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HSHS Students

Go To Europe

..Story 10A


6 Exceptional

Students Honored

S. .Story 10B


1 Dead In

SR 64 Crash

...Picture 3A


The


105th Year, No. 30
2 Sections, Pages 24


Herald-Advocate


Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


Thursday, July 7, 2005


Negotiations Conclude:

School Raises 2%+


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A tentative agreement between
contract negotiators could spell
raises of from two to four and a half
percent for Hardee County School
District employees.
The proposed settlement package
will go before the School Board for
its approval later this month. If
adopted by board members, it will
then go to the Hardee Education
Association/United for ratification
on Aug. 1.
The settlement was reached after
just three bargaining sessions.


Representing the administration
were Deputy Schools Superintend-
ent Rocky Kitchens, Sherri
Albritton and Michelle Polk. On
Sthe other side of the table were
union President Bev DeBoom,
Brian Kennedy, Joy Roberts and
Stuart Durastanti.
In addition to the financial pack-
age, which centers on the "step"
increases in the district's pay
schedule for'each additional year of
experience, contract language
changes could also add more dol-
lars to an employee's wallet.
See NEGOTIATIONS 2A


Troop Salute Sunday


F FH-C'-rT, 6 lH L, A m ,'- 'H'I; ,
Extensive flames and thick black smoke made firefighting Thursday evening a challenge as surrounding areas sent reinforce-
ments. ..'.-' ,-- ;-

Fino Tnnapho 7P DIPnt


Bennett To

Lead NWES
By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A new leader is now at the helm
of. Hardee CountN's consistently
top-performing school.
S Sonja M. Bennett has been
named principal of North Wauchula
Elementary School. Her new
duties officially began Friday. She
replaces Sherri Albritton, who
stepped into the fiewly created
Position of director of student acad-
emic services at the district office,
also on July 1.
Bennett had been serving as
assistant principal .at the school
since November. "I'm glad she
had the opportunity to be an assis-
tant principal there for about six:
months, learning the faculty and
See BENNETT 2A


Garbage Cost I" I U IU uIuu LU i llll


To Increase
By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Garbage collection in rural
Hardee County may increase in
October.
Last week, the Hardee County
Commission approved a resolution
tentatively setting a rate increase in
the garbage collection assessment
residents in the unincorporated
areas of the county pay.
A public hearing will be held at 6
p.m. on Aug. 30 to help commis-
sioners make a final decision..
The solid waste assessment actu-
ally has two parts, the disposal
costs and collection costs.
Residents in Bowling Green,
Wauchula and Zolfo Springs pay
these costs as part of their utility
bills.
County residents, however, are
billed the solid waste assessment
on their annual tax bill. Under the
proposed change, only the collec-
tion portion of the assessment will
change.
The current assessment is $154 a
year, broken down into $70 dispos-
al and $84 collection. The proposal
is to raise the collection costs to
$86.30. The annual assessment
would then be $156.30 per year.
See GARBAGE 2A


By BRETT JARNAGIN
For The Herald-Advocate
A manufacturing plant along U.
S. 17 south of Zolfo Springs was
wiped out last week.
At 5:28 p:m. on Thursday,
Hardee County Fire-Rescue re-
ceived a call saying that Custom
Craft Manufacturing was on fire.
Within six minutes, Fire-Rescue
was on the scene with the entire on-
duty staff of 10 firefighters. They
soon learned that help would be
needed to contain the flames.
Although the acres of portables and
:mobile trailers were undamaged,
both main buildings were engulfed.
Calls went out and eight agencies
responded. Units from Avon Park,
DeSoto City, Sun 'N Lake, Fort
Meade, Polk County Fire-Rescue,
Winter Haven, Bartow and Arcadia
brought 82 additional firefighters,
said Hardee Fire Chief Mike
"Choate.
Polk County Fire-Rescue, and
Emergency Management Services
of both Highlands and Manatee
counties each sent an advanced life
support ambulance to lend a help-
ing. hand to cover local EMS calls.
More than five hours later, the
combined forces finally declared
the flames under control. It took
tens of thousands of gallons of-
water from the city of Zolfo
Springs to finally put it out, said


Choate.
In all, 100 firefighters and 28
units were used to battle the blaze.
Local firefighters remained on the
scene quite a while longer to ensure
there were no remaining stray
embers in stored insulation and
other easily flammable materials.
Although it was determined that
the fire started in the office area,
the cause is still unknown. It con-
tinues under investigation by the
state Fire Marshal's Office.


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The-Herald-Advocate'
A Sunday afternoon service
will salute local National
Guardsmen who are leaving
for duty.
The 3rd Battalion, 116 Field
Artillery stationed at the
National Guard Armory in
Wauchula has been advised of.
its deployment, first for addi-
tional training and then duty
overseas.
The "Send-Off Cer-moniy
will leave "local guardsmen
with the knowledge Hardee
County is praying for them
and wishing them a safe return
home," said Janet Hendry,
executive director of the
Hardee County Chamber of
Commerce, which is sponsor-


YOU CAN
A moderator will preside over
the ceremonies to which
local, state and military digni-
taries and their families are
invited. Rev. Adam Shanks will
lead the prayer for the troops
and Dawn Jones will present
.. l 'I L "
The U.S. Army National
Guard plays a key role in our
country and abroad in times of
need. Soldiers leave the per-
sonal lives, families and
careers in the civilian sector
to report for regularly sched-
uled duty as they are balled


ing the event, upon.
The send-off begins at 3 p.m. They and theiffamilies need
at the armory off Doyle everyone's support. A large
Carlton Road, west of the crowd Sunday ,would should
Agri-Civic Center and how Hardee County stands
Cattlemen's Arena. behind them.


BANG UP CELEBRATION


Bennett


9 Want Wauchula Seat


WEATHER
Dam WIS UW RAIN
o06/9 91 75 0.79
06 /3 86 75 0.34
06/31 88 75 0.42
07/01 90 75 0.07
07/02 88 75 0.00
07/03 91 74 0.00
07/04 94 74 0.07
TOTAL Ralnfall to 07/05/05 32.83
" Same period last year 22.64
S Annual average- s 3.9
BOW uro Unlv. of Fla. Ona R.eearch Center

INDEX
Classifieds 6A
Community Calendar.....4A
SCourthouse Report........4B
Crime Blotter................ 9B
Hardee Living.................6B
Information Roundup....3A
Obits 4A


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Nine people want to fill the
vacant Wauchula City Commission
seat.
The commission decided at last
month's meeting to advertise to fill
the slot vacated by the resignation
of long-time commissioner John
Baxter.
When it meets on Monday at 6
p.m., one of the agenda itens will
be the selection of a commissioner
to fill Baxter's seat until the next
regular election in September 2006.
The revised City Charter
approved by voters-last year, speci-
fies that it is the commission's
responsibility to fill any vacancy
until someone can be elected.
Since Baxter's was the at-large
commission seat, the only residen-
cy requirement was that a potential
replacement had dwelt within the
city limits for at least a year.


The nine candidates indicating an
interest in the position include Sue
Baker, Mavis Best, Willie Gilliard,
Pete Granda, Douglas Herron, Don
Jones, the Rev. Jimmy Morse,
Frank Notar and Dane Terrell.
The remaining commissioners,
Troy Brant and Connie. Spieth of
District 1, Ken Lambert and David
Royal of District 2, and Clarence
Bolin and Amy McClellan of
District 3, have already received
packets with the information each
candidate included in his/her appli-
cation.
During Monday's meeting, the
commission will rank the candi-
dates and vote until they are able to
decide on a successor for Baxter.
Whoever fills that seat will be up
for election in 2006 when voters
will select their candidate to fill the
rest of Baxter's term, until
November 2008.


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
The City of Wauchula and Hardee County Commission pooled their resources for the 2005
Independence Day fireworks display. It went off without a hitch as nearly 2,000 people crowded
around Pioneer Park and S.R. 64 to get a glimpse. It started at 9 p.m. Monday and lasted for about
30 minutes as the awe-inspiring pyrotechnics flew high into the night sky. Pictured here is one of
the double-shot explosions!


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2A The Herald-Advocate, July 7, 2005


SThe Herald-Advocate' .
Hardee County's Hometown Coverage
SJAMES R. KELLY' ; '
'. Publisher/Editor'
CYNTHIA M. KRAHL
Managing Editor

JOAN M. SEAMAN RALPI~HA I NISK
Sports Editor Produc ona age
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ffardee Living Editor Asst.Produti

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One calls for all employees who
run emergency shelters to be Red
Cross certified. That certification
will entitle them to compensation
for their time.
Another is an education incen-
tive for non-instructional person-
nel. Those who earn journeyman
status or an associate's or bache-
lor's degree will be given a three
percent increase over the normal
pay scale.
A final contract change is not
financial in nature, but still affects
quality of life. It lifts the five-year
time limit once placed on teachers
who entered into a job-sharing
arrangement with another teacher
in order to spend more time at
home with infants and small chil-
dren.
Th6 proposed new pay scale
boosts the salary for a beginning
teacher by $500, from the previous
$29,000 to $29,500.
Employees then receive a "step
increase" for each added year of
experience. Those steps average
from just one percent to two and a


half percent. Steps go up from
zero to 16 years, remain at the same
level for employees with 17 to 24
years, and then increase again for a
final time at year number 25.
Raises are added on top of that.
Raises in the package amount to
one percent for employees at steps
0-16, and two percent for those at
steps 17 and up.
Combining the step and the raise,
the smallest pay increase any
employee could get would be two
percent, the largest is four and a
half percent.
Using a teacher with a bachelor's
degree as an example, one with five
years' experience will see a pay
hike from $29,953 to $30,252; 10
years, $34,303 to $34,646; 15
years, $39,287 to $39,680; 20
years, $45,894 to $46,812; and 25
years, $46,612 to $47,544.
Further, the School Board will
pay two-thirds of an insurance
increase, with the employee pick-
ing up the other third. The benefit
package will remain unchanged.
As negotiations began in mid-


BENINETT


1 rruOi MA


staff," Schools Superintendent
Dennis Jones noted.
Bennett had transferred over to
the elementary school mid-year
from Hardee Junior High School,
where she also had served as ,an
assistant. principal. Then, she
replaced Roy Shaw.
"That six months allowed her to
Begin orienting herself to. an ele-
mentary levels" Jones added. "AJ.
her experience had been at the sec-
ondary lelel." Further, he
explained,, it gave Bennett "the
opportunity to work with the outgo-
ing principal."
"North Wauchula Elementary is
a high-achieving school which is
staffed with exemplary teachers
and personnel." Bennett said of her
new home. Bennetr's time there
has told her "they maintain high
expectations for themselves and
their students."
As for. her. role. Bennett said. "I
look forward to continuing the tra-
dition of excellence and being a
part of such an impressive system."
Bennett is a 1986 graduate of


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Polk CommunitN College in Winter
Haven with an associate of arts
degree.. From there, she attended
the University of South Florida in
Tampa, graduating in 19.89 with a
bachelor of arts degree in sociolo-
gy.
Post-graduate studies have
included a master's degree in
school guidance and counseling in
1994 from Nova Uni\ersitN in Fort
Lauderdale. and a 2002 master's in
Educational leadership and supervi-.
sion from ULSF in Lakeland.
Her professional training has
included course work in the law
and legal issues surrounding disci-
pline, understanding poverty, the
teamwork approach, classroom
instruction strategies and reading
diagnostics.
Bennett began her career with
the Hardee County School District
in 1991, serving as. a, guidance
i counselor at both the:elemebtary
and secondary levels, most recently
at Hardee Senior High School.
In 2002. she became an assistant
principal at Haidee Junior High
School, serving there until her 2004
transfer to North Wauchula
E lementar.
"'We will continue to nurture the
positive. caring environment that
currently exists at North Wauchula,
whilee maintaining high expecta-
tions and student growth." Bennett
promised.
"The parents and students at
North Wauchula are among the
best, and I %ill continue to foster
the positive relationship that exists
between our parents, school and
community," she said as she looks
forx ard to her new challenge.
Superintendent Jones agreed
Bennett is up to that challenge.
"She has proven herself as being a
caring and competent educator." he
said.
"Her. skills and abilities along
with a caring and competent facul-
t1 together will keep North
Wauchula Elementary the high-per-
forming school that it is," Jones
concluded.


House for Sale


Beautiful 3/1 CB home with new
metal roof. 812 South 8th Ave.,
Wauchula. $85,000.00. View
inside by appointment only.

(863) 781-1103
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COURTESY PHOTO
Sitting across from each other at the bargaining table are (left,
from front to back) administrators Michelle Polk, Rocky Kitchens
and Sherri Albritton and (right side) union representatives Joy
Roberts, Bev DeBoom, Stuart Durastanti and Brian Kennedy. '



I Teachers Salaries


Actual
2004-05


STEP
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1
2
3 ,
4
5
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72
2 5 7, :
8
9
10
1 3
12
13
14
15
16
17-24
25+


$29,000.
$29,100
$29,200
$29,300
$29,400
S$29,953
$30,774
$31.622
$32,490
$33,382
$34,303
$35,246
$35,218
$37,212
$38,236
$39,287
$41,064
$45.894
$46,612


Proposed
2004-06


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2,
3,
4
5
6
7
8
9 7.

10
11
12-
13
14
15
16
17-24
25+


$29,600
$29,600
$29,700
$29,800
$29,900
$30,252
$31,082
$31,939
$32,815
$33,716
$34,646
$35,598
$36,580
$37,584
$38,619
$39,680
$41,475
$46,812
$47,544


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June, Schools Superintendent
Dennis Jones said, "I am confident
that we can put together a fair and
competitive contract for our
employees" despite district
resources being "stretched this
year" by the rising costs of fuel,
health insurance and property and
casualty insurance.
"The main reason we successful-
ly 'weathered' a particularlydiffi-
cult year was the cooperative atti-
tude that exists between district
administration and HEA/United,"
Jones said. "That will be the same
spirit under which we will conduct
these contract negotiations."
Both sides of the table agreed
that is exactly what happened.
"Normally we would love to
have more money," DeBoom
began, "but considering the year we
had, what everybody's gone
through, we believe it's very fair,
both financially ind in contract lan-


The increase is necessary to fund
the estimated $2.8 million costs of
the program without using other
county revenue. The cost is divided
among. the county's residential
parcels. Each dwelling unit is
included in the assessment.
County manager Lex Albritton
said the five-year contract for solid
waste services for the unincorporat-
ed parts of the county has a clause
allowing for review in three years.
Hardee County Disposal won the
contract, based on estimated total
tonnage.
"It's been a struggle the last three
years. The company has worked
hard the last year to cooperate with
storm cleanup .and other issues,"
said Albritton.
Complaints have lessened, but
seem to be mostly concerned with
driver reluctance to pick up excess
amounts of garbage. The contract
calls for pick up of two cans twice
a week. Cans should not exceed 50


guage."
She added, "I've always really
enjoyed working with the adminis-
tration and School Board. They've
always been fair with us. They are
looking out for the employees just
as the union is. They're about get-
ting and retaining good employ-
ees."
Said Kitchens, "'We didn't run
into any snags. We knew what we
had, and the union knew. what we
had. Once we agreed on how
many dollars we hadcto spend, next
came where to spend it.
"It's. a very. fair package," he
continued. "It's in .ine with the
money the district has."
Finally, Kitchens concluded that
the raises, if granted, are well
deserved. "This year, the employ-
ees have had to work harder and
put up with more than ever before.
We've all gained a new apprecia-
tion for what we had."


pounds per Workmen's Compen-
sation laws planned to prevent
injury.
Problems arise when homeown-
ers put out much more than their
two cans for collection. Sometimes
garbage is not put in cans.
Similarly, residents also do not
adhere to the restrictions on size
and amounts in putting out yard
debris for the once monthly
Wednesday pickup. Each area of
the county 'has a different
Wednesday.,
Albritton said collection rates are
"substantially lower than surround-
ing counties. For instance, in
Tampa it is $45 per quarter;,ours
amounts to about $7 per month per
household," said Albritton.
The resolution approved by com-
missioners last week allows for the
maximum of each dwelling unit to
jump from $156.30 to $181 without
further public hearing.


NO FREE LUNCH IN THE CATTLE BUSINESS
Recently I was invited to a ranch because the owner was disgusted
with his cows. After riding through his cows and spending several hours at
his kitchen table poring over his records, we came to an agreement that only
68 percent of his breeding-age females had produced a calf in the previous
12 months. In other words, 32 percent of his cow herd had failed to produce.
any income.
Have.you ever looked at your cows as employees? How long would
you put up with 32 percent of youremployees stealing from you? How tol-
erant would you be with 32 percent of your employees sleeping on the job?
Ho%\ compassionate would you be with 32 percent of your employees not
show ing up for work'? If you are like most employers, you would have a
housecleaning!
Commercial cattle prices have never been higher in the history of our
country. Who wants a cow failing to produce a calf worth $500 at weaning?
Now is the time to clean house and cull all non-producing livestock in
your operation. Take the money received from your culls and use it to
improve the performance of the remaining productive cows that are paying
their keep.
Cattle are like employees on.a beef or dairy operation. Every cow has
the assignment of generating income for the employer. Employees who
cannot or will not produce income should be strongly advised to,-seek
employment elsewhere. .
..One of the most important requirements in a cow's job description is
to maintain an appropriate calving interval. Most ranchers would agree that
this should be about 12 months. Some dairymen would tolerate 12 1/2
months due to the higher milk production. Regardless of what you consid-
er to be optimum, extended calving intervals reduce lifetime performance
and have a negative effect on your personal income.
The most stressful time in a cow's life is the period from calving
through lactation. Cows expend more energy than they have the capacity to
consume. This negative energy balance is going to short change some bod-
ily functions. The cow's reproductive function is third behind maintenanCe
and milk production. As a result of a lack of energy, the reproductive sys-
tem shuts down and ceases to function. In other words, the cow's repro-
ductive function goes to sleep on the'job. This is a normal physiological
process which cannot be prevented. However, the length of this postpartum
anestrous period will directly affect the cow's performance and profitabili-
SNow, before you go out and start firing your nonproductive cows there
is something you must consider. Unlike human employees, bovine employ-
ees require their.pay in advance. Specifically, cows will require the follow-
ing from their employer:
1. A well-balanced ration consisting, of high-quality feedstuffs
designed to meet the nutritive requirements of lactation and maintenance of
adequate body condition.
2. A health-benefit package to include regular veterinary care and
immunization for local diseases and parasites.
3. Living and working conditions which are kept clean, dry and com-
fortable.
4. Seasonal provision for heating and cooling in all work locations.
The performance of your cattle today is a direct reflection of how well
you met her demands three to six months ago. This is especially- tiue of
nutritional requirements and how long the reproductive system sleeps on
the job. If you meet the demands of the cow, the reproductive system will
sleep for only three to four weeks after calving. If you failed to meet her
demands, then not only the length but also the depth of her sleep will' be
affected.
The degree of success in any livestock enterprise depends on manage-
ment. As the owner/manager you must gather quality employees capable of
fulfilling their assigned duties and then provide benefits and compensation .
to instill loyalty and productivity.
If cows are not meeting the expectations of management, it may be
because management has not fulfilled the demands of the cows. There is no
free lunch!


Make The Grade!
SCHOOL NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 P.M.


NEGOTIATIONS
Continued From 1A


GARBAGE
.Continued From 1A


NIL-- .GdC59Vlw l rrINYO LIfVdIc m


F







FATAL CRASH


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
A crash claimed a life Sunday evening when, according to Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. Roger B. Crews, a 1998 Ford Expedition SUV
driven by Davin Sarad Simpson, 20, 1139 Old South Drive Lakeland, veered off S.R. 64 while traveling eastbound about six miles
frin Ona According to reports, Simpson veered to the right, oversteered to the left and oversteered back to the right causing the
vehicle to overturn. The SUV collided with awire fence and overturned again, coming to a final rest on its roof. Passenger Denise
k. Randolph, 30, of the same address, was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. Raylon Osbourne Penpycooke, 9, and
Gaylbn Toenise Randolph, 13, both of the same address, sustained minor injuries. They and Simpson were taken to Florida
Hospital Wauchula.


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COURTESY PHOTOS
A group of teen-agers from First Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. (bottom photo) chose to
sped their annual mission trip along hurricane alley. The 70 teens, who are staying at Florida
Gulf Coast University, worked with New Hope Baptist Church youth minister Patrick Mahoney,
helping hurricane victims and leading children's activities at the church. After being here for a
couple of days. they went on to assist others in Punta Gorda and Fort Myers. Locally, some
painted a house on Illinois Avenue; these boys took on the task of painting the chimney (top
phot9). 'Others replaced dry wall on a house on Pennsylvania Avenue; cutting and measuring
were part of the job (lower photo). More cleaned up a yard off SR 66 for elderly people. Another
group, from First Baptist Church in Greenville, S. C., will come in late July to finish up some of
the jobs here.


AAPP' -


Men's League
S Needs Teams
There's still time for teams to
sign up for the Men's Softball
League season. Interested
S teams have until 5 'p.m. Friday
to be added to the schedule.
For more information, call
Carl Coleman at 773-3872 or
832-0078.

Watch For False
Advertising
Hardee Senior High School
has issued an alert to local mer-
chants about companies claim-
ing their ad sales will benefit the
Hardee High Athletic depart-
ment.
Members of the business
community need to know the
school has no agreements to
S receive money from the profit of
these advertisements. Call the
School at 773-3181 if there are
any questions.

School Board~
Meeting Canceled
The Hardee County School
Board meeting scheduled for'
July 14 has-been canceled. The
next meeting will be Thursday
July 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the
beginningof a budget session.
On July 28, 2005 another reg-
ular meeting will be held at 5
p.m., also in the Media Center
at Hardee Junior High School,
200 S. Florida Ave., Wauchula.

SFCC Offers.
Driving Classes
A Drug Alcohol' Traffic
Education (D.A.TE.) class and a
Spanish Basic Driver
Improvement class will be held
at South Florida Community .
SCollege Hardee Campus,
SBuilding B., 2698 U.S. 17 N.,
'Bowling Green. Preregistration
is re-quired..
SThe D.A.TE. class will be held
Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m.
until 1 p.m. The cost is $27. The
Spanish Driver is $32 and will
be" held Saturday, July 16, also
from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Fo r
more 'information, call the
Community Education office at
ext. 7392 or 7153 at 773-2252.

Computer Classes
Available Now,
The Hardee County library
offers computer classes four
'mornings per month. The class-
es. are free. The Heartland
Library 'Cooperative will be
holding basic and advanced
computer classes.
Basic 'computer knowledge,
word, processing 'and internet
skills will be demonstrated. For
questions, call either The
Heartland Library Cooperative,
Mary Myers or Gabrielle Turner
at (863) 402-6719 or contact
gabi@myhlc.org.
Whatever you do, if you do it
hard enough you'll enjoy it. The
important thing is to work and
work hard.
-David Rockefeller


Taking Housing
Applications
Financial assistance is avail-
able for first-time homebuyers
for down payment and closing
costs. Pre-applications for roof,
electrical, plumbing, and/or
heating repairs are also being
accepted.
For assistance, stop by room
201, 412 W. Orange St.,
Wauchula or call the Commun-
ity Development office at 773-
6349.


Booths Available
For Fun Fair
A limited number of free
booths are being offered to
non-profit groups for the Back
to School Health and Learning
Fun Fair. The fair is Sunday, July
31, 2005 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the
Agri-Civic Center on Altman
Road in Wauchula.
For questions call 386-6476,
or email sara.rosenbaum@-
ahss.org. as soon as possible.
Space is limited.


Road Karma
By C.J. MOUSER
For The Herald-Advocate
StrIhit a red bird on the highway the other day. This is maybe the third
bird'in 30 ,years of driving that I have dispatched to animal heaven via
vehicular homicide, and there seems to be four very distinct phases that I
go through when this happens.
1. Shock: What the heck was that?
2. Defense: Well, I couldn't help it! How'd I know that the bird was
gonna choose that exact second to cross the road?
3. Sympathy: Awww ... poor little old bird. That had to hurt.
4. Guilt: How am I ever going to make up for this? Somewhere there's
a not-quite-as-flamboyantly-colored female red bird checking her watch,
and saying ... "where is he?"
There's something really gut-wrenching about hitting a harmless ani-
mal such as a red bird. The tiny little, thing didn't make a sound ... there
was just a spray of crimson feathers on the windshield, a split second of eye
contact where he gazed at me in startled surprise and I stared back in sick-
ened horror, and then it was over. Except for one bright red wing feather
that tiung in the windshield wiper blade, that I quickly dispatched with a
flick of'a switch lest everyone on the highway should identify me as a bird
murderer.
I had a friend who was driving near the coast and hit--of all things-
some crazy-looking type of sea duck. The thing took out the passenger
headlight, left a trail of dents and scratches up the hood and with a mighty,
final flourish of run over sea duck revenge, spider-webbed the windshield.
The damages ended up at just under a thousand dollars. My friend took
three hours to get through stage 1, saved stage 2 for when she was trying to
explain the whole thing to her htisband, and skipped happily over stages 3
and 4 without a second thought.
I guess that as a species that zips around at upwards of 60 miles an hour
everywhere we go, these things are bound to happen. A squirrel or armadil-
lo decides at the last minute to cross the road in front of an 18-wheeler. A
toad tangles with a school bus. A deer embraces a Jeep Cherokee, and
countless insects end up plastered in grilles and on fenders. I think as a gen-
eral rule, people try very hard to avoid these conflicts with nature that
almost always end up with the animal paying the highest price, but I can't
help. thinking' that somehow we're going to pay for all these little carcasses
somewhere in the distant future. -
In Buddhist teaching, the law of karma, says: 'for every event that
occurs, there will follow another event whose existence was caused by the
first, and this second event will be pleasant or unpleasant accordingly. To
me that kind of sounds like we are all in line for payback, but what can you
do? When the judgment day comes (whenever or wherever that happens to
be) and the subject of the little red bird comes up, I'm just going to plead
involuntary bird slaughter and hope for the best.

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YOUTH MISSION


The Faithful Spider
One day a spider spun a web,
He climbed it all alone.
The enemy came in like a flood,
The spider he was gone.
The spider fell down to the ground,
He then began to cry,
"My God, My God, give me strength
To give it another try."
God answered him in a still small voice,
"Spider, have no fear."
The sun popped up the sky was blue,
The enemy had to clear.
The spider spun his web again,
This time not alone,
For in his heart when in need,
Faith in God he'd shown.
So keep the faith, run the race,
With God by your side.
Let Him be your guiding light,
Put away your pride.

The spider taketh hold with her hands,
and is in the kings'palaces.
Proverbs 30:28
Penny Johnson
Wauchula
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Research: Florida Getting Better At

Protecting Homes From Hurricanes


New Florida homes withstoc
last year's four hurricanes bett
than their older counterparts -
thanks in large measure to contil
ued improvements in the state
hurricane building code, sa
University of Florida engineers.
UF engineering researchers hav
completed one of the most extel
sive studies of how homes bui
before and after Florida's late
building code help up again
Charley, Frances, Jearine and Ivan
Their conclusion: Homes bui
'under the Florida Building Cod
that became effective in 2002 sus
trained less damage on average tha
those built between 1994 and 200
under the Standard Building Codc
Homes completed before 199'
meanwhile, fared worse.
'The iterations and changes ove
the years to the codes Florida use
have made a measurable differ
ence," said Kurt Gurley, a UF asso
ciate professor of civil engineering
and the lead investigator on the pro
ject.
The engineers, whose study c
200 homes was funded with
$90,000. grant from the Florid
Building Commission through th
Florida Department of Communit
Affairs, presented their report Jun
28 at the FBC's meeting in S
Petersburg. A subcommittee wi
mull the study as well as othe
research and information to hel
steer recommendations for possible
new code changes later this year.
.The ,UF research is important
because it demonstrates that quality
codes are a key part of the prescrip
tion against hurricane damage, sai
Jeff Burton, building code manage
at the Tampa-based Institute fo
Business & Home Safety, a build
ing safety advocacy group whos
engineering experts participated i
the study. That's especially true ou
side Florida, already considered.th
nation's leader in wind protection:
codes, Burton said.
"Comparatively speaking, their
are other states that have no code
that have a high probability of
hurricane making landfall." he said
."In my line of work, I go to various
states and try to educate them
Unless you have proof that the'




SObituaries

SJEANETTE D. COWART
Jeanette D. Cowart, 69, of
SWauchula, died Monday, July 4,
2005, at home.
Born March -18, 1936, in
Lakeland to George and Anna
S Deen, she had been a lifelong resi-
dent of Hardee County. She was co-
owner of Tnangle Body Works and
;a member of Riverview Heights
Baptist Church.
SSurvivors are her husband of 24
years. Doyle Cody Cowart: six
children, Patty Reas, Lawrence
Reas and wife Kim, Tommy Reas
and wife Charlotte, Pam Taylor and
husband Bill, Deborah Ljung and
husband Anders, and Tim Cowart
and wife Sylina; six brothers and
sisters, Cleo. George, Margaret,
Ruth, Richard and Juanita; 16
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchil-
dren; and many other extended
. family members.
The family will receive friends
today (Thursday), July 7. 6-8 p.m.
at Brant Funeral Chapel. Funeral
services will be Friday, July 8, at 10
a.m. at Riverview Heights Baptist
Church with Pastor Jim Hams offi-
ciating.
In lieu of flowers,donations may
be made to Feed the Children or
M.A.D.D.
Brant Funeral Chapel
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ber two, that they actually work, it's
a hard sell."
Gurley's team, which also includ-
ed engineers from Florida Inter-
national University and Florida
A&M University, compared homes
in the path of the highest wind
zones generated by the hurricanes.
The study did not formally
include homes built before 1994,
when the Standard Building Code's
high wind standard became widely
used in coastal areas. However, the
researchers got a good idea of dam-
age to pre-1994 homes as a result of
their visits to storm-damaged
neighborhoods.
The engineers interviewed home-
owners, examined photos and other
records of damage and inspected
homes for construction method -
noting, for example, the size and
spacing of nails used to affix roof-
ing plywood to rafters. Besides
Gurley, the UF team included civil
engineering graduate student, Rob
Davis, Jimmy Jesteadt, Sean-Paul
Ferrera, Ryan Chancey, and Luis
Aponte, as well as undergraduate
students.
Among the group's findings:
Shingle-roofed homes built under
the 2002 code retained more asphalt
shingles than homes built under the
1994 code. Retaining shingles is
critical in hurricanes because loss of
too many can compromise the roof,
allowing rain to enter the attic and
living space. The new code requires


shingles rated to withstand higher
winds than the previous code.
In Charlotte County, for example,
nearly 30 percent of the surveyed
homes built under the new code that
faced Hurricane Charley's highest
recorded wind gusts as high as
150 mph had no shingle damage.
But every surveyed home built
under the previous code experi-
enced at least some shingle loss.
Among those homes that did lose
shingles, meanwhile, very few sur-
veyed new homes experienced a
loss of more than 10 percent. But 10
percent was the minimum for older
homes, with many losing far higher
percentages. The benefits of the
more rugged roof are clear in the
study, but it can be tricky to deter-
mine the relative effects of code
improvements from other issues
. such as aging, Gurley added.
The team also found that a recent
requirement for reinforced garage
doors proved very effective. Most
of the homes surveyed were built
with this requirement, and none had
significant garage door damage.
However, researchers saw many
pre-1994 homes whose weaker
garage doors were blown off their
tracks, a failure that often allowed
wind to enter the house, damage the
contents and attack the integrity of
the.roof from inside.
..,Despite the noticeable improve-
ment in performance among new
homes versus old homes, homes
built under the newest code did not


Sports Sense
& Nonsense
By Joan Seaman


e It has been a busy summer on the local sports scene, something for
Is
everyone.
a eHardee athletes are involved in a bunch of different activities. The var-
Ssity and junior varsity cheerleaders excelled during their summer camp at
s Stetson University.
I- There's a huge varsity team this year. The captain is Rebecca Durrance,
y co-captains Kelsey Williams and Randi Sasser. Also on the squad are
Amanda Maldonado, Vaillajon Louisjeune, Kalee Barker, Joey Gicker,
Haley Britt, Brittany Davis, Lauren Raulerson, Trenere Snell, Nikki Brown,
Courtney Norris, Meg Hackney, Kara Keen, Whitley Sheffield, Jennifer
Trammell and Kaitlin Pridgen. They are coached by Nicole Pace.
JV coach Holly Gilliard has a smaller squad, with co-captains Leanna
Himrod and Ashlee Neuhauser, McKenna Crawford, Bailee Williams,
Amber Douglas, Jamilynn Hand, Chelsea Harris, Natalie Green, Bailey
Knight, Danielle Revell, Ashleigh Alden and Christina Skitka.

S Boys basketball is participating in AAU team competition in Polk
County. Girls basketball and volleyball have practices and competition reg-
ularly. Football practices continue three nights a week until the last of July.
STennis lessons are held daily.
Fall sports begin official practices Aug. 1, for football, volleyball, and
probably golf. cross country and swimming. ,

S Little League baseball and softball teams are still active. The softball
Juniors and Majors and baseball Minors played their games in late June,
Search bowing out during the district playoffs. The Majors and Juniors boys
started their competition on Tuesday and hope to advance out of districts.
Several youth are active in the summer Sertoma Youth Golf tour which
plays each week at various courses iniHardee, Highlands and Polk counties..
Players from Hardee include W. T. Redding. Kyle Braxton, Brenton
McClenithan, Justin Painter, Jake Crews, Will Krause, Brek McClenithan,
t Ben Krause, Kaleb Saunders, Lincoln Saunders, Lacey McClenithan, Jhett
S See and Gemi Saunders.

S The Men's Church Softball League finished up recently. St. Michael's
Catholic won the regular season title and Christian Heritage won the single-
Selimination post-season tournament, taking out both St. Michael's and sec-
ond-place Wauchula First Baptist.
Women's Church League is going strong, playing around the evening
thunderstorms and July 4 holiday. Wauchula First Methodist is the only
undefeated squad. Wauchula First Baptist is in second place.
The Men's City Softball League had a planning meeting last week, but
can still add teams. Any other team wanting to join in must sign up by
Friday at 5 p.m. For information, call Carl Coleman at 773-3872 or 832-
0078. .
Information from community and school athletic events is always welcome.
Please call The Herald-Advocate (773-3255) or e-mail me at news.heral-
dadvocate@earthlink.net with news for this biweekly column. The sports
news deadline is noon Mondays. News will be included as soon as time and
space allo's.


survive unscathed, Gurley said.
Common failures among new
homes include soffits, or vents
located underneath roof overhangs
to allow air to circulate through the
attic. Wind sometimes damaged or
blew out these soffits, allowing
wind-driven rain to enter the attic,
soaking insulation and even damag-
ing ceilings and home contents in
some cases, Gurley said.
Gurley said improving soffit per-
formance is one area the Florida
Building Commission will likely
tackle in its next set of code revi-
sions, among other issues. He said
his research shows that although
there will never be a perfect build-
ing code, Florida has a good track
record of improving standards.







MONDAY, JULY 11
*Wauchula City Commis-'
sion, regular meeting, City Hall,
225 E. Main St., Wauchula, 6
p.m.
v/Zolfo Springs Town Council,
regular meeting, Civic Center,
3210 U.S. 17 South, Zolfo
Springs, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY. JULY 12
VBowling Green City Com-
mission, regular meeting, City
Hall, 104 E. Main St., Bowling
Green, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 14
'Hardee County Commis-
sion, regular meeting, Room
102, Courthouse Annex I, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.
Experience teaches slowly and
at the cost of mistakes.
-James A. Froude

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.)


Letter To Editor

Zolfo Springs Lady Shares

Information On Hepatitis C


Dear Editor:
What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C
is a liver disease.
The liver does many things to
keep you alive. It fights infections
and stops bleeding. It removes
drugs and other poisons from your
blood. The liver also stores energy
till you need it.
Hepatitis C is a virus in the blood
system. A virus can be passed from
one person to another and can
affect anyone, any age, anytime.
How is Hepatitis C passed?
The Hepatitis C virus is passed
thru contact with the blood of an
infected person, such as blood
transfusions or organ transplant
before 1992; sharing needles thru
drug use; getting tattoos, body
piercing or manicures; using some-
one else's toothbrush, razor, finger-
nail clippers, comb, etc.; coming in
contact with someone's blood thru
an open wound on your body;
through oral and sexual intercourse


(if blood, sore or open wound is
present); and froman .infected par-
ent, at the time of pregnancy.
How can Hepatitis C be detect-
ed? Hepatitis C can be in your
blood system for as many as 10 to
20 years before it becomes active.
If detected early Hepatitis C can
be treated, however if left untreated
this disease if fatal. Discuss this
with your doctor.
Donate blood. This is free, your
blood is tested and you will be noti-
fied, by mail, of any infectious dis-
eases you may have. This way not
only are you helping yourself you
could be saving the life of someone
else.
Please, feel free to e-mail me
with any questions or suggestions
you may have at meyer@dialup24.
Next week I hope to enlighten
you further in a more personal way.
Thank you,
Roberta Meyer
Zolfo Springs


^ What

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children?

S e-en 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
404 W. Palmetto St. Wauchula

773-9451
email: brantfuneralchapel@earthlink.net
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-ANNNOUNCEMENTI ':


Please take notice that after forty-three years of practicing law in
Wauchula and my recent Notice of Retirement as of July 1, 2005, it is
with great pleasure that I announce the formation of PATARINI &
FRITZ, RA.

Due to health reasons, I am no longer able to meet the demands of a
thriving law practice alone;.however, I felt it would be unfair to leave the
people of Wauchula who have supported me, my family and my law
practice over the past forty-three years dangling in the wind.
Therefore, it is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce a
new partnership, Val R. Patarini with Joseph R. Fritz of Tampa, Florida,
who will be taking over my law practice as of July 1, 2005.

PATARINI & FRITZ, P.A. is uniquely designed to meet the needs of fel-
low Wauchulans and long standing clients, along with the demands
and needs of new homeowners and business owners moving into-the
community. We are now open for business, taking telephone calls,
and accepting clients. Until further notice, the office will maintain its
location at 208 W. Palmetto Avenue, Wauchula, FL, and clients may
contact us via telephone 863-773-3171 or email
wauchulalawyer@earthlink.net to schedule an appointment.

Joseph R. Fritz is no stranger to the practice of law; he has been for-
mally practicing law in the State of Florida for 25 years in DeSoto,
Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties,
and has been a land owner in the Ft. Lonesome area for many years.
While Mr. Fritz's primary practice is located in Tampa, Florida, he will
split his time between the two locations and meet with clients in
Wauchula 2-3 days per week; however, the office will be fully staffed
and open for business Monday through Friday, between the hours of
8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please note that the office will be closed
for vacation during the week of July 18th through 22nd, and will
reopen Monday, July 25, 2005 at 8:30 a.m.

As a former Trustee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and maintaining a
thriving law practice in Tampa, Florida, Joseph R. Fritz brings a unique
blend of aggressive expertise and legal experience to the table of
.PATARINI & FRITZ, P.A., including representation in the areas of
Bankruptcy, Criminal, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Family Law
and Probate, while Val R. Patarini will remain in practice, of counsel.

PATARINI & FRITZ, P.A. is excited about this new venture and looking
forward to maintaining a high level of integrity in the legal justice sys-
tem, and aggressively representing the legal interests of the mem-
bers of this community.
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Cops For Christ
By Barry L. Schnable
Hardee County Sheriff's Office Sergeant


ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
SOfficers know well that actions speak louder than words. I have talked
With several past and current people who have been in trouble with the law.
I cannot count on both my hands the number of times that I have heard them
Essay, "I am never coming back to jail." Although I know most of them hon-
estly have that intention at the time they say it, it rarely rings true.
I have told several of them they can make that statement come true if
they want to make serious changes and sacrifices in their lives. Anyone can
.try to change and take the right path, but if he continues to stay around the
same people who influence him in bad behavior, his efforts will be in vain.
S They can say it all day long, but their actions will speak louder than
Swords:
; Officers also are held to the same standard as to their actions. Officers
are held to a very high standard in society because we are the enforcers of
the law and an example to others of how to conduct themselves in a man-
.ner that is acceptable to society.
Of course, we (officers) are only human and not immune to sinful
ways. We do have to try harder than most to set a good example. Not only
Sis the average citizen watching us, but also criminals we try to counsel
About getting away from their criminal life and, most importantly, kids.
No.one is expected to be perfect, but we are expected to try and live
Sthe best life that we can. Our actions, being watched by all, certainly speak
Louder than our words. The best example I can think of at the moment
about actions speaking louder than words is Mrs. Pearl. Mrs. Pearl is a fel-
low Christian at the church I attend, Lake Dale Baptist in Wauchula.
Anyone who knows her knows what a devoted Christian lady she is. Her
actions-speak louder than words for more than one reason. Due to an acci-
dent several years ago she cannot speak very well, but she speaks louder
than even the pastor, Jason Delgado.
During his sermon, in the place of saying "amen," she claps very loud
and rapidly, "clap,, clap, clap." The majority of us, myself included, rarely
Seven say the word "amen" and we can speak perfectly fine. What' a won-
derful example of actions' speaking louder than words.
SYou can be a wonderful example also. If you do not currently attend
church, stop talking about it, stop telling your family that you will go next
week. Instead, let your actions speak louder than words and just go! You
are certainly welcome at our church Lake Dale Baptist on Heard Bridge
Road just west of Boyd Cowart. Come see Mrs. Pearl and how she says
"amen" louder than anyone you have ever met.
Don't put off until tomorrow what you can change in your life today,
for the Bible says tomorrow is promised to no one. All of us will live for-
ever. It's up to you whether it will be in Heaven or Hell. God bless all of
you. :: .
Barr) L. Sclniable Jr, state representative fotr Peace Officers For Christ,
can be reached via e-mail at barryamber@miisn.coin.. i'sit the organiza-
tion's Web site at www.pofci.orgp.


INSRACESERICSLA


Notice:

Local Insurance Business Has Change of Ownership


WELLS AND ASSOCIATES OF WAUCHULA

(Community Insurance Agency)

is now

Albritton Insurance Service, LLC.


As of Friday, July 1, 2005 the insurance agency formerly owned
by Lonnie Wells of Lake Placid is now owned by Joe Albritton of
Wauchula. Business hours, companies represented, and loca-
tion will remain the same.


Inside Out
By Chip Ballard


The. staff, with combined


insurance


experience of


over 100


IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I LAUGH
At 1:45 Friday afternoon, June 17, an anesthesiologist named Mary
came for me. She rolled my bed through long narrowing hallways deep into
sthe bowels of Florida Hospital in Sebring. I'd gotten there at 7 to be
' prepped for surgery at nine. A four-hour. forty-five minute hold-up. -
(The guy scheduled for the knife: at, 7bad been two hours late. throw-
i ing everything out of kilter. resolved to find out who he was, then tell his
doctor he'd requested a prostate check. I giggled seeing him gathering his
: little split-tail gown behind him and tearing out of the hospital and across
1 the grounds toward an oak hammock, hunting a place to hide.)
e As she rolled me farther into the depths of the hospital, the temperature
Sdroppedfast. It got cold. I lifted my eyes to look at the woman pushing my
bed. A mask covered her nose and mouth so all I could see were her eyes.
SI looked into them and said, "s this ts he morgue?"
Her eyes grew twice their size. Then she laughed. "Nooo. We're not
Anywhere near the morgue."
She maneuvered a turn and rolled me into a freezer. People stood rigid
in green head covers and surgical masks like Mary's. Oddly I thought of
Michael Jackson, hoped he hadn't quit show business and gone into medi-
cine. Someone stuck a needle into my IV and next thing I knew I was wak-
ing up in the little room where a nurse had shaved my stomach from neck
,'. to knees.
k: My belly ached, bad. I began to squirm, hunting a position that didn't
l' hurt. There wasn't one. Pretty soon a nurse came over and gave me a shot.
SThe doctor'came by later, gave me a pill. I still hurt.
(Now I've seen the pictures, I understand why. They blew my belly up
Like a balloon, cut holes to stick in snake lights, hammers, chisels, screw-
drivers and a camera 'to film the action. To the untrained eye, the finished
product resembles a large canvas patch attached to a basketball with hand-,
Sfuls of wood screws.)
S' They rolled me back to the room where I'd begun my day at 7 a.m. It
'k, waSta big room with beds all around and curtains between the beds, All
:I morning the room had bustled with activity, patients being hauled off to
Surgery or being brought back. Now, at 4:30, the room was quiet. Only
11 three of us remained, waiting for rides.
A nurse had called the woman who was supposed to pick me up at 2
; saying I wouldn't even be out of surgery at 2, let alone ready to go home.
SNow another nurse informed me.someone had called Maurice (she pro-
nounced it Maur-ees) Ballard to come get me. She gave me a prescription,
said to fill it across the street, take two pills immediately, then one every
.; four hours.
Vi, Maur-ees, my daddy, arrived at 5:30. The other patients had gone and
,3i I was alone in the wheelchair in the middle of the room except for the
i nurse who had admitted me that morning, now sitting at a desk doing paper-
work, looking frazzled and beat.
S I heard the back door open. Footsteps hurrying across the room.
.' Maur-ees: 'They told me they'd have you outside on the sidewalk, ready to
go."
S Moaning, I lifted two fingers holding the prescription. He glanced at,it.
looked hard at the nurse. "Why wasn't this called in?"
"You can't call in narcotics, sir."
S '"You mean I have to wait for this?"
"I'm sorry, sir. It only takes about 10 minutes."
S He shook his head, glanced at me. "You all right?"
S "No."
I yelped getting from the wheelchair into the car. Never realized how
much every, move we make involves stomach muscles.
Daddy drove to the pharmacy, was out in 10 minutes, looked at me
, through the window. "You owe me $15."
I nodded, moaned, muscle spasms ripping around the invasive wood'
Screws. The 30 miles home seemed 60. Daddy let me out near my back'
: doorstep, and waited until I made it to the door before backing out.
It was a long night. A long weekend. Monday was some better. It took
Sa week even to be able to sit more than a minute at my computer. People's
%j lOpital stays are cut too short these days. When I had a similar procedure
Done 20 years ago, I was in the hospital two days. If the hurt got too bad.
or I needed help turning over or getting up, I pushed a button and a nurse
was there.
: (Oh, the guy responsible for my four-hour, forty-five minute hold up?
I learned he'd been told originally to be there for prep at 7 on Wednesday
1'- but on Tuesday the doctor's office called him saying his surgery had
Been postponed until Friday. But they did not tell him his time had been
i:i changed from 9 to 7, so be there for prep at 5. So since it wasn't his fault,
'' I've decided not to mention the prostate check to his doctor. I figure he's
suffered enough.) .
:3: I was the guy. '",: d* :
.Comaments or questions? E-mail Chip Ballard at chipkyle746-@earth-
I"'li .net. ....


years in all areas of insurance, is eager to serve our local com-
munity with the service, reliability, and expertise Hardee County

deseve;s inj his challenging insurance environment.


The staff:


JOE ALBRITTON Owner/President, Joe is the son of Benny and Pam
Albritton and is a fifth generation Hardee County resident. Joe has over ten
years of experience in insurance management and consulting and holds a
bachelor's degree in Risk Management and Insurance and a bachelor's degree
in Finance from Florida State University. In 2003 Joe earned a Masters degree
from Duke University in Business Administration.


RALPH


LOVERN, CIC Ralph


has over 24 years experience and is a


Certified Insurance Counselor. His expertise is in'-commercial property and
casualty and is well equipped to help any business structure and manage the
insurance program needed today.

TERRY McGOWIN Terry is the commercial lines manager for our agency.
She is a long time resident with over 29 years of experience managing the day
to day needs of local businesses.

PAT GRAHAM Pat is the agency's personal lines manager. She has over 21


years experience


helping our county's residents with


competitively priced


Homeowners, Auto, Boat, Life, and Health.

TY SMITH -:With 18 years of experience h the personal lines insurance busi-
ness is one bof our agency's well trained Customer Service Representatives
dedicated to helping customers with their needs.

RUBY HERRERA Ruby is a Customer Service Representative specializing
in personal lines. She is well versed in Homeowners, Auto, Life and Health.


We look forward to serving the residents of Hardee County. If you
have any questions about this change or services provided please
do not hesitate to call. -


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863-773 4107


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3 Rental houses in Ona. Current rental income $900 per month. $70,000.
Beautiful wooded. acres, liie new DW/MH, 3/2, Central HA.1. 5138 Deer
Run Road. $120,000.
15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in gro0e. \%ell & 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 -ell. $70.0110.
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. 64E.
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2004 RED HONDA CIVIC, $11,800 for
more details call 863-245-1033 or 863-
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2005 SUZUKI GSXR 600, low miles,
includes frame sliders, fender elimi-
nator kit, carbon fiber and matching
Arai helmet, $8,200 OBO. 781-2142.
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TEMP DRIVER NEEDED 20 hrs per
week delivering hot meals to home
bound seniors. Must have depend-
able transportation. Mileage reim-
bursement available. Contact HOPE
of Hardee,- 310 North 8th Ave.,
Wauchula 773-2022 EOE, DFWP
7:7-14c
BARTENDER NEEDED. Evenings/-
weekends, must be 21. Apply in per-
son between 10 am 5 pm at The
Country Club, 245 Hwy. 17 North, BG.
Ask for Sheila at 375-9988. 7:7-14c


Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland
Hardee Division
Position Available: Office Assistance
Salary: 7.50 9.50 per hour based on experience
Full Time position with benefits available. Monday through
Friday 8-5:00 p.m.. Must have experience with working with
clients, office managent and accounting skills, and computer
skills. Bilingual preferred. Submit Resumes to slamy(hard-
ee.k12.fl.us or fax: (863) 773-4226 attention: Shujwana Lamy.
Deadline for receipt of resume is July 13, 2005 at 12:00 noon.
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LIQUOR PACKAGE STORE seeking
F/T clerk. Must be 21, starting at $7/hr.
Apply in person between 10 a.m.-5
p.m. at The Country Club, 245 Hwy 17
North, BG. Ask for Sheila at 375-9988.
7:7-14c
DIETARY AIDE PT for 79 bed long-
term care facility to do tray set up, run
dishwasher and general cleaning.
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK EVENINGS
AND WEEKENDS. If you enjoy work-
ing with the elderly come join our
team. Apply in person at: Hardee
Manor Healthcare Center, 401 Orange
Place, Wauchula, FL 33873. 7:7c
REGISTERED NURSE: HOPE of
Hardee, 310 North 8th Ave.,
Wauchula, is looking for a Registered
Nurse to work from 4 to 8 hours per
month. If you enjoy working with
seniors in their own homes, give us a
call at 773-2022. EOE,DFWP 7:7-14c


C.N.A.'s 40 hrs per week, $7.25/hr.
Must have dependable transportation.
Benefits and mileage reimbursement
available. Contact HOPE of Hardee,
310 N. 8th Ave., Wauchula 773-2022.
EOE, DFWP 7:7-8:11 c
KITCHEN HELP AND night cleaner
needed at Pioneer Restaurant, ZS,
735-0726. 7:7c
BILINGUAL SECRETARY needed.
Apply in person, no phone calls
accepted, at Hill's Auto World, BG,
across from Presco. 7:7c
DRIVER Delivery truck for ornamen-
tal nursery. Class D CDL required.
Apply at Peace River Growers, 3521
N. Nursery Road, Zolfo Springs, FL.
EOE. 6:30-7:7c
JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES wanted for
trailer park. Must have own tools and
vehicle. (863) 698-4908. 6:30-7:7p


Payroll
Temporary or Federal and State
Permanent LABOR tes
Deposits
Personnel and SOLUTIONS Tax Reports
l 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 1:2



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 EOE M/F/V/D
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505 N. 6th Ave.
(across from First National
773-6667


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Billy Hill
Owner ,


Rosemary Ruby


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Bank)- Corner of Hwy 17 & Rea Rd.
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402 South 6th Avenue
Wauchula. FL 33873 Bus. (863) 773-0007
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker Fax: (863) 773-0038 Delois Johnson
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker E-mail:lambertdl@earthlink.net
BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY!
ERFECT STARTER HOME! 3B/lBth home, 1310 GREAT LOCATION for construction! Lot has a 960
luare feel. on one acre. with a 32 by 20 workshop. square foot home, 2B/IBth, some hurricane damage.
98,000 $45.000.
ON'T LAST LONG! 3B/lBth. lo\el. home, well COMMERCIAL LOT! Idea location on Highway 17
maintained. recently updated. irrigation for plants, con- North. SEE TODAY! $450,000
lenient location. $125.000 2B/1.5BIh Mobile home on secluded 17 acres: plenty of
UNIM ER'S HERE! Enjo) this lo\el in ground pool wildlife including, turkey, deer, and hogs. $175,000
ong wilh this 3B/1.5Bth. CB home, new roof. new tiled HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH CONM ERCIAL BUILDING
doors. new double paned windows. nice workshop, con- presentll used for two seperale businesses: 2810 square
eniently located. $165.000 feet: face brick, new roof: paved parking. Call for
EE THIS PARK MODEL D/W N /H on nicely land- details! $275,000.
aped corner lot: 2B/2Bth, 1656 square feet. some fur-
ture included in sale. $85,000. HOUSE IN TOWN! 2B/IBth home. approx. 1200
square feet of living. $45.000.
estled in Lovel) Oak Hammock, this 3B/2Bth home square fee of living. $45000.
ith 2500 square feel of lit ing, is perfectly situated on Close to Manatee 5.49 acres, cleared, fenced, and small
is 155 acre tract that is fenced, has 4" well, 3 aces with pond. $95.000.
erhead irrigation. Call for details.
read irrigation. Call forHUNTER'S PARADISE! See this 40 acre tract with
excellent Opportunity to purchase this 38 acre tract of plenty of wildlife: small creek; property can be di'idd |
nprosed pasture that is fenced, small pond, shell road ed. $420,000
onstage; located at the Hardee[lanatee Line. Contact
s toda!
SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON...............773-9743 I
ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAIS ...........781-2413
0 ASSOCIATE: MIKEYCOLDING.................781-1698
ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK..........781-1226 REALTOR
ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTTE TERRELL.......781-6971


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Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland
Hardee Division
Position Available: Child Care Resource Analyst
Salary Range: $22,000 $28,000 based on experience
Full time position with benefits available. Monday through
Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Requirements: High School
Diploma/GED or higher, computer skills, ability to work with
public, and bilingual. Submit Resumes to slamy(hard-
ee.k12.fl.us or fax: (863) 773-4226 attention: Shujwana Lamy.
Deadline for receipt of resume is July 13, 2005 at 12:00 noon.
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Sat. 8-12


863-773-0777
863-773-0727


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116 REA Rd.
Wauchula
(across from Wal-Mart)


MATURE, EXPERIENCED bookkeeper.
Good job for the right qualified per-
son. (863) 634-7552. 6:30-7:29c
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
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


SOUTH FLORIDA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE


CAREGIVER wanted part-time for man
in wheelchair. 773-2275. 6:30-7:14p
$1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck
drivers and service personnel. Coker
Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula
2:24tfc
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


600 W. College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-6661. FAX: (863) 453-2437
E-mail: jobs@sfcc.cc.fl.us
www.sfcc.cc.fl.us


NURSING FACULTY POSITIONS
SFCC is seeking three full-time instructors to teach in its Nursing
programs. Two positions begin in August and the other in January.
Teaching responsibilities may include Obstetrics and Mental Health.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's
preferred. Two years of recent medical/surgical nursing experience
required. OB and/or Mental Health experience preferred. Teaching
experience preferred. Must possess or have ability to obtain current
Florida R.N. licensure.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including retire-
ment, medical and life insurance, and sick leave.
Application forms are available in Human Resources, Building I,
(Avon Park), at any SFCC campus or center, and on our Web site.
Application will be reviewed upon receipt. Positions are open until
filled.
SFCC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITYINSTITUTION
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WAUCHULA, FL 33873


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(863) 773-2122
FAX (863) 773-2173
AFTER HOURS CALL:
Gary Delatorre, Broker 863-832-0508
Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887
Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575
Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797
Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769


RICHARD DASHER


0 W
Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
PRICED TO SELL FAST! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on CHARMING TWO BEDROOM, 1 BATH concrete block
large lot was built In 2001. Only $79,900 home in quiet neighborhood. Remodeled and ready for
---- new family. S89,900.
BEAUTIFUL SHADED LOT on North Ohio Avenue with----
12x60 mobile home in very good condition. Only A GREAT LOCATION for this 1994 MH on 10 Acres of
$49,900 land Just Inside Manatee County. Beautiful oak forest,
-----new well and serene surroundings. $249.900
SECLUDED 24 ACRES. cabbage palms, oaks and other
natural Florida flora and fauna. Perfect for weekend NEW LISTING COMMERCIALLOT WAUCHULA north-
camping. S6,500 per acre. bound Hwy 17 frontage and access from southbound
-----via city street. S245,000
LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling
Green. $200,000 HIGHWAY 17 FRONTAGE in Bowling Green. 80 x 118 lot.
HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE. Zolfo Springs lot. $40,000 $25,000.


Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service.
Look for us at Mid-FloridaHomes.com
WE SELL HUD HOMES, CALL US FOR LISTINGS


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Circle The Date!
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
DEADLINE IS MONDAY
AT5 P.M.


TELLER WANTED
Ideal candidate is courteous, enthusiastic, sales
oriented and computer literate.
Excellent salary & benefit package.
Apply in person: Big Lake National Bank
202 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula
EOE DFW C16:30.7:7c


AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Position Number: 10387
Work Hours: 7:00am 5:30pm Monday Thursday
Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $801.93 $1171.19
**NO TOOLS REQUIRED**
This position will perform skilled work in the repair, overhaul-
ing, disassembling and replacement of gasoline or diesel
engines, transmissions and brakes. Skilled in changing and
balancing tires of all sizes. Skilled in repairing/replacing pis-
tons, rods, gears, valves and bearings. Required to have CDL
Class A License or Permit.
Apply on-line via the People First (1-877-562-7287) by com-
pleting a State of Florida online job application at
www.myflorida.com by 5pm EST closing date or call 863-993-
4634.
CLOSING DATE: 7/14/05 CL6:30,7:7C





Realtor
S 220 N. 6th Avenue
0"I Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
www.floresrealty.net
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
***Newer Mobile Home on 1 AC Very well maintained and out in
the Country. 3BR/2BA 2001 Mobile Home with Central Air & Heat.
Located in Ft. Meade, CALL TODAY! Asking 92,500.00.


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.
Listing in Downing Circle Buyer
wanted for this Brand New 2006
Manufactured Home, 3BR/2BA
Central Air & Heat, Stove &
Refrigerator. Move in Ready.
Asking $74,500.00
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, Soothingi 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.
West Hardee County 8.23 Acres
with restrictions off Kazen Road
C.eal for New Home Construction.
Close to town. Asking $123,500.00
5 Acres out of Town Call us today
about this vacant land. Won't last
long. $56,500.


Noey Flores John Freeman Carolyn Jackson Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier
** Whether you're buying or selling. The pro-
fessionals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will be happy
to assist you. Let one of our associates help
make your Real Estate dreams come true.**
WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS
Contact After Hours
0.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
After hours............863-773-2840
Lawrence A. Roberts................(863) 773-9256
Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585
John Freeman (863) 773-6141
Carolyn Jackson (863) 781-3643
Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587
Steve Lanier (863) 559-9392 d7:7c


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Land Clearing & Tree Remo l, Inc


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* Site Prep
* Tree & Debris Removal
* Citrus Tree Removal
* Demolition
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* Experienced Operator
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* Personal Service
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The


S3/BR, 1/BA concrete block home on 2
S 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
S;(863) 224-0147 for Carla Smith.
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'TOTALLY REMODELED classic 1928,
S 3 BR, 1 Bath home. All new kitchen
'and bath, new air/heat, plumbing, win-
kdlows, electric water heater, carpets
'and finished natural wood floors.
SLarge corner lot. (850) 529-1939 for
'appointment. Serious Buyers Only.
S*'$120,000. 7:7p


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FOUND on Louisianna Street small
''blonde mixed breed male dog with
brown collar. 781-3069. 7:7nc
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ALMOST NEW JET 3 ULTRA scooter
u:chair with oxygen holder & chair
';:over, $2,500, car lift for chair, $600,
''walker, $20 and shower stool, $10,
4,Omall drop leaf table with 2 chairs,
':$50. Call 773-6854 or leave message.
7:7p
'OX OF Cow collection for $40. Call
':735-1918. 6:9-7:7p


VERY NICE 55 gallon fish tank with
matching custom built cabinets and
top, $400, table plus 4 chairs in a pine
color, $150. (863) 245-1636. 7:7p
SIX (6) CEMETERY lots in Wauchula
cemetery, 1140 Hwy 17 South, $400
each. Call (863) 676-2027. 7:7-8:4p
MOVING SALE! 57" BIG screen TV,
$500; 4 seat dining room set, pine,
$375; 9 piece living room set, sofa,
love seat, end tables, lamps, $800
OBO for all. (863) 773-6818. 7:7p
NEW INTERAM .357 Magnum, $400.
773-0670, 832-1940. 7:7p
TENNIS PLAYER, 3.5 rating, looking
for singles, doubles matches. Can
sub: Wauchula and surrounding
areas. 863-781-0342. 6:30-7:7p
DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double bass
pedal, top of-the-line, paid $350, sell-
ing for $200. James, 375-4797. 1:6tfc



2BR, 1 bath, Florida room, work shop,
new refrigerator, new roof. Senior
park in Fort Meade, $14,500, park rent
$111.28 month. Call Bill 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
1-772-299-9700. 7:7-14p
MOBILE HOME 12x50 in good condi-
tion and two window air conditioners.
Ready to be moved, $850 OBO (863)
773-6692. 7:7p


Classifieds


1997 HOME OF MERIT 28x64, 4 BR/2
bath, must be moved, $25,000 OBO.
773-4308. 7:7p
SKYLINE PARK MODELS for sale!
Models located at Little Charlie Creek
RV Park, 1850 Heard Bridge Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873. For more infor-
mation call (863) 781-9241, Wayne or
(863) 773-3161, Cindy. 6:2-8:25c


PERSONAL PROPERTY of Karen
Williams, Mary Alderman, Pamela
Davis, Janice Farabee, Krysia
Schofield will be sold to public pur-
suant -to warehouseman's lien:
clothes, toys, tools, household items.
Said sale will be at Bowling Green
Storage, 5020 Hwy 17 N. Bowling
Green, Florida at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday,
July 19, 2005. 6:30-7:7p

3-l
FREE TO GOOD HOME; long haired
kittens. Call Andrea 735-1314. 7:7nc
ATTENTION! State Statute6 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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FREE TO GOOD home. 1 adult female
white cat, declawed, 6 years old; 1
adult male terrier mix black, house
broken, 10 yrs old; 1 adult male mix,
tan & white dog, inside or outside pet,
10 yrs. old. All pets are fixed, good
with seniors or kids, shots are up to
date. Call (863) 773-6370 for adop-
tion. 7:7-14c
ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a pet
or are looking for a new one, the City
of Wauchula invites you to come and
see if you can find the pet you're look-
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more information..
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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



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


Roofing Foremen, Roofing Laborers,
Sheet Metal Foremen, Sheet Metal Laborers

Growing commercial/industrial roofing contractor on
west coast of FL. Experienced only. Great benefits
including 401k/profit sharing/vacation.
Steady year-round work. References required.
Apply online at www.sutterroofing.com or,
fax resume to 813-868-0500 Attn: Scott Wilson
c16:30-7:28p


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See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


Historical home in Wauchula. 5
BR, 4 bath, CB home on 3 ac.
lot. Hardwood floors, fireplace
and fountain. Many other fea-
tures. Call today to make your
appointment. $299,000!
19.83 acs. on Alderman Rd, Ft.
Green. Would make a nice
homesite. $15,000/ac!
Take part and locate your busi-
ness in this growing commercial
area! 450' on North Florida
A e. Zoned commercial.
$360,000!
20 acs. in Ft. Green area.
Grove with home. 3BR, I bath
with pool. Call today.
$15,000/ac.
Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of
new Suncoast Schools Credit
Union. Approximately 3.5 acs.
with 2 homes and 1 office.
$1,000,000!
20 ac. pasture on paved road.
Listed for $310,000!

20 ac. homesite close to
Wauchula with paved rd
frontage. $16,000/ac.!

60 acs. on county rd currently
in citrus gro.e with deep well.
$12,000/ac. WILL DIVIDE!


RELAX & ENJOY! This beau-
tiful, wooded 52 ac. tract in
SW Hardee Co has easy access
with dble road frontage.
$780,000!
Excellent secluded homesite at
end of county road in
Sweetwater. Currently in E&NM
citrus grove. $15,500/ac!
9.5 ac. homesite, near Lake
Letta and Highlands Ridge N
Golf Course. Enjo) golfing,
fishing and other water recre-
ation in beautiful Sebring,
Florida. Call for more details!
BEAUTIFUL HOMESITES! 5
ac. tracts in eastern Hardee Co.
on paved road. Listed for
$ 7,500/ac!
Commercial 34.5 acs. on north
bound Hwy 17, over 1,800 feet
of frontage. Buy all or in part.
Call today for details!
Outstanding home in
Knollwood. 5 BR, 3.5 bath, for-
mal living & dining, extra large
family room w/fireplace, game
room, and heated pool w/hot
tub. $305.000!
These 5 & 10 ac. tracts are
located in western Hardee Co.
There are -only a few lots left
with lake \iewv and there are
deed restrictions. If you want
peaceful living, this is the spot.

38 ac. grove with county rd
frontage in SW Hardee Co.
$550,000!


REALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS


DAVID ROYAL................781-3490
SANDY LARRISON........832-0130
MIKE NICHOLSON


US. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCAiULA. FL 33873


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Carol Tomblin CAROL'S

POOL
SERVICE
~ 10 Years Experience -
Certifled & Insured
Office: 863-452-6026
Cell: 863-449-1806
P.O. Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33826
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24-lour Emergency Towing Lowest Possile Rates Fast, Reliable Service


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Country Manor Apartments
315 State Road 62
Bowling Green, Florida 33834


We are a 120 uhit 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
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1983 COUNTRY CAMPER 30', 2 AC,
generator, 454, full size refrigerator,
sleeps 6, $9,000. 781-3613 or 767-
1280. 6:30-7:28p



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, includes util-
ities 863-375-4424. 6:30-7:7p
NICE One B/R Avion trailer queen
size bed, 150 ch. satellite TV One
Person Only. No Pets. $500 month-
$250 security deposit-includes utili-
ties. 1-863-375-4424. 6:30-7:7p


3 BR, 1.5 bath mobile home. (863)
453-3400 daytime or (863) 399-3333.
7:7-14p
FT. MEADE apartment available. 2 BR/
2 BA, central air & heat, separate
laundry room with hookups; nice
neighborhood, $550/month; $550
security and 1st month rent deposit
required. Move in today! Call 375-
9988 or (863) 285-7203 ask for
Sheila. 7:7-14c
1 BR APARTMENT for rent in Zolfo.
Daytime 453-3400 or 399-3333.
7:7-14p
AFFORDABLE 2 or 3 bedroom mobile
homes, $350 and up, plus deposit.
Family Park. No Pets. 773-3275.
6:30-7:28p


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



PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
Bobeat Serviee Tree Trimming
Complete Tree Removal

*FREE ESTIMATES*

(863) 781-2089


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Citrus Kemoval Land Clearing

b ackhoc Work

P ond Digging Ditch Cleaning

S Divewas "Pebble Rock, etc.

' References provided upon requests.


James V. See, Jr., Broker


James V. See, Sr., Broker


Sales Associates
(after hours)


Mary Rollins
Ben Gibson
Joseph. F. Smith


(863) 773-9673
(941) 737-2800
(863) 781-1851


Robert Jones
Brian Pohl


(863) 781-1423
(863) 773-6563


S We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and l
LJ Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. u..
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OUR NEW STARTING RATE PAY IS $9.00 PER HOUR

Florida Institute for Neurological Rehabilitation, Inc., is
currently accepting applications for the following positions:
TEACHER/PRINCIPAL BS/Education or related field
and a current Florida Professional Educator's Certificate
required. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-4
years experience in Alternative Education and following
I.E.Ps. Alt candidates must have strong leadership and.
organizational skills;:be a.team pfn er, and a dedication
to enriching the lives of special children.
R.S.A.'s Weekend shift or part-time. HS Diploma or
G.E.D. $9.00 per hour starting rate.
C.N.A.'S 2", 3" and Weekend shifts available. Current
Florida Licensure& HS Diploma or GED required, expe-
rience preferred. C.N.A.'s start at $9.50.
RN B Shift-Full time. Current Florida License BS or
AS required. $28 32 per hour.
THERAPISTS PT, OT & SLP part-time positions, Sat.
& Sun., 8:00 a.m. to 5;00 p.m. Competitive salary.
Current FL Licensure is required.
FINR offers an excellent benefit package, is an EOE and a
Drug Free Workplace. If you are interested in joining a fast
growing company, please stop by 1962 Vandolah Rd.,
Wauchula, FL to fill out an application, fax resume to
863-773-2041 or e-mail to hrinfo@finr.net. : .. c1:30;:70














Great commercial development site on Highway 17. Call Joe Smith for price,
location and details!
Over 1 1/3 acre residential building site very close to Wauchula, schools, and
recreation complex! Paved road frontage! Well. electric and permit for sep-
tic tank! Offered at $49,500! CONTRACT PENDING!
Hardee Count): 150 acres pasture with count) 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 ac. Hamlin grove paved road 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! .
118 acres development property on US 98 near US 27. Presently in good
quality citrus grove. Offered by bid only! .. i $
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


Shawn Rimes
(863) 781-0412
Agnet
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RICK KNIGHT........,....773-2472
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2/BR MOBILE HOME, clean, quiet
family park, Wauchula. No pets. $350
Month, plus $250 deposit. (863) 698-
4908. 6:30-7:7p
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


ELVIS AYERS DEMOLITION. Licensed
05-128. 375-4410. 7:7-8:4p
MOWING AND BUSH-HOGGING.
Commercial and residential. Dan's
SLawn Care. 863-781-1565. 7:7-8:4p
FARRIER work. We trim horses. 863-
781-1449. 4:28ftc


B SEE
SOUND
.Pro-Audio for any event. 773-6375.
4:4-8:4p
JIM'S PAINTING SERVICE. House and
mobile home repair. Interior and exte-
rior. Mobile top coating, pressure
washing, free estimates, Lic. & Ins.
#218, 767-9650. 11:6tfc
D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential
and small business installation &
repair. Specializngin mobile homes,
35 years experience. 863-773-9179.
5:19-8:25p
FRANK'S LAWN CARE, free esti-
mates. Commercial, residential.
Licensed-insured. 781-7360.
6:30-9:1 p
TRACTOR, MOWER & DISC for hire.
Free estimates. 863-735-0140 leave
message. 6:23-7:21 p
WE BUY JUNK cars! U-haul. We haul.
Carl's Recycling 767-0400.6:168:18
6:16-8:18p


Azalea apartments
iew accepting applications!

2, 3. & 4 Bedroom apts.
Handicap units available
Rental rates beginning at $443 *
(plus elecic. cable and phone)
SRental assistance available for qualified applicants *

860 Pleasant Way Bowling Green, FL

(863) 375-4138
Monday Friday 9a.m. 5 p.m.
Equal Housing Opportunity. 'c6 16-7:21c


What's the #1 reason to sell
your house to Billy Hill?












He. ays Cash '


107 W. Main Street
TopsySee \ Waucnula FL 33873
REAL ESTATE 773-5994 R

NEW LISTING 10 acre parcel located on Manley Rd.
NEW LISTING You must see this beautiful older home in Wauchula.
4Br/2Blh. Frame with vinyl siding. Completely remodeled, New Metal
roof. Designed with Mother-ln-Law Apt, Assisted living group home
or 2 apts. Call for app. $187.000.
Large acreage recreational property. Call for info.
Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000
We Have Buyers! We Need Listings!
We have several buyersiilterested in your house even if it needs repairing.
Call us with your info.

Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate 7c
Check out more listings at Or email us at:
www.ourhomesite.comlwauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net


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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. W~e are licensed and
Insuredl
Bo Espino Mon Sat
Auto Technician 8:00 5:00 c16 23r


WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS
FULL TIME MECHANIC [

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Classifieds-


CENTRAL PUMP & IRRIGATION, INC.,
(863) 773-6259. Services include aer-
ators, house pumps, new installation
& repair on yard systems. 5:26tfc
CAREGIVER for your elderly or dis-
abled. Experienced with references.
Days, nights or weekends. 773-3267.
7:7-28p
KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning
& painting. Commercial & residential.
Licensed and insured. (863) 735-
8863, (863) 381-0874. 5:19-7:28p
OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc


.DO YOU HAVE a problem with
Narcotics Anonymous meets
nights 7:30 p.m. at St. M
Catholic Church, Heard Brid
Wauchula and Friday and S
nights 7 p.m. at First Me
Church, Corner of Grape &
St., Bowling Green.
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP.
Wednesday night at,6:30 p.m.
at the SFCC Annex, Room #11
17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511


drugs?
Monday


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


SATURDAY, 7-?, 1702 Dena Circle,
Wauchula. Boys clothing infant thru
24 month, furniture, misc. 7:7p
CHICKENS, large hens and big roost-
eri, $5.00 each. 767-8822. 7:7-14c
220 SEARS unit 12,000 BTU almost
new, $200; central A/H units outside.
Beds $25 up. Sofas $25 up. Lots of
interior doors. Mrs. Enda's Place
Spikers Surplus Store, 7:7-14c


IgeRd. HUGE MOVING SALE
go Rd., Friday/Saturday, 4536 Seminole
methodist Trail-6 miles East Main St. turn on
Church Cracker Lane. Rain or shine. 1988 1-
ton Chevy; 1988 Jeep Cherokee; trail-
7:18tfc ers; furniture; lumber; roofing metal;
lawnmowers; table saw; cast iron
Every pans, misc. 7:7p


Located
)5, Hwy.
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IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-3109. Several
weekly meetings.. tfc
PUMP TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete sales, service and
installation, call (863) 773-6448.
7:18tfc
ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
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LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Will buy old farm tractors.
Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc


DEMOLITION
Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt

Local Contractor
(863) 735-2415
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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.)









Potentail Up to $38,000
1st Year!
LOCAL DRIVING:
HOME EVERYDAY
Call
888-CTL JOBS
(888-285-5627)


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HUGE YARD SALE: Saturday, 8-?, 624
Kiella Rd., west on Louisiana. 7:7p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 8-?, 933 Heard
Bridge Road. Lots of stuff inside.
7:7p
721 PENNSYLVANIA Ave.
Friday/Saturday. Lots of misc. 7-?
7:7p
MOVING SALE: Saturday, 8-?, 316
Garden Drive, Riverview. 7:7p
MOVING SALE: FRIDAY/Saturday, 8-?,
401 South 11th Ave., Wauchula. 7:7p
BIG ESTATE SALE: Friday/Saturday,
397 Shackelford and Griffen Roads.
773-4853. 7:7c
MOVING SALE MULTI-FAMILY,
Saturday next door to Burger King, 7-
?, furniture, children's clothing, toys,
household. 7:7p

By far the best proof is
experience.


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AM-SOUTH REALTY
,(8e6) 773-2122
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Gospel


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featuring

Melvin & Sarah Jones

Saturday, July 9, 7:00 p.m.
Come experience anointed
singing. You will truly be blessed!


Faith Assembly of God
4937 Hwy 17 Nonri Bowling Green
375-4206 or 781-2495
Pastor Jim Miller


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Bi Estate Sale

Friday & Saturday 397 Shackelford Rd.
Everything must go. Furniture, bedding, dish-
es, pots and pans, painted plates, what nots,
quilts and miscellaneous.
Call for an appointment 773-4853. soc7:7


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Just meet our easy requIremwnts and you ae cndoij
APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN
SLow monthly payments Comptiw Rate Not B.uy H -PayH
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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) 773-5959. EOE/DFWP
6:23tfc


Help Wanted: General labor needed.
Construction/Mechanical knowledge a+. Valid
drivers license needed. Call (863) 773-2213 for
application and appointment. EOE DFWP cl6:2tfc



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RESCHKE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
State Certified Building and Roofing Contractor
Residential Remodeling
Zolfo Springs, Florida
(863) 735-0660 (863) 832-0409
John Reschke CCC-045925
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Lone star
Construction Corp.

General Contractor
Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated

Office 863-773-4779 Fax 863-773-9865 E


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781 -1062


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EURO-TRIP!


Local Students Uisit


By BRETT JARNAGIN
For The Herald-Advocate
A 10-day trip to Europe? Count me in!
And so, 36 people from Hardee County
visited the pinnacle of culture for 10 days
in June. The trip was set up by Hardee
Senior High School's Ralph Starratt for his
World War II class. For a full semester,
Starratt teaches students the impact World
War II had on the world. Through a wide
variety of books, videos and first-hand
accounts from veterans who were there to -
experience it, students learn the importance
this single event had onf.history.
On June 6, the entire group began its
journey at Tampa International Airport. The'
group was split onto morning and afternoon
flights; with the morning lea\ ing at 9 and
the afternoon leaving at noon.
The first flight left from Tampa to
Washington, D.C., then to Frankfurt,
Germany. Fl ing over the Atlantic Ocean
took about seven hours. After a brief lay-
over in Frankfurt, that group went on to
Heathrow Airport in London.
The group taking the afternoon flight
was not so lucky. It flew from Tampa to
Philadelphia, then to Norfolk, Va. Then
group members had to spend the night in
Norfolk, missing a day in London. The next
day, they had to turn around and fly back to
Philadelphia to go to Raleigh-Durham, N.C.
The anxious travelers were finally able to
leave the United States, as they headed over
the Atlantic to London.
Even as their companions were still in
the air, the group which had arrived hit the
ground running in London. After meeting


local tour guide Lisa Smith, it was a sight-
seeing tour bus ride to the hotel, and then a
walking city tour. On the walking tour the
group saw the Thames River, Trafalgar
Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden,
Leicester Square and Soho. The first day in
London was wrapped up with a local fish
and chips dinner.
A well-deserved night's sleep later, the
tourists were up and ready for their third
day abroad. The group left their hotel in
North Acton to take "The Tube," London's
subway system, to be dazzled by London's
landmarks.
First of all was Green Park, a royal park
of 350 acres and a popular spot for the
locals to sit down and rest or work on their
tans. Lawn chairs covered the center of the
park as students and workers enjoyed their
lunches relaxing in the park. Circles of
friends could be seen taking a break from
their studies.
Next to Green Park was the famous
Buckingham Palace. Its gilded iron gates
stood before the group, with the famous
guards dotted all along it. From
Buckingham Palace, the tourists briefly saw
the Houses of Parliament and then headed
for Westminster Abbey. Here, the group
came to a crossroads: they could either see
the impressive Westminster Abbey or the
Churchill War Rooms. Some opted to see
the abbey, while others went off to see the
war rooms. St. Paul's Cathedral was also on
the list, but unfortunately it was undergoing
repair work at the time.
When those two-groups met back with
tour guide Smith, a few phone calls were


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made and they were off to Victoria Station
to pick up their day-late companions.
Stories were swapped on the bus ride to the
next stop on the tour, Windsor Castle. It is
the largest inhabited castle in the world, and
is the queen's official residence.
The ancient castle was built in 1066 by
William the Conqueror after his victory at
Hastings. Just entering the royal residence
is like taking a step into a fairytale. Small
pubs and shops line the cobbled road up to
the gateway built by Henry VIII. Inside
the castle was an array of medieval
weaponry, drawings from Leonardo da
Vinci, and a completely furnished and
detailed dollhouse that had belonged to
Queen Mary.
As the day turned to night, the tourists
from Hardee County headed back to their
hotel. The next day would bring a four-hour
train ride through the Chunnel and into
France. The United Kingdom vanished as
the train came out of the Chunnel on
French soil. Rolling French countryside
could be seen for miles around and, as
Starratt said, "You see those pretty fields
there? They were once overtaken by
Patton's tanks."
Just as soon as they got off of the train,
they were off to see the Louvre. It seemed
like a plain shame that they were only able
to spend two hours among the masterpieces
of artwork. "Going to the Louvre was one
of the highlights of my trip. It is one of the
places that I've' always wanted to visit. The
moment I set foot on that marble floor, my
face lit up with delight," student Lara
Contreras said excitedly.
The second day in France was spent
traveling around Paris and taking in as
many landmarks as possible. Places many
had only seen in pictures were suddenly
coming to life. The Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel
Tower, Les Invalides (the hospital for the
war wounded), Sainte Chapelle and Notre
Dame Cathedral. Anyone who is afraid of
heights might want to steer clear of going
to the top of the Eiffel Tower, as it mea-
sures up to about 1,000 feet tall.
From morning'till night, the group took
in a full day of Paris' most famous sites.
More travel was still ahead for the trav-
elers, as they left Paris for the medieval city
of Rouen in Normandy. This was the city in
which Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
Not much time was spent in Rouen, as the
group had to.leave in order to visit a
Norman dairy farm. Cheese has always
been an important part of the economy of
Normandy.
Finally, the long awaited day came: the
visit to, the Normandy D-Day beaches. The


r II Sites
day began with a visit to a WWII memorial
at Caen (which just happened to holding an
annual marathon run). From the memorial,
the group was bused to the American ceme-
tery which is above Omaha Beach.
A slight trek down a hill brought every-
one to the actual beach where, 61 years
ago, the Allies launched the most daring
amphibious landing the world had ever
seen. More than 4,000 men died in the
operation. "Omaha Beach was humbling
and awe-inspiring," said Bonnie Wilson. As ,
the group made the walk back up from the
beach and into the cemetery, barely a word.. :
was spoken. The fact that there were 9,387
marble white Crosses and Stars of David in
that cemetery alone was incredibly hum-
bling.
From Omaha Beach, they traveled to
Pont-du-Hoc, which was used as a watch-
tower between Utah and Omaha beaches. It
was subject to naval bombardment, and
taken by U.S. Rangers on D-Day. To this
day, the battlefield has been left pretty
much intact, so you can stand in the craters
that the Battleship U.S.S. Texas put there!
It was finally time to leave and head
back to the hotel in Carentan for the night.
The picturesque city of St. Malo in
Brittany was next. It is on a small island in
the English Channel, and has been around
since medieval times. Unfortunately it was
destroyed during WWII by American forces
who believed that the Germans were using
it as a-stronghold. However, the city was
rebuilt using the same plans as those from
nearly a hundred years ago, but with elec-
tricity and plumbing!
"That night was the most beautiful sun-
set I have ever seen. It came out at about
10:30 p.m. Along with all the historic sites
we had seen prior to the city, it was a relax-
ing end to our trip," Tom Green. said.
The group had to travel to Paris the next
day for its last day in France. The group
was led up to the butte Montemarte, an area
historically called the artists' corner This is
where the "starving artists" went to live
because, at one point in time, it was the
poor part of town. Here, artists sketch por-
traits of whoever wishes to sit for them and
then sell their work. ..
Finally, a day of shopping was available
for those who were dying to spend some
money on souvenirs. As the day drew a
close, the tour group packed its bags in
Europe for ihe last time.
-Some were glad to be heading home, but
most were sad to be leaving this part of the
world. So, it was off to the airport for them,
splitting backup into two groups, hoping
that no one would be delayed on the way
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Memory Lane


The cathedral at St. Mere Eglise, made famous in "The Longest
Day" when actor Red Buttons snagged his parachute on a roof
spire. A mannequin in replica clothing and a parachute hang
there today.


PHO TO SUBMITTED BY GLENDA GARRISON GUGEL
This photo of Catherine Garrison's fourth grade class was taken during the 1957-58 school year at
Wauchula Elementary School, then located on West Oak Street in Wauchula. George Blanton was the
principal. Pictured on the first row in the foreground (front to back) are Pam See, Lynn Lambert and
Glenda Shumard; (second row) Carol Harrison, Annie Criswell, Glenda or Wanda Jackson and unknown;
(third row) Charles Padgett, twin Larry or Jerry Darroh, unknown, Lester Altman and Wayne Warren;
(fourth row, in front of the teacher's desk) Hank Burnett. Levoy Davis or Billy McClain, twin Larry or Jerry
Darroh and Bobby Grimsley; (fifth row) Jim Carlton, Linda Noah, unknown, Kenny Hall and Freddie
Makowski; (sixth row) Suzanne Melendy, Diane Pitts, Frank Page and Tom Pope; and (seventh row) Bobby
Myers and Mike Nicholson. The last two were unidentified.

SHARE YOUR OLD PHOTOS WITH US!
Tal e readers on a walk down Memory Lane by sharing your photos from Hardee County's past. Bring your submissions to the newspa-
per ohi:ce at 115 S. Seveinlh Ave. or mail to The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula., FL 33873. Photos will be returned.


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The 10-day trip visiting World War II and other famed sites
sometimes proved exhausting for the Hardee Senior High
School students. From left is Tom Green, Kelly Jo Smith, Jahna
Davis, and Clara Lambert.


Among the Hardee travelers were (left) Marcus Ezelle, county
judge, and Ralph Starratt, teacher, both seen here at the Caen
Memorial.


Letter To Editor

Religions Exist Because

People Are Going To Die


War Editoi:
There is just one reason for the
existence of all religions, and that
reason is that humans know they
are certainly going to die.
That knowledge is exploited by
all manner of imaginative con
artists who try to convince their fel-
low humans that they know what
happens to the human conscious-
ness, which they call a soul, when
the physical body dies.
Of course they don't know and
can notknow because all and the


only communication is between
living bodies, and if there is such a
thing as a soul, it can only commu-
nicate when it has a living body to
dg its.communicating for it.
So when a person says that he or
she has been informed of anything
by a soul which has no physical
body, that person is either insane or
a liar, and in either, case what that.
person says is meaningless.
Sincerely,
David B. Higginbottom
Frostproof


To Your Health!
By Erin E. Hess
Hardee County Health Department
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(SAFE) FUN IN THE SUN
Summertime is the prime time for outdoor activities, and that means
your skin could be at risk of damage from sun exposure. With skin cancer
rates soaring, protecting your skin from thesun has never been more impor-
tant.
There's much more you can do than simply stay ing in the shade.
Start with a sunscreen. Sunscreen is the most important and the sim-'
plest way to protect you from the sun. The American Academy of
Dermatology recommends using a product \{ith a sun protection factor
(SPF) of at least 15, and applying it generously at least 20 to 30 minutes
before going out into the sun.
Make sure to cover not only your legs, arms, face and neck,.but also
your feet (if you're wearing sandals) and hands. If you're going to be swim-
ming or perspiring heavy il, it is a good idea to reapply sunscreen every two
to three hours, because toweling yourself dr\ can rub off the previous
application.
Hats are a great way to keep the sun off your face. But if you are using
a baseball cap, do not forget to apply sunscreen to the back of your neck
and ears. And do not forget sunglasses, they will protect the se-iiitive skin-
around the eyes
If you thinkyou-do-pot-needproitect on because t's cloudy or overcast,
think again. Experts say the sun's harmful UV rays can pass through clouds,.
and even water.
If you have sensitive skin, it's important to read sunscreen labels
before using them. Even if products claim to be "hypoallergenic",or "der-
matologist tested," some people may still have some skin irritation. So
make sure to apply a small amount on your skin for three days; if your skin
does not turn red or become tender, the product is probably OK to use.
Children are especially at-a high risk. Most people get 75 percent of
their lifetime sun exposure before age 18. Severe sunburns conspire to
increase skin cancer risk later in lif e especially sunburn that results in blis-
ters.
Multiple, irregular moles are an indicator of skin cancer. Lots of larg-
er or irregular moles, spots and freckles on your body are things you want
to bring.to the attention of your doctor. A family history of skin cancer is
another risk factor. People who have skin canice in their family are more
prone to develop it themselves
Experts suggest looking for the ABCs of skin cancer detection.
*"A" is for Asymmetry: Any mole that develops in an asymmetrical,
lopsided way should be examined by a dermatologist.
*"B" is for Border: Irregular borders'for a mole should raise a flag.
*"C" is for Color: If a mole has more than. one color or changes color,
it should be monitored more closely.
*"D" is for Diameter: Any mole with a diameter bigger than a pencil
eraser should be brought to your doctors attention.
*"E" is for Enlargement: The enlargement of a small mole can be a
warning sign. If a mole is smaller than the pencil eraser diameter but is get-
ting bigger, consult your doctor.










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Attitudes On Ag
By Bill Hodge
Retired Farmer & Rancher


The 2005 Florida Farm Bureau State Young Farmer & Rancher con-
ference is quickly approaching. It is anticipated that this year's conference
will be one of the best. The event is scheduled for July 16 & 17 at Walt
Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando. This meeting is of
High importance to young farmers and ranchers and anyone can attend. I
encourage all those age 35 and under to consider attending,. Call Scott
Christmas at Florida Farm Bureau (352) 378-8100, ext. 107, to make a
reservatiorno for information. .

.The 2005 Legislation Session
Agreements between the House and Senate were no better this year
than last, other than the leadership managed to keep their conflicts out of
'iew. The Senate proved to be the "killing fields" for many business issues.
Senate President Tom Lee single-handedly defeated the Agriculture
Economic Development Act. One important issue that was passed is that
farmers will no longer have to pay sales tax when buying-power farm
equipment. '
----The Orange was de ignated-as the official fruit of Florida.
Comprehensive water legislation, SB 444, makes numerous changes to'
Florida Water Protection Development Programs. The bill creates the
"'Water Protection and Sustainability Program," an annual funding mecha-
nism io assist in the implementation of many alternative water supply pro-
grams.
Growth management, SB 360. There is an estimated backlog of some-
where between $35 and $50 billion in infrastructure, to accommodate
growth. Apparently no one is happy with the entire bill. Many of the leg-
islative battles fought this year will be refought next year.
The'Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services received $54.2
million for eradication of Citrus Canker disease in commercial groves and
residential areas. Commissioner Bronson was pleased with his overall bud-
get. This was the best budget in years for IFAS. If IFAS can escape vetoes
by the Governor, it should have a good operation budget.
Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson wants to honor Floridians
who have maintained at least 100 years of continuous family farm owner-
ship by certifying them as Century Pioneer Famnily Farms. He is asking
families that have continuously owvneda farm: r ranch since 1905 to
request an application form. For information, contact Richard Gunnels at
(850) 488-3022.
The U.S. supreme Court recently ruled that the beef checkoff program
is constitutional. This allows the program to continue its- efforts to build
I demand for beef. This decision overturns a ruling by the U.S. court of
Appeals for the Eighth Circuit that found the federal Beef Promotion and
Research Act in violation of the first amendment..The checkoff has helped
grow consumer demand for beef more than 28 percent since 1998 and has
increased prices producers receive for their cattle.
Nearly 80 Florida Farm Bureau members and staff recently participat-
ed in the annual "Field to the Hill 2005." This-is, an annual event where
Florida Farm Bureau members travel to Washington, D.C.; to' spend three
days with Florida's Congressional Delegation. They use this opportunity to
visit with members of Congress and appropriate agencies to'discuss issues
important to Florida agriculture and allow the. Florida delegation in con-
gress to make informed voting decisions. Subjects discussed were: County-
of-Origin Labeling; The National Animal Identification program; Invasive
Pests and Diseases; Agricultural Trade and a Dependable Labor.Supply.
Florida Farm Bureau President Carl Loop Jr., said, "The time and effort our
members made on this trip will pay dividends for Florida.Agriculture.



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Cheerleaders Camp Champions


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Hardee High School cheerleaders
excelled during their attendance at
summer camp.
The 18 varsity cheerleaders and
11 of the dozen junior varsity
cheerleaders spent a week in mid-
June at the annual camp at Stetson
University in Deland.
Both varsity and JV girls made
an impact, capturing several team
and individual awards.
Varsity girls making camp All-
Stars including captain. Rebecca
Durrance, co-captain Kelsey
Williams, Amanda Maldonado and
Vaillajon Louisjeune. Three girls
also earned the coveted coach's
award; Kalee Barker as Most
Spirited; Durrance as Most Helpful


and Maldonado as Super Stunter.
Coach Nicole Pace was also
pleased to report that the varsity
girls received first place in the
Home Pom Dance and second run-
ner-up in the camp championship
for the Extreme Routine.
The varsity girls all received
Superior ribbons at the end of the
June 14-17 camp. On the varsity
squad are captain Durrance, co-
captains Williams and Randi
Sasser, Maldonado, Lo-uisjeune,
Barker, Joey Gicker, Haley Britt,
Brittany Davis, Lauren Raulerson,
Trenere Snell, Nikki Brown,
Courtney Norris, Meg Hackney,
Kara Keen, Whitley Sheffield,
Jennifer Trammell and Kaitlin
Pridgen.
Junior varsity coach Holly
Gilliard also had good reports from
her squad's camp experience. Co-


captain Leanna Himrod and
McKenna Crawford were selected
for JV All-Stars. Himrod also
received the coach's award for
Most Helpful, while Bailee
Williams was selected Most
Spirited and Amber Douglas as
Super Stunter.
The JV girls won the camp
championship award for the
Extreme Routine and placed first in
the Home Pom Dance. The all
received Superior and Excellent
ribbons during the camp evalua-
tions.
On the 2005 JV squad are co-
captains Himrod and Ashlee
Neuhauser, Crawford, Douglas,
Williams, Jamilynn Hand, Chelsea
Harris,. Natalie Green, Bailey
Knight, Danielle: Revell, Ashleigh
Alden and Christina Skitka, who
was unable to attend the camp.


COURTES,' PhOTOS
Hardee varsity cheerleaders earned Superior ratings. Displaying their trophies are (in front from
left) Kara Keen, Whitley Sheffield, Kalee Barker, Jennifer Trammell, Kaitlin Pridgen and Vaillajon
Louisjeune; in middle row, Nikki Brown, Courtney Norris and Meg Hackney; standing, Kelsey
Williams, coach Nicole Pace, Joey Gicker, Amanda Maldonado, Rebecca Durrance, Randi Sasser,
Haley Britt, Brittany Davis, Lauren Raulerson and Trenere Snell.
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PAGE ONE


Christian Heritage Wins Tourney


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
When it was all over. Christian
Heritage claimed the 2005 Men's
Church Softball League tourna-
ment title.
The single-elimination, post-sea-
son tournament had come down to
three teams left, all leaders during
the recently completed season. St.
Michael's Catholic had won the
season championship. Wauchula
First Baptist finished second and
Christian Heritage third.
Games set for last Monday were
rained out. So, the three teams went
at it on Thursday evening.
In the opener, Christian Heritage
faced First Baptist and charged to
the 13-8 win.
Heritage opened with a trio of
first inning tallies. Eric Russell got
aboard on an error, Harold Smith
singled and Willie Dickerson
socked a homer over the center
field fence.
First Baptist forged ahead with
five runs .in the home half of the
first. Gerry Lindsey doubled up the
middle. Brian Alexy and Jerry
Albritton kept it going with singles
and West Palmer and Mark McGee
each doubled. When a Michael
Kelly hit was muffed, McGee also
came home.
Christian Heritage tied the game
with a pair of runs in the top of the
second. Donnie Hooks walked.
Donald Kersey, Ryan D. and Tony
Smith each singled. Hooks and
Kersey scored. It was 5-5.
Heritage broke the tie with a run
in the top of the third on hits by
Harold Smith and Dickerson and a
double by Scotty Whitener. The
Baptists went in front in the bottom
of the inning on a Palmer solo
homer, double by McGee and sin-
gle by Steve Johnson. It was 7-6.
Heritage went ahead to stay with
three runs in the fifth inning. Tony
Smith singled, Chad Richardson
doubled and Harold Smith home-
red, clearing the bases and making
it 9-7.
Heritage added a pair of insur-
ance runs in the sixth inning.
Richard Cummings, Hooks, Kersey
and Tony Smith each singled, push-
ing the first two runners home.
Thc '.e. ,-n n : u pad the lead in.the
top olf the .,e'enrh v.hen Harold


Smith walked and Dickerson
creamed his second homer of the
game.
First Baptist tried to rally in the
home half of the seventh, but man-
aged only a Jay Belflower solo
homer. Heritage won 13-8.
Gathering momentum. Heritage
then tackled top-seed St. Michael's
and again came out on top in an 18-
6 victory:
Mario Trevino was the heavy hit-
ter for St. Michael's, doubling in
the first inning and racing home on
a Francisco Rodriguez double.
Trevino smacked a solo homer in
the third inning. Ruben Rivas
chipped in with a solo homer in the


fifth inning. David Navarro and
Felix Salinas and Robert Navarro
also came around to score a run
apiece.
Heritage opened with eight runs
in the first inning and never looked
back, adding a half dozen more in
the second stanza, one each in the
third, fourth and fifth innings and a
final run in the seventh.
Dickerson had the only homer.
Ryan D. doubled twice and Russell,
Hooks and Trent Skinner also dou-
bled. Dickerson was the only triple-
tally batter. Harold Smith had four
hits, but he, Russell, Cummings,
Hooks and Ryan D. each put twin
tallies on the board.


The Hardee JV squad won the camp championship. In first row (left to right) are Jamilynn Hand,
Chelsea Harris, Leanna Himrod, Ashlee Neuhauser, McKenna Crawford and Natalie Green; in top
row, coach Holly Gilliard, Bailey Knight, Danielle Revell, Ashleigh Alden, Amber Douglas and
Bailee Williams; missing is Christina Skitka.



MERCHANT ALERT

From Hardee Senior High School

Dear Members of the Hardee County Business Community,


Over the past several years, advertising companies have come
to Hardee County selling ads for posters which display sports
schedules. The sales people have given the idea that Hardee
High Athletics would benefit from your purchase of their adver-
tisements. Please be advised that Hardee High School has
NOT agreed to this process. We do not receive any money
from these companies.

We greatly appreciate your support for all of our programs and
organizations including athletics. If you have any questions
about anyone selling ads in the name of Hardee High School
or claiming to represent Hardee High School, please call us
before making a commitment.

Sincerely, ..
Mike Wilkinson, Principal 7:7,14c


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world. Dental implants are replacements for missing teeth
roots. They are made of metal (usually titanium) and can
be used to support a single prosthetic tooth, or an entire
denture. The placement of implants is typically something
that can be done using only local anesthetic. Once the
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to decide what type of implant would be right for you. The
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process can take from a few weeks to several months,
depending on the health of the mouth tissues, and on the
circumstances for which the implant will be used. Dental
implants usually, but not always, involve the use of an oral
surgeon and a dentist working together to complete the
process.


Implants are not for everyone, but might be for you. The
result is a very natural, securely fitting set of teeth that you
will be proud and confident of.


Dr. Lea Wheeler 77


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Schedule Of Weekly Services


Printed as a Public Service
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Wauchula, Florida

Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m.

BOWLING GREEN

APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE
UNITED PENTACOSTAL CHURCH
310 Orange St.
375-3100
Sunday Morning......................10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m.
Thursday Service ......................7:30 p.m.

CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH
708 W. Grape St. 375-3353
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m.
Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd ..............
4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Tues. Prayer/Bible Study..........6:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Hwy. 17 South
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship .. 10 30a.m.
Evening Worship ....... .:......6:30 p.m.
Wed. Discipleship ..................6:30 p.m.
Thurs. Mens Prayer ................6:00 a.m.
Thurs. Ladies Bible Study.:.....5:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD
Hwy 17 and Ratliff Rd. 375-22311
375-3100
Sunday School. 10 00 a m
Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship.................... 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday. 7 30 p m

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN.
FELLOWSHIP
Main & W. Centra.
Sunday AM Worship................10:30 a.m
Sunday Evening 600 p m
Wed. Prayer Meentng 7 00 pm

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206
Sunday. School .9 45 a m
Morning Worship. I I 00 a m
Disciples Train & Choirs. 5.30 p m
Evening Worship.. 6 30 p m
Wednesday Prayr .. 7(00pm

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S. Hy. 17.- 375-2253
SundaS School .. .. ) 45 a m
Morning Worship .1100 am
Sunday Evening 630 p.m
Wednesday Prayer ..... 6 30 p m

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-23410
Sunday School .9-45 a m
Morning Worship 11 00 am
Youth Fellou ship 5 00 p m
Evening Worship 6.00 p m
Wed Bible Siud) 7 00 p m

FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptist Church Road 773-9013
Sunday School 945 a m.
Morning Worship I1-00 a m
Sunday Eening 6-00 p m
'Wednesday Prayer 7 00 ppm
HOLY CHILD
SPANISH CATHOLIC NHSSION
Mlisa IEspanol) Sunda 7 00 p m

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Dorungo Serv De Predicacion 1-00 p m
a anes Esrudio Biblico ... 7 00 p.m
S llercoles Estudior Jusenil .700 p m
Jueves Serv De Predicacion 7 00 p m

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Broard St. 375-4228 or
773-9019


Sunday School.....
Morning Worship
Eening Worship .
Wednesday Prayer


..9:45 a m
11.00 am
7 00 pm
7-00 pm


MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
607 Palmetto SL
Church School..... .. .9-30 a.m
Morning Ser ice .. .11-0 a.m
Eenmng Service 700 p m
Wed Bible Study/Prayer Ser .700 p m
Communion-2nd Sun Esening 600 pm

NMT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
Sunday School ... 9 45 a m
Morning Worship ... .... I I 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 .1000 am
Sunday Service .. ... 6 00 p m.
Wednesday Serice :.......:.:..:.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 .... v................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 pm
NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
202 Sidney Roberts Road
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship... ..............11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training I. .............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.
S Wednesday Prayer......................7:00.p.m

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School 10 00am
.. Morning Worship II 00 a m
Eening Worship 6 (0 p m
Wednesday PraNer Time 7 00 p m


WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd.
Sunday School ... ..10:00am
E\ening Service .. 500pm
Tuesday Serice 7 00 p.m
Wednesday Serice 00 pm
BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH
405 S. Florida Ave.
Sunday Morning Service 1000am
Sunday E ening Worship II 00 a m
Wed Night Ser ice & Worship 7 00 p m
Saturday Prayer .... 700 p.m
CHARLIE CREEK
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School ... 1000am
Morning Worship ..... 11-00 a m
Evening Worship. .... 700 p m
Wed Eening Worship .......7 00 p.m
CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St.
773-9678
Bible Stud ..... 10 00 a.m
Worship Service .... ...1100 a.m
Wednesday .... 7 00pm
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
773-2249
Sunday Morning Worship ... 9:30 a.m
Sunday Bible Class .... I1 30 a m
Sunday Elening Worship .. .600pm
SWed Night Bible Class .. 700 p m
SMen's Leadership & Traning Class
2nd Sunday of Month 4 00 pm
CHURCH OF GOD
Martin Luther King Blvd.
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
773-4576

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532
Sacrament Meeting 9 00 a m
Sunday School 1000am
Priesthood .11 00 am
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit St. 735-8681
Sunday School ... 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning ... .. 1100am
Sunday Night ..... .. ..... 6.00 p.m
Wednesday Night .... .730 p m
ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY
501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470
Sunday School.... .. ..1000am a
Morning Senrice ..... 1130 a.m
Evening Service 7-30 p.m
Wed Bible St & Yth Gath .. .7 30 p m
Fri. Night (Holy Ghost Night) .7"30 p m


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WAUCHULA


FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship ................... 1:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper....................6:15 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study ............7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .................... 5:00 p.m.
Thursday Service ......................7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
Praise & Worship.................... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Service .......7:00 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ................. 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION BAUTISTA
713 E. Bay St. 773-4722
Escuela Dominical ....................9:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion .....:.....11.:00 a.m.
Predicacion 11:30 a.m.
Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.,
Worship Service ................... 10:45 a.m.
Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ..................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Stud:, .6:30- 7:00 p.m.
FIRST CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE T
511 W. Palmelto St.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service.....................1:00 a.m.

Evening Aorship ( 00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p.m.
FIRST NMISSIONARI
BAPTIST CHURCH
1347 Martin Luther King Ave.
773-6556
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Ser, ice I I 00 a.m.
Evening Worship .........:.........6:00 p.m.
Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/
Bit)le Srud, ...........6:00 p.m.
\\ed Prayer/Bible Stud ..........7:00 p.m.
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH,
207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657
Early Worship 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45i .m.
Tradtional.Worship.................11:00 a.m.
Evening Service- 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Activities..............6:00 p.m.

FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY
OF GOD CHURCH
Now Meeting at
Norlhside Baptist Church,
912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386.
Sunday Morning Service ..........8:30 a.m.
Evening Worship .....................6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Youth Minilstr 7 00 p m
Adult Tuesday Serice 7 00 p m
THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee SI. 773-3753
Morning Sen ice 10 00 am
Evening Worship 6 00 p m
Wednesday Sen ice 7 00 pm
HEARTLAND
COMMUNITY CHURCH
1262 W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts 00 a m
Sunday School 9 30 a m
Worship ., 10 30a m
Wed Night Dinner 00 p m
Wed Bodybuilders Adult Cl
Crossroads & Lighthouse Mm 7 00 p m.

IGLESIA DE DIOS
PENTECOSTAL. M.I.
903 E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693
Pastor: Reinaldo Orliz
Manes 7 31) 9 00 p r
Viemes. 7 30. 00 p rrm
Dormngo ... II 00am I 001p.m.

IGLESLA ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010 i
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH
155 Altman Road 1131
Sunday Momring 10 i0a.m.
Tuesday E\ening 7 30 pin.
Thursday Esening 7 30 p m.
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH
Sunday Evening 4 00 p m
Monday Esening 7 30 p m
Wednesday E\ening 30 pm
LAKE DALE BAPTIIST CHiRCH,,
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School .. 9 45 a.m.
Morning Ser ice 00 am.
- Esenmng Worship 600 pm
Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p.m.
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St.
735-0555
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1999 State Road 64 East
Sunday School 45 a m.
Morning Senr'ce II 0)1 a m.
Church Training 5 15 p m.
Eening Worshiup 6 30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p.m.


WAUCHULA

NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH
10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023
Morn. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .:.................11:00 a.m.
2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00 p.m.
Allen.Christian Endeavor ........4:00 p.m.
Wed. & Fri. Bible Study ..........7:00 p.m

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
912 N. 8th Ave. 773-6947
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m.
Discipleship Training............... 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship .....................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper...... ...........5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .................6:45 p.m.
OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
4350 W. Main St. 735-0321
Sunday School .......................... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .................6....:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study............6:30 p.m.
PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
Sunday Service........................ 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Fellowship.................. 1:00 a.m.
Weight Watchers
meet Thursday.....................5:00 p.m.

PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814
Sunday School. 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service ..... .......... 11:00 a.m.
Wed. Evening Prayer ..............7:00 p.m.

RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1321 S.R. 636 East 773-3344
Radio Program WZZS Sundays9:00 a.m.
Sunday School ........................10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ................7:00 p.m..

SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY
1337 Iwy,. 17 South, Wauchula
Sunday School.' Ii .i.. m
Morning Worship ............:.....11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service .................7:00 p.m.

ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Holy Days
ST. MICTHAEL'S
CA.IIHOLIC CHURCH
408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089
Saturday Mass (English) .......15:00 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 Enrli.h 30 a.m:

SEVENTH D.N
ADVENTIST C1HURCII
205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927
Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship ...................11:00 a.m.
Tues. Prayer Meeting...............7:00 p.m.
SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
S 505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368
Sunday School 045 a.m.
Morning Worsimp II 00 a.m.
Evening Worship 6i 0I p.m.
\Wednedaj Prayer .............i...... uu p.m.

SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
773-2946
Sunday Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m.
E.ening Worship ..... 6;00 p.m.
.Vedneidas \\orhip ..I . 7:30 p.m.
Friday \orshi-p -I p m.
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY
116 Orange St.
Sunday Sch..l '.. ........ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:30a.m.
Evening \\.r.hip ........... 7:00 p.m.
Tues Bible cSi Chiid Trjin 7:00 p.m.
Friday Pryer Service ... '. 0 p

WA i\\UCILI,\ CHURCII OF GOD
S1543 Martin Luther king Jr. Ave.
773-11199 .
Sunday School .... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ....... :. 11:15 a.m.
Evening Worship ... ........ 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Fam. Training ..., 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. Youth Bible Study .... 7:00 p.m.
Frija., Nig \\rslup. . :7:30 p.m.

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

WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson
Sunday School .. ..... 1000 a.m.
Church ........ . 10:00 a.m.
Youth Service. . . ... 6:00 p.m:
Evening Service . . 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service........... 7:30 p.m.


WAUCHULA HILLS
SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD
1000 Stansfield Rd.
Sunday School ....... .. .. 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........ . 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer.,...... .. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday Worship ........ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Worship. .. . 7:30 p.m.


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WAUCHULA
WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER
(Full Gospel)
.501 N. 9th Ave.
Sunday School ............ 10:60 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.ml
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.
Sunday School .... .... t.iii i' .r1ni."
Morning Worship ........ . 00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer ...........7:00 p.m.

MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Steve Roberts Special
& Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851
Sunday School ..... ..... 10:00 a.m.
Worship ....... ........ 11:00 a.m.
Evening ......... ... .... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet.;... 7:00 p.m.

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD
FAITH TEMPLE
Oak Street
Sunday Worship .......... 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .... .......7:00 p.m.
Tuesday Worship ......... : 7:30 p.m.
Thursday Worship .......... 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Worship .. 7:30 p.m.,


PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pioneer Park
2nd Sunday .............. 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service ....... .... .6:30 p.m.
5th Sunday ................ 6:00 p.m.


ZOLFO SPRINGS

REALITY RANCH COWBOY
CHURCH
2-1/2 Miles east of
Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66
863-735-8600
Sunday School ............ 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Last Friday of Each Month Cowboy
Fellowship ............... 7-9 p.m.

ST. PAUL'S MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South 735-0636
Sunday School .............9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship............. 11 a.m.
Wed. Prayer Service .......... 7:00 p:m.

SAN ALFONSO MISSION
3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-5889
Domingo, Misa en Espanol ... 10:30 a.m.
Confesiones .............. 10:00 a.m.
Doctrina ................. 11:30 a.m.

SPANISH MISSION
735-8025
Escuela Dominica ......... 10:00 a.m.
Servicio ........... ..... 11:00 a.m.
Pioneer Club. .............. 6:30 p.m.
Servicio de la Noche......... 7:00 p.m.
Mierecoles Merienda ........ 6:00 p.m.
Servicio .................. 8:00 p.m.
Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m.

ZOLFO BAPTIST CHURCH
311 E. 4th Ave. 735-1200
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ......... .11:00 a.m.
Training Union......... .... 5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:30 p.m.






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July 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B


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
On July 1st, the local Post Office
advanced to a First Class Office,
according to information recently
made known by the Post Office
Department.
The Money Order window will
be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.,
while the other services will contin-
ue on the same schedule of 7:30
a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Mrs. Bonita Swann, who has
served as Acting Postmaster since
April 1954, was confirmed by the
U.S. Senate on April 20th, as per-
manent Postmaster.

The school system of the county
is offering a diversified summer
program to persons of all ages and
.interests throughout Hardee
County. Plans include band instruc-
tion, homemaking, library services
and supervised outdoor games.
The boy's playground program,
under the direction of Coaches
Williams and Pollock, features the
American Legion Baseball program
and the Little League. Coach
Eckerson has swimming at Zolfo
Springs pool each day during the
week.

Wauchula and Hardee County
will be somewhat drier in the future
than it has in the past, for the
Federal Alcoholic and State
Beverage Department in conjunc-
tion with the Hardee County
Sheriff's Office on Wednesday
found and raided a complete still,
700-gallon capacity, and 2,100 gal-
lons of mash.
It has been some time since oper-
ations of this kind have been found
in the county; however, at one time
it was not too uncommon. The work
of the law enforcing agencies have
gone a long way to almost doing
away with this racket and are be
commended for their alertness.
They destroyed the still!

Hey, fellows, there's an American
Legion 'meeting at the Cuke
Exposition Building Monday night.
Big doin's! How about being there?
Monday, July llth. .

Fhifi'Th' o "cal' I Pa ragraph srcol-
umn:
-Mlrs Mildred Farr is h patient
in the Wauchula Infirmary.
-Mr. and Mrs. Ruhl Spearman
are spending the week in Lake
Placid.
-Mr. and Mrs. Cortez Pitts and
daughters spent Monday in Punta
G6rda
-Mr. arid Mrs. L. Grady Burtorn
have returned- from a two week's
xacafion -spent in Baltimore with
their son, Grady JrM Mrs. Burton
and daughters Yvonne and
Cassandra. They were accompanied
home by their son and his daugh-
ters. Grady Jr. returned home after
spending the weekend, but Yvonne
andiCassandra will spend.the sum-
mer % ith their grandparents here.
-Mr. and Mrs. "JP. Mitchell.
Mike and, Randy spent the Fourth in
Tamp a.
-Mrs. Malcolm Sayre of
Atlanta, Ga., is the guest of her par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Bishop Searcy.
-Mlrs.; James GrimsleN and
dughter'EllaMae left Monday'for
Saldosta. Ga ~ here they will visit
relatives.
--Col. and Mrs. Mabry Carlton
and family of' Jacksonville visited
Srelaties in Hardee County oh the
Fourth. s ': .
:.-Frank' Hart received word
Tuesday) nornlng of the death of his
sister, 'Mrs,'' Essie- Bass, in
Jacksonville. We extend our sympa-
th\ ,' ,i .
!--'Mrs. Ralph Smith and daugh-
ter, Helen Sue; have been visiting
relatives in. Bellwood',and other,;:,
points of South'East Alabama.
;-Mrs. Chester Conerly and chil-
dren, .Barbara4 Wayne and Joyce',
will,: leave this .weekend for
Leesburg "where' they will spend
Their vacation.:Mr. Conerly will join
them later. '
-M/Sgt. and: Mrs; Thomas
Green 'and' children, Betsy and.
David,: of Ft. Jackson, S.C., are
expected to arrive today (Friday)
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for a visit with Mrs. Green's par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W.
Whitehurst.
-Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Dix and
Cheryl were recent visitors of the
Carlton Daniels and Bill McCalls..
Diane Daniel returned with them to
Daytona Beach and will visit sever-
al weeks in their home at
Thomaston, Ga.


25 YEARS AGO
The rumor that 400 Cuban
refugees are to be brought into
Hardee County seems to have no
basis.
According to the rumor, they
were to have been housed in Farmer
Home Administration financed
houses. The Herald-Advocate
called the FmHa office at the Agri-
Civic Center and was told it was not
true by Patty Gipson.
State Representative Larry
Shackelford and U.S. Senator Andy
Ireland also looked into the allega-
tions ... finding there was no plan to
resettle- any Cuban refugees in
Hardee County. (They would be
brought here only if someone local
sponsored them.)

Local fire departments raised
about $120 on car bashes over the
Fourth of July for the "Jaws of
Life" fund, bringing the total now
to over $4,800.
The old automobiles used in, the
bash were provided by Fred's
Garage and Gilliard 'Brothers
Unused Auto Parts, both in Zolfo
Springs.

Central Florida Bowhunters, an
archery club, has been organized'
here. Acting temporary officers are:
Bill Bishop, president; Thurmon
Bell, vice president; Bill Mulcay,
secretary; and Laron Patterson,
treasurer.

Pictured are five candidates
shown qualifying at the Supervisor
of Elections office: Sonny Coker,
Doyle Bryan, Curtis Ezelle, Charles
Heath and Corvil Justesen.

Florida Highway Patrol Trooper
Rickey G. Dick was promoted from
Trodper I to Trooper II as homicide
investigator- in Hardee .County
effective May 1.
Trooper Dick was promoted to
replace Trooper Wayne Morrison
who resigned as homicide investi-
gator, although he is still with the
Florida Highway Patrol.

From the "Crewsville News" col-
umn by Mrs. Pete Marovich:
-Mr. and Mrs. Van Adams have
returned from a national meeting of
the Federal Land Bank in Asheville,
N.C.
-The Crewsville Baptist Church
had its annual homecoming on
Sunday, July 6. Rev. Tom Heath
delivered the sermon. A basket
lunch was served in the new dining
area.'
-Clarence Parnell has about
recovered from his horse accident
last January. He is able to do most
of his work now.
--Mr. and Mrs. George Parnell
have moved to the northern part of
Okeechobee County. He is manager
of a large ranch there.

John Hodges, Burger King man-
ager, is pictured at the restaurant
reminding all contestants, that the
deadline for application for the'
Pitch, Hit and Run Contest is Friday
night. Local competition is set for
Saturday morning at Farr Field at 9.
All children eight through 13 are
eligible.

Wendell Smith (pictured), son of
'Mr. and Mrs. John D. Smith of
Wauchula, made the Dean's List at
Lee College in Cleveland, Tenn, He
is in his second year and is majoring
in Christian Education.

, Vernon E. Bryant (pictured)
received an award from Bowling
Green Mayor Jerold Knight (pic-
tured) during the city's Fourth of
July' festivities at Pyatt Park last
Friday. Bryant was given the award
for his outstanding service to
Bowling Green in appreciation of
his untiring efforts and contribu-
tions.-Ruhl Best was also awarded.
for his outstanding service to the
community.


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Christine Bumby, 8, of Lemon
Grove, proudly displays $100 she
won last Tuesday morning when
she found a lucky Coca Cola bottle
cap. Her father, Phillip Bumby, is
pictured with her. He took her to the
Coca Cola bottling plant in
Wauchula where they verified the
cap and gave her the money.


10 YEARS AGO
"It's the only way to go," said
Hardee Fire-Resuce Chief David
Sloan.
Sloan and Capt. Billy Wingate
spoke with the County Commission
recently about the need for a cen-
tralized dispatch center to handle all
emergency phone calls in the coun-
ty.
Presently, most of these are han-
dled through dispatch at the Hardee
County Sheriff's Office, but this has
not been satisfactory for many
years, as there is just not enough
staff there.
"This is a good time to plan this.


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It will merge perfectly with the
coming Enhanced-911 computer-
ized phone system, which will
immediately put the physical loca-
tion and address of the caller on a
computer screen," explained Sloan.

After a total of over 60 years at
the chalkboard, three Hardee
County teachers are putting an end
to their school days here. Pictured
on Page One are Ethelind Prescott,
Maribelle Custer and Bob Fittro.
Prescott boasts the longest tenure at
the head of the class, with 24 years
as a teacher at Zolfo Elementary
School. Custer, an instructor at
Wauchual Elementary School, has
19 years in the system. And coach
and teacher Fittro, from Hardee
High School, has 22 years. Shown
honoring each with a plaque of
appreciation and a brief reception
are Schools Superintendent Derrel
Bryan and Board Chairman Donnie
Autry.

Pictured under the headline "Hi-
Tides Smash Team Records" are:
-The 13-14 boys division of
Shaun Casey, Calvin Bates, Aaron
Carlton and Scott Daggett.
-High-schoolers Casey Dasher,


Marshall Gibson, Josh Harvey and
Chris Williams.
-The smallest group of boys,
Carl Basey, Blake Stagg, James
Basey and Will Krause.
-The 10-and-under division,
Will Cartwright, Adam Barton,
Christopher Basey and Max Baker.
-The winning relay team of 13-
14 girls, Jennifer Spears, Patrice
Harvey, Keiley Roe and Stephanie
Basey.
-Girls who set a new 100
freestyle record, Courtney.
Nickerson, Brandi Szeligo, Jennifer
Basey and Amy Jernigan.

The U.S. Department of
Agriculture last week announced
that Florida's orange crop is even
larger than originally expected.
Forecasters added 1 million boxes
of Valencias to their May predic-
tions, bringing Florida's total
orange crop estimate to 205.7 mil-
lion 90-pound boxes.
That figure includes the 119.7
million boxes of early and mid-sea-
son oranges already harvested, and
86 million boxes of Valencias near-
ing the end of their harvest.

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Lakeland have announced the
engagement and approaching mar-
riage of their daughter, Linda
Marie, to Daniel Hoyt Smith, son of ..
Mr. and Mrs. Duck Smith of
Wauchula. (The couple are pic-
tured.)
Plans are being made for an Oct.
14 wedding at Lone Oak Baptist
Church in Plant City.

Lisa M. Grimes (pictured),
daughter of Fred and Alicia Grimes
of Wauchula, received a bachelor's
degree in physical therapy on June
4 from the University of South
Alabama, located in Mobile.
The honor student, listed as a
President's Scholar, is a 1991 grad-
uate of Hardee High School.
She currently resides in
Wauchula and is employed by
Maggie Bobe at Hardee
Rehabilitation Services, working at
Florida Hospital in Avon Park.

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: COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Jermine Marquis Thompson, 21,
Fort Meade, and Sheena Colleen
Grizzard, 23, Fort Meade.
Jeremy Wayne Braddock, 30,
Wauchula, and Irene Salazar
Santoya, 19, Wauchula.
Charles R. Dixon, 47, Wauchula,
and Patricia A. Lazrak, 35, Bowling
Green.
Matthew D. Taylor, 20, Zolfo
Springs, and Cassie Lynn Igo, 25,
Bowling Green.

The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently
by the county judge:
Adventist Health System Sunbelt
Inc. d/b/a Florida Hospital
Heartland vs. Christy L. Kersey,
judgment.
John F. Hayter vs. Nancy L.
Ramirez, judgment.
CACV of Colorado LL vs. C. M,
Parnell, dismissed.
Capital One Bank vs. Dominga
Felix, order for execution of Oct. 5,
2004 judgment.
State Farm Mutual Automobile
Insurance Co. a/s/o Vickie L.
Scofield vs. Doyle Carlton III, vol-
untary dismissal.
Portfolio Recovery Associates
vs. Eugenia Combs. dismissed
Restoration: Depot Inc. vs.
Christopher Nordhoff, judgment.

-The following misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently in
county court.
Esteban Martinez-Santiago. giv-
ing a false name to a l.aw enforce-
ment officer, 60 days in jail, $315
fine aand court costs, $100 public
.defender fees. $60 in)estigati'e
Costs.
Thomas Sigala, possession of
.diug paraphernalia, adjudication
.'.ithheld. probation 12 months,
:drug abuse e\aluaiion and treat-
ment. random drug screens. $315
;,tine and court coL:ts. $60 public


defender fee, $100 drug test fees.
Faye Lanette Kerth, domestic
battery, not prosecuted.
Ramiro Flores Ramirez, domes-
tic battery, not prosecuted.
Dario Chanay, resisting arrest
without force, adjudication with-
held, 12 months probation, letter of
apology, stay out of business, $315
file and court costs, $50 investiga-
tive costs, 10 hours community ser-
vice.
Johnny Lee Cook, disorderly
intoxication, two days in jail with
credit for time served (CTS), $315
fine and court costs and $100
investigative costs placed on lien.
Manuel Hernandez Sr., public
nuisance, dismissed.
Kenneth Xavier Harrison, resist-
ing arrest without force, resisting a
merchant, disorderly intoxication
and retail theft, 180 days on first
two charges, 60 days on second
two, $315 fine and court costs,
$100 public defender fees and
$1.59 restitution placed on lien.
David Ramos, domestic battery
and resisting arrest without force,
90 days on each charge, 12 months
probation, 26-week batters inter-
vention course, stay away fiom
store and victim, no alcohol or bars,
$667 fine and court costs, restitu-
tion to be set.

The following criminal traffic
cases were disposed of recently in
county court. Dispositions are
based on Florida Statutes,' dri-
ving record and facts concerning
the case.
Esteban Martinez-Santiago. vio-
lation of probation original charge
DUI), probation revoked, 60 days
in jail.
Alfredo Casteneda Jr., driving
while license suspended (DWLS).
40 day, in lail-30 suspended,
$330 fine and court costs
Corey Tyrone Jorden.DWLS. 40
days in jail --10 suspended. $330
fine and court costs
Shannon Eu2ene Kersey. DWLS
and attaching tag not assigned. 30


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days-10 suspended, $330 fine and
court costs.
Chris Andrew Lee, DWLS, 40
days-10 suspended, $330 fine and
court costs.,
Teofilo Pureco, DUI; probation
12 months, license suspended six
months, DUI school/evaluation, no
alcohol or bars, $662.50 fine and
court costs, 50 hours community
service.
Jason Jamal Houston, DWLS, 60
days-30 suspended, $330 fine and
court costs.
Robert Lee Killmon, DWLS, 40
days-30 suspended, $330 fine and
court costs.
Kenneth Cecil Daw Jr., DUI-
amended to willful and wanton
reckless driving with alcohol a fac-
tor, probation six months, DUI
school, $435 fine and court costs,
25 hours community service.
Lawrence Auther Fayles, DWLS,
10 days, $330 fine and court costs.
Ronald Kilpatrick Jr., DWLS, 60
days in jail.

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Thornell Earl Thomas and
Delilah Denise Thomas, divorce.
SCatherine S. Flippin %s Michael
T. Flippin, petition for injunction
for protection.
Mortgage Electronic Registra-
tion System vs. Jesus L. Naranjo,
petition for mortgage foreclosure.
T.C.B. Home Builders vs.
Woodiow J. and Berthel P.
McCombs. petition for mortgage
foreclosure,
Urban Housing Assistance
Program vs. Patrice Lee Lipke
Watson and Kevin M. Watson,
damages
Nlary Helen Melton vs. Cierra
Letice Melton, petition for child
.support.
Elizabeth Ann Darty vs. Timmn
Joe King. petition for injunction for
protection.
Krista K. Staton vs.. Dale R.
Staton. petition for injunction for
protection.
Wauchula State Bank vs.
Timoth\ L Torres. petition for.
mortgage foreclosure.
Joanna Denise Robarts vs. Albert
Fredrick Barber. petition for
injunction for protection.

The follow ing decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge.
Nola Denise Jackson and Stanley
Dean Jackson Sr.. amended divorce
order.
Tre\er L Thompson and Tabitha
J. Thompson. divorce.
Rebecca R. Tamayo and Emilio
Tamayo Jr.. di% force
Laura Tello and Pedro Tello Jr.
divorce.
Prnscilla Ania Gaona et al \s
And\ Gaona. injunction for protec-
tion.
Arthur Carpenter \s State of
Florida. dismissal of petition to
reie%% inmate situation. .
Ronald Da %is \s. James ,V.
Crosb\ and the state Department of
Corrections, dismissal of petition to
review inmate situation
Braulio Martinez Hernandez and
Rahina MoraleN %s Chemical
Dy namics, order.
Rosalyn Da'ine Clark and the
state Department of Revenue
SDOR) ,s Angelo lartinez. child
support order.
Mortgage Electronic Registra-
lion S.stems Inc %s. Lance D.
Richardson. Cynthia Leann


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ers. This is done periodically to locate sources of sewer
odors, leaks and breaks in sewer lines. The type of smoke
used is harmless, white to yellowish-white in color, and may
have a slight odor.
The smoke testing will occur sometime during
the following dates:

JULY 8TH TO AUGUST 12TH
between the hours of
7am until 4pm

You may notice smoke coming from building sewer vents, gut-
ters and downspouts or out of the ground along sewer lines.

On the inside of your house, smoke or its odor may come out
of the plumbing or fixtures. This should not happen if your
plumbing is in good shape. This is also an indication gases
and odors from the sewer may enter your house or building.
These can be both unpleasant and dangerous as well as a
health hazard to the occupants.

Location, identification and correction of the source of smoke
entering your house or building is urgently'advised. While the
utility will render all possible cooperation, the correction of
any defects in the pipes and sewer on private property is the
responsibility of the house or building owner.

The smoke is harmless to plants and animals and leaves no
residuals or stains. If smoke gets into your house, please verl-
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Richardson et al. judgment of mort-
gage foreclosure.
Deborah L. Minton-Richards and
DOR vs. James R. Minton Sr., child
support suspended.
Malco Marroquin and Veronica
Marroquin, divorce.
Mid-State Trust VI vs. Vernon
Greene et al, order vacated and
foreclosure sale cancelled.
Maria A. Mendez vs. Raymond
Hernandez, dismissal of injunction
for protection.

The following felony criminal
cases were disposed of last week
by the circuit judge. Defendants
have been. adjudicated guilty
unless noted otherwise. When
adjudication is withheld, it is
pending successful completion of
probation. Sentences are pur-
suant to an investigative report
by and the recommendation of
the state probation office and
also state sentencing guidelines.
Final discretion is left to the
judge.
Christopher Lee Baker, loitering
and prowling, and possession of
methamphetamine, time served,
two years drug offender probation,
evaluation and treatment, curfew,
no possession or use of drugs or
alcohol, license suspended two
years, $500 fine, $415 court costs,
$100 investigative costs, 50 hours
community service; possession of
drug paraphernalia and driving
while license suspended, time
served; attaching tag not assigned.
not prosecuted.
Joe Rolando Leya. possession
of methamphetamine. three years
Florida State Prison, $500 fine and
$415 court costs due within one
Near of release; trafficking in
methamphetamine. possession of
drug paraphernalia and possession
of a firearm by a felon, three years
in prison (concurrent). $50.000 fine
due \ within one year of release; pos-
session of ammunition by a con-
\icled felon, possession of
methamphetamine with intent to
sell, possession of marijuana with
intent to sell and possession of mar-
ijuana, not prosecuted.
Earl McKinley. battery on a law.
enfo cement officer, andescape,
two years in prison. consecutive to
any other sentences, $500 fine and
$415 court costs due within one
Near of release.
Harold Eugene Ussery, posses-
sion of drug paraphernalia, time
served, $262 50 fine and court.
costs; possession-of cocaine and
disorderly conduct, not prosecuted.
Frank Elisandro Velez, traffick-
ing in marijuana, five years drug,
offender probation, evaluatiiCniand
treatment. no possession or u* of
alcohol or drugs. \warrantless
search and seizure. $500 fine. $415
court costs. $1.100 investigative
costs. $3.500 prosecution costs
Jesus Villegas. possession of
cocaine and possession of marijua-
na. adjudication withheld. two
.ears community control-house
arrest followed by two years dru2
offender probation. drug evaluation
and treatment, no possession or use
of alcohol or drugs. warrantless
search and seizure. $500 fine. $415
court costs. $100 investigative
costs.
Adelita Garcia Carrizales. child
abuse/intentional infliction-re-
duced to battery; adjudication with-
held. probation six months. $190
court costs. $75 public defender
fee.
Kevin Leonard Collazo. posses-
sion of cocaine and violation of
license restrictions, not prosecuted.


transferred to county COLI urt ih fil-
ing of misdemeanor and criminal
traffic charges.
Danny Wayne Day. possession of
methamphetamine. 18 months drug
offender probation. evaluation and
treatment, curfew. no drug or alco-
hol possession or use. warrantless
search and seizure. $500 fine. $415
court costs, $150 public defender
fees. $60 investigative costs. $100
drug testing fees; possession of
marijuana, possession of drug para-
phernalia and criminal mischief,
time served.
Alfonso Garza Gutierrez, posses-
sion of a concealed firearm, posses-
sion of cocaine and' possession of
drug paraphernalia, 30 days CTS,
$500 fine, $415 court costs, $75
public defender fees.
Mario Lopez Hernandez, carry-
ing a concealed firearm, adjudica-
tion withheld, probation 18 months,
make effort to get valid license,
$415 court costs, $75 public
defender fees, 50 hours community
service.
Alfredo Lopez, fleeing to elude a
police officer using lights and siren,
90 days in jail-85 suspended,
license suspended one year, $500
fine, $415 court costs.
Efrain Geronimo Martinez,
armed burglary with battery-
amended to burglary of a structure
with assault or battery, 5 years six
months Florida State Prison CTS,
$1,000 fine, $440 court costs and
$150 public defender fees due
within one year of release; aggra-
Sated assault with a deadly weapon
and battery, not prosecuted.
Shav~n Mitchell, violation of
probation (original charge posses-
sion of methamphetamine), proba-
tion revoked, new 18 month proba-
tion with condition of 60 days in
jail CTS and same other conditions.
James Oakley, possession of
methamphetamine, transferred to
drug pretrial intervention program.
Haman Pettyjohn, violation of
probation (original charge unlawful
sexual activity with minors), proba-
tion revoked, nine months in jail
CTS, outstanding fines and fees
due Nw within nine months of release.
Ronnie Lee Redding, violation
of probation (original charges two
counts grand theft. grand theft auto.
two counts possession of metham-
phetamine, driving \while license
suspended and fleeing to elude a
police officer), probation revoked,
new one year probation. same.
fines, fees and conditions..
Shawn Curtis Rhymes, four
counts burglary, three counts grand
theft, grand theft auto and posses-
sion of burglary tools, probation
two \ears. attend NCTI school. sam
iway from ictimns and properties.
$500 fine. $415 court ,costs,
$6,881.81 restitution, 400 hours
community service; criminal mis-
chief, not prosecuted.
Michael Dean Roberts. posses-


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Abertura de alcantarilla
Canales y lado abajo canales
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lacion de canerias e instalaciones fijas. Esto es una indica-
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instalacion de canerias es servible. Usted puede aminorar las
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sion of marijuana and possession of
drug paraphernalia, transferred to
county court with filing of misde-
meanor charges; p..e-si 'n of
methamphetamine, not prosecuted.
Pauline Bryant Starnes, grand
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defender fee, 50 hours community
service.
,Christopher Mark Tindell, aggra-
vated assault-amended to misde-
meanor assault, probation six
months, defensive driving school,
$262.50 fine and court costs, $75
public defender fees, 50 hours com-
munity service.,

The following real estate
transactions of $10,000 or more
were filed recently in the office of
the clerk of court:
Joseph K. Lopez Sr. Family
Partnership to Magdy andMarlene
B. Kaldas, $300,000.
Deborah Gayle Jewett and
William Keith Smithwick to Rafik
Halim, $18,000.
Billy D. and Janice Hill to
Sebring Land Development Group
LLC, $365,000.
J. B. Delaney and Charles L. and
Kathy L. McKibben to Calice
Graham, $129,900.
Hollenberg Farms Inc. to
Hollenberg Farms-Hardee LLC,
$381,889.
Micah Shane Hendrickson to
Charles M. Grimsley as trustee,
$125,000.
Joy Ellen Hendrickson to
Charles M. Grimsley as trustee,
$125,000.
Patty S. Brown to Ceferino Vega,
$55,000.
Michael W. Martin to Patty
Shackleford-Brown, $175,000.
Hammock Land and Cattle Co.
Inc. to T. Brook and Sandra J.
Larrison, $125,000.
Bradford A. and Tammy Atchley
to Jennifer J. Rud,. $102,500
CDI LLC.,to Fast.Cash Home
Solutions LLC, $59,300.
Erick and Jessica L. Estrada to
Antonio Estrada-Carrillo and
Teresa Estrada. $68.S42
Charles W. jnd Pegg) W. Parker
to Benjamin Lee. $4'5.000.





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Hardee


Living


Talisha Johnson & Joe Rivers

Couple To Wed

July 16 In Fort Meade


Joe R. Rivers of Wauchula and
Talisha Johnson of Fort Meade have
announced their engagement and
approaching marriage.
The bride-elect is the daughter of
.\be Johnson and Doroth. Nelson
of Fort Meade, and parents of the
prospective groom are Dorothy
'Rivers of Wauchula and the late
Emory Rivers Sr. :
She is a graduate of Fort Meade
Senior High School and received a
bachelor of science degree in ele-
mentary and earlk childhood educa-
tion from Bethune Cookman
College in Day tona Beach She cur-


rently owns the beauty shop,
Exclusive Braids, in Fort Meade.
The prospective groom is a 1997
graduate of Hardee High School
and also attended Bethune
Cookman College and Ge:rcria
Military College He present is
employed by Mosaic.
The couple will be married.
Saturday. Jul\ 16, at four o'clock in
the afternoon at Cornerstone
Church of God in Fort Meade.
Friends and relatl\e of the cou:-
pie are inmted to the \\eddmng and
reception which will follow at the-,
Agri-Civic Center in Wauchula.


The Boy Scout movement was founded by Lord Baden-Powell of,
England. His army experiences convinced him that British boys
needed more physical training and experiences in outdoor life.


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Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson

FACING ANY CHANGES LATELY
Have you noticed that God seems constantly to be calling us out of one
place or situation in order to move us into another? Sometimes this is a
change that we welcome and sometimes its downright scary.
I often talk to men in prison. Only a few seem able to understand that
their prison experience can be a good thing if they take it from God. For
most, prison is a violent change to another kind of life and they live for get-
ting out.
One day Jesus and His disciples visited a home in Bethany where a
woman named Martha lived with her sister Mary. It is recorded that Mary
immediately sat at Jesus feet to hear what IHe had to say. Martha started to
tackle the challenge of providing dinner for 13 hungry men. Until she
exploded.
"Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work by
myself? Tell her to help me!"
Surprisingly, Jesus answered, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and
upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen
what is better, and it ill not be tdken from her."
Recently when I w as pondering this passage, I thought of another way
Jesus might ha\e handled this He might have said, "Martha, Martha. Come
over here and sit down beside Mary and listen awhile. You might learn that
'there are some things more important than dinner. Come on. It will do you
good!"
But He didn't. Characteristically, He spoke the truth and let people
respond to it any way they might choose. He never coaxed, cajoled or made
light of the choices people made They could accept the challenge of His
words and change or stay the same.
It has always stunned me to read that Jesus happened by one day by the
seashore and said to a couple of fisherman w ho were working there on their
nets, "Follow me," and the) rose up immediately and followed Him.
Whatever their shortcoming, these men did not debate or ask for time
to think it over. They acted on His words and were immediately plunged
into the greatest change of their lies May we do the same!
All around us is a world dominated b greed. lust and raw ambition. We
buy, sel' and work beside people e' er\ da\ who do not share our values. We
dare not adopt their lIfestvles eten though there \jas a day \when we lived
the same \wa.
Somehow- b Bible stud. fellowship with other belie ers and prayer
- \e must not only practice walking b\ faith but get good at it! We need
to do this not onl\ for our own souls' sake but for all the friends, relatives
and fellow employees we want to influence for good!


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ONE BLUE, NOPINKS
Mario Reyna and Jema Cue\as,
Wauchula. an eight pound eight
ounce daughter. Jayleen Reyna,
born June 29. 2005. Highlands
Regional Medical Center, Sebring
Maternal grandparents are Daniel
and Hilaria Cue\as. Paternal grand-
parents are Robert and Debbie
Re) na. .


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PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
Henry & Juanita Graham

Grahams Celebrate

70 Years Of Marriage


Monday, June 27, was the 70th
wedding anniversary of Henry and
Juanita Graham of Wauchula.
They were honored that day by
their family with cake and gifts at
Hardee Manor Care Center where
they both reside.
Born Dec. 17, 1914, in Manatee
County, Juanita B. Stewart became
the bride of Henry C, Graham (born
-ug. 19, 1915) of Sarasota County
in 1935, 10 months after they met.
The couple have four children,


three sons, Roy and wife Shelby of
Lake Hamilton, Ray and wife Pat of
Wauchula and son Mike and wife
Beverly of Brandon, Miss.; and one
daughter, Mary Jo of Leesburg.
Completing the family tree are
eight grandchildren and 12 great-
grandchildren.

You cannot dream yourself into
a character; you must hammer
and forge yourself one.
--James A. Froude


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We would like to express our thanks
and appreciation during the loss oi
of our loved one. !B
Rev. Charles Dewayne \\illis and
Rev. Duck Smith for the wonderful service,
your visits and prayers.
Bro. Smitly for the beautiful music. .
..-., .Brant's Funeral Chapel for their
-:.- courtesy and concern.
Cooper's Wayside Flowers and
all the girls for such beautiful flowers.
To Hershel's special friend and our's Mr. Fred.
Thank you, for your love and support, daily visits and
Godly talks you shared with your brother.
To our friends, neighbors and everyone for your love and support,
kind words, visits, phone calls, cards, flowers, and food.
Most of all for your prayers and support.

We say THANK YOU and May God Bless Each And Everyone.
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Torrey Oaks olf Course Bowling green


Saturday, July 9, 2005

8:50 a.m. Shotgun Start

$40.00 Entry Fee

(per person 4 person teams)


This tournament is raisingmoney tohelp our

youth in their mission of faith with Christ through
Light Force Boot Camp. This ministry is
committed to the spiritual development of young
people in their mission of faith with Jesus Christ

We believe that through the Power of the Gospel
and the Person of Christ, every individual can
reach their potential in sod's Kingdom.


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First Baptist Church

4551 US Hwy 17, Bowling Green, FL. 53854

(863) 375-2253/FAX (863) 3753106
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Jason Hays 8635661-3559 or Blake Albritton 865-781-0897.
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Unique Birthday Good Shepherd Hospice

Celebration Includes Cruise Names New Medical Director


Devin Gause of Avon Park cele-
brated his tenth birthday while on a
cruise to Alaska aboard Holland
America's ms Oosterdam.
His mother, Lisa Gause, and
grandmother, Pat Marsh, joined
him.
Guests gathered in the main salon
on June 7 as the ship slowly cruised
just off Hubbard Glacier and
Yakutat Bay. A special cake was
prepared and served by the ship's
staff to the honoree and his friends
after gifts were opened and a
resounding "Happy Birthday" was
sung.
Other highlights of the trip
included salmon fishing off Sitka
where the 10-year-old caught a 25+
pound King Salmon; a helicopter
tour of Mendenhall Glacier with a
stop for dog sledding; a tour of The
Alaska Raptor Center; a visit to a
native Tlinglit Indian village in
Ketchikan; and a stop in Victoria,
British Columbia, Canada.
While in Seattle, Wash., prior to
sailing, the trio enjoyed touring
Pike Place Market and The Space
Needle.
The youngster's great-grand-
mothers, Inez Wright and Ruth
Kimbrough, live in Wauchula.





The First Baptist Church of
Bowling Green is hosting its third
annual Light Force Boot Camp
Golf Tournament at Torrey Oaks
Golf Course this Saturday.
.The shotgun start will be at 8:30
.a.m., and the entry fee is $40/per-
son, with four-person teams.
Golfers are encouraged' to partic-
ipate in this youth-oriented fund-
,raiser.
For more information, call Jason
Hays at I6S3i 601-3539, Blake
Albrimon 1 [781-0897 or the church
at 375-2253
SFaith Assembly of God will fea-
.ture lMe\ in and Sarah Jones during
a Southern gospel sing this
1Saturday at 7 p.m.
S Pastor Jim Miller invites the pub-
Slic to hear these musicians.
S The church'is located at 4937
S.U:S. 17 N., Bowling Green


Good Shepherd Hospice recently
announced the appointment of Dr.
Stephen Leedy, MD, as medical
director.
Dr. Leedy has previously worked
as a hospice physician with
LifePath Hospice and Palliative
Care in Tampa. He is board-certi-
fied in family practice and hospice
and palliative medicine.
"At Good Shepherd Hospice, we
hope to expand the scope of ser-
vices in Polk, Hardee and
Highlands counties and provide
access to the latest in contemporary
hospice care to all who need it,"
says Dr. Leedy. "We have an intelli-
gent, dedicated and compassionate
staff, and they have given me a
warm welcome."
Dr. Leedy has a bachelor of arts
degree in biology from Northwest-
ern University and attended med-
ical school at The Ohio State
University College of Medicine. He


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He and his wife Lynda have one
young son, Laszlo.


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in Ocala. Both competed in cloverleaf barrel racing, pole-bend-
ing and goat. tying, having earned qualifying points throughout
the year in all three events. They are the daughters of Mike
Sayre and granddaughter of Fran Sayre, both formerly of
Wauchula. They all reside in Valdosta, Ga.


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OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATOR


CONFEDERATE WEDDING


COURTESY PHOTO
On June 16, the Florida Cattlemen's Association presented the
Communicator Award to Lockie Gary, Hardee Extension
Director, "for proactive efforts in communicating the facts about
the cattle industry to the citizens of Florida." The award was pre-
sented during the Cattlemen's Annual Convention and Allied
Trade Show in Marco Island. Gary says that what makes this
award "so special to me is that the Hardee County Cattlemen's
Association nominated me for this award." He is pictured above
on the left with Jim Handley, executive vice president of the
Florida Cattlemen's Association.



Sporting Events


Open To Disabled


The Southwest Florida Water
SManagement District and the
National Wild Turkey Federation
(NWTF)/Wheelin' Sportsmen have
agreed to continue a successful
partnership that allows disabled,
outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity
to participate in planned events on
District land throughout the year.
As part of a pilot program, three
events werejointly organized by the
District and .the NWTF/Wheelin'
Sportsmen last year, including a
deer/hog hunt, a turkey hunt and a
fishing derby. The success of these,
events led to the District's
Governing Board signing a five-
year agreement with NWTF/-'
Wheelin' Sportsmen to hold seven
events on District land each year,
starting fiscal year 2006, which
begins in October.
This partnership allows the
District to expand handicapped
accessible use of the laid. District
.lands pro\ de a variety of potential-'
ly suitable \enues for various types
of events. At developed park facili-


ties there are paved trails, shelters,
Americans with Disabilities Adt
(ADA)-approved facilities and
handicapped accessible boardwalks
and fishing piers. There are also
more remote areas that are suitable
for shooting and hunting sports for
the disabled.
The Wheelin' Sportsmen is dedi-
cated to providing all people with
disabilities the opportunity to enjoy
the great outdoors. The group orga-
nizes hunting and fishing events,
recreational shooting and other out-
door activities.
Those who participate in
Wheelin' Sportsmenevents are pre-
,selected through and application
process. For more information.
about participating in future events,
visit the National Wild Turkey
Federation web site at www.-
nwtf.org.
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HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE
IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M.


A Daily Thought
THURSDAY
Man's days are determined.
God has decreed the number of
his months and has set limits he
cannot exceed.
Job 14:5 (NIV)
FRIDAY
Jesus said to her, "I am the res-
urrection and the life. He who
believes in Me, though he dies,
yet shall he live, and whoever
lives and believes in Me shall
never die."
John 11:25-26 (RSV)
SATURDAY
Look, the Lord God is coming
with power to rule all people ...
He takes car of His people like a
shepherd. He gathers them like
lambs in His arms and carries
them close to Him.
Isaiah 40: 10a-11 (NCV)
SUNDAY
If God is on our side, who is
against us? ... It is Christ, Christ
who died, and more than that,
was raised from the dead, who
is at God's right hand and,
indeed, prays for us.
Romans 8:31, 34 (PME-NEB)
MONDAY
Who else but God goes back
and forth to heaven? Who else
holds the wind in His fists and
wraps up the oceans in His
cloak? Who but god has created
the world?
Proverbs 30:4 (TLB)
TUESDAY
Keeping our eyes fixed on
'Jesus, on whom our faith de-
pends from start to finish, Jesus
... who endured the cross, mak-
ing light of its disgrace and has
taken His seat at the right hand
of the throne of God..
Romans 12:2 (NEB)
WEDNESDAY
Love the Lord, all you who
belong to Him. The Lord pro-
tects those who truly believe: all
you who put your hope in the
Lord, can be strong and brave.
Psalm 31:23-24 (NCV)

Experience is not what happens
to a man; it is what a man does
with what happens to him.


COURTESY PHOTO-
Last week, members of the local Gen. David E. Twiggs Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Camp
#1462 and the Peace River United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) Chapter #2516 traveled
to Buckingham to participate in the Confederate wedding of Kim Domako and Lt. Comm. Sean
McFall of the Maj. William Footman SCV Camp #1950. The ceremony was performed by SCV
Chaplain Larry Skipper. Both the SCV and UDC welcome new members. Call (863) 494-7725 for
further information.


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During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
COUNTY
July 3, a theft on Tuskeegee Street, a business burglary on CR 665 and
I presidential burglary on Will Duke Road were reported.

July 2,-Manuel Rios, 32, of 3121 Suwanee St., Zolfo Springs, was
uirested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and charged with possession of a concealed
tAearm.
July 2, a residential burglary on Kelly Roberts Road, criminal mischief
on Lincoln Street and a fight on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue were report-
ed.

July 1, a theft on Doc Coil Road was reported.

June 30, Andres Gaona, 49, of 2188 Gilliard Farms Road, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Det. Daniel Gibson on a warrant charging him
with lewd molestation.
June 30, Erick Estrada, 27, of 445 Calvert Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging failure to pay a fine on a
:conviction for giving a false name to a law enforcement officer.
June 30, Nancy Ramirez, 36, of 3531 S. Palmetto St., Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging her with violation
'9f probation (original charge possession of methamphetamine).
: June 30, thefts on U. S. 17 North and Chamberlain Blvd. were report-
ed.

June 29, Christopher John Albritton, 24, of 535 Prescott Road, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and charged with
possession of methamphetamine, tampering with evidence, possession of
drug paraphernalia and driving with knowledge of a suspended license.
June 29, Hector Rafael Sierra, 39, of 5521 Second Ave., Fort Myers,
-ivas detained on a capias charging him with non-support.
June 29, Kevin Leonard Collazo, 43, of 409 Walton Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging failure to appear in
court on a charge.of retail theft.
June 29, criminal mischief on Oaks Bend Road and a vehicle stolen on
Simtrobar Road were reported.
June 28, Heather Lynn Robinson, 18, of 1404 Southern Ave.,
Lakeland, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a Polk County warrant
charging her with attempted robbery by sudden snatching.
June 28, Mark Leonard Clark, 27, of 742 Baker Ave., Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on capiases charging him with burglary of a
dwelling, burglary with assault or battery, battery and giand theft.
June 28, Christopher Shannon Reas, 36, of 4335 Alderman Road,
Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a charge of violation
of probation (original charge domestic battery).
June 28, Joe Allen Hearns, 28, of Suwanee Street and Eighth Avenue,
SZolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him
' with violation of probation (original charges possession of marijuana and
:two counts resisting arrest without force) and a capias alleging driving
:while license suspended.
June 28, Robert Waylon Murphy, 26, of 411 Melendy St., Wauchula,
Swas arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on warrants charging him with violation
!:of probation (original charges petit theft, grand theft. and driving while
license suspended).
: June 28, a theft on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and a tag stolen on
Tuskeegee Street were reported.

June 27, Thomas Earl Crow, 18, of 6265 SR 66, Zolfo Springs, was




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arrested by Dep. Sylvia Estcs and charged with retail theft and petil thelt.
June 27, Catarino Dario Borjas, 20, of 615 Saunders St., Wauchula,
was arrested by Det. Russell Conley and charged with driving with knowl-
edge of a suspended license and violation of probation (original charges
possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana with intent to
sell). At the jail on June 30, Det. Conley also charged Borjas with fleeing
to elude a law enforcement officer.
June 27, Joyce Ann Rivers, 24, of 381 Sally Place, Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on capiases charging her with domestic battery
and culpable negligence. At the jail on June 30, Dep. Paul Johnson also
detained her on a warrant charging her with violation of probation (original
charge possession of drug paraphernalia).
June 27, Faustino Tino Ortiz, 16, of 2946 Clifton Bryan Road, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. Cloud and charged
with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries and driving without a
license.
June 27, thefts on Peace River Woods and Golden Oaks roads and
criminal mischief on Gilliard Farm Road were reported.
WAUCHULA
July 3, Tammy Baxley Greene, 33, of 2300 NW Rowan Road, Arca-
dia, was arrested by Ofc. Ryan Lambert and charged with possession of a
controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
July 3, Cecil Winthrop Crews, 66, of 907 S. Sixth Ave., Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with domestic battery.
July 3, Dale Lewis Fuller, 27, of 311 Georgia St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Sgt. John Eason and charged with possession of methampheta-
mine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and resist-
ing arrest without violence.
July 3, criminal mischief on Inglis Way and a theft on South Seventh
Avenue were reported.

July 2, Christina Lynn Wilson, 18, of 3006 Hickory St., Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with domestic battery.

July 1, Juan Francisco Badillo, 33, of 801 N. Hendry Ave., Fort Meade
was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte and charged with DUI.
July 1, Hector Luis Melendez, 40, of 1645 Hammock Road, Sebring,
was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with theft and resisting
a merchant.
July 1, Marsha Ann Kersey, 42, of 1431 Tangelo Drive, Wauchula, was
arrested by Ofc. Angela Hill and charged with strong-arm robbery.
July 1, Two 12-year-olds, a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrest-
ed by Ofc. Mark McCoy and each charged with retail theft.
July 1, thefts on Walton Avenue and U. S. 17 South and criminal mis-
cheif on U. S. 17 South were reported.

June 30, a theft on West Main Street and a vehicle stolen on Georgia
Street were reported.,

June 28, Matthew Mark McEntyre, 26, of 3886 E. Main St., Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with burglary and
grand theft.

June 27, Richard Sidney Gainous, 35, of 61 Cracker Lake Park Road,
Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Mark McCoy and charged with viola-
tion of a domestic violence injunction for protection.
June 27, a fight on North Florida Avenue was reported.

BOWLING GREEN,
July 2, Joe Mario Gonzales, 27, of 402 Lynn St., Bowling Green, was
arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges on a Polk County warrant charging him
with criminal mischief.

June 29, Gina Diane Doty, 38, of 1812 Dishong Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Capt. Brett Dowden and charged with possession of a controlled
substance-alprazolam and possession of a controlled substance-


peted recently will be good addi-
tions to the high school softball
squads. A couple will strengthen
the junior higluteam.
Mahoney said it was hard for the
girls in 'the All-Star matchups GJa n
against teams with players who
participate in various events all 773
year long. "They did a good job but 773-0 5E
were outmatched."
The Hardee girls opened their
playoffs against an overwhelming
Lake Wales team which shut
Hardee down. Hard-hitting Lake
Wales was limited to three doubles
and no other long-ball hits.
For Hardee, Stephanie Perry and
Chelsea Owens were the only play-
ers to get on base, but both were
'stranded. Other Juniors All-Stars
are Katie Jemigan, Amaris Garza,
Krystin Robertson, Shelby
Durrance, Kaitlin Chason, Jessica
Abbott, Kayla Owens, Lea
Levesque, Chelsey Steedley,
Miranda Powell and Emily Adams.
Joining Mahoney in coaching were
Dennis Powell and Ronnie Abbott.
The girls returned to Lakeland on
June 27 to face a North Lakeland
squad, which also had some power i .
hitters. Haley Hunnicutt stroked a J"."
double for the only long-ball shots. ,-"
For Hardee, leadoff batter
Steedley scored the only run. She
drew a walk to start the game.. .. -, .....
Steedley stole second and raced
home on a long single by
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June 28, 1lcnry Kenneth Daniels, 19, of 5021 Snelling St., Bowling
(irecn. was arrested by Chief John Scheel and sheriff's Dep. Joe Marble on
capiases charging him with sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church
and possession of cocaine with intent to sell. He was also charged with pos-
session of cocaine within 1.000 feet of a church and possession of cocaine.

June 27, a theft on Pleasant Way was reported.

ZOLFO SPRINGS
July 2, a vehicle stolen on Third Avenue was reported.



First Methodist,


First Baptist Win


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
There was only one evening of
action last week in the 2005
Women's Church Softball League
play.
Games last Monday were rained
out, but the women resumed play'
when the weather cleared on
Thursday evening. Thus, there
were only two games. In the first
one, First Methodist continued
undefeated with a 21-10 win over
St. Michael's. In the nightcap,
Wauchula First Baptist beat
Bowling Green Baptist 29-10. First
Christian and Christian Heritage
had no games scheduled that
evening.
In the opening game, First
Methodist had heavy hitting from
Joy Gilliard and Elene Salas, each
of whom smacked a pair of triples.
Megan Smith doubled for the only
other long-ball hit as the
Methodists added up singles.
Gilliard finished up with a perfect
four-for-four night at the plate,
scoring all four times she got on
base and gaining four RBIs. Smith
and Elene Salas were three-score
batters. Crystal Gulliver and Jamie
Salas each banged four hits.


For St. Michael's, it was Sami Jo
Morgan .with the hot hand. She
homered, doubled twice and sin-
gled in nearly hitting for the cycle.
Wanda Stettler also doubled.
Morgan came home four times and
Lori Dees and Stettler added twin
tallies.
In the 8:15 game, First Baptist
benefited from a homer, triple and
pair of singles by Shari Knight,
who gathered five RBIs. Melissa
Eldridge also homered and Kristi
Gough doubled twice. Melinda
Nickerson tripled. Knight put five
runs on the board, Melanie
Henderson added four more and
Eldridge, Martha Ann Weems,
Gough and Stephanie Gugle each
added one more.
Doubles by Amy, Summer,
Selena and Lori were the only long-
ball hits for Bowling Green. Lori
and Selena came home twice
apiece and Amy, Erica, Tina,
Connie, Brandy and Kali crossed
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Citizens of Hardee County:

The Florida Constitution's Class Size Reduction Amendment is requiring us to hire more
classroom teachers each year. Our district staff has been able to recruit many potential
teachers who would love to teach in Hardee County. However, we may lose some of these
teachers to other counties because we have very few places for these fine teachers to live.
The future of our community depends upon us attracting and retaining quality teachers for
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Hardee County's. national Yes I Can! nominees are (front row, from left) Antonio Galvan and
Stormi Darty; and (middle row) Ashley Giles, Dimas Guardiola, Shatoria Idom and Manuel
Morales. In back are Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones and Progress Energy's Jerry Miller
and Corey Zeigler.


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PHOTOS BY CYNTHIA KRAHL
Dot Bell, director of Exceptional Student Education, welcomed everyone to the 16th annual Yes I
'Can! breakfast at the American Legion Hall in Wauchula.


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Oi The Herald-Advocate
Si\ Hardee County Noungsters in
the E\ceptional Student Education
program "ere honored for their
achievements at the 16th 'annual
Yes ICan! breakfast.


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Yes I Can! is a national means.
established by the Foundaiior'j for
Exceptional Children, to recognize
exceptional students for outstand-
ing successes in the areas of acade-
mics, arts, athletics, community
service, employment; extracurricu-


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Ashley Giles, the honoree from Hardee Senior High School, pre-
sented a dramatic signing of the words to the song "Don't Laugh
At Me."


Kerry Terrell and Kenny entertained youngsters and adults alike.
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lar activities, independent living
skills, technology and self-advoca-
cy.
Ashley Giles of Hardee Senior
High School was recognized for
self-advocacy. Notable in the aca-
demic category were Stormi Darty,
Wauchula Elementary; Antonio
Galvan, Bowling Green; Dimas
Guardiola, Zolfo Springs; Shatoria
Idom, North Wauchula Elementary;
.and Manuel Morales, Hardee
Junior High.
Dot Bell, director of Exceptional
Student Education, opened the pro-
gram, sponsored by Progress
Energy, by noting, ."This is the,
highlight of our year, when we can
recognize some of our outstanding
students." She said the local win-
ners' names would be submitted for
the national competition, and noted
Hardee County boasted a national
winner a few short years ago.

Schools Superintendent Dennis'
Jones remarked, "We have an
exceptional Exceptional Student
Education department, one of the
best in the state, but there can't pos-
sibly be another in the state, which
cares more and does more for the
students they serve."
He went on to praise the young-'
sters for the work that they had.
done, their good attitudes and the
Things they have accomplished.
Ashley brought tears to several
eyes as she signed the words to the
song "Don't Laugh At Me," while
ventriloquist Kerry Terrell sparked
laughter with her partner, Kenny,
by telling him. "I talked to Mr.
Jones about adding a position at the
CountN Office for \ou but, on sec-
ond thought, he doesn't need any
more dummies up there."
Stormi was applauded for many
accomplishments, including her
stint as a Student Coundil represen-
tative and her participation in the
Bobcat Mile.
Manuel was congratulated for
increasing his Florida
Comprehensive Assessment Test
scores bk nearly 300 points and for
his concern for others.
Antonio has transformed from a
reluctant reader to a confident oral
reader.' He also brings joy to the
classroom.
Shatoria is an avid reader who
has made great strides at her
school. She also was compliment-
ed for her cheerleading abilities and
for her pleasant personality.
Academics are a strong point for
Dimas, a polite young man who
offers friendly greetings.
Ashley-was described as a hard
worker who always has a'smile on
her face. She.is-responsible,' stays
on top of things and is very tender-
hearted.


Fire Department May Add 6 Staff


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
If Hardee County is approved for
a special grant, the Fire-Rescue
Department may get some relief.
Fire Chief Michael Choate
explained the, S.A.F.E.R (Staffing
for Adequate Fire and Emergency
Response) program which could
add staff to the department for the
first time since two firefighter-
paramedics were added in 2002.
Call volume has increased 74
percent in the last four years, said
Choate. This includes structure
fires, motor vehicle accidents, car-
diac and respiratory emergency and
a host of other calls.
"We are behind. Most of the time
we are barely keeping our head
above water," said Choate, who
said his department's books are
open for review when asked by,
Commissioner Dale Johnson if data
were available. Choate said for
most.people, the only cost would be
the staff time to obtain requested
records for review.
The S.A.F.E.R. grant is a five-
year program to help communities
"meet industry standards for 24-
hour staffing to provide adequate
protection from fire and fire-related
hazards."
The county would have to pay 10
percent of the salary and benefits
for the new staff in the first year.
The first year it would amount to,
$41,487 for six staff.
Each year the county's responsi-
bility increases until 100 percent of
costs are absorbed within five
years. Choate plans for six staff,
three firefighter/ paramedics and
three EMTs (emergency medical
technicians)/ffrefighters. Almost all
of his staff are cross-trained.
Since Hardee is a rural county of
critical concern, it easily meets the
criteria for the grant program. It
meets staff and call levels and rev-
enue stream limitations and other
criteria for eligibility for the grant.
The county will know in
September if it is approved for the
grant. Commissioner Minor Bryant
wanted to know if the county was
Obligated if the grant was approved.
Choate said the county did not have
to accept the grant, but if it did,
then there was a requirement to
stay with the program for the entire
five years.
"We'd build the cost into the
department's budget each year,"
explained County Manager Lex
Albritton.
.In another matter during
SThursday's meeting, the commis-
sion spent quite some time dis-
cussing the minor subdivision plat
approval process. This is becoming
more often as people "become cre-
ative" in dividing 2,-acre proper-
ties to one- or five-acre lots.
"The board only sees one-fourth
to one-third of the requests we get.
The criteria for road access cuts
some of them out," explained
Building and Zoning Director Mike
Cassidy.
In property zoned Agriculture 1,
there is a requirement that every
residence have 200 feet road
frontage. For instance, if a larger or
Smother parcel is subdivided to five
parcels, each must have that road
frontage.' '"' '
In Farm-Residential zoning, the
requirement is 100 feet road


frontage, changing to 75 feet for
Residential 1 zoning and 75 for
Residential 2 and 3.
Commissioners were concerned
about the long-range impact and "
cumulative impact of too much
growth or development." There
have been 59 minor subdivision
plat requests in the past two years.
Review of each can take from 30
minutes to several hours.
"We don't want to become a bed-
room community like Sumter
County, which has only two busi-
nesses. Residential growth without
commercial to support it is a disas-
ter," said Bryant. "There's no way
to provide the infrastructure iralid'.
water and sewer, etc.) that these
homeowners expect."

In other action, the commission:
-heard an update on the Tri-
County Human Services Inc. work
in the county.
Director Bob Rihn briefly
reviewed the alcohol and drug
abuse outpatient, inpatient and pre-
ventive services available.
Richard Victor spoke of the
Project H.O.P.E, crisis counseling
and practical assistance his team of
eight have provided in working
with faith-based services at St.
Michael's, Northside Baptist and
Faith Temple churches. Most work
has included mental health out-
reach and support services. The
program, which began after
Hurricane Charley last year is sup-
posed to end by September. A new
,Project Recovery dealing with


post-traumatic stress is supposed to
replace it as people's fears are
fueled every time there is mention
of another heavy storm season.
-received a plaque of apprecia-
tion from the Florida Council on
Crime Prevention and Delinquency
for use of Hardee Lakes park for
the third annual fishing tourna-'
ment. There were 31 kids ages 5 to,'
15 who participated in spite of the'
threat of bad weather. They were.
fed lunch, and each given a tackle--
box, rod and cap. They will try to'
have the tournament in April next
year to avoid the start of summer
thunderstorms.
--'lppro ed a request to eriame
Anne' .[1 at U1.S. 17 and Oak Street.
A ceremony will be scheduled to
officially name it the Curtis Ezelle
Complex, Hardee County
Government Services. The county
library, Supervisor of Elections,
Tax Collector, Property Appraiser,
Office of Economic Development'
and federal USDA Service Center'
are housed at that location.
-acknowledged return of inter-
local agreement with South Florida
Community College to use its
Hardee campus for a Special Needs
shelter in the event of a disaster
such as a hurricane.
-approved minor subdivision.
plats for Connie & E.S. Schontag
Jr. for Hilltop'Acres Phases I & II;-
Charles McKibben -and J.B.
Delaney for Glynn Acres; and
Hammock Land & Cattle Co. for:,
Seven Mile Ranch Phases I & II.


Freda's Foibles
By Freda B. Douglas



It is important to me to share possible solutions to health challenges'
with my readers. This is partially because most of my readers are the same.,
generation that I am, but also because it is important to the younger gener-
ation to maintain their health now so that when they reach my generation
they are not plagued by high blood pressure, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis,
fibromyalgia or any one of a number of ailments that older people so often;
suffer with.
Today I am going to tell you about mangosteen juice. This information.
is not just something I read about in some junk mail that fills my waste-.
basket every day. This is a product I personally use on a daily basis and&.
about.which I have bought books for the purpose of my own research:
regarding my own body.
Lillian Chan in "The Weilness Options" says, "It has been estimated'
that each human cell undergoes 10,000 hits from free radicals each day .:,
causing damage to cell proteins, DNA, fat lipids and membranes through
oxidation. This results in the generation of dysfunctional molecules respon-.
sible for conditions as diverse as cancers, lung disease, dementia, cardio-
vascular disease and eye diseases."
It's far easier to address serious health challenges before they begin -
with prevention than after they've already taken hold in your body.
If mangosteen juice and the xanthones, which are some of the most
powerful antioxidants found in nature, contained therein are making visible:
differences in people's bodies, then how many invisible differences may be'
going on? : ,U.
Dr. John Rove says ... "the stage is set ... to enhance the likelihood of
older persons to not only avoid disease and disability, but to truly age suc-
cessfully." And Lester Packer, Ph.D. in "The Antioxidant Miracle" says
"By controlling free radicals, antioxidants can make the difference between
life and death, as well as influence how fast and how well we age."
Mangosteen fruit is not to be confused with the mango we know in the
Western Hemisphere. The mangosteen fruit is a small, tangerine shaped
fruit with a purple pericarp, grown in the rainforests in Southeast Asia. I
could write pages based on the research on the mangosteen I have done, but-
suffice' to say, it will make you feel better and increase your vitality.


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July 7, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11B


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO. 05-CA-139

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
PLAINTIFF
VS.

THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES
AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING
AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER
OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF RALPH
E. ZIGLAR, JR. A/K/A RALPH EMORY
ZIGLAR, JR., DECEASED; MARY L.
ZIGLAR A/K/A MARY LOUISE ZIGLAR;
CITIFINANCIAL EQUITY SERVICES,
INC., F/K/A COMMERCIAL CREDIT
CONSUMER SERVICES, INC.; ROSE-
MARY RITCHEL; JOHN DOE AND
JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS
IN POSSESSION,
DEFENDANTS) /

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY 'GIVEN pur-
suant to a Summary Final Judgement
of Foreclosure dated 6-1,2005 entered
in Civil Case No. 05-CA-139 of the
Circuit Court of the.10TH Judicial Cir-
cult in and for HARDEE County,
WAUCHULA, Florida, I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash at
STHE NORTH FRONT DOOR at the
HARDEE County Courthouse located
at 417 WEST MAIN 'STREET in
WAUCHULA, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on
the 20 day of July, 2005 the following
described property at set forth in said
Summary Final Judgement, to-wit:

TRACT 1
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND;
SITUATE AND BEING IN THE COUN-
TY OF HARDEE, STATE OF FLORIDA,
TO WIT:
THE EAST 40 FEET OF LOT 4 AND
THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 5, VISTA
DEL SOL SUBDIVISION
TRACT2
THE WEST 15 FEET OF THE EAST 30
FEET OF LOT 5, VISTA DEL SOL SUB-
DIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN HARD-
EE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS PER PLAT
BOOK 3, PAGE 19, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.,

Dated this 1 day of June, 2005.

B. Hugh Bradley
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI-
CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, per-
sons with disabilities needing a spe-
cial accommodation should contact
COURT ADMINISTRATION, at the
HARDEE County Courthouse at 863-
773-9853, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) OR
1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay
Service.


SIN.THE CIRCUIT COURT C
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUS
AND FOR HARDEE COU
STATE OF FLORIDA
JUVENILE DIVISION

CASE NO. 252004D

IN THE INTEREST OF:(
I., D.
DOB: 12/16/96


6:30.7:7c
F.THE
IIT IN
INTY,



)P000065


Child. /

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF
HEARING ON PETITION
ALLEGING DEPENDENCY

THE STATE OF FLORIDA 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-
ceeding. 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 Deputy Clerk


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 252005DR000351
Jose Antonio Delacruz
Yolanda Delacruz,
Petitioner
and
Dioncio Rebollar, /
Respondent
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Dioncio Rebollar
Address Unknown
.YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action-
has been filed against you and that
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses, if any, to it on
Joint Petition for Adoption by Step-
parent, whose address is unknown on
or before July 29, 2005, and file the
original with the clerk of this Court at
PO Drawer 1749, or 417 W. Main St.,
Room #202, Wauchula, FL 33873,
before service on Petitioner or imme-
diately thereafter. If you fail to do so,
a default may be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the petition.
Copies of all court documents in
this case, including orders, are avail-
able at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's
office. You may review these docu-
ments upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the
Circuit Court's office notified of your
current address. (You may file Notice
of Current Address, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit'
will be mailedto the address on
record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure,
requires certain automatic disclosure
of documents and information. Failure
to comply can result in sanctions,
including dismissal or striking of
pleadings.
Dated this 24th day of'June, 2005.

B Hugh Bradley,
Clerk of Court
By:Edwina Murphy/D.C.
"If you are a person with a disability,
who needs any accommodation in
order to participate in this proceed-
ing, you are entitled at no cost to you,
to the provision or certain assistance.
Please contact the Office of the Court


Administrator, (863) 534-469
two (2) working days of yoi
of this (describe notice); ii
hearing or voice impaired,
(863) 534-7777 or Floric
Service 711."

IN THE CIRCUIT COUI
THE TENTH JUDICIAL C
IN AND FOR HARDEE C
FLORIDA
CASE NO: 25-2005CA-0
MIDFLORIDA FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION,
Plaintiff,
V.
JAMES A BOYETTE;
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JA
A BOYETTE: WAUCHULA
STATE BANK; GREENWOO
TRUST COMPANY; DONNA
BOYETTE; TENANT #1;
TENANT #2; and ANY AND
ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH,
AND UNDER, AND AGAINST
THE HEREIN-NAMED
DEFENDANTS WHO ARE N
KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR A
WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN
PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN
INTEREST AS SPOUSES, H
DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR
OTHER CLAIMANTS,
Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE
NotiCe is herby given thai
to a Summary Judg
Foreclosure entered in. th
entitled cause in the Circui
Hardee County, Florida, the
erty described as:
LOTS 21 AND 22. BLO(
RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS SL
SION, UNIT NO. 2. a subd
in Hardee County. Flori
per Plat Book 3. Page 16
Public Records of I
County, Florida.
will be. sold at public sale, to
est and best bidder for ca:
Hardee County Courthouse.
Main Street. Wauchula.
County. Florida. at 11:00
July 20, 2005.

Witness my hand and se
day of June, 2005.
B. HUGH BRADLE
Clerk of
By:Conr
As Dep
If you are a person with a.
who needs .any accommo
order to participate in this
ing, you are entitled, at ni
Syou, to the provision of cert
tance. Please contact the
the Court Administrator. (8
4690, within two (2) working
your receipt of this Notice of
if yuu dUe Iluilliy ul vuii..
call TDD (863) 534-7777 o
Relay Service (800) 955-877


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT C
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
STATE OF FLORID
IN AND FOR HARDEE CC
FLORIDA
CIRCUIT CIVIL
CASE NO. 25-2004-CA-0

WACHOVIA BANK, NATION.
CIATION. f/k/a First Union
Bank,
Plaintiff,


6:23-7:14c
6:23-7:4c ELVIN KEITH SCHAUER a/k/a
KELVIN K. SCHAUER; et al.

Defendant(s) /


Circle The Date!
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
DEADLINE
IS MONDAY AT 5 P.M.


NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to a Summary Final Judgement
of Forclosure dated June 20, 2005
entered in Civil Case No. 25-2004-CA-
000700 of the Circuit Court for


HARDEE County, Florida, I will sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash
at the South Front Door of the
HARDEE County Courthouse, 412
West Orange Street, Wauchula,
Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 20 day of
July, 2005 the following described
property as set forth in said Summary
Final Judgement:

Commence at the Northeast cor-
ner of the Northwest 1/4 of.
Section 3, Township 35 South,
Range 26 East, Hardee County,
Florida; thence South 010 18' 35"
West a distance of 819.64 feet;
thence South 680 08' 25" West a
distance of 130.00 feet to the
Point of Beginning; thence contin-
ue South 680 08' 25" West a dis-
tance of 1079.59 feet to a point on
the Northerly Right of Way Line of
,SR #66; thence South 49 05' 53"
East along said Northerly Right of
Way Line a distance of 1443.05
feet; thence North 01 18' 35" East
a distance of 961.02 feet; thence
West a distance of 119.53 feet;
thence North 010 18' 35" East, a
distance of 386.16 feet to the
Point of Beginning. (a/k/a Lot 1
and Lot 2, KELVIN SCHAUER
SUBDIVISION, Plat Book B3, Page
2)

Together with that certain dou-
blewide mobile home described
as 1999 HOMES OF MERIT -
FLHML3B142819523A and FLHML
3B142819523B permanently
affixed to Lot 1, KELVIN
SCHAUER SUBDIVISION, Plat
Book B3, Page 2, and that certain
doublewide mobile home
described as 1999 HOMES OF
MERIT FLHMLCY144920746A
and FLHMLCY144920746B, per-
manently affixed to Lot 2, KELVIN
SCHAUER SUBDIVISION, Plat
Book B3, Page 2.

TOGETHER WITH all the improve-
ments now or hereafter 'erected
on the property, and all ease-.
ments, rights, appurtenances,
rents, royalities, mineral, oil and
gas rights and profits, water rights
and stock and all fixtures now or
hereafter attached to the property.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Court on June 21, 2005.


90, within In accordance with the Americans
ur receipt with Disabilities Act, persons with dis-
f you are abilities needing a special accom-
call TDD mediation to participate-should c6n-
da Relay tact the individual or agency sending
6:30-7:21p notice no later than seven days prior
to the proceeding. If hearing
RT OF impaired, (TDD) OR 1-800-955-8770,
,IRCUIT via Florida Relay Service.
COUNTY ,
S00B. Hugh Bradley
00154 Clerk of the Circuit and County Court

By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
6:30.7:7c

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
NMES FLORIDA IN AND FOR
tD HARD;E COUNTY
D CASE NO. 252005CA000340
STEVEN P HANEY AND WIFE,
BETTY JO HANEY,
Plaintiffs,
T
vs.
OT MICHAEL W. CLOUD, also known
LIVE, as MIKE CLOUD, if alive or if dead,
and his unknown spouse, heirs,
EIRS, devisees, grantees, creditors,
and all other parties claiming by,
through, under or against him;
S and FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,
Defendants, /
t pursuant
ment in NOTICE OF ACTION
le above- TO THE DEFENDANTS: MICHAEL
t Court of
real prop- W. CLOUD, ALSO KNOWN AS MIKE
SCLOUD, if alive or if dead, and his
unknown spouse, heirs, devisees,
CK "F" grantees, creditors, and all other par-
UBDIVI- ties claiming by, through, under or
division against him
ida, as Residence Unknown
, of the
Hardee YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
as been filed against you to quiet title
on the following described property in
the high- Hardee County, Florida.
sh. at the
417 West Begin at the SW corner of E 1/2 of
Hardee NE 1/4 of SE 1/4, run East 170
a.m., on feet to Point of Beginning; thence
East 170 feet; thence North 1000
al this 21 feet; thence West 170 feet; thence
South 1000 feetto Point of
Beginning, Section 29, Township
Y, CLERK 33 South, Range 25 East, Hardee
the Court County, Florida.
nie Coker
puty Clerk and you are required to serve a copy
of your written defenses, if any, to
disability JOHN W. H. BURTON of Burton &
nation in Burton, P. A., Post Office-Drawer-1729;:
proceed- Wauchula, Florida 33873, on or before
o cost to the 29 of July, 2005, and file the origi-
ain assis- nal with the Clerk of the Court either
Office of before service on Plaintiffs' attorney
863) 534- or immediately thereafter, or a default
g days of will be entered against 'you for the
Ieaing, relief demanded in the complaint or
Ir Florida petition.
0; WITNESS my hand and seal of this
6:30,7:7c Court on this 21 day of June, 2005

OF THE B. HUGH:BRADLEY
SOF THE Clerk of Courts
A
OUNTY, By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
6:30,7:7c


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People Should Read The


Bible With An Open Mind


Dear Editor:
There is one insurmountable
obstacle to my being an atheist, and
that obstacle is the existence of
matter. Without a creator how
would matter come to exist?
But when people make asser-
tions of what God wants or that
God is love, I find those statements
to be nonsensical. When the recent
Tsunami in the Indian Ocean killed
at least 150,000 people and caused
billions of dollars worth of damage,
one can hardly attribute that to a
loving God.
But over and above major cata-
strophes, every day we hear of the
sort of senseless bad luck that per-
fectly nice, law-abiding people
encounter without any bad actions
by those nice people, some of
whom have been convicted of
crimes which later were proved to
have been committed by others.
I can make one statement about
God without the least fear that an
intelligent person will disagree
with me, and that statement is that
God is not similar to a human, or
God could not do the bad things to
humans that occur every day. -
People tell mne that God's actions
are purposeful, but that I can't
know God's purposes. How do
those people know that God has
some purpose for doing what God
does? Has God talked to them?
Other people assert that in the.
past God has communicated with
humans, and there are accounts of
such communications in the Bible
which was dictated by God to vari-


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,-IN-AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO. 05-CA-230

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS-
TRATON SYSTEM, INC. AS NOMINEE
FOR IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORA-
TION
PLAINTIFF,
vs.

LANCE D. RICHARDSON A/K/A
LANCE RICHARDSON, IF LIVING,
AND IF DEAD, THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS,
CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL
OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN
INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST LANCE D. RICHARDSON
A/K/A LANCE RICHARDSON; CYN-
THIA L. RICHARDSON A/K/A CYN-
THIA LEANN RICHARDSON; STATE
OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REV-
ENUE; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE
AS UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSES-
SION
DEFENDANTS(s). .

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE'IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to a Summary Final Judgment
of Foreclosure dated June 27, 2005
entered in Civil Case No. 05-CA-230
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 NORTH FRONT DOOR of the
HARDEE County Courthouse located
at 417 West Main Street ,in
Wauchula,Florida,'at 11:00 a.m.-on the-
27 day of. July, 2005,- the- following
described property as set forth in
said Summary Final Judgment, to wit:

THE NORHT 1/2 OF: TRACT NO. 26
BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST COR-
NER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH,
RANGE 26 EAST, HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RUN THENCE NORTH
89"35'49" EAST 30.00 FEET, THENCE
SOUTH 0019'32" EAST, 662.33 FEET,
THENCE SOUTH 89'37'21" WEST,
.346.06' FEET, THENCE NORTH
0020'05" WEST, 622.17 FEET TO A
POINT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY
OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER, -HENCE
NORTH 89035'49" EAST, 316.16 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUB-
JECT TO A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASE-
MENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS
AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER THE
EAST 30 FEET AND THE SOUTH 30
FEET THEREOF.

TOGETHER WITH AND INCLUDING
THAT CERTAIN 1997 WOOD MOBILE
HOME, SERIAL #46610620JA AND
46610620JB, LOCATED ON SAID
PROPERTY.

Dated this 28 day of June, 2005.
(CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of the Circuit Court

By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
7:7,14c


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.)


ous humans.
If you read the Bible and believe
that God dictated it, God has cer-
tainly spoken differently at various
times. The most senseless cruelty
dictated by God is found in the
book of Joshua when God com-
manded Moses who then com-
manded Joshua to hamstring the
horses that they captured from the
residents of the lands they captured.
What sort of a horrid cruel being
they believed God to be.
In the New Testament, the center
of attention is Jesus who despised
the. nitpickers who believed they
would make for themselves a place
in heaven by obeying all the rules
of the Pharisees, but Jesus said the
important things to do were to care
for their fellow humans. (Read
Matthew Chapter 25 verses 31 to
46.)
There is no way that I can
believe that God dictated such con-
tradictory behaviors. I believe a
person should read the Bible with
an open mind, finding some pas-
sages, especially in the Old
Testament, that no follower of
Jesus can accept as communica-
tiois from God. In the New


Testament the Gospel of Jesus is
contradicted by the Gospel of Paul,
and no one can reconcile those two
gospels. But why try? Just accept
the fact that Paul and Jesus had dif-
ferent gospels.
It is not a sin to state plainly that
there are contradictions in the
Bible, and a person should use his
own brain to agree with some pas-
sages and disagree -with others.
That is what our brains were given
to us for.
Sincerely,
David B. Higginbottom
Frostproof

Editor's Note: David Higginbot-
tom turned 86 on June 5 and retired
from his law practice June 30,
2005. He was a member of Babsdn
Park Community Church. His par-
ents were Presbyterian missionar-
ies. His father founded the
Allahabad Agricultural Institute in
India which taught people how to
grow more food. David was born in
India and lived in India and the
United State until age 15, when he
moved to the U.S. full-time. "I
lived in the best of both worlds."
Asked to describe his faith,
Higginbottom told The Herald-
Advocate: "I am a scholar of the
teachings of Jesus, not the mystical,
whimsical garbage that is called
Christianity sometimes." His law
practice specialized in real estate,
probate and estate planning


WORKING FOR YOU Big Lake National Bank recently appoint-
ed Sophia Peavy as branch manager for its Wauchula office.
Her education and experience make her an investment that is sure to
have quick returns. The Hardee High School graduate began her career with
Wauchula State Bank. She received her bachelor's degree from Weber State
and will complete her master's degree in October.
Peavy was previously employed as a member service representative
with.Mid-Florida Credit Union.
.Big Lake National Bank is located at 202 N. Sixth Ave., Wauchula and
Peavy can be reached at 773-4141.
The bank has nine locations in Wauchula, Okeechobee, Lake Placid,
Moore Haven, Clewiston, Labelle, Arcadia and St. Lucie West.


COURTESY PHOTO
Sophia Peavy faces added responsibilities with the position of
Wauchula branch manager.
EARNING INTEREST The bank that has been serving Wauchula
since 1929 continues to expand its area of-service.
Wauchula State Bank will purchase Citrus Bank, N.A.'s branch office
16cated at 3750 U.S. 27 N., Sebring. The purchase will likely be finalized
in late September and is subject to regulatory approval.
"We are excited about the opportunity to expand in the Sebring area,"
commented bank president Robert E. Hanchey. "Our ability to make quick
decisions and work with our customers to meet their financial needs has
helped us grow tremendously in Highlands county," he continued.
When the purchase is completed, Wauchula State Bank will assume
ownership of the Fairmont Plaza branch, The agreement also includes an
outparcel of land on the north side of the plaza:. n the future, a full service
branch will be constructed on this' site.
In 2000, Wauchula State Bank opened its first Sebring branch in the
Westshore Plaza. Then in early 2004, it relocated to a new full service
branch across from Lake Jackson.
Wauchula State Bank has offices in Wauchula, Bowling Green, Zolfo
Springs, Sebring-and Lake Placid.
New business or management? Remodeling or relocating? Call Shayla
Bryan at 773-3255 with your business news.


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SEX: Male
AGE: Young \dult
COLOR: White


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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-
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Cartier Edition Pearl only$20,884
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Auto Loaded 40,000 Miles only $7,984
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