Wauchula NOTICE OF SALE JULY 1, 2005 11:00 A.M. Personal property in the following units will be sold tothe highest bidder to satisfy rental liens in accor- dance with Florida Statute Section 83.801 83.809. Contents may include household items, clothing, closed cartons, etc. The sell will take place at Convenient Mini Storage, 5106 U.S. Highway 17 N., Bowling Green, FL on July 1, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. Unit #13 Unit #25 Unit #35 Unit #37 Jesus Rodriguez Alicia Perez Peggy Hassell Abandoned ,c16:1 6-30c John O'Neal See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Commercial 45t acs. on north bound Hy 17. orer 3,000 feet of frontage. Bu, all or in part. Call toda for details! 80 acs. with paled road frontage. 40 acs. in grose and remainder is 50% improved. Beautiful homesite. 10O.000/ac! Outstanding home in Knoll ood. 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! BEAUTIFUL HOMESITES! 5+ ac. tracts in eastern Hardee Co. on paved road. Listed for $17,500/ac! 9.5 ac. homesite, near Lake Letta and Highlands Ridge N Golf Course. Enjoy golfing. fishing and other water recre- ation in beautiful Sebring, Florida. Call for more details! Excellent secluded homesite at end of county road in Sweetwater. Currently in E&MN citrus grole. $15.500/ac! L2 late etw n Ft de. L d~ew NW ll & -'d 20 acs. in Ft. Green area. Grove with home. 3BR, 1 bath with pool. Call today. $15,000/ac. RELAX & ENJOY! This beau- tiful, wooded 52 ac. tract in S\W Hardee Co has easy access with dble road frontage. $780,000! Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of new Suncoast Schools Credit Union. Approximately) 3.5 acs. with 2 homes and I office. $1,000,000! P D CE X-'lo rcels t a 9 cs zoned re Ie Ion ed roal. City water d er IecC. a% e. 40 ac. grove in eastern Hardee Co. $260,000! Take part and locate your busi- ness in this growing commercial area! 450' on North Florida Ave. Zoned commercial. $360,000! These 5 & 10 ac. tracts are located in western Hardee Co. There are only a few lots left with lake siew and there are deed restrictions. If vou want peaceful li ing, this is the spot. 19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft. Green. Would make a nice homesite. $15,000/ac! Historical home in Wauchula. 5 BR, 4 bath. CB home on 3 ac. lot. Hardwood floors, fireplace and fountain. Many other fea- tures. Call today to make your appointment. $299,000! 20 ac. pasture on paved road. Listed for $310,000! PUMP TROUBLE? CALL ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP For complete sales, service and installation, call (863) 773-6448. 7:18tfc ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119 Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10 Paragraph D require all ads for any construction-related service to carry the contractor's license number. tfc-dh STORM5 CENTRAL PUMP & IRRIGATION, INC., (863) 773-6259. Services include aer- ators, house pumps, new installation & repair on yard systems. 5:26tfc 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 LET US PICK up junk cars out of your yard. Will buy old farm tractors. Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning. Free estimates. (888) 689-8188 11:18-6:29p PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal, stump removal, dragline, track hoe, land clearing, shell, clay, top soil, loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735- 2415. 9:9tfc Carol Tomblin CAROL'S POOL SERVICE ~ 10 Years Expenence - Cerlified & Insured Office: 863-452-6026 Cell: 863-449-1806 P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 cl4:28tfc CAROL'S REALTY 1534 YANCY STREET o'^ po'0 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL. 33952 ****** WAUCHULA ****** 1074 DOWNING CIRCLE 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS FLORIDA ROOM (12X20) UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE (10X12) CENTRAL HEAT & AIR CAR PORT BUILT IN 1986 FENCED YARD (2 LOTS) DOUBLE WIDE MODULAR HOME (2280 SQ FT) INCLUDES ALL FURNITURE ASKING $79,900.00 JAMES COLLIE OFFICE CELL CELL FAX LIC. ASSOCIATE 1-941-627-2769 1-941-628-7835 1-863-412-8932 1-941-627-1741 6:16C S F C DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs? Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd., Wauchula and Friday and Saturday nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist Church, Corner of Grape & Church St., Bowling Green. 7:18tfc OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto- my supplies now in stock at Pete's Pharmacy. tfc DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY $69 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer) 1: G U L F C E N R A L H Y D A U L C S,, .C RemaI acj in & Repair o Al Maes- Mdels .DEALER RECOMMENDED *TEST FACILITIES ON SITE *STATEWIDE PICK UP & DELIVERY CAT* Komatsu Deere Kawasaki Hitachi Kobelco Volvo Case Linkbelt Rexroth Sundstrand Poclain Linde Staffa c6:2-6:30p LES LASKY 1-8t00-276-0891 Cell 813-220-9170 Fax 727-845-5754 New Port Richey, FL PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bobcat service Tree Trimming Complete Tree Removal *FREE ESTIMATES' (803) 781-2089 Licensed a Insured Accept M/C a Vigs Lawn Service Tree Service Tree Removal Free Estimates * . Sunshine loandcoping service Wauchulor, f 4 Lic. #0808 Every Friday, RESTROOMS Ask for John at (863)273-3747 J-' REMODELED! ow RE-OPEN! fowling Green C7aa Warkel Ii Hwy. 17 Saturday, Sunday WATER ELECTRIC 781-1062 cl4:21 tfc 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, Trailer, etc. i Bo Espino ' Auto Technician Open: Mon Sat 8:00 5:00 CUSTOMER BEWARE! We are licensed and Insured! Reg #MV-40625 cl S:19tfc WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS FULL TIME MECHANIC 375-4461 HELP WANTED (2) PART TIME LABORERS: The Town Council of Zolfo Springs, Florida, will accept applications for two part-time laborers. These positions will be for up to 35 hours per week, flexible hours, and a salary of $6.50 per hour. The successful applicant must have physical strength and agility to perform manual labor. Must have the ability to oper- ate lawn equipment, tractors, trucks, etc. and to follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of plumbing a plus. Applications will be accepted at Town Hall during regular business hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Applications will be accepted through June 17, 2005. The Town Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all applications. The Town of Zolfo Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _____________________________________________,-*:l:. "_'1* 11 -: Full Time Employee Needed Office Position Available BENEFITS: Retirement Plan Health Insurance Vacations: Paid Holidays Paid personal Days 5 Day work Week 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Florida Fence Post Co., Inc. 5251 S.R. 64 West RO. Box 645 Ona, FL 33865 863/735-1361 Drug Free Work Place EOE cl6:2,9,16c Got a house to sell Call S781-1062 and ask for Billy Hill! c16:2tfc REALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS I I .ol W-00 M 'T S; ,IME 1OB The Herald-Advocate, June 16, 2005 LARGE CHINA closet full of crystal, lots of jewelry, central A/H units, lots of summer hats, lots of beds, king size mattress fits on king size water bed, all on sale. We carry large ban- danas. We also carry men's work clothing. Edna's Place. 6:16c FRIDAY/SATURDAY 7-? 658 Apostolic Rd. 6:16-23p SATURDAY, 8-?, 4625 Dixiana Dr., B.G. Furniture, fax machine, printer. 6:16p SATURDAY: Behind BP Sfttion, Hwy 64 East, Zolfo Springs, 8 A -til. Kids clothes-adult clothes and furniture. 6:16p FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 4th Ave. across from Zolfo School. Bunkbed, dresser and night stand, end tables, rocking chair, little tikes toys, children and adult clothes and scrubs. 2.6:16p THURSDAY-FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 8-?, 601 E. Banana Street, BG. 6:16p 2 FAMILY YARD SALE: 311 Carlton Street. Saturday 8-? 6:16p SATURDAY: 362 ALTMAN Rd.,Rocking chairs, baby items, clothes, house- wares, tires. 6:16p. The Mason-Dixon Line is named for Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, English astronomers who surveyed the border between Penn- sylvania and Maryland in 1767. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, S Excavators Next Class: June 20th -National Certification -Financial Assistance -Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-school.com cl6:16c Help Wanted: General labor needed. Construction/Mechanical knowledge a+. Valid drivers license needed. Call (863) 773-2213 for application and appointment. EOE DFWP c16:2tfc Help Wanted Teacher needed for year round school located in a juvenile justice facility near Arcadia. Requires bach- elor's degree and current teaching certificate or statement of eligibility. $32,500 plus excellent bene- fits and vacation package. Please fax resume to Greg Clark at 863-491-5343 or e-mail to greg.clark()desoto.k12.fl.us EOE/DFWP i c16:16c Lonestar C ons truc1ticn C'or c-p General Contractor Lic.# RG291103615 Locally owned and operated Office 863-773-4779 Fax 863-773-9865 .___ _..., ,.<.__- ,-' : , T N F 1T FILL PI INC i Dirt. Sand, Shell. Washout, Citnis Tree Remov W Land SClaring. Building House Pads and Driv-ways 3721 E Main St Tim Parrish Wauchula Fl (863) 781-3342 33873 Nextol ' Office 158 17*31234 (863) 773-9446 S7 We Accept Most Major Credit Cards U-Pick Peas Black Eyes Conchs 2 r Zippers (863)245-1433 South Bowling Green Look for Signs :-Hiring Immediately Central Florida Health Care, Inc. Wanchula Center Referral Clerk Full time position, healthcare experi- ence, computer literate, bilingual-Spanish a plus. Part-time Custodian Experience in cleaning (hospi- tal, office, school, etc.) SAvon Park Center Performance 'Inprovement Asst. LPN with valid FL License, comri'pnity health experience, performance improvement,h'raining'a plis. Finance Admin. Asst. medical office exp., knowledge of insurance, preparebankdeposits, computer literate. Competitive salary, excellent medical/dental/vision..'R\ insurance, pension plan. Corporation pays for LTD & life insurance. Send Resume to: LFHC. 951. CR 17A West, Azio Park, FL. 33825. Fax # (863) 452-3011. EOE/DFIV. ,,, 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 cI 47tfc One kind word can warm three winter months. -Japanese proverb We', Buy HpUSEs! AM-SOUTH REALTY (863) 773-2122. 'ci Ic BRITE-WAY (PAINT WORKS "SANDBLASTING" Small Pieces HORACE GRAHAM Semis and Pickups (863) 773-933,5 Farm and Grove Equipment Cell: 781-2457 ci6:16p DRIVERS.- LOCAL CLASS A or B Be home every day and make $800 to $900 per week. Great benefits including health, dental, life, vacation, generous 401 K plan, and credit union. Late model, well maintained equipment, stable, company in business for 32 years. Two years experience and good driving, record required. DOT physical and drug screen. Call today, or apply in person, 863-534-1575, or 800-940- 1575i 4001 Noralyn Mine Rd., Bartow, FL. Drug free work place, ADA, EEO. c16:9,16c Shell GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC. Fill Dirt Zolfo Snrinps Lamar Gilliard Home: (863) 735-049b c4:28tfc Attention: gospel Sinyers Gulf State Quartet has an imunediate opening for Baritone Vocalist. Must be %%illine to tra ve I most eek- ends. Paid Position. 773-9123 c16 9.16c DME DELIVERY DRIVER Seeking an individual to be responsible for deliv- ery/pickup, setup, service and patient education of medical equipment in Highlands and Hardee Counties. Previous med- ical equipment experience; Florida class D license and an excellent driving record required. Please call 800- 464-3994 or fax to (863) 687-6977. Satisfying Challenges, Countless Rewards, Good Sheperd Hospice:. EOE.; :" cl6:16c Sand Mobile: (941) 456-6507 DEMOLITION Tree & Stump Removal Parker Fill Dirt Local Contractor (863) 735-2415 cl9:16tfc II70 -A I Short Time Job Bankruptcy Repo Slow Pay Jut maet our y rquiOwnlmts ind you &ae condiwontly APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN *Low moni paymanf Comprlv Rate Not B y He-Pry He EstablshTd Credit La Tr c. Cll now fr our cd M app on our 24 hr. ta tree HOTUNE 1400-345-6N1 bYu must moet our laondxr' credit atdida.r Income naa equity requlrfmntsepl. "On The Jof RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor Residential Remodeling Zolfo Springs, Florida (863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409 John Reschke CCC-045925 Bill Reschke c14:21tfc License CBC-12430 HELP WANTED SUNRISE COMMUNITY-LAND OF OPPORTUNITY SWorking with adults with developmental disabilities Depenedable, 18 years old, high school diploma, valid driver's license. Fulfilling work environment 3 shifts available SAdvancement opportunities/Tuition reimbursement Health Insurance/403B Annual raises, referral bonus Paid vacation, sick, holiday We look forward to hearing from you. Please call Betty at 863-773-3985 or Robert at 863-767-1691. EOE/DFWP cl6:9-30c TPayroll Temporary or Federal and State Permanent Taxes Deposits Personnel and SOLUTIONS Tax Reports, Payroll Sevices PersonnelServices Worker's Comp Payroll Services : FICA Year End W2's CONTACT: ROBBY ALBRITTON *116 W, Orange St., Wauchula S(863) 773-9225 10:21e i Due to our continued growth . I If you are a caring person who likes to help other people Robarts Family Funeral Home is accepting applications for the following positions: Drivers Funeral Home Attendants FUNERAL HOMES 773-9773 "The Caring Place" cl6 16c Ilk.- 7 HETP WANTED: Full-Time Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic Please Fax Resume To (863)-773-3379. cl6:9,16c - r june 16, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11BR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 04-CA-000677 KEY BANK USA, NA, Plaintiff. vs. DONALD NELSON BETHEA; POLLYANNA BETHEA; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENAIT (S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SU ;' JECT PROPERTY, Defendants. / RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- suant to a Motion and Order Resetting Foreclosure Sale Date dated the 9th day of Jun., 2005, and entered in Case No. 04-CA-000677, of the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for Hardee County, Florida, wherein KEY BANK USA, NA is the Plantiff and DONALD NELSON BETHEA; POLLYANNA BETHEA; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANT () IN; POSSES- SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defendants.l will sell to the high- edt and best bidder for cash at the NORTH FRONT DOOR OF COURT- HOUSE at the Hardee County Courthouse, in WAUCHULA, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 29 day of June, 2005, the following described proper- ty as set forth in said Final Judgement, to wit: LOTS 15, 16, 17 AND 18, BLOCK 13, ROBERTS & SKIPPER ADDITION TO ZOLFO, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 81, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), disabled person who, because of their disabilities, need special accom- modation to participate in this pro- ceeding should contact the ADA Coordinator at 471 W. Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873 or Telephone Voice (863)773-4174 prior to such proceeding. Dated this 9day of June 2005., B. Hugh Bradley Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Connie Coker Deputy Clerk Submitted by: Law Office of Marshall C. Watson 1.800 NW 49th Street, Suite 120 Fort Lauderdale. Florida 33309 Telephone: (954)453-0365 Facsimile: (954)771-6052 6:16.23c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIALiCIRCUIT IN. AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, "" STATE OF'FLORIDA' " JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. 252004DP000059 IN THE INTEREST OF: D.,K. DOB: 06/27/04 .D.,I ,, *: ; 'I :. DOB: 06/27/04 Children I 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 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 SOF THESE CHILDREN. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY. YOU 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.. DATED THIS 23rd day of May, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK K. Weed as his Deputy Clerk 5:26-6:16c An angry man is again angry with himself when he returns to reason. . S' -Publilius Srus IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,,STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. 252003DP000104 IN THE INTEREST OF: D., T. DOB: 04/24/90 Child / SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION ALLEGING DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: ARMANDO GOMAZ, aka ARMANDO GAMEZ; aka ARMANDO TORRES Father of T.D., a white female child born on April 24, 1990. 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: T.D. a white female child born on April 24, 1990 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 TO THIS CHILD. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, YOU 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. DATED THIS 26th day of May, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK s/Brad Reed as his D IN THE CIRCUIT COU THE TENTH JUDICIAL I IN AND FOR HARDEE I SFLORIDA CASE NO. 25 2005 CA' FIRST NATIONAL BANK O WAUCHULA a national banking corpor Plaintiff, vs. ELISEO SANTIAGO ET AL Defendants. NOTICE OF SAL PURSUANT TO CHAP' NOTICE IS GIVEN that I a Final Judgment of Fo dated June 1, 2005, in styled cause, I will sell to and best bidder for cash i Front Door of the Hard Courthouse, in Wauchula. 11:00 a.m. on the 22 da 2005, the following descril ty set forth in the order SJudgment: Tract 14: Begin at the N' of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of 34, Township 34 South 25 East; Run Thence 10' 00" West along the of said SW 1/4 of SE 1 tance of 175.00 feet; the on a line parallel to tl line of said SW 1/4 of distance of 261.54 fe point of beginning; South 0" 10' 00" West parallel to the West lin SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 a dis 125.00 feet, thence East Parallel to the North lir 1/4 of SE 1/4 a distance feet, thence North 0" 10 on a line parallel to the of said SW 1/4 of SE 1 feet; thence West on a li leto the West line of '1/4 of SE 1/4 a distance feet to Point of BE Hardee County, Florida. Together with a 1957 Mobile Home, ID #5736 "If.you are a person with who, needs.any accomn order to participate in th ing, you are entitled, at you, to the provision of ce stance. Please contact th the Court Administrator. 4690, within two (2) work your receipt of this Notici you are hearing or voice call TDD (863) 534-7777 Relay Service (800) 955-8 DATED this 1 day of B. HUGI Clerk of the C By: C D IN THE CIRCUIT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL CIRC AND FOR HARDEE CC STATE OF FLORII JUVENILE DIVISIC CASE NO. 252004DP00016 IN THE INTEREST OF: G.,A. deputyy Clerk BRADFORD A. ATCHLEY IF LIVING, 6:2,9.16,23c AND IF DEAD. THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE HEIRS. DEVISEES, RT OF GRANTEES. ASSIGNEES, LIENORS; CIRCUIT CREDITORS. TRUSTEES AND ALL COUNTY, OTHER PARTIES. CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST BRADFORD A. ATCHLEY; 000 137 TAMMY ATCHLEY; JOHN DOE AND F JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS F IN POSSESSION ation DEFENDANTS) / NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- suant to a Summary Final Judgement of Foreclosure dated 6-6, 2005 entered E in Civil Case No. 2005 CA 000226 of TER 45 the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HARDEE County, pursuant to Wauchula. Florida. I will sell to' the foreclosure, highest and best bidder for cash at the above the North Front Door at the HARDEE the highest County Courthouse located at 417 nthe North West Main Street in Wauchula, fee County Florida, at Florida, at 111:00 a.m. on the 29day of 3y of June, June. 2005 the following described bed proper- property at set forth in said Summary er of Final Final Judgement, to-wit: THAT PART OF THE NORTH 30 FEET W corner OF BLOCK 4 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF f Section BOWLING GREEN RAILROAD SUR- h, Range VEY AS PER PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 85, South 0' HARDEE COUNTY. FLORIDA, AND A /4e a dis PART OF SECTION 4. TOWNSHIP 33 nce East SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE he North COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING SE 1/4 a DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT et for a THE NE CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 4, Thence AND RUN S. 7' 39' 29" W. AND on a line ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF e of said WAY LINE OF CHURCH STREET, stance of 30.32 FEET; THENCE S. 89 22' 11" W. on a line AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH ne of SW LINE OF SAID BLOCK 4, A DISTANCE Sof 87.18 OF 140.00 FEET: THENCE N. 7 39' 00" East 29" E. AND PARALLEL WITH THE West line 'RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CHURCH /4 of 125 STREET, 88.54 FEET; THENCE S. 87 ne paral- 08' 37" E. 139.03 FEET TO A POINT sfai SW ON SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE; a of 87.18 ginning. THENCE S. 7 39' 29" W. AND ALONG gnnng SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 49.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNG. SPTCR 310121 Dated this 6day of June, 2005. a disability nodation in (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) is proceed- no cost to The Law Offices of David J. Stern, artain assis- PA., Attorney For Plantiff e Office of 801 S. University Drive Suite 500 (863) 534- Plantation, FL 33324 ing days of .(954)233-8000 a of Sale; if 05-40062 INL e impaired, or Florida B. Hugh-Bradley 770. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT June, 2005. By: Connie Coker H BRADLEY Deputy Clerk circuitt Court IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI- onnie Coker CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, per- eputy Clerk sons with disabilities needing a spe- 6'9-16c cial accommodation should contact -OF COURT ADMINISTRATION. at the CUIT IN HARDEE County Courthouse at 863- )UNTY, 773-9853, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) OR DA 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay '., Service. N7 67 v. m.lo C Every man is the builder of a temple called his body. --Henry David Thoreau TOPPING IT OFF 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, YOU 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. DATED THIS 23rd day of May, 2005. B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK K. Weed as his Deputy Clerk 5:26-6:16c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2005 CA 000226 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- TRATION SYSTEMS. INC. PLANTIFF. vs. /' I Beware the fury of a patient man. --.Johln D)r. den ABOUT... Obituaries Obituaries are published free of charge as a public service, but must be submit- ted through a funeral home. A one-column photo of the deceased may be added for $15. Obituaries contain the name, age, place of resi- dence, date of death, occu- pation, memberships, immediate survivors and funeral arrangements. The list of survivors may include the names of a spouse, par- ents, siblings; children and children's spouses 'and grandchildren, and the num- ber of great-grandchildren. If there are no immediate :survivors, consideration of other relationships may be given. NOTICE OF VACANCY OF COMMISSION DISTRICT SEAT SEVEN The City Commission of the City of Wauchula announces that' !iti'l the resignation of Commissioner John Baxter on June 13, 2005, Commission District ,Seat Seven is now vacant. Pursuant to 3.08 (c) of the Amended Charter 2004, adopted by the electorate of the City of Wauchula on August 31. 2004. the remaining members of the Commission by majority vote shall appoint a qualified person to fill said vacancy until the next regular election in 2006. To he qualified a person must be a resident of the City of Wauchula for a period of one year prior to giving written notice to the Commission of his or her desire to be appointed. Such notice must include a brief statement of the person's qualifications and desires to serve as a City Commissioner and must be filed with the Cit ('Clerk at 12h South Seventh \Aenue. on or before 12:00 PM (noon) on Frida..lJul I. 2005. he ('Commission shall make said appointment at its next regular meeting or special meeting called for that purpose. City of Wauchula. Florida s/ David B. Royal David B. Royal. Mayor \ ITS 1F . Clarissa A\bbott (laris',a Ahhbbott. Clerk 6 16c PHOTOS BY SHAYLA BRYAN I After being without its steeple for about eight months, First Baptist Church of Wauchula gladly welcomed it back. The 20-year-old steeple had to be repaired because of hurricane damage. Lakeland Crane Service removed and reinstalled the steeple, under the direction of McRee Construction Co. of Orlando. It was sent on a trailer to, Campbellsville Steeple Co. in Campbellsville, Ky., for repairs. It took less than a day's work to have the steeple back in place. The steeple returned in three pieces. Each piece, the base and the steeple, was lifted by a crane and bolted in. Then, two men in a cage were hoisted by the crane to top it off and put on the cross. 12B The Herald-Advocate, June 16, 2005 LOWEST FORD PRICES VNERWIE TRY TO BEAT A CROWN FORD DEAL... YOU WON'T' ZERO DOWN DELIVER! 2004 Passenger Van S--- 8 Passenger Seating, XLT g ____ with Power Windows, Locks and mirrors. Privacy glass, .88 antilock brakes, AM/FM/CD. 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Meade N i Wal-Mart W E |r S .~ A S. van Park 84.4 7nf 5rn~616 II F I S 4 S 7 .4 *1 Li ~rir.ur an-i r -Ilu~~'~"" $8,~995 * / 7nlfon Shrinnc 6:16C The Herald-Advocate SUSPS 578-780) Thursday, June 16, 2005 TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS 'WE CUT DOWN OUR OwN CHRISTMAS By MALLORY ALVARADO Special To The Herald-Advocate This is an interview with my grandmoth- er, Stephanie Alvarado, born Sept. 2, 1937. Q: Tell me about your family. A: I grew up in a family with my parents and four sisters. Q: Did you have to share a bedroom or bathroom? A: Yes, I shared a bedroom and a bed with four sisters and we only had an out- house. Q: What type of clothes did you wear? A: We would wear dresses that were made from flour sacks. We wore the same clothes for every occasion: play, church and school. Q: What about your shoes? A: We would share our shoes. Q: Tell me about your school. A: The building was made out of red bricks. Some of the teachers were nice and some were not so nice. We took our own lunches to school. They didn't make lunch like they do today. We didn't have anything like a dress code; we wore whatever we had. Q: What sort of misdeeds got students in trouble? A: Mainly when students spit spitballs and pulled girls' hair. Q: What toys/games did you have? A: We played house with my mother's unusable dishes. We made dolls out of tow- els. We shaped the towels into forms of dolls. My favorite doll was a bride doll that my sister brought me from Michigan. Getting this was one of my most memo- rable moments as a child Q: Was there radio, TV or movies? A: We would listen to the radio by hook- ing.up a large battery that would last for six months. We had no television and had movies but didn't go. Movies cost 25 cents, candy wasone cent. popcorn five cents and coke was five cents. Q: What type of music was popular? A: Country music. My favorite singer was Kitty Wells. Q: What were the family meals like? A: We would eat all together at all meals. Q: How much did groceries cost? A: Food cost very little back then. (Lookin' Back ) Q: Where did kids hang out? A: We were not allowed to hang out. We stayed at home and played. Q: What were your holidays like? A: We mainly celebrated Christmas, but' it was different from the way we celebrate today. We would cut down a tree, even if it wasn't a pine. We would find a tree that looked pretty and put it in the house. We didn't have presents to put under the tree, we were just happy with the joy the day would bring. My favorite Christmas memo- ry was cutting down a tree and decorating it with my sisters. Q: Did you ever travel? A: I remember traveling from Texas to Arkansas to start a new life. Everything was exciting and scary. Q: What type of transportation did you have? A: My family got a car when I was about seven years' old, but didn't use it much. We would walk. We did a lot of walking. It was a five-mile walk to school. Q: What age did you start dating? A: We started dating about 16 or 17 years old. Q: What types of places did kids go on dates? A: We went to the Ice Cream Parlor or to the movies. Q: Did you have a curfew? .. A: Yes, midnight. I would break my cur- few every once in awhile. Q: Did you have a job? A: Yes, we picked cotton for 35 cents an hour. Q: How were kids different from the way they are now? A: Kids were more respectful. We never talked back to our elders. Q: How are teens different? A: Teens'were carefree spirits, not uptight and stressed like today. Q: What were the major issues? A: We really had no issues living out in the country. If there were any problems like drugs, teen pregnancy or alcohol abuse, we were not aware of it. Q: What do you think has changed things so much from when you were a Tu!E' child. A: I believe that as children's rights have increased, parents' rights have decreased. I think children take advantage of that. Q: What was going to town like? A: It was a once a week event. Everybody would get together and walk three miles to the bus stop. We would catch the bus and go to town. Q: What types of stores were in town? A: Mostly clothing and grocery stores. They were frame structures. Q: When did you move to Florida and why? A: We moved to Florida in 1966. We were looking for work and a warmer cli- mate to live in. I did not like the idea of moving away from my family. It was a sad time for me. Women 's Church League By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The 2005 Women's Church Softball League season got under way last week. St. Michael's has the early lead in-the standings with a 2-0 record. Wauchula First Baptist and Wauchula First Methodist are each at 1-1. Behind them are First Christian, Christian Heritage and Bowling Green Baptist. In last Monday's season opener, First Baptist breezed past Bowling Green 17-1. Shari. Knight, Melinda Nickerson, Kaila Nix and Kelly (last name unknown) each doubled for.First Baptist Knight and Robin Macias were three-hit batters. Kristie Gough, Macia, Knight, Celia Pate, Nix, Martha Weems, 'Stephanie and Kelly all scored twice apiece. Chelsea C. stroked the only dou- ble for Bowling Green. Leadoff batter Erica Dalton singledd and. scored on a hit by Kali. Kali, Chelsea, Amy and Summer were all stranded on the base paths. In the Monday, nightcap, St. Michael's flitted past First Christian 22-2. . Lori Dees topped St. Michael's with a pair of homers and single for nine RBIs. Wanda Stettler, Virginia Jackson and Janice each doubled. Janice had three hits and joined Mary in scoring three runs apiece. For First Christian, Melissa Albritton and Staci Stanford each put a run on the board. Loretta Starnes, Tara Bates, Erica Eisenhower, Tammy Camillo, Liz Lenhart and Chelsea Whaley were all left on base. On Thursday evening, First Methodist managed Christian Heritage for a 16-1 win in the early game. \ Mary Morgan had the only long- ball hit, a double, for First Methodist. Crystal B. had three hits and triple tallies. Elene Salas ualso SGets Going scored three times. Joy Gilliard, Jamie Salas and Heather Heine had twin scores. Ann Talley singled and scored the lone run for Christian Heritage. Hits by Brittany Edmonson and and Brittany McMillan pushed her home. They were stranded, as well Vanessa Smith, Kim Holt and Whitney Smith. In the late game, 'it was St. Michael's with another win, 18-3 over Bowling Green. Morgan homered and doubled twice, and Dees tripled, doubled and singled for St. Michael's. Jackson also doubled twice, Angel tripled. Dees and Morgan each cir- cled the bases four times. and Denise, Stettler, Angel and Janice came home twice each. For Bowling Green, Dalton homered, and Hannah and Raleigh each also scored. Raleigh smacked a pair'of hits. Megan's hit scored SHannah. and Raleigh trotted home on Dalton's homer. Barr Whte nd arr Terel Red ohanon, ob.Bhannn, Bll Lnier I andScottTodd0 'If,` F I~ [Q I~i ~ I 2C The Herald-Advocate, June 16, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services Printed as a Public Service by The Herald-Advocate Wauchula, Florida Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m. BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning......................10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service ......................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd -............. 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Tues. Prayer/Bible Study..........6:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship....................10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. Wed. Discipleship .....................6:30 p.m. Thurs. Mens Prayer ..................6:00 a.m. Thurs. Ladies Bible Study ........5:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311 375-3100 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship'............1 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 ....................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 I 1 00 a.m. Youth Fellowship......................5:00 p.m. Evening Worship.....................6:00p.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 I. ( a m Sunday Elening 600 p m. Wednesdayy Prayer .. 00 p.m HOLY CHILD SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION Misa (Espanol) Sunday .. 7 00 p m IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO 105 Dihiana SI. 375-3370 Domingo SerD De Predicacion 11.00 p m Martes Estudio Biblico .........7:00 p.m. Miercoles Estudior'Julenil .7.00 p.m. Jueves Ser%. De Predicacion 7 00 p m IMMALNTUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or 773-9019 Sunday School ...... 9-45 a m Morning Worship .... 11.00 am Evening Worship ......... ..00 p.m Wednesday Prayer ...... .7:00 p m MACEDONIA PRINUTIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 607 Palmetto St. Church School 9:30 a.m. SMoming.Servic I 00 a.m. Evening Service 7:00 p.m: Wed Bible Study/Pra'er Ser 700 ppm - .Communion-2nd Sun Eening 600 pm MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH 6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School. 9 415 a m Morning Worshlup I I'00 a m Disciples Training 500 p m Escning Worship .... 7"00 p m Wednesday Prayer Time 700 p.m OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL PRAISE CENTER E. Broward St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Ser\ ie ................;...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. Evening Worship .................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer......................7:00 p.m ONA BAPTIST CHURCH 131 Bear Lane 773-2540 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer......................7:00 p.m UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship..................11:00 a.m. Disciples Training ..................5:00p.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 Eening Worship,.. .11 O9, m Wed. Night Service & Worship 7:00 p.m Saturday Pra,cr .. r0'.m. SCHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School 10 00 a.m: Morning Worship 11 00 am Eening Worsiup 00 p m. W'cd Evening Worship 7.00 pm. CHURCH OF CHRIST 201 S. Florida A\e. & Orange St. 773-9678 Bible Study 10 00 a.m Worship Ser'tce II 00 a.m.. Wednesday .. 7 00 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Will Duke Road 773-2249 Sunday Morning Wrship 9 30 a m Sunday Bible Class II 30 a m Sunday Etening Worship 6"00 p m Wed. Night Bible Class 7 00 p m Men's Leadership & Training Class - 2nd Sunda, of Month 4 00 p m CHURCH OF GOD SMartin Luther King Blhd. 767-0199 CHURCH OF GOD OF THE FIRST BORN 807 S. 8th Ace. 773-4576 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sacrament leeiung C 00 a.m Sunday School 1000am. Priesihood II 00 a m CONISHUNITY LIGHTHOUSE 903 Summit St. 735-8681 Sunday School 10 O am. Sunday Morning I 1.00 am. Sunday Night 6.00 p m \Vednesday Night ..7 30( p m ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY 501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470 Sunday School 10 00 a.m SMorning Service 1130 am Evening Ser ice ....................7:30 p.m. Wed. Bible St. & Yth. Gath 7-30 p m. Fri. Night (Holy Ghost Night) .7 30 p.m. The following merchants urge you to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath a aaa < i7-E Z /LOWE 'FTI I Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 P.O. Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL WAUCHULA FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 114 N.7th Ave. 773-2105 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ...................11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper....................6:15 p.m. Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service:.....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......................5:00 p.m. Thursday Service ......................7:00 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD 701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800 Praise & Worship.................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .......................6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH' MISSION BAUTISTA 713 E. Bay St. 773-4722 Escuela Dominical....................9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:30 a.m. Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ........... 0.......10:45 a.m. Wed. Youth Meeting .....6:30- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Service .................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service......................11:00 a.m. Evening,Worship ....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................1:00 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 ASSENIBLY OF GOD CHURCH Now Meeting at Northside Baptist Church 912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386. Sunday Morning Sei ice ..... 8:30 a m S Eening Worship. .. 6'00 p m. Tuesday Youth Ministry. 7-00 p.m. Adult Tuesday Servce .7-00 p m THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE Pentecostal 810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753 Morning Sen ice .. 10.00 a m Erening Worship .......6.00p m %Wednesda.y Serice. .7 00 pm HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500 Coffee & Donuts .9 00 a m "* Sunday School. 9-30 a m %Worship 10-30 a m Wed. Night Dinner... .... 600 p m Wed Body builders Adult CI Crossroads & Lighthouse Min 7 00 p m. IGLESIA DE DIOS PENTECOSTAL, M.I. 903 E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693 Pastor: Reinaldo Orliz Manes ...7 30 9 00 pm Vierns 7 30 9 00 p.m. Domungo I1 -00 a m 1:00 p.m. IGLESLA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DL4 Old Bradenton Road' 767-1010 SJEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH 155 Altman Road 1131 Sunday Morning. 10'00 am: Tuesday E\ening .7 30pm Thursday Eicning 7 30 p m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH Sunday Evening 4:00p.m. SMonday E\enng .. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Elenmng 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 Pra'er 700 pm. NEW BEGINNING CHURCH Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St. .735-0555 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 State Road 64 East Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service..........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 Morn. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00 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. Wednesday Supper...................5:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .................6:45 p.m. OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4350 W. Main St. 735-0321 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ............6:30 p.m. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858 Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday Fellowship.................11:00 a.m. Weight Watchers meet Thursday ......................5:00 p.m. PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service......................11:00 a.m. . Wed. Evening Prayer ................7:00 p.m. RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344 Radio Program WZZS Sundays9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m. SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY 1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ................7:00 p.m. ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH --204-N. 9thAve. 773-6418 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Holy Days ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089 Saturday Mass (English) .....:....:500 p.m. (Spanish) ............7:30 p.m. Sunday (English) ....................9:00 a:m. (Spanish) .................... 10:30 a.m. (Creole) 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass in English ............8:30 a.m. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927 Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship... ....11 00 a.m. Tues. Pra)er Meeting 7 00 p.m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 505 S. 10th Ae. 773-4368 Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning Woship 11.00 a m Evening Worship 600 p m Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p m SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE 1652 Old Bradenlon Road 773-2946 Sunday Morning Worship 10 30 a m SEening Worship 6 00 p m Wednesday Worship 7 30 p.m. Friday Worship.. ....... ... ...7:30 p.m. TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 116 Orange St. Sunday School ..... ....... 10:00 a.m. MorningWorship.. .. .... .11:30 a.m., Evening Worship .. .. 7:00 p.m. Tues Bible Stdy & Child Train 7 00 p m Fnrda Prayer Serice 7 00 p.m WAUCHULA CHUiRCH OF GOD 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. AMe. 773-0199 Sunday School .. .. ... 10:00 a.m. : morning Worship ....... .., 11:15 a.m. E\ening Worship .. ...... ... 6:00 p.m. Wed Night Fam Training .... 7:30 p.m. SThurs Youth Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Friday Night Worship .:.. 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 615 Rainey Blid. 773-4010 773-3683' ' Sunday) School ......... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....... 11 00a m Church Training ... .......6:00 p.m. SEtening Worship : '7:00 p.m. WVednesda) Prayer .,7:00 p.m. WAlUCHULA HILLS HARV\EST TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 210 Anderson Sunday School .... ... 10:00 a.m. Church ......... ... .... 10:00 a.m. Youth Secr ce i ............. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service ............7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service.......... 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Stansfield Rd. --Sunday School .... ... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer.......... ... 7:30 p.m. Thursday) Worship .......... 7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship ........... 7:30 p.m. YOU Can Appear In... kids corner Hey, kids! How would you like your work to be printed in the paper? Draw us a picture, write us a poem, make up a story or tel us a joke. If you're sending us a drawing, use penollor markers, not crayons. And leave the lined notebook paper for homework, not your artwork. Then print your name and age, your.parents names and the town wh se you live on t~hlt k.li, t tmoim:o dad to bring.itto our office or put t In the mail to: kids komer, The Herald-Advocate, RO. Bo* 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. WAUCHULA WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER (Full Gospel) 501 N. 9th Ave. Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Youth & Child. Church....... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ............. 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m. Men's Fri. Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER 102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza) 773-2929 Sunday Service............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ............ 6:30p.m. Wednesday Service.......... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Service ..... 7:00 p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH - 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School .......... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship......... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 64 E. & School House Road Church 735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443 Sunday School. ............ 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 10:30 a.m. Children's Church.......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Youth & F.T.H ........ 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH Gardner Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ....... ... 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.mm 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. G IRDNER BAPTIST CHURCH Soulh H-cy. 17 494-5456 Sunday School ..... 10 100 a m Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m: Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m. MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Stewe Roberts Special & Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851 Sunday School ........... 10:00 a.m. Worship ................ 11:00 a:m. EveEning .. ..... .. .... .... 6:00 p.m. SWed Bible & Prayer Meetl.. .. 7:00 p.m. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD FAITH TEMPLE SOak Street Sunday Worship ........ 10:00 a.m. , Evening Worship :.....7:00 p.m. Tuesday Worship i.7 30 p m. Thursday Worship ........ 7:30 p.m. Saturday Worship............ 7:30 p.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Pioneer Park 2nd Sunday .. .. ..... ..10:30 a.m. Evening Service .. .........6:30 p.m. 5th Sunday..... ...... 6 00 pm ZOLFO SPRINGS REALITY RANCH COWBOY CHURCH 2-1/2 Miles east of Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66 863-735-8600 -Sunday School... ..... ..9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m. ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636 Sunday School.............. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ............ 11 a.m. Wed. Prayer Service ......... 7:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889 Domingo, Misa en Espanol... 10:30 a.m. Confesiones ............... 10:00 a.m. Doctrina ................. 11:30 a.m.. SPANISH MISSION 735-8025 Escuela Dominica ......... 10:00 a.m.' Servicio ................. 11:00 a.m.' Pioneer Club. .............. 6:30 p.m. Servicio de la Noche ........ 7:00 p.m. Mierecoles Merienda ........ 6:00 p.m. Servicio ..... ........... 8:00 p.m. Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m. ZOLFO BAPTIST CHURCH 311 E. 4th Ave. 735-1200 Sunday School ........... .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Training Union............. 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:30 p.m.. (^M~~z/(wv/^ ^^*.~A 'I --No ~I qmbb 4 4 400- 4bV ~ThI IC0$i3 cn 0 * I)O G)IC cr 0 --CU * . - C SUNDAY. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY. 'John Deuteronoy Matthew I John I John I John I John '11:15-25 6:1-9 22:23-40 1:1-10 2:1-17 .2:18-29 3:1-10 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society., Copyright 2005, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P. O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www kwnews cor June 16, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests. COUNTY June 13, Andrew Scott Davis, 21, of 66-H Wellesley Drive, Bradenton, was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson on a charge of failure to appear in court on a charge of possession of liquor by a person under 21. June 12, a tag stolen on South Florida Ave., a vehicle stolen on Rodeo Drive and a residential burglary on CR 663 N. were reported. June 10, Rajeeni Debora Faulk, 25, of 446 Honeysuckle St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Mixon Trammell and charged with domes- tic battery. June 10, burglary of a conveyance on Clifton Bryan Road, and thefts on U. S. 17 S., Maude Road and U.S. 17 North were reported. June 9, Estefana Guajardo, 30, of 1941 SW Morelia Lane, Port St. Lucie, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging trespass on a structure. June 9, Cynthia Kay Gillespie, 43, of 1153 Mocking Bird Road, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a Highlands County warrant alleging violation of probation (original charge DUI). June 9, Esbeida Maldonado, 22, of 2150 Stansfield Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants alleging violation of proba- tion (original charges two counts possession of methamphetamine). June 9, Edward Hernandez, 22, of 3060 Hickory Court, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with domestic battery, bat- tery and resisting arrest without violence. At the jail, Probation Ofc. Ed Enfinger also charged Hernandez with violation of probation (original charge possession of marijuana with intent to sell). June 9, a robbery on SR 64 E., thefts on Shaw and Mansfield roads and a fight on Hickory Court were reported. June 8, Tania Janell Jerue, 37, of 310 Carlton St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant, charging her with violation of probation (original charge possession of drug paraphernalia) and capiases charging her with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of mar- ijuana. June 8, Juan Jose Alcantar, 22, of 11 N. Palmetto Ave., Fort Meade, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant alleging violation of proba- tion (original charge possession of methamphetamine). June 8, Victor Ortiz Velasquez, 30, of U. S. 17 Trailer Park, Bowling Green, was arrested by corrections Ofc. B. Powell on a Collier County war- rant allegingfailure to appear in court. June 8, a residential burglary on Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., a busi- ness burglary on U. S. 17 South and a theft on U. S. 17 South were report- ed. June 7, Joe Arthur Byers, 39, of 2523 Garza Road, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a Polk County warrant alleging neglect of family. June 7, Marcus Lanier Robinson, 23, of 5015 N. Mason-Dixoi Ave., Bowling Green, was arrested by the countywide. Drug Task Force and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana within PREVENGA M.0S LA DIABETES... 1,000 feet of a church with intent to sell and transportation of drug para- phernalia. June 7, Lawrence Smith, 22, of 4536 Seminole Trail, Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on 1 rrants alleging violation of probation (original charges burglary of a strut. .-e and grand theft of a firearm). June 7, a vehicle was reported stolen. June 6, Timothy Bryant 42, of 2470 Heard Bridge Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep Joe Marble on a charge of non-support. June 6, Christopher Daniel Torres, 25, of 417 SE Eighth St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Thomas Souther and charged with DUI. June 6, Dennis Wayne Robinson, 44, of 415 W. Orange St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging him with non- support. June 6, Asael Truijo, 23, and Juan Antonio Perez-Montoya, 20, both of 1803 N. Main St,, Hendersonville, N.C., were arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and each charged with retail theft. June 6, Samuel Antonio Fabila, 24, of 212 Louisiana St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him'with violation of probation (original charges burglary of a structure, grand theft and forgery) and capiases alleging failure to appear in court on charges of grand theft, uttering a forged instrument, forgery and three counts driving while license suspended. June 6, Kevin Michael Browning, 33, of 505 Victoria Blvd, Auburndale, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants alleging viola- tion of probation (original charges two counts sexual battery). June 6, Dimas Vasquez Guardiola, 47, of 4044 Dixianna Drive, Bowling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on warrants alleging violation of probation (original charges DUI and driving while license sus- pended). June 6, vehicles stolen on Ten Mile Grade, CR 663 and Murphy Road, thefts on Buttonwood Drive and Chester Avenue and burglary of a con- veyance on U. S. 17 North were reported. WAUCHULA June 12, Johnny Lee Cook, 59, General Delivery, Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and charged with disorderly intoxication. June 11, Teofilo Pureco, 52, of 3536 SR 64 E., Myakka City, was arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and charged with DUI. June 11, criminal mischief on U. S. 17 South was reported. June 10, a fight on W. Main St. was reported. June 9, a business burglary on N. Eighth Ave. was reported.. June 8, a 14-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and charged with possession of marijuana. June 8, a residential burglary on Eddy St. and vehicle stolen on S. First Ave. were reported. June 7, Senghor Dice Dispinosse, 23, of 441 Cart Court, Kissimmee, was arrested by Ofc. Angie Hill and charged with throwing a missile atan occupied vehicle. June 7, Sharon Juanita Allgood, 38, of 530 E. Broward St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Chris Baty and sheriff's Dep. Danny O'Bryan on capiases alleging burglary of a dwelling. At the jail, Probation Ofc. Ed Enfinger charged her with violation of probation (original charge habitual driving while license suspended). June 7, criminal mischief on U. S. 17 was reported. June 6, Ricky Dean Williams, 48, P.O. Box 1850, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Capt. Dennis Lake and charged with DUI and driving while license suspended. June 6, a tag stolen on Tulane Ave. and a theft on U. S. 17 South were reported. BOWLING GREEN June 12, Kevin Leonard Collazo, 43, of 409 Walton Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with possession of cocaine and violation of license restrictions. (. U '- .1 **'! " June 8, criminal mischief was reported. ZOLFO SPRINGS June 12, Mario Reynaldo Lopez-Hernandez, 23, General Delivery, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Ricky Selph and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, discharging a firearm in public and no valid license. June 12, Roberto Moralez Cruz, 20, of 3030 Hickory Court, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Ricky Selph and charged with disorderly con- duct. June 11, a residential burglay on SE Eighth Ave. was reported. June 8, criminal mischief on SR 64 E. was reported. June 6, Florence Lorraine Huffman, 42, of 310 Carlton St., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Ray Mitchell and charged with two counts petit theft and two counts dealing in stolen property. For the week ended June 9, 2005: At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 9,565 compared to last week 4,888 and 10,943 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal- State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were steady, feeder steers and heifers steady to firm. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 160.00-245.00; 300-400 lbs., 134.00-180.00; and 400-500 lbs., 118.00-142.00. Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 144.00-230.00; 300-400 Ibs., 125.00-151.00; and 400-500 lbs., 112.00-136.00. Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs; 85-90 percent, 50.00-58.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 64.00-73.00. Si usted tiene sobrepeso, correri'iesgo de tenor diabetes tipo 2. La diabetes tipo |2 es una enfermedad grave, pero usted puede evitarlao retardarla. Pierda un poco de peso. Haga 30 . minutes de ejercicio moderado 5 dias a la semana. Coma alimenios saludables. Tome el primer paso. Hable con su doctor. Para , obtener mis informaci6n, lame al 1-800-438-5383 'ovisite www.ndep.nih.gov en Internet. SUn mensaje del Prograia Nacional de Educaci iin Diabetes, un program conjunto de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud y los Centros pars el Control yla Prevencidp de Entermedades. 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Herald-Advocate, June 16, 2005 WnayBack When This week' in history, as researched and compiled by Bess Allen Stallings from the archival pages of The Florida Advocate, the Hardee County Herald and The Herald-Advocate of... 50 YEARS AGO Helen Scott Maddox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Maddox, and Wayne Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Johnson, Bowling Green, were presented the American Legion Citizenship award at the graduation ceremony for the Hardee County High School last week. The awards, based on qualities of citizenship and leadership, were presented by Carl Hanna, represent- ing the Herger Williams Post No. 2, American Legion. Listed in the Page One story are the! following award winners: Gloria Roberts and Robert Williams, Babe Ruth Award; Patti Daughtry, Daughters of the American Revolution; Joyce Maxwell and Thurman Lowe, Danforth Award; Maddox and John Lamb, Herf-Jones Scholarship awards; Ronnie Smith and Shirlene Hart, Herf-Jones Citizenship awards; Jack Pepper, Star Chapter Farmer for Future Farmers of America; Tim Counts, Jerald Farr Award; Gloria Roberts and Robert, Moon, School. of Journalism awards; Bob Norris, All Southwest Florida Conference Award;' Minor Bryant, Jack Dennis Memorial Award; Charles McLeod, Roy Petteway Award; Reynolds Allen, Bob Maddox Award; Dan Ray. Hunter. Edgar Southerland Award; and Judith .Linder and Kay McDonald. Wednesday Musicale. awards. . LHardee County School bus dri-, vers, mechanics and members of the school board and their families gathered at the new school bus garage for a barbecue supper and a dedication of the new bus garage last Thursday night. :, Sue Roberts (pictured on Page One) was chosen vice-president of' the State Council at the 40th Annual State 4-H club Girls' Short Course in Tallahassee. She has just com- pleted her eighth year in 4-H club 'work and is president of her local club at New Hope and the Junior '. f -** ( i j i. i- county Council. Veteran Cardinal Scout Mercer Harris has been assigned to handle the workouts for the Red Bird try- out.camp scheduled at City Park in Wauchula on Monday and Tuesday, June 20th and 21st. Harris, Cardinal Scout covering the Georgia-Florida area, hoped that a large group of young players in the 17-to-23-year age bracket would be on hand. The Hardee Livestock Market had the largest sale in over a year last Thursday with 892 head of cat- tle sold through the auction ring. Within the past weeks, 92 seats of the Hardee Theatre have been destroyed in manner pictured (on Page Two) by vandals. Knives were used to cut the seat and back covers. A reward of $100 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those destroying theatre property, has been offered. Damage to the theatre has been set at over $500 by the management. From the "Zolf Springs" column: -Mi. Maurice Ballard left Sunday for Trenton where he will be working as an inspector. -Miss Roxie Bentley left Wednesday for Auburndale where she will visit with her family, the C.B. Bentleys, for about a week. While away, she will attend the wedding of her brother, Jack, at the. First Baptist Church in Lakeland Thursday evening. -Mr. and Mrs. L.S. Judah are spending part of a week's vacation fishing at Arbuckle Lake. -The drug store reopened on Saturday, June 11th, under the man- agaement of Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Collins. Itlwill be known as Collins Sundries, '-Mrs. Hubert Lanier and Mollie went to Lakeland last Wednesday where they, were guests of her daughter. Mrs. I.J. Paige, while Mrs. Lanier attended sessions of the Methodist Conference. -Rev. Arthur Davis will be the new pastor of the Zolfo Springs- Friendship Methodist Churches for the coming year. 25 YEARS AGO Pictued are members of the Hardee High School Flag Corp NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The Hardee County Economic Development District Board,. (Dependent District Board) will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 16, 2005, at 8:30 a.m. in the County Commission Chambers, 412 West Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula. The Regular Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners will start at 8:45 a.m. For more information call the County Manager's office at 8631773-9430. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the County Commissioner's office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public meeting. This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105. Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be heard. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the members, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record' includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be.based. David Royal, Chairman .06:16 MEETING NOTICE TIME CHANGE The regular meeting of the Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will begin at 8&45 a.m. on, Thursday, June 16, 2005 instead of 8:30.a.m. The meeting will be held in the County Commission Chambers, 412 West Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula. For more information please call the County Manager's Office at 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 i'evidenct upon which the appeal is to bebased. Gordon It. Norris Chairman 06:16 A Daily Thought THURSDAY Our God is in heaven. He does what He pleases. The Lord. will. bless those who respect Him, from the smallest to.the great- est. May you be blessed by the Lord who made heaven and earth. Psalms 115:3, 13, 15 (NCV) FRIDAY SNow .faith means putting full. confidence in the things we hope for; it means being certain . of things we cannot see ... and it is, after all, only by faith that our Minds accept as fact that the whole scheme of time and space was created by God's command. S* Hebrews 11:1, 3 (PME) SATURDAY The Lord says, "Let not the wise man bask in his wisdom, nor the mighty man in his might, nor the rich man in his riches. Let them boast in this alone: that they truly know and understand Me, and understand that I am the Lord of justice and of righteousness, whose love is steadfast. S.Jeremiah 9. 23-24a (TLB) SUNDAY Thank God, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that in His great mercy we have been .born again into a life full of hope, Through Christ's rising again from the dead. I Peter 1:3 (PME) MONDAY Then, you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say, "Here am I," Isaian 58.9 (NIl\' TUESDAY But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; He choSe what is weak in the world to shame the strong, so no human being might boast in the presence of God. He-is the source 'of your life in Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 1: 27-28b, 29 (NEB) WEDNESDAY Evil people do not understand justice, but those who follow the Lord understand it completely. It is better to be poor and inno- cent than to be rich and wicked. Proveros 28-56 (NCV) All verses are excerpted from The Holy Bible: (KJV) King James Version; (NCV) New Century Version (NEB) New English Bible, .(NIV) New International Version; (RSV) Revised Standard Version; (PME) Phillips Modern English; and (TLB) The Living'Bible. which served as flag bearers for the Flag Day celebration on the parking lot of the Elk's Club Saturday. Shown holding the flags are Crystal Rachel, Juanita Pollock, Livia Long, Lori Creasman, Marilyn Davis and Valerie Best. Frank W. Tayntor has signed a letter of intent to run for Supervisor of Schools in the upcoming elec- tion. The incumbent is John Terrell, who is finishing his first four-year term. Lorne Yetter, incumbent, has signed a letter of intent to seek re- election as Supervisor of Elections. Yetter has opposition from three candidates: Gerald Shackelford, David Huss and William "Sonny" Coker. G.W. (Dick) Williams has with- drawn from the race for county commissioner of district 3, Other .candidates who have signed a letter of intent are Charles Heath, incum- bent, Preston Wood and John Roy Gough. The Hare and the Hound Balloon Race Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Agri- Civic Center will have 20 balloon pilots vying for a $500 purse. There will be a second and third prizes of $300 and $200. The Hardee balloon will be flown by Colvin Rouse, owner of Sport Balloons, with Tampa Tribune Sports Editor Tom McEwen as his passenger. Rouse will take off 10 to 15 minutes ahead of the Hounds. The winner of the race will.be the 'Hound pilot that brings his balloon down nearest to the Hare. Pictured on Page Three is Cpl. Vreen Crawford inspecting a tractor which was responsible for an incon- venient power losage in downtown Wauchula on Friday. William Riley Monies II was mowing the lot across the street from Don's Laundry on East Bay Street when he hit a cable which set off a chain 'action. Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Henson Jr. of Alexandria, Va., announce the engagement of their daughter, Melinda Gail of Wauchula, former- ly of Alexandria, to George Nelson Lackey, son of Mr. and Mrs. C., ;e .E. Lackey of Wauchula. )(The cou- ple are pictured.) The wedding is planned for Aug. 2 at First Baptist Church of Wauchula. Further plans will be announced. Mr. and yrs. T.J. Gilley of Zolfo Springs will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on June 21. Children, of the couple will be honoring their parents at the Wauchula Church of God fellow- ship hall on North Seventh Avenue 4-6 p.m. all friends and relatives of the couple are invited. Pictured are the new'officers of the local DAR Chapter: Mrs. James (Jewell) Roy, regent; Mrs. Murray (Bonita) Swann, vice regent; Mrs. Kenneth (Virginia) Valentine,, chap- lain; Mrs. James (June) Fitzpatrick, secretary; and Mrs. George (Louise) Gantt, treasurer. Mrs. William Mac (Hazel) Autry, regis- trar, was not present for the picture. Mrs. Sharon Sockalosky (pic- tured) was recently elected' secre- tary and treasurer for the state chap- ter of Dance Masters of America, an international organization of certi- fied dance teachers. She has served as secretary of the 'state organiza- tion for the past seven years and is Currently serving on the National Board of Directors for an eighth term. Mrs. Scokalosky will visit Atlanta'June 27-July 2 for a teach- ers'.seminar and study ballet, tap, jazz, character and gymnastics with internally know teachers. includ- ing, Rudy Bachna, an international g mnastic judge and teacher. 10 YEARS AGO Cargill Fertilizer Inc. and Mobil Mining and Minerals Co. are work- ing on an agreement for Cargill to purchase Mobil's assets in Hardee and southern Polk counties. A letter ,of intent was signed last last week, accoridng to a press release. The proposed purchase includes 27,000 acres of phosphate reserved in Hardee and Polk. Weekly Winners Grand Finale Winners 1st $25 1st $500 2nd $15 2nd- $300 3rd $200 4th $100 5th $50 Call 375-9988 for more information. 245 Hwy 17 N., Bowling Green 6:16c ruin the liver he was born with. He no longer drinks alcoholic beverages. It is great to see someone turn his life around for the better. -Anna Cowart says, "Thanks! to my many friends who visited me here at my new home-Hardee Manor Care Center-and helped me celebrate my 95th birthday May 18, 1995." An advertisement reads: "Thank you for your response to the open- ing of Hardee County Title & Abstract Company, 107 E. Main St., Wauchula. Offering a full time of title services, including, title insur- ance, closings, searches and abstracts." Pictured is Margaret C. Gill, Title Agent/Manager. A Hardee County grand jury has handed down an indictment in the murder of a local veterinarian. The 18-member panel voted to charge Eugenio Rocha-Zamora (pictured) with the March 17 first-degree mur- der and armed robbery of Dr. Harold E.Henderson. Following the testimony of Maj. Farrell' Hendrix, major crimes investigator for the Hardee County Sheriff's Office, jurors presented the state attorney's office with a "true bill," finding sufficient evi- dence to go ahead with prosecution. Though arrest warrants were sworn out for Zamora in April, the grand jury indictment is a necessary This dog was surrendered at the shelter. It is a one-owner dog. Full blooded Vizsla, male. Has rabies shot and been neutered. yi The adoption fee will only be $10.00. Adoption trees are $45 and include a rabies vaccination, spaying or neutering of the animal, a phb sical exam, flea treatment and lots of other goodies for your new family member. .-\ the present time, the kennel is open by appointment. Contact 773-2320 if ou are interested in any of the other animals that desperately need a loving home. The kennel's location is685 Airport Road, Wauchula (at the county landfill). I :' ^ . Circle The Date! From "Kelly's Column'" by Jim: COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 PM. ---Many thanks tdi Doyle ; ai '% I-," who was'distrubed la week Uhen my column was not inthe paper. Every.columnist needs good loyal readers. Appreciate all '11' of mine. I used to have 12Tfaithful readers, but my Aunt Lois in North Carolina died several years ago. t M -It wasnice to hear that Mickey .J _. .. Mantle has a new liver. This will hopefully give him several more 7 years oflife, timeto spend with his __ three sons. . Mantle is a true baseball hero. He . readily admits that 40 years of- heavy alcohol consumption helped Call in DAILY for a short Bible message. MESSAGE CHANGED DAILY 6 16C Cash , Prizes! s '7,/*l , : 9 t sio Studio 408 a a Sb&4"bee91. laa Lessons, Instruments, & Accessories Piano, Guitar, Drums, all Band Instruments WUda , "1" f:' 767-TUNE 10 2,. I 'i can S enter! presents 7 Contest Rules 1. Must Be 21. 2. Not open to employees of the Country Club. 3. Contestants can not be paid entertainers. 4. $10 entry fee needs to be paid between 7pm - 8:15pm each Wednesday. Ra raoke Con es# Wednesday June 8 July 6 1st place winners from each week will go head-to head for a GiBATB FINALE StW ly 9OW Saturday, July 9 step in this, a capital felony case. If captured and convicted,. Zamora could face the death penal- ty. Zamora, 27, is an itinerant farm- worker with a crimianl record in Texas. Dr. Kayum Mohammadbhoy, MD, FACOG. through and adver- tisement, has announced that he is now accepting patients at his 1103 S. 6th Ave., Wauchula, office. For the convenience of his Hardee County patients, he will be sharing offices with Heartland Pediatric' Clinic located in the Wal-mart Plaza. Azalea Hill, the home of Tommy and Elizabeth Underwood, will be the setting for the celebration of Hilah Cochrane's 100th brithday' tomorrow (Friday). Mrs. Cochrane is pictured. She and her late husband, William E., were part-owners of J.W. Earnest Department Store, and: having retired from teaching (26 years), she was employed there for yet another 26 years. She prides herself in never missing a day of work. She is a faithful member of Faith.i Presbyterian Church and eagerly; accepts invitations to local class, reunions where she reminisces with:' former students and faculty mem-r' bers. -? - June 16, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C Safe Keeping By Rich Shepard Emergency Management Director MANAGING YOUR EMERGENCIES Well, once again Hurridane Season is upon us. I hope you took advan- tage of the sales tax holiday for preparedness items. I believe this is a good policy, and I hope it continues for years to come. My focus for this month will be flooding. Inland and river flooding is a potential hazard in Hardee County, especially if you live in a low lying area. One of the most overlooked dangers residents face is flooding. Unless you reside near a body of water, most people don't consider flooding a true danger. Flash floods are a rapid rise in water along a stream or low-lying urban area. They typically occur when slow moving thunderstorms or trop- ical storms dump large quantities of rain in a concentrated area. Here are some facts published by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) that relate to flood awareness: *It takes as little as two (2) feet of water to float a vehicle (this includes trucks and SUV's). *Water erodes the roadbed, increasing the driving hazard. *Many flash floods occur at night making it harder to see the flooded road. New York and Vermont lead the United States in maple syrup pro- duction but the Canadian province of Quebec produces more maple syrup than all 50 states put together. GENE DAVIS SAYS THANKS Stop by and see why so many neighbors, from Hardee County buy from me. Ranked in the top 10 in customer satisfaction in Florida I have received Ford's highest Sales Honor S11 years running and been a member of Ford's 300/500 Club for 19 years. Thanks Again and stop by soon. STEDE Ft. Meade St 375-2606 E6 DINc 800-226-3325 6 C41C V3 I 414 N. Brevard, Hwy 17 N. Fountain Plaza 585774 Arcadia Podiatry Dr. Anthony Spinella Dr. Doug Finkel & Dr. Mary Bogen Complete Foot Care Including: *Ingrown Nails *Heel Pain *Bunions *Hammer Toes *X-ray On Site Board Certied in Foot Surgery Medicare Assignment Accepted 494-3478 6:16c Frankie's 116 Carlton Street, Wauchula , : :. -77 3-56( A' REDKEN iair S "on Hours: Tues.-Fni. 9-6, Sat. 9-3 E S6 'e16c ~k TIP OF THE MONTH A clear plastic tote or bin makes a great home'disaster kit. Be sure to include activities for kids and lots of spare batteries. You can also electron- icallyiscan.fam iiy photos at, most photo centers and store the photos on a disciut the disj in your disaster kit in case you ha e to evacuate. If your home is damaged, the photos can be reproduced. Remember, managing your emergencies begins with you! *One-half (50%) of all tropical storm-related deaths over the last 30 years are flood related. *Historically, floods are long-term events that can last days or weeks. *NOAA monitors 10,000 stream gauges throughout the United States. and publishes that data on its website daily. So what can you do to avoid becoming a statistic? Follow these tips on flood safety: *Never drive where water is over the road. The depth of the water can be misleading or even impossible to determine from inside your vehicle. *Never swim, play, or wade in flood water. There may be hidden dan- gers such as debris or contaminates in the water. In addition, the current could easily increase in speed with no warning. *If you come upon moving water that is deeper than your ankles, turn around and go back. Most people can be swept off their feet in as little as 6 inches of water. *If you are told to evacuate, do it immediately as conditions can wors- en with little or no warning. *Never drive past a barricade or "Road Closed" sign. They are placed for you protection. In addition, remember to stay out of flood damaged areas until you are told it is safe to return. Your presence could hamper emergency crews or worse, you could become a victim yourself. You can visit http://weather.gov/om/severeweather/index.shtml, www.fema.gov, or http://redcross.org to obtain additional information. Of course, you can always visit us at 404 West Orange Street in Wauchula to obtain additional information on flood preparedness and many other disaster preparedness activities. RECOVERY BY THE NUMBERS As of May 2005, more than 1.2 million people have registered for assis- tance from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) with $555 million in housing aid being distributed statewide. The SBA (Small Business Administration) has approved more than 42,000 home loan appli- cations, with nearly $2 billion authorized for loans. Those are encouraging numbers, but there is still so much to accomplish. Locally, we still have almost 50 travel trailers being used in the county and the temporary hous- ing park has 148 out of its 150 units occupied. ARE YOU READY? Think. Do you know were the nearest shelter is? How will you get there? What should bring? If you can't answer those questions or at least know where to get those answers, you need a copy of the "All Hazards Guide." This annual publication, made possible through a partnership between government, public, and private business, is available at the Office of Emergency Management, 404 West Orange Street in Wauchula. You can also find copies at many local restaurants, offices and mobile home parks. It's never too soon to start getting ready for potential dangers that can affect your home and family. If you are a Special Needs person and you haven't registered with us, now is the time. Even if you have registered in the past, check with our office tomake sure you are still on our rolls. Also, if you have had a change in your eligibility status, contact our office. Amy Dubberly, Emergency Management Coordinator, will be happy to assist you in any way possible. ANSWERING THE CALL Last month I made a request for volunteers to join our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). We are still looking for a "few good men (and women)" to join us. If you're interested, come by the Office of Emergency Management and pick up an application. All you need is some free time, a clean driving record and the desire to help our community. Speaking of answering the call, theHardee Cun chapter of the' American Red Cross has found a new home. It is now located across the street from the Emergency Operations Center in the Tri-County Recovery building. Rhoda McCoy and her staff will be assisting the Hardee County community by providing training and education. assisting victims of fire, and offering many other recovery services. Contact the local American Red Cross Chapter at 773-9097. Hustle in to do the Bump Up! Open your 60-month Bump-up Certificate today, and if rates rise, you'll have the option to bump up your certificate after 36 months to the prevailing rate for a MIDFLORIDA 60-month certificate. So do the BUMP today... and get the best rate Snow and three years from now! Limited time . offer! MI What A Bank Should Be www.midflorida.com Stop by today! Or call NCUA 773-FREE UNCUAI. "Offer valid as or 6 I 05 Certinlate rate is subject to change Ailhout norllr and is a I.m.ied rme offer Th. offer is valid for neA ertificales and new money only Minimum cerlifcate amount $1 000, maximum ol 5100 000 per person The APY \annual percentage y;eldl is based on an assumption Iha. lund, will Iremr .n the enrlt.'cal unltl maturity A penalty ma) be imposed for withdrawals before matunily Offer not available for certilicale renewals Deposhli are insured up to $100 ii00 through NCUA You will ha.e the option at 36 month. to Dumip up your di.ldends to the presai.ng rate of a MIDFLORIDA 60-month certificate for remainder of the initial certificate term. however. this is solely your les'ponsibilry andj ou will not te noblied ol the 36-month optional bump up date 'ou will have ih.rt3y 10) days from the nrty sixth h (16lh) month anniversary of your certificate to request your interest rate adliustment A 55 00 minimum s'aings account s required lor membership illh MIDFLORIDA Fideraldl redrl Uni.:.r. Fee rma reduce, earnings This orier .o not open to inst.lultonal investment. 6 16 N 55. r ~-..n ^ C1 ***^^a< DRINK YOUR MILK! "Drink your milk!" Your mother used to say when you were growing up. well you are never to old for milk. If you're over 21 and think milk' is for children and babies, think again! About 75 percent of the calcium that adults, as well as children, need is best supplied by milk and dairy products. National Dairy Month has been celebrated since 1939 with a two-fold purpose. First is to encourage greater consumption and enjoyment of milk and other dairy foods. Second is to salute the dairy farm families whose daily work assures the continued availability of these nutritious foods. Why do we need calcium? Calcium is needed for our heart, muscles and nerves to function properly and for blood clot. Calcium also keeps teeth and gums healthy throughout our lives by helping baby teeth and adult teeth develop properly and to remain strong and resist tooth decay. Calcium is also important for preventing gum disease. Perhaps the most important role calcium plays in the body, however, is that of keeping our bones strong. Most of the calcium in bur bodies-99.per- cent of it-is found in our bones. Without enough calcium, b6nes can become. -fragile and break easily with very little stress. Because many children and teens are not getting the calcium they need, the number of broken and frac- tured bones continue to increase. Besides fractures, inadequate daily calci- um intake may cause osteoporosis, a debilitating and potentially crippling condition found mainly in the elderly population. Though osteoporosis does not show up until we are adults, the problem starts by not getting enough calcium as children and teens.. Eating and drinking lots of food with calcium during childhood can help build a child's "bone bank" to store calcium for later in life. As adults, this stored calcium can help keep bone strong. Our bodies continually remove and replace small amounts of calcium from our bones. If your body removes more calcium than it replaces, your bones will become weaker and have a greater chance of breaking. But, by getting the recommended. amount of calcium, you can help your bones stay strong. How much calcium do we need? Dairy products supply this essential daily nutrient in the human body. Persons from 9 to 99 need at least three cups of calcium-rich foods each day. Milk, yogurt, and cheese products are excellent sources of calcium and are easily absorbed and utilized by the body. Non-dairy sources of calcium include kale, collard greens, niustard greens, and salmon or sardines with edible bones. Those individuals who include an assortment of dairy foods and calcium-rich foods in their diets should be getting all the calcium they need naturally. Supplements are sometimes recommended as additions to a balanced diet for those people who have very high calcium needs: Pregnant and nurs- ing women (especially teenagers), post-menopausal women not taking estrogen, the elderly and those who have poor diets. In these cases, calcium supplements are a quick and easy way to get extra calcium over and above. that which is consumed from meals. However, most scientists agree that we should get our calcium from natural sources. Calcium tablets, powders or liquids should be taken only to "supplement" natural calcium intakes for those people who have higher calcium requirements. Besides, pills don't taste as good as a brownie with.a glass of milk or a slice of cheese pizza!: Without our dairy farmers whose daily work assures the continued availability of these calcium-rich foods, our nutritional health would sure- ly suffer. In 1940, when the American Dairy Association was.organized, dairy farmers in many states selected the well-established June Dairy Month as the time to promote the nutritional importance of eating dairy- rich foods. By 1955, ADA had a strong public relations program. Today dairy products are promoted all year long through our national standard-the Food Guide Pyramid. Dairy farmers continue to milk their cows at least twice a day. As a result, the American people are able to enjoy dependable supplies of milk, cheese, butter, ice cream and other real dairy foods every- day. So, follow your mother's advice and, "Drink Your Milk!" For further information, contact the Hardee County Extension Service at 773-2164 or visit the American Dairy Association website. The Phoenicianssand omans"i made a purple dye from Murex sea snails. Cloth colored with this dye was more valuable than gold. 6C The Herald-Advocate, June 16, 2005 Court se Report COUNTY COURT The following marriage licens- es were issued recently in the office of the county court: Mackinson Rither, 33, Orlando, and Tasha Brown Justin, 26, Orlando. Adam Naranjo, 21, Wauchula, and Lea Christine Smedley, 20, Wauchula. Alejandro DeLaCruz Tapia Jr., 19, Zolfo Springs, and Christina Maria Valdez, 18, Wauchula. Paul Anthony Roberts, 23, Wauchula, and Julia Lynn Howard, 23, Wauchula. Matthew Zane Walker, 19, Wauchula, and Adinai Alexandra Homer, 19, Wauchula. Joshua Scott Vaughn, 21, Sarasota, and Samantha Rene Wasden, 17, Sarasota. Michael James Pollitt, 45, Avon Park, and Denelle Ray Bivens, 21, Avon Park. The following small claims cases were disposed of recently by the county judge: Country Manor Associates LTD d/b/a Country Manor Apartments vs. Jodi Oaks, judgment for posses- sion. David E. Crews vs. Kavin Mitchell, judgment for eviction. Samuel Delatorre vs. Julie Salas, judgment for eviction and dam- ages. Catherine Flippin and Michael Flippin vs. Nathaniel Wood and Maria Wood, judgment for dam-' ages. Pilkington Tree Service Inc. vs. Paul and Leticia Salinas, judgment. Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Jack R. Keller Jr., default judgment. Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Michael A. Miller, default judg- ment, Asset Acceptance LLC vs. Stephanie Y. Britt, default judg- ment: There was no misdemeanor or criminal traffic court last week as the judge was on vacation. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court: Mallory Alvarado vs. Darrell Hines, petition for injunction for protection. Denise Michele Smith vs. John Michael Chason, petition for injunction for protection. Rebecca R. Tamayo and Emilio Tamayo Jr., divorce. Hasan Williams vs. Takishia Haygood, petition for injunction for protection. Mary Ann Garcia and Nicandro Wante Name: Melvin Charles Patton Age: 24 Height: 57" Weight: 135 Last Address: 658 Chamberlain Blvd., Wauchula Charge: Violation of proba- tion (original charge pos- session of cocaine). Name:LaShonda Barbitt Baker .. Age: 30 .. Height: 5'5" Weight: 135 Last Address: 838 Pleasant Way, Bowling Green Charge: Violation of proba- tion (original charge pos- session of cocaine). Name: Jerry Dean Walker Age:21 Height: 5'9" Weight: 135 Last Address: 215 W. First St., Frostproof Charge: Violation of probation (original charge grand theft). Name: Ellis Steven Hodges Age: 30 : .' Height:: 5'11" Weight:: 230 Last Address: 3707 N. Ninth St., Zolfo Springs Charge: Non-support. Name: .Victor Lee McCarty Age: 20 Height :5'11" Weight: 145 Last Address: 315 Dade St., Bowling Green Charge: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Name: Elizah Scott Mangiliman Age: 18 Height: 6'4" Weight: 325 Last Address: 631 -D E. Gay St., Harrisonburg, Va Charge: Violation of proba- tion (onginal charge felony battery). Name: Ricardo Gonzales Age: 45 Height: 57" Weight: 180 Last Address: 2235 Harris Road, Wauchula Hills Charge: Possession of mari- juana. Name: Danny Lee Douglas Age: 42 Height: 6'1" Weight: 220 Last Address: 405 Columbus St., New Smyrna Charge: Non-support IThe Hardee County Sheriff's Office holds active warrants for the above individuals. If you have any information concerning a listed person's whereabouts, call the SHERIFF'S OFFICE WARRANTS DIVISION at 773-0304 ext. 205. iELS Insu'ne CC171111111iy QI JLJe tIl1 -- S New Location .R 735 US Hwy 17 N, Wauchula (next to Badcock) AIa ( Serving Hardee & DeSoto r Counties & Ft. Meade Area 7 www.wellsinsurance.com * Farm & Ranch * Business/ Commercial Crop & Tree Insurance SLife & Annuities Boat V's AWWOEWE-4 '3-4101 3 24rfc Garcia, divorce. Ronald Davis vs. James V. Crosby Jr. and the state Department of Corrections, petition for review of inmate situation. Pureza Mesquita vs. Marcial Garibay, petition for injunction for protection. Keshia Watkins vs. James Watkins, petition for injunction for protection. Sandy Jean Staon vs. Timothy Paul Staton, petition for child sup- port. John M. Chason vs. Denise Smith, petition for injunction 'for protection. Maria Laura Ordehi vs. Javier Perez, petition for child support. The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Ronald A: Pridgen and Tammy N. Pridgen, divorce. Tikisha Williams vs. Hasan Williams, injunction for protection. First National Bank of Wauchula vs. Eliseo Santiago-Cipriano et al, judgment of mortgage foreclosure. Kathryn and Michael Oberle o/b/o minor child vs. Joseph J. (Kevin) Conway (two cases), order extending injunction for protection. The state Department of Children and Families (D-CAF) and Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Jennie Smith, child support order. Wauchula Police Department vs. Cornelia Vickers and RuthBatts, judgment of forfeiture. Lynn Parker and Michelle Parker as co-personal representative- vs. Travis J. Downey and William H. Gilliard; dismissed. Joseph J. Nolan and the Lea Family Partnership LTD vs. First Hardee Holding Corp. d/b/a First National Bank of Wauchula, dis- missal. 'UAP Distribution Inc. vs. Parker Farms Inc. and Jimmy Parker, vol- untary dismissal. Kara Nichole Williams vs. Donna Sue Williams, voluntary dismissal of injunction for protec- tion. Lorenza Salazar and DOR vs. George Alamia, child support order. Samantha Sneider vs. Barbara Alderman, injunction for protec- tion. Bank of America vs. Rosemary Ritchel et al, judgment of mortgage foreclosure. Sylvia L. Beavers Henry and DOR vs. Christopher M. Evans, order. Stephanie Richardson vs.-Riufoo Cielo, injunction for protection. SDennis 'Fields vs. "iScott Fields, voluntary dismissal of injunction for protection. Susan Jane Eells and DOR vs. Shawn Allen Norwood, modifica- tion of child support. . Maria Valdez and DOR vs. Elzra Small, child support order. Sandra Rodriguez o/b/o minor child and DOR vs. Balram Ramotar Sukhandan, child support order. 'Nina Miranda Garcia and DOR vs. Jeremiah Paul' Martinez, dis- missal of May 4, 2005 set aside. SThomas Jeffrey Souther and DOR vs. Beth Irene Herrera, child support order. Daisy Juanita Richardson and DOR vs. Timmy Joe King, child support order. Pamela Lachowsky and Philip E. Lachowsky, divorce'. Melissa Rae McClellan vs. Brass Chance McClellan, dismissal of injunction for protection. Linda Morrow vs. Guadalupe Sanchez, denial of petition for injunction for protection. Maria Christina Garcia and DOR vs. Elias R. Torres, .dismissal of petition to modify child support. Rosa A. Alvarado and DOR vs. Brenda Alvarado, child support suspended. Roberto Cavazos vs. Brenda Alvarado, child Support.order. Luevinia P. Cunningham and DOR vs. Jennifer Marella Brown, child support order. D-CAF and DOR vs. Amanda M. Goggans, child support order. Irma Gomez and DOR vs. Maria Arreola, child support order. William F. Sullivan IV as person- al representative o/b/o Eleuteria Parades et al vs. Florida Harvesters Inc., Chemical Dynamics Inc. and Laddy Victor Howell, settlement agreement approved. William F. Sullivan IV as person- al representative o/b/o Carmen Ramirez Fernandez et al, vs. Florida Harvesters Inc., Chemical Dynamics Inc. and Laddy Victor Howell, settlement agreement approved. Marisela Torres and DOR vs. Jesus L. Torres, order. Mortgage Electronic Registra- tion Systems vs. Bradford A. Atchley and Tammy Atchley et al, judgment of mortgage foreclosure. Daina Michelle Smith and DOR vs. Urbano Santellan, child support order. Aurelia M. Torres and DOR vs. Manuel Martinez, modification of child support. Court-ordered certificates of child support delinquency were filed recently in the office of the circuit court clerk in the follow- ing cases. Angel M. Adcox vs. John M. Duggan, Aretha D. Faulk vs. Bradley T. Battles. Mary Melton vs. Elmarco R. Blount. Margarita M. Bbrjas vs. Jesus E. Perez. Patsy A. Vickery vs. James E. Carroll. Jessica L. Estrada vs. Erick Estrada. Kimberly A. Sellers vs. Gregory Gibson. Ashley M. Kilgore vs. Christopher A..Lee. Alicia V. Rivas vs. Angelica M. Valdez. Ronald D. Woods vs. Wanda Stettler. ' Rosa Villegas vs. Jacqueline Villegas. The following felony criminal cases were disposed of last week by the circuit judge. Defendants have been adjudicated guilty unless noted otherwise. When adjudication is withheld, it is pending successful completion of probation. Sentences are pur- suant to an investigative report by and the recommendation of the state probation office and also state sentencing guidelines. Final discretion is left to the judge. Allen Lamont McLeod, violation of probation (original charges pos- session of cocaine and possession of marijuana), probation revoked, new probation with same condi- tions. Catarino Dario Borjas, violation of probation (original charges possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana with intent to sell), probation revoked, new ierm of two years community con- rol--house arrest, with same other conditions. Jose Fidencio Garza, trespass on property with a weapon, violation of a domestic violence injunction for protection and resisting arrest without force, not prosecuted, transferred to county court with fil- ing of misdemeanor charges. Michelle'Denise Marrero, viola- tion of probation (original charge grand theft), probation revoked, new five-years of probation with same conditions. Dawn Elizabeth Pelham, posses- sion of drug paraphernalia, trans-. ferred to county court; possession of methamphetamine, not prosecut- ed. Ruben R. Perez, possession of conpealed firearm and felony dri-. ving while license suspended, adju- dication ,withheld, probation two years, no weapons or firearms, $415 court costs, 50 hours commu- nity service. Dania Michelle Smith, tamper- ing with physical evidence, intro- duction of contraband into a jail, possession of marijuana and felony driving while license suspended, adjudication withheld, three years drug offender probation, evaluation and treatment, warrantless search and seizure, curfew, no alcohol, no contact with anyone with illegal drugs, $415 court costs, 50 hours community service. Joe Anthony Valdez, violation of probation (original charge sale of marijuana), probation revoked, nine months in jail with credit for time served, fines and fees due within six months of release. The following real estate trans- actions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: D.A. Troiano, Victor J. Troiano and J. Howard Vaughn as trustee to Noey A. Flores, Steven M. Carpenter, Junior M. Archer and Juan Delatorre, $310,000. Billy and Janice Hill to Martin Medina Gonzalez and Juan Manuel Medina Estrado, $69,900. Allen L. II and Tonya M. Thomas to Estill Jr. and Phyllis Eversole, $25,000. Mosaic Fertilizer LLC to Hammock Land and Cattle Co. Inc. as trustee, $12,450. Jessie F and Bonnie W. James to Rodolfo Lopez, $32,000. Linda Sue Tindell to Linda Sue Tindell and Mary Jane Tindell, $15,000. Francisco Lucatero to Adulfa Betancourt, Sugel Santibanez- Betancourt and Exael Santibanez- Betancourt, $10,000. John E. and Jorja C. Drake to Tyrone and Sheila Roman, $100,000. Frederick J. Pye Jr. and David A. Etting to Sandra Etting, $15,500. Miguel Cruz to Virginia Guajardo and Miguel Cruz, $12,700. Catherine Lunn Revell to Fausto. and Lidianette Molinares, $90,000. Frederick M. Knight to Frances Pye, $15,500. Aaron D. and Tiffany R. Burgner to Tamie Renea Ransom, $87,500. Steven L. and Holly D. Collins to Jorge L. Rodriguez and Maricela Garcia, $85,000. Alphonso Jackson, secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Linda Dean, $92,000. Doug Miller Jr. and Doug Miller. to Joseph 0. and Marion W. Erhardt, $150,000. S,Vivia.K. Skitka and Winlma G. Evans tp Ceferino Vega, $1 22,000 Luther F. and Virgie R. Crittendon to Park F. and Lena M. Brown, $30,000. J. B. Delaney and Charles L. and Kathy L. McKibben to FTFG Investments Inc, $129,900. Ralph Marshall and Pamela C. Bladen to Highvest Corp., $13,500. Charles F. Dowdy to Adam Sr. and Amanda Torres, $92,500. Randy and Julie Garland to Antonio : Estrada-Heredia and Heriberto Estrada,,$ 1,500. David Sanders Sr. to Randy and; Julie Garland, $11,000. Alan J. Goldstein to Peter A." Goldstein, $200,000. Highvest Corp. to Ralph Marshall and Pamela C. Bladen,' $15,000. Highvest Corp. to Timothy M. and Tomasa D. Selph, $12,000. Norman H.. Reed to Stanley Webb, $10,000. Wayne Blackshear as trustee to Bravo Home" Builders Inc.," $30,000. Curtis J. and Linda S. DeYoung to 'Caii Anthony and Erica M.:: .Scheipsmeier and Sharon G. .Mytyk, $120,000. Earline A. Hall to Adamtn C.'and Amy Montsdeoca, $79,800. .To achieve the impossible Stream, try going to sleep. Providing Customized Insurance Solutions Since 1955 '" .. ', Automobile Home ATTENTION 2004 -200 Juniors and Seniors ONLY FCAT RETAKES Hardee High School June 20th and 21st 8: ooAM 6:9,16c 1C lopp, A-NJ 110till June 16, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C Men's League Down By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Tonight (Thursday) and next Monday should finish the final reg- ular season games for the 2005 Men's Church League teams. A single-elimination tournament will begin next Thursday, if there are no rain-outs to make up. After last week's play, S,t. Michael's is still undefeated, with 9 10-0 record and two games left the schedule. Next in line are Christian Heritage and Wauchula First Baptist, each at 6-3. Behind them are St. Alfonso's, Bowling Green Baptist, Northside Baptist and First Christian. Two of the three games last Monday were barn-burners. S On Field 4, St. Michael's barely got past Christian Heritage 12-11. Home runs by Francisco, Rodriguez, Daniel -.Barnett and Ruben Rivas kept' St. Michael's ahead. Barnett and Felix Salinas were each three-hit batters. Barnett came home all three. times. Rodriguez, andMario Tamayo each crossed home plate twice. .For Christian Heritage;, 'Harold Smith and Billy Tisko each doubled for the only long-ball hits. Willie. Dickerson, Harold Smith and Richard Cummins were twin-tally batters, and Eric Russell, Donnie' SHooks, Tisko, Scotty Whitener and Ricky Wiggins added a run apiece. On Field 3, the early game was an 11-10 win for First Baptist over Bowling Green. West Palmer tripled and Mark McGee, Kellon Durrance, Efran Schrader and Brian Alexy each doubled. Gerry Lindsey, Alexy, Dale Carlton, Palmer and McGee each put a pair of runs on the board. Steve Johnson added a sc Jason Johnson and Aus both homered and sin Jason Pohl doubled Bowling Green. He Johnson each came aroul twice and Pohl, Treva Hank Butler, Paul Robe Cook and Kyle Harler ea in with a run. In the Field 3 nig Alfonso's trompled Firs 30-13. Robert Deuberry, Rod and pick-up player Ha each homered for St. Rigo Briones smacked a double and Pedro Sant three times. Calvin Brutt triple and pair of doubles Chris Knight doubled .Mike Driskell, and pick Palmer, Johnson and Poh doubled for First Christi finished with four hits scores. On Thursday night, won 15-6 over Christial in the Field 3 early game SMike Choate' homer twice and doubled for nearly. hitting :the: c Northside. Keith Weems and. Robert Hinerman Hinerman and Choate score batters and Mi] added two more runs.. For Christian Dickerson homered an and Cummings doubled. came around to score t Russell. Chad Richardso Smith and Tony Smith e home once. In the nightcap, it Baptist with a 23-6 win Christian. To Final Games olo score. Alexy homered and singled three stin Helms times for five RBIs. for First ngled and Baptist. Dale Carlton tripled and twice for doubled twice and Jerry Albritton :lms and tripled and doubled. Albritton and nd to score Palmer were four-score batters and in Spinks, Lindsey, Carlton and Mark L. erts, Brian crossed home three times each. ch chipped For First Christian, Brian Smith doubled and singled twice, and 3htcap St. James Blum homered and doubled. t Christian Justin.Battles-added a pair of hits. Smith was the only batter to score ger Brutus twice. ank Butler On Field 4, it was another close Alfonso's. encounter for St. Michael's, which Triple and beat Bowling Green 16-13. os doubled Brothers Ruben and Ray Riveas us added a each homered for St. Michael's, s.. with Ray Rivas adding a triple. twice, and Ruban Rivas and Tamayo were the up players only triple-score batters. Salinas, il each also Francisco Rodriguez, Ray Rivas an. Knight and Roy Rodriguez had twin tallies. and three Butler homered twice for Bowling Green. Harler, Wally Northside Helms and Jeremy Goodwin each n Heritage had three'hits. Goodwin and Butler came home three times and Harler d, tripled and Bryan Cook added a pair of six RBIs, runs Craig Cook chipped in with a - .,;..c fnr double. s homered doubled. were four- ke Rouse Heritage, d singled. Dickerson twice, and :n, Harold each came was First over First Sales & Service Networking Repairs Upgrades Millers Discount Computers C,- ustom-built & Used Computers! Stratonet 33 1329 Hwy. 17N. Aon.-Fri. Office: (863) 767-6066 Wauchula, FL 33873 9-5 Fax: (863) 767-6086 PUBLIC NOTICE The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations will conduct an accreditation survey of the Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc. on July 11 through July 15, 2005. The purpose of the survey-ll be to evaluate the organization's compliance with nationally established Joint Commission standards. The survey results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which, accred- itation should be awarded the organization. Joint Commission standards deal with organization quality and safety of care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided. Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent and valid information about such matters may request a public information interview with the Joint Commissions field representative at the time of the survey. Information pre- sented at the interview will be carefully evaluated for relevance to the accreditation process. Requests for a public information interview must be made in writing and should be sent to the Joint Commission no later than five working days before the survey begins. The request must also indicate the nature of the Information to be provided at the Interview. Such request should be addressed to: Division of Accreditation Operations Office of Quality Monitoring Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Or Faxed to 630/792-5636 Or E-mailed to complaint@jcaho.org The Joint Commission's Office of Quality Monitoring will acknowledge in writing or by telephone requests recieved 10 days before the survey begins. An Account Representative will contact the individual requesting the public Information prior to survey, Indicating the location, date, and time of the interview and the name of the surveyor who will conduct the interview. This notice is posted in accordance with the Joint Commission's require- ment and may not be removed before the survey Is complete. 6 ,c Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness, kidney failure, and amputations? Cal 1-800-438-5383 to learn mre. Or visit us at httph//dep.nih.gov. NATIONAL PRON1AM AJolnt program of the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diabetes is a growing problem for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. But you can manage your diabetes and stay healthy by controlling your blood sugar levels. Keep your blood sugar close to nbrmal by choosing healthy foods and getting regular exercise. Take your prescribed medications and test your blood sugar on a regular basis. Manage your diabetes. You'll feel better and have more energy. Best of all, you will lower your chances for serious health problems later on. Control yur Ao diae tes.' ^O!Lift. Bowling Green Elementary Kindergarten All. E's-Rogelio Ancelmo, Rigoberto Armenta, Yolanda Benitez, Lori Betancourt, Holly Brown, Ivan Chavez, Angel Cisneros, Grace -Coronodo, Viridiana Correa, Norma Cruz, Arianna Delarosa, Pete DeLuna, Isiah Faulk, Jose Felix, Julia Figueroa, Illeana Flores, Marixa Garcia, Jazmin Garza, Dana Gonzales, Mark Hernandez, Enrique Iniguez,- Khrystian Jimenez, Morgan Lanier, Rucker Madison, Madison Marple, Andres Martinez, Juan Molina, Kailee Olmos, Miguel Paz, Jorge Reyes, Vanessa Rodriguez, Cristal Santiago, Jose Tapia-Guerrero, Spring Todd, Delilah Torres, Azucena Venegas and Alfonso Wooten E's & S's-Jason Alamia, Alex Almeyda, Edgar Becerra, Adan Benitez, Carlos Camacho, Damion Carroll, Jordan Chancey, Alejandro Chavez, Jesus Chavez-Munoz, Alma Cruz, DeJesus Valentin, RQeelio_ DeSantiago, Juan Diaz, Summer fun comes in a varietyy of sports venues for young people and adults. The 2005 Men's Church League season is nearly over. St. Michael's is undefeated and has an insurmountable 10-0 lead with just a couple ol games before the post-season tournament. The Women's Church League began its season last week. St. Michael's, Wauchula-First Baptist and Wauchula First Methodist look to battle it out for the season title. They all have many experienced faces. Starting soon will be Men's City Softball League. Coaches are urged to attend a planning meeting on Monday, June 27 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Complex concession stand. Players 14 and up can participate in this league. For more information, call Carl Coleman at 773-3872 or 832-0078. There will be a day-long softball tournament on Saturday, June 25 to benefit the complex. The tourney begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $175 per team, which must bring its own softball and legal bats. For more information, call Coleman or Wally Helms at 781-0222. Summer sports for youth vary from swim lessons to tennis, from vol- leyball to basketball. Teens are reminded that if they want to participate they must have a current annual physical. For those planning on playing sports this summer or school year, physical exams will be given at Pioneer Medical Center. 515 Carllon St., Wauchula on June 20 and 2 1. beginning at 5 p.m. Athletic secretary Kay Kinder will also be on hand to notarize per- mission forms from parents. :Hardee's high school hoop boys are playing in an AAU league in Polk County. The local team won three of its first 5 games, beating George Jenkins, Haines City and Mulberry. but losing to Lake Wales and Bartow. The Hardee squad will also be playing Newsome, Kathleen. Monteverde Academy. Winter Haven and Plant City. Guys. plan now for a 3-on-3 tournament on Saturday. July 9, at the high school gym. All boys and men 15 and up are invited. Cost is $80 per team. Play begins at 8 a.m. For more information, call Hardee coach Vance Dickey at 781-0593. News on the boxing front. Local lightweight Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry will be unable to fight on ESPN in his scheduled July bout. Cherry broke his right thumb in two places in a recent sparring session. He has the hand in a cast and will probably not be able to box again until October. Information from community and school athletic events is always welcome. Please call The Herald-Advocate (773-3255) or e-mail me at news.heral- dadvocate@earthlink.net with news for this biweekly column. The sports news deadline is noon Mondays. New s will be included as soon as time and space allows. I, ,. : ADVERTISEMENT Ruben Diego, Antwuan Donaldson, Davina Esquivel, Elizabeth Flores, Juan Gaitan, Destiny Garza, Victoria Gomez, Nevada Gonzalez, .Carlos Gutierrez,.. Daniel Hernandez, Dalton Igo, Jessie Igo, Alex Lucatero, Efrain Martinez, Richard Ontiveros, Kevin Ortega, Anabel Picazo, Esmeralda Racine, Erik Rentz, Ismael Rodriguez, Jose Luis Santiago, Kaitlin Stewart and Anahi Velasco. First Grade All. A's-Christian Arroyo, Aaron Brown, Leeanna Castanon, Erica Castillo, Clemente Delarosa, Ashley Forrester, Katlyn Forrester, James Gibson, Dashawna Goad, Ryan Gough, Tierney! Graham,. Rosaura Guido, Kyle Hewett, Tristn Jones,.- Alex Lopez, Consuelo Luna, Vanessa Miranda, Jesus Molina, Sophia Moreno, Issaih Palacios, Fredy Pena, Deisy Piedad, Richard Rivera, Johnny Saldivar and Jordanne Williams-.. A's & B's-Omar Alamia, Destiny Alderman, Mario Bautista, Petra Calderon, Noah Coronado, Fracisco Cortez, Oscar :Duarte, Jesse Fowler, Carlos Garcia, Shirley Hamilton, Alberto Hernandez, Alonzo Hernandez, Martha Hernandez, Brianna Juarez, George Lackey, Cierra Lee, Azucena Lopez, Santos Lopez, Victoria McGhin, Alexis Melendez, Leonardo Moran, Omar Olmos, Nidawi Ortiz, Erica Pascual, Hemmi Paz. Airinavell Retana, Anita Reyes, Kyra Rivera, Ulisa Rivera, Alejandro Rodriguez, Rodrigo Rodriguez, Anselmo Rojas. Gustavo Salazar-Santiago, Mel Sanchez-Ramos, Maria Trejo and Jesnny Valdiviez. Second Grade All A's-Makayla Chancey, Zackery Crews, Tatyanna Faulk, Crystal Gonzales, Blake Holton,: Ruyra Olivares, Manuel Palacios, Jose Sanchez and Abigail Vargas. . A's & B's-Giovany Alvarado, Mireya Bautista, Daniel Calvillo,. Diana Chavez, Amy Davila, Kimberly Derringer, Netza Garza, Jessica Gonzalez. Vanessa S Honor Roll THE PEARL NECKLACE The cheerful girl with bouncy golden curls was almost 5. Waiting with her mother at the checkout stand, she saw them: a circle of glistening white pearls in a pink foil box. "Oh, please, Mommy. Can I have them? Please, Mommy, please!" Quickly the mother checked the back of the little foil box and then looked back into the pleading blue eyes of her little girl's upturned face. "A dollar ninety-five. That's almost $2. If you really want them, I'll think of some extra chores for you, and in no time you can save enough money to buy them yourself. Your birthday's only a week away and you might get another crisp dollar bill from Grandma." As soon as Jenny got home, she emptied her piggy bank and counted out 17 pennies. After dinner, she did more than her share of chores. She went to the neighbor, Mrs. McJames, and asked if she could pick dandelions for 10 cents. On her birthday, Grandma did give her another new dollar bill and, at last, she had enough money to buy the necklace. It was obvious that Jenny loved her pearls. They made her feel dressed up and grown up. She wore them everywhere Sunday School, kinder- garten, even to bed. The only time she took them off was when she went swimming or had a bubble bath. Mother had told her that if they got wet, they might turn her neck green. Jenny had a very loving daddy and every night when she was ready for bed, he would stop whatever he was doing and come upstairs to read her a story. One night when he finished the story, he asked Jenny, "Do you love me?" "Oh, yes, Daddy. You know that I love you." "Then may I have your pearls?" "Oh, Daddy, not my pearls, but you can have Princess, the white horse from my collection. The one with the pink tail. Remember, Daddy? The one you gave me. She's my favorite." ; "That's OK, honey. Daddy loves you. Good night." And he brushed her cheek with a kiss. About a week later, after the story time, Jenny's daddy asked again, "Do you love me?" "Daddy, you know I love you." "Then will you give me your pearls?" "Oh, Daddy, not my pearls. But you can have my baby doll. The brand new one I got for my birthday. She is so beautiful and you can have the yel- low blanket that matches her sleeper." S'That's OK, honey. Sleep well. God bless you, little one. Daddy loves you." And as always, he brushed her cheek with a gentle kiss. A few nights later when her daddy came in, Jenny was sitting on her bed with her legs crossed Indian-style. As he came close, he noticed her chin was trembling and one silent tear rolled down her cheek. "What is it, Jenny? What's the matter?" Jenny didn't say anything but lifted her little hand up to her daddy. When she opened it, there was her little pearl necklace. With a little quiver, she finally said, "Here, Daddy. It's for you." With tears gathering in his own eyes, Jenny's kind daddy reached out with one hand to take the prized neck- lace. With the other hand he reached into his pocket and pulled out a blue Velvet case. He handed the handsome velvet case to Jenny and told her, "Thank you for giving me your most prized possession, that you even saved for all by yourself. Here, honey, I have this for you, also. I wanted to trade you, but I was going to give these to you tonight either way." As Jenny pried open the blue velvet box, so nice a thing itself she'd never known, the glis- tening white sheen of the rich genuine pearls struck her teary eyes. I do not know the author of the above story we have reprinted here for -you. : But, we've been given much more than a strand of pearls. God has laid salvation on the table for us to reach out and take, if we want it. God, through His greatness and mercy, has given us an opportunity greater than any we have ever known (John 3:16; Romans 5:8-10; 1 John 3:16). Is it worth it to you? Have you placed God's gift around your, soul the way Jenny would have placed her gift around her neck, never to take off again? Believe me, it is worth it! I'm Telling the Truth. J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in,Wauchula. He can be e-mailedat: wearewe@earthlink.net '-. .+- Gonzalez-Lopez, Laura Guerrero, Maria Gutierrez, Paige Harbarugh, , Katelyn Hines, Kimberly Hooks,: Catherine Jackson, Caryssa Johnson, Elizabeth Juarez, Jasmine Juarez, Claudia Lazano, JaKaysha Lindsey, Crystal Martinez, Noah Mitchell,- Jorge Molina, Yuma Ortiz, Adrienne Parks, Keith Powell, Justin Purser, Tyler Purser, Shelby Reese, Kayla Rios, Brandon Rivera, Lisabeth Rosales, Kelly Torres, Roberto Torres, Anaceli Villegas, Nijah Williams, Amanda Wilson and Madeleine'Zamora. Third Grade All A's-Ezekiel Servin, Alejaidrina Solis, Candice Torres, Erica Vasquez and Raigann Williams. A's & B's-Edgar Almeyda, Kalisha Barnes, Jorge Bautista, Jerry Buffalo, Emiliano Castillo, Summer Fields, Joey Frey, Brandon Garner, Pedro Gonzalez, Guadalupe Gutierrez, Tyler Hewett, Tai'Neshia Lewis, Genoveva Lopez, Antoni Marquez, Marisol Paz, Isai: Sandoval, Armando Santiago, Joseph Sigala, Esteban Suarez, Thomas Trevino and Deysi Velasco. Fourth Grade AU A's-Daniel Boehm, Rebeka Brown, Andrea Castaneda, Brittany Gough, Liliana Iniguez, Yesenia Lozano, Selena Miranda and America Sandoval. A's & B's-Armando Alvarez, Tara Deeson, Seth Fawley, Josh Fowler, Mary Ann Garcia, A'Janae Graham, Nyshira Jackson, Freddie Juarez, Jonathan Martinez, Andrew Melendez, Nde Navarro, Alex Pierstorff, Oscar Ramirez, Jerrica -Richardson, Jaime Rivera, Victor- Rodriguez, Shaina Todd, Randy Trevino and Enrique Zamora. Fifth Grade All A's-Janet Guido, Jonathan Either and Rebecca Torres. _. A's- & B's-Latiesha Allen, Daniel Arroyo, Monik Banda, Erica DeSantiago, Mesqua Fields, MaryKate Harris, Rocio Hernandez, Andrew Hooks, JaJuan Hooks, Alan Lobato, Katia Marquez, Cierra Martinez, Edgar Narvaez, Maribel .Paz, Luis Rodriguez, Olivia Sanchez and Lucero Suarez. WAUCHULA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WAUCHULA, FLORIDA 410790-1-9401 F: 3-12-0084-006-2005 T-HANGARS & ASSOCIATED TAXILANES 1. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Thurday, June 30, 2005 at 2:00 PM (Local Time) at City Hall, 126 South 7th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida. 2. SFAl FD BID will be received by the City of Wauchula. Florida. at City Hall. 126 South 7' Avenue. Wauchula, Florida, July 14, 2005 until 2:00 PM (Local Time) The Owner reserves the right to hold all bids for a maximum period of 60 days pnor to awarding the contract or rejecting all bids. 3. At the time mentioned above, bidding will be closed and those proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud In the Office. 4. All proposals shall be submitted on the forms furnished by the Owner. Each proposal submitted shall be placed with all required attachments in a sealed envelope, and this envelope shall in tur be placed in a 9 x 12 inch envelope. Both envelopes must be sealed and marked as follows Bide For The Project T-Hangers & Associated Taxilanes t- Wauchula, Florida To Be Opned: July 14, 2005 at 2:00 PM (Local Time) Firm Submitting Bid: 5. Copies of plans and specifications will be available after June 16, 2005. and may be examined at no expense at the office of Chief William C. Beatt,e Airport Director. City of Wauchula. (863) 773-3265, or Richard D Groux, City Manager. City of Wauchula, (863) 773-3535. 6. Plans and Specifications may be purchased after June 16, 2005 for a fee of $160 per set from AVCON, INC., 5555 E Michigan Street, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida, 32822. (407),599-1122. Contract Documents will be sold only as complete sets. will be non-refundable and will become property of the bidder. 7. After the Pre-Bid Conference, any questions relative to this Project shall be addressed no later than Noon July 7, 2005, in writing to AVCON. INC. 5555 East Michigan Street. Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32822. Attention: Annabelle DiCarlo, email adicarlo@avroninc comr FAX 407-599-1133. Copies of wntten responses will be provided to all prospective Bidders who attend the Pre-Bid Conference or purchase bidding contract documents. 8. A certified check, drawn upon a state or national bank, or a bid bond issued by a corporate Surety licensed to conduct business in the State of Flonda, in a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, made payable to the City of Wauchula, Florida is required with each bid. 9. A Perfnrmanr Bond for an amount not less than 100% of the bid pnce and a Payment Bond for an amount not less than 100% of the bid prices will be required from the selected bidder at the time he enters into a contract with the City. 10. The City reserves the nght to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality of the bids received. 11. No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time forth receipt of proposals for a penod of 60 days. CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA VBYI.-CQ-, f lf 6:16.23c For More Information Contact THE HARDEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT at (863) 773-4161 - LOCATION: FOOT FM No.: FAA AIP No.: PROJECT: 8C The Herald-Advocate, June 16, 2005 10 Win In Kids Fishing Tourney Freda's Foibles By Freda B. Douglas May God watch over you in the coming week, and may you remembi that happiness held is the.seed, happiness shared is the flower. May we a share more. Several weeks ago I told my readers about a circumstance of finding out the hard way how little Medicare pays for the physical necessities ( life. I told this story only because I wanted to make my readers, most ( whom are of my generation, aware of another sham that our government has hoisted upon us, and for no other reason. Thanks to a known benefac tor and to an anonymous benefactor,, my glasses are now on order, oic More proving to me that God is good. I gave a tribute to my own dad in last week's column. However, I wa a little premature because Father's Day isn't until this Sunday; In tribute t all the fathers out there, I quote you this prose, taken from the recent - "Ideals" given as gift to me from very good friends.' Mario Cuomo, former New York City mayor, has this to say about his dad: "I talk and talk and talk and I have not taught people in 50 years what my father taught by example in one week." William Hamilton Hayne penned this tribute to his dad: "It matters not that time has shed his thawless snow upon your head, for he maintains, with - wondrous art, perpetual summer in your heart." And finally, Queen Victoria has this to say to all children of all fathers: "None of you can'ever be proud enough of being the child of such a father er who has not his equal in this world so great, so good, so faultless ... Try, 1l therefore, to be like him in'some points, and you will have acquired a great deal. ig, See you next week. Until then, remember God loves you, and you, and of so do I. of nt i:e Is :0 Go To The Head Of The Class! SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 RM. ABOUT ... School News The Herald-Advocate encourages submissions from Hardee County schools. Photos and write- ups should be of recent events, and must include first and last names for both students and teachers. Identify photos front to back, left to right. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Thursday. Please include the name and phone number of a con- tact person. Qualifying items will be published as space allows. By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate There were at least 10 happy kids at last weekend's fishing tourna- ment. These youngsters were among the die-hard fishers at Hardee Lakes park July 11 for the third annuall F.C.C.D. Kids Fishing Tournament. In spite of inclement- weather, there were 31 youth ages 5 to 15 who came to register about 7 a.m. Winners were in four divisions: ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-15. The 5-7 group included Keifer Kedzior, first place and biggest fish; Joshua Smith, second place; and Nathanial Albritton, longest cast. In the 8-10 group winners were: Kyle Taylor, first place and biggest fish; D. J. Mayo, second place; and Timothy Perkins, longest cast. For ages 11-13, John Gordon took thee prizes for first place, biggest fish and longest cast and Anthony Briseno placed second. A. J. Mayo won first place and biggest fish for the 14- and 15-year- olds and Randall Gilliard had the longest cast. The group fished until shortly before noon, then had lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs. After a casting, contest, awards and raffle prizes.were handed out. Everyone received a new fishing pole, flash- light, hat and certificates to one of several local fast-food restaurants. Staff from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, for whom Hardee Lakes is a fish management area, were on hand to educate youngsters and assist with extra tackle and poles, as needed. The tournament was sponsored by local Chapter 34 of the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency, which chose Hardee Lakes as the site for its third annu- al tourney. FCCD is a non-profit organization which "serves as a catalyst for the prevention and reduction of crime and delinquency and to enhance the quality of jus- tice for all Floridians." Nearly 20 sponsors provided the help necessary to provide the day's events at no cost to the youth par- ticipating. Nothing is permanent in this wicked world-not even our troitles. -Charlie Chaplin ABOUT ... Obituaries Obituaries are published 'free of charge as a public .service, but must be submit- ted through a funeral.home. A one-column photo of the deceased may be'added for $15. Obituaries contain the name, age, place of resi- dence, date of death, occu- pation, memberships, immediate survivors and funeral arrangements. 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