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BRiding To Fame

On A Bull

... Story 6A


The


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate,
Remembering their own prob-
lems of a year ago, Hardee
Countians are reaching out to aid
Hurricane Katrina victims in the
Gulf Coast.
A Hardee County crew left
Wednesday morning to assist at the
Emergency command center in
Hattiesburg, Miss. Publlic informa-
tion specialist Micah Hendrickson,
Road and Bridge supervisor Mark




School



Fuel

Supply




Arrives
By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
When the final school bus
returned to the garage last Friday
afternoon, there was only enough
diesel fuel remaining to carry stu-
dents to and from classes for three
more days.
Staff waited well into the
evening Friday for a promised fuel
delivery that never came.
On Sunday, Transportation
. Director Dick Daggett rechecked
his numbers. "We had ,1,300 gal-
lons on Sunday, and we use 500 a
day. But we had at least 200 on the
buses," he said. "We had enough
fuel .to last through Thursday
(today)."
But, finally, the fuel came.
Daggett said a diesel, delivery
arrived Tuesday morning. Unlead-
ed gas is still scarce for the school
district, he said, but.is expected in
three or four days.
"Now we have enough diesel to
last us three weeks." he said.
relieved.
Daggett had been preparing for
ithe worst. He called Grimsley Oil
Co. asking for any diesel it might
be able to sell to the district.,
"They were looking around," he.
said. "They were killing g to help."
Daggett considered all options.
;"We were going to get the district
credit card and go bus by bus to the
S(local retail) pumps if we had to,"
he joked. "Whatever we had to do,
we were going to get' kids to
school."
'Now that the school district is
pumped up, only the county reports
insufficient diesel supplies to main-
tain some routine services. Each
municipality has enough fuel in its
tanks. "
County Public Works Director,
J.R. Prestridge noted on Tuesday,
"We're OK with unleaded gas, but
See FUEL 3A


God Wins

Over Science

.. .Column 7C


Herald-Advocate


Hardee County's Hometown Coverage
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105th Year, No. 39
3 Sections, Pages 32
Thursday, September 8, 2005


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Hardee 'Ramps Up' To Aid Hurricane Victims
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PHOTO BY RALPH HARRISON
Fireman Greg Pfeiffer steadies the ladder as co-worker Larry Factor uses thermal imaging cam-
era to "see" through the smoke and be sure there are no hot spots in the attic or ceiling.


Frazier and mechanic Byron
Allison were joined by four officers
from the Sheriff's office and two
more from the Wauchula Police
Department. They will spend about
10 days there.
A dozen Peace River Electric
Cooperative employees, including
line technicians outfitted with sev-
eral bucket trucks and "Digger
Derricks", (the trucks designed to
dig the holes needed for the power
poles), were sent to the Clarke-


Washington Electric Cooperative in
Alabama to help restore power.
First United Methodist Church of
Zolfo Springs is collecting stuffed
animals and/or money for them.
They will be taken to children who
need "a friend to hug." Donations,
made out to the church, can be
mailed to "Stuffed Animals for
Children, 754 Sumner Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873 or dropped off
at Mid-Florida Hardware (formerly
Scotty's) on U.S. 17 South in


Wauchula.
The city of Bowling Green has
adopted the hurricane-stricken city
of Wiggins, Miss., and is asking for
donations of money or supplies.
Wiggins, with about 4,500 resi-
dents, is the county seat of Stone
County, population 14,000, and sits
between the larger Gulf Coast cities
and Hattiesburg. Donations should
be taken to City Hall, 104 E. Main
St., or call 375-2255 for more
information on particular needs.


Local seamstress, designer and
Alterations shop owner J. Shields
has been in contact with the
American Red Cross and is current-
ly preparing a shipment of hand-
made pillows for children affected
by Hurricane Katrina. She is sup-
plying the colorful and themed fab-
rics, but is asking for donations of
bags of loose fiberfill pillow stuff-
ing.
In addition to the children's pil-
lows, Shields is collecting women's


personal hygiene items and incont-
nence products for the elderly.
Drop off your donations at her
shop, 709 E. Bay St. in Wauchula,
or call her at 773-9820 for more
information.
The Hardee Help Center has set
up a hurricane disaster relief fund
for the Salvation Army and United
Way to use in their disaster relief
efforts. Checks clearly marked,
Hurricane Katrina and made out to'
See AID 3A


3 House Fires


In Just 3 Days


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A trio of structure fires over the
holiday kept staff in all the county
units busy.
Saturday's fire near Limestone,
Sunday's in Wauchula and
Monday's just outside Bowling
Green each presented its own chal-
lenge and the opportunity to use the
- department's thermal imaging cam-
era.
According to Hardee Fire-
Rescue Dep. Chief Dan Harsh-
'biger, the camera enables his staff
to completely check out a building
to detect any hot spots or objects
without cutting into the walls or
ceilings. It can also help a victim
who might need rescue but can't be
located because of heavy smoke.
"It (thermal imaging) has been
used for years, but new upgrades
brought it to the fire service several
years ago. We are borrowing one
now from Ten-Eight Fire Equip-
ment Co., but will purchase three in
the new fiscal year which begins


Oct. 1. We will have one for each
station."
' Harshburger related an incident
shortly after the test camera
arrived. At an expensive two-story
rural home, the owners reported
smelling smoke. Firemen respond-
ed and sensed the haze and odor as
well.
"We looked for over an hour but
could find nothing. We sent for the
.imager. There was a space between
the top of the kitchen cabinets and
the ceiling and the owner had put
decorative items there. The imager
showed a circuit breaker hidden
behind one of them had shorted.
The imager showed it as a huge
glow. We would have left without
finding it without the imager. It
saved their home, and possibly
their lives, if fire had broken out
during the night," said
Harshburger.
"The imager helps us locate vic-
tims, the most important thing is
preventing loss of life, but it is also
.See FIRES 3A


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
An alert deputy on routine patrol
who spotted a car parked late at
night alongside a convenience
store, but its occupants never going
inside, ended up making an. arrest
on multiple narcotics and ammuni-
tion charges.
Gary DuWayne Grills, 41, of 614
Saunders St., Wauchula, was taken
into custody at about 11:15 on
. Monday night of last week by Dep.
Eric Thompson.
Narcotics charges against him
are trafficking in methampheta-
mine, possession of methampheta-
mine with intent to sell, possession
of methamphetamine within 1,000
feet of a convenience store and pos-


session of drug paraphernalia.
Alleged weapons violations
include possession of a firearm by a
See CHARGES 2A


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INDEX
Classifleds 8B
Community Calendar.....3A
Courthouse Report........6C
Crime Blotter................11A
| Hardee Living.................2B
Information Roundup....3A
Obits 4A
School Lunch Menus....6A
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Public Hearings Begin On Budget, Millage Proposals


Despite rising property values, all:
local taxing authorities but one are
maintaining their millage rates ofU
last year, meaning more cash will.
flow into their spending coffers.
The School Board, however, is
proposing a slight drop in its tax
rate.
Public hearings on the tentative
2005-06 budgets .and their accom-
panying millage rates begin tonight
(Thursday), giving taxpayers a
look-see and say-so in the financial
plans,
Two such public hearings will be
held, one for tentative approval and.
the second for adoption.. The new
fiscal year will begin Oct. 1.
For a glimpse of each govern-


mental group's budget and millage
plan for the upcoming year, see
below.
School Board -
The Hardee County School
Board held its first public hearing
on Aug. 1. Its second, and final,
public hearing is today (Thursday)
at 5:01 p.m. in the media center at
Hardee Junior High School, 200 S.
Florida Ave. in Wauchula.
Millage would drop from 8.112
to 7.923 under the plan. It will
partly fund a total $80 million bud-
get., up from 2004-05's $69.8 mil-
lion but including state funding for
the new K-8 school currently under
construction north of Wauchula and


set to open in August of 2006.
Capital outlay funds not commit-
ted to K-8 construction will be used
to put air conditioning in the cafete-
ria kitchen at Hardee Senior High
School. Other needs include such
items as electrical work, flooring
and roofing.
County
The Hardee County Board of
County Commissioners voted to
continue -the same millage rate of
this year. The 8.7064 millage will
help fund the total $53.05 million
budget for 2005-06, slightly lower
than the current budget of $54.78.
million, which was increased by
hurricane costs and payments.


The county's first public hearing
will be next Thursday, Sept. 15, at 6
p.m. in Room 102 of Courthouse
Annex I, 412 W. Orange St.,
Wauchula. The second pubic hear-
ing is Sept. 26, also at 6 p.m.
Wauchula
Wauchula will continue the 5.02,
millage it has had for several years.
With a difference in property values
and new construction, this will
bring in additional funds. The cur-
rent budget is $4.786 million,
which will increase to $4.965 mil-
lion in 2005-06.
Wauchula's first public hearing is
Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. The
final public hearing is Sept. 27, also


at 6 p.m.
Bowling Green
The Bowling Green City
Commission will hold its first bud-
get public hearing on Tuesday at
6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The monthly
commission meeting will begin at 7
p.m.
The final budget hearing will be
Monday, Sept. 19, at 5:15 p.m. The
millage rate will be the same at 6
mills, said City Clerk Pam
Northrup.
The proposed new budget is
$2,046,763 and includes a 35-cent-
an-hour raise for city employees.
The current budget is $2,093,223
See BUDGETS 2A


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Kelly's Column




About 5,000 fans attended Friday's football game at Wildcat Stadium,
with Hardee winning 27-10 over the strong Fort Meade Miners.
The Wildcats this Friday night will play at Port Charlotte. Both teams
are 2-0. This is a non-district game.

The fireworks display last Friday night at Wildcat Stadium during half-
time was a 10 on a scale of 1-10. Bo Derek is not alone in achieving a 10.

It 'was fitting and satisfying to see on TV the 10-7 FSU win over
Miami. Bobby Bowden's teamhas lost to Miami several times on missed
field goals; and this time the Hurricanes lost because of unsuccessful field
,goal attempts.

The Floiida Gators looked pretty good Saturday in an opening 32-14
win over Wyoming. I was among the 90,000 fans. Also in our vehicle to see
the Gators' debut under new head coach Urban Meyer were sons Jim and
Jeremy, Daniel Moore and Meg Hackney.

There have been several Hardee County relief efforts started to help the
-hurricane victims on the Gulf Coast that was damaged by Katrina.
'This time lIasit ear Hardee County was on the receiving end of hurri-:
cane helpers.. -- .

The weather is slowly beginning to be cooler.

Crown Ford, through the National Center of Missing and Exploited
Children. will have children's pictures and vital statistics digitally recorded
and stored on Saturday., Sept. 10, from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the dealership in
Wauchula.
This information will be given to parents in the form of a floppy disk.
In case of emergency this information can be delivered to law enforcement
immediately. There is no charge. Free food and entertainment by singer
Tanva Lambert %will be provided.

Hardee's win over state 1-A champions Fort Meade Miners extended
the Wildcats' regular win-streak to 34 games and earned Hardee a No. 7
state ranking among 3-A schools.

The rabbit is still visiting our garden but does not eat much. A few
blackeye peas have matured and coming on strong in growth are okra,
peanuts, and silver queen corn.
Five hills each of cantaloupe, watermelons and pumpkins are showing
some promise despite some foliage problems with rust or some other fun-
,gus. Regular spray applications of fungicide and pesticide are necessary to'
grow a garden, along with fertilizer, weed control and moisture.
The vegetables cost more than from the store, if you figure overall
costs, but they are better. It would take a large garden to be cost effective
the way we do it. My garden cost to date, counting seed, fertilizer, lime,
fungicide, pesticide and gasoline for the tiller, is about $80.
Not counted are quite a few manhours and boyhours in the garden. I
* believe growing a garden is a wonderful and worthwhile endeavor. It gives
.you an appreciation for agriculture and professional farmers?




BUDGETS
Continued From 1A


and had no employee raise
The budget includes $40
sate grants to be spent
between two parks in the
Northup.

Zolfo Springs
The town of Zolfo Spi
hold its first public hea
coming Monday night at-
Civic Center-at 3210 U.
The town plans to hold fas
mill tax rate of previous y
Town Clerk Mary Jan
said budget numbers the
however, are still being
Finance Director Linda
and the town's Finance C
are working "up to the m
budget line items. prep.
SMonday's session, Tindell
A date and time for a fin
hearing will be ,set at 1
hearing.

I .ndigent Board,
The Hardee County
Health Care Board will
village to the, roll-back
.3940. Its village de6rea
year because the tax for pa
pital costs for county
treated at Florida
Wauchula is limited by ord


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city, said


rings will
ring this
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a maximum of $550,000 per year.
With more residents and businesses
in the county, the roll-back rate will
raise $549. 205.
The board's first public hearing is
Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Room 102
at Courthouse Annex I, 412 W.
Orange St., Wauchula. The second
public meeting is Sept. 27, also at
"5:30 p.m.


,t, to its 9- Water Boards
ears. ,-The Southwest Florida Water
e Tindell Management District Board will
emselves, continue the 0.422 village it has
crunched. had for 13 years. The Peace River
Roberson Basin Board will continue at 0.195
committee mills. ,
minute" on The total board budget for 2005-
aring for 06 is $278 million, down a bit from
said. the $279 million of this year.
nal public The.first public budget meeting is
Monday's Tuesday at 5:01 p.m. at the Tampa
service office at 7601 U. S. 301 N.'
The final public hearing on these
budgets is Sept. 27 at 5:01.p.m, at
Indigent the Brooksville office. 2379 Broad
lower its St.
rate of Staff writers Cynthia Krahl, Joan
cases "each Seaman and Jim Kelly prepared this
ying hos, report.
residents .
Hospital- Dining is and always was a
finance to great artistic opportunity.


Panic Attacks. They can happen
at any time, while you shop, work
or even sleep. They can occur for
no apparent reason, or in response
or anticipation of a feared object or
situation..
Panic attacks usually begin
abruptly, peak quickly and last from
a few minutes to about an hour. A
recent issue of Mayo Clinic Health
Letter lists these panic attack symp-
toms:
Rapid heart rate
Sweating, trembling
Shortness of breath
Chills, flushing,
Nausea, abdominal cramping
Chest pain.
Dizziness
Tightness in your throat, trou-
ble swallowing.
A sense, of doom (People'
describe fears of dying, losing con-
trol, fainting or having a heart
attack.)
The good news is that panic




CHARGES
Continued From '1A
convicted felon and 25 counts of
possession of ammunition by a
convicted felon.
In a first-appearance hearing
before Circuit Judge Robert ,L.
Doyel on Tuesday, Grills' bond was
set at $50,000 cash or surety.
Sheriff's Office spokesman Maj.
Claude Harris Jr. said the arrest
stemmed from routine patrol of the
area surrounding the Circle K store
in Wauchula Hills.
Thompson saw a gray Chevrolet
Camaro parked on the north side of
the store, out of the clerk's view, he
said.' He passed it two or three
times, seeing a man and woman
inside the car but never leaving to
go into the store.
Harris said the deputy stopped to.
- ask the car's occupants what their
business 'was. at the store late at
night.
He could see power tools in the
back of the car, and another deputy,
Andrew McGuckin. saw an ammu-
nition belt on the front floorboard.
Further, the major alleged, Det.
Clay Nicholson arrived on the
scene, with his K-9, Holly, alerting
to possible drugs.
Harris said a .22)-caliber revolver
was found in a holster on the gun
belt, which was loaded with ammu-
nition. A methamphetamine
smoking pipe was inside the car, he
said.
Grills, telling Thompson that he
wanted to be "truthful," also pulled
a plastic bag from his front pants
pocket.. It held. 14.9 grams of
methamphetamine, Harris'charged.
Grills has not posted bond, and
remains in custody pending trial.
Cooking is an art and patience
a virtue...
-Keith Floyd


attacks are treatable. If panic
attacks are interfering with your
life, talk to your doctor about treat-
ment options.
Cognitive behavior therapy:
Often the most effective treatment
involves meeting with a trained
therapist such as a psychologist.
About 80 percent of people who
undergo cognitive behavior therapy
are cured of their panic attacks.
Drugs: A class of antidepressant
medications called selective sere-
tonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's),
which includes citalopram
(Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac),
paroxetine (Paxil) and sertraline
(Zoloft); can be effective in the
treatment of panic attacks. They
often show results in 6 to 12 weeks.
If immediate, short-term relief is
needed, other anti'-an\,iets media-


tions may be used as a bridge to
long-term therapies.

Glaucoma: Catch it Early to
Prevent Vision Loss
About half of the estimated 4 mil-
lion Americans with glaucoma
aren't aware they have the condi-
tion. Not knowing could mean a
loss of vision, says a recent issue of
Mayo Clinic Health Letter.
Glaucoma isn't a single disease.
but a group of diseases. The com-
mon feature of these diseases is
pressure-induced damage to the
optic nerve, a bundle of nerve fibers
that connect to the back of the eye.
The first sign of glaucoma you
may notice is loss of peripheral
vision. But by then, vision loss is
usually significant and permanent.
Your eye care provider can detect


glaucoma during routine eye
exams, before vision loss occurs.
If glaucoma is diagnosed early,
treatments are typically effective in
stopping or significantly slowing
vision loss. Eyedrops and oral
drugs can be used to decrease eye
pressure. Surgery is an option if
other treatments aren't effective.
If you're over age 40, schedule a
glaucoma screening every two to
four years. Over age 65, schedule a
screening every year or two.
If you're at high risk for glauco-
ma, your doctor could recommend
early or more frequent screenings.
Risk factors are a family history of
the disease, African ancestry, dia-
betes, certain rare eye diseases and
, having had an eye injury or having
used any corticosteriod preparation
for a.prolonged period.


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KIDS NEED
HARDEE COUNTY
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way through the court sys-
term. Volunteer to be a
Guardian Ad Litem.
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PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON
In a fitting conclusion to a night of celebration re-opening Wildcat Stadium, bands from both
schools performed after the game. In (top) is Fort Meade's Fighting Miners (below) is Hardee's
Blue Star Brigade.


Workshop For
Youth Exhibitors
A mandatory youth livestock
show ethics and animal care
workshop will be held on
Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon
for all youth intending to exhibit
animals at the Florida State Fair.
The workshop is at the
Hardee County" Extension
Service offices, 507 Civic
Center Drive, on the west side
of the Agri-Civic Center off
Altman ,Road. Call 77372164 to
pre-register.

Cattlemen Learn
Burning Methods
Cattlemen and other private
landowners should plan now for
a three-day course on pre-
scribed burning in their pas-
tures. Pre-registration by Sept.
20 is required to insure a
reserved space. Cost is $150.
The course is Nov. 1-3 at the
DeSoto County Extension
Service office in Arcadia. For
more 'information, call the
Hardee County Extension at
773-2164.

Drivers D.A.T.E.
Classes Set
The, four-hour Drug Alcohol
Traffic :Education (D.A.T.E.)
,-classes are set for Sept. 24 at
Sthe Hardee Campus of South
Florida Community College,
2968 U. S. 17 N., Bowling
Green.' The Spanish D.A.T.E.
class is at the DeSoto college
campus on Sept. 17. Also
offered on Sept. 17 at the-
Hardee campus is, a Spanish
driver improvement class. All
are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
Pre-registration is required.
Cost of the D.A.T. E. class is $27
and the driver improvement
basic class is $32. Call 773-
2252 to register or for more
information,.

Workshop Teaches
Grant Writing
The Florida Heartland Rural
Economic Development
Initiative Inc. (FHREDI) is spon-
soring a workshop tomorrow
(Friday) on how to write grants.
It isfree an open to anyone
interested in obtaining state or
federal grants.
The meeting begins at 9:30
a.m. at Room 102, Courthouse
Annex 1, 412 W. Orange St.,
Wauchula. For more informa-
tion, call 863-402-6925.

There is a.very easy way to
return from a casino with a
small fortune: go there with a
large one.
-Jack Yelton


Walking Club
Meets Tuesday
The Hardee County Health
Department Walking Club will
meet on Tuesday from 6 to 7
p.m. on the fitness trail with
stretches, a work-out and 40-
minute walk.
There will also be a guest
speaker. Membership is free
and their are other club activi-
ties. Meet at 115 K. D. Revell
Road (off U. S. 17 North),
Wauchula. For more, informa-
tion, call Erin Hess at 773-4161,
ext. 176.


THURSDAY, SEPT. 8


VHardee County Commis-
sion, regular and zoning meet-
ing, Room 102, Courthouse
Annex I, 412 W. Orange St.,
Wauchula, 8:30 a.m.
VHardee County School
Board, final public budget hear-
ing, Media Center, Hardee
Junior High School, 200 S.
Florida Ave., Wauchula, 5:01
p.m. .

MONDAY, SEPT. 12
i/Indigent Health Care Board
public budget hearing, Room
102, Courthouse Annex I, 412
W. Orange St., Wauchula, 5:30
p.m.
i/Wauchula City Commis-
sion, regular meeting, City Hall,
225 E. Main St., Wauchula, 6
p.m.
i/Zolfo Springs Town Council,
public budget hearing and
monthly meeting, Civic Center,
3210 U. S. 17 S., Zolfo Springs,
7 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 13
VSouthwest Florida Water
Management Board public hear-
ing, Tampa offices, 5:01 p.m.
i/Wauchula City Commis-
sion, first public budget hearing,
City Hall, 225 E. Main St.,
Wauchula, 6 p.m.
i/Bowling Green City
Commission, first public budget
hearing, 6:30 p.m. and regular
monthly meeting, City Hall, 104
E. Main St., Bowling Green, 7
p.m.

WED., SEPT. 14
/Zolfo Springs Town Co(uncil,
special meeting to hire police
chief, Civic Center, 3210 U. S.
, 17 S., Zolfo Springs, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 15
VHardee County Commis-
sion, first public budget hearing,
Room 102, Courthouse Annex I,
412 W. Orange St., Wauchula, 6
p.m.


FIRES
Continued From 1A
a valuable tool in saving loss of
property, too," he added.
The first fire of the long weekend
was at 5074 Walker Ave.,
Limestone. Called in at 11:42 p.m.
Saturday, the first engine from the
Zolfo Springs ubltajii a.rri'.ed at
:he scene of the modular home fire
at 12:01 a.m. A tanker, brush truck
and rescue unit joined in shortly, as
did a tanker from DeSoto County
under the mutual aid agreement
with the southern neighbor.
The moderate fire, venting out
Sthe southeast window was under
control within 17 minutes, -but
Engine 21 from Zolfo station left at
3:26 a.m., helping to clear the
heavy smoke. The fire appeared to
start in the center hallway, possibly
in the,attic, said Harshburger, who
said it was still under investigation
by the state Fire Marshal's Office.


"We were able to contain it to
two rooms and the attic but there
was also heavy smoke damage
throughout the home," he said.
Sunday's fire was at 516 E.
Orange St., Wauchula, where the
owner had the fire nearly out .when
firemen arrived. "However, there
was a lot of smoke and we couldn't
see if there were any hot spots
which could flare up later. The
imager helped us take a good look
at the ceiling and attic beams,"
commented the deputy chief.
When firemen arrived at 11 a.m
with an engine, tanker and rescue
unit, there was heavy smoke at the
south end of the house. It was
"knocked down" in minutes and the
last unit cleared the scene by 12:41,
with the aid of the imager. The fire
marshal determined the cause to be
an extension cord powering a freez-
er in the laundry room, said
Harshburger.
While fire was contained to the
laundry room, there was ceiling
damage and heavy smoke damage..
The Red Cross arrived and helped
the family find lodging and cloth-
ing. "The smoke damage ruins
clothing and furnishings so they'll
be out until repairs are made," he
added.
Monday's: fire at 211 Lake
Branch Road was reported shortly
after 5 p.m., with Bowling Green
and Wauchula units responded.
The occupants were already 'out-
side the single-story home and the
husband had used an extinguisher
on the fire in the kitchen. It had
begun when grease ignited and
spread from the stove up the cabi-
nets to the ceiling. ,
Again, the thermal imager was
used, as firemen removed the stove
and cleaned the floor around it.
Checking for extensions of the fire
in the walls and cabinets saved cut-
ting into them to ensure there were
no stray hot spots, explained
Harshburger, noting that three
structure fires in three days was an
unusual occurrence.


COURTESY PHOTOS
Standing by truckloads of hurricane relief supplies are (from left) Joe Harrell, Church of God
Disaster Relief; Rev. Wendell Smith of Wauchula; a representative of Feed The Children; Henry
Labrie; and Charles Adkins, Florida director of Disaster Relief for the Church of God.


the Hardee Help Center can be
mailed to P.O. Box 422, Wauchula,
FL 33873 or brought to the center
at 131 N. Eighth Ave., Wauchula.
Another Wauchula church,
Riverview Heights Missionary
Baptist Church, in cooperation with
John and Kathleen Eason, over the
Weekend gathered hurricane relief-
supplies in front of Wal-Mart and
Winn-Dixie. They filled 17 4x4x4
cucumber crates with supplies, said
James Braddock. About $2,500 in
cash donations was collected and
then used to buy hurricane supplies.
Braddock said nine crateloads
were to be taken Tuesday to St.
Elmo, Ala., and another nine crate-
loads will be taken Saturday to St.
Elmo. He said Jack Eason will fur-
nish the trailer and fuel, and David
Ennis will supply the truck.
Wauchula First Baptist Church
had special collections on Sunday
for hurricane relief. It will do so
again this Sunday.
New Hope Baptist Church youth
minister Patrick Mahoney and oth-
ers left Friday morning to assist
hurricane victims.
Sunday morning Oak Grove
Baptist. Church began collecting
monies for 'Hurricane Katrina
relief,' reports Pastor Jim Davis.
"We intend to have an on-going
collection for several weeks. They
are going to be rebuilding for a
very long rime, and we hope to be
able to help." The monies collected
are being sent to the North
American Mission Board of the
Southern Baptist Convention.
Those wanting to do the same may
do so by going to www.namb.net
'and click on the Hurricane Relief
Fund.
Pastor Davis also said that two
men from the church left Tuesday
morning and were joining up .with
other men in the community to
deliver 15 generators, supplies and
equipment to the Gulfport damaged
area. Oak Grove also, .collected
monies to help defer the cost of
their trip.
Rev. Wendell Smn-li. pastor of the
Faith Temple Church of God in
Wauchula, and businessman Henry
Labrie took a semi-truckload, of
supplies to Gulfport, Miss., late'last
week to help Hurricane Katrina
victims,
Smith said they left at midnight
Wednesday, Aug. 31, and returned
to Wauchula at 6 a.m. Friday.
The big trailer was filled',with
food and other products collected
through the Church of God Disaster
Relief and Operation .Compassion.





FUEL
Continued From 1A
are having a problem with diesel.
,We've had no success in getting
any yet." "V
But, he added, "We have a
promise of some late this week."
Prestridge said non-essential
high-consumption equipment aas
been parked in the meantime.
"We've had to cut operations back
50 percent to conserve and be sure
we have enough for emergency
operations."
Rick Giroux, city manager in
Wauchula, said Tuesday, "We're
OK. Before the holiday weekend,
when prices increased, we went
ahead and topped off the tanks.
We're in good shape."
And that status should last for a
while, he said.
"We have a full 2,000 gallons of
gas and 2,000 gallons of diesel. If
we're frugal on routine use, it
should last three to four weeks."
Bowling Green City Clerk Pam
Northup said tanks were filled
shortly before Hurricane Katrina.
The city is reporting no problems,
she said, adding, "not so far."
Mary Jane Tindell, town clerk in
Zolfo Springs, reported a similar
situation there, on Tuesday. "The
tanks had been topped off right
before the hurricane," she said.
"Consequently; we're having no
problems."


AID
Continued From 1A
"We were the first truck to unload a
full truckload at the Gulfport
Church of God," said Smith.
The owner/operator of the truck
is Labrie, who lives in Texas, but
owns Mold Management which has
done several hurricane remediation
projects in Wauchula.
"It reminded me of what Hardee
County looked like after Hurricane
Charley. Power lines and trees were
down and damaged homes, church-
es and businesses."
Smith said a truck and trailer will
be filled this week at the State
Farmers Market in cooperation
with Hardee County Emergency
Management Services. Products
will include food, diapers; water
and hygiene items.
Smith said a quicker way to get
supplies to the hurricane areas is to


donate money to Faith Temple
Church of God or Cutting Edge
Ministries. He said Operation
Compassion can send a filled truck-
load of supplies for $2,500 and the
loads can be designated to
Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama.
Smith said the checks can be sent
to Manley and Associates C.P.A.
firm at 203 S. 7th Ave., Hardee
County EMS at 404 W. Orange St.,
or Faith Temple Church of God at
701 N. 7th Ave., all in Wauchula.
Smith said Cutting Edge
Ministries regularly furnishes food
and other personal items to 200 to
300 needy Hardee County families
a week. Cutting Edge is located at
3059 Elm Street, Zolfo Springs.
Staff writers Joan Seaman and
Cynthia Krahl contributed to this
.report.


Pastor Jackson and his wife stand by downed church sign at
Rivers of Living Waters Church of God in Gulfport.


Hurricane Katrina damaged Rivers of Living Waters Church of
God in Gulfport, Miss.

INVITATION TO BID
The Board of County Commissioners of HARDEE COUNTY, Florida, will accept
sealed bids until 2:00 P. M., Local Time, Monday,October 3, 2005 at the HARDEE
COUNTY PURCHASING OFFICE, Attn: Jack Logan, Purchasing Director, 205
Hanchey Rd, Wauchula, Fl. 33873 for:
CONCRETE, DRAINAGE MATERIAL AND RELATED ROAD
CONSTRUCTION WORK

Bids received after this time will not be considered. Required bid proposal sheets
and specifications may be obtained at the PURCHASING OFFICE, 205 HANCHEY
ROAD, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA 33873 OR BY FAXING A REQUEST TO (863) 773-
0322.
A submitted bid or "No Bid" will indicate your desire to remain on our list of active
vendors and-thus assures you of being placed on our mailing list for the next
bidding cycle.
All bids are to be submitted with an original and two (2) copies, Indicating
CONCRETE, DRAINAGE AND RELATED ROAD CONSTRUCTION on the envelope.
All bids will be opened at 2:00 P.M., Monday, October 3 2005, in the PUBLIC
WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM, 205 HANCHEY RD, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA. The
Board of County Commissioners will award bids at the regularly scheduled
meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2005.
The County reserves the right to: waive informalities and/or irregularities in any
BID, delete any portion of the project; extend the project within the limits of the
work involved which in its judgment is In the best interest of the County. The
County reserves the right to reject any or all bid(s). The County may postpone the
award for a period of time which shall not extend beyond sixty (60) calendar days
from the Bid opening date.



Gordon R. Norris, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners 9:8c
HARDEE COUNTY







4A The Herald-Advocate, September 8, 2005


HJHS Softball, Starts Tuesday


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Hardee Junior High School soft-
ball gets going Tuesday with a trip
to Sebring.
The junior Lady Cats are under
the direction of Head Coach Patrick
Mahoney, with assistant Beth
Sasser and contributions from high
school coach Donnie Carver,
Shannon Robertson and Rebekah
Mahoney. In fact, they stepped in
the gap to do even more while
Mahoney went to help in the hurri-
cane disaster relief efforts. He
hopes to be back.by the Sept. 12
game.
Mahoney and staff have five'
returnees from the 2004 squad. In
all, he.has nine eighth graders to
prepare for moving up to the high


Obituaries

DALE ADOLPHUS KNIGHT
Dale Adolphus Knight, 82, of
Bowling Green, died at Lakeland
Regional Medical Center on
Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005.
Born April 1, 1923, he was the
youngest of eight children of
Joseph and Nancy Knight. He was
a lifelong resident of Hardee
County except for brief periods of
time. He served for three years dur-
ing World War II in the Pacific the-
atre as a U.S. Army artillery crew
chief, worked as a salesman for
White and Mack trucks, attended
Dallas and Atlanta Christian
Colleges, preached in churches in
Texas, Georgia, Virginia and
Florida and owned and operated
Knight's RV Service in Wauchula.
He had been a member of First
Christian Church of Wauchula
since 1946.
Besides his parents, he was pre-
ceded in death by four brothers and
three sisters.
Surviving are three daughters,
Jeanne Andrews and husband
Clinton of Gray, Tenn., Janice
Knight of Tampa and Daphne Batts
and husband Jerry of Wauchula;
four grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren. '
Funeral services were held at 10
a.m. on Wednesday. Sept. 7. at First
Christian Church of Wauchula with
Clint 'Andrews officiating. Burial
followed at ,Wauchula Cemeter)y
Visitation was Tuesday, Sept. 6. 64&
p.m. at Brant Funeral Chapel. 404,
West Palmetto Street. Wauchula.
Brant Funeral Chapel
Wauchula


ISRAEL & JOSEPH
BENAVIDES
Infant brothers. Israel and Joseph
Benavides. died Friday, Aug. 26,
2005. in Arcadia.
They are survived by their par-
ents. Margarita Gauina and Ruben
Benavides of Bowling Green;
maternal grandparents. Maria
Rodriguez and Jesus Luera' of
Knoxville, Tenn.; paternal grand-
parents, Elida and Juan Benavides
of Bowling Green; paternal great-
grandmother, Amelia Esquivel of'
Wauchula; one brother, Ruben'
Benarides Jr. of Bo%\ling Green;
one sister. Julyssa Benavides of
Bowling Green: and numerous
aunts and uncles.
Graveside serve ices were held at
10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 at
Bowling Green Cemetery.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula





ISRAEL & JOSEPH
BENAVIDES
Infant brothers, Israel and.
Joseph 'Benavides, died Friday,
Aug. 26, 2005. in Arcadia. .
.The. are survived by their par-
ents. Margaritla Gauna and
Ruben Benavides of Bowling
Green;, maternal grandparents.
Maria Rodriguez and Jesus
Luera of Knox. ille, Tenn.: pater-
nal grandparents, Elida and Juan
Benavides of Bowling Green;
paternal great-grandmother.
Amelia Esqui'el of Wauchula;
one brother, Ruben Benavides Jr.
: of Bowling Green; one sister,
Julyssa Benavides of Bowling
Green: and numerous aunts and
uncles.
Graveside serve ices were held
at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. I at
Bowling Green Cemeter).


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529 W. Main Street
Wauchula



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school level.
Returnees are Paige Clark,
Chelsey Steedley, Caitlan Chason,
Marissa Shivers and Lindy
Rossman. Their classmates are
Heather St. John, Christine .Garza
and Halley Marshall. ,
Joining them are seventh graders,
Eryn Mahoney, Kara Norris.
Kyndall Robertson, Kate Krause.
Amber Hines, .Courtne Chason,
Lea Levesque and Kayla Owens.
Ashley Albritton 'and Amanrda
McNabb are managers.
"We cut a lot of good players and
kept 17, -still a large squad," said
Patrick Mahoney recently. "Our
returnees will anchor the squad," he
added. He has a variety of girls who
can pitch, several coming up, from


Sept. 12
Sept. 15
Sept. 19
Sept. 22
Sept. 26
Sept. 29
Oct. 3
Oct. 6
Oct. 10
Oct. 13


Little League, which will switch
over to Dixie Youth 'play",this'
spring.
The junior Lady Wildcats open
Sixth a pair of'road games Tuesda',
at Sebring, then Sept. 15 at A'on
Park. The girls come home to their
field at the Recreation Comple\
just north of the high school, on
Monday Sept. 19.
Games are usually, Monday, and
Thursda\s, and start at -4-31 p.m
Occasionall. Hardee is the odd-
man out in the Heartland
Conference. drawing a b\e. The
girls play each conference team
once. Other teams in the Heartland
are DeSoto. Sebring. \\ornr Park,
and Hill-Gustat, a Sebring middle
school..


bringg
Avon Park;
Lake Placid
DeSoto
Hill-Gustat
Sebring
Avon Park
Lake Placid
DeSoto
Hill-Gustat


Away
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Games Start at 4:30


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


r


WORRY, WORRY GO AWAY
Q: How do I stop worrying? It seems that all da TI'm OK, but ,
when night comes the worries begin. I lie awake %with my mind on ,
everything from bills to family to work. I'm always finding something
to worry about.. .
Signed Worry Wart
A: I did a column last year on worry, and I've had more comments on,
that column than any other l'\e w.ritten. 'So, this let's me know you're e not
alone. You're among a \ast community. of "\orry 'arts.' The good news is-
there is help and freedom fr6in worries.. ,
S... Webster defines \t'rry: "'"To be concerned or troubled; t, tug ht repeat-'
edly; to annoy; to irritate." I myself used to be the Queen of worrn. I suf-
fered numerous anxiety attacks as a teen-ager. It wasn't until I gate mN life
to Jesus at the age of nineteen that I was completely healed from m\ anxi-
et\ attacks.. .
I. discovered that God had given me free will to choose what listened
to, watched and meditated on. He also gives us the choice to choose peace.
joy and happiness. .'.' ': "
See. I was letting the de\il do a number on my mind. the biggest
batllefield is your,mind. He'd try and convince me that people didn't like
me, I was no good for anything. our money %wasn't going to stretch till pay-
day, or he was going to hurt my children. I %worried about anything and
everything. If you let the devil ride. he will soon %want to dri% e.
I monitored whatI took in all day. I quit.watching depressing mno ies.
listening to depressing music and refused to let my ears be a trash can for
everyone to dump their garbage in.' We have a, choice to fill our minds and
heart with love or garbage. .
'I recently went to a department store noticed right off that the cashier
%was full of joy. She had a big smile and song on her heart. Wheh asked
how she was doing today, she replied, "Girl, I'm doing fine, ain't no one
going to steal my joy today." That's the attitude we all need. Refuse to
wonrry, refuse to let the devil play tug-of-war %with your emotions.:
,-, After I became a Christian and as I began to read His Word. I disco%- -
ered that rlorry implies that we don't totally:trust God. He tells us to give
Him all our problems, worries, and anxieties.
In reality worry is a form of fear. The Word says, "Perfect love casts
out all fear. because fear has torment." If we hase perfect trusting lose for
God, .e don't ha'e toworry. We know that He'places angels around our
children, that He meets our financial needs if we obey Him, that He's the
healer if we have faith, He's the way maker and the heart changer. ;'
Every night end your day with prayer. Thank God in advance for your
peaceful sleep. Find yousome Scriptures that tell of God's mighty pox.er.
and quote them. Learn to trust God and you \ ill see your worries banish.
When a light is turned on in a dark room. the darkness disappears. Peace
and anxiety can't be in the same room. Let the perfect Iloe of God banish'
your worries and rule in your heart. Psalms 34:14 says, "Seek peace and
pursue it."
Signed Penn\
Just A Lihle Humor
I asked-a fe 'people \ hat an epistle .\as to test their Bible knowledge.
these are the results I recei\'ed: '
1) "An epistle is a type of gun."
2) "An epistle. I believe, is like a black'belt in karate "
3) "An epistle is a prophet from the Bible."
4) "An epistle is one of those books in.the Bible.",
5) "'An epistle, that's dh of those dudes from the Bible."




Prescribed-Burning


Class Begins Nov. 1,
a, s,,, ,,eg


The Best Management Practices
for beef cattle production "were
recently adopted by the Florida
Cattlemen's Associatioh. Prescrib-.
ed burning is one of these practices.
Prescribed burning should not be
taken lightly. Human error and the
environment can have disastrous
effects which' could ultimately
affect the legal ability of the
landowners to condudct'"'buirning" in
the future. "Prescription Burners"
need to be professional and main-
tain high ethics and standards.
' A three-diy traifiinig course is
being offered as a cooperative effort
by the Florida Cattlemen's Asso-
ciation, University of Florida IFAS


Extension and the Florida Division
of ForestrN. This course is designed
to train cattlemen' and/or private
landowners in rhe use and applica-
tion of prescribed fire.
The course will be offered Nov.
1-3 at the DeSoto CountN Extension
Office in Arcadia. Cost for the three',
'days is $150. Registration is'
required by Tuesday, Sept... 20.
Pre-registration is required to insure
a reserved,space. '
,,')To obtain a brochure and registra-
tioni form, stop by the Hardee
County Extension Service, 507
Civic .Center Dr. in Wauchula or
call 773:2164 for more details.


Sept 8 Boys Golf Sebring HOME 4 p.m.
Girls Golf Jenkins Away 4 p.m.
Volleyball Heartland Chr. HOME 6/7:30 p.m.
JV Football Avon Park HOME 7 p.m.
Sept. 9 '' Cross Country USF Invitation Away 8 a.m.
Varsity Football Port Charlotte Away 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 10 S% imming Sebring Relays Away 8 a.m:
Sept. 12 HJHS Softball Sebring Away 6/7:30 p.m.
Volleyball Bartow HOME 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 13 Cross Country Hardee Imitation HOME 4 p.m.
Girls Golf Frostproof/Mulberry HOME 4 p.m.
Bo s Golf Vanguard Away 4 p.m.
Volleyball Palmetto HOME 6/7:30 p.m.
Sept. 15 Boys Golf Fort leade HOME 4 p.m.
Girls Golf Sebring Away 4 p.m.
HJHS Softball Avon Park Away 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball ', DeSoto Away 6/7:30 p.m.
JV Football DeSoto Away 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 Varsity Football Port Charlotte Away 7:30 p.m.
SSept. 19 Boys.Golf Ridge Away 4 p.m.
Girls Golf Ridge, Away 4 p.m.
HJHS Softball Lake Placid' HOME 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball Frostproof HOME 6/7:30 p.m.
Sept. 20 Cross Country Lake Placid Away 4 p.m.
HJHS Football Avon Park HOME 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball Sebring HOME 6/7:30 p.m.
Sept. 22 Boys Golf Frostproof HOME 4 p.m.
HJHS Softball DeSoto HOME 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country Avon Park Away 4:30 p.m.
Swimming Sebring '. Away 6/7:30 p.m.
Volleyball Booker Away 6/7:30 p.m.
JV Football Lake Placid Away 7 p.m.




Golf Battles Weather And Opponents

By JOAN SEAMAN The girls'have only one match Next week, the Lady Cats host
Of The Herald-Advocate this' week, at Eagle Brook Country Frostproof and. Mulberry on,
Afternoon thunderstorms have Club against Lakeland George Tuesday and play at Sebring
been as forbidding as opponents for Jenkins today (Thursday). Municipal course on Thursday.


Letter To Editor

Zolfo Resident Writes

About Hepatitis C Diagnosis:;
Dear Editor, library and getting information'-:
During the first appointment, from the internet. -"
when the doctor was drawing my When I left his office I went to
blood to confirm what Florida the library. I found some informal-
Blood Sern ices had found. PI-q.ieS;- .'tioixbu't try'as-.I' might I could not
tioned the doctor about Hepatitis C concentrate, and I believe I read the
and %-what I:might be up against? He same paragraph three or fourltimesA
told me, "Hepatitis C is a virus that I put the books.away and left. r%
affects the liver, and if left unat- Returning home; I knew I would-,
tended will destroy the liver, result- n't be able to use the computer and
ing in the person's death." remember what I would find, so I
I asked, "How-could I have got- decided to work in the yard.
ten this %irus and not know it?" Usually that helps to clear m.y
,''The virus is a blood transferable mind, and I can sort things out.
disease, which is passed on from an I didn't know if I was mad, upset
infected person and can"be gotten or just confused, maybe a little of
through a blood transfusion, drug all.
use (sharing needles). tattoos. body For once in my adult life I was
piercing, manicures. any wvay the not in control of my life,
blood of an infected person can be Over the years I have developed
introduced into your blood stream"' the ability to deal with just about
he informed me. any situation that may arise. I have
S"But, I don't feel sick," I said. always worked with the public and
'" He told me, 'Most people don't have had to maintain'control of at
feel, ill at all. The first signs are times 30 or more people, getting-
feeling tired all the time, yellowing their drinks, food arid any specialiW-
of the eyes 'and skin, 'loss of ty requests within 20 to 30 minutes,
appetite, 'flu-like symptoms that and make sure they' were satisfied'
linger. Then when they do see'the enough to return. Not always an
doctor it is usually too far-advanced easy job but I loved it. ,
to treat successfully." Anyhow, I had to gain control-if
"However, donating blood like I was going to beat this disease, and'..
yotu did is a ,good way for people to I made up my mind then and there;
keep an eve on their health, plus it in my yard, if my tests came back
only cost them. a small amount of positive, I will win! This attitude, -'
their time." Then he told nie, "I truly believe, is why I can write this'p
should try not to get to excited letter today. Because, the tests-'
about this until the tests come back came back positive Feb. 13, 1999'.' -
-, in about two weeks Till next'ti'me,
Through the rest of my appoint- Roberta Meyer:
merit, we discussed going tp the Zolfo Springs

Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance.
It is also:owed to justice and to humanity.


We are pleased to welcome


Jack Clark

as a staff member.





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both Hardee golf teams. ,
Hardee boys were rained out in
their onlN match last week, itoni-
cally, a rescheduled rain'oLt from
the previous Thursday's home
match against Torrey Oaks, report-
ed coach George Heine.
Brenton McClenithah, Justin
Painter. Kyle Cobb, Kaleb
Saunders, Jake Lowe, James" Olliff,
D. R: Harris,, Brek McClenithan,
Ben Krause. Jake Crews, Jason
Thompson and Holden Nickerson
\ ill have..t,. wait ait l.og t g
1 ac-jion, ': ,,
The bo s wevereWheduled 't play
at Avon Park on Tuesday and host
Sebring today (Thursday). Next
week, there is a Tuesday match at:
Vanguard and Thursday visit from
FortMeade. :
By the luck of the showers.'
Hardee girls got both matches in
last %week. "I see continued
improvement. We're still young
and inexperienced. We need to play
more. They're raw. learning and
I'm encouraging them to just get
out, have fun and learn. By next
year, if they stick with it. they %will
be better and more successful." said
coach Byron Jarriagin of his team,
all first-year players.
The girls welcomed Sebring at
Torrey Oaks on Tuesday a bit too
well, with the visitors winning 161-
" 266. For the Lady Cats. .freshman
Ashley Patarini had the low score
of the day, followed by junior Kelly
Jo Smith, soph Ciara Chancey,
freshman, Kirsti, Roehm, and
i'Unibirs CiaraiLambert and Linidsey
Moye.
On Thursday, it was a tri-match
at, Imperial Lakes County Club
against', host '. Mulberry and-
Frostproof, which won with the low
"score of 225. Mulberrv was next at
268 and Hardee carded a collective
284. Moye and Roehm led the Lady
Wildcats, followed by Smith arid
Patarini, also tied, and Lambert and
Chancey, who tied .'


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Consumer New$
By Mark Mathosian
State Comptroller's Office Regional Director


WORK-AT-HOME SCHEMES
"The majority of make-money-at-home schemes are swindles."
The words George Husser wrote over 75 years ago still ring true today.
SHusser was manager of the Missouri Better Business Bureau and author of
the 1929 book "Crooked Financial Schemes Exposed."
Vintage schemes don't die, they simply resurface with a new slant.
Here are a few interesting classified ad schemes from the 1920s and
,'30s that could be easily tweaked and reappear as a money-making oppor-
tunity in today's newspapers.
At the turn of the century most housewives, were skilled at using
sewing machines. Schemers took advantage of this fact by placing classi-
fied ads in local newspapers alluring housewives with sewing machines to
write for particulars on how to make "big money." After responding, vic-
tims received a form letter urging them to send $1.50 for a sample dress and
told they would be considered for employment as a company seamstress.
: Victims who responded did receive a sample dress. However, accom-
panying the dress was a second letter, urging them to mail an additional $5
as deposits op dresses they would be required to sew for the company, This
second request tended to discourage victims from responding further
because they already paid money for a sample dress that was priced well
above its true value.
At first glance, this scheme appears to be petty and possibly not even
a scheme at all. However, it takes on a much more sinister appearance when
you crunch the numbers.
One company that became the subject of a "postal fraud order" col-
lepted almost $200,000 from housewives seeking home employment.
Another in Stanford, Conn., collected $90,000 in six months and another
company collected $50,000 for the sample garments. During this scheme's
heyday, a New Jersey company was mailing housewives over 800 outfits a
day at $1.50 a dress.
Investigation revealed that these make-a-dress companies were paying
an average of only 25 cents each for the sample dresses mailed to house-
wives. Fraud charges were levied against several schemers. Authorities
charged principals with taking a huge sum of money -"from the poor, many
of them widows with children to support."
: Another interesting scheme from the 1920s involved gilding greeting
cards.. This scheme surfaced just before major holidays like Easter and
Christmas. Gilding is the craft of adding gold or other metal, in the form of
leaf or dust, to the surface of materials like wood and paper.
Victims who responded to newspaper ads were sold "tinting kits" for
$1 each and promised payment for gilding greeting cards supplied by the
company. Cards were gilded and mailed back to the company. However,
home gilders never received payment for their work. Instead, company rep-
resentatives gave excuses as to why the cards were unacceptable. Like the,
sewing machine scam, the devil is in the financial details.
Investigation revealed that one company sold gilding .kits to roughly
7,000 victims. Of the 7,000 home gilders, only 42 were paid. It was later
discovered that the tinting outfits sold to home gilders cost the company
About 17 cents each to produce. Corporate profits came from selling the
greeting card gilding kits to ad respondents for $1 each.
Finally, here's an interesting scam involving the; addressing of
envelopes and circulars. Suckers were lured in through classified ads
promising $25 to $100 per week "for your spare time." Respondents were
told that to participate in the employment opportunity they must purchase a
special pen. No other pen would be acceptable. The pen cost $1.65 and after
you purchased it, the money would start rolling in.
Victims of the scam mailed in the $1.65 and received the.pen and cir-
culars to address. However, they never heard from the company again. As
-it turned out, the special pen was not special at all. It could be purchased at
any stationery store for about 15 cents. By the time the scam was uncov-
ered, crooks made thousands of dollars on the cheap pens.
' In a future column I'll report on more vintage scams. For now, be on the
lookout for vintage schemes that surface with a new angle.
And, never forget the time tested cliche, "caveat empt6r." Let the buyer
beware!
Mark Mathosian is a financiatadministrator with the Florida Department
of Financial Services. Office of Financial Regulation. He can be reached by
e-mail at mathosianm@dfs.state.fl.us or by phone at (239) 338-2445.




2 MoreCit
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Judges

The 10th Circuit Judicial
Nominating Commission is now,
accepting applications for two new
circuit judge positions that were
recently created by the Florida
Legislature. The 10th Judicial
Circuit encompasses Hardee, High-
lands and Polk counties.
Applicants for these circuit
judgeships must have been mem-
bers of The Florida Bar for the pre-
ceding five years, must be regis-
tered to vote in the state of Florida,
and must reside in the 10th Judicial
Circuit if successful and sworn into
office.
Application forms for the judge-
ships may be obtained from
Nominating Commission Chair G.
Gregory King, whose address and
phone number appears below.
Application forms in various word
processing formats are available on
The Florida Bar website at
www.flabar.org.
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Sought
the completed application must be
delivered to the commission chair
at the address appearing below no
later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept.
30. In the past, applications that
were not delivered by the specified
deadline were not considered by the
commission.
The commission's interview of
the applicants is tentatively sched-
uled for mid-October in Bartow.
The governor has directed that
the commission submit to him a
panel of highly qualified applicants
for these two positions no later than
Oct. 25.
The members of the 10th Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
are G. Gregory King, chair, Winter
Haven; Billy R. Ready, vice-chair,
Auburndale; Sylvia Blackmon-
Roberts, Lakeland; Judy Lee
Brown, Sebring; ',, Mitchell D.
Franks, Lakeland; Deborah Lee
Oates, Bartow; John K. Stargel,
Lakeland; Janet M. Stuart,
Lakeland; and Donald H. Wilson,
Bartow. '
For further information, contact
G. Gregory King, State Farm
Insurance Companies, 7401
Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter
Haven, FL 33888 or phone (863)
318-4507 or fax (863) 318-3317.

Empty pockets never held any.
one back Only empty heads and
empty hearts can do that.
--Norman Vincent Peale


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early 1920s. One of the teachers was Bessie Rooney. The bottom left of the picture reads "Photo by
Sullivan." Many of the children wear hats, some neckties, and most are barefoot.

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PRECo Lends Linemen Letter To Editor
By BRETT JARNAGIN The cooperative has reported 100 Enjoye
For.The Herald-Advocate percent outages for its members.
Local linemen from Peace River "We are sending all that we can an t
Electric Cooperative began heading afford.to send, and as long as there W ants Z
up to Alabama on Tuesday of last is need, we will help," said Brad
week, the day after Hurricane Kimbro, vice president of market- Dear Editor,
Katrina' devastated Gulf Coast ing at PRECo., I attended, the footb


communities.
A dozen PRECo employees,
including line technicians outfitted
with several bucket trucks and
"Digger Derricks" (the trucks
designed to dig the holes needed
for the power poles) were sent to
the Clarke-Washington Electric,
Cooperative in Alabama to help,
restore power.
Clarke-Washington was one of
the many out-of-state cooperatives
that came to the county's aid during
.the 2004 hurricane season.


On Friday, Kimbro said that line-
men were expected to help restore
the miles of power lines, but
administrative assistance is being
sent as well.
Kimbro commented that during
the string of hurricanes that hit
Hardee County last year, adminis-
trative help was desperately need-
ed. Anyone that is able to do office
jobs, like answering telephones, is
also being sent to lend a helping
hand.


i Football Show;

Zolfo Swim Pool


all game


Friday, Sept. 2, between Wauchula
and Fort Meade and the re-dedica-
tion of Wildcat Stadium.
Everyone who had a part in the
repaifrof the stadium and grounds
did a good job. It is a credit to
Hardee County and the school.
I would like to commend the
sponsors of the fireworks show. It
was very, very good, a big city'
show for a small town.
The bands from Fort Meade and
Wauchula also put on a good show.
On another note for the good of


Hardee County, I would like to see
the, swimming pool at Zolfo
Springs restored. Some time ago I
met with the county commissioners
and some interest was noted, then
died.
The old concrete walls could be
used for a new form to pour. The
flowing well is still there.
Many people from neighboring
counties used it in the past.
It may be possible to get a grant
from the federal or state govern-
ment.
Wendell A. Turner
Wauchula


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GRAND SLAM


On, his first big game hunt, Damon Brummett went to north
Florida in November 2004 with his grandpa Alan Brummett of
Bowling Green. This was a four-day hunt. Damon harvested a
three-point buck, a turkey and five hogs. The deer was brought
down with a .35 pump rifle that used to belong to his great-
grandfather, H.L. Brummett of Bowling Green. Damon, 12,
bagged a 21-pound turkey gobbler with a 9 1/2-inch beard. The
largest hog weighed 157 pounds. He is the son of Ricky
Brummett of Wauchula and Diane Brummett of Wauchula.


I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken & Rice or
Pepperoni Pizza (Salad Tray,
Garden 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, Pears, Juice, 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 |
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken & Rice or
Pepperoni Pizza or Tund Salad
w/Crackers (Tossed Salad,
Garden Peas, Macaroni Salad,
Peaches, Juice, Roll) and Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage
Patty Sandwich, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Oven-Fried Chicken or
Pig in a Blanket or Mozzarella
Stick (Tossed Salad, Savory
Rice, Carrot-Raisin Salad, Pears,
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, Cucumber &
Tomato Salad, AppleT Crisp,
Juice, Roll) and Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tarts,
Fruit Cocktail, Milk,
Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or
BBQ Pork on a Buh or Combo
Sub (Lettuce & Tomato, Whole
Kernel Corn, Strawberries &
Peaches, Juice, Veggie Cup)
and Milk


SENIOR HIGH


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MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Chicken & Rice
(Tossed Salad, Turnip Greens,
Black-eyed Peas,. Beets, Juice,,
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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
Cookies, Juice) arid 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
Normandy, Strawberries &
Peaches, Juice) and Milk


8 Seconds To Fame


By L- JREN RAULERSON
For The Herald-Advocate
Life can change in a matter of seconds,
and for professional bull rider Jake
McIntyre, it only took eight.
As a young boy, McIntyre looked at his
father's old photo albums and decided his
future: professional bull riding. He has been
riding bulls for the past 19 years. Five of
those years, he has been riding profession-
ally and has recently become a local
celebrity.
McIntyre was always around cattle and
horses. A combination of the admiration he
has for his dad and the environment in
which he grew up led him to his desire to
become a professional bull rider.
McIntyre is married and has two chil-
dren, a, six-year-old girl and a 9-month-old
boy. His wife barrel races and his dad and
uncle rode bareback horses; his brother is
currently working his way up through the
ranks, as McIntyre himself did not so long
ago.
McIntyre attended Hardee Senior High
School his junior and senior years and grad-
uated in 1999. Before he became a Wildcat,
he attended Okeechobee High School his
freshman and sophomore years.
In high school, he rode bulls at high
school rodeos. In 1999, he won the state
championship and advanced to nationals.
McIntyre also won at the annual Hardee
County rodeo a couple of times.
After high school, he moved to Texas for
a year and purchased his PBR (Professional
Bull Riding) permit. He entered as many
rodeos as he could, and eventually won
enough of them to be ranked 22nd current-
ly.
The Professional Bull Riders Association
has taken him to many different places. He
,has traveled to Tampa, Atlanta, California,
Montana, Oklahoma, New York, Idaho and
Washington and will be travelling to Las
Vegas this year to attend the PBR finals.
Attempting to ride a bull for eight sec-
onds for 19 consecutive years, accidents are
bound to occur. McIntyre has broken his
legs, blew out his nee, broken his elbow as
well as his jaw and most recently, he broke
his ankle.
Because of this recent injury, he has had
to work his way back up to the top. In spite
of his grim circumstances. he will still be
attending the PBR finalilhis year: This
year, he won a rodeo in Atlanta and tied in
Albuquerque with Justin McBride.
At a bull-riding event, the rider's bull is
randomly chosen. A bull called "Blueberry
Wine" has been selected for McIntyre three
years in a row. He has not been able to ride
Blueberry Wine all three times, and the bull'
has ultimately cost him $100,000.
Surprisingly, his own choice this year is
Blueberry Wine, because he could win
$275,000 in one ride and make up for his


COURTESY PHOTO
Hardee High grad Jake McIntyre went on to
an unusual career, professional bull riding,
and national celebrity.
losses as well as settle his pride.
McIntyre is on television Saturday and
Sunday nights around 8 on the Outdoor
Life Network and has also made the front
cover of this month's Professional Bull
Rider's Magazine. McIntyre was also
endorsed by Bud Light two months ago.
To anyone who dreams of becoming a
professional bull rider one day, he says,
"Don't be afraid to travel and spend money.
You have to spend money to make money,
and enter everything you possibly can."
Bull riding is McIntyre's profession and
in many ways his life, but he does have
interests and talents other than his career.
McIntyre plays the guitar and enjoys mak-
ing music with other guys he travels with.
His favorite musician is "the old George
Strait," meaning he prefers country music
legend George Strait's older music opposed
to his new songs.
When asked how long he will continue
bull riding, MlInt-yrareplies. "Until I hive-
something to look'l Tt6On." He has had'an'
amazing ride so far, and this year will be
attending the PBR Finals, every bull riders'
dream.
Jake McIntyre is Hardee County's local
celebrity. Six short years ago he was roam-
ing the halls of Hardee Senior High and
now he is fulfilling his dream as a profes-
sional bull rider.
Although McIntyre has traveled-the
country, this will always be his fomre.


Dove Hunt Permits Go On S


Dove Hunt permits go on sale at
10 a.m. EDT on Sept. 18 for spe-
cial-opportunity dove fields
throughout the state, the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) announced
today.
The cost for the daily permit is
$35, which enables one adult and
one youth ( under age 16) to hunt
together, but allows only one daily
bag limit of birds to be harvested
between them.
Daily permits are available for
the following special-opportunity
dove fields: Allapattah (Martin
County 17 permits), Bayard (Clay
County 10 permits), Caravelle
Ranch (Putnam County 40 per-
mits), Frog Pond ( Dade County -


37 permits), Fussel Road (Polk
County 15 permits), Hilochee
(Polk County 15 permits). Lake
George Dexter/Mary Farms Unit
(Volusia County :- 12 permits),
Parker Road (Alachua County 17
permits), and Schneider Farms
(Escambia County 15 permits).
They can be obtained at
MyFWC.com, by calling 1-888-
HUNT-FLORIDA (486-8356),
from county tax collectors' offices
or licensed agents.
Sportsmen also have the option
of buying a $10 Youth Permit at the
same time a Dove Hunt Permit is
purchased. This enables the youth
(under age 16), while hunting under
the supervision of the adult permit
holder, to be able to harvest his or


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.
; -Commission/Zoning rehearing on Terraventures request for rezone
of 259 acres off Parnell Road for single-family homes, 8:35 a.m.
-Grant applications for $375,000 for Primary Care and $200,000 for
four-field baseball complex at Hardee Park off Altman Road, 9:15 and 9:30
a.m.
-Sheriff's budget and retaining of jail rental funds for capital expen-
ditures, 9:45 a.m.
-Request to close landfill at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays, 10:15 p.m.
-Proclamation of National Estuaries Day on Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m.
-Agreement with EPCA (Empty Prisons of the Chemically
Addicted), 10:45 a.m.
-Recommendation to reject proposals for reviews of mining
,.,Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs), 11:15 a.m.
-discuss legislative issues and formation of an Economic
Development Council.
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.


raleSept. 18
her own daily bag limit of birds.
"Quality dove hunting opportuni-
ties are in high' demand but are
often hard to find." said FWC's
small-game biologist. Kurt Hodges.
"These special-opportunity dove
fields are planted and managed by
the EWC and offer great hunting.
opportunities in a friendly, social
atmosphere, that provides the per-
fect setting for friends and family;
including youngsters, to hunt
together." /
Beginning Sept. 30, up-to-date.
information on field conditions and
bird numbers will be available by
visiting the Dove Hunter's Hotline
at My FWC.com/dove or by calling,
(850) 875-BIRD (2473).
For more information on how
you and your family can g6t
involved in these unique special-
opportunity dove hunts, visit
MyFWC.com/dove.


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KATRINA DAMAGED CROPS, DELAYED FIELDWORK
Weather Summary
Hurricane Katrina brought strong wind and rain to the extreme western
Panhandle early in the week of .August 29 through September 4.
Preliminary rainfall totals for the week ranged from about a quarter inch in
Balm to five inches in West Palm Beach. Avalon, Immokalee and Lake
Alfred recorded over two inches of rainfall' for the week. Nearly four inch-
es of precipitation was reported in Umatilla All other localities received
from traces to over an inch of rainfall. Temperatures at the major stations
averaged one to three degrees above normal. Daytime highs were mostly in
the 90s. Evening lows were in the 60s and 70s.
Field Crops
Strong winds and abundant rain from Hurricane Katrina on Monday,
August 29, damaged cotton, corn and peanuts in the extreme western
Panhandle. Katrina's rains leached fertilizer from cotton fields and washed
away pesticides resulting in an increase of insect populations. Santa Rosa
County expects a 15 to 20 percent peanut yield loss, and a 30 percent
cotton yield loss. Peanut condition deteriorated slightly in wetter areas but
improved in drier localities. Statewide, peanut condition is rated 1 percent
poor, 29 percent fair, 50 percent good, and 20 percent excellent. Peanut dig-
ging got underway in the oldest fields with producers to begin harvesting
the majority of acreage after mid-month. Wet conditions increased the inci-
dence of disease in many peanut fields due to pesticides washing away. In
Santa Rosa County, cotton condition is fair with Katrina's winds blowing.
plants for over 15 hours. In areas affected by the storm some leaf loss
occurred with remaining leaves being wind-burned. Small cotton bolls were
blown off plants and some larger bolls are dangling from stalks. Some cot-
ton is on the ground in the oldest fields that had bolls beginning to open.
Katrina severely damaged the corn crop in Santa Rosa County which had
suffered from Hurricanf Dennis. In Jefferson County, the storm caused
pecan trees to drop some nuts. Drier weather in Madison County allowed
hay producers to resume baling while soybeans remained in very good con-
dition. In wetter areas, armyworms in hay fields continued to be a problem
with growers unable to spray pesticides for control. Growers in areas expe-
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of hay production. Rains over the Panhandle and the central and southern
Peninsula increased topsoil and subsoil moisture supplies. However, dry
weather over the northern Peninsula kept moisture supplies short to mostly
adequate.
Vegetable
Favorable weather conditions around the Palmetto-Ruskin area
allowed growers to remain on schedule with tomato planting active. Most
growers expect to begin planting peppers and cucumbers within the next
week. Unfavorable weather conditions around Quincy had a negative
impact on the development of the tomato crop. Some fields in Dade County
are still saturated with water from Katrina, delaying field activities by at
least two weeks. When fields drain producers will begin planting snap
beans, eggplant, peppers and tomatoes. Dade County growers continue to
market light supplies of okra. Field preparation for vegetables is active in
central and southern Peninsula localities, where drier conditions exist.
Livestock *
In the Panhandle, pasture condition is mostly good. In the northern
areas, the pasture condition is poor.to excellent with the poor pasture suf-
fering from drought. In the central areas, pasture is in poor to excellent con-
dition with the poor pasture suffering from flooding. Armyworms are dam-
aging pastures in all areas except the southwest. In the southwest, pasture
condition is mostly good. Statewide, the condition of cattle ranges from
poor to fair, with most in good condition.
Fruit Report
Citrus: The first part of the week was hot and humid with temperatures
reaching the low to mid 90s in all areas. Ft. Pierce had a record-breaking
day on Tuesday at 94 degrees. The hot weather over the past several weeks
prompted some caretakers to irrigate to keep trees in good condition. All
areas of the citrus belt received some rains during the week ranging from
two and a half inches in Lake Alfred to less than a quarter of an inch on the
west coast. Fruit and trees continue to look good. Fertilizing, spraying and
young tree care continued. Some grove workers are busy removing vines
and overgrown weeds out of groves. Grove access is limited in some areas
due to the canker eradication program.

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

CASE NO. CJ-92-297

IN THE INTEREST OF:
H., R., a/k/a P., R.A.
DOB: 09/05/89
Child. /

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF
HEARING ON PETITION
ALLEGING DEPENDENCY .

THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:
RICHARD PHILLIPS
Father of R.H., a white male child
born on September 5,1989
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
a petition under oath has been filed
by the Department of Children and
Families in the above styled Court,
t'which seeks the dependency of your
child:
R.H.
a white male child
born on September 5,1989
and you are hereby COMMANDED to
personally appear before the HON-
ORABLE Robert L. Doyel, Circuit
Judge, on October 6, 2005, at 9:00
a.m., at the HARDEE COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN
STREET, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, for
an ARRAIGNMENT HEARING in this
matter.
YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN
PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS
YOUR CONSENT TO THE ADJUDICA-,
TION OF THIS CHILD AS DEPEN-
DENT AND MAY ULTIMATELY
RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CUSTODY
OF THIS CHILD.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE
AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN
THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT
AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, YOU MUST
BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAT
THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTOR-
NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE.
SIn accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons with
disabilities needing a special accom-
modation to participate in this pro-
ceeding should contact the individual
or agency sending the notice at 1014
South 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL
33873, telephone (863) 773-3227, not
later than seven days prior to the pro-
ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-
800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-
.8779. via Florida Relay Service.
DATED THIS, 29th day of August,
2005.
B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK
C. Nava
as his Deputy Clerk
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
STATE OF FLORIDA
JUVENILE DIVISION '

CASE NO. 252005DP000054

IN THE INTEREST OF:
M,:.Jr., S.
DOB: 02/28/05
Child. /

SUMMONS AND NOTICE' OF
HEARING ON PETITION
ALLEGING DEPENDENCY

THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:
JEANNE SMITH
Mother of S.M. Jr., a white male child
born 'on February 28,2005
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
a petition under oath has been filed
by the Department of Children and
Families inr the above styled Court,
which seeks the dependency of your
child:
S.M,'Jr.
a white male child
born on February 28, 2005
and you are hereby COMMANDED to
personally appear before the HON-
ORABLE" Robert L. Doyel, Circuit
Judge, on October 27. 2005, at 9:00
a.m., at the HARDEE I COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN
STREET, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, for
an ARRAIGNMENT HEARING in this
matter.
YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN
PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS
YOUR CONSENT TO THE ADJUDICA-
TION OF THIS CHILD AS DEPEN-
DENT AND MAY ULTIMATELY
RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CUSTODY
OF THIS CHILD. ,-
YOU HAVE THE. RIGHT TO HAVE
AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN
THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT
AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, YOU MUST
BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAT
THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTOR-
NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE.
S in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons with
disabilities needing a special accom-
modation to participate in this pro-
ceeding should contact the individual
or agency sending the notice at 1014
South 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL
33873, telephone (863) 773-3227, not
later than seven days prior to the pro-
ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-
800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-
8779, via Florida Relay Service.
DATED THIS 29th day of August,
2005. ,
*"' B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK
C. Nava
as his Deputy Clerk
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MONTH!

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for a child. Volunteer to be a
Guardian Ad Litem.

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(If office unattended, please leave
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 25-2005-CA-000347
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JESUS L. NARANJO, et al.,
Defendants. /

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to a Final Judgment of'
Foreclosure dated the 24 day of
August, 2005 and entered in Case No.
25-2005-CA-000347, of the Circuit
Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in
and for Hardee County, Florida,
wherein MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. is the
Plaintiff and JESUS L. NARANJO;
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; SECRE-
TARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT; ANITA NARANJO;
JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANT (S) IN POSSES-
SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
are defendants. I will sell to the high-
est and best bidder for cash at the
NORTH FRONT DOOR OF COURT-
HOUSE at the Hardee County
Courthouse, in WAUCHULA, Florida,
at 11:00 a.m. on the 21 day of
September, 2005, the following de-
scribed property as set forth in said
Final Judgment, to wit:
LOT 1, LESS THE NORTH 86.25
FEET THEREOF, BLOCK 10 OF
PACKER'S ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORI-
DA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 93, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
In accordance with the Americans
with 'Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA),
disabled person who, because of
their disabilities, need special accom-
modation to participate in this pro-
ceeding should contact the ADA
Coordinator at 417 W. Main Street,
Wauchula, FL 33873 or Telephone
Voice (941)773-4174 prior to such
proceeding.
Dated this 25th day of August, 2005.
B. Hugh Bradley'
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
By: s/Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY,
STATE OF FLORIDA
JUVENILE DIVISION

CASE NO. 252004DP000065


IN THE INTEREST OF:
1,D.
DOB: 12/16/96
Child. /

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF
HEARING ON PETITION
ALLEGING DEPENDENCY

THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:
JOSE IBARRA
Father of D.I., a white female child
born on December 16, 1996
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
a petition under oath has been filed
by the' Department of Children and
Families .in the above styled Court,
which seeks the dependency of your
child:
D.I.
a white female child
born on December 16, 1996
and you are hereby COMMANDED to
personally appear before the HON-
ORABLE Robert L. Doyel, Circuit,
Judge, on September 22, 2005, at'
9:00 a.m., at the HARDEE COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN
STREET, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, for
an ARRAIGNMENT HEARING in this
matter.
YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR IN
PERSON WILL BE TREATED AS
YOUR CONSENT TO THE ADJUDICA-
TION OF THIS CHILD AS DEPEN-
DENT 'AND MAY ULTIMATELY
RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CUSTODY,
OF THIS CHILD.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE
AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN
THIS: MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT
AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, YOU MUST
BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAT
THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTOR-
NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT OIIE.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons with
disabilities needing a special accom-
modation to participate in this pro-
ceeding should contact the individual
or agency sending the notice at 1014
South 6th Avenue, Wauchula, t FL
33873, telephone (863) 773-3227, not
later than seven days prior to the pro-
ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-
800-955-8771, or voice (V) 1-800-955-
8779, via Florida Relay Service.
DATED THIS 5th day of August,
2005.
S B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK
C. Nava
as his Deputy Clerk


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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
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Volleyball Keeps Busy


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Three matches in a week is
enough to keep any coach and team
busy.
The Hardee Lady Wildcats had a
long week last week, on the road
twice and home just once.
This week is a bit better, as the
Lady Cats visited Braden River, the
newest Bradenton school, on
Tuesday and host Heartland
Christian today (Thursday) in what
may be a varsity-only tilt. Usually,
the JV opens at 6 p.m. and the var-
sity plays about 7:30.
Next week is another trio of
games, home Monday to welcome
Bartow, home Tuesday for
Palmetto and at DeSoto on
Thursday evening.
In matches last week, the Hardee
girls showed steady improvement,
finally breaking into the win col-
umn in one game last week.
On Monday, Hardee lost 29-27 in
the opening thriller at Lake Placid,
lost the second game 25-10 and
played tough in a 25-23 loss in the
third game.
In game 1, Dana Kent had seven
points for the Lady Dragons,' while


Sarah Mahoney topped Hardee
with eight points and D. K. Davis
chipped in with a half dozen.
In game two, Kelly Sweat paced
all players with 11 service points
for Lake Placid, while Madison
Graham topped Hardee with three.
In game three, Mahoney put six
service points on the board, while
Jahna Davis added five. Kent had
seven for Lake Placid.
On Tuesday, Hardee faced Class
4A District 10 opponent Sarasota
Booker at home.
The Lady Cats stayed close in the
first game, finally tying the game at
19-19 before Booker's Tiffany
Sedlar got a hot hand and carried
the Lady Tornadoes to a 25-19 win.
Game 2 was again Hardee's
- weak point, as the girls succumbed
to a 25-10 sweep.
In game 3, Hardee rebounded,
taking a 4-3 lead off a Micaela Hall
ace. There were five. ties or lead
changes, before Booker claimed
momentum for the 25-17 game and
match winner.
"We should have won. We play
the first and third games well. We
have by far the most talented team
I've had, more talented than most


Inside Out
By Chip Ballard


IT'S A MYSTERY TO ME
When you stop to think about it, everything is a mystery. It's all magic
Life is a:miracle. I mean, how did it start? Where did it come from? Hov
did something evolve from 'nothing?
After reading both the Bible and Darwin, I cast my vote for Creation
Also walking tall in the Creation comer is the eminent scientist Dr. Gerald
L. Schroeder, author of "The Science of God,' "The Hidden Face of God'
and "Genesis and the Big Bang." I highly recommend these wonderful
books to believers and nonbelievers alike. Who knows? You might come
to scoff, but stick around to pray.,
I know I don't know much. Seems like when I was 16 I knew morn
than I do today. The older I get and the more I learn, the more I realize I dc
not know, and never will know not in this life, anyway.
I don't even know where the sound comes from when I turn on-my
radio.' And television? I can't begin to imagine how those talking pictures
get there on the screen. Computers? Forget it. ,Jet planes soaring over the
ocean- in a few hours? Men walking on the moon? Space shuttles creeping
around on Mars?:It's all beyond me.
: Nor can I understand evil, the horrible things some human beings do tc
others. What makes a Ted Bundy? Were his actions the result of a disease
mind! or did the de% il have him in a headlock? I think that, instead of being
fried, Ted should have been locked up like a lab rat and studied. Who knows
what kind of abnormalities scientists might have discovered in his brain?
And how can evil come about on such a massive scale as it did in Naz
Germany? It's mind boggling. Those who would rewrite history claiming
the Holocaust never happened are surely pandering to normal people's
incapacity to conceive of such monstrous evil.
Neither do I understand evil's opposite, the ultimate Good, or God
exemplified by the life of Christ, God's Son. The selfless purity and love
Jesus expressed in all He said and did amazes me. That He could say
"Father, forgive them," even as they drove the spikes through His hands
dazzles my imagination.
Realizing that my understanding is so limited, I have decided to leave
the mysteries of the universe to greater minds than mine. I can't even under-
stand how boys who wear their pants down below their buttocks suspenc
gravity to keep them from falling down around their ankles.
Comments or questions? E-mail Chip Ballard at chipkyle746-@ earth-
link.net.




IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 252005CA000350 X\
WAUCHULA STATE BANK, o \
a banking corporation urder the laws '
of the State of Florida, ,e
Plantiff, L


TIMOTHY L. TORRES, SR. and
ESMERALDA MATA,
Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Foreclosure, dated
August 31, 2005, in the above styled
cause. I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash at the North Door
of the Hardee County Courthouse
Annex, in Wauchula, Florida, at 11:00
a.m. on the 21st day of September,
2005, the following described proper-
ty set forth in the order of Final
Judgment
Lot 3 of Davis and Roberts
Downing Place Subdivision,
according to the plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Bar 60, Page 3,
Public Records of Hardee County,
Florida. Together with a 2002
Champion Mobile Home I.D. No.
FLA 146C6340A/B Parcel I.D. #09-
34-25-0835-00001-0003


DATED this 31 day of August, 2005.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
Clerk of Courts
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
If you are a person with a disability who
needs any accommodation In order to par-
ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled,
at no cost to you, to the provision of certain
assistance. Please contact the Office of the
Court Administrator, 863-534-4690, within
two (2) working days prior to the date of
sale; if you are hearing Impaired, call TTD
863-534-7777 or Florida Relay Service 711.
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teams we play. We just have to
believe in ourselves," said varsity
coach Ken Leupold.
The Lady Cats broke through
that second game barrier on
Thursday night at Avon Park..
Losing the opener 25-16, Hardee
had gotten the early Lady Red
Devil lead narrowed to 15-10
before the stronger Avon Park team
pulled away for a 25-16 win.
Game two was a different matter.
"I was pleased with the fight they
showed. They fought back hard and
I felt they had given everything
they had," commented Leupold.
Hardee fought this to its first game
win, 25-21.
Game 3 went to Avon Park 25-
18. In game 4, "Santresa Harris
came off the bench and had three
kills and D. K. hit real well. She
jumps real well to reach the high
ones," said Leupold. Hardee was
down 14-0 and came back to force
Avon Park to work for a 25-22 win.
"The girls are improving. They
are not getting down as they had
been," concluded Leupold.
The JV also got its first game vic-
tory last week. At Lake Placid on
Monday, the junior Lady Cats lost
in straight sets, 26-24 and 8-25.
Laura Calvillo topped Hardee with
seven service points and Kember
Townsend added four. In game two,
.,Megan White was high with three
service points.,
Versus Booker on Tuesday, the
girls did not go down easily in a
three-set match. They lost the first
25-12, but bounded back for a 25-
23 win in the second game. Playing
the usual 15-point final game, they
lost 15-8.
In game one, White led Hardee
with three service points as the play
was evenly distributed. In game
two, Gloria -Solis was tops with
seven points. For game 3, high
scorer was divided, with three play-
ers each getting a pair of service
points, Hannah Marshall,
Townsend and White.
"The girls had a better intensity
and were running off points, but
have to finish better," said JV coach
Meredith Durastanti.
"They played some good ball,"
summed .up Durastanti of her
team's 25-22, 25-16 loss at Avon
Park on Thursday.

-he first vaccination ever
given was to eight-year-old
James Phipps in England


HARDEE COUNTY
KIDS NEED
HARDEE COUNTY
HELP!
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way through the court sys-
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A Daily Thought

THURSDAY
Look to my right and see; no
one is concerned for me. I have
no refuge; no one cares for my
life. I cry to You, 0 Lord; I say,
"You are my refuge and my por-
tion in the land of the living."
Psalm 42:4-5 (NIV)

FRIDAY
Be happy in your faith at all
times. Never stop praying. Be
thankful, whatever the circum-
stances may be.
I Thessalonians 5:16-18 (PME)

SATURDAY
But, as for me, I know that my
Redeemer lives, and that He will
stand upon the earth at last. And
I know that after this body had
decayed, this body shall see
God. Then He will be on my
side. Yes, I shall see Him, not as
a stranger, but as a friend! What
a glorious hope!
Job 19:23-26 (TLB)

SUNDAY
If you keep your feet from break-
ing the Sabbath and from doing
as you please on My holy day,
and if you call the Sabbath a
delight and the Lord's holy day
honorable, and if you honor it by
not going your own way and
doing as you please or speaking
idle words. Then you will find
your joy in the Lord.
Isaiah 58: 13-14a (NIV)

MONDAY
A foolish person enjoys doing
wrong, but a person with under-
standing enjoys doing what is
wise.
Proverbs 11:24 (NCV)

TUESDAY
To sum up, you should all be of
one mind, living like brothers
with true love and sympathy for
one another, generous and
courteous at all times.
I Peter 3:8 (PME)

WEDNESDAY
He who has God for his Father,
listens to the words of God. You
are not God's children; that is
why you do not listen (to Him).

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.

The average flea is only 1/8
inch long but can jump up to 13
inches.
If it weren't for the fact that
the TV set and the refrigerator
are so far apart, some of us
wouldn't get any exercise at all.
--Joey Adams


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. During the past week, sheriff's deputies and city police officers
Sinvestigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
COUNTY
Sept. 4, Kenneth Lee Coughlin, 28, P. O. Box 145, Zolfo Springs, was
Arrested by Dep. Ryan Waters and charged with resisting arrest without vio-
lence. He was detained on a capias alleging failure to appear in court on a
charge of domestic battery.
Sept. 4, Amy Marie Wilson, '25," 6 227 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson on,a ,-rrant charging her with non-sup-
port.
S: Sept. 4, criminal mischief on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and a
vehicle stolen on Sumner Road were reported.
Sept 3, Darryl Renard Kennon, 48, of 1013 W. Dorsey St., Lakeland,
was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart on a Polk County warrant charging him with
n on-support.
Sept 3, a 14-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Dep. Todd
Souther and charged with retail theft.
Sept. 3, a theft on Cypress Street and criminal mischief on Martin
Luther King Jr. Avenue were reported.
Sept 2, Betty Sue Abner, 32, of 780 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.,
j Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on a Florida Parole
Commission charge of violation of probation.
Sept. 2, Scott Colin Fields, 30, of 1842 Dishong Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep.. Danny O'Bryan on a warrant charging him with violation
of probation (original charge felony battery).
Sept. 2, a residential burglary on Sally Place, thefts on Sims and
Shackelford roads and criminal mischief on Golfview Drive were reported.
i ': Sept 1, David Jay Smith, 40, of 396 W. Jackson St., Kissimmee, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant charging violation of probation
S(original charge introducing contraband into a correctional facility.)
Sept 1, Douglas Joyner, 32, of 157 Will Duke Road, Wauchula, was
Arrested by Dep. Manuel Martinez Sr. on a capias alleging failure to appear
in court on a charge of trespass after warning.
; Sept 1, Pablo Martinez Riemann, 24, of 101 N. Lake Blvd., Plant City,
was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol Tpf. K. Cloud and charged as a
habitual traffic offender.
Sept. 1, Fatema Renee Mariner, 25, of 1542 Lincoln St., Wauchula,
was arrested by corrections Sgt. Monica Albritton on Highlands County
warrants charging her with failure to appear in court on two counts of issu-
Sing or obtaining property with an improper check. She was originally
arrested on Aug. 31 by Dep. Joe Marble on a capias charging her with
domestic battery.
Sept. 1, a theft at Stevens Carlton Place, a fight on Martin Luther King
i ir. Avenue and a vehicle stolen on U. S. 17 North were reported.
I 1. Aug. 31, Roberto Diaz-Lopez, 24, of Keeton Road, Wauchula, was

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HARDEE COUNTY
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP


A workshop will beheld on Tuesday, September
20, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. Participating in the
workshop will be the Hardee County Board of
County Commissioners, City Commissioners from
Bowling Green and Wauchula, and Council
Members from Zolfo Springs. The workshop will
be held to discuss the future plan and needs of
S..each of the municipalities and the county.

The workshop will be held in the County
Commission Chambers, 412 W. Orange Street,
i Room 102, Wauchula, Florida.

For more information, please call the County
Manager's Office at 941/773-9430.


Gordon R. Norris, Chairman


09:08


SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST
All interested parties are hereby notified that Patricia F Detwiler is
requesting a Special Exception to construct a single-family resi-
dence on her property located at 106 South 4th Avenue,
Wauchula, Florida. Her property is zoned HC-1 (Historic
Downtown Commercial) and is legally described as:
E/2 OF LOTS 1 & 2 & ALL LOTS 3 TO 5 INC BLK
25 WAUCHULA ORS & ANY PORTION OF LOT 10
LYING EAST OF LOTS 2,3,4, & 5 BLK 25 308P346
479P299 DC-564P413 (EH) 619P1331P1337
665P1111-DOM
The proposed request will be, considered by the Wauchula City
Commission on Monday, September 19, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., at the
Commission Chambers, 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida.
Any interested persons) will be heard at this meeting. If any per-
son decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with
respect to this request for which he will need a verbatim record of
the proceedings, he will need to ensure that such verbatim record
is made.




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s/Clarissa Abbott
' City Clerk 9:8c
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arrested on a Martin County warrant charging him with violation of proba-
tion (original charges DUI and no valid license).
Aug. 31, Jesus Junior Lopez, 33, of 125 Carlton St., Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on capiases alleging failure to appear in court
on two counts possession of methamphetamine, two counts possession of
drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
Aug. 31, Larry Eugene Thompson, 47, of 2903 Locust Dr., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on a warrant alleging failure to pay
a fine on a conviction for making harassing phone calls.
Aug. 31, Stephanie Michelle Fair; 30, of 403 Melendy St., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson on a charge of possession of metham-
phetamine.
Aug. 31, a 17-year-old Bowling Green youth was arrested by Dep. Joe
Marble on a pickup order alleging failure to appear in court on a charge of
battery.
Aug. 31, a residential burglary on Gilliard Farms Road was reported.

Aug. 30, Christopher Lee Baker, 22, of 3006 Hickory Court, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Dep. Paul Johnson on a warrant charging him with
violation of probation (original charge possession of methamphetamine).
Aug. 30, Daniel Ross Pelham, 21, of 1565 Old Bradenton Road,
Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with posses-'
sion of marijuana. -
Aug. 30, a theft on Altman Road was reported.

Aug. 29, Gary DeWayne Grills, 40, of 614 Saunders Lane, Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with trafficking in
methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to
sell/deliver, possession of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a conve-
nience store with intent to sell/deliver, possession of a firearm by a con-
victed felon and 25 counts of possession of ammunition by a convicted
felon.
Aug. 29, Shaun Timothy Casey, 22, of 2929 Center Hill Road,
Bowling Green, was arrested by the countywide Drug Task Force and
charged with possession of marijuana, evidence tampering and violation of
probation.
Aug. 29, Seledonio Mendoza, 25, of 4011 Virginia Trail, West Palm
Beach, was arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin on warrants charging him
with violation of probation (original charges grAnd theft, two counts
forgery, fleeing to elude a police officer and habitual driving while license
suspended) and additionally charged with giving false information to a law
enforcement officer and resisting arrest without, force.
Aug. 29, Jerry Lynn King, 47, of 542 Hancock Road, Wauchula, was
arrested by Dep. Eric Thompson and charged with aggravated battery and
resisting arrest without violence.
Aug. 29, Kathy Jo Lee, 37, of 833 Pleasant Way, Bowling Green, was
arrested by Dep. Manuel Zuniga on a pickup order charging her with non-
support.
Aug. 29, Manu l Formoso, 17, P. 0. Box 1663, Zolfo Springs, was
arrested by Dep. Jog Marble on a Highlands County pickup order charging
him with assault on a law enforcement officer.
Aug. 29, a burglary on College Hill Road and thefts on Poplar Street,
Park Drive and two locations on West Main Street were reported.
WAUCHULA
Sept. 4, Lloyd Allen Hine, 41, of 2726-37th St. East, Palmetto, was
arrested by Sgt. Thomas Harris and charged with DUI.
Sept. 4, a.robbery on Louisiana Street was reported.

Sept. 3, Jerald Lee Murphy, 74, of 404 North Seventh Avenue,
Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Angie Hill and charged with disorderly
intoxication.

Sept. 1, Danny Ray Smith, 43, of 10542-24th St., Live Oak, and
Ronnie Lee Boyd, 44, of 404 N. Seventh Ave., Wauchula, were arrested by


CITY OF WAUCHULA "".
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
The City of Wauchula, City Commission will hold a special meet-
ing on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 6:00 PM. The discussion
willFbe the Truth in Mileage proposed rate and a Tentative Budget
hearing. The meeting will be held at the Commission Chambers
located at 225 E. Main St. Wauchula, FL 33873.
The above listed facility is a disabled-assisted facility. Any per-
son needing to make special arrangements, please notify the
Office of the City Clerk at 863-773-3131. 9:8c


CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
All interested parties are hereby notified that Patricia F. Detwiler is
requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a single-
family residence on her property located at 106 South 4th Avenue,
Wauchula, Florida. Her property is zoned HC-1 (Historic
Downtown Commercial) and is legally described as:
E/2 OF LOTS 1 & 2 & ALL LOTS 3 TO 5 INC BLK
25 WAUCHULA ORS & ANY PORTION OF LOT 10
LYING EAST OF LOTS 2,3,4, & 5 BLK25 308P346
479P299 DC-564P413 (EH) 619P1331P1337
665P1111-DOM
The proposed request will be considered by the Wauchula City'
Commission on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., at the,
Commission Chambers, 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida.;
Any, interested persons) will be heard at this meeting. If any per-
son decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with
respect to this request for which he will need a verbatim record of
the proceedings, he will need to ensure that such verbatim record
is made.
CITY OF WAUCHULA
s/David B. Royal
Mayor, City Commission
ATTEST: '
s/Clarissa Abbott
City Clerk 9:80c



NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ILENE AND JON KLASFELD-
CO TRUSTEES OF THE ILENE KLASFELD TRUST DATED 5-14-
1996, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi-
cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The'certificate number
and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the
names in which it was assessed are as follows: .
CERTIFICATE NO. #54 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1999


September 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11A
Ofc. Robert Spencer and each charged with disorderly intoxication and
affray.
Sept. 1, a 14-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Ofc. Robert
Smith on a violation of probation charge.
Sept. 1, a 16-year-old Wauchula youth was arrested by Ofc. Robert
Smith on two counts of violation of probation.

Aug. 31, Melvin Junior Dennis, 43, of 301 U. S. 17 North, Wauchula,
was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Whatley and charged with sexual battery.
Aug. 31, a theft on South Eighth Avenue was reported.

Aug- 30, Benjamin Wayne Barber, 24, of 2744 Chancey Road,
Wauchula, and Jessica Baker Juarez, of 315 Dade St., Bowling Green, were
arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and each charged with possession of a firearm
by a convicted felon. Barber was also charged with possession of metham-
phetamine within 1,000 feet of a business and possession of drug para-.
phernalia.
Aug. 29, a theft on East Palmetto Street was reported.
BOWLING GREEN
Sept. 2, Lisa Michelle Russell, 44, of 22042 Hernando Ave., Port
Charlotte, was arrested by Capt. Brett Dowden and charged with possession
of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sept 2, a residential burglary on Grove Street was reported.

Aug. 31, a 15-year-old Bowling Green youth was arrested by Ofc.
Jereme Bridges and charged with battery on a detainee.

Aug. 30, Douglas Ryan Sheffield, 23, of 995 Pine St., Bradley, was.
arrested by Chief John Scheel and charged with possession of marijuana'
and furnishing alcohol to a person under 21.
Aug. 30, a 17-year-old Bradley youth was arrested by Capt. Brett
Dowden and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of alco-
hol by a person under 21.
ZOLFO SPRINGS
Aug. 31, a vehicle was reported stolen on Marion Street.

Aug. 29, a residential burglary on Magnolia Street, criminal mischief
on U. S. 17 South and a theft on North Poplar Street were reported. ,


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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ILENE AND JON KLASFELD-
CO TRUSTEES OF THE ILENE KLASFELD TRUST DATED 5-14-
1996, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certifi-
cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number
and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the
names in which it was assessed are as follows:


YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998


CERTIFICATE NO. 32


Description of Property:
S1/2 of Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, of Block 6, Original Survey of
the Town of Fort Green Springs, Florida.
Name in which assessed: Reuben McQuaig
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 12th day of October, 2005, at 11:00Q a.m.
Dated this 6th day of September, 2005.


B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida
AD No. 1
By: Alicia C Albritton
Deputy Clerk


NOTICE
REQUEST FOR REZONE
All interested persons are hereby notified that the City of
Wauchula Is requesting a rezone of their property on one
parcel, located in Section 10, Township 34, Range 25. That
portion of the parcel that is FR (Farm Residential) will be
rezoned'to C2 (Highway Commercial/Light Manufacturing)
and a corresponding change will be made on the future Land
Use Map from Single Family Residential to Commercial for
approximately 5.3 acres; and is legally described as:
10 AC BEG AT SW COR OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 RUN E
557.87 FT TO PT IN E R/W LINE OF AC L RR R/W TO
POB CONT E 660 FT N 12 DEG 14M O8SW 660 FTW 660
FT TO PT IN E/LY R/W LINE OF A C L RR S 12 DEG 14M
08S E ALONG R/W 660 FT TO OB 10 34S 25E LESS AND
EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 400 FEET THEREOF.
The proposed request will be considered by the Wauchula
Planning and Zoning Board on Monday, September 19, 2005
at 6:00 p.m. and the Wauchula City Commission on Monday,
October 10, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., at the City Commission
Chambers, 225 E. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida. Any Inter-
ested persons) will be heard at these meetings. If any per-
son decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or
Commission with respect to this request for which he will
need a verbatim record of the proceedings, he will need to
ensure that such verbatim record is made.

CITY OF WAUCHULA
s/David B. Royal
Mayor, City Commission

ATTEST:
s/Clarissa Abbott
City-Clerik




SI.." REZONE i


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Description of-Property: .
LOTS 16 THROUGH 22 INCLUSIVE OF BLOCK 1, TOWN OF
ONA, LYING IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 24
EAST, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Name in which assessed: FRED AND MARIA ROBLEDO
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 12th day of OCTOBER,-2005, at 11:00 a.m.
Dated this 6TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2005.
B. Hugh Bradley
Clerk of Circuit Court
Hardee County, Florida,
By: LAURA L. BARKER
Deputy Clerk -
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The Herald-Advocate
(UISPS 578-780)
Thursday, September 8, 2005


PAGE ONE


Cats Conquer Miners; Challenge Pirates


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
In the midst of a variety of dis-
tracting activities, the Hardee
Wildcats forged a come-from-
" behind home opener victory on
Friday evening.
The Cats shut down the state 1A
champion Fort Meade Miners in
the second half, changing a 7-10
halftime score into a 27-10 win.
The Cats will have to put on
another stand this week when they
face the 5A-11 Port Charlotte
Pirates on their own turf. The
Pirates have won 25-8 over North
Port and 7-0 over Bradenton


Bayshore this year and were district
leaders last year.
"They're big up front and tough
and will give us all we can handle.
They have a real good tailback and
a good throwing game. We will
have to work on fundamentals and
cut down on turnovers," said
Wildcat coach Derren Bryan.
About Friday's win over the
Miners, Bryan commented, "I'm
just super proud of these boys. In
the second half, they didn't give up,
showing good character, and stay-
ing with it, staying together as a
team on a night it was tough to
focus.


Directions to Ga'me
Take U. S. 17 South to U. S. 41. Turn North into Port Charlotte. Turn
left at red light at Toldeo Blade Blvd. (Books A Million Plaza on left).
Bear right on Toledo Blade through the construction. Port Charlotte
High is about one mile on right. Take the first driveway on the right
to the bus loop, where students are dropped off and picked up due to
the construction.


"It was excellent. They did what
they were asked to do. I knew it
would be a tough ballgame. We
don't like being on the bottom at
halftime but it did give us more
focus the second half. The defen-
sive line and inside linebackers did


Chris Rich (14) and Jeremy Kelly (74) make a lane for tailback Marc Hodges (4).


a good job, once they were in the
right position. We got burned once
when we were in the wrong align-
ment and changed it," Bryan con-
tinued.
Offensive player of the game was
senior tailback Marc Hodges, who
had 26 carries for 140 yards and
two TDS, adding another touch-
down on a six-yard reception run.
Brad Gilliard and Michael
Carpenter shared ball-toting duties.
Junior quarterback Weston
Palmer finished 9-for-15 for 68
yards and two touchdowns, but was
picked off twice. He also ran the
ball for six yards. Jermain King
grabbed four key passes, getting 41
yards and a touchdown in the
process. Other passes went to
Lisnell Youyoute, Justin Woods,
Thelinor Jena and Chris Rich.
Defensively, Ricky Wiggins and
Johnny Ray Harris were named co-
players of the week. Wiggins had
eight tackles, as did Jose Salazar.
Harris had 7.5 tackles. Jackson
Mosely had an interception. Briant
Shumard and Ramon Hernandez
each had a half dozen tackles.
Soph Jayquan Gandy got the nod
as Special Teams player of the
week. Will Krause had three punts
for a 36.0 average, putting one deep
inside the 2b-yard line.
Cameron Durham was awarded
the Scout Team player of the week,
for his lineman work during prac-
tices.
The pre-game activities started
early despite late afternoon thun-
dershowers. The local band
StoneYard was able to get on stage,
albeit a bit late, but the huge
Hardee crowd seemed to enjoy the
See WILDCATS 6B


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Ricky Wiggins (42) makes one of his eight solo tackles.

GAMESATITC


Passing completions, attempts
and interceptions
Passing yards
Rushing attempts/yards
Total yards
Turnovers
First Downs
Penalties/lost yardage
Scoring By Quarters:


Hardee
9-15-2
68
33/167


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-Hardee


Living


TRAVELING AGENT


Pictured at the Chamber dinner (from left) are President Terry Atchley and local real estate pro-
fessionals Rick Knight, Sandy Larrison, Tony Flores and Jim See.

Chamber Hears Local Real Estate Update


The' Hardee County Chamber of
Commerce held its Aug. 22 month-
ly meeting at the Faith Presbyterian,
Church in Wauchula \% ith a barbe-
cue meal catered by the Rib'Shack.
Three local realtors brought, the
program on .current real estate
trends on citrus, commercial and
residential property.
Chamber President Terry Atchley
said a Chamber golf tournament
will be held .Oct. 8 and the annual
dinner meeting will be held Nov. 7
at the Agri-Civic Center and will
honor the late Doyle E. Carlton Jr.
and his wife Mildred.
The annual Christmas parade in
early December will feature the
Vreen Crawford family as grand
marshals.
The blessing prior to the dinner
was given by Dane Hendry. Sandy
Latrison introduced the speakers.
Jim See spoke about citrus, say-
ing orange prices took a dive two
years ago 'to 55 "and 60 cents a
pound solids. Today's issues
include iri-stesa. which affects sour


rootstock, and canker, which has
been spread by last year's hurri-
canes.
One canker tree results in a radius
of 1,900 feet that citrus trees have
to be removed and burned, an area
of nearly 250 acres. This causes a
loss of crop production, and the
government owes $300 million to
growers with trees removed due to
citrus canker.
See said the industry is seeing a
resurgence of the price of orange
groves to $8,000 to $10,000 an
acre. He said. a new three-year con-,
tract for fruit now is 90 -cents a
pound solids for earlies and mids
and $1.05 for valencias.
"You need 400 boxes an acre, not
250 boxes, in order to make a prof-
it."
He said a third trend in citrus is
the "urban push," whereby orange
groves are being purchased by
developers for housing. "Florida is
not going to have 240 million boxes
of oranges this coming year."
Sqone; lare tracts.of'land are


going for $40,000 to $60,000 an
acre in Florida. "We are planting
people, not orange trees. Pasture
land that .three years ago was
$1,200 an acre is now selling, for
$5,000 to $10,000 an'acre. It is an
exciting time to be. in real estate,"
said See.
Rick Knight said commercial
property is worth a lot more than
three years ago. "Vacant commer-
cial property has gone up substan-
tially. It is important that four-lan-
ing of U.S. 17 be completed to
Punta Gorda. Be sure to check out
zoning. There are tax advantages in
the enterprise zone."
Tony Flores said homes and resi-
.dential property has gone up a lot in
Hardee County in the last 18
months. He said people from Fort
Lauderdale and Naples are wanting
to get away from congestion.
Orlando residents are getting tired
of fighting traffic on 1-4. Land
prices here are going up.
"I wondered after the hurricanes
about the housing market here.
People from out of county are com-
ing in. Construction prices are
going up. Everybody wants five
acres in the county with a house.
They sell fast. There are not many
available. Land and home prices are
going up. One man in Dade County
sold five acres in Dade County for
$95,000 an acre," said Flores.
County Manager Lex Albritton
said the enterprise zone along U.S.
17 and CR 663 is 20 square miles.


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Tuesday, Aug. 23, about helping nomadic people in central Asia. He has made nine month-long
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ries supplies and tools and helps with herd health, immunization and artificial insemination of
milk cattle and other milk animals. He travels alone, has an interpreter and is protected by the
tribesmen where he works. He said milk animals there generally yield 2 liters to 4 pounds a day
of milk, while dairy cows in America can yield 60-80 pounds of milk a day. Shown with him are
Mary Jane and Charles Matheny.


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September 8, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 3B


When Hurricane Charley visited
Hardee County last year, Faith
Temple, located on the corner of
Townsend Street and North Seventh
Avenue in Wauchula, suffered
$450, 000 in damages..
According to Pastor Wendell
Smith, as of this Sunday, most of
the repairs will be completed to the
interior and exterior of the building.
The building, which was con-
structed during the 1960s, will have
a complete restoration, which
'includes new electrical wiring and
painting the outside of the structure.
"Since the day of Charley, we
!have been feeding families in
need," says the pastor. As of today;
we are still feeding families, any-
, where from 300 to 500 each week."
"We at Faith Temple make this
proclamation," he said, ... that we
are going to believe that God's
power is greater than the power of
the world, that we will put God first
and serve Him in spirit and in truth,
that our lives and our church will be
'a witness in our city and communi-
ty and that the number-one priority
is to reach' the harvest for the
Kingdom of God."
Pastor Smith and his wife Ty.
have expressed thanks to all those
who have helped with the church
and its outreach ministries during
the past year. "We are here to help
our community," he said.
Faith Temple is particularly
appreciative to Pastor Barry and
Jud6Tavlor of River of Life Church
in Wauchula who have allowed,
Faith Temple members to share
their church facilities for the past
nine months.
iThe community is invited to join
the congregation this Sunday at 10
a.m. and 5 p.m. at its neW and


improved facility.
Pastor Smith considers Sunday's


event as "a new foundation, a new
structure and a new beginning."


COURTESY PHOTOS
Faith Temple is ready to open its doors for the first service in this
facility since Hurricane Charley hit last year.


Bishop To Visit

St. Ann's This Sunday


St. Ann's Episcopal Church will
welcome The. Right Rev. Hugo
Pina-Lopez Sunday, Sept. 11, at 9
a.m. at the church located at 204 N.
Ninth Ave., Wauchula.
Bishop Hugo is the assisting
bishop for the Diocese of Central
Florida and is responsible for the
Hispanic ministry of the Diocese,
among his other responsibilities. -
A native of Cuba, he served as
bishop of Honduras. After resigning
that position, he served as rector of
several churches in the U.S., includ-
ing the Church of the Redeemer in
Avon Park.
St. Ann's Priest-in-Charge,
Father John B.G. Roberts, invites
the community as Bishop Hugo will
celebrate the Holy Eucharist,
preach and confirm or receive those
who desire to become communi-
cants of St. Ann's.
A brunch will be served in the


church hall following the service.
"This is a significant event in the
life of St. Ann's to which all inter-
ested persons are invited," says
Father Roberts.
For more information, call the
church at 773-6418.


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Faith Temple To Return To


Sanctuary 13, Months After Charley


Bishop Pina-Lopez


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This Friday, Sept. 9, Reality
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contestants up to 17 years old and
will also welcome Nanette Vaughn,
Christian country recording artist.
The rodeo will begin at 7 p.m.,


with sign-up at 6. All ages are invit-
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There will be concessions available.

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Hardee Senior Citizens

Club Begins New Season


Reconstruction in the sanctuary
Sept. 11 services.


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This Saturday, Sept. 10, will be
the first meeting of the year for the
Hardee County Senior Citizens
Club.
The luncheon will be held at the
Catheryn McDonald Senior Center,
310 N. Eighth Ave., Wauchula.
Both former and prospective
members are invited.
Those planning to attend should
bring a covered dish to share, plus
your own.table service.
There will be a guest speaker
from Emergency Management, who
will speak on home safety. The


speech should be helpful, especially
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Stump The Swami
By John Szeligo

Well, Football Fans, it is in the books. Another great opening week of
college football despite the setbacks from Hurricane Katrina. Tulane will be
(and should be) the nation's sentimental favorite in 2005.
New coaches made their, first impressions. Mark Snyder led the
Marshall Thundering Herd to the school's 500th win over William & Mary
in a Thursday Night tilt. Did Notre Dame Coach Charlie Weis prove he is
as good as reputed or is Pitt Coach Dave Wannstedt as bad as internet mes-
sage boards say he is? Ron Zook saw his Illinois squad come back in over-
time to beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at home in his debut as a Big 10
coach. Urban Meyer made Gator Fans dreams come true in a near perfect
night at the muggy Swamp. A crowd of 90,707 was announced as the
largest ever to see a football game in the state of Florida.
Florida has added some new traditions with Urban Meyer urging them
on. The pre-game Gator Walk was a big hit with the players as well as the
fans. The Gators now run on the field through a tunnel of former Gator let-
terman when making their entrance to the Swamp as well. Oh, Pepsi has
replaced Coke in the concessions, too.
Now let's look at this week's Bill O'Fare.
1. Louisiana Tech at Florida Gators have a few kinks to work out




'Rise & Shine
By Ted Simonson

MORE THAN CURIOSITY
Curiosity is not listed in the Bible as a route to heaven. Yes, you can
read 100 commentaries and do a lot of wondering, but that has about as
much moral value as doodling. You can even enjoy a rousing intellectual
debate about free will and predestination, but it won't move you heaven-
ward one inch.
.Today the curiosity of people can be sated as never before. The inter-
net, with a few clicks, can answer for you 10,000 questions you never
thought of asking and don't need to know.
In the 1930s in Highland New Guinea, a British official named James
Taylor contacted a mountain village above 3,000 feet, whose tribe had never
made contact with the outside world.
One day on the airstrip hacked from the mountains near his village, a
native cut vines and lashed himself to the fuselage of Taylor's plane short-
ly before takeoff. He explained calmly to his loved ones that, no matter what
happened to him, he had to see where this bird-like wonder came from.
This is more than idle curiosity. This is hunger, the kind of hunger that
results in a man finding what he is looking for. Notice that the man didn't
settle for an intellectual explanation.
It's like sitting in a burning building. Hunger to live will drive you to
get up and find an exit. Of course, you could be mistaken about there being
a fire. But sitting there thinking about it could be fatal.
So, for goodness sake, look over your options. Read the Bible for your-
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Freda's Foibles
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This will be what I choose to call one of my "gentler, softer" columns.
Nothing argumentative, no complaining, just an effort to make your read-
ing time more pleasurable. I will start with "Some Maxims to Build a Life
By" and conclude with some brief readings by Dr. and Mrs. Norman
Vincent Peale. Happy reading, and have a great day!
Maxim. #1 ... People aren't strangers if you've already met them. The
trick is to meet them before you need them.
Maxim #2 .. Cream doesn't rise to the top, it works itself up.
Maxim #3 ...,2 a.m. is a lousy time to try to make new friends.
Maxim #4 ... Most people think they can get through on charm alone.
I wouldn't advise it.
Maxim #5 ... The wise person isn't the one who makes the fewest mis-
takes. It's the one who learns the most from them.
Maxim #6 ... When God closes one door, He always opens a window.
Maxim #7 ... You can't always be an expert. You can't always know an
expert. But you can always hire an expert.
Maxim #8 ... Prepare to win then prepare to dazzle.
From. Ruth Stafford Peale .... "Live one day without any unhealthy
thoughts. Itinay be difficult, but try another day until it becomes habitual,
and life will, mov4 in the direction of becoming healthy, vital and alive."
... and from Dr. Norman Vincent Peale ... "The way to happiness: Keep
your heart, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much.
Scatter sunshine. Forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you
will be surprised."
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but this game should prime them for Tennessee. Chad Jackson leads a-
receiving corps that will surpass 1996. Chris Leak will have a great season.
Florida 52 Louisiana Tech 10.
2. Citadel at Florida State The Noles should get a good chance to
work out early season kinks as well in this uneven matchup with a 1-AA
opponent. FSU 59 Citadel 7.
3. Kansas State at Marshall The Herd gave Mark Snyder his inau-
gural victory last week. The defensive front must improve along with basic
tackling from the linebackers, though. KSU won the Big 12 Championship
in 2003 but lost at home to Marshall: This rematch will see Marshall win
the "Battle of Coach Snyders." Marshall is 104-7 all time in its stadium,
Keep an eye on Bernard Morris. He showed shades of Byron Leftwich in
his first action. Marshall 24 Kansas State 20.
4. South Carolina at Georgia Spurrier will be throwing a visor when
he has no answer for the Dawgs. To think some experts thought UGA would
suffer after losing David Green. The SEC East is a three-way race. UGA 35
South Carolina 17.
5. Wake Forest at Nebraska Lose to Vandy at home, then visit
Nebraska. Jim Grobe must be shaking his head. JUCO transfer QB Zac
Taylor has a big day for the Huskers. Nebraska 57 Wake Forest 7.
6. Texas at Ohio State The big 12 is overrated. TCU over
Oklahoma? Clemson over Texas A&M? The Buckeyes have been waiting
for this chance to shine. Maybe CUSA should get the Big 12 automatic bid?
Ohio State 31 Texas 21.
7. Arizona State at LSU The tigers will give the Bayou State some-
thing positive to take away the pain for at least an evening. The SEC West
favorites will show why they will be in Atlanta. LSU 38 ASU 17.
8. FAMU at USF The Bulls are now ready to win their first game as
a Big East team. USF 33 FAMU 10.
9. Notre Dame at Michigan Dave Wannstedt will not be on the other
sideline this week. So, Coach Weis will have to earn this one. Don't count
on the Irish doing it in the Big House. Michigan 35 Notre Dame 20.
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straight home win over a Big East newcomer. Paterno needs these wins to
get a bowl bid. Penn State 30 Cincinnati 13.
11. Pitt at Ohio Frank Solich is looking for his first win as the
Bobcats coach. Too bade he does not have the horses to beat the Panthers.
Pitt 34 Ohio 13.
12. Mississippi State at Auburn The Tigers were stunned by Georgia
Tech. Look for them to roar back with a huge win in the SEC opener.
Auburn 38 Mississippi State 13.
13. Clemson at Maryland Charlie Whitehurst continues his magical
year with a win over the ACC rival Terps. Here are two teams going in dif-
ferent directions. Clemson 41 Maryland 10.
14. Wofford at West Virginia The Mountaineers hope to cut out the
five turnover offense by holding onto the ball. The ground game is led by
top rusher, QB Adam Bednarik. When your QB is your leading rusher, that
usually is a bad thing. Not so here, but look for the loaded running back
corps to have a big .day. The Terriers feature CB Brian Kemp, former
Hardee High Wildcat, on defense. West Virginia 48 Wofford 3.
15. Souther Miss at Alabama The Golden Eagles hope to finish what
a fellow CUSA team almost did. Beat an SEC team. It won't be easy, con-
sidering the problems Katrina has caused USM. Alabama 27 USM 21.
16. Tampa at Minnesota The Bucs open away but will fly home
happy. Tampa 23 Minnesota 17.
17. Seattle at Jacksonville Byron Leftwich makes this an opener the
Jags will love. Look for the strong-armed QB to wow some folks. Jax 34
Seattle 17.
18. NY Jets at Kansas City Chad Pennington will lead the Jets to a
hard-fought win on the road. Jets 27 KC 24.
19. Oakland at New England Will Randy Moss make a difference?
Can the Raiders pull an upset? It's not likely. Look for the World Champs
to start off like last year. New England 33 Oakland 24.
20. Denver at Miami Saban would love to win his inaugural game
but it is doubtful. The Fish will be improved but don't expect a win in the
opener. Denver 31 Miami 17.


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Scenes From Hardee-Ft. Meade Game


Ramon Hernandez (99) tackles Henry Grace, keeping the talented Miner from getting yardage.


T-shirts proclaiming "The Cats are back in town" were a nifty item.


Jose Salvador (51) hangs on to Miner quarterback as Johnny Ray Harris (9) and Ramon
Hernandez (99) come, too.


Marc Hodges (4) crosses goal line for one of his three touchdowns Friday night.


Jackson Mosley (5) picked off Miner pass and heads upfield as Briant Shumard (6) is ready to
mak an Inn' for him


Wiggins (42) in stopping runner Johnny Ray Harris (9) has a


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Onterio McC~alebb (3) finds himself surrounded by Wildcats.







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, HOME OF THE WILDCATS


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Bright new scorebook shows the first victory at Wildcat Stadium since May 2004's spring clas-
sic win over Dunedin.


StoneYard band performed in pre-game show; (from left) Rich Shepard and Roger Rhodes sing
and play.


Quarterback Weston Palmer (10) rolls out to pass.


A huge Hardee crowd helped re-open Wildcat Stadium.


WILDCATS
Continued From 1B


music' of Roger Rhodes, Rich
Shephard, Jaime' Blas and James
Miller.
Schools Superintendent Dennis
Jones officially welcomed the-
crowd "Back to Wildcat Stadium." ,
He read a letter from the Lake
Region principal congratulating the
school on its coaches, players and
fans on their behavior and character
during the pre-season classic
against the Thunder, which Hardee
won 35-0.
The new Air Force Junior ROTC
of Hardee High presented the col-
ors as Larry McCandless sang the
National Anthem. Captains Jackson
Frenot, Justin English and Hodges
met with four Miner players at mid-
field. Fort Meade won the toss and
deferred to the second half and the
game was on.
Almost everything that could go
wrong for Hardee happened in the
first half. On its first play* from
scrimmage, Hardee fumbled the
ball, giving Fort Meade an excel-
lent chance at the Wildcat 14-yard
line. )
The Wildcat defense stiffened
and stopped Miner stellar fullback'
Henry Grace in three consecutive
tries, forcing a 33-yard field goal
by Flabio Valencip.
Hardee started again, with Jena
making a 19-yard kickoff return.
A penalty put the Cats at their 42.
After a couple of gains, Hodges
was met.at the line and a pass went.
awry. Krause got off an excellent
punt, pushing the Minersback to.
their 4-yard-line.
After a successful pass and
Wildcat penalty, the Miners were
almost at mid-field. Back-to-back
illegal procedure penalties put them
.at 4th-and-16. The punt was
downed at the Hardee 36.
Hardee was moving along as the
first period ended, with Hardee
down 3-0. The. teams exchanged
punts. In a 10-play drive, King
snatched three passes, including the

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final three-yarder. With the Pablo'
Anselmo kick, Hardee led 7-3 with
four minutes left in the first half.
; That advantage was short-lived
as Roderick Clark raced 72 yards to
the end zone and put the Miners
back in front 10-7 at the half. The
raucous Hardee crowd gave the
Wildcats a resounding cheer as they
headed to the locker room.
Jones spent a' few minutes pre-
senting appreciation to about a
dozen people who were instrumen-
tal in restoring Wildcat Stadium.
Then, 'it was time for fireworks,
and what a show it was! Bell
Fireworks presented a loud and col-
orful combination of high and low
displays to thrill the crowd, and
people for miles around who could-
n't miss hearing and seeing it.
, Starting the second half, the
Miners had first possession but
weie forced to punt three plays
later, with the punt giving the Cats
great position at the Miner 44. With
adjustments made at halftime, the
Cats were able to move the ball on
the ground. Just after the six-
minute water break, Palmer passed
to Hodges in the left flat and he ran
the last six yards to the end zone.
Anslemo's kick made it 14-10.
Three more plays and a penalty
put the Miners in punt formation.
Hardee took over on the Miner 48.
Hodges zigged and zagged for a
19-yard gain, then shortly eluded
the Miner defense for a 29-yard
jaunt to the end zone. Hardee was-
assessed a penalty for overexuber-
ance, the penalty ,assessed on the
PAT. A penalty on that kick got
Hardee closer and Anselmo cleared
the goal posts despite a roughing
the kicker penalty, which was
declined. Hardee led 21-10.
Late in the third period, Mosley
picked off a Danny Grant pass and
weaved his way to the end zone.
Two penalty flags were thrown,
making the Cats start back at the
Fort Meade 41 and nullifying a
good effort.
Krause's punt rolled into the end
zone for a touchback and Fort
Meade started again, going again
three and out. The punt went almost
straight up and out of bounds at the
Fort Meade 38. The Hardee effort
ended when a Palmer pass, intend-
ed for Justin Woods, was picked off
in the end zone by Korneil Howard.
The next Fort Meade punt was
stro g and' rolled dead at the
Hardee 46. At the 27, with a.fourth-
and-four, Fort Meade elected to run
the ball, but Salvador sacked the
quarterback, giving the ball to
Hardee at the Miner 19.
A five-yard Miner penalty gave,
the Cats good footing at the Miner
14. A penalty temporarily placed


them on the 27. But, Carpenter
went over the right side for 14
yards. On the hesitation, Hodges
went untouched into the end zone.
The PAT was wide, but Hardee had
a 27-10 advantage with less than a
minute on the clock.
"Well, we're 2-0 (3-0 if you
count the preseason shutout). Last
year's seniors were the last one to
be part of that three-year 10-0
record. This is a new team. We're
going to take it day by day, week'by
week. Sometimes the' ball rolls
weird ways. We'll work hard and
stay with the fundamentals," con-
cluded Bryan.


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Defensive end Pierre Lazarre and unidentified teammate sandwich runner as Lazarre tries to
strip the ball.


It's another stop for the Wildcat defense.


Senior Jackson Frenot (3) hauls down opposing runner.

A man is usually more careful Too much money is as demor-
of his money than, of his alizing as too little, and there's
principles, no such thing as exactly enough.
-Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. -Mignon McLaughlin


Cats collide in corralling Miner ball carrier.


Surrounded by Miners, Jackson Frenot (3) concentrates on loose ball.





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DEPUTY
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office is seeking Florida
Certified Law Enforcement Officers. Applicants must
possess a current certification in Law Enforcement
and meet the requirements set forth by the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement Training and-
Standards Commission. Applicants must successful-
ly complete the personnel selection process set forth
by the Sheriff's Office.
Applications may be obtained and returned to the
Sheriff's Office by Sept. 9, 2005, 4:00 RM. at 900 E.
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CITRUS EQUIPMENT, 1986 Int'l goat
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1999 FORD ASTRO VAN, 98K miles,
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1998 FORD RANGER, V6, automatic, 4
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$5500.781-3091.' 9:8c
1998 SILVERADO, 4X4, Chevrolet
truck. Great condition asking $6,000
OBO. Call 773-4110 for more informa-
tion. 9:8-22p
1996 DODGE DAKOTA economical V-6
with topper, good tires, new battery,
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knowledge of office practices and procedures and considerable
ability to make independent decisions. Must have extensive
experience in organizational skills, office environment in
business English and must be proficient in Microsoft Word,
Excel and Powerpoint. Keeps appointment calendars and
schedules appointments and notifies County Commissioners of
upcoming meetings, appointments, and special events.
Prepares packets for Board meetings.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
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1988 FORD
VIN: 1FABP42E4JF297492
8:00 A.M., SEPTEMBER 24, 2005
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE.
1071 HWY. 17 N., WAUCHULA, FL


1999 TOYOTA Solara, 75,000 miles, 5
speed, $6,995. 773-6843. 8:25-9:22p
DIESEL INJECTION REPAIRS. See
Agriculture. 9:2-12:29,'05p


NEED SOMEONE TO DO WALLPAPER
767-8822. 9:8-15c
MIG WELDER AND LABORER need-
ed, 773-3849. 9:8p
ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT (Sat. & Sun. 4
hrs each) for 79 bed long-term care
facility to assist with resident week-
end activities. If you enjoy working
with the elderly come join our team.
Apply in person at: Hardee Manor
Healthcare Center, 401 Orange Place,
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LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR looking'
for experienced landscape manager.
Must be highly motivated and willing
to travel and have excellent refer-
ences. Irrigation experience helpful.
Compensation based on experience.
Please fax resume to 375-2706 or call
375-4450. 9:8c


NURSERY/LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION
Company looking for account-
ant/administrative assistant. Exper-
ience in Quickbooks helpful. Full or
part time, flexible schedule available.
compensation based on experience.
Please fax resume to 375-2706 or call
375-4450. 9:8c
CHRISTIAN, PHYSICALLY CHAL-
LEGED, senior lady needs daily p/t
help. No lifting. References required.
773-5764 for appointment. 9:8c
HELP WANTED: GENERAL LABOR
needed. Construction/Mechanical
knowledge a+. Valid drivers license
needed. Call (863) 773-2213 for appli-
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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. 7:21ffc
$1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck
drivers and service personnel. Coker.
Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula
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Topsy See Wauchula. FL 33873
REAL ESTATE 773-5994


NEW LISTING: 2.10 acres parcel in Pioneer Acres, $30,000.
Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000
Large acreage available. Call for info.
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Established 1972


L' 'AMB ER

REALTY INC. ;
402 South 6th Avenue .
Wauchula, FL 33873 Bus. (863) 773-0007
DORIS S. LAMBERT, G.R.I., Broker Fax: (863) 773-0038 Delois Johnso
KENNETH A, LAMBERT, Broker E-mail:Iambertdl@earthlink.net
BUYERS AVAILABLE! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS -CONTACT US TODAY!


NEW LISTING! Commercial corner lot, good location.
Call office for information.
NEW LISTING! SOUTHERN CHARMER Frame,-
3B/lBth home, hardwood floors, screened front porch,
large, shady lot, utility building. $94,500.
NEW LISTING! WON'T LAST LONG! See this
14x60, 2B/2Bth M/H on nice lot. $35,000.
5 Acre Tracts Manatee County, Panther Ridge area,
oaks and pines, small creek, deed restricted, paved road
frontage, excellent horse farms. $375,000.
Close to Manatee 5.49 acres, cleared, fenced, and small
pond. $95,000
Native Florida! 40 Acres plus 3B/2B, C/B ranch style
home, large oak trees, pond, road frontage, plenty of
wildlife, close to town! $320,000.
Close To School! Nice frame home, 3B/1Bth, well
maintained, recently updated, irrigation for plants.
$125,000.
HUNTER'S PARADISE! 2B/1.5Bth Mobile Home on
secluded 17 acres; abundant wildlife including turkey,
deer, and hogs. $175,000.
Highway 17 South Commercial Building, presently used
for two separate businesses; 2810 square feet; face
brick, new roof; paved parking. Call for details!
$275,000.
MINUTES FROM TOWN! See this 40 acre tract
fronts on two roads, Bahia grass, multiple home sites
$11,000 per acre.


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Park Model D/W M/H on nicely landscaped corner lot;
2B/2Bth, 1656 square feet, some furniture included in
sale. $85,000.
Located at the Hardee/Manatee Line Excellent
Opportunity to purchase this 38 acre tract of improved
pasture that is fenced, two 4" wells, small pond, shell
road frontage; $570,000.


HIGHWAY 62 FRONTAGE 5
building sites. $100,000.


acre tracts excellent


A total of 27.5 acres will sell as 7.5 acre tract and 20
acre tract or total tract; plenty of wildlife, convenient
location; excellent homesites. Call for information.
Zoned commercial! This lot has great potential;
presently has a 2B/1Bth home, approx. 1200 square feet.
Listed at $75,000. .
110 Acres of native grasses, two 4" wells, 2000 feet of
paved road frontage, beautiful live oaks, approx. 5 acres
native woods, gentle slope to property; perfect home-
sites. $13,500 per acre.
Don't miss this opportunity to buy 155 acre tract with
3B/2Bth, 2800 sq ft. home, extra storage building, cross
fenced, 4" well, 3 acres of overhead irrigation, great
location! Call for details.
Commercial Lot! Ideal location on Highway 17 North.
See Today!
10 Acres of improved pastureland, road frontage.
$115,000.


SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON
ASSOCIATE: DELOIS JOHNSON...............773-9743
ASSOCIATE: MICHAEL ADAMS ...............781-2413
ASSOCIATE: MIKEY COLDING..................781-1698
ASSOCIATE: DAVID McCLINTOCK..........781-1226


REALTOR


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Owner


M.C. 2000 Realty
505 W. Interlake Blvd.
Lake Placid, Fl. 33852
888-988-8839
www.mchoy.com
Marie Claire-Hoy, Broker


5 acs. in eastern Hardee Co.
Has plenty of trees and lots of
wildlife. $70,280!
Is this home you've been %wait-
ing for? 3BR., 2 bath CB home
has 2030 SF living area, sizable
lot, close to ton, new roof.
$115,000!
Only two 10 ac. tracts left!
Located in western Hardee Co
with some deed restrictions. If
you want peaceful living, this is
the spot. One has lake views. Call
for details.
Nice home in Knollwood.
Approximately 3000 total SF.
Very comfortable home with 4
BR. 2 bath, 2.5 car garage.
Beautiful oaks, high & dry.
$230,000!
Take part and locate your busi-
ness in this growing commercial
area! 450' on North Florida
Ave. Zoned commercial.
$360,000!
20 acs. in Ft. Green area.
Grove with home. 3 BR, 1 bath
with pool. Call today.
$15,000/ac.
34.4 ac. Valencia grove with
red & green jets. Good produc-
er. $18,000/ac!
Frontage on H%%y 17 N. South of
new Suncoast Schools Credit
Union. Approximately 3.5 acs.
with 2 homes and I office.
$1,000,000!
2 BR, I bath home in Bowling
Green, being remodeled.
$55,000!
18 acs. SR 62 & CR 663 Ft.
Green area. Zoned C-2. Frame
home included! $500,000.


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


Two wooded 1 ac. tracts in the
Inverness area. Two minutes
from boat landing to the
WVithlacootchee. One tract has
well, septic & electric plus fill
for our home. $60,000!
REDUCED: Owner highly
motivated. This 22.5= acs. is
complete with outstanding 3
BR, 2 bath modular home with
caged pool & large screened
lanai. Many other extras inside
and out. Now $590,000!
Two 20 ac. parcels listed for
$280,000 each. Both have paled
road frontage.
20 ac. Hamlin grose approx.
2.5 miles east of Wauchula.
Pa'ed rd frontage. $320,000!
10 ac. Valencia grose in
Frostproof area. Has double
road frontage. $195,000!
4 BR, 2 bath home in Golfriew
with 2457 living SF. New A/C,
1 yr old roof, in ground
screened pool, landscaped yard,
and appliances. $260,000!
REDUCED: Seller otiiated!
Outstand ]ae in
11li%, J ath,
f ir g9&eg & Jmn ra
-i frel ce,
gamer heated pool
w/hot t .Now $290,000!
Commercial 34.5 acs. on north
bound Hwy 17, over 1,800 feet
of frontage. Buy all or in part.
Call today for details!
Excellent secluded homesite at
the end of county road in
Sweetwater. Currently in E&MN
citrus grove. $15,500/ac!


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


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WORK AT HOME. $450 $1500
month, PT; $2000 $4500 FT.
www.OurAnswer.com. 8:25-9:22p
AUTOMOTIVE DETAIL person need-
ed. Apply in person. Hardee Car. 9:8c


4 WHEELER HONDA 400 EX. Runs
strong, great shape. Ask for Steven
(863) 245-1174. 9:1-8p
1983 CLARK BOBCAT. Runs good
$3,300. 863-767-0934. 9:1-29p


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


John Reschke
Bill Reschke


Hiring Immediately
Central Florida Health Care, Inc.
Avon Park Center
LPN with valid FL License.
Outreach Nurse responsible for conducting health
education, health screenings, facilitate the Closing the
Gap program. Florida Licensed LPN, two years expe-
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munication skills, able to travel and work flexible
hours.
Competitive salary, excellent medical/dental/vision/Rx
insurance, pension plan. Corporation pays for LTD & life
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Citrus Removal Land Clearing
bacrloe Work
Fond Digging Ditch Cleaning
rivewas *e pebble Rock, etc.


CCC-045925
License CBC-12430


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(863) 781-0412
Agnet
158*17*9761


References Provided Upon Requests


FOR SALE BEAUTY SALON EQUIP-
MENT none over 2 1/2 years old. 5
dryers, 3 hyd chairs, complete salon
set-up. Make offer on all or separate.
Call 863-375-3451 or 445-0953.
9:8-15p


- ROOF TRUSSES slight damage, 28-
22'x3'; 18-22'x4'. Good for pump
shed, carport, outbuilding, pole barn
must take all. Make offer. Cheap. 773-
3067. 9:8p


HARLEY DAVIDSON 2002 Heritage
Classic. 22,500 miles. Factory securi-
ty system, Mikuni carb., Sampson
pipes, extras, $15,000. Call for more
info 773-3067. 9:8p
NEW WOOD PANELING, 4x8 sheets.
$7.50 per sheet. 773-6692. 9:8p
CERTIFIED .95 CARAT SOLITAIRE
RING with papers, SI-1 Color I-J.
Appraised $4900 will take $2,100
OBO. 781-5065 or 773-3681. 9:1-29p


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*Nice 4BR 3 Bth C.B. home in nice area. 3240 S.F. Studio apt
attached. Hardwood floors. Irrigated pond. Stable neighborhood.
$249,900.
*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.
*10 or 15 ac tract in nice area. Great homesite. $12,000 per acre.
*10 acre tract cleared and ready for homesite $140,000.
*67 beautiful woods and pasture. Conveniently located within one
mile of college, Best Western, and Highway 17, in projected growth
area. 600 ft. from Peace River. $15,000 per acre.
LOTS NOW AVAILABLE! 1 acre and 2 acre tracts available for building sites.
WATCH FOR NEW 84 HOME DEVELOPMENT in Wauchula-Deed restricted,
Close to high school. Homes starting from $155,000. Call today for info.
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Bilingual (Sp/Eng or Creole/Eng). Accepted: High School
Diploma/GED and CDA Credential for working with appropriate
age group (Infant/Toddler or Pre-school), enrollment in an
Associates's degree program, and three years working with
young children. Starting salary $9.22 $9.44 per hour. Personal
Leave and employer-matched retirement plan. Closing date:
9/13/05. Send resume/letter of interest or apply at: 5115 Mason
Dixon Ave. Bowling Green, FL 33834, Tel. 863-375-2101, EOE,
ADA, License #C14HA0001.

Anuncio de empleo para el puesto
de maestro
ECMHSP esta aceptando solicitudes de empleo para el puesto
de maestro para trabajar con ninos entire las edades de 6 sem-
anas a 5 anos en un program de Migrant Head Start. Tendra la
responsabilidad de proveer un ambiente de Head Start apropia-
do para el desarrollo infantil y apropiado para la administration
general del salon de clase. Tambien debera proveer capacitiacion
y ayuda a las maestras asistentes y a los voluntarios, bajo la
supervision de la especialista de la education de la ninez tem-
prana. Se prefiere: Titulo A.A./A.S. en la education de la ninez
temprana o area relacionada y estar matriculado en un program
para obtener su titulo universitario y dos anos de experiencia
ensenando a la ninez temprana. Bilingue (espanol/ingles o criol-
lo/ingles). Se acepta: Diploma de escuela secundaria/GED o cre-
dencial CDA para trabajar con el grupo de ninos de la edad
apropiada (bebes/ninos pequenos o preescolares) estar matricu-
lado en un program para obtener su titulo de asociado y tres
anos de experiencia trabajando con ninos pequenos. El salario
inicial es entire $9.44-$9.22 por hora. Se ofrece permiso personal,
permiso por enfermedad, y beneficios de retire con contribution
del empleador. La ultima fecha para entregar la solicitud es:
9/13/05 envie su curriculo/su carta de interest o su solicitud de
empleo a: 5115 Mason Dixon Ave. Bowling Green, FL 33834, Tel
863-375-2101, EOE, ADA, Licencia # C14HA0001
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COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY


The price has been reduced on this 15.5 acres located in
Bowling Green. 3 bedroom 2 bath split floor plan with
cathedral ceilings. Property is fenced and has stocked
fish pond. Property has development potential. *
$429,000
BUYING, SELLING, RELOCATING
CALL
Steve Shumard
Realtor
863-781-6103
steve(&mchoy.com cl8:25-9:15p


Joe L.Davis
(863) 773-2128

Ii1 BREALTORS
JOEEL. DAVIS
REALTOR JOE L. DAVIS, JR.
JOHN H. O'NEAL
Sandy Larrison
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


ECMHSP Job Announcement
Wauchula, FL Center Bus Driver
ECMHSP is now accepting applications for Bus Driver
for a Migrant Head Start Program. Responsible for
providing transportation for children. Preferred: High
School Diploma/GED, CDL (class'A or B) with P
endorsement and S restriction, School Bus Driver
Certificate of Training, and six months experience driv-
ing a bus. Bilingual (Sp/Eng or Creole/Eng).
Accepted: CDL (class A or B) with P endorsement and
S restriction, current School Bus Driver Certificate of
Training, and active enrollment in a GED program with
completion of GED within two years. Personal Leave
and employer-matched retirement plan. Starting
salary: $9.40 $9.88 p/hour. Closing date: Sept.15th,
2005. Send resume/letter of interest to or apply in
person: Tonya Lowe, Transportation Specialist 201
SE 6th Ave., Okeechobee, Florida 34972, Tel. (863)
357-0800 Fax. (863) 357-0805,
EOE, ADA, License #A25012.

ECMHSP Anuncio para el puesto de
Conductor de Autobus
Centre de Wauchula, FL
ECMHSP esta aceptando solicitudes de empleo para
conductor de autobus para un program de Migrant
Head Start. Tendra la responsabilidad de proveer
transport a los ninos. Requisites: Se prefiere -
Diploma de escuela secundaria o GED, licencia
Commercial A o B (CDL) con endorse para pasajeros
(P) y restriccion S, Certifi.cacion de Capacitacion de
Conductor de Autobus Escolar valida y seis meses de
experiencia manejando autobus. Bilingue
(espanol/inIges o criollo/ingles). Se acepta Licencia
Commercial A o B (CDL) con endorse para pasajeros
(P) y restriccion S, Certificacion de Capacitacion de
Conductor de Autobus Escolar valida y que este
matriculado en un program de GED y obtener el GED
antes cumplir dos anos de trabajo. Se ofrece permiso
personal, permiso por enfermedad, y beneficios de
retire con contribution del empleador. El salario ini-
cial es entire: $9.40 $9.88 por hora La fecha final
para entregar la solicitud es: 15 de Septiembre
2005. Envie su curriculo y su carta de interest o su
solicitud de empleo a: Tonya Lowe, Transportation
Specialist 201 SE 6th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972
Tel. (863) 357-0800 Facsimile: (863) 357-0805,
EOE, ADA, License # A25012.
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REALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS


U.S. I{GHCRAY 17 SOUTH, WALICHULA, FL 33873


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The


Classifieds


ECMHSP Job Announcement
Bowling Green, FL Center Bus Driver
ECMHSP is now accepting applications for Bus Driver
for a Migrant Head Start Program. Responsible for
providing transportation for children. Preferred: High
School Diploma/GED, CDL (class A or B) with P
endorsement and S restriction, School Bus Driver
Certificate of Training, and six months experience driv-
ing a bus. Bilingual (Sp/Eng or Creole/Eng).
Accepted: CDL (class A or B) with P endorsement and
S restriction, current School Bus Driver Certificate of
Training, and active enrollment in a GED program with
completion of GED within two years. Personal Leave
and employer-matched retirement plan. Starting
salary: $9.40 $9.88 p/hour. Closing date: Sept.15th,
2005. Send resume/letter of interest to or apply in
person: Tonya Lowe, Transportation Specialist 201
SE 6th Ave., Okeechobee, Florida 34972, Tel. (863)
357-0800 Fax. (863) 357-0805,
EOE, ADA, License #A25011.
ECMHSP Anuncio para el puesto de
Conductor de Autobus
Centro de Bowling Green, FL
ECMHSP esta aceptando solicitudes de empleo para
conductor de autobus para un program de Migrant
Head Start. Tendra la respohsabilidad de proveer
transport a los ninos. Requisitos: Se prefiere -
Diploma de escuela secundaria o GED, licencia
Commercial. A o B (CDL) con endorse para pasajeros
(P) y restriccion S, Certificacion de Capacitacion de
Conductor de Autobus Escolar valida y seis meses de
experiencia manejando autobus. Bilingue
(espanol/inlges o criollo/ingles). Se acepta Licencia
Commercial A o B (CDL) con endorse para pasajeros
(P) y restriccion S, Certificacion de Capacitacion de
Conductor de Autobus Escolar valida y que este
rriatriculado en un program de GED y obtener el GED
antes cumplir dos anos de trabajo. Se ofrece permiso
personal, permiso por enfermedad, y beneficios de
retire con contribution del empleador. El salario ini-
cial es entire: $9.40 $9.88 por hora La fecha final
para entregar la solicitud es: 15 de Septiembre
2005. Envie su curriculo y su carta de interest o su
solicitud de empleo a: Tonya Lowe, Transportation
Specialist 201 SE 6th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972
Tel. (863) 357-0800 Facsimile: (863) 357-0805,
EOE, ADA, License # A25011.
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-EI 220N. 6th Avenue
,' Wauchula, Florida 33873
(863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144
/ www.floresrealty.net
SPECIAL OF THE WEEK
."" Unbelievable 3,062 under roof 3BR/2BA Home with 2 rental
apartments with $1,250.00 income. Corner lot, chain link fence,
great landscaping, 4" well with submersible pump, all concrete
block construction central air & heat. Also included in the sale a
1988 34 -foot Avion travel trailer. Being Offered at $265,000.


5 Acres on Kazen Road Read3
for new home constuclion. Asking
$S 110.000.
Read. for Ne%% Owners 3BR/2BA
Mobile Home in a nice quiet neigh-
borhood close to Medical Facilities,
Schools and Shopping. $67.500.00.
5 Acre Tract Located approxi-
mately 4 miles east of Wauchula on
the corner of Bailey and Main.
Good Lpcation for New Home
Construction or Mobile Home.
Asking $110,000.
Quiet Neighborhood One Block
from Highlway 17. Triplex
3BR/1BA, 3BR/IBA & 2BR/1BA
Excellent Investment Property.
Could be made into a large family
home; Asking $115,000.
Duplex in Bowling Green ,-
4JAR/2BA duplex on corner lot, close
to elementary school ;& church.
Asking $69,000.


Prime Properlt 11 acres 2 Great
Homesites close to Wauchula on
Webb Road. Fenced and pouer
nearby. Asking $220,000.00.
What A Bargain Well Maintained
Nice Clean 1988 Double-Wide
Mobile Home Located East of
Barlon on Hw.y 60. Mlaile this your
starter home. Asking $55,000.
, Sizzling! New Lot 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.
Asking $97,500.
New Lot Listing Nice Residential
Community Homesile. Eas. access
to Highway 64. Call for Details.


N.oe Flores John Freeman .4nianda Mihoe Steve Lanier
** Whether you're buying or selling. The pro-
fessionals at Flores & Flores, Inc. will be happy
tq assist you. Let one of our associates help
make your Real Estate dreams come true.**.

WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS
Contact After Hours
0.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
After hours............863-773-2840
Lawrence A. Roberts.................(863) 773-9256
Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585
John Freeman (863) 773-6141 .
Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587
Steve Lanier (863) 559-9392 9:8c
'* '9:80o


1997 DODGE 250, 4X4, 5th wheel
hitch and ball, D4 Cat., 735-1333. 9:8p


MOBILE HOME WITH extra large
Florida room with two large tip-outs.
Must see. Call 863-375-2482 for
appointment. Mostly furnished.
9:8-10:6p


PERSONAL PROPERTY of Tina
Souther; Jean Green; Nora DeVane;
Joanri Mendoza; Jamie Castillo will be
sold to public pursuant to
Warehouseman's lien: clothes, toys,
tools, household items. Said sale will
be at Bowling Green Storage, 5020
Hwy 17 N. Bowling Green, Florida at
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005.
9:8-15p


We Buy Houses!

$Cash$ ,,:

Call Juan Delatorre at

(863) 773-0016 (863) 781-1128 Marc Anthony, Juan & Aaron
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Oak Hills Pollination & Honey


Dedicated to


meeting Your pollination needs
'Hive Rental


Larry Williams Owner


3799 Oak Hills Ranch Rd
.. .-. .. Zolfo Springs. FL
(863) 781-1383












Beautiful wooded 5 acres, like-new DW/MH, 3/2, Central HIA, 5138 Deer
Run Road. $120,000.
15 Acres Rhynn Road currently in grove. Well & Irrigation system & drain
tile. $15,000 per acre.
421 Grape St. BG.3/1, central 1I/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.
: Large frame home, 3 BR, 1 bath, 4428 Central Ave., Bowling Green.
$72,500.
309 Illinois Ave. Large frame home. 4/2. Large lot. $67,500.
5 acres Prime location. Vandolah Rd and Dink Albritton Rd. $110,000.


WEDO 1)0 IT ALL
...and we L Al S
do it for $ $!

It's O TIRES -


County s
turns to us ,
f "or all their New and Used

BRAKE

needs!


We do
Semi,-Tires
T&
Trailer Tires!


Billy Ayers
Tire Techniciar)


HOURS
Mon. Fri. 8-6
Sat. 8-12

ISe Habla Espanoll


Donna Eures
Secretary


863-773-0777 116 REA Rd.
77 7 Wauchula
863-773-0727 (across from Wal-Mart)

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HAPPY JACK skin balm: treat 'hot
spots'. Stop painful scratching &
gnawing without steroids on dogs &
cats. TSC Stores (773-3456)
www.happyjackinc.com. 8:18-9:8c
CHIHUAHUA/YORKIE MIX male, $200.
767-0458. 9:8-15p
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 826.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold in
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec-
essary shots and be free of parasites.
tfc-dh

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1994 CAD
VIN: 1G6KF52Y1RU223180
8:00 A.M., SEPTMEBER 19, 2005
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 HWY. 17 N., WAUCHULA, FL
C19.8


Carl's Recycling

Re-Opened


*An Cla Alu iu


Open: 8 5 Weekdays


a-
-n


8 12 Saturday


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


We area 120 unit apartment property, 48 units are
designated for people working in the Farm Industry. At
this time we have 2 and 3 bedroom vacancies for imme-
diate move-ins for qualified applicants that work in the
Farm industry, and we are taking applications for
upcoming vacancies for non-farmer worker units. To
qualify, you must meet our resident qualification criteria.

We have dishwashers, stoves, washer/dry hook-ups,
and washer/dryer rentals (limited quantities), carpeting,
ceramic tile floors, large closest, and the 2/3 bedroom
apartments offer 2 full bathrooms. We have a car-care
area, a large playground, volleyball area, beautifully
landscaped grounds, gazebo with grills, ample parking,
and we are a gated community. For more information
regarding your new home, please contact us at
Country Manor Apartments
(863) 773-6640 or fax us at (863) 773-6679.
Monday through Friday 10:00 to 6:00
Equal Housing Opportunity


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Our New Starting Rate of Pay is $9.00 PER HOUR

Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc.,
is currently accepting applications for the following
positions:

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

Environmental Technician (2) Positions available.
(1) Monday Friday. 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and (1)
Weekend (Sun, 'Mon, Fri, Sat). HS Diploma or G.E.D.
Training provided. $9.00 per hour starting rate.
Experienced preferred/will train.

Maintenance Utility Service Workers (2) positions
available General maintenance includes carpentry,
minor electrical and plumbing repair. Experience in
ceramic tile installation and/or HVAC certification is a
plus. $10.50 $15.00 per, hour.

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

Lawn Care Tech Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HS
Diploma or GED Experience in lawn care/landscap-
ing preferred. $9.00 to $12.00 per hour.

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

FINR offers an excellent benefit package, is an EOE
and a Drug Free Workplace. If you are Interested in
joining a fast growing company, please stop by
1962 Vandolah Rd., Wauchula, FL to fill out an
applications fax resume to 863-773-2041 or e-mail
to hrinfodffinr.net. 9:8tfc


#1 Tag
Team in
Town!

Come give
us a try!


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Classifieds-


5 ACRES, great homesite, fenced, Ag-
well, $75,000. 863-781-2493.
8:11-9-.8p
IMPROVED PASTURE for lease 10.5
fenced acres 5 miles East of
Wauchula with pond and shade.
$80/mo. (252) 729-1299. 9:1-8p


Rec Veice


28 foot, RV FRAME, double axle, $300.
375-4108. 9:8p


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1 BR APARTMENT, 505 High Street.
773-6656 9:1-15p


WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER-
ENT Sizes. Jack Ullrich Warehouses.
773-6448. 9:8c
, TENTION! The Federal Fair
SHousing 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
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


5105 N. Hwy 17 Bowling Green


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


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


Bo Espino
Auto Technician


etc.
Open:
Mon Sat
8:00 5:00


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CUSTOMER
BEWARE!
We are licensed and
Insured!
Reg #MV-40625
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WE REPAIR MOST AMERICAN CARS


FULL TIME MECHANIC

375-4461


1 BR/ 1 Bath, excellent location.
Culligan water treatment and yard
maintained $600 month. $5.00 securi-
ty. 781-1528 or 773-9291. 9:1tfc
WE HAVE RENTALS. Call today for
more info., 773-2088. 9:8c
34' AVION TRAILER, very nice, queen
size bed, 150 channel Dish Network
TV, no pets, one person only, $500
mo., $250 security deposit. 863-375-
4424 ..-- 9:8-15p

Services


BABYSITTING IN MW-HOME!
experience! Great for-play an
ing! 863-375-9995 or 445-0146


ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION, roof-
overs, screen rooms, carports, pool
cages, rescreening. Harold Howze
Construction. 735-1158. RR0050181.
7:14-9:15p
FIRST AID/CPR/AED training inc child
and infant. Will train at your facility.
Please call for prices and more infor-
mation. Martha 863-781-5323. May
have to leave message. 9:8-10:6p


Every


RESTROOMS WATER ELECTRIC
781-1062


You can tell a lot about a fellow's
character by his way of eating
jelly beans.


CHEVROLET CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP
Automotive Sales Positions Now Available!
We have immediate openings in our sales department.
Looking for hard working career minded people, with a will to succeed.

Successful candidate must possess:
Professional Great Personality Honest Sales Driven
We offer salary plus commission and a benefits package:.
Health Life 401 K Bonus Plan Paid Vacation


Su (ertei

teraueratr e are hOT,


but our prices are still COOL!


(2001 Chevy
Cavalier


I an Hill


Tax, tag & title not i
Tax, tag & title not include


(2000 Ford
Focus


BUY HILL'S PAY
HERE! AHERER !
No Interest Charge I SeI f Eanuof
No Finance Charge WORLD Jimmy Hill
U.S. Hwy. 17
S 375-4441 Bowling Gree
ed. Hill's Auto World is 3 (across from Presto)


not responsible for typographical errors.


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DEMOLITION
Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt
Local Contractor
(863) 735-241.5
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR
TRAINING FOR
EMPLOYMENT






Bulldozers, Backhoes,
Loaders, Dump Trucks,
Graders, Scrapers,
Excavators
Next Class: Sept. 12th
Train in Florida
National Certification
Financial Assistance
- Job Placement Assistance
800-383-7364
SAssociated Training Services
www.atsn-schools.com cl9:1,8c


Lots of
d learnm..


KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning
& painting. Commercial & residential.
Licensed & insured. (863) 735-8863 or
(863) 381-0874. 9:8-12:29p
MOBILE HOME REPAIRS.
Specializing in skirting, siding, facia
and soffit. (863) 245-9644. 9:1tfc
MOWING AND BUSH-HOGGING.
Commercial and residential. Dan's
Lawn Care. 863-781-1565. 8:25-9:22p
STRUCTURED LAWNCARE AND
LANDSCAPING. Licensed and
Insured. Free Estimates. Cell 863-781-
2753. Home 863-735-0590. Residential
and Commercial. 9:1-11:3p


.. ..* POLK PAINTING. Interior and Exterior.
9:8-5p. Call Mike (863) 412-9169 Licensed
and bonded. 9:1-29p


FENCING barbed wire, privacy, board,
chain link and pole barns. FREE esti-
mates. (863) 245-9644. 9:1tfc
MIKE'S LAWN CARE SERVICE.
Residential and commercial. Free
estimates. 773-6656. 8:11-9:8p
M&R LAWNCARE mowing, bush hog-
ging. Call 773-4698 or 773-6372.
7:14-9:15p


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NEED HELP with your elderly? Part-
time or weekend. 773-3972. 9:8-22p
NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP
TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete well, sales, service and
installation, call (863) 773-6448.
-7:18tfc


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


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


Newly emodeled


On-Site Managers
Central Heat/Air
Wall To Wall Carpet
Storage Room
Office Hours
1:00 pm 5:00 pm
USDA m n e,
Commtted to the future of ural comcnite.


THE


TO KNOW


24-Hour Emergency Towing Lowest Possible Rates Fast Reliable Service.


i Hill's Auto World
U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green


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AM-SOUTH REALTY


MAKING( REAI. EFSWI'E REAL EASY."
An Independently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation


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702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


Gary Delatorre Broker

(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
Dane Hendry, Associate 381-2769


Donna Steffens


Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM


COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HWY 17 Includes commercial
and residential lots. $138,000.
SECLUDED 24 ACRES, cabbage palms, oaks and other
natural Florida flora and fauna. Perfect for weekend
camping. $6,500 per acre.
SERENE SURROUNDINGS 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH on 8
acres. Large barn and more. $195,000.
LARGE LOT corner of Main and Hwy 17 in Bowling
Green. $200,000.
LAKE FRONTAGE ON LAKE ISIS. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath
home has an attached 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment.
$650,000.


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


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Friday, Saturday, Sunday


,2001 Ford
Escape '


(2000 Pontiac
'-.Grand Prix


NEWLY REMODELED HOME, great location, new appli-
ances, fixtures and more. $129,900.
HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE. Zolfo Springs lot. $40,000
BEAUTIFUL OAKS surroii6_-this 3 b-edfoo-~i 2 bath MH
on (10 acres. $179,900.
HWY 17 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 1.76 acres with build-
ings. $389,900.
BUILD YOUR OWN HOME ON THIS WOODED 5 ACRE
TRACT $152,000.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HWY 17 Bowling Green
north. Great location. $249,900.


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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, Comer of Grape & Church
St., Bowling Green.


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ECMHSP is now accepting applications for Assistant Teachers to
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under the guidance and direction of the Teacher. Position sup-
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La credencial CDA paratrabajar con el grupo de ninos deJla edad
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ninos de la edad apropiada (bebes/ninos pequenos o preesco-
lares) y dos anos de experiencia trabajando con ninos pequenos.
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On Practice Field


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Anchored by 13 returnees, the
Hardee Junior High School football
team will wait an extra week to get
their season started.
Hardee draws a bye in the first
Heartland football game on Sept.
13 and has to wait until the next
Tuesday, Sept. 20 to get its team on
the field. The young Cat's start with
a pair of home games, Sept. 20 vs.
Avon Park and Sept. 27 vs.
Frostproof. Other teams in the
Heartland Conference, Sebring,
Hill-Gustat, Lake Placid and
DeSoto, will be junior Wildcat
opponents in the coming weeks,
with the finale on Oct. 25 against
DeSoto at home.,
Besides new head coach Gregg
White, who has returned to coach-
ing after several years' hiatus, the
Cat coaching cadre has some other
new faces. Physical education
teacher Rashad Faison and math
teacher Hakeem Shweil will be
assistants. They, and volunteers
Justin "Gabby" Hayes, Myron
Refoure and Trampus Fillingim all
played for White years ago. Hays
returns as offensive coordinator
and Refoure as defensive coordina-
tor, positions they held last season.
White said last. week that he had
156 boys turn out for the spring
meeting of prospective players.
Ninety-seven signed up this fall
and got their physical. "When we
began practice, we had 97 good
ballplayers. We couldn't suit that
Many up, so we stepped up prac-
tices, but they all stayed. We reluc-
tantly had to cut 37 the other day
and encouraged them to play Youth
Football to get some experience
and try out again next year."
The eighth grade returnees are
Philip Barton, Jonathan Kelly, Eric
Martin, Anthony Valdez, Jacob


Nowakowski, David Richardson,
David Maddox, Nicholas Battles,
Brian Sconyers, Joshua Rickett,
Jarimee White, Devon Harris and
Justin Hinerman.
Other eighth graders are Ezayi
Youyoute, John Gordon, Carlos
Mendez, Haree Cook, Kelsheem
White, Antjuan Jones, Lunior St.
Louis, Kody Porter, Tylar Alden,
Dustin Maddox, Ray Rodriguez,
Terrell Smith, Craten Crews,
Devon Coney, Oracio Francisco,
Hunter Mimbs, Sergio Alamia,
Dalton Far, Carson Davis, Conner
Davis, Kindall Mink and Tyrell
Smith.
Joining them are seventh graders
Michael Forrester, Johnathan
*Nowakowski, Tony Rodriguez,
Caleb Reas, D'Vonte Hooks, Jake
Mayer, Chace Revell, Dillion
Rabon, Hunter Henderson, Tre'
Anderson, Jarrius Lindsey, John-
athan Avaery, Lincoln Saunders,:
Cody Hudnall, Justin Fones, Austin
Prestridge, Joshua Hernandez;
Jessie Gonzales, -Kyle Hudgins, ,
James Bodeck, Herbert Pace,,
David Esquivel, Kevin Godwin,
Anthony Hernandez, Jessie,
Pantoja, John Barlow and Leon"
Faulkner.
Leading the cheers for the junior
Cats, are eighth graders Brittany,
Abbott, Valerie Cobb, Stephanie:
Driver, Holly Johnson, Lindsay:
Moon, Sierra Gee and Jaylanf
Smith; seventh graders Courtney.
Buckley, Jennifer Ligon, Melissa
Hartley and Amanda Rigney; and
sixth graders Savannah Albritton,
Dana Douglas, Smokee Barker,
Emma Marshall and Chelsea
Wallace. Senior mascot is eighth
grader Jessica Abbott, with sixth:
grader Kailah White also available,'*
as a mascot. They are coached by
Leslie Moon, assisted by Amy.
Rigney.


FLORIDA MARKETS AT A GLANCE
For the week ended September 1, 2005:
At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 9,580 compared to
last week 9,786 and 14,042 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-
State Livestock Market News Service: slaughter cows and bulls were 1.00
lower, feeder steers and heifers were unevenly steady.


Feeder Steers:



Feeder Heifers:


Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 150.00-200.00;
300-400 lbs., 126.00-171.00; and
400-500 lbs., 106.00-140.00.
Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., .137.00-175.00;
300-400 lbs., 114.00-154.00; and
400-500 lbs., 102.00-125.00.


Slaughter Cows: Lean: 750-1200 lbs; 85-90 percent, 43.00-49.50.
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs; 57.00-67.50.


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i.~Thursday, September 8, 2005


Hardee Swimmers Get Going T


By JOAN SEAMAN
-Of The Herald-Advocate
"- The Hardee swim teams got in
action last week in a couple of
'multi-team meets.
Both the girls and boys squads
are busy again late this week as
they participate in the Sebring
Relays on Saturday. Next week,
they travel to Avon Park on
Tuesday. Their next home meet
isn't until Sept. 20 when Lake
Placid, always a tough opponent,
visits.
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On Aug. 30, Hardee teams went
to the Rowdy Gaines Pool in
Winter Haven, where Lake Region
was the official host. Other teams
participating were Lakeland
George Jenkins, All Saints'
Academy and Winter Haven.
Hardee boys placed fourth,
behind Lake Region, Jenkins and
All Saints' and ahead of Winter
Haven.
For the Cats, junior Casey Brutus
had the most success, picking up
second place in the 200 freestyle
and third in the 100 freestyle. He
also joined with senior captain
Walter "Boomer" Olliff, junior
Ryan Abbott and freshman Tyler
Robertson to place second in the
400 freestyle relay. Olliff placed
third in the 200 individual medley.
Other boys adding up points for
Hardee were Chris Wilkins, Kyle
Clanton, Anthony Stevens, Dustin
Spears, Josh Brown, William
Stephens, Jerrod Hendry, Chris
Reid and Joe Porter.
Hardee girls placed fifth in the
Aug. 30 meet. Sophomore Sarah
Ezelle and freshman Kaitlin Justice
each picked up fourth-place points,
the highest for Hardee. Other
Hardee girls picking up points were


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Hardee was at home on
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Haven Christian did not come, but
Bartow and Mulberry did. Hardee
teams both placed second, behind
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Olliff, Abbott and Brown picked
up the only wins for Hardee. Abbott
won the 50 freestyle, coming to the
wall in 29.10 seconds, over five
seconds over the nearest of five
opponents. Teammate Stephens
placed third, just 1.13 second
behind second-place Rohur
Khirana of Bartow.
Olliff won the grueling 500
freestyle, over a minute ahead of a
Bartow swimmer. Porter placed
third.
Brown won the diving, with
Stevens third.
Brutus was second in the 200
individual medley and Olliff was
second in the 100 backstroke.
Hardee was second in the 200 med-
ley relay and 400 freestyle relay.
For the Lady Cats, Justice had
the only victory, winning the 200
freestyle. Amanda Quinones placed
fourth in that event Justice also
placed second in the 100 back-
stroke. Hardee girls placed second
in the 400 freestyle relay.
Assisting Daggett are Lori
Alexander, a fifth grade teacher at
North Wauchula Elementary
School and Daggett's old college
coach Dune Hinkley, who has
retired to Sebring and enjoys com-
ing over to help out.
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PHOTOS BY CYNTHIA KRAHL
Schools Superintendent Dennis Jones and the Hardee County School Board recently recognized
volunteers who have given 100 or more hours of their time to local schools. Jones called them
"ordinary people who make an extraordinary contribution." Each was given a plaque of appre-
ciation. Said Jones, "The more caring adults with whom we can surround our children, the more
successful they will be." He then added, "We do mean it very, very sincerely as we thank you for
giving of your time and for choosing to spend it with our children." Accepting plaques were
(front) Brittany Hines, a junior high student; and (back, from left) Karl Gicker; Styles Starratt, who
earned special recognition for giving over 1,000 hours; Chrystal Ham; Carol Meyer; Sara Reyna,
a junior high student; and Martha Clark. Honored but not present were Celia Hayman, Amy
Franks, Gina Neuhofer, 10th grader Martina Martinez, Cindy Lambert, Tracy Baxter, Mohammad
Shweil, Connie Shelton, Martha Clapp, Melissa Terry and Ardis and Vernon See. Schools whose
total number of volunteer hours equaled twice the number of enrolled students received the
state's Golden School Award. Receiving it (bottom photo, from left) were Sonja Bennett, North
Wauchula Elementary;, Kathy Clark, Bowling Green; Michele Polk, Wauchula; and Jan Beckley,
Zolfo Springs.
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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
S 708 W. Grape St. 375-3353
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
%unay Worship .. ........ 8.00 a.m.
Sun: Eve Worship Isi & 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.
S ornig Worshipl...........,.......11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship .. ....6:30 p.m.
Wednesday ... .. ..7:30 p.m.

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

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD
4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4206
Sunday School ........ 9:45 a m
Morning Worship ...........11-00 am
Disciples Train & Choirs ... 5.30 pm
Evening Worship ............6:30 p m
Wednesday Prayer. .. .7:00 p m

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S. Hwy. 17 375-2253
Sunday School .... ... .9-45 a.m.
NMorning Worship ... 1-00 am in
Sunday Evening. ... 6:30 p.m
- Wednesday Prayer 6 30 p m

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
Sunday School ........ .. 9-45 a m
Morning Worship. ... 11-00 a m
Youth Fellowship ....... 5-00 p m
Evening Worship ..6:00 p.m
Wed. Bible Study...... 7.00 p.m

FORT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Baptist Church Road 773-9013
Sunday School .. ... .... ... 9:45 a.m
Morning Worship .......... II 00 a.m
Sunday Evening ......... 6-00 p.m
Wednesday Prayer .7.00 p m
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N. Misa i.Espanolt Sunday ... 7.00 p m

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domingo Serv. De Predicacion 11.00 p m
Manes Estudio Bibhco ...... 7:00 p.m.
Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ......7.00 p.m
Jueves Serv De Predicacion ....7:00 p m

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773-9019
Sunday School ...............9:45 a m.
Morning Worship ............... ..11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship.............. .7:00 p.m
Wednesday Prayer.... .... 7-00 p.m

MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
607 Palmetto St.
Church School ........... ... .....9:30 a.m.
Morning Sen ice ............. 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service ..... ..... ... 7 00 p m
Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Ser .7 00 p m
Commumon-2nd Sun. Evening 6.00 p.m

MNIT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375-4409
Sunday School ........ .9.45 a m
Morning Worship ....... .1100 a m
Disciples Training .. 50..500 p.m.
Evening Worship ....... 7 00 p m
Wednesday Prayer Time ........700 p i

OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL
PRAISE CENTER
E. Bromard St.
Sunday School ........ .10:00 a.mi
Sunday Service ....... ..... .6"00 p im.
Wednesday Service ..... ...........7:30 p i


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-. n

VICTORY PRAISE CENTER
128 E. Main St.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship.............;....11:00 am.
Sunday Night Service ..............7:00 p.m.
Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.m.

ONA

LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
4868 Keystone Ave.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship. 11 00 a.m.'
Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ....................7;00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..................7:00 p.m.

NEW ELIM
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Badger Loop Lane 773-4475
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service ...... ............ 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Night Worship .6-00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ...7-00 p.m
NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
202.Sidney Roberts Road
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .....1.........11:00 a.m.
Disciples Training 6-00 p.m.
Evening hWorship 6-30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer.............7:00 p.m

ONA BAPTIST CHURCH
131 Bear Lane 773-2540
Sunday School.......... ..1000 a m.
Morning Worship. .........I1 00 a m.
Evening Worslup 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .... ..7:00 p.m

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622
Sunday School .. ...1000a.m.
Morning Worship a. II 00 am
Evening Worship 6-00 p.m.
Wdnesday Prayer Time .7-00 p.m


WAUCHULA,

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
New York Ave. and Apostolic Rd.
Sunday School .........10:00 am
Evening Service. ............ 5.00 p.m.
Tuesday Service .. ... ..... 7-00 p.m.
Wednesday Sernice ....... 7-00 p.m.
BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH
405 S. Florida Ave.
Sunday Morning Service... .10:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship.. ...II 00 a.m
Wed Night Service & Worship 7.00 p m
Saturday Prayer :. '.. .. .7-00 p m..
CHARLIE CREEK
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-3447
Sunday School. .. .....1000 a.m.
Mornoming Worship ..... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......... 7-00 p.m
Wed. Evening Worship ..........7:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange St.
773-9678
Iible Study ...... ....... ... 10 00 a.m
Worship Service .... ... I1.00 a.m.
Wednesday.............. ...... 7-00 p.m
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Will Duke Road
773-2249
Sunday Mornming Worship ... 9:30 a m.
Sunday Bible Class ...... ..... 11.30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship.. ... .6:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Bible Class. ......7-00 p.m.
Men's Leadership & TrainingClass -
2nd Sunday of Month...... 4:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF GOD
Martin Luther King Blvd.
767.0199
CHURCH OF GOD
OF THE FIRST BORN
807 S. 8th Ave.
773-4576
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532
Sacrament Meeting ....... .9-00 a.m
Sunday School ........... .. 10:00 a.m.
Priesthood.. .... .....Il 00 a m.
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit St. 735-8681
Sunday School ...... .. ..10-00 a.m..
Sunday Morning..... ... ...11:00 a m.
Sunday Night....... ......6:00 p m.
Wednesday Night ................7:30 p.m.

ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINISTRY
501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-3470
Sunday School .. .............10:00 a.m.
Morning Service .......... .... 11-30 a.m.
Evening Service ............ .....7:30 p.m
Wed. Bible St & Yth Gath ....7:30 p m.
Fri. Night (Holy Ghost Night)..7.30 p.m.


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FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
114 N. 7th Ave. 773-2105
Sunday School 10:00 a.mn.
Sunday Worship ...................... 1:00 a.m.
SundayWorship 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 in
Evening Service .. 5 00 p im
Wednesday Night Senrvice 700p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
'Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ..................... 6:30 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION BAUTISTA
713 E. Bay St. 773.4722
Escuela Dominical....................9:45 a.m.
Servicio de Adoracion ...........11:00 a.m.
Predicacion ... ... 1130 a m.
Studio Biblie, Miercoles .7-30 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service.:.:......... ....1..0:45 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.
Moming Service ..11 00 a m.
Evening Worship 6 00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer 7.00 p.m.
FIRST NUMISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
1347 Martin Luther King Ave.
773-6556
Sunday School ... .9.30 a m
SMorning Ser ice .... II 00 a.m.
Evening Worship .. 6 00 p.m.
Tues Youth NMnistnr Meeung/ l
Bible Study 600 p m
Wed Prayer/Bible Study 700 p in
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657
Early Worship....... .. 9-00 am.
Sunday School. .. . ...... 9-45 a.mi
Traduonal Worship ........I. I 00 a m.
Evening Service ............. ... 5.00 p.m.
SWednesday Activities ......... .6-00 p m

FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY.
OF GOD CHURCH
Now Meeting at
Northside Baptist Church
912 N. EIGHTH AVE. 773-9386
Sunday Morning Service 8:30 a.m
Evening Worship .. ........ 6:00 p m.
Tuesday Youth Ministry ..... .7.00 p.m
Adult Tuesday Service ..........7:00 p m.
THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753
NMorning Service .... ..10-00 a in
Evening Worship ...... .......6-00 p m
Wednesday Service.... .. 7-00 p m.
HEARTLAND
COMMUNITY CHURCH
1262 W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts ........ 9-00 a.mi
Sunday School .. .. 9-30 a m.
Worship ..... ...... . 10-30 a m.
Wed. Night Dinner.......... ..6:00 p m
Wed Bodybuilders Adult Cl.
Crossroads & Lighthouse Mml 7 00 p m.

IGLESIA DE DIOS
PENTECOSTAL, M.I.
903 E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693
Pastor: Reinaldo Orliz
Manes.... ......7 30 9 00 p m.
Viernes... .... 7.30 9-00 p.m
Domingo.. 11-00 a m. 1-00 p m

IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLISH
155 Altman Road 1131
Sunday Morning 10.00 a.m
Tuesday Evening 730 pnm.
SThursday Evening .. .. 7-30 p m
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANISH
Sunday Evening ... 4.00pm
Monday Evening .. 7-30 pm
Wednesday Evening. 7 30 pm.
LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622 ._
Sunday School- ....... ... 9:45 a.m.
Morning Sern ice .. ..... I 1.00am
Evening Worship ..... ...6.00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer.. .. .... 7:00 p.m
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH
Corner of 7th Ave. & Palmetto St.
735,-0555
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1999 Stale Road 64 East
Sunday School ... 9 45 a i
Morning Sernice 11-00 a m
SChurch Training. .. 5:15 p.m.,
SEvening Worship ... .630 p i '
' Wednesday Prayer........ 7 OOp in


WAUCHULA

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

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

PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814
Sunday School 9:30 a.l.
Worship Service.....................11:00 a.m.
Wed. Evening Prayer .................700 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.
S E ending \orship .....................6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer. 7 00 p m

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

ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
204 N. 9th AMe. 773-6418
,Sunday 9-00 a.m.
Holy Days
ST. MICHAEL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089
Saturday Mass i English ..........5:00 p.m.
i Spanishi ....... 7:30 p.m.
Sunday (Englishi ............9:00 a.m.
: Spanishi 10 30 a m
(Creole i 1-00 p m.
-:Daily Mass in English. 8 30a m..

SE.ETN DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927
Sabbath School. .... 9 30 a m
Morning Worship II 00 a m
Tues Pra)er NMeenng ... 7 00 pm
SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368
Sunday School. ......... ..945am
Morning Worship II 00 a m
Evening Worship 6 00 p m
\Vednesday Prayer 7 00 p m

SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
773-2946
Sunday Morning Worship 10 31)a mi
Evening Worship 6 00 p in
Wednesday Worshup 7 30 p.m.'
Friday Worship. 7 30 p m
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY.
116 Orange St.
Sunday -School 10 00 a inm.
Morning Worship 11.30 am
Evening,Worsuhp ... 7 00 p m
Tues Bible Stdy & Child Train.7 00 p.m
Friday Prayer Service 7 00 pm.

WAAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD
1543 Marlin Luther King ,r. Ave.
773.0199


Sunday School .
Morning Worship
Evening Worship .
Wed Night Fam Training
Thurs Youth Bible Study
.Friday Night Worship


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......... ... 10:00 a.m.
Evening Service ............ 6:00 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 & FT.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.

CRE SVILLE 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 \Vorship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Praer ......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.
SEening Worhip ......... 7:00p.m.
Wednesday .......... 7:30 p.m.

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Corner of 6th & Suvanee 735-0114
Bible Study ........... 10:00 a.m.
Worship Serv ice .... ...... 11:00 a.m.

GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH
South H v. 17 494-5456
Sunday School 1000 ain
Morning Worsvhp 11:00 a.m.
VWednesday Prayer . .... 7:00 p.m.

ALARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Stiee Roberts Special
& Oxendine Rds. 735-2524 735-1851
SSnday School ... .... 10:00 a.m.
%Worship ... .. . 11:00. a.m.
Evening ............... .. 6:00 p.m.
W'd Bible &Prjyer Meet... .7:00p.m.

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


PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Pioneer Park
2nd Sunday 10 30 a m
Evening Service' 6 30 pm
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.

S'AN 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. ... .i.. 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.n.
Morning Worship ........ ., 11:00 a.ni.
Training Union ............. 5:00 p.n).
Evening Worship .'.......... 6:00 p.nr.
Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:30 p.n.









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i '615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683
, Sunida School 9:45 a m.
MorningWo sp 11 00 a m
Church Training ........ ... 6:00 p.m..
Evening Worship .,. -.... 7 00 p m
Wednesday Prayer ...'. 7 00 p m

WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
210 Anderson
Sunday School 1000a m
Church 10.00 a.m.
Youth Serv ice .. 6:00 p.m.
Evening Service .. ..7:00 p.m:
Wednesday Service ..7 30 p m


WAUCHULA HILLS
SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD
1000 Stansfield Rd.
Sunday School ..... ... 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ,. .... ,.7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Prayer.............. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday Worship .... .. .. 730 p.m.
Saturday Worship. ...... ... 7:30 p.m.


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wives. Her favorite sports team is
the Indianapolis Colts and Peyton
Manning is her favorite p; A'ression-
al athlete. After high school,
Rebecca plans to attend Florida
'State University and then move to
Califorhia.


weightlifting team and the National
Honor Society. He enjoys playing
any type df sports, hanging out with
friends, listening to Rascal Flatts
and watching Whose Line Is It
Anyway. The Eagles are his
favorite sports team and Michael
Vick from the Falcons his sports
hero. After high school Justin plans
on becoming an electrical engineer.


varsity squad. Amanda enjoys
gymnastics and watching the tele-
vision series One Tree Hill. She is
the president of the Future Business
Leaders of America and a member
of the Lionettes. Amanda is also
involved in the Fellowship of
Christian Athletes. The Packers are
her favorite sports team and The
Killers and Brad Paisley are her
favorite musical groups. Amanda
plans on attending college after she
graduates.


is the son of Priscilla Ford. Marc
has played football for 10 years. He
has played on the varsity football
team at Hardee Senior High all of
his high school career and is on the
track and weightlifting team as
well. Marc enjoys hanging out with
his friends and hunting. G-Unit is
his favorite musical group, the
Buccaneers his favorite sports team
and he also enjoys watching
"Inside the NFL" on. television.
Marc plans on playing college foot-
ball after high school and his goal
this year is to rush 1,200 yards.


Brad Gilliard
Brad Gilliard, son of Lamar and
Joy Gilliard of Zolfo Springs, has
played football for eight years. He
currently is a member of the
Hardee Senior High Varisty foot-
ball team and has been for the past
three and a half years. Brad also
plays baseball. He enjoys collect-
ing coins, sleeping, listening to the
musical group' Offspring and
,watching the television show
Family Guy. Brad's favorite sports
team is.the Raiders and he is unde-
cided about his future.


Rebecca Durrance
Rebecca Durrance of Wauchula
is the captain of the varsity cheer-
leading squad and has been cheer-
ing for seven years, two of which
she has cheered on varsity. Rebecca
is the daughter of Kelly and
Elizabeth Durrance, is the senior
class president, a member of the
National Honor Society, Lionettes,
FFA and the the tennis team, and
enjoys cheering, playing tennis and
watching college football. She also
enjoys listening to Britney Spears
and watching Desparate House-


Justin English
Justin English is the son of Chris
and Candy English of Wauchula.
He has played football for four
years and has been a member of the
Varisty football team three and a
half years. He is a member of the
Key Club, FFA, FCA, FBLA, the


Amanda Maldonado
Amanda Maldonado
Amanda Maldonado of
Wauchula has been a Wildcat
cheerleader for nine years, two of
which has been as a member of the


Marc Hodges
Marc Hodges of Bowling Green


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Plaryrs Of rrAUeI*


Ricky Wiggins #42 Johnny Ray Harris #9
Defense Defense


Jayquan Gandy #34
Special Teams


Hardee Football

2005 Roster


Name
Terry Redden
Jimmy Cimeus
Jackson Frenot
Marc Hodges
Jackson Mosely
Briant Shumard
Lisnell Youyoute
Will Krause
Johnny Ray Harris
Weston Palmer
Mark St. Fort
Josh Mayer
Chris Rich
Pierre Lazarre
Jermaine King
Andrew Cisneros
Tacory Daniels
Art Briones
Onell Virgile
Michael Carpenter
Jayquan Gandy
Ricky Wiggins
Brad Gilliard
Andrew Rangel
Jose Salvadore
Justin Altman
Daniel Moore
Garrett Randall
Eric Cobb
Jacob Benavides
Reggie Grizzard
Jorge Lopez
Ryan Roehm
Jeremy Kelly
Kyle Parrish
Haceem Schweil
Justin English
Cameron Durham
Thelinor Jena
Justin Woods
Pablo Anselmo
Derek Sconyers
Bobby Bandy
Ronnie Bandy
Ramon Hernandez


Pos.
S/TB
TB/OLB
FL/OLB
TB
CB
OLB
WR
QB/OLB
DE
QB/DB
WR
WR/OLB
RB/WR
TE/DE
FL/OLB
FB/LB
RB/LB
WR/DB
TE/DE
FB/LB
RB/DE
RB/LB
FB/LB
C
FB/LB
OLB/DL
C
OL/DL
DL
OL
DL
DL
DL
OL
OL
OL
OL
OL
WR/DB
TE/LB
K
TE/DE
DE
DL
DL


Ht.
5'9"
5'6"
5'10"
6'0"
5'9"
5'8"
5'10"
6'0"
6'2"
5'10"
6'4"
5'10"
5'9"
6'4"
6'2"
5'6"
5'10"
5'9"
6'1"
5'10"
6'0"
5'10"
6'0"
5'9"
57"
5'8"
6'0"
5'10"
5'9"
6'1"
6'0"
6'0"
5'10"
6'3"
6'2"
6'0"
5'11"
6'2"
5'9"
6'0"
5'6"
6'2"
6'3"
5'8"
6'1"


Wt.
150
140
170
180
155
160
170
170
195
160
165
170
175
220
170
155
155
140
160
180
175
170
220
170
175
165
190
180
170
175
180
250
190
230
275
305
291
265
160
175
140
170
180
165
230


Gr.
10
10
12
12
12
11
11
11
11
11
10
11
11
12
11
11
11
12
10
11
10
11
12
11
12
12
12
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
11
11
12
11
12
12
11
12
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Port Charlotte

Football Roster


Name
Kevin McLafferty
Hunter Bianchi
Jason Myers
Chad Puterbaugh
Anthony Cetrangelo
Jordan Ingman
Randy Bianchi
Runando Edghill
Christopher Irvin
Corey Carr
Jason Gundlach
Christopher Fira
Ryan Byrd
Kemoy Wood
Chase Opela
Jared Jefferies
Matthew Rhoden
Adam Anceume
Gregory Mandlle
Justin Pierce
Valdean Vincent
Aaron Brown
Thomas Hunter
Daniel McCormack
Allen Cavender
Anthony Hall
Taylor Dornbush
James Tolbert
Joe Craig
Ketler Calixte
Brent Neel
Victor Candelaria
Carson Bowman


Pos.
QB
RB/DB
RB/DB
LB
K/P
WR/DB
DB
WR
RB/DB
TE/LB
WR'
RB/DB
LB
RB/DB
LB
WR
LB
LB
RB/LB
DB
LB
LB
OL
OL
OL
DL
OL
DL
OL
LB
OL
TE
DL


Ht.
5'10"
5'7"
5'10"
5'11"
5'6"1
5'7"
6'0"
5'10"
5'10"
6'1"
5'11"
5'8"
6'0"
6'0"
5'7"
6'1"
6'1"
6'1"
6'1"
6'0"
6'0"
6'0"
5'11"
5'9"
5'9"
6'0"
6'0"
5'6"
6'1"
5'10"
6'3"
5'8"


Wt.
155
140
163
177
135
148
153
135
170
195
175
168
175
195
146
175
170
190
185
145
200
194
225
230
217
240
265
230
205
196
240-
185
240


Gr.
11
10
S11
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
11
11
12
12
11
11
11
12
11
11
12
10
11
11
10
11
12
12
12
11
12
10
11


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COUNTY COURT"
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Daniel George McClelland, 47,
Zolfo Springs, and Peggy
Higginbotham Pelham, 41, Zolfo
Springs.
Miguel Alvarez Diaz, 20, Zolfo.
Springs, and Naomi Salgado, 18,
Zolfo Springs.
Roger Nathaniel Darty, 18, Ona,
and Lee Ann Stone, 16, Ona.

The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently
by the county judge:
CACV of Colorado LLC vs.
Yakya Sihweil, judgment.
Calvary Portfolio Services vs.
James F. McNabb, default judg-
ment.

The following misdemeanor
cases were disposed of recently in
county court:
Louis Holloway, domestic bat-
tery, 12 months probation, 26-week
batters intervention class, .no con-
tact with victim, $667 fine and
court costs, $60 public defender
fees, $50 investigative costs.
Michael Blaine Johnson, domes-
tic battery, 12 months probation,
26-week batters intervention class,
alcohol abuse evaluation and treat-
ment, random drug screens, no con-
tact with victim, $542 fine and
court costs. .
Timothy Lee Murphy,
trespass/larceny as relates to utili-
ties and criminal mischief, placed
in pretrial diversionary program.
Shannon Allen Gentry, retail
theft, 30 days -in jail (concurrent to
other sentences), $315 fine and
court costs, $50 investigative costs.
Joey Lee McCumber, resisting
arrest without force, 60 days in jail,
$315 fipe and court costs, $50
investigative costs.
Javier DeLaRosa Rojas, domes-
tic battery, placed in pretrial diver-
sionary program.


Cierra Lee Benafield, resisting
arrest without force and disorderly
conduct, 10 days in jail with credit
-for time served (CTS), $315 fine
and court costs, $100 public
defender fees and $50 investigative
costs placed on lien.
Juan C. DeLira, giving a false
name to a law enforcement officer,
adjudication withheld, $190 court
costs, $50 investigative costs.
Manuel McCumber Jr., battery,
estreated bond.
Christopher Shannon Reas,
domestic battery, 12 months proba-
tion with condition of 40 days in
jail CTS, 26-week batters interven-
tion class, no violent contact with
victim, no weapons or firearms,
$667 fine and court costs, $100
public defender fees, $50 investiga-
tive costs.
Christopher Mark Tindell,
domestic battery and criminal mis-
chief, 32 days CTS, probation 12
months, no weapons or firearms, no
contact with victim, $667 fine and
court costs, $60 investigative costs.
Jaime Ruiz Figueroa, domestic
battery, estreated bond.
Jerald Murphy, two counts disor-
derly intoxication, two days CTS,
$315 fine and court costs placed on
lien.
Jose Luis Campos, resisting
arrest without force, probation six
months (concurrent), $315 fine and
court costs.

The following criminal traffic
cases were disposed of recently in
county court. Dispositions are
based on Florida Statutes, dri-
ving record and facts concerning
the case.
Jose Luis Campos, driving while
license suspended (DWLSi, lea%'-
ing the scene of an accident and no
valid license, probation six months,
$330 fine and court costs, 10 hours
community service.
Jose Antonio Fuller, DWLS and
operating a motor vehicle n ith rag
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MEETING NOTICE


The September Health Care Task Force meeting will be held
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 12:00 nodn in the Hardee
County Commission Chambers, 412 West Orange Street,
Room 102, Wauchula, FL.

For more information, please call 863/773-9430.

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STATE OF FLORIDA ,
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION !
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE PERMIT


The DepartmentofEr.i.-.n.r.:-..r i Pr..ioecrr.:.n giei nroiie of ii: intent to ii ae a permit to lotr Crewi.-ile
Dairy, Inc., to Mr. Glenn R Rusks 477' SW 72" Terrace, Okeechobee, FL 34974 10o c.n.tuICe and oper.ie d
wastewater treatment system. The treatment system includes a two-stage lagoon system with an area of 2.8-acres, a
91acle wste sloisge pord sliem nd i'., -prma fields imobnling 10 350-cres for wastewater irrigation. The
lg.oonr anrd pnd are designed 1o contain ruinolT Ifom 24-hour 25.)eari lorm bhted on a 358-acre pioducic.n irea.
Non-contacti Ioo run-ofr ni rnditerred awiy from Ihe v.a:re collernon system The w iieaiert tretmeet rnemi
designed i oll-.- An aierage .f. rf0(.:.) gAllon.a'd) ,l u.ileW.iaer generated from the r.;ik barn area travels
through the i.o-.Lige Ilf on and then Ir.rI the perimeter ulich of the milk cow. area where ii ii pumrrped inio ihe
wv.aJe iorage pcnd alonrg -Ui, ohier .ICaler captured by the perimeter ditch Water fiom Ihe wa-.e iorage pond
i utse-d I irrigate orne ,f iw pias fields ro the north and eaI of the factiity The two. iage lagoon system piloides
otcr hall i million cubic: eel of L'eameni .ulume and Uoec one hbnrdred days ort Let.ernt storage rteiore Ihe
*a.fe.arelr ii pu-nped ho the s .ic tortae within the milk co areaic The surface alter collected in the perirmeler ditch m pumped into the asute loiage pond
An e.mrgen ;pill h ul.en and ile dram .11 hbe nimalled along the ouL.ide dike ct ihe w.Ire 'lOiage pond o c ipluie
seepage. vhich ill igrasir iced into ihe mdl co perimeter ditch and te pumped inlto me -astie arorage pond Thii
wAteater ueCutmernt rrem ii deigned t1o cileci ,nd treat all wash water from the milkng parlor ai well ai, all
runoff w.aer from thrhe d ay ed pasiur.s The facilii) iulocated ati Uiaude 27' 21 38 22" N Longnude hi :;
24 5"- W ons86? I Ten Mile Crude Road Z.:lf.o Sprngs. FL 33890 m Hardee Couni)

Tie irner, to i..:ue .nd pplicaLnor. file .re aailhble Ilo pibhic iripEcuon during normal bu-inres hour 6 00C
am inoa 5 op m. Mor.Jay mrc.ugh Frida%. ecepi legal holiday. al Sout[hwei Dirimrl Offie. 38(04 Co Dnrie. TumF.. FL 33bi. 1|:62
The Departmenra ill i uMe ihe p erimt 0 ih Ihe llitached condrtior. unlci at Iimely peuttioln cr an admiroarrl.,se
hearing is filed under Sei norni 120 56, and 12U 57. Florida Stalul.., .within fourieen daym of receipt or noince The
procedures for peiii.or..ng for a heanng are ie fl.-rth below
A person who-e ,ub-:arnlil irnlerei a ie affected by the Department's propo -ed permitring deci lon may
petition for an admn.,tratile proceeding (hearinig underSe 5ctIuo, 120 569 and 120 57. Florida Sutile. The
petition mul contain the nmi.rmitior set forth t-k.-, and muil be filed Irecivsed b, ine clerk m in the Olfice of
General Counrel of the Department at 3900 Comnronwuealth Boule. ird. Mail Sitalon 35 Tjllahai.:ee. Florida 32399-
30lXi
Under Rule 62. I10 10.(14' Floridi Adrininiamie Code. a person may tequei ernlargemenit f the time tr
filing a peution foi an iadsiruritraite hearing The requemi mur4 be diled receivedd bb the clerk in the Office ol
General Countel befc-re Me end of the lime period for I'ling a petition for an adminiluanme hearing
Petitions filed by any pei:.orns other than tihoeenritled to smTirien notice under SeCcrin 120.( 6(3'h. Florda
Staluasi must be filed ,ilinn foiireen day ofl publi.aiion of the nc.iice or viuhin fourteen dass of receipt of the
wnrmen riOtice. uh.ichesileur l Undr Seclimn 120 601i 1. Florida Slatuie. hocemetr. rny per-son V.,0o has
a.ked the Depariment io:r noi,-e ,of agecrcy action may file a petlionr i wihin ouneen day oif receipt o such rnoi e
le dless of the date or public alln

Trie peliflOner hall mail a copy of ir e [peiion to the applicant at the addre.;i )ndictted abose at the time of
filing The failiUe of anm person to file a periCinn ihin 'fournteen dis of leceipr of notice 4hall .1ontisiitiLe a w.arier of
that person's righi 1o rleique-t an admini'Lrmtihe deetmminaion heanng) under Sel,ons 120 569 and 1?0 57. Flor.da
Statutes Any subhequeni ,nrer-.cmhor. on ii proceeding initiated b another parnyi will be only at hie discreihn of
the presiding officer upon the ilding of a rrIion in compliance n-h Rule 28-106 205. FIlridi Administratie Code
A petition thir di;pulres he material I'ats on which Ihe Department's acion ir based must contain the following.
inrform3i.on
(al The name addrem.. and telephone number of each penriloner.lb, name. addires and telephone number ,of
the pet Ui.ner repre.men.irmne. if any. the Department permit identificarion number and the county in vhich mee
subject miner or haclei, iI li ilcj.ed.
1b) A il.iemeni ,lf how and when each Fei uiiner receiled noirceol ihe Department iciion.
IcI A statement of hon each peuniloneri *ub:l.anual interests ale lffieted by the Depariment acl.on.
(dl 'silemenr of il dihpured r:iue o'imlernal'fact. If here die none. the petition mut no indicate.
(e) A stiaemreri o fac.lr ihii the pcii.o-.rer cortendis w.iann re.ersal or nordification of the Department action.
l1) A concise i"ttemenl GI the bllimale fiits allegcd. i. ; v I as the rules and late. which entitle the petiioner
to relief; and
(t) A talrmerni orl he relief sought rv Ihe petiuoner. tnuiing precisely the acion that the peltioner aanti Ihe
Department io rake
Because the adminmiaillmc hearing process is designed io formulate final agency acuin. the filing of a peition
means that the Deparmmenr's final acion mi' be a ilferent from the poairion taken by it in this nouce. Persons whose
substantial interesLt will be affected by any ich fin.l deci, on of ihe Department hase the nghl to peution to become
a partly to ihe proceeding. in accordance .ih ihh re quirements tel forth abc-v.e.


Mediation under SeLaion 120 573. Florda SnliUulr. is not assilable for this prioeeding


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days in jail-suspended if obtain
valid license, $330 fine and court
costs.
Regina F. Lamaster, leaving the
scene of an accident with injuries,
probation six months, attend safety
class, $315 fine and court costs,
$50 investigative dosts.
Logan Ross Nickerson, reckless-
driving, adjudication withheld,
$335 fine and court costs.
Christopher Mark Tindell, simil-
itude use of a license, 32 days (con-
current) CTS.
Roberto Zurita, violation of pro-
bation (original charge DUI), pro-
bation revoked, 120 days CTS,
unpaid fines and fees placed on
lien.

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Abraham Benitez on behalf of
minor child vs. Ramon DeLaRosa
and Alma DeLaRosa, damages.
Juana and Abraham Benitez vs.
Ramon DeLaRosa and Alma
DeLaRosa, damages.
Abaraham and Juana Benitez vs.
Ramon DeLaRosa and Alma
DeLaRosa, damages.
Floyd Fields vs. Scott Fields,
petition for injunction for protec-
tion.
Richard Anthony Martinez and
the .state Department of Revenue
(DOR) vs. Esmeralda Garza, peti-
tion to amend child support.
Wauchula Development Corp.
vs. Demetrio Garcia et al, petition
to foreclose mortgage.
Carol Donahue Gargus and DOR
vs. Robert James Johnston, petition
child support.
James David Gay and DOR vs.
Tonya Suzanne Richardson, peti-
tion for child support.
Maria Teresa- Rodriguez 'and
DOR vs. Brenda Alvarado, petition
for child support.
James Simmons vs. D. B.
Watson and James V. Crosby Jr.,
state Department of Corrections
(DOC), petition to review inmate
situation.

The following decisions on civil
cases pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:
Mary Johnson and DOR vs.
Laverne Y. Wright, order/judgment.
Floyd Whitley Jr. and DOR vs.
Edwina Maria Thomas, child sup-
port order.
Gladys Merchant and DOR' vs.
Lisa M. Williams, child support
suspended.
Mortgage Electronic Registra-
tion Systems vs. Jesus Naranjo et
al, judgment ,of mortgage foreclo-
sure.
Doris Jean Sweikoski vs. Robert:
L. Sweikowski, voluntary dismissal
of injunction for protection.,
Nancy Lane Ramirez and DOR
vs. Manuel Acosta McCumber.
child support terminated. arrear-
ages set.
Linda Sue Carter and DOR vs. -
Lewis M. Kemberling III, child
support order
Chase Manhattan Mortgage
Corp. vs. Jose a. Maldonado and
Leticia C. Maldonado. judgment of
mortgage foreclosure set aside.
Barbara A. Cha'ez and DOR vs.


NOTICE
VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD ,
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING \

The Hardee County Value Adjustment Board, consisting of three County
Commissioners and two School Board members, will hold an
organizational meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2005, beginning at 8:00
a.m.

The meeting will be held in the Hardee County Commission Chambers,
412 W. Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, Florida.

For more information, please call 863/773-9430.


SLex Albritton, Jr., County Manager


09:08


PUBLIC NOTICE
The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
will hold a public hearing on
September 22, 2005, at 9:00 a.m.
in the County Commission Chambers, Room 102, Courthouse Annex, 412 West
Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873 to consider adoption of the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 05-03

An Ordinance of Hardee County adopting a Fire Prevention Code-
of Hardee County; establishing the Fire Prevention and Inspection
Bureau; establishing rules and regulations for fire prevention and
safety, including the testing fire hydrants; providing a penalty for
failure to comply with said regulations; providing for renumbering
and inclusion in Hardee County Code; and providing for an
effective date.

This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make
special arrangements should contact the County Commissioners Office at
least two (2) working days prior to the public hearing,

This Public Notice is published in compliance with Florida Statues 125.66(2)(a)
and 286.0105.

Copies of this ordinance are available for public inspection during regular
office hours at,412 West Orange Street, Room 103, Wauchula, Florida 33873,
telephone 863/773-9430.

Interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard with respect
to the proposed ordinance.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission, with
respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a
record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Gordon R. Norris, Chairman .1 .8c


Stacy Jean Gough, child support
order.
Aurelia M. Torres and DOR vs.
Aurelia Torres, child support order.
Michelle Deneen Dudek Jardine
vs. Gary Lee Dudek, order.
Mary Kilpatrick vs. Brian
Vickers, child support terminated.
Helen N. Morris and DOR vs.
Bruce Franklin Beaver, child sup-
port order.
Elizabeth Darty vs. Timmy Joe
King, voluntary dismissal of
injunction for protection.
Jennifer .Nicole Williams and
Mark Dwaine Williams, divorce.
Floyd Wayne Abbey and Bridget
Nicole Abbey, divorce.
Diluvina Soto vs. Yanel Rios
Albarran, voluntary dismissal of
injunction for protection.
Angelia Moravietz vs. Josh
Brantly, injunction for protection.
Selena Camacho vs. Larry
Camacho, injunction for protection.
Tina S. Hewett vs. Larry
Camacho, injunction for protection.
Jessica Ybarra Valadez and DOR
vs. Virgilio Diaz-Burgos, voluntary
dismissal.
Silvia Cardenas and DOR vs.
Gustavo Mendieta, voluntary dis-
missal.
Bessie Lee Jones and DOR vs.
Billy J. Youngblood, voluntary dis-
missal.
Maria Meliquiades and DOR vs..
Juan Rodriguez, voluntary dis-
missal.
Esmeralda Hinojos and DOR vs.
Raul, Molina,,voluntary dismissal.
Victoria Rentz and Christopher
Rentz, divorce.
Celevil Talia and Annie Talio,
petition to modify child support
denied.
Luis Tirado vs. James V. Crosby
Jr., DOC, order.

The following felony criminal
cases were disposed of last week
by the circuit judge. Defendants.
have been adjudicated guilty
unless noted otherwise. When
. adjudication is withheld, it is
pending successful completion of
probation. Sentences are pur-
suant to an investigative report
by and the recommendation of
the state probation office and
also state sentencing guidelines.
Final discretion is left to the
'judge.
Jose Fidencio Garza, violation of
probation ( original charges utter-
ing a forged instrument, grand theft
and felony battery), probation
re oked, five years Florida State
Prison, outstanding fines and fees
placed on lien.
Randy Lee Hamilton, violation
of probation (original charges five
counts, burglary of structure and
four counts grand theft), probation
revoked, 18 months Florida State
Prison CTS, outstanding fines and
fees placed on lien.
Robert Trevino Jr., possession of
methamphetamine with intent to
sell, possession of drug parapher-
nalia and resisting arrest without
force, not prosecuted, placed in
drug pretrial intervention (DPTI)
program.
Christopher John Albritton, two
counts possession of methampheta-
mine,'delivery of drug parapherna-
lia, possession of methampheta-


mine within 1,000 feet of a conve-
nience store or business-amended
to sale of methamphetamine, main-
taining a place where controlled
stibstances are illegally kept, sold
or used, delivery/possession of
methamphetamine with intent to
sell within 1,000 feet of a church-
amended to sale of methampheta-
mine, and possession of metham-
phetamine, adjudication withheld,
three years drug offender proba-
tion, curfew, warrantless search and
seizure, no drugs or alcohol, evalu-
ation and treatment, $400 fines,
$1,580 court costs, $190 public
defender fees, $1,000 restitution,
400 hours community service; sale
of methamphetamine within 1,00
feet of a convenience store, felony
driving while license suspended,
possession of drug paraphernalia,
delivery, of drug paraphernalia,
delivery/possession of metham-
phetamine with intent to sell 1,000
feet of a church and second count
of place, where controlled sub-
stances are illegally, sold or used,
not prosecuted.
Roland Lopez Arguijo, posses-
sion of methamphetamine and pos-
session of drug paraphernalia, not
prosecuted, transferred to county
court with filing of misdemeanor
charges. *
Josephine Garza, criminal mis-
chief and violation of community
control-house arrest (original
charge battery), community control
revoked, three years probation with
condition of 30 days in jail CTS,
eight-week anger management
class, $370 court costs, $115 public
defender fees and restitution not to
exceed $2,500 added to outstand-
ing fines and fees.
'Enrique Rick Gonzalez, sale or
delivery of marijuana and sale or
delivery of marijuana within 1,000
feet of a church, school or business,.
not prosecuted.
Filiberto Santiago Guendulay,
domestic battery, adjudication
withheld, alcohol abuse evaluation
and treatment, random breath tests,
$542 fine and court costs, $115
public defender fees; aggravated
assault with a deadly weapon, not


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Manuel Rangel, possession of
methamphetamine, possession of
drug paraphernalia and felony dri-
ving while license suspended, not
prosecuted, transferred to pretrial
intervention diversionary program.

The following real estate trans-
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently in the office of the
circuit court clerk in the follow-
ing cases:
C&T Development Inc. to John
B. Thomson III and Judy A. Farrell,
$35,000.
Patricia Limburg, Patricia
Welliver, Arthur Smith and Oneida
Smith to Sandra D. S. Fulton,
$45,000.
James B. and Melissa A..Platt to
Michael E. and Glenda B.
Lawrence, $75,000.
Ryan Garza to Desiderio and
Maria R. Gonzalez, $310,000.
Val R. Patirini to Stine Family
Partnership LTD, Joseph K. Lopez
Sr. Family Partnership and Edward
S. Schontag Jr., $810,000.
David T. Sr. and Eleanor G. Piper
to Edward S. Jr. and Connie Joan
Schontag, $335,000.
Frank J. and Waltraud S. Von
Stauffenberg to Jesus and Erlinda
Reyna and Mario and Bertha
Zamora, $22,000.
I.B. Knight to Cynthia Schontag
Manley, $25,000.
Jake L. and Melissa S. Carlton to
Eleanor L. Dasher, $150.000.
Hardee Land and Cattle Co. Inc.
to John D. and Thelma Mathis,
$110,000.
Marguerite Sue Witte to Jeffrey
A. and Martha A. Long and Steven
B. Hogue, $485,000.
John F. Jr. and Edward L. Smoak
Partnership LLD to Smoak Groves
Inc., $708,000.
Sterling Ranch LLC to Marc T.
Reveglia Jr., $240,000.


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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
Ray V. Grimes of Wauchulg is at
Tallahassee where he is in training
class with 38 others undergoing
training and tests for aptitude and
fitness .for service in the Florida
Highway Patrol.
The training course, which lasts
eight weeks, is under the direction
of Lt. Jay L. Hall, training officer of
the Florida Highway Patrol, and
includes everything from "spelling"
to "roadblock."

The Wauchula Junior Woman's
;Club is still sending out pleas for
used clothing to stock their
"Clothing Room," which has
.recently opened on East Oak Street
Lin the building formerly used by the
Scouts.
Those -having things to con-
.tribute may contact Mrs. W.C.
"Wainwright.

Mrs. J.E. Causey, one of Hardee
County's most prominent pioneer
orange growers, passed away last
Friday evening after a long illness.
Mrs. Causey was born in
Gothenburg, Sweden, July 2, 1878,
the daughter of John Christopher
and Anna Anderson Stenstrom. She
came to Sanford with her family in
f882 and has made her home in
Hardee County since 1898..

Hugh N. Brownell, formerly of
St. Petersburg, is the new owner of
the Piblix store in Wauchula. Mr.
Brownell has a store in St.
Petersburg, but he and his wife have
already moved to Wauchula. to take
over management of their new
store.
Operations will be under another
name not yet decided. The purchase
I was from the corporation headed by
George Jenkins of Lakeland.

Since the flood disaster struck the
eastern states on Aug. 19th, all
resources 'and experience were
focused on a job to be 'done to
alleviate the suffering' of those in
painful distress, to give the simple
necessities of living to those who
have been deprived of home, food
and clothing. --
For the people who were made
homeless by the flood, American
Red Cross chapters provided shel-


ter, food and clothing. The Hardee
County chapter was assigned a
quota of $200.
This amount was more than dou-
bled, due to the efforts of the com-
munities of Zolfo represented by
Miss Leta Sawyer, and Bowling
Green, headed by Mrs. Kate Miner
-ad members of MYF of the
Methodist Church, Wauchula, with
a stand on Main Street Friday oper-
ated by Mrs. M.C. Kayton, Miss
Peggy Hurst, Mrs. M.S. Stewart,
Mrs. Dan Cowart and Miss Maude
Wilkeson.
The merchants and perosnal con-
tributions were solicited by Charles
Patton, J.S. Schweigart and the
home service chairman, Mrs. Ralph
Carlton.

The Wauchula Woman's Club
will open its 49th season of activi-
ties at a luncheon meeting Friday,
Sept. 16th, at 12:30.
The Club Building has been
completely redecorated during the
summer months and every new and
old member is looking forward to
participating in the theme chosen
for this year,"Building Together: A
Better Community, a Better Nation
and a Better World."


25 YEARS AGO
The Wauchula Moose Lodge
(pictured on Page One) was
destroyed by fire early Sunday
morning as all three fire depart-
ments in the county attempted to
save it.
Wauchula Fire Chief Ray Peters
said the 25-year-old building was a
total loss, except for what might be
salvaged from the kitchen. The
actual cash damage is estimated to
be in excess of $100,000 by lodge
officials.
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Tuesday at 10 a.m. there was a
ground-breaking ceremony for -the
swimming pool to be constructed in
the recreation complex adjoining
the Agri-Civic Center, The 'six men
who formed the committee to han-
dle consturction of the recreation
complex turned the first shovels of
dirt. They are pictured on PageOne,
from left, Supt. John Terrell, School
Board member Joe Smith, County
Commissioner Maurice Henderson,
County. Engineer Harry Lampe,
Wauchula Supt. Of Public Works
Earl. Crawley and Wauchula
"icouncilmin G(Ieorge Heine Jr.


From the "Hardee Manor News"


column by Mattie Bozeman:
-We were glad to have Rev.
Creasman and Rev. W.H. Conley
visiting in the home last week. ,
-Boyd Cowart and his son of
Lake Dale visited the home Friday
afternoon. He spreads cheer every-
where he goes.
-Everyone looks forward to
Tuesday night prayer meeting held
by Mrs. B. Ridenauar. Come out
and join her.
-The home has been plasterd
and painted inside. Everyone has
been busy trying to finish.

From the "Who's New?" column:
ONE PINK, ONE BLUE
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ullrich,
Wauchula', a seven pound five
ounce daughter, Tiffany Ann, born
Aug. 20, Lakeland General
Hospital. Mrs. Ullrich is the former
Virginia King.

Mr. and Mrs. Rob Raabe, Lake
Wales, a nine pound one-half ounce
son, Michael Walter, born Aug. 25.
Mrs. Raabe is the former Brenda
Pearson.. Maternal grandparents are
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pearson of
Lakeland, formerly of Wauchula.

Mrs. Anna V. Conner (pictured)
recently celebrated her 85th birth-
day and 49 years of service as a
Prudential Agent.

Persons wishing to get special
permits to place mobile homes on
their property for use, by them-
selves, family members or employ-
ees may do so now without delay if
requirements are met. Those wish-
ing to get special permits for mobile
homes for use by others or for rental
purposes will not have to wait as
long as the zoning ordinance
required.


10 YEARS AGO
Need a little lift?
Installation of a long-waited ele-
vator in the Hardee County
Courthouse is nearly finished.
(Pictured on Page One are Jim
Story and Curtis Barzo working to
get the elevator doors in place.)
Work on the nearly $100,000 ele-,
vator began in late March and was
delayed because of the presence of
ground water in the 'pit for the shaft.-
A sump pump and discharge piping
were installed to drain theelevator
pi e.calatioWp site.
Access to. te elevatorr will be
from a side door -or the ,present
wheelchair ramps to the basement.


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where Daniel is a senior and Dena
is a sophomore.
They bade a fond farewell to their


Tallahassee family, then traveled to
Panama City to help son Kenny cel-
ebrate his birthday on Aug. 28.


Funds for the elevator construc-
tion come from accumulated
monies in the court facilities fund,
which comes from a portion of fines
and civic court fees. A loan against
future revenue in this fund will pay
for the balance of the expense.

From "Kelly's Column" by'Jim:
-I reached a new low in journal-
ism Tuesday afternoon when I mis-
spelled my last name, forgetting an
L. Fortunately, Karen Turner cor-
rected the error.
-Curry Raley mentioned some-
thing a few weeks ago that makes
sense. A funeral director is always
there to lend a kind word to a
bereaved family, but who is there to
give the funeral director a kind
word once in awhile? I 'will give
Curry a kind word the next time I
see him.
The state association of funeral
directors has a chaplain on staff,
Raley reported.
The Wauchula Police
Department, under Police Chief Joe
Brock, recently named a. chaplain.
Rev. Jim Harris, pastor of
Riverview Heights Missionary
Baptist Church, was approved by
the Wauchula City Council.
-There will be professional
motorcycle racing Sunday after-
noon at the County Line Raceway
in Western Hardee County.
-Hardee County is beginning to
dry out after heavy rainfall during
August.
Many orange groves had to be
drained. Peace River, Charlie Creek
and Brushy Creek were out of their
banks from the heavy rains.

Hardee Sophomore Sarah
*Whitehurst (pictured) has been
notified that her selection as an All-
Star at summer cheerleading camp
will give her the opportunity to par-
ticipate in the "dream of a lifetime"
trip to Paris, France, at Christmas.
The daughter of Emmy Lou and
the late Dr. James Whittehurst, she
will be joining varstiy All-Stars
Sara See, Davone Sirmans 'and
Michelle Kaufman in their fund-
raising efforts, as each needs $2,000
for their share of trip expenses.

From the "Personals" column:
Dwight and Leila Prince returned
home Thursday night after spending
the summer months at their moun-
tain home in Franklin, N.C.
En route home they enjoyed a
two-day visit in Tallahassee with
daughters Marlene and Linda
Davis, as well as Linda's husband,
Bill, and their children, Daniel and
Dena.


The Prince's two grandchildren
are both students at Florida State


SCIENTIST VS. GOD
Just today I got an amazing e-mail for this article:
"God is sitting in Heaven when a scientist prays to Him, 'God, we don't
need You anymore. Science has finally figured out a way to create life out
of nothing. In other words, we can now do what You did in The
Beginning."'
"Oh, is that so? Tell me," replies God.
"Well," says the scientist, "we can take dirt and form it into the likeness
of You and breathe life into it, thus creating man."
"Well, that's interesting. Show Me."
So the scientist bends down to the earth and starts to mold the soil.
"No, no, no," interrupts God. "Make your own dirt!"
Man has tried too long to live without God..
Man likes to think that he is self-sufficient. Even those who believe in
God and claim to follow Him try way to hard to make it on their own. They
say that they have "made something" of themselves in their company, not
realizing that God put them there and could take it away in a second.
Man likes to think that he provides for his family himself when, in real-
ity, God has given them what they need and most of the time, in our coun-
try, what they want also!
Instead of "making it on our own," we need place our focus somewhere
else. The scientist felt that he could replace God and that man had finally
achieved something remarkable when, in reality, everything that we know is
from God.
Even sin came from God, not because God created it, but because of
rebellion against God. Without God, there would be no sin. But without
God, there also would be no redemption from our sins.
Let us remember that God is everything! God is where we are to put our
focus and faith, our reliance and hope! It is amazing that we can think that
we can make it without God, when God is the Author and Creator of every-
thing we know!
Let us stop trying'to make it without our loving and just God, and start
trying to make it with our God! I'm Telling the Truth!
J. Adam Shanks is minister of the Church of Christ in Wauchula. 1he can be
e-mailed at wearewe@earthlink.net




FLORIDA MARKETS AT A GLANCE

For th6 week ended August 26, 2005:

At the Florida Livestock Auctions, receipts totaled 9,786 compared to
last week 11,367 and 10,437 a year ago. According to the Florida Federal-
State Livestock Market News Service: Slaughter Cows and Bulls were
steady to 2.00 lower. Feeder Steers and Heifers firm to 1.00 higher.


Feeder Steers:



Feeder Heifers:


Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 155.50-210.00;
300-400 lbs., 125.00-165.00; and
400-500 lbs., 111.00-138.00.

Medium & Large Frame No. 1-2:
200-300 lbs., 135.00-190.00;
300-400 lbs., 115.00-144.00; and
400-500 lbs., 105.00-123.00.


'"' Slaughifer Cows: Lean: 750-1200 'lbs;'85-90 percent, 46.00-52.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade No. 1-2, 1000-2100 lbs;-58.00-72.00.


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