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What's All The

Buzz About?

...Story 6D


Utility Rates Going

Up In Bowling Green

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SAlligator Dundees

Land A 109"ert!

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The


105th Year, No. 41
4 Sections, Pages 38


Herald-Advocate

Hardee County's Hometown Coverage


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plus 4 sales tax


I Thursday, September 22, 2005


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A public hearing will determine
if the county's fire code amend-
ments, a new fee schedule and cre-
ating the position of fire marshal is
needed.
The public hearing is set for
today (Thursday) at 9 a.m. during
the meeting of the Hardee County
Commission, Room 102,
Courthouse Annex I, 412 W.
' Orange St., Wauchula.
Revision of the 2003 fire code


Mayor





Fires





Clerk
By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-AdvocaLe
S The mayor of Zolfo Springs has
fired the new town clerk.
Marilyn Aker faxed a letter of
termination to Mary Jane Tindell's
attorney on Frida). exactly one'
week after she had placed the clerk
on administrative leave with pay
for what she described to Tindell as
a "background situation."
Tindell hired an attorney, Joseph
Fritz of Patarini & Fritz in
Wauchula. to represent her follow-
ing the suspension. She said on-,
Monday that she. personally, had-
not seen the termination letter nor
spoken to her attorney.
Tindell had been on the job for'
just six weeks. She had replaced
long-time clerk Jack Logan, who
resigned in June. His assistant for.
many N\ears and veterann finance
director Linda Roberson also has
resigned. She made that announce-
ment on Monday of last week. Her
final day is this Friday.
Aker was helping to man the
town office, early this week.
Charles Lairsey of Sebring is serv-
ing as temporary clerk. Christy
Douglas has applied for the job ofe
and is in training for finance direc-
tor ,
Both positions, town clerk and,
finance director, are being adver-
tised in the newspaper.
On Tuesday, Aker said she and,
Tindell did not meet to discuss the
reasons behind her suspension.
Such a meeting had been planned at
last Monday night's TownCouncil
meeting,-but was never held. Aker '
said she did not talk with Tindell
regarding ihe firing, either. .
"Jerry Buhr was- comfortable
1 with it and the labor attorney was
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INDEX
Classifieds 6B
Community Calendar.....3A
Courthouse Report........6C
Crime Blotter.................7D
Hardee Living..............2B
Information Roundup....3A
Obits 4A
School Lunch Menus....4B
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ordinance will create a fire preven-
tion division headed by the newly
created fire marshal, who will be
responsible to keep people safe in
the businesses and stores they fre-
quent. He will also help on investi-
gations by law enforcement or the
state fire marshal on the cause or
origin of a house or commercial
fire, explained Hardee Fire-Rescue
Chief Mike Choate.
The amended fire code does not
apply to one- or two-family
dwellings unless they present a dis-


tinct fire hazard to life or p
It does include all assembly
tional, health care, deteni
correctional, mercantile, b
industrial, storage and d
facilities and multi-family
including remote control
gates, location of dumpst
no storage on porches, bree
balconies and roofs.
There are fines for viol
the county, state or nation
codes. Each is no more th
per day for each day of th


proposes
property. tion.
y, educa- False fire alarms can also be
tion and costly. The first through third with-
business, in a 12-month period will get a
lay care written warning. For the fourth or
housing, fifth, there is a fee of $100. Any
I access subsequent unnecessary fire alarms
ers, and in the same 12-month period could
ezeways, be assessed at $500 apiece.:
Resolution 05-50 also describes
lationof construction or reconstruction fee
)nal fire schedules. The goal is to make the
an $250 inspection service pay. for itself.
he viola- Commercial fire inspections to


Fees, Fines


"ensure the public health, safety
and general welfare of the citizens
of Hardee County" are in line with
the Florida Fire Prevention Code
and Life Safety Code 101. Most are
also similar to those in surrounding
counties, said Choate.
Routine inspections begin at $50
for up to 5,000 square feet and pro-
ceed upward in $10 increments for
each 5,000 square feet. When re-
inspections are necessary, they are
generally twice the initial fee.
There are certificate of occupan-


YOU ARE THE JURY


COURTESY PHOTO
What would happen if The Big Bad Wolf and The Wicked Witch were on trial for their crimes against other fairy tale characters?
Find out this weekend by attending the Hardee County Players Youth Theater production of "Fairy Tale Courtroom." Complete with
a bailiff, defense attorney, prosecutor and judge, the play concludes with the audience deciding innocence or guilt. It's Friday or
Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the historic Wauchula City Hall Auditorium, 225 E. Main St. Tickets are
$5. Shown above during rehearsals are (in front) Alex Griffin; (seated from left), Brooke Samuels, Jessica Bembry with ToTo, Megan
Hartman and Danielle Milby; (third row) Slade Copeland, Rowland Blair, Ashley Rigney, Wilson Bembry and Clayton Kitchens;
(fourth row) Savannah Faircloth, Alicia Revell, Valerie Cobb, Ryan Blair, Erica Kilgore and Amanda Rigney; (back row) Amanda
Farmer,-Cayla Kilgore and Cody Rawls; not pictured, Brittany Wiggins.


cy fees, which start at $65 for
inspection and $1,30 for re-inspec-
tion of a building of 5,000 square
feet or less. Again, the fees escalate
by the size of the building.
Fees for construction plan
reviews or permits are also based
on building size, and begin at $75
for up to 10,000 square feet.' There
are 'sprinkler, fire alarm, com-
bustible storage, public fireworks
display and trade shows or festival
permits. Each has its own fees.
See FIRE CODE 2'A




12-Year-Old


Alleges


Fondling

By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A homeless Wauchula man who
was left babysitting in a Bowling
Green home has been accused of
molesting a child there.
Raymond Hernandez, 31, was
arrested by city police Ofc. Daniel
.Arnold early Sunday. He was
booked into the Hardee County Jail
on a charge of lewd or lascivious
molestation of a child 12-16.
The second-degree felony count
carries a maximum penalty upon
conviction of 15 years in state
prison and/or a $10,000 fine.
Hernandez remained in the cus-
tody of the jail Wednesday morning
while awaiting trial. His bond has
been set at $25,000 cash or surety.
According to Bowling Green
Police Chief John Scheel, the
alleged incident occurred Saturday
night as the child slept in her bed-
room. She told the investigating
officer that she awoke to find
Hernandez moving his hand inside
her clothing and then rubbing her.
The girl is 12 years old, Scheel
See FONDLING 2A


Hernandez


Dispose Of Hazardous Class Of 2005: Get Cash


Waste Free On Saturday


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Thought it would never come?
You've been carefully collecting
'hazardous' waste and your bin is
full.. r
Saturday is the next free quarter-
ly hazardous waste disposal day at
the Hardee County Landfill. Times
are from 8 a.m. until noon.
It's located at 685 Airport Road,
three, miles east of Wauchula off
CR 636, now officially called East'
Main Street. Turn north onto Old
Airport Road and follow it until
you get to the landfill turnoff. Veer
to the left lane and around to the
collection center where county and
hazardous waste contract staff will
be on hand to unpack the variety of
items you may have brought.
Fill your trunk or pickup up with
all those nasty things which should-
n't go in the normal waste stream.


*taking up valuable space and cont-
.aminating the landfill runoff water.
And, while you're at the landfill,
pick up a bunch of free wood chips.
After grinding all the trees and
limbs from hurricane debris piles,
there are plenty available, on
Saturday only from 8 a.m. until
noon, the new landfill Saturday
hours beginning Oct. 1.
,There are four Hardee County
Hazardous Waste Amnesty Days a
year now. It's a free service, in
which your household can bring up
to 60 pounds of household cleaners,
pesticides, used oil, aerosol cans
and any other hazardous items
lying around your garage or shed.
Businesses that generate less
than 220 pounds of hazardous
waste .per. month may also bring
their waste to the collection center
for proper disposal, but will have to
See HAZARDOUS 2A


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
Ten years ago groups of adults
sat on hay bales and chomped on
barbecue, or whacked crabs with
hammers on tables covered with-
newspapers, or wore flowery leis as
they ate poi with their fingers.
It may not have looked like it,
but they were selflessly helping
children. Children who were proba-
bly taking their baths and getting
ready for bed at the time.
It was 7 p.m. on Jan. 28, 1995, at
the Agri-Civic Center. And it was
the Hardee County Education
Foundation's annual fund-raising
dinner for the second graders of
that day but the graduates of tomor-
row.
"Tomorrow" arrived, with the
Class of 2005.
That dinner raised $19,252 in
scholarship money for the Class of
2005, and it was invested until it
grew to $29,039.


Now, every qualifying graduate
is entitled to a share of it, to help
pay for tuition or books, but only
62 have applied for the cash. Each
stands to gain over $400.
The deadline is Friday, Sept. 30.
Eligibility is easy. The applicant
must have graduated from Hardee
Senior High School with the Class
of 2005, must have attended
,Hardee County schools-for any
total of eight years, and must now
be pursuing some level of higher
education through college, trade or
technical school.
An application form is published
in an advertisement elsewhere in
this issue.
"I think it's really exciting that a
plan that was initiated over a
decade ago is coming to fruition,"
Schools Superintendent Dennis
Jones said. "A group of people got
together and said, 'Let's help stu-
dents.' Now, the money is there.
"If you feel you meet the criteria,


and I encourage all parents to see if
their student does, then fill out the
application or contact Debbie
Daggett at our office," he advised.
Jim See, president of the Hardee
County Education Foundation, was
equally encouraging. "We're in a
very unique time in the history of
the Hardee County Education
Foundation and the Hardee County
School System, per se. They're
going to have money available
from something that happened
years and years ago.
'We've never been there; we've
never done anything like that
before," See said.
See said he would hate to see any
member of the Class of 2005 pass
up the offer. "When I went away to
college in 1964,1 I wish I had money
like that for books," he noted.
See credited former School
Board member Jerold Knight for
the original idea."We're at the
See CLASS OF 2A


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2A The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005


Kelly's Column
By Jim


The Hardee High Wildcat football team is 4-0 and will host a go
once-beaten Bartow Yellow Jacket learn this Friday at Wildcat Stadium.
Hardee has a well-balanced team and will be seeking its 37th conse
utiv.e regular season win. '

The First United Methodist Church in Bowling Green will celebrate
125th anniversary;on Oct. 15-16. Steve Polk, who grew up in Haines Ci
but lived in Hardee County for many Nears, has been pastorsince June
.He used to 0ork at Polk Auto Parts in Wauchula.
'The church, located at 4910 N. Church Ave., has 139 members and
looking to grow. The sanctuary will seat 330 plus the choir "We havp roo
for .600 with two services." said Re\. Polk, %\ho entered the ministry'
2000.

Wauchula lightweight boxer Edner Cherry tentatively plans to ti;
again in January in Tampa. He has been recovering from ,a broken thumb

The weather is gradually getting a little cooler, and a rain early th
week broke a September draught.

Donald Earl Albritton, W.H. Harwsard. Margie Wickman and I attend
ed a De i'Ra\ 8-7 \.in b\ er he Boston Red Sox Nonday ni'gt in SP'Pet
TThat was'a great game to see, since the Rays lost 15-2 on Tuesday night
Margie is a big fan of the Devil Rays and the Tampa Bay Bucs.
Tropicana Dome is about 75 minutes by car from Wauchula. Near]
Major League Baseball is one of many advantages of living in this area.

Sons Michael, Jonathan and I caught fi .e snook in Peace River recent
ly on plugs. The snook are in the river in Hardee County this time of yea
All were 21 to 23 inches and had to be released since they were undersize


"Basically, it.takes le
inspect a Circle K than a
and the: fees' '.reflect '.ti
Choate.
Included in his 2005-06
the new fire .marshal p
person who will be 95 p
inspector and five percent
tigator, explained Choate
county grows, we will n
or department in charge
tion tolkeep pe06ple safe.
Part of his job will be
sprinklers and, stand-pipe
said Choate, explaining
pipe system on the second
a building allows the fir
be hooked up ,inside thi
for after r flow. "They are
hydrantt but.\-e don't ha


FIRE CODE
Continued From .
ss time to Choate said the fire marsh
Wal-Mart would also do annual re-inspe
hat,'" said lions of businesses, When viol
tions, such as exposeOd wiri.ngA a
6 budget is found, the owner is given 30 da.
position a. to remedy it. There is a fee f
percent an returning to re-inspect the'propert
t an inves- "Ifn Polk County if the violate
e. "As the is not cortiected," they arrange
eed a man have the utilities turned off. V
of preven- won't do that here, but there can 1
a series of fines for repeat offended
to test fire, who ignore corrections needed
e.systems, said Choate.
a stand- He said there is .no central l6c
id floor of tion where occupational license
e,.hoses to are recorded and therefore, enforce
e building ment of all occupations are notco
fed like a sistent, said Choate, who said
ve to drag '' would be safer and better if they ,


hose inside and upstairs." he added. ,could be.:
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By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
Two seats on the Zolfo Springs
Town Council will be up for grabs
beginning next week.
That's when a one-week qualify-
ing period for candidates for the
slots will be held. It opens on
Monday at 8 a.m. and closes
Friday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m.'
The seats currently belong to
Maggie Belcher and Roberta
Meyer.
Town residents interested in toss-
ing their hats into the political ring
may pick up qualifying packets in
the clerk's office at the Civic
Center, 3210 U.S. 17 S. The
process is a relatively simple one,
and requires taking a loyalty oath,
opening a campaign account and
completing a brief financial state-
ment.
The qualifying fee is $36.
Should enough candidates sur-
face to make a race, a town election
will be held on Nov. 8.
'Candidates must be at least 18
years of age, have resided within
town limits f6r six months or more



FONDLING
Continued From 1A
- said.
The child told police Hernandez
then asked her to go into the living
room of the house, where he want-
ed her to "pinky swear" that she
would not tell her parents.
'She ran out of the house and to a
neighbor's home, where she called
od police, the chief said.
Hernandez was taken into cus-
ec- tody.
His arraignment in Hardee
Circuit Court has been set for Oct.
its 4 at 8:30 a.m.
ity ',
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in HAZARDOUS
Continued From 1A
rht pay the current contractor prices.'
b. Check out the nooks and cran-
nies, closets and under sinks. The
his only hazardous waste not accept-
able are gas cylinders, flares or
ammunition; radioactive waste; and.
id- biohazardous or infectious waste.
te There are special ways to dispose
.of these items safely.
If you've been doing any do-it-
by yourself projects, there may be
wood preservatives, stains,
polyurethanes, oil-based paint and
nt- paint removers.
ar. Look for rusted disinfectant
d. cans, bottles of floor wax, drain
cleaner or other poisonous materi-
als, beach and insect spray which
are under the kitchen'sink or a near-'
". by cabinet and present a danger to
Young children. .
Collect chemicals from hiobies
such as photography and those pool'
chemicals as well. ,< "
al Check out in the garage for old
c- transmission fluids, filters,
a- antifreeze, oil, old gasoline and
re other petroleum products and even
ys discarded batteries.
or The shed may have old fertiliz-
y. ers, pesticides, herbicides and
on insecticides. You'll need fresh ones
to in the spring anyway.
Ve If you don't get your car or truck
be full, stop by that elderly or disabled'
rs neighbor and see if they have old
," spray cans or other items you canrt
'take along '
a- Save your family, save your
es neighborhood, save the "environ-
:e- ment. Collect all you can and let the
n- landfill staff take it 6ff your hands.
it For questions, or just mote infor-
all mation, call the landfill at 773-
5089.


comfortable with it," Aker' said.
Buhr is. the town's attorney.
SRichard McCrea represents Zolfo
Springs' on labor issues.
Aker's notice of termination to
Tindell reads',as follows:
"This letters to advise you that
your interim 'appointment with the
town of Zolfo Springs is terminated
effective close of business Friday,
Sept. 16. Please turn in the cell
phone the town provided you and
the keys to the building. Your final
compensation for the time spanning
Thursday, Sept.. 15, through Friday,
Sept. 16, will 'then be provided to
you." ,
'Last week, after suspending
Tindell, Aker said her action was
prompted by "concerns" she had
with Tindell's "full background
check." While the criminal check
came back clean, Aker said she had
not been able to contact Tindell's
references nor confirm all her edu-:
cational or employment history.
The mayor also said there were
"upsets" between the police depart-
nient and tho clerk's office and that
Tindell did lot complete an assign-
ment she hid given her.
This weak, the mayor said she
decided to fire Tindell based on her
overall dissatisfaction with Tin-,
dell's job performance. Aker assert-
ed Tindell was slow on assignments
and was not a team worker.
"'The evaluation I done on her
'was sufficient for termination," the
Mayor said. .
Tindell had left a job with the
Hardee 'County Office of Com-
munity Development to take the
clerk's position in Zolfo Springs.
Her employment with the county
was trouble-free, and she would be
eligible for rehire there, Human
Resources Director Jane Long said
last week after Tindell's suspen-
sion.
Said Tindell after receiving word
of her firing, "I was only trying to
help the town. My heart was in
helping the town of Zolfo Springs,
and I can only ,hope- that I have
done that in the short amount of,
time that I was there.''"
Concluded Tindell, "I prayed
about it before I took the job, and
the Lord sent me there. RHe didn't
say it would be easy, and when He
tells me I'm done, I'm done. I trust
thi Lord will. take care !f it."


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and be registered to vote there.
Council members ordinarily
serve a two-year term, and are paid
$75 a month. The council chair-'
person, however, receives $100
monthly.
Belcher, who holds Seat 4, is a
veteran of the council table.
Meyer, Seat 5, is a newcomer.
Meyer won a June 6 runoff
against Mary Jane DeLeon
Cimmino to win the seat vacated by
the March 9 resignation of
Catherine Pollock, who had served
on the council for five years before
quitting because of family and
health concerns.
Her term was not due to expire
until the end of October, and Meyer
filled that gap.
If Belcher and Meyer wish to
seek re-election, both will need to
qualify as candidates next week
along with any other political hope-
fuls.
Also belonging to the five-mem-
ber board are Chairman George
Neel, Minnie McKenzie and Roger
Green.
The Zolfo Springs Town Council
meets in regular session once a
month, on the second Monday at 7
p.m.






CLASS OF
Continued From 1lA
fruits of his labor right now, and
I'm proud to be a part of it." ,
:Well over 10 years ago, Knight
had the idea to "rent" tables at the
Agri-Civic Center to individuals or
groups, who would then design a
"theme" for the meal, prepare it and
sell ;it to diners.
The money raised would be put,
into various investments, growing
int amount over the years as the
children went through elementary
school, then junior high, then
senior high.
Once they graduated, they could
* tap into that fund to help pay for
their continuing education. Each
student, as long as he was going on
to some higher level of education,
would have a guaranteed scholar-
ship.
Now, 62 have applied, and the
deadlinel6o6sii. 'Onbe it lasI 'e'"
money" will-'be itally dividedd
among the eligibTe students and
sent directly to their post-secondary
institutions.




MAYOR
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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
With additional money, 15 more
creeks in the county may get
cleaned out from storm debris
caused by last year's hurricanes.
At a recent meeting, the Ilardee
County Commission approved a
proposal to add 15 sites to those
already designated for cleaning
under the Natural Resources
Conservation Services funding
through the U. S. Department of
Agriculture.
A bid for the additional work was
also awarded to Steams, Conrad
and Schmidt, engineers overseeing
the work. American Environmental
Contractors crews will continue do
ingthe work they started in June.
By August, despite summer
rains, seven sites hadc been cleared.
A photo presentation showed
before and after scenes along
branches and creeks in Popash,
Manley Road, South Hollandtown
Road, W. Main Street and Terrell
Road, South Florida Avenue at
Stenstrom and at Carlton roads and
the Altman Road/Lisa Circle area.
Other phase I areas to be com-
pleted are on East Main Street at
Manley Road and Max Branch,
Airport and King roads, Poole
Road, Doc Coil and Creek Road,


'Phase II Restoration
Post Plant Road
CR 665 (two locations)
E. Whidden Road
Murray Road
S. CR 663
SR 64 W. to Keene Rd.
Johnston Road
Blair Rd. to Louisiana
CR 664
Mansfield to SR 62
CR 664 to College Hill
McDonald to Polk Road
Louisiana to Altman
S. Florida to Peace River


'already completed by 8/23/05


Whoever is in a hurry shows that the thing he is about is too big
for him.
-Lord Chesterfield

YOU Can Appear In... .
Memory Lane :
Do you have a old photographs Hardee County people, place
or events you would be willing to shamr with our readers? Pehap i
your second-grade class,.a Main Streetdcene, a family picnioe fro
o ago, canoeing down the Peace River or washing your racim
You can take readers on a walk down Memory Lane by al
to print your photo from Hardee County's past. You will be a
with the submission, and your.photo wM be returned. To appe..;
this feature, send the photo along with your name to: Memory.L
The:,erald-Advocate, RO. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33673 ;
the newspaper office at 115. Seventh Ave. In Wauchut- '


PUBLIC NOTICE

The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Will hold a Public Hearing to receive recommendations 'from the
PlanninglZoning Board on
Thursday, October 06, 2005, 8:35 A.M.
or as soon thereafter
412 W. Orange St., Courthouse Annex Room 102,
Wauchula, FL
for Agenda No. 05-27,05-28 and 05-29
Agenda No.
05-27
Antonio/Aida Alentado request approval of a Major Special Excep-
tion on 57.86MOL acres zoned A-1 (Agriculture) to operate a facility for the
care, housing and breeding and sale of exotic animals
On or abt Parnell Rd. 0235270000050200000
*57.86MOL ac NW 11.5 ac of NE1/4 of NE1/4 & NW1/4 of NE1/4 LESS Beg NW
corn NE114 N 89deg48min09sec E 574.23 ft to pt on W r/W line of County Rd
S/ly along W R/W 388.91 ft S 87deg34min22sec W 474.15 ft W
03deg25min41sec E 55.69 ft S 60deg35min38sec W 169.46 ft N
00deg21min36sec E 542.62 ft to POB & S 12 acofW23.55 ac of NE1/4 of NE1/4
LESS rd RW as per OR 611 P 313 S02. T35S. R27E
05-28 .
Triple H Groves Corp by and through its Authorized Representative
requests approval of a Rezone of 47MOL ac from F-R (Farm-Residential) to
R-2 (Two-Family Residential) for the Planned Unit Development of a single-
family residential subdivision
On or abt Bostick and Barkdoll Rds 2033250000013700000
*47MOL ac S1/2 of NE1/4 of NWil4 LESS Beg NE corn of SE114 of NEll4 of
NW1/4 & run S 286.50 ft to POB then S.104ft W223 ft N 104 ft & E 223 ftto POB
& Beg NE corn of S1/2 of NW1/4 of NWi/4 for POB then cont S 89deg52min W
329.75 ft thence S 01deg35min E 176.62 ft thence S 48deg32minl9sec E 433.50
ft thence run N 464.38 ft to POB & E1/2 of NW1/4 of NE1/4 of NWi/4 & NW1/4 of
SE1/4 of NW1/4 LESS E 13 ft & NE1/4 of NE1l4 of NWl4
S20 T33S. R25E
05-29
Mark P. Smythe by and through his Authorized representative requests a
Rezone of 10MOL ac from F-R (Farm-Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family
Residential) for the development of Individually-owned condos/townhouses
On or abt Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave 1034250000075200000
*IOMOL ac S1/2 of N1/2 of NWI/4 of SE1/4 10. T34S. R25E

The Legal Descriptions are secured from the records In the Hardee County
Property Appraiser's office.
Gordon R. Norris, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make
special arrangements should contact the Building/Zoning Department at lea~it
two (2) working days prior to the public hearing. ]
This Public Notice is published in accordance with the Hardee County Land i
Development Code. Copies of the documents relating to these proposals are
available for public Inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 A.M. )
and 3:00 P.M. at the Zoning Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula, )
Florida.
All Interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering any
decision the Boards shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material.
Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded, anyone wishing to
appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure a verbatim 2
record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. 09:22c J


County Adds More

Stream Restoration


Murphy Road, Hendry Road and
Goose Pond Road.
The 15 sites added to the stream
restoration list are on Post Plant
Road, two locations on CR 665, ,
East Whidden Road, Murry Road,
CR 663 (Fort Green area), SR 64
and Keene Road, Johnston Road,
Blair Lane and Louisiana Street,
CR 664 in two locations, Mansfield
Road and SR 62, McDonald and
Polk Roads, Louisiana St. to
Altman Road and South Florida
Avenue to the Peace River cross-
ing.
The Southwest Florida Water
Management District has a similar
program ongoing to clean out storm
debris in the Peace River, and
Payne, Charlie and Horse creeks,',
its intermediate watershed.
The county's priority on cleanup
of the tributaries of the Peace River
and its creeks has been on those
which most affect flooding of roads
and residences. The work is
painstaking, much of it by hand as
crews dredge and carry out debris
to get the water flowing more nor-
mally.
The county's matching funds for
the project come from use of its
equipment and staff to haul debris
to the county landfill for stockpil-
ing, grinding and transfer to anoth-
er waste station in Polk County.
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Phase I Restoration Sites
S. Florida/Stenstrom Road*
Altman Road/Lisa Circle*
S. Florida/Altmian Road*
W. Main/Terrell Road*
S. Hollandtown*
Manley Road*
Popash Road*
E. Main/Manley
Airport Road/King
Pool Road
Doc Coil/Creek Road
Murphy Road
Hendry Road
Goose Pond Road ...


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Each man must for himself A
alone decide what is right and 10 HOURS A MONTH!
what is wrong, which course is
patriotic and which isn't. You That's all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer
cannot shirk this and be a man. Guardian Ad Litem.
-Mark Twain
Fools admire, but men of sense 773-2505
approve. (If office unattended, please leave message.)
-Alexander Pope


to be a


Country Manor: More Than Apartments


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A visit to Country Manor
Apartments off SR 62 dispels a lot
of misunderstandings.
-Recent discussions about hous-
irig has brought out pros and cons
in',the minds of residents who may
live near a planned unit develop-
ment, the euphemistic name for an
apartment complex..
Country Manor, off SR 62 about
a half mile from U. S. 17, has 120
apartments and many amenities,
including a volleyball area, covered
picnic area with grills, play area
and fitness center..
Forty percent of the residents
must work in some aspect of agri-
culture, such:as grove work, dairy,
citrus, plant nursery and others.
There are other criteria potential
residents must meet to be accepted
for an apartment in the gated com-
munity. .
, Not lowincome housing, resi-
dents must meet minimum and,
maximum income levels and crimi-
nal and rental history background
checks. Anyone with a felony
record will be denied as will any-
qne with misdemeanor within the
prior three years.'Anyone with an.
eviction, bankruptcy, foreclosure or
outstanding utility- bills in the past
two years will be denied; those
With such problems in two to five
years will be given consideration.
The minimum income for a one-
bedroom apartment, which is limit-
ed to two people, is $9,475, the
niaximum $18,180 annually. For a
tro-bedroom apartment, limit of
foir people, the minimum income
is $11,550, the maximum $20,760.
For the three-bedroom apartment,
limited to six people, the minimum
income is $13,175, maximum
$28,080.
Children must be in a bedroom
separate from a parent. Siblings
pver 12 of different sexes must be
jin.sep.arate rooms. The two- and
three-bedroom apartments have a
-Vpaster bathroom and second bath.
Average rents are $384 for a one-
bedroom, $467 for the two-bed-
room, two-bath unit and $534 for
the three-bedroom, two-bath units.
There is a security deposit required
and utilities, furnished by Peace


River Electric Cooperative Inc., are
extra. The water bill and rent must
be paid by the fifth of the month.
Country Manor has been open
about 18 months, said manager
Paula Bodiford, who lives on the
grounds, as does the full-time
maintenance person and leasing
agent. There are after-hours cell
phone answering service for both
the manager and maintenance.
There are several features. The
gates close at 6 p.m., after which
residents must use their pass. There
are motion lights, fire safety alarms
outside and in each apartment and
locked mailboxes outside each of
the eight buildings. There is no
alcohol allowed on the premises. If
a resident breaks that or other rules,
they can be evicted. "We haven't
had to evict anyone," said
Bodiford.
There 'are monthly inspection
and pest control services (for spi-
ders, ants, etc.). Not a white glove
inspection, it checks that the car-
pets are vacuumed, there are no
holes in the wall or othfr damage,
the stove and refrigerator work and
there are no leaky faucets.
'Apartments are equipped with a
garbage disposal, double sink,
microwave oven, refrigerator and


Pre-register For,
Chamber Dinner
The September dinner meet-
ing of the Hardee County
Chamber of Commerce will be
Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Elks
Club, 318 W. Main St.,
Wauchula at 6 p.m.
The'topic of discussion will be
"Housing In Hardee County."
Members and guests may pre-
register for the $10 dinner by
calling the chamber office at
773-6967 or dropping by the
office at 225 E. Main St.,
Wauchula


. stove, place for a washer and dryer,
carpet in the living room and bed-
rooms, tile in the dinette, kitchen
and bathrooms. There is central air
and heat, and the living rooms and
bedrooms are equipped with ceiling
fans.
There is one building with hand-
icapped-accessible apartments. The
other eight buildings have 16 apart-
ments, eight up and eight down,
none are bi-level.
There are homeowner incentives.
If a resident stays two years, they
will get help on the closing costs to
purchase a home. Some residents
have left for jobs or re-location
elsewhere, but none have left
because of complaints, says
Bodiford. When a resident leaves,
the apartment is painted and
cleaned.
There is a monthly Crime Watch
program, led by Dep, Sylvia Estes
of the Hardee County Sheriff's
Office, where residents are given
safety tips and other information.
There are English to Spanish, and
Spanish to English classes. There is
a quarterly health fair with free
vision, hearing, blood pressure and
other screenings. There is job train-
ing quarterly; residents learn how.
to fill out resumes.
Resident activities include a chil-
dren's hour for school-age children,
where they can do homework,
watch TV or relax. There.is a gym
with various exercise equipment.
There is a volleyball yard where
teens play "almost every evening."
Competition for the gazebo grills is
keen. Maintenance staff pick up
loose paper or other trash daily and
residents use dumpsters to dispose
of their garbage.
The only drawback one sees is a
nearby retention pond which has
not been fenced as has another one
at the south end of the property.
Bodiford said that was an oversight
and bids are under way to get it
remedi04 s soqoas possible.
A monthly newsletter gives resi-:
dents information" on health and
safety, reminds them of services
available and gives decorating
hints. Residents drop by often with
comments, suggestions or just to
say thank you, concluded Bodiford
as a tour ended.


PROCLAMATION

I, Marilyn Aker, Mayor of the Town of Zolfo Springs, Florida, do hereby proclaim there
are (2) two Town Council seats up for re-election. Those seats are seat 4 and seat S.

The Election will be held on November 8, 2005.

The Town of Zolfo Springs Election Qualifying period for the purpose of electing (2) two
Council members will open Monday, September 26, 2005 at 8:00 A.M. and close Friday,
September 30, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. for the Election on November 8, 2005.
Marilyn Aker, Mayor

Attest: Charles Lairsey
Acting Town Clerk


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Must be able to type plus be able to do

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Must be dependable. Year round employment.

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Apply at:


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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The City of Wauchula has tentatively adopted a budget for 2005-2006. A public hearing
to make a ifrial decision on the budget AND TAXES will be on September 27, 2005 at
6:00 P.M. City Commission Chambers located at 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, FL
33873.


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THURSDAY, SEPT. 22
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, regular meeting, media
center,- Hardee Junior 'High
School, 200 'S. Florida Ave:.,y
Wauchula, 5 p.m.
FRIDAY. SEPT. 23
VHardee County Players,'
"Fairy Tale Courtroom," Wau-'
chula City Hall Auditorium, 225
E." Main St., Wauchula, 7:30
p.m.
SATURDAY. SEPT. 24
VHardee. County Players,
"Fairy Tale Courtroom," Wau-
chula City Hall Auditorium, 225
E.. Main St.,, Wauchula, 7:30
p.m.
-SUNDAY. SEPT. 25
VHardee County Players,
"Fairy Tale Courtroom," Wau-
chula City Hall Auditorium, 225
E. Main St., Wauchula, 2:30
p.m.
MONDAY. SEPT. 26
VHardee County Commis-
sion, second public budget
hearing, Room 102, Courthouse
Annex I, 412 W. Orange St.,
Wauchula,'6 p.m.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 27
VSouthwest Florida Water
a, agement District, second
pu Vc budget. hearing, 2379
Broad St., Brooksville, 5:01 p.m.
VHardee County Indigent
Health Care second public bud-.
get hearing, Room 102,
Courthouse Annex I, 412 W.
Orange St., Wauchula, 5:30 p.m
VWauchula City Commis-
sion, second public budget
lihering, 225 E. Main St.,
Wauchula, 6 p.m.
; VZolfo Springs Town Council,
second, public budget hearing,
Civic GCenter, 3210 U. S. 1-7
South, Zolfo Springs, 7 p.m.


BUDGET SUMMARY

CITY OF WAUCHULA FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006

THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA ARE EIGHTEEN PERCENT (15.61%)
LESS THAN LAST YEAR'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES.

Electric, Community
Sewer & Water Redevelopment
General Fund (Utilities) Agency Airport Total
ESTIMATED REVENUES -. -,- ....-

Taxes:
Ad Valorem Taxes Millage 5.02 $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00
Gross Receipt & Sales Tax :$ 301,601.00 $ 301,01.00
Communication Service Taxes $ 157,969.00 '" 230.60
Utility Service Taxes $ 253,830.60 $ 263,830.60
Gasoline Tax $ 114,500.00 $ 114,500.00
Licenses and Permits $ 7,957.76 .7 .957...
' State Grants $ 1,965,000.00 $ 976,511.00 $ $ 838,894.00 $ 3,460,406.00
Federal Grants $ 121,584.00 $ $ 71,967.00 $ 193,551.00
State-Shared Revenues $ 524,000.00 6 295 $ 524,000.00
Charges For Services $ 47,161.42 $ 9,251,202.36 $ 259,93.00 $ 9558,298.78
Court Revenues $ 103,000.00 $ 103,000.00
TIF Revenues $ 177,489.00 $ 177,489.00
Miscellaneous Revenues $ 61,160.00 $ 75,375.00 $ 8,924.00 $ 145,459.00
Non-Revenues $ 1,421,103.47 $ 1,444,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 16,000.00. $ 3,081,103.47

TOTAL REVENUES $ 5,182,266.25 12,048,689.36 $ 386,413.00 $ 886796.00 ,$ 18,504,164.61
S- EXPENDITURESIEXPE .NSEL..S .
EXPENDITURESIEXPENSES ,,-, ,-


General Government/Administrative
Public Safety
Community Development
Physical Environment
Transportation
Culture/Recreation
Non-Expenditure Disbursements
Contingencies


ITfTAL EXPENDITURIEXPENEFE


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467,677.10 .$ ,409,417.00.
1,285,201.00
142,643.79
866,973.00 $ 8,788,609.48 $
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4A The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005


Obituaries County Considers More Zoning


THOMAS AARON COOPER
Thomas Aaron Cooper, 30, of
Fort Meade, died, Friday,
September 16, 2005, in Pine Island.
Born Oct. 4, 1974 in Lakeland,
he was a lifelong resident of Fort
Meade. He was foreman of a line
crew at Peace River Electric
Cooperative Inc. in Wauchula and
member of Fort Meade First
Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Vicki
Cooper, of Fort Meade; one son,
Matthew Cooper, of Fort Meade;
one daughter, Amber Cooper, of
Fort Meade; parents Walter
Thomas Jr. and Patricia Cooper of
Fort Meade; one sister Kimberly
Bell of Fort Meade; and nieces
Ginna Bell and Katie Bell, both of
Fort Meade.
Visitation was Tuesday, Sept. 20
from 6 to 8 p.m. at McLean Funeral
Home. Funeral services were
Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. at
First Baptist Church of Fort Meade.
Interment followed in Evergreen
Cemetery, Fort Meade.
McLean Funeral Home
Fort Meade






GEORGE A.
GEROW
George A. Gerow, 54, died
Thursday, September 15, 2005 in
Avon Park. He was 20 year resi-
dent of Ona.
Graveside services were held
at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at
Friendship Cemetery in' Zolfo
Springs.



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529 W. Main Street
Wauchula



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ENRIQUE M.
GONZALES
Enrique M. Gonzales, ,59, of
Zolfo Springs, died September
19, 2005, in Sebring.
Born May 27, 1946 in San
Juan, Texas, he came to Zolfo
Springs in 1960. he was a mem-
ber of the Maranatha Baptist
Church in Zolfo Springs and was
a crew contractor in the citrus
industry.
Survivors include his wife,
Eva; two sons. Enrique Gonzales
Jr. and Jamie Gonzales of Zolfo
Springs; two daughters, Vera
Pineda and husband Andres of
Wauchula, and Hilda Chazares
and husband Aurelio of Zolfo
Springs; 'three brothers,
Guadalupe Gonzales of
Wauchula, Hermilio "el Gon"
Gonzales of Zolfo Springs, and
Jose L. Espinoza of Bradenton;
eight sisters, Alicia. Juarez of
Zolfo Springs, Fely Ureste of
Winter Haven, Janie Gonzales of
South Carolina, Concha
Espinoza of Gardner, Betty
Riveral. of South Carolina,
Connie Sambrano of Oklahoma,
Geneva Rivera of Gardner, and
Sara Rodriguez of Immokalee;
nine grandchildren, Enrico,
Xavier, Valerie, Eva, Maricrtiz,;
and Enrique Gonzales III,
Kaleigh and Diego Chazares and
Domingo Pineda; and loyal pet,
Pugsley.
Services will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 23, 2005 at Robarts
Family %Garden Chapel,
Wauchula with burial in


Wauchula Cemetery. Visitation
is today (Thursday) 6-8 p.m.



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529 W. Main Street
Wauchula



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CLARA MATTIE DAVIS
HANCOCK
Clara Mattie Davis Hancock, 97,
of Bowling Green, died Tuesday,
September 13, 2005 at home.
Born Aug. 12, 1908 in Benhill
County, Ga., she had lived in
Bowling Green for 46 years. She
was a homemaker and member of
Wauchula Hills Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her
husband R. J. Hancock and two
daughters, Margie Blackburn and
Reba McCoy.
She is survived by five sons, Rev.
Roy H. Hancock of Wauchula,
Billy Hancock of Moultrie, Ga.,
Johnny Hancock of Bartow, Bobby
Hancock of Bowling Green and
Wayne Hancock of Zolfo Springs;
two daughters, Ann Wyckoff of
Wauchula, and Edith Kirby of
Pratville, Ala.; brother Harry Davis
'of Alapaha, Ga.; sister, Kate
Wilson, of Nashville, Ga.; 27
grandchildren, 50 great-grandchil-
dren; and 14 great-great-grandchil-
dren.
Visitation was Friday, Sept. 16
from 6-8 p.m. at McLean Funeral
Home, Fort Meade. Funeral ser-
vices were Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005'
at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of
Bowling Green. Interment' fol-,
lowed in Wildwood Cemetery,
Bartow. In lieu of flowers, contri-
butions may be made to the Florida
Baptist Childrens Home, P. 0. Box
8190, Lakeland, FL 33802.'
McLean Funeral Home
Fort Meade





DORISJ.
PEAIRS
Doris J. Peairs, 75, of Arcadia,
died Wednesday, Sptembe 14,
2005. ,
She was born Sept. 5, 1930 in
McKeesport, Penn.
She is survived by one brother
David Foster of Weirton, W. Va;
and three sisters, Ruth Foster and
Jean Thompson, both of Dravos-
burg, Penn., and Betty Tassone
of Phoenix,; Ariz.
No services are planned at this
time. Robarts Funeral Home in
Arcadia is in charge of the
arrangements.



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163 No. Brevard Ave.
Arcadia
863-494-7646



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GERALDINE BIGELOW
DAUGHTREY
Geraldine Bigelow Daughtrey,
79, of Arcadia, died Thursday,
September 15, 2005 at her son's
home in Lake Placid.
She was born Aug. 1, 1926 in
Punta Gorda. She had worked as
a Highlands County school
teacher. ; r
She was preceded in death by
her husband Fay Daughtrey.
She is survived by two sons,
Daniel Daughtrey and wife
Susan of Englewood and Larry
Daughtrey and wife Wendy of
Lake Placid; four grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren.
Services were 10 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 19, 2005 at
Robarts Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Interment was in Oak Ridge
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to St.
Jude Children's Research
SHospital, 501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN 38105.


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Arcadia
863-494.7646



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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
,A home for exotic animals, 126
single-family homes and 10 acres
of condominiums are items on this
week's County Commission zoning
agenda.
As he does monthly, county
Zoning Director Mike Cassidy will
present these issues to the commis-
sion at 8:35 a.m. during the com-
mission meeting today (Thursday).
First up will be a request for a
major special exception for
Antonio and Aida Alentado, who
have outgrown a similar five-acre
facility in the Homestead area. This
57.86-acre property straddles



ENRIQUE M. GONZALES
Enrique M. Gonzales, 59, of
Zolfo Springs, died September 19,
2005, in Sebring.
Born May 27, 1946 in San Juan,
Texas, he came to Zolfo Springs in
1960. he was a member of the
Maranatha Baptist Church in Zolfo
Springs and was a crew contractor
in the citrus industry.
Survivors include his wife, Eva;
two sons, Enrique Gonzales Jr. and
Jamie Gonzales of Zolfo Springs;
two daughters, Vera Pineda and
husband Andres of Wauchula, and
Hilda Chazares and husband
Aurelio of Zolfo Springs; three
brothers, Guadalupe Gonzales of
Wauchula, Hermilio "el Gon"
Gonzales of Zolfo Springs, and
Jose L. Espinoza of Bradenton;
eight sisters, Alicia Juarez of Zolfo
Springs, Fely, Ureste: of Winter
Haven, Janie Gonzales of South
Carolina, Concha Espinoza of
'Gardner, Betty Rivera of South
Carolina, Connie Sambrano of'
Oklahoma, Geneva Rivera of
'Gardner, and Sara Rodriguez of
Immokalee; nine grandchildren,
Enrico, Xavier, Valerie, Eva,
Maricruz, and Enrique Gonzales
III, Kaleigh and Diego Chazares
and Domingo Pineda.
Services will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 23, 2005 at 'Robarts
Family Garden Chapel, Wauchula
with burial in Wauchula Cemetery:
Visitation is today (Thursday) 6-8
p.m.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
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REBECA GARZA
AGUILAR
Rebeca Garza Aguilar, 46, of
Wauchula, died Monday, Sept.
12, 2005.
Born Oct. 18, 1958, in Nueva,
Rosita Couh, Mexico, she moved
to Wauchula in 1971 from San
Antonio, Texas. She was a
Baptist and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband
of 30 years, Herminio Aguilar;
mother,. Aniceta Garza of
Wauchula; nine children,
Herminio Aguilar Jr. and wife
Martha of Wauchula, Gabriel
Aguilar of Wauchula, Nick
Aguilar and wife Gloria of
Bradley, Terri Aguilar of North
Carolina, Sherri Aguilar and hus-
band Gabriel Montes of
Wauchula, Angela Rodriguez
and husband Damian of Bowling
Green, Angelica A. Garza, Abel .
Aguilar, and Rebeca Aguilar, all
of Wauchula; four brothers, Juan
Garza of Mexico, Edward Garza
of San Antonio, Texas, and
Manuel and Amador Garza, both
of Zolfo Springs; five sisters,
Esperanza Flores and Celia
Martinez of Mexico, Consuelo
Sanchez of San Antonio, Texas,
Julianita Rodriguez of Brandon
and Guadalupe Flores of Zolfo
Springs; and 10 grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 16, at Robarts
Family Garden Chapel,
Wauchula, with the Rev. Antonio
Aguilar officiating. Burial will
be in Friendship Cemetery.


Visitation is today Thursday
(Sept. 15), 7-9 p.m.



FUNERALHOME. INC.
529 W. Main Street
Wauchula



Provided as a courtesy of
Robarts Family Funeral Home


Parnell Road, south of Martin Lane
and North Hammock Road.
On it, there will be 50 pairs of
birds, 400 pairs of parrots, 140
small primates, 50 hoofed stock,
such as deer and antelope, and 50
small mammals. The cages, pens,
enclosures and habitats will be
enclosed with a six-foot opaque
perimeter fence, plus three rows of
orange trees or other vegetative
buffers. The facility for the care
and breeding of these exotic ani-
mals will be a personal family busi-
ness, with no other employees and
not open to the public.
The next request is to rezone 47
acres off Barkdoll and Bostick



GEORGE A. GEROW
George A. Gerow, 54, died
Thursday, September 15, 2005 in
Avon Park. He was 20 year resident.
of Ona.
Graveside services were held at 1
p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at Friendship
Cemetery in Zolfo Springs.
Robarts Family Funeral Home
Wauchula

ALENA D. ELLIS
Alena D. Ellis, 83,of Fort Meade,
died Friday, September 16, 2005 at
Highlands Lake Center, Lakeland.
Born Feb. 6, 1922 in Punta
Gorda, she was, a lifelong resident
of this area. She was a homemaker,
a Baptist and a member of Eastern
Star.
She is survived by her husband,,
Luther Ellis, of Fort Meade; four
sons, Wayne Chambers of Fort
Meade, Ronnie Chambers of
Wauchula, Dale Chambers of Avon
Park and Roy Chambers of Lake
Wales; two daughters, Linda Clyatt
of Lakeland and Judy Gibson of'
Bartow; three step-daughters, Betty
Taylor of Lehigh Acres, Linda
Dickey of Zolfo Springs and Jean
Sweikowski of Bowling Green; 19
grandchildren; 10 step-grandchil-'
dren; and 22 step-great-grandchil-
dren.
Visitation was Monday, Sept. 19
from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services.
were Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. at
McLean Funeral Home. Interment
followed in Evergreen Cemetery,
Fort Meade.
McLean Funeral Home
Fort Meade





LUIS A.
BERRIOS
Luis A. Berrios, 51, of
Arcadia, died September 13,
2005.
He was born in San Juan,
Puerto Rico Nov. 4, 1953.
He is survived by his wife,
Ana Ortis of Arcadia; three sons
Luis K., Carlos and Luis A.
Berrios all of Puerto Rico; three
daughters Mariana Berrios,
Nanette Cobb of Lakeland and
Marlene Cortez of. Clermont;
father Luis A. Berrios of Puerto
Rico; two sisters Edna Berrios
and Alma Berrios both of Puerto
Rico; and two grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, Sept.
17 in Puerto Rico.



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163 No. Brevard Ave.
Arcadia
863-494-7646



Provided as a courtesy of
Roberts Funeral Home


Deborah & Dennis Robarts, Owners


roads from Farm-Residential (F-R)
to Residential 2 (R-2 single-fami-
ly). Triple H Groves Corp. plans to
develop a subdivision called Terre
Verde, with dwellings of no less
than 780-square-feet on lots typi-
cally 9,375 square feet in size. The
126 or so single-family homes
would not violate the rule for 15
acres of land per 1,000 residents for
recreation.
A turn lane at the subdivision
entrance off Bostick Road will lead
potential residents to one of the
four tracts which will each have
about 30-35 homes. Each 75'x125'
lot will include the appropriate


In preparation of the 2005 flu
season, the Hardee County Health
Department urges citizens, espe-
cially those 65 years of age and
older, to make an appointment with
their primary health care provider to
receive the flu vaccine as soon as it
becomes available. Flu season can
begin as early as October.
"The best protection against flu is
to get vaccinated 'every year. I
strongly encourage Hardee County
residents to call their doctors now to
schedule a flue shot for October and
November," administrator Marsha
Rau said. "Getting vaccinated not
only helps protect you from getting
sick with the flu but it also helps
protect others."
According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention,
influenza-related deaths average
36,000 per year, mostly among the
elderly. Influenza results in about
200,000 hospitalizations per year.
Prioritization of influenza vac-
cine has been implemented to
ensure that enough vaccine is avail-
able for those at the highest risk for
complications from influenza. The
CDC recommends that the follow-
ing priority groups receive trivalent
inactivated influenza vaccine prior
to the end of October whenever
possible:
*Persons aged 65 years and older.
*Residents of long-term, care
facilities.
-Persons aged 2-64 years with a


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side, front and back setbacks a-
required by local ordinances.
The third request is to iezone
about 10 acres along Martin Luthei
King Jr. Avenue and Hyde Road
south of Wauchula from F-R to R-2
multi-family housing to allow foi'
developing and selling individual-'
ly owned condominiums/towr
houses.
Developer Mark Smythe of
Royal Palm Beach will use private.
potable wells and septic tanks for
the about-30 families living there.
The paved road leading to the units
will exit onto Martin Luther King
- Jr. Avenue.


diagnosed chronic medical condi-
tion.
*Children aged 6-23 months.
*Pregnant women.
*Health-care personnel who pro-
vide direct patient care.
*Household contacts and out-of-
home caregivers of children less
than 6 months.
Since prevention is the key to
reduce the probability of contract-
ing the flu, here are practical steps
to stop the spread of flu:
*Clean hands often with soap and
water or an alcohol-based hand
cleanser.
*Avoid touching your eyes, nose
or mouth.
*Stay home when you are sick
and keep sick children home.
*Avoid close contact with people
who are ill, if possible.
*Do not share eating utensils,
drinking glasses, towels or other
personal items. -
*Cover your nose and mouth with
a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
For information about how to
schedule a flu vaccination, contact
your primary health care provider.
For more information on flu and flu
vaccination, visit the Florida
Department of Health Web site at
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/disease,
ctrl/immune/flu/index.htm.
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404 W. Palmetto St. Wauchula i

773-9451

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Race'Starts: 8:00 a.m.
Pre-register by: November 11th"


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MONDAY
8:30-9:30 A.M;.
2:00-3:00 P.M.
3:00-4;00 P.M.
5:00-6:00 P.M.
6:00-77:00 P.M.
6:00 -7:00 P.M.
TUESDAY
9:30-Io:oP AXM.
4:00-5:00 P.M.
6:00-7:00 P.M.
6:00-7:00 P.M.
7:00-8:00 P.M
WEDNESDAY
8:30-9:30 AM.'
66:0o-7:00 P.M.

THURSDAY
8:30- 9:30 A.M.
9:30-10:00 A.M.
3:00-4:00 P.M.
4:00-5:00 P.M.
6:00-7:00 P.M.
7:00-8:oo P.M.
FRIDAY
8:3o--9:3o A.M.
Saturday
8:00oo-9:00oo AM.


All proceeds from the event will be used for the YMCA
scholarship program which helps children and families with
financial aid assistance. Through this assistance families are
able to take part in YMCA programs.


Event
7:30 a.m. Race Day Registration
8:00 a.m. Race Begins

T-Shirts will be provided to all
pre-registered participants while
supplies last


Muscle Works
Kidercise
Fit Kidz
Kickboxing
Step & Sculpt
,Advanced Clogging

Hope of Hardee.
Kids Karate Ages 5-12
Step Aerobics & Body Sculpt
Beginning Clogging
Intermediate Clogging

Muscle Works
Step & Sculpt

Advanced Clogging
Hope of Hardee
Children's Ballet/Jazz
Adult Hip Hop Ages 12 & up
Step & Sculpt
Adult Karate


Muscle Works

Step & Sculpt


Melanie
Melanie
Melanie
Juanita
Sandy
Mary Beth

Nicole
Reggie
Juanita
Mary Beth
Mary Beth

Melanie
Sandy

Melanie
Nicole
Jessica
Jessica
Juanita
Kevin


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Sandy


Start Training Now for

the VYMCA Annual


Veterans


5k Run.,


Day


Walk or Blade


SChildren's Ballet Jazz Class
Ages 5-10 years old
Starts: Thursday, Sept. 15


3pm 4pm
$15/month members
$30/month non members


Bonny Perry
Executive Director


Kristen Albritton
Office Manager/Membership Service


Childcare Director


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610 W., Orange St., Wauchula

773-6445


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Resthaven Has Room For
By JOAN SEAMAN Officially called an Adult welcoming ba
Of The eraldAdvocate Congregate Living Facility all spots have
Although it reopened its doors (ACLF), Resthaven has been impacts the bI
nearly five months ago, Reshaven known as the county rest home for organization
has not filled up. many residents no longer able to revenue from
The former Lemon Grove successfully stay safely in their going.
School, refurbished after the 2004 homes. "Folks so
hurricanes, can house 38 residents, Mary Lois Crawley, chairman of many of the
but had 'only 20 early this week the volunteer board which oversees reopen, but w
after ,two left to move to nursing the facility, said Monday that since get. Right nov
facilities. the Open House and celebratory hamburger (a
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Social Security News
By Ennis Caldwell
Sebring Officer Manager

Q: I am going to retire at age 60 from my county job. The county is
going to pay me a "temporary Social Security supplement" until I turn 62
and become eligible for Social Security. What does Social Security do with
this temporary supplement when I turn 62 and apply for my Social Security
benefits?
A: Even though your employer may call it a "Social Security supple-
; ment,'"it is really a county benefit, not a Social Security benefit. At 62, we
pay your Social Security benefit whether or not you were getting the coun-
ty supplement. So, the better question is what does the county do with your
temporary supplement when your Social Security benefits start. That is a
Question you must direct to your county benefits administrator.
Q: My wife and I have been married for 40 years. We are both about
to turn 62 and start receiving our Social Security benefits. She has always
made a little more money than I have. Can I get husband's benefits on her
Social Security earnings record?
SA: When you file for benefits, Social Security will pay you the most
'.:you are entitled to receive. In general, a spouse is only entitled to one-half
of his or her spouse's benefit amount. Unless your wife earned substantial-
ly more than you, your own retirement benefit would probably be higher.
In any event, you should check with your local Social Security office.


Letter To Editor

She Had A Pleasant

Day At The Library


Dear Editor,
I had a pleasant and interesting
day at the county library the other
day.
It was pleasant because I could
read the Tampa Tribune and not
have to pay for it.
It was interesting because of sev-
eral things at the library.
I felt sorry for the woman at the
computer who was studying her
courses for college. Another guy
was reading..
I will tell you, dear editor, I could
not believe how at the library there
was lack of authority, respect and
concern for the studying individu-
als.
Ofcourse, one would think of a
library as being very quiet, so quiet
everyon-hushes. to a.-whisper, ...,
That was far from the case. I
could not believe why on this God-
blessed and God-given earth would
* a library have a loud ring tone on
the phone.
Why on this God-given earth
would a library have a loud scanner
that would scan books? This scan-
Sner sounded like a cash register.
Pray tell me why the library would
even want to have a loud scanner
where it is supposed to be quiet.
Also last but not least, missing is
a close knit comeraderie amongst
ithe community. Why couldn't the
library call The Herald-Advocate
and say hey we have a neat idea.
We would like pictures taken of our
painted chairs (about 10), and we
would like the community to vote
for the best chair. Instead of a con-
test, not even an article was written
about the chairs and put in The
Herald-Advocate.
I was pleasantly surprised by the

beautiful chairs, but I was also
equally disappointed I saw familiar
names of the individuals who paint-
ed the chairs sitting up there. Guess
what? Who cares? Who cares these
beautiful chairs are sitting in the
library?
I guess if the employees do not
care about the noise level, how can
they get the visitors to care about
S being quiet.
Also, they are having an auction
Sin November to auction off the
beautifully painted chairs. I only
wish the library could publicize this'
now so people in Hardee County
could see all this talent. The chairs
are in the middle of the library. I
.wish the library could take a picture
of each chair and perhaps people
could vbte on which one they
would like the best. Then that per-
son could get a gift.
. Why wait until November to auc-
"tion them off? Why couldn't we the
People of Hardee County efijoy
them?
I just believe more people or
groups should publicize their activ-
ities. Just like the Florida Hospital
Wauchula had a 50 percent off sale,
in the cafeteria, selling bath and'
body products. Why couldn't the,
public be informed of this? I am
sure i~ lt of people would -have
wanted to be informed. Thank you
for allowing. my letter to be put in
the newspaper. ,
Connie Rowe
Wauchula
Response
I am pleased the public is utiliz-.
ing the Library and interested in.
our operation. Due to the hurri-


canes of last summer we are still in
a period of transition. We are work-
ing toward a new library layout
which will make it more conducive
for study in a quiet reading room,
ease in accessing Internet comput-
ers and other library activities.
The Friends of the Library Chairs
for Children project was announced
in my May "Linger at the Library"
column. The chairs were on display,
at the Hardee Junior High Media
Center at the countywide Battle of
the Books, May 9. They have since
been on display in the library all
summer with a positive response
from the public.
The Friends are planning a silent
auction in the library beginning two
weeks prior to the Nov. 5th
Pumpkins in the Park event, at
which time the project will culmi-
nate. Please consider coming to the
Library to place your bids watch
for information and details forth-
coming in October.
Sincerely,
Diane C. Hunt
SDirector, Hardee
County Library


THE 'HARDEE


COUNTY


More
ick former residents,
not been filled. That
budget of the nonprofit
which depends on
its lodgers to keep
graciously provided
things we needed to
we'ree on a strict bud-
w, we are nearly out of
meat easy for most
hew), and could stand
heats and vegetables.
so use personal toi-
of the residents may
z said.
unty owns the build-
the utilities as part of
the building to the
ard. Joining Crawley
ire B. J. Haney, Sylvia
aroline Saunders and
iams.
r supervision, facility


INDEPENDENT


manger Carol Rogers and staff
helped clean furniture, painted and
did a myriad of other tasks to get
the facility reopened as soon as
state inspectors would allow it.
County crews did the reroofing,
replacing some walls, new tile and
carpeting. There are new round
tables in the dining room to make a
better "homey" atmosphere for
meals.
A lady comes weekly to do the
ladies hair and nails. Staff can
assist with bathing and other per-
sonal care, so long as residents can
do most things for themselves.
They are not allowed to provide
medical care for residents.
Landscaping has made the outdoors
attractive for residents who are able
and want to stroll around the
grounds or swing on the porch and
watch birds at the new birdbath.
Anyone who wants to visit, con-
sider residency or provide essen-
tials for the home of its residents
can call the facility at 773-6000.


Letter To Editor

Zolfo Springs Wife Tells

Husband About Hepatitis C


Dear Editor,
February 13, 1999, the day my
whole life was about to take a.very
abrupt change.
After the doctor told me the
blood tests came back positive for
Hepatitis C, I wanted to know what
I was to expect next? He told me,
"Go about your regular life as it
was, and we will wait and see what
happens."
I couldn't believe what I had just
heard. "What about my husband,
isn't he at risk? Plus I am a wait-
ress. I deal, physically, with the
public every day. Isn't it dangerous
to them?"
He said, "Don't tell them,
because the chances of the disease
being passed on to any of them is
very, very unlikely. We will just
wait and see what develops over
the next few months."
I couldn't believe what I was
hearing. Everything I had read
about this disease kept going
through my mind "no cure, fatal,
can be passed through contact with
the blood of an infected person."
I didn't fell comfortable with the
answer the doctor had just given
me. I'm the kind of person if I get a
gut feeling about something I usu-
ally end up being correct. So, I
asked him for a copy of my blood
tests, paid for the work he had done
and left.
First stop, home to tell Fuzzy. I
didn't know' what I was going to
say or how, but it had to be done.
I'm not sure why I was scared to
tell-him. I guess I thought he would
not want to stay with me. Was our
love strong enough to face this kind
of challenge?


January 26 we had our 16th wed-
ding anniversary. We had a very
rocky first five years, but we made
it through and had started to
become very good friends. Sure we
had the ups and downs along the
way like most, but the good always
outweighed the bad. Now, a differ-
ent kind of test was about to begin.
Handing my husband the letter
from Florida Blood Services, the
blood test results and telling him
what little I knew of Hepatitis C, he
asked, "What did the doctor say?" I
told him, "I didn't feel comfortable
with the answers the doctor gave
me, and maybe we could decide
what we should do next together?"
I also told him, "I'm not ready to
die. I want to fight this thing."
My husband took me in his arms,
and we both cried. He said, "We
will do it together." I think I fell in
love with him all over again.
The next day I went to The Bread
Board and told my long time friend
and boss, Billy, I had to quit work
and why. He hugged me, too.
Till next time
Roberta Meyer
Zoflo Springs


ASSESSED VALUE:



AD VALOREM TAXES


State Drops Child


Molestation Case


By CYNTHIA KRAHL
Of The Herald-Advocate
A Bowling Green man who was
accused last year of raping and
impregnating a 12-year-old girl
will not be prosecuted.
Chris Espodio Whiters, 43, of
421 Lynn St., said last week that
charges against him were dropped
after he insisted on DNA testing.
The results showed he was not the
father of the fetus.
Whiters had been arrested on
Nov. 23 by Capt. Brett Dowden of
the Bowling Green Police Depart-
ment. He remained in the Hardee
"County Jail in lieu of bond until
May 17.
And in Hardee Circuit Court this
month, Assistant State Attorney
Gene L. Malpas announced the
state would no longer prosecute the
lewd and lascivious battery charge
that was pending against Whiters.
Said Malpas last week, "She was
impregnated by another man who is
being prosecuted in Polk County,
and the prosecution (here) felt it
could not overcome reasonable
doubt (with a jury) given the girl's
pregnancy by another man."
Whiters is free of the charge.
His arrest had stemmed from an
alleged Oct. 24 incident at his
Bowling Green house. Dowden,
who investigated the case, said
Whiters had asked the 12-year-old
Polk County child to come to his
home for the weekend and babysit
for his young son while he and his
wife worked on hurricane repairs.


The. girl alleged that on that
Saturday night, Whiters came into
the bedroom she was using and
raped her. She said he threatened
to hit her, and to have her taken
from her parents if she ever told
anyone what had happened.
Dowden said the child did not
say anything until about a month
later when her stepfather confront-

ed her about a change in her behav-
ior. Her parents then alerted author-
ities.
Investigative reports from the
time indicate the child made two
controlled phone calls to Whiters'
home, and allege that he offered to
pay for the child to have an abor-
tion.
Dowden also said Whiters volun-
tarily provided a DNA sample dur-
ing an interview at the police sta-
tion immediately prior to his arrest.


Vendors needed for

[MAINS Main Street's

| c Tag/Yard Sale


Saturday, October 1
7 a.m. 2 p.m.

Heritage Park & 7th Ave


To reserve your spot call Main Street Wauchula, Inc.
767-0330 922C


$1,404,977,510
GENERAL FUND
ESTIMATED REVENUES


VILLAGE:


.3909


$549,205.00


INTEREST FROM TAX COLLECTOR

INTEREST FROM CHECKING ACCOUNT


EXCESS FEES
SUB TOTAL


LESS 5%


TOTAL


CASH CARRY FORWARD

GRAND TOTAL OF REVENUE


AUDITING/ACCOUNTING


INSURANCE/BONDS


OTHER CURRENT CHARGES

ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS


400.00

175.00


549,780.00

27,489.00

522,291.00


16,000.00


538,291.00


ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES


2,000.00

150.00

650.00


2,500.00


OFFICE SUPPLIES


100.00


INDIGENT HEALTH CARE

COMMISSIONS/TAX COLLECTOR

PROPERTY APPRAISER COMMISSIONS


498,191.00.

.11,000.00

18,700.00 /

5,000.00

538,291.00


CONTINGENCY
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
TOTAL EXPENDITURES


THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT


AND BUDGET AS A PUBLIC RECORD.


HARDEE COUNTY INDIGENT

HEALTH CARE

SPECIAL DISTRICT BOARD

BUDGET-FISCAL YEAR


2005/2006


The percentage of proposed operating budget expenditures are
.3% more than last year's total operating expenditures.


HARDEE COUNTY
INDEPENDENT INDIGENT HEALTH
CARE SPECIAL DISTRICT BOARD
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING

The Hardee County Independent Indigent Health
Care Special District Board will hold their regular
September meeting on Tuesday, September 27th,
at 5:15 p. m. (prior to the Final Budget Hearing at
5:30).

The meeting will be held in the Courthouse Annex
Commission Chambers, 412 West Orange Street,
Room 102, Wauchula, Florida 33873.

For more information, please call the Office of
Management and Budget at 863-773-3199.

09:22


I NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING


INDIGENT HEALTH CARE SPECIAL DISTRICT

BOARD HAS TENTATIVELY ADOPTED A

BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006. A

PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE A FINAL

DECISION ON THE BUDGET AND TAXES WILL

BE HELD ON

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27,2005
5:30 P. M.
HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS

412 WEST ORANGE STREET
ROOM 102
WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, 33873
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September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 9A


Commission Discusses Impact Fees, Growth Issues


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee County Commission
met Friday morning and discussed
impact fees for growth but made no
decisions.
Commissioners discussed
growth and impact issues with
Steve. Tindale of Tindale-Oliver
and Associates of Tampa, a trans-
portation planning and engineering
firm.
Tindale said Citrus County has
eight impact fees but said Hardee
might want to consider one to three
impact fees. Impact fees can be for
transportation, water/sewer, parks
and recreation, fire/EMS, public
schools, library, law enforcement,
public buildings, solid waste, and
correctional facilities.




Kit


On
The seventh annual Christmas
card fund raiser is under way to
benefit the Redlands Christian
Migrant Association, which pro-
vides child care and early education
to more than 200 children in Hardee
County.
The cards feature art created by
RCMA children across the state.
Deadline to order is Oct. 1 to ensure
delivery by Dec. 1.
This year's cards include a gener-
al selection of 10 colorful designs.
Ten additional unique drawings
have been set aside for exclusive
orders. Many growers have already


County Manager Lex Albritton
said the county might want to seek
an RFP (request for proposal) for
an impact fee study.
Tindale said to levy an impact fee
a governmental agency must prove
a need, a benefit and a capital
improvement plan. Impact fees
must be spent within seven years or
'be:returned to taxpayers.
"You need a five- or 10-year plan
that covers operating expenses and
capital improvements. Impact fees
cannot be used for operating
expenses such as staff or salaries.
They have. to be spent for capital,
for expansion to existing 'facilities,
like adding a bay to a fire station or
building a new school. The trend is
for small counties to have one, two
or three impact fees."


is 'Art Feat


Christmas
ordered from the exclusive list. The
general-selection cards come in
packets of 10 for $15; exclusive
cards require a minimum order of
100. Note cards for year-round use
are available as well.
New this year is holiday sta-
tionery, for those who like to send
letters to friends and family inside
their cards, with decorative borders
that incorporate the children's
designs.
For a brochure, call Judy Brill at
RCMA's Immokalee headquarters
at (239) 658-3560 or e-mail her at
judy@rcma.org. The brochure also


Letter To Editor

Hardee EMS Is Thankful

For Hurricane Helpers


: Dear Editor,
SOn behalf of Hardee County
Emergency Management in con-
junction with Faith Temple
Ministries, [would like to take this
opportunity to thank the following
people for volunteering their time
to raise. money for the victims of
Hurricane Katrina:
Donnette Black-team leader.
,;Dustin Colburn, Kavleai V'fiiie.
SBobbie Black, Bran'di llurphy.
Jessica Cochran, Jarimee White,
Maria, Hall--team leader, and
l.Hardee County Sheriff's Office
Explorer Program members. Vicky
Deanda, lMiranda Black, Margarita
SHernandez, Joev Rodriguez,.
Amanda Rivera, Alex Hernandez.
'Amado Rivera, Corey "Beaver"'
Packard, Robby Estes, Ashton
Shoffner, Dana Shoffner, and Joel
Gannon.
The car Wash which was held on
September 10 at Big Lake National'
Bank and Mid-Florida raised $855
in donations. The money will go to


help a family in need in the areas
affected by Hurricane Katrina.
I would also like to thank Big Lake
National Bank and Mid-Florida for
allowing us to use their facility
parking lot along with Kash-n-
Karry for the generous gift certifi-
cate that was given to the team for
supplies.

f- you'wvould like to make a dona-
tion, rather it be money or supplies,
you may drop them off at Faith
Temple Ministries located at 701 N.
7t.l Ave., Wauchula, or the State,
Farmer's Market. Pastor Wendell
Smith, who is coordinating the
relief efforts for the victims, is ask-
ing for the following items: tents,
sleeping bags. personal hygiene
products, diapers, and non-perish-
able foods. No clothes, please.

'Sincerely,
Amy Dubberly.
: EM Coordinator.
Hardee County


Tindale said impact fees do not
slow down growth, according to
two recent studies, and that some
costs are passed onto the landown-
er through lower _land--pr-ices.-
"Impact fees can be paid over sev-
eral years and can be indexed for
inflation."
Rocky Kitchens, deputy school
superintendent, said the school sys-
tem wants to work with the com-
mission and might join in with the
county for an impact fee study.
Commissioner Minor Bryant
said the Florida Legislature might
want to make impact fees-more uni-
form through the state, but said big
counties can differ greatly from
small counties.
Albritton, Lavon Cobb, Richard
Nicholson and Park Winter partici-




wured


Cards
is posted at www.rcma.org .
Florida agribusiness leads the
fund-raising effort, which is orga-
nized by DUDA, based in Oviedo,
with assistance from the Florida
Farm Bureau, Florida Citrus
Mutual, the Florida Fruit &
Vegetable Association, the Florida
Department of Agriculture's Divi-
sion of Plant Industry, Florida
Grower Magazine, Florida Tomato
Committee and retired FFVA exec-
utive George Sorn of Orlando, for-
mer president and longtime mem-
ber of the RCMA Board of
Directors.
Several organizations have also
contributed $500 each to under-
write printing costs, including
DUDA, Florida Citrus Mutual,
Florida Farm Bureau, Pacific
Tomato Growers, The Packer, Six
L's Packing Co., Tomatoes of
Ruskin, Vance Publishing Corp. and
Wishnatzki Farms. Contributing
time and services are Activities
Press, Creative Printing & Graphic
Design and Meister Publishing Co.
Founded in 1965 in the Miami-
Dade County area- knowii as the
Redlands, RCMA serves more than
6,200 children of migrant farm
workers and rural poor families in
20 counties, with another 2,000
children on waiting lists






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pated in a discussion with the com-
mission regarding an economic
development council and the
Industrial Development Authority.
Cobb and Nicholson suggested a
joint EDC/IDA board of 13 mem-
bers.
The commission several years
ago took away funding for econom-
ic development director Lou
Attardo who quit and was followed
by the resignation of the economic
development board.
The local IDA board has seven
members:. Nicholson, Lory
Durrance, Jama Abbott,. Lavon
Cobb, Dewey Terrell, Mike Manley
and Lawrence Roberts.
Cobb said someday the county
may need to hire someone to man-
age the IDA park. "The two boards
need to be combined."
The EDC is largely involved in
marketing, while the IDA does
management, said Cobb.
Commissioner Dale Johnson said
he did not think the previous eco-
nomic development board worked
well and said the current IDA park
is a year behind schedule with no
tenants yet.


Nicholson said two parts of the
IDA park have been sold and those
businesses (truss manufacturing
and organic health and beauty aids)
should be building soon. He said
the IDA park may get its roads fin-
ished this month.
Nicholson said the county should
consider expanding the IDA park or
buying property for an industrial
park along CR-663 in the Ona-Fort


Green road area.
Bryant said, "We can't sell what
we don't have. We need to work
with the real estate people."
The commission ended the meet-
-ing after agreeing for Albritton to
line up Jim Brantley to speak soon.
Brantley works for Highlands
County in economic development
and previously advised Hardee
County in 1996.


CITY OF WAUCHULA
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
The City of Wauchula, City Commission will hold a
special meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 2005
immediately following the final public budget hearing
at 6:00 RM. The purpose will be to handle any neces-
sary issues prior to next regular monthly commission
meeting. 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 person needing to make special arrangements,
please notify the Office of the City Clerk at 863-773-
3131. 9a2c


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Lorry McCandless on guitar


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He is invariably in a hurry. Being in a hurry is one of the tributes
he pays to life.
-Elizabeth Bibesco


CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA
PUBLIC NOTICE

The City Commission of the City of Bowling Green, Florida,
shall consider for adoption an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FINDINGS
AND INTENT; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING
FOR A PROHIBITION FOR SEXUAL OFFENDERS AND
SEXUAL PREDATORS CONVICTED OF CRIMES UNDER
CERTAIN FLORIDA STATUTES FROM LIVING WITHIN
2500 FEET OF SPECIFIED LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY
OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA, AND PENALTIES
THEREFORE; PROVIDING THAT PROPERTY OWNERS
ARE PROHIBITED FROM RENTING REAL PROPERTY TO
CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENDERS AND SEXUAL PREDA-
TORS AND PENALTIES THEREFORE; PROHIBITING
OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY FROM RENTING OR
LEASING ANY PLACE, STRUCTURE, OR PART THEREOF,
TRAILER OR OTHER CONVEYANCE LOCATED WITHIN
2500 FEET OF SPECIFIED LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY
OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA TO SEXUAL OFFEND-
ERS OR SEXUAL PREDATORS CONVICTED OF CRIMES
UNDER CERTAIN FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION, REPEALER, 'SEVERABILITY AND AN-
EFFECTIVE DATE.
at the regular commission meeting on the 11th of October,
2005 In the City Commission Chamber of Bowling Green,
Fl9rida. All persons wishing to comment upon the same are
encouraged to attend. Any person wishing to appeal an
action of the City Commission must assure a transcript is
available for any action from which an appeal is sought.

A copy of the proposed ordinance may be reviewed at the
City Clerk's Office at the Bowling Green City Hall.
CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA
BY: S/ Perry Knight, Mayor

ATTESTED:
BY: S/Pamela Sue Northup, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
S/Gerald Buhr, City Attorney 9 22c
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Thursday, September 22, 2005


PAGE ONE


5 Swimmers Win Events


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
A quintet of Hardee swimmers
placed first in 11 events' in last
week's meet.
Competing in Avon Park on
Tuesday, the Wildcats won their
portion of the meet while the Lady
Cats did "extremely well" in plac-
ing second. Along the way, senior
captains Walter "Boomer' Olliff
and Amanda Quinones led the
squads in first-place finishes.
Olliff won a pair of individual
events and participated in two win-
ning relay teams. For the girls,
freshman Courtney Nicholson won
two individual and was on the 400-
freestyle relay team placing first.
The teams were at home against
Lake Placid on Tuesday. Today
(Thursday), they travel to Sebring
in a quad-meet with Mulberry and
Frostproof also participating.
Next week, they are at home on
Tuesday to host a quad-meet, with
Lake Region, Avon Park and
Frostproof all coming to visit.
Coach Dick Daggett was obvi-


ously pleased with his teams' out-
ings last Tuesday.
"We had a couple of double win-
ners. The freshman girls are drop-
ping their times and I expect them
to drop again. We are learning new
strokes each week, then condition-
ing for them and watching the
.times drop. These teams work hard.
They'll be a strong nucleus for next
year and we'll soon have a really
strong program.
"Most of our meets have been
close. We're giving them a run for
the money in every event. We are
small, 14 girls, 15 or so boys, but
we couldn't ask for a better season
or better kids. There's not a lot of
upper classmen. Only Boomer
(Olliff) and Amanda (Quinones)
are seniors. There are only.a couple
of juniors. I think we're doing real
well," concluded Daggett.
Last week's meet started slowly
for both Hardee teams as the boys
placed second in the 200 medley
relay and the girls were third. Boys
in that event were soph Sean
McCandless and freshmen Chris


Reid, Joe Porter and Dustin Spears.'
Girls leading off were senior
Amanda and her freshman sister
Rebecca "Becky" Quinones, along
with freshman Shelby Durrance
and soph Sarah Ezelle.
Hardee bounded back to win the
200 freestyle. Olliff led four
Wildcats; Ryan Abbott was second,
Joe Porter third and Kyle Clanton
fourth, all in ahead of Avon Park.
Nicholson won the event for the
girls, with freshman Brittany
Wiggins second, classmate Katie
Jernigan third and Ezelle fifth of
the six girls in the event.
In the 200 individual medley
(IM), freshman Kaitlin Justice had
to settle for second, just 2.3 sec-
onds off the winning pace of Lady
Devil Carissa Smith. Soph
Christine English added fifth-place
points. For the Cats, Spears placed
second in the IM.
Hardee boys did well in the 50
freestyle. Junior Casey Brutus
placed second, Reid fourth, soph
Jerrod Hendry fifth and junior
Chris Wilkins sixth. Amanda


Quinones, Becky Quinones,
Durrance and Katiana "Kat"
Pesquera placed for Hardee.
In boys diving the Wildcat trio of
soph Anthony Stevens, and fresh-
men Bradley Adcox and Sheldon
Hartman placed in order. There
were no Lady Cats in diving.
On to the 100 butterfly, where
Nicholson placed first by 2.58 sec-.
onds and Jernigan was fifth by 43
hundredths of a second. Hendry
placed second and Porter third in
the boys butterfly.
Hardee freshman boys and girls
both won the 100 freestyle. For the
boys, it was Tyler Robertson, Reid,
Clanton and Will Stephens going
first, third, fourth and fifth of the
six ;entrants in that event. For
Hardee girls, Jtistice placed first,
and classmates Alex White and
Pesquera third and sixth.
In the grueling 500 freestyle,
Olliff came in well over a minute



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ahead of his nearest opponent.,
Abbott was third. Hardee's
Wiggins, Ezelle and Michelle Beck
finished in order.
The 200 freestyle relay team of
Brutus, Robertson, Olliff and
Abbott won that event. Wilkins,
Stephens, Clanton and Hendry
were second and Reid, Cory
Dudek, Stevens and Hartman third.
On the girls side of the ledger,
Jernigan, Nicholson, Justice and
Wiggins combined for a second-
place finish and Beck, Pesquera,
White and English were fourth.
Robertson picked up another
first-place finish in the 100 back-
stroke, with McCandless fourth and
'Dudek fifth. For the girls English
was third, Becky Quinones fifth
and Durrance sixth.
Captain Amanda Quinones won
the girls 100 breaststroke, coming
to the wall 15 seconds ahead of her
closest opponent, with Beck plac-


ing fourth. Brutus placed second
for the boys, 3.12 seconds off the
winning time. Spears was fourth
and Wilkins fifth.
In the final event, the 400
freestyle relay, both Hardee teams
won.
Abbott, Olliff, Robertson and
Brutus took the boys event, with
Hendry, Wilkins, Stephens and
Clanton second and McCandless,
"Dudek, Porter and Spears third.
The Hardee girls team of Ezelle,
Justice, Nicholson and Wiggins
was 16 seconds ahead of the top
Avon Park squad. Durrance,
Jernigan, Amanda Quinones and
White were second. English, Becky
Quinones, Beck and Pesquera were
sixth.
Hardee boys won the team title
with 166 points to just 94 for Avon
Park. The Lady Devils won the
girls team with 163 points to 120
for Hardee.


Bowling Green To





Raise Utility Rates


By JIM KELLY
Of The Herald-Advocate
The city of Bowling Green plans
to increase garbage, sewer and
water rates.
The city commission on Tuesday,
Sept. 13, voted to increase residen-
tial garbage pickup rates from $17
,to 19.08 a month. The motion was
made b. Fern Gibson and seconded
by David Durastanti.
The city commission at next
month's meeting intends to vote to
increase sewer and water rates. The
residential sewer rates will rise
from $24 to $25 for the first 8,000
gallons, a monthlN increase of $1.
The residential rate for water will
rise from $7 to $10.28 for the first
4,000 gallons, a monthly increase
of $3.28. Rates for additional gal-,
lohs of sewer water and regular
water will remain the same.
City Clerk Pam Northup said
increases in utility rates ere nec-
essarN since the tax millage rate for
-the new budget is remaining at 6
'mills.
The. proposed new budget is
.$2,046,763, which includes
$400,000 in state recreation grants
for the two parks in the city.
Other major revenues in the ne'
budget are water. $222.809; sewer.
$348,955; sanitation (garbage).
$201,838: ad valorem taxes,
$145,761; 1-cent infrastructure sur-
tax. $167,000; utility tax,
$125,000; state revenue sharing,
$95,000; franchise fees, $70,000;
1/2-cent sales tax, $90,000; court
fines and education fees, $45,000;
communications tax. $25.900;
lease/rent. $24,000; and county 6-
cent gas tax. $12,500.
Major .expenses in the new bud-
get are administration. $232,411;
law enforcement, $345.250; physi-
cal environment, $248,800; 'recre-
ation, $419.100; legislative
salaries, $9.600: water. $232,409;
'sewer, $581,366; sanitation,
$547,088; and legal counsel,
$18.000.
The new monthly garbage collec-
tion rates for commercial cus-


tomers with two collections a week
is $45.01; four collections a week,
commercial, $75.93; and public
schools and commercial routes,
five collections a week, $165.60.
The commission appears to not
want any new sexual predators or
offenders within the city, passing
the first reading of Ordinance
2005-06. This will prohibit sexual
predators and offenders: within
2,500 feet of schools, churches, bus
stops, daycare centers and, play-
grounds. The city is about one mile
square, and 2,500 feet is nearly a
half mile.
The citN commission also intends
to soon vote to raise water and
sewer rates for Avion Palms RV
Resort and Wilder :Corporation
which owns Pioneer Creek RV
Park:
The commission voted for a res-
olution on the comprehensive
emergency management plan.
The commission approved the
final reading of an ordinance on the
Central Florida Regional Planning
5-year plan.
At Mayor Perry Knight's request,
the commission voted, for, the city
of Bowling Green to adopt the city
of Wiggins. Miss.. which was dam-
aged bN Hurricane Katrina.
Knight said Wiggins has a popu-
lation of 4.500 and has one major
industry. Bowling Green is taking
donations of clothing, furniture,
money and non-perishable items to.
send to Wiggins, 40 miles north of
Gulfport.
"We have adopted Wiggins,
Miss., as a sister city and to be a
partner in its recovery.-Wiggins is
in Stone County. I know the mayor,;
Jay Alexander," said Knight.
Gibson made the motion, seconded
by Durastanti.
'The commission expressed inter-
est in pursuing state help in land-
scaping funds or streetlight funds
for Hwv. 17. Count. Commissioner
Minor Bryant .introduced Susan'
King. rural communities represen-
tative for the Florida Department of


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FDOT has 100 percent funding
grants for cities like Bowling Green
for landscaping and decorative
street lights. King said there are
urban forest grants. Bryant said the
county has a. $300,000 highway
beautification grant that could be
voted to Bowling Green. King said
funds could be available by next
summer.
Bryant and King said Wauchula
and Zolfo Springs have received
state beautification grants for Hwy.
17.
King said a master plan is needed
for one-mile stretch of U.S. 17. A
welcome sign could be landscaped
with low maintenance plants or
trees. The master plan could be
completed in phases.
"We would like to pursue this, to
make the city more beautiful," said
Durastanti..
"This could be contagious. It
could lead to a Bowling Green gar-
den club," said Bryant. Also attend-
ing the city commission meeting
were county commissioner. Dale
Johnson and county manager Lex
Albritton'.
The commission said it was not
interested in giving or selling 19
acres in the western part of the city
to Dee Williams-Tatis arid her
investors who wanted to build a
residential community for work-
force housing.
Commissioner Richard Barone
said the site might be .good for a
city park and soccer field with a
six-acre lake. Mayor Knight polled
the commission and said the com-
mission did not want to sell the
property.
Sue Birge, representing Miami
investors, proposed a 48-home res-
idential project on 9 1/2 acres at
Chester Ave. and Doc Coil Rd.
"You can't have growth without
housing," she said.
The mayor said the proposed lot
sizes are too small for the R-1I zon-
ing and the 1,000 square foot mod-
ular homes' would also be too small
for the R-1 zoning. The mayor said
the area is low and could lead to
drainage problems.
Neighbor Roy Jacobs indicated
he was against the project and said
it would create too much water on
his property..
"We are for growth, but it has to
be well planned," said the mayor.
City manager David Elbertson
said the city sewer and water sys-
tems had a capacity to add about,
100 new homes.
Elbenson said a report would be
ready in October on the proposed
park improvements. He said.
Chastain-Skilman has been ranked
No. 1 of two proposals for engi-
neers for the CDBG program.
Elbertson recommended the city
enter into a design phase for sewer
and water expansion. City attorney
Gerald Buhr recommended the city
increase impact fees for new
homes. .
The city will get $2.5 million
from the state. Elbertson said some
drainage work should be included
along with sewer and water expan-
sion.
Dale Johnson said the cities and
county should work together on
some projects and think "outside
the box."


PHOTO BY CYNTHIA KRAHL
The Hardee County School Board recently recognized volunteers who helped prepare the
schools for opening day and Wildcat Stadium for its first game. Deputy Superintendent Rocky
Kitchens lauded Hardee Correctional Institution for sending inmates to clean gutters and mow
and trim at school sites. Prisoners also painted the stadium, he said. Kitchens also praised CF
Industries for its work on the fence around the stadium. Representing the helpful organizations
were (from left) Maj. WL. Brazil, work camp director, Warden Doug Watson, Col. Darryl Collins
and Assistant Warden Jim McDonald, all of HCI, and Kenny Miller, a manager at CF.









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Hardee


Living


Christine Maldonado To

Marry Mark Alderman


COURTESY PHOTO
Michael & Michelle

Michelle Rosenfeld &

Mike Adler Are Engaged'


Melvin Thomas Shadwick Jr. of
Hastings and Peri Ann Parker of
Gainesville. Ga., announce the:
engagement and approaching mar-'
rage of, their daughter, Michelle
Lea Rosenfeld of Jacksonville, to
Michael Calvert Adler of Boise,
Idaho, the son of Linda,and Charles
Adler of Bow ling Green.
The bride-elect is a 2004 gradu-'
ate. of Vincennes UTni\ersi t in
Indiana. She is a human resources


sergeant with the Florida Army
National Guard.
The prospective groom graduated
from the University of Florida. He
is an AH-64 attack helicopter pilot
with the Idaho Army National
Guard.
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15 wedding at 6' o'clock in the
evening at the Conch House in St.
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son, Gatlin Bass Thornton, born
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the former Blaire Bass. Maternal
grandparents are Pete Bass of
Wauchula and Deidre Lambeth-
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grandparents are Carl and Judy
Thornton of Wauchula.

Mr. and Mrs. Ismerdy Garcia,
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Wauchula. Music will begin at two-
thirty.
A reception at Torrey Oaks will
follow the ceremony.
Friends and relatives of the cou-
ple are invited.


2-Year-Old's

Party Has
'Dora' Cake
Jessalin Amarie Arreola celebrat-
ed her second birthday with a party
on Sept. 4 in the recreation hall at
Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs.
Jessalin, the daughter of
Francisco and, Maria Arreola, was
born Aug. 30, 2003.
The theme for the party was
Butterfly and Dora. Steak fajitas
and Dora cake were served.
Joining in the celebration were
grandparents Javier and Alejandrina
Huerta and Cristobal and Maria
Arreola; godparents Adrian and
Rebecca Santoya; and many family
members and friends.


1Y-ear-Old

Celebrates

Birthday
John Warren Cornell celebrated
his first birthday on July 23rd with
his friends and family.
Warren is the son of W.W. and
Claire Cornell of Sebring. His
grandparents are John and Tito
Terrell of Wauchula and Warren and
Barbara Cornell of Arcadia.
The festivities were held at the
Terrell lake house on Lake June.
Many "fun in the sun" activities,
from boating to relaxing in the ham-
mock, were available for guests to
enjoy.
A barbecue chicken dinner was


served to the guests. Warren w-i,
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shape of "1."
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JOHNNIE L. RICHARDSON II
" Capt. Johnnie L. Richardson 11. a
1985 Hardee High School graduate
;nd son of Johnnie Sr. and Lillian
kichardson of Ona, was promoted
'to the rank of major on Sept. 1. due
to his demonstrated potential. He is
currently assigned as an assistant
professor of military science at
Elizabeth City State University,:
Elizabeth City, N. C.
A .1995 Bethune Cookman
College graduate, he went to Iraq in
January 2004 with the 57th battal-
ion of Fort Hood, Texas. While in
Ira4,' he 'successfully completed
command of the HHC 57th Signal
Battalion and was then selected to
fill the position of Officer In Charge
of communications and electronics
for the 89th Military Police
Brigade. Before being deployed
back .to Fort Hood, Richardson
received the Global War on
Terroism Medal, Global War on
Terroism Expeditionary Medal and
the Bronze Star for his participation
and performance in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom 2.
Born iri Arcadia, Richardson is
married to' the former Tamara K.
Little of Camden. N. J., a former
Bethune-Cookman College alumna'
and tennis player. She taught at
Cross Elementary school in Kileen,
Texas. They are the parents of
Jasmine, 10, Sierra, 6 and Johnnie
111, 4.
. Richardson enlisted in the U. S.
Army in 1985 as an infantry soldier.
After his honorable discharge, he
enrolled at Bethune-Cookman
College, where he graduated with
honors in 1995 with a bachelor of
science degree in computer infor-
mat.ion systems. He was on thefol-
jege tennis team, and served as a
computer lab supervisor and4ttor.
: While in college, Richardson
completed the Reserve Officers


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Training Course (ROTC) as a dis-
tinguished military graduate and
was commissioned a second lieu-
tenant in army aviation. He later
completed the Army's Aviation
Officer Basic Course, Army
Aviation Flight School, Signal
Officer Branch Qualification,
Signal Captains Career Course,
Combined Arms Service Staff
School and Air Assault School.
In the last decade, Richardson's
assignments have included Army
Flight School at Fort Rucker, Ala;
support platoon leader 1-2 Aviation,
Camp Page Korea; and executive
officer, platoon leader, battalion
adjutant, brigade public affairs offi-
cer and assistant S3, 51st Signal
Battalion at Fort Bragg, N. C. In
2002 he became battalion signal
officer for the 588th Battalion at
Fort Hood and was transferred to
the HHC 57th Battalion at Fort
Hood in 2003 before deployment to
Iraq.
His awards and decorations
include the Army Aviation Wings,
Expert Infantryman badge, Air
Assault Wings, National Defense
Service Medal, Army
Commendation Medal, Army
Achievement. Medal, Kuwaiti
Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia
Service Medal and 'the Korea
Defense Medal.
AARON D. CREWS
Navy Chief Petty Officer Aaron
D. Crews, son of Beth M. Worley of
Lake City and David R. Crews of
Bowling Green, and his shipmates
recently returned from a three-
month. summer under way period
while assigned to the aircraft carrier
USS Kitty Hawk, forward deployed
to Yokosuka, Japan.
Crews and more than 5,300 of his
fellow shipmates participated in
exercises Talisman Saber 2005, the
third annual Orange Crush and
Joint Air and Sea Exercise, which
.gave the USS Kitty Hawk the
chance to train with Australian mil-
itary forces. Orange Crush focused
on integrating different parts of the
strike group together and tested the
group's abilities to operate With dif-
ferent parts of the U. S. Armed
Forces.
USS KIitty Hawk, the first of the
supercarrierss," was commissioned
April 29,1961. Carriers like the
USS Kitty Hawk are deployed
throughout the world to maintain U.
S. presence and, provide rapid
response in time of crisis. The ship
serves as a highly visible deterrent
to would-be aggressors and is
equipped %with the most versative
and powerful weapons and aircraft
available.
Crews is a 1992 graduate of


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and joined the Navy in April 1993.
DAVID L. LANGSTON
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class
David L.. Langston, son of Julie
Ellis of Wauchula, has departed on
a scheduled deployment in support
of the Global War on Terrorism
while assigned to the aircraft carrier
USS Theodore Roosevelt, home-
ported in Norfolk, Va.
.Prior to deploying, Langston and
more than 7,500 of his fellow ship-
mates of the USS Theodore
Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group suc-
cessfully completed a composite
training unit exercise and a joint
task force exercise, which is, the
final step in preparing the .strike
force group for deployment. It is
designed to test its ability to operate,
in a complex, hostile environment
with other U. S. and coalition
forces.
Carriers like Theodore Roosevelt
are deployed throughout the world
to maintain U. S. presence and pro-
vide rapid response in times of cri-
sis. They serve as a highly visible
deterrent to would-be aggressors
arid are equipped with the most ver-
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aircraft available.
Action Badge, 'Combat Patch,
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Fort Green. Baptist Church
-invites everyone to its revival, start-
ing Sunday and continuing through
next Friday, Sept. 30. Sunday ser-
vices are at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Weeknight services are at 7 p.m.
Hear evangelist Ron Coram as
you visit the church at 2875 Baptist
Church Road in Fort Green. For
more information, call 773-9013.

Southside Baptist Church is
holding an old-fashioned preaching.
revival, beginning Sunday, Sept.
25, when services will be at 11 a.m.
and 6 p.m. Services on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday are at 7
p.m.
Evangelist Rapley Armstrong of
Tampa will be preaching and
Hardee High School choral director
David Radford is coordinating spe-
cial music. Come visit the church at
505 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula. For
more information, call 773-4368.
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On The Agenda

HIARDEE 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.
-Zoning, reviews of special exception and rezones, Mike Cassidy,
8:35 a.m.
-Public hearing on Amended Fire Prevention Code, new fee schedule
and new position of fire marshal, Chief Mike Choate, 9 a.m.
-Award bid for Sauls Road intersection improvements, J. R.
Prestridge, 9:30 a.m
-Submit proposal for hazard mitigation grant and stormwater master
plan, Doug Knight, 9:45 a.m.
This agenda is provided as a public service of The Herald-
Advocate and the Hardee County Commission for those who may wish
to plaIn to attend.


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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese or
Pepperoni Pizza (Salad Tray,
Green Beans, Pineapple
Chunks, Cornbread, Juice Bar)
and Milk

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie or
Toasted Ham & Cheese (Salad
Tray, French Fries, Peaches,
Juice) and Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Pancakes,
Syrup, Baked Ham, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Spaghetti or Pizza
Pocket (Salad Tray, Corn,
Ranger Cookies, Juice, Roll) and
Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffle,
Syrup, Sausage Patty, Peaches,
Milk.
Lunch: Oven-Fried Chicken or
Deli Turkey Sandwich (Salad
Tray, Mashed Potatoes, Juice,
Pineapple Chunks, Rolls) and
Milk
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast
Stick, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Nachos or Weiner
Winks (Salad Tray, Mexican Rice,
Corn, Applesauce) and Milk

JUNIOR HIGH
MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Ham, Macaroni &
Cheese or Tuna Salad
w/Crackers or Pepperoni Pizza
(Tossed Salad, Green Beans,
Cornbread, Cole Slaw,
Pineapple Chunks, Juice Bar)
and Milk









A Daily Thought


THURSDAY
The Lord Almighty .has sworn,
"Surely, as I have planned, so it
will be; as I have purposed, so it
will stand." For the Lord
Almighty has purposed and who
can thwart Him? His hand is
stretched out, and who can turn
it back? .
Isaiah 1: 24,27 (NIV)

FRIDAY
For God has not given us a spir-
it of fear, but a spirit of power
and love and a sound mind. So,
never be ashamed of bearing
witness to our Lord.
11 Timothy 1:7-8a,,(PME)

SATURDAY
Only a fool would say to himself,
"There is no God." And why
does he say it? Because of his
wicked heart, his dark and evil
deeds. His life is corroded with
sin.
Psalm 53:1 (TLB)

SUNDAY
There is no fear in love, but per-
fect love casts out fear. We love,
because God first loved us.
1 John 4:17,19 (RSV)

MONDAY
A friend loves you at all times,
and a& brother helps in time of
need.
Proverbs-17:17 (NCV)

TUESDAY
For God resisteth the: proud,
and giveth grace to the humble.
Humble yourselves therefore
under the mighty hand of God,
that He may exalt you in due
time. Casting all your care upon
Him: for He careth for you.
I Peter 5:5b-7 (KJV)

WEDNESDAY
Now, everything has been
heard, so I give you my final
advice: Honor God and obey
.His commands, because this is
all people may do. God will
judge everything, even what is
done in secret, the good and
the evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (NCV)'.
All verses are excerpted from The
Holy, Bible: (KJV) King James
Version; (NCV) New Century
Version; (NEB) New English Bible;
(NIV) New International Version;
(RSV) Revised Standard Version;
(PME) Phillips Modern English;
and.(TLB) The Living Bible.


TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Cheese Pizza or
Chicken Pot Pie or Toasted Ham
& Cheese (Tossed Salad, Turnip
Greens, Peaches, Juice) and
Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Pancakes,
Syrup, Baked Ham, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Pepperoni Hot Pocket
or Spaghetti or Burrito (Tossed
Salad, Roll, Whole Kernel Corn,
Juice, Ranger Cookies,
Cucumber & Tomato Salad) and
Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles,
Syrup, Sausage Patty, Peaches,
Milk
Lunch; Oven-Fried Chicken or
Mozzarella Stick or Deli Turkey
Sandwich (Lettuce & Tomato,
Mashed Potatoes, Carrot-Raisin
Salad, Juice, Pears, Roll) and
Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast
Stick, Syrup, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Nachos or Weiner
Winks or Pepperoni Pizza
(Tossed Salad, Mexican Rice,
Applesauce, Juice) and Milk

SENIOR HIGH

MONDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Donut,
Juice, Milk
Lunch: Ham, Macaroni &
Cheese (Tossed Salad, Black-
Eyed Peas, Steamed Cabbage,
Peas and Carrots, Juice Bar,
Pineapple chunks, Cornbread)
and Milk
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese
Toast, Pineapple Chunks, Milk
Lunch: Toasted Cheese
Sandwich (Tossed Salad, Potato
Rounds, Vegetable Beef Soup,
Cucumber & Tomato Salad,
Peaches, Juice) and Milk

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Pancakes,
Syrup, Baked Ham, Pears, Milk
Lunch: Spaghetti (Tossed
Salad, Garden Peas, Ranger
Cookies, Waldorf Salad) and
Milk

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Waffles,
Syrup, Sausage, Peaches, Milk
SLunch: Fried Chicken (Tossed
Salad, .Mashed ,ip Potatops,
Squash, :Broccoli Normandy,,
Pineapple Chunks, Juice) and"
Milk

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal, Breakfast
Stick, Applesauce, Milk
Lunch: Nachos (Tossed Salad,
Mexican Rice, Whole Kernel
Corn, Refried Beans w/Cheese,
Applesauce Cake, Juice) and
Milk


6,550
30.450
140,479

262,745


Safe Keeping
By Rich Shepard
Emergency Management Director


BACK WHERE I BELONG
As many of you know, I had the privilege to represent Hardee County
and the state of Florida as a member of the Tampa Bay Incident
Management Team deployed to Hancock County, Miss. The devastation
there is almost unimaginable, but one thing remained constant there as it did
here: the spirit of the people remained positive and hopeful.
This month's report will focus on some facts and figures on the dam-
age, in both lives and property, done by Hurricane Katrina.

Live From Camp Katrina
My team, along with thousands of troops from every branch of the mil-
itary, was housed at the remains of the Hancock-County Schools Complex,
consisting of a middle, high and vocational school. Adjacent to the school is
the Stennis International Airport, a small facility that was occupied by Task
Force Buckeye, a contingent of National Guard Troops from Ohio. This unit
specialized in logistics but also provided security, intelligence and other
support functions. Other National Guard units from Florida, Michigan and
Indiana were deployed as well.
In addition to the emergency management personnel, there were hun-
dreds of medical, law enforcement, firefighting, logistical and support per-
sonnel from as far away as California working in this corner of Mississippi.
The two large cities in Hancock County are Bay St. Louis and
Waveland, both of which are right on the water. Bay St. Louis was first
explored and settled in the late 18th century by the French government. It
was, by all accounts, a beautiful waterfront community that is now in ruins.
The city of Waveland (about the size of Wauchula), was also nearly
destroyed by the storm. Another interesting feature of Hancock County is
that it is the home of the John C. Stennis Space Center. This facility tests
Space Shuttle rocket motors and is the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's
meteorological bureau.

Setting The Stage
To give you some idea of the destruction in Hancock County, here are'


Golden Nuggets
By Lorraine and John Gillespie
Alpha & Omega Freedom Ministries of Wauchula


In conclusion, be strong in the Lord (be empowered
through your union with Him); draw your strength
from Him (that strength which His boundless might
provides).
-Ephesians 6:10 (Amp)
This verse tells us we get our power and strength by being in close
union %w ith our Lord. When we sense we are losing power and strength we
need to spend more time with Him.
This chapter goes on to tell us to put on the "whole armor of God" so
that we may be able to successfully stand up against all the strategies and
the deceits of the devil.
It tells us we are not wrestling with flesh and blood, but against (mas-
ter spirits who are) the world rulers of this present darkness, against the
spirit forces of. wickedness in the supernatural sphere.
Therefore we need to put on the complete armor of God so that we will
be able tostand on the day of evil and having done all-to stand firmly.
, We are to tighten the belt of truth around our loins-and having put on ,
the breastplate of righteousness, be in right standing with' Gdd.
: 'We are to shod our feet in preparation to face the enemy with firm-
footed stability by the Gospel of peace.
Lift up the shield of faith, upon which we can quench all the flaming
missiles of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword
that the Spirit wields which is the Word of God.
Pray at all times and on every occasion in the Spirit and with all man-
ner of prayer. Keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance,
interceding in behalf of all the saints (Christians).
.,,A Golden Nugget is to copy this (or out of the Bible) and replace I in
the place of ou or we and put it where you can read it every day (bathroom
mirror). It will protect you, if you will read it out loud so the devil will hear
it. ,


some numblt. "n may find interesting:
*53 people still on the missing list as of Sept. 14.
*48 . confirmed fatalities as of Sept. 14.
*70,000 still without phone service in the Southern Gulf Coast.
*100 ..... percent of school buildings damaged.
*5,000. .still without power in Hancock County.
*3,000 ... .treated at Disaster Medical Assistance Team clinics.
*201/13.. .cows and horses, respectively, rounded up by Hancock
County Animal Control.
*13,964 .. .people deployed from 39 different states to Mississippi.

Are You Ready?
There is an old saying in emergency management, "You hide from the
wind but you run from the water." The wind did cause significant damage
in Hancock County, but the true devastation came from rising storm surge.
There was a 30-foot storm surge recorded as far as five miles inland.
That is a sobering statistic, and all the more reason to heed the call for evac-
uations when that call is made. Even though coastal flooding is not an issue
here, many of you live in historic flood and low-lying areas. Reason enough
to seek shelter when told to do so.

So What Went Wrong?
Another basic principle of emergency management is, "All disasters are
local." It's a doctrine that indicates local governments exhaust their
resources before calling on the county, the county to the state, and the state
to the federal level. That being said, the coming months will give ample
opportunity to lay blame at every level.
For the record, I would like to point out some things that went right:
oFEMA had people on the ground before the storm made landfall.
*All those search and rescue and medical teams are coordinated by, you
guessed it, FEMA.
As soon as the danger had passed, local officials began making
requests for assistance. This is a necessary step in the system to prevent self-
deployment of resources and assets.
*Residents of Hancock County received food, ice and water as soon as
it was safe for personnel to begin distribution.

Tip Of The Month
If you still want to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, you cart do one
of the following things: 1.) donate to the church or charity of your choice;
2.) send a "cleanup care package" consisting of bleach, household cleaner,
soap, sponges, mops and such to Hancock County Vo-Tech, 7180 Airport
Road, Kiln, MS 39556; 3.) or, next time you have a minute, say a little
prayer.
Remember, managing your emergencies begins with you.


HARDEE COUNTY KIDS NEED
HARDEE COUNTY HELP!
Ease a dependent child's way through the court system. Volunteer
to be a Guardian Ad Litem.
773-2505
(If office unattended, please leave message.)


NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING


THE HARDEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY


COMMISSIONERS


HAS


ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR


TENTATIVELY

FISCAL YEAR


2005/2006. A PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE A

FINAL DECISION ON THE BUDGET AND TAXES
a 2


WILL BE HELD ON


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
6:00 P. M.
COURTHOUSE ANNEX
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
412 WEST ORANGE STREET
Room 102
WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, 33873.


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BUDGET SUMMARY
HARDEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006


REVENUES
Ad Valorem Tax 4.0864 mills
Ad Valorem Tax 4.62 mills
Hurricane -FEMA State
Sales/Use Taxes Fees
Fuel Taxes
Special Assessments
Licenses/Permits
Mining Fees
Grants
Severance Tax
Rental Receipts
Fines & Forfeitures '


Interest
Miscellaneous
Tipping Fees
Reimbursements
Insurance
Fees/ALS/E-911


Less 5%
Sub Total
Cash Forward
. Transfers In
Loan Proceeds/Advance
Total Revenues

EXPENDITURES
Personal Services
Operating Expenses
Capital Outlay
Elected Officials
Non Operating/Transfers
Debt Service
Sheriff
Disaster Relief Expenditures
Total Expenditures
Reserves/Contingepcy
Total Expenditures


GENERAL TRANSP.
REVENUE TRUST


5.,36.451

2,416,000
3.639.400


FINE & SSOUD WASTE
FORFEITURE RECYCUNGI


FIRE PIONEER
RESCUE PARK DAYS


MISC. GRANT ENTERPRISE ROAD DEBT LANDFILL
FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS SERVICE CLOSURE


6,067,200


115,000 445,950


307,500


2,552.500


800,000 1,200,000
90,000


191,176


270,300


5,737,617


500,000


25.000


- 270,000


15,350
6,500

185,600


35,000
1,000


30,500
33,000
1.000.000


15,000


300
8.000


S 438,212. -
14,400,124 6,886,686 6,382,200 2,064,676 1,667,800 141,200 464,260 6,737,617 808,000 15,000
(737.960)' (315,860) (320,765) (102,734) (115,058) (7.060) -
/ 13,662,164 6,670,726 6,061,436 1,961,942 1,462,743 134,140 464,260 6,737,617 808,000 16,000
8,300,000 3.186.000 929,000 2,800,000 200,000 100,000 53,300 20.000 743,590 1,672,045
359,075 150,000 33,098 100.700 403.350 25,750 560,000 110.000
S 280,614 330,000 -
22,321,239 9,187,340 7,023,633 4,862,642 2,3886,093 234,140 807,660 8,783,367 1,661,690 660,000 1,797,046


5,352,941
1,559,118
1,916,794 -;
1,866,297
2,617,342
74,620

6.291,138
19,678,260
2,642,989


2,292.281
1,524 899
3,606.657


190.941
507.207
49.928


119.750
679.550
5.719.547


8,103,387
1.083953


22.321.239 9.187.340


6,687,373
436 160


7.023.533


459.554
1.124.531
1 103.875

110000


1.126.907
335.229
706.800


125.832


2,797,960 2.294.768
2 0546B2 91.325


41.095
107350


148,446
85695


249.751
3.593.866
1.791.000


447.550



447,660
60000


148.750


6,783,367


S4.8s2. 2 2.386.093 234.140 807.660 8,783,367


oee,LI,eJ


166646 .F
252.390
43.100 100000 "


290.000 560000 .


752,136 660,000 100.000 47,M20.3e.
799 454 1 697 045 8,381,102
1,661,690 660,000 1,797,046 66,204,639


THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/ OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF HARDEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS A PUBLIC RECORD


43,195 3,200,
198,382
1,794,486 2,123,436
S- 1,000,000
', ., 63,774


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To suppose as we all suppose, that we could be rich and not behave as the rich behave, is like Hentze Named
supposing that we could drink all day and stay sober.
-Logan Pearsall Smith Operations Director


'NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INC RES


THE HARDEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS HAS TENTATIVELY ADOPTED A

MEASURE TO INCREASE ITS PROPERTY TAX LEVY,

Last year's property tax levy:


A. Initially proposed tax levy

-td
B. Less tax reductions due to
s~ Vau Adutmn Boa ;'-' *.*'


Value Adjustment Boa

and other assessment


C'..C Actual property tax levy


This year's proposed tax levy


$ 11,330,696


rd

changes


1,988


$ 114328,708,


$ 11,433,651


All concerned-citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on the

tax increase to be held on ,



MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2005



at
M6:00P. 1



Hardee County Commission Chambers

412 West Orange Street

Room 102

Wauchula, Florida 33873.



A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax increase and the

budget will be made at this hearing.


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A, t Payne Creek .
' ','' Walt Hentze has'beeiin aimed
director of plant operations for
Seminole Electric Cooperative's
Payne Creek Generating Station.
The 500 megawatt (MW) combined
cycle generating facility is located
in Hardee County and is in the
process of adding an additional 310
MW of gas capacity.
Hentze is responsible for person-
nel and operations at Payne Creek,
which is located in Bowling Green.
He's been %ith the cooperative for
nearly 25 years in positions of
increasing, responsibility at
Seminole's Putnam County coal
station, where he has served as
operations. manager since 1996.
Prior to joining Seminole, Hentze
worked in plant operations for
Public Service of Indiana. He is a
U.S. Navy veteran and held the rank
of Electrician's Mate 2nd Class at
the time of his honorable discharge.
Hentze is married with three chil-
dren and two grandchildren. He and
his wife currently are looking to
relocate to west central Florida.
Seminole is a generation and
transmission cooperative that pro-
vides wholesale energy to Peace
River Electric Cooperative in
Wauchula and nine other member
electric distribution cooperatives.
Seminole is the 3rd largest coopera-
tive in the energy and communica-
tions sector and,44th largest overall
in the U.S., based on the National,
Cooperative Bank's most recent
survey and 2003 revenues.
More that 1.6 million individuals
and businesses in 46-Florida coun-
ties rely on Seminole and its mem-
bers for. electric service, together
S.comprising the third largest energy
consumer group in Florida. For
more information on Seminole visit.
the Coopetative's web site at
www.seminoleelectric.com.


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


September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5B



Inside Out
By Chip Ballard


CATASTROPHE
These words were written by Robert Bourne Jr. for "National
Geographic Magazine":
"It was a broiling August afternoon in New Orleans, the Big Easy, the
City That Care Forgot. Those who ventured outside moved as if they were
swimming in Tupelo honey. Those inside paid silent homage to the man
who invented air-conditioning as they watched TV storm teams warn of a
hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico. Nothing surprising there. Hurricanes in
August are as common in this town as hangovers on Ash Wednesday.
"But the next day the storm gathered steam and drew a bead on the city.
As the whirling maelstrom approached the coast, more than a million peo-
ple evacuated to higher ground. Some 200,000 remained, however the
car-less, the homeless, the aged and infirm, and those diehard New
Orleanians who look for any excuse to throw a party.
"The storm hit Breton Sound with the fury of a nuclear warhead, push-
ing a deadly storm surge into Lake Pontchartrain. The water crept to the top
of the massive berm that holds back the lake and then spilled over. Nearly
80 percent of New Orleans lies below sea level more than eight feet
below in places so the water poured in. A liquid brown wall washed over
'the brick ranch homes of Gentilly, over the clapboard houses of the Ninth
Ward, over the white-columned porches of the Garden District, until it
raced through the bars and strip joints on Bourbon Street like the pale rider
of the Apocalypse. As it reached 25 feet (eight meters) over parts of the city,
people climbed onto roofs to escape it.
"Thousands drowned in the murky brew that was soon contaminated
by sewage and industrial waste. Thousands more who survived the flood
later perished from dehydration and disease as they waited to be rescued.
It took two months to pump the city dry, and by then the Big Easy was
buried under a blanket of putrid sediment, a million people were homeless
and 50,000 were dead. It was the worst natural disaster in the history of the
United States.
"When did this calamity happen? It hasn't. Yet. But the doomsday sce-
nario is not far-fetched. The Federal Emergency Management Agency lists
a hurricane strike on New Orleans as one of the most dire threats to the
nation, up there with a large earthquake in California or a terrorist attack on
New York City."
The scene described in Bourne's eerily prophetic 'article, published
October of 2004, is chilling in its accuracy.
That this catastrophe was coming was no secret. University of New
Orleans geologist Shea Penland said just a few months ago: "It's not if it
will happen, it's when."
Maybe the strippers on Bourbon Street didn't know, but you can bet the
people in the know knew. Gov. Kathleen Blanco knew. Mayor Ray Nagin
knew. President George W. Bush knew. And by the time Katrina winked
at New Orleans and began her slow shuck and jive toward the city, every-
one in the country knew.
The two-day window 'from the time Katrina took aim till she blasted
ashore was wide enough that more could and should have been done to
evacuate the city as well as protect those unable or unwilling to leave.
A few mornings ago the Drudge Report showed photos of hundreds of
school buses sitting impotently in fields with water up to their windshields.
Mayer Nagin, why weren't those buses deployed when the evacuation
began?
Gov. Blanco, how many of Louisiana's Army and Air National Guard,
which consists of 74 units spread' among 43 cities afid towns and numbers
some. 11,500, were rallied and ready?
It's no secret that New Orleans. isn't exactly a city of saints. In 2003
an experiment was conducted in an urban neighborhood to test the resi-
dents' trust in police officers. Undercover cops throughout the day dis-
creetly fired over 700 blanks. Not one person called the police!
Mr. President, we're aware that in our country, state and local govern-
ments have primary responsibility in dealing with local disasters. We know
AEMA's function, created in 1979. is to "assist" local and state goverh-
ments. But Mr. President, we can't help wondering why, in the two days:
America watched Katrina closing in, you didn't rally the National Guard,
FEMA, The Red Cross, The Salvation Army and every other agency. What
went wrong? Was there a colossal communication breakdown?
Katrina is a disaster that will be studied for years. There will be plen-
ty of blame to go around. If we're lucky, maybe we'll learn at least enough
to prevent such a catastrophe from ever happening again.


Book Review
By Spessard Stone

GO SOUND THE TRUMPET!
*


The African American experience in Florida from the Spanish era to
today, within the regional and national context, is presented by Florida
A&M University in original scholarly essays and classic selections in "Go
South the Trumpet. Selections in Florida's African American History," edit-
ed by David H. Jackson Jr. and Canter Brown Jr.
Contributing scholars include: Canter Brown Jr., Titus Brown, Willie L.
Butler, Rick Campbell, Darryl K..Clare, Sylvester Cohen Jr., E. Murrell
Dawson, Reginald K. Ellis, Juanita Gaston, Theodore Hemmingway,
Tameka B. Hobbs, Jonathan Hutchins, David H. Jackson Jr., Shirletta
Kinchen, and Larry E. Rivers Jr.
Section 1: "Spanish Florida, 1513-1821," introduces us to the African-
American heritage in the state. Jane Landers emphasizes the value accord-
ed slaves in 17th century St. Augustine, of whom the Crown stressed, "so
that for lack of them, royal service does not cease," while Canter Brown Jr.,.
in an overlay of the 1812-1821 era, brings alive the short-lived black com-
munity of Angola at the Manatee River.
Section 2: "Antebellum Era, 1821-1861," chronicles the complicated,
diverse, and changing nature of life for blacks as the Cotton South emerged.
For example, Larry .E. Rivers, in "A Troublesome Property: Master-Slave
Relations in Florida, 1821-1865," examines the interaction between bonds-
men and masters, in which the master might claim the body of his proper-
ty but could never quite dominate his or her soul.
Section 3: Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877," relates the
obstacles freedmen confronted and how their leaders of diverse views
reacted to John Wallace's admonition, "Go sound the trumpet, ring the
bell!" Articles on Rev. James Page and Jonathan C. Gibbs provide cases of
how dissimilar men achieved their aims, while Tameka B. Hobbs provides
a study on racial violence in "Strange Fruit: An Overview of Lynching in
America."
Section 4: "Gilded Age Through Progressive Age, 1877-1914," exam-
ines the emergence of African-Americans, who, despite Redemption and
Jim Crow, achieved success in various professions and founded institutions
of lasting significance. Accordingly, John Willis Menard's poem "Florida"
is followed by an essay on Dr. William J. Gunn, a pioneer physician and
surgeon. Detailed also are educators and the founding of historically black
colleges and universities, i.e., Edwards Waters College, featuring its
women educators, and Florida A&M college and it predecessor institutions,
emphasizing President Nathan B. Young and his relationships with Booker
T. Washington and State Superintendent William N. Sheats, of whom David
H. Jackson Jr. expounds upon the former in his March 1912 tour of Florida.
Section 5: "The Era of the World Wars, 1914-1945," analyzes this peri-
od primarily through the contributions of its black women, featuring an
essay on the northern migration, which led to the emergence of many of its
women into industrial workers, and concluding with the contributions of
four women who helped forge Florida's future, Mary McLeod Bethune,
Eartha M.M. White, Clara Frye and Blanche Armwood.
Sections 6: 'The Post-War World and the Civil Rights Struggle, 1945-
2005," concludes with a review of the civil rights movement in Florida and
black student activism in Tallahassee, pan-Africanism, and Representative
Meeks' protest of the 2000 presidential election.
"Go Sound the Trumpet!" is a much needed addition to Florida history
as an African-American history reader, ideally suited for schools. Clearly
written, it contains 367 pages, 55 illustrations, and index. It can be ordered
from the University of Tampa Press, 813-253-6266, or online at
http://utpress.ut.edu/.





6B The Hlerald-Advocate, September 22, 2005


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NOTICE OF SALE


OCTOBER 7, 2005


10:00 A.M.


Personal property in the following units will be sold to the highest
bidder to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Florida Statute
Section 83.801-83.809. Contents may include household items,
clothing, closed cartons, etc. The sell will take place at
Convenient Mini Storage, 5106 U.S. Highway 17 N., Bowling
Green, FL on October 7, 2005 at 10:00 A.M.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
HARDEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
OPS POSITION
EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT BENEFITS
CLERK SPECIALIST
Position #64925052 located within the Medical Records
Department. Must have basic computer skills and be bilin-
gual. You may come into office and complete application
and qualifying questions or apply online. Salary is $8.00 per
hour without benefits.
Apply online or mail application to: State of Florida -
People First Staffing Administration P.O. Box 44058,
Jacksonville, Fl. 32231-4058
Contact People First @ 1-877-562-7287 or visit the People
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OBO. Call 773-4110 for more informa-
tion. 9:8-22p
1992 CAMARO, needs clutch, 735-
8020. 9:22p
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SOFA AND MATCHING over-stuffed
chair w/ottoman, excellent condition.
Also other household items. (863)
375-4105. 9:22p
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BILINGUAL SECRETARY. Apply in per-
son at Hardee Car Co. 9:22c


SHIPPING/RECEIVING/ PURCHAS-
ING Clerk. Experienced, with comput-
er skills. Ability to read blue prints is a
plus. NE corner of Manatee Co. Call
941-776-1211. 9:22-29c
OFFICE MANAGER Computer skills
Word and Excel a must. Will train the
right person for the job description.
Bilingual, English/Spanish helpful but
not required. Full time, includes bene-
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National Pump Company, Zolfo
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HOUSEKEEPER AND YARD MAINTE-
NANCE needed, live on estate. Call
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9:22tfc


WORK AT HOME. $450 $1500
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Hardee County School Board
Employment Vacancy
Position: Maintenance (Electrician's Helper).
Requirements: High School Diploma or
Equivalent. Ability to follow oral and written
instructions. Must be willing to train in the before
mentioned trade. Must have at least a valid class
(D) Florida Driver's License.
Salary Range: $20,799 $27,758 (Pro-rated Per
Salary Schedule) 2005-2006 School Year
Benefits Included. Contact: Personnel Dept.
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309 Illinois Ave. Large frame home. 4/2. Large lot. $67,500.
50 acres more or less close to town. Frontage on 2 paved roads. $15,000
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September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7B


The


lassifieds


ECMHSP Wauchula,
Job Announcementi


FL Center
-.Teacher


E'CMHSP is now accepting applications for a Teacher to work with
children ages 6 wks to 5 years in Migrant Head Start Program.
Responsible for providing a developmentally appropriate Head Start
environment and for overall management of the classroom. Provides
training and assistance to Assistant Teachers and volunteers, under
supervision of the Early Childhood Education Specialist.
Preferred: A.A/A.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education or related
field with enrollment in Bachelor's degree program, and two years
experience in teaching early childhood. Bilingual (Sp/Eng or.
Creole/Eng).
Accepted: High School Diploma/GED and CDA credential for work-,
ing with appropriate age group (Infant/Toddler or Pre-school), enroll-
ment in an Associate's degree program, and three years working
with young children. Starting salary $9.44- $10.17 per hour. Annual
leave and sick leave and employer-matched retirement plan.
Closing Date: 10-19-05
Send resume/letter of interest or apply at:
ECMHSP Wauchula Center, P.O. Box 1964 Wauchula, FL 33873
Tel. 863-285-8210, FAX: 863-285-9346
EOE, ADA, License # C14P00530 cl19:22-10:13c


Town Clerk
TOWN CLERK: The Town Council of Zolfo Springs will
accept applications for the position of Town Clerk.
The position requires experience in local government administra-
tion, graduation from an accredited four (4) year college, univer-
sity, or international Institute of Municipal Clerk's Career Training
Program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training
which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Any
candidate must be capable of being bonded in excess .of
$100,000.
Computer experience is a must. Successful applicant will be
required to attend all Council meetings as well as being active on
several committees. Must maintain effective and pleasant work-
ing relations with other employees, town officials and the general
public. Must be of good character and skilled in duties required
by the position.
Applications may be picked up at the Town Clerk's office at the
Town Hall, 3210 US Highway 17 South, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890.
The position will remain open until filled.
The Town Council reserves the right to accept or reject any or all
applications.
The Town of Zolfo Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Marilyn Aker. Mayor cl9.15,22c






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REALTORS
JOE L. DAVIS
REALTOR JOE L. DAVIS, JR.
JOHN H. O'NEAL
Kenny Sanders
See more listings at www.joeldavis.com
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS


NEW LISTING! 3 building-lots
in Zolfo Springs $50,000!. 1.5
acs. total!
NEWLISTING! country liv-
i i t-liis 3 BR, 1 bath home
sifting oh'-.9o ac. Just ,east of
s towi'$168,000. Remodeled
mislde' ,". -i .
Commercial 34.5 acs. on north
bound Hvwy 17. over 1,800 feet
of. fi'otage. Buy all or in part.
Call today for details!
REDUCED: Owner highly
motivated! This 22.5 acs. is
1 complete with 'outstanding 3
BR, 2 bath modular home with
caged: pool & large screened
. lanai., Many other extras inside
and oqut. Now $590,000!
Take part and locate yourbusi-
ness in this growing commercial
area! 450' on North Florida
Ave. Zoned commercial.
$360,000.
10, ac. Valencia grove in
rFrostproof area. Has double
i oad frontage. $195,000!
18 acs. SR 62. & CR 663 Ft.
Green area. Zoned C-2. Frame
home included. $500,000!
Is this the home you've been
waiting f6r? 3, BR, 2 bath CB
Some has 2030 SF living area,
Ssinzablelot, close to town. 'New
Sroof, soffit, shutters and carpet.
$129,o00!.
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51 acs.. in eastern Hardee Co.
H as' plenty of 'trees and lots of
wildlife .$70;280! ',
S'1,9.8acs.onAlderman Rd, Ft.
Green..' Would make a nice
4 homesite. :$15,00.`ac!
s 20 ac. Hamlin grove approx.
235' miles: east of Wauchula.
Paved'id' fronitae., $320,000!


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Frontage on Hwy 17 N. South of
new Suncoast Schools Credit
Union. 'Approximately 3.5 acs.
with 2. homes and 1 office.
$1,000,000!
One. 20 ac. parcel with payed
rod..' frontage listed for
$280,000! a
Only one 10+ ac. tract left!'
Located in western Hardee Co.
with' some .deed restrictions. If
you want peaceful living, this is
the spot. $85,000!
20 acs. in Ft. Green 'area.
Grove with home. 3BR, I bath
with pool. Call 'today.
$15,000/ac!
34.4 ac. Valencia grove with
red &.green jets. Good produc-
er. $18,000/ac! .
Two wooded 1 ac. tracts in the
Inverness area. Two minutes
from' boat-, landing -.to' the
Withlacootchee. One tract has
well, septic & electric.plus fill
for your home. $60,000! "
REDUCED! 2BR, 1 bath.home
in Bowling Green. $48,000!
Excellent secluded homesite at
end of county road in
Sweetwa'ter. Currently'in WE&M
citrus grove. $15,500/ac!
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! .
4; BR, 2 bath home in Golfview
with 2457living SF. New A/C,
lyr old roof, in ground
screened pool, landscaped yard,
and appliances. $260,000!


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NEED SOMEONE TO DO WALLPAPER
767-8822. 9:22tfc
$1,000 SIGNING BONUS; BULK truck
drivers and service personnel. Coker
Fuel, Inc., 231 W. Main St., Wauchula
2:24tfc
HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED TO CLEAN.
Must be able to do basic cleaning,
sweep, mop a large office, and able to
work with little supervision. Hours are
M-F, 1 to 5 p.m. Apply in person,
Florida Fertilizer Co. we are a drug-
free workplace. 9:22c


HELP WANTED: GENERAL LABOR
needed. Construction/Mechanical
knowledge a+. Valid drivers license
needed. Call (863) 773-2213 for appil-
cation and appointment. EOE DFWP
9:8tfc
ADON 79 BED 'SNF seeking ener-
getic RN with excellent supervisory,
communication & clinical skills. Fax
resume to: Hardee Manor Care
Center, 401 Orange Place, Wauchula,
FL. Fax 863-773-0959, Phone 863-773-
3231. 9:15-22c


NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
You are hereby notified that Wauchula State Bank will sell the vehicless
,described below "As Is" to the highest bidder for cash, free of prior liens,
.to satisfy legal obligations
1999 Dodge Pk Id.#3B7HC13Y9XN1556414
199,4 Ptrb Tk ld.#IXPAXBEXORN360580
Contact Linda or, Shannon for details at Wauchula State Bank 863-773-7
4151. The sale will be held on Friday September 23, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.,
at the Wauchula State Bank parking lot located at 106 East Main Street.
Wauchula. FL. ce9 I 1..:





50K Needed 15 yrs. @ 10% interest.
Secured by Hardee County Property.
Contact:
Van Helms, 561-307-3716


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






We are a 120 unit apartment property. We are taking
applications for upcoming vacancies. To qualify, you
must meet our resident qualification criteria.
We have dishwashers. stoves, washer/dry hook-ups.
,and % asher/dr'er 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 \%ith 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
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persons. Full or part-time, Duette
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FOR SALE
2001 GMC UT Id.#1GKCS13WX12175430
1968 Chevy Tk. VIN#CS538A115054 with Tornado Hi-Lift
#55567102HT
1981 Chevy GO VIN#BE621T5BV107225 with Peterson Hi-
Lift #P-556-HC
1978 Ford GO VIN#F61 DVAG2279 with Peterson Hi-Lift and
Loader #C70778218
1976 Ford GO VIN#F61 DVA75777 with Stonie GH
1975 INTL GO VIN#13662EHA33438 with Stonie Hi-Lift and
Loader #00097
1975 INTL GO VIN#13662EHA33209 with Stonie Hi-Lift and
Loader #00154
3 Self-made Trailers
Tubs
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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 hoqr 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 2"n, 3", 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
PrQfessional 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
application fax resume to. 863-773-2041 or e-mail
to hrinfo@flhr.net. 9.8c


Brand New 3BR/2BA
lowest prices because
3BR/2BA Double Section
Homes on display NOW at
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Payroll
Temporary or Federal and State
Permanent DLABOR' osits
Personnel and SOLUTIONS Tax Reports
Personnel Services Worker's Comp
Payroll Services FICA
Year End W2's
CONTACT: \
ROBBY ALBRITTON 116 W. Orange St., Waupc la
(863) 773-9225 10:21tfcl







*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. $12,500+ per acre.
*10 a&jIc4teaXAd/and rqep dcouedsi 40,000.
*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.
*3BR/2Bth on nice corner lot. Good starter home. Call today
$84,500.
LOTS NOW AVAILABLE! 1 acre and 2 acre tracts available for building sites.
WATCH FOR NEW 91 HOME DEVELOPMENT in Wauchula-Deed restricted,
Close to high school. Homes starting from $160,000. Call today for info.
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5105 N.' Hwy 17 Bowling Green


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


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


Bo Espino
.Auto Technician


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etc.
Open:
Moh Sat
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CusTOMER
BEWARE!
We are licensed and
Insured!
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Main St., Wauchula for $750/month, first & last month rent plus $500 secu-
rity deposit required. All appliances included, security entri, no pels. no
smoking. Immediate occupancy available.
NEW LISTING! 3,242 ac.' of prime development property located in
Manatee County, with 3.7 miles of paved road frontage and over 3 miles
along the Myakka River. This property already has two single family homes,
equipment barns, cow pens and six wells with diesel power units! Offered by
bid! Call Bruce Shackelford for details!
33 ac commercial dreelopnent site on Ilighway e 17 North. Lots of poten-
tial! Call Joe Smith for price, location, and details!
2,060 ac. SR 70 Manatee County rancii/development property. Two
small houses, packinghouse with cold storage. Offered by bid! Call Ben
Gibson for details.
24,000 SF commercial lot at corner of Heard Bridge Road and Townsend
Street, jusl 1 block East of Northbound US 17,! Just $45,000!
Approximately 74 ac. near Wauchula with pased road frontage. Zoned FR-
1. Development potential! Listed at $20,000 per acre!
ON LAKE PLACID! Beautiful lake home at 3279 Placid View Drive. Fully
furnished 2 BR, 2BA in main house, 1 BR, 1BA in guest quarters. 2 CHAC
units. Security system. New Smithlibilt shed. .
Good home sites on paved road! Three 5 ac. tracts on Parnell Road. Listed
for $20,000 per acre!
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY! Large corner parcel on new Northbound US
17! Cleared and ready to build! Listed at $245,000!
122 acres development property on US 98 near US 27. Presently a good
quality citrus grove. Offered at;$16,000 per acre!.
S04 West Palmetto St, Wauchula. Beautifully restored vintage home for sale.
Nlain house has 2 BR, 2 baths, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, recessed light-
ing, 10' ceilings. Kitchen appliances included. New roof in 2002, new thermal
windows in main house. Central heat and air. Unique circular screened
porch, large screened lanal. Includes guest quarters or one BR, 1 bath apart-
ment. Double garage! Offered at $265,000!
PLEASE CALL US IF YOU HAVE PROPERTY TO SELL
James V. See, Jr., Broker James V. See, Sr., Broker
Sales Associates
aner n .1 .,
Mary Rollins (863) 773-9673 Robert Jones (863)781-1423
Ben Gibson (941)737-2800 Brian Pohl (863) 773-6563
Joseph F. Smith (863) 781-1851 John H. Gross (863) 273-1017
Bruce E. Shackelford (941) 725-1358 ,
We are a member of the Wauchula Board of Realtors and
Multiple Listing Service, and can service other Realtors' listings.
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Classifieds


1997 SEADOO XP with trailer, $1800
OBO. 863-781-2342. 9:22-29p
3 BRAND NEW DELL color printers
still in box, $50 each. Call 773-3255 or
come by The Herald-Advocate.
9:22-29dh
TODDLER BED, dresser, twin bed,
double stroller, power racer. 781-4742.
9:22p
CERTIFIED .95 CARAT SOLITAIRE
DIAMOND RING with papers, SI-1
Color I-J. Appraised $4900 will take
$2,100 OBO. 781-5065 or 773-3681.
9:1-29p


GOOD CONDITION, fully furnished
12x46 2 bedroom Festival Mobile
Home with large NEW storage shed.
$4,695 OBO. For more info. Call:
Frank @ (863) 781-0143. 9:15-22p

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1992 MAZDA
VIN: 1YGVD22B4N5219125
8:00 A.M., Oct. 8, 2005
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL
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DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Hardee Manor is seeking a dedicated professional to lead our
Nursing Department. If you're a highly motivated RN with a "Can
Do" attitude and the drive to succeed, come join our management
team! We are a homelike 79-bed SNF in Wauchula. Minimum of
3 5 years experience in LTC required. Prior experience as a DON
or ADON preferred.


Fax resume to:
Hardee Manor Care Center
401 Orange Place, Wauchula, FL.
Fax 863-773-0959, Phone 863-773-3231


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

NerwlyRemodieied


On-Site Managers
Central Heat/Air
Wall To Wall Carpet
Storage Room
Office Hours
1:00 pm 5:00 pm


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NICE 2BR MH, CENTRAL A/H, appli-
ances and window dressings, sliders
to 12'x24' screened lanai, 12'x12'
workshop, new storage shed, large
carport. $17,500. (863) 773-6755.
9:22-29p
GOOD CONDITION, fully furnished
14x70 2 bedroom Liberty Mobile
Home with large storage shed. $7,995
OBO. For more information call: Frank
@ (863) 781-0143. 9:15-22p
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


New 3/2
D-Wides Now
Only
$37,900
Turn Key On
Your Lot


Number of


Se Habla Espanol


3-J
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES for sale. 773-'
'0166. 9:15-29p "
ADOPT A PETI 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-4
ing for. The Wauchula Animal Control
is located at 685 Airport Road. Please
call 773-3265 or more Information.
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ATTENTION! State Statutes 828.29
requires that all cats and dogs sold In
Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have
an official health certificate, have nec--
essary shots and be free of parasites.
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Hardee County School Board
Employment Vacancy
Position: Electrician
Requirements: High School Diploma or
Equivalent. Experience in the field of electricity, air
conditioning or a certificate to verify completion of
training in electricity, air conditioning or refrigera-
tion. Must have at least a valid class (D) Florida
Driver's License.
Salary Range: $20,799 $32,882 (Pro-rated Per
Salary Schedule) 2005-2006 School Year
Benefits Included. Contact: Personnel Dept.
(863) 773-9058 c19:15,22c


Nursery Positions Available Now

General help and person experienced
in spraying or willing to learn at our
Zolfo Springs location.
Supervisor position available at our
Ft. Meade location.
Applicant must have a
valid ID & Social Security.
All positions are full time.
Apply in person at

Sunshine Foliage World
2060 Steve Roberts Special
Zolfo Springs, FL


THE NUMBER TO KNOW


24-Houp Emergency Towing Lowest Possgile Rates Fast, Reliable Service


SHill's Auto World
U.S. Hwy. 17 Bowling Green


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We buy lots &
Acreage and Block
or Frame
Homes/Forclosure.
Properties. $5
Million of Buying
Power!


Over 10 different factories to choose from.

Land/Home Pkgs available in Hardee and Highlands!
1/4 Acre up to 10 Acres!


Question Are you replacing your old home or looking for a land/home pkg or
not sure where to start or just don't have the time for all the extras?
Well don't delay CALL US TODAY! 100's of satisfied customers. Turn key job from A-Z.


Mon Fri. 9 am 6 pm


Sat 9 am 5 pm


Office 863-773-2007 Cell 863-661-7308


After Church Sun 12 3 pm
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Citrus Removal Land Clearing
backhoe Work
fond Digging Ditch Cleaning
Driveways pebble Rock, etc.



Shawn Rimes
(863) 781-,0412
181Agnet
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References Provided Upon Requests


PUBLIC, ANNOUNCEMENT


Central Mobile Homes Inc. of Wauchula
#1 Volume Discount Dealer in Central FL.

We now have clean preowned homes available.


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azalea apartments
NAow accepting applications!

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

860 Pleasant Way Bowling Green, FL

(863) 375-4138
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D & H Construction
Excavation and Paving Contractors

Over 30 Years Experience
Clearing
Earthwork
Building Pads
Shell Roads & Driveways
Ashphalt Paving (Roads, Driveways & Parkinr Los)
SConcrefte Pavin (Driveways& Sidewallks)
Underground Utilities (Sewer& Sorm Drainage)
SAsphalt Seal Coatine


Nextel
Cell (863) 201-0091


Ditect (Cnnnect 15 7*1 3Q*41RQI


Archie Davis
Owner


Why would you sell your I

House to Billy Hill?

.He's Honest!

He's Dependable!

No APPRAISAL FEE


Billy Hill





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(86;


* No Commission Fee

** Quick Closings

ays Cash!

illy Hill FIRST!
3) 781-1062
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Open: 8 5 Weekdays


You Have
The Power
At Suburban Propane, we
have been satisfying the
needs of our 750,000
customers for over 75
years. We are currently
looking for a:
DELIVERY ROUTE
SALESPERSON
The successful candidate will
be responsible for
providing safe, reliable,
prompt and courteous delivery
of propane gas to private and
commercial accounts.
Qualifications include a High
School diplorqa or equivalent
with prioFr opane'gas deliv-
ery experience preferred.
Must possess a CDL with a
clean driving record. We are
looking for a strong team
player with excellent customer
service skills who is able to
adjust to a changing work
schedule with after hours
emergency call-outs. Some
heavy lifting is required.
You will be rewarded with a
competitive salary, bonus and
benefits package. Please for-
ward your resume and salary
requirements to:
Suburban Propane
518 S. 6th St.
Wauchula, FL 33873
As part of our hiring process,
background checks and'
pre-employment drug tests
are performed.
www.suburbanpropane.com
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8 12 Saturday


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT -
Part Time/Full Time for various
administrative staff
DISCHARGE PLANNER Full
Time, M-F
NURSING HOUSE SUPERVISOR -
Full Time, Days
OB DIRECTOR Full Time, Days
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST Full
Time or Part Time, Days (New full-
time rates) or Pool (New rate -
$28)
SURGICAL TECH Full Time, cer-
tification or experience required
PT or PTA Full time, Days, Out-
patient Rehab
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST Full
Time,Part Time or Pool. day or
evening
RN'S Full Time, ICU, ED, & Med
Surg, nights
HOME HEALTH
* RN, LPN, AIDE Per Diem,
includes weekends and week-
days
* COTA Per Diem
* PT Per Diem


.
Human Resources
Desoto Memorial Hospital
900 N. Robert Ave.
Arcadia, FL 34266
OR
www.dmh.org
and look under Careers
OR
Fax Resume to: 863-494-8400
E-mail: hr@dmh.org
Phone Number: 863-494-8405
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Classifieds


GERMAN SHEPARD puppies, AKC,
health certificates, big boned, black
and tan, $400. 773-9477. 9:22-29p
We have 3 very friendly mixed breed
dogs looking for good homes. With a
$10 rabies shot, you can take one
home. Also, a very friendly spayed
calico cat. Contact All Creatures
Animal Hospital. 773-9215. 9:22-29c


LOT IN BOWLING GREEN. Suitable
for mobile home or home. 781-6637.
9:22p


QUICK LUBE AND TIRE STORE for
sale! Located in BG on Hwy. 17,2 lifts,
1 air compressor, 2 tire changers, 1
wheel balancer, office equipment,
$135,000. Any questions call 375-4441
or 781-3090. 9:22c
3 ACRES WITH house. Needs work.
Close to town. 735-2626. 9:22c


35 FOOT HOLIDAY RAMBLER,
Presidential 5th wheel, total alu-
minum, restored. 863-990-8485. Leave
message. 9:22p


WAREHOUSES, SEVERAL DIFFER-
ENT Sizes. Jack UlIrich Warehouses.
773-6448. 9:22c
CITRUS VALLEY MOBILE HOME
PARK is now accepting applications
for 2 bedroom mobile homes from
$350 monthly and deposit. No pets,
nice family park. Call 1-863-698-4910
or 1-863-698-4908. Under new manag-
ment. 9:22-11:3p
ZOLFO 2BR/1BA, C/HA, very spa-
cious. 735-2626. 9:22c
10 ACRES. ZONED commercial, Zolfo.
735-2626. 9:22c
HOUSES AND APARTMENTS for rent.
773-6667. 9:22c
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1993 MERC
VIN: 1MELM5043PA644063
8:00 A.M., Oct. 7,2005
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL
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ATTENTION! The Federal Fair
Housing Act Prohibits advertising any
preference or limitation based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin, or
the intention to make such a prefer-
ence or limitation. Familial status
includes children under 18 living with
parents or guardians and pregnant
women, tfc-dh
VERY NICE 34' AVION TRAILER, com-
pletely furnished. Queen sized bed.
150 Ch. Sat. TV. No pets. One Person
Only. $500 mo. $250 Sec. Deposit.
Includes utilities. 863-375-4424. 9:22p
VERY NICE ONE BR apt. One Person
Only. Completely furnished. 150 chan-
nel Sat/TV. Queen size bed. No pets.
$600 mo. $300 Sec. Deposit. Includes
utilities. Available Oct. 1. 863-375-
4424. 9:22p
FT. MEADE 2 BR, 1 B apartment,
C/HA, nice neighborhood.
$550/monthly, plus security. Call
Sheila (863) 375-9988 days; (863)
285-7203 evenings. 9:15tfc


Lone star
Constx-cntion C orlp_

General Contractor
Lic.# RG291103615
Locally owned and operated

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

107 W. Main Street
Topsy See Wauchula; FL 33873
REAL ESTATE 773-5994


NEW LISTING: 2.10 acres parcel in Pioneer Acres, $30,000.
NEW LISTING: 5 secluded acres with fishing pond. 3BR/2B 1990 M/H
tin roof with wood siding. Includes all appliances. $119,500.
10 acres prime property close to Wauchula. $23,500 per acre.
Approx. 10 acres in Golfview. For $75,000
Large acreage available. Call for info.


We Have Buyers!


We Need Listings!


Topsy See, broker Vanette See, associate
Check out more listings at Or email us at:
www.ourhomesite.com\wauchularealtors theseegroup@earthlink.net 9:22c



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Pay Here


No Credit
Refused



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Prices are falling!


2002
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(40,000 actual miless)j


.C2001 Chevy'
Cavadipr


Dan Hill I


, 2000
Chevy Cavalier


2000 Pontiac
Grand Prix


BUY HILIU,
HERE! H
No Interest Charge A R E
No Finance Charge ,WORLD


Tax tag & title not included Hill's Auto World is
not responsible for typographical errors. ,


375-4441


2001
Ford Escape

"2000
Ford Focus
to choose from) '



PAY .
IERE!

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f a a I Jimmy Hill

U.S. Hwy. 17
Bowling Green
(across from Presto)
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702 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE
WAUCHULA, FL 33873


AM-SOUTH REALTY


MAKINGG REAL ESTATE REAL EASY."
An Independently Owned and Operated Member of Colwel Banker Real Estate Corporation


ary 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


Richard Dasher


Office hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM


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.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HWY 17 includes commercial
and residential lots. $138,000.
BEAUTIFUL OAKS surround this 3 bedroom, 2 bath MH
on 10 acres. $179,900.
HWY 17 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 1.76 acres with build-
ings. $389,900.
LAKE FRONTAGE ON LAKE ISIS. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath
home has an attached 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment.
$650,000.


SECLUDED 24 ACRES, cabbage palms, oaks and other
natural Florida flora and fauna. Perfect for weekend
camping. $6,500 per acre.
BUILD YOUR OWN HOME ON THIS WOODED 5 ACRE
TRACT $152,000.
NEWLY REMODELED HOME, great location, new appli-
ances, fixtures and more. $129,900.
HIGHWAY 66 FRONTAGE. Zolfo Springs lot. $40,000
PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY HWY 17 Bowling
Green north. Great location. $249,900.
REMODELED HOME on South 7th Avenue Wauchula.
$124,500


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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Classifieds


KENNY HARRIS PRESSURE cleaning
& painting. Commercial & residential.
Licensed & insured. (863) 735-8863 or
(863) 381-0874. 9:8-12:29p
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
STRUCTURED LAWNCARE AND
LANDSCAPING. Licensed and
Insured. Free Estimates. Cell 863-781-
2753. Home 863-735-0590. Residential
and Commercial. 9:1-11:3p


TEACHER
needed for a school located in a juvenile jus-
tice facility near Arcadia. Requires bache-
lor's degree and current teaching certificate or
statement of eligibility. Year round position
with 50 paid days off. $32,500 plus excellent
benefits. Please fax resume to Greg Clark at
863-491-5343 or e-mail to greg.clark0deso-
to.kl2.fl.us.
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T N T FILL PIT. INC
Dirt, Sand, Shell, Washout, Citrus Tree Removal, Land
Clearing. Building House Pads and Driveways
3721 E Main St Tim Parrish
Wauchula Ft (863) 781-3342
33873 Nextel
Office. 158*17*31234
(863) 773-9446
(863) 773944 We Accept Most Major Credit Cards



PILKINGTON TREE SERVICE INC

Bobcat orvice Tree Trimming
Complete Tree Removal

*FREE ESTIMA TES*

(863) 781-2089


Ucansied a Insured


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Realtor
lS 220 N. 6th Avenue
S 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.


The Perfect Getasway consenientl3
located just minutes froin Ft.
Meade, Bartor Lake Wales and
Sebring. Come and enjoy the peace
and quiet or if you love to fish this is
the place. Home has 2-3 Bedrooms,
1.5 bath, central air & heat, ceram-
ic, tile floors and carpet, CB with
brick front, dock, big yard and a
great view of the lake. This home
could be your summer getaway or
weekend getaway home. Asking
$249,000.
5 Acres on JKazen Road Ready
for new home construction. Asking
$110,000.
Ready for New Owners 3BR/2BA
Mobile Home in a nice quiet neigh-
borhood close to Medical Facilities.
Schools and Shopping. $67,500.
Large Corner Lot 3BR/2BA Large
frame home within Wauchula city
limits. Lots of potential. Asking
$205,000. 1
5 Acre Tract Located approxi-
mately 4 miles east of Wauchula on
the corner of Bailey and Main.
Good Locatiofi for New Home
Construction or Nlobile Home.
Asking $110,000.


Quiet Neighborhood One Block
from Highway 17, Triplex
3BR/IBA, 3BR/IBA & 2BR/IBA,
Excellent Investment Property.
Could be made into a large family
home. Asking $115,000
New Lot Listing In Golfview Nice
Residential Community Home site,
Easy access to Highway 64. Call for
Details.
Prime Property 11 acres 2 Great
Home sites close to Wauchula on
Webb Road. Fenced and power
nearby. Asking $220,000.


Sizzling! New Lot Listing Large
Vacant Lot in Bowling Green.
Asking $17,900.


Brand Newt Mobile Home -
3BR/2BA Mobile Home with
Central Air & Heat located in
Bowling Green on spacious lot.
MOVE RIGHT IN!!! $69,900.
Hot! New Land Listing 7.43 Acres
Vacant Land. Located in Wauchula.
Asking $97,500.
Duplex in Bowling Green -
4BR/2BA duplex on corner lot, close
to elementary school & church.
Asking $69,000.
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Noey Flores John Freeman Amanda Mishoe Steve Lanier

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

WE BUY HOUSES FAST CLOSINGS
Contact After Hours
0.R. (Tony) Flores, Broker, tony@floresrealty.net
Oralia D. Flores, Broker, oralia@floresrealty.net
After hours ...........863-773-2840
Lawrence A. Roberts............(863) 773-9256
Noey Adam Flores (863) 781-4585
John Freeman (863) 773-6141
Amanda Mishoe (863) 781-3587 9:22c


POLK PAINTING. Interior and Exterior.
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
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
NEED HELP with your elderly? Part-
time or weekend. 773-3972. 9:8-22p
CENTRAL PUMP & IRRIGATION, INC.,
(863) 773-6259. Services include aer-
ators, house pumps, new installation
& repair on yard systems. 5:26tfc


ATTENTION! State Statutes 489-119
Section 5 Paragraph B and Hardee
County Ordinance 87-09 Section 10
Paragraph D require all ads for any
construction-related service to carry
the contractor's license number.
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OSTOMY, COLOSTOMY, AND ideosto-
my supplies now in stock at Pete's
Pharmacy. tfc
DO YOU HAVE a problem with drugs?
Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday
nights 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's
Catholic Church, Heard Bridge Rd.,
Wauchula and Friday and Saturday
nights 7 p.m. at First Methodist
Church, Corner of Grape & Church
St., Bowling Green.


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LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Pay rate: $8.25-$10.83
Wanted for the Hardee County Public Library.
Applicant should have knowledge of library
procedures and techniques plus clerical
experience, including filing. Willingness to work
weekends and evenings. Ability to push loaded
book carts and handle heavy boxes. Computer
knowledge required. Must have High School
Diploma or GED.
Complete' job description posted on County
website: www.hardeecounty.net. Applications
accepted in the Human Resource Department, 205
Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-
2161. Position closes at 5:00 p.m., September 29,
2005. EOE-F/M/V c19:22c

SOIL CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN
Pay Rate: $8.25 $10.83

Wanted for the Hardee County Soil Conservation
Department. General knowledge & some work
experience in agriculture such as (citrus, cattle, or
truck farming). Knowledge of mathematics skills.
Must be able to learn the use of operation of
surveying equipment and transfer field notes tor a,
maps. Computer knowledge is required. Must have
high School Diploma or GED. Complete job
description posted on County website:
www.hardeecounty.net Applications accepted in the
Human Resource Department, 205 Hanchey Road,
Wauchula, FL 33873, (863) 773-2161. Position closes
at 5:00 p.m., September 29, 2005.
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ECMHSP Wauchula, FL Center
Job Announcement Assistant Teacher
ECMHSP is now accepting applications for an Assistant Teacher to
work with children ages 6 wks to 5 years in a Migrant Head Start
Program. Responsible for assisting in the provision of developmen-
tally appropriate activities and care for Head Start children under the
guidance and direction of the Teacher. Position supported by the
Early Childhood Education Specialist.
Preferred: CDA for working With appropriate age group
(Infant/Toddler or Pre-school), 2 years experience, ahd active enroll-
ment in Associates degree, program. Bilingual (Sp/Eng or
Creole/Eng).,
Accepted: High School Diploma/GED and CDA credential for work-
ing with appropriate age group (Infantf/Toddler or Pre-school) and
two years experience working with young children. Starting salary
$8.58- $9.01 per hour. Annual leave and sick leave and employer-
matched retirement plan.

Closing Date: 10-19-05
Send resume/letter of interest or apply at:
ECMHSP Wauchula Center, P.O. Box 1964 Wauchula, FL 33873
Tel. 863-285-8210, FAX: 863-285-9346
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3 BR 1 1/2 BA HOME $400 month.
$400 deposit. 773-0166. 9:15-29p
SMALL HOUSE, big fenced yard, new
roof, $500 month, occupancy 2. 735-
0823. 9:22p
1 BR/ 1 Bath, excellent location.
Culligan water treatment and yard
maintained $600 month. $500 securi-
ty. 781-1528 or 773-9291. 9:1tfc
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


EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Pay rate: $9.15 $12.01
Wanted for the Hardee County Road & Bridge
Department. Knowledge of the general practices
applied in the care and operation of a wide variety
of light and heavy construction and maintenance
equipment. Ability to perform preventative
maintenance on related equipment. Must have
High School Diploma or GED. Valid FL Class "B"
CDL required. Complete job description posted on
county web site: www.hardeecounty.net.
Applications accepted in the Human Resource
Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL,
33873, (863) 773-2161. Position closes at 5:00 p.m.,
September 29,2005. EOE-F\M\V c19:22c


B SEE
SOUND
PRO-AUDIO for any event. 773-6375.
www.bseesound.com. 9:22-11:24p
LAWNCARE My Florida Landscape
Services. (863) 832-2102. 9:22-10:20p
BABYSITTING IN MY HOME! Lots of
experience. Great for play and learn-
ing (863) 375-9995 or (863) 445-0146.
9:22-29p
KC'S TILE SERVICE. Interior/exterior.
Walls & Floors. Cell (863) 245-6698,
office (863) 767-0506. 9:15-10:13p
BIVENS CLEARING AND TRACTOR
SERVICE and 5 yard dump truck for
hire. 735-0140. 9:15-10:13p
PARKER FILL DIRT, tree removal,
stump removal, dragline, track hoe,
land clearing, shell, clay, top soil,
loader, bulldozer, dump-trucks. 735-
2415. 9:9tfc
LET US PICK up junk cars out of your
yard. Will buy old farm tractors.
Crooms- 773-0637. 2:24tfc

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
1991 CHEVY
VIN: 1GNCS13Z2174743
8:00 A.M., Oct. 8 2005
CLIFF'S WRECKER SERVICE
1071 Hwy. 17 N., Wauchula FL
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Graders, Scrapers,
Excavators
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HOSPICE
OPPORTUNITIES
Satisfying Challenges,
Countless Rewards,
Good Shepherd Hospice
The following positions are
available in Highlands and
Hardee Counties:
ADMISSIONS
REPRESENTATIVE
We are seeking an Admissions
Representative to build relation-
ships and educate the medical
community in Highlands and
Hardee Counties. Requires at
least 3 years of previous experi-
ence as a healthcare
marketing/sales professional
(pharmaceutical and/or home
health sales preferred).
Bachelor's degree preferred.
LPN
Full-Time
Seeking LPN for continuous one-
on-one care at the bedside of
patients in a home and/or nurs-
ing home setting. Flexible, 8
hour shifts (4p-12a and 12a-8a)
available.
RNs
Per Diem.
RNs needed to provide quality,
end of life care to hospice
patients and their families
throughout Highlands and
Hardee counties. Flexible sched-
ules available,'including M-F Day
shifts.
Good Shepherd Hospice also
offers mileage reimbursement,
bilingual premiums and much
more.
Interested candidates, please
fax resumes to: Good
Shepherd Hospice at (863)
687-6977 or call (800) 464-
3994.
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* Assist with agents
. marketing efforts.
* Provide quality service to
State Form policyholders,
Conduct needs based
sales interviews in the
agent's office.
Prepare forms, policies
and endorsements.
This employment opportunity is with
a State Farm agent, not with State
Farm Insurance Companies and
requires the successful completion of
licensing requirements to sell and
service State Farm products.
Please mall or fax resume to:
State Farm Insurance
5015 S. Florida Ave Ste 304
Lakeland, FL 33813


JIM'S PAINTING SERVICE. House and
mobile home repair. Interior and exte-
rior. Mobile top coating, pressure
washing, free estimates, Lic. & Ins.
#218, 767-9650. 11:6tfc
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. Every
Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Located
at the SFCC Annex, Room #105, Hwy.
17 North, Wauchula. 735-2511. tfc-nc
IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a problem?
Call Alchoholics Anonymous in
Hardee County at 735-3109. Several
weekly meetings, tfc
NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP
TROUBLE? CALL
ULLRICH'S PITCHER PUMP
For complete well, sales, service and
installation, call (863) 773-6448.
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DOG: MALTESE TEA CUP PUPPY.
735-2626. 9:22c
WANTED TO BUY aluminum irrigation
pipe. (813) 752-6523 or (813) 244-
3237. 8:25-9:22p



THURS./FRI., 8-2, Corner of Center
Hill and Thomas Rd., Bowling Green.
9:22p
SATURDAY, 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 3 Families,
214 & 216 Park. Dr., Wauchula.
Clothing, toys, collectibles, and much
more. 9:22p
2 FAMILIES: FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 8-?,
510 East Palmetto, Wauchula. A little
bit of everything. 9:22p
CODE STEPS FOR MOBILE HOMES,
set-up material blocks, anchors,
skirting. Miss Edna's Place. 767-8822.
9:22tfc
MOVING SALE: Leather living room
set, dining room set, misc. 428 3rd St.
West Zolfo. Fri., Sat., Sun. 8-? 9:22p
SATURDAY, 7-?, Hwy. 17 N in Farm
Credit parking lot. All proceeds go to
Hurricane Katrina victims. 9:22p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 8-?, 4676 Co. Rd.
663 North Fort Green. Lots of misc.,
clothes, tools, dresser. 9:22p
FRIDAY/SATURDAY, 9-?, 933 Heard
Bridge Rd. This-n-That! 9:22p
SATURDAY, 8 a.m. 4 p.m., West Main
St. to Vandolah Rd. turn right on Oden
Rd (follow signs). Six Family Sale!
Guy stuff (tools), girl stuff (house-
wares-& clothes), kids stuff (clothes &
toys) and pet stuff (carrier, shirts &
life jackets). Something for every, fam-
ily member. 9:22p
SATURDAY, 9-?, Lazy-Acres RV Park
Pavillion. Furniture, appliances and
other misc. 9:22c
COMPLETE SERVICE for 100 amp
service for mobile home, $150. 767-
8822. Wire to run to mobile home.
9:22tfc
QUEEN BEDS, $25 EACH. FRI. & SAT.
SIDEWALK SALE Friday & Saturday.
2400 BTU window unit 220, $200.
Edna's Place Spiker Parking lot.
9:22tfc


DEMOLITION

Tree & Stump
Removal

Parker Fill Dirt

Local Contractor
(863) 735-2415
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Looking for a job that
provides meaningful
work and competitive
compensation?
Consider a position in a
State Farm Agent's office.


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September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 11B


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

CASE NO. 252004DP000059


IN THE INTEREST OF:
D,K.
DOB: 06/27/02


D., D.


DOB: 06/27/02


Children /

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF
HEARING ON PETITION
FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL
RIGHTS

THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO:
CLEMENTE MENbOZA-GARCIA
Father of K. D., a white female child
born on June 27, 2002
Father of D. D., a white female child
born on June 27, 2002
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
a petition for termination of parental
rights under oath has been filed by
the Department of Children and
Families in the above styled Court,
for the termination of your parental
rights to the above named children:


K. D.
a white female
child born on
June 27, 2002


D. D.
a white female
child born on
June 27, 2002


and you are hereby COMMANDED to
personally appear before the Circuit
Court Judge, on October 20, 2005, at
1:30 p.m., at the HARDEE COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN
STREET, WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, for
an ADVISORY HEARING in this mat-
ter.'
YOU MUST PERSONALLY APPEAR
ON THE DAY AND TIME SPECIFIED
OR YOU WILL LOSE ALL RIGHTS AS
A PARENT TO THE CHILDREN
NAMED IN THE PETITION FOR TER-
MINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. YOUR
FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON
WILL BE DEEMED TO BE YOUR CON-
SENT TO THE TERMINATION OF
PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHIL-
DREN NAMED IN THE PETITION FOR
TERMINATION OF PARENTAL
RIGHTS.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE
AN ATTORNEY REPRESENT YOU IN
THIS MATTER. IF YOU CANNOT
AFFORD AN ATTORNEY. YOU MUST,
BE PRESENT AND REQUEST THAT
THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTOR-
NEY FOR YOU IF YOU WANT ONE.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons with
disabilities needing a special accom-
modation to participate in this pro-
ceeding should contact the individual
or agency sending the notice at 1014
South' 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL
33873, telephone (863) 773-3227, not
later than seven days prior to the pro-
ceeding. If hearing impaired, (TDD) 1-
800-955-8771. or voice (V) 1-8p0-955-
8779, via Florida Relay Service.


DATED THIS 15th -day of
September, 2005.
B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK
a s Carla Nava
S as his Deputy Clerk
9:22-10:13c


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. I

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF
HEARING ON PETITION
ALLEGING DEPENDENCY

THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO: \
JEANNE SMITH
Mother df 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 in 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 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.
'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
9:1-22c


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY
CASE NO#: 2004-CA-000371

HOMEAMERICAN CREDIT,
INC. D/B/A UPLAND MORTGAGE
Plaintiff,
-vs.-
THOMAS H. COUSINS AND
DANNA L. COUSINS, HIS
WIFE; JERRY W. HAYNES;
CITIFINANCIAL EQUITY
tSERVICESINC.; J.G.
:ENTWORTH S.S.C.
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant
to an Order of Final Judgment of
Foreclosure dated Sept. 19, 2005,
entered in Civil Case No. 2004-CA-
000371 of the Circuit Court of the
10th Judicial,Circuit in and for Hardee
County, Florida, wherein HOMEAM-
ERICAN CREDIT, INC. D/B/A UPLAND
MORTGAGE, Plaintiff and THOMAS
H. COUSINS AND DANNA L.
COUSINS, HIS WIFE are
defendantss, I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash, ON THE
FRONT STEPS OF THE HARDEE
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, IN
WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, AT 11:00 A.M.
on October 12, 2005 the following
described property as set forth in
said Final Judgment, to-wit:
LOTS 7 TO 9, INCLUSIVE,
BLOCK 1, GEORGE S. WILL-
IAMS ADDITION TO WAUCHU-
LA, HARDEE COUNTY FLORI-
DA, AS PER PLAT BOOK 2,
PAGE 52.
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DIS-
ABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOM-
MODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICI-
PATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU
ARE'ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO
YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CER-
TAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CON-
TACT HARDEE COUNTY COURT-
HOUSE, 417 WEST MAIN STREET,
WAUCHULA, FL 33873 WITHIN 2
WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE OF SALE: IF YOU
ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL: 1-
800-955-8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE
IMPAIRED CALL: 1-800-955-8770.
DATED at WAUCHULA, Florida, this
19 day of September, 2005.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
9:22-29c
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR
HARDEE COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 252005CA000356
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
acting through Rural Development,
formerly Farmers Home
Administration (FmHA), United
States Department of
Agriculture (USDA),
Plaintiff;


vs.


SHEILA D. KNIGHT; HARDEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA; FLORIDA
RURAL ELECTRIC CREDIT
UNION; ALL PRO ROOFING;
JOHN DOE AND/OR JANE DOE,
representing the unknown occupant
of the subject property address:
118 N. 3rd Avenue, Wauchula, FL
33873,
Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Shella D. Knight, who is not
known to be dead or alive; all heirs,
devisees, grantees, assignees,
lienors, debtors, trustees, or other
claimants of Sheila D. Knight; all
unknown .parties claiming interest by,
through, under or against Sheila D.
Knight: and all parties having or
claiming to have any right, title or
interest in the subject property herein
described.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action,
to foreclose a mortgage on the fol-
lowing described property in Hardee.
County, Florida:,
The North 1/2 of the NW 1,/4 of
Block 16 of the original survey
of the City of Wauchula, Florida,.
as per Plat Book 3, page 1-29 of,
the Public Records of Hardee
County,, Florida.
has been filed against you and you
are required.to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to it on' NEAL
E. YOUNG, Plaintiff's attorney, whose
address is' 300 Third Street, N.W.,
Winter Haven, Florida 33881, with 30
days of the first publication of this
Notice or October 14, 2005, and file
the original, with the Clerk of the;
Court either before service on
Plaintiff's attorney or Immediately
thereafter; otherwise a default will be
entered against you for the relief
demanded in the Complaint. ,
If you are a person with a disability,
who needs any accommodation in
order to participate in this proceed-
ing, you are entitled, at no cost to
you, to the provision of certain assis-
tance. Please contact the Office of
the Court Administrator, (863) 534-
4690, within two (2) working days of
your receipt of this Summons; if you

are hearing or voice impaired, call
TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay
Service (800) 955-8770.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of
this Court on Sept. 12, 2005.
B. HUGH BRADLEY, CLERK
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Connie Coker
As Deputy Clerk
9:15-22c



10 HOURS A

MONTH!

That's all it takes to speak up
for a child. Volunteer to be a
Guardian Ad Litem.

773-2505
(If office unattended, please leave
message.)


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO. 252005CP000121
IN RE: ESTATE OF ROSE ZENA WAL-
TON, AKA ROSE STRICKLAND WAL-
TON,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of
ROSE ZENA WALTON, AKA
ROSEZENA WALTON, AKA ROSE
STRICKLAND WALTON, deceased,
File Number 252005CP000121, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Hardee County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is 417
W. Main Street, Wauchula, Florida
33873. The names and addresses of
the personal representative and the
personal representative's attorney
are set forth below.
All creditors, of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
including unmature'd, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom a copy
of this notice is served must file their
*claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY
OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, must file their
claim with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION .._OF.- -THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
this Notice is SEPTEMBER 22, 2005.

Personal Representative:
SYLVIA WALTON .
P.O. BOX 1376
BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA 33834

Attorney for Personal Representative:
CLIFFORD M. ABLES, III
Florida Bar Number: 178379
ABLES & RITENOUR
202 WEST MAIN STREET
WAUCHULA, FL 33873
SUITE 103
(863) 773-0500 9:22,29c'
IN THE CICUITCOUR


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO: 2000-CA-301

MID-STATE TRUST IV, A TRUST
PLAINTIFF,
vs.

HARRIETTE B. HATCHER, N/K/A
HARRIETTE POWELL; RODNEY POW-
ELL; CHARLIE MAE JONES;
DEFENDANTS(s). /

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
PURSUANT TO THE JUDGEMENT OF
FORECLOSURE ENTERED IN THE
ABOVE CAUSE, AND THE ORDER
RESETTING 'SALE DATE, I WILL SELL
THE PROPERTY SITUATED IN HARD-
EE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED
AS:
LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, BLOCK 50,
TOWN OF LIMESTONE,
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.

AT PUBLIC SALE. TO THE HIGHEST
AND BEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, AT
11:00 A.M. ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2005,
AT, FLORIDA.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI-
CAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PER-
SONS WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING
A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO
PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING
SHOULD CONTACT THE A.D.A.
ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE 'CLERiI
OF THE COURT NOT LATER THAN 7
DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING,
AT 863-534-4690.
*IF HEARING IMPAIRED. (TDD) 1-800-
'955-8771, VOICE 1-800-955-8770.
THIS IS NOT A COURT INFORMA-
TION LINE.

DATED: SEPTEMBER 8, 2005.
B. HUGH BRADLEY
CLERK OF THE COURT
By: Connie Coker
Deputy Clerk
9:15,22c


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO. 252005CP000099

IN RE: ESTATE OF JANETTE L. SEA-
MANS BRANHAM, deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of
JANETTE L. SEAMANS BRANHAM,
deceased, File Number
252005CP000099, is pending in the
Probate Division of the Circuit Court
for Hardee County, Florida, the
address of which is PO Box 1749,
Wauchula, Florida 33870. The names

and addresses of the personal repre-
sentatives and the personal repre-
;sentative's attorney are, set forth
below.
All creditors of the Decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against Decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom a copy
of this notice is required to be served
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR
30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER-
VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE
ON THEM.
All other creditors of the Decedent
and persons having claims or
demands against Decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, must file their
claim with this 'court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL


BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE Decedent's DATE
OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
Notice is SEPTEMBER 15, 2005.

Co-Personal Representative:
KATHLEEN R. SEAMANS
2950 270th St.
Fredricksburg, IA 50630

LINDA RODRIGUEZ-TORRENT
605 S. Pine St.
Sebring, FL 33870

Attorney for Co-Personal
Representatives:
ANTHONY L. RITENOUR
ABLES & RITENOUR
551 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE
SEBRING, FL 33870
(863) 385-0112
Florida Bar Number: 0045667
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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,
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.
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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO. 252005CP000122

IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM BROWN
BEESON, JR., a/k/a WILLIAM B. BEE-
SON, JR.,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

\The administration of the estate of
WILLIAM BROWN ,BEESON, JR.,
a/k/a WILLIAM B. BEESON, JR.,
deceased, File Number
252005CP000122,' is pending in the
Circuit Court for Hardee County,
Florida, Probate DiVision, the
address of which is 417 W. Main
Street, Wauchula. Florida 33873. The
names and addresses of the person-
al representative and the personal
representative's attorney are set forth
below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,'
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom a copy
of this notice is served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY
OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, must file their
claim with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL
BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of the first publication of
this Notice is SEPTEMBER 22, 2005.
Personal Representative:
NOVETA D. BEESON
Post Office Box 307
Wauchula, FL 33873

Attorney for Personal Representative:
CLIFFORD M. ABLES, IIl
Florida Bar Number: 178379
ABLES & RITENOUR
202 WEST MAIN STREET
WAUCHULA, FL 33873
SUITE 103
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If there is any larceny in a man,
golf will bring it out.


In Business
By Brett Jarnagin


RETURN OF THE TAN After nearly a year, Jan's Tanning is final-
ly being rebuilt!
The original building was damaged severely during last year's hurri-
cane season, and had to be torn down completely. The new location is on
West Orange Street in Wauchula.
As of last Friday, workers began installing the wiring in the newly con-
structed 30x50-foot building. Jan Platt, owner, said, "It will still be a cou-
ple of weeks before we can pick out the paint, though."
Added to the new tanning salon will be a covered walkway, as well as
a wheelchair ramp and a concrete parking lot.
Spray tans as well as bed tans will be available. Five new beds have
been ordered, and the Turbo-Bronze hand-held bronzer will be used for the
spray-on tans.
When asked if rates would change, Platt was unsure. "It is a definite
possibility because of the increase in bed prices, but it shouldn't be that
much," she said.


PHOTOS BY BRETT JARNAGIN
A backhoe sits parked by the newly constructed Jan's Tanning.
The tanning salon will be up and running in no time.

HISPANIC FLAIR The 3 Hermanas, or the 3 Sisters, Mexican
restaurant has recently opened up on East Main Street in Wauchula.
Patricia Grenadas, owner of The 3 Hermanas, bought Sali's Sandwich
Shoppe from Sali Bryan two months ago and has since turned it into a
Mexican eatery with a family atmosphere.
It is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and from 8 a.m.
to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
The original menu that Sali's patrons are accustomed to remains but
has been expanded. It now has traditional Mexican favorites! The workers
at The 3 Hermanas would like you to know that all flour and corn tortillas
are handmade.
Catering is also available.
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The staff of The 3 Hermanas stands happily outside of their new
business. The old Sali's Sandwich Shoppe sign is flanked by
posters Of the restaurant.
New business or management? Remodeling or relocating? Call Brett
Jarnagin at 773-3255 with your business news.


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(USPS 578-780)

Thursday, September 22, 2005


Volleyball Beats Bartow 3-1


By JOAN SEAMAN
'.f The Herald-Advocate.
The Lady Wildcats started last
,week's trio of volleyball matches
,by upending favored Bartow.
Unfortunately, that was followed
by a home loss to Palmetto and a
road loss to district-leading
DeSoto, which is unbeaten in Class
4A-District 10 which also includes
Avon Park, Sarasota Booker,
Braden River, Sebring and
Palmetto.
The Lady Cats are busy planning
for an Oct. 7 fund-raiser, an enchi-
lada dinner. The beef-and-rice din-
ner, drink and dessert, at a cost of
$5 will be served from 4:30 to 7:30
p.m. at the high school cafeteria,
eat in or take out.
This week, the challenge contin-
ues with visits from Frostproof on
Monday and Sebring on Tuesday,
:followed by a trip to play Booker
:on Thursday. The month ends with
home games vs. Avon Park on Sept.
.27 and Braderi River on Sept. 29.
- Hardee surprised 6-2 Bartow by
taking three of four games on its
court last Monday. Hardee won the
opening game 25-23 behind eight
service points by Madison Graham.
Santresh Harris and D. K. Davis
each. added four service points,
with Heather McKinney getting
three and Sarah Mahoney and
Bethany Lang each two points. For
Bartow, Margaret Hadley had 8 ser-
vice points.
In game two, Bartow bounded
back for a 25-19 win behind Jessica
Brown's 10 service points. Micaela
Hall led, Hardee with a half dozen
service points, with six other play-
ers sharing service points.


In game three, Hardee regrouped
and won 25-21. McKinney topped
Hardee with seven points, while
Hadley had five for Bartow.
She had six points in the game
four 25-18 loss to Hardee which
gave the Lady Cats the match vic-
tory. McKinney served the first five
: points of the game. Hall had seven,
including the game winner and
Lang six points.
D. K. Davisback from an injury,
and Sarah Mahoney each had four
kills to spark Hardee.
"It was the best game Hardee has
played. They played well as a team,
served, passed and set well. Down
17-10 in the first game, they came
back to win 25-23. They got down
in the second and couldn't get back,
but dominated in the third game.
They were tip 15-1 in the fourth
game and hung on to win. Jahna
Davis came in and served well to
win it when D. K.'s back was hurt-
ing her to serve. Santresa also did
the same, came in and took over,"
said head coach Ken Leupold.
As strong as Hardee was on
Monday, the Lady Cats were not
focused or playing well together on
Tuesday against .visiting Palmetto,
currently ranked third in the dis-
trict.
"Hardee thought it would be easy
after winning on Monday evening.
They weren't prepared to play.
Palmetto had beaten Avon Park and
Booker, and lost in four to Sebring
and in three to DeSoto," said
Leupold.
Hardee spotted Palmetto the first
two points of game one, then tied
the game 2-2. The Lady Cats kept it


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.25-10 to take the match.
For the Lady Wildcat JV, it was
also an interesting week. At
Bartow, Hardee won the opening
game 27-25, despite Missy
McGaillard's eight points. Gloria
Solis topped Hardee with seven
service points and seven other play-
ers shared service points.
In game two, Bartow won 28-26
behind the seven points of Emily
Hadley. Hardee got 10 points from
Megan White and five by Kimberly


Holt.
In game three, Bartow got ahead
early and took advantage to win 15-
10. The final of three games in
junior varsity is won in 15 points,
not 25 as other games are. Bartow's
Danielle Durham had a half dozen
service points, while Hannah
Marshall and Krystin Robertson
were high for Hardee.
Against Palmetto at home on
Tuesday, it was another long three-
game match. Hardee again took


game one, with Holt's 10 points
tops. White added six more in the
25-13 win. Palmetto won game two
25-19, despite 13 points by White.
The junior Lady Tigers took game
three 15-12. Juliann Davis, White,
Jerrica Grimsley, Solis, Laura
Calvillo and Holt combined for
Hardee's points.
At DeSoto on Thursday evening,
the junior Hardee squad "never got
on track, losing in straights sets 25-
3 and 25-6..


COACH BRYAN SPEAKS


close to 5-6, and tied it again at 8-
8. Each time Hardee got close, the
Lady Tigers would widen the gap,
getting up to 23-10 before Hardee
got another point, losing 25-12.
Hardee started on fire in game
two, running off the first four
points behind McKinney serves.
Allowing a Tiger point, Hardee got
a couple of more from Hall. A net
serve gave Palmetto a point. When
Palmetto served, Lang set it up and
D. K. Davis swept it back across
the net for a kill., When Graham
served, Hardee went up 9-2.
The Lady Cats stayed ahead until
Madison Wells got a hot service
hand for Palmetto and quickly cut
the Hardee lead to 13-9. Slowly and
surely, the Lady Tigers inched back
into the game behind their six-foot
middle blocker Amelia Levy.
When she dropped back to serve,
Palmetto tied the game 17-17 and
went on to forge ahead 21-17.
Though Hardee fought back and
tied the game at 23-23 and 24-24,
Palmetto got the final points for the
26-24 win.
That seemed to take the sting out
of Hardee, but the Lady Cats didn't
go down easily. Game three was
tied three times before Palmetto's
Levy when on a service run to put
the game out of hand. The Lady
Tigers won 25-17.
Against state-ranked DeSoto on
Thursday, "Hardee played the best
against, them since I've been here.
They had several long rallies and
scored 11 points more than the last
time we played them three or four
weeks ago. Hardee had digs, blocks
and several good volleys against
DeSoto.
"Santresa's passing was .awe-
some and she had a kill at the net
that went over their talented middle
blocker. Where Hardee had no
focus on Tuesday, they were in
every game at DeSoto," said
Leupold.
Hardee lost the first game 25-17
but "were very much in it," said
Leupold. The Lady Cats lost the
second game 25-14 behind the ser-
,vice of Katie Bryan, who had 11 in'
a row. DeSoto won the third game


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Hardee Ranch Supply

invites you to our Cattle Field Day!


WHEN: September 23, 2005

WHERE: Hardee Livestock Market

:TIME: 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM

AGENDA:
Understanding IM (Intake Modification)...Dr. Lee Dickerson
Using IM to develop heifers...Dr. Danny Williams
IM Technology for Brood Cows...Dr. Lee Dickerson
Visual selection of bulls...Robert Demaree
Creep feeding economics...Matt Pearce

Come join us for an educational event. We plan to have
cattle on site to evaluate. We will also be serving steak lunch
so please call (773-4322) and let us know you plan on
attending. We will also be offering door prizes and discounts
on feed and mineral.


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PHOTO BY JIM KELLY
Hardee High School head football coach Derren Bryan spoke to the Wauchula Kiwanis Club on
Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Panda Restaurant. Bryan credited the coaching staff and the players for
a 35-game regular season winning streak. He teaches a course to players called "Coaching To
Change Lives." The course stresses such virtues as character, honesty, integrity, responsibility
and accountability. "We love and care about our players. We want them to do well and act well.
Young kids will make mistakes. We have study hall Tuesday and Wednesday nights for 26 football
players. We are postponing the start of practice one hour on Wednesday and Thursday so play-
ers can prepare for the FCAT" Hardee defeated Port Charlotte last week 34-14. The character
training course Is based on a book written by a legendary Texas high school football coach. Bryan
hopes the Wildcats can win a state championship, which has never happened at Hardee High.
Wildcat football teams reached the state title game twice under head coach Bob Martin and once
under head coach Don Herndon. Bryan's teams are 2-4 in the state playoff system. From left are
Jeff McKibben, Mike Mathis, Wanda Gunn and Derren Bryan,








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Schedule Of Weekly Services


Printed as a Public Service
by
The Herald-Advocate
Wauchula, Florida

Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m.

BOWLING GREEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bowling Green
S. Hwy. 17. 375-2253
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ............. 11:00 a.m.
.* Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ....................6:30 p.m

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Grape & Church Streets 375-2340
Sunday. School 9.15 a.m. -
Morning Worship ... I11-00 a.m.
Youth Felloiwship....................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 .................11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer .:............7:00 p.m'
HOLY CHILD
S. PANISH CATHOLIC MISSION
Misa (Espanol) Sunday ............7:00 p.m:

IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO
105 Dixiana St. 375-3370
Domingo Serv. De Predicacioni 1:00 p.m.
Martes Estudio Biblico ............7:00 p.m.
Miercoles Estudior Juvenil ......7:00 p.m.,
Jueves Serv. De Predicacion ....7:00 p.m.

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
210 E. Broward St. 375-4228 or
773-9019
Sunday School 9:45 a.fn.
: 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 Service..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 7:00 p.m.
Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Ser. ..7:00 p.m.
Communion-2nd Sun Evening 6 00 p.m.

S MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. 375.4409
S Sunday School 9:45 a.m:.
)Morning Worship....................11:00 a.m.
S Disciples Training .......... ........,5:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ......................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer Time ........7:00 p.m.

S OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL
PRAISE CENTER
i E. Broward St.
S Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service .................7:30 p.m.


BOWLING GREET

PRIMERA MISSION BAUTIST
Murray Road off Hwy. 17 375-2
Domingos Escuela Dom ...........9:45 a.
Servicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.
Servicio de Predicacion ............5:00 p.
Miercoles Servico .................. 6:30 p.

VICTORY PRAISE CENTER
128 E. Main St.
Sunday School 10:00 a.
Morning Worship .................... 1:00 a.
Sunday Night Service .............7:00 p.
Mid-Week Bible Study, Thurs. 7:30 p.

ONA

LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
4868 Keystone Ave.
Sunday School 9:45 a .
Morning Worship ............1.......11:00 a.
Bible Study 6:00 p.
Evening Worship ................. ...7:00 p.
Wednesday Prayer ............ ...7:00 p.

NEW ELIM
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST
Badger Loop Lane 773-4475
Sunday School 9:45 a.:
Worship Service................. 11:0Q a.r
Sunday Night Worship..............6:00 p.:
Wednesday Prayer Time...........:7:00 p
NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
202 Sidney Roberts Road_
Sunday School 10:00 a.
.Morning Worship .....................11:00 a.
Disciples Training ..............6:00 p.
Evening Worship ....................6:30 p.
Wednesday Prayer..................7:0b p

ONA BAPTIST.CHURCH
131 Bear Lane 773-2540
Sunday School. 10 00 a
Morning Worship ................ "..11:00 a.
Evening Worship 6'00 p
Wednesday Pra) r 7 00 p

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-562
Sunday School 10:00 a
Morning Worship ...................11:00 a
Evening Worship .... ............. 6:00 p
Wednesday Prayer Time ............7:00 [


WAUCHULA

APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY
'New York Ave. and Apostolic R
Sunday School 10:00 a
Evening Service 5:00 p
Tuesday Service ": 7:00 p
Wednesday Service 7-00 p
BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURi
405 S. Florida Ave.
Sunday Morning Service ........10:00 a
Sunday Evening Worship...1...11:00 a
Wed Night Sertice-&.AWers hip 7e 0"
Saturday Pra.er 7 i00 p
CHARLIE CREEK
BAPTIST CHURCH
6885 State Road 64 East 773-34
Sunday School 10:00 a.
Morning Worship ............... 11:00 a.
Eenmng Worship ................7:00 p.
Wed Eening Worship ...........7:00 p.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
201 S. Florida Ave. & Orange S
( 773-9678
Bible Study 10:00 a.
'Worshjip Service ..... ...... 11:00 a.i
Wednesday, 7:00 p.
CHURCH OF CHRIST .
S Will Duke Road
773-2249
Sunday Moniing Worship 9-30 a.
Sunday Bible Class 11 30 a.
Sunday Etening Worship ...6-00 p.
Wed. Night Bible Class ............7:00 p.
Men's Leadership & Training Class -
2nd Sunda) of Mounth 4 00 p.:
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.r
Sunday School. 1000 a.r
Priesthood .. I 1 -00 a.r
COMMUNITY LIGHTHOUSE
903 Summit St. 735.8681
Sunday School 10:00 a.r
Sunday Morning.....................11:00 a.
Sunday) Night .. ...... ., 6:00 p i
Wednesday Night.. ... 7 30 p n
ENDTIME CROSSROAD MINIST
501 N. 9th & Georgia St. 773-34
Sunday School ...10:00 a;n
I Morning Service........ ..11:30 a.n
Evening Service .... ..7:30 p.n
Wed. Bible St. & Yth. Gath....:7:30 p.n
Fri. Night (Holy Ghost Night)..7:30 p.n


The following merchants

urge you to attend

. your chosen house of worship

this Sabbath


Wholesale Nursery

Donnis & Kathy Barber
Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470
P.O. Box 780 Zolfo, Springs,FL


WAUCHULA


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

CHURCH OF NAZARENE
m. 511 W. Palmetto St. 767-8909
m. Sunday School 10:00 a.mr
01. Morning Service................... 11:00 a.m
m. Evening Worship ...................'..5:00 p.rr
Thursday Service .................... 7:00 p.m
FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF G(
701 N. 7th Ave 773-3800
;H Praise & Worship..................10:30 a.nm
Evening Service 5:00 p.mr
m. Wednesday Night Service ........7:00 p.m
m.
m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
m. 1570 W. Main St. 773-4182
m. Sunday School 9:45 a.rrm
Morning Worship .................11:00 a.m
Evening Worship .................... 6:30 p.mrr
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
MISSION BAUTISTA
m. ,713 E. Bay St. 773-4722
m. Escuela Dominical....... ...........9:45 a.m
m. ^ Seryicio de Adoracion ............11:00 a.nm
.m Predicacion 11:30 a.n
H "" : Estudio Biblie, Miercoles ........7:30 a.rr
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
m. 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243
m Sunday School 9:30 a.mr
m. Worship Service......................10:45 a.n
rm. Wed. Youth Meeting .....6:30- 8:00 p.n
.m Wednesday Service ................6:00 p.mn
Wednesday Bible Study .:6:30- 7:00 p.m


FIRST CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE
511 W. Palmetto St.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m
n Morning Service..................... 11:00 a.m
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.m
Wednesday Prayer ................7:00 p.m
FIRST MISSIONARY,
BAPTIST CHURCH
. .. 1347 Martin Luther King Ave.
n. 773-6556
n Sunday School 9:30 a.r
Morning Service....................11:00 a.r
Evening Worship ....................6:00 p.r
Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/
Bible Study 6:00 p.r
Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ..........7:00 p.r
FIRST UNITED
?. METHODIST CHURCH
. 207 N. Seventh Ave. 773-0657
n. Early Worship 9:00 a.r
n. Sunday School 9:45 a.rr
H, Tradtional Worship................11:00 a.n
Evening Service 5:00 p.ir
1. Wednesday Activities......:......... 6:00 p.r

i FLORIDA'S FIRST ASSEMBLY
n OFGOD CHiRCH
1397 South Florida A.enue 773-93
Sunday School 9:00 a.m
7 Sunday Morning Worship ......10:45 a.m
n. Evening Worship ........ ......;.. 6:00 p.m
n. Tuesday Youth Service ............7:00 p.m
Wednesday Family Ministries...7:00 p.n
I-.
THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE
Pentecostal
810 W. Tennessee St. 773-3753-
Morning Service.....................10:00 a.m
Evening Worship ...;.......;.........6:006p.m
.* r Wednesday Service.............. 7:00 p.m
HEARTLAND
COMMUNITY CHURCH
1262 W. Main St. 767-6500
Coffee & Donuts 9 00 a.m
Sunday School 9 30 a.m
S 'Worship. 10 30 a m
Wed Night Dinner 6 00 p rr
Wed Bod.builders Adulh C
Crossroads & Lighihoue Mmin 7 00 p

IGLESLA DE DIOS
PENTECOSTAL, M.I.
903 E. Summit St. (863) 452-6693
Pastor: Reinaldo Orliz ,
Martes ... 730 900p.m.
yiernes 7:30 9:00 p.m.
Domingo II 00 am 1:00 p.m.

IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL
SEPTIMO DIA
Old Bradenton Road
767-1010
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ENGLI
155Altman Road 1131
Sunday Morning 10 00 a.m
Tuesday) E\ening ... 7 30 p.m
Thursday E\.ening ..7 30 p.m
JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SPANIS
Sunday Evening 4:00 p.m
Monday Evening ......... .......7:30 p.m
y Wednesday Evening........7:30 p.m
LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH
3102 Heard Bridge Road 773-6622
Sunday School ...... 9.45 a m
Morning Service .... II 00 ii.
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 State Road 64 East
Sunday.School 9:45 a.m
Morning Service..........1.....'....1:00 a.m
SChurchTraining 5:15 p.m
Evening Worship ......................6:30 p.m
Wednesday Prayer'.;............... 7:00 p.m


WAUCHULA

H NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH
10 Martin Luther King Ave. 767-0023
Morn. Worship (1st & 3r Sun.) 8:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m.
. 2nd Sunday Youth Service........4:00 p.m.
a. 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.
n. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m.
. Discipleship Training................6:00 p.m.
. Evening Worship .................... 7:00 p.m.
)D Wednesday Supper..................5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ..................6:45 p.m.
n. OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
n. 4350 W. Main St. 735-0321
n. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship n..................11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ......................6:00 p:.m.
n. Wednesday Bible Study ............6:30 p.m.
n. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN
n. CHURCH
1643 Stenstrom Road 773-2858
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Fellowship..................1:00 a.m.
i. Weight Watchers
meet Thursday.................... 5:00 p.m.
a..
n. PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
149 Manley Road East Main 773-5814
Sunday School 9;30 a.m.
n. Worship Service.................... 11:00 a.m.
Wed..Evening Prayer ................7:00 p.m.

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

SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY
1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m.
Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
m. Wednesday Service ................7:00 p.m.
M.
n. ST. ANN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
204 N. 9th Ave. 773-6418
m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Holy Days
ST. MICHAEL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
408Heard Bridge Road 773-4089
m. Saturday Mass (English) ..........5:00 p.m.
M. (Spanish) ............7:30 p.m.
n. Sunday (English) .................... 9:00 a.m.
a. (Spanish) ...Z ...............10:30 a.m.
i. .(Creole) 1:00 p.m.
Daily Mass-in English ..............8:30 a.m,

SEVENTH DAY
86 -A.DVENTIST CHURCH
. 205 S. 11th Ave. 773-9927
n. Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.
. Morning 1.\b-ship 11 00 a.m.
. Tues Pra.er Mecung 7 001)p.m.
1. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
505 S. 10th Ave. 773-4368
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
S Morning Worship .....:...,11:00 a.m.
Evening'Worship ...... .............. 6:00 p.m.
n.
n. :, Wednesday Prayer ....................7:00 p.m.

S SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE
1652 Old Bradenton Road
773-2946
Sunday Morning Worship ... 10:30.a.m.
a. Eiemng \\vrhip ...... 6:00 p.m.
i. Wednesday Worship ..... 7:30 p.m.
n Friday Worship .. . ..7:30 p.m.
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE & JOY

m. \ 116 Orange St.
Sunday Schu' .. . ... 10:00 a.m.
Morning \\,rship : ... .. 11:30 a.m.
Evening Worship .. ..... 7:00 p.m.
3" Tues. Bible Stdy. & Child Train.7:00 p.m.
Friday Prayer Service........ 7:00 p.m.

WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD
1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
773-0199
Sunday,School .... 7 .. .:. 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship ............ 11:15 a.m.
Evening Worship .. ... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Fam. Training .... 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. Youth Bible Study .. 7:00 p.m.
SH Friday Night Worship ..... ... 7:30 p.m.

" WAUCHULA HILLS
..BAPTIST CHURCH
\. .615 Rainey Blvd. 773-4010 773-3683
.. Sunday School ......... .'.,. 9:45.a.m.
SH Morning Worship .......<.. l.l:00'a.m.
Church Training.. ......6:00 p.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wedne.daj Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m.

S... WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST
TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD-
... 210 Anderson
.:Sunday School ...... ,0:00 a.m.
. Church. .. :.. ..... ... .'. 1000 a m
Youth Service....... ... ...6:00 p.m.
Etening Service . . ... ...7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service .... ... 7:30 p.m.


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


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

WAUCHULA WORSHIP CENTER
102 N. 6th Ave. (Earnest Plaza)
773-2929
Sunday Service ............ 10:00 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
Morning Worship . . 10:00 a.m.
Children's'Church .......... 10:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Youth & F.T.H.. ........ 7:00 p.m..

COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH
Gardner
Sunday School. ........... 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Service;......... 7:00 p.m.

CREWSVILLE BETHEL
BAPTIST CHURCH
8251 Crewsville Road
Church 735-0871 Pastor 773-6657
Sunday School ............. 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ........ .11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........ 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer ........... 7:00 p.m.

EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS
CHURCH INC.
Corner of 6th and Hickory
Sunday School ............ .10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship .......... 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday................ 7:30 p.m.

FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Comer of 6th & Suwanee 735-0114
Bible Study. . ......... 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service ............ 11:00 a.m.

GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH
....... South Hwy:. 17- 494.5456.
Sunday School............10:0Q a.m.
Morning Worship .... .... 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer .......... 7:00 p.m.

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

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


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


ZOLFO SPRINGS

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

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

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

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

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


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Our Changing Lives

The changing of
the seasons reminds
us of the changes
that constantly
ojcur in our own
lives. Each new
season reminds us
that we can't hold
onto time...we must
give up one season
and move on to the
next. Fall arrives
and vacations are
over. School begins .
and reminds us that at s
we are another year s
older. How do we 1
let go of one season ,
and successfully
move on to the next?
Church worship
and fellowship can
help us experience,
and accept the
change of"seasons" a Dwf
in our lives. We can
share the joys and sorrows of life with others on the same
journey: birth, youth, marriage, parenting, grand parenting,
and growing old. With help, we can embrace each phase of our
life and prepare for the next. The church can give us the support
we need to weather each "season" with confidence and hope.
... be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke
and encourage with great patience and careful instruction." (2
Timothy 4:2) ,God's wisdom can guide us through the "seasons"
and help us be prepared. Worship at His house this week and
share yourjourney with others.

SUNDAY "MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAt
Psalm Psalm Psalm 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthiais
1 .r 19 37 1:18-31 2:1-16 3:1-23 6:1-20
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Senior Spotlight


Favre his sports hero. After high
school Ryan wishes to attend the
University of Florida and major in
Agriculture.


mowing yards. His favorite band is
Rascal Flatts and the Bengals are
his favorite sports team. :ie also
enjoys the television sho, King of
Queens. After high school Daniel
plans on going to college to
become an engineer.


Canibus. The Dolphins are his
favorite sports team and David
Boston his sports hero. The Dave
Chappelle Show is his favorite tele-
vision program and after high
school he plans to attend college.


Ryan Roehm
This is the first year Ryan Roehm
has played football and he is on the
varsity Wildcat team. He is the son
of Ryan and Kathleen Roehni of
Wauchula and is involved in Future
Farmers of America, Fellowship of
Christian Athletes, the Key Club
and the National Honor Society.
Ryan enjoys golfing, showing cat-
tle, fishing, listening to the band
Counting Crows and watching
Sports Center on ESPN. The
Buccaneers are his favorite profes-
sional football team and Brett


Daniel Moore
Daniel Moore a Wildcat varsity
football player and has been for the
past three and a half years. He has
played football for six years and is
the son of David and Sandra
Moore. He is a member of the
weightlifting team, National Honor
Society, Key Club, Future Business
Leaders of America and FCA. He
enjoys playing video games and


Justin Altman
Justin Altman of Wauchula is the
son of Mark and Jean Altman. He
has played varsity Wildcat football
for 2 years. He is a member of the
Catholic Church and the baseball
team. He enjoys praying and work-
ing out and his favorite band is


Jose Salvador
Jose Salvador is the son of Maria
Solis and Antonio Zuniga. He
resides in Wauchula Hills and has
played football for five years. He
has played on the varsity Wildcat
football team for the past two years.
He also plays soccer, is on the
weightlifting team, and is a mem-


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2005 Roster


Name
Terry Redden
Jimmy Cimeus
Jackson Frenot
Marc Hodges
Jackson Mosely
Briant Shumard
Lisnell Youyoute
Will Krause
Johnny Ray Harris
Weston Palmer
Chris Cook
Mark St. Fort
Josh Mayer
Chris Rich
Pierre Lazarre
Jermain 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 Shweil
Justin English
Cameron Durham
Thelinor Jena
Justin Woods
Pablo Anselmo
Derek Sconyers
Yogi Lozano
Bobby Bandy
Ronnie Bandy
Ramon Hernandez


Pos.
S/TB
TB/OLB
FL/OLB
TB
CB
OLB
WR
QB/OLB
DE
QB/DB
WR/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
WR/OLB
DE
DL
DL


Ht.
5'9"
5'6"
5'10"
6'0"9
5'19"
5'8"
5'10"
6'0",
6'2"
5'10"
6'1"
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"
5'7"
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"
5'9,"
6'3"
5'8"
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Wt.
150
140
170
180
155
160
170
170
195
160
175
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
170
180
165
230


Gr.
10
10
12
12
12
11
11
11
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11
11
10
11
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12
11
11
11
12
10
11
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11
12
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Roster


Name
Darling, Jamal
Glover, Grant
Edler, Carl
Davis, Aaron
Henderson, Willie
Jackson, Philip
Carmichael, Trey
Cook, Devarious
Williams, Jarrett
Freeman, Joe
Cook, Daneil
Hogan, Justin
Reddick, Curtis
Stevens, Jasper
Johnson, Malcolm
Bridges, Brandon
Reese, Lamar
Nettles, TJ
Lee, Jared
Edmund, Jack
Colson, Ryan
Pinkston, Al
Jones, Alfrederick
Rupp, William
Killets, Josh
Edmund, Justin
Stout, John
Broadhead, Chris
Everson, Eddie
Wilson, Ledell
Bristol, Jose
Graham, Jerek
Washington, Tejon
Patterson; Tony
Chunn, Courtney
Burgess, Jamal
Thompson, Luke
Beamr'Justin
Rabb, Lyndon
Wesley, Steven
Berry, Tyrone
'workman, Russ-
Byrd, Marquis


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WR
RB
FB/LB
RB/DB
RB/DB
WR/DB
QB
DB
WR
QB
RB/DL
FB/LB
WR/DB
WR
FB/LB
DB
*LB
DB
DB
RB
LB
FB/LB
DB
LB
LB
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OL/DL
OL/DL
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OL
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OL'
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5'10
5'10
5'9
6'
5'6
5'6
6'2
5'11
6'
5' 11
5'10
5' 6
5'7
5'10
6'
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5'10
5' 10
5' 9
5'10
5'6
5' 8
5'11
5'11
5'10
5'11
5'19
5'18
5'9
6' 1
5'8
5'9
6'3
5'10
5'10
5'10
5'5
6'4
6'4
6' 3
6'
6'
5'9


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165
165
175
225
165
165
215
165
170
175
170
165,
175
180
165
180
180
200
165
160
160
180
220
175
175
165
150
190
220
210
240
240
242
240
240
220
260
230
300
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225
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Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 07
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 04


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Fort Meade
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6C The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005


COUNTY COURT
The following marriage licens-
es were issued recently in the
office of the county court:
Robert 0. Weidman, 82,
Wauchula, and Alberta Linkenbach
Heine, 75, Wauchula.
Eric Wayne Turner, 22, Zolfo
Springs, and Ashley Nicole Kersey,
18, Zolfo Springs.

The following small claims
cases were disposed of recently
by the county judge:
L.W.T. Inc. vs. Annette A.
McQuaig AKA Maria A. Cruz
AKA Marie Moses McQuaig,
default judgment.
Martha Faulk vs. Carol Denise
Williams Ransom, order of May 26
vacated, judgment.
Capital One Bank vs. Kristin
Byrd, default judgment.

There was no misdemeanor or
criminal traffic court last week as
it was trial week.

CIRCUIT COURT
The following civil actions
were filed recently in the office of
the circuit court:
Amanda S. Outley and the state
Department of Revenue (DOR) vs.
Diomedes Mendez, petition for
child support.
James M. Kelly and DOR vs.
Dustin Dewayne Rimes, petition
for child support.
Crystal Martin and Kevin
Martin, divorce.
Marisol Palacios vs. Javiar
Ramos, petition for injunction for
protection.
Jeanette Adair Braddock and
Ronald Wayhe Braddock, divorce.
LVNV Funding LLC and Florida
Home Construction vs. Dean
Powell and Donna Powell, petition
for mortgage foreclosure.
Evangelina Rodriguez and DOR
.,s. Heriberto Garcia Jr., petition for
child support.
Sandra Graham and DOR vs.
Cheryl A. Packard, petition for
child support.
Kayla L. Granger and DOR vs.


Tony T. Cantu, petition for child
support.
Department of Children and
Families (D-CAF) and DOR vs.
Everado Maldonado Sr., petition
for child support.
Susan Hill Stephens on behalf of
minor child vs. Cheryl Griffin on
behalf of minor child, petition for
injunction for protection.
Susan Stephens on behalf of
minor child vs. Cheryl Griffin, peti-
tion for injunction for protection.
Anita Mares vs. Ricardo Avalos,
petition for injunction for protec-
tion.
Nadine E. Slaughter and Dana T.
Slaughter, divorce.
Ashley E. Carter-Herrera vs.
Moses B. Herrera Jr., petition for
injunction for protection.
Ashley E. Carter-Herrera vs.
Jessica Herrera, petition for injunc-
tion for protection.
Ashley E. Carter-Herrera vs.
Sophia Peavy, petition for injunc-
tion for protection.
Janice Kimberly Farabee and
DOR vs. Walter Whitney Boyd,
petition for child support.
Stacy Lynn Daniels vs. Douglas
B. Barber, petition for injunction
for protection.
Elsa Sambrano on behalf of
minor child vs. Diana Vasquez,
petition for injunction for protec-
tion.

The following decisions on civil
case pending in the circuit court
were handed down recently by
the circuit court judge:
Vernerdeen Shanks and DOR vs.
Harold Lee Thompson, child sup-
port order.
Maria Antonia Davila and DOR
vs. Randy Rodriguez, child support
order.
Maria Miranda and DOR vs.
Marco Antonio Montanez, child
support order.
Pourandokht Kenney Lucken-
bach and Daniel A. Kenney, order.
Christopher Hearns and DOR vs.
Amanda Renai Driggers, dismissal
of petition for child support.
D-CAF and DOR vs. Wayne


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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 8-29c



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. 32 YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1998.
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 11:00 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 .9:29
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Cour-thouse ReportD


Harold Jr. and Kimberly B.
Patterson to Jose M. Gonzalez,
$82,500. .



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Anslem Guide, child support order.
S Betty Avilez and DOR vs. Corey
Ferrar, child support order.
April Desiree Oakes and DOR
vs. Linda Johnson on behalf of
* Simon Lorenzo Brown III, child
support order.
Gladys V. Dixon anrd DOR vs.
Marcel L. Melton, voluntary dis-
missal of petition for child support.
Floyd Fields vs. Scott Fields;
injunction for protection.
Justin Owen Battles and Wendy
Louise Battles, divorce.
Eusebio Manriquez and
Margaret Rodriguez Manriquez,
divorce.
Sandra J. Stewart and DOR vs.
Kimberly 'Michelle Stewart, order
on child support.
Katina A. Avilez and DOR vs.
Corey W. Ferrar, child support sus-
pended.
Julie Garcia and DOR vs. John
Deleon, child support order.

There was no felony criminal
court last week as it was trial
week.

The following real estate trans-
actions of $10,000 or more were
filed recently in the office of the
clerk of court:
Tian .He We and Yin P. Wang to
Bradley Victor Webb, $54,150.
Fast Cash Home Solutions LLC
-to Jeffrey Stringer, $80,000.,
Edward S. Schontag Jr. to David
Michael McLendon and David
Russell Wilson III, $30,350.
Source Properties LLC to Peace
River Holdings of Florida LLC. $1,
474,470,.
David Michael McLendon to
Edward S. Schontag Jr., $23,850.
.Rita S. (Clark) Estrada to
Richard and Judy -Graham,-
$42,500.
Lambert Properties LLC to Rose
and Felix Alfonso, $63,000.
James H. Hurst as trustee to,
Richard M. Jr. and Yvonne M.
McKenzie, $165,520.33.-
Richard M. Jr. and Yvonne M.
McKenzie to Howard C. Pritchett
Jr. and Howard Chad Pritchett,
$230,000.
William R. Lambert Jr. to
Randall Scott and Natasha Hall,
$16,000.
Robert L. Sr. and Joyce A. Klein
to Dan Duimstra and Kathy Camp,
$16,000.
Raymond H. Bassett to Deonna
Brantley, $101,000.
Keith Sagalow to Mark J. and
BettySue B. Long, $45,100.
Ami S. 'Ullrich to Lois' E.
Tomlinson, $135,000.
Grayson'Braddock and Thomas
and Charlotte Braddock to Kenneth
E. Thompson. $325,000.
Ira E. and Colleen H. Ellsworth
to Travis J. and Megan E. Mitchell,
$210,000. '
Remigo R. and Marie E. Morales
to David Araujo- Alfaro, $25,000.
Janet D. Collins to Joseph W.
Holmes, $45,000.
Melford and Vida G. Gilley to
Melford Gilley, $35,000.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Pursuant to Section 715.109, notice is hereby given
that the following property will be offered for public
sale and will sell at public outcry to the highest and
best bidder for cash:
A .1984 KIRKWOOD house trailer, VIN Number
14601002, and the contents therein, if any, aban-
doned by previous owner and tenant, Joyce R.
Couch and previous tenant, Robert Couch.

On Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at
Crystal Lake Villiage Mobile Home.Park, 2407 Azalea
Lane, Wauchula, Florida 33873.,
EDWARD & SELLS, RA.
1800 Second Street, Suite 720
Sarasota, Florida 34236
Telephone: (941) 363-0110
Attorney for Crystal Lake Village
SBy: Alyssa M. Sells
Florida Bar No. 0352410
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By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee junior varsity
Wildcats ran into a powerhouse last
week.
The junior Cats played at south-








A Daily Thought

THURSDAY
God says, "Even to your old age
and gray hairs, I am He, I am He
who will sustain you. I have
made you and I will carry you, I
will sustain you and I will rescue
you."
Isaiah 46:4 (NIV)

FRIDAY
The same Lord is Lord of all and
bestows His riches upon all who
will call upon Him. For "every-
one who calls upon the name of
the Lord will be saved."
Romans 10:12b-13 (RSV)

SATURDAY
A wise man controls his temper.
He knows that anger causes
mistakes.
Proverbs 14:29 (TLB)

SUNDAY
For the Lord's eyes are turned
toward the righteous; His ears
are open to their prayers, but the
Lord's face is set against wrong -
doers.
I Peter 3:12 (NEB)

MONDAY
0, God, in mercy bless us; let
Your'face beam with joy as You
look down on us. Send us
around the world with news of
Your saving power and Your
eternal plan for all mankind.
Psalm 67:1-2 (TLB),

TUESDAY
(Jesus said) "There is no greater
love than this-that a man
should lay down His life for His
friends. You are My friends, if
you do what I tell you to do."
John 1.5:13-14 (PME)

WEDNESDAY
Always remember what is writ-
ten in the Book of Teachings
(Bible). 'Study it day and night to
be sure to obey everything that
is written there. If you do this,;
you will be wise and successful
in everything.
Joshua 1:8 (NCV)
All verses are excerpted from The
Holy Bible: (KJV) King James
Version; (NCV) New, Century
Version; (NEB) New English Bible;
(NIV) New International Version;:
(RSV) Revised Standard Version;
(PME) Phillips Modern English;
and (TLB) The Living Bible.


ern rival DeSoto, which reportedly
won its first two games by shutting
out opponents 100-0, beating
Mulberry 40-0 and Lemon Bay 60-
0.
Hardee head coach Rod Smith
described last Thursday's oppo-
nents as "big, physical, good at
what they do. We told our kids they
would be after us, and they were.
Our kids fought hard. We made
adjustments at halftime and won
the second half 7-6."
Unfortunately, by that time
Hardee trailed 20-0 at halftime.
"We got the kickoff and they
stopped us right off. They got the
ball and scored on their first series
on a wingback counter. They used
traps, sweeps and counters and ran
the ball well. We couldn't replicate
in practice what they do at their
speed," commented Smith.
Hardee's only tally came early in
the second half. A 50-yard kickoff
return by Marwin Simmons for a
touchdown was nullified by a clip-
ping penalty. "It would have made
it a 20-14 game and got Hardee
right back in it, said Smith.
"I'm proud of the way the kids
played the second.half. They didn't
quit. It would have been easy to
down three touchdowns. They had
a slow start but fought back. We are
such a green group. Out of the 43
players, 30 are freshmen who come
from a team which didn't win much
last year," added Smith.
For the Cats, David Newcombe


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PUBLIC NOTICE
The PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
meeting 'as the Hardee County Planning Agency
will hold a public hearing on
Thursday, October 06, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
or as soon thereafter in
the Conference Room, Hardee County Public Health Unit
K.D. Revell Building, 115 K.D. Revell Rd., Wauchula, Florida
for the following requests:
Agenda No.
05-30
Hardee County IDA by and through its Authorized Representative re-
quests Final Site Development Plan approval to construct and
operate a tile distribution center and retail store
(Milano Distribution Center and Retail Store)
On or abt Commerce Ct
Lot 20, Hardee County 2033250000099400000
Commerce Park, zoned C/IBC (4.29MOL ac) S20. T33S. 'R25E
05-31
Sultana Razzaque by andthrough his Authorized Representative requests
a Rezone of up to 1.8MOL acres of the 6.81 MOL-acre-parent-
arcel for the construction/operation of a convenience store
with fuel sales 0134 25 0000 07440 0000
On or about E Main St, E of Boyd Cowart.Rd
6.81MOL ac Beg at SW corn of NEll4 to POB N 609 ft E 120 ft S 155.15ft SE/ly
in a straight line to a pt 535 ft E of POB W535 ft to POB & Corn SW corn of
NEll4 N 89deg30mln59sec E 535 ft N 42deg31min08sec W 55.28 ft for pt on N
R/W line SR64 and for POB N 42deg31min08sec W 247.45 ft S
89deg52min09sec E 801.85 ft S 00deg07min51sec W 182 ft to pt on N R/W line
SR64 N 89deg52mln09sec W 634.20 ft to POB S01. T34S. R25E
05-32
German Florida Citrus, LLC by and through Its Authorized Represen-
tative requests Final Site Development Plan approval for Phase I
of Vandolah Estates to locate 112 s/f dwellings on 1.0-acre-
lots, zoned F-R
On or abt Vandolah Rd 10 34 240000 02700 000
297.21 MOL ac Beg SW corn of Sec & run N 00deg24min44sec E 2831.38' N
84degl2min19sec E 2546.16' to pt on centerline of Troublesome Creek
S53deg39min14sec E along centerline Creek 446.46' S 41deg59min54sec E
along centerline of Creek 437.91' S 18deg03min13sec E along centerline of
Creek 361.44' S 53deg50minl5sec E along centerline of Creek 753.84' S
76deg34min30sec E along centerline of Creek 902.70' S 73deg33min55sec
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Roger Conley, Chairman, Planning/Zoning Board

PUBLIC NOTICE
The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
will hold a Public Hearing to receive recommendations from the
PlanninglZoning Board on
Thursday, October 20, 2005, 8:35 A.M.
or as soon thereafter
412 West Orange St.
Courthouse Annex Room A-102, Wauchula, FL
for Agenda No. 05-31

Gordon R. Norris., Chairman, Board of County Commissioners
This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make
special arrangements should contact the BuildinglZoning Department at least
two (2) working days prior to the public hearing.
This Public Notice Is published in accordance with the Hardee County Land
Development Code. Copies of the documents relating to these proposals are
available for public Inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 A.M.
and 3:00 P.M. at the Zoning Department, 401 West Main Street, Wauchula,
Florida.
All Interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering any
decision the Boards shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material.
Although minutes of the Public Hearings will be recorded, anyone wishing to
appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. 09:22,29c


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:


had 11 carries for 29 yards and a
touchdown. Quarterback Jordan
Grimsley 24 yards on five carries,
Gerardo Villegas added 19 on four
carries and Devin Lampley had two
for five years.
Grimsley, however, was only
able to complete one of seven pass-
es and suffered two interceptions.
Mark St. Fort had one completion
for one attempt. Catches were by
tight end Frank Gross for -18 yards
and Villegas for 12 yards. Tyler
Bumby was successful in his only
PAT attempt.
Defensively, Jorge Lopez, St.
Fort, Newcombe, Grimsley, Joe
Barton, Pete Solis, Tim Selph,
Bumby and Dalton Davis led the
tackle parade.
Hardee plays at Lake Placid
tonight (Thursday) at 7 and is at
Kissimmee Osceola next Thursday
evening at the same time. Hardee's
only other home game is Oct. 6 vs.
Frostproof.

MESSAGE CHANGED DAILY
MESSAGE CHANGED DAILY


CERTIFICATE NO. .#54


YEAR OF ISSUANCE 1999






September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7C


This week in history, as
researched and compiled by Bess
Allen Stallings from the archival
pages of The Florida Advocate,
the Hardee County Herald and
The Herald-Advocate of...

50 YEARS AGO
Pictured on Page One are the,
"heads of women's organizations"
which were "brought together last
Friday at a meeting of the Wauchula
Woman's Club which is making
plans to celebrate its 50th anniver-
sary next spring."
Shown are Miss Gayle Moore,
president of the newly created Little
Women's organization of Hardee
High; Mrs. Herman T. Ratliff, pres-
ident of the Wauchula Jr. Woman's
Club; Mrs. Percy Carlton, president
of the Wauchula. Woman's Club;
Mrs. W.L. Howard, president of
The Wednesday Musicale; Miss
Gwendolyn Grainger, president of
the Business and Professional
Woman's Club; and Mrs. Latimer
I C Farr, president of the Wauchula
IGarden Club.-Herald-Advocate
photo by Socks.

Also pictured on Page One is lit-
tle Dennis Williams, youngest child
of Coach and Mrs. Chuck Williams,
surrounded by the following mem-
Sbers of the football team: Lamar
Knight, end and co-captain; Belton
Dominick, defensive end;, Buddy
Baggott, center; and John Terrell,
tackle.

Burglars picked Sunday night to
make an almost fruitless raid on
Chuck's Place (Hoffman's Cafe and
:Bar) on Main' Street. Chuck's Place
has been burgalarized twice in
recent weeks, and the previous
entries netted the burglar only a few
bottles of beer.

Hardee High's Wildcats will open
their season tonight at the Wauchula
'ball park %when they play host to a
tough Fort Meade Miner eleven.
Coach Chuck Williams has desig-
nated the following as starters for
the game: Lamar Knight, 172, and
Billy Grimsley, 151, ends; Walter
Weed 180,.and John Terrell. .220,,
tackles: Roger Jaudon, 163. and
Kenneth Stanton, 156, guards;
Buddy Baggott, 193, center; Gene
Brown, 183,: fullback; Charles
McLeod, 148, and. 'Charles
iGrimsley, ,149, halfbacks; and Lynn
Foskey, 165. quarterback,,,. --

Pictured are a 'group of Hardee
County law enforcement officers


snapped recently as they practiced
marksmanship: Deputy Sheriff
'John Boyette, Deputy Grady
,Tomlinson; Wauchula policeman
Fred Lanier, Wauchula policeman
Ches Hartley, Sheriff Odell Carlton
and Trooper H.B. Peterson of the
State Highway Patrol.

According to the State Board of
Health, Hardee County has a ratio
of divorcees to marriage of almost
three to one, for the first six months
of 1955, there being 224 divorces
and annulments compared with 79
marriages.
Other figures of interest for the
period include: births, white, 101,
colored, 12; deaths, white, 55, col-
ored, eight. There were six motor
vehicle deaths and three other acci-
dental deaths for the half-year.

Variety is the spice of life it has
been said. Something new, off the
beaten path, is always refreshing.
The ladies Garden Club has
taken a new course in its club func-
tions-that of organizing a men's
Garden Club. Every man who is
interested in growing plants and
beautifying the community is urged
to join.


25 YEARS AGO
TV repeats have become a way of
lifein the'summer months. Now the
couNty commissioners have come
up with a repeat of their own.
The board, last ,, Thursday
approved $75,000 again for the City
of Wauchula in exchange for one
year's fire protection for county res-
idents..
The big question now is will the
Wauchula Council do a repeat or
will it accept the $75,000 as stipu-
lated.

Beginning this weekend, the
gates at the school grounds on
South Florida Avenue. will be!
locked at 11 p.m. everynight to pre-
vent public access.
The new policy was passed by the
school board Monday on a vote of. 3
to 1. Voting for the policy were
Opal Kiight, wvho made the motion,
'Lewis Pace, who seconded it, and
chairman Wayne Jernigan. Ronnie
Gilliard voted against it because he
felt it was unnecessary. Joe Smith
was not present.

..-The. top photo shows the ne\'
.scoreboard at Hardee Stadium
donated by Bill Crews, and Joe L.
Davis Sr. These, men (pictured)


have been responsible for the score-
board over the past 20 years. This is
the third one they have presented.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Galiano
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Roberta Ann "Cookie,"
(pictured) to Kenneth H. Sanders
III, son of the late Ken Sanders of
Fort Myers and the late Betty Davis
Sanders of Wauchula. ,
.-Plans are being made for a
December 20 wedding.

Robert E, Collins is attending, the
U.S. Military Academy prep
school-West Point, at Fort
Monmouth, N.J., and not The
Citadel. A news release from The
Citadel was printed in last week's
paper stating Robert was a student
thEre.
Robert was accepted at The
Citadel but later received an
appointment to. West Point and
reported there Aug. 1.
He is the.son of Judge and Mrs.
R. Earl Collins. .

From "Luther's Learnings" by
Luther Colbert: .
-Zeke Mowatt of Wauchula had
the pleasure of scoring the second
touchdown of the night for the
Florida State Seminoles .as they
trounced the Louisville Cardinals.
-Lawrence Thompson also saw
much punt return action for the
Miami Hurricanes.


10 YEARS AGO
Three new ordinances, passed by
county commissioners may make
major changes for rural residents.
Licensing of dogs and cats, limits
on loud and raucous noise and
mandatory display of assigned
addresses will cause some adjust-
ments, mostly for unincorporated
ares of the county. Municipal resi-
dents already have some of these
restrictions.

From "Kelly's Column" by Jim:
-The Hardee Wildcats are 3-0
and have an open date Friday.
Chad Jones of Wauchula last
week correctly guessed that Hardee
would score 41 points against
Okeechobee. He, won a pair of
Tampa Bay Bucs tickets.
-Dottie Conerly has been elect-
ed president of the Hardee County
Chamber of Commerce. The.execu-
tbl'ig ector isJanet Hendr- .
-A Bible Club has been formed
at Hardee High School. A crusade,
for youth will be held three nights


I '-Way Back When


Stump The Swami


By John Szeligo


next week.

From "Freda's Fqibles" by Freda
G. Douglas:
(Written following record rain-
fall) ... We received a phone call
from a friend in California who
asked if' John and I had started to
grow gills yet. We told him no, but
we were thinking about investing in
a pontoon boat!
-I recently had an extended con-
versation with County Commis-
sioner Ted Hite. The purpose of the
conservation was to keep myself
up-to-date with county news.
During our talk, Ted told me the
Florida Lottery Commission has
invited Hardee County to prepare a
one-minute video about our county
to be used on spot announcements
on television relating to the lottery.
Even though there are readers out
there who do not approve of the lot-
tery, and that is certainly your priv-
ilege, you have to admit that the
publicity can do nothing but pro-
mote our county.
-Don't forget, if you wish to
share your talents with the commit
tee to restore the auditorium in
Wauchula City Hall, you havIe only
to call chairman Jerry Conerly
We'll be glad you did.

These three photos were taken at
a recent Hardee County Commis-
sion meeting in which the commis-
sioners pledged $15,000, plus the
same amount for in-kind services,
for one year to support the planned
Cracker Main Street project.
Gary Gossman, project president,
said. the project intends to hire a
coordinator to try to improve the
Main Street area in Wauchula.
In addition to Gossman, also
pictued are Dottie Conerly, Hardee
Chamber of Commerce president;
Janet Hendry, chamber, executive,
director; and project members
Jeraldine Crews and Gloria Davis.
Also shown are Main Street proper-
ty owners Jack Melendy and 'Perry
Taylor.

Officers for the 1995-96 club
year of Hardee High Schools'
Health Occupation Students of
America (HOSA) were inducted
Sept. 5 and are pictured: Alma
Naranjo, vice president; Stacy
Johnson, parliamentarian; Richie
Long, Chaplain; Maria Estrada,
secretary/reporter; Mary Alvarado,
president; Mary Morales, historian;
and Vicki Bumby and Felice
Rogers, facatly sponsors.


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season tests this weekend. The Gators took a huge step toward the return to
the SEC championship game in Atlanta with a win over Tennessee. FSU put
away a challenge from the Boston College Eagles although it was not ;a,
easy as it should have been.' Miami got out of Death Valley alive.
The Big 12 has some issues with the conference's name teams.
Nebraska beat Pitt 7-6 a week after Ohio University (not Ohio State) beit
Pitt 16-10. TCU beat Oklahoma. TCU lost to SMU. Looks like Texas and
Iowa State must wave the Big 12 banner in 2005.
The Gators win was not without cost. WR Andre Caldwell is out for
the season with a broken leg. Look for former Fort Meade Miner. Jemalle
Cornelius, to step up for UF. He had three receptions for 51 yards against
Tennessee.
The USF Bulls took care of business with UCF. This --4 rivalhi i. suie
to grow into a good one. USF hosts the high-flying Louisville Cardinals this
week. UCF will host CUSA-rival Marshall.
Now let's look at this week's Bill O' Fare
1. Florida at Kentucky UK did play well against Louisville. This is
not an instate rivalry. Florida 35 Kentucky 7.
2. Marshall at UCF UCF has pointed to this game since last yeai.
That's logical since they have never beaten the Herd. Marshall 34 UCF 17.
3. East Carolina at West Virginia- The "Bruise Brothers" of the
Mountaineer backfield (Owen Schmitt and Jason Gwaltney) should run
wild. Wake Forest rushed for 407, yards against ECU. West Virginia 45
ECU 3.
4. Syracuse at FSU- Orange missed a chance to win a big game last
week against Virginia. This is no place to make up for it: FSU 33 Syracuse
17.
5. Louisville at South Florida- Bulls would love to repeat an upset
they pulled a couple years ago. The reality is that Cardinals will fly high
until October 15 in Morgantown, W.V. Louisville 52 USF 27.
6. Colorado at Miami-- Canes will look like a Cat 5 against the Buffs
in the heat of the Orange Bowl. Miami 41 Colorado 17.
7..Tennessee at LSU- The Vols have not looked good in 05 despite
returning a squad that on paper should compete with Southern Cal LSU 38
UT 20.
8.. Georgia at Mississippi State- The Bulldogs will win this game. I
will bet the farm on it. Oh, which Bulldogs'? Georgia 37 MSIU 16
9. Troy State at South Carolina Got a feeling the, Old Ball Coachi
will have the Gamecocks ready this week. USC 27 Troy 14.
10. Arkansas at Alabama- Tide is rolling so far. Shula needs tins win.
Hogs are BBQ fodder. Alabama 35 Arkansas 13.
11. Wyoming at.Ole Miss The Cowboys have built up some fre-
quent flyer miles in SEC territory this season. They will need a vacation.
Mississippi 24 Wyoming 20.
12. Iowa State at Nebraska -- Cylones continues their upward svwirl.
Huskers need to stop mediocrity despite the 3-0 record. ISU 30 Nebraska
17.
13. Texas at Missouri'- Is this the year Mack Brown finally gets it
done? Mizzou will be a test. Texas 33 Missouri 21.
14. Youngstown State at Pitt Can the Panthers take a bite out of the
Penguins? This could be a signature win for Dave Wannstedt! Pitt 27 YSIS
24.
15. USC at Oregon Can anyone stop the Trojans? USC 49 Oregon
14.
16. Carolina at Miami The Dolphins aren't there yet. Carolina 27
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17. Tampa at Green Bay Good old "Battle of the Bays" is back.
Tampa 23 GB 17.
18. Jacksonville at the NY Jets Byron Leftwich was Chad
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19. New England at Pittsburgh The Steelers get tip for the World
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Thursday, September 22, 2005


PAGE ONE


Cats Bomb Barons; Joust With Jackets


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
The Hardee Wildcats picked up
their fourth victory Friday night.
The Cats took the game to the St.
Petersburg Catholic Barons for a
34-10 win
Tomorrow night (Friday), the
class 3A Bartow Yellow Jackets
visit the newly refurbished Wildcat
Stadium, coming off a 30-0 shel-
lacking of the new Ridge
Community High.
The Jackets (3-1 overall) swept
past the Bolts behind the leadership
of junior quarterback Devarius
Cook, whose squad gained 268
yards on the ground and 90 in the
air despite a pair of interceptions.
Junior fullback Alfrederick Jones
had the heavy night for the Yellow
Jackets with 15 carries for' 114
yards and twin TDs. Senior Ryan
Colson and soph Jasper Stevens
added ground yardage and senior
receiver Steven Wesley added more
through the air.
Hardee also has a complement of
running backs and receivers. Junior
quarterback Weston Palmer had a
bunch of opportunities in last
week's game. He completed passes
to Justin Woods, Mark Hodges and
Jermain King, and saw backs
Hodges, Brad Gilliard, Chris Rich,
Jimmy Cimeus and Michael
Carpenter, combining efforts for
401 yards for five touchdowns.
Palmer, got the nod as Offensive
Player of the Week. He was 6-of-9
Sfor 91 yards and a pair of TDs. and


Senior receiver Justin Woods (81) grabs
pass.


I CAN REMEMBER

GRANDMA'S HOUSE

By: Dr. Ross A. Hendry,
DVM


directed the ground attack which
got three more scores.
Special teams Player of the Week
was senior defensive back Thelinor
"Lino" Jena, who blocked a field
goal and made several kickoff
return tackles.
Scout team Players were junior
receiver Chris Cook and junior run-
ning back Tacory Daniels.
It was the defense which also
shone in the dominant Wildcat vic-
tory. Defensive Player of the Week
was senior Jackson Mosely,
who"did a good job shutting down
the Barons' passing game. It's the
leadership you would expect of a
senior," said defensive coordinator
John Sharp. Mosely had four tack-
les and a trio of key pass breakups.
The Barons were only able to com-
plete 18 of 40 passes, most for short
yardage.
"They were limited to 186 yards,
only a few on the ground. They
were a good passing team, but we
held them in check, considering
that most of our secondary is about
5-8 and their receivers were 6-2 or
6-3. They got us for one touch-
down, but I'm really proud of what
our guys did."
Sharp listed a host of linebackers
and backfield in on tackles. Jose
Salvador and Andrew Cisneros
each had a sack Pierre Lazarre had
what amounted to two of them as
he was on the spot for seven tack-
les, two for a loss.
"They had their hands full with
Jayquan Gandy. He worked hard all


21-yard touchdown


Dr. Hendry


There is always a special place we all remember when were kids and mine
was my Grandmother Smith's homestead which was called Buckhorn Ranch. It
was essentially bordered by North Kelly Roberts Road and State Road 64 on the
north and Steve Roberts Special on the South. All the family ran cattle there and
would help roundup so we could mammy up the calves tothe cows' brands.
I would go there with my Aunt Mildred Hadsel every Wednesday afternoon
and frequently on weekends. It was a special trip because sometimes my Uncle
King Kong was there and he was never too busy to sit down and talk to me.
Grandmother's house was a really big frame house at the end of what is
now Resthaven Road. It had a privy out back, a big kitchen with an enormous
wood stove. I remember that stove was always hot. There was a dog-walk porch
that started on the west end, then ran all the way through the middle of the
house, made an L-shape and turned north. There was also a pitcher pump on the
edge of the porch.
The cool thing about the porch was that there were cowhide-bottom rock-
ers and my uncles, the cowboys and the rest of us would sit in the rockers and
prop our feet up on the banister and listen to everybody tell stories for hours. If
there were any other books besides the Bible and Sears Roebuck catalog in the
privy at my grandmother's house I don't remember them.
I recently visited a great-aunt of mine, Annie Stone, and we swapped stories
about the way things used to be. Her daughter was thoroughly entertained lis-
tening to the stories about the ways we entertained ourselves.
One of the neat things about going to my grandmother's was always an
adventure because Grandmother had an old bull named Blue. Blue would catch
youwhen you got out of the car before you could get inside the gate. That's why
there was always a bucket of oranges on the porch so somebody could throw an
orange for Blue to go after because he always loved oranges. He would go after
them and we would race inside. Then, when we wanted to leave, we would throw
him another orange and dash for the ca-.
I remember watching Blue jump flatfooted out of the cowpens one day and
not even touch the top board. .used to have dreams that we kids were out play-
ing in the grove and Blue got after us and chased us to the guava patch. But just
before Blue caught me I would wake up. However nothing was quite as colorful
as my Uncle King Kong. As we move on in the next few weeks, I want to tell
about some of the things he did with me and for me.

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PHOTOS BY RALPH HARRISON
Wildcat offensive line moves in unison to protect quarterback Weston'Palmer (10); from left are Justin Woods (81), Jeremy Kelly
(74), Jake Benavides (65), Daniel Moore (54), Haceem Shweil (partially hidden), Justin English (77) and Jermain King (17).


week learning a new positions and
had nine tackles," said Sharp, who
noted Jena also had nine tackles,
and Michael Carpenter, Ramon
Hernandez, Briant Shumard,
Jackson Frenot, Will Krause,
Johnny Ray Harris and Hodges
each shared in a goodly number of
tackles :too.
"It was a great win for us. The
kids played well and the coaches
did an outstanding job preparing
them on defense to do things we
hadn't done before," said head
coach Derren Bryan. "The defense
was so outstanding that we had a
short field to work with offensively.
They had a wide open passing
game, similar to Port Charlotte,
where we saw a similar offense and
got some things to work on," Bryan
continued, as he look a break from
watching film for the upcoming
game against Bartow.
The ,coaches spend anywhere
from six to 12 hours each Weekend
preparifig for the week's practice.
Bryan cuts up the just completed
game film on the computer so the
offense and the defense can each
see where they need work. He also
prepares for' the next challenge,
insisting on conditioning and lots
of Gatorade at every practice.
Offensively, "We had a lot of
people getting touches on the ball.
With Mark, Brad, Jimmy, our
offense was effective. Everyone


knows his role and that gives us. a
lot of options. Coaches Dale
(Carlton) and Steve (Rewis) are up
top during the game seeing what
opens up. Their quarterback was an
effective passer, but we were able
to put pressure on him. He had a lot
of guys in his face all night as we
covered his receivers, added Bryan.
"Bartow has an offense similar to
, ours. They are big and strong and
loaded with big playmakers. It may
come down to who makes the


fewest mental mistakes. Mental
preparation is so important, espe-
cially at home games, when there's
so much idle time between school
ending and the game starting."
Last week's game began with St.
Petersburg Catholic taking the
kickoff, with talented back Jock
Sanders returning it 15 yards. After
a couple of short passes for a dozen
yards each, the Barons stalled.
Quarterback David Girardi was
sacked by Wildcat junior Cisneros


and the Barons had to punt.
It took Hardee just five plays to
score. A 33-yard pass to Woods and
runs by Rich and Gilliard set up a
third-and three at the Baron 4.
Palmer passed to Hodges in the left
side of the end zone for the first
score of the night. The Pablo
Anselmo kick split the uprights and
Hardee led 7-0 with five minutes
left in the first period.
St. Pete began at its 35-yard line.
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Mark Hodges (4) makes one of several long gains; he made 91 yards on the ground.


Fullback Brad Gilliard (44) plunges over the goal line for a score.


Johnny Ray Harris (9), Pierre Lazarre (15) and others down quarterback David Girardi (12) before
he can hand off the ball.


Barons try to block Wildcatextra point kick. They succeeded only once of five tries.


Wildcats gang tackle Baron running back, who is lost in the crowd.


Senior Mark Hodges spurts through the line, eluding tackles as he goes.

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CATS
Continued From 1D


Operating out of the shotgun,
IGirardi found receivers regularly to
I move downfield, getting to the
Wildcat 7-yard line. Then it was
forward and back until Mosley
broke up a third-down pass. The
Barons had to settle for a David
Rodriguez 29-yard field goal. It
was 7-3 as time ran down in the
first period.
Hardee was on the move as the
teams changed ends of the field.
Eleven plays and a half dozen first
downs and Gilliard pushed the final
'yard over the goal line to score at
the 7:30 mark. Anselmo's kick
went wide left, but it was a 13-3
game.
The teams exchanged punts and
Hardee took over on downs with
just a few seconds left in the first
half, which ended with Hardee still
'up 13-3.
S: The Cats got a good start in the
second half, with Rich returning the
kickoff 39 yards. Cimeus gained 20
yards, Gilliard five and Cimeus
another nine. Then Hodges went
over the right side for the TD. The
PAT was good. It was 20-3, less
than two minutes into the second
:half.
After a Baron punt and a couple
of Cimeus runs, Palmer passed long
to Woods. The play was nullified
''by a penalty and Hardee was forced
to punt. St. Pete Catholic was shut
_down again, when Mosely broke up
a pass.
Hardee took over at the Baron 43
, and took just four plays to score.
-;-Rich took the end-around run for


I GAME STATISTICS 40, 1


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


HARDEE
St. Pete Catholic


Hardee

6-9-0
91
42/310
401
2


5-48


7 6
3 0


36 yards. The Anselmo kick was
good. It was 27-3.
Bellamy got a kickoff return all
the way to the Wildcat 36-yard line.
A penalty on a pass to Andrew
Harris quickly moved the Barons to
the Wildcat 13.,Incomplete passes
and penalties moved the Barons
backward and Hardee took over on
downs.
Three plays later, a fumble gave
the ball back to the Barons, now
early in the fourth quarter. Stalled
on the run or pass, St. Pete tried a
51-yard field goal, blocked by Jena
and recovered by Shumard. Just.as
quickly, another fumble returned
the ball to St. Pete.
The Barons took advantage of
this turnover. After three tries, a 31-


St. Pete Catholic

18-40-0
180
14/6
186
0
11
5-53


7 -34
7--10


yard pass to Sanders was good for
the touchdown. Hardee's lead was
cut to 27-10.
A pass to King, runs by Hodges,
Gilliard and Carpenter, and Palmer
rolled left and hit Woods in the end
zone for a 21-yard score. With the
PAT good, Hardee led '34-10 with
four minutes to go in the game.
The Barons tried to go to. the
passing game again, had some suc-
cess and some passes broken up by
alert Wildcat defenders. Hardee
took over on downs at its own 13.
Cimeus had a short run and'Gilliard
a long one as the clock ran down,
leaving the Cats with the 34-10 vic-
tory.
Staff writer Jim Kelly contributed
to this report.


Sometimes a half dozen Wildcats converged to gang tackle the opponent..


Jose Salvador (51) tackles Baron runner for a loss.


Chris Rich (14) plunges forward for a 20-yard gain.


Pressure was on the Baron quarterback all evening.


Senior Brad Gilliard (44) follows blockers as he goes around right end for a half dozen yards.


Baron quarterback loses 10 yards as Briant Shumard (6) rushes to help Wildcat who sacked the
quarterback.


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Defensive back Will Krause (8) holds on as teammates hurfy to assist him.






4D The Hlerald-Advocate, September 22, 2005


Girls Golf Slowly Improves


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Hardee girls golf had its best


team score of the year in matches
last week.
The Wildcats, meanwhile, won at


The Day The Winds Came In
The day the winds came in across the Gulf Coast
It sounded like the wails of a thousand screaming ghosts.
Death rode in with the waves and Hell was not far behind
Today was Judgment Day for thousands of mankind.
In a fleeting moment, less than a heartbeat
Came the Devil's water and blocked all retreat.
The levees started to buckle, they couldn't stand the strain
In another moment in poured the waters of Lake Ponchartrain.
As Death rode the waves and Hell followed in stride
Satan's wind tore through the city and tossed the land aside.
One can't begin to imagine the horror of that day
When the Sun was blocked out and the sky turned an evil gray.
SIn the aftermath of destruction, after Death had left its stain
upon this land,
Chaos was the next Demon to come and take command.
The gangs swept through the streets, with only one thing in mind
Take everything in sight, don't leave anything behind.
Chaos' reign was fleeting, it wouldn't last too long;
The Cavalry was, coming, 40,000 strong.
They'll rebuild this city, just like it has always been
Many years ago, before the day the winds came in.
-Jon Bush
Sebring
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home against Fort Meade, which is
not having the best of seasons.
The girls traveled to Southern
Dunes to play the new Ridge High
of Davenport on Monday and to
Lake Wales Country Club to face'
Lake Wales High on Wednesday.
The girls will skip the Hawkins
daylong tournament on Monday,
Sept. 26 as they prepare for the
Class 1A District 16 tournament
they will host on Oct. 10 at Torrey
Oaks. "If we don't host it, there
won't be any," commented coach
Byron Jarnagin.
Hardee is in the girls eight-
school district which includes Avon
Park, Bradenton Academy,
' Braden River (the new Bradenton
School), Sarasota Cardinal
Mooney, DeSoto, Lake Placid and
Bradenton St. Stephen's Episcopal.
In last week's tri-match at Torrey
Oaks, soph Ciara Chancey led
Hardee girls around the course with
a personal low of 51. Hardee had a
team score of 251, the best this year
by a team almost all new to the
sport.
On Thursday, Hardee played at
Sebring Municipal Course against
the Lady Blue Streaks, which won
243-293. Junior Ciara Lambert
and Chancey led Hardee around the
course.
Meanwhile, Hardee boys did not
play on Tuesday at Vanguard as
planned.'
The Cats were home on
Thursday to host Fort Meade at
Torrey Oaks, winning 160-251.
Senior Brenton McClenithan
birdied one hole to come in low
man at 38. Junior Justin Painter was
close behind at 39, with soph Kaleb
Saunders sinkiig a birdie to finish
at. 40. Freshman Ben Krause fin-
ished in 43 strokes, and sophs Kyle
Cobb and James Olliff were tied at
44 apiece.
"We're having some of the low-
est team scores we've had in years.
We have had individual players
lower, but this is the best team
score. We have nine players very
close to one another; Overall, I've
been very pleased. We can only
schedule 14 matches during the
season and have lost a couple to.
rain or cancellation. I think we're,
doing very good,", said coach
George Heine.
He said the team "would have to
play exceptionally well to get out
Of :the district competition- at
Lakewood Ranch Country Club on
)Oct. 10. The boys team is in a 12-
team District 16. %Which includes
four private schools which have
only boys teams, who practice
every day under supervision of a
professional. Those teams,
Bradenton Christian, Manatee
HEAT, Sarasota Out-Of-Door
Academy and Sarasota Christian,
along with St. Stephen's and
Bradenton Academy provide the
toughest' competition Hardee will
see: Braden River,' Cardinal
Mooney, DeSoto and Lake Placid
round out the district opponents.
Hardee boys \\ ere at Ridge High
on Monday and are home today
(Thursday) to face Frostproof. The-
Wildcats will participate in the 18-
hole Hawkins Invitational at
Sebring on Monday, Sept. 26 and
return to Sebring on Sept. 29 for a
,dual match.


Sept. 2. 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 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball Booker Away 6/7:30 p.m.
JV Football Lake Placid Away 7 p.m.
Sept. 23 Varsity Football Bartow HOME 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 24 Cross Country Manatee Invit. Away 8 a.m.
Sept. 26 Boys/Girls Golf Sebring Away 8 a.m.
HJHS Softball Hill-Gustat Away 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 27 HJHS Football Frostproof HOME 5:30 p.m.
Swimming Quad-Meet HOME 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball Avon Park HOME 6/7:30 p.m.
Sept. 29 Cross Country Avon Park Away 4:30 p.m.
Boys Golf Sebring Away 4:30 p.m.
HJHS Softball Sebring HOME 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball Braden River HOME 6/7:30 p.m.
JV Football Kissimmee Away 7 p.m.
Sept. 30 Cross Country Tampa Away 8 a.m.
Varsity Football Sebring Away 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 3 Boys Golf Vanguard HOME 4 p.m.
HJHS Softball Avon Park' HOME 4:30tp.m.
Volleyball Bartow HOME 6/7:30 p.m.
Oct. 4 Boys Golf McKeel Away 4 p.m.
Cross Country Lake Placid Away 4:30 p.m.
HJHS Football Sebring Away 5:30 p.m.
Swimming Sebring HOME 5:30 p.m.
Volleyball Heartland Chr. Away 6/7:30 p.m.
Oct. 6 Girls Golf Bartow Away 4 p.m.
Boys Golf Avon Park HOME 4 p.m.
Cross Country Avon Park Away 4:30 p.m.
HJHS Softball Lake Placid Away 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball Palmetto Away 6/7:30 p.m.
JV Football Frostproof HOME 7 p.m.




Guiterrez, Cornelius Set Records


By JOAN SEAMAN
Of The Herald-Advocate
Hardee cross country runners
Jose Guiterrez and Mandy
Cornelius led the local team around,
the new course at Little Cypress
Country Club last week.
It was the Hardee Invitational,
except other teams did not show up,
especially Sebring. "In more than,
S20 years, I've never had to have a
contract with Avon'Park or Sebring.
We'll, start having them with
Sebring next year," said Wildcat
coach Don Trew who was disap-
pointed that the Sebring coach e-
mailed at II a.m. saying his team
was going to a meet elsewhere.
"The Taylors, owners of Little
Cypress, were kind enough to help
prep the course before the race,
measuring, getting out markings
and moving. to.get the-course in
tiptop shape," continued Trew.
Guiterrez covered the course in a
record-setting 19.40. Juan Carrera
was second at 22:23, followed by
Justin Hines at 25.21, Lee Cortez at
33:30 and Juan Rodriguez at 33:59.
For the girls. Cornelius sprinted
past normal leader Maricela Galvan
to cross the finish line at 29:50,
ahead of Galvan who came in with
a time of 29:52. Liz Miller fol-
lowed at 31:17, Christina Badillo at
31:51, Blanc Ruiz at ,34:01, Nancy
Ramirez at 34:08, Cindy Lobato at
37:41.5,. Lucy Ruiz at 37:41.6,
Oralia Aguirre at 39:32 and Britni
-Gamble at 41:40.


BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Hardee County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting pro-
posals for:
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR REVIEW OF
DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT APPLICATIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 380.06

The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter,
referred to as "County", will receive proposals and/or letters at:

Hardee County Purchasing Office
Attn: Jack Logan, Purchasing Director
205 Hanchey Road
Wauchula, Florida 33873

until Tuesday, October, 18, 2005 at 2:00 PM. Local time, atwhich
time they will be publicly opened by the County Purchasing
Director or designee and read aloud. Bidder is responsible for
the delivery of its proposal and/or letters of intent. Those received
after the specified day and time will not be opened.

Hardee County proposes to award a contract for review and
impact analysis of Applications for Development Approval for
Developments of Regional Impact.. Hardee County will accept,
review and evaluate proposals and may require verbal presenta-
tions prior to final selection. The selection process shall be open
to the public and-records maintained in accordance with Florida
Statute 287.055, Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act.

Consultants shall submit one original (clearly marked as the
"ORIGINAL') with ten *(10) copies of. their proposal.
Recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners will be
determined at a later date.

The County reserves the right to: waive informalities and/or irreg-
ularities 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 Counrty may postpone the award
for:a period of time which shall not extend beyond thirty (30) cal-
endar days from the bid opening date,.


Gordon R. Norris, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners,
Hardee County, Florida. 9:22c


Laura Galvan set the new course
record for the Hardee Junior High,
girls at 40:55.
Hardee is in a huge 16-school
Class 2A, District 6, which
includes Fort Myers Bishop Verot,
Braden River ( a new Bradenton
school), Sarasota Cardinal Mooney,
Clewiston, Fort Myers Dunbar,
DeSoto, Estero, Naples Golden
Gate, Immokalee, LaBelle, Lake
Placid, Englewood Lemon Bay,
Naples, Palmetto Ridge (also of
Naples) and Fort Myers Riverdale.
Hardee was scheduled to run at


Lake Placid on Tuesday and travel
to Highlands Hammock today
(Thursday) at a meet hosted by
Avon Park. On Saturday, Hardee is
slated to -go to the Manatee
Invitational in Bradenton.
Next week, there is another Avon
Park run at Highlands Hammock
on Thursday and the flrunners.com
Invitational on Friday.

It all leads up to the district meet
the week of Oct. 24, regionals-the
week of Nov. 4 and state finals in
Dade City on Nov. 12.


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INVITATION TO BID
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Sealed, BIDS will, be received by the Board of County
Commissioners, Hardee County, hereinafter referred to as
"County", at:
Hardee County Purchasing Office
Attn: Jack Logan, Purchasing Director
205 Hanchey Road
Wauchula, Florida 33873

Until 2:00 RM. LOCAL TIME, OCTOBER 17th, 2005, at which time
they will be publicly opened by the County Purchasing Director or
designee and tead aloud. Any BIDS received after the'time spec-
ified will not be accepted.

In an effort to promote waste reduction and recycling and to meet
its obligations under the. Department of Environmental
Protection's rules and regulations governing waste tire removal,
processing and disposal, the County is seeking sealed bids for
the REMOVAL AND/OR PROCESSING OF WHOLE WASTE
TIRES from its designated waste tire site. The BIDS shall be
based on providing all machinery/equipment and staff necessary
to handle all work set forth in the Invitation to Bid, Instruction to
Bidders, Bid Form, and Agreement for Removal and/or
Processing and/or Reuse or Disposal of Waste Tires Services
which comprise the Bidding Documents. Specifications and
other. Contract Documents may be obtained by faxing a request
to (863)773-0322, or by picking up bid packet at Hardee County
Purchasing Office, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, Florida 33873.

The site is located at the Hardee County Solid Waste Department,
685 Airport Road, Wauchula, Florida 33873. The site receives an
average of 10 tons of waste tires per month and presently has an
estimated 100 tons on site. Hardee County is an equal opportu-
nity employer and is inviting MBE and WBE firms to bid on this
project.

Each BIDDER shall submit his bid on the prescribed bid form,
with evidence that he/she has licenses & permits as required by
.federal state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances to
perform the work and services. All Insurance documents shall be
either executed by or countersigned by a licensed resident agent
of the surety or insurance company having his place of business
in the State of Florida. Further, the Surety or insurance company
shall be duly authorized and qualified to do business in the State
of Florida and shall have an A.M. Best rating of A-minus or better
and who is listed on the United States Treasury Department's T-
list as acceptable to issue bonds for the applicable dollar amount.
BIDS must be sealed and the outside of the envelope MUST be
marked: "SEALED BID REMOVAL AND/OR PROCESSING OF
WHOLE WASTE TIRES.

Hardee 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 judg-
ment is in the best interest of the County. Bids may be withdrawn
prior to the date and time of bid opening. The County reserves
the right to reject any or all bid(s) and may postpone the award of
the Agreement 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
HARDEE COUNTY 9:22c


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September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 5D


Alligator Hunting ... An Experience Like No Other


By MICHAEL KELLY
For The Herald-Advocate
About two months ago my biother-in-law, Vince
Ford of Lake Wales, and I applied for a state alliga-
tor hunt. When applying, you must list five choices
i for where you wish to hunt. We were lucky enough
to get drawn for our first choice, Kissimmee River
Pool A. This meant we could hunt the river from
:SR 60 to U.S. 98 in Lorida, which covers about 30
miles of the river. Our hunt dates were Sept. 1-7,
and Oct. 1-7 if we had tags left.
When awarded a hunt, you must pay $250 for an
alligator trapping license as well as $10 for two
cities tags that you must attach to the alligator when
it is harvested. Since the permit was in Vince's
name he was the licensed trapper, so I had to pur-
chase a $50 trapper's agent license since I would be
assisting him in the taking of an alligator.
After all the preparation, we were ready to hunt.
We were accompanied by my sister, Tonya Ford of
Lake Wales, who was going to video the hunt; and
my girlfriend, Miranda Smith, and good friend,
Kendall Coker, both of Wauchula. Miranda and
Kendall were going to shine spotlights and come.
along for the excitement.
We finally launched the boat around 8 o'clock on
Saturday night. As soon as we got situated and it
was completely dark, we began to hunt.
The technique we used was to cruise around
,slowly in the boat until we could see the reddish
orange reflection of a gator's eye. Once a gator was
spotted, we would steer toward it as quietly as we
could and hope it would stay on top of the water
long enough for me to get a good throw with the
harpoon.
The harpoon consisted of a wooden shaft with a
short metal rod on the end. A sharp tip connected to
steel cable and rope was placed on the metal rod,
and .the rope was fastened to the shaft with electrical
tape that was supposed to pull off when a gator was
struck.
Now, back to the hunt. We began to see gators
before we even got out of the canal leading us from
the boat ramp to the river. We passed on several
small gators before we saw one that looked to be of
good size.
Whenever we got closer I could tell it was a nice
gator, about nine feet long. Everything was coming
together so good I could not believe it. We got
within about 20 feet and the gator was still there. I
reached back and threw the spear as hard as I could.
.1 just knew I had him and was disappointed to see
the harpoon soar over the gator's back and him erupt
wildly in a fury and dart under the water. After
catching plenty of grief for missing such an easy
.shot, we began to search for another one.
After only a minute we spotted three more sets of
eyes gazing back at us. Unfortunately, they were all
a little smaller than what we were after.
Then we saw some eyes in the grass on the east
bank of the river. We began our approach as Tonya
got her camera ready and I picked up my harpoon
once more. For some reason I could not see the'


gator that Kendall and Miranda- had in the spotlight.
Then all of the sudden I saw it, and it looked like a
good one. We got in range and once again I hurled
the harpoon with all my might only to see this gator
erupt as well.
Thinking I missed again, I looked up to see my
harpoon handle racing toward us and go under the
boat, which meant I got him. As the gator began
racing away I looked back and saw the buoy
wrapped around the motor, so I quickly grabbed the
rope to try and untangle it. I could not get the rope
untangled fast enough and when the rope went tight,
the buoy broke free, which meant we had no way to
tell were the gator was and no way to get our hands
on the rope.
We were all so stunned at what had just hap-
pened, we almost couldn't believe it. But, luckily
for us, the gator was not lost forever because we
noticed the harpoon had-not broken away from the
rope like it should have. We could see the white tip
of our hprpoon as the gator was swimming away
from us about 100 yards down the river.
We began to follow the gator until it stopped and
lay on the bottom of the river. We came up with the
plan to simply grab the harpoon and get the rope.
Well, it did not work that easily.
Once the gator felt us on the other end of the har-
poon, he took off before we could grip the harpoon.
The handle went under and resurfaced again about
50 yards away. We raced up to it once again, only
for the gator to swim into deeper water and pull the
harpoon under water again. This time it did not
resurface.
We were all disappointed and decided to contin-
ue to look for our gator, knowing he had to come up
for air sometime. We hoped he would move back
into the shallows so we could have one more
attempt at getting the rope.
After an hour of constant searching, we began to
wonder if we would ever see him again. And to
make things worse, he still had our harpoon, which
meant we could not hunt anymore. After another 30
minutes of driving up and down the river looking
with no success, we decided to make one more pass
before giving up.
Then, out of nowhere, I saw it. Sticking up out
of the water across the river was our harpoon. We
did not know if the gator was still on it or not, but as
we got closer and the harpoon began to move again,
we knew he was still attached.
We were determined not to let him get away
again, fearing this would be our last change.
Kendall drove the boat, Miranda held the light and
Tonya got the camera back out as Vince and I went
to the front of the boat. He grabbed the harpoon as
I went for the rope. It worked. I got the rope and
tied it to the cleat on the side of the boat.
The line tightened up, and we began to be pulled
around a little from the gator. I grabbed the rope
and began to try and pull the gator up to the boat so
we could see it. We still had no idea how big it
was.
After several minutes a huge tail broke the water,


and we were all amazed at just how big he really
was. Whenever he saw the boat the gator made
another run, taking back all the rope I had just
pulled in. I knew we were in for a real struggle, not
expecting the gator to be as big as he was.
After about 30 minutes of tug-of-war with this
gator, we had finally worn each other out. I got him
to the boat again and handed the line to Vince.
Tonya turned her camera back on and I grabbed the
bang stick. Whenever the gator raised his head, I
drove downward with the bang stick. As the shell
fired water flew everywhere. We looked back down
and saw a humongous lifeless alligator floating
alongside the boat.
We began to celebrate and thought the hardest
part was over. As we tried to pull the gator in the
boat, we realized there was a problem. He was too
heavy for us to pull in. After several attempts and
not even coming close, we decided to simply tie the
gator to the side of the boat and idle all the way
back to the boat ramp.
Since we had to idle back and were about four or
five miles from the boat ramp, it took us well over
an hour to make it back. It was now 2 o'clock in
the morning, and we were all exhausted when we
finally made it to the boat ramp.
Once we got to the dock we were able to pull,
push and roll the gator into the boat. We loaded.the
boat and headed for the house. As we were driving
home, Vince and I were trying to decide what to do
with this monster. It was far too big to fit in any
cooler, and we had to cool it off so it didn't spoil.
So, we decided to put the gator in a child's swim-
ming pool they had bought for their dogs to cool off
in.
When we got back, Vince and I slid the gator out
of the boat and into the swimming pool, which we


put in the back of the truck. We drove into Lake
Wales to the Twice The Ice machine to get enough
ice to keep the gator cool for several hours.
For some reason, a game warden was driving
down SR 60 and thought we looked suspicious and
decided to pull in. He asked us what we needed ice
for at 4 o'clock in the morning. We told him we
were icing down a gator we had killed and he quick-
ly became interested and got out of the truck to
examine him. He checked our licenses and made
sure he was properly tagged. Luckily we had
everything we needed, and the gator was properly
tagged. After he checked us out he told us to have a
good morning, and we were headed back to the
house.
After only four hours of sleep we were up and
off to a gator processor in Christmas, which is near
Titusville. When we got there, they measured our
gator at 10 feet, 9 inches and said that it was proba-
bly over 50 years old. The processor will skin and
butcher the gator for us.
We all had a wonderful time and an exciting
adventure on the alligator hunt. I would also
encourage anyone who likes to hunt to give alligator
hunting a try sometime. It is definitely in a league
of its own. If you are interested, the state has infor-
mation on gator hunting at the Fish & Wildlife
Conservation Commission Web site, which is
www.myfwc.com.
Applications for permits are to be sent in every
year in July and early August, and are awarded by a
lottery basis. Applications can be mailed or submit-
ted through the Internet. If you apply, the chances
are good you will get chosen because the state issues
- about 5,000 permits a year.
I am definitely.looking forward to going again in
October to try to fill our last tag.
U g S


COURTESY PHOTO
Michael Kelly and Vince Ford harvested this 10-foot, 9-inch alligator on the Kissimmee River on
the night of Sept. 3, 2005.


1Hardee County Education Foundation to Award Scholarships >
Application Deadline Next Week

Dear HHS Class of 2005 Graduates:
This letter is a reminder that next Friday, September 30, 2005, is the deadline to apply for our
Foundation's scholarship money.
While you and your fellow class members were in elementary school, the Hardee County Education
Foundation sponsored a fundraising event that gives you an opportunity for some additional scholarship
money as you further your education after high school. This money was raised by parents, community
members, and local businesses. As the Class of 2005, you have the distinction of being the first group of
graduating seniors who will receive the benefits from this money.
To receive the money that was raised and invested requires that you must have:
1. graduated from Hardee Senior High School with the Class of 2005,
2. attended the Hardee County School System for 8 years or more. They do not have to be in
consecutive years, and
3. now be pursuing a college, trade, or technical school education after high school.
Unfortunately, if you do not meet all three of these requirements then you will not be eligible for these
funds. Next month, all the available money will be divided equally among those seniors who do qualify.
In an effort to process your application, complete and return the following information. You must
include your acceptance letter or proof of acceptance and an invoice from your selected institution


verifying your eligibility.


Jim
President
Hardee County Education Foundation, Inc.


Email: kochcon@strato.net


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ITelephone Number:
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Alexander, Dwayne Dirkson, Devon


Boyette, Katie
Brown, John Patrick
Brutus, Calvin
Bryan, Shayla
Bryant, Jessica
Buckley, April
Capron, Jeff
Cisneros, Sarah
Cobb, Stephanie
Crawford, Kaylyn
Davis, Dustie
VDick, Daniel


Navarro, Yesenia


Flowers, Mary Esther Nichols, Criquette


. Gonzales, Andrea
Graham, Nicole
Green, Thomas
Hand, Jessica
.Herrera, Christina
Holt, Michael
Iniquez, Norma
Kirkland, Michelle
Manley, Lydia
Matz, John Noah
Miller .Michael


Norris, Morgan Lynne
Pace, Kathryn
Painter, Teri
Porter, Kristina
Prieto, Tabitha
Purdy-Grimes,
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Redding, Sierra
Redding, William
Reyes, Adriana
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Rivers, Jessie
Roberts, Brandi
Roberts, Jason
Roberts, Judy
Rodriguez, Ricardo
Ruiz, Laura
Rodriguez, Vanessa
Romero, Crystal
Sanchez, Maynor
Shayman, Carla
Simpson, Travis
Solomon, Ben
Snencer. Kara


St.Romain, Rebecca
Thompson, Brandt
Tomlinson, Stephanie
Tubbs, Travis
Ussery, Jeremy
Waldron, Jacqueline
Walker, Jared
Widener, Breanna
Wingate, Christopher
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Stephen Cantu Sr. checks production in an active hive.


PHOTOS BY C.J. MOUSER
Stephen and Leslie Cantu started Cantu Apiaries in Zolfo
Springs in 1979 with only a few hives. Now they provide queen
bees and starter hives to farmers across the nation.


No protective gear for Robin Boni! She practices her own style
of "extreme beekeeping" as she tends to hives wearing only a
tank top and shorts.


CANTU APIARIES:



It's The Bee's Knees!


By C.J. MOUSER
For The Herald-Advocate
Step out of your car at this Zolfo
Springs business, and you are immediately
surrounded by what seems an unnatural
number of hovering bees. Nervous cus-
tomers usually make a beeline for the office
door.
This is Cantu Apiaries, "Home of the
Peace River Queens."
In fact, slap $10 down on the counter,
and you can walk back out with your very
own queen bee. But, then, what would you
do with her? Build her a miniature castle?
Furnish it in the Queen Anne style? With a
queen-sized bed?
The folks inside the office know. Their
world is dedicatedto bees.
Stephen Cantu started Cantu Apiaries
back in 1979 with just a few hives, and he
and his wife, Leslie, have since established
a reputable business that supplies not only
wholesale honey and wax, but also queen
bees and starter hives.
Cantu, originally from Texas, also pro-
vides pollination services, delivering boxes
of bees across the country while Stephen
Cantu Jr. and his mother keep the little bee
wings buzzing at the apiary on Steve
:Roberts Special.

SFilling A Void
Many people don't realize that bees fill
a very important role in daily farm life.
When a vegetable plant, such as a tomato
plant, reaches a certain stage in growth it
produces several blossoms. Eventually,
each of these blossoms will fall off and be'
replaced with a tiny little tomato, which
will ultimately become the big red juicy
globe that we purchase at produce stands
and in the grocer's market.
During the bloom stage, the tomato
must be-pollinated. This is where the bee
comes in.
Due to the sheer mass of vegetables that
are produced in the United States every
year, bees, in their natural environment,
simply, cannot keep up with the demand.
This is particularly true since they are easy
prey to an insidious little creature called the'
Varroa Mite, which feeds on the midsection
of a developing worker bee.
An infestation of Varroa Mites will dev-
astate a hive, which can have a major
impact on vegetable growers in the area. If
the farmer has the option of purchasing or


renting hives, to move about on an as-need-
ed basis, his problem is solved. This is
where Cantu Apiaries comes in.
By being able to replace a mite-infested
hive with a new healthy one, the farmer can
continue on with production. This option
also comes in handy in the case of the
African Small Hive Beetle, which lays its
eggs inside a healthy hive. Its larvae then
feed on the honey, ultimately destroying the
comb and subsequently causing the bees to
abandon the hive.

Don't Say 'African!'
The first time a swarm of Africanized
Honey Bees was discovered to have entered
the United. States on its own was in
Hidalgo, Texas, in 1990. Since then
Americans have been besieged by
Hollywood depictions and tabloid versions
of horrific attacks upon people by AHB.
Cantu contends that Africanized Honey
Bees seem to prefer an arid climate, which
bodes well for folks here in south-central
Florida..
"It's not out of the realm of possibility
for AHB to be introduced here," says
Cantu, but he feels it is unlikely any sub-
stantial independent migration will occur,
which seems to be supported by the fact
that Africanized Honey Bees have been
found in Florida, but have yet to become a
major issue, despite the abundance of natur-
al flora. To date, Africanized Honey Bees
seem to be congregating and flourishing in
dry climates found in such places as New
Mexico, Texas and California.

Daily Risks
Even the uninitiated would suspect that
handling bees on a daily basis presents a
high risk of being stung. Stephen Cantu Jr.
notes he is stung an average of a couple
hundred times a week.
"You kind of become immune to it,"
says Stephen Jr., who handles bees for
extraction purposes and also prepares them
for shipping. "You get to where they (the
sting sites) don't swell and it's pretty much
a matter of routine."
Routine indeed.
In many cultures, and even here in the
United States, induced bee stings are used
to combat the pain of arthritis. It's called
"apitherapy." Doctors in South Korea found
that melittin, the principal peptide in bee
venom, blocks the expression of inflamma-


Letter To Editor

Wauchula Water-Sewer

$14 Million, Not $45


Dear Editor:
I read the "City Seeks
Sewer/Water $$$" article in this-
week's edition of The Herald-
Advocate. It's a good article, how-
ever I need your help with one
adjustment to clarify a key issue for
all concerned. The article indicated
that the city may borrow up to $45
million for its plans to expand our
wastewater and, water plants.
Actually, the city may borrow up to
$14 million, not $45 million. The
city is fiscally healthy enough to
borrow up to $45 M, so a loan for
about $14 million .for the waste-
water plant expansion project is
very feasible; however the city has
no intention' of borrowing $45 mil-
lion. The purpose of the presenta-
tion made by Angie Brewer &
Associates to the City/ Commission
was to reinforce the fact that the
city can afford to do the project if it
so desires.
As you know, the project entails
expanding the wastewater plant
capacity from one million gallons.
per. day (mgd) to. three mgd.


Expansion will also include recy-
cling capability for wastewater
reuse. Currently the city's plant is
at about 95 percent capacity with
only 5 percent of 50,000 gpd capac-
ity remaining. This is woefully
inadequate to serve all of the 1,000
new housing units interested in
tying into the system, as well as
pending commercial and industrial
users, let alone any growth poten-
tial the city will experience in the
near future. The estimated total cost
for this project is about $14 million.
The city also has $2.25 million in
CDBG funds earmarked for this
project, which helps reduce the
funds the city might borrow.
This project is seriously being
considered because, basically, we
know that the city must build the
expansion in order to meet any of
the city's future growth objectives.
It. is the cornerstone of our future
efforts and goals.
The State Revolving Load Fund
(SRF) has several advantages over
competing sources, which makes it
the best option for the city to fund


the project:
*The funds can be accessed and
used immediately when needed.
*The funds can be borrowed' at a
fixed interest rate of 1.43 percent
annually.
*Payments can be made over a
period of 20 years.
*There are no pre-payment
penalties or restrictions.
SPayments do not begin until.
after the project is completed.
The city intends to pay back
these funds through a combination
of preserit and future grant subsi-.
dizes, impact fee increases, new
revenues generated from. the
expanded services, and new rev-
enues generated from proprietary
operations yet to be developed.
If you would be kind enough to
print this information in a clarifica-
tion article in the next edition of
The Herald-Advocate, it would be
very helpful. Please accept my sin-
cere appreciation in advance for
your help on this.
Respectfully,
Rick Giroux
Wauchula

Laziness is nothing more than
the habit of resting before you
get tired.
--Jules Renard


tory genes that can cause painful tissue
swelling in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
This knowledge, however, is of little corn-
fort to the aforementioned nervous visitors.
They need.to meet Robin Boni, who
tends to the needs of the bees in the ."mat-
ing nooks" dressed in nothing more protec-
tive than a tank top, shorts and flip-flops.
Boni has developed her own style of what
she refers to as "extreme beekeeping."
Says her sister, Leslie Cantu, "We have
guys who have worked here that demanded
full bee gear, head to toe, and she goes out
there dressed for the beach!"


It's Their Beeswax!
In essence, Cantu Apiaries and other
apiaries like it provide a needed service to
this. country by striving to maintain a bal-
ance between the production of fruits and
vegetables and the creatures that make it all
possible.
The Cantus are fortunate to have found
a way to make a living doing something
they not only enjoy, but are intrigued by.
It's a business that keeps them buzzing.
, Staff writer Cynthia Krahl contributed to
this report.


A starter hive, made up of one queen and a variety of worker bees, is prepared for shipping. In
inset, Stephen Cantu Jr. inspects the contents.



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Name: Arturo Junior Valdez
Age: 25
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 175
Last Address: RO. Box 634,
Bowling Green
Charge: Failure to appear
in court on a charge of.
possession of marijuana.


Name: Richard Allen
Friedhofer
Age: 22 ... .
Height: 6'0"
Weight:. 135
Last Address: 4003
Northlight Drive, Naples
Charge:'Burglary of an
unoccupied structure.


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Name: Antonio Artwain
Ash
Age: 23
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 165-
Last Address: 1344 S.
Falconwood Court, Apopka
Charge: Violation of proba-
tion (original-charge leav-
irig the scene of an acci-
dent). :


Name: Scott Michael
McLeod .
Age: 43
Height: 5'8".
Weight: 200
,Last Address: 1440 Dink
Albritton Road, Wauchula
Charge: Violation of proba-
tion '(original charge pos-.
session of methampheta-
mine).


Name: Katina Ann Avilez
Age: 32
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 140
Last Address: 6716-46th
Ave. W., Bradenton
Charge: Non-support.


Name: Wilfredo Junior: -
Santos
Age: 34
Height: 5'10" ,
Weight: 194 '
Last Address: 238 Kathy :
St., Ona
Charge: Non-support.' ,


Name:- Esmeralda.Gariia
Age: 31
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 120 : ..
Last Address: 1252
Majestic Oak Drive,
Apopka .
Charge: Failure to appear
In court on a charge of
possession of. metham.
phetamine. '; -'"


The Hardee County Sheriff's Office holds active warrants for the above individuals. If you
have any information concerning a listed person's whereabouts, call the SHERIFF'S
OFFICE WARRANTS DIVISION at 773-0304 ext. 205.


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September 22, 2005, The Herald-Advocate 7D




The Real Florida
By Dorothy Harris
State Park Ranger


Memory Lane


PHmi.'r' SUBVIFTED ,Er GbEtJD GARRISON GuGEL
The 1975-76 class of Catherine Garrison poses at Wauchula Elementary School. The first girl on the front
row (left) has been identified as either Paula Evans of Melody (last name unknown). Next to her is Dale
Gainous, then Richard Nicholson. The next two are unknown, with Angel Sustaita standing next to Mrs.
Garrison. Second row (from left), unidentified. Allen McCormick, Donna Kay Johnson, Angle Browdy,
unidentified, Sherry Wilkins, Debbie Ridenhour and Urbana Santellan; third row, Kord Robertson,
unknown, Hope Vermilye, Keller Pridgen, unknown, Dale Richardson and Van Crawford. Inside the fold-
er which held the picture taken by National School Studios Inc. is a small, printed note which reads:
"Students are permitted to take pictures home for parents' approval. Group picture, $2.25, including tax.
Please return picture or money in one week. Thank you."

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


Every so often, new staff members come to Highlands Hammock State
Park and we like to introduce them to the community. Today you will
"meet" Judy D. Buchanan, who grew up as a "park kid."
Judy's father was a park ranger at Wind Cave National Park in South
Dakota. Judy recalls living at the park in a Civilian Conservation Corps-era
cottage. This cottage was rather roomy by CCC standards, with four bed-
rooms and the typical one bathroom which was common for that erar. "I
remember the tin roof, especially," says Judy. "The magpies would drop
stones on it and you could hear them rolling down the slope of the roof."
Judy also remembers spelunking with her dad and several of her sib-
lings. "Cave crawling," as she calls it, gave her the opportunity to wander
over the mystical limestone formations found deep inside the caves. One
she recalls reminded her of a man's beard, a goatee, to be exact. Another's
many small pockets were reminiscent of rows of mailboxes.
One cavern, known as the Devenport Room, holds a special apprecia-
tion with her family. "We found out about it during a return trip to the cave
(as an adult) for the centennial celebration," says Judy. "My son entered a
silent auction, and when we reviewed the -map he bid on, we saw the
Devenport Room on the map. Devenport is my maiden name.
"We were also amazed by the small size of the CCC house," says Judy.
As a child, the home seemed huge to her. Upon returning to visit as an
adult, Judy could only marvel over her parent's ability to raise five children
in a four-bedroom house with only one bathroom. Luckily, there was a
nearly equal distribution of boys and girls in the family!
"Since Dad worked in the national parks, we often camped in them
during our annual trip to Florida to see our grandparents. All five kids and
both parents camped out in a VW van," says Judy. How's that for some
close family time?
These memories are at the heart of who she is. Judy has always had a
strong conservation ethic, likely imprinted during her childhood years liv-
ing in the national park. This appreciation continued as she and her hus-
band, Mark, took their own kids camping national forests. During their
twenty-eight years of marriage, they have raised two boys. The youngest is
finishing up his last year at the University of North Florida, and the other
is due to bless her with her first grandchild later this. year.
Most recently employed as a human resource manager, Judy says she
desired a career change. Remembering all the good things about her dad's
job and her positive experiences running a farm with her husband years
before, she decided to enroll in the University of Florida's Master Naturalist
program. With her husband's full support, she began to focus on a career in
resource management so she could' be outdoors more.
"I saw the Highlands Hammock job advertised on the "People First"
Web site, so I decided to apply," says Judy. Her extensive outdoor-related
work experience from her farm days was a huge benefit, and fulfilled many
of the required skills and abilities for the position as park ranger.
Three months into her ranger position, Judy says she loves everything
about it. "I just love the park, the diversity of the habitats, the wildlife and
even the people! You never know who or what you will see each day."


During the past week, sheriff's deputies and, city police officers
investigated the follow ing incidents and made the following arrests:

COUNTY
Sept. 19, James Robert Anderson. 22, of 2631 Barkdoll Road, Bowling
Green. wvas arrested by Dep. Joe Marble on capiases alleging failure to
appear in court on charges of grand theft, petit theft and two counts aggra-
vated assault with a deadly weapon.

*a Sept. 18, David Bruce Poucher, 23, of 313 S. Seventh Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested by Dep. Andrew McGuckin and charged with sale of metham-
phetamine within 1,000 feet of a church and delivery of drug parapherna-
lia.
Sept. 18, criminal mischief on Ralph Johns Road was reported.

Sept. 17, Shaun Timothy Casey, 22, of 2929 Center Hill Road,
Bowling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart on charges of violation of
probation (original charges three counts forgery, uttering a forgery, two
counts grand theft and fleeing to elude a police officer).
Sept. 17, Ronnie Lee Boyd, 44, of 404 N. Seventh Ave., Wauchula,
was arrested b Sgt. David Drake and charged with disorderly intoxication,
exposure of sexual organs and resisting arrest without force.
Sept. 17, a theft on Chamberlain Blvd., residential burglary on Martin
Luther King Jr. Avenue and a vehicle stolen on Buck Drive were reported.

Sept. 16, Francisco Juarez Calderon, 28, of 2396 Osprey Lane,,
Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. James Adler on capiases alleging failure to
appear in court on charges of possession pf marijuana and failure to a reg-
istered owner to notify Department of Motor Vehicles of a change of.
*addcless. ,
Sept. 16, Bobby Gerald Davis, 21, of 11008 Browning St, Lithia. was
arrested bv Florida Highway Patrol Ofe. Kimberly Bena idez and charged
w% ith DUI with property damage and violation of license restriction.
Sept.. 16, Alexander Herrera, 16, of 791 Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue, Wauchla, was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart and charged with domes-
i tic battery on a pregnant woman.
Sept. 16, criminal mischief on U..S. 17 North,,and a vehicle stolen on
U. S. 17 North were reported.
Sept. 15, a residential burglary on Stansfield Road and a vehicle stolen
on,SR 64 East were reported.

Sept 14, Dimas Vasquez Guardiola, 47, of 4044 Dixiana Drive,
Bowling Green,w as arrested by corrections Ofc. Pat Cassick on a DeSoto
County warrant charging her with non-support.
Sept. 14, Armondo Sanchez, 25, P. O0. Box 141, Fort Meade, was
arrested by Sgt. Barry Schnable on capiases charging him with two counts
domestic battery.
Sept. 14, John George Shenefield, 28, of 8576 SE 94th Trail,
Okeechobee, was arrested by Sgt Barry Schnable on warrants charging him
with non-support and failure to appear in court on a charge of driving while
license suspended.
Sept. 14, a residential burglars on Steve Roberts Special and thefts on
two locations on U. S. 17 North were reported.

Sept. 13, Rone Watts, 32, of 826 Hickory St., Arcadia, was arrested by
Sgt. Barry Schnabale on a Volusia County warrant alleging non-support.
Sept. 13, Christopher Mark Tindell, 27, of 207 W. Palmetto St.,
: Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt 'Barry Schinable on warrants charging hint
with violation of probation original charges domestic battery and criminal
'mischief).
Sept.. 13, Barbara Joann Pittman, 34, of 5007 Blackbirch Trail,
Mulberry, was arrested by Sgt: Barry Schnable on a charge of failure to pay
Child support. /
Sept. 13, Jawain Donte Robinson, 17, of 637 Chamberlain Blvd.,
..Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Larry Cook and charged with resisting
arrest with force, battery on a law enforcement officer, battery on a school


employee 4pd trespassing at "a school .
Sept. 13, a theft on Altman Road and a stolen tag were reported.

WAUCHULA
Sept. 17, Guillermo Garcia, 4-8, of 816 N. Ninth Ave., Wauchula, was
arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and charged with aggravated assault with a
deadly weapon.

Sept. 16, criminal mischief on East Main Street and a fight on Seventh
Avenue and Bay Street were reported.

Sept. 14, Victorino Cati, 32, of 1060 E. Gay St., Bartow, was arrested
by Sgt. Thomas Harris on a charge of violation of an injunction for protec-
tion.

Sept. 13, William Thomas Minton, 37, of 2931 Red Bird Lane, Zolfo
Springs, was arrested by Ofc.:Chris LeConte on a warrant alleging disor-
derly intoxication and also charged him with criminal mischief, resisting
arrest with force, battery on a law enforcement officer and disorderly intox-
ication.
Sept. 13. Lionel Richard Vasquez, 18, and Dinah Vasquez, 23, both of
701 S. Seventh Ave., Wauchula, were arrested by Ofc. Justin Wyatt and
each charged with domestic affray.

BOWLING GREEN
Sept. 18, Raymond Hernandez, 28, address unknown, was arrested by
Ofc. Daniel Arnold and charged %kith lewd or lascivious molestation of a
child over 12 and under 16 years of age.

Sept. 16, Jose DeJesus Covarrubias, 24, of 701 W. Jones St., Bowling
Green, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ehrenkaufer and charged with DUI and
no valid license. '

Sept. 15, Stacy Lea Arndt, 40, of 310 Hatfield Road, Winter Haven,
was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges and charged with DUI, refusal to
submit to DUI tests, possession of marijuana and possession of drug para-
phernalia.

ZOLFO SPRINGS
Sept. 18, Terry Len Mosel6y, 30, and Reginald Fred Moseley, 26, both
of 3702 Hoyt St., Sebring, was arrested by Ofc. Warren Brittingham and
each charged with resisting arrest without force. Terry Moseley was also
charged with fleeing to elude 'an officer using lights and siren.

Sept. 17, Jorge Alberto Negrete, 36, of 888 SR 64 East, Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Ofc. Ricky Selph and charged with DUI.

Sept. 16, a theft on Marion Street was reported.

Sept. 14, a stolen tag was reported.

Sept. 13, Robert Marlin Ballard, 70, o01 Suwanee Street, Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Ofc. Ricky Selph and charged with assault, assault on a law
enforcement officer and carrying a concealed weapon.
Sept. 13, Ellis Hodges, 30, of 3707 Ninth Ave. West, Zolfo Springs,
was arrested by Ofc. Ricky Selph on a warrant charging him with. non-sup-
port.

Sept. 12, a theft on Suwannee Street was reported.


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C OURTEUSY PHOTO
Fledgling swallow-tailed kite tests its wings at Highlands
Hammock State Park.
For instance, recently she was asked to check out a report of an injured
bird, and wound up getting the photo of a lifetime! "I went to check it out
and located a very large black-and-white bird in the park's picnic area. The
bird was huge! I was not able to get very close to it, but I did manage to get
some photos with my digital camera."
The bird was a young swallow-tailed kite. These impressive birds of
prey visit the hammock each spring and summer to mate and raise their
young before returning to South America. This young fledgling was not
injured, but apparently just testing its wings.
Enjoy the photo of this beautiful ;creature, and don't forget to say "hi"
to Judy the next time you visit The Real Florida.

HARDEE COUNTY
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Hardee County Enterprise Zone
Development Agency will hold its quarterly
-meeting at 12:00 p.m. on September 27, 2005 at
the Panda Restaurant, Hwy 17 S, Wauchula, Fl.

This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any
disabled person needing to make special
arrangements should contact Betty Croy at the
Economic Development Office (773 3030) at least
forty-eight (48) prior to the meeting.

TROY BRANT, CHAIRMAN
ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 9:22c


HOMECOMING

Sunday, September 25


Guest Speaker:
Joe Hallum


~ Dinner on the Grounds ~


Gospel, Sing

in the afternoon

Wauchula Hills Baptist Church
615 Rainey Boulevard






8D The Herald-Advocate, September 22, 2005


TEENS INTERVIEW ELDERS



No BABY BEDS; No WASHING MACHINES


By TAMMY LANG
Special To The Herald-Advocate
I interviewed Mary Nell Rogers. Here
are my questions and her answers.
Q: When and where were you born?
A: Nov. 16, 1921 in Marietta, Miss., in
her Grandma's house.
Q: How old are you?
A: 81 years old.
Q: Where did you live and grow up?
A: In a three-bedroom house in Prentiss,
Miss. All the girls slept in one room and the'
boys slept in another.
Q: Did you have bathrooms in your
house?
A: No, but we had chambers to use at
night.
Q: How many siblings did you have?
A: I had four brothers, six sisters, two
half-sisters, and a half-brother.
Q: Who were your parents?
A: My father was Robert Lee Gann and
my mother was Molly Annie Grisson. They
both had been married before. They were
married for about 40 years.
Q: Where did you go to school?
A: Pleasant Valley, Miss. until theeighth
grade and then to Marietta High School,
only for the 10th grade. "
Q: How did you get to school?
A: I walked three miles, then for high
school my brother drove a wagon and
would take all the kids in the neighborhood.
Q: What was the average number of
students in a classroom?
. A: About 12 to 18 per class.
Q: What was the fashion when you


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were growing up?
A: We wore home-made clothes. My sis-'
ter could sew and made our clothes. Then
in high school I started making my own.
Q: Did you have to do things around
the house?
A: Yes. We milked the cows, churned
butter and made beds.
Q: Did you get an allowance?
A: No.
Q: How often did you go to town?
A: Once or twice a month.
Q: Was there any pressure about look-
ing a certain way?
A: No, all the kids were treated the
same.
Q: Were there fights at school?
A: Yes, but they were over friends.
Q: What did you do for fun?
A: We played baseball, horseshoes and
hopscotch. When the canal behind the pas-
ture wasn't too high, we would swim.
Q: At what age did you start dating?
A: About 15 or 16.
Q: How long were you married?
A: 49 years.
Q: When did you get married?
A: Dec. 8, 1941 in Booneville, Miss. to
Alton Rogers. He was about the third boy
she ever dated.
Q: What type of wedding did you
have?
A: A courthouse wedding.
Q: How did you and your husband
meet?
A: Their family moved into our commu-


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NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE



The Town of Zolfo Springs has tentatively adopted a measure

to increase its property tax levy.



Last year's property tax levy:

A. Initially proposed tax levy......,....... .$181,631

B. Less tax reductions due to Value Adjustment Board

and other assessment changes............$(71)

C, Actualproperty tax levyI ......,........ .,$181,702

This year's proposed tax levy....................$171,715

p : ,.' o # $ # f



All concerned citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on

the tax increase to be held on

Tuesday, September 27, 2005





3210 US Highway 17 South

Town Council Board Room
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890



A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax increase and the

budget will be made at this hearing.


nity and we met at a party at another neigh-
bor's house.
Q: How many children did you have?
A: 11. Four were girls and seven were
boys.
Q: Did you ever have a crush on a
celebrity?
A: Yes. His name was Johnny Mack
Brown and was my favorite cowboy.
Q: How old were you when you got
married?
A: I was 20 and he was 22.
Q: What kind of music did you listen
to?
A: Country and Gospel. A few of my
favorites were Billy Graham, Jimmy
Rogers and Oral Roberts.
Q: How much did the average things
cost, such as, movies, bread, candy, and
soda?
A: Candy and sodas were five cents each
and going to the movies would be about 15
cents.
Q: When and why did you move to
Florida?
A: In 1954. We couldn't farm due to the
weather. The crops were going bad and the
cows couldn't be cared for.
Q: When did you move to Wauchula?
A: In 1950, with my husband and five
children.


Q: What kind of job did you have?
A: Housewife. Taking care of 11 kids,
changing diapers, keeping supper on the
table and ?Pl the duties of home kept me
busy.
Q: What was minimum wage?
A: 75 cents a day for the men and about
the same for the women.
Q: Did your family own any vehicles?
A: The first car in the family was owned
by my brother-in-law in 1938.
Q: Did you have any accidents?
A: No.
Q: Growing up, what type of things
did your family not have?
A: Nurseries, or baby beds. No bath-
rooms or washing machines.
Q: What was the hardest class in
school?
A: Eighth grade fractions.
Q: What type of advice do you have
for people growing up these days?
A: Always help people around you. If
somebody needs something and you have
it, be willing to share or loan it to them.
Teens Interview Elders comes from a class
assignment given to ninth graders at
Hardee Senior High. Selected interviews
are published here as an encouragement to
the students and for the enjoyment of our
readers.


PROCLAMATION

I, Marilyn Aker, Mayor of the Town of Zolfo Springs, Florida, do hereby proclaim there
are (2) two Town Council seats up for re-election.

The Election will be held on November 8, 2005.

The Town of Zolfo Springs Election Qualifying period for the purpose of electing (2) two
Council members will open Monday, September 26, 2005 at 8:00 A.M. and close Friday,
September 30, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. for the. Election on November 8, 2005.
Marilyn Aker, Mayor

Attest: Charles Lairsey
Acting Town Clerk9:22c



BUDGET SUMMARY
TOWN OF ZOLFO SPRINGS
FLORIDA
FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006


REVENUE
Ad Valorem Taxes........................ .......
Utility Taxes.....................................
Franchise Fees.............. .............
Occupational Licenses...........................
State Revenue Sharing.........................
Mobile Home Taxes...........................
Half Cent Sales Taxes...........................
1 Cent Sales Taxes...................
Fuel Tax Refund................................
Civic Center Rental.. .......... .....
Miscellaneous Revenues........................
Interest Income..................................
Wastewater Revenue.................... .......
Wastewater Connection Fees................
Water Revenue.............................
Water Connection Fees.....................
Sanitation Service.................................
Local Option Gas Tax....... ................
Vapor Lights ........ .....................
Fines & Forfeitures..... ..........................
CDBG Grants.................................
Educational Fund..................................
Recreational Council.........................


EXPENSES
Legislative.......................................
Clerk's Office................................
Police Department.............................
Water & Wastewater Department............
Sanitation Department.........................
Transportation Department
Recreation Department......................


Proposed Millage 9.000

$171,715.00
78,000.00
45,000.00
3,273.00
35,025.00
1,000.00
40,000.00
70,000.00
1,000.00
1,200.00
5,000.00
2,400.00
235,612.00
4,003.00
144,200.00
3,253.00
129,000.00
18,000.00
3,870.00
36,000.00
3,300,000.00
1,200.00
4,000.00

$4,332,751.00


6,600.00
93,523.00
184,174.00
2,710,437.00
806,000.00
523,477.00
8,000.00


$4,332,211.00

THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC
RECORD. 9:22c