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Slight Decrease For Citrus Crop .. Story 3C Local Teen Goes National .. .Details 1B Phosphate Tax Pays County Debts S..Story 8C The Herald-Advocate Hardee County's Hometown Coverage 105th Year, No. 28 3 Sections, 28 Pages Thursday, June 23, 2005 PRIMATE PARENT County Levies 50 Gas Tax Revenue Will Go To Road Improvements By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate The cost of gas in Hardee County \\i!l increase b\ a nickel Jan. I. At the end of a public hearing on June 9, the Hardee Countm Commission \oted to approve an ordinance imposing a five-cent local option gas tax. There \ere a varietyy of com- ments and questions from residents attending the evening meeting. Marcus Shackelford wondered if paving roads would reduce mainte- nance costs. Mark Frazier, public works supervisor, said the county presently runs six motor graders and onl\ t\\o wouldd be needed if the 200 miles of unimproved roads were pa\ed. "We could do all the maintenance with half the staff we need now," added Public Works Director J. R. Prestridge. Joe L. Davis asked for some assurance the gas tax would not go for equipment, secretaries or an expense other than roads. Commission Vice-Chairman Nick Timmerman explained that the state rule allowing the second local option tax specified that it can only be used on construction or improvement of roads. Mike Manley then wondered if this tax money would replace some other money pulled out for some other budget. "Realistically, it's a good idea. if it is used to increase the budget, not replace parts of it." County attorney Ken Evers explained that Statute 336 limits ho%\ it can be used. County manag- er Lex Albritton clarified that the county's Comprehensive Land Use Plan would hale to be amended to include projects under this revenue. Ramon DeLaRosa distributed some information on severance tax revenue and wondered why this wasn't a better source for trans- portation expenses. Albritton said the county averages received $1.5 million in severance ta\. About $1.3 goes into the transportation trust iT/Ti budget. This year $1.76 million went to T/T. However. some special other severance tax monies received are designated for economic development and are allotted by a district board. DeLaRosa said semi-truck traffic tears up the roads, not "mN little pick-up," and they ought to pay for roads. Albritton clarified that the second local option gas tax cannot be assessed on diesel fuel. Donnie Autry said a user tax is the most fair. A group called Floridians For Better Transport- ation says there are three things needed for a county to grow, See GAS TAX 3A COURTESY PHOTO New gas tax will repair roads like this one. See story and more photos inside. : .... .. :. ... ., ..g : COURTESY PHOTO Jesse, a female chimpanzee, arrived at The Center For Great Apes in rural Wauchula carrying a 6-week-old baby. That baby is 5 months now, and has begun cutting teeth and climbing every- where. Patti Ragan, founder of the sanctuary for primates that were originally taken from nature to serve as pets or entertainers instead, says the mother is highly protective of her infant; no human nor primate may hold him. "Jesse cuddles the baby frequently, grooms him and holds him up and looks at him all day; a wonderful mother!" she reports. The center is not open for public tours, but for information on how you can help or become a member, call 767-8903 or e-mail pongo@prime-apes.org. Albriton Named To Citrus Commission By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate i A Wauchula man has been appointed to the Florida Citrus Commission. Ben Albritton. 36, was officially sworn in at the June 15 commission meeting. Recently named to the commission .by Gov. Jeb Bush, S'. 7 : 0.0 :Community .. Calenr.. h '; O.T. ::..74. -. m.) '.0 s= :.*O~pt -- s" : '"-7', s 0o.0' S:Couhouse Report.:C 7 o. Comm.uty C al e.r ... 4 A. Crime Blotter .... .............C ;: Community Calendar.....4A "' Classifieds 6B 2 Courthouse Report........4C , Crime Blotter..................5C ' Hardee Living.................2B Information Roundup....4A Obits 4A Allbritton will serve a three-year term. Son of former county commis- sioner Benny W. Albritton and his' wife Pam, Ben Albritton and his brother Joe are both involved in the family business, Albritton Companies, which includes three grote care companies, a growers risk management company and the soon-to-open Albritton Insurance. While the risk company advises growers and other businessmen on the risk and protection needs of their industries, the insurance com- pany will offer personal, commer- cial, crop and tree insurance. Albritton follows several other. Albritton Wauchulans in serving on the Florida. Citrus Commission, most recently Pat Carlton, who complet- ed his term May 31. Pat Carlton's father Albert Carlton and Joe L. See ALBRITTON 2A City Needs Candidates By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Any Wauchula resident who wishes to be a City Commission member can apply now. Interested people are asked to file written notice before the deadline, which is noon next Friday, July 1. The at-large commission seat became available June 13 upon the resignation of long-time Commis- sioner John Baxter, who is moving out of the county, and thus losing residency. **I When the amended City Charter was adopted by voters on Aug. 31, it changed Wauchula from a city council/elected mayor form of gov- ernment to a city commis- sion/appointed city manager form. Citywide voting for all commission seats was another specification of the amended charter. Former council seats were renumbered and renamed under the new charter. Seats 1, 3, 5 and 7 were up for election in 2004 and seats 2, 4 and 6 are up for re-elec- tion in 2006. Baxter became the at-large Seat 7. He and District 3's Seat 5 Clarence Bolin were re-elected last .November without opposition. District 3 is the city territory south See CANDIDATES 2A Lights Out, Wauchula By BRETT JARNAGIN For The Herald-Advocate Power outages and detours, oh my! Complicated repairs to an erod- ing arch culvert under the U.S. 17 northbound lane will cause a sched- uled power outage late Monday,, night. It should last for about three hours, from midnight until 3 a.m. Tuesday. Remember, Tuesday is a work day, so everyone who uses an elec- tric alarm clock should use another means of getting up in the morning. Also, anyone living in the city of Wauchula with special electric needs, like power for medical equipment, should take special pre- cautions or arrange for other sources of power. Two main power poles will have See LIGHTS 2A 46k FU, I al4 N A- Artists: Enter Now . The Herald-Advocate will be publishing a special tabloid section in August saluting the county's dairy industry, and we are seeking your original artwork as a part of it. :To spur your creativity, we are holding an art contest complete with prizes. U.S. Savings Bonds will be awarded in the amounts of $200 for first place, $100 for second and $50 for third. : All.entries will be ranked by a three-judge panel: Lockie Gary, director of the Hardee County Extension Service; Dr. Findlay Pate, current director of the Cattle Research Center :in On ;'and CirciiftJudge Susan W. Roberts, a judge for the 10th Judicial Circiit who was formerly assigned to Hardee County and is a ninth-generation Floridian. : FThe'competition is open to artists of all ages. The rules are simple,:but must be strictly, adhered to inorder to be eligible to win: 1.') Art must.be the original work of the entrant. .2.) A dairy theme, either nostalgic or modem in nature, must be depicted. ~,):Artwork must be sized to fill an area 10-1/2 inches wide and 13 inches high. idi chrcb~ol; dark pencil or black marker may be used.. The drawing must. ~ita 6 reprodced in the newspaper. ARTISTT page 2A L. -. I .:-- ) 2A The Herald-Advocate, June 23. 2005 JOAN M. SEAMAN Sports Editor BESS A. STALLING Hardee Living Editor : . ^.J RALPH HARRISON Production Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO Assr. Production Manager 115 S. Seventh Ave. none: .(86) 77/-3255z P.O.,Bo; 338 ,Wauchilla FL 33873 Fax: (863) 773-0657 . , 'Publisbid-. ,iekJly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by The Herald-Advocate Pnbisting Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at U.S. Post Office, Wauchula. FL 33873 i(USPS 578-780). Postmaster," send address changes to: The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box- ;338; Wauchnla FL 33873. DEADLINES: : Schools Thursday 5 p.m. - Sporan'-Monday noon .-Hardee Living Monday 5 pm. 'Geeral NewI Modday 5 p.m. Ads Tesday hioon SUBSCRIPTIONS: Hardee County 6 months 16; 1 yr. $28 2yrs. 54 Florida 6 months $20, I yr. $37::2 yrs $72 Out of Stare 6 months $24; 1 yr. $-4: 2 yrs. $86 LETTERS: ,The Herild-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of public interest Letters .should be brief, and must be written in good taste, signed and include a daytime phone . number. . SSUBMISSONs: Press rerases on community matters are welcome. Submissions should be typed, dou- Sble-spaced and adbereto the above deadlines. All items are subject to editing. Kelly's Column By Jim There was a large funeral Friday for Wauchula insurance agent Walter Bailey, who passed away June 14 from Lou Gehrig's disease at, age 53. Rev. Jim Davis, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, said Walter loved his family and community, loved life, and had a great sense of humor. Walter was frustrated \with his disease but did not complain. He loved orchids. His last words to Rev. Davis were "I love you." Several years ago Walter remodeled his office and gave Jim Davis his office chair. "He was a great businessman and friend to Hardee County," said Davis. Rev. Bob Norman, pastor of First Baptist Church of Wauchula said Walter "lived life with a jo.ful urgency. He drank life in huge gulps. He loved to talk to people, to share, to build relationships." Rev. Norman said Walter loved to fish, hunt, cook, grow orchids, and watch football and baseball. '"Many friends came by to lift him. He rejected a metal lift. He built relationships. He loved his family with an inexhaustible passion. He was involved in activities." Bailey was a hard-working member of the Wauchula Elks Lodge and Wauchula Kisvanis Club. , "He lied for Christ. Walter had the spiritual gifts of generosity and mercy. He gase. He handled his illnesS ith outstanding grace. He kept a positive outlook. He had genuine humility. He looked forward, not back-. wards. His life w as cut short but it was full and vibrant," said Rev. Norman. The Hardee County Commission on Thursday, June 9, voted 4-0 to begin letting a special five cents a gallon gasoline tax effective Jan. 1, 2006. The local option gas tax is estimated to annually raise $525,121.36 for the county. $50,532.69 for the city of Wauchula, $15,189.71 for the town of Zolfo Springs, and $7.176.24 for the city of Bowling Green. The money w ill be used for roads. County Commission Chairman Gordon Norris missed the meeting because of having his gall bladder removed. He attended the County Commission meeting on Thursday. June 16. The higher gas taxes are bad news for motorists when they go to buy gasoline, already over $2 a gallon, but it will provide funds for some need- Sed road work. Many other Florida counties, including DeSoto, Highlands. Polk and Charlotte. lev the local gas tax of 5 cents. Some counties levy zero, while others opt for t\o or three cents a gallon June 20 to 26 is Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Each year in the U.S. over 400 people are struck by lightning. On average about 70 people die and many others suffer permanent neu- rological disabilities. Most of the tragedies can be avoided if proper pre- cautions are.taken. Here are some important points: 1. All thunderstorms produce lighting and are dangerous. In an aver- age year lightning kills more people in the U.S. than tornadoes and hurri- canes. 2. Lightning often strikes outside the area of heavy railh and may strike as far as 10 miles from any rainfall. 3. If you hear thunder, you are in danger. 4. Lightning leaves many\ victims with permanent disabilities. Advice: Plan ahead. Postpone acti cities. Monitor the weather. Get to a safe place. Stay inside. Avoid open, areas and stay asway from isolated tall trees, towers or utility poles. Stay away from metal bleachers, backstops and fences. Spread out. If you feel your hair stand on end, lightning is about to strike. Crouch ,down on the balls of your feet, put your hands oser your ears, and bend your head down. Do not lie flat on the ground. Make yourself as small a tar- get as possible and minimize your contact \with the ground. The above is advice from the U.S. Department of Commerce National Ocearic and Atmospheric Administration and NOAA National Weather Service. Seminole Electric Cooperative is the second largest generation and transmission cooperative in the U.S., based on 2003 revenues. An estimat-. ed 1.6 million individuals and businesses in parts of 46 Florida counties, including Hardee, rely on Seminole's member systems for electricity. SAbout 70 percent of Seminole members' nearly 800.000 accounts are resi- dential. Seminole reports in 2004 four hurricanes and a tropical storm hit Florida. killing oser 125 Americans most of them Floridians and caused over $20.5 billion in damages, including over $17.5 billion in , Florida. Peace River Electric Cooperative based in Wauchula is a member of Seminole, comprised of 10 Florida cooperatives. ; Seminole Electric in 2004 had revenues of $897 million and net mar-, gins of $2.3 million. Total sales of electricity were 55.9 million kilowatt hours. Long-term debt is $727.6 million. Iron Mike Tyson lost his heavyweight fight Saturday night but!earned $5 million. Wauchula lightweight boxer Edner Cherry recently broke a bone in his thumb and will be out of action for two or three months. Sons Michael, Jeremy and Jonathan and I went to Key West for a cou- ple of days last week for a Florida Press Association convention. We heard talks by U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, who came to Florida from Cuba at age 15, and Max Mayfield, head of the National Weather Service. We went deep sea fishing Saturday aboard the Gulf Stream III and caught a lot of grunts and a few other assorted fish. ZSPD Lowest Paid, Seeks Raises The Herald-Advocate Har'dee County's Hometown Coverage JAMES R. KELLY Publisher/Editor Melissa "Missy" Schrader, daugh- tei of Leon and Patty Schrader. The couple are the parents of Rebecca, 7, -Joshua, 4 and Ryan, nearly six months old. They enjoy cousins :Landon, 6, and Logan, 10 months,: children of Joe and. Mindy Albritton. - "I am blessed more than i deserve with the family, which next to my faith is the most important thing in my life," said Albritton, :who is active in First Christian Church as an elder, chairman of its mission committee and occasional Sunday School teacher as needed. CYNTHIA M. KRAHL Managing Editor Dairy Art Contest, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Artwork may also be hand- delivered to our office, 115 S. Seventh Ave. in! Wauchula, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winners will be announced as soon as the judges com- plete their task. --Cynthia Krahl Managing Editor By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate Zolfo Springs residents and offi- cials alike seem to agree their police officers are not paid a wage commensurate to their time, train- ing and risks. What they do not agree on is how to correct that. The police department became a main topic of discussion at last week's Town Council meeting after its top administrator, David Scheid, asked for raises for himself and his ALBRITTON Continued From 1A Davis are other notable members of the commission. "That means I have some big shoes to fill. Hardee County has such a rich heritage of representa- tion and leadership on the commis- sion. I'm proud of serving. I am humbled by the appointment and need input from the growers in my *district, especially Hardee County. I want them to feel like they can talk to me. It's important," said Albritton, who submitted his appli- cation for the position. He is one of 12 commissioners from the three geographic districts around the state, joining other new appointees George Streetman of Vero Beach and Steven Smith of LaBelle. "I asked God to show me the direction He wants me to go. If He'll show me the door, I'll: walk through it," he said, noting there were several reasons he sought the job. "First,,I enjoy people and prob- lem-solving. Then, I believe in our industry and its future, and I also would like to be a part of some- thing that makes a positive differ-. ence." The Florida Citrus Commis- sion is the managing and oversight body of.the Florida Department of Citrus,. functioning by legislative authority' under Florida Statutes 601. Its number one responsibility is to grow a market for Florida cit-. rus products. The local grower has several goals on the commission. "I want to be fully engaged, educate myself so I can made good decisions involved with the citrus processes. I believe- the decisions we are making now will forge the future of our industry a decade from now. Most impor- tantly, I want to be a creditable voice for the small grower -in the Department of Citrus environ- ment." Albiitton is also a member of the Peace River 'Valley Growers Association. a voluntary regional body led by E\ecutile Director Barbara Carlton, who "is smart, tenacious and politically sound. Peace River is a phenomenal orga-. nization," said Albritton. He sees the citrus canker situa- tion "as very scary. There's no other way to describe it. There's no bona fide way to deal with it than eradication. Part of our risk man- agement consulting is helping peo- ple understand the importance of decontamination of personnel and equipment. To me it's a puzzle, but I have faith in the state. It's done a good job with the resources it has to maintain the eradication pro- gram, but the hurricanes have caused them to fall behind." He is a 1986 Hardee High gradu- ate. with a bit of advice for those following after him. "I was capable of a great deal more in high school and college. I'd advise young peo- ple to apply themselves more," said the former Wildcat baseball player, who also participated in football and basketball. From high school. he went to 'Florida Southern College in Lakeland and graduated in 1990 With a B.S. in citrus/business. He ias' recently accepted by Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., for its executive MBA two- year program. Because of the . recent birth of son Ryan, his start- ing date will be postponed about 18 months. Even with biweekly trips to Nashtdlle, he looks forward to the challenge. He is an avid reader, believing "knowledge is something priceless. You never know when you will need to recall and utilize it. I like biographies and history. As one of our forefathers said, "There is no future, only history> repeating itself.' We've got to learn from our mistakes." Albritton is married to the former sewer departments, notifying them of the town's intent to terminate its contract. Logan said the contract is costing the town too much money, and that town workers could be hired at less cost. -approved spending $10,400 in federal funds for pothole repairs. men, all part-time workers. Council members ended up tabling the matter in order to gain time to better determine the town's financial condition. They will take up the matter again at their July 11 meeting. Councilman Roger Green voted against the delay. The discussion began with Scheid presenting an activity report for the department, noting 107 traf- fic citations written in March would generate $17,663.50 in fines; 57 in April for $10,350.50 and 87 in May for $20,265. Fifty-six percent of the fines col- lected will be returned to the town, he said, enabling it to fund raises for its officers, who currently are paid $8.50 an hour. Town Clerk Jack Logan, howev- er, interjected, "You wrote $48,000. We collected $9,900. So, either there's a long lag time or the fig- ures are incorrect." "I've gone over the figures,"- Scheid responded. "I've had others go over the figures. They are cor- rect. The town will get the money." Scheid said delays in receiving the money are caused by people who choose to go to'court or who opt for driver improvement school. Both add to the time before the town receives the fines, yet he assured the council the funds would come. Scheid asked for a raise to $10 an hour for officers and $12 per hour for himself as administrator: He said the current 112 man hours. allowed to the department cost the town $4,080 a month, while the new salary would cost $4,952, an additional expense of $872 month- ly. He also noted that each officer puts in 32 unpaid hours a month in LIGHTS Continued From 1A .to be relocated to accommodate for repairs to the damaged culvert, which was placed under the old CXS railroad about 50 years ago, and was built in five sections. The: eastern section has recently broken off and, with the help of erosion from heavy rains, has pulled loose. Repairs needed to fix the culvert have caused the closure of one block of U.S. 17 and adjacent Burris Avenue, expected to last about one month., , CANDIDATES Continued From 1A of lain Street and west of U. S.17. Seat 1 in District 1, all the area east of U. S.,17, went to.Troy Brant,, and Seat 3 in.District 2, north of' Main Street anid west of U. S. 17, \went to Ken Lambert Thei'joined Incumbents Connie Spieth (Seat 2- District 1). David Royal (Seat 4- District 2) and Am. MNcClellan (Seat 6-District 3). By spring a city manager. Rick Giroux, was selected and began working with the commission. Now, according to the charter, the remaining six commissioners have the task of appointing some- one to fill the at-large Seat 7. They decided to advertise the position to seek potential qualified candidates. The written notification or appli- Scation to be submitted to City Clerk Clarissa "Crissy" Abbott, at ethe city offices, 126. S. Seventh Ave., Wauchula, should include residency information, a statement of qualifications and \vhy the per- son desires to serve as a city com- missioner. Commission niembers are paid $430 per month, which includes $200 salary, $200 reimbursement for expenses of the position and $30 for reimbursements toward utility expenses, since bond cove- nants no longer allow commission members to receive a utility credit. ARTISTS continued from 1A 5.) Deadline is Friday, July 29,% at noon. 6.) Include your name, address and daytime phone number. Packaged and mailed entries should be addressed to:. The Herald-Advocate, ABOUT... Letters ToThe Editor The Herald-Advocate wel-: comes letters tte editor on matters of public interest. Letters should be brief, and must bewritten 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.'dn 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. reserve time, which helps maintain coverage for the town. "We are the lowest paid city workers," Scheid said. "We're only asking $872 a month to satisfy these raises." Giving council members a print- out, he showed March's traffic fines would generate $4,939.28 in income for the town, even after the new salaries were paid; for April, $844; and for May, $6,396. "We can't say we don't have the money anymore. The money's here," he asserted. "These guys work more and more each month. We're the only city workers sacri- ficing. These guys deserve the money and they deserve it now." At the conclusion of Scheid's presentation, Green said that he had researched the matter, and found the average starting pay for police departments in 2003 was $29,880. "You're asking, at $10, $20,800. Even with the raise, you're well below basic standard pay for peace officers around the state. "We have a proposal for new homes, $250,000 homes, and we Need a police department," he said. Terrin McKelvey-Green, his wife, agreed. "I did not know you guys just made $8.50 an hour. I would not put my life on the line for even $12 an hour. That's a dis- grace!" "The police department is not here to make a profit," resident Raymond Zamora said from the audience."We cap share a little bit more of our (general fund) money with them." New Councilwoman Roberta Meyer, who just took her seat that night, asked, "WVhy don't we have any full-time officers?" Logan answered, "Because we are about to get into a state of finan- cial emergency, our auditor has told us. We have a bare-bones budget. If you overspend, you are liable for it, personall..and it is a crime." A new budget year will not begin, Until October. "Without the figures. I'll put my tail on the line for them for'three months," Green said. "I'll go before any judge in any court." Most of the part-time officers were in attendance, and most spoke in support of the raises. "Has your salary taken a hit?" Ofc. Brandon Lambert asked Logan. "Are you and (finance director) Linda (Roberson) suffer- ingT?" Ricky Selph asked, "Have'you ever looked down the barrel of a gun? And we're bickering over money?" Added Carlos Arce, "Where is the financial report? You don't ha\e anb papers here to look at. VWe should get a new auditor or the FDLE Iflorida Department of Law Enforcement) should' come in and look at the finances for five years : back." Ofc. Matthew Hos land said, "I never saw an.bodN as dedicated as Dave." Ofc. Louis Williams agreed, "He's not blowing smoke at,you. If this gentleman says he needs $1,000 a man, you need to give him S$15,000." Councilwoman Maggie Belcher noted. "I know ,ou want an answer tonight, but let us think about this. .Let us work on this and we'll get back to you-" The issue was then tabled. In other action, the council: -adopted on second reading.an ordinance establishing a classifica- tion for "dangerous dogs" and cre- ating rules for their proper restraint. -authorized Logan to write a letter to Severn-Trent, the indepen- dent contractor for the Water and DETOURS An article in last week's issue about a detour on U.S. 17 North incorrectly identified Rolando Luis Jr., who is the project engineer for URS Corp., a consulting firm for the state Department of Transportation. The article said otherwise. The Herald- Advocate regrets any misun- derstandings this may have caused. ************** At The Herald-Advocate, we want accuracy to be a given, 'not just our goal. If you believe, we have printed an error in fact, please call to report it. We will review the information, and if we find it needs correction or clarifica- tion, we will do so here. To make a report, call Managing Editor ,Cynthia Krahl at 773-3255. I *- ^ Nutrition Notes Q: News stories go back and forth about the importance of fiber for good health. What is the consensus now? SA: You're addressing an impor- tant point about fiber and other aspects of our diets. Although news stories like to highlight the "contro- versial" findings of every new study that appears, nutrition recom- mendations are different. Because they are instead based on an objec- tive examination of all existing evi- dence, nutrition recommendations don't change with each new study and provide a more reliable view of the big picture. The big picture now: dietary fiber does seem to help prevent colon cancer, as well as control blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Different types of fiber work differently in the body, how- ever. For all-round health, it's important to get the fiber found in whole-grain and bran products, vegetables, fruits, dried beans and nuts. Dietary surveys show that our fiber consumption is still quite low. The average American needs to replace less nutritious foods with several servings of these high-fiber foods each day in order to meet even the minimum levels recom- mended for good health. Q: Does caffeine pose problems for everyone or just some people? A: At one time, people thought caffeine posed a cancer risk, but that is no longer the case. Caffeine does tend to raise blood pressure'in everyone, even in those who seem to develop a tolerance for it without sleeplessness or jittery effects. For people who already have a problem with blood pressure, this is a legiti- mate concern. Pregnant women are advised to avoid caffeine. In addi- tion to these two main precautions, caffeine may worsen a number of small disorders, including: fibro- 'eysticbreast lumps in some women, the face-reddening disorder called rosacea, burning in the throat from reflux, and sleep problems. To avoid any of these effects; some people need, to avoid virtually all caffeine, while others may be fine with a moderate consumption. Moderation means up to three cups (five-ounce cups, not 12-ounce mugs) of regular coffee per day. Q: Is it possible to get too much vitamin D? A: Vitamin D is vital for good health. It is found naturally in milk, is synthesized by the skin upon exposure to the sun, and is available in supplement form. But excessive supplementation of this vitamin can -elevate calcium levels in the blood, causing kidney damage as well as dangerous calcium deposits in the heart, blood vessels, lungs and kid- neys. Many people, however, par- ticularly those in northern climates, the elderly and the housebound don't get enough vitamin D. People are 50 and younger can meet their needs, even if they don't go outside, from two eight-ounce glasses of milk daily. Those over 50 need four glasses. After age 70, six glasses would be needed, so by then a sup- plement or fortified food sources are advisable. Vitamin.D may be found in multi-vitamin supple- ments, come calcium supplements, and a variety of fortifiedcereals and nutrition bars. People under age 50 seem to get enough D by meeting 50% of the Daily Value on food labels. Over age 50, people would need 100%, and after ate 70, 150% of the Daily Value. The safety limit on vitamin D has been set at 2,000 International' Units (IU) per day,. which would be reached by totaling 500% of Daily Value. C ''' June 23, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3A Roads/Bridges Need A Lot Of Work By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate There are 260 unimproved roads in Hardee County. That was just a little bit of the information on county roads which came out during recent discussions on the approved five-cent local option gas tax. J.R. Prestridge, director of public works joined with'Mark Frazier, road and bridge department super- visor, to present an overview of road problems. There are 511.61 miles of roads in the county. With most recent efforts, over half, now 306.54 miles are paved roads and only 205.07 miles are unimproved. Roads vary from 10 or 12 miles long to just a couple of, hundred feet (see attached montage of some of the roads needing attention after effects of a recent 10-inch rain period.) The unimproved roads break down into 143 dirt roads, 62 shell and 41 pebble. Nine roads have been closed and 14 more are on the recommended list for closure, most of which lead to only one property owner and none of which shuts off access for any owner. There are 70 bridges in the coun- .ty, 41 of them being concrete or box culvert. There are 29 single- lane timber bridges. The new gas tax, effective Jan. 1, is expected to raise $525,000 annu- Sally for county roads (see related gas tax story). It is only a portion of . the over-$3 million in ,the Transportation Trust (road and bridge) budget. Some of the revenue is the coun- ty's portion of state and federal fuel taxes, some is other locally- imposed gas taxes. Over $1.2 mil- lion comes from phosphate rock severance taxes. The county has also benefited from state road grant dollars under the SCOP (Small County Outreach Program)- and SCRAP, (Small SCounty Road Assistance Program). SCOP has provided $1.929 million -for paving of six miles of West Main Street and eight miles of CR663 South. SCRAP paving projects complet- Sed are 9.2 miles of Crewsville Road and 2.6 miles of Lake Branch Road. The 9.3 miles of Murphy Road is in progress. Funded for 2005-06 are 10.2 miles of -Sweetwater Road and 4.4 miles of '-Dansby Road. In all, SCRAP fund- ing has provided $4.717 million for 35.7 miles of road. SIn 2001, the county commission Approved a loan of up to $5 million for road projects. Only $4 million was drawn. Of that, $500,000 pay- ments were made in 2003, 2004 and this month. The final $2.5 mil- dlion is due in December or has to be refinanced. The loan was secured by restricted fuel tax revenues, obligating those monies. Projects' completed under the -loan included the replacement of Four wooden bridges on Steve SRoberts Special with three concrete bridges and a bridge culvert. The balance of the loan was used on Old Town Creek Road and bridges, streets in and around Limestone. Schools, hospitals and infrastruc- ture (roads, etc.). "If we don't fix it where people can get around, we'll stagnate," he said. The meeting opened with presen- tatioins by Albritton, county Finance Director Janice Williamson, and Prestridge and Frazier. Albritton said state funding pro- grains are now asking first if local governments have exhausted all Possible re enue sources before seeking state monies. These addi- tional gas tax funds could be used. as leverage or matching money to receive some state grants. Williamson gave a video presen- tation on the proposed motor fuel taxes. Presently, the county receives about $2.2 million in vari- ous gas and diesel taxes, a portion of federal and state fuel taxes Which, go back to the counties, plus Sthe ninth cent and six-cents first Local option taxes. SThe proposed new second option Sfive-cent motor fuel tax can only be 'used for local transportation prob- Slems, and will be divided by state. Formula unless the county has inter- Slocal agreements with the three S'municipalities in the county. By the " state formula, the .estimated $598,020 annual tax revenue would Sbe distributed as follows: S$525,121.36 or 87.81 percent to the county; $50,532.69 or 8.45 percent 'to Wauchula; $15,189.71 or 2.54.1 *] percent to. Zolfo Springs' and S$7,176.24 or 1.2 percent to ;Bowling Green. Prestridge and Frazier then gave a video on road and bridge revenue, expenses and projects for-construc- tion and maintenance of the 511.61 Bowling Green and Hammock Estates, Torrey Community roads and about a dozen other roads of varying length. On an average it costs $225,000 to $250,000 per mile for new con- struction, including surveying, right-of-way acquisition and drainage,work. Prestridge presented seven options for 20-foot wide unpaved roads. Simplest was a three-inch soil stabilization using a product called calcium chloride. Primarily used for dust control, the product has to be replaced every six months or so at a cost of $3,500 per mile. Other options included six-inch soil stabilization with Terrabind at a cost of $15,000 per mile; six-inch soil stabilization with Terrabind with one and one-quarter inch asphalt overlay at $69,840 per mile; six-inch shell stabilization with asphalt overlay at $95,536 per mile; and phosphate rock stabilization with asphalt overlay at $54,840 per miles of county roads (see related story and photo montage). In recent years, the most paving has been done through the state SCOP (Small County Outreach Program) and SCRAP (Small County Road Assistance Program). Fifteen miles have been done, the 9.3 miles of Murphy Road is being pa'ed, and the 14.6, miles of DansbN and S\\eemtater'roads have 'been approved for funding in the S2005-06 state budget ear which begins July 1. 1 . After a bit further discussion, a motion by Commissioner Dale Johrison -and seconded. by Commissioner Minor Bryant was approved. ; "Hardee County is behind on paving roads. Nobody likes taxes but nobody I've talked to has said 'don't do it.' We're growing and we need roads so I'll make the motion to approve the tax," said Johnson. '"Everything's been pretty well said. It's what needed, part of eco- .nomic development. We go to Tallahassee and:get turned down if we don't use our local option dol- lars. We got the $10 million for the Fort Green-Ona Road and need to keep getting these monies. We need to go ahead," said Bryant. Timmerman said "There's got to Sbe infrastructure to have expanded economic growth. We can't do it without roads." ."I agree with Commissioner Bryant 100 percent. They are going to look at what we do for ourselves. The user tax is' fair," said Commissioner Bobby Ray Smith. ' Commission Chairman Gordon Norris was absent. mile. do not include drainage pipe work Paving costs are open grade hot or land acquisition. The cold mix mix five-inch asphalt placed at a is not thought to last as long or as The Great Meteor Crater of Arizona lies between the towns of cost of $184,983 per mile or open well. Roads done with this method Flagstaff and Winslow. Scientists believe that a meteorite struck the grade in-place cold mix at a cost of have begun deteriorating sooner, earth about 50,000 years ago and dug a hole about 4,150 feet across $88,131 per mile. Those estimates said Prestridge. and 570 feet deep. Nutrition Notes SHOULD YOU WORRY ABOUT CAFFEINE? A day without latte, cup of tea, or caffeinated soft drink is unthinkable for many people. Yet caffeine poses some health risks. Although indi- viduals seem to differ in their vul- nerability to caffeine's influence, if drunk in moderation, the risks appear negligible. Studies on caffeine discount any risk of cancer. A major report from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), based on numer- ous' studies, concluded that coffee' has no link to cancer risk. Drinking more than four cups of coffee a day, however, may increase the risk of heart problems. In fact, a new study suggests that even' two six-ounce cups of coffee a day may increase blood test values that mea- sure inflammation. If future research confirms these findings, there may be cause for concern. But it's too early to severely limit your coffee consumption for this reason, because two large American studies show no effect of coffee or caffeine on the incidence of heart,disease. Earlier research seemed to show that caffeine increases the.loss of calcium, raising the risk of osteo- porosis. Even in a fairly recent study, women, aged 65-77 who Sdrank more than 300 milligrams (mg) of caffeine daily-about 18 ounces of regular coffee-showed greater bone loss over a three-year period than those who drank less. But the bone loss occurred only among a minority of women with. an unusual variation in their cell vit- amin D receptors. In fact, high caf- feine consuminption only seems to cause bone loss in elderly women who don't. get enough calcium. As long as elderly women get the rec- ommended 1,200 mg of calcium a day, it should be safe for them to drink up to 300 mg caffeine or about 18 ounces of coffee or its equivalent. Caffeine does not appear to adversely affect the bones of premenopausal women at all. At one time, some consumer advice claimed that caffeinated drinks deplete the body's fluid lev- els because caffeine increases uri- Snation. More recent research shows that a person's fluid balance is not significantly affected by a moderate use of caffeine. Since some studies suggest that two to three cups of coffee can raise blood pressure around 10 points, many physicians limit people with high blood pressure to 200 mg (two six-ounce cups of coffee) per day or less. However, regular caffeine con- sumers may develop a caffeine tol- erance that prevents blood pressure elevations, according to other stud- ies. The greatest reason people drink caffeinated beverages is,to increase their energy and alertness. Studies show that 100 to 200 mg of caffeine (about 1 to 2 cups of regular coffee) are enough to achieve these results. When caffeine consumption climbs to 250 to 700 mg per day, people may experience nausea, headaches, sleep difficulties, or increased anxi- ety..People may have heart palpita- tions with more than 1,000 mg. Some day, there may be individ- ual advice for everyone about how much caffeine they can safely con- sume. Research, however, is only beginning to explain why caffeine's influence varies so much. For instance, genetic differences in the enzymes that metabolize caffeine cause some people to process caf- feine quickly, thus reducing their exposure to caffeine's effects soon- er. There are also inherited differ- ences in cell receptors. For now, you should stick to moderate amounts of caffeine. For an adult, that means no more than 300 mg 'daily, which is three 6- ounce cups of coffee, four cups of regular tea, or six 12-ounce colas. A person may want to have even less, depending upon how caffeine affects their sleep, blood pressure, digestive system and overall well being. Children, nursing mothers or pregnant women, on the other hand, should have much less because caf- feine will have stronger effects in smaller bodies. 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.) WANT TO FIND GOVERNMENT AUCTIONS? WANT TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS? WANT WEATHER FORECASTS? Want to know where to get all this information? From student loans to Social Security benefits to buying surplus government property, all kinds of government information are just a click or call away. FIRSTGOVgov 1 (800) FED-INFO GAS TAX Continued From 1A I 4A The Herald-Advocate, June 23, 2005 S Obituaries ZS Rebuilding Homes In 't 'i;. LAURA RACHEL BAKER SLaura Rachel Baker, 74, of Lake Placid, died Sunday, June 19, 2005, at home. She was born in Coffee County, Alabama, on Jan. 26, 1931, to the late Mancil and Eunice Harrison and moved to Lorida in the mid- W 1940s and farmed. She later settled Sin Indiantown where on Aug. 7, ;'1959, she married Charles Gus L.Baker. Rachel worked with the Martin County School Board dri- ving a school bus 1958-1989. She had a record of 31 years with no accidents. She was a member of the Indiantown Church of God and served as church clerk for years. She was also choir director. After the passing of her husband in 1990, Sshe move to Lake Placid and became a member of Ner eLife Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step- mother, Cressie Harrison; two Brothers, Alfredl w and Grover Harrison; three sisters, Hazel SMather, Cecile Keck and Maudie SHarrison. e She is survived by six brother-. Paul.Harrison of Elba, Ala., Robey SHarrison of Sampsoin, Ala., Jessie tHarrison of Venus, James and * David Harrison, both of Lake shePlacid, and Ralph Harrison of Rhodes of Wauchula and Shirley Cauley of Opp, Ala.; and numerouser Snieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednes- day, June 22, at 10 a.mn, at The New Life Holiness Church, Lake Placid. Visitation was Tuesday, June 21, 5- '* 8 p.m., at the church. 'Chandler Funeral Home Lake Placid FRANCES SIMMONS Frances Simmons, 78, of Wauchula, died Wednesday, June 15, 2005, in Wauchula. Born Dec. 14, 1926, in St. Petersburg, she was a graduate of St. Petersburg High School, Mars Hill Junior College and Stetson University, where she was a mem- ber of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Dr. W.A. Hobson; her father, T. Frank Hobson; her moth- er, Mabel Miller Hobson; one brother, T. Frank Hobson Jr.; and one sister, Lucyann Hobson Schnell. Survivors are her husband of 54 years, Carl Simmons; five nieces; three nephews; 19 great-nieces; 12 great-nephews; 2 great-great nephews and one great-great niece. Funeral services were Saturday, June 18, at 4 p.m. at Brant Funeral Chapel' with burial in Glen Okra Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1268, Wauchula, or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, 33742, attn: memorials. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula LYDIA STEPHENS BARKDOLL LEESON Lydia Stephens Barkdoll Leeson, 73, of'Ruskin, died Wednesday, June 15, 2005. Born April 18, 1932, in Myakka City, she was a certified nurse's assistant and attended Destiny Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Gene Barkdoll in 1975 and Scott Leeson in January 2005, and one grandson, Andrew Lance Jr. in January 2005, Survivors are one daughter, Sabra Lance and husband Andy of Ruskin; one brother, Kline Stephens and wife Janice of Orlando; one sister, Eugenia Califa of Houston, Texas; and one grand- son, Stephen Lance. Funeral services were Monday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, Ona, where visita- tion was one hour prior to the ser- vice. Brant Funeral Chapel Wauchula SMost of the copper produced in the world is used by the electrical Industry, chiefly in the form of wire, because copper is the best low- Scost conductor of electricity around. '* SbWhat ' about the children? 6en faced with the loss of a loved one children sometimes need their own space. At Brant Funeral Chapel we understand the importance of family. To fill that need, we have added a children's,. room -- a comfortable and soothing environment for your children. Another way we're helping your family cope with the loss of a loved one. BRANT FUNERAL HOME 3 404 W. Palmetto St. Wauchula S773-9451 . brantfuneralchapel@ earthlink.net 6:23c < Wake Of Hurricanes By-SHAYLA BRYAN Herald-Advocate Intern Needs are being met in Zolfo Springs as six new homes are built and several others rehabilitated in the aftermath of last year's devas- tating hurricane season. A community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $200,000 is being applied to the repair expenses. It is an emergency housing grant for hurricane victims with low to moderate incomes. The town also received $100,000 of Hurricane Relief Funding. After receiving the grants, the town encouraged residents to apply for available monies. There were 11 residents who did so. Several of the applicants, however, received other funding and were able to make their repairs, while one was found to have damage that wasn't hurri- cane related. Others who have teamed up to help out include Christians Helping in Recovery Process (C.H.I.R.P.), H.O.P.E. of Hardee and the State Housing Incentives Program (S.H.I.P.). H.O.P.E. of Hardee arranged for elderly residents to receive funding that totaled THURSDAY, JUNE 23 VHardee County School Board, regular meeting, Hardee Junior High School media cen- ter, 200 S. Florida Ave., Wauchula, workshop on K-8 school, 4 p.m. and regular meet- ing, 5 p.m. ViBloodNet USA bloodmobile, Pioneer Medical Center, 515 Carlton St., Wauchula, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 24 VBloodNet USA bloodmobile, Florida Institute For Neurologic Rehabilitation, 1962 Vandolah Road, Wauchula, 1-4:30 p.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 28 VBloodNet USA bloodmobile, Hardee County Employees parking lot, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, Noon-3 p.mi. THURSDAY. JUNE 30 VHardee County Commis- sion, regular meeting, Room 102, Courthouse Annex I, 412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30 p-' a.m. 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. $62,680. S.H.I.P. monies equaled $101,900. C.H.I.R.P. arranged for volun- teers to do some of the labor. Apostolic Christian World Relief has performed various home repairs and Mennonites who are staying at Northside Baptist Church have volunteered their time in Zolfo Springs and around the coun- ty. The various efforts are being coordinated by town Finance Director Linda Roberson. Most of these residents have been and are still living in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) trailers while they wait for their homes to be built. But it won't be long now. The condemned houses have been demolished and construction started a couple of weeks ago. "The homes should be finished three months from now, hopefully before any storms hit," Roberson com- mented. Jack See Construction gave the town a very reasonable price, according to Roberson, and even included extras in the floor plans. He was the only bidder. There will probably be a special ceremony after the houses are built. "I think it would be great to do so," Roberson remarked. Hospice Offers Grief. Retreat Good Shepherd Hospice offers a.one-day adult retreat where people can share their grief and learn ways to deal with the pain. 'Journey of Hope" is open to anyone 18 or older who has lost a loved one. The retreat is scheduled July 16 from 9 a.m. to 4:45p.m. at the FFA Leadership Training Center, 5000 Riretower Road, Haines City. The cost is $10, though no one will be turned away for inability to 'pay. Registrations is required: the deadline is July 8. Please call Thelma Ralat at (863) 802-0456 for more informationror to regis- ter. '0 b SFCC Security Guard Course South Florida Community College will offer a 40-hour Basic Security Guard certifica- tion course, July 11-26, at SFCC Criminal Justice Center on the Highlands Campus. One class meets four nights per week, Monday through Thursday, 6-10 p.m. This entry level course pro- vides the required training to become a State of Florida licensed Class D security guard. Upon completion, each student receives a certificate. To register or for further informa- tion, contact the SFCC Public Service Academy at ext. 7280 at 773-2252. City League Team Meeting Monday Managers and coaches of teams expecting to play in the summer Men's City Softball League need to come to a plan- ning meeting on Monday, June 27. Men 14 and up are able to participate on a team. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Complex off' Altman Road north of the high school. For more information, call Carl Coleman at 773-3872 or 832- 0078. Learn To Check Trees For Canker A self-inspection training ses- . sion is today (Thursday) from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Elk's Lodge on West Main Street in Wauchula. There will be a ques- tion-and-answer time and hand- outs for attendees. I The program is to teach citrus growers and nursery operators how to detect citrus canker. For more information, call the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association at 863- 773-2644. LL All-Stars Starting Play A change in scheduling will get three of the Hardee County Little League All-Star teams in action sooner than planned. The Minors boys (ages 9-10) start Saturday at Lakeland City ,fields. The softball. Majors (11- 12) and Juniors (13-14) girls also start Saturday, but will be at the North Lakeland fields. "This has consumed my job. I've finally been able to get caught up, but it has been rewarding," Roberson said. "It's a big thing to give people a home when they don't have the means or the way," she added. However, there are still people needing help, Roberson reminded, because not everything is fixed. Some are still living in condemned homes because they have nowhere else to go. *- CL -o * - 0 (a) FUNERAL HOMES V*Sf 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 773-9773 "The Caring Place" cl6:23c According to Town clerk Jack Logan, last year's hurricanes left; 106 Zolfo Springs homes unliv- able. One group addressing those needs which remain.: is C.H.I.R.P. C.H.I.R.P. meets every Thursday at Northside Baptist Church at 1 p.m. to discuss unmet needs. People are encouraged to come and share their needs, and C.H.I.R.P. does its best to help them: Zolfo Springs hopes to receive more money for housing after this month, but doesn't know if the funding will come through. The new homes are being built on Eighth Avenue, Palmetto Street, Elm Street, State Road 66 and Magnolia Street. Demolition, repair and construc- tion costs total $461,552. C C. I I I I I cnl LM 01 CLM zm M C hLM E EE I IM E Cu I 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.) i | YOU Can Appear In ... Poet's Place Are you a poet? Let us show itl Your work could be published in this newspaper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely air reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written by you, not someone else. 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PLANTIFF, ' vs. BRADFORD A. ATCHLEY IF LIVING, AND IF DEAD, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND.ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN A: INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR 2 AGAINST BRADFORD A. ATCHLEY; .: TAMMY ATCHLEY. JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS "% IN POSSESSION - DEFENDANTS) ;' NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE S NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- *. suant to a Summary Final Judgement of Foreclosure dated -r6 2005 entered in Civil Case No. 2005 CA 000226 of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HARDEE County, Wauchula, Florida, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at ;V the North Front Door at the HARDEE SCounty Courthouse located at 417 . West Main Street in Wauchula, *,. Florida, at 11:00 a.m..on the 29day of l June, 2005 the following described .-property at set forth in said Summary Final Judgement, to-wit: THAT PART OF THE NORTH 30 FEET OF BLOCK 4 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BOWLING GREEN RAILROAD SUR- VEY AS PER PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 85, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND A PART OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE NE CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 4, SAND RUN S. 7 39' 29" W. AND ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CHURCH STREET, S30.32 FEET; THENCE S. 89 22' 11" W. AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH :Y LINE OF SAID BLOCK 4, A DISTANCE ;'" OF 140.00 FEET; THENCE N. 7 39' S29" E. AND PARALLEL WITH THE RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF CHURCH STREET, 88.54 FEET; THENCE S. 87 08' 37" E., 139.03 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE S. 7 39'29" W. AND ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 49.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNG. Dated this Gday of June, 2005. S (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) SThe Law Offices of David J. Stern, SP.A., Attorney For Plantiff S801 S. University Drive Suite 500 Plantation, FL 33324 ' (954)233-8000 05-40062 INL S B. Hugh Bradley CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Connie Coker ^ Deputy Clerk IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI- SCANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, per- *' sons with disabilities needing a spe- cial accommodation should contact COURT ADMINISTRATION, at the SHARDEE County Courthouse at 863- S773-9853, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) OR 1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay. Service. 6:16.23c IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION '- CASE NO. 252003DP000104 SIN THE INTEREST OF: b. D.,T. , DOB: 04/24/90 ? Child I SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF S HEARING PETITION ALLEGING DEPENDENCY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:, SARMANDO GOMAZ, aka ARMANDO GAME; akaARMANDO TORRES SFather of T.D., a white female child Born on April 24, 1990. ., YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Sa petition under oath has been filed by the Department of Children and jv Families in the above styled Court, r which seeks the dependency of your , child: ST. 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- SLA, 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- modatlon to participate in this pro- ceeding should contact the Individual Sor 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 B. HUGH IN THE CIRCUIT 10TH JUDICIAL FOR HARDEE C CIVIL D CASE NO.: 0 KEY BANK USA, N Plaintiff, vs. DONALD NEL POLLYANNA BET JANE DOE AS U (S) IN POSSESS JECT PROPERTY, Defendants. RE-NOTICE OF SA NOTICE IS HEI suant to a Motion a Foreclosure Sale day of 'June, 200 Case No. 04-CA-00 Court of the 10th -and for Hardee wherein KEY BAN Plantiff and DI BETHEA; POLLY JOHN DOE; J UNKNOWN TENANT SION OF THE SU are defendants. I v edt and best bidd NORTH FRONT D HOUSE at the Courthouse, in WI at 11:00 a.m. on tI 2005, the following ty as set forth Judgement, to wit: LOTS 15, 16, 17 A ROBERTS & SKIPI ZOLFO, ACCORD OR PLAT THERE IN PLAT BOOK 2, PUBLIC RECORD[ COUNTY, FLORIDA In accordance wit with Disabilities A disabled person their disabilities, ne modation to partic ceeding should 4 Coordinator at 471 Wauchula, FL 338 Voice (863)773-41 proceeding. Dated this 9.day of Clerk c Submitted by: Law Office of Marshal 1800 NW 49th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florid Telephone: '(954)45: Facsimile: (954)771 IN THE CIRCUIT TENTH JUDICIAL AND FOR HARI STATE OF JUVENILE CASE NO. IN THE INTEREST I., D. DOB: 12/1 Child. SUMMONS ANI HEARING 01 ALLEGING DE STHE STATE OF FLO By some estimates, alligators and day of May, 2005. people in Florida are 10 times more SBRADLEY, CLERK likely to come into contact now than 35 years ago. This figure is s/Brad Reed. based on population estimates that as his Deputy Clerk indicate both the number of alliga- 6:2,9,16,23c tors and the number of humans have more than tripled since 1970. T COURT OF THE Staff at the Florida Fish and CIRCUIT, IN AND OUNTY, FLORIDA Wildlife Conservation Commission COUNTY FLORIDA )IVISION (FWC) say these impressive statis- tics bare witness to a need for )4-CA-000677 increased public awareness about alligator safety and behavior. IA, Though many people across the -. state have learned that alligators are. usually not a problem unless SON BETHEA;. encouraged by .humans, their ani- EA; JOHN D EA mal's basic behavior remains a HEA; 'JOHN DOE; NKNOWN TENANT mystery e'en to those who lile in: ON OF THE SUB- close proximity to our slate's largest Sfresh%\ater reptile. Here are some I7 ,insights into alligator behavior that can help you determine 'if you FORECLOSURE should report an alligator as a nui- kLE sance to the FWC. REBY GIVIEN pur- People and alligators come :in nd O der Reetting contact on a daily basis, usually Date dete e t'he h with no harmful effects to either. )0677; of theCircuit Alligators are attracted to splashing Judicial Circuit in at the waters edge and noises made County, Florida, by lawn mowers, weed trimmers IK USA, NA is the and airboat engines. However, one ONALD NELSON the presence of a human is detected YANNA BETHEA; most alligators will not approach JANE DOE AS IT (S) IN POSSES- any closer. That's because Florida BJECT PROPERTY alligators are generally timid and vill sell to the high-. avoid humans whenever possible. ear for cash at the ,'* People should not report an alli- IOOR OF COURT- gator that is' simply sunning itself Hardee County on' a bank or swimming in a lake, AUCHULA, Florida, he 2a day of iJun just doing what alligators do. If I described proper- there's no immediate danger from , in said Final an alligator, the best thing to do is leave it alone An important part of learning to ND 18, BLOCK 13, live with alligators is recognizing PER ADDITION TO NG TO THE MAP that over' time. these timid reptiles IF, AS RECORDED' can become a serious threat to pub- PAGE 81, OF THE lic safety with the wrong kind of )S OF HARDEE encouragement from its human neighbors. Unfortunately close th the Americans encounters with humans have a ct of 1990 (ADA), cumulative effect on an alligator's who, because of behavior that is usually subtle and eed special accom- always very dangerous. ;ipate in this pro- Trained biologist and staff at the contact the ADA FWC are experts.at recognizing that 1 W. Main Street, tell tale signs that indicate a break- 373 or Telephone 74 prior to such down, has started to occur in the, behavior that protects people from alligator attack. Living' in close June. 2005. proximity to a creature that is exhibiting signs of nuisance behav- B. Hugh Bradle or is not an option. The situation Hf the Circuit Court needs to be dealt with by profes- sionals form the FWC before some- By: Connie Coker one gets hurt. If \ou ha\e an\ ques- Dept*yClerk tioiis as to:'whether an alligator's SC. Watson behavior indicates aggression, call Suite 120 ( the experts at the FWC to have da 33309 them make a determination. 3-0365; Alligators that are actively caus- 1-6052 ing problems or threatening public 6:16.23c safety should be reported 'as nui- COURT OF THE sances immediately. Call the AL CIRCUIT IN FWC's new toll free alligator hot- DEE COUNTY, line at 1-866-FWC-GATOR (1- FLORIDA 866-392-4286) and file a nuisance DIVISION complaint, If the alligator is irnyour 252004DP000065 swimming pool, at a bus stop, under your car or in any place where peo- ple or pets are likely to travel, OF: report it to the FWC right a\\ay. If the alligator is longer than 4 feet and meets the FWC's criteria as I a nuisance animal, it is harvested D NOTICEOF for its meat and hide'bN a permitted N PETITION FWVC trapper. Nuisance alligators EPENDENCY "larger than 6 feet present the great- est hazard to humans and pets. )RIDA'TO: JOSE IBARRA Father of D.I., a white female child born on December 16, 1996 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: D.I. a white female child born on December 16, 1996 and you are hereby COMMANDED to personally appear before the HON- ORABLE Bob Doyel, Circuit Judge, on August 4, 2005, at 10:30 a.m., at the HARDEE COUNTY COURT- .HOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN STREET, WAUCHULA, 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- Sceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1- 800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955- - 8779, via Florida Relay Service. DATED THIS 17th day of June, 2005. B, HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK K. Weed as his DeputyVClerk 6:23-7:14c ABOUT... School News S'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. 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.,. Smaller gators, 4 feet or less in length pose little threat to people but they can deliver a nasty bite that should be seen by a physician. The bacteria in an alligator's mouth cause bite wounds to become infected easily. There are however, instances where the public can misinterpret an alligator's actions as aggressive when in fact those actions indicate quit the opposite. Here is an exam- ple; During the spring and summer, alligators sometimes need to move great distances over land to meet their survival needs and they show up in unusual places. Places that are high and dry are just temporary resting spots and if left alone, the animal will usually move on in search of more suitable habitat. However, without the comfort of their traditional watery escape routes, these landlocked alligators will frequently resort to defensive hissing and snapping as a warning to stay clear. While the sound of a hissing alligator can be very unnerving, it's not the gators that warn you about their presence that .are the problem, it's the ones that don't. Alligators located at the waters edge may act quite differently from those that are landlocked travelers. Alligators should retreat into the water at the approach of humans. If the alligator lets you get very close without some defensive action on its part, it needs to be reported. Here are some basic guidelines from FWC experts that will help you stay on safe terms with alliga- tors. DON'T feed or entice alligators. Inform others that feeding alligators is against state law. Alligators lose their natural fear of people when . they associate people with food. Feeding alligators creates a danger for everyone. DON'T feed any wildlife in or near the water. Those people who feed any type of creature living near the waters edge, or anglers who. throw fish scrapes into the water, are playing with fire.- Although this is not intentionally feeding alliga- tors, it creates a situation where the alligators see these events and begin to associate people as a food source. Further, alligators do not make distinctions between the chef, the waiter, the food or who is being served. Dispose of fish scraps or other potential alligator foodstuffs properly. DON'T let pets swim or run along the shoreline of,'0 waters known to contain large alligators. Alligators are attracted to dogs probably because they are about the same size as an alligators natural prey. DON'T swim or allow pets to swim in areas with emergent vege- tation (plants growing up out of the water.) Alligators favor this type of habitat. Swim in designated areas only. SDON'T swim, walk dogs or small children, at night or at dusk, along the shoreline of waters that are known to contain large alliga- tors. Large alligators feed most actively during the evening hours. It is illegal to water-ski after dark in Florida. DON'T try to remove alligators from their natural habitat or try to keep one as a pet. It is strictly against the law to do so. Alligators do not become tame in captivity and handling even small ones may result in bites. Instead, enjoy watching and photographing alliga- tors from a distance. DO fence your waterfront prop- erty. Appropriate fencing helps protect family and pets against incursions by alligators. Alligators are cold-blooded rep- tiles whose metabolic rate increases or decreases as the water and air temperatures around them change. During cooler months alligators are generally lethargic and don't move around much. By the beginning of April when the weather starts to warm, alligators become active, feeding more, looking for new terri- tories and mating. This period of high activity may extend into October in the southern parts of the state. During the peak months for alli- gator activity, the FWC's Lakeland regional office will receive on aver- age, 100 nuisance alligator com'- plaints a day or about 6,000 com- plaints a year. In 2004, the FWC's Lakeland regional office, which services a 12-county area in Southwest Florida stretching from Brookville to Ft. Myers, received 6,296 nui- sance alligator complaints (a 12% increase over 2003). There are 2,441 alligators harvested by per- mitted nuisance trappers. in the Southwest Region last year (about the same as in 2003). Statewide, in 2004, there were 18,048 complaints received (an increase of 5% over 2003), result- ing in the harvest of 7,331 alligators (an increase of 8.5% over 2003). Since the nuisance alligator pro- gram began 25 years ago, the FWC has received 290,358 complaints resulting in 120,347 alligators being harvested statewide by permitted trappers. Since 1948, there have been 15 recorded attacks on humans that have been fatal, including two last year in Lee County. There have been 327 non-fatal alligator attacks documented by the FWC, many as a result of people who tried to capture or handle an alligator. Divers hired to retrieve balls from golf course ponds have been involved in 24 of the 327 non-fatal encounters. Despite the reptile's reputation, alligators can and do coexist in the close proximity to people without causing problems. All it takes is a little understanding of the alliga- tor's needs and habits to ensure a healthy coexistence. Alligators play a vital role in the ecology of the state's wetlands and are an important part of Florida's heritage. It is against the law to feed, harass, molest, and attempt to move or kill alligators. Violators should be reported by calling the FWC's 24-hour, Wildlife Alert Hotline at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922). Callers may remain anony- mous and may be eligible for a reward. For more' information on Florida's alligators, visit www.wildflorida.org/gators/Defaul t.htm, the alligator section of the FWC Web site or call the Southwest Region office at (863) 648-3203 during normal working hours. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards. -Vernon Sanders Law ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Wauchula 126 South 7h Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 Separate sealed BIDS are requested by the City of Wauchula for the construction of the improvements proposed for the Oak Street Park. The project consists of the following, but not necessarily limited to, work involved to renovate and improve the existing Oak Street Park in Wauchula, Florida. Work includes selected demolition, asphalt parking areas with wheel stops, concrete apron, concrete curbing, concrete sidewalks, basketball court, modifications to existing restroom facilities (ADA compliance), fencing, site furnishings, irrigation, and landscaping as further defined by the drawings. Bids will be received by Office of the City Clerk at the office of City Hall at the address listed above until 2:00 pm, (Standard-Time) Friday, July 15, 2005, and then at said office publicly opened and'read aloud. 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L- T n .., A..n homtretd trn r ntn-- IR D T- TInc-h By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate SThe final frll week of play in the 2005 Men's Church Softball League did away with any unde- feated squads. S Previously unbeaten St. Mich- ael's Catholic Church was downed :by Wauchula First Baptist last Monday, tightening the race just a bit. At the end of the week, howev- er, St. Michael's had an insur- mountable 10-1 lead in the stand- ing, ahead of First Baptist at 7-4 .and Christian Heritage, which had finished its season games and was at 7-5. Behind them were St. Alfonso's Chapel, Bowling Green Baptist, Northside Baptist and First Christian. SLast Monday's opener on Field 3 was a nail-biter, with St. Alfonso edging Northside 11-10. SRobert Deuberry homered and tripled and Todd Rogers tripled for ABOUT... Hardee Living Hardee 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. aIJIS Sii As your locks begin to grow, You wonder, "Where is Wanda; Oh 17no!0." I have a brand new place you see, It s green and oh, so lovel.v So come and let me meet you there, | I'll take care of your hair and nail care. I would like to invite all my friends and customers To come see me at my new home: SWanda's Hair and Nail Designs 175 Manley Road Wauchula 863-773-3801 6 23.30c 1000 '0 ' S ,-245 Hwy. 17 N., Bbwling Green 375.9988 Wednesday, June 22; -Karaoke- SMiz Edna 0 0 Our Karaoke Conest Continues! lThursday, June 23 Ladies Night S Drink Specials - rl Friday & Saturday, .Tune 24 & 25 Midnight Rodeo Band - S mKick Start Band - 0 0 Bike Night, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. .C90 each nad tour [his. i'rh Diutus uuu, n-""e"-'. Lo p 'ICKu p i i <'nis. -'o n.-r.... NF, Nick Alhritton .r ran Smith Dutv sugers, u-1n1 bYgins, INI Bergins and pickup player Daniel Barnett each came around to score three times. Wally Helms smacked a three- run homer for Bowling Green. He, Craig Cook, Kyle Harler, Bryan Cook, Jeremy Goodwin and Austin Helms each came around to home plate once. Both Thursday games on Field 3 were close encounters. In the early game, Northside nipped First Christian 9-6. Carte tripled and doubled and Mike Choate slapped a 3-RBI triple for Northside. Rob Davis, Choate, Carte, Brad Dixon, Reid Benton and Summers each put one run on the board while Travis Wiggins scored twice. For First Christian, James Blum Massey, D. R. Masken, Blum and pickup player Ches Graham'each scored once. The Thursday late game was just as exciting as Christian Heritage edged First Baptist 13-11. Willie Dickerson homered and Donnie Hook doubled twice for Christian Heritage. Dickerson had a quartet of tallies and Harold Smith added three more. Russell was a twin-score batter. For First Baptist, Gerry Lindsey, Michael Kelly and Steve Johnson each doubled once and Pastor Bob Norman smacked a pair of doubles Lindsey had three hits and Norman four. Norman came home three times, pickup player Todd Rogers twice and Lindsey, Johnson and Jarrod Walker each once. ro 0, St. Alfonso. Rodger Brutus, Glen Bergins, Rigo Briones and Sammy Arreola each doubled. Deuberry scored three runs. For Northside, leadoff batter Michael Carte had three hits, including a sixth-inning grand-slam homer. Greg Summers also home- red, doubled and singled in nearly hitting for the cycle. In the Field 3 late game, First Baptist upended St. Michael's 20- 15. West Palmer homered twice, tripled and doubled for five RBIs for First Baptist. He led a five-run eighth inning which broke a tie and gave First Baptist the win. Brian Alexy, Dale Carlton and Ches Graham each also had four hits. Palmer scored four' times and Carlton three. SFor St. Michael's, it was Mario Tamayo and Ruben Rivas stroking homers, Ray Rivas with a triple and .Josh McKibben and Francisco Rodriguez each with a double. Brent Gilliard, Ruben Rivas, Sam Rivera arid Robert Martinez each scored twice. Meanwhile, on Field 4, Bowling Greeh defeated Christian Heritage 15-6. Hank Butler homered twice and Jason Pohl once for Bowling .Green: Pohl also doubled, as did Austin Helms and Jason Johnson. Butler came around to score all four times he was at bat and Pohl added triple tallies. For Christian Heritage, Scotty Whitener drilled a solo homer to open the sixth inning. Chad Richardson smacked twin hits, including a double. Eric Russell, Harold Smith, Tony Smith, Trent Skinner, Ricky Wiggins and Whitener all rounded the bases. Thursday's Field 4 game was a 22-8 win for St. Alfonso's over Bowling Green. The father/son duo of Rodger and Calvin Brutus each homered for St.Alfonso. Calvin and Rogers This is something I have never done before. The content of this column is taken directly from the Internet. What purpose do I expect to accomplish by asking you to read this? If one person does what it says to do, then the world is a better place in which to live. I hope you agree. THE BRICK Read It. Read this today and don't delete it even if you are too busy!! You'll see why. A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids dart- ing out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. "Why did you do it?" he snapped. The young boy was apologetic. "Please, mister ... please, I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do," he pleaded.."I threw the brick because no one else would stop ..." With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. "It's my brother," he said, "He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up." Now sob- bing; the boy asked the stunned executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchairr ? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me." Mo'ed beyond w words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly-swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took .out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be OK. "Thank you, and may God. bless you," the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for woids, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the'sidewalk towa. rd their home. It was a long; slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: "Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!" God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes w hen we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it He sends you flowers every spring. He sends you a sunrise every morning. Face it, friend -He is crazy about you! God didn't promise)days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, But He.did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. Read this line very slowly and let it sinkin ... If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. God loves you, and you, and so do I. Linger At The Library With Diane Hunt. Director The Kiwanis Club has donated a large colorful rug to the library for the children's area. We are very appreciative of this gift, which will provide a comfortable setting to enhance storytime activities. Children's library specialist Dee Shackelford plans an exciting four- week summer reading program, "Read Around Florida," for children enter- ing first through fourth grades. Join us every Wednesday at 10 a.m. from July 6 to July 27. A special presentation by Ronald McDonald will be held for all ages on Thursday, Aug. 4, at. 10 a.m. The summer reading program incentives are now available. Children reading 10 library books are eligible for free food coupons from McDonald's or Taco Bell. Please make a point to drop by and see the beautiful assortment of chairs on display in the library for the Friends of the Library's "Chairs for Children" project. These hand-crafted chairs were donated by some very talented local artists, Girl Scouts and our pre-school storytime children. Chairs will be auctioned off in September to raise funds for children's fur- nishings in the library. The variety of styles and designs is intriguing. What's New At The Library? (1) Patrons visiting in the past few weeks have been pleasantly sur- prised to find the main entrance to the library open once again. (2) Computer classes have started up again. Sign up for the free Tuesday classes from 9 to 11:30 a.m: or noon to 2:30 p.m. (3) The Board of County Commissioners has approved an updated cir- culation policy requiring proof of residency and address verification for ,both new library cards or renewal of library cards. Look for more information on library activities when you come to Linger at the Library! The laser stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. We Buy site built or manufactured homes, vacant lots, acreage! $5 million worth of buying power! Just a phone call away! 863-661-7308 Mr. B. 7 days a week. 6:23c PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Central Mobile Homes Inc. of Wauchula #1 Volume Discount Dealer in Central FL. 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If he wins it will qualify him for the Jr. Olympic team which will travel to Liverpool, England next month to take on national fighters there. Daniel is trained by his father and goes through a three- hour-a-day workout routine, Which includes weightlifting, run- ning and sparring. He has compiled an impressive 45-6 record and his goal is to be on the 2008 Olympic team. The Lozano fam- ily would like to thank all the local sponsors that have made it possible for him to be able to travel to all his events. i ~-e cw "ii~ r ~ I i i, lili: laRa~a~ai 2B The Herald-Advocate, June 23, 2005 Hardee Julia Howard Tells Wedding Plans Living READING RUG Plans for her marriage to Paul Anthony Roberts, son of Calvin and Pamela Jo Roberts of Wauchula, have been announced by Julia Lynn Howard, daughter of Jim Howard and Jr. and Jane Long of Zolfo Springs. The couple will be married Saturday, June 25, at five-thirty in the afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green. Music will begin at five o'clock. Friends and relatives of the cou- ple are invited to the weddding.and reception which will follow at Torrey Oaks. Rise & Shine By Ted Simonson DOCTRINES MAKE A DIFFERENCE The longer I live, the more I value the Bible and what it teaches. I graduated from a seminary where doctrine was taught, but I have long since forgotten what I heard in those classes. But in the years that have fol- lowed, I have found in experience that these doctrines are more powerful, beautiful and practical than anything else I have come across. Does this sound narrow-minded? It is! The bible says, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to thine own understanding." Also "Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it." Here is one of the biggest problems in dealing with church doctrine: We feel that we must understand it completely with our own intellect first. Since the great doctrines of the church are deeper, broader and higher than our lit- tle. intellects, we are in danger of not believing at all or believing without conviction. Will someone tell me how a virgin can conceive and give birth.to God? How can free will and predestination both be true? Both are in the Bible. How can putting my faith in Jesus Christ make me a new creature on the inside?'More than anything else, I have chosen to. believe these things and many more because I have come to know and trust the Author of them. Is the intellect of no use at all? Only when it is harnessed by the heart. "Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philoso- pher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. Jews demand-miraculous signs and Greekslook for wis- dom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to. Jews and fool- ishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God". (I Cor. 1:20-24) REWARD 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 sc 6 23p ,,- -I- THE CLASS OF 1970 IS LOOKING FOR MISPLACED FRIENDS! HELP! Assistance from friends, acquaintances, aunts, uncles, children, grandchildren, etc. Contact Julie @ 863-773-9318 or rwauchula@hotmail.com soc6 23p .., ,L 1 .128 E. Main St.' Bowling Green, FL 375-3750 (North Hwy 17., turn right at first red light.) soc6:9-30c L.iREEN! u~l~u /f-- \ Tubs. Fri. 9:30-7:00 Sat. 9:30-5:00 Sun. Appt. Avail. '" u9/I eruice 7euulty cScon "W n sd. .3.. a2). dr&r.,, Co,,pko" (Norte Carretera 17., double a la derecha 'China Roz Missy en la luz) TWO BLUES, ONE PINK Anselmo Macedo ahd Maria C. Banda, Bowling Green, a seven pound ten ounce son, Ancelmo Macedo-Banda, born June 19, 2005, Highlands Regional Medical Center, Sebring. Maternal grand- parents are Pedro and Mary Banda. Paternal grandparents are Solomon and Berta Macedo. Alfred Sidney Bragg and DeShawn McMillian, Bowling Green, a son, Josiah Owashon, born June 15, 2005, Highlands Regional Medical Center, Sebring. Maternal grandparents are Michael Hines and Brenda Hines. Paternal grand- mother is Bertha Bragg. Aaron Walkington and Emily Moore, Zolfo Springs, a six pound one ounce daughter, AbbyGayle Josephine Walkington, born June 13, 2005, Florida Hospital Heart- land, Sebring. Maternal grandpar- ents are Lamar and Gail Moore. Paternal grandparents are Tim and Melanie Walkington. Clifford Party Honors Ethan Beyer Little Ethan Chance Beyer, son of David and Wendy Beyer, celebrated his first birthday on May 14 at the home of Donny and Patricia Newman. The honoree and his guests enjoyed hot dogs, chips, baked beans and cake.' In addition to his parents and the Newmans, others helping him cele- brate were Deanna Edwards and Rob Mullins,. Landon Ne mnjn. ..Jason and Lea Nichols. Debbi'e Ed%%ards, Kathy Mabe, Anwynette "Browi of Sebring,"Alan, Melanie, Tyler' and Taylor Mosley of Fort Meade, and Gayle arid Lauren Gainous, plus other family mem- bers and friends. Ethan Beyer A bore is a man who deprives you of solitude without provid- ing you with company. -Gian Vincenzo Gravina PHOTO BY JIM KELLY The Wauchula Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, June 14, donated a $475 9x12-foot reading rug to the Hardee County Public Library. The rug will be used for children to sit on and learn to read. From left are Kiwanis President James Braddock, Charlie Matheny, Dr. Mike McCoy and Vice President Kenneth Hunt. Bowling Green Methodist Plans 125th Anniversary This year marks the 125th anniversary of the First United Methodist Church in Bowling Green. The weekend of Oct. 15-16 has been set aside for the church and its members and former mem- bers to officially celebrate 125 years. As the church history records, Francis Rhett Bridges was the first pastor of an organized Methodist congregation near Bowling Green in 1880 at an unchartered Methodist Meeting Place called Bethany Harbor. Six years later, a chartered Methodist Episcopal Church was built near the site of the present church. Since 18S i-the church has had 57 pastors'and hIa'-ernjseda- rich history. Gretta Jones, church histo- rian, shares the following letter which is part of the church archives. It was penned Nov. 30, 1918, by the Rev. J.W. Austin, who was pastor 1903-1905, 1908-1911 and 1914- 1918. He wrote it to the soldiers from Bowling Green serving in World War I. Church secretary/bookkeeper Gayle Smith says, "It is such an elo- quent and poignant letter that I thought it should be shared with the whole community, especially those who, are in the military or have loved ones in-the military." The letter follows in its entirety, SNov. 30, 1918 To the Bowling Green Boys in the Service, Greeting: We have been and are thinking of you, and pray for you day and night. You are our brave, noble rep- resentatives; our defenders of home, country, truth, liberty, right, God ait humanity. Indeed, you are our joy and pride, and in you are our hopes for the future, molrvon 11-4-31 6-22-04 It has been a 'year since you left us. Always remembered. You are at .peace now. God Blesg, Lois .. soc6:23p *hWay ondue 2S, 200 , -::^ ^ day ondwe 25,i 200 you. 0 'k you k: e '-iCalti Ouk t Oug s -- ,,!l. 2 19q5 : dUoleibe 0 22' 19de:.. g ies, a e iQd, CDoatd, D en ice b a* v iid ea. Cg into glaondi idAen S*-E.6:23p '* O crd youR gileat-g ilandci did en. Your names are inscribed on our honor rolls, and also on the deepest affections of our hearts. Our homes have been lonely without you, but made safe because of your service and that of your comrades; and not only our own homes, but the homes of all countries. We rejoice in the development of the moral and Christian manhood of many of you dear boys. We are glad that you are having such expe- riences and observations as will give you a broader view of life and of your obligations to your fellow- men. These should prepare you for life, and enable you to live such lives of usefulness that the blessings of God and man will rest upon you. Boys, you have been engaged in the greatest war andfor the greatest principles ever fought by man. You have given service against the most cruel, heartless and fiercest nation- al enemy ever met by men in battle. This national foe has been com- pletely conquered, but, boys, the greatest foe of mankind will contin- ue to make war against you. Satan and the powers of evil will continue to assail you, but God forbid that after you have given such noble ser- vice to your country, you should let the enemy of your lives and souls destroy you. We want to see you come home, the happiest of heroes, to live the principles for which you have suffered and sacrificed, and which will develop in you the noblest manhood lived in a genera- tion. Now, a personal .word. On- lQecember 3rd my term of service as pastor in Bowling Green expires, but I want to say that my life has been so filled with you and your interests since you have been in the service that there shall ever be the warmest place in my heart for you, andI shallbe your friend. My prayers, hopes and expecta- tions for you shall be that you may attain the noblest character here on earth, and the riches of eternal life in the world to come. I hope to see you here again, but if we should not meet, gain on this side, God grant that we may meet in the Land of Eternal Peace. "God be with you till we meet again." Yours affectionately, Rev. J.W. Austin. Pastor Methodist Church Bowling Greet, Fla. Sunday June 12, members of Oak Grove Baptist Church wel- comed its new minister of youth and music, Tim Madden. The 22-year-old is a native of Lake Ariel, Pa., and graduated last month from Maranatha Baptist Bible College. He will be married July 30 in Pennsylvania to Shannon Woody, and the couple will become resi- dents of Hardee County. Pastor Jim Davis said, "We are excited to have Tim on staff and look forward to .the leadership he will bring to our church in the areas of .youth and music." Merri Mario A. Trevino, Jr. Financial Advisor .-* r^'. ,J Tim Madden- . Tim Maddeni II Lynch Thomas Trevino Financial Advisor Merrill Lynch Presentation Every Wednesday Don Jose Mexican Restaurant Sebring Start time 7:00 p.m. Complimentary Dinner Limited Seating For reservations and directions call Mario or Thomas Trevino 1-800-937-0259 or (863) 382-3000 so~: Oak Grove Baptist Welcomes Youth & Music Minister r~ I- ,, s June 23, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B EAGER TO LEARN Letter To Editor Town Council Member Is Proud Of Zolfo Springs COURTESY PHOTO These youngsters posing for a group picture all attended Vacation Bible School June 5-10 at Oak Grove Baptist Church. With the theme "Kingdom of the Son a Prayer Safari," they studied in depth The Lord's Prayer. Attendees, from age 4 through adult, gave an offering at the end of the week to the Florida Baptist Children's Home in Lakeland. Throughout the week, offerings were weighed each night, with the boys competing against the girls. The girls collected 626 pounds of money vs. the 588 pounds the boys contributed, for a total donation of $2,305.57. Endurance Exercise May Protect Against Injury In Heart Attacks Endurance exercises such as run- ning and cycling may protect older people from cardiac injury during a heart attack, according to a new University of Florida study. Through experiments with rats, the researchers discovered that exercising one hour a day for three consecutive days offers the heart just as much protection in the ani- mal as if it ran five days a week for 10 weeks, said professor Scott Powers, director of the Center for Exercise Science and a contributing author to the study. The finding contradicts the con- ventional belief that it takes weeks or even months of exercise training to reap the benefits of exercise; it turns out protection against a heart attack can be obtained in just three days and lasts more than a week. "You stay protected up to about nine days," said Powers. "By day 18, you're completely back to where you started. So the only way to maintain it is to be acri'%e." , In the rudN. which, appears in this month's issue of the journal Experimental Gerontology, young and old rats ran on a treadmill at approximately 60 to 70 percent of their exercise capacity. Exercise increased their levels of the antiox- idant superoxide dismutase, which provides cardiovascular protection. Additional experiments have shown that exercise-induced increases in this antioxidant are critical for the heart to develop the full protective benefits of exercise. Powers said that in approximate- ly 90 percent of heart attacks,_ blockage created in the vessels trig- gers a clot that can damage the heart: "If you don't break down the. clot, the heart cells are going to die," he said. - Powers added that even if the clot Make The Page! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 RM. dissolves naturally, damage still occurs when blood flow is restored to the heart because the oxygen level is increased and forms an Unhealthy abundance of free radi- cals that daniage the heart muscle. This process, called ischemia reper- fusion injury, makes the heart weaker and decreases, its working capacity, according to the study. Powers said that's "because you can think of the heart as the engine that runs the car. So if you chop off cylinder after cylinder from the engine, eventually it's going to be underpowered." In humans, exercises such as cycling, swimming,- running and walking may cause heart muscle cells to produce more antioxidants that protect the heart during the insult of a heart attack. Powersand John Quindry, post- doctoral fellow and a contributing author to the study, also concluded that exercise protects against cell death caused by apoptosis, or pro- grammed' cell' death, which had been previously unknown. Powers said the study may help to determine why endurance exer- cises provide the heart protection. Once that is known, researchers could design better exercise strate- gies, or develop a drug approach to turn on the genes that are activated during exercise. S"That would be extremely useful. for people who are wheelchair- bound, aren't ambulatory, or just people who have orthopedic. prob- lems or won't exercise," said Powers. Li Li Ji, a professor of kinesiolo- gy at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, said the UF research is- important. because it shows that independent of age, endurance exercise can reduce injury sustained during a heart attack. "These experiments for the first time demonstrate that exercise can protect the heart against ischemic insult in both young and old ani- mals," he said. The study was also conducted by doctoral candidates Joel French and Youngil Lee and former UF assis- tant scientist Karyn Hamilton. Dr. Maxie Miller, Church Planting Coordinator of the African-American Ministries Division of the Florida Baptist Convention, will be preaching this Sunday at Southside Baptist Church in Wauchula. The public is invited to attend that 11 a.m. worship service and heai him. He was pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Plant City for many years. David Moore Receives Volunteer Award Trooper Reuben David Moore of Wauchula recently received the Top Activity Award for the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary. The award was presented by Col. Christopher A. Knight, Director, Florida Highway Patrol, at the annual training meeting in Orlando. .Moore logged 1,691 volunteer hours.in "limited scope patrol activ- ity" in 2004. He has been a member of Troop F, Brandenton, for three years and also won the award last year. The Hardee native is the son of the late Reuben and Lettie Moore. He is married to the former Mary Himrod and has two sons, both musicians. Son Kevin resides in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Josh lives in Branson, Mo. 1 l Aliyah J (Nannies) Yasmine Bias 1_ turns 4! Aliyah (Nannies) Yasmine Bias, daughter of Anthony and Ester Bias of,Wauchula, celebrated her fourth birthday on Saturday, June 18, 2005, at the Pioneer Park Pavilion in Zolfo Springs. She turned four the next day. This year the party theme was ballerina, and a buffet-style dinner was served. The honoree and guests enjoyed breaking a ballerina pinata filled with candy, and also a bouncing balloon kept them all entertained. Among the guests were paternal grandparents, Cruz and Linda Bias of Wauchula; maternal grandparents, Jesus and Rosa Carillo of Zolfo Springs; godparents, Micky and Amanda Bias of Wauchula; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. soc6 23p r,.- .,, Dear Editor: This letter is not meant to belittle, accuse, nor to draw attention to any one specific person or actions taken or not. I simply felt a need to exer- cise my right to freedom of speech. Is there going to be any follow- up stories regarding the Zolfo Springs Town Council meeting Monday, June 13, 2005? There were a number of items discussed at the meeting, I believe would be of great interest not only to the citizens of Zolfo Springs, but to the county as a whole. For instance, a "Dangerous Dog Ordinance" was passed. Mayor Marilyn Aker was granted authori- ty to sign for grants awarded to the city, the need to hire a maintenance , crew for the city; currently we have no one. (These positions are open for applications to the public); and the success of fingerprinting the town's children, who were also given free bike helmets, bike locks, and registration of bicycles filed for easy location, if stolen; Police offi- cers donated their Saturday morn- ing and afternoon for this project. I realize there are people who could care less, however, shouldn't this information be published and the readers have the choice to the degree of importance? The only mention of the meeting was very brief and inserted into a article regarding the resignation of Town Clerk Jack Logan. This arti- cle, though newsworthy, was not completely accurate. Mr. Logan's resignation came as a complete sur- prise to most attending the meeting, and I personally heard many people thank Jack for his years of service. While true there was no action taken to replace him, we were sim- ply caught off guard. This position is currently open for applications. However, I would like to see Linda Roberson, current finance director and assistant to Mr. Logan, reconsider her decision not to apply for Town Clerk. Linda has Sharon Martin Receives Specialist Certification Sharon D. Martin, who is em- ployed by Redlands Christian Migrant Association in Wauchula as a program coordinator for the Hardee County and Lake Placid area, recently obtained a "Certi- ficate in Infant/Toddler Develop- mental Specialist,"- from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. This certification was made available through a graduate studies program and through the Depart- ment of Child, Family and Community Sciences/Preparing Family-Infant-Toddler Specialist (FITS) Grant. Martin is a 1974 graduate of Bartow High School,. attended Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Ga., and received a bachelor ofarts degree from the University of South Florida. She is a lifetimemember of the Golden Key National Honor Society. She is also a U.S. Army Persian Gulf War Veteran. Her parents are Melonee Cecil Forsett of Bartow and the late Clarence Forsett. *Sharon Martin been and is a great asset to Zolfo Springs and Hardee county. I believe her intelligence, knowledge of the town and her compassion would be a plus for our town. Mr. Logan also referred to Zolfo Springs as being run by a "archaic form of government." Did the Town Clerk in the "early 1900s" receive $709.61 a week salary, plus benefits? Mr. Logan also said there was not enough money in the gen- eral fund to grant. "Zolfo Springs Police Officers" a raise in pay. When asked how much money was in the general fund, Mr. Logan said, "I don not know". The officers currently earn $8.50 per hour, no over-time pay and no benefits whatsoever. These officers supply their own hand guns/ammu- nition and many other supplies. They are on call to their fellow offi- cers 24 hours a day (this they do for free because of their loyalty to each other, they are a family). The dedi- cation these officers have for each other and their town is unsurpassed. The amount asked for by the town police would total $872 per month. This is slightly more than the wages Mr: Logan takes home per week. There has been no men- tion of Mr. Logan not receiving his wages due to lack of funds. Maybe our town should improve and update the manner in which it is managed. However, if it is as bad as Mr. Logan implied, then why. hasn't he taken any action to help reform it in the past 12 years? Our town along with many others was faced with a disaster, one we will be working to recover from for many years to come. However, we will survive and strive to rebuild and improve. We have come a long way since Charley came blowing into town. This community is filled with kind and considerate people willing to help in any way they can. Hopefully, prioritizing and organiz- ing will be on the agenda for the months to come. The first step is always the hardest, but I know in my heart this town will once again rise and begin to prosper. I am proud to be a resident of Zolfo Springs and even prouder to be allowed to serve on the Town Council. I hope I can live up to the expectations and goals I have set for myself, Thank-you, Roberta Meyer Zolfo Springs Town Council In a pleasant spring morning all men's sins are forgiven. Grand Re-Opening! 773-0587 * 773-0587 , J. * 773-0587 IL wAll- A ,,,.!l .^ ,S .. Ask U About Medical Discounts, Nw lhcd: fo Merchandise Protection And More 44 ell~dd . WANT IT. GET IT. OWN IT. SI LO QUIRES. TE LO LLEVAMOS. Y ES DE USTED. aol PasUet For nAiipiciais (wit ftasta I DOGs roahs' WhEN WiIt IS Wj Piiliiten IeJm w iax nis S I,~gg America's First n ice ,, Over 2,800 Stores Strong! Yo u La option #1 ie America... iMs de 2,800 fiendas lo resualdan! 773-0587 Living 5r Rooms S as low as 28 weekly payments and then own it! 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The Braves responded with a bat- around first inning which produced four runs. Knight started by beating out an infield hit. Crawford drew a walk and Saunders singled up the middle. With one away Kalan Royal was safe on an error. A Grimsley sacrifice bunt kept run- ners moving. Kramer Royal was also safe on an error, which allowed two runners to come home. Flores raced to first on an infield hit and brought another runner home before the final out of the inning. It was 4-2. Wal-Mart got only one run in the second stanza on a hit, stolen base, fielder's choice and passed ball. The Braves sent a dozen batters to the plate in the home half of the second inning. Knight scored twice, and Fones, the Royal broth-' ers, Grimsley, Flores and Bennett each put a run on the board. It was 13-3. Wal-Mart threatened in the third inning, but Alex Cantres was out attempting to come home. The Braves pocketed a final pair of scores in'the bottom of the third. Kalan Royal singled and Grimsley was safe on an error. A passed ball and Knight hit brought the first pair of runners home. Wal-Mart tried to rally in the top of the fourth. Alderman doubled and Lowe followed with another double, bringing Alderman home. But successive strikeouts ended the threat and gave the Braves the 15-4 win on the 10-run mercy rule. BARTOW 5, BRAVES 3 It took an extra inning for Bartow to claim a victory over the Braves Be A Headliner! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 PM. 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.) YOU Can Appear In... S* Poet's Place Are you a poet? Let us show ItI Your work could be published in this newspaper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely on irader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written -by you, not someone else. To appear In this feature, send your poet- ry, name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald- Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657. on June 5. The visitor, Bartow took a 2-0 advantage in the top of the first. A walk and hit batsman, coupled with a Deanda Russell hit to left field, plated Deronyae Jefferson and Marcus West. The Braves sent up seven batters but could only get one home in the bottom of the first. Knight walked and Crawford singled. Two more walks pushed Knight home before the third out. It was 2-1.. A Jamarcus Cook singled went for naught for Bartow in the second inning. The Braves tied the game when Flores singled, advanced on a back-to-back passed balls and scored on a Crawford hit. Each team 'stranded runners for the next four innings. In the top of the seventh, Jefferson was safe on an error and raced home ahead of the tag to give Bartow a 3-2 lead. The Braves scored in the bottom of the inning. Kramer Royal drew a walk and also advanced on passed balls, scoring on a Bennett hit. It was 3-3. Bartow got momentum and a pair of scores in the top of the eighth on walks and errors. The Braves attempted to rally, but a double play and fielder's choice erased their chances. Bartow won 5-3. TOM EDWARDS 8, BRAVES 1 The Braves got runners aboard in the rain-abbreviated game, but had a harder time getting them home in the 8-1 lost to North Lakeland Tom Edwards on June 6. Knight and Saunders were stranded in the first inning. Edwards put four runs on the board on a pair of errors, a'walk and Joe Novis double. In the second inning, Grimsley, Kramer Royal and Bennett were all left on the base paths for the Braves. Edwards added a trio of tal- lies on hits, errors and walks. It was 7-0. Edwards got its final tally in the bottom of the fourth, on a combina- tion of walks and an error. The Braves finally got on the board in the top of the fifth. Knight was safe on an error. Saunders sin- gled and Fones was safe on an error. Knight scored before the third out ended the Braves' hopes when the game was called on the time limit/weather. Letter To Editor Events Of Low Probability Are Caused By Luck Dear Editor: I would like to respond again to the letters in last week's paper. First I would like to thank Mrs. Johnson for finally seeing what I had meant to say in my letters, and for not responding with anger as some of the responses had been. Thank you, Penny, for respecting my position on this matter. It is good to read a response written as Penny said "in love" rather than some angry letter that hardly makes any sense and that tells me I'm going to Hell. I am glad to know you, Penny, as a close friend of the family rather than just some writings in the paper, and even though you don't believe me, I was an atheist long before the tragic event in my life that you speak of. The reason I never said anything about it before Big Jim (for the readers out there who don't know, my grandfather) died is because he was very reli- gious and it would have broke his heart. Besides that event, though very sad, was an inevitability. Everyone dies; I'm comfortable with that, so when Big Jim died, it didn't change me or cause me to be angry with God, like you and your family think. What .did happen started way back when I was attending you and your brother-in-law's church out in Wauchula Hills. I asked myself , "Why do I believe as I do?" and found my answers lacking, and thus I slowly, over a few years' time, stopped believing. I'm glad for you that you find peace in your beliefs, but I simply didn't, and I never really felt such a presence you say that you feel. Sometimes I wish I had, I wouldn't be so different from my family and yours and almost everyone else I know. Miracles, as I see them, are events of low probability, not impossibilities. Nothing that is impossible has ever happened; if it did it wouldn't be impossible. Events of low probability do not have to happen through divine intervention. Winning the lottery is an event of low probability, yet many people do win it, and your God, who you believe is against gambling, wouldn't have anything to do with that. Luck, then, is what brings about the happening of events of low probability. That doesn't sit well with most people, who would rather believe that they experienced" this "miracle" because they are spe- cial, luck doesn't make people spe- cial. So no, no miracle has proven God for me, as miracles prove nothing. Fevers break eventually, with or without prayer, so you haven't proven anything there either. This also shows the illusion of causality or, because B happened after A, A FULL SCHOLARSHIPS caused B; this simply isn't always true. I'd also like to respond to the small letter from Mr. Polk. I liked that letter, short and to the point, but I didn't think that I was "in trouble." Either way, this will prob- ably be my last letter, as things are beginning to slow down,; and it just seems like a long, long time between my letters and the respons- es. I prefer something a bit faster. So, if anyone has any questions or comments, or has interest in talking to me, please e-mail me at jimbo- jambojumbo@hotmail.com. I will be glad to hear from anyone and will try to respond to every letter as quickly as possible. For maybe the last time, this is Jim Schwartz signing off. Jim Swartz Wauchula COURTESY PHOTO Six Hardee Senior High School seniors were awarded full four- year college scholarships by the South Florida Community College "Take Stock In Children" program. Receiving scholar- ships were Teresa Cofield, Michelle Kirkland, \Jesus Lopez, Natasha Mather, Michael Miller and Maynor Sanchez. Rock Pelous, proprietor of the Outback Steakhouse in Sebring, recently honored 17 area TSIC seniors and their mentors at' lunch. Outback Steakhouse is a founding sponsor of the pro- gram, which provides scholarships, mentors and hope to over 100,000 students in the state of Florida. In Hardee, Highlands and DeSoto counties, 200 students have received scholarships and a caring mentor to meet with weekly at school. Here, County Judge Marcus J. Ezelle (left) and student Mic ael Miller sit down for lunch. The anti-malarial drug quinine comes from the bark of the cin- chona tree, a South American evergreen. *** For Low and Moderate Income Homeowners *** Rehabilitation and Replacement L Assistance for Homes Damaged by the 2004 Hurricane Season If you believe you, or someone you know, may qualify forthis program, please contact Olivia Minshew at 863-767-1755 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or, pick up an information packet at City Hall, 126 South 7t Avenue. 6:23c #MAOIt i@MUM ifARAKE esvcf Wednesday June 8 July 6 It' 7p Si Anyone Scan _.~enter ,/ ".I 1st place winners from each week will go head-to head for a -6B fMALEl SHOW BOW Saturday, July 9 Weekly Winners Grand Finale Winners 1st $25 1st $500 2nd- $15 2nd- $300 3rd $200 4th $100 5th $50 -e Co.0 ry %/x ~"eo/!rW Clh/b Call 375-9988 for more information. 245 Hwy 17 N., Bowling Green 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. 6:23c Teen Pregnancy Prevention Alliance TPPA Tips For Parents "THE TALK" 1. Be clear about your own sexual values and attitudes. 2. Talk with your children often about sex, and be very specific and clear. 3. Supervise and monitor your children. Have them involved in organized after school activities. 4. Know your children's friends and their families. 5. Take a strong stand against your daughter spending time with a significantly older boy. 6. Don't allow your son to develop an intense relationship with a girl much younger or older than he. 7. Help your teenagers have options for the future that are more attractive than early pregnancy and parenthood. 8. Let your kids know that you value education highly. 9. Know what your teenagers are, reading, watching, learning, and listening to. 10. A strong parental bond, open communication and a close relationship with your children are built at an early age. But it is NEVER too late to get the conversation started. PARENT AND TEEN RESOURCES www.teenpregnancy.org www.iwannaknow.org www.greattowait.com www.truelovewaits.com www.teenrelationships.org www.teenhealth.org www.healthystarthhp.org www.polkteen.net www.at-risk.com HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS STD HOTLINE 1-800-342-8922 AIDS HOTLINE 1-800-352-2437 WE CARE HOTLINE 1-800-486-2358 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS/SEXUAL ASSUALT 1-866-288-6262 SEXUAL ABUSE 1-877-688-5077 HEALTH DEPARTMENT 863-773-4161 Healthy Start Program H.C.H.D. 115 K.D. Revell Road Wauchula, Florida 33873 863- 773-4161 Alianza Parata' Prevencion del Embarazo en Adolescentes TPPA Sugerencias para los padres "La ConverSacion" 1. Mantenga claros sus vaiores y actitudes sexuales.. 2. Hable con sus hijos acerca del sexo con frecuencia y sea especifico y claro. 3. Supervise y control a sus hijos. Mantengalos envueltos en actividades organizadas despues de la escuela. 4. Conozca a los amigos de sus hijos y a sus families. 5. Opongase firmemente a que su hija pase much tiempo en la compaflia de un muchacho much mayor que ella. 6. No permit que su hijd desarrolle una relacion intense con una muchacha much menor o mayor que el. 7. Ayude a que sus adolescents tengan opciones mas atractivas para el futoro que el embarazo y la paternidad prematuras. 8. Deje que sus hijos sepan que usted le da un gran valor a la education. 9. Conozca lo que sus adolescents estan leyendo, mirando, aprendiendo, y oyendo. 10. Un vinculo fuerte, una comunicacion abierta y una buena relacion con sus hijos se construye cuando son pequenos, pero NUNCA es muy tarde' para comenzar. FUENTES DE INFORMATION PARA PADRES Y ADOLESCENTS www.teenpregnancy.org. www.iwannaknow.org www.greattowait.com www.truelovewaits.com i www.teenrelationships.org www.teenhealth.org www.healthystarthhp.org www.polkteen.net www.at-risk.com NUMEROUS DE TELEFONOS DE AYUDA STD HOTLINE 1-800-342-8922 AIDS HOTLINE 1-800-352-2437 WE CARE HOTLINE 1-800-486-2358. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS/SEXUAL ASSUALT 1-866-288-6262 SEXUAL ABUSE 1-877-688-5077 HEALTH DEPARTMENT 863-773-4161 Program Healthy Start H.C.H.D. 115 K.D. Revell Road Wauchula, Florida 33873 863 ,773-4161 6: 23c City of Wauchula Home Again Program FloriddaHousin June 23, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B C -r ~ / ONLY IN A WS.li n livMa 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE C H R Y S L E l E P- D G ! ^^^^ 2005 DODGE 2500SLTQUAD CAB 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2005 C Iil 88 siI| IS, 2005 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB WHRYSLER PACIFICA as$33,745 P^^==.- 2005 JEEP WRANGLER ,MA Full Power,, CD S 05537C Was $29,920 2005 DODGE 2500 QUAD CAB 2005 DODGE 3500 SLT QUAD CAB 44: 2005 CHRYSLERTOWN & COUNTRY "P. .i. m Srk; :i5784r;iuF or $399.95 delivery tee. Dealership not responsible for typographical errors. Pictures for Illustration purposes only. ** Price Includes Trade-In Rebates. P= 7TPIAMI ,L TI I:M I ,V1 BFI, UJ S E 0 S"Most Dependable Longest-Lasting Trucks on the Road' E2005 CHI :R SAVE $5,201" o --- L .. EvEry T 2005 CHEVY S'k405350G _.,j EV 1500 REG. "e 1 n$1 cmej Chevrolet ii H ll' He I _, Ch H 2005 CHEVY2500 HD CREW CAB LT E Diesel, Automatic! E., 3 Discount..__ o.yo, ^ *J$37,595 0 L 2005 CHEVY SUBURB T SAVE C $8,85857 Employee Evry $30,7564* E V COLORADO REG. i SAVE $3,2080" k Empki0yee Disount i Everyone $129521 2005 CHEVYVERADO LS 2500HD 2005 CHEAVALANCHE Z71 2005 CHEVY COBALT 4 DOOR .V r.~I''",-; OEXT CAB Leather, Satellite RadiolG t k5 ... vStk#05205G Stk#053969o SAVE _SAVE SAVE $8,080' $9,31' 144'. $1,827 1 Employee Employee Employee w. $25,7211 $32,80368 EvO $13,767 *All prices are after all rebates and do not include taxes, license + $399.95 delivery fee. ** Special Financing in lieu of rebate. Dealership not responsible for typographical errors. Pictures for illustration purposes only. S6:23C 1 05 DODGE 1500 SLT QUAD CAB D,; SAult\I ', X Stk#05624C Was'$30,325 NSI C H R Y S L E R ONLYNA E 'E -P D 0 D .05 E 803 E C Sr ; T R O L E ST -22-05 49803 - wlp PI .. r'"~~ 6B The Herald-Advocate, June 23, 2005 rhe _ I,,p ABOUT S .. Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ..........Minimum of $3.75 for 10 words. Each additional word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING'.......Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Lost & Found Miscellaneous Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Wanted Yard Sales 107 W Main Street Topy See \ Waucnula. FL 33873 REAL ESTATE 773-5994 NEWV LIVG el BRl/BI l omplelely remodeled. New roof. appliance s9l.U 4 , NEW LISTING You must see this beautiful older home in Wauchula. 4Br/2Bth. Frame with vinyl siding. Completely remodeled, New Metal roof. Designed with Mother-In-Law Apt, Assisted living group home or 2 apts. Call for app. $187,000. Large acreage recreational property. Call for info. Appro\. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75.000 We Have Buyers! We Need Listings! We have several buyers interested in your house even if it needs repairing. Call us with your info. Topsy See, broker I anetle See, associate sc Check out more listings at Or email us at. \vwtvtourhomesite.comlwauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlrnk.net 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 1999 FORD RANGER, $4500. Good condition. Runs good. 375-9991, 832- 0164. 6:23p DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p we.9"" We Buy AM-SOUTH REALtY :.tt ) .773,z-2^f? I !....k ,N. ,''.. RNs Full-Time & Part-Time Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking RNs to provide quality, end of life care to patients and families in home, nursing home and ALF settings throughout Highlands and Hardee Counties. Interested candidates should send resume to: Human Resources. fax (863) 687-6977; or call (800) 464-3994. EOE, DVFP. Good Shepherd Hospice c--i o-- ;623.: I One 2 layer aluminum APR Wing, one Predator fiberglass hood, 94 Blitz front end, not painted, new. 863-773- 6875, 863-781-1873. 6:23p '93 FORD F150 king cab, $3750 cash! 781-1062. 6:23c 17' TRI-HULL with 40 HP outboard and trailer, $800. 12' aluminum with 9r HP Volvo outboard and parts trailer, $400. AS-IS. Call 735-8765. 6:23p 1984 12' ALUMINUM V-bottom bass boat w/trailer and a 7.5 Evinrude motor, $1,200. Call 375-4856 or 781- 2331. 6:23p Fruriture GIRLS BEDRROM furniture, bookcase bed with drawers under bed, chest of drawers, mattress in excellent condi- tion, plus bedding, $200 FIRM, 735- 0710, 445-0757. 6:23p TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED. Must have Class B CDL with tanker, airbrakes and hazmat endorsements and clean driving record. Excellent benefits. Drug free workplace. Call 863-773- 3187, M-F, 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. for more information. 6:23-7:14c SELF-SUFFICIENT, wheelchair bound, senior.female, desires part-time care- giver. 773-5764. 6:23c BILINGUAL SECRETARY. Apply in per- son at Hardee Car Co. 6:23c 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 RECEPTIONIST for busy office. Please fax resume to 863-773-6486. 6:16-23c 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/EOE. 6:16-23p BOOKKEEPER/Office Manager for busy manufacturer in Sebring. Fax resume to (239) 566-3994. 6:2-30p OlnUU-CD Oil% IAMNlAl6%Dro o-a- nliGnGERS UO LAMINATOIUS or boaI 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 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 DEMOLITION Tree & Stump Removal Parker Fill Dirt Local Contractor (863) 735-2415 c19l:16tfc SLPN Per Diem, 4p-12a Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking ad LPN to provide quality, end of life care to patients and families throughout Highlands and Hardee Counties. Requires one-on-one, continuous care at the bedside. Interested candidates should send resume to: Human Resources, fax (863) 687-6977 Sor call (863) 682-0027. EOE, DWFP. cCs. Gp'o.S.iperd Ho pics i ------ c|6:23c * Land Clearing * Excavation " Site Prep * Tree & Debris Removal * Citrus Tree Removal * Demolition * Front End Loader * Experienced Operator * Competitive Rates " Personal Service - House Pads Powered byi Mak on clllo al I u II LAMBERT REALTY INC. 402 South 6th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOL CONIMERCIAL LOT! Idea location on Highway 17 S North. SEE TODAY! $450,000 WON'T LAST LONG! 3B/IBth, lovely home, well maintained, recently updated, irrigation for plants, con- venient location. $125,000 SHUNTER'S PARADISE! See this 40 acre tract with plenty of wildlife: small creek: property can be dilid- S ed. $420,000 SUMMER'S HERE! Enjoy this lovely in ground pool along with this 3B/1.5Bth, CB home, new roof, new tiled S floors, new double paned windows, nice workshop, con- S eniently located. $165,000 STATE ROAD 66 ROAD FRONTAGE, total of 30 acres-20 acres in grove and 10 acres cleared: property can be divided; excellent homesites. $20,000 per acre. Close to Manatee 5.49 acres, cleared, fenced) and small Spond. $95,000. SERVICE YOU ASSOCIATE: DELOIS ASSOCIATE: MICHAE ASSOCIATE: MIKEY C ASSOCIATE: DAVID M Bus. (863) 773-0007 F Fax: (863) 773-0038 Delois Johnson E-mail:lambertdl @earthlink.net JR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY! 2B/1.5Bth Mobile home on secluded 17 acres: plenty of wildlife including, turkey, deer, and hogs. $175,000 HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH 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 DI/ M/H on nicely land- scaped corner lot; 2B/2Bth, 1656 square feet, some fur- niture included in sale. $85,000. Excellent Opportunity to purchase this 38 acre tract of improved pasture that is fenced, small pond, shell road frontage; located at the Hardee/Manatee Line. Contact us today! Nestled in Lovely Oak Hammock, this 3B/2Bth home wilh 2500 square feet of living, is perfectly situated on this 155 acre tract that is fenced, has 4" well, 3 aces with overhead irrigation. Call for details. CAN COUNT ON JOHNSON.............773-9743 L ADAMS ..............781-2413 EU :OLDING.................781-1698 REALTOR cCLINTOCK..........781-1226 ci623c i1, 2001 Chey .Cavalier S:'2000M 7 ,- Ford SFoeui BUYF HERE! HI Dan H No Interest Charge -Dan Hill No Finance Charge T9) Ix aI , tag & title not included Hill's Auto World is not responsible for typographical errors 375-4441 "7i- 2000 '-', -*Ford Focu > #2 8 Wagon- - t t PAY ERE! i(f ,p I Jimmy Hill U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green (across from Presto) cl6 23c AMP -49A What's the #1 reason to sell your house to Billy Hill? gB II m | He PaysCa$h! Quick Closings! Call today! 781-1062 6 23tic I I- Land Clearing ree Reimoal, Inc ; 'PAYLESS ROOFING VINYL SIDING (Up to 200 mile per hour winds!) S* .... Roofing (metal & other) Vinyl Siding * """ Inside Work (walls, ceilings, etc.) * Call Today Start Tomorrow! Toll Free 1-866-794-8995 George Browder RC29027101 LIENEDI BONDED IWOlMS* COP S - i 172 cl6:2tfc , Dea(r So fot you have to wear shares! I L I If E u r June 23, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B -The Classifieds- 2BR, 1B, Block home $75,000. 773- 0881. '6:23c 3/BR, 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. $140K, 212 Riverside Drive. Call (863) 224-0147 for Carla Smith. 6:16-7:21 p The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity. 9 ree Service FREE ESTIMATES 767-0934 c6:9,6,23,30 781-2783 d(6:96723,30p78 1 A LUCT CL O JOE L.D A I INSULATION ^ e^Plase ,4aoil Nsdd a0t We Blow in Insulation in |E]I4 Your Attic FREe ESTMATESTMN JoeLDa $1,000,000!" (863) 773-2128 REALTORS E as JOE L. DAVIS RELALTOR JOE L. DAVIS, JR. JOHN H. O'NEAL Rick Knight See more listings at www.joeldavis.com REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Commercial 45 acs. on north Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of bound H%) 17, o>er 3.000 feet new Suncoast Schools Credit of frontage. Buy all or in part. Union. Approximately 3.5 acs. Call today for details! with 2 homes and I office. $1,000,000! 80t acs. with paved road frontage. 40 acs. in groie and RELAX & ENJOY! This beau- remainder is 500r improved. tiful, wooded 52 ac. tract in Beautiful homesite. $10,000/ac! SW Hardee Co has easy access with dble road frontage. Outstanding home in $780,000! Knollwood. 5 BR, 3.5 bath, for- mal living & dining, extra large 20 acs. in Ft. Green area. family room fireplace, game Grote with home. 3BR, I bath room, and heated pool w/hot with pool. Call today. lub. $305,000! $15,000/ac. BEAUTIFUL HOMESITES! 5 Take part and locate your busi- ac. tracts in eastern Hardee Co. ness in this growing commercial on paed road. Listed for area! 450' on North Florida $17,500/ac! Ave. Zoned commercial. $360,000! 20 ac. pasture on paved road.$36,000! Listed for $310,000! These 5 & 10 ac. tracts are located in nseslern Hardee Co. 60 acs. on county rd currently located in western Hardee Co. in citrus grove with deep well.There are only a few lots left in citrus grove with deep well. $1.000/ac. \ILL DIVIDE! with lake view and there are deed restrictions. If you want 9.5 ac. homesite, near Lake peaceful living, this is the spot Letta and Highlands Ridge N Golf Course. Enjoy golfing, Excellent secluded homesite at fishing and other water recre- end of county road in action in beautiful Sebring. Sweetwater. Currently in E&MN Flirida. Call for more details! citrus grove. $15,500/ac! 19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft. Historical home in Wauchula. 5 Green. WVould make a nice BR, 4 bath, CB home on 3 ac. homesite. $15.000/ac! lot. Hardwood floors, fireplace and fountain. Many other fea- 40 ac. grove in eastern Hardee tures. Call today to make your Co. $260.000! appointment. $299,000! .,BEALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER ]gOUBS KENNY SANDERS.........78i-0153 DAVID ROYAL .........781-3490 JICK KNIGHT..............773-2472 SANDY LARRISON........832-0130 MONICA REAS...............773-9609 MIKE NICHOLSON "' . U.S. HIGHWAY I7 SOUTH, W4UCHULA, FL 3387W3 c d6^23c LOST: Black, white, tan female Cocker Spaniel has summer haircut, $100. Reward. (863) 781-1163. 6:23p 2003 McPheron burner, 30' nozzle length, John Deere diesel engine, $8,000. Ask for Jack 863-735-1995. 6:23-30p JOHN DEERE power unit, 4 cyl turbo, 150 hr., diesel engine, $5,000. Call Jack 863-735-1995. 6:23-30p 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 ALL AROUND CARPENTER with reli- able transportation & tools. For infor- mation please call Staton Inc. @ 863- 375-3113 or 863-781-4460 12:23tfc $1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck drivers and service personnel. Coker Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula 2:24tfc HOURS Mo -Fri. 8-6 t. 8-12 ISe Habla Espamn 863-773-0777 863-773-0727 ENSAV4 -JOE WEIDER weight bench and weights, good condition. 735-2603. 6:23p 2004 SUZUKI Katana 600, 750 miles w/2 helmets and 2 pairs of gloves, $6,500. Call 375-4856 or 781-2331. 6:23p 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 FREE TO ANYONE who wants to tear down for the contents. Hurricane damaged D.W. mobile hone. 773-2108 or 781-4160. 6:23p Citrus Removal Land Clearing Backloe Work Pond Digging Ditch Cleaning Driveways, etc. References provided upon requests. Shawn Rimes (863) 781-0412' Agnet cl6:9-30c 158*17*9761 I HELP WANTED TOWN CLERK: The Town Council of Zolfo Springs will accept applications for the position of Town Clerk. The position requires experience in local government administra- tion, graduation from an accredited four (4) year college, univer- sity, or international Institute of Municipal Clerk's Career Training Program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Any candidate must be capable of being bonded in excess of $1 Qo000. ., Computer experience is a must. Successful applicant will be required to attend all Council meetings as well as being active on several committees. Must maintain effective and pleasant work- ing relations with other employees, town officials and the'general public. Must be of good character and skilled in duties required by the position. Applications may be picked up at the Town Clerk's officesat the Town Hall, 3210 US Highway 17 South, Zolfo Springs, FLL 33890. The position will remain open until filled. The Town Council reserves the right-to accept or reject any or all applications. The Town of Zolfo Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Marilyn Aker, Mayor Attest: Jack Logan c16:23,30O Town Clerk I NEW & USED TIRES Billy Ayers Tire Technician #1 Tag Team in Town! Come give us a try!: Donna Eures Secretary 116 REA Rd. Wauchula (across from Wal-Mart) d6:23 . C m2MBEm M^^H I:.BM'-1W 1 WU:mut SKYULNE 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 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 BUNNIES Pedigree Holland Lops and Lion Heads, Bowling Green 224-2477. 6:23p J( E ATTENTIONI 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 WE ARE LOOKING for good homes for 4 mixed breed dogs, 4 cats and 1 kitten. Please contact All Creatures at 773-9215. 6:23-30c FREE KITTENS 767-1182. 6:23nc 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 "On The Jobt RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC. State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor Residential Remodeling Zolfo Springs, Florida (863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409 ohn Reschke CCC-045' lill Reschke cl4:21tfc License CBC-124 THE NUMBER TO KHlO - .4-Hour Emergency Towng Lowest Possile Rates Fast, Relable Service Hill's Auto World ,cl5 "19 C -i U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green Realtor r I 220 N. 6th Avenue "0 M Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 www.floresrealty.net SPECIAL OF THE WEEK ***Cool off this Summer Beautiful well maintained 4BR/2BA CB home located in Golfview. In Ground Pool, Jacuzzi, Florida Room and so much more. Call today for your appointment. Being Offered at $245,000. Grabit ow!! -12acrs znedA-A BIG House, BIG Yard That's what you will find in this 4Br/2BA Frame home located in Wauchula south of Main Street. New ceramic tile and carpet recently installed and new shingle roof. Asking $74,900. 5 Acres out of Town Call us today about this vacant land. Won't last long. $56,500. New Listing in Downing Circle - Buyer wanted for this Brand New 2006 Manufactured Homes, 3BR/2BA Central Air & Heat, Stove & Refrigerator. Move in Ready. Asking $74,500.00 each. West Hardee County 8.23 Acres with restrictions off Kazen Road Great for New Home Construction, Close to town. Asking $123,500.00. Grab it Now!!! 12 acres zoned A- 1 & are all fenced in. 5,000 sq. ft. Barn consists of several horse sta- bles. Located 5 miles south west of Arcadia in DeSoto County. Call us today!!! Being offered at $390,000. 25 Acres, Soothing and Relaxing Atmosphere Nice Shady Oaks sur- round this 3Br/2BA home with a creek nearby. Most of the acreage is in a low producing citrus grove. Also comes with a single-wide mobile home that is used as a rental. Being Offered at $400,000. Very nice open land 39 AC Good for farming or live stock. Large fish pond and big oaks on east side of the property. 40x360 metal frame greenhouse. Asking $450,000. Noey Flores John Freeman Carolyn Jackson Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier ** Whether you're buying or selling. The profes- sionals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will be happy to assist you. Let one of our associates help make your Real Estate dreams come true.** WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS Contact After Hours O.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net After hours............863-773-2840 } Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863) 773-9256 Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585 John Freeman (863) 773-6141 Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643 Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587 Steve Lanier (863) 559-9392 c16:23c CEMETERY LOTS. 6 lots available in the old, historic section of Bowling Green Cemetery. Would make a great family plot. Asking $1,800. Call (941) 356-8947. 6:23-7:21 p -Fast & Friendly Service- w*CZ 3- -1EM Thank you foryour businesses! I Il I 925 430 .j 8B The Herald-Advocate, June 23, 2005 The Classified 4 BR, 2 Bth trailer. Also, houses and apartments 773-0881. 6:23c 2 BR HOUSE in Wauchula. 773-9436. 6:23p 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 Lawn Service Tree Service Tree Removal Free Estimates * Sunshine 'londscaping Service IWouchulao, St1 Lic. #0808 Ask for John at (863)273-3747 S600 West College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825 (863) 453-6661 Fax (863) 453-2437 SOUTH FLORIDA WWW.SfCc.cC.fl.us COMMUNITY COLLEGE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGY INSTRUC- TORS South Florida Community College is seeking part- time instructors to teach classes in DeSoto County begin- ning in August, 2005. Daytime classes covering fundamen- tal topics meet at DeSoto High School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Hourly rate: $16.07 (approx. 35 hr/wk.) Evening classes cover special topics (such as Safe Work Practices, First aid and Rescue, Trucks and Excavation Equipment, and Pole Line Equipment) and are held at $FCC's DeSoto Campus. Per credit rate: $374.40. Associate's degree in Electrical Distribution and related occupational experience required. (Extensive occupational experience may substitute for degree requirement.) Apply in SHuman Resources, Building I (Avon Park) or at any SFCC : Campus. (863) 453-6661, Ext. 7132. EA/EO. 6 SNOW 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. ; AHORAARQUILANDO! SATENCION TRABAJADORES DE FINCA THE PALMS APARTMENTS 3 y 4 cuarto 'Localizado en: 701 La Playa Drive Horas de Ofiicna: Lunes y Viernes de 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Meisualidades de renta comenzando de $447 + utilidades -Apartamentos designados para los encapacitadosy 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. S. fa information de renta o solicitudes L Llame, The Palms al: 863-773-3809 S (TDD# 1-800-955-8771) Iqual Oportunidades de Viviendas cl6:9-30c '" i.I Re-l a NICE One B/R Avion trailer queen size bed, 150 ch. satellite TV One Person Only. No Pets. $500 ronth- $250 security deposit-includes utili- ties. 1-863-375-4424. 6:16-23p - 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 Help Wanted: Part time after school person needed to detail, wash, clean, and do other miscellaneous things around car lot. Come in person we are located at, 201 S. 6th Ave in Wauchula. (863) 773-95959. EOE/DFWP 6:23tfc rig green 9wlarket Every Friday, Saturday, Su RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC 781-1062 inday cl4:21ffc 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 i indoor air quality. Reduces odor and dust as well. S ... 25 years of Experience Please call Buddy at (863)735-0407 cl :4:7tfc Local Internet gerviec Only $9.95I TRY OUR INTERNET SERVICE RISK FREE FOR 30-DAYS*! For Windows 98@ or higher, create a new internet dial-up connection using the following information Local Assess Phone Number: 473-0038 Username: hardee#24@e.56k.cc To get your Password, call William at 735-1623. In order to receive your Risk FREE 30-Day Trial, you will need to complete the Secure Sign Up process on our website. *You'll have 30-days to try our Premium Internet Service including the Propel Web Accelerator. Cancel any tine before your trial ends and wi won't charge you! Keep DialUp24.com's Prerium Internet Services and pay as little as $13.95 per month. Sign p at ww.Qi1Up2 Cornand S Phone:Nj William M. Gilliard Sbiei Ae -il Phone: (863) 735-1623 c16. 3p Don't Be Left Out! -HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M 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 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 TRACTOR & MOWER for hire. Free estimates. 863-735-0140 leave mes- sage. 6:23-7:21 p WE BUY JUNK cars! U-haul. We haul. Carl's Recycling 767-0400. 6:16-8:18p M&R Lawncare, mowing, bush hog- ging. Call 773-4698 or 773-6372. 6:2-30 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 Payroll Temporary or Federal and State Permanent LABO R Taxes Deposits Personnel and SOLUTIONS Tax Reports Payrl S s Personnel Services Worker's Comp Payroll Services FICA Year End W2's CONTACT: ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula (863) 773-9225 10:21tte 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, CUSTOMER BEWARE! etc. We are licensed and Insured! open : Reg #Mv-02 Bo Espino Mon Sat Auto Technician 8:00 5:00 cl6:23fc SWWE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS ,,: FULL TIME MECHANIC C375-4461 MID-FLO RIDA RAT,-UHL 3 Rental houses in Ona. Current rental income $900 per month, $70,000. Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer Run Road. $120,000. 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. $70,000. 421 Grape St. BG 3/1,.central H/A, CB $65,000. 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. 64EF W/MH. . 50 acres more or less close to town. Frontage on 2 paved road. $9.500 per acre. c D Eu AM-SOUTH REALTY MAKING; RI:AI. EsTAT: REAI. EA. An lr enideOty OwrDza~l Oral ed Wimi 01 o olCadwu Blkr Ri E Coi (orio 9 o 702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE WAUCHULA, FL 33873 WE A V SNO CALL US TODAM (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 Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PRICED TO SELL FAST! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on CHARMING TWO BEDRC large lot was built In 2001. Only $79,900 home In quiet neighborhood new family. $89,900. BEAUTIFUL SHADED LOT on North Ohio Avenue with 12x60 mobile home in very good condition. Only HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE i $49,900 $25,000. SECLUDED 24 ACRES, cabbage palms, oaks and other natural Florida flora and fauna. Perfect for weekend A GREAT LOCATION for Natural Florida flora and fauna. Perfect for weekend Manatee camping. $6,500 per acre. and s sie ne new well and serene surr SLARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 In Bowling ' Green. $200,000 HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE. S Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LIST Richard Dasher )OM, 1 BATH concrete block ood. Remodeled and ready for in Bowling Green. 80 x 118 lot this 1994 MH on 10 Acres of County. Beautiful oak forest, oundings. $249,900 Zolfo Springs lot. $40,000 i Listing Service. INGS 6 23cl Buy Photo for illustration purposes only. Haree arCo Wauchula 505 N. 6th Ave. (across from First National Bank) 773-6667 H ar dee County's Billy Hill Rosemary Owner Wauchula Hills Corner of Hwy 17 & Rea Rd. 773-2011 Best Sales Ruby Team! Billy Jo 6:23C Maria FLOWER NURSERY with 3 BD, 2Bth trailer and addition 19 cots U.S. 17 Hwy frontage, Bowling Green. Ph. 863-375-2380.- 6:23-7:21 p 26' 1979 HOLIDAY Rambler low miles, runs good, everything works, new awning, $4,000 OBO. 781-1777 or 767-0519. 6:23p I- I : Here....PAY HERE! c16:23c II --- L II L I -- -C ~C L I a a -IgL I L -e r. IL I I FTSI4 17 I I w ,a June 23, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9B : The 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 .DEALER RECOMMENDED 'TEST FACILITIES ON SITE : STATEWIDE PICK UP & DELIVERY CAT* Komatsu Deere* Kawasaki 'Hitachi Kobelco Volvo Case Linkbelt Rexoth Sundstrand Podain Line Staff ci:6:2-6:30p ATTENTIONI State Statutes 489-119 Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10 Paragraph D require all ads for any construction-related service to carry the contractor's license number. tfc-dh OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AN[ my supplies now in stock Pharmacy. LES LASKY 1-800-276-0891 Cel 813-220-9170 Fax 727-845-5754 New Port Richey, FL D Ideosto- at Pete's Nursery positions available now. General help and person experienced in spraying or willing to learn at our S Zolfo Springs location. Supervisor position available at our Ft. Meade location. Applicant must have a valid ID & Social Security. All positions are full time. S' Apply in person at Sunshine Foliage World S2060 Steve Roberts Special Zolfo Springs, FL MAINTENANCE WORKER II PAY RATE: $8.25 $10.83 Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge Dept. Applicants must have some knowledge of the general mainte- nance trades. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Must have High School Diploma or GED. Valid FL Class "B" CDL is required. Complete job description posted on County web site: www.hardeecounty.net Applications accepted in the Human Resource Dept., 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161. Open until filled. EOE-F/M/V ci6:23c Joe Smith for price, location and details! NEW LISTING! Over 1 1/3 acre residential building site very close to Wauchula, schools, and recreation complex! Paved road frontage! Well, elec- tric and permit for septic tank! Offered at $49.500! Hardee 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 South 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 PENDING Build your new home! 20 ac. on South Bailey Road close to Wauchula! Citrus grove w/microjet irrigation and diesel power unit! Listed for $12,000 per acre. , Three 5-ac. tracts on Parnell Road. Good home sites on paved road! Listed for $20,000 per acre! 15 c. Hamlin grove pavedroad frontage. 6" diameter deep well with elec-. tric submersible pump. Only $13,000 per acre! CONTRACT PENDING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US 17! Cleared and ready to build! Listed at $245,000! 18 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 Classifieds 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 tfc AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every Wednesdaynight at 6:30 p.m. Located at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy. S17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal, stump removal, dragline, track hoe, land clearing, shell, clay, top soil, loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735- 2415. 9:9tfc DO YOU HAVE a problemwfiith drugsT 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 LET US PICK up junk cars out of your yard. Will buy old farm tractors. Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc PUMP TROUBLE? CALL ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP For complete sales, service and installation, call (863) 773-6448. 7:18tfc IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem? Call Alchoholics Anonymous in Hardee County at 735-3109. Several weekly meetings. tfc JT PAINTING & Pressure Cleaning. Free estimates. (888) 689-8188 11:18-6:2 Yard Sale 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 have beds from $25 a set & up. King beds for $75 set. We carry large bandanas. We also carry men's work clothing. Edna's Place. 6:23c GARAGE SALE: Junk to Treasurers - No clothes. Building must be cleaned out. Back of Victory Praise, Bowling Green. Friday & Saturday. 6:23c CRAFT SALE ITEMS. Fri. & Sat.-: Victory Praise Center, 132 M. St.,.: Bowling Green. 6:23c: SATURDAY, 6/25/05, 8 am 11 or 12.:. 102 Inglis Way, Wauchula. Juniors,: mens, womans clothes. 6:23p". SATURDAY Toys, adult clothes and' children clothes, furniture, kitchen' dishes, lots more. 1350 St. Rd. 64 E.,'.. Zolfo Springs. 8:00 till? 6:23p' FRIDAY, 8-1, 1072 Boyd Cowart Rd.,:- Wauchula. Toolbox, washing machine, desk, bikes, clothes and misc. 6:23p ; SATURDAY 807 S. FI. Ave. 8:00 ?? Stove, entertainment center, baby-,. swings, clothing for infants, kids,:' adults, lots of misc. 6:23p 3r HUGE 2 FAMILY garage sale. -' Saturday, 7-12, furniture, 112 Inglls Way. 6:23p FRIDAY/SATURDAY 7-? 658 Apostolic Rd. 6:16-23p .- LE BODY HELP WANTED L A 0B OR MANAGER needed for Able Body Labor's Wauchula team. Company specializes in servicing the construction, hospitality, light industrial and special events market. Duties include dis- patching workers to job sites, setting-up new accounts, making service calls to clients, recruiting temps, etc. Ability to work flex- ible hours to include weekends a MUST. Competitive salary, bonus & benefits pkg. E-mail resume to: region17jobs(aable- body.net or fax to 863-767-5387 d cl6:23,30c GULFCENRALHYDAULCSINC Shell GILLIARD FILL DIRT INC. Fill Dirt 7.Zlfn Snrinoc Lamar Gilliard Home: (863) 735-0490 c14:28fc Sand Mobile: (941) 456-6507 .'L ; r:r .;'* *< :I ;'' 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. cl6:16,23C Now Hiring! ARCADIA STORE MANAGER If you have 3 to 5 years of experience, and a successful track record as a Retail Store Manager, Price Cutter wants to speak with you. If you can demonstrate your ability to lead people, manage large volume, and build a team that is totally customer focused we have an opportunity that you will want to pursue. Qualifications: *3 to 5 yrs. Retail Mgmt. Exp. * Furniture Sales * Big Box Management * Grocery Store. * Drug Store * Drug Free We offer a competitive salary and BONUS based on your ability to deliver sales and performance. * Promotional Opportunities * Training * Fast Growing Company Send us' a cover letter that talks about your current suc- cess and include an updated resume. We'llbe scheduling:interviews soon so don't wait. James V. See, Sr., Broker Sales Associates (after hours) Mary Rollins (863) 773-9673 Robert Jones (863) 781-1423 Ben Gibson (941) 737-2800 Brian Pohl (863) 773-6563 Joseph F. Smith (863) 781-1851 We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and | Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. :23 6:23c Fax resume to 863/491-0021 or, e-mail to retailintel@aol.- cm or mail to 12180 Metro Parkway, Ft. Myers, FL 33912 c16:23c DIVORCE BANKRUPTCY $69 863-314-0846 (non-lawyer): HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT Bulldozers, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next Class: July 11th -National Certification -Financial Assistance -Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools.com cl6:23c in your driveway! Prepare for the hurricane season with our quality % pebble rock. 1--- ----------------- E * June Special $10 OFF I Per Load --------- ---- ------J Rimes, Er Son Agri-Services, Inc. Quality gravel rock for driveways, parking lots, etc. Shawn Rimes IT'S BETTER THAN SHELL! (863) 781-0412 c16: 9-0c Agnet 158*17*9761 HELP WANTED SUNRISE COMMUNITY-LAND OF OPPORTUNITY . Working with adults with developmental disabilities * Depenedable, 18 years old, high school diploma, valid driver's license. * Fulfilling work environment * 3 shifts available * Advancement opportunities/Tuition reimbursement " Health Insurance/403B SAnnual 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 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 will 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- lage 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. cl:16,23,30c Carol Tomblin CAROLS Owner POOL: A SERVICE 10 YearsEpeence - Certodified & Insured VI Office: 863-452-6026 I Cell: 863-449-1806 P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826 c14.28tfc --- -; azalea apartments Now accepting applications! S2,3, & 4 Bedroom dpts. * Handicap units available * SRental rates beginning at $443 . (plus electric, cable and phone) SRental assistance available for qualified applicants * 860 Pleasant Wa' Bowling Green, FL (863) 375-4138 Monday Fiday 9a.m. 5p.m. Equal Housing Opportunity cl6:16-7:21c U-Pick Peas % $14 bushel Conchs ( i83 Zippers (863) 245-1433 South Bowling Green Look for Signs Don't get stuck -1, I ggga m I :; :.i 1 10B The Herald-Advocate, June 23, 2005 Letter To Editor Reincarnated Tour Town Of Zolfo Springs . ~ ~ r m m!.L r% *mO r% ,- ^ ^ Dear Editor: The Town that Can and the Town that Will ... I live in Zolfo Springs. This let' ter is to let the people out there know of the positive things that are happening in our town, since all that seems to get published are the negative things that happen in our town. The article in the paper last week was all about Jack Logan's announced resignation. It shocked a lot of people, but somehow it was in the making. If Mr. Logan is unsatisfied with the way the town is been administered, then it is time to move on. I wish him the best. But the City Council meeting was not all about Mr. Logan's res- igniation. The meeting was about many things. Here are a few for instances: The town passed the vicious dog law. If you own a dog that falls in the "vicious dog" cate- gory, you are responsible for keep- ing it constrained, under control at all times, etc. If you don't know what a vicious dog is, you better start reading the law. Another example of a positive, our bike reg- istration for children, fingerprinting of children, and helmet give-away was a great success! Our Police Department was also on the agenda. It was printed and backed up by Mr. Logan, that we have "10 officers in Zolfo Springs." Well, do you know that seven (7) of the 10 are volunteers, keeping up their police standards, at no cosa to the town, except gas for the car, and wear and tear on said vehicle. The other three (3) officers,' are part- time, with no benefits, they buy their own equipment, and put their life on the line for each and every- one of us for $8.50, That's a dis- grace! I know I would not put my life on the line for $8.50, and I am sure a lot of you reading this, would not either. Mr. Taylor, the gentleman who owns the golf course across the river, wants to be annexed into our town, as he plans on building exclusive homes that will bring revenue to our town. Was that in the paper? NO! The Town of Zolfo Springs recently received a cardboard check for $2.3 million dollars for renovations to the sewer plant, water department, street repair, and other such infrastructure needs. Oh, another positive for our town.. Our officers brought in over $20,265 in May in fines and forfei- tures, and it wasn't from the "snow- birds." It was from our neighbors and friendly Florida drivers. Are we to be known as a "Speed Trap?" Maybe. So if you are going to be traveling through our town, obey the posted speed limits, or donate to our funds! but if you obey the post- ed, no money out of your pocket! SWe are a Town That Will Be Respected! We have a great mayor! Our council members are finally getting on the same page! Sure the town has it's problems, but no problem is too big to overcome, if, and only if we all work together! It can't be done by just a few. It takes everyone doing their part to help out. We made it through the Hurricanes of 2004! Most of.our equipment is broke down from overwork from the clean-up process. People are complaining about the over. grown ditches, and such. Well, we don't have anyone to mow except volunteers, as our maintenance-man resigned for rea- sons I can't print (but it is pftblic record) at this time. If you have a complaint, please call City Hall, get on the agenda and let the Council.members know what you need. They can't address your problem if they .don't know what it is. Don't keep downing the, town! Help us, out! We can rise above all of the negative stuff that is hitting us. But it takes the Town as a whole to do it. The citizens of this to\ n need to know that the garbage company is not going to pick up the trash that is continually being put by the side of the road: mattresses, furniture, etc. You have to call them. The city is not going to pick it up! Tree limbs. will continue to lay there. When FEMA was here, we' were given time to cut the stuff up for them to haul away..The time is up! Haul it away! If you want the town to be beautiful, you are going to have to do your part! This letter is long, but I have said things that needed to be said, and I hope the citizens of this to' n \% ill take it to heart. Zolfo is great little town. It is the Town that Can and the Town that Will! Sincerely, Terrin L. NlcKelIev-Greenr .. .. ,- ,. '? ,; effo Spri. ' Editor's note: Terrin lcJKelvey- Green is the wife of townL council member Roger A. Green. TR T : LN LT FILL I tNC Dir, Sand, SheU, Washout, Citrus Tree Remoial. I and Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways 3721 E Main St /: EH Tim Parrish . Wauchula-FI l (863) 781-3342 33873 Nextel Office 158*17*31234 cj (863) 773-9446 z 7We Accept Most Major Credit Cards VOCA of Florida Direct staff positions available in Wauchula group homes. High school diploma or GED and valid drivers license (in good standings) required. Experience providing services to persons with developmental disabilities pre- ferred. Apply in person at 114 West Carlton, Wauchula, Florida, 863-773-0434 EOEM/F/V/DI 6:23-7:28c BRIDGE WORKER I Pay Rate: $9.15 $12.01 Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge Department. Applicants must have some knowledge of tools aiid equip- ment used in laboring or general grounds maintenance work.' Must have High Scool Diploma or GED. Valid FL Class "B' CDLis required. Complete job description is posted on county web site: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications accepted in the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL, (863) 773-2161. Open until filled. EOE-F/M/V C1 :23: $500 Reward 2 1/2 year old boy looking for his hog dog. Lost on June 9 in Ona/New Zion area. Curr & Bird Dog black male with white on chest and feet and white tipped tail. 735-1959 c6-3,0c By BRETT JARNAGIN For The Herald-Advocate The former tour bus for music icons like Patti LaBelle and Greg Allman has gotten a dramatic face- lift as a teaching bus for rescue workers. It contains mock-up'situations of both an emergency room and an ambulance. This, 45-foot giant also houses three stunningly realistic mannequins. These aren't your run-of-the-mill display mannequins. These are SimMan mannequins that come complete with cardiac rhythm vari- ations, pulses, breathing and vocal- ization simulators. An instructor can control and simulate any num- ber of medical emergencies on these impressive tools. The transformed bus arrived at South Florida Community College with Karen Crowe at the wheel as the third of six rural community colleges on its list to receive train- ing visits. Crowe is a certified instructor in many areas of emer- gency medicines and disaster response, says a press release Instructor Karen Crowe watches on monitors in the control room and can' simulate all sorts of medical emergencies through SimMan. Circle The Date! COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEADLINE IS MONDAYAT 5 P.M. Help Wanted: General labor needed. Construction/Mechanical knowledge a+. Valid drivers license needed. Call (863) 773-2213 for application and-appointment. EOE DFWP c6:2tfc .. .~..-S. Short Time Job Bankruptcy Repo Slow Pay j mel aor easy requlrmasnta and you mu condo ly . APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN "Low rmo nt payments Competivo Ra NRae t BH"u-P w M , E Lr M Carn & Tu CI now youcron our 24 hr. tol fr You must moul our wInder. cred IIm. a. nc Wy rourmnt .. 6 0 6 SSAM ALBRITTON ELECTRICAL SERVICE RESIDENTIAL WIRING *INSTALLATION CEILING FANS S COMMERCIAL WIRING WATER PUMPS *'A* *REPAIR WATER HEATERS S767-0313 Office 781-0377 Mobile ERi3B85i A A F \ :'"Quality Electrical'Srvice At Fair Price" 6:3 L"onestar Ci...constrtctibn Corp , General. Contractor Lic.# RG291103615 S;, ','. Locally owned arid operated Office 863-773'4779 : Fax 863-773-9865 13 : T. HEP WANTED * .. .. 'JOB OPENING The Hardee County Sleriff's Office is taking applications for a,full time Communications, Officer. You must be at least 19 years of age, haye a high school diploma or equiv- alent, never been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, hee 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 LABOR' SOLUTIONSS Personnel Services Taking Applications for General labor Pactdng House, Shool S Construction, &Clerical posiuons. Please come to our office and apply. If applying for Clerical please S bring a resume, when applying bring two forms of identification. Apply at address below. 116 West Orange St 424.US Hwy 17 North I Wauchula, FL 33873 or : Arcadia, FL 34266 PhQne: 863-773-9225 Phone- 863-494-0400 z describing the new teaching oppor- tunity. You might ask yourself, how much would a tour bus with so much history behind it run me? The initial cost of the bus was $460,000 which was bought through a grant awarded by the state of Florida Department of Health. However, with all the new equip- ment added, the price rose to around $750,000. The additional $290,000 was funded by various donators and funds from the Emergency Medicine Learning Center. COURTESY PHOTOS Kevin Armstrong (left) of Hardee County Fire-Rescue works on one of the SimMan mannequins along with DeSoto's Kenny Logan. PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC Bobcat gorvieo Treo Trimming Complete Tree Removal *FREE ESTIMATES* 1863) 781-2089 iconied a Insurad Aceept M/C I Vista 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 to the 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 Jesus Rodriguez Unit #25 Alicia Perez Unit #35 Peggy Hassell Unit #37 Abandoned cl6:16-30c Country Manor Apartments 315 State Road 62 Bowling Green, Florida 33834 C- We are a 120 unit apartment property, 48 units are designated for people working in the Farm Industry. At this time we have 2 and 3 bedroom vacancies for imme- diate move-ins for qualified applicants that work in the Farm industry, and we are taking applications for upcoming vacancies for non-farmer worker units. To qualify, you must meet our resident qualification criteria. We have dishwashers, stoves, washer/dry hook-ups, and washer/dryer rentals (limited quantities), carpeting, ceramic tile floors, large closest, and the 2/3 bedroom apartments offer 2 full bathrooms. We have a car-care area, a large playground, volleyball area, beautifully. landscaped grounds, gazebo with grills, ample parking, and we are a gated community. For more information regarding your new home, please contact us at Country Manor Apartments (863) 773-6640 or fax us at (863) 773-6679. Monday through Friday 10:00 to 6:00 Equal Housing Opportunity Will Be Successful BUS H IS T.tL June 23, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11B GREENS INTERVIEW ELDERS A HOUSE OF FERTILIZER SACKS & PINE BRANCHES ... By Catherine Benitez Special To The Herald-Advocate My name is Catarina Benitez and this is my story. I was born on Jan. 3, 1033. I lived in a place called "The Ga:, n" of SBrownsville, Texas, on a ranch. My house had four rooms. We had a kitchen but no living room. In one room my brother and his wife with two kids slept. In the other room my parents and two younger sisters slept with me. And in the last room my other brother slept alone; he had a room to himself. The kitchen floor was all dirt and every morning my mother would put water on it and broom it until it was shiny like cement. The bathroom was an out- house. I didn't really play many games except for tag or hiding-go-seek. Most of the time me and my sisters spent our time near our mother. So, we weren't very active since we were always around our mother. At the age of 10, I began working. My first job was picking tomatoes. I was paid 10 cents a day, which was the pay for a 10- year-old. Every day someone would come to pick us up because we had no transporta- Stion of our own. We worked from six in the morning to six in the afternoon. I worked six days a week from the beginning of one season to the end of it. At the age of 12, we began moving from one place to another to find work, then I would go back home. My education was very little. I went to school until second grade. The school was very far away from where I lived. There were races of all kinds in my class, but I don't remember seeing other black children. It was a building of about five rooms. The. school was made up of many of these buildings. We were not fed at school; I had to take my on food. Some days I would have tortilla with beans and other days Just a tortilla. You got to understand we were very poor. After my dad had died it was just my mom, having to support three kids. That's why I had to stop going to school and help out by working. Another reason was that after my older brother started working, my mother didn't want me going to school alone bectuseit was darierous. As`Igot" ' older, me and-my famil\f moved to Bro\, ns\ille and got a job at hotel. (Lookin' Back) I'went to a-Catholic church every Sunday from :1:, to 12 in the morning. It was a small church. We had to walk about three miles to get there. The clothe I wore were hand-outs given to my mother by other people. Small dress and other things like that. My mother was' very good at sewing and usually fixed everything so that it would fit.me. At times I went barefoot everywhere because there was never enough money to buy shoes. I don't really remember much crime back then. You could sleep with the doors and windows open and not worry about the kind of stuff that happens nowadays. I don't know much about the drugs that were about then, but there was drinking. There was some teen pregnancy, about two or three girls. One girl, who came from Mexico already pregnant, left her baby in the bath- room but the owner of the house, who heard crying, found the baby. I don't know ' what happened to the girl. I moved to Florida at the age of 15. My family and me caught a ride with a trucker. We came down to Florida to work. We set- tied down in Immokalee. The house at Immokalee wasn't actually a house but a ' tent. The first house we made here was out of fertilizer bags and pine "palos." There were a lot of people; it was crowded. We had our little space and every- body else had their own. There wasn't any electricitybut we had lamps. The property was not our own. From there, we were taken to work on a truck and then taken back home the same way when we were done. We did planting and picking. The food was very cheap back then. A little can of salt cost about five cents. With about $10 we bought food for about a week. I remember going to the movies with ' only 25 cents, paying for the movies, pop- corn and drink, and still having money left over. I watched American movies and sometimes I used to go to a tent to watch ;i Mexican movies, My family and me celebrated Easter, Christmas and birthdays. For Easter we. boiled eggs and hid them'for the little ones. By then my sister had 16 kids. For Christmas we- made tamales and ate them on Christmas day. We didn't really : give any presents for Christmas, every once and awhile I got something. For a Christmas tree we used a limb from a pine tree. We put it with some dirt in a bucket that we used for tomatoes when we picked them. We decorated the tree using the shiny paper from the cigarette boxes. I would sit and cut the paper into thin strips and paste ^ them together to make decorations. For birthdays wenmade a little cake and bought the kids a dress or some other piece ; of clothing. Nothing big, since we worked. most of the time and never had enough money to do anything too big. We only did these things for the small kids, since we, were too old for those kinds of things'' I got married to Jose Monroe. I had four kids. Janie was the first of them, then Juan Jose. After him came Julie, and last of all was Jessie. Then I got frustrated with him. He was drinking all the time and he was being very abusive toward me, so I left him. About three years later I met Felipe and got together with him. I then moved to Bowling Green around 1969. Between the two of us, we bought a house. By then I had two more girls, Judy and Joy. We were still working as pickers. I practically raised them all in Bowling Green by myself. They all went to school. Jessie had barely started going to school. Then Judy and Joy. 'Juan Jose was going tobe 19. He had gotten out of school to help us work. We bought him a truck. With the money that he gave me to save for him, he bought another truck. He was the one who looked for all the work and took us to work with him. He was still living with us. In 1973 he had an accident. His truck had gone off the bridge. He had swerved to get out of the way of a family; in doing so he went off the bridge. ON a a He died. The boy who had been driving in back of him came to tell me about my son. I went crazy; I ran back and fort, not know- ing what I was doing. Until they grabbed me and stuck me in the truck and drove me to where the accident had occurred, but along the way we got stuck in traffic that was caused because of the accident. I got out and ran about two or three miles to the bridge. Only to find that truck had gone up in flames. We sold both of the trucks. I can still remember that day like it had just hap- pened yesterday. My kids got older. We still worked. I then got an operation. I could no longer work. Felipe kept working to support us. By then we were married. I got 42 years of being married. My kids have grown up and married. They have moved away, but I still keep in contact with them. I adopted four kids: Hector, Mindy, Erma and Lillian. My husband and I are in our 70s. *m bo - 461004 -ft rF"V 0 T "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content A Available from Commercial News Providers" -* a 40 0.04 ACCREDITATION TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT Wauchula Police Department A team of assessors from. the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement ,Accreditation (CFA) will arrive 7/26/2005 to examine all aspects of the Wauchula Police Department's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief William C. Beattie announced: today. The Wauchula Police Department has to-comply with approximately 272 standards in order to receive accredited status. . As part of the on-site assessment, agency members and the general public are, invit- ed to offer comments to the assessment team. The public may call 773-3203 on 7/26/2005 between the hours of 1 PM & 5PM. Telephone comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency's ability to comply with CFA standards. A copy of the standards is available through Wauchula Police Department Public Information Officer by calling 773-3265 and ask for Chief William C. Beattie. For more information regarding CFA or for persons wishing to offer written com- ments about the Wauchula Police Department's ability to meet. the standards of accreditation, please write: CFA, 3504 Lake Lynda Drive, Suite 380, Orlando, Florida: 32817. The Accreditation Program Manager for the Wauchula Police Department is Officer Maria Adame. She said the assessment team is composed of law enforcement practi- tioners from similar agencies. The assessors will review written materials; interview individuals; and visit offices and other places where compliance can be witnessed. The CFA Assessment Team Leader is Captain Cheryl DeGroff-Bery of the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement. Other team members include Sergeant Johnny Greenwood of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office and Sergeant Meg Ross of the USF Police Department. Once the Commission's assessors complete their review of the agency, they report back to the full Commission, which will then decide. if the agency is to receive accredited status. The Wauchula Police Department accreditation 'is for 3 years. Verification by the team that Wauchula Police Department meets the Commission's standards is part of a voluntary process to gain pr maintain accreditation-a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence, Chief William C. Beattie said. 6:23c STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION S NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT SThe Department of Environment Protection gives notice of its preparation of a draft per- mit for Crewsville Dairy, Inc., to Mr. Glenn R. Rucks, 477 SW 72nd Terrace, Okeechobee, FL 34974 to construct and operate a wastewater treatment system. The treatment system includes a two lagoon system with an area of 2.8 acres, a 94-acre waste. storage pond system and two spray fields amounting to 350-acres for wastewater irrigation: The lagoons and pond are designed to contain runoff from a 24-hour 25-year storm based on a 358-acre production area. Clean water from roof run-off is not diverted away from the waste collection system. The wastewater treatment system is designed as follows: An average of 30,000 gallons/day of wastewater generated from milk barn area travels through the two-stage lagoon and then into the perimeter ditch of the milk cow area where it is pumped into the waste storage pond along with the rest of the wastewater captured by the perimeter ditch. The waste storage pond holds the water until it can be irrigated onto one of two spray fields to the north and east of the facility. The two-stage lagoon system provides over half million cubic feet of treatment volume and over one hundred days of treatment storage before the wastewater is pumped to the waste storage pond system. A perimeter ditch of the milk cow area will collect surface water within the milk cow area. The surface water collected in the perimeter ditches will be pumped into the waste storage pond. An, emergency spill culvert and tile drain will be installed along the outside dike of the waste storage pond to capture seepage, which will grav- ity feed into theperimeter ditch and be pumped into the waste storage pond. This wastewater treatment system is designed to collect and treat all wash water from the milking parlor as well as all runoff water from the dairy herd pastures: The facility is located at Latitude: 27'21'38.22" N Longitude: 8139'24.54"W on 8621 Ten Mile Grade Road, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 in Hardee County. Any interested person may submit written: comments on the draft permit of the Department or may submit a written request for a public meeting to Industrial Wastewater Program, Southwest District Office, 3804 Coconut Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619-1352 in accordance with rule 62-620.555 of the Florida Administrative Code. The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the information set forth below and must be received in the Southwest within 30 days of publication of this notice. Failure to submit com- ments or request a public meeting within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to submit comments or request a public meeting under Rule 62- 620.555,'Florida Administrative Code. The comments or request for a public meeting'must contain the following information: (a) The commenter's name, address and telephone number, the applicant's name and address, the Department Permit File Number and the county in which the project is proposed; (b) A statement of how and when notice of the Department action or proposed action was received; .:c) A statement of the facts the Department should consider in making the final decision; (d)'A statement of which rules or statutes require reversal or modification of the Department action or proposed action; and (e) If desired, a request that a public meeting be scheduled including statement of the nature of the issues proposed to be raised at the meeting. However, the Department may not always grant a request for a public meeting. Therefore, written comments should be submit- ted within 30 days of publication of this notice, even if a public meeting is requested. If a public meeting is scheduled the public comment period is extended until the close.of the public meeting. If a public meeting is held any person may submit oral or written state- ments and data at the meeting on the Department proposed action. As a result of significant public comment the Department final action may be different from the position taken by it in this draft permit. The permit application file and supporting data are available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m,-Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at Southwest Distfict Office, 3804 Coconut Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619-1352, Tel. (813) 744-6100. 6:23p Z_-, CHEVROLE F .'2HE-1 oJjl~l vFT IM.E.' 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ULEA0U o GM Employee Price MSRP ....T ........ ........ 17,690 Discounls & Rebeles S .. $4,2i02 Many To Choose At Similar Savinos OR i] ( I ~4ThTh~ GM Employee Price Many To Choose At Similar Savings OR -i a1e.l mow I - I a I I :T ,~ i .T) c IPONTIAC, IC. HIST -0 ! r us AiRebates!t Employee -s' at Discount es for Eviefe Up To 60 Months _ae W Available otiatCentiMore. wo- I I I I I I I tsf~ I I I ItsSimple. YI~a Wau~qyN --.,w .. _r -.I uNs ,I , ow;,-- The Herald-Advocate (I'SPS 578 .76,; Thursday, June 23, 2005 9 -7 I Te-(3 1i7 LS I 'i L riL'r 31T 1 5 LL Teams Are Hardee All-Stars By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate Five local teams, from Minors to Juniors, will take on district oppo- nents. : They, and their coaches and par- ents, will have to travel from Wauchula to such places as Auburndale, Lakeland or possibly Poinciana, the farthest point of the district. First to get into action are the Minor division (ages 9-10) All- Stars, who will.play'next week. : Coaches Todd Bolin and West Palmer, of the league-winning Florida Fuel Yankees, will field a team which includes Yankees Kolton Mills, Kramer Royal, Luke Palmer, Will Bennett and Jacob Bolin; Austin Judah and Armando Alamia of the Florida Fertilizer Giants; Wyatt -Maddox of the Central Pump and Irrigation Braves; Tyler Hewett of the Vols Cubs; Kyle Schrank of the Pete's Pharmacy Athletics (A's); and Reed Woods and Kristopher Johnson of the CF Industries Marlins. The remaining four squads will play starting July 5. On the Majors (ages 11-12) base- ball All-Stars' are Murrell Winter and Taylor Barlow of the Chapman Fruit Co. A's; Malik Tatis of the Nicholson Supply Co. Reds; Jacob Mayer -and Wintz Terrell of the Countryside Growers Devil Rays; Jacob Altman of the All Creatures Animal Hospital Yankees; and Vince Grimsley, Dawson Crawford, Justin Knight, Justin Fones, Lincoln Saunders and Kalan Royal of the league-winning Joe L. Davis Braves. The team is directed by Braves coaches Brian Knight, Van Crawford, Jamie Fones and Todd Bolin. For Majors softball, coaches are Alan Hines of the winning Tampa Electric Co. (TECO) Pride and Doug Knight of the Peace River Growers Racers. Their team includes Amber Hines, Amanda McNabb and Courtney Chason of the Pride; Emily Williams, Paige' Massey, Taylor Bolin and Kate Krause of the Gourley Plastering Wahoos; and Courtney Buckley, Cassidy Knight, Krista Turner, Madison Johnston and Sabrina Hernandez of the Racers. Juniors (ages 13-14) baseball is represented by Patrick Turner and Josh Rodgers of the, Lone Star Construction Rangers; Tyler Robertson and Skylar Alden of the CGC AgriManagement A's; Brek McClenithari and Kyle Ward of the Masons Mets; Tony Martinez of the Torrey Oaks Golf Course Indians; and Carson Davis, Tyler Cobb, Conner Davis, Logan Thomas and Ben Krause of the winning BJD Excavating Braves. They are coached by Jerry Albritton and Shane Forrester of the A's and Don Rodgers of the Rangers. The Juniors softball team is coached by Patrick Mahoney and Ronnie Abbott of the winning Hardee Signs + T's Pride and Dennis Powell of the TECO Dragons. On their squad are' Chelsea Owens, Kayla Owens and Lea Levesque of the Highlands Coca-Cola Racers; Katie Jernigan, Stephanie Perry, Chelsey Steedley, Krystin Robertson, Caitlin Chason and Jessica Abbott of the Pride; and Amaris Garza, Emily Adams, Miranda Powell and Shelby Durrance of the Dragons. 1 Unbeaten In Women's League By JOAN SEAMAN Of The Herald-Advocate There's only one team left stand- ing in the 2005 Women's Church Softball League. Wauchula First Methodist stands alone on top.of the pile with its 3-0 record. St. Michael's Catholic lost to Wauchula First Baptist and First Baptist then lost to First Methodist in last \week's action. The Baptists and Catholics are each now at 2-1. Behind the leading trio are Christian Heritage, First Christian and Bowling Green Baptist. In last Monday's early game, First Baptist beat St. Michael's 15- 6. For the Baptists, it was Shari Knight with the only long-ball hit, a double. She was also the only three-score batter. Sisters Melinda Nickerson and Melissa Eldridge each picked up a. trio of RBIs. Robin Macias, Kristi' Gough,, Danielle T. and Eldridge each crossed home platetwice. For St. Michael's. it was Amy and Lori scoring twice each and Angel and Erica Hernandez each adding a run. Sami Jo Morgan .chipped in with three hits and a pair of RBIs. In the late game, First Methodist trampled Bowling Green 23-2. Mary Morgan smacked two dou- bles among her four hits and four RBIs for First Methodist. Heather Heine circled the bases all five times she came to bat. Morgan added four runs, Joy Gilliard and Diane Brummett three apiece, and Jamie Salas and Crystal Gulliver each two. Chelsea and Selena were the only Bowling Green gals to score. Kalie added a double and Sharon' picked up two RBIs in scoring her teammates.' SOn Thursday, Christian Heritage handled First Christian 19-9 in.the opener. Vanessa Smith and Jan Dillion each tripled for Christian Heritage. Dillion finished with four hits and four, RBIs. Smith. Michelle Wiggins. Dana Shoffner and pick- up player Jamie Salas each came around to score-three times. A Melissa Albritton double was the only extra-base hit for First Christian. She had a trio of hits and pair of RBIs to score leadoff batter Tammy Camillo. Albritton, Staci Stanford. Tara Bates, Loretta Starnes, Linda Rogers, Liz Lenhart and Chelsea Whaley each added a run. The Thursday nightcap was a thriller as First Methodist outlasted First Baptist 15-13. Aimee Dellepere and Elene Salas each doubled for the Methodist women. Leadoff batter Megan Smith had four hits and put three runs on the board. Gilliard, Dusti Taylor. and Gugle were twin-tally batters. Celia Pate doubled among her three hits for First Baptist. She picked Up four' RBTs. Nickerson had four hits and Macias and Eldridge each added three more. Nickerson came around to score three times and Macias, Knight, Eldridge and Gough added twin scores. i alte0 to Jiarcec county's SSummer 2005 '* *' .*i.1 '** -m Attention, Readers! Soon We will be publishing a special dairy issue, and we need your help! 0o make this issue extra special, we neea ) the following Daily-eltefa te ms {fom you: 1 ." u i. s 21 1'otos 3. l ecpes 4.& tories/rAftides Wltitten .y you v I Please drop these off to us at The Herald-Advocate S115 S. 7th Ave., Wauchula (863) 773-3255 S. For more information please contact: Jim Kelly, Amy Brown, Nancy Davis, Michael Kelly 6:1 i'll 30 PAGE ONE The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Salon with the , City of Wauchula proudly present the 2005Independence Day Fireworks Display S : Fireworks will begin at 9:00 p.m. 'O 5.,0' Located at: S' Hpardee CounR Pioneer Park . ..... ., :. ZolfoSprings, F i.. / Boy Scout Troop #813 will be. V( \ selling BBQ quarter chicken dinners including . f picole slaw, baked beans, bread and drink i for S5.oo from 4:00p.m,-8:O0p.m. at r No Personal Fireworks or Sparklers will be ,allowed in the park. All park rules will be enforced by the Hardee Co. Sheriffs office. 6:23,30c L -AIMMMMIM.. -- 1, IPages From The Past ;j - hL 2C The Herald-Advocate, June 23, 2005 -Schedule Of Weekly Services Printeds a WhsirS iendE .Th&e|Hil^dA c . BOWLING GREEN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH 310 Orange St. 375-3100 Sunday Morning..................... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m. Thursday Service ......................7:30 p.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd .... ......... 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Tues. Prayer/Bible Study..........6:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 17 South Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m. Wed. Discipleship ....................6:30 p.m. Thurs. Mens Prayer ..................6:00 a.m. Thurs. Ladies Bible Study ........5:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311 375-3100 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...:................ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Main & W. Centra. Sunday AM Worship ...............10:30 a.m Sunday Evening 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 SI Hwy. 17. -375-2253 Sunday School' ...... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.. ...........11:00 a.m. S Sunday Eveninig ... ....6:30 p m. S Wednesday Prayer .......... ..6.30 p m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Grape & Church Streets 375-2340 Sunday School ........... .... 9-45 a m Morning Worship............ 00 am. Youth Fellowship. .............5:00 p m. .Evening Worship .............. 6.00 pm. Wed. Bible Study. ........ ......7:00 p m FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH SBaptist Church Road 773-9013 S Sunday School ...9-45 a m. S Morning Worship ......... I1100 a.m Sunday Evening ..... ....6-00 p.m. S Wednesday Prayer ........ ...... 7.00 p.m '< ,HOLY CHILD SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION ) Misa (Espanol' i Sunda) ... 7:00 p m IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO 105 Dixiana St. 375-3370 Domingo Serv. De Predicacion 11:00 p.m. S Manes Estudio Bibhco ....7:00 p m. Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ....7:00 p.m ' Jueves Serv. De Predicacion ..7 00 p m I IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or 773-9019 S Sunday School ......... ...9.45 a.m Morning Worship .......... ... I :00 a.m Evening Worship ..........7:00 p.m. :Wednesday Prayer ............. 7-00 p.m MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 607 Palmetto St. Church School ....... .. ......9:30 a.m. Morning Service. ........... 11:00 a m. Evening Ser ice .......... ..00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Ser .7:00 p m. Communion-2nd Sun Evening 6:00 p.m IT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH 6210 ML Pisgah Rd. 375-4409 Sunday School.. ...... ....9.45 a.m. Morning Worship .... .......... I 1:00 a.m. Disciples Training ........ 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship .... .......7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time .... 7.00 p m OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL, PRAISE CENTER E. Broward St. Sunday School ...... .....10:00 a m. Sunday Service 6:00 p m. Wednesday Service ..................7:30 p m. BOWLING GREEN PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTA. Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2295 Domingos Escuela Dom...........9:45 a.m. Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.m. Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.m. Miercoles Servico ....................6:30 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER 128 E. Main St. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m. ONA LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH 4868 Keystone Ave. Sunday School .......... .9 45 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 1:00 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. :........ 1100 a.m. Disciples Training ............ 5-00 p m. Evening Worship .....................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time ..........7:00 p.m WAUCHULA APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY SNew York Ave. and Apostolic Rd. Sunday School 10:00 a.m., 'Evening Service. ....... .. 500 p.m. Tuesday Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ..............7:00 p.m. BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH 405 S. Florida Ave. Sunday Morning Service ..1.....10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship........11:00 a.m. Wed Night Service & Worship 7:00 p.m. Saturday Prayer .... .... 7 00.p m. CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School............ .10:00 a m. * Morning Worship......... .11.00 a.m. S. Evening Worship ....... ...7-00 p m. SWed. Evening Worship ........7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 201 S. Florida Ave.. k Orange St. 773-9678 Bible Study.... ..... ... ... ..10"00 a m. Worship Service ... ......11:00 a.m.. Wednesday.............. .7:00 pm. CHURCH OF CHRIST Will Duke Road 773-2249 Sunday Morning Worship ........9-30 a.m. Sunday Bible Class ....:......... 11:30 a m. Sunday Evening Worship....... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Bible Class ...... 7:00 p m. Men's Leadership & Training Class - 2nd Sunday of Month........ ...4:00 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD SMartin Luther King Blvd. 767-0199 S, CHURCH OF GOD OF THE FIRST BORN 807 S. 8th Ave. 773-4576 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sacrament Meeting .... 9:00 a.m.' Sunday School ........... ...... .10:00 a m. Priesthood. .. ........1100 a.m. COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE 903 Summit St. 735-8681 Sunday School .......'......... ... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning... .......11:00 a.m. Sunday Night...... ............... ...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night.......... ......... 7:30 p.m. ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY : 501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470 Sunday School ................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Service..........11:30 a m Evening Service ................ 730 p.m. Wed. Bible St. & Yth. Gath. ....7:30 p m. Fri. Night (Holy Ghost Night)..730 p.m. The following merchants urge you to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath EJaa E c(ws' gtovr i.Z Wholesale Nursery Donnis & 1Cathy Barber . Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 P.O. Box 780 Zolfo Springs, FL F- 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 Ser\ ice ........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 Woiship ....................6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MISSION BAUTISTA 713 E. Bay St. 773-4722 Escuela Dominical ....................9:45 a.m. .Servicio de Adoracion ......:.....11:00 a.m. Predicacion 11:30 a.m. Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Sunday School' 9:30 a.m. Worship Service .....................10:45 a.m. Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ............ ..6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 511 W.Palmetto St. Sunday School 10i00 a.m. Morning Service.... .............11:00 a.m. 'Evening Worship ...........!.... !...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m. FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1347 Martin Luther King Ave. 773-6556 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service.......... ..;... 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship ......... ......:...6:00 p.m. Tues Youth Minisur 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. STradtional Worship... ............11:00 a.m. Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Activities................6:00 p.m. FLORIDA'S FIRST ASEMBL ' OF GOD CHURCH Now Meeting at Northside Baptist Church 912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386. Sunday Morning Service .......:..8:30 a.m. Evening Worship . ......... 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Youth Minitrn ....... .7-00 p.m Adult Tuesday Serice ..........7-00 p.m. IHE GOSPEL TABERNACLE o Pentecostal 810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753 Morning Service ....... ..10.0 a m. Evening Worship.:. .. ........ 6:00 p m Wednesday Ser ice.... ....... .7:00 p m. HEARTLAND- COMMUNITY CHURCH 1262 W. Main St. 767-6500 . Coffee & Donuts ......... 9:00-a m . Sunday School........ ..9:30 a.m. SWorship': .............. ..1030 am. Wed..Night Dinner. .. .-......600 pm Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl i Crossroads & Lighthouse Min. 7-00 p m. IGLESIA DE DIOS PENTECOSTAL, M.I.l 903 E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693 Pastor: Reinaldo Ortiz Manes ... .......7 30- 9:00 p.m Vieres.... .... 7.30 9-00 pm. Domingo ....... ..:l I-00f'm I:00 p.m. IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA Old Bradenton Road 767-1010 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH 155 Altman Road 1131 Sunday Morning ...10-00 a.m. Tuesday Evening 7-30 p m Thursday Evening ... .7 30 p m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH' Sunday Evenng .. ......4.00pm. Monday Evening .. 7-30 pm Wednesday Evening. .... 7:30 p m LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH 3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 Sunday School 9-45 a.m. Morning Ser ice ........... II 00 am Evening Worship .............6:00 p m ', Wednesday Pra)er .7:00 p m NEW BEGINNING CHURCH Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St. 735-0555 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1999 Slate Road 64 East Sunday School ..... 9-45 a m Morning Serice. .............. I1-00 a m Church Training ..........5.15 p m Evening Worship ..... ....6"30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ....... ...7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH 10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023 Mor. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................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 930 a.m. Worship Service ...................11:00 a.m. Wed. Evening Prayer ........:......7:00 p.m. RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH S1321 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 .................1100 .m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ................:.7:00 p.m. ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 204 N. 9th Ave.- 773-6418 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Holy Days ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089 Saturday Mass (English) ..........5:00 p.m. (Spanish) ............7:30 p.m. Sunday (English) ....................9:00 a.m. (Spanish) ...................10:30 a.m. (Creole) 1:00 p.m. Daily Mass in English .........8:30 a.m. SEVEA',S-fDAY - ADVENTIST CHURCH' 205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927 Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.......... 1100 a.m., Tues. Prayer Meeting. ..........7-00 p.m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH S 505 S. 10th Ave. 7734368 Sunday School ............. 9:45 a m. Morning Worship. ..... .. 11.00 a m. Evening Worship ....... .6:00 p m. Wednesday Prayer ... ..7"00 p m. S SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE S 1652 Old Bradenton Road 773-2946 Sunday Morning Worship .. 10 30 a m. Evening Worship .... 6:00 p.m Wednesday Worship .7:30 pm' Friday Worship. ...... .7-30 p.m TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY 116 Orange'St. Sunday School ...,.. ..... 10-00 a m. Morning Worship ........ 11:30 a.m. EveningWorship ............ 7:00 p.m. Tues. Bible Stdy & Child Train 7-00 p.m Friday Prayer Service 7.00 p.m. WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD 1543 Martin, Luther King Jr. Ave. 773-0199 Sunday School ... ... 10 00 a m. Morning Worship .. 11.15am Evening Worship ... 6.00p.nii. Wed. Night Fam. Training .. 7-30 p.m. Thurs Youth Bible Study .. 700 p m. Friday Night Worship.....:' 7-30 p m WAUCHULA HILLS :: BAPTIST CHURCH ;: 615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683 Sunday School .. ... .... ..9:45 a.m. Morning Worship . ...... I I.00 a.m Church Training. . .6.00 p.m Evening Worship ... ...:.... 7. 700 prm. Wednesday Prayer .. r. ... .7:00 p, m. SWAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 210 Anderson Sunday School ........... 10:00 a.m. Church .... . .. 10:00 a.m. Youth Service....... .-......6:00 p.m. Evening Service .. .... ... 7:00p.m. Wednesday Service.......... 7:30 p.m.. WALAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 1000 Stansfield Rd. Sunday School 1000 a.m Evening Worship ..... 7.30 p.m Tuesday Prayer ...... 7:30 p.m. Thursday Worhip 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 pintdIn t h paper? Draw us a picture, write us a'poem make upia tstory M .'t a jokes. If you're sending uadran, e pencleor mariker, not crayone. And leave the lined notebook papt fij omea wor, not yor artwork, Then print your name and ag-e, y.ur i r 9 a tt tow ,eytouthvonfh~b~pk1 bbh4Wo or putt In the mail to: kids korrMn, The Hlra,' Advocatie O:. lol 33, haualwla, L; 3387$1 V e*.I WAUCHULA WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER (Full Gospel) 501 N. 9th Ave. Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Youth & Child. Church. ..... .6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study ........... 7:00 p.m. Men's Fri. Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER 102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest'Plaza) 773-2929 Sunday Service............ 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ............ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service.......... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Service..... 7:00 p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS CHARLIE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447 Sunday School ........... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ......... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE 64 E. & School House Road Church-735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443 Sunday School ............ 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ........... 10:30 a.m. Children's Church........ 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Youth & F.T.H .........7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH Gardner Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service. ......... 7:00 p.m. CREWSVILLE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8251 Crewsville Road Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657 Sunday School ... ......... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer .......7:00 p.m. EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS CHURCH INC. Corner of 6th and Hickory Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. ............... 7:30 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114 Bible Study............... 10:00 a.m. Worship Service ......... 11:00 a.m. GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH S < South Hwy. 17 494-5456 SSunday School ............ 10:00,a.m. Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. - Wednesday Prayer ..........7:00 p.m. MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Ste e Roberts Special & Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851 Sunday School ... 10 00 a.m. Worship ........ II 00am Evening :. i 600pm Wed Bible & Prayer Meetl 7 00 p m PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD FAITH TEMPLE Oak Street. Sunday Worship .:.. 10 00 a.m Evening Worship ....... 7 00 p m Tuesday Worship ......... 7.30 pm ' Thursday Worship .:. .... 730 p.m. SSaturday Worship .:.. ...... 7 :0 pm : '.PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Pioneer Park 2nd Snday u1r% 2nd Sunday Evening Sernice... 5th Sunday. 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 Npche......... 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. r Z Z:3 irr%-==i- o 0 o n * * . 10. I30 a m 6 30 p m 6-00 p m * 5 ; ,/ 4' eO 0 C* e 0 - 0 *- O S. E * I B fr p SUNDAY ., MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SJhn ; John John.:' John John John John 3:1.21 10:1-21 13:1-20 13:21-3S. 15:-17 15:18-16:4 21:1-14 Scriptures Selected y The American Bible Society 'Cop~. gnt 2005 Keicrter.WJiiiarr.n tija p3per Serv;ces P O. Box 8187, Charlottesvlle, VA 22906; www kwnews com II EU .5 'p 1'1 '4. 9 3. t *1: * II v > i Florida Citrus Crop Sees Slight Decrease The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week released the June citrus crop fore- cast for the 2004-2005 season, showing only a slight decrease in grapefruit from the May estimate. The USDA expects the state's 'grapefruit crop to produce 12.8 mil- lion boxes, a decrease of 200,000 'from the May estimate. This is the smallest crop since the 1930s. Each box weighs 85 pounds. SThe orange crop remains -unchanged at 151.2 million boxes. For specialty fruit the USDA pre- dicts 650,000 boxes of Temples; 1.55 million boxes of Tangelos; and. 4.45 million boxes of Tangerines, including 2.45 million boxes of early varieties and 2 million boxes of Honeys. Each box weighs 90 pounds. The Florida citrus industry has a $9.1 billion economic impact to the state, employs nearly 90,000 people and covers 750,000 acres in the state. Florida Citrus Mutual, founded in 1948, is the state's largest citrus grower's organization with more than 11,000 grower members. For more information, please visit www.flcitrusmutual.com. Signed Penny By Penny Johnson Q&A With A Biblical Perspective UNWORTHY TO BE FORGIVEN Q: When I pray I never feel like God forgives me of my sins. I just feel unworthy and unforgiven all the time. How can I know that I'm all Right with God and that He has forgiven me? Signed, Not Sure A: One of Satan's biggest weapons is to put doubt in your mind. If he Scan get you to doubt the Word, doubt your salvation, doubt the power of SGod, doubt the love of God, doubt your forgiveness and keep you focused instead on your sins, than Satan can wear you down until you are in a deep hole you feel you can't climb out of. The devil comes to steal your peace and rob you of your joy. Actually, it's only through the precious blood of Jesus that any of us . are worthy. When we claim the blood, we stand tall, worthy, accepted, free, loved and forgiven despite what we've done or who we are. Jesus came to this earth so that the Gospel could be preached to all mankind; So, that through His death we can inherit eternal life. It's His will that all come to repentance and receive salvation. He's not going to turn down one heart that earnestly repents for sins and asks Him to come in. Where sin abounds, grace much more abounds, Romans 5:20. It doesn't matter how many times you've sinned or how badly you've sinned, Jesus loves you and desires a true relationship with you. His blood covers a multitude of sins. You are worthy of His love no matter who you are. I've ministered to a lot of adults who have been abandoned or abused at one time or another, and this has left them feeling as if they are unlov- able. Sometimes pain is.the root of why people feel unworthy. They've Been hurt by someone, and they can't imagine God loving them. Sometimes people build walls up around their hearts so that they didn't let anyone in because they are afraid of being hurt again. We have to tear these walls down and allow Jesus tb come in. Just always remember you are a beautiful piece of pottery formed and fashioned by the Potter Himself. Now, let Hini fill the vessel for His use. You are worthy of all God's man\ blessings and promises. Signed Pennr .. For atiswers..tihi'"abiblf@al 'perspective, send your questions to Signed Penny, P.O. Box 2604, Waiuchula, FL 33873, or e-mail penny'5@'eartlh- link.net. June 23, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3C Crop Estimate Comparisons (Estimates vs. ActuIa Production) (Numbers in Millions of Boxes) Varieties 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1 1998-99 1 1997-98 1996-97 1 1995-96 1994-95 suLmaIIIesLG ...... -.- - Eanyr 'Mas. 132 10 5 125 4 1295 1IE e 10- 5 18 5 123 1 1 '. 1 Official USDA Navels 5 55 5.6 5.5 5.4 4.5 7.5 6.5 5.1 4.9 Valencias 115 84 100 105 87 78 108 90 80 78 Forecast (Oct) Total 252 197 231 240 211 190 254 220 202 196 SEany'Mla: 106 5 1225 126 6 107 5 '12 8 711 113 I ' 12; 9 July USDA Actual Navel: 55 5 1 4 5 64 "' S' Production valenc s o90 7 102 95.39 4 104 92 B2 1 BS. B Total 202.7 230 223.3 233 186 244 226.2' 203.3 205.5 Telling The Truth. By J. Adam Shanks Preacher DOWNLOADING GOD'S WORD Computers are amazing things. I'm sitting at one right now and as fast as I can move my fingers, my words become professional typing. Not only are they typed, they are spell checked (I need it!) and grammar checked (I need .that more!) and probably checked for more things that I am unaware of. I even had an English teacher in grade school tell me that I did not need to worry about grammar and spelling too much because computers would take care of that for us in the future! There goes traditional learning! - Not only are computers amazing, but the possibilities of the web can boggle the mind. As long as you can stay away from the immoral factors of the internet, it can be a wonderful tool. You can download almost any type of information needed. You can download Bibles (translations galore!) in just seconds and have it for perusing at your own convenience. With all of this fast knowledge, we have lost the ability to consume slow knowledge and there is just no replacing it. By slow knowledge, I mean the learning that only comes from work and time, pouring over a text or researching every detail of a topic. We tend to think that fast knowledge with the Bible is good knowledge. And it is, if that is not all you get. We are in the day and age filled with minute devotionals, shorter sermons in our assemblies, and what I like to call "bullet prayers," fast and over with! Sometimes I believe we think that if we just have the Bible on the cof- fee table or in a shelf somewhere in the house, that somehow that knowl- edge will transfer across the room, through the air and fill our brains at the moments we need it most. Unfortunately, this has not happened to me yet and I don't think that it has happened to you. Instead we need to spend some time with this holy book and get some slow knowledge. 2 Timothy 2:15 says,."study to show th)self approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the' word of truth (KJV)". We need to start to study and then we can become a workman for God, handling the %word of truth accurately. I'm Telling the Truth! J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. He can be e-mailed at twe(are'e@fearthlintk.net \ HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED HARDEE COUNTY HELP! Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer tobe a GitFdiah Ad Litem. ' 773-2505 (If office unattended, please leave message.) County Supports Health Care By JIMKELLY Of The Herald-Advocate The Hardee County Commission on -Thursday, June 16, voted to apply for a $103,000 health grant for each of the next three years for primary care for children and fami- lies. The county would commit for a $25,750 cash match. The commission also voted to award a bid for storm debris clear- ing/stream restoration of 15 sites throughout the county. The winning low bid of $547,738 was submitted by American Environmental Contractors. The other bidder was Crowder Gulf at $670,500. Some 31 sites were proposed.- This will be paid by a 75 percent grant and a 25 percent county match which can be done with in- kind services instead of cash. Additional funds may be required at a later date to complete the pro- ject. This project will help clear small tributaries and streams of Hurricane debris and ,fallen and leaning trees. Public Works Director J.R. Prestridge said Southwest Florida Water Management District will pay to clear Peace River, Charlie Creek, Horse Creek and Paynes Creek. The commission voted to pay dues of $1,399.35 plus another $5,000 to help fund the, Florida Heartland Rural Economic Deve- ,i.!opment -Jnitiative (FHREDI) that .-covers DeSoto, Glades. Hardee. Hendry, Highlands and Okee- chobee counties. The -commission approved a minor subdivision plant for I.B. Knight entitled Conner's Ranch Estates, for Ray/Loca Spears enti- tled A&L Land Subdivision, and Lambert Properties entitled Sun- shine Acres. The commission voted to apply for a $150,000 grant for reforesta- tion/replanting trees and corrective pruning at Pioneer Park., A 25 per- cent local match is required which can be in-kind services. Commission chairman Gordon Norris asked when the animal refuge can be re-opened at Pioneer Park. Danny Weeks said it cannot be ready by the July 4th celebration and fireworks at Pioneer Park. He said county maintenance crews have been working at the Hardee Lakes Park. Commissioner Nick Timmerman was absent from the meeting. How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were? -Satchel Paige 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.) 400! A P Y LIMITED TIME l a OFFER EXTREME YIELD $1o,ooo minimum New money only SF I NOfNo minimum term required ,..".' E I 14*1 Arcadia WIl DFLR *r Yr Bf I ....... Z1415 E. OAK ST. (HWY. 70) What A Bank Should Be Wauchula 149o Hwy. 17 N.Tower 129 S. Kentucky Ave. www.midflorida.com Central Lakeland 1551 Gary Road ... .nllingswnrth oonnR Florida Avep Hablamos Stop by today! Or call Espaflol 773-FREE INCUAI PMtlSIoaG - i " South Lakeland 6040 S. Florida Ave. North Lakeland 1090 Wedgewood Estates Blvd. Auburndale 2146 U.S. Hwy. 92 North Winter Haven 2075 8th St. N.W. South Winter Haven 5540 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Halnes City 1oo6 Old Polk City Rd. Bartow 105 E. Van Fleet Dr. / Lake Wales 237 S.R. 60 W. North Sebring 6105 U.S. 27 N. / South Sebring 3863 U.S. 27 S. Okeechobee 2105 S. Parrott Ave. / Poinclana 911 Towne Center Dr. A minimum share account of S5.00 Is required for membership with MIDFLORiD4 Feieral Credit Union Minimum deposit amount to open an Extreme Yield Account is $10,000.00. M.h.mum deposit i 11,000000 perr larn-ry You must ma;nLn a minimum daly balance of $10.000.00 in your account each day to obtain the disclosed annual percentage yield (AP i i f your Jccounl balance i less than $10,000 00 al tie clioe ol any business day, you will earn our regular angs d ridend rate lor that da) and eery day there3ler until your account balance meets or exceeds the minimum daily balance ol $10,000.00. Fees may reduce eamings. This is a limited time offer and may be withdraw at any i i .. 6:23c g1-7L . -fiiiTTT-Tft-r- > *iriniiilniin.i..~ii.^............. F :tim tnr ~* ::$ i" ~Y ~ E: : Je ~'; ~r .. ~~'i; - r -I~ % ..~; I` 4C The Herald-Advocate, June 23, 2005 Courtouse epor COUNTY COURT The following marriage licens- es were issued recently in the office of the county court: Edward F. Reardon Jr., 44, Bowling Green, and Melissa L. Lovette, 38, Bowling Green. Leonardo Lopez Santiago, 19, Zolfo Springs, and Irma Velasco Perez, 19, Zolfo Springs. Jonathan A. Stewart III, 23, Wauchula, and Amy Suzanne Miller, 21, Wauchula. Jason Patrick Wilson, 35, Maple Grove, Minn., and Tia Marie Mitchell, 31, Maple Grove, Minn. Donald Earl Meadows, 28, Zolfo Springs, and Lauren Marie Howard, 25, Zolfo Springs. The following small claims case was disposed of recently by the county judge: Capital One Bank vs. Stephen C. Starratt, voluntary dismissal, There was no misdemeanor or criminal traffic court last week as it was trial week. CIRCUIT COURT The following civil actions were filed recently in the office of the circuit court:' Maria Miranda vs. Marco Antonio Montanez, petition for child support. Romell C. Parks and the state Department of Revenue (DOR) vs. Stephanie Lynell Richardson, peti- tion for child support. Christopher Hearns vs. Amanda Renai Driggers, petition for child support. , Maurice Bell vs. Florida Parole Commission, petition for review of inmate situation. SAurelia M. Torres and DOR vs. Aurelia Torres, petition for child support. Louis C. Smith Vs. state Department of Corrections (DOC), petition for review of inmate situa- tion. The state Department of Children and Families and DOR vs: Maria Joan Rilet-Wood, petition for child support. Charles A. Prine and Deanna L. Prine, divorce. Steven Earl Beaver vs. D. B. Watson, warden, Hardee Correctional Institution and DOC, petition for review of inmate situa- Stion. Maria A. Mendez vs. Raymond :Iernandez; petition for injunction for. protection. Alice Kitchens and Rocky Kitchens, divorce. The following decisions on civil cases pending in the circuit court were handed down recently by the circuit court judge: Michelle Peoples and DOR vs. Jerry Grimsley, petition to modify child support denied. MNichelle Peoples and DOR vs. Jerrm Grimsley, order. Hasan Williams vs. Takishia Haygood. dismissal of injunction for protection. Freda Kersey vs. Arlie W. Kersey Sr.. injunction for protection. Marsha A. Kersey vs. Arlie W. KerseN Sr.. injunction for protec- tion. Mallory Alsarado vs. Darrell Hines, injunction for protection. Josephine Torres and DOR vs. Juan Torres, voluntary dismissal. Pureza Mesquita vs. Marcial S Garibay. dismissal of injunction for protection. Guadalupe G. Sambrano vs. James Sambrano., voluntary dis- missal of injunction for protection. Steven Beaver vs. James Crosby, DOC, petition for inmate review denied. Kimberly Lorraine Drake and David Eugene Drake, divorce. Nola Denise Jackson and Stanley Dean Jackson Sr., divorce. Pamela Lachowsky and Philip E. Lachowsky, order. Jorge Campos vs. Marlene (Molly) O'Bryan, dismissal of injunction for protection. Denise Michele Smith vs. John lichael Chason. Injunction for protection LuiS Tirado %s. James Crosb\ Jr. and DOC. petition for inmate re\ iew denied Kathenrne Jean Case\ and Shaun TimothN CaseN. dvi' rce. John M. Chason s. Denise Smith. dismissal of mitunction for protection. Keshla Watkins \s Jamnes Watkins. voluntary dismissal of injunction for protection Iris Lynn Lessle\ Datis and Archie Cl\de Da\is Jr, divorce Sarah Morales \s Rushin Ellison. %oluntar. dismissal of injunction for protection Jessica Lynn Estrada \s Erick Estrada. voluntary dismissal of injunction for protection Betty W. Baker and DOR \s. Timothy J. Baker, child support suspended. There was no felony criminal court last week as it was trial week. The following real estate transactions of $10,000 or more were filed recently in the office of the clerk of court: Helen Albritton to Alex and Nlariamma Kurian. Ulahannan Varghese and Annamma Ulahannan and George and Y es Rose Peter. $102.375. William Hollis Albritton Jr. and Linda Diana Albritton to Scott T. Sexton and Stephen J. Se\ton. $180,000. Metheny Gro\es Inc. to Wendell G. and Tyina M. Smith. $120.000. Mooney Family LLC to Shadow lawn LLC, $263.698. Harold and Irene Childress to Alex and Mariamma Kurian. Ulahannan Varghese and Annamma Ulahannan and George and Yves Rose Peter. $102.375. Esmeralda Fabila Cruz and Rick\ Cruz to Michael and Brittanie Nicole Cruz, $90.000. Michael W. and Bonny Perry to Danny E. and Marian Y. Henslev. $18,500. Ra3 mond and Charlotte Mann to Alex and Mariamma Kurian. Ulahanna Varghese and Annamma Ulahannan and George and Yves Rose Peter, $102,375. Roy and Sharon W. Winegard to Alex and Mariamma Kurian, Ulahannan Varghese and Annamma Ulahannan and George and Yves Rose Peter. $102,375. Peter J. Zelek to Kermit E. and Azeline Roan. $40,000. Guadalupe Rubinos to Benjamin Rubinos. $12,000. Paul E. Wilson Jr. and Hattie K. Wilson as trustees to Bhrgu Avon Properties LLC. $476,820. 'Jerome and Diane Gluliano to Theo and Christina Bryant, $264,000. 2 Mark J. and Carmen Dixon to Amy Sahai and Krishna Ramsackal. $90,000. Wauchula Square Properties Inc. to Lathikhone S. and Bouthavy' SRattana. $275,000. The first toothbrush with synthetic bristles was introduced in 1938. Go To The Head Of The Class! SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 RM. . NOTICE OF MEETING - The Hardee County Economic Development Authority (Independent Board) will meet on Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at 8:30 a.m. in the County Commission Chambers, 412 West Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, Florida. For more information 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 evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. LextoniH. Albritton, Jr. County Manager : 6: :.. William D. Rogers to Moonlight Ranch LLC, $385,000. Charles Albert and Pamela B. Hansen to Charles McKibben and J. B. Delaney, $190,000. J. B. Delaney and Charles A. and Kathy L. McKibben to Lloyd and Paula Watson, $129,900. Larry Fiegel and Sandra V. Humphries to Raul Valdes and Aimara Rodriguez, $357,000. Larry F. Fiegel and Sandra V. Humphries to Robert R. and Joy Roberts, $78,000. Junior M. Archer, Steven M. Carpen, and Noey A. Flores to John Bergum and Shirley Oftedahl as trustees, $25,000. SAS Group of Hardee LLC to C&G Homes LLC, $383,220. Citruspact Inc. to Fu and Pheng Vue, $65,000. Charles R. and Mary J. Cowart to Sherrick Stone, $12,000. J. B. Delaney and Charles L. and Kathy L. McKibben to Liliana C. Gonzalez and Lucia Luksenberg, $119,900. Antonio P. and Arlete P. Jorge to Antelmo Villareal Bautista, $108,500. David L. Sr. and Johannah R. Burris to Allen W. Waldron, $21,500. Rudolph Simpson to Adela O. Chancey, $25,000. Edward S. Schontag Jr. to Susan J. Martin and Christine Lynn Martin, $63,282. Susan J. Martin to Edward S. Schontag Jr., $34,920. Kurt S. and Lisa Stoner to Peace River Refuge Ranch Inc., $200,000. Memory Lane PFH-OT SuBMi-TED BY RICH4RD NICHOLSON These youngsters were all students in Mrs. Jo Smith's third grade class at Wauchula Elementary School during the 1974-75 school year. Pictured (seated from left) on the front row are Donna Leford, Lisa Emmund, Karen Dickens and Channel Shine; second row, Susie Williamson, Tonda Manley, Cindy Gonzalez. Faith Doddington, Mark Gilliard, Priscilla Ford and Tina Ramirez; third row, Mrs. Shirley Knight (intern), Lynn Carson, Shawn Jackson, Sylvia Ramirez, Sherry Wilkins, Corine Pace, Dean Simpson and Mrs. Smith: fourth row, Raymond Ramirez, Alfredo (last name unknown), Hope Vermylle, Dale Richardson and Haze Disharoon; back row, Kenny Judah, Victor Florence, Martin Rivera, Dale Staton, Bruce (last name unknown) and Richard Nicholson. Living in Hardee County now, and married with two young children, Nicholson remembers his third grade year. "We learned our multiplication' tables, and I thought it was so hard!" He also remembers that Al Arcand was principal and that his motfier taught at the high school, just up the block on South Florida Avenue. After school, he would walk to the high school and would sit in the lap of secretary Mrs. Freda Robinson every day until his mother completed her day of teaching. Absent on the day the above picture was taken are Kord Robertson, Jessie Ramirez, Marie (last name unknown), Pam Fish, Susan (last name unknown) and Cindy Maria. SHARE YOUR OLD PHOTOS WITH US! Take readers on a walk down Memory Lane by sharing your pholos from Hardee County's past. Bring your submissions to the newspa- per office at 115 S. Seventh Ave or mail to The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula., FL 33873. Photos will be returned. S. = .. "- .7'- .f.. .." .., Ma',i^ ',^ PUBLIC NOTICE The PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD meeting as the Hardee County Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 07, 2005, 6:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter in the Board of County Commissioners Board Room. 412 W. Orange St., Courthouse Annex, Rm. 102 Wauchula, Florida ..,, .for the following request: Agenda No. 05-24 ' Terraventures, LLC by and through its Authorized Representative requests approval of a Rezone of 259MOL acres from A-1 (Agriculture) to F-R (Farm-Residential) for the development of single-family dwellings. On or abt Parnell Rd. 22 3427 0000 03720 0000 99MOL ac that part of NE1/4 of SWI/4 lying N & E of graded rd & NWII4 of SEll4 & NE1/4 of SECI/4 LESS Com SE corn of N1/2 of S1/2 of Sec run N 89deg59min36sec W 2851.10 ft for POB N 89deg59min36sec W 178.30 ft to W/ly R/W County rd N 34deg55min56sec W along r/W 611.45 ft S 88degl9min36sec E 586 ft S 00deg00min24sec 566.18 ft to POB S22. T34S. R27E AND 2334270000025200000 160MOL ac SW1/4 S23 T34S 27E Roger Conley, Chairman, Planning/Zoning Board PUBLIC NOTICE The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS will hold a Public Hearing to receive recommendations from the Planning/Zoning Board on Thursday, July 14, 2005, 8:35 A.M. or as soon thereafter 412 W. Orange St. Courthouse Annex Room 102, Wauchula, FL for Agenda No. 05-24 Gordon R. Norris, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the Building/Zoning Department at least two (2) working days prior to the public hearing. This Public Notice is published in accordance with the Hardee County Land Development Code. Copies of the documents relating to these proposals are available for public Inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. at the Zoning Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. All interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering any decision the Boards shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material. Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded, anyone wishing to appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure averbatim record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. 06:23,30c ADVERTISEMENT LOCATION. ; : WAUCHULA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WAUCHULA. FLORIDA FDOTFM No.:. 410790-1194-01. ... FAAAIP No.: 3-12-0084-006-2005 PROJECT T-HANGARS & ASSOCIATED AXILANES 1 A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 2:00 PM (Local Time) ai City Hall, 126 South 7'" Avenue, Wauchula, Florida. 2. SEAl FD BIDS 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 ngnt to hold all bias for a maximum period of 60 days prior 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 turp be placed in a 9 x 12 inch envelope. Both envelopes must be sealed and marked as follows: Bids For The Project: T-Hangara & Associated Taxilanes Wauchula, Florida To Be Opened: 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. Beattie, Airport Director, City of Wauchula, (863) 773-3265, or Richard D. Giroux, City Manager, City of Wauchula, (863) 773-3535. 6. Plans and Specifications may be purchased after June 16, 2005 fora fee of $150 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, e-mail adicarlo@aveoninc om FAX 407-599-1133. Copies of written 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 Florida, 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 Performance Bond for an amount not less than 100% of the bid price 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 right 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 for the receipt of proposals for a period of 60 days. S '.' ': '' CITY OF WAUCHULA. FLORIDA BAN sC)Q- t c- ; : 6:16,23c June 23, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5C During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city. police officers investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests: COUNTY June 20, Christopher Ross Carmona, 22, of 112 E. Viola St., Avon Park, was arrested by Dep. Jamie Wright and charged with domestic bat- tery. June 19, a theft on Dishong Road was reported. June 18, Richard Utria, 35, of 1400 W. 29th St., Hialeah, was arrested by Probation Supervisor Russell Odham on a charge of violation of proba- tion (original charge violation of conditional release). June 18, Alexis Dewayne Sanders, 35, of 955-53rd St. E., Bradenton, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. K: A. Benavides and charged with DUI, giving a false name to a law enforcement officer and habitual dri- ving with knowledge of a suspended license. June 18, a vehicle stolen on SR 66, a theft on Reif Road, a fight on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and criminal mischief on Hopkins Lane were reported. June 17, thefts on Sandpiper Drive, CR 664 A and Di\lana Drive and a fight on Makowski Road were reported. June 16, Elmarco Rashard Blount, 21, of 855 Chamberlain BlId., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Jamie Wright on a capias charging him With lewd and lascivious battery. June 16, Corey DeShawn Fowler, 22, of 5223 Poplar Ave., Bowling Green, and Christopher James Jeffery, 19, of 309 W. Jones St., Bowling Green, were arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and each charged with racing. Fowler was also charged with dri ing with kno ledge of a suspended license. June 16, Louis Holloway,: 58, of 630 Snell Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson and charged with domestic violence battery. June 16, a tag stolen on U. S. 17 North, a vehicle stolen on Sally Place, a burglary on SR 64, and thefts on McDonald Road and U. S. 17 South were reported. June 15, Michael Dean Roberts, 27, of 1378 Wilkerson Road, Bowling Green, was arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and charged with possession of marijuana. possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. At the jail, Sgt. Dai id Drake detained him on a Holmes Counti warrant alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of possession of marijuana. June 15. Lonnie Will Jordan, 39, of 414 Magnolia Blvd. Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. James Adler and charged with possession of cocaine. possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with knowledge of a suspended license., .. June 15. Jessie Vasquez Martinez, 30. of 4320 Sieve Cariton Road, Wauchula. \xas arrested by Dep Manuel Zuniga on a capais alleging non- support SJune 15, Michael Anthon\ Rosales. 30, of 2577 Garza Road. Zolfo Springs, v.as arrested on warrants charging him with violation of probation (original charges five counts grand theft). June 15, a theft on U. S. 17 was reported. June 14. Sergio Rodriguez. 28. of 611 Harvey St., Wauchula, was arrested ona Hillsborough County warrant charging him with failure to appear in court on a charge of possession of marijuana. June 14, Rico Garcia Cielo, 41. of Zolfo Springs, \as arrested by Capt. Barry Schnable on capiases charging him %ith aggravated stalking and \iolition of a domestic violence injunction for protection. June 14, Ronnie Lee Redding. 32. of 149 U.S. 27A North, Panama City, was arrested b) Capt. BarrN Schnable on warrants charging him with violationn of prqlqiton original charges two counts grand theft auto, grand theft. fleeing tg elude an officer at high speed. possession of methamphet- amine and driving while license suspended. June 14, Alfonso Garza Gutierrez. 30. of 3521 N. Elm St., Greensboro, N. C., was arrested by Capt. Barry Schnable on capiases alleg- ing failure to appear in court on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. June 14, a residential burglary on Hancock Road was reported. June 13, James Kyle Oakley, 19, of 1378 Wilkerson Road, Bowling Green, and Mark Dwaine Williams, 32, of 418 S. llth Ave., Wauchula, were arrested by the Drug Task Force. Oakley was charged with possession of methamphetamine and Williams was charged with possession of mari- juana. June 13, Catarino Dario Borjas, 20, of 615 Saunders St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Manuel Zuniga on warrants charging him with viola- tion of probation (original charges possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana with intent to sell). WAUCHULA June 19, Michael Lee Salas, 19, of 4405 Maple St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Gabe Garza on a charge of violation of probation (original charge violation of emergency curfew). June 19, Joshua Cody Smith, 17, of Ralph Smith Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with possession of a con- cealed weapon by a convicted felon and also detained him on a warrant charging violation of probation (original charge resisting arrest without vio- lence). June 19, a fight at Green and Walton streets and burglary of a con- veyance on Grapefruit Street were reported. June 18, Russell Alan Wilkey, 27, of 2239 Ellie Road, Auburndale, was arrested by Ofc..Gabe Garza and charged with possession of marijua- na and possession of drug paraphernalia. June 18, Christoher De'Ander Steele, 12, of 712 W. Main St., Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. John Eason and charged with grand theft. June 17, Javier Noe Santos, 26, of 205 E. Townsend St., Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. John Eason and sheriff's Dep. Jamie Wright on a capias alleging no rabies vaccination on animal. June 17, a residential burglary on Walton St. was reported. June 15, Esteban Santiago Martinez, 45, General Delivery, Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and sheriff's Dep. Ryan Waters on a war- iant charging him with violation of probation (original charge DUI) arid also charged him with giving a false name to a law enforcement officer, no valid license, attaching a tag not assigned and no vehicle registration. June 15, Rocky Lee Cisneros, 22, of 3466 Hickory St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Mark McCoy on a warrant alleging failure to comply with a lawful order and also charged him with driving while license sus- pended. ; June 15, a vehicle stolen on Georgia Street was reported. June 14, Christopher Lee Aguirre, 20, of 7256 LaPlaya Drive, Wauchula. w\as arrested by Ofc. Mark McCoy and charged with possession of marijuana and giv ing a false name to a law enforcement officer. :June 14, a vehicle stolen on Illinois Avenue, a theft on U. S. 17 South and a stolen tag were reported. BOWLING GREEN June 19, criminal mischief on U. S. 17 North was reported. June 18, Anthony Jerome Redfin, 38, of 3400 Avenue F., Winter Haven, was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with knowledge of a suspended license. June 18, Peter Leroy Ramsey, 44, of 833 Pleasant Way, Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc, Jereme Bridges on a charge of failure to appear in court on a charge of retail theft and failure to pay fines on charges of petit theft, resisting arrest without force and possession of marijuana. June 18, fights on U. S. 17 North and Central Avenue and a theft on U. S. 17 North were reported. Shrubs and Stuff Plants Landscaping 3496 fPeples Lane Wauchula :: mi s (863) 773-3557 Morile 781-0157 9 amj. to 4 ).ot Wrl~~e Saturday TAKE EAST r.M, r1TFIREET TO? N HOLL~ADTOWN RD 1.:00 p.m. tO 4 p~i- Sunday .PAoCEED r,.mO TO FEEPLES LANE Late aftemoon by appointments. CONTINUE EAST TO NURSEaR ENTaAN,:E ON RIGHT socS 5 tc PUBLIC NOTICE You are hereby notified that on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 10:00A.M., the Hardee County Long Range Technical Advisory Committee will hold a committee meeting to discuss long range transportation planning to the year 2030. The meeting will be held at the Hardee County Public Works Department Conference Room, located at 205 Hanchey Road. Wauchula, Florida. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the Hardee County Public Works office, at least five (5) days prior to the committee meeting. Any interested parties may appear at the meeting. For more information, please call (863) 773-3272. ' This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105 6:23c June 17, Raul Garcia, 38, of Captiva St., Bowling Green, was arrested by Chief John Scheel and sheriff's Capt. Barry Schnable on warrants charg- ing him with violation of probation (original charges DUI and failure to sur- render driver's license). June 16, Nicole Renee Smith, 23, of 101 Dixie Drive, Bowling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Diane Brummett and charged with felony fleeing to elude a police officer with lights and siren and driving while license sus- pended. June 16, Alfredo Lopez, 24, of 1044 Dixiana Drive, Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Daniel Arnold and charged with fleeing to elude a police officer with lights and siren. June 16, criminal mischief on U. S. 17 North was reported. June 15, criminal mischief was reported. June 14, Heather Lynn Robinson, 18, of 1404 Southern Ave., Lakeland, was arrested by Chief John Scheel on a Polk County warrant charging her with attempted robbery by sudden snatching. We spend most of our time and energy in a kind of horizontal thinking. We move along the surface of things ... [but] there are times when we stop. We sit still. We lose ourselves in a pile of leaves or its memory. We listen and breezes from a whole other world begin to whisper. -James Carroll I~e OfeJ The Week AGE: Adult SEX: Female BREED: Plott Hound COLOR: Black & Brindle Adoption fees are $45 and include a rabies vaccination, spaying or neutering of the animal, a physical exam, flea treatment and lots of other goodies for your new fam- ily member. At the present time, the kennel is open by appointment. Contact 773- 2320 if you are interested in any of the other animals that desperately need a lov- ing home. The kennel's location is 685 Airport Road, Wauchula (at the county land- fill). Found My Faith I remember the day they took ya'll away;. my heart was torn out that very same day. With thoughts of suicide going through my head, I had no life; I wanted to be dead. My life became nothing at all. It's sad to say, I had lostfaith in God. With silent daughters echoing the air, to my knees I would fall, just to look, around and stare. To my senses I would come, and to realize there is no one there. Lose my mind, I almost did, when in an empty house I'd look for my kids. Conversations alone I'd have. It made me laugh, it made me cry, but most of all it made me sad. Three years have gone by, wanting to die. Until Ifound God, Who's up in the sky. My life will soon be very complete. That's what He told me when Ifell to my knees. Ginger Lara Hardee County Jail PUBLISH YOUR ORIGINAL POETRY! Poet's Place is a feature which relies solely on reader input. Only your original work may be submitted. Send your poetry to: Poet's Place, The Herald-Advocate, PO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. I Control My Diabetes S,- 50 SO I CAN ENJOY LIFE. Ajj 3 Control yourdiabetes. For life. HCHI 7Z ww ,'"~ BEOl Enjoving hli -that's hat i's all about Eaing to control my blood sugar, taking my prescnbed diabetes medication and getting regular physical activity are all helping me to control my diabetes and can help me live a longer, healthier life. AND NOW, MEDICARE HELPS PAY FOR. DIABETES EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. Medicare will now help pay for diabetes equipment and supphes. for testing blood ugar, like glucose monitors, test strips and lancets. All Medicare benefit ranes 6th diabetes (both insulin.treated and non-itulin treated) are eligible. You pay 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount after the .innuil Pirt RBdeductible. Tlermoeaotcnrligdae. e de Mdaeb For more Information contact -The Hardee County Health DbYifftti rlt- - at (863) 773-4161 : ME$ As^ WAGGI MM A\ *: 4,a vi e a3 ,ae .s , j4 W9W WWM]SAf Bring your vehicle in for any service, maintenance, or repair work, and we'll wash and vacuum your car or truck absolutely free! Try Our New Quick Lane Oil Change Service. We'll provide an oil and filter change plus a 24 point safety inspection for only $24.95. It will be done in 30 minutes, or THE NEXT ONE'S FREE!* Lowest Tire Prices in the Area! WE SERVICE MOST MAKES AND MODELS! *Includes 5 quarts of oil. Diesels slightly higher. Quik Lane Service with car wash may exceed thirty minutes. SERVICE DEPARTMENT HOURS: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 7:30 TO 5:30 23c I- 6:23o- 6C The Herald-Advocate, June 23, 2005 Letter to Editor I Sarasota Banker Tramm Hudson Former Wauchulan Moves Is Rinnine For U.S. Congress On After Husband's Death Sarasota banker and former Sarasota County Republican Party Chairman Tramm Hudson has Announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress serving the 13th SCongressional District. The district is comprised of Hardee, DeSoto, and Sarasota counties, the vast Majority of Manatee County, and a segment of Charlotte County. "I believe that we are at a crucial crossroad. From protecting Social Security to ensuring quality health care, from providing an education That allows our children to compete / in a global economy to fighting the war on terrorism, I believe that I can represent our values in Washington. I have served in numerous leadership positions both '- locally and at the state level. We : need someone who is prepared and ready to do the hard work of lead- Sing," Hudson declared. The election will be in 2006. 'Hudson outlined his priorities for the campaign, including reducing 4' taxes, protecting Social Security ' and providing quality health care for senior citizens, focusing on the Swar on terrorism, protecting the homeland, building a 21st century Smilitary,and nurturing and develop- ing future generations. Hudson stated, "We face many challenges. With the leadership of Sour president, Republicans have Delivered on our promise to improve Medicare for senior citi- zens. However, this work is far From: over. We must .continue to y improve this vital program' to ensure'it will provide the promised ! 'benefits to seniors. Promises have , been made, and among the most , important. is protecting Social ' Security. Senior citizens have , earned the right to a safe and secure Retirement. I.will not support any ^ plan which would reduce benefits ' to those who rely on Social Security. SHudson said he :vill focu on the war on terrorism. "I served fc *. years active duty in the Army, lee Sing scouting and reconnaissai i troops of the 3rd Infantry Compai and retired.as a lieutenant colone 'The military is changing, anc have seen this transition from Unique, first-hand perspective SWhere once our proud' forces :.World;iWar.. Korea and Viettii 1 "were equipped to fight massi .'land, sea and air battles, today ,- are engaged in small-scale, anti-ti Srorist and regional. warfare. In SCongress where increasingly f ii have served in our military, I will ,. able to quickly understand issueu ^ facing our military, based on fir '1 haid experience," Hudson noted. S Former U.S. Congressman D : Miller of the 13th District vendors .^ Hudson by saying, "The events the next few years are crucial to I welfare of both our country and Southwest Florida. We need bril minds. enthusiastic spirits and inm ,?, *. ! vative thinkers like Tramm Hudson to build our foundation for the future, and this is why I enthusiasti- cally endorse Tramm Hudson for the United States Congress." To coordinate the efforts of elect- ing Tramm Hudson to Congress, The Friends of Tramm Hudson has been organized and includes a cross section of business and community leaders spanning the district. Miller will serve as campaign chairman. Former Florida State Senator and President of Neal Communities Pat Neal will serve as finance chairman for Manatee County. Bob Hill will lead the effort in Charlotte County. In Hardee County, Bill Crews will lead the committee. The DeSoto County effort has also been organized with Tom Hollingsworth and Mac Martin spearheading the campaign. The campaign committee has :.filed organizational,~epapers ith Debra Cooper ,as, treasurer.i fThe accounting firm of Christopher Smith of Bradenton will serve as CPAs for the committee. Former Sarasota County Bush/Cheney co- Chair Nancy Mihm will serve as campaign coordinator. Hudson was born in Montgomery, Ala. in 1952. He mar- ried Sara Love Thompson Hudson in 1984. They have three children, Glenn,, a junior at Vanderbilt University; Molly, a sophomore at Clemson University; and Harris, a ,junior at Riverview High School in Sarasota. < uest, 7 9u ai'9 mafu' 9flusic' Studio 408 %ask 911ain, S6eeb. Cl4aucuda, Lessons, Instruments, & Accessories Piano, Guitar, Drums, all Band Instruments 767-TUNE ,028tf COURTESY PHOTO SHudson, 52, is an elder at the, First. Presbyterian Church in Sarasota. He *earned a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University in 1975 and an MBA degree from Emory. University in 1981. As a cavalry officer in the U.S. Army he was stationed in Germany. He was a company commander in the Florida National Guard. He retired from the Army Reserve after. 17 years in 1996. In 1981 he went to work at the North Carolina National Bank, founded Enterprise National Bank in 1988 and became president, was a Florida division executive of Provident Bank, and is currently, West Florida regional executive for RBC Centura Bank in Sarasota. Hudson has been active in poli- tics since 1988 but has never run for public office before. He was a cam- paign leader for Dan Miller for five campaigns, was chairman of the Republica Party in Sarasota County from.1998 to 2004, was a campaign leader for Jeb Bush in 1994, 1998 and 2002, and was a campaign leader for Bush/Cheney in 2000 and 2004. His .community service has included being board member of Enterprise Florida, Florida Bankers Association, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Sarasota Family YMCA, and United Way, trustee of Manatee Community College, chairman of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the Committee of 100. THERE IS HELP! Spouse Abuse Crisis Line 1 (800) 500-1119 tfc-dh . -- a move on and to have another chance at happiness. So, I did it. So now, you rest in peace, safely in the arms of God until it is my time to meet you on the other side of Jordan. I will always love you TC, and I will never forget you. Thank you for the w wonderful years we had together, and for the great memories that you left me. SI firmly promise you that one day I will meet you on the other side. Until then, I rest assured that you are my guardian angel, and I know that you are always with me in my heart and that you will always be a whisper away ... Rest in peace. I love you, Shanna. Shanna Crenshaw Couture Clearwater. Dear Editor: The 25th of this month will be one year ago that God called you away. It does not seem possible. My life has been forever and dra- matically changed since God called you home with him. There has been an empty void in' my heart since that day. I think back to the day when you were first diagnosed as being terminal. I still remember the shock and unbelief that we both felt. I am so glad that I was there with you, and that I had the honor of taking care of and being by your side those last four weeks. Those weeks were hard and painful. Painful for you, because despite all of the medicine that they were giving you, you were in ago- nizing pain, and painful for me, because I knew that soon you would be gone. I will never regret for one second taking care of you, trying to make you comfortable, and praying for and with you, singing to you, read- ing to you, the countless hoursthat we spent talking when you were able to talk with me. Even though it was the hardest decision that I ever had to make in my life, I will never regret signing the paper; not to resuscitate you, or to have ydu put on life support. SI new that we had talked at great lengths about that, and I knew that it was your wishes that if you were terminal, not to have any heroic measures. So, knowing beyond any doubt what your _wishes were, it made it a little easier to do it, and to let you go so that you could be pain-free and at peace. I really think that some of the people thought I did it because I did not love you, or did not want to take care of you, or was just trying to make things easier for myself, but that was not the case at all, and could not be further from the truth. It was a blessing and an honor to take care of you, and I made the decision to let you go, not because I did not love you, but.because I did love you enough to let you go so that you would not have to suffer anyniBre. I loved you with all of my heart, Sand I will always love you no mat- ter what I do, or where I go in life. You will always'be with me and a very real part of me. I thank God that you did ot' suffer any longer than you did. '- I will never forget you,' or the memories of the years that we had together, and I will always hold those memories of you deep in my. heart. I remember one conversation, we had after we found out that you were terminal. You told me not to grieve myself to death over you, but to be happy for you because you were going to be in a better place. You told me to move on with my life, and to find someone to be happy with, that' as long as we loved each other, and he was good to me and would take care of me and treat me right, that we had your full blessings. You also told ne not to worry about what anyone thought or Said about me moving on, or if they thought that it was too soon. You said that I knew my heart better than anyone else did, and when I felt that I was ready to do it. I thank you for those words of support and encouragement. A little while'back, I met a won- derful man. His name is Michael. He' is loving, caring, sensitive, sweet, gentle, and he very good to me,, and treats me very good. On May 19th, I married him. I talked to your mom and to Kim about it, and Sto alot of other people, and they all told me what I already knew in my heart, that you would want me to pv" - THE SCounlt U - 245 Hwy. 17 N., Bowling Green. 375-9988' .- Wednesday, June 22 0 -Karaoke- - Miz Edna o Our Karaoke Contest Continue! Thursday, June 23 0 1 Ladies Night 0 Drink Specials 00- Fridav & Saturday, .0l June 24 & 25 00 Midnight Rodeo Band - .Kick Start Band SBike Night, 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. C .Bike Night, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. C) 1st place winners from each week will go head-to head for a v6AN1D IATJ SHOW BOWN Saturday, July 9 Weekly Winners Grand Finale Winners 1st $25 1st $500 2nd- $15 2nd- $300 3rd $200 4th $100 5th $50 j e CO, ry (/ Call 375-9988 for more information. 245 Hwy 17 N., Bowling Green 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. 6:23c PAYLESS -ROOFING VINYL SIDING r (Up to 200 mile per hour winds!) Roofing (metal & other) Vinyl Siding * Inside Work (walls, ceilings, etc.) * Call Today Start Tomorrow! Toll Free 1-866-794-8995 George Browder RC29027101 LICNSE ONI E -WKI N' S COMP6:23c hr 4 Tramm Hudson seeks public office. J Wednesdays / June 8-July 6 .416 I a p This dog was surrendered at the shelter. It is a one-owner dog. Full blooded Vizsla, male. Has rabies shot and been neutered. The adoption fee will only be $10.00. Adoption fees are $45 and include a rabies vaccination, spaying or neutering of the animal, a physical exam, flea treatment and lots of other goodies for your new fam- ily member. At the present time, the kennel is open by appointment. Contact 773- 2320 if you are interested in any of the other animals that desperately need a loving home. The kennel's location is 685 Airport Road, Wauchula (at the county landfill). Your Child Will Learn to Read! Free Evaluation Internationally Acclaimed Method AcademisAssocates. RoseMachell.Freeman ar ng CentersReading Instruction 1:ea ng Centers Specialist 6:23c (863)773-6141 I June 23, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C This week in history, as researched and compiled by Bess Allen Stallings from the archival pages of The Florida Advocate, the Hardee County Herald and The Herald-Advocate of... 50 YEARS AGO Pictured on Page One is Walter Reas, 11-year-old son of Mr. and : Mrs. L.E. (Barney) Reas, with a 33- Spound black grouper he caught while on a fishing trip with his father two weeks ago. He caught Sthe big fish from the "Admiral," operated by Capt. Jim Sage of Cortez. Lloyd Jarnigan caught a 10 1/2- pound bass while fishing on Kissimmee River at the Oasis Fishing Camp last Thursday. He also caught a 3 1/2-pounder later in the day. James Grimsley, who accompanied Jarnigan on the trip, also caught bass, but no record of the weight was reported. The A&P Tea Co. opened its new store on South Seventh Avenue for the first time yesterday. The store is modern, with air conditioning and free parking for customers. It is much larger than the former A&P Store, and is arranged for the shop- ping convenience of the customers.' Hardee 4-H boys who attended the largest State 4-H Short Course ever held at the University of Florida came home with high praise for this particular 4-H activity. Those attending from Hardee County were Earl Frierson, Limestone; Charles Parks, Sweetwater; Wayne Smithwick, Bowling Green; and Charles Pendarvis, Zolfo Springs. Johnna Mae Weed and Gayle Moore will join 260 high school Girls from all parts of Florida at Tallahassee today for the American Legion Auxiliary's annual Girls State.. S Johnna Mae and Gayle will leave Lakeland at 6:30 a.m. the 24th of June with other members from this district on the Girls State special bus chartered for this trip. The Elks Lodge teamed with the Auxiliary to send two girls so they can be of greater service to their school. From the "New Zion and Castalia News" column: -Mr. and Mrs. Morton Jones and family of Miami spent the weekend at Wauchula and the Wilton Stephens' home. -Mr. Earl Ketner returned home Saturday from the Wauchula Infirmary much improved, but will be confined to the house for the pre- sent. -The voice of the tractor and bulldozer is heard on the land these days, and grubbing and burning stumps and roots is the order of the day. The face of the county in these communities has certainly changed, so as to be almost unrecognizable. Campaign and Activities Chairman for the Phosphate District, Boy Scouts of America, Charles Patton reported the Scout Boat-A-Cade down Kissimmee River held last weekend was a great success. Among the 20 scouts and leaders were Ross Hendry, W.M. Autry, Maurice Paige, Bryant Coker, Herman Rahberg, Charles Patton, Harry Mann, Phillip Stephens, W.L. Warren, Terry Warren and Mike .Crews, all of Wauchula. From the "Births" column: -Mr. and Mrs. Rubin Flowers are the proud parents of a nine- pound four-ounce daughter, Sandra Faye, born at the Palmetto Medical Clinic on Sunday, June 19. -Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Clavel are announcing the birth of twin daughters on Saturday, June 18, at the Palmetto Medical Clinic. Melanie weighed six pounds eight ounces, Suzanne weighed five pounds four pounds four ounces. Mother and daughters are getting along nicely. 25 YEARS AGO Pictured on Page One is the new First Christian Church, being built west of Wauchula on Louisiana Street, receiving its cross on the steeple. The new church will seat Tome el primer paso. Hable con su doctor. Para obtener m6s informaci6n, lame al 1-800-438-5383 o visit www.ndep.nih.gov en Internet. Un mensle del Programa Naonal de Educaldn en Dlabetes. un program onjulmo de los Inslllos aNaclonedes de l Salua y los Centros para el Control y s Preveei6n de Entermnedade. h S21 over 500 and will cost about $800,000. The general contractor is Fort & Rouse of Wauchula. Farmland Industries has request- ed a two-month delay in the hear- ings scheduled to begin this week on the placement of a mining and chemical complex in Hardee County near Ona. Six applications were received from citizens interested in filling the unexpired term of School Board member Brian Pappas. Applicants who submitted resumes to the screening committee were Dr. Bill Howard, Jimmy Mixon, Lewis Pace, Stanley Pelham, John Polk and Robert Ray Smith. Members of the screening com- mittee are Nancy Craft, Norman Nickerson, Mary Vasquez and Jerry Melendy Jr. Pershing Platt, chair- man of the committee, refused to disclose the top three applicants the committee recommended to the governor. Assistant State Attorney Bob Meade has resigned effective July 1 to go.into private practice with Val Patarini. He said Steven Selph will be replacing him as assistant state attorney. Michael D. Graham has signed a letter of intent to run for sheriff of Hardee County to fill the position vacated by Sheriff Newton Murdock. Graham, a former detective sergeant and eight-year veteran of Polk County law enforcement, holds a master of science degree in criminal justice from Rollirns College. Other contenders for the position are Jerry Keen, Doyle Bryan, Carl White and Corvil W. Justesen. From "Kelly's Column" by Jim: -Henry Luther Bragg, better known as "Geech,". had a right to A Daily Thought ' THURSDAY But this is the new contract I will make with them: I will inscribe My laws upon their hearts, so that they will want to honor Me; then they shall truly be My peo- Spie, and I will be their God. Jeremiah 31:34 (TLB) FRIDAY The conclusion of the matter is this: There is no condemnation for those who are united with Christ Jesus, because in Christ: Jesus the life-giving law of the Spirit has set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 (NEB) SATURDAY God sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its peo- ple 'ae like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy and spreads them out like a .tent to live in. He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of the world to noth- ihg. Isaiah 40:22-23 (NIV) SUNDAY For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10 (RSV) MONDAY When you have all you want to eat,. then praise the Lord your God for giving you a good land. Be careful not to forget the Lord your God so that you fail to obey His commands, laws and rules. Deuteronomy 8:10-11a (NCV) TUESDAY I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for His name's sake. I write unto you, fathers, because you know Him who is and has been from the beginning of the world. I John 2:12 (NEB) WEDNESDAY I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put My spirit in you and move you to follow My decrees and be careful to obey My laws., Ezekiel 36:26-27 (NIV) 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. 5 1.72ft Wa Bc We brag this past Father's Day. The Wauchulan has been a father 22 times. Can you top that? -Hardee County's Watermelon King, Richard Dease, reports a 25 percent crop in 1980 due to a late spring frost which killed many plants and a very heavy rain which washed most of the fertilizer away. -Did you know that Hardee County is fortunate enough to have six tractor dealers as opposed to only two new car dealers? They are Peninsular, Ford, Buford Long, American, Fields and Gilliard. That in itself shows the tremendous agri- cultural strength in this county. Pictured are teacher Kevin Brown, Jonathon Brown and Kim Welch of Zolfo Springs being greet- ed in Washington, D.C., by Doug Rinker of Winchester, Va., national president of the Future Farmers of America. Jonathon, Kim and Brown attended the week-long National FFA Washington Confer- ence last week. Arlene Summers (pictured) has been promoted to the position of assistant cashier at First National Bank. She has been associated with the bank since October 1971, serv- ing as teller and head teller before being promoted to her present posi- tion. Hardee Memorial recently cele- brated its 10th anniversary, and pic- tured are the seven doctors on staff: Dr. Felix Perez, 47; Dr. F.D. Garcia, 52; Dr. Jimmy Whitehurst, 52; Dr. Earnest Palmer, 48; Dr. F.T. Miles, 65; and Dr. William M. Daly, 51. Not in photo is Dr. Kam 0. Veerappan, 35. Another picture shows the pre- sent members of the Hospital Board: Mildred Carlton, Margaret Henderson (chairman) and Bonita Swann (secretary-treasurer), John Burton (attorney), M.E. Brown, Maurice Ballard and L.M. Shackelford. Not in photo is Gerald Brummett. Original members of the board who have served for the entire 10 years are Carlton, Swann and Ballard. 10 YEARS AGO A $1.5 million sawmill which was opened on a 22-acre site south of Wauchula earlier this year now appears to be an abandoned project. County commissioners got their second negative report last week on the lumber plant, which was to be built on U.S. 17 South on a portion of the old Orange-Co site. SCounty commissioners are get- ting in the swing of planning for the eventual paving of the Fort Green- Ona Road and hoping area residents will meet them at least halfway.! At its last meeting, the commis- sion appointed Commissioner Minor Bryant to work with county staff in approaching residents along the corridor about needed right of way for the widening of the road for which state construction is sched- uled to begin in the 1996-97 fiscal year. MESSAGE CHANGED DAILY! Get comfortable with, God's Word. 6:23c WELLS lnsiO On 5Associates-- yfour Communit4 Aiu.rance Jrenca Providing Customized Insurance Solutions Since 19 Automobile Home Farm & Ranch # Business/ Comm Crop & Tree Ins :, Life & Annuitie. Boat n189 New Location nv-s 735 US Hwy 17 N, Wauchula (next to Badcock) R Serving Hardee & DeSoto 7 ,- Counties & Ft. Meade Area 7 3 www.wellsinsurance.com t,1 From "Fort Green News" by Mrs. Tom Cooper: -Lewis Branch's son from Orlando visited him Saturday. They had friends from Orlando visit also. -Bobby Alderman visited his brother, Ed, Thursday in Wauchula. Pray for Ed. Bobby visited Zula Cooper on his way home. -Joe B., Sherrie, Aaron and Leanna Himrod visited his parents in North Carolina. They said it was 40 degrees up there, and they had a good time. -The ambulance came to Clyde Davis' home Saturday to carry his mother to the hospital in Wauchula. Pray for Mrs. Davis. -The. Rev. and Mrs. Z.O. Earnest of Sebring and the Rev. Perry and Zula Tomlinson attended the homecoming at Fort Green. So happy they were able to attend. Pray for these precious servants of God and their wives. -A large crowd attended the homecoming services Sunday at Fort Green Baptist. Everyone seemed so happy to be to be there. Margie (Abbott) Albritton was -at the organ and Carol (Abbott) Brown at the piano. Dennis Sasser Sled the singing. Special music was a solo by Brandy Spears and Connie Abbott, and one by Carol Brown with her brother; Charles Abbott, at the piano. A wonderful spirit-led sermon was by the Rev. Eddie Kennedy. Then, at the close of the services, the Rev. Ric Spears, the pastor, asked the Rev. Perry Tomlinson to dismiss everyone and ask God's blessings on the food. All went into the social hall to eat and fellowship. Pictured are three recent gradu- ates from the University of South Florida: Lisa Kay Spencer, Carmen Croy and Jan Moen Sleeper. All three students attended the Lakeland campus of USE A reception was held in their honor on April 30 at the student activities center on the Lakeland campus. Beverly Suzanne Jucknath (pic- tured) recently received the Wauchula Masonic Lodge No. 17 $5000 scholarship. ABOUT ... Hardee Living Hardee 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. 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She will be attending Troy State University in Troy, Ala., this fall, where she plans to major in chem- istry and biology and pursue .a career in medical research. The Hardee County Family YMCA recently reached a mile- stone by celebrating its 18 months of existence and honoring it s first president, officers and board mem- bers. Pictured are board members Ann Sasser and Mary English con- gratulating new board members Mike Wilkinson, Wayne Trotter, Terry Smith, Jack Clark, Bill Beattie and Mary Roberts. They join current board members Rocky Kitchens, George Heine Jr., the Rev. Wendell Smith, Mike McCoy and Diana Youmans. Bore: A person who talks when you wish him to listen. -Ambrose Bierce If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isn't part of ourselves doesn't disturb us. -Hermann Hesse Al W-, A,;, "LA, .. =1-IA 8C The Herald-Advocate, June 23, 2005 -Severance By JIM KELLY SOf The Herald-Advocate The Dependent Board (Hardee ,County Economic Development 'District) on Thursday, June 16, Voted to spend $3,176,005 in sever- ance tax mainly to reduce county debt and pay for the industrial development (IDA) park. County Manager Lex Alhritton outlined up to six spending scenar- ios and the board chose to spend all but $410,419, which is left as a bal- ance to be disbursed later or-used as carryover. The board voted to spend $1.5 million for construction of the IDA park, $1,308,302 for the IDA land debt payoff, $535,930 for waste- It was once customary to bake a cake with a bean in it on January .6th. Whoever got the slice with the bean was believed to have good luck all the rest of the year. YOU Can Appear In... Poet's Place Are you a poet? Let us show it! Your work could be published in this newspaper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely on "reader submissions. Poems must be your own original work, written* by you, not someone else. To appear In this feature, send your poet- ry, name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald- Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or fax 773-0657. AbOUT ... Classifieds PEADLINE....Tuesday noon RATES ........Minimum of $3.75 for.10 words. Each additional word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $3 extra. BILLING........Ads must be pre-paid. CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture Appliances Automobile Boats' Furniture Help Wanted Houses Livestock Mobile Homes Notices Pets Plants/Produce Real Estate Recreational Vehicles Rentals Services Lost & Found .Wanted Miscellaneous Yard Sales Tax $$$ water/water debt, $409,260 for IDA land debt, $20,000 for the Independent Board, and $10,200 in operating expenses, including pro- fessional services/legal auditing. Albritton said in June 2006 the Independent Board will get its first disbursement of severance tax, levied per ton on phosphate dug from the ground. He said $530;000 will finish building out the industrial park, including paving 2,700 feet of Gebhart Road. Six of the 23 lots in the park have been sold or contracted for sale, said Economic Development Director Park Winter. He said the county buys water at wholesale from the city of Wauchula. Albritton said the county has bor- rowed $2.1 million so far of a potential $5 million loan for sewer and water service. The industrial park land purchase had been financed with Wachovia for 10 years at 3.77 percent interest. County Commissioner Minor Bryant said he liked to reduce debt and avoid debt whenever possible. Bryant is strongly opposed to increasing county debt. Winter said there has been no design yet for a county water plant because no federal or state grants are available for water plants. They are available for sewer plants. Winter said the county is provid- ing : water to Country Manor Apartments, the Best Western Hotel and South Florida Commun- ity College:. Wauchula board representative Bill Beattie said the city of Wauchula would like to use the $410,419 left in undisbursed funds since "600 to 800 potential new homes are knocking on our door for sewer.service and would be outside the city limits." He said the city plans to triple the size of its sewer capacity. Commissioner Dale Johnson said the county appears to have a $1 million to $2 million shortfall in FEMA (Federal Emergency Man- agement Agency) reimbursement funds for hurricane-related expens- es. The Dependent Board is going to hold off on spending the $410,419 for the time being. Winter said the potential cost for sewer and water systems all along the U.S. 17 corridor from Zolfo Springs to Bowling Green could be $56.25 million. He could not give a definite answer on when the new industrial park will open with its first busi- ness. On the Dependent Board are chairman David Royal, vice-chair- man Paul Samuels, Mike Manley, Lory Durrance, Bowling Green Mayor Perry Knight, Wauchula Police Chief Bill Beattie, and coun- ty commissioners Gordon Norris, Dale Johnson, Bobby Ray Smith, Minor Bryant and Nick Timmerman. Timmerman was absent from the meeting. For the week ended June 16, 2005: At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 7,814 compared to last week 9,565 and 8,428 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal- State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 1.00 higher, feeder steers and heifers steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 Ibs., 165.00-230.00; 300-400 lbs., 132.00-175.00; and 400-500 lbs., 115.00-141.00. Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2: 200-300 lbs., 147.50-215.00; 300-400 Ibs., 122.00-152.00; and 400-500 Ibs., 110.00-135.00. Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs; 85-90 percent, 52.00-59.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 Ibs; 64.00-74.00. -------- -^ ----- - F, I Back By I Popular Demand SWauchula Family Restaurant 1Is Now i OPEN FOR BREAKFAST "I" Monday Through Saturday 6:00 am 11:00 am m' 6:23p-I I I _( P .I . ji'~ \ ,- , Pay County Debt |