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105th Year, No. 35


105th Year, No. 35
3'Sections, Pages 28 .
SThursdayAiigust 11,2005


460


THE WINDS OF CHANGE


Hardee County One Year


After Hurricane Charley


It's been a busy, busy time since
Aug. 13, 2004.
Nearly everyone in Hardee
County was affected by hurricanes
Charley, Frances and Jeanne, which
felled trees, flooded lawns, houses
and roads, blew roofs off, and
crumbled sdme of the buildings.
In the year since Charley roared
through Hardee County, much has
been accomplished and much
remains to be done.
One of the big issues is the "tem-
porary housing" provided to home-
makers ousted by the storms. Those
living in the three-bedroom, one
bath mobile homes or in travel
trailers, both of which were provid-
ed by the Federal Emergency


Management Agency (FEMA),
have to be out of that housing with-
in 18 months of when they moved
in.
"People are supposed to be
searching for other, more perma-
nent housing., They had to have a
plan before they moved in," said
Petina Hutchins, FEMA southwest
Florida coordinator.
There are deadlines. Those
whose homes were destroyed by
Hurricane Charley have until Feb.
13 to move to alternate housing.
For Hurricane Frances victims, it is
March 4 and for Jeanne victims it is
March 26, 'said Hutchins.
"Affordable housing, is one of the
biggest challenges to a family


locating alternate housing. People
can make things better than they
were before, if they can find a con-
tractor, builder, or rental situation,"
said Hutchins.
Preliminary reports after.
Hurricane Charley moved through'
the county a year ago indicated
1,419 residences destroyed, 5,600
of the total 7,550 residential units
in the county datnaged in some
way. There were 897 single-family
homes damaged beyond repair and
2,845 with some damage, 75 per-
cent of the 5,010 houses. For
mobile homes, 522 were destroyed-
and 1,921 heavily damaged, 74 per-
cent of the 2,450 mobile homes in
See HURRICANE 2A


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISQN
After a few parting tears, Travis Bone and his daughter, Taylor, are all smiles as she prepares for
her first day of school at Wauchula Elementary. Her mother, Cindy Bone, was busy talking with
kindergarten teacher Missy Carlton. Over 5,000 students were enrolled and expected on the first
day of classes Wednesday.,




So Far, 2 Qualify In BG


By JOAN SEAMAN.
Of The Herald-Advocate ,
Two people have filed for city
commission seats in Bowling
Green.
Qualifying continues until Friday
at 4 p.m. for the two seats on the
Bo"Mling Green City Commission
which are coming open. The city-
wide election w ill be TuesdaN.
Sept. 27.
The seats are, currently held by
Perry Knight and Woody Caligan.
-Knight has qualified, Caligan has
indicated he does not want to run
for re-election. Rand. Mink has
qualified for that seat on the com-
mission.
The term of office is three years,.
until the fall of 2008.
Other candidates may qualify for
either seat by meeting requirements
and completing the paperwork at
City* Hall, 104 E. Main St.
Candidates must be at least 18:
years old, a registered otherr and


To qualify, fees are $10 plus an
$18 election assessment. The com-
mission seat salary if $150 per


month. The mayor, elected
his/her fellow commissioners,
paid $200 a month.


PHOTO BY BRETT JARNAGIN
The Wauchula State Farmers Market on the west side of U.S. 17 was severely damaged by the hur-
ricanes. Part of the roof is still missing a year after the first of the storms.


Animal Refuge Reopens Saturday From Hurricane Damage


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
- Come and visit us!
Black bears George and Cocoa
have been missing visits from their
human friends and can't wait for
Saturday when the Hardee County
Animal Refuge re-opens.
It's so important to them that.
admission to the refuge at Pioneer
Park along SR 64 West, will be
free from 10 a.m. until closing time

4 p.m. when the animals await their
evening feeding and bedtime.


At 10 a.m., there will also be a
brief dedication ceremony ,to offi-
cially re-open the animal refuge
and nearby Nickerson-Ullrich
Pavilion, the open air facility used
for concerts.
The refuge is home to several
native ahd exotic species of ani-
mals, says Carmen Soles, a veteri-
nary technician who heads up the
crew caring for the bears, pair of
cougars, deer, alligators, ostriches,
raccoons and foxes housed there.
All of the animals came there


because they were unable to live in
the wild. George, a retired
wrestling bear, is an old-timer at 16
years old and enjoys the company
of 7-year-6ld. Cocoa, affection-
ately called Brother. Sampson is a
panther who started put as a house
pet and grew too big for its owners.
The spacious boardwalk, built in
2001, gives visitors a change to
stroll past the large open habitats of
the animals. Along the way are sev-
eral covered kiosks which provide
information about the animals, a


seat to rest on, and 'a chance to
observe the animals in their more
natural environment.
Hurricane Charley, which hit the
county Aug. 13, 2004 did thou-
sands of dollars of damage to the
refuge and destroyed the Nicker-
son-Ullrich Pavilion. Hurricanes
Frances and Jeanne dumped more
than 20 inches of rain on the park,
forcing the evacuation of the two
Florida panthers, which wildlife
specialists moved to safer tempo-
rary quarters.


A group of winter visitors at
Pioneer Park combined efforts to
'pick up debris, cutting and piling,
raking and burning brush and fallexi
trees; cleaning and painting picnic
tables; roofing sheds and pulling up
signs and repainting them.
Other work was contracted. or
completed by the county Building
and Grounds staff, removing vege-
tative debris, extensive repairs to
the boardwalk and fence replace-
ment as well as rebuilding-the'
See REFUGE 3A


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INDEX
Classifieds 6B
Community Calendar.....3A
Courthouse Report........7C
Crime Blotter.................5C
Hardee Living..............2B
Information Roundup....3A
Obits 4A


Busts Bring In Meth
BAt" By CYNTHIA KRAHL booked into the Hardee Coun
Of The Herald-Advocate on Thursday of last week
o.,4 Three separate busts on three charged with armed traffickl
o.2e consecutive days have put three methamphetamine over 28 g
o.5s alleged narcotics dealers and a. fleeing to elude police and I
1.65 large amount of methamphetamine no valid'driver's license.
1.6o into law enforcement's hands. He posted a $20,000 surety
Sometimes such arrests occur this Tuesday to gain his r
following lengthy undercover while awaiting trial.
-: probes and sometimes they are the Police Chief William Beatti
result of happenstance. Ofc. Matthew Whatley was
It was happenstance that brought ducting radar on Heard B
down the biggest alleged offender. Road on Thursday morning-
Swho was jailed following a routine he clocked a green Toyota goi
traffic stop by a police officer mon- in a 25 mph zone,.
itoring speeds on a city roadway. Whatley followed the vehi
SIn the end. the Wauchula Police it headed south on Heard F
Department took Jesus Baldonilero and turned onto Oak Street. T
Aguirre and, a. full halfpound of continued on, without stopping
methamphetaminine off the streets. the officer, the chief said. W
Aguirre, 21, of Bartow, was stayed behind the Toyota


I)
in


Along With 3 Alleged Drug Dealers
SJail turned onto U.S. 17 and then, final- the intersection, ous charge against Aguirre. Beatt
and ly, onto SR 62. Beattie said the dri- But it.was what occurred during said that on U.S. 17 about 300 fe
ig in ver pulled over about 50 feet from the pursuit that led to the most seri- See METH 2A


grams,
having
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release
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2A The Herald-Advocate, August 11, 2005


The Herald-Advocate
Hardee County's Hometown Coverage -.'
JAMES R. KELL\Y "
Publisher/Editor .


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JOAN M. SEAMAN
Sports Editor

BESS A. STALLINGS
Hardee Living Editor

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


YNTHIA M. KRAHI
Managing Editor


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RALPH HARRISON
Production Manager


"1 NOEY DE SANTIAGO
Assr. Production Manager

Phone: (863) 773-3255

Fax: (863y 773-0657


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Kelly's Column
By Jim


On Aug. 6, 1945, the U.S. dropped an atom bomb named "Little Boy"
on Hiroshima, Japan, in an event that helped end World War II and prevent
an Allied invasion of the Japanese homeland.
The aircraft ,was a specially modified B-29 Superfortress named the
Enola Gay. The commander was Col. Paul Tibbets, the son of Enola Gay
and Paul Warfield Tibbets.
The Air Force gave the Enola Gay to the Smithsonian Institution in
1949, and it is on display at the National Air" and Space Museum near
Washington, D.C.
Boeing's standard B-29 was 99 feet long, weighed a maximum of
141,000 pounds and had a wingspan of 141 feet, reported the Danbury
Mint. The bomber had four 2,200-HP Wright engines' and could fly up to
365 miles an hour and reach an altitude of si.\ miles.
By 1945 nearly 4,000 B-29s had been produced for combat in the
Pacific Theater.

Florida's First Assembly of God Church was severely damaged by the
2004 hurricanes. The Northside Baptist Church graciously allowed First
Assembly to use its church-for an 8:30 a.m. Sunday service, with a com-r
biined Sunday evening service. "
The First Assembly congregation this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. will be
back in its restored church, located at '1397 South Florida Avenue. This will
be one year arid a day after'Hurricane Charley;
Damage to First Assembly was about a million dollars. Sunday will be
a big day in the life of the church, which has a new pastor. Rev. Bob
Lecocq, a Pittsburg Steeler fan.
It sure %was nice of Northside Baptist Church to share its building with
another-church. Northside also has hosted the Mennonites who have been
rebuilding hurricane-damaged homes in Hardee County for the past year.


In Loving Memory of
My Beloved son RP
"Happy Birthday Babe
8-9-71 5-29-95


|As I was standing on a bridge one day, thinking of
you and me, I had started crying and couldn't see.
As I was wiping the tears away, a butterfly had
come my way. He fluttered around, dancing
around, flying all over me, and when he was done I
knew it was my son..


Because I could feel the love and the
.warmth all over me. So thank you my
son RP, for showing me that you are
always around for me.
r TI love vouv snn .P :


My Butterfly
Love Mo


8:11P


METH
Continued From 1A
north of Townsend Street, a passen-
ger in the car threw what looked
like a cereal box out the window.
Ofc. Angie Hill recovered the
cereal box, which allegedly held a,
half-pound of methamphetamine, a
.25-caliber handgun and eight bul-
lets.
Back at the police station,
Aguirre told police he was trans-
porting the drugs and the car from
Orlando to Arcadia. He said he was
paid $500 to do the job. Beattie
noted he still had $412 in cash on
him, remaining from the payment
he had received. Further, Aguirre
said his passenger knew nothing of
the drugs, and only did what he
asked when told to throw the cereal'
box out the window.
The passenger gave a similar
statement to police, and was not
charged.
Beattie said the methampheta-
mine was valued at about $15,000.
And it was a lengthy undercover
probe that landed Klein and
Stewart in jail, Drug Task Force
spokesman Maj. Claude Harris Jr.
of the Sheriff's Office said. He
said the probe began in March, and
these suspects were the first two
now arrested. More arrests will fol-
low, he stated.
Robert Matthew Klein, 32, of
3825 Edison Ave., Bowling Green,
was charged Wednesday of last
week with trafficking in more than
28 grams of methamphetamine,
possession of meth within 1,000
feet of a church, possession of meth
and two counts delivery of drug
paraphernalia.
He is accused of selling an ounce
of methamphetamine to a confiden-
tial informant for $1,400 on June
29.


CHASE & CRASH
In last week's issue, a story
,about a police pursuit which
ended in a crash incorrectly
identified where the vehicle
was stolen. The keys and car
were stolen at 817 E. Main St.,
Wauchula.
The Herald-Advocate regrets
any misunderstanding this
may have caused.
S. ************ *
At The Herald-Advocate, we
want accuracy to be a given,
not just our goal. If you believe
we have printed an error in
fact, please call to report it. We
will review the information, and
if we find it needs correction or
clarification, we will do so
,here.
To make a report, call
Managing Editor Cynthia Krahl
at 773-3255.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
FAMILY LAW DIVISION
CASE NO.: 2001DR-000440
IN RE: THE MATTER OF:
CARLOS ALEMAN
Petitioner/Father,

WENDY TOLEDO,
Respondent/Mother. /

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR CHILD
CUSTODY. PATERNITY AND OTHER
RELATED RELIEF


Klein remains in jail in lieu of
$45,000 cash or surety bond.
Kimberly Denise Stewart, 39, of
780 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.,
No. 23, Wauchula, was booked on
Tuesday of last week on charges of
four counts possession of meth


within 1,000 feet of public housing,
one count sale of meth within 1,000
feet of public housing, two counts
delivery of drug paraphernalia, two
counts operating a nuisance drug
house and two counts maintaining a
dwelling with controlled sub-


stances.
She is being held in lieu of
$16,000 cash or surety bond.
Harris said her arrest stemmed
from a March 29 sale of 1.5 grams
to a confidential informant for
$120.


COURTESY PHOTO
A Cheerios box held a half a pound of methamphetamine, seen in the plastic bags above, instead
of the breakfast cereal. Also found as a result of the traffic stop were a .25-caliber handgun and
$412 in cash. The evidence is being processed by the Wauchula Police Department.


HURRICANE
Continued From 1A


Parked several yards away from the ruined firehouse are the substation's trucks and ambulance.
A temporary double-wide trailer is off to the right.


the count. .
Historic 'and public buildings,
and businesses large and small, suf-
fered irreparable damages. The
Patarini building, once the Carlton
Bank building, was demolished. So
was the Iddings building on South
Seventh Avenue. The Garden
Center is beyond repair.
Others heavily damaged include
Wildcat Stadium, the Cattleman's
Arena, the fire station in Zolfo
Springs, stores in the Wauchula
Plaza, Bowling Green Elementary
School, the Nickerson-Ullrich
building at Pioneer Park, packing
houses on :U. S. 17 South and
Sandy's Big Tree Produce.
Help came from all over the state
and out of state, as hundreds lent
assistance to begin recovery.
How are things now, one year
ago from Saturday?


list. We- have several pots of money
to help those displaced by the hur-
ricanes. There's HOME AGAIN
and Community Block Develop-
ment Grant programs, and $7 mil-
Slion for hurricane recovery. Some
are designated for moderate or low
to moderate,income residents and
some for low or very low income
people, said Gilliard, who encour-
ages people to call 773-6349 for
more information or to apply for
some of this help. -
, Gilliard said she has been grate-
ful for the Mennonites who came to
do disaster recovery projects. They
repaired or rebuilt several homes.
The\ are on hiatus for August and
September and will return in.
October to resume work.
'The counts Building and Zoning
records show 237 permits for sin-
gle-family homes, 244 ; mobile


home; permits and, 1,300 roofing
permits since last fall. There have
also been permits for 492 non-resi-
dential building repairs, said. staff
member Nicole Bryant.
At first, most work from housing
were first listed as cleanup and
-debris removal. Since they began
counting demolition permits, there
have been 28, said Bryant.
Other counts come from the
Finance Office which reviews
assessments for solid waste and/or
fire control. Many residents had
their property taxes and assess-
ments removed because their
homes were destroyed. Records
from the finance office shows 23
who have had their house repaired
and moved back in it. There are 28
new, homes; 'and 36 new mobile
homes. There were 91 mobile
See HURRICANE 7A


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TO: WENDY TOLEDO
1819 Alamo Ave..
Wauchula, FL 33873
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
CARLOS ALEMAN, Petitioner, c/o
Wendy K. McGinnis, Esquire, whose*
address Is Post Office Box 130,
Bartow, FL 33830-0130 on or before
thirty (30) days from the date of this
publication, and file the original with
sils the Clerk of this Court, at Post Office
Box 1749,:Wauchula, FL 33873 before
service on Petitioner or immediately
thereafter. If you fall to do. so, a
Default may be entered against you
for the relief' demanded in the peti-
tion.
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 For
12.915.) Future papers In this lawsuit
will be mailed to 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 sanc-
tions, Including dismissal or" striking
of pleadings.
Dated: August 4, 2005
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
B. Hugh Bradley


Soc8 11c


By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk 8:11-9:1c


COUNTY
"Harde'e County folks are a
resilient bunch. They've come back
by leaps and bounds. A lot of peo-
ple' who thought it (Hurricane
Charley) couldn't be worse, than
Donna found out how bad it could
be. But, it's ariiazing how fast peo-
ple came together. We've come a
long way in the last year. It's been a
.learning experience," said County
Commission Chairman Gordon
Norris.
."Looking around the day after
the hurricane, whether driving or
flying, I had no idea how it could
be done. Out of bad things come
good things. It took a tremendous
effort in the community. I never
thought we would get this far. It
sure showed us the need for
Emergency Management," contin-
ued Norris.
Two of the good things which
happened are repairs, to the Animal
Refuge and rebuilding the
Nickerson-Ullrich building in
Pioneer Park. A grand re-opening
will be held in front of the refuge
on Saturday at 10 a.m. There will
be free admission, hotdogs and soft
drinks for visitors to the Animal
Refuge, which will be open from
10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Of all the homes needing repair,
42 have been repaired or replaced,
. and there are 34 in progress of
rehabilitation or new construction,
said Janet Gilliard, director-of the
Community Development"office.
"There's 105 more on the waiting


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THURSDAY, AUG. 11
&Hardee County Commis-
sion, regular meeting, Room
102, Courthouse Annex I, 412
*W. Orange St., Wauchula, 8:30
a.m.
: VHardee County School
Board, regular meeting, Hardee
Junior High School media cen-
ter, 200 S. Florida Ave.,
Wauchula, 5 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUG. 16
&vHardee County Democratic
Executive Committee, open
meeting, the Panda Restaurant,
806 S. U.S. 17, 5:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17
VEarly Learning Coalition of
Florida's Heartland, board of
directors meeting, South Florida
:Community College, Arcadia
.Campus, 3 p.m.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File # 25-2005-CP-000090
IN RE: ESTATE OF
PETRA PEREZ JAIMES
Deceased. I
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of
Petra Perez Jaimes, deceased,
whose date of death was September
21, 2002; is pending in the Circuit
Court for Hardee County, Florida,
Probate Division; File Number 25-
,2005-CP-000090, the address of
which is P.O. Drawer 1749, Wauchula,
FL 33873. The names and addresses
of the personal, representative and
the personal representative's' attor-
ney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons, who have claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, and who have
been served a copy of this notice,
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3)
MONTHS AFTER THE DUE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decendent
, and other persons who have claims
or demands against the decendent's
estate, 'including unmatured, contin-
gent or unliquidated claims, must file
their claims with this court WITHIN
THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI-
CATION OF THIS NOTICE IS:
AUGUST 11, 2005.
Personal Representative:
Santana M. Rodgriguez
284 Griffin Road
Wauchula, FL 33873
Attorneys for Personal Representive:
RICHARD E. LARSEN, ESQ.
LARSEN & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
55 E. Pine Street
Orlando, Florida 32801
,(407) 841-6555-
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Senior Parents
Meet Monday
There will be a Project
Graduation 2006 meeting on
Monday at 7 p.m. All parents of
the 2006 graduating class are
urged to come and help make
plans for a safe, enjoyable grad-
uation party.
The meeting will be at the
Peace Valley Lutheran Church
on the corner of Stenstrom
and Altman roads. For more
information, call Kathleen
Roehm at 773-5097 or Cindy
Hand at 735-0779.

Free Medical
Screening Today
Central Florida Health Care
Inc. will offer free glucose and
cholesterol screening during
the weeklong celebration of
National Community Health
Center Week 2005.
At the Wauchula center, 204
E. Palmetto St., those screen-
ings will be from 9 to 11 a.m.
today (Thursday). For more
information, call 773-2111.

Clergy Invited To
Grief Seminar
Good Shepherd Hospice is
offering a half-day conference
on end-of-life issues for minis-
ters and other church leaders
on Thursday, Aug. 25 from 8:30
a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Lunch is
included. Topics include spiritu-
al care for the dying and
bereaved, pain management,
psychology issues and jiving
wills.
It will be held at. Covenant
Presbyterian Church, 4500 Sun
N' Lake Blvd., Sebring. Call
863-402-1066 by Aug. 22 to
sign up for the conference.

Girls Wanted
To Play Golf

The Lady Wildcats golf team
is in need of players this fall.
Any girl-interested in playing
golf should see Coach Byron
Jarnagin in the high school gym
for more information. Practice
began on Aug. 10.



ABOUT...
Hardee
Living
Hardee Living prints your
news on people, clubs, and
organizations, including
meeting summaries, births,
children's and senior citi-
zens' birthdays, engage-
ments, weddings, silver or
golden anniversaries,
church events and military
assignments.
Forms are available at our
office. For engagements
and weddings, a photo
should be included.
Publication is free of
charge. Coverage of wed-
dings oXer three months old
will be limited to a photo and
brief announcement.
MDeadline is 5 p.m. on
Monday.


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Photographer Hours: l0am-7pm
Photographer will be available these days only:
Thursday, August 11 through Monday, August 15

WAUCHULA
(Hwy. 17 North)


NO SUBJECT FEES OR ADDITIONAL CHARGES. $3.88 package price paid at photography. Pose or advertised package our
selection. Limit one advertised package per family, please; Up to live additional poses taken for custom collection with no
obligalion lo purchosq. All ages welcome (minors under 18 must be accompanied by a potent). Sizes approximate
Backgrounds and props may vary by location. Your choice of available backgrounds; some group limitations apply.


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Pavilion. A $150,000 state hurri-
cane re-forestry grant will help
clear out some trees and plant new
ones.
"We have many people to thank
for helping us. We couldn't be
ready to re-open without them,"
said Soles. She and assistants
Sherry Judah and Ryan Harris, and
part-timers Calvin Whiters and
Walter Williams care for the ani-


mals.
You can help, too. Bring some
goodies for the animals. Jelly, jams,
sugar cane, honey or whole peanuts
are enjoyed by the bears; dog bis-
cuits, milk bones and similar treats
are for the raccoons; apples for the
dear; and catnip, spices or other
aromatic playthings are hidden for
the panthers' playtime. All the
goodies can be wrapped or given


REFUGE
Continued From 1A


Free 8x10 and free directory for participating
-Immediate viewing of video proofs
-It takes less than an hour
-Specially priced portrait packages
-All major credit cards accepted by

Olan Mills photographers



To make your portrait appointment:
Come by 207 N 7th Ave or
Call the church office.
Tel. 773-4267


out during daily enrichment experi-
ences for the animals.
The usual admission to the
refuge is $2 for those 13.and up, $1
for ages 6-12 and free for under age
6. An annual pass can be purchased
for $25 per family or $10 for indi-
viduals.
Soles and her helpers also give
tours for school groups or others
who want to stroll along the 100-
foot boardwalk which meanders
among the animal exhibits. For
more information, call Soles at
735-9531.
The horned toad is actually a
lizard.


$4,000 TO $6,000 monthly




Join a national effort to assist
in the enrollment of the new
part D prescription drug plan
for retirees on Medicare.
Duties include education and
distribution of part D materi-
als. You will work in pharma-
cies and senior centers in your
local area.

Training is provided.

Call today to secure full info.
863-385-0707.
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HARDEE COUNTY
KIDS NEED
HARDEE COUNTY
HELP!
Ease a dependent child's
way through the court syd-
tem. Volunteer to be a
Guardian Ad Litem.
773-2505.
(If office unattended, please leave
message.)


George, a nearly 16-year-old black bear, is hoping someone will
bring him some treats when they come to the reopening of the
Hardee County Animal Refuge on Saturday.
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fRIPPAy NIHTS
5PM PM


This deer hides among the trees in its native habitat at the
Animal Refuge. Sometimes, the deer are hard to spot among the
foliage..





Members and Friends of


Wauchula's First United Methodist Church

Announce a Pictoral Directory Opportunity!




Appointments for portraits are available:

Friday, August 26th from 2 PM to 8:30 PM

Saturday, August 27th from 10 AM to 5 PM



Do you recognize the people in your last family portrait?


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Obituaries County


WOODROW "WOODY"
SIDNEY EASTER
Woodrow "Woody" Sidney
Easter, 72, of Wauchula, died
Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, in Avon
Park.
Born April 18, 1933, in Walnut
.Ridge, Ark. he moved to Hardee
County 37 years ago. He was a
Baptist and a veteran of the Korean
Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army.
.He was a mechanic at Chestnut
Garage in. Avon Park, a well
driller's helper for Guy Polk, and
he harvested oranges.
Survivors include his wife,
Carolyn Easter; one son, Jerry Lynn
Easter of Belleville, Ark.; three
brothers, David Easter of Pleasant
Shade, Tenn., Larry Easter of
Calif., and Michael Easter of
Oklahoma; six sisters, Lavada and
Shirley of California, Betty of
Illinois, Mary of Florida, and
Charlotte and Linda, both of
Arkansas; and one granddaughter,
Stacey Easter of Belleville, Ark.
'A memorial service may be held
at a later date.
Roberts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula


ABOUT ...
School News
The Herald-Advocate
encourages submissions
from Hardee County
schools. Photos and write-
ups should be of 'recent
events, and must include
first and last names for both
students and teachers.
Identify photos front to
back, left to right.
Deadline for submissions
is 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Please include the name
and phone number of a con-
.tact 'person. Qualifying
items will be published as
space allows.


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WOODROW "WOODY"
SIDNEY EASTER
Woodrow "Woody" Sidney
Easter, 72, of Wauchula, died
Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, in Avon
Park.
Born April 18. 1933. in Walnut
Ridge.'Ark. Fie"noved to Hardee '
County 37 years ago. He \"as a
Baptist and a eiteran of the
Korean Conflict, serving in the
U.S. Army. He was a mechanic
at Chestnut Garage in Avon
Park, a well driller's helper for'
Guy Polk, and he harvested
oranges.
Survivors include his wife,
Carolyn Easter; one sone, Jerry
'Lynn Easter of Belleville, Ark.;
three brothers, David Easier of
Pleasant Shade, Tenn., Larry
Easter of Calif., and Michael
Easter of Oklahoma; six sisters,
Lavada and Shirley of
California. Betty ,of Illinois,
Marn of Florida, and Charlotte
and Linda, both of Arkansas; and
one granddaughter, Stacey-
Easter of Belleville, Ark.
A memorial service may be
held at a later date.



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; 529 W. Main Street
Wauchula



SProvided as a courtesy of.'
Robarts Family Funeral Home


MARIA HERNANDEZ
de PERADA
Maria Hernandez de Perada, 72,
of Bowling Green, died
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005, in
Sebring.
Born Oct. 8, 1932, in Loreto,
Zacatecas, Mexico, she moved to
Hardee County 15 years ago from
Sebring. She was a homemaker and
a member of St. Michael Catholic
Church.
Survivors include five sons, Jose
Perada Hernandez and wife Maria
of Mexico, Alfredo Perada
Hernandez and wife Maria of Zolfo
Springs, Florentino Perada
Hernandez and wife Maria Irene,
Martin Perada Hernandez and wife
Eidolina and Gerardo Perada
Hernandez, all of Bowling Green;
three daughters, Martha Hernandez
of Bowling Green and Maria de La
Luz Perada and husband Juan, and
Maria Rios and husband Emilio, all
of Zolfo Springs, one brother,
Zenon Hernandez and wife Marie
of Mexico; two sisters, Carmen
Hernandez and Micaela Hernan-
dez, both of Mexico; 33 grandchil-
dren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 1 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 5, at St. Michael
Catholic Church with the Rev.
Hilario Rivera officiating. Burial
was in Wauchula Cemetery.
Visitation was Thursday, Aug. 4, 6-
8 p.m., at Robarts Family Garden
Chapel, Wauchula.
Roberts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula



A lskOving (uemokg

MARIA HERNANDEZ
de PERADA
Maria Hernandez de Perada,
72, of Bowling Green, died
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005,, in
Sebring.
I Born Oct. 8, 1932, in Loreto,
Zacatecas, Mexico, she moved to
Hardee County 15 years 'ago
from Sebring. She was a, home-
maker and a member of St.
Michael Catholic Church.
Survivors include five sons,
Jose Perada Hernandez and wife
Maria of Mexico, Alfredo Perada
Hernandez and wife Maria of
Zolfo Springs, Florentino Perada
Hernandez and \ ife Maria Irene,
Martin Perada Hernandez and
wife Eidolina and Gerardo
Perada Hernandez, all of
Bowling Green; three daughters,
Martha Hernandez of Bowling
Green and Maria de La Luz
Perada and husband Juan, and
Maria Rios and husband Emilio,
all of Zolfo Springs, one brother,
Zenon Hernandez ariand wife
Marie of Mexico;'two sisters,
Carmen Hernandez and Micaela
Hernan-dez, both of Mexico; 33
grandchildren: and 19 great-
grandchildren.
Services were held at 1 p.m.
Friday. Aug. 5, at St. Michael
Catholic Church with the Rev.
Hilario Rivera officiating. Burial
was in Wauchula Cemetery.
Visitation was Thursday, Aug. 4,
6-8 p.m., at Robarts Family
Garden Chapel, Wauchula,


FUNERAL HOME, INC.
529 W. Main Street
Wauchula.



Provided as a courtesy of
Robarts Family Funeral Home


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee County Commission
voted 3-2 last Thursday to keep the
same ad valorem millage rate of
8.7064 as last year.
That millage rate will raise an
additional $102,168 in local prop-
erty taxes since the county tax roll
went up by less than one percent to
$1.3 billion.
The millage or property tax rate
in the new 2005-06 budget will
generate $11,433,645. The rollback
rate, which would have raised the
same amount as the current budget
of $11,331,477, is 8.6286 mills.
Commissioners Nick Timmer-
man and Bobby Ray Smith favored
setting the tentative millage rate at
9.0 mills, which would have gener-
ated $487,737 over the rollback
millage rate.
They said the rate could be low-
ered some at the public budget
hearings on Sept. 15 and Sept. 26.
Timmerman made the motion to
raise the tentative millage to 9.0
mills, seconded by Smith. The
motion failed 3-2.
Commissioner Minor Bryant
said the 9.0 mills would only raise
about $385,000 more than the cur-
rent millage rate of 8.7064 on a $50
million budget.
Commissioner Dale Johnson said
some Hardee County taxpayers are
still hurt by the hurricanes of 2004..
Bryant made a motion for the
current millage rate, seconded by
Johnson. Voting with them was
Commission Chairman Gordon
Norris.
County Manager Lex Albritton
had recommended 9.0 mills to
allow a higher amount of contin-
gency in the new budget.
Albritton said $623,000 has been
set aside for Hardee 'County to
cover revenue losses that was not in
the budget. He said the county has
a $4 million debt due to the storms.
This is due to be paid off by the
2006-07 budget year. "I would like
to set aside $1 million to $2 million
in the new budget toward that debt.
FEMA (the Federal Emergency
Management Agency) may help us
more, but we will still be $2 to $4
million out.
"The storms did about $27 mil-
lion in damages. We need money to
repair roads and bridges. Other
counties are in the same position
we are. We drew $4 million in
loans, out of an authorized $10 mil-
lion loan. maximum, for cash flow.
We have been able to handle cash
flow so far," said Albritton.
Janice Willianm'son, county bud-
get and finance director, said the
proposed new budget has about
$.1.7 million contingencies.
Albritton said the state plans to
resurface and do some widening on
Florida Avenue from SR 64 to U.S.
17 in the 2005-06 budget year.
Albritton said the county should
consider $200,000 in the new'bud-
get for an impact fees study regard-
ing transportation, buildings, fire,
water and sewer.
"In a worst case FEMA situation,
Hardee County would be $4 mil-
lion short. We hale to put our roads
back in an acceptable condition.
"New impact fees could be
assessed starting in 2006," said the
county manager, saying it is too
late to raise fire assessments in the
2005-06 budget.
Williamson said' recommended
contingencies are 20 to 25 percent
for operating expenses.
Fire/EMS chief Michael Choate
said the new budget calls for six
new personnel in the combined

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department, with 24/7 shifts in
Bowling Green of two people, five
in Zolfo Springs (there are now
two), and five in Wauchula (there
are now six). He said it takes three
people to man one fire engine.
Albritton said the county already
has capacity fees for sewer and
water service.
The current fire assessment is
$108 per house, with commercial
rates set for 0-5,000 square feet,
5,001-10,000 square feet, and over
10,000 square feet. "We need more
commercial classifications, and the
county should assess vacant lands.
By ordinance we can increase
home fire assessments to $134 but
not in time for the new budget
which begins Oct. 1."
Albritton said resurfacing
Sweetwater Road, Dansby Road
and the Steve Roberts Special are
in the new budget, along with the
Florida Avenue enhancement.
The county commission recently
voted to raise local gasoline taxes
by five cents a gallon, effective Jan.
1, 2006.
Choate said the county has leases
on two fire trucks and a fire tanker.
"The general life span is 10 "years
on a fire engine. There will be a
lease on a third fire engine in the
new budget."
Albritton recommended a tenta-
tive tax levy of 9.0 mills, saying the
rate could be reduced at the public
hearings Sept. 15 and 26.
This led to the failed motion for
9.0 mills and the successful motion
of 8.7064 mills, the same as last


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Same Millage
year yet raising the an extra will generate $549,205. Voting in:
$102,168. favor were John Gill, Sam Fite,'
In another meeting later on Aug. Erica Scheipsmeier and Gina
4, the Hardee County Independent Neuhofer. Marsha Rau was absent.
Indigent Health Care Special Future meetings are set for Aug.-
District Board approved the roll- 23, Sept. 12 and Sept. 27 at 5:30
back millage rate of 0.3940. This p.m.


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Of Service
nhe passing of a loved one is always a difficult time in our
lives. You can always trust Brant Funeral Chapel
associates to provide you with the personable,
knowledgeable service that you expect. Our years of
experience in serving the community in a respectful,
dignified manner will be an important part of your
decision. We are also concerned about the pricing of
services, and we will discuss each point with you so that
you are fully informed to make your decisions. This is the
true value that you will always find with Brant Funeral
Chapel.
Another way we're helping your family
cope with the loss of a loved one.

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404 W. Palmetto St. Wauchula
email: brantfuneralchapel@earthlink.net

773-9451,,:,C


13th Annual


After-Hours Sale


Thursday, August 18th


- 7:30 p.m.


30% OFF

-Store Merchandise -
(Excluding Bridal Registry, Antique Furniture & Hallmark Cards)

I Store Furniture at Special Sale Prices I


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773-6565


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FALL LEAGUE


SCHEDULES


MONDAY NITE MENS
7:00 RM.
MEETING AUG. 22
STARTS AUG. 29

TUESDAY
EARLY BIRDS (LADIES)
1:00 A.M. -
MEETING AUG. 13
STARTS AUG. 16

GUYS & DOLLS
(MEN & WOMEN)
7:00 P.M.
MEETING AUG. 23
STARTS AUG. 30


WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY NITE
MENS 7:30 RM.
MEETING AUG. 24
STARTS AUG. 31

THURSDAY
NITE OWLS (LADIES)
6:30 RM.
MEETING AUG. 11
STARTS AUG. 18


FRIDAY
T.G.I.F.
(MEN & WOMEN)
7:30 RM.
MEETING AUG. 12
STARTS AUG. 19


JUNIORS AGES 6-11
JUNIORS AGES 12 & UP
10:00 A.M. -
REG. AUG.27
STARTS SEPT. 10

SUNDAY
VEGAS MIXED LEAGUE
(MEN & WOMEN)
1st PLACE TEAM WINS
A TRIP TO LAS VEGAS
7:00 RM.
MEETING AUG. 28
STARTS SEPT. 11


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1998 Ford 2001 Ford
Explorer Eddie Bauer Expedition XLT BAD CREDIT

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Only $14,988
2003
Chevy Tahoe LT

Lealter, Quad Bucket. Alloys. CD. Trailer
Tow Package Rear Air. 3rd Sea3.
Low Miles. Fresh Trade
Only $23,988


2002 Ford
F-150 Super Cab


SLT, Alloys, Powel Windows &
Locks, CD, TillI, Cruise
Only $14,988

2002 Pontiac
Grand Am SE

Power Windows & Locks, Tilt,
Cruise, CD Player, Local Trade
Only $7,988


2002 Dodge
Dakota Quad Cab SLT


Two Tone Paint, Full Pwr., CD,
Trailer Tow, Alloy Wheels
Only $13,988

2005
Chevy Impala


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CD Player, Factory Warranty
Only $13,988


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ZSE Ready For Another Year Of Highlights


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
The little boy's chin dropped and
eyes bulged in an exaggerated
expression usually reserved for car-
toon characters or slapstick come-
dians.
It wasn't because the man talking
to him was the governor of the state
of Florida, but because he was
speaking in fluent Spanish.
* The visit by Gov. Jeb Bush and
Education Commissioner John
Winn was a highlight in a success-


ful year for Zolfo Springs
Elementary School, whose annual
report card released last month
showed it maintained its B grade
despite three hurricanes at the
beginning of the school year.
The grade is part of the Florida
A+ Plan, which found 64 percent of
the school's students read at or
above grade level, 72 percent for
math, and 80 percent in writing.
More than half of the students
made a year's worth of progress in
reading, and nearly three-quarters


did so in math.
Further, Zolfo Springs Elemen-
tary met 93 percent of the criteria in
the federal No Child Left Behind
Act.
In fact, on the Florida
Comprehensive Assessment Test,
reading scores soared for third and,
fourth graders, while fifth graders
held their own. Math scores
showed-huge gains in all three of
those grade levels.
Perhaps Bush and Winn were an
inspiration.


The government officials had
come to the school accompanying
Florida Education Foundation's Jan
Smith and Staples office supply
representatives Lynford Rice and
Steve Marchman. The foundation
and Staples had partnered to donate
$60,000 .in school supplies to
Hurricane Charley's hardest-hit
victims, Hardee, DeSoto a.nd
Charlotte counties.
Bags of paper, notebooks, com-
position books, pens, pencils and
crayons were handed out to the
school's wide-eyed youngsters.


Boxes of computers and other sup-
plies were stacked for Principal
Beckley.
The children were fascinated by
the governor's presence, a tall
important man who spoke Spanish
and smiled a lot as he encouraged
them to study and to read at home.
"Did you come in a helicopter?"
they asked excitedly.
"No, a car," came the disappoint-
ing response.
. "A limousine?" they tried again,
hopefully.
"No, a Chevy," came the reply,


with a smile and a laugh.
On a globe, Bush pointed to the
state of Florida, then to Fort
Lauderdale, explaining that he had
just come from that city before
arriving in Zolfo Springs. Then he
pointed to the other stops he would
make in his busy day.
Bush and Winn toured class-
rooms and spoke to teachers and
students before Staples presented
its donations and the entire
entourage departed, leaving Zolfo
Springs Elementary better for their
visit.


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>A small crowd gathered outside Zolfo Springs Elementary School as Gov. Jeb Bush arrived.
Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones (left) was first to greet him, as Assistant Principal Melanie
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encouragement to (from left) Brandi Westberry, Amanda McNabb, Dillion Mendoza, Matthew
Godwin and Chelsea Albritton.


Cafeteria manager Lori Staton (center, in front of Bush) and her staff made take-out lunches for
the visitors, including turkey and ham subs and the school's famous ranger cookies.


Zolfo Springs Elementary hosted government officials and business benefactors (from left)
Staples managers Lynford Rice and Steve Marchman with Principal Jan Beckley, Gov. Jeb Bush,
Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones, Education Commissioner John Winn, Florida Education
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PHOTOS BY BRETT JARNAGIN
The bay doors once stood here at the Hardee County Fire-Rescue substation in Zolfo Springs.
Looking through the gaping hole in the wall, one can see the adjacent parking lot of the Zolfo
Springs Civic Center.


The Zolfo Springs Police Station is in shambles after the hurricanes tore its roof off a year ago:
The police department is currently staying in a double-wide trailer, on the same property, while
awaiting a permanent home.


HURRICANE
Continued From 2A


homes repaired so people could
return to them.
Other statistics show 13 homes
with repairs, five new commericat
buildings and 16 repaired commer-
cial buildings.
"Excluding roads and bridges,
we are getting quite far along on
recovery," said County Manager
Lex Albritton. Still to be d6ne are
renovations to Annex II at Oak
Street and U. S. 17, where hall
space n ill be converted to useable
rooms. There is still some debris
cleanup and hazardous mitigation
to be done. Stream and creek
restoration is under way.
One of the upcoming problems is
the amount of debris which came to
the landfill and will force closure of
the present unit and opening of an
adjacent five-acre site sooner than
expected. "A conservative estimate
of exhausting the'present landfill
space in December 2006. We are
taking some Construction and
Demolition debris out to extend
that date. We are placing accumu-
lated C&D in 'rolloffs to take to
Polk Coun7t and minimize the
,waste stream here." said ALhrao..
He noted although FEA gies
residents 18 months to mo\e back
into standard) housing (rental or,
owned), the county's Land
Development Regulations limits
temporary housing to 12 months.
"People who. have cleaned up
their properties are to be commerid-
:ed. Those that have not done so
may have .run into: financing diffi-
culties. As,far as I know, none has
yet received any Small Business
Association funds or GAP financ-
ing," he said.
Reimbursement from FEMA for
repairs of roads or bridges is slow
-coming in. "FEMA is behind on
reviewing and accepting our pro-
ject worksheets. The amount is sub-
stantial. a couple of million dol-
lars," said Albritton.
Most of the work now falls under
the heading of long-term recover\.
Economic Development Director
Park Winter said, "In summary, we
have to anticipate a three-year
recovery process. The storms. did
jumpstart things in the community,
We got going with motivation to
make things better than they were.
We've gotten rid of some buildings
that couldn't be repaired and have
room to facilitate better things
here."

SCHOOLS
All six schools were damaged by
last year's hurricanes. And. all si\
have been repaired. *
"All of our schools are up and
operational. All recejied some
damage. Nonetheless, there still
remains a lot of work to do," said
Schools Superintendent Dennis
Jones Tuesday as he looked forward
to the about 5,000 students %who
were to start the fall session on
Wednesday morning.,
Hardest hit of the six schools was
.Bowling Green Elementary School,
which took a direct hit. "It sustained
several million dollars in damages,"
said Principal David Durastanti.
"Today, the school buildings
have new roofs, a new. roof-over,'
new carpets and ceiling tiles, eight
new classrooms and a new covered
walkway," continued Durastanti.
S"A dozen classrooms'have been
replaced, two portable buildings are
gone add four other permanent
buildings, heavily damaged b. the
storms, were removed. New fenc-
ing remains to be done. New play-
ground equipment is on order and
several old oak trees are gone,"
summarized the principal.
"All 5,000 students on the roll are
in their home schools. We are look-
ing forward to a great year. After
the difficulties of last year, it would
be a pleasure to do what we do best,
educate kiis. The morale and frame


of mind is greatly improved. If
we're allowed to, we are ready to
teach," commented Jones.
:r "Since the hurricanes last year,
we began work. The majority is
done and we're down to those that
don't affect the students. There still
remains a lot of work to do.
"The football stadium will be
ready for the first home game Sept.
2. There's, work still being done at
the Recreation Complex. I'm
pleased at how much has been
done," concluded Jones.
Work also continues on schedule
on construction of the new K-8
school in Wauchula Hills.
WAUCHULA
It's been a year since Hurricane
Charley passed over, and the city of
Wauchula is about 85 percent
repaired.
"Consultants said that there was
$50 million in damage to the city of
Wauchula," said Finance Director
James Braddock.'
Some buildings in the city were
damaged to the point of no repair
and had to be torn down. Gone ore
_.sch landmarks as the old Orange-
Co plant, the historic Carlton &
Carlfon Bank Building, the Iddings
Building, the historic Wauchula
Feed Store and the old-timne home
of Slaughter Motor Sales.
The large building Carlton &
Carlton Bank Building, owned by
Perry Taylor, took,up a half-block
of East Main Street and housed Val
Patarini's law office on one end and
Dr. Andrew Giroux's office of den-
tistry on the other.
Oak Street now has a vacant lot
full of cracked concrete blocks
where the Orange-Co production
plant used to stand.
When asked what other munici-
pal buildings and properties: sus-
tained damage, Braddock explained
that the CitN Hall had a 15-ton air-
conditioning unit blow n off. the
roof, leaving a fi\e-b\-five-foot.
hole in the roof; .
Unfortunately, the unit didn't
harmlessly land on to the ground; it
smashed into a parked Durango on
the leeward side of the building.
"The Wauchula Garden Club had
some serious damage. It will have
to be torn down and rebuilt, because
it's not able to be repaired," said
Braddock.
The Garden Club has been
Precinct Four for, Wauchula, but in
the Primary Elections of 2004 it had,
to be closed. Anyone who voied at
the Garden Club had to relocate
polling positions to Precinct Eight
First Missionar. Baptist Church
"'Town hall had the trimming
blown off of it and the ball fields
.were damaged. The airport and a.
county shop on Griffin Road' were
also damaged." Braddock said.
$3.5 million %was collected in
municipal insurance to coter the
repairs..
Megan McKibben, executive
director of Main Street Wauchula
Inc., remains optimistic about the
recovery process.
"We lost a whole block in the
S.Perry Ta lor building w\ho haten't-
come back, they've moved else-
where or retired. And it's sad about
the businesses lost in the Iddings
Building, but,we've gained a-city
parking lot," she said.
"We're coming back stronger and
we still have so much to, look for-
'ward to," McKibben noted.
She pointed out the Jan's Tanning
Salon, lost to the hurricanes, is
rebuilding, off Main Street this
time. The Coffee Club, lost to
severe damage, w ill be replaced by
a restaurant soon. The Java Cafe
and Curves were rebuilt, and With
Love, also on Main Street, has been'
replaced with Jolie's antiques and
,gifts and Main Street Market.
Plans also include more apart-
ments in the second stories over
downtown shops.


BOWLING GREEN
The eye of Hurricane Charley
went directly over central Bowling
Green, which was hit shortly there-
after by hurricanes Frances and
Jeanne. The storms caused millions
of dollars worth of damages, but the
city is mostly recovered nearly a
year later.
The city proper, noted for its
many old, and majestic large oak
trees, saw dozens of its trees felled
by the storms. Many palm trees and
pines also were victims of the hurri-
canes.
When the large oaks fell, the
roots often broke water lines as well
as some sewer lines. Some oaks or
large oak limbs fell on houses,
punching large holes in roofs.
City Commissioner David
Durastanti said most of the homes
in the city sustained storm damages
to varying degrees. Some homes
were destroyed. Portions of many
roofs were blown off. Electrical ser-
vice was out for days.
City Clerk Pam Northrup said
many sidewalks were broken by the
uprooted tiees as well as by heaNv
-eqpjmem remo'\ ing treess and haul-
ing off storm debris. Some citN
roads also sustained damage from
the heavy equipment. Some of the
sidewalks and roads still need
repairs, as restoration efforts cen-
tered on water and sewer line
repairs and other core city services.
The police' department shelter
was damaged as %well as four police
cars. Repairs on. two police cars
averaged $4,250. Two new police
cars. have been purchased by the
city since the storms.
The city fire department build-
ing's roof was blown away and
inside furnishings ruined. The
building, adjacent to City Hall, was
nearly a total loss. The fire-EMS
vehicles were moved to Pyatt Park
on the west side of the city.
The city sewer plant sustained
some storm damage, said the city
clerk.
The Post Office had some dam--
age, and some- power poles were
tilted by the w inds, said Postmaster
Dee Williams-Tatis.
A large oak tree fell into Shaw's
Temple 'Church. Three other
churches were damaged,, including
the steeple -blown off First United
Methodist Church, she said.
Williams-Tatis said St. John's and
Faith Assembly of God had major
damage. Faith Assembly lost its,
school building.
The main building at Pyatt Park
was ruined, said Durastanti, as well
as damage to other parts of the
baseball fields, including light poles
down, lost backstops and a dam-
aged concession stand.'
The city's swimming pool a few
months ago' popped partially out of
the ground, when some water was
pumped out to clean ,the scum line
and was followed by a six-inch rain
that night, said Mayor Perry
Knight. Underground pressure
raised the pool's west side about 12
inches, and the pool is out of com-
mission 'with repairs not scheduled
yet. Knight said the city had one bid
to repair the pool for $240,000 and
said it costs the city $30,000 a year.
to maintain the pool which was
used only two or three months a
year.
Durastanti noted some storm
.debris still remains, although the
vast majority has been hauled away.
Some homes still have the blue tar-
paulin roofs.
A recent CDBG grant is paying
for two new homes and repairs for
four more homes of city residents
who qualified.
Durastanti and Knight expressed
thanks to the phosphate industry for
quickly providing large generators
to operate the city's sewer and
water departments. This help came
several days before the county or


Soon the Wauchula Garden Club on Palmetto Street will be torn down and replaced by a newer,
larger structure. Looking in through the back door, one can see that there is nothing much inside
the old voting, precinct. In all, downtown Wauchula was particularly hard hit, losing the historic
Carlton & Carlton Bank Building on East Main Street, which housed numerous businesses; the
old Orange-Co plant near City Hall; the historic Wauchula Feed Store on West Main Street, which
was home to an antiques mall; and the Iddings Building behind Main Street-Heritage Park, also
home to a number of businesses.


When looking at the old train depot off of U.S. 17 from the north, one can see that the storms
completely destroyed the wall. Plans are under way to restore it.


FEMNA could help the city with
large generators.
After the storm, relief agencies
such as Red Cross and Salvation
Army. plus church groups, citizen
volunteers, and the National Guard
weie quick to offer citizens food,
ice and water
Knight, %who lies in Wauchula
while his hurricane-damaged house
is being repaired, said Jimmy
Parker, owner of Parker Farms,
offered his location and several
employees to held in the hurricane
assistance program.
The' city has two $200,000 grants
to improve Pyatt Park and the com-.
munity park on Dixieana Ave. The
mayor said "red tape" and difficulty
finding contractors have caused
delays in beginning the projects.
The mayor said. 'there is an-
emphasis in the city on trying to get
damaged homes and buildings
repaired.

ZOLFO SPRINGS
It took two hours for Hurricane
Charley to pass over Hardee
County, but it will take two to three
years to get Zolfo Springs back to
normal.
'There was an immense amount
of damage throughout the commu-
nity, and we lost 25 percent of our
(property tax) income," said Mayor
Marilyn Aker. "It's a slow process,
and we do not have enough
money," she added.
With a total of 107 completely
destroyed homes ani countless


damaged ones, Zolfo Springs was
hit extremely hard by the storms.
Very few have been rebuilt. These
homes that have beeff destroyed are
no longer bringing in tax revenue,
so less money is in the town budget
for its own needed repairs.
"We suffered a lot. Our roads
were the most damaged. Lack of
income has led to a lack of road
workers to repair them," said Town
Clerk Mary Jane Tindell.
This lack of funds has severely
delayed repair efforts all around the
community.
One look at the crumbling sub-
station of Hardee County Fire-
Rescue and the Zolfo .Springs
Police Department shows no
progress after a year. During the
storms, the roof was ripped off the
police station, and an entire wall of
the fire department was torn down.
Both departments are now
housed in temporary mobile homes
near their original quarters.
For the next two to three years,
Zolfo Springs will use $2.25 mil-
lion in hurricane relief money ear-
marked for. infrastructure to expand
its existing sewer plant. This will
make it able to reach out as far as
Little Cypress.
"Everything we have going for us
revolves around the success-of the
expansion of the sewer plant. With
. it, we will be able to run sewer lines
out to' Little Cypress, where we
hope to annex land into Zolfo," says
Mayor Aker.
Doing so would give Zolfo


Springs added revenue to help
replace that which .it has lost.

Last year at this time, the third
hurricane of the season turned out
to be Hurricane Charley, which
switched directions and followed
the Peace River upstate, devastat-
ing Charlotte, DeSoto and, Hardee
counties along the way.
This year, named storms are
already at nine, with Irene headed
out into the Atlantic Ocean without
causing major damage. Hurricane
forecaster William Gray, however,
predicts there will be- about 20
named storms, 10 of them hurri-
canes, and a half dozen of them
major with top sustained winds of
111 mph.
Gray, an expert forecaster and
professor at Colorado State Univer-
sity, said several factors, including
low tropical sea pressure and
increased rainfall will cause more
storms to form, including a 58 per-
cent chance of a major hurricane
making landfall along the East
Coast and a 44 percent' chance
along the Gulf Coast, Florida
Panhandle and Brownsville, Texas
areas getting hit from a hurricane.
Lessons from last year should
help people to be better prepared
for whatever may come from now
to Nov. 30, the official end of hurri-
cane season.
Staff writers Cynthia Krahl, Jim
Kelly and Joan Seaman and student
writer Brett .arnagin contributed
to this report.





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Hardee



Former Resident Weds In Georgia


Living


U.S. 17 UPDATE


Former Wauchula resident
Summer Rustyn ,Leclercq of
Alpharetta, Ga., became the bride
of Travis Miles Spriggs of
Cummirig, Ga., on Saturday, May 7,
at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in
Cumming.
The bride is the daughter of Steve
and Penny Leclercq of Tallahassee,
and formerly of Wauchula. Parents
of the groom are James and Martha
Spriggs of Cumming.
The Rev. Barry Payne officiated
the double-ring ceremony which
began at four o'clock in the after-
noon.
Merritt Harper of Atlanta, Ga.,
served as maid of honor, and brides-
maids were Jenna Hamel of
Dawsonville, Ga., and Ashley
Spriggs of Cumming, sister of the
groom.
, Serving as his brother's best man
was Scotty Spriggs of Cumming.
Groomsmen were Anthony Ruis
and Bill Loring, both of Cumming.
A dinner/dance' followed at
Hampton Golf Village.
Following a wedding trip to.
Orlando, the couple reside in
Alpharetta.
The bride is a graduate of Leon
High School in Tallahassee and is
employed by First. Communities in
Atlanta.
The groom graduated from
Forsyth Central High School in
Cumming and is a K-9 police offi-
cer for the Forsyth County, Sheriff's
Department.


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Mr. & Mrs. Travis Spriggs


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PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Rolando Luis Jr. (left), project engineer for URS Corp. in Wauchula, spoke to the Hardee Rotary
Club on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at the Panda Restaurant about the progress of the U.S. 17 four-lan-
ing project in Wauchula. He said the recent drainage collapse on the northbound lanes in
Wauchula between Orange and Bay streets is causing a 60-day delay, adding that the total U.S.
17 project between Wauchula and Zolfo Springs should be completed by the first quarter of 2006.
He said the three hurricanes in late 2004 and about 80 rain days so far in 2005 have delayed the
project, estimated at $13.8 million. Luis said he heard recently the four-laning of U.S. 17 from
Zolfo Springs to Arcadia has been placed in the five-year plan by the Florida Department of
Transportation and that U.S. 17 has received a high priority because it is considered a hurricane
evacuation route. Shown with him are Erica Scheipsmeier and Rotary President Frankie Vasquez.


4-H CONGRESS


Rise & Shine
By Ted Sirrmonsor,

0 LORD, SAVE OUR CHILDREN
Will your kids be persuaded, by your discipline
If you, yourself, are undisciplined?
Will the\ not discern the secret frustration '
You feel with yourself?
Should we be surprised when they disobey?
When are -\e going to show, kids something better
Than the trash offered by the world? ..
Can the schools do it
With higher salaries, smaller class size,,
Lectures on safe sex
More police in the corridors?
No. it is the parents who must do it.
The principal playing field of life is the home.-
The raw materials are found at the kitchen table.
In cleaning up messes, in helping w ith homework, ,
In taking the time to listen at the end of the day
When everybody is tired.
We must give our kids the scriptures,
But will they read it? .
Their attention span is short today.,
Instant fun. instant satisfaction.
Many ,ill not read the Bible
But they will read Nou and me
With the special microscopes the young possess!.
We need adults who will open up the private life,
They liee middle of their families
And let these lonely kids come in.
They need to see something grand and noble.
Something in which they can rest their %\ears souls.
It is a Way of Life we must show them'
In a culture of death and destruction.
We must show them what its like to choose God
Instead of the incessant demands of self.
Decency isn't enough. 1Ve need courage now'
Or a whole generation will perish.
But if we will pay the price of de\otion to God.
He will take care of our children
And see them through!

Card of Thanks

'The volunteers of Mennonite Disaster Service would like
to thank the people of Hardee County for their help, over the
last year. We are a nonprofit volunteer organization and have
been involved in hurricane relief since last October. ;
Thanks to your support we have completed 70 projects,
including 2 new homes. There will be, a brief stop in our
operations from August 13 until October 16. Before we leave:
we would like to thank the following individuals and
businesses for their support:
" Family Dollar
* Millers Discount Computers
* Wanda's Shoppe
Nicholson Supply Company
Project Hope '
Richard Dickter
SYMCA .
" The Civic Center -
" Eve Centers of Florida
* Driskell Service Center
* Centro Campesino
*The Catholic Church
* The Mormon Church
* Darrel Johnston
Floyd Chasen
Nativity Catholic Church of Brandon

All of the above mentioned have contributed in various
ways to help with the hurricane disaster relief efforts of MDS
in the past year, and we look forward to our return in October.
It has been a blessing volunteering in a county and
community that has welcomed and supported us. ;.i
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Beginning this .Sunday, Victor3
Praise Center will welcome evan-
gelist Morgan TaNlor and others in
revival services. There will be spe-
cial music each evening.
The public is in% ited to attend.
The church is located at 12S E.
Nlain St Bo" ling Green.
Call 375-2856 for more informa-
tion.


COuRTESY PHOTO
These young ladies and their leader joined hundreds of other 4-Hers who attended Florida's
annual 4-H State Congress July 25-29 on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville.
The teens participated in workshops and competitive events aimed to build leadership skills. This
year, a large focus was. placed upon Operation Military Kids (OMK), a service organization help-
ing youngsters whose parents are serving in the military. Hardee's representatives pictured above
(from left) are Catherine Polk, Kimberly Hernandez, 4-H Agent Carolyn Wyatt, Lauren Raulerson
and Chelsea Sargeant.


Sarah

Sarah McClenithan
Celebrates Seventh
Birthday
Sarah Elizabeth McClenithan,.'
daughter of Gar\ and Leona
Henderson of Wauchula and Lero)
McClenithan; of Avon Park. turned
seen years old on Sunda.. June 19.
She celebrated the special occa-
sion with a party at New Hope
Recreational Center in Wauchula on
Saturday, June 25.
SJoining the honoree for a "Hello
Kitty" party were her brother, Jacob
Henderson, and grandparents,
Charles and Lena Sconyers and
Maurice and Betty Henderson, all
of Wauchula. .
Other .family members, and
friends who' attended were Rex,
Michelle, Ashley. Jessica and
Miranda Sconyers; Scott,. Melanie
and Katie Henderson; Ariana arid
Kayla Garay; Be erly, Dylan and
Kayla Carmona; Virginia Snyder;
Ciera Munoz; Joella. Zoey and
Austin Garza;. Mary Ozenbaugh;
Charlene. Breanna and Leanna
*Albritton: Michael. Scottie. Krysta
and Jessie Pilkington; Tina and Tara
Hines; and Doris Ahlbrandt, all of
Wauchula.
Out-of-town guests included
Leroy and Hazel Amerson of
Tampa; Caitlyn Ash of Bartow and
Angie and Shawna Eubanks of
Avon Park.
. Due to a preiouslh scheduled
softball tournament, her big brother, ,
Travis McClenithan, along with
friends Kellon Durrance and
Michael Kelly, paid a "stop-by"
visit.
Guests were treated' to games,
prizes and a kitty pinata.
Gardens are a form of auto-,
biography.


Auditions Begin Aug. 20

For 'My Fair Lady'


TWO PiNKS, ONE BLUE
Samuel B).eti and Priscilla
Le%% is, Wauchula. a six pound four-
teen ounce daughter. Jordan Faith
Boett. horn Aug. I. 2005, Florida
Hospital Heartland, Sebring.
Jeremy and Carrie Suggs Zo'l fo.
Springs, a seven pound ten ounce
son, Colton Wayne, born Aug. 7,
2005 Highlands Regional Medical '
Center, Sebring. Maternal grand-,
parents are Benoit and Pricia "
Grenier.
Jesse and Crystal_ DeBoom,
Wauchula. a seoerf pound'fourteb
ounce daughter. Clara L\nn, born
July 15, 2005,: DeSoto Memorial
Hospital Arcadia Maternal grand-
parents are Rodney Dyal of'
Auburndate and Penny Albritton of
Arcadia. Maternal great-grandpar-
ents. are B.arbara Albritton' of
Arcadia arid thie'. Jate William
Albritton Paternal grandparents
are Jan and Beverly DeBoom of
Wauchula. Paternal greatrgrandpar-
ents are John and,Greta DeZeeuw
and Rich .ind Betty DeBoom, all of
Sioux Center, 'Iowa.;


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.) .


The Hardee County Players will
hold auditions for Lerner &
Loewe's "My Fair Lady" to be pre-
sented at the Wauchula City Hall
Auditorium in No\ember.
Auditions wvill be held Saturday,
Aug. 20, 9-11 a.m.; Sunday, Aug.
21,: 2-4 p.m.; and Mon., Aug. 22,
6:30-8:30 p.m.; at the auditorium
. located at 225 E. Main St. in down-
town Wauchula.
Auditions will be for 25 speaking
parts (19 of-which are singing), a
chorus, dance ensemble and pit


orchestra.
An)y.ne planning to audition for
a singing part is reminded to have a
song prepared prior to the audition
and to bring a copy of the sheet
music for the pianist. Everyone
.'auditioning for a speaking part will
read from the script.
Anyone interested in playing in
the pit orchestra or being in the
dance ensemble should call, 767-
1220, which is also the number for
any other information to be
obtained.


Merrill Lynch


Mario A. Trevino, Jr.
Financial' Advisor


Thomas Trevino
Financial Advisor


Merrill Lynch Presentation

Every Wednesday

Don Jose Mexican Restaurant

Sebring

Start time 7:00 p.m.


Complimentary Dinner

Limited Seating

For reservations and directions call Mario or Thomas Trevino
1-800-937-0259 or (863) 382-3000


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Rotary To Hear Legislative AWARD WINNER

Update Aug. 17
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Hardee native Denise Grimsley,
who recently completed her first
legislative session as a member of
the Florida House of Represent-
atives, will be the guest speaker
next Wednesday at the Rotary
Club's weekly meeting.
The luncheon meeting will be
held at the Panda Restaurant on
U.S. 17 South and will begin at
noon.
Members are encouraged to
attend, and the public is invited.
The buffet luncheon will be
$6.95/person.
Grimsley was elected to the
House last November and works
out of her Sebring office when the
Legislature is not in session.
As a freshman legislator, she
already serves on. several commit-
tees,. including agriculture, business


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Grimsley
regulation, health care and a select
committee to protect private prop-
erty rights.
She will give an update of the:
recent session at the local meeting.


Got a gripe? Have a suggestion? Red tape got you down? Write a
letter to the editor. See the letters policy in the masthead on 2A.


Evangelist

Morgan Taylor

& Others

Will Be In Revival At
Victory Praise Center,
128 Main Street, Bowling Green

Special Singers Every Night
Starting Sunday Night 8/14/05

Public Invited
For More Information Call
375-2856 ,


PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
R. Roy Petteway (left) was presented the 2005 Wauchula
Masonic Lodge Scholarship on May 12. The descendent from
five generations of Masons is the- son of Roy and Wendy
Petteway of Zolfo Springs and the grandson of Ramon Petteway,
also of Zolfo Springs. The 19-year-old will be attending South
Florida Community College in the fall. Upon completion of his
degree, he plans' to attend Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., to
obtain a degree in veterinary medicine. Roy is pictured above
with Gregg White of the Wauchula Masonic Lodge.


Meagan Smith Signs

With Warner Southern


Hardee Senior High School grad-
uate Meagan Smith recently signed
a softball scholarship with Warner
Southern College.
While in high school, Meagan
played both basketball and softball.
She was on the varsity softball team
throughout her high school career,
and still, holds the record for most
three-point baskets made in a single
basketball game.
She will be transferring from
Polk Community College (PCC),
who she signed with after graduat-
ing in.2003.
During her time at PCC, Smith
was vice president of the student
government, maintained academic
status on the Vice President's List
and received an associate of arts
degree.
The new Lady Royal will be
playing under the direction of
Coach Shawn Gary and will be pur-


DAVID E. CURRY JR.
Army Reserve Pvt. David E.
Curry Jr. recently graduated from
basic combat training at Fort
Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of train-
ing, he studied the Army mission,
history, tradition and core values,
physical fitness, and received
instruction and practice in basic
combat skills, military weapons,
chemical warfare and bayonet train-
ing, drill and ceremony, marching,
rifle marksmanship, armed and
unarmed combat, map reading,
field tactics, military courtesy, mili-
tary justice system, basic first aid,
foot marches and field training
exercises.:
Curryc is the son of. David E.
Curry of Bowling Green.
He attended Hardee High School.
AARON D. CREWS
Navy Chief Petty Officer Aaron
D. Crews, son of Beth M. Worley of
Lake City and David R. Crews of
Bowling Green, and his shipmates
made a port visit to Sydney,
Australia, ,while assigned to the air-
craft carrier USS Kitty Hawk, for-


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suing a degree in, physical educa-
tion., .
Smith is the daughter of Earl and
Diana Smith of Bowling Green and
granddaughter of Phyllis
Scheipsmeier of Bowling Green
and Vel ma Smitih of Wauchula.


Milit.ary

News.


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Dr. Anthony Spinella
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& Dr. Mary Bogen


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On the first day of the visit,
Crews' ship hosted a reception for
more than 1,000 Australian digni-
taries, and conducted tours for more
than 3,000 guests.
Also drawing the interest of both
Sailors and local Australians was
the Hospitality-in-the-Homes pro-
gram sponsored by Kitty Hawk's
religious ministries department in
which local Sydney families hosted
Sailors in their homes for a meal.
USS Kitty Hawk is the first of the
"super carriers," commissioned
April 29, 1961. They serve as a
highly visible deterrent to would-be
aggressors and are equipped with
the most versatile and powerful
weapons and aircraft available.
Crews is a 1992 graduate of
Columbia High School in Lake City
and joined the Navy in April 1993.
Most powerful is he who has
himself in his power.


Call in DAILY for a
short Bible message.


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4B The Herald-Advocate, August 11, 2005


It's The Very First Day


For Some Teachers, Too!


-

PHOTOS BY SHAYLA BRYAN
Many elementary-school teachers are new to the county. Throughout their first year they will
complete a beginning teacher program with district level employees Sherri Albritton and Marie
Dasher.


New secondary teachers anticipate their first day here.


Teachers got to know each other over lunch on Monday of last week at the Beginning Teacher
Luncheon & Orientation. They also met district employees who expressed their willingness to
help them.


Deputy Superintendent of Schools Greg Dick welcomed roughly 40 new teachers to Hardee
County.


Main Str
By JOAN SEAMAN
Ot The Herald-Advocate
Main Street Wauchula Inc. has
planned 16 events this year.
The organization will begin its
fall series with the Oct. 1 tag sale at'
the Main Street Heritage Park at
South Seventh Avenue and Main
Street. This will include closing
Seventh Avenue from Orange to
Palmetto streets, said Megan
McKibben, executive director of


et Activit
the organization. .
She presented several issues to
the Wauchula City Commission at
its Monday meeting.
Other October events include a
Farmers Market from 7 a.m. to
noon Oct. 15 and Pumpkins In The
Park on Oct. 22. There will -also be
an evening of music once a month.
Commissioner Ken Lambert sug-
gested the location of events be
rotated so all Qf downtown


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Martin Luther on

Friday. If found please

call Rita at

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Start In October


Wauchula will get exposure. He
said alternate sites included Oak
Street Park, the Garden Center and
Earnest Plaza.
Next, McKibben sounded out the
commission on approval for murals
on walls around town. Main Street
would like the first mural to be on
the north wall of the city
Administration Building, which
became available when the Iddings
Building on South Seventh Avenue
was demolished for a parking lot.
She wondered what would be'
done about graffiti. Police Chief
William Beattie said those doing it
would be charged with criminal
mischief.
McKibben said murals would
have to relate to the history of the
city or the area, be cultural and
artistic. Muralist Terry Smith,
who is now doing a mural at
Wauchula State Bank, .would be
available in several weeks. Cost for
a city mural would be $13,000 to
,$18,000.
Commission Chairman and
Mayor David Royal, said the city
eventually would use part of the
parking lot for expansion of the
Administration Building, but in the
meantime a mural there would be
OK.
McKibben said Main Street
would like to do one. mural a year.
They have put about $9,000 this
year on facade grants, helping busi-
nesses clean up the appearance of
their properties..
Finally, McKibben said some
skateboarders have been using
Heritage Park because they can't
use the skatepark which was dam-
aged .by the hurricanes. Public
Works director Ray McClellan said
his crews have started repairs at the
skate park between Oak and
Palmetto streets off Third Avenue.
In other action, the commis-
sion:
-heard an update on long-term
recovery from temporary coordina-
tor Herb Smetheram, who will
leave Sept. 9 after training new per-
manent coordinator Chris Roleston,
who will begin work Aug. 22.
Smetheram said one of the long-
-term recovery projects is down-
town revitalization, which will
address what people want down-
town, parking, pedestrian and traf-
fic flow, a multipurpose building,
development of land along U. S..
17, neighborhood development,
downtown apartments over busi-
nesses and creation of open space
and parks.
Smetheram said he is 'working
with the state Department of
Community Affairs and Office of
Tourism, Travel and Economic


Development on a courua ide
stormwater plan; e state Depart-
ment of Transportation about four-
laning of U. S. 17 as soon as possi-
ble and air travel experts about the
international cargo airport's feasi-
bility study.
All of his tasks include stream-
lining federal and state grants to
fund such projects, concluded
Smetheram.
-held the second public hearing
on terminating the police officers
and firefighters pension plans and
redistributing their assets. With no
public comment, the commission
terminated those plans and incorpo-
rated them into the city charter and
pension plans.
-approved on first reading an
ordinance amending Chapter 14 of
the code of ordinances to add the
pension plans to the proper place in
the city Code of Ordinances.
-approved a resolution granting
a variance on the side setback of a
property at South Florida Avenue
and Eddy Street so a daughter can
build on the lot adjacent to her
mother.
-tabled a resolution about the
bid for work on Oak Street Park to
get more information on the listing
of expenses for "mobilization,"
which six trees are being removed,
and whether one basketball court
instead of two (junior high and high
school) should be included to con-
trol costs.
-approved a resolution accept-
ing an emergency management
grant for $20, 292 for window bar-
riers and overhead door panels to
make the police station more secure
during storms.
-approved the revised Compre-
hensive Emergency Management
Plan designed to help cities and
counties meet all hazards, whether
biological, chemical, weather or
domestic quarrels which can affect
people or their property. NIMS
(National Incident Management
System) training for city
officials/employees puts every first
responder, police, fire, public
works, administration, on the same
plan and using the same language.
The 90-minute training can be done
on the computer with the test at the
end of 25-30 questions.
-approved bids under the
HOME AGAIN and Community
Development Block Grant pro-
grams.
-approved a proclamation of
"National Health Center Week"
Aug. 7-13.
-held a budget workshop.
Public hearings on the proposed
2005-06 budget will be Sept. 13
and Sept. 27, both at 6 p.m. at City
Hall, 225 East Main Street.


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The family of Michael W. (DAWG) Perry would like
to say thank you so much to all of you who supported
our family through this very difficult time in our lives.
The unending love that has been shown to us will
forever live in our hearts. We will always cherish the
memories of how tenderly our family, friends, and
coworkers came together to give us strength over this
past year. Michael and I both were very overwhelmed
by the commitment that was displayed by everyone
who reached out to us. The girls and I know that we
will be able to be strong because the love and support
will always be here in this community
to see us through.
Sincerely,
Bonny, Nicole, Amber, Stephanie, and Kimberly Perry .
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August 11, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B


MacKechnie, Amsco founder and chief executive officer said.
Amscot Financial is based in Tampa and operates more than 100 ser-
vice centers throughout Central Florida.


FINANCE FRIENDLY Amscot Financial recently opened here
:and will offer the community a variety of financial services.
It will cash personal checks, out-of-state checks and government
,checks; provide payday advances and notary services; complete Western
!Union wire transfers and income tax preparation; and sell pre-paid debit
cards and money orders with no service fees.
It will be open Monday-Thursday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.;
Friday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Nathaniel Hoo\er will manage the store, located at 1530 U.S. 17 N.
"Our approach is to provide our customers with the financial services
that they need, at hours that are convenient to their busy lives," Ian




On The Agenda

HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION
The Hardee County Commission will hold its regular session today
(Thursday) beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 102, Courthouse Annex I,
412 W. Orange St., Wauchula. The following is a synopsis of agenda
topics that may be of public interest. Times are approximate except for
advertised public hearings.
----update on long-term recovery, Herb Smetheram.
-resolution increasing animal control fees, and work order on expand-
"ing landfill, Teresa Carver, 8:45 a.m.
--hurricane housing $7 million recovery funds, Janet Gilliard, 9 a.m.
-choose roads for priority under the state SCOP program.
-minor subdivision plats for Wadi's Kampong and Hilltop Acres West.
This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald-Advocate
and the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish to plan to
attend.



Hardee Host Families Needed

For Foreign Exchange Students
,y.


Foreign high school students are
!scheduled to arrive soon for acade-


mic semester and year program
homesta s. and the sponsoring
organization needs a.few more local
*host families.
According to Pacific Intercultural
'Exchange (P.I.E-) executive director
:John Doty, the students are all
"between the ages. of 15 and 18
*years. are English-speaking, have
their own spending money, carry.
accident and health insurance, and
are anxious to share their cultural
experiences with' their new
American families. P.I.E. currently
has programs to match almost every
family's needs, ranging in length
from a semester to a full academic
-year, where the students attend local
: high schools
P.I.E. area represeniatiaes.match
students with host families by find-
ing common interests and'Tifestyles
through an informal in-home meet-
ing. Prospective host families are
able to review student applications
and select the perfect match. As
there are no "typical" host families,
P.I.E. can fit a student into just
about any situation, whether it is a
single parent, a childless couple, a
retired couple or a large family.
Families who host for P.I.E. are
also eligible to claim a $50 per
month charitable contribution
deduction on their itemized ta\
returns for each month the\ host a
sponsored student.
For the upcoming programs.
P.I.E. has students from Germany.,
the Former so; iet Union.
Venezuela. Argentina. Brazil.


business and she has eight to 10 years of experience in the florist industry.
"Flowers have always been something I've loved," she said.
Before these businesses could move in, the building had to be com-
pletely gutted and remodeled. There are still repairs to be made to the
building's exterior, like painting and replacing the awnings. Permanent
signs will be put up once these repairs are complete. The lettering on the
doors and windows was just finished Tuesday.
It is located at 130 W. Main Street and can be reached at 773-0409.
Stop by Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., of Saturday, 9 a.m.-i p.m.
Customers can use the entrance on Seventh Avenue or enter through Jolie's,
off Main Street.


PHOTOS BY SHAYLA BRYAN
Amscot offers customers many different financial services at
convenient hours.

MAIN STREET GROWS A full-service florist shop, Main Street
Market, is now located in downtown Wauchula. The store has gift items as
well.
The shop opened on Monday of last week, and it shares a building with
the recently opened Jolie's Gift Boutique & Antique Mall. Both business-
es plan to hold an official grand opening sometime in October, possibly in
conjunction with Pumpkins in the Park.
Angela Moore owns and operates the florist shop. This is her first


Macedonia, Hungary, Korea,
Mexico, Australia, Yugoslavia,
China, and many other countries.
P.I.E. is also participating in two
special government-funded pro-
grams to bring scholarship students
from the Newly Independent States
of the former Soviet Union as well
as predominantly Islamic countries
such as Yemen, Syria, Jordan,
Morocco, Kuwait, Iraq and Qatar to
the United States. P.I.E. is a non-
profit educational organization that
has sponsored more than 25,000
students from 45 countries since its
founding in 1975. The organization
is designated by the United States
Department of State and is listed by
the Council on Standards for
International Educational Travel
(CSIET), certifying that the organi-
zation' complies with the stand:ird.;
set forth in CSIET's Standards for
International Educational Travel
Programs.
Doty encourages families to con-
tact the program immediately, as it
will allow the proper time for the
students and hosts to get to know
one another before they actually
meet for the first time
Hardee area families interested in
learning more about student
exchange or arranging for a meeting
%with a community representative
maN call P.I.E.. toll-free. at 1-SOO-
631-1818. The avenct also has
itra'el/study program opportunities
available for American high school
students as well as possibilities for
community. volunteers to assist and
work with area host families, stu-
dents and schools.


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



GENE DAVIS SAYS THANKS
Stop by and see why so many neighbors
from Hardee County buy from me. Ranked in
the top 10 in customer satisfaction in Florida
I have received Ford's highest Sales Honor
S11 years running and been a member of
"Ford's 300/500 Club for 19 years. Thanks
S again and stop by soon.
T Ft. Meade
S T D M 375-2606
we sPnc 800-226-3325






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S .. Lessons, Instruments, Accessories.
Kindermusic, & Piano Tuning
Pi iano, Guitar, Drums, all
Band Instruments
] (863) POP- TUNE



YOU Can Appear In...
1 Memory Lane
l. you have any old photographs bf Hardee County people, places
or events you would be willing to share with our readers? Perhaps
your second-grade class, a Main Street scene, a family pIcnic from
lon ago, canoeing down the Peace River or washing your first car?
You can take readers on a walk down Memory Lane by allowing us
to print your photo from Hardee County's past. You will be credited
with the submission, and your photo will be returned. To appear In
this feature, send the photo along with your name to: Memory Lane,
The Herald-Advocate, P.O, Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873 or stop by
; the newspaper office at 115 S. Seventh Ave. In Wauchula.


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word is 20 cents. Ads in all capitals are 32 cents
per word. Headlines are $2 a line. Blind ad box
numbers are $3 extra.
BILLING ........Ads must be pre-paid.

CLASSIFICATIONS:


Agriculture
Appliances
Automobile
Boats
Furniture
Help Wanted
Houses
Livestock
Lost & Found
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Mobile Homes
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Pets


Plants/Produce
Real Estate
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Rentals
Services
Wanted
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Are you a poet? Let us show it! Your work could be published In this
newspaper in "Poet's Place," a weekly feature which relies solely on
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by you, not someone else. To appear in this feature, send your poet-
ry. name and town of residence to: Poet's Place, The Herald-
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REALTOR


(863) 773-2128

REALTORS
JOEL. DAVIS
JOE L. DAVIS, JR.
JOHN H. O'NEAL


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Classifieds


LAWSON PASTURE aerator 8 ft. by 20
ft. Good Condition. 863-773-9795.
8:11p
DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS, pumps,
starting at $195., injectors, turbos,
misc. tractor repairs, clutches, engine
rebuilds. 863-385-5596 9:2-12:29;05p


MAYTAG refrigerator, 18 c.f. w/ice
maker, $135. 773-6087. 8:11p


TOP OF THE LINE built in DW 10 mo.
old used 3 months, $200; 2 yr. old
electric pilot gas range, $200;
portable DW, $50 245-1580 daytime or
after 8 p.m. 773-4661. 8:11 p
APPLIANCES & FURNITURE, good
condition. Gas stove, $50; hot water
heater, $35; refrigerators, $100 up;
complete bedroom suites, $100;
dinette set, $35; living room suite, 3
piece, $75; much more. Bartow 863-
533-6459. 8:11c


AJ's Tree Service
We Will Not Be Under Bid
^ TREE TRIMMING
i 'CUTTING CLEAN-UP, ETC.
Free Estifates
(863) 767-0934
.,f Cell: (863) 781-2783
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SMR AGGREGATES, INC. Bradenton, Florida
MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Are these things important to you?
Competitive Pay
Growth Opportunities
Excellent Benefits Health, Dental, 401 (k), Life, Short
and Long Term Disability
Part of. SMR Group of companies with multiple
discounts in various areas of the.
company
A Successful, Stable Company
Do you have any of the following?
Experience with heavy equipment?
Supervisory experience or potential?
Familiarity with the mining inddstry(shell or other)?
WE NEED YOU!
E-mail your resume to human.resources@smrranch.com OR fax
941-751-6781 or call 941-755-6574 ext. 294 Jessica.
EOE Drug Free
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5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green
OURTIRS RE N ALE VERDAY


'89 FORD EXTENDED cab, 4x4, auto.,
V8, air, $4,000 OBO. 767-6468.
8:11-18p
1996 DOpGE DAKOTA, V-6, 69,000
miles, topper with upright door and
bed, $3,000. 773-2873. 8:11p
DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See
Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p


150 HP MERCURY outboard, runs
great! Call 863-773-4242. Set up to
demonstrate running ability. 8:11 p


1 COMPLETE QUEEN size wicker
bedroom suit, $400; 1 full size bed,
$200. Call 375-2966 or 245-7650.
8:11p


EXPERIENCED WAITRESS, evenings.
Call 375-9955. 8:11p
AUTO RESTORATION DEPOT experi-
enced paint and body person only.
Must have ,minimum 5 years experi-
ence. Full or part time. Apply in per-
son 122 S. 8th Ave. 8:11-9:1p


ACCOUNTING CLERK
Pay rate: $9.15 $12.01
Wanted for the Hardee County Fire Rescue Dept.
Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and procedures
are required. Some knowledge of the rules and regula-
tions relative to financial records. Ability to operate
standard office machines and make math calculations
with reasonable speed and accuracy. Files Insurance
Claims for Medicare, Medicaid, & Private Insurance.
Accepting applications in the Human Resource Dept.,
205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone: (863)
773-2161, Fax: (863) 773-2154, until 5:00 p.m., August
18, 2005.
Complete job description posted on the County
website: www.hardeecounty.net. EOE F/M/V c18:11c







Citrus Removal Land Clearing

backhoe Work
fond Digging itch Cleaning
rivewags Febble Rock, etc.



Shawn Rimes
(863) 781-0412
Agnet.
158*17*9761


NEWV LISTING! Great location
for sour commercial business ...
right on LIS Hw) 17! 2044 total
SF gives plenty of room!
$95,000.
NEW LISTING! Is this the
home you'%e been waiting for?
3 BR, 2 bath CB home has
2030 SF lii ing area. sizable lot,
close to town, nevw roof.
$115.000!
2BR. I bath home in Bowling
Green, being remodeled.
$65,000.
5 BR. 2 bath MNH on 5 acs.
With 1860 sf living area.
$130.000!
These 5 & 10 ac. tracts are
located in w eslern Hardee Co.
There are onl) a few% lots left
with lake view and there are
deed restrictions. If you want
peaceful living, this is the spot.
19.83= acs. on Alderman Rd, FI.
Green. wouldd make a nice
homesite. $15,000/ac!
Nice home in Knollv ood.
Approximately 3000 total sf.
Very comfortable home with
4BR, 2 bath. 2.5 car garage.
Beautiful oaks, high and dr).
$230,000!
Golf'ie% Subdivision: Beaut-
iful 3 BR, 2 bath home vith
above ground pool & large
workshop. Call today for your
appointment. $230,000.
20 acs. in Ft. Green area.
Grove with home. 3BR. I bath
0ith pool. Call today.
$15,000/ac.
38 ac. grove with county rd
frontage in SW Hardee Co.
$550,000!
20 ac. Hamlin grove approx.
2.5 miles east of Wauchula
Paved rd frontage. $320,000!
60 acs. on county rd currently
in citrus grove with deep well.
$12,000/ac. WILL DIVIDE!
34.4 ac. Valencia grove vsilh
red & green jets. Good produc-
er. $18,000/ac!


KENNY SANDERS.........781-0153
RICK KNIGHT...............773-2472
MONICA REAS...............773-9609


RELAX & ENJOY! This beau-
tiful. wooded 52 ac. tract in
SWl Hardee Co has easy access
w ith dble road frontage.
$780.000!
Excellent secluded homesite at
end of count) road in
Sweetwater. Currently in E&M
citrus grose. $15,500/ac!
9.5 = ac. homesite. near Lake
Lella and Highlands Ridge N
Golf Course. Enjoy golfing.
fishing and other %aler recre-
ation in beautiful Sebring.
Florida. Call for more details!
BEAUTIFUL HOMNESITES! 5
ac. tract in eastern Hardee Co.
on paved road is listed for
$80,000! 11 ac. tract listed for
$181,5100!
Tw'o wooded 1 ac.*'racts in the
Inierness area. Tw".o minutes
from boat landing to the
W.ithlacoolchee. One tract has
%ell, septic & electric plus fill
for your home. $60,000!
Secluded 2000 MIH on 15 acs.
%wilh 3BR, 2 bath, 1809 sfliing
area, 3855 total sf. Includes
large concrete, covered
patio/carport,. shed, and dog
pens. $310,000!
Frontage on H-Iys 17 N. South of
new Suncoast Schools Credit
Union. Approximately 3.5 acs.
'with 2 homes and I office.
$1.000,000!
Take part and locate 3our busi-
ness in this growing commercial
area! 450' on North Florida
Ave. Zoned commercial.
$360,000!
Commercial 34.5 acs. on north
bound Hiy 17, oier 1.800 feet
of frontage. Buy all or in part.
Call today for details!
Two 20 ac. parcels of pasture
on paled road. Listed for
$310,000 each!
Outstanding home in
Knollwood. 5 BR, 3 1/2 bath,
formal living & dining. extra
large family room u/fireplace,
game room, and heated pool
w/hot tub. $305,000!


DAVID ROYA L................781-3490
SANDY LARRISON........832-0130
NUKE NICHOLSON


U.S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH; WAUCHULA, FL 33873


8 11l


Any old hillbilly can


change a


tire, but we sell tires for less
andi we prove it1

Bo changes all types
of tires...
Car, Semi, Trailer,
'etc.

BoEspino Mon- Sat
Auto Technician 8:00 5:00


CUSTOMER
BEWARE!
We are licensed and
insured!
A~ ..10A. C..6o::


WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS
I FULL TIME MECHANIC


am


M .C. M.C. 2000 Realty
2 ,' 505 W. Interlake Blvd.
Lake Placid, Fl. 33852
888-988-8839
www.mchoy.com
Marie Claire-Hoy, Broker
Rer AA*V% ferne rvddUo euss08:t


COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY


Call me to see this beautiful 15.5 acres located in Bowling.
Green. 3 bedroom 2 bath split floor plan with cathedral
ceilings. Property is fenced and cross fenced' and has
stocked fish pond. Barn and six inch well on property
also. $478,000
BUYING, SELLING, RELOCATING
CALL


Steve Shumard
Realtor
863-781-6103
steve(iDmchoy.com


WANTED I)


Savvy, driven marketing whiz

106.9 The Bull, the Heartland's
new country station, is expanding
it's marketing team in Hardee,
DeSoto and Charlotte Counties.

Valid driver's license and
transportation a must.

To set up an appointment, calltRon Brown at
863/494-4111.

Resumes may be emailed to
ron@bull.fm

Heartland Broadcasting Corporation
is an Equal Opportunity Employer
8:11 ,18,25c


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1 BR or 2 BR Apartments Available
for 62+ or Disabled
Forest Glade Apartments
700 E. Townsend St.
Wauchula, FL
863-773-0592


* On-Site Managers
* Central Heat/Air
* Wall To Wall Carpet
* Storage Room
Office Hours
1:00 pm 5:00 pm
USDARE
evlopment i
Co mm d 10 Ih urt ut aJ comub. o n


'I


375-4461


REALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS


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References Provided Upon Requests


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Classifieds-


NELSON GONZALEZ
CUSTOM BLUEPRINTS
NEW OR EXISTING REMODEL DESIGN



FRONT ELEVATION
RESIDENTIAL*COMMERCIAL PHONE: (863) 832-0149
SITE DESIGN FAX: (863) 735-0147 -

HELP WANTED
JOB OPENING
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is taking applications
for a full time Communications Officer. You must be at
least 19 years of age, have a high school diploma or equiv-
alent, never been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor,
be willing to be fingerprinted, pass a drug test and work
shifts. Applications may be obtained and returned at the
Sheriff's Office, 900 E. Summit St., Wauchula, FL. If othei'
arrangements are necessary, call 863-773-0304 ext. 211.
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iNEW & USED TIRES


#1 Tag
Team in.
Town!

Come give
us a try!


Tire Technician


Donna Eures
Secretary


-Fast & Friendly Service-

5 5a. ** S a


Thnkyo Sfr ouSIbsinss


HOURS
Mon. Fri. 8-6
Sat.8-12
/Se Habila Esp ai


863-773-0777
863-773-0727


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


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$1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck
drivers and service personnel. Coker
Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula
2:24tfc
TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED. Class A or
B CDL required. For more info call
,773-9446. 8:4-11 c


CARPENTERS/CONTRACTORS need-
ed for tri-county area. Must carrry
workers compensation insurance.
Call Steve (239) 340-3968. 7:21-8:11 c
CULLIGAN/ULLRICH'S route driver.
Good attitude a must. Apply at 409
Goolsby St., Wauchula. 7:21 tfc


Now Hiring
for Fall
Stock & Cashiers
Must be flexible with hours & days!
Apply in person
at
Kash n Karry
1113 US Hwy 17 So.
Wauchula c18:11,18c

HELP WANTED
CITY OF BOWLING GREEN
TWO FULL TIME LABORERS
MUST BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL HEALTH AND CAPABLE OF
MANUAL LABOR, LIFTING, WALKING, ETC., REQUIRED.
MUST POSSESS FLORIDA DRIVER'S LICENSE (CLASS B).
MUST BE CAPABLE OF UNDERSTANDING ORAL AND
WRITTEN INSTRUCTION. WILL NOT BE RESTRICTED TO
ANY ONE JOB IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION. DRUG TEST
IS REQUIRED. PREFERENCE IN APPOINTMENT WILL BE
GIVEN TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS OR SPOUSES OF VETER-
ANS. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICATIONS
WILL BE ACCEPTED AT CITY HALL, 104 E. MAIN STREET,
BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA. POSITIONS WILL REMAIN
OPEN UNTIL FILLED. cl8:4,11c



We iBuy Houses

f Do0 you OWn an
unwanted house
and need to sell
it quickly?



s you home vacant
or in need of repairs?
Are you facing
* Foreclosure?
* Relocating?
Divorce?
. Bad tenants?
* Have no equity?

For more information call.
Fernando Morales at 781- 2541
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SERVICE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT.
Duties include assisting service man-
ager as needed, washing cars, and
property maintenance. Benefits
include paid vacation, health and den-
tal plan, 401k, and a positive work
environment. Hours 8:00 to 5:00
Monday through Friday. Contact Joe
Pipino for a confidential interview.
773-4113. 8:11c
VEHICLE LOT PORTER. Part time
position. Monday through Friday four
hours per day. Time negotiable.
Duties include maintaining new and
used vehicles, and assisting sales
manager as needed. Contact James
Miller for confidential interview. 773-
4113. 8:11c
HOUSEKEEPER needed, live on
estate. Call (863) 634-7552 or (863)
763-5321. 7:28tfc
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE-
LY: Cashier, stock, and daily cleaning
persons. Full or part-time, Duette
Country Store. Intersection of SR62 &
CR39, Manatee County. Call Lenora at
(941) 776-1097. 7:21tfc


DOCTOR'S OFFICE needs FT person
for front office. Must be bilingual.
Previous medical experience pre-
ferred. Good working atmosphere,
benefits. Mon.-Friday position. Send
resume to Doctor's office, attn. Office
Manager, 322 South 6th Avenue,
Wauchula. 8:11-18c
MIG WELDERS NEEDED. Monday -
Friday, must pass welding test. (863)
773-3849. 8:4-11p

DIVORCE
BANKRUPTCY


$69
863-314-0846
(non-lawyer)1:,tc


1Short Time Job Benkruptcy Repo Slow Pay
Just me our ey requements and .you we condltionlly
APPROVED* NO MONEY DOWN
*Low montl p.te iymnt Compottlve Rate Not BW He-pay HFs
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HOTUNE 1-a 6I
You mut met our lenders crdst etanderds. Income ana equity requirements ap*.
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600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863)453-6661. FAX (863)784-7497
E-MAIL: jobs@southflorida.edu
www.southflorida. edu


COORDINATOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Full-time, year-round position to provide professional support in the Community
Relations and Marketing Office for external and internal public relations.
Energetic team player needed who is responsible for designing all print adver-
tising, brochures, and newsletters. Exceptional computer skills, particularly in
desktop publishing (PageMaker, Quark, and PhotoShop) and word processing,
required. Ability needed to meet -deadlines, to be flexible, and to perform high
quality multi-tasks. Will coordinate a variety of public relations, advertising, and
marketing projects as assigned. Act as staff photographer. Requires Bachelor's
degree in marketing, public relations, graphic arts, journalism, or related field
and, at least two years of directly related experience. Extensive experience in
graphics design may substitute for the degree requirement or experience.
Starting annual salary; $25,000 $30,000. Full-time employee benefits include
retirement, health and life insurance, vacation and sick leave. Deadline 5:00
p.m., Thurg., Aug. 18, 2005.
Application forms are available in Human Resources, Building I (Highlands
Campus), on SFCC's Web site, or at any SFCC campus/center.
SFCC IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION 118:1 1-18c









Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like new DW/MH, 3/2, Central H/A, 5138 Deer
Run Road. $120,000.
15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in grove. Well & Irrigation system & drain
tile. $12,000 per acre.
6 lots, 2 good building sites, frontage on 2 streets, Bowling Green, $12,000.
8 lots, 200x100, Dade Street Bowling Green $12,000.
421 Grape Si. BG 3/1, central H/A, CB $65,000.
170 College Lane, 2BR 1 Bth Central H/A. Large wooded lot $69,500.
And 22 acres MOL Grove, deep well, corner of Barlow Rd. and S.R. 64E.
W/MH.
50 acres more or less close to town. Frontage on 2 paved roads. $15,000
per acre.


SOUTH FLORIDA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE


The roar of a howler monkey
can be heard for up to two miles!


Cargill Juice Job Fair

Wednesday, August 24
S9 am Noon
1 pm -4 pm

'COME MEET THE TEAM
'. at
SA1552 Sun Pure Road
Avon Park

| Bring your resume, complete an application on site and
; be interviewed on the spot. We are seeking motivated
team players with great attitudes and strong work ethics
to complete our production force in Frostproof and Avon
i Park locations. Previous manufacturing or citrus pro-
Scessing experience is helpful. Mechanical aptitude and
Computer skills are a plus.
SIf you are seeking an outstanding opportunity to work for
a great company, don't miss this chance to apply. We
Offer good pay and great benefit package including
Health/Dental/Life, 401-k, Pension, tuition reimbursement.
Interested candidates may also apply at One Stop Career
SCenters in Lakeland, Winter Haven or Sebring. Fax
Resumes to 863-635-8125 or call 863-635-8054 for more
information. DFWP/EOE. cl8:11c


/
Summertime temperatures are going up, but our prices are still way, way down!


2002
Oldsmobile
Alaro


2000,
Ford
Focus


,2000
Pontiae
Grand Prix


2000
Ford
Taurus


6.


BUY HERE!





Dan Hill
I H o 375-4441

U.S. Hwy. 17
Bowling Green
(across from Presco)

MBW S. E .


PAY-HERE!


2001
Chovg
Cavalier







No Interest Charge
No Finance Charge


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How much time he saves who
does not look to see what his
neighbor says or does or thinks.
-Marcus Aurelius


We Buy Houses!

$Cash$

Call Juan Delatorre at

(863) 773-0016 (863) 781-1128 Marc Anthony, Juan & Aaron
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D & H Construction
Excavation and Paving Contractors

Over 30 Years Experience
Clearing
Earthwork
Building Pads
Shell Roads & Driveways
Ashphalt Pavine (Reads, riveway & Parin Lofs)
Concrete Pavint (DrimvewaySidualks)
Underground Utilities (Sewer&SformDrainaMe)
SAsphall Seal Coaline


Nextel
Cell (863) 201-0091
Direct Connect 157*139*4891


Classifieds


PT SECRETARY Wauchula 35 wpm
computer skills, 16-24 hrs/wk, bilin-
gual preferred. Send resume to
TCHS/DUI, 1811 Crystal Lake Drive,
Lakeland, FL 33801 or e-mail ptal-
bot@tchsonline.com. 8:11c
MECHANICS $1000 sign-on for
experienced! Competitive wages!
Good benefits. Trainees welcome.
Tampa, Port Manatee, Auburndale.
Commer-cial Carrier Corp. 877-967-
5222. 8:11-18p


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 7:7-8:11c
FLEXIBLE HOURS P/T/F/T at growing
CPA Firm. Opening for staff accoun-
tant/bookeeper. Pay based on,
educ/exp. Send resume by fax 773-
0049 or email robinjed@strato.net.
8:11-18p


600 W. College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-6661. FAX: (863) 784-7497
SOUTH FLORIDA E-mail jobs@mail.southflorida.edu
COMMUNITY COLLEGE jobs@mai.soutflorida.edu
www.southflorida..edu
ESOL INSTRUCTORS
INSTRUCTORS needed to teach ESOL classes in Highlands and
Hardee counties. Immediate openings. Positions are part-time with
a variety of scheduling options.. Bachelor's degree required.
Teaching experience and /or TESOL training preferred. Hourly pay
rate: $15,85: Contact Human Resources, SOUTH FLORIDA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE, (863) 784-7132. Applications are
available at all SFCC Campuses. EA/EO.
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TIE NUEBEE TO KNOW


Archie Davis
Owner


3 BR/ 1 B, 2 car garage, in Ft. Meade,
like new, $87,000. (863) 781-2541.
8:11-18p
3 BR/2 BA, 2 car garage, 1 1/3 acre, 2
wells, septic, Altman Road. 863-699-
9200 863-559-6751. 8:4-9:1 p


10 HEAD BLACK Angus Cross breed.
863-285-9768 Ft. Meade. 8:11 p


FREE high back piano. 375-2966 or
245-7650. 8:11 nc


DRUM PEDAL, DW 5002, double bass
pedal, top of-the-line, paid $350, sell-
ing for $200. James, 375-4797. 1:6tfc


THREE BEDROOM, two bath, living
room, front room, utility shed, central,
lot included 24x52 D.W, trailer,
$65,000. 1189 Downing Circle. 773-
4726. 8:11p
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


DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
PAY RATE: $52,773.03 (25.37) $69,242.79 (33.29)
Wanted for the Hardee County Planning and Development
Department. This position is highly responsible for the manage-
ment, administration and supervision of the staff and activities
assigned to the Planning Department. Ensures program compliance
with criteria governing local, state, and federal legislature, relating
to growth management. Knowledge of the principles and practices
of county planning. Knowledge of the Development of Regional
Impact review process. Knowledge of graphics and reproduction
techniques. Position requires a (4) Four-year degree in
Business/Public Administration and Planning or related fields. (5)
Five-years experience in Planning, Zoning, Code Enforcement, and
Public Administration or the Building trades. AICP Certification
preferred. Complete job description and application forms posted
on the County website: www.hardeecounty.net. Please send appli-
cations to the Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone: (863)773-2161; Fax: (863)773-2154.
EOE F/M/V Open until filled.
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.. Realtor
220 N. 6th Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
www.floresrealty.net
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
.*. NEW LAND LISTING Great location for home site or possible 4
tract subdivision. This 40 acre tract is located 7 miles east of
Wauchula. Call us for more details.


5 Acre Tract Located approxi-
matel. 4 miles east of Wauchula on
Ihe corner of Baile3 and Main.
Good Location for New Home
Construction or Mobile Home.
Asking $110,0000.
Home In Town 3/4BR/2BA Frame
Home completely renovated from
the inside new flooring, new roof,.
updated plumbing and electrical.
Spacious fenced back ;yard with
alley way access. Must See To
Appreciate.. Call Today. Asking
$160,000.00.
Quiet Neighborhood One Block
from Highway 17, 3BR/1BA,
3BR/1BA & 2BR/IBA. Excellent
Investment Property. Could be
made into large family home.
Asking $115.000.
New Lot Listing Nice Residential
Community) Homesite, Easy access
to Highway 64. Call for Details.
Prime Property 11 acres 2 Great
Homesitles close to 1Wauchula on
Webb Road. Fenced and power
nearby. Asking $220,000.00.


25 Acres, Soothing and, Relaxing
Atmosphere Nice Shady Oaks sur-
round' this 3BR/2BA home with a
creek nearby. Most of the acreage is
in a low producing citrus grove. Also
comes with a single-wide mobile
home that is used as a rental. Being
Offered at $400,000.
Well Maintained Nice Clean 1988
Double-Wide Mobile Home Located
East of Barlosw on Hwy 60. Make
this sour starter home. Asking
$55,000.
Sizzling! New Hot Listing Large
Vacant Lot in Bowling Green.
Asking $17,900.
Brand New Mobile Home
3BR/2BA Mobile Home with
Central Air & Heat located in
Bowling Green on spacious lot.
MOVE RIGHT IN!!!!! $69,900.00.
Hot! New Land Listing 7.43 Acres
Vacant Land, Located in Wauchula.


.4manda Mishoe


Steve Lanier


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

WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS
Contact After Hours
O.R. (Tony) Flores; Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Sralia D. Flores, Broker, orallia@floresrealty.net
After hours............863-773-2840
Lawrence A. Roberts..............(863) 773-9256
SNoey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585
John Freeman (863) 773-6141
Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587
Steve Lanier (863) 559-9392
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Hill's Auto World
U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green


CASEWORKERS
Kids Hope United provides support services
for abused and neglected children and their fam-
ilies for several Central Florida counties. We
have caseworker positions available in our
Sebring, Wauchula and Mulberry locations. If
you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a
related field we will train you if you are selected.
Minimum training salary is $31,620. Salary range
for caseWorkers is $31,620 -38,760.
We will consider non-related degrees if you
have related experience. If you have current cer-
tification as a Child Protection Professional, we
want to talk to you.
Competitive salary and complete benefit pack-
age if offered, with an excellent paid time off
benefit. KHU is a drug free workplace and com-
mitted to Equal Employment Opportunities.
Please forward resume with salary history to
floridajobs@kidshopeunited.org or fax to (407)
386-3499.
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Country Manor Apartments
315 State Road 62
Bowling Green, Florida 33834


% We are a 120 unit apartment property, 48 units aire
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


1998 9 99 8
Mustang F01dOO D
convertible
2002 2001
Taurus Lariat XLT
80,000 miles 4 door

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^l Taurus Olds Intrigue


~ Coupon --
$500 OFF
any vehicle on the lot!
Must bring in coupon.
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We Finance
Anyone!
No Job?
No Phone?
It doesn't matter!
Slow Credit?
No Credit?
It doesn't matter!
Come see us first!


1998 1999
Mustang Dodge
3 to choose from! Caravan


Hardee Car0Co


Wauchula
505 N. 6th Ave.
(across from First National Bank)
773-6667


Wauchula Hills
Corner of Hwy 17 & Rea Rd.
773-2011


Hardee County's Best Sales Team!


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Billy Hill Rosemary Ruby Maria
Owner Wauchula Wauchula Wauchula
Team Team Team


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ON LAKE PLACID! Beautiful lake home at 3275 Placid View Drive. Fully
furnished 2 BR, 2BA in main house, 1 BR, 1 BA in guest quarters. 2 CHAC
units. Security system. New Smithbilt shed. Offered by bid with minimum
price of $750,000!
Approximately 27 ac. on paved road near Wauchula with paved road
frontage. Zoned FR-1. Development potential! Listed at $19,500 per acre!
Great commercial development site on Highway 17. Call Joe Smith for price,
location and details!
Hardee County: 150 acres pasture with county road frontage. Flowing
creek, several farm wells and cow pens! Offered at $11,500 per acre.
Three 5-ac. tracts on Parnell Road. Good home sites on paved road! Listed
for $20,000 per acre!
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US
17! Cleared and ready to build! Listed at $245,000!
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!
3 bedroom, 2 bath cedar and cypress home in family oriented neighborhood.
All appliances included. New roof. Offered in "AS IS" condition. Listed for
$99,500 firm.
2,060 ac. SR 70 Manatee County ranch/development property. Two small
houses, packinghouse with cold storage. Offered by bid! Call for details.
122 acres development property on US 98 near US 27. Presently in good
quality citrus grove. Offered at $16,000 per acre!
PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY TO SELL
James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker
Sales Associates
(after hours)


Mary Rollins (863) 773-9673
Ben Gibson (941) 737-2800
Joseph F. Smith (863) 781-1851
Bruce E. Shackelford (941) 725-1358


Robert Jones
Brian Pohl
John H. Gross


(863) 781-1423
(863) 773-6563
(863) 273-1017


We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and r
, Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings. I.1


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Anger and intolerance are the
.'win enemies of correct under-
standing.
-Mahatma Gandhi


Fill Dirt for Sale
$1.50 yard

tr4> Top Soil
$3.00 yard

Complete Backhoe Service
Ponds
Professional Ditch Cleaning
House Pads


Clearing
Farmer Rates
Kowboy 863-781-4947


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HELP WANTED
Full-time Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
needed for year-round middle and high school in
girl's juvenile justice program in Bowling Green.
Must have Associates Degree or ability to pass
paraprofessional test. $23,400 plus benefits.
Fax resume to A. Briseno at 863-375-2017 or e-
mail to HSAINCHR(aol.com. EOE/DFWP C18


HELP WANTED
Childcare Counselors & Subs P/T High energy, must
have 30-hour certification or be enrolled one month prior to hire.
Subs needed for on call for any shift. Free Y Membership.
Child Watch Babysitters & Subs Part-time. Must have
experience working with children, able to work split shifts, and
Saturday. Subs need to be on call for any shift. Free YMCA
Membership. *
Apply in person: Hardee County YMCA,
610 Orange St., Wauchula.
(863) 773-6445.
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the best deals
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Classifieds


HELP WANTED
FULL TIME BAGLINE POSITIONS
BAGGING & STACKING, ABLE TO LIFT 40 LBS.
REPEATEDLY, HOURLY + BONUS, BENEFIT PACKAGE,
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
APPLY IN PERSON MON. FRI. 7:00 A.M. 4:00 PM.
SEABOARD SUPPLY
6681 N. CR 663
FT. GREEN
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Carl's Recycling


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*3 BR 2 BA DWMH on 7.3-1 acres in a very nice area. 2 pole barns. 2 4" wells. A must
see. Creek on property. $169,900.
*5.23 wooded acres with electric pole, well, septic lank, great home site, nice area.
Main road. $74,900.
*Nice 3 BR 2 BA home built in 2000. large corner lot. Good starter home. $84,500.
*Check out this 3 BR 2 BA well maintained home with totally manicured yard.
Approx. 3/4 acre. $209,900. -
*9.5 Acres in Bowling Green city limits. Water and Sewer available. Corner lot. Great
developemnt potential. $190,000. CP
*205 Acres available in Manatee County. Buyer can divide into smaller tracts. 20
minutes from 1-75. $22,000/acre.
*Other acreage available in 10,20, or 40 acre tracts call for details.
*Nice 4BR 3 Bth C.B. home in nice area. 4230 S.F. Studio apt attached. Hardwood
floors. Irrigated pond. Stable neighborhood. $249,900.
S10 or 15 ac tract in nice area. Great homesite. $12,000 per acre.
*10 acre tract cleared and ready for homesite $140,000.
LOTS NOW AVAILABLE! I acre and 2.5 acre tracts a ailable for building sites.
WATCH FOR NEW, 84 HOME DE% ELOPMENT in Wauchula-Deed restricted, Close to high
school. Homes starling from $155,000. Call today for info.
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Wauchula, FL 33873 Bus. (863) 773-0007
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker Fax: (863) 773-0038 Charlone Terrell
KENNETH A. LAMBERT. Broker E-mail:Iambertdl@earthlink.net
BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY!
ATIVE FLORIDA! 40 Acres plus 3B/2B, C/B ranch HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH COMMERCIAL BUILDING
yle home, large oak trees, pond, road frontage, plenty present) used for two separate businesses; 2810 square
wildlife. close totoown! $340.000. feet: face brick, new roof; paved parking. Call for
IVE IN THE COUNfRY! One acre plus 3B/IBth deiail! $275,000.
ome, approx. 1310 square feet of living, a 32 by 20 SEE TIllS PARK MODEL D/W M/H on nicely land-
orkshop. $98,000. escaped corner lot: 2B/2BIh, 1656 square feel, some fur-
B/I.5BIh Mobile home on secluded 17 acres: plenl3 of nature included in sale. $85,000.
wildlife including, turkey, deer, and hogs. $175,000 PRICE REDUCED! LOCATED AT THE
lose to Manatee 5.49 acres, cleared, fenced, and small AI.RDEE/MANATEE LINE! Excellent Opportunity to
ond. $95.000. purchase this 38 acre tract of improved pasture that is
fenced, small pond, shell road frontage; $570,000.
ovely frame home, 3B/lBth, well maintained, recently
updated, irrigation for plants, conmenieni location. 110 Acres of native grasses, two 4" wells, 2000 feet of
125,000. paved road frontage, beautiful live oaks, approx. 5 acres
native woods, gentle slope to property: perfect home-
OMMERCIAL LOT! Ideal location on IHighiway 17 sites. $15,000 per acre.
orth. SEE TODAY!
Minutes from Town! See this 40 acre tract, fronts on
ONED CONIMMERCIAL! This lot has great potential: ,io roads. bahia grass; multiple honmesites. $12,500 per
resently has 2B/lBIh home, approx. 1200 square feet. acre.
listed at $75,000. .- total or 27.5 acres will sell as 7.5 acre tract and 20
IGHWAY 62 FRONTAGE 5 acre tracts excellent acre tract or total tract; plenty of wildlife, convenient
building sites. $100,000. location: excellent homesites. Call for information.
SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON...............773-9743
1 m ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADANIS ...............781-2413
ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING...............781-1698
ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK..........781-1226 REALTOR
ASSOCIATE: CHARLOTTE TERRELL......781-6971
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781-1062


THERE IS HELP!
Spouse Abuse
Crisis Line
1 (800) 500-1119


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RED NOSE Pitbull puppies, CKC reg-
istered. 735-1137. 8:11c
BEAGLES FOR HUNTING one five
year old registered male; one seven
year old registered female and four
eight month old young dogs, $600 for
all 773-0547. 8:11-25p
ONE YEAR OLD red-nosed pit bull.
Not a hunting dog, he's used to the
good life! $100. 773-0237. 8:1 1c
FREE to good home, one-year-old Lab
mix, female, good with children, 375-
2196. 8:11nc
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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ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida J,be at least 8 weeks old, have
- an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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PIT BULL red nose pups for sale.
(863) 773-6904. 7:28-8:11 p


5 ACRES, great homesite, fenced, Ag-
well, $75,000. 863-781-2493.
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MOVE IN SPECIAL 2 bedroom mobile
home for rent. From $100 weekly up.
Plus deposit. No pets. Quiet family.
park. Call today 863-767-0841 or 1-
863-698-4910. 7:21-9:22p
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


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Office 863-773-4779


702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873



(863) 773-2122
FAX (863) 773-2173


AFTER HOURS CALL:
Donna Steffens, Associate 781-3627
Jerry Carlton, Associate 375-2887
Richard Dasher, Associate 773-0575
OrpOrfaOi Elva Whidden, Associate 773-5797
Dane HendrIr Anssociate 381.27Q


DONNA STEFFENS


HELP WANTED
Secretary, full time position, must have good
phone and communication skills.
Knowledge of Quickbooks, Microsoft Word
and Excel a plus.
Please apply in person at Buckhorn Nursery,
475 Lambert Rd.
Zolfo Springs
Call for directions 773-6662


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781-1062


dzalea apartments
Now accepting applications!

2, 3 & 4 Bedroom dpts. *
Handicap units available
SRental rates beginning at $443 *
(plus electric, cable and phone)
Rental assistance available for qualified applicants *
860 Pleasant Way Bowling Green, FL

(863) 375-4138
Monday Friday 9 a.m. 5p.m.


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Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
3. BEDROOM, 2 BATH, fenced yard, large outbuilding. CHARMING TWO BEDROOM, 1 BATH concrete block
$95,000. home in quiet neighborhood. Remodeled and ready for
----- new family. $89,900.
NEWLY REMODELED HOME, great location, new appli- -----
ances, fixtures and more. $129,900. BUILD YOUR OWN HOME IN THIS WOODED 5 ACRE
TRACT $152,000.
HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE. Zolfo Springs lot. $40,000 --- -
------ SECLUDED 24 4CRES, cabbage palms, oaks and other
LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling natural Florida flora and fauna. Perfect for weekend
Green. $200,000. camping. $6,500 per acre.
Member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service.
Look for us at Mid-FloridaHomes.com
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WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER-
ENT sizes. Jack UIIrich Warehouses.
773-6446. 8:11c
2 BR mobile home, AC furnished,
recently remodeled, $475 monthly,
$450 deposit. No Pets! 2 references
required. 773-0926. 8:11c
CITRUS VALLEY MOBILE HOME
PARK is now accepting applications
for 2 bedroom mobile homes from
$350 monthly and deposit. No pets,
nice family park. Call 1-863-698-4910
or 1-863-698-4908. Under new man-
agenient. 7:21-9:1 p
Let us not be too particular; it
is better to have old secondhand
diamonds than none at all.


PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal,
stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
land clearing, shell, clay, top soil,
loader, bulldozer, dump trucks. 735-
2415. 9:9tfc
D.C. PHONE SERVICE. Residential
and small business installation &
repair. Specializing in mobile homes,
35 years experience. 863-773-9179.
5:19-8:25p
JIM'S PAINTING SERVICE. House and
mobile home repair. Interior and exte-
rior. Mobile top coating, pressure
washing, free estimates, Lic. & Ins.
#218, 767-9650. 11:6tfc
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every
Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located
at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy.
17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc


PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC
Bobcat 9orvieo Treeoo Trimming
Comploto Troo Removal

*FREE ESTIMATES*

(803) 781-2089
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Licensed a Insured Aceept M/C a Visa

SPayroll
Temporary or Federal and State
Permanent li e Taxes
I aAFcnri ~Deposits
Personnel and SOLUTIONS Tax Reports'
Personnel Services Worker's Comp
Payroll Services FICA
Year End W2's
CONTACT:
ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Wauchula




Carol Tomblin CAROL'S

Box 974 Avon Park, FL 33OOL26

ying or SERVlCE
C 10 Years Experience -
Sto assistCertifie you with & Insallyoed
Office: 863-452-6026
Cell Callday 78163-449-1806
P.O Box 974 FL 338Avon Park FL 3326



Buying or Selling?

CharlotteTerrell is ready
to assist you with all your
real estate needs.

Call.TOday! 781-6971



REALTY INC.
402 S6uth 6th Avenue Bus. (863) 773-0007
Wauchula, FL 33873 Fax: (863) 773-0038
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker a
KENNETH A. LAMBERT, Broker E-mail: lambertdl@earthlink.net
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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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OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc
DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs?
Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday
nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's
Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd.,
Wauchula and Friday and Saturday
nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist
Church, Corner of Grape & Church
St., Bowling Green.
7:18tfc
LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Will buy old farm tractors.
Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-3109. Several
weekly meetings. tfc


YARD SALE:


MIKE'S LAWN CARE SERVICE.
Residential and commercial. Free
estimates. 773-6656. 8:11-9:8p
EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING by pro-
fessional. Reasonable rates (863)
245-0064 or (941) 518-9476. 8:11 p
WILL DO BABYSITTING in my home.
445-0572 or 375-4792. 8:4-11 p
PINEDA LAWN CARE. Any size job.
773-9315. 7:28-8:25p
M&R LAWNCARE mowing, bush hog-
ging. Call 773-4698 or 773-6372.
7:14-9:15p
ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION, roof-
overs, screen rooms, carports, pool
cages, rescreening. Harold Howze
Construction. 735-1158. RR0050181.
7:14-9:15p
FRANK'S LAWN CARE, free esti-
mates. Commercial, residential.
Licensed-insured. 781-7360.
6:30-9:1 p
CENTRAL PUMP & IRRIGATION, INC.,
(863) 773-6259. Services include aer-
ators, house pumps, new installation
& repair on yard systems., 5:26tfc


SATURDAY


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August 11, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11B


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
Why can a bird pause to rest on a
high-voltage wire when if a human
does likewise, he rests for eternity?
Where is the safest place in the
home during an electrical storm?
Can home makers assemble electri-
cal equipment safely?
These and other questions were
most ably answered by Bob
Lambert, a representative from the
:REA who visited a group of 4-H'ers
and Home Demonstration Club
-women at the Kitchen in Fish
Branch Monday, Aug. 8.

Mr. Charles B. Miller, formerly
of Tallahassee but now of,
Wauchula, has joined The Florida
Advocate staff as reporter. He has
quite a bit of experience in newspa-
per work and any courtesies shown
him Mill be appreciated. Mr. Miller
with his family is located at the J.W.
Earnest Apartments.

The Wauchula Kiwanis Club, in
its annual ,drive to raise funds for
Hardee County's underprivileged
children, will again sell driver's


NOTICE UNDER
FICTITIOUS NAME ACT
Notice is hereby given that the
,undersigned, pursuant to the provi-
sions of the Fictitious Name Act,
,Section 865.09, Florida Statutes, as
-amended, intends to register with the
.Secretary of State of the State of
.Florida, the fictitious name of Linda's
Attic under which the undersigned is
engaged or will engage in business
at: 2442 Azalea Lane in the City of
Wauchula, Florida 33873.
That the party/parties interest-
ed in said business enterprise
is/are as follows:
Linda Arthur
Freda Douglas.
'Dated at Wauchula, Hardee County,
'Florida 33873. 8:11p
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 25 2005 CA 000 429

,LAMBERT PROPERTIES, INC.
SPlaintiff,


HERMAN JOHN WALTER ';'
:HUENEKE AS SUCCESSOR
'TRUSTEE UNDER HEARTY
,ACRES TRUST DATED JULY 6,
1994, HERMAN JOHN WALTER
HUENEKE, INDIVIDUALLY AND
THE UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES
OF THE HEARTY ACRES TRUST
DATED, JULY 6, 1994, AND ALL
OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
.THROUGH AND UNDER OR
AGAINST THE BENEFICIARIES,
Defendants. /

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Hetrman John Walter Hueneke
as Successor Trustee under Heart]
Acres Trust Dated July 6, 1994
Herman John Walter Hueneke
Individually and the Unknowr
Beneficiaries of the Hearty Acres
Trust Dated, July 6, 1994, and Al
Other Parties Claiming By, Through
and under or Against the
Beneficiaries; address unknown.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
for Quiet. Title on the following prop
erty in HARDEE County, Florida:
Begin at a point 33.00 feet
South 00 21'. 52" West of the
NE corner of the East 1/2 of NW,'
1/4 of NE 1.4 of Section 30,
Township 34 South, 'Range 26
East, thence South 00 21' 52"
West along East line of said
East 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4,
660.00 feet; thence North 89'
25' 28" West parallel to North..
line of said East 1/2 NW 1/4 of"
NE 1/4, 664.11 feet; thence
North 000 24' 19" East along
West line of said East 1/2 of NW
1/4 of NE 1/4 660.00 feet;
thence South 89* 25' 28'" East
parallel to North line of said E
, 1/2:d of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4, 664.04
; feet to the point of beginning.
Subject to a public road ease-
ment of East 25 feet.'
has been filed against you and you
are required to serve a copy of youi
written defenses, if any, to it on JEFf
J. MCKIBBEN, Plaintiff's attorney
-whose address is- Post Office Bo]
1748, Wauchula, Florida 33873, witt
thirty (30), days after the first public
tion of this notice, and file the original
with the Clerk of this Court eithe
before service on Plaintiff's attorney
or immediately, thereafter; otherwise
_ default will be entered against yot
for the relief demanded in the Comn
plaint.
- WITNESS my hand and seal of this
Court on 3 day of August. 2005
B. HUGH BRADLEY
i' As Clerk of the Cour
By: Connie Cokei
SAs Deputy ClerI
If you are a person with a disability
who needs any accommodation ir
order to participate in this proceed
ing, you are entitled, at no cost to
you, to the provision of certain assis
tance. Please contact the Office o
the Court Administrator, 863-534
4690, within two (2) working days o
your receipt of this Instrument; if you
are hearing or voice impaired, cal
TDD 863-534-7777 or Florida Relay
Service 800-955-8770.
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licenses at several points in the
country.
Not only will regular driver's
licenses be sold, but the club will
also handle chauffeur's licenses this
. year. The state has increased the
charges on driver's licenses from $1
to $1.25, and on chauffeur's licens-
es from $2 to $2.25. The club will
-harge 25 cents extra on each, and
the entire 25 cents will be given to
the underprivileged children's fund.
Licenses will be sold by club
members at the REA office and at
J.W. Earnest & Co. in Wauchula;
Nicholson Supply Co. in Bowling
Green; and the Wauchula
Cucumber & Tomato Growers
Cooperative offices in Zolfo
Springs.
C,
Report has been received from
Mr. C.C. Langford that many gener-
ous donations of materials, money
and labor will make it possible to
generally enhance the appearance
of the home at Resthaven. Materials
for new drapes are being selected
this week, and the tea towels so
kindly given will be turned into
dresser scarfs.

Those who were able to attend
the Aquatic Show last Thursday at
the FFA Pool at Zolfo Springs saw a
performance closely approaching
professional quality in the exhibi-
tiori sponsored by the Hardee
County Summer -Recreation,
Program.
Under the able leadership of Ray
Eckerson, who was assisted by
Alma Jones, a representative of the
American Red Cross, instruction
has been given 110 beginners, with
advance swimming taken up by
152.

Tallahassee --The "Committee
To Spell Florida Out" got the co-
operation of the state department of
education Tuesday in its campaign



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
FLORIDA INAND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY
CASE NO. 252005CA000432
DENNIS M. CARRICO and CATHERINE
B. CARRICO husband and wife
Plaintiffs,

vs.
WILLIAM K. MATETZSCHK and
i MARGIE N. MATETZSCHK, his'wife, if
alive or if dead, and their unknown
spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees,
creditors, and all other parties claiming
by, through, under or against them;
and BEVERLY A. HERNANDEZ and
RICHARD A. HERNANDEZ. her hus-
band,
Defendants, /


NOTICE OF ACTION
TO THE DEFENDANTS: WILLIAM
K. MATETZSCHK MARGIE N. MATET-
ZSCHK, his wife, if alive or ifdead,
and their unknown spouses, heirs,
devisees, grantees, creditors, and all
'other parties claiming by, through,
e under or against them
y 3575 S. Side Blvd.
, Jacksonville, FL 32216
, Last Known Address
S BEVERLY A. HERNANDEZ
, RICHARD A. HERNANDEZ
e 54 Oak Ridge Circle
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Last Known Address
n YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action
has been filed against you to quiet
title on the following,described prop-
erty in Hardee County, Florida.

Lot 71 of the Oaks of Hardee
County, an unrecorded subdivi-
sion in Hardee County, Florida,
more particularly described as: A
boundary survey of Lot 71 of The
Oaks, an unrecorded subdivision
lying in Sections 11, 14 and 15,
Township 36 South, Range 25
East, Hardee County, Florida,
described as follows: Assuming
the North line of said Section 15
to be a N 89" 49'21" W; thence
commence'at the NW corner of
said Section 14; thence S
5813'47'" E 531.05 feet; thence S
00'26'199" W, 120.00 feet; thence S
89 52'38" E, 3020.00 feet; thence
N 0026'19" E, 733.00 feet; thence
N 8952'38"'i W, 110.00 feet; thence
iu 'N 00 26-19" E, 822.00 feet to the
r PO.B2; thence continue N
F 0026'19" E, 270.00 feet; thence N
f, 89052'38" W, 810.00 feet; thence S
x 0026'19" W, 270:00 feet; thence S
h 89052'38" E, 810.00 feet to the
S P.O.B.; subject to a road easement
over the North 30.00 feet and over
r the West 30.00 feet thereof.
y
u and you, are required to serve a copy
of your written defenses, if any, to
JOHN W. H. BURTON of Burton &
Burton, P. A., Post Office Drawer 1729,:
s Wauchula, Florida 33873, on or before
5 the 9th day of September, 2005, and
Sfile-the original with the Clerk of the
t Court either before service on
Plaintiffs' attorney or immediately
r thereafter, or a default will be entered
k against you for the relief demanded in
y the complaint or petition.
n WITNESS my hand and seal of this
Court on this 4thi day of August,
S 2005.
f B. HUGH BRADLEY
Clerk of Courts
f
u By: Connie Coker
I. Deputy Clerk
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to do away with the abbreviation
"Fla."
School Superintendent Thomas
D. Bailey asked all his workers to
use the state's name symbolizing
growth and progress and opportuni-
ty, Bailey said.

Publix, located in downtown
Wauchula, advertises: tomatoes, 2
lbs. 290; cantaloupes, 290, green
beans, 2 lbs. 25$; seedless grapes;-
lb. 190; giant-Tide, 490; Cuban
sandwiches, 350. "Your Publix
shopping bonus S& H Green
Stamps."

In the classified ad section:
-For Rent-Bradenton Beach
Cottages. $30 'to $40 per week.
Utilities furnished. C.T. Ratliff,
Phone 3-4451.
-For Rent-Cottages with com-
bination bedroom and kitchenette,
private bathroom and carport.
Utilities and linens furnished.
Adults only. Wauchula Motor
Court, Phone 3-7828.
-Work Wanted-If you want-
wall papering done, just drop a card
to Mrs. C. Kazen, Rt. 1, Wauchula.
-For Sale-Missionary straw-
.berry plants by the bed. Six miles
east of Wauchula in the Holland
Community. H.W. Hilliard.

25 YEARS AGO
In an effort to appease neighbor-
ing landholders, including the
Universtiy of Florida's Range
Cattle Station, Farmland Industries
revealed tentative plans to relocate
its chemical plant north ofthe orig-
inally proposed site four miles
south of Ona.

Hardee County Building and
Zoning Director Allen French (pic-
tured), informed the Board of
County Commissioners last
Thursday that he has no intentions.
of retiring or resigning his position,
stating that he has consulted with
his attorney in Coral Gables on the,
matter.
French, who was hired in August
of 1973 as assistant to the first zon-
ing director, El wood Rose, was
appointed director in October of
1973 following the resignation of
Rose.
The current staff working with
French in the zoning department
includes C.J. Mroczka, assistant'
director and chief building inspec-
tor; Bob Philfips, building ins e-
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The Board of County Commis-
sioners last week authorized
Building and Zoning Director Allen
French and the county's environ-
mental attorney, Judith Kavanaugh,
to explore possible methods of the
county setting up its own depart-
ment to monitor the phosphate
companies in Hardee County.
The recommendation was
prompted .by a reminder of the
annual review of CF Industries on
Aug. 14.

From "Golfin 'N Fishin"' by Ben
Whitaker:
The fishing tournament is over
with for another year and a lot of
nice prizes were won. We had three
ladies win the weekly prize: Joan
Hodges (pictured receiving a trophy
from Whitaker), Sissy Johnson and
Elaine Littleford.
The following were winners in
our contest: Ted Woods, Loran
Cogborn, Sissy Johnson, Mike
Smith,' James Carrier, Wayne
Johnson, H.L. Bostick, James
Carrier II, Joan Hodges, Dr. Dave
Walston, Stanford, Bruce Roberts,
Jimmy Best and Elaine Littleford.

County engineer Harr) Lampe
informed the Board .of County
Commissioners last Thursday of the
projected deadline for the county's
incinerator, originally scheduled to
be operable by April 1, 1981.
Due to further setbacks, Lampe
announced Aut. 1, 1981, as the pro-
posed start-up date for the incinera-
tor.

The Methodist Fellowship Hall in
Wauchula was the scene of the
50th-year reunion of the 1930 Class
of the Wauchula High .School.
Twenty-two members, their hus-
bands and wia~ es and three teachers,
making a total of forty-two, enjoyed
a buffet supper and later an infor-
mal talk and visit.
The three teachers who attended
were Mrs. Hilah Cochrane, Mrs.
Winifred. Evans and Coach D.G.
McPherson. Cards were sent to two
teachers who were unable to attend,
Mrs. :Clyde Maddox and Miss
Grace Godley.
Pictured at the reunion are:
Carney (Askins) Green, Dolores
(Henry) Jones, Sara (Gramling)
Shirley, Minnie Lee (Hopson)
Mered'a, Christine (Jones) Sparks;
Erna Mae (Fielder) Landers, Crinne
(Duncan) Durrance, Harry Gibbs,
Horace Gough, Isabel Rhyan,
Louise (Moore) Durden, Vera (Goe)
Bingham, Mildred (Thorp) Simon,-
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Paternan, Viola (Kovach) Lanier;
Mary (Sasser)Himrod, Durward
Byram, Rebecca (Winchester)
Griffis, Carl Stark and Pauline
(Gibbs) Collins.

Retiring teachers Robbye Platt,
Connie Perry and Mary Kathrine
Dickey are pictured with Schools
Superintendent John Terrell after
being presented plaques at the
School Board meeting last
Thursday. Adelaide Burke was also
honored, but was not present at the
meeting.
The' teachers were honored for
their years of service: Platt, 13
years; Dickey, 26 years; Perry, 28;
and Burke, 24.


10 YEARS AGO
An Express Lane Immunization
will be available today from 9 a.m.
to noon at the Bowling Green
Methodist Church. Elementary,
junior high, high school and college
students are welcome. There is no
charge.
For folks new to Hardee County,
a vaccine-report should be brought.
Others will probably already be on
file.

Residents of Golfview Estates
and Golfview Areces are invited to
meet with county commissioners
next Thursday at 7 p.m.
Since solutions to the driveway
flooding in those areas will require
changes to existing regulations
which affect these folks, all con-
cerned parties are asked to be there.

From "Kelly's Column" by Jim:
-The Oldtimers Snook Tourn-
arnent held at Captiva Island south
of Fort Myers earlier this summer
was won by Adrian Chapman,
Robert Ray Smith and Royce
Tyson.
They used live white shiners for
bait, said Chapman, The two largest
snook, .,28.7 and 22.4 pounds, were
caught by Smith. The trio caught
other snook weighing. 10 to 20
pounds.
---The Rev. and Mrs. Russ Toms
built their house in 1975 at 1415 W.
MainSt. in Wauchula. It is an
industrial steel building.
Toms used to be a highway engi-
n.eer before entering the Presbyter-
ian ministry. He did the preliminary
survey for the relocation of 1795 in
southeast Florida and for a new
bridge in Miami. Toms also did the
preliminary design of the stat e,
prison at Big Pine Key in the
Florida Keys.

-lots--in_


priarwood Estates' have been
educed $3,000. "Now: $20,000 to
,$22,000; any two lots for $42,000.
Offer ends Aug. 31, 1995.",

Mr. and Mrs. Dunning Terrell
(pictured) will celebrate their 50th
wedding anniversary on Saturday,
Aug. 19, with a reception hosted by
family and friends. The couple were
wed on Aug. 19, 1945, in Ruston,
La.
The reception will be at the cou-
ple's home, 1016 W. Louisiana St.,
in Wauchula. Friends are invited to
join in the celebrations. The recep-
tion will be held from four until six
o'clock in the afternoon.

Connie Albritton announces a
limited number of openings for
piano students for grades 1-6. She
Gives her teleplione number to call.

From "Look on the Bright Side"
by David Kelly:
Hardee football players making
the trip to South Carolina from July
19-22 were Rashad Faison, Doyle
Durando, Will Tyson, Queet Harris,
Donnie Canary, Jake and Josh
McKibben.
Accompanying the players were
coaches Phil Rasmussen and Gregg
White. Coach White said the boys
were up at 7 a.m. and didn't go to
sleep until 10:30 p.m. He said there
was very little free time. The major-
ity of time was spent on instruction-
al drills, both offensive and defen-
sive.

In the classified ad section are
several large real estate ads in
.which, in addition to the listings,
are the names of the realtor associ-
ates:
-Davis & Roberts-Anthony
M. Cangelosi (pictured), Juan
Delatorre, Oralia D. Flores, Charles
C. Heath, Rick Knight, Margaret
Roberts, Joe Vance and William R.
Wolfe Jr.
-Joe L. Davis-Jimmy Scar-
borough, Dot Pearson (pictured),
Claudia Marine, Kenny Sanders,
Leigh Wrigh and Mike Nicholson.
-Larnbert Realty-Delois John-
son,. Andrea Thompson, Ken
Lambert and Fred Cross.
-Coldwell, Banker-Gary De-
:lAtorre,'Paul Gill, Wayne Parrish
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Mother's Choice


By C.J. MOUSER
For The Herald-Advocate
For years my mother suffered under the
delusion that I was a girl. Well, in her
defense, I was a girl ... I just wasn't ready
to act like one. Needless to say, shopping
for school clothes every year was torture.
She had her opinion of how I should dress
and I had mine, and never the twain did
meet.
The problem originated with how we
both tended to view recess. She saw me sit-
ting nicely on the floor playing jacks, or
some equally mind-numbing feminine.
activity. I, however, had been waiting all
summer for a chance to try out the new
climbing rope they had hung in the gymna-
sium, or to see how many more somersaults
I could do than the boys.
But if I never learned anything else, I
learned that there was no point in arguing.
On the first day of school, my outfit was
always mother's choice. She would drag me
into the little girls department While I gazed
wistfully at the new jeans and T-shirts in
the boys section.
"Try this one on?" she would wheedle,
holding up some lacy, frilly, ruffled night-
mare in a size eight.
* "Nu-uh," I would reply stubbornly,
: Her reaction was to sigh, buy the dress
anyway and hope for the best.
. It came home with us, along with four or
five others that were just too cute. I left
heel marks all over every department store
in town from where she'd dragged me from
,rack to rack trying to foist some new pink
horror on me.
Then, before I knew what was happen-


ing, I was sitting down on the floor
between her feet the night before the big
day, having my locks plastered with
Dippity-Doo hair- setting gunk and rolled
up in sponge rollers. As a final insult, she
would break out a pair of old metal scissors
that had one broken tip and had cut every-
thing from linoleum to hedges, and "trim"
my bangs. From the time I was 3 until the
time I was 13 and could fend for myself, I
had bangs that were either a quarter-inch
below my hairline or so crooked that it
made me dizzy to look in the mirror.
So, the first day of school always meant
some wildly extravagant and entirely over-
done feminine frock, a pair of black patent
leather shoes, lacy nylon socks and a hairdo
that would make Dolly Parton squeal with
delight.
By noon, the Dippity-Doo would be dip-
pity done and my hair would be sticking
out in all directions. The elastic in the nylon
socks would have given way after I spent
the entire morning pulling on it, and the
socks would gradually work their way
down into my shoes until the ankle bands
were wrapped around the arches of my feet
exposing my heels to some serious
abuse from the stiff squeaky-new shoes.
The dress would have the hem sagging in a
least three places, where I'd.squatted to
pick something up and stepped on it and
yanked it loose.
Mama would take one look at me when I
.came through the door at the end of the day
and her face would settle into a scowl.
"You just don't have a feminine bone in
your body, do you?"


"Nope!" I would respond proudly.
"You look hideous!"
"I looked hideous when I left the danged
house!"
There would be a static silence, at'ti#then

"You hungry?"
"You bet!"
The next morning I would find jeans and


a T-shirt all laid out and ready for school.
Eventually I discovered my femininity
and began to enjoy dresses and curls and
looking like a girl, yet my taste in clothing
only grew more eclectic all the way through
high school. But while I always ended up
wearing what I wanted the balance of the
year, the first day was always mother's
choice.


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SCHOOL BOARD OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
1009 North 61" Avenue
Wauchula, Florida 33873
NOTICE OF RULE ADOPTION

RULE NO.:6Gx25 02- 6.07(1)(a)

RULE TITLE: SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASING POLICIES
PURPOSE & EFFECT: To revise current School Board rule that establishes purchasing rules which govern the purchasing of
products or services (not exempt by Florida Statute or State Board of Education Rule).
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: School Board Rules covering purchasing policies and bidding.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1010.04, Fla. Stat.ande6A-1.012, SBER
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Ch 234 021,. Laws of Florida
PRELIMINARY TEXT OF PROPOSED RULE: Revision of current Board Rule 6.07(1)(a) with proposed text of rule listed below.
PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE ADOPTION IS: '
Dennis G. Jones. Superintendent of Schools
1009 North 6" Avenue. Wauchula, Florida 33873
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No additional regulatory costs have been identified at the time
of this writing
Notice: Any person who wishes to provide the School Board with information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory
costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days after publication of this
notice
Notice: If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the Agency Head. a Rule Adoption Workshop will be held at a
time and date to be advertised in the future
Notice: The procedure for obtaining a public hearing on this proposed rule is to request, in writing, a hearing The request shall.
be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, in writing, within 21 days after the publication of this notice. The request shall
specify how the person requesting the public hearing would be affected by the proposed rule The School Board, upon appropriate
request, shall give affected persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on the issues under consideration.
Notice: Inspection and copying of all written materials constituting public records submitted to the agency regarding draft rules
may be obtained by request, in writing, to the Superintendent of Schools
Notice: The School Board may recognize any material which may be judicially noticed and to incorporate them into the record of
the rule making proceeding The School Board may incorporate material by reference into the proposed rule
Notice: If you need an accommodation.in order to participate in this process, please notify the Superintendent of Schools at
(863) 773-9058 or at 1009 North 68 Ave.. Wauchula, Florida 33873 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or workshop.

PROPOSED REVISED TEXT OF RULE
Additlonslrevisions are underlined.
Other text within the rule remain unchanged,
except for updating of statutory references.
Rule 6.07(1)(a) Purchasing Policies.
POLICY
The School Board establishes the following purchasing rules which shall govern the purchasing of products or services (not exempt
by Flonda Statute or State Board of Education Rule)
1. The Superintendent is authorized to purchase products or services or to enter into temporary employment contracts where the
total amount does not exceed the applicable appropriation in the School District budget. The following guidelines for purchases of
products and/or services relate to a line item total on a School Board purchase order
a. Requests for purchases of products and/or services costing less than the CATEGORY ONE dollar amount in Section 287 017
Flonda Statutes do not require price quotes
b Requests for purchases of products and/or services costing at least the CATEGORY ONE dollar amount but less than the
CATEGORY TWO dollar amount in Section 287 017 Florida Statutes must have copies of three (3) price quotes attached to the
purchase order. Selection of the vendor shall be made on lowest and best quotes meeting specifications, experience of product.
availability of service, andlor the particular need of the School District The Superintendent or his designee may waive the
requirement for three price quotes if a request for waiver can be justified to the Superintendent or designee
c Requests for purchases of products and/or services costing the CATEGORY TWO dollar amount in Section 287 017 Florioa
Statutes, or more must be awarded by competitive bidding.
8. Except as authorized by law or rule, bids shall be requested from three (3) or more sources for any authorized purchase or
contract for services exceeding the CATEGORY TWO dollar amount in Section 287 017. Florida Statutes
General Statutory. Authority Ch. 234.021. Laws of Florida
Specific Statutory Authority: 1010.04, Fla Stat and 6A-1.012. SBER 8.11c


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Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m.

BOWLING GREEN

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
Main & W. Centra.
Sunday AM Worship..........1...10:30 a.m
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Prayer Meeting ..........7:00 p.m.

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253
Sunday School 9 45 a.m.
Morning Worship II (10 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6 30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer 6.30 p.m

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
Sunday, School 9-45 a m.
Morning Worslup .11 00 am
Youth Fellow stup t500 p m
Evening Worship 6 00 p m
Wed. Bible Study 7 00 p m

FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptist Church Road 773-9013
Sunday School .... 9 45 a m
Morning Worslup ... 1100 a m
SundaN Elening .. 600pm
Wednesday Prayer 7 00 p m
HOLY CHILD
*SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION
Ni. MSa I Epanoli Sunda'. .7:00 p.m. ,

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Doumngo Ser De Predicacion II 00 p.m.
Marles Estudio Biblico 7 00 p.m.
NMiercoles Estudior Juvenil .700 p.m.
JueCes Set\ De Predicacion 7-00 p mn

IIMlANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Brovard St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School .... .945am


Morning Worship
Evening Worship
Wednesday Prayer.


. 1100am
7 00 p m
.. 700 pm


NtMACEDONIA PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
607 Palmetto St.
Church School 9 30 a m
Morning Seice... .. 11 00 a m
Evening Sen ice.. 700pm
Wed Bible Study/Piayer Ser 7-00 p m.
Communion-2nd Sun E\ening 6 00 p m

S NIT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
Sunday School ... 9:45 a m
Morning Worship II 00 a m
Disciples Training 5.00 p m
E ening Worship 7 00 p m.
Wednesday Pra)er Time .. 7 00 p m.

OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL
PRAISE CENTER
E. Broward St. '
Sunday School .... .............10:00a.m.
Sunday Service .. ... '6 00 p m.
Wednesday Sern ice ..........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 Sdrvice ..............7:00 p.m.
Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m.

ONA

LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
4868 Keystone Ave.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .................... 1:00 a.m.
Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ............. ........7:00 p.m:
Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m.

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

ONA BAPTIST CHURCH
131 Beai Lane 773-2540
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .................I... :00 a.m.
Evening Worship .................... 6:00 p.m..
Wednesday Prayer 7-00 p.m

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship..................11:00 a.m.
E'.niri,-g \or-lhip ...................... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 p.m


WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd.
Sunday School 10-0o a.m.
E ending Se% ice .. .. 5.00 pm
Tuesday Serice 7 00 p.m.
,Wedneida) Ser' ice 700 p.m.
BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH
105 S. Florida A.\e.
Sunday l Morning Serx ice 10 00 a m.
Sunday Eening Worslup II 00 a m.
Wed Night Sen icc & Worship 7 00 p.m '
Saturday Praer 7-00 pm
CHARLIE CREEK
BAPTIST CHURCH,
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School 10:00 a.m
lMoming Worship I I 00 a m
Evening Worship 700pm
Wed E'ening Worship .. 7:00 pm
CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ate. & Orange St.
; S 773-9678
". Bible Study. .10 00 a.m
lWorship Ser.ice ... .. 11:00a.m
Wednesday .. .....7.00 p m
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
773-2249
Sunday Morning Worship 9 30 a m.
Sunday Bible Class 11-30 a m.
Sunday) E'ening Worshup. .6 00 p m
Wed Night Bible Class .. 7-00 p m.
Men's Leadership & Training Class -
2nd Sunday of Month 4-00 p m.
CHURCH OF GOD
1Marlin Luther King Blhd. "
767-0199
CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
S773-4576

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532
Sacrament Meeting .9 00 a m
Sunday School 10.00 a m
Priesthood II 00 a m
COMMUiNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit St. 735-8681
Sunday) School.. 1000am
Sunday Morning I 1.00 am
Sunday Night ......6:00 p.m
Wednesday Night .. .7 30 p m
ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY
501 N. 9th & Georgia SI. 773-3470
Sunday School ... 1000am
Morning Ser ice. ...... II 30 a.m.
Evening Service.. .. 7-30 p m
Wed. Bible St & ith Gath 7 30 p.m. '
Fn Night i.Holy Ghosit Nightli .7 30 p.m.
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WAUCHULA

FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship .................... 11:00 a.m.
'Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Supper..................6:15 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Fellowship ..6:50 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study............7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
.Morning Service...... ..............11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........ ........5:00 p.m.
Thursday Service .... ........ 7:00 p.m.
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800 .
Praise & Worship................. 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p:m.
FIRSTBAPTIST 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 CHURCHII
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, Nlieroule 30 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service........ ............ 10:45 a.m.
Wed. Youth Meeting ......6:30- 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service ................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study ..6:30- 7:00 p.m.
FIRST CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Service ........ ...........11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship b 00 p m.
Wednesday Prayer ............ .....7:00 p.m.
FIRST MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1347 Martin Luther King Ave.
773-6556
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Service.................... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .................... 6:00 p.m.
Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/
Bible Study 6:00 p.m:
Wed. Prayer/Bible Study .........7:00 p.m:
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657
Early Worship 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Traduional Worship... .. II 00 a m.
SEtening Ser ice ... 500pm
Wednesday Acu itins 6 00 p m

FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY
OF GOD CHURCHII
Noi% Meeting al
Northside Baptist Church
912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386.
Sunday Morning Service .........8:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ... .600 p.m.
Tuesday Youth Ministry 7 00 p.m.
Adult Tuesday Service 7 00 p.m.
THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753
Morning Ser ice It) 00 a m.
Eening Worship 00 p m.
Wednesday Sertice 7 00 p m
HEARTLAND
COMMUNITY CHURCH
1262 W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts ) 00 a m
Sunday School 9 30 a m
Worship 10'30jm
Wed Night Dinner 6 00 p m
Wed Bodybuilders Adult Cl
Crossroads & Lighthouse Mmn 7 00 p m

IGLESLA DE DIOS
PENTECOSTAL. M.I.
903 E. Summit St. 1.863) 452-6693
Paslor: Reinaldo Ortiz
Manes .. .730 9 00 p m
Viernes .. .7.30 9.00 p.m
Domingo 11 00 am I 00 p m

IGLESL ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DLA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH
* 155 Allman Road 1131
Sunday Morning.... ...........'..10:00 a.m.
Tuesday Eveniing .......... ........7:30 p.m:.
Thursday E\enng 730p.m.
JEHO\AH'S WITNESSES -SPANISH
Sunday E'ening 4.00 p.m.
Monday E'ening .....7 30 p.m.
Wednesday Evening.. 7 30'p.m.
LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
SMorning Service.....................11:00 a.m.
SEveniing Worship ..... .....6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ......7:00 p.m.
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
S Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St.
S ~ 735-0555
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1999 Stale Road 64 East
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Sernice II 00 a m
Church Training ... .. .515pm
d Eening Worship 6 30 p m
Wednesday Prayer. 7 00 p m


WAUCHULA

NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH
10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023
Morn. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.rfi.
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 ..................1... 1:00 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 BibleStudy.......6:30 p.m.
PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road -773-2858
Sunday Service...................... 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Fellowship.................l 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.
W orship 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.
X\dne-das Pij',er .........7:00 p.m.

SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY
1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .........1....... ...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. MICHAEL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089
Saturday Mass (English) ..........5:00 p.m.
(Spanish) ........ ....7:30 p.m.
Sunday (English). ( 00 a m
(Spanish) .................. 10:30 a.m.
(Creole) .........................1:00 p.m .
Daily Mass in English .............8:30 a.m.
, ,-SEVENTH. DAY .-:
ADVENTIST CHURCH
205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927
Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 00 a m
Tues. Prayer Meeting 7-00 p m.
SOLTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
505 S. 10th Ae. 773-4368 "
Sunday School 9 -I a m
Morning Worship : 11 00 a m
Evening Worship .............. ..6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ........... ........7:00 p.mn

SPIRIT WIND T\BERN\CLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
773-2946
Sunday, Moring Worship 10 30 am
Evening Worship 600 pm .
Wedne idaj worshipp 7301pm
Friday \\or.hip 7 30 p m
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY
116 Orange St.
Sunday School .. 10 00 a m
Morning Worlhip II 30 a m
Evening \:Woirup 7 00 p m
Tues Bible SidJ, & Ct'uld Train1 Oi.. p m
Friday Pray.cr Sert ice 1'Oipm

WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD
1543 Marlin Lulher King Jr. Ate.
773-0199
Sunday School .. i .. : 10:00.a,in.
Morning \corship .. 1.. 1:l5 a.m.
Evening YWordliip . 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Fam Training ..':. 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. Youth Bible Stud ., ... 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Night Wor-.hip .. 7.30 pni

WAUCHULA HILLS
BAPTIST CHURCH
615 Rainey Bld. 773-4010 773-3683
Sunday\ School .,'. .. 9 -45 a m
Morning Worship, ... .. I I 00 a rr
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 .. . 10:00 a.m.
Church . . . . '10:00 a.m.
SYouth 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.o
SSunday School . . 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer.............. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday Worship .......... 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Worship......... 7:30 p.m.


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

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

ZOLFO SPRINGS

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

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE
64 E. & School House Road
Church 735-8585 Parsonage 735-0443
Sunday School . . 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship .. .10:30 a.m.
Children's Church. ......... 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ..........' 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Youth & 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
South Hwy. 17 494-5456
S .jrda, Schc.l : .... .. -. 10:00 a.m .
Morning Worship .. .. . 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer ............ 7:00 p.m.

MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Steve Roberts Special
& O\endine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851
Sunday School ............ 10:00 a.m.
W orship'... ..............11:00a.m.
E: ening .. .. . 6:00p.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 am
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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a disappointment! You had a tremendous drive, the perfect chip
shot, and a brilliant putt. Then your ball stopped at the edge of the
cup. The birdie you thought was yours didn't materialize.
Of course, it's only a game. It doesn't really matter. But setbacks are not
always so trivial What if something really big passes you by? Suppose you don't
get that promotion, your child's scholarship-doesn't get approved, an important
client changes.his or her mind, or the stock market wipes out.your investment?
Where do you turn? Where do you find strength to meet life's disillusionments?
How can you be sure that when one door doses another one opens? Psalm 130:7
says, "...put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with
him is full redemption."
Spiritual values are constant. Fortunes may shift and change, but God's
House stands firm. The truths and inspiration you find there give meaning,
purpose, and stability to your life. Be inspired this week

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Stump The Swami
By John Szeligo

Well, Football Fans, it is time to look at the individual conference races
starting with the Big East. This year, it will be BIG as the largest school in
Florida joins the conference. That's right, the University of South Florida
will begin competition in the BCS conference in 2005. This will be the first
time USF will have an opportunity to play for a National Championship but
more likely have a shot at its first bowl game. Sure, that is cause for excite-
ment but the Bulls face one of the toughest schedules in their young histo-
ry. Opening at Penn State, playing Miami in the Orange Bowl, visiting
Heinz Field to play Pitt while hosting Big East powers West Virginia and
i Louisville is no cakewalk.
The only games USF should be favored in are FAMU and 1-4 rival
UCF. Can the Bulls rise to the challenge with 16 starters returning from a
four-win team? Can they get back to a nine-game winner as 2002 was for
the Tampa school? Time will tell but the Bulls have put their best two
recruiting years back to back. A look at the Bulls roster shows less than 10
players from outside the state of Florida. Talent rich Tampa Bay should pro-
vide many area players to keep up with the competition in the new league.
Now, USF and Coach Leavitt must hope to get fans to the Ray Jay. Time to
get all the USF grads in our area to trade those Gator and Nole shirts in for
a Green and Gold replacement.
Now let us take a look at the teams and project the standings.
1. West Virginia All the pre-season polls have Louisville dominat-
ing the Big East conference based on 2004. They are enamored with the
Cardinals and Bobby Petrino. Now a reality check. The road to the Big East
title runs through Morgantown. Even though the Cardinal is the state bird
of West Virginia, October 15 will be -open season on the Louisville
Cardinals. Sure, U of L has that great passing game you say. West Virginia
has the top defensive secondary in the nation, led by All-Americans Mike
Lorello and Jahmile Addae. Plus the Mountaineer ground game will keep
the Cards offense off the field as All-American linemen Dan Mozes, Jeremy
Sheffey and the others open holes for Parade All-American Jason
Gwaltney, Jason Colson and Pernell Williams.
The QB situation will see a fall battle as the Big East all-time leading
rushing QB Rasheed Marshall has moved on to the 49ers. Pat White, a for-
mer Mr. Football in Alabama who chose WVU over pro-baseball and LSU,
appears to be in the lead. Adam Bednarik should see playing time also. For
insurance and the future, the Mountaineers signed three of the top 20 rated
QBs in high school in 04. Special teams Have plagued the Mountaineers in
years past. The answer was to sign the top punter and placekicker in the
country, Pat McAfee and Scott Kozlowski:
Defensively, WVU has always relied on blue collar linemen'and line-
backers. Keep an eye on ex-Gator Johnny Dingle at DE. The defense,
despite not having any big names, can't be too bad. Virginia Tech has not
scored an offensive touchdown on them in three years. This team could fin-
ish somewhere from 11-0 to 8-3. It is. a young squad without a proven QB.
It is also coached by the best staff in a conference loaded with very solid
coaching staffs. WVU is looking for its third straight piece of the Big East
Title.
i 2. Louisville The Cardinals return 15 starters from an 11-win team.
If a sure interception had not been dropped in the Miami loss, Louisville
could have made a good case for playing for a National Championship in
2004. QB Brian Brohm will take over for Stefan Lefors. The soph QB was
the USA Today High School Player of the Year in 2003. Brohm will have
the entire line back along with most of the receiving corps. The defense
must replace six starters but has, shown improvement in recent years. Ifthe
Cardinals can take care of Pitt at home and pull the upset in Morgantown,
an 11-0 season is very possible. The biggest victory for Louisville (and the
Big East) occurred when U of L re-signed Bobby Petrino. Keeping a great
coach in the conference was huge for the Big East as it tries to re-establish
its national identity.
3. Pittsburgh Dave Wannstedt returns to his Alma Mater after an
unsuccessful stint with the Miami Dolphins. He has gotten off to a good
start recruiting wise. Wanny has the folks in the Steel City talking about Pitt
Football again. The coach didn't walk into a bare cupboard either. The
Panthers return 18 starters from a team that did get the BCS game after win-
. ning a share of the Big East Title in 2004. Tyler Palko returns as a junior
,QB with over 3.000 \ ards passing in 2004. The proto-typical tough Western
Penn svylvania QB has Greg tee and most of his other targets back too. The
Offensive line may be suspect but the special teams are the best in the con-


ference returning from 2004. If the Panthers can beat Notre Dame at home
and Nebraska on the road, they could waltz into November undefeated
when they travel to Louisville and finish at West Virginia in the annual
"Backyard Brawl."
As for the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th place teams, you can flip a coin.
Connecticut, Syracuse, South Florida and Rutgers all have the potential to
make some noise in the conference. Those teams all return between 13 and
16 starters. On any given Saturday, these teams could beat the top three.
Only Cincinnati, who finished with a bowl win over Marshall in 2004, is in
a rebuilding stage. Can UConn capitalize on a bowl win in its first year in
the Big East? Will the South Florida be the surprise team in the Bulls first
year? Will Rutgers finally have that breakout year and go bowling? Will
syracuse adapt to a new coach and system to make a mark in 2005? So, with
fingers crossed, here are the rest.
4. Rutgers The Scarlet Knights need to win at least 6 games. There
is hope for a bowl game. The Scarlet Knights were knocking on the door in
2004 after beating Michigan State. With a solid QB in Ryan Hart, who
passed for 3100 yards to a solid tight end, and 1,000-yard receiver in Tres
Moses in 2004, they could finally do it. Brian Leonard is a back Tampa Bay
would like. He is versatile and Mike Alstott-like carrying the ball. Leonard
led the Big East in all-purpose yards in 2004. The Knights will ruin Ron
Zooks debut at Illinois. Rutgers will be 3-0 going into the Pitt game.
5. Connecticut The Huskies have made the transition to D-1 foot-
ball. Their first year in the Big East resulted in an 8-win season with a bowl
victory. NFL pick QB Dan Orlovsky is gone but a strong ground game with
Terry Cauley and Cornell Brockington should keep the Huskies in the run-
ning. Another seven-win season and a bowl game are within reach.
6. South Florida The Bulls have one of top backs in the nation.
Andre Hall, after 1,300-yards with 11 touchdowns, returns to lead the Bulls.
Sixteen starters return but it still could be a long year for the Tampa boys in
the new conference.
7. Syracuse Greg Robinson replaces Paul Pasqualoni. The Orange
will have a new wide-open offense too. Despite the return of 15 starters, the
massive changes' will limit Syracuse to possible six-win season at best.
Gone are too many All-Big East players from last year's team that made it
to the Champs Sports Bowl.
8. Cincinnati The Bearcats move from CUSA along with USF and
Louisville. The problem here is that most of last year's Fort Worth Bowl
Champions have gone too. A mere 7 starters return. Gino Guidugli will be
hard to replace at QB. Head Coach Mark Dantonio is in his second year
after serving as Ohio State defensive coordinator. His main job in 2005 will
be to make the Bearcats competitive. A two-win season is all this squad will
see.


Clerk's Office Offerings
By B. Hugh Bradley
Hardee County Clerk Of Courts


Q: An acquaintance of mine is in jail, and wants me to post bail for
him. Will I get my money back?
A: As a matter of fact, it is possible that you won't! New legislation was
passed in Florida which transfers the responsibility of handling bail bonds
from the courts to the Clerks of Court. It requires the Clerk of Court to apply
monies posted as a cash bond toward the payment of court fees, court costs
. and criminal penalties prior to returning cash bond money to the depositor.
(Section 57, Section 903.286, Florida Statutes)
This bill went into effect July 1, and the Clerk of Court began comply-
ing with this statutory requirement on that date in all criminal cases.
So, if you want your money back, it would be wise to make sure your
acquaintance has the means and intention to pay you back!
If you have any questions or comments about this column, forward them to
B. Hugh Bradley, Clerk of the Court, P.O. Drawer 1749, Wauchula, FL
33873.

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Cops For Christ
By Barry L. Schnable
Hardee County Sheriff's Office Sergeant


GOD'S WARNING AGAINST GOSSIPING
"Do not spread false reports. Do not help a wicked man by being a
malicious witness," Exodus 23:1.
The rumor mill, half-truths and gossip are forbidden by God!
How many times have you been a victim of gossip or false rumors? It
makes you angry, doesn't it? How dare someone spread such malicious
rumors and half-truths! OK, now the hard question: How many times have
you spread rumors and gossip? Oh, that's a different story. Are you guilty
of victimizing someone?
Truth be known, a vast majority of us are guilty, myself included. The
law enforcement community is well known for gossip, half-truths and
rumors. We are so intimately involved in people's lives and we discuss our
experiences with other officers, friends and family, hence the beginning of
the rumor mill.
And when the gossiping commences, of course, the actual story gets
distorted, sometime so much so that by the time you hear, it's not even close
to the original story.
Is the law enforcement community the only one that gossips?
Absolutely not! Get any group of people together and I guarantee you there
will be gossiping. What about church, you might ask? Yes, there, too! All
of us are susceptible to being deceived by Satan, so therefore we sin dis-
obey God's words and commandments.
"Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man who gives false tes-
timony against his neighbor," Proverbs 25:18. Think about this: In the study
section of my Bible it says, "The next time you are tempted to pass on a bit
of gossip, imagine yourself stabbing the victim of your remarks with a
sword. This image may shock you into silence." Wow, what an image; that
would silence me!
But, wait a minute, that said "pass on" remarks, too. Just like you can
be charged as an accessory to crime, you are an accessory to "false testi-
mony" against your neighbor.
It is tempting to tell others about things they don't know about. I was
discussing this with my youth group at Lake Dale Baptist last Sunday. I
asked them what they struggled with in their life, and they said people talk-
ing about them gossip!
Do the adults remember their school days and the rumors and gossip-
ing? It's like a gossip training ground for your adult life. Do you remem-
ber how damaging it was to you and others? Gossiping leaves emotional
scars that are just as deep and long lasting as a wound from a sword.
So, how do you deal with gossiping? Well, what I can tell you is what
I told my youth group: If it's about you, go to the person who supposedly
said something about you and talk with him. I don't mean confront him;
talk to him. Actually, nothing may have been said; it may be someone else
trying to cause problems between the two of you. Talk it out, resolve it and
forgive him, just as God forgives you for all of your sins.
If it's about someone else, don't be an accessory. Refuse to pass on or
even to listen to gossip. And, of course, pray. Prayer is the first and only
effective way to deal with any problem. The next time you hear gossip, stop
it if you can, certainly don't participate and pray that you will not victim-
ize others.
The Golden Rule says, "Do unto others as you would have done unto
you."
Barry L. Schnable Jr., state representative for Peace Officers For Christ,
can be reached via e-mail at barry_amber@msn.com. Visit the organiza-
tion's Web site at www.pofci.orgp. -

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lease Lord, No More hurricanes
The hurricanes blew in,
Now, the trees arc thin.
The roofs were our covering,
(Jntil metal and shingle were no longer hovering.
blue tarps became the fashion,
seekingg repairs turned into a passion
No electricity left most people overheated and in the dark,
Raking for hours cleared leaves and bark.
Lots of food was spoiled,
Drinking water needed to be boiled.
Leaks caused mold,
Mang generators were sold.
Telephones were out of order,
Trash piled up on the uard's border.
Many homes and businesses met with destruction,
Contractors started new construction.
It was hard to deal with our loss,
God blessed us with volunteers and the Red Cross.
Three storms later, after all the rain and trees swaying,
We should know we need to be praJing.
Lease Lord, no more hurricanes.
Teresa Mgers
Wauchula
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Bowling Green City Election Qualifying Period
will open August 8, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. and run until
August 12, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. for the September
27, 2005 election. Qualifying fee is $10.00 plus
$18.00 election assessment. Candidates may
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Telling The Truth ..
By J. Adam Shanks
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$50 IS$50 ... '''
Morris and his wife, Esther, went to the state fair every )ear, and every
year Morris would say, "Esther, I'd like to ride in that helicopter." Esther
always replied, "I know, Morris, but that helicopter ride is $5( and $50 is
$50.",, .
One year Esther and Morris went to.the fair. and Nlqorrtis said. "Esther
I'm 85 years old. If I don't ride that helicopter, I-might ne\er g&t another
chance." Esther replied. "'Morris that helicopter is $50 and $50 dollars if'
$50."
The pilot overheard the couple and said, "Folks. I'll make \ou a deal.
I'll take the both. of you for a ride. If you can stay quiet for the entire ride
and not say a word, I wofi't charge you! But if ou-say one word, it's $50."
Morris and Esther agreed and up they went.


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character as determined by a criminal background investigation. Applicants must
complete a training program and submit to fingerprinting.

Applications may be picked up at the Town Clerk's office at the City Hall, 3210 US
Highway 17 South, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 during regular business hours Monday
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The pilot did all kinds of fancy maneuvers, but not a word was heard.
He did his dare-devil tricks over and over again, but still not a word. When
they landed, the pilot turned to Morris and said, "By golly, I did everything
I could to get you to yell out, but you didn't. I'm impressed!" Morris
replied, "Well, I was going to say something when Esther fell out, but $50
'Now folks, as funny as this little fictional store) is, there is a lesson to-
be learned from Morris and Esther. That Esther had some determination.
"$50 is $50, she would say. Even to the point of death, that $50 was very.
important to her. I wish that we Christians could have the same determina-
tion about sin.
I wish we would make our decisions about sin the way that Esther made
her decisions about that helicopter ride:
"Well, being drunk is sin, and sin is sin!"
S "Well, acting that way with a girl is sin, and sin is sin!"
"Well, talking like that is sin, and sin is sin!"
"Well, not going to worship to praise.God is sin, and sin is
sin!"
Decisions that \e are to make as Christians are not so hard to make
\when you see them as concrete. as that' I hate that the \\orld has taught us
to think in gray-. think that there is no definite right ur ,ro'ng
God thinks like that. The Bible presents truth like that. Listen to this
\erse: "God is light and in Him is no darkness at all" l John 1:5). According
to the inspired apostle John. there is either light or darkness. One cannot
e\ist \% ith the othei. The\ e\ist opposite of each other.
The %oirld t.'d.i\. on the other hand. likes to proclaim the light, hold
onto the light. pretend like the\ have the light. \\hen in reality they are in
the darkness, doing things that are onl\ done in the darkness.
Rather than li\e this plit life. hate the resole and stubbornness of
Esther. "Sin i sin" I'm n Telling the Truth!
J. .\Idal Shaiikits I. ii i t u'il Chlrchli or ChllirCrist llr i/ahui a IHe can be
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MAINTENANCE

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agility sufficient to perform heavy manual labor. Must have ability to operate trucks,
small rollers, tractors, maintenance and up keep on equipment, etc., and to understand
and follow oral and written instructions.

Applications may be picked up at the Town Clerk's office at the Town Hall, 3210 US
Highway 17 South, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890. The position will remain open until filled.
The Town Council reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

The Town of Zolfo Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Attest: Mary Jane Tindell.
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Pictured above, eager to serve their customers. (from left) are Ferol Converse, Sally Lanigan, daughter
Joyce Lanigan and Lon Lanigan. Back in those days the youth center was a busy and popular spot for
: the teens in the community.

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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
Aug. 7, a residential burglary on E. Main St., a theft on Kelly Roberts
Road and a fight on Chamberlain Blvd. were reported.

Aug. 6, Joseph Adam Redfearn, 23, of 1381 SE Airport Road, Arcadia,
was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with trespass after warn-
ing.
Aug. 6, Javier DeLaRosa Rojas, 36, of 939 Griffin Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with domestic battery.
Aug. 6, a fight on Chamberlain Blvd., a residential burglary on
Sandpiper Drive and a vehicle stolen on Griffin Road were reported.

Aug. 5, Joey Lee McCumber, 19, of 3531 S. Palmetto St., Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson bn warrants charging him with
violation of probation (original charges assault, battery and resisting arrest
without force).
Aug. 5, Comer Lee Rice, 37, of Mobile Drive, Seffner, was arrested by
corrections Dep. Earl Harrison on a warrant charging him with violation of
probation (original charges grand theft auto and grand theft).
Aug. 5, Armand Berger, 24, of 9022 SW 123 Court, Miami, was arrest-
ed by Dep. Mark McCoy on a capias alleging failure to pay a fine on a con-
viction for trespass.
Aug. 5, Robert Matthew Klein, 32, of 3825 Edison Ave., Bowling
Green, was detained by corrections Sgt. Joan Gillespie on a charge of con-
tempt of court. He was initially arrested on Aug. 3 by the countywide Drug
Task Force on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of
methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a. church, possession of metham-
phetainine with intent to sell, and two counts delivery of drug parapher-
nalia.
Aug. 5, Andre Terron Louis, 18, of 1051 Downing Circle was arrest-
ed by Dep. Mixon Trammell on capiases alleging possession of marijuana,
resisting an officer without violence, driving while license suspended and
violation of probation.
Aug. 5, Joshua Garrett Brantley, 18, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr.
Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Todd Souther and charged with pos-
session of drug paraphernalia and possession of alcohol by a person under
21.
Aug. 5, a residential burglary on Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., criminal
mischief on Lincoln Street and Kelly Roberts Road, a theft on Abendoff
Road and a stolen tag were reported.:

Aug. 4, Jerry Wayne Purser, 36, of 630 Grove St., Bowling Green, was
arrested by Sgt. Kevin White and charged with domestic battery.
Aug. 4, Fabian Soria, 18, of 508 W. Main St., Wauchula, was arrested
by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging him with possession of metham-
phetamine.
Aug. 4, a business burglary on U. S. 17 South, burglary of a con-
veyance on Stevens Carlton Place, a vehicle stolen on Lockmiller Road and
criminal mischief on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue were reported.

Aug. 3, Hasan Jaleel Williams, 30, P. 0. Box 444, Bowling Green, was
arrested by Dep. Matt Tinsley on a warrant alleging failure to appear in
court on a charge of domestic battery.
Aug. 3,'True Yang, 35, of 1280 Lois Lane, Zolfo Springs, was arrest-
ed by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging non-support.
Aug..3,'Guadalupe Maldonado, 18, of 2150 Stansfield Road,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a violation of probation
pick-up order.
Aug. 3, Kimberly Sue Carroll, 24, of 1030 Makowski Road, Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging her with non-support.
Aug. 3, Margarita Gauna, 27, of 5.01 W. Jones St., Bowling Green, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on capiases alleging uttering a forged instru-
ment and petit'theft.


Aug. 3, Benjamin Willis Sanders, 18, of 111 W. Cliett Ave., Bowling
Green, was arrested by corrections Ofc. Jayne Linder on a charge of fail-
ure to appear in court on a charge of domestic assault.
Aug. 3, Geddyana Castillano, 15, of Country Manor Apartments,
Bowling Green, was arrested by Dep. Julie Bridges on court pickup for fail-
ure to appear on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and
trespass after warning.
Aug. 3, a 17-year-old Wauchula youth was by corrections Lt. Suzanne
Moran on a court-order pickup.
Aug. 3, Stanley Dean Jackson, 17, of 310 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.,
Wauchula, was arrested by corrections Dep. Earl Harrison on direct file
charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault and grand theft.
Aug. 3, a residential burglary on Colin Poucher Road, criminal mis-
chief on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, a theft on Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue and a vehicle stolen on Van Simmons Road were reported.

Aug. 2, Dite William McCaftery, 53, of 3919 Dixianna Drive, Bowling
Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging failure to pay
a fine on a conviction for littering.
Aug. 2, Robert Waylon Murphy, 26, of 411 Melendy St., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging non-support.
,Aug. 2, Kimberly Denise Stewart, 39, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr.
Ave., Wauchula, was arrested by the Drug Task Force and charged with four
counts of possession of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of public hous-
ing, two counts delivery of drug paraphernalia, two counts operating a nui-
sance drug house, two counts maintaining a dwelling to consume controlled
substances and selling methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of public hous-
ing.
Aug. 2, a theft on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue was reported.

Aug. 1, Daniel' Anthony Cisneros, 26, of 3466 Hickory St., Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias alleging grand theft.
Aug. I, Josephine Garza, 34, of 844 Pleasant Way, Bowling Green,
was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging her with criminal
mischief.
Aug. 1,fthefts on Cracker Lane, Magnolia Blvd. and Fox Street and a
tag stolen on Old Crewsville Road were reported.

WAUCHULA
Aug. 6i, Sixto Williams Escoto, 54, of 817 E. Main St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Ofc. Chris Baly and charged with DUI.

Aug. 5, a fight on Stenstrom Road was reported.

Aug. 4, Jesus Baldomero Aguirre, 2 I, of Bartow, was arrested by Ofc.
Matthew Whatley and charged with armed trafficking in methampheta-
mine, fleeing to elude a police officer and no valid license.
Aug. 4, a 14-year-old Zolfo Springs youth was arrested by Ofc. Ron
Luke and charged with retail theft.

Aug. 2, Lloyd Peter Wilson, 29, of 820 Chamberlain Blvd., Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc. Chris LeConte on a warrant charging him with vio-
lation of probation, (original charge possession of cocaine).
Aug. 2, criminal mischief oh'North Eighth Ave., a theft on South 10th
Avenue and a fight on U. S. 17 South were reported.

Aug. 1, a vehicle stolen on River Chase Circle was reported.

BOWLING GREEN
Aug. 7, Alnia Vargas White, 38, of 1021/2 First Eloise Court, Winter
Haven, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with DUI.

Aug. 4, a burglary on U. S. 17 North was reported.

Aug. 3, Kelly Lynn Meringolo, 18, of 614 E. Magnolia St., Arcadia,
was arrested by Ofc. Edward Coronado on DeSoto County warrants charg-.
ing her with burglary of a dwelling and grand theft.

Aug. 2, Jose Vidal Vasquez, 23, of Sims Road, Bowling Green, was
arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with DUI and no valid
license.


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ZOLFO SPRINGS
Aug. 6, Aiie Vallejo, 35, ol 741 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.,
Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Warren Brittingham and charged with pos-
session of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and pos-
session of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Aug. 6, a theft on Shana Lane was reported.

Aug. 5, criminal mischief on U. S. 17 South was reported.

Aug. 3, Maria Guadalupe Ramirez, 37, of 512 E. Fifth St., Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Warini Brittingham and charged with pos-
session of methamphetamine.

Aug. 1, Joshua Nicholas Hearns, 18, Xavier Jason Hearns, 16 and
Lavell Allen Hall, 14, all of 3606 Suwanee St., Zolfo Springs, were arrest-
ed by Capt. David Schied and each charged with burglary, grand theft auto
and grand theft.


A Daily Thought

THURSDAY
God said to Abraham, "' will con-
tinue this agreement between
us generation after generation
forever, for it shall be between.
me and your children as well."
Genesis 17:7 (TLB)

FRIDAY
We brought nothing into this
world; for that matter, we cannot
take anything with us when we
leave; but if we have food and
covering we may rest content.
I Timothy 6:6 (NEB)

SATURDAY
For My thoughts are not your
thoughts, neither are your ways
My ways,' declares the Lord. As
the heavens are higher than the
earth, so are My ways higher
than your ways and My thoughts
than your thoughts.
Jeremiah 31:3 (NCV)

SUNDAY
If a man thinks he- is "some-
body" he is deceiving himself,
for that very thought proves that
he is nobody. Let every' man
learn to assess properly the
value of his own work' and he
can then be glad when he-has
done something worth, doing
without depending on the
approval of others.
Galatians 6:3 (PME)

MONDAY
And from afar the Lord
appeared to His people and
said, "I love you people with a
.love that will last forever. That is


why I have continued showing
you kindness.
Jeremiah 31:3 (NCV)

TUESDAY
Such is the confidence that we
have through Christ to God, not
that we are sufficient of our-
selves to claim anything, but our
sufficiency comes from God
who qualifies us.
II Corinthians 3:4-5 (RSV)

WEDNESDAY
Forever, 0 Lord, Your Word
stands firm in heaven. Your faith-
fulness extends to every genera-
tion, .like the earth you created; it
endures by your decree, for
everything serves Your plans.
Psalm 119:89 (TLB)
All verses are excerpted from The
Holy Bible: (KJV) King 'James
Version; (NCV) New Century
Version; (NEB) New English Bible;
(NIV) New International Version;
(RSV) Revised Standard Version;
(PME) Phillips Modern English;
and (TLB) The Living Bible.


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schools. Photos and write-
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The Squeezin's
By Barbara Carlton-
Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association


CITRUS THIS & THAT
Over the last several months, the Citrus Canker Eradication Program
(CCEP) and the citrus industry have suffered setbacks ranging from numer-
ous grove outbreaks to the identification of canker in four citrus nurseries.
These setbacks are due largely to the effects of the 2004 hurricane season.
Industry stakeholders have met several times with the regulatory and
scientific community to discuss CCEP operations and scientific assess-
ments of our situation to determine a path for future actions. While no sil-
ver bullet has been produced to eradicate the disease, progress is being
made in a number of areas.
First, growers around the state have been trained in self-survey proto-
col. Because of the large amount of known canker incidences, normal grove
survey procedures have been drastically reduced, leaving the detection
effort in grower's hands. Since the training sessions were conducted by the
Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences around the state, 13 groves have
been reported by growers conducting self-survey procedures.
For ease of reporting an online survey submission system has been
activated. The online survey submission system is at
www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/canker. Paper copies of the survey forms can be
obtained from your local CCEP personnel and sent to the department's
headquarters in Gainesville: FDACS/DPI, Attn: Grove Survey, 1911 S.W.
34 St., Gainesville, FL 32608.
If you were not able to attend the self-survey workshops, the extension
service will conduct training sessions Aug. 17 & 31 at the Hardee County
Extension Office, both beginning at 4 p.m. These are one-hour training ses,
sions and will be conducted in English. Spanish training can be conducted
as requested. To attend any of the sessions, contact the Harcee County
Extension Service at (863) 773-2164 or DeSoto County Extension Service
at (863) 993-4846. ,
As mentioned last month, the scientific community has proposed a
sentinel survey plan for the CCEP, similar to the residential sentinel surveys
already being completed. While this plan is not recommended for the long
term, it is hoped it will help'the CCEP staff to conduct a rapid sweep of the
state to better'detect areas of concern.
In the plan, the state will be divided into six-mile by six-mile quad-
rants. Three citrus blocks (blocks, not entire plantings) will be selected
based on susceptibility that is disbursed within the 36-square-mile quad-
rant. CCEP inspectors will visually survey every tree in the specified
blocks.
The CCEP is creating Web postings to keep growers updated as to the
progress of the program. These updates include information on new finds,
total number of acres and trees removed by county, and estimated comple-
tion dates.
Updated exposure maps will also be posted every Wednesday. The
PRVCGA is providing copies of the reports to its members when updated.
If you do not have Web access, stop by the office for a copy. Online visit
www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/canker and look for the option "Program
Updates," this section has a variety of reports. PRVCGA has been sending
out weekly to our e-mail-accessible'members the "Commercial Summary."
On the page where you link on "Program Updates"~there is a variety of
information such as quarantine maps, compliance agreements, canker sci-
ence and legal documentation of the program.


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There have been no new quarantines established, nor have any of our
area quarantines been expanded this month, including in Hardee County.
Current known acreage eradicated or to be eradicated totals six percent
of the total citrus acreage in the state of Florida. While it is very probable
this number will continue to grow, it is still a good indicator of the need to
continue efforts for eradication. Plus, pathologists continue to support erad-
ication versus suppression techniques. For up-to-date canker information,
do not hesitate to call the association office.
PRVCGA will again offer its Cash Fruit Clearinghouse for the 2005-
06 crop season. Listings are now being accepted.
What is the Cash Fruit Clearinghouse? It is simply a listing of our
members' uncommitted fruit that we share with our member fruit buyers.
The association does not get involved with negotiations or any other facet
of the deal. We simply list the fruit submitted by growers to simplify the
process for buyers. In the process, hopefully, growers will receive more
offers for their fruit resulting in higher prices.
If you have uncommitted fruit simply call the association office, iden-
tify your membership, list the variety and approximate amount of fruit tobe
listed and its location. The fruit will then be circulated with other listings to
participating buyers.
Once your fruit is sold, please contact PRVCGA and remove the fruit
listing. This will keep the information up to date and assure credible infor-
mation is provided to our buyers. Don't wait, call today!


Freda's Foibles
By Freda B. Douglas


Over the past several years I have taken the responsibility of providing
my readers items of interest to them. It is sometimes wise sayings, some-
times items of community interest to everybody, and today it is precautions
about physical challenges. I will close with a reading that all my readers,
young and not-so-young should take to heart.
First of all, a couple of situations you should ask your personal physi-
cian about. Do you have a heart condition? If so, did you know you should
never eat foods with MSG in them? MSG is usually found in meat prod-
ucts, and the cardiologist who cared for my brother-in-law during the time
of his open heart surgery warned him about MSG. That happened back in
the 1970s, but to be on the safe side, check with your doctor.
All foods who boast "sugar free" now contain aspartame (Equal), and
that is know to cause migraine headaches or just plain allergic reactions. (I
know because I absolutely cannot use aspartame in any form). This state-
ment can be verified by visiting www.pubmid.com and of course, a discus-
sion with your doctor is in order if you use it.
Now to share with you an anonymous bit of prose:

"DON'T QUIT"
When things go wrong as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When funds are low and the debt is high,
And you want to smile, and all you can do is sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns
As every one of us sometimes learns.
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out:
Don't give up though the pace is slow -
You may succeed with another blow.
success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt.
And you can never tell how close you are.
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit ...-
It's when things seem worst you must npt quit. ,>

Well, I think I'd better close for now. My word processor has swal-
lowed this column three times before it allowed me to complete it. Before
I go, though, I have to remind you that God loves y6u, and you, and even
me!




For the week ended August 3, 2005:
At the Florida Livestock Auctions. receipts totaled 10.722 compared
to last week 10,271 and 13,942 a year ago. According to the Florida
Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls
1.00 to 2.00 higher, feeder steers and heifers were 2.00 to 4.00 higher.


SFeeder Steersi



Feeder Heifers:


Medium & Large
200-300 lbs.,
300-400 lbs.,
400-500 Ibs.,


Frame No. 1-2:
145.00-200.00;
120.00-160.00; and
110.00.136.00.


Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 140.00-200.00;
300-400 lbs., 114.00-151.00; and
400-500 lbs., 105.00-125.00.,


Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 Ibs; 85-90 percent, 47.00-53:00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 65.00-73.00.


Financial Solutions
By Patrick M. Lange
Licensed Financial Advisor


TOP 6 REASONS TO SELL A FUND
Just as it is vital to know when and why to buy a mutual fund, it is
equally as important for investors to understand when it-may be time to sell.
e As the market fluctuates and the funds in which you invest change, as :
may your financial needs and goals, navigating and timing fund.sales can be,:
challenging. One thing is for sure, selling is much more difficult than buy-.
ing.
Investors typically make the mistake of overreacting and hastily selling
on a little bad news. Alternatively, investors can also suffer from paralysis
that prevents them from selling losing investments because they are reluc-
tant to admit they made a mistake or because of their narrow focus on recov-
ering their original investment.
Following are some tips for weighing your reasons to sell, aiming to'
help you better recognize when it is time to say goodbye and hopefully
improve your long-term position in the market. Remember, selling a mutu-
al fund may result in a taxable capital gain or loss. However, selling a fund;
in an Individual Retirement Account or qualified plan would generally not-
be a taxable event. Please consult your tax advisor when making sell deci-
sions.

1.) Consider selling if it doesn't belong in your asset allocation plan
The bottom line is that you cannot make an intelligent investment deci-
sion without a financial plan that is specifically tailored to your personal
* goals, timeframe and risk tolerance. The heart of a good plan is proper asset
allocation. Remember that a fund may be doing a good job for you but if.
your needs and risk tolerance change over time, you must reinvest and
rebalance your capital to meet those needs.
When rebalancing periodically, typically done at least once annually,
you may need to sell funds with superior recent performance, which may be*-
emotionally challenging. However, it may help to think of it as locking in
your profits and a mechanical way to force yourself to follow the old adage.
of "buy low, sell high."
While it is always tempting to let your "winners" ride, that's how peo-
ple end up with two-thirds of their portfolios in one fund when the bubble"
bursts and end up big "losers" over the long term.
2.) Consider selling if the management changes Simply stated, a:
mutual fund is only as good as the person whose job it is to pick the stocks.
While a five-star track record of a fund may look impressive, the manager,
who's responsible for that record may no longer be on the case.
If you invest in actively managed funds, you or your financial advisor:
should focus on the current manager's track record. Has he been successful:
at other mutual funds? Were those funds similar to the one he's heading up.
now? Even if you didn't buy a fund from the fund manager, turmoil at the:
firm may be a good reason to get out. If a number of key people leave, there
may be more to follow, and the quality of management is likely to dip.
3.) Consider selling consistent underperformers Poor short-term
performance may not be a good reason to sell a fund. In fact, it might even
be a good reason to buy additional shares. However, if a fund persists in lag-:
ging over the longer term, anything over three years, it is worth reconsider-:
ing. Remember that if you own an index fund, this doesn't apply because:
your objective is to capture the market, not exceed it.
If you're paying for active management, there's no reason you should:
put up with extended sub-par performance. But before cutting the fund:
loose, be sure that you are comparing your underperformer to an appropri-i
ate benchmark, such as its Morningstar category or a suitable index. If your-
fund consistently underperforms its peer group and broader market indexes;,
finding a better pick may be the way to go.
4.) Consider selling if you can get a tax break -If your fund account
is in the red, it may make sense for you to sell and take a loss you can use.'
to offset future taxable gains. Capital losses are used to offset capital gains;,
plus an additional $3,000 of capital losses can offset ordinary income --
which is often taxed at a higher rate than capital gains. And capital losses:
that exceed the $3,000 threshold may be, e rried forward indefinitely.:
(Before you make any moves or sales, make sure you consult with your tax
advisor.)
5.) Consider selling if the fund is tax-inefficient Some funds have
Portfolio turnover rates of 400 percent or more. That generates high trading
costs (which will be invisible but still payable by you) and potential capital
gains distributions even though you leave the money invested. Sometimes
very high turnover is a necessary but expensive part of a strategy, but you:
need to know how costly it is and why you are tolerating it, if you choose
to do so.
6.) Consider selling if expenses are too high In choosing from
among similar fixed-income funds, expenses are one of the most important.
things that separate the leaders from those that lag. Consider selling funds
that raise their expenses, unless taxes or back-end commissions dictate oth-:
erwise. This is a red flag that indicates shareholders' interest could be tak-
ing a back seat.
Remember that a qualified financial advisor can help you create a com-
prehensive financial plan which includes recommendations for'buying and'
selling funds and periodic rebalancing to help you best reach your long-term
financial goals.


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that involved three dogs, and I thought you might enjoy the story
of at least one snake-bitten horse that I can remember. I have
treated at least four or five during my years in practice.
The most dramatic one was brought in by Lloyd Pascal. It was
a Paint mare from Bowling Green that was bitten on the nose by a
rattlesnake. When horses are bitten their nostrils swell quickly,
and horses can't breathe through their mouth.
Lloyd had driven from Bowling Green, and by the time he got
to our office in Arcadia the mare was stressed. Her nostrils had
started closing, the swelling was clear up to her eyeballs and she
was gasping and struggling for breath. We jumped her out of the
trailer and ran her to the door of what was our large animal clinic.
I didn't say anything to Lloyd. I just ran into the lab there in
the barn, grabbed a scalpel and came back and literally ripped a
hole in her trachea. The horse shuddered, then gulped her first
big gasp of air which sounded like something between a loud
wheeze and a snore.
When I turned around and went back into the office to get a$
hose to make a trach tube she followed me across the walkway,
into the barn and on into the office. She didn't know where that air
came from, but she knew it had something to do with me. She
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Nonce of Sheriffs Sale
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Writ of Execution issued in the County Court of Polk County,
Florida, on the 140 day of Mylay 2001, in the cause wherein Brown Citrus Systems Inc. (Hardee County
Land, LLC) was plaintiff and Pasco Processing LLC, a Florida limited liability company was the defendant,
now known as Four Seasons Processing LLC, a Florida limited liability company, being case # GCG-01-
0301, in the said court. 1, Loran Cogburn, Sheriff of Hardee Counly, FHonda have levied upon all the right,
'title and interest of the defendantss, in and to the following described real property, to wit:
Parcel 1 Legal Description
Parcel ID Number 22-34-25-0000-02460-0000
Parcel Address: 2325 South 5th Avenue, Wauchula, FL
The North 663.36 feet of the following described parcel: All that portion of the NE
/4 of NW /4 lying North and East of Highway 17, LESS Railroad Right of Way
and LESS that portion conveyed to Hardee County in Official Records Book 481,
page 680 of the Public Records of Hardee County, Florida, all being in Section
22, Township 34 South, Range 25 East, H-i ae County, Florida.
ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the State of
Florida Department of Transportation in that certain Special Warranty
Deed recorded December 14, 2001 in Official Records Book 620,
page 547 of the Public Records of Hardee County, Florida; being
more fully described as that portion of the NW %4 of Section 22,
Township 34 South, Range 25 East, in Hardee County, Florida, being
described as follows: commence at the NE comer of said NW Y;
Thence along the North line of said NW %, South 89045'20" West, a
distance of 304.865 meters (1,000.21 feet) to the survey base line of
the former CSX Railroad; Thence departing said North line, South
04*28'46" East, along said survey base line, a distance of 87.326
meters (286.50 feet); Thence departing said survey base line, South
85"31'14" West, 18.288 meters (60.00 feet) to the existing Westerly
right of way line of said former CSX Railroad (per Section 06010-
2801) for a Point of Beginning; Thence along said existing Westerly
right of way line South 0428'46" East, a distance of 113.981 meters
(373.95 feet); Thence departing said existing Westerly right of way
line, South 89*44'59" West, a distance of 96.657 meters (317.12
feet); Thence North 0018'21" West, a distance of 98.011 meters
(321.56 feet); Thence South 8801'16" East, a distance of.8.794
meters (28.85 feet); Thence North 77"55'06" East, a distance of
19.995 meters (65.60 feet); Thence North 82050'30" East, a distance
of 32.956 meters (108.12 feet); Thence North 79*02'14" East, a
distance of 18.912 meters (62.05 feet); Thence North 62046'34" East,
a distance of 9.751 meters (31.99 feet) to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 9644.7 square meters (2.383 acres).
ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the State of
Florida Department of Transportation in that certain Special Warranty
Deed recorded December 14, 2001 in Official Records Book 620,
page 547 of the Public Records of Hardee County, Florida; being
more fully described as that' portion of the NW % of Section 22,
Township 34 South, Range 25 East, in Hardee County, Florida, being
described as follows: commence at the NE comer of said NW 1%;
Thence along the North line of said NW 1A, South 8945'20" West, a
distance of 304.865 meters (1,000.21 feet) to the survey base line of
the former CSX Railroad; Thence along said survey base line, South
04'28'46" East, a distance of 9.153 meters (30.03 feet); Thence
departing said survey base line, South 8945'20" West, a distance of
18.338 meters (60.17 feet) to an intersection with the existing
Westerly right of way line of said former CSX Railroad (per section
06010-2801) and the South line of a 60 foot road right of way (per
Official Records Book 481, Page 680 and Official Records Book 532,
Page 682, Public Records of Hardee County, Florida) for a Point of
Beginning; Thence along said existing Westerly right of way line,
South 04*28'46" East, a distance of 75.686 meters (248.31 feet);
Thence departing said existing Westerly right of way line, North
0727'21" West, a distance of 50.068 meters (164.26 feet); Thence
North 06*39'20" West, a distance of 25.970 meters (85.20 feet) to
said South line of a 60 foot road right of way; Thence along said
South line, North 89045'20" East, a distance of 3.597 meters (11.80
feet) to the Point of Beginning. Containing 144.8 square meters
(1,559 square feet).
Parcel 2 Legal Description

Parcel ID Number. -15-34-25-0000-03890-0000
Parcel Address: 2230 South 5th Avenue, Wauchula, FL

Begin at a concrete monument at the NW comer of the East 1/ of the SW % of
the SW / of Section 15, Township 34 South, Range 25, East, Hardee County,
Florida; Thence South along West line of said tract, 200.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning; thence East and parallel to North line of said tract, 852.82 feet to
West right of way of abandoned railroad (Old S.C.L. Railroad); Thence South
04003'47" East along said West right of way 1145.27 feet to a point on the South
line of said'Section 15; Thence Nonh 89 49)42 West along said South line,
864.96feet to a:point on the Easter rngrhl-o.l-way line ol U.S. No. 17; Thence
North 3745'40" West along said right of way, 112.70 feet to a point on'the West
line of said East /2 of SW %1/ of SW %; Thence North along said West line,
1050.70 feet to Point of Beginning, less and except the South 30 feet thereof.
LESS AND EXCEPT that portion conveyed to Hardee County in that
certain Quit Claim Deed recorded September 16, 1999 in Official
Records Book 576, page 708 of the Public Records of Hardee
County, Florida.

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the State of
Florida Department of Transportation. in that certain Special Warranty
Deed recorded December 14, 2001 in Official Records Book 620,
page 551 of the Public Records of Hardee County, Florida; being
more fully described as that portion of ,the SW % of Section 15,
Township 34 South, Range 25 East in Hardpe County, Florida, being
described as follows: commence at the SW corner of said Section
15; Thence along the South line of said Section 15, North 89045'20"
East, a distance of 204.328 -meters (670.37 feet) to the. survey base
line of State' Road 35 (U.S. 17); Thence along said survey base line
SNorth 3823'54" West, a distance of 2.881 meters (9.45 feet); Thence
departing said'survey base line, North 00"25'10" West, 24.766
meters (81.25 feet) to the existing Easterly right of way line of State
Road 35 (per section 0601-PROJ. 1044) for a Point of Beginning;
Thence continue North 00025'10" West, a distance of 9.929 meters
(32 58 feet) to the beginning of a curve concave Northeasterly;
Thence along the arc of said curve to the left, having a radius of
856.712,,meters (2,810.73 feet), a central angle of 0,019'36", an arc
length of 4.885 meters (16.03 feet),'the chord for which bears South,
3814'22" East to the end of said curve; Thence South 38*23'54"
East, a'distance of 9.613 meters (31.54 feet); Thence North
83039'26" West, a .distance of 8.582 meters (28.16 feet) to the
existing Easterly right of way line of said State Road 35; Thence
along said existing easLeriy nght of way Ine. North 38*23'54" West a
distance of 0 631 meters [2 07 feel) lo the Point of Beginning.
Containing 46..1 square meters (496 square feet).
ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the State of
SFlorida Department of Transportation in that certain Special Warranty
Deed recorded December 14, 2001 in Official Records Book. 620,
page 551 of Ihe Public Records of Hardee County, Florida; being
more fully described as that portion of the SW of Section 15,
Township 34 South, Range 25 East in Hardee County, Florida. being
described as follows: commence at the SE corner of said SW %;
Thence along the South line-of said SW %, South 8945'20" West, a
distance of 304.865 meters (1,000.21 feet) to the survey base |ine of
the former CSX Railroad; Thence along said survey base line, North
S04"2846 West, a distance'of 9.187 meters (30.14 feet); Thence
,;--departing survey base line, South 8945'20" West, a distance, of
18.338 meters (60.1:6 feet) to the existing Westerly right of way line of
the former CSX Railroad (per Section 06010-2801) for a Point of
Beginning; Trence continue South 89'45 20 West, a distance of
4.298 meters (14.10 feet); Thence North 06039"20" West, a distance
of 55.700 meters (182.74 feet); Thence North 03054'24" West, a '
distance of 50.002 meters (164.05 feet); Thence North 0510'01"
West, a distance of 50.004 meters (164.05 feet); Thence North
0558'07" West, a distance of 50.017 meters (164.10 feet); Thence
North 03"20'02" West, a distance of 50.010 meters (164.07 feet);
Thence North 0435'38" West, a distance of 50.000 meters (164.04
-feet);' Thence North 0123'18" West, a distance of 28.756 meters
(94.34 feet); Thence North 89044'23" East, a distance of 5.365
meters (17.60 feet) tosaid existing Westerly, right of way line; Thence
South 04o28'46" East, a distance of 334.297 meters (1,096.77 feet) to
the Point of Beginning. Containing 2155:7 square meters (23,204


square feet).

ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT mat portion conveyed to the State of
Flonda Department of Transportalion in that certain Special Warranty
Deed recorded December 14, 2001 in Official Records Book 620,
page 555 of the Public Records of Hardee County, Florida; being
more fully described as that portion of the SW % of Section 15,
Township 34 South, Range 25 East in Hardee County. Florida, being
described as follows: commence at the SE comer of said SW 1/;
Thence along the South line of said SW /, South 8945'20" West, a
distance of 304 865 meters (1,000.21 feet) to the survey base line of,
the former CSX Railroad: Thence along said survey base line, North'
04'28'46" West, a distance of 9.187 meters (30.14 feet); Thence
departing said survey base line along the North line of a 60 foot road
right of way (per Official Records Book 481, Page 680 and Official
Records Book 532, Page 682, Public Records of Hardee County,
Flonda) and the Easterly extension thereof. South'89*45'20" West a
distance of 22 636 meters (74.26 feet) for a Point of Beginning;
Thence continue along said North line South 8945'20" West a


COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Felix Fabila Naranjo Jr., 23,
Zolfo Springs,' and Jessica
Rodriguez, 24, Zolfo Springs.
Daniel Lee King, 35, Zolfo
Springs, and Audra Annette Wells,
31, Zolfo Springs.

The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently
by the county judge:
Billy and Janice Hill vs. Daniel
Lloyd Arnold, default judgment.
Asset Acceptance LLC vs. James
Carlton, voluntary dismissal.

The following misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently in
county court.
Francisco Calderon-Juarez, pos-
session of marijuana, estreated
bond
Archie Clyde Davis, domestic
battery, not prosecuted; violation of
domestic violence injunction, one'
year probation, 14 days jail credit
time served (CTS), 26 week
domestic violence class, no alcohol
or bars, no weapons or firearms,
warrantless search and seizure,
alcohol evaluation and treatment
enroll within 30 days, no'contact
with victim, $190 court costs,, $60
investigative fee.
Carl Dean King, retail theft, stay
away from store, 12 months proba-
tion, 30 days jail condition of pro-
bation, $315 fines and court costs,
$50 investigative fee, $100 public
defender fee.
Mary Jane Macias, violation of
probation, domestic battery, 180
days jail CTS, unpaid monies to
lien
Roger Swint, violation of proba-
tion, battery, probation terminated
unsatisfactorily, unpaid monies to
lien.
James Richard Mullins, trespass
other than structure and con-
veyance, 14 days jail CTS, $350 on
lien
Guillermo Garcia, violation of
probation, domestic battery (origi-
nal charge domestic battery), trans-
fer outstanding monies to lien.
Charles Nicholas Skitka, viola-
tion of probation, domestic assault
(original charge domestic assault),
resisting arrest without force, pos-
session of marijuana 20 grams,
transfer to lien all fines and court
costs.
Guadalupe Maldonado, resist-
ing arrest without force, 13' diays
jail, $315 fines and court costs,
$100 public defender fee, $50
investigative costs.
Abraham Chino, disorderly
intoxication, 13 days jail CTS,
$315 fines and court costs
Glenn Theaddre Curry Jr., adju-
dication withheld, possession of.,
drug paraphernalia and or use. 10:
hrs. community service, $315 fines
and court costs, $50 investigative
fee, 12 months probation, drug
evaluation and treatment, warrant-
less search and seizure.

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.
George Alamia, driving while
license suspended (DWLS) with'
property damage, 60 days, $330.
fine and court costs.
James William Black, DWLS,
estreated bond.
Julio A. Morales, DUI and
DWLS, probation 12 months,
license suspended six months, tag
impounded 10 days, DUI ..school,
evaluation, no alcohol, no driving,
$622.50 fine and court costs, $60
investigative costs, 50 hours com- ,.
munity service.
Gladys Faye Merchant, DUI and
DWLS, 12 months probation,
license suspended one year, evalua-
tion, ,DUI school, no alcohol, or
bars, $622.50 fine and court costs,
$100 investigative costs, $50 inves-
tigative fee, 50 hours community
service.
Rayfield Rodriguez DUI with
property damage and DWLS with
property damage and refuse to sub-
mit to DUI test, 12 months proba- .


tidn with condition of 60 days in
jail on weekend, license suspended
10 years, no alcohol or bars, DUI
multiple offender school, 2,460
fine and court costs, rest to be set.

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Tisdale Construction Inc. vs. C.
B. Harden and Carmen Harden,
petition for mortgage foreclosure.
Kelly Louise Barber vs.
Benjamin Wayne Barber, petition
for injunction for protection.
Kimberly Rose Surrency and the
state Department of Revenue
(DOR) vs. Keith L. Brown, petition
for child support.
Elizabeth A. Darty and DOR vs.
Timmy King, petition to establish
child support order.
Joanie Valdez and DOR vs.
Javier Garcia, petition to establish
child support order.
Elizabeth B. Riffle and DOR vs.
Jimmy D. Purser, petition to estab-
lish child support order.
Kenneth B. Evers P.A. vs.
George McNary and Norma
McNary, d/b/a Wagon Wheel RV
Park and Morgan Acquisitions
LLC, petition for interpleader to
decide distribution of refund.
Lawrence K. Kirton vs. Scott
Dunaway, petition for injunction
for protection.
Scott Dunaway vs. Lawrence
Kevin Kirton, petition for injunc-
tion for protection.
David and Norma Elbertson vs.
Kami Hrabal, damages.
First National Bank vs. Thomas
Wayne Lanham (two cases), peti-
tions to foreclose mortgages.
Safeco Insurance Co. of Illinois
vs. Richard Hancock, Lucille A.
Hickman and Jewel Hancock, peti-
tion for declaration on insurance
contract.
Deluvina Soto-Gonzalez for
minor vs. Yanel Rios Albarran,
petition for injunction for protec-
tion.
Jenny Lynn -Albritton vs. -Clint
Morgan Albritton, petition for
injunction for protection.
Angelia .Morawietz vs. Josh
Brantly, petition for injunction for
protection.
Angelia Morawietz Vs. Rajeena
Richardson, petition for injunction
for protection.
Lester White Jr. vs. Delisha
Redding, petition for injunction for
protection.

The following decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:
Larry C. Elrod and Alice Ann
Elrod, divorce.
Virginia Ann Hernandez vs.
Samuel Dean Alamia. injunction
and amended injunction for protec-
tion.
Amanda Lyrin Terrell and DOR
vs. Michael Cruz, child support
order.
Christopher Matthew Owens and
Debbie Owens, divorce.
Charles A. Prine and Deanna L.
Prine, divorce.
Mary-Ann Garcia and Nicandro
Garcia, divorce..
Bank One vs. Joe Esquivel and
Sylvia M. Esquivel et al, voluntary
dismissal.
McArthur Myrick vs. F. L.
Revell Inc. d/b/a Wauchula
Insurance Agency, stipulated dis-
missal.
Collette Greene on behalf of
minor vs. Marivel Valdivies Villa
and Javier Flores, dismissed.
Braulio Martinez Hernandez and
Rahinia Moraley vs. Chemical
'Dynamics Inc., voluntary dis-
Cm stal 0. Moses vs. Dallas E.
Moses Jr., petition for divorce dis-
missed.
Dale and Patricia H. Wilkerson
vs. Paul and Nancy Ann Wilkerson,
order.
Charles Leroy McClenithan vs.
Mary leona McClenithan
Hendersoni, modification of child
support.
Tracy Dansby vs. David Teuton,
dismissal of injunction for protec-
tion.


distance of 229.957 meters (754.45 feet); Thence North 51"05'10"
West a distance of 21.603 meters (70.88 feet); Thence North
8339'26" West a distance of 18.111 meters (59.42 feet); Thence
North 8800'00" East a distance of 163.725 meters (537.15 feet);
Thence North 0014'40" West a distance of 11.977 meters (39.29
feet); Thence North 89*15'34" East a distance of 85.461 meters
(280.38 feet); Thence North 79*44'47" East a distance of 11.784
meters (38.66 feet); Thence South 06*39'20" East a distance of,
35.724 meters (117.20 feet) to the Point of Beginning. Containing
5902.4 square meters (1.459 acres).
and will offer the same for sale at public auction at the Hardee County Sheriff's Office main entrance
located at 900 E. Summit St. Wauchula, Florida on the 9'' day of September 2005 at 10:00am or as soon
thereafter as possible. I will offer for sale all the said defendant's, Four Seasons Processing LLC formerly
known as Pasco Processing LLC, right, title and interest in aforesaid real property at public auction and will
sell the same, subject to all prior liens, taxes, encumbrances and judgments, if any to the highest bidder for
CASH. The proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satisfaction of the
above-described execution .. -


"In accordance with the American Disabilities
Act, persons with disabilities needing a special
accommodation to participate in this proceeding
should contact Hardee County Sheriff Office 900
E. Summit St., Wauchula, Florida at 863-773-0304
not later than seven days prior to the proceeding.
If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955'-8771, or
Voice (v) 1.-800-955-8770, via FlonOia Retv Service"


Dated July 12, 2005,
J. Loran Cogburn
Sheriff of Hardee County
By Sgt. Barbara Faircloth
Deputy Sheriff
7:28-8:18c


Courthouse Report


There was no felony criminal
court last week as the judge was
on vacation.

The following real estate
transactions of $10,000 or more
were filed recently in the office of
the clerk of court:
Casimiro and Beatrice Naranjo
to Rito Azael and Alice Ramirez,
$49,500
3C Enterprises to Mosaic
Fertilizer LLC, $200,000
Hardee County Clerk Circuit
Court to SRW Investments
Corporation, $91,000
Hardee County Clerk Circuit
Court to Steven G. Witter,
$100,000
Trustees of the First Christian
Church of Wauchula to David L.
Reas Jr. and wife Kimberly Reas,
$31,500
Todd C. Tomlinson and Penny M
Sikes to Villiage Oaks of
Wauchula, LLC, $155,000
Stanley Webb to Carl A. Buck
and Weston A. Fann, $45,000
Roy and Carol Carranco to Vien
Detvongsa, $80,000
Staton Inc. to Fidel Melendez Jr.
and wife Jessica L. Melendez,
$91,600
James H. Webb and Sharyn K.
Salter to Amparo Adelaida Murillo,
Febe A. Murillo, Andrew R.
Murillo, $95,000 *
James H. Webb and Sharyn K.
Salter- to Febe A. Murillo, $65,000
John B. Baillie Jr. to P.W. Odums
Jr., $235,000


$2,500 Reward


The Bowling Green Police Department is seeking

the assistance of the public in solving a home

invasion robbery that occurred in the 5100

block of Snelling Ave. on June 12, 2005. The

victim was severely beaten by several subjects
during the robbery. Any information you may
have is important and we wish to talk to you.

Information that leads to the arrest and conviction
_of the persons responsible will entitle the person
providing it to the cash reward. You may con-

tact us at 375-2255 days/773-4144 nights and

weekends or you may e-mail us directly at
BGCHIEF_701@HOTMAIL.COM. Your assistance
will help us bring the party responsible to justice.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ILENE & JON KLASFELD,
CO-TRUSTEES FOR THE ILENE KLASFEILD TRUST DATED
5-14-96, the holder of the following certificate has filed said
certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate
number and year of issuance, the description of the proper-
ty, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 547 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998
Description of Property:
Tract A, Peace River Heights, Unit 3, less and except
the North 105 feet thereof, as per plat recorded in
Plat Book 3, page 48, public records of Hardee
County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: Emory Rivers Jr & Dorothy Rivers
&

Said property being in the County of Hardee, State of
Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law
the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the
highest bidder at the courthouse door located at 417 West
Main Street on the 24th day of August, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.
Dated this 8th day of July, 2005.
B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
AD No 1
By: Alicia C Albritton
Deputy Clerk 7:21-8:11c


Cannon Building Materials, Inc.
to Homer Earl Gaskins Sr. and
Gwendolyn Gaskins, $15,000
David Michael McLendop to
Todd Christopher Tomlinson and
Penny Michelle Sikes, $77,500
Harold Emory McLendon to
Todd Christopher Tomlinson and
Penny Michelle Sikes, $77,500
Rafter C. Ranch Inc. to Kenneth
H. Sanders III, $100,000
Sunshine Foliage World LTD, to
Howard Bolin, $55,000
John F. Smith and Robbye W.
Smith to Ronald G. and Dessie L.
Byarlay, $30,000
Highvest Corp. to Central
Mobile Homes Inc., $315,000
Hollenberg Farms-Hardee, LLC,
Hollenberg Farms Inc. to Hadrian
Leisure Inc., $923,925
Hamlock Land and Cattle Co
Inc. to Kim A. Luciano, $87,500
Cannon Building Materials Inc.
to Scott G. and Melanie Barr,
$45,000
Bountiful Lands Inc. to Charles
W. and Peggy W. Parker, $16,990
James R. Hickman to John R.
Dorsey and Beatrice J. Moore,
$40,000
Maggie Taylor to Clinton Brad
and Jennifer Leann Norman,
$57,000
West Coast Southern Medical
Service to Fernando Morales,
$39,000
Dale E. Turner Sr. and wife
Shirley A. Turner, to Magaly R.
Avalo, $312,500







8C The Heirald-Advocate, August 11, 2005


ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken & Rice or
Pepperoni Pizza (Salad tray, gar-
den peas, peaches, juice, roll)
and milk.

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage
Sandwich, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Oven Fried Chicken or
Pig in a Blanket (Salad tray,
savory rice, juice, cupcakes, ice
cream, roll) and milk.


WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Pizza, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Burrito or Hamburger
on a Bun (Salad tray, potato
rounds, baked beans, juice,
pineapple chunks) and milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, French
Toast, Syrup, Sausage, Juice,
Milk.,
Lunch: Baked Turkey or
Stacked Ham Sandwich (Salad
tray, mashed potatoes, green
beans, apple crisp, juice, roll)
and milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tart,
Syrup, Mixed Fruit, Milk
Lunch: BBQ Pork on a Bun or
Combo Sub (Salad tray, whole
kernel corn, strawberries &
peaches, juice) and milk

JUNIOR HIGH


INVITATION TO BID
SAULS ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Director, Hardee County,. 205 Hanchey Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873 UNTIL 2:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 9, 2005 at which time and place bids
received will be publicly opened in the office of the Hardee County Public Works Department
and read aloud for the following:
THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED, LICENSED CONTRACTOR
TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED ADMINISTRATION, MATERIALS,
TOOLS, PERMITS, EQUIPMENT, LABOR AND SUPERVISION TO
CONSTRUCT A FULL ACCESS MEDIAN OPENING AT THE
INTERSECTION OF SAULS ROAD AND U.S. HIGHWAY 17 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS AND FDOT SPECIFI-
CATIONS.
THE BIDS SUBMITTED, AND THE CONTRACT, IF AWARDED,
SHALL BE IN COMPLETE ACCORDANCE WITH, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THIS INVITATION TO, BID, ALL CODES, REQUIRE-
MENTS, DRAWINGS AND REGULATIONS REFERENCED
THEREIN.
Bid Documents should be obtained prior to the Pre-Bid Meeting and are required for Bid
Submittal.
NOTE: MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be
held on August 24, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hardee County Public Works Department
conference room, located at 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CONTRACTORS IN ATTENDANCE SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO
BID.
For any further TECHNICAL INFORMATION or clarification contact: Mr. Bryan Hunter,
P.E., Hardee County Engineering Department, 863-773-3419.
Please refer Commercial Inquiries bv fax to Jack Logan ia) 863-773-0322
CLARIFICATION OF DOCUMENTATION
Bidders requiring clarification or having a dispute with these documents must advise the County
Purchasing Division of the nature of the required clanfication or basis of the dispute, in ivriting
no later than August 22. 2005. ,If no wrmen contact has been made by this specified date, the
bidder waives the right to any future consideration and accepts the documents as published and/or
revised by the Counmity.
BIDDING DOCUMENTS available for Purchase and Review at:
Hardee County Purchasing Department
Attn: Jack Logan
205 Hanchey Road ,
Wauchula, FL 33873
A payment in cash or check payable to "Hardee Count BOCC" will be required for each set of
bidding documents. PRICE S100.00 plus postage and handling. This, fee represents total
reproduction co.i, and is non-refundable Note All requests for documents nist indicate it the
cocumenis are for a Prime Contractor, Subcontractor or Supplier.
BIDDING DOCUMENTS FOR Review Only:
Hardee County Purchasing Department
205 Hanchey Road
Wauchula, FL 33873
FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS LAW
Bid submittal information shall be subject to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, generally known as
the "Florida Public Records Law". The County cannot regard any document, information or data
as proprietary or confidential unless so exempted by Florida Statutes. Documents received with
proprietary or confidential information may be re-sealed and returned without further
consideration or obligation./
BONDING
A certified check or bid bond shall accompany each bid. The certified check or bid bond shall be
for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the bid price and shall be made payable to the
Owner as a guarantee that the Bidder will not withdraw for a period of ninety (90) days after bid
closing time.
In the event the contract is awarded to the Bidder, he/she will, within ten (10) days thereafter,
enter into a written contract with Hardee County. The successful Bidder shall also'furnish within
ten days; a PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND IN COMPLETE ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 255.05 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES in an amount equal to the contract price,
as a guarantee of good faith that the Bidder will execute the work in accordance with the terms of
the contract and that the.Bidder shall make payment for all labor, material and supplies used
directly or indirectly for the work. Failure to do so will constitute forfeiture of the bid security as
liquidated damages.
The Public Construction Bond shall be secured from and countersigned by an agency of a surety
company recognized in good standing, licensed :and authorized to do business in the State of
Florida and found to be acceptable to the COUNTY.
EXPARTE COMMUNICATION
Please note that to insure the proper and fair evaluation of a bid, The COUNTY prohibits exlarte
communication (i.e., unsolicited) initiated by the Bidder to the COUNTY or its representative
evaluating or considering the bids prior to the time a bid decision has been made.
Communication between Bidder and the COUNTY will be.initiated by the appropriate COUNTY
representative in order to obtain information or. 'clarification needed to develop a proper and
accurate evaluation of 'the bid. Exparte communication may be grounds for disqualifying the
offending Bidder from consideration or award of the bid, then in evaluation, or any future bid.
INSURANCE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .
All insurance shall be secured from or countersigned by an agent or surety company recognized
in good standing and authorized to do business'in the State of Florida.
The Contractor shall, within ten (10) days of notification of award and prior to
commencement of work, take out and maintain in full force and effect minimum insurance
coverage as specified in the attached requirements., This insuranceshall remain in force and
effect throughout the duration of the contract.
A certificate of existing insurance coverage should be submitted with the bid as proof of
insurability; il the current coverage does not meet the bid requirements, then the Bidder should
request an affidavit of insurabilit) from the Bidder's insurance agent certifying that the
requirements can and will be met:., Failure to provide adequate insurance coverage may be cause
for disqualification as non-responsive to the bid requirements.
The Contractor agrees to accept and abide by the Hardee County safety regulations in complete
accordance with the attached requirements.
HOLD HARMLESS/ INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE'
The Contractor agrees to Indemnify and Hold Harmless Hardee County. in complete
accordance with the attached requirements.
BID SUBMITTAL
An original and two (2) copies (collated in sets) of the bid form supplied by the COUNTY and
all required bid submittal data including any Bidders specifications, drawings, etc., shall be
enclosed within' a sealed envelope with the words "Sealed Bid Sauls Road Intersection
Improvements" and the Bidder's name and address clearly shown on the outside thereof.
Submittals received with less than three (3) total copies or not submitted on the COUNTY
Bid Sheets may be disqualified as non-responsive.
Mailed bids must be received in the office ofthe Purchasing Director not later than the time set
forth for the bid opening. The COUNTY will not be responsible for any lost.or late arriving bids
sent via the U.S. Postal Service or other delivery services.
The COUNTY at its sole discretion reserves the1 right to waive technicalities or
irregularities, to reject any or all bids, and/or to accept that bid which is in the best interest
of the County. The award of this bid, if made, may be based on considerations other than tofal
cost and may be awarded based on various considerations, including but not limited to; Bidders
Experience and/or qualifications, past experience, administrative cost, standardization, technical
evaluation and oral and/or written presentations, as required. The COUNTY reserves the right to
accept all or part, or to decline the whole, and to award this bid to one Bidder. There is no
obligation to biuy. The bid, if awarded,' will be in the judgment of the COUNTY the most
responsive to the COUNTY'S needs. The COUNTY encourages the use of minority and women-
owned businesses as subcontractors or in joint venture arrangements.

Gordon R. Norris, Chairman
Hardee County Board of Coutnty Commissioners 8:11c


MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken & Rice or
Pepperoni Pizza or Corndog
(Salad tray, garden peas, maca-
roni salad, peaches, juice, roll)
and milk.

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage
Patty Sandwich, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Oven Fried Chicken or'
Pig in a Blanket or Cheese Pizza
(Tossed Salad, savory rice, cup-
cakes, ice cream, juice, roll) and
milk.

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Pizza, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Hamburger on a Bun
or Pepperoni Pizza or Burrito
(Lettuce & tomato, cole slaw,
potato rounds, baked beans,
juice, pineapple chunks) and
milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, French
Toast, Syrup, Sausage Patty,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Baked Turkey w/Gravy
or Stacked Ham Sandwich or
Cheese Pizza (Lettuce & tomato,
mashed potatoes, green beans,
carrot-raisin salad, apple crisp,
juice, roll) and milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tarts;
Fruit Cocktail, Milk
Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or
BBQ Pork on a Bun or Combo
Sub (Lettuce & tomato, whole
kernel corn, strawberries &
peaches, juice) and milk.

SENIOR HIGH
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken & Rice
(Tossed Salad, turnip greens,
black-eyed peas, beets, juice,
peaches, cornbread) and milk.

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage
Patty Sandwich, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Pig in a Blanket
(Tossed Salad, baked beans,
peas & carrots, cole slaw, pears,
juice) and milk.

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Pizza, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Burrito (Tossed salad,
mexicali corn, mexican rice,
pinto beans & ham, sugar cook-
ies, juice) and milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, French
Toast, Syrup, Sausage, Juice,
Milk
Lunch: Baked Turkey (Tossed
salad, chicken gravy, mashed,
potatoes, green beans, apple
crisp, juice, roll) and milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tarts,
Fruit Cocktail, Milk
Lunch: BBQ Pork on a Bun
(Tossed salad, baked potato,
whole kernel corn, broccoli nor-
mandy, strawberries & peaches,
juice) and milk
I come from a home where
gravy is a beverage.
-Erma Bombeck

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First Methodist Takes Season Title


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
When the makeup games were
completed last week, First
Methodist of Wauchula had
claimed the season championship.
The Methodists ended with a 9-0
record, beating each opponent
twice.
Behind the Methodists was
Wauchula First Baptist, which fin-
ished at 8-2, its only losses to the
Methodists. Trailing were St.
Michael's Catholic, Bowling Green
Baptist, First Christian and
Christian Heritage.
A single-elimination post-season
tournament was slated to start
Monday of this week, weather per-
mitting.
All of last week's games were
makeup games which had been
scheduled earlier in the season and
cancelled because of inclement
weather.
Last Monday's opening game
was a victory for Bowling Green
24-5 over Heritage.
Summer McMillian blasted a
pair of doubles and pair of singles
for seven RBIs for Bowling Green.
Erica Dalton and Tina each also
doubled. Dalton, Kali and Connie
each circled the bases four times.
Summer and Tina each had triple
tallies.
ForHeritage, Whitney Smith and
Cindy Brown scored in the second
stanza, Mindy Chapman added a
run in the third and Kim Holt and,
Sandra Holt added fifth-inning tal-
lies. Dana Shoffner, Brown,
Whitney Smith, Donna Smith,


Valerie Smith, Loretta Smith and
both Holts were all left on the
basepaths.
The Monday late game was a 12-
2 win for First Baptist over First
Christian.
Shannon smacked a pair of dou-
bles among her four hits, had three
RBIs and scored twice for First
Baptist. Sherri Knight also doubled
and singled. She and Melinda
Nickerson each added a pair of
scores, while Melanie Henderson
came around to cross home plate
three times. Danielle Turner and
Celia Pate added solo scores.
Melissa Albritton and Tara Bates
both scored in a fourth-inning rally
for First Christian. Loretta Starnes,
Erica Eisenhower, Stacy Stanford,
Linda Rogers, Tammy Camillo, Liz
Lenhart and Chelsea Whaley were
all stranded on the base paths.
On Thursday night, under
gloomy skies, First Baptist nearly
shut out St. Michael's 20-1.
Melissa Eldridge homered twice


and singled for a half dozen RBIs
for First Baptist. Nickerson tripled
and Henderson and Knight each
doubled. Whaley, Pate, Turner and
Nessie each came to home plate
three times. Henderson, Knight,
Eldridge and Kaila Nix chipped in
with a pair of runs apiece.
Sami Jo Morgan singled and
scored in the fourth inning for St.
Michael's. Glenda Eures and
Morgan slapped two hits apiece.
Amy, Angel, Diana, Denise and
Virginia Jackson each were strand-
ed.
First Methodist and Bowling
Green barely got their late game
under way when lightning and
thunder forced it to be cancelled.
First Methodist was ahead 4-0
when the game was called and it
will not be replayed as it doesn't
affect the final standings.
Top seeds First Methodist and
First Baptist drew byes on the first
night of tournament play and will
await their opponents in games
tonight (Thursday).


STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT


The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its preparation of a draft permit for Lake Branch
Dairy,' Inc., to Mr. Roger Nickerson, 3060 Perdue Road, Wauchula, FL 33873 to operate a wastewater .treatment
system. The facility operates as a rotationally grazed dairy. The facility is an existing dairy farm operation with a
herd size of 975 milk cows, up to 258 dry cows, 30 pot herd, 50 springers and 25 bulls. The facility consists of eight
(8) cooling ponds, a milking parlor and two waste storage ponds. Manure will be flushed from the milk/feed barn
and directed to the wastewater treatment system. The existing wastewater treatment system was designed based on
an average of 27,500 gallons per day from barn clean-out and includes two waste storage ponds and 150.9 acres of
sprayfield for wastewater irrigation. Wastewater generated from the milk barn area travels through the sand/solid
trap before it enters the first waste storage pond (WSPI, 0.34-acre). Wastewater from WSP1 overflows to the larger
second waste storage pond (WSP2, 0.53-acre) for additional treatment and detention. The waste storage ponds hold
the water until it can be pumped and irrigated onto one of two spray fields (SF1 and SF2) located on the southern
edge of the dairy. The two waste storage ponds provide more than seventy days of retention storage and are
designed to contain runoff from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event, based on a 5.8-acre production area at the
milking/feed barn. Sprayfield 1 (SF1) is 58.1-acres and Spayfield 2 (SF2) is 92.8-acres. The cooling ponds are also
designed to contain runoff from the cooling pond paddocks from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event. Clean water from
roof run-off is not diverted away from the waste collection system. The facility is located at Latitude: 270 38' 35" N,
Longitude: 81 8' 33" W on 7160 East County Road Bowling Green, Florida in Hardee County.

Any interested person may submit written coniments on the draft permit of the Department or may submit a
written request for a public meeting to Industrial Wastewater Program, Southwest District Office, 3804 Coconut
Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619-1352 in accordance with rule 62-620.555 of the Florida Administrative Code. The
comments or request for a public meeting must contain the information set forth below and must be received in the
Southwest within 30 days of publication of this notice. Failure to submit comments or request a public meeting
within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to submit comments or request a
public meeting under Rule 62-620.555, Florida Administrative Code.

The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the following information:
(a) The commenter's name, address,, and telephone number, the applicant's name and address, the Department
Permit File Number and the county in which the project is proposed;
(b) A statement of how and when notice of the Department action or proposed action was received;
(c) A statement of the facts the Department should consider in making the final decision;
(d) A statement of which rules or statutes require reversal or modification of the Department action or proposed
action; and
(e) If desired, a request that a public meeting be scheduled including a statement of the nature of the issues
proposed to be raised at,the meeting. However, the Department may not always grant a request for a public meeting.
Therefore, written comments should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice, even if a public
meeting is requested.
If a public meeting is scheduled the public comment period is extended until the close of the public meeting. If
a public meeting is held any person may submit oral or written statements and data at the meeting on the Department
proposed action. As a result of significant public comment the Department final action may be different from the
position taken by it in this draft permit.
The permit application file and supporting data are available for public inspection during normal business
-hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at Southwest District Office,, 3804
Coconut Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619-1352, Tel. (813) 744-6100. 8:11c


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